Oxford Races.
These annual events came off on S. Patrick's day, but owing to numerous counter attractions the attendance was small. There were no acceptance* for the Hurdle Race, and the Maiden Plate was a walk-over for Joey. The other events resulted as follows : —
OXFORD HANDICAP. Alpha ... 1 Mr W. K. Carter'B Rewi ... 2 Mr H. McClelland's The Clown was disqualified for running outside a post.
KAILWAT PLATE. Rewi 1 Orphan 2 The Clown 3
CONSOLATION. Mr R. Jones' Orphan 1 The Clown 2 The Hack Selling Race was won by T. Medhurst's Mistake, who was sold for £15. A Maori Race and Hurry Scurry completed the programme.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2137, 20 March 1886, Page 2
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108Oxford Races. Waikato Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2137, 20 March 1886, Page 2
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