NORTH CANTERBURY STEEPLECHASES.
The above were run on August 28. It was a fine day, and there was a large attendance. The Great Northern Steeplechase, 3 miles, 60 sovs., was won by Mr. F, Claridge’s Enterprise, nst. 51b., Young Guy, lost. 51b., second, and Victor third. The favorite was Erin-go-bragh, who fell. The dividend was £’4 17s. The Hunters’ Plate, 2 miles, 25 sovs., weight for age, was won by Mr. G. Murray-Aynsley’s Glen, i2St. 31b., Mr. W. Bosley’s Why Not second, and Mr. Wilder’s Dick third. Waipapa and The Shrew also started. It resulted in a tremendous race, and was won only by a nose. Dividend, £3 2s. The Seadown Steeplechase of 30 sovs., 2 miles, was won by Enterprise, carrying i2st., including 71b. penalty, Young Guy, .lost. 81b., second, Preston, lost sib., third. Victor, The Mount, and Morok also started. Won by a neck. Dividend, £5 9s.
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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume I, Issue 6, 6 September 1890, Page 2
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149NORTH CANTERBURY STEEPLECHASES. New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume I, Issue 6, 6 September 1890, Page 2
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