SPORTING.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXIII, Issue 7365, 12 November 1898, Page 3

SPORTING.

CHBISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH). Christchurch, November 12. It was raining all nig at,'and to-day rain continues to fall steadily. The third day of the C.J.C. meeting is therefore affected in regard to attendance and the course is heavy. Spring Nursery —Glenogle, 1; Rougemonc, 2; Dead Beat, 3. Golden Lake was scratched. Won easily. Time, 52 2-sth sec. Dividend, J-3 lis 6d. Oaks—Motto, 1; Hermosa, 2 ; Proposal, 3. All started. Won in a canter. Time, 2min 56 l-sth sec. Dividend, LI 12s. Jockey Club Handicap—Black and Red, 1; Cannon Shot, 2 ; Sequin, 3. Daunt and Tirant d'Kau were scratched. Won by three lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 50 3-sth sec. Dividend, Ll7 12s. Canterbury Cup- - Multiform, 1; Nestor, 2; Swordfish 11., 3. Only starters; won hard held. Time, 4min 25sec. Dividend, LI 3s 6d.

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