Historical Journal: Auckland-Waikato, Issues 52-621988 - New Zealand |
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... RACES . These races will take place at Epsom Race Course on the Great Manukao Road , about three miles from Auckland , the second weeks in November . First Race Handicap Sweeps , of 2 sovs each , all ages and weights . Second Race ...
... RACES . These races will take place at Epsom Race Course on the Great Manukao Road , about three miles from Auckland , the second weeks in November . First Race Handicap Sweeps , of 2 sovs each , all ages and weights . Second Race ...
Page 8
... race in the hands of Miss Starch . " Betting on these races ( or approved betting anyway ) took place at Watson's Exchange Hotel in Shortland St. There were a few race rules including one stating that there would be no false starts and ...
... race in the hands of Miss Starch . " Betting on these races ( or approved betting anyway ) took place at Watson's Exchange Hotel in Shortland St. There were a few race rules including one stating that there would be no false starts and ...
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... race , two mile heats weight 11 stone for £ 50 . Or open to run a steeplechase , three miles , over four - foot leaps , carrying 12 stone . " Matches were permitted on race days on payment of one guinea by both owners to the racing fund ...
... race , two mile heats weight 11 stone for £ 50 . Or open to run a steeplechase , three miles , over four - foot leaps , carrying 12 stone . " Matches were permitted on race days on payment of one guinea by both owners to the racing fund ...
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