Tue Orr Day, Saturday, 8th May, 1881.
The wet weather throughout the whole of Friday rendered it doubtful whether there would be the usual off-day of the Races, but Saturday morning broke with an unclouded sky, and in the forenoon the sun shone brightly. At 10.30 a.m., an express was issued by the Stewards, announcing that the races would commence at 2.15 p.
14 the fine weather continuing, thre was a large attendance, including a goodly number of ladies, The six events on the
good afternoon's sport was had, though programme brought out large fields and a there was a less degree of the earnestness and jollity that characterised the off-day a for years ago.
Appended is a return of the various events, Hat-Mire Race.—For China Ponies.—A Sweepstakes of $5 each.—Weight, 10st. Tlbs.—Winners at the Meeting, Obs. extra for one race, with dibs. additional freach over one.—Hulfafile, st, Tbs, Mr, Choufleur's rey, Flick 10 's, clu, Merry Mfonk
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