Competitors in the Shepherds' and Station Hands' race (34 entries) head for the finish line.

I. Hall and Popeye, who won the first race, with the judge, Mr A. Kirkpatrick.

Peter Murphy, marshal, had a busy time keeping the kids off the beach.

The Ladies' Race in progress

Waipara (Miss M. McCallion) winning the Ladies' Race by a good length from Tango (Miss H. Paenga).

The first three placed horses in the race with the marshal, Mr Murphy, and the judge, Mr Kirkpatrick. Left to right, Miss McCallion on Walpara, Miss Paenga on Tango, and Miss Judy Shanks on Careless Hands.

Riders on the beach.

The Novelty Race created much amusement. Riders had to run the horses for a hundred yards, then saddle them and race a furlong.

some or the field away to a good start.

First two home in the Open Handicap Challenge race were J. Baty (left) on Davy Crockett, first, and D. Mc-Ildowie on Salome, second.

Fastest man to clap on a saddle stood a good chance to. win.

And this is him... Henry Whaitiri from Manutuke.

Part of the crowd at the finish line