The Southland Racing Club was established in 1889, when the first races were held on the racecourse reserve at Myross Bush. The present racecourse is on the East Road, two miles out of Invercargill. it is a property of 121 acres, and was acquired in September, 1892. When purchased it was in its primitive condition, and about £1,400 has been expended in draining and otherwise improving the property. There is a steeplechase course, which is a little over a mile in length, besides a racecourse and training park. A grand stand, with seating accommodation for 500 persons, and a shelter shed with accommodation for 100 horses, have been erected on the property. Beneath the grand stand there is a commodious luncheon room, with the ladies' room, and the secretary's office. Two meetings are held in the year, at New Year and Easter time, respectively, and the stakes usually amount to £200. Officers for 1901: Mr. W. B. Mitchell, president; Messrs J. Ritchie and H Bastings, vice-presidents; Mr. T. W. Hazlett, honorary treasurer; Mr. H. S. S. Kyle, honorary veterinary surgeon; and Mr. B. Clark, secretary. There are about 100 members.