A Good Finish.

Otago was still leading, with Canterbury in second and Auckland in third place. They were all rowing well, and it was anybody's race. Then, a short distance from the finishing line, Canterbury made a great effort. They had been swinging along with a good style, and now they cracked on the pace for the sprint home. Otago and Auckland both quickened their stroke, but Canterbury forged ahead to win by a length from Otago.

It was a good race, and provided plenty of excitement for the large crowd which followed it along the Hutt road.