The annual race for the Hunt Cup was eagerly looked forward to by all the country side. Amongst the competitors were two noted Ovens hunting families, the Hawkes clan of Kilcrea, & the Penroses of Farren. Each family had seven sons, & all were keen hunting men.
Keen rivalry existed between the two families, & this was reflected in the crowd who came to witness the race.
The race was over a cross country course, about four miles. The course was a stiff one, & only the best