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Lyttelton Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2501, 8 January 1869, Page 4

K W ZEALAND METHOI'OLITAN MEETING, TO BE HELD CIIRISTCHURCH, Stewards— G. I'nckc, Esq. G. B. Parker, Esq. J. T. Brown, Esq. W. Heovcs, Esq. H. It. Parker, Esq. L. Walker, Esq. J. Studholrce, Esq. F. Swinlcy, Esq. Judge— A. Cox, Esq. Cleric oe the Scales and Handioapper— It. Hustler, Esq. TUESDAY, JANUARY 12. 1869. Maidkn Plate, of 120 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, li. ft. second horse to save his stake. For all horses that have nover won a sweepstnkes or plate of the value of 25 sovs previous to starling. 3 yrs, Bst j 4 yrs, !)st 3 lbs j 5 yrs, ,9st Blbj G yrs and aged, 9st 91b. Distance, 1| miles. Lottery Plate, of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstnkes of 5 sovs each. 2yrs, 6at 2lb; 3 yrs, M 3 lb; 4 yrs, 9st 3lb •, 5 yrs, G yrs, aud aged, 9st 7lb. Distance, } mile. Canterbury Cup, of 300 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 2n sots each, 5 ft. Second horso to save his stake. Nominations, with £5, to be made to the Secretary of the CJ.C. on or before 2 p.m. on Nov. 1,1868. Acceptances, with the last £ls, to he declared on the Ist January, 1869. 3 yrs, 7st 71bs; 4 yrs, 9st 31bs; fl yrs, 9st lllbs; 6 yrs and aged, lOat lib. Distance, 3 miles. N.B.—AH entries bearing the post-mark of Oct. 31,1868, and acceptances bearing post-mark of Dec. 31,1868, will be received. Criterion Stakes, of 50 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each. Weights, same as for Maiden Plate. Distance, 4 miles. The Hack Race, of 10 sovs, entrance £1; for all horses that havo not won public money, and have not been in a training stable six months previous to the races. Distance, f-mile. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1869. Derby Stakes, of 100 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h. ft, Colts, Bst lOlbs ; fillies and geldings, Bst slbs. Distance, 1* miles. (Closed.) Canterbury Jockey Club Handicap, of 150 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 7 sovs each, 3 ft. for acceptors. Horses to be nomiuated to the Sec. of the C.J.C.. with a list of performnnces, on or before Nov. 1,1868. Entrance, £3, to go to the fund. The Handicap to appear on or about Dec. 7.1868, Acceptances to be declared on Jan. 1,1869, before 3 p,m. Distance, 2 miles. N.B.—All entries bearing post-mark of Oct. 31, 1868, and acceptances of Dec. 31,1868, will be received. Tyro Stakes, of 50 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each. 2 yrs, sst 71bs; 3 yrs,Bst| 4yrs,9st3lbsi 5 yrs, 9st 8lbs; G yrs and aged, list 9lbs. Winners in 1867 or 1868, atone event of £2ooor over, lOlbs extra; of £IOO, 7lbs extra; of £SO, 4lbs extra. Distance, 1 mile. Grand-stand Handicap, of 100 sovs. Entrance, £5; £2 to be paid on nomination ; £3 on acceptance. Weights to be declared at 9 p.m., on the first day of the races. Acceptunces before 12 noon on the second day. Distance, 1 mile. Hurdle Race, 50 sovs. 3 sovs entrance 4 yrs, lost 7lbs ; 5 yrs, list 4lbs; 6 yrs • and aged, list 7lbs. No allowance for mares and geldings. Distance, 2 miles, over eight flights of hurdles.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1869. Curistchdiich Plate, of 200 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each. Entrance, 5 sovs, to go to the fund. The winner of the Canterbury Cup to carry 7lbs extra. Maidens at the time of starting allowed 3lbs. 3 yrs, 7st lOlbsj 4 yrs, 9st 3lb8; 5 yrs, Oat lOlbs; 6 yrs and aged, 9st 13lbs. Distance, 2 miles. Railway Stakes, of 50 sovs. Entrance, 5 sovs. 2 yrs,6st Mb; 3 yrs, Bst 9lb; 4 yrs, 5 yrs, G yrs, and aged, 9st 3lb. Distance, i mile. Metropolitan Handicap, of 100 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs eacli for acceptors. Entrance, 2 sovs to the fund. Weights to be declared at 9 p.m., on the second day of the races. Acceptances to be declared before 12 noon, on the last day of the races. Distance, 11 miles. Selling Race, of 40 sovs. Entrance, 3 sovs. Weight for age, The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and any surplus to go to the fund. The winner to be sold for £100; if entered to be sold for £75, allowed 71bs; for £SO, allowed 14lbs; for £35, allowed 211bs; for £2O, allowed 2dlbs. Distance, 1 mile. Consolation Handicap, of 40 sovs, added to a jweeustakes of 3 sovs. Entrance, £2, to go to the fund. Distance, 1 mile. Race horses take their ages from Ist July. I In all races not otherwise specified, 3 lbs will be allowed to mares and geldings. Owners of all horses will be required to bring satisfactory evidence of age, pedigree, and performances. Entries for all races not otherwise specified, to close on Eriday, January 1,1869, at 2 p.m. The Maiden Plate will close on the same day. The Canterbury Derby for 1871, of iso sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs, 2 sovs on nomination, 3 sovs on acceptance Jan. 1,1871, and 5 sovs at the post, will close on Saturday, Jan. 16,1869, at 2 p.m. \\ miles, for three-yoar-olds. Entries for the Selling Race to close at 9 p.m. on January 13, No entries or nominations will be valid unless accompanied by the necessary amount in cash. Winners to pay five per cent, of their winnings towards expenses of the course. Horses to be handicapped by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint, Tho decision of the Stewards in all disputes to be final. By order of tho Canterbury Jockey Club 254 CANTERBURY RACES. MOUNTED CADET CORPS. A PRIZE of a SADDLE & BRIDLE Qmrii!. 0 ." 1 ?. flrßt h ° rße ' ttnd tt WIIIP »■><! SL'URS to the second, WILL BE RUN FOR THURSDAY, THE 14™ INST, Immediately after the Metropolitan Handicap, Open to all members of the Corps. Horses entered for the race must have been ridden at diill for three months prior to the day of tbe race. Members to ride in uniform, with a distinguishing badge on tho right arm. No entrance fee. Catch weights. Distance one mile. JOHN STUDHOLME, 3123 Hon, Sec.