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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume VIII, Issue 686, 1 February 1879, Page 3

IrATIKATI RACE .MEETING,. JL. will take place on ' THURSDAY, 13th FEBRUARY, 1879.Judge— G. V. Stewart, Esq., J.P. Starters— D. Foley and R. Stuart, Esqa,--Handicapper— W. McNeil, Esq. • Clerk of Scales— A. H. Clark, Esq. • Clerk of Course— T. Foley, Esq. Treasurer— Jy A. Clark, Esq. Stewards— Messrs W. Shaw, R. Hnntery C. Park, J. G. Allen, D. Foley, T. Tanner, J. R. Smith, Moutatara, Wharekaura, Hon. . R. Rowley, and Dr Stoddard. PROGRAMME. Maiden Plate, of 7 soys., weight for age,, distance 1J miles. Entrance fee £1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 b6vs., distance 2 miles, over S flights of hurdles, 3 ft. 6 in. high. Nomination fee £1 ; acceptance fee, 10s. Katikati -Handicap of 20 soys. Distanco 2 miles. Nomination fee, 30s. j» acceptance fee, 20s. Pony Race (14 hands and under) of 5 soys. Distance 1 mile. Entrance 10s. Settler's Plate, of 10 soys., for horses tho bona Jide property of settlers for at least one calendar month previous to the day of races.. Distance 1£ miles. No weights under list- -71bs. Gentleman riders.: Acceptance fee, 205.. Maori Race, of — soys., distance^ miles.. All horses to be owned and ridden by • Maories.. Maori Ladies' Race, of — soys.,. distance 2 miles. Consolation Race. Distance 1 mile. For. all defeated horsesNominations for the Katikati Handicap, \ Settlers' Plate, and Hurdle Race will be received by the Secretary up to 4 p.m. on Thursday, the 6th February. Weights for the Katikati Handicap and Hurdle Race will be declared on the 7th instant, and acceptances will close on the 12th instant. Entries for other races on the course. Colours of riders, with all performances of horses must be forwarded with entrance money. . Qualification fee 10s 6d must be sent m at timo of entrance. - Three horses to start or no race. Auckland Jockey Club Rules strictly adhered to. The decision of the Stewards in all cases connectednvith the Races shall be final. Entrances, with nomination fee enclosed under sealed cover, to be forwarded to theSecretary, Junction Hotel, Katikati. J. A. CLARK, Hon. flee. TJOTORUA TVACES-^ THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, 6th and 7th February, 1879. President— Robert Graham, Esq.Judge— Henry W. Mitchell, Esq. Starter— J. L. Reed, Esq, Clerk of the Course— J. L. R. Fraser, Esq.Clerk of the Scales— James Stanley,. Esq. Handicapper — Joseph Ellis,* Esq. Stewards— Messrs J. H. Taylor, JamesKelly, W. Kolly, J. C. Young, I. Wilson, J. E. Dalton, W. Menzies, Wi Maihi, B. F. J. Edwards, J. L. Reed, R. C. Danscj', and Captain Mair. First Day— Thursday, February 6, 1879. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 30ssovs., distance 2 miles, over 7 flights of hurdles,. 3 feet 6 inches high. Nomination 215., acceptance 425. «■ 2. Maiden Plate, of 15 soys., '1J miles, weight for age. Entrance 30s. 3. Pony Race, of 5 soys., 14 hands and_ undor. Catch weights. One mile heats. Entrance 10s. 4. Rotorua Handicap, of 50 soys., distance 2 miles. Nomination 405., acceptance 60s. * 5. Hack Maori Race, of 5 soys. Horses to bo ridden and owned by Maoris. Entrance ss. Second Day— Friday, 7ra February, 1879. 1. Tourists' Plate Handicap, of 20 soys... distanco lfc miles. Nomination 215., acceptance 30s. 2. Selling Hack Race, of 5 soys., and half the entrance fees added, distance 1 mile. Wiunor to bo sold immediately after the race for £10, surplus (if any) to go to the race fund. Entrance 20s. 3. Maori Ladies' Race, of £2 10s., dis tance onco round tho courso. Horses to bo ridden by ladies only. Entrance ss. 4. Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys., distanco 1 mile. Nomination 10s., acceptance- 10s. 5. Donket Race, 1 mile. Stakes to be declared on the course. RULES. 1 Nominations for the Handicap Hurdle Race, Rotorua Handicap, arid Tourists' Plate Handicap will be received by the Secretary in Ohinemutu, up to 8 p.m., 28th January, 2. Entries for other Races close at 6 p.m.. evening bofore the race. 3. Nomination fees can be sent by Postoffice Order or by telegram to Secretary,, Ohinemutu. 4. Qualification fee, £1 Is, must bo sent in at time of entrance. '5. Throe horses to start or no race. G. All horses to be ridden in colonra.. Colours to be J-ent in with entrance fees. 7. Auckland Jockey Club Rules strictly adht-rcd to. The decision of the Stewards in all ciuH'a connected with the races shall be fi na b , , j. i t 8. Entrance under seal id cover to be forwarded to the Secretary ai Ohinemutu. 0. All stakes to be paid leas 5 per cent.R. D. DANSEY, Hon. Secretary. Ahbott'a £1t O O 0 ' Consttftattoort the • TVu n c p. TN '/^ v ? ripTY.-NriNE -'^asi Firgt .T?rizw, £-J«)p; Second Priz-v £200.; bird I'tizf , #1.0©;;- Starters (**•>. divide), £160; Kba-star£erß{todivido>,. £150. , „.._-.",-• Ticlrot- £1 aacfc, fiiay bo purchaaod at tbo Bay op E&kjixr Tfww ! offic«.,