jSPORTING. JOCKEY OLUB. SPRING MEETING, To be held on the Wanganui Racecourse. THURSDAY and SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 and 20. OFFlCEßS.—President: Dr. Eaile. Vice-Presi-dont: H. N. Harrison. Judge: W. H. Hartgill. Timekeoper: A. E. T. Nixon. Handicapper: George Morse. Clerk o£ the Scales: H. M. Speed. Clerk of the Course: G. T. Lynch. Hon. Surgeon: Dr. Hatherly. Hon. Veterinary Surgeon: Maxwell Edgar. Stewards: President, Vice-President, and Treasurer (ox officio), and Messrs. E. A. Camp- • boll, G. Marshall, James Higgie, D. Cam; pion, Allan Cameron, R. Russell, and Jas. Watt. Committee' E. A. Campbell (Chairman), President and Hon. Treasurer (ex officio), and Messrs. Allan Cameron, D. Campion, James Higgle, James Watt, J. F. Cutfield, H. M. Speed, R. Russell, C. G. Russell, H. W. Hole, G. Marshall, and J. C. Paterson. Hon. Treasurer: J. H. Nixon. Secretary: W. Hall. ; FIRST DAY: THURSDAY, 24th SEPTEMBER, 1908.; 1. FLYING -HANDICAP, of 150 sovs.; second horso to receive 20 sovs., and third horse 10 sovb. from the stakes; distance, three-quarters;of a mile; nomination, 1 bov.; acceptance, 2 sovs. lo start at 12 noon. » 2. MAIDEN HACK RACE, of 100 sovs,; second horse to receive 15 sovs., and third horse 5 sovs. from the stakes; distance, five furlongs; open to maiden horses only; three-year-olds to carry 7st. 71b., four-year-olds and upwards Bst. 21b.; entrance, 2 sovb. i 3. WANGANUI GUINEAS, a sweepstake of 10 sovs. each for starters, with. 300 sovs/ added; second horse to receive 50 sovs. from the stakes; for thTee-year-olds; distance, one mile; colts, Bst. 101b.; fillies and geldings, Bst. 51b. lhe winner of any race of the value or 200 sovs. after September 1, 1908, to carry flb. extra. Closed with U nominations. Acceptance, 4 sovs. ' lD j, d OKEHU°hInDICAP HURDLE 1 RACE, of 125 sovs.; Becond horso to receive 15 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. from tho stakes; about one mile and threequartors; over seven flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. in height; nomination, 1 sov.; a°s. eP GON VILLE HACK HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.; second (horse to receive 15 sovs. and third horee 5 sovs. from the stakes; about one mile and five furlongs; ovor six flights of hurdles, 3ft. Gin. in height; nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 1 sov. 6. PUTIKI HACK RACE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.; second horso to receive 15 sovs. and third horse 5 6ovs. from t'..a stakes; distance, one mile; weights not less than 7st.; nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 30s. 7. SPRING HANDICAP, of 125 sovb.; sooond horse to receive 15 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes; one mile; nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 2 sovs. SECOND DAY. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1908. ■ 1. OWEN HANDICAP, of 125 sovs.; 6econd horse to receive 15 sovs. and third horse 5 sovs, from the stakes; distance, five furloDgs; nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 2 sovs. lo start at 12 noon. 2. MOUTOA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.; Becond horso to receive 15 sovs. and third horso 5 sovs. from the stakes; distance, three-quarters of a mile; minimum -weight 7st.; nomination. 1 sov.; acceptance, 30s. 3. BItUNSWfCK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 125 sovs.; second horse to receive 15 sovs. and third horse 5 sovs. from the stakes; distanco, about one mile anil a half; ovor six flights of hurdles,*. 3ft. 6in. in height; nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 1 sov. i. ARAMOHO HACK HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.; second horse to receive 15 sovs. and • third horse 5 sovs. from tho stakes; distance, about one mile and a half; over six flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. m height; nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 1 sov. 5. HIGGIE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs.; second horse to receive 40 sovs._ and third horse 15 60vs. from tho stakes; distance, one mile and a quarter; nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 4 sovs. 6. RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.; 'Secondi>horse to roceivo 15 sovs. and third horso 5 sovs. from the stakes; distanco, five furlongs;'minimum weight, 7st.; nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 30s. 1, MARANGAI HANDICAP, of 100 bovs ; second horse to receive 10 and third horso 5 sovs. from the stakos; distance, one mile; nomination, 1 60v.; acceptance, 1 soy. PENALTIES. ' Tho winner of any hurdle race after declaration of weights to carry a penalty of 101b. in a hurdle race, and tho winner ol any fiat-race after declaration of weights to carry 7ib, two or move sucn races 101b. penalty in a flat race. No penalty will be required in an open raco for having won a hack raco or races. DATES OF NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS, ENTRIES, AND ACCEPTANCES, And Amounts to be forwarded to Secretary Wanganui Jockey Club. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th, 1908 (on or about)— Weights for First Day's Handicaps (Open Events). FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, 1908 (on or about)— Weights for First Day's Hack Events. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 1908, at 9 p.m.—Acceptances-Flying Handicap, 2 sovs.; Wanganui Guineas, 4 sovs.; Okehu Hurdles, 1 sov.; Gonville Hack Hurdles, 1 sov.; Putiki Hack Handicap, 80s.; Spring Handicap, 2sovs. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 1908, at the Post—Final Payment Wanganui Guineas, 5 sovs. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 1908 (at or about) 8 p.m.—Weights for Second Day's Handicaps. ; , MUD AY, SEPTEMBER 25 th, 1908, at noon. —Acceptances—Owen Handicap, 2 sovs.; Moutoa Hack Handicap, 335.; Brunswick Handicap Hurdles, 1 sov.; Aramoho Handicap Hack Hurdles, 1 sov.; Higgie Handicap, 4 sovs.; Railway Hack Flat, 305.; Marangai Handicap, 1 sov. 1 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 1008, at 9 p.m.—Second Forfeit—Jackson Stakes, 1909, 2 soys. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd. 1908. at 9 p.m. —Entries—Wanganui Guineas, 1909; Jackson Stakes, 1910. WM. HALL, Secretary. P.O. Box 15, Wanganui.
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