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Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXII, Issue 2682, 20 February 1866, Page 6

THE A UCKLAND AND GARRISON HUNT RACES, 1866. STEWARDS... Major-Gen. Chute, E. Farmer, Esq.; Major Baker, H. B. Griffiths, Esq.; Oapt. Green, W. Walters, Esq.; Capt. Light; C. J. Austin, Esq.; Captaiu Cltineut

FIRST DAY. First Race. THE SCURRY STAKES, of 15 soys. each, with 2 soys. added, half forfeit. Open to all horses that have never been entered for an advertised steeple cuase. list. 71b. About 1£ miles (over fair hunting country).

Second Race. HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES, of 4 soys. each, half forfeit, with 20 soys. added. 1 mile (on the flat).

Third Race. THE HUNT CUP, of 30 soys., added to* a sweepstakes of 5 soys. each, half forfeit. Open to all horses, bona fide the property of Members or Honorary Members of the Hunt, that have been hunted four times during the Season, 12st. 71b. To be ridden by Members or hon. Members of the Hunt. The winner of this year's Auckland Annual Steeple Chase to carry 71b. extra. About 4 miles (over a fair hunting country). Fourth Race. GALLOWAY HANDICAP of 15 soys., added to a sweepstakes of 2 soys. each. U pen to Galloways of 1i.2. 14 miles (on the flat).

SECOND DAY. First Race. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 4 soys. each, half forfeit, with 20 soys. added. About li miles.

Second Race. HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES of 6 soys. each, half forfeit, with 30 soys. added. 2\ miles (on the flat!.

Third Race. THE OPEN STEEPLECHASE, a Handicap Sweepstakes of 6 soys. each, half forfeit, with 30 soys. added.* Top weight, 13st. About 3 miles.

Fourth Race. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 10 soys., added to a sweepstake of 2 soys. each. One mile (on the flat).

Fifth Race. HACK STEEPLE CHASE of 10 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. Open to all horses that have not been entered for this or any previous advertised race. Catch weights, post entries. About 1 mile. The above races will take place about the first week in March. All entries t» close at four o'clock, p.m., at the Aucklaud Club, on the 28th inetant. Further particulars to be published here after. Horses that have been hunted with the Wanganm or any other Hunt Club, for the stipulated number of times, will be considered qualified for the Auckland Hunt Cup, on a certificate to that effect from the master of the Hunt being forwarded with entry to the Secretary. ARTHUR RAIT, Hon. Secretary. February 15, 1866.

A UCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING. To be held on the Epsom Race-course on the sth and 6th April, 1866. Stewards : Major Baker, A. L. Thompson, Esq., and G. J. Austin, Esq. Judge : Statitkr : John Anderson, Esq. Clerk of the Course : H. Hardington, Esq. Clerk of Scales : W. Lambert, Esq. FIRST DAY. MAIDEN PLATE of 100 soys, entrauce 5 soys., for all horses that have not won an advertised prize over £20 at the time of eatrauce. Weight for age. 3 yrs, Bst. 71b. ; 4 yrs, 9st. 101b. ; 5 yrs, lOst ; 6 yrs and aged, lOst. 41b. 14 miles. EPSOM PLATE (Handicap) of 4 soys. each, half forfeit, with 25 soys. added. 1 mile. TOWN PLATE of 5 aovs. each, with 50 soys. added. Weight for age. 3 yrs, Bst. 21b. ; 4 yrs, 93t. 81b. ; 5 yrs, lOst. lib. ; 6 yrs and aged, lOst. 41b. 3 miles. GRAND STAND STAKES (Handicap) of 5 soys. each, half forfeit, with 30 soys. added. 1£ miles. PONY HANDICAP of 2 soys., with 10 soys. added, for ponieß of 14 hands 2 inches and under. 14 miles. SECOND DAY. HURDLE RACE (Handicap) of 3 soys., with 25 soys. added. Top weight, 12st. 7lb. 2 miles. AUCKLAND FREE HANDICAP of 10 soys. each, half forfeit, with 100 soys. added. Top weight, lOst. 2 miles. Horses to be entered on or before the 10th March. Weights to be declared within seven days after entrance ; horses to accept within seven days after the publication of weights. MILITARY PLATE of 5 soys. each, half forfeit, with soys, added ; gentlemen riders. Welter weights for age : 3 years, lOst. 71b. ; 4 yeari, list. 71b. ; 5 years, 12st. 2lb; 6 and aged 12st. 101b. 1£ miles. LOTTERY PLATE of 5 soys., with 20 sovs. added. Weights for age : 3 years, Sst. 131b. ; 4 years, 9st. 121b.; 5 years, lOst. lib.; 6 and aged, lOst. 41 One mile. CONSOLATION STAKES (Handicap) of 2 soys., with 20 aovs. added. 1 mile and a distance. HACK RACE of 10 "soys. Entrance, 1 soy. Catch weights. 1 mile. All persons entering horses or ponies (except for the hack race) to be subscribers of not less than 2 boys. to the fund. All entries to be sent, under sealed cover, to the Secretary, at Mr. HabDINGTON'S office, Queen-street, on or before 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 24. The Auckland Jockey Club rules will be strictly adhered to. JOSEPH BANKS, Hon. Sec. Auckland, February 19, 1866.

_— — ■ " " i UNRESERVED SALE. MRS *M. JOHNSTONE has RE-MARKED the whole of her STOCK UNDER English COST, to effect a Speedy Clearance. The GOOD-WILL, SHOP FIXTURES, fee.,. to be disposed of, offering a rare opportunity to any one wishing to continue a Good Business with First class Connection. It is requested that all ACCOUNTS oe PAID before tho 25th instant, or legal proceedings will be taken without further notice. Queen-Btreet, February 1, 1866.