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Hastings Standard, Issue 3, 29 April 1896, Page 4

j~j~AWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. WINTER MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY, 24th AND 25th JUNE, 1896. President—Captain Russell, M.H.R. Treasurer—W. Shrimpton. Stewards —Win. Douglas, H. Gaisford, G. Hunter, F. Logan, T. H. Lowry, C. A. Loughnan. Hon. J. D. Ormond, M.L.C., G. L. Sunderland. Judge—\V. Shrimpton. Starter—Harry Piper. Clerk of the Course—James Lopdell. Clerk of the Scales—Win. Beilby. Timekeeper—C. M. Whittington. Clerk oe Totalisator—G. T. Cross. Handicapper—J. E. Henry. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY, „ WEDNESDAY, 25th JUNE. To Start at 12 noon". —Maiden Steeplechase, of 75 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from flie stake. Entrance, 3 sovs. Weight for age. For all horses that have never won an advertised Steeplechase exceeding 25 sovs in value at time of entry. Weights—4yrs, list 61b; syrs, 12st; 6yrs and aged, 12st 31b. About 2 miles. 12.45 p.m.—Welter Handicap, of 50 sovs (on the flat); second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Minimum weight, 9st. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. l' t mile' 1.45 p.m.—Ladies' Bracelet, of 80 sovs; a Bracelet value 80 sovs. A goldmounted whip will be presented to the rider of the winner. For four-year-olds and upwards that have never won an advertised race of any description exceeding 25 sovs in "v alue at time of entry. Gentlemen riders. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Entrance 3 sovs. Weight—4yrs, list 121b ; syrs, 6yrs, and aged, 12st 31b. No allowances. » 2 miles on the flat. N.B.—" Application for election as a gentleman rider must be made to the Committee of the Jockey Club in whose district the applicant resides, and must be proposed and seconded in writing by members of the Club. On election the Committee shall issue a Certificate which shall entitle the holder to ride as a gentleman rider on any racecourse where these rules are in force, provided that the certificate may be cancelled at any time on sufficient cause being sliown. No person having recovered payment in consideration of work performed in connection with the training or riding of horses shall be eligible to ride as a gentleman rider." 2.35 p.m.—Hawke's Bay Hurdles, a Handicap, of 200 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Winner of any hurdle race of the value of 200 sovs after the declaration of the weights to carry 71b extra. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 5 sovs. About 3 miles. 3.15 p.m.—Hunt C'lub Cup Steeplechase Handicap, of 45 sovs. Open to all qualified hunters that have never won a race of 40 sovs in value. (Hunters' races excepted). Minimum weight, list. Gentlemen riders. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. About 2kniles. 4 p.m.—June Handicap, of 50 sovs (on the flat) ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Minimum weight, 9st. Nomination 1 sov. Weights will be declared immediately after the Ladies' Bracelet. Acceptances, 1 sov., to be mode with the Clerk of the Scales before the start of the Hunt Club Cup. 1 mile.

SECOND DAY. FRIDAY, 26th JUNE, To Start at 12 noon.—Maiden andicap Hurdle Race, of 30 sovs; open to all qualified hunters ; gentlemen riders ; minimum weight, list. Nomination lsov; acceptance, 1. 12.45 p.m.— andicap Hurdle Race, of 100 sovs; s econd horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. About If mile. 1.45 p.m.—Hawke's Bay Steeplechase Handicap, of 300 sovs; second horse to receive 30 sovs. and third horse 10 from the stake. Nomination, 2 sovs: acceptance 7 sovs. Winner of the Hawke's Bay Hurdle Race or of any Steeplechase after declaration of the weights to carry 71b penalty. About Si-miles. 2.30. p.m.—Hunters' Handicap Steeplechase, of 45 sovs; second to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For qualified hunters that have never won a race exceeding 40 sovs in value at time of start, hunters' race excepted. Minimum weight, list. Gentlemen riders. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. About 2-Jmiles. 3.15 p.m.—Second "Welter Handicap, of 50 sovs (on the flat) ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from thestake. Minimum weight, 9st. Nomination 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. 7 furlongs. 4 p.m.—Final Steeplechase Handicap, of 60 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. Winner of any Steeplechase or Hurdle Race after tlie declaration of the weights to carry 71b extra. Nomination 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. About 2 miles. - Qualified hunters are horses that have been regularly hunted with a recognised pack of hounds, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be produced at the scales. Dates of Nomination, Acceptances, and Weights, With amounts to be forwarded to the Secretary H.B.J.C. N.B.—All Events Close at 10 p.m. TUESDAY, 12th May. Noms. Hawke's Bay Hurdle Race... ... ... 2 sovs Hawke's Bay Steeplechase ... ... 2 sovs Weights will be declared on or about the 10th June. TUESDAY, 16th JUNE. Accept.—Hawke's Bay Hurdle Race Hawke's Bay Steeple - . chase Nom. — Maiden Steeplechase ... Welter Handicap Ladies' Bracelet Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase June Handicap... Maiden Hurdle Race ... Handica Hurdle Race... Hunters' Steeplechase... Second Welter ... Final.. FRIDAY, 19th JUNE. Weights-^-Welter Handicap Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase 5 sovs 7 sovs 3 sovs l sov 3 sovs l sov I sov l sov 1 sov 1 sov 1 sov 1 sov