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Hastings Standard, Issue 30, 1 June 1896, Page 4

J~AWKE S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. WINTER MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY, 24th AND 25TH JUNE, 1896. President—Captain Russell, M.H.E. Treasurer—W. Shrimpton. Stewards—Wm. Douglas, H. Gaisford, G. Hunter, P. Logan, T. H. Lowry, C. A. Loughnan, Hon. J. D. Orrnond, M.L.C., G. L. Sunderland. Judge—W. Shrimpton. Starter—Harry Piper. Clerk of the Course—James Lopdcll. Clerk of the Scales—Wm. Beilbv. Timekeeper—C. M. Whittington. Clerk oe Totalisator—G. T. Cross. Handicappee—J. E. Ilcnry. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY, WEDNESDAY, 25th JUNE, To Start at 12 noon.—Maiden Steeplechase, of 75 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the 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; svrs, 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 sow 1}- mile--1.45 p.m.—Ladies' Bracelet, of 80 sovs ; a Bracelet value SO sovs. A goldmounted whip will be presented to the rider of the winner. For four-year-olds and upwards that have never won an ad vertised race of any description exceeding 25 sovs in value at time of entry. Gentlemen riders. All horses to be nominated by l-.dios. Entrance 3 sovs. Weight—4yrs, list 121b ; syrs, 6yrs, and aged, 12st 81b. No allow anees. 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 ox 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 he cancelled at any time on sufficient cause being shown. 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.—Hawkk's Bay Hurdles, a Handicap, of 200 sovs ; second horse to receive 20 so vs. 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 Club 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; aeceptap.ce, 1 sov. About 2imiles. 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 made with the Clerk of the Scales before the start of the Hunt Club Cup. lmile.

SECOND DAY. FRIDAY, 26TH JUNE, To START AT 12 noon.—Maiden Handicap Hurdle Race, of 80 sovs; open to all qualified hunters ; gentlemen riders ; minimum weight, list. Nomination lsov; acceptance, nil. 12.45 p.m.—Handicap Hurdle Race, of J.OO sots ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. About 1;| mile. 1.45 p. 3i. —Hawke's Bay Steeplechase Handicap, of 800 sovs; second horse to receive 80 sovs. and third horse 10 from the stake. Nomination, 2 sovs: acceptance 7 sovs. Winner of the Hawke's Ray Hurdle Race or of any Steeplechase after declaration of the weights to carry 71b penalty. About Similes. 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-ex-ceeding 40 sovs in value at time of start, hunters' race excepted. Minimum weight, list. Gentlemen riders. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. About 3.15 p.m.—Second Welter Handicap, of 50 sovs (on the Hat) ; second horse to receivelO sovs from the stake. 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 the declaration of the weights to carry 71b extra. Nomination lsov; 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, 16th JUNE. Accept.—Hawke's Bay Hurdle Weights—Welter Handicap Hunt- Club Cup Steeplechase MONDAY, 22vi) JUNE, By 8 p.m. Accept.—Welter Handicap ... 1 sov Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase 1 gov