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Lyttelton Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2497, 4 January 1869, Page 1

Sportng. EWZEA L A N D METROPOLITAN MEETING, TO BE HELD ix CHRISTCHURCH, 1869. Stewards— G. Packc, Esq, G. B, Parker, Esq. J. T. Brown, Esq. W. Reeves, Esq. 11. R. Parker, Esq. L, Walker, Esq. J. Studholn’e, Esq. Starter— F. Swinley, Esq. JuDOB— A. Cox, Esq. Clerk of the Scales and Handicapper— R. Hustler, Esq. TUESDAY. JANUARY 12. 1869. Maiden Plate, of 120 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h. ft. second horse to save his stake. For all horses that have never won a sweepstakes or plate of the value of 25 sovs previous to starting. 3 yrs, Bst; 4 yrs, 9st 3 lbs; 5 yrs, Ost 81b; 6 yrs and aged, 9st 9lb. Distance, 1J miles. Lottery Plate, of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each. 2 yrs, 6st 21b; 3 yrs, Bst 3 lb ; 4 yrs, 9st 31b ; 5 yrs, 6 yrs, and aged, 9st 71b. Distance, | mile. Canterbury Cup, of 300 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 2u sovs each, 5 ft. Second horse to save his stake. Nominations, with £5, to be made to the Secretary of rhe C.J.C. on or before 2 p.m. on Nov. 1, 1868. Acceptances, with the last £l5, to be declared on the Ist January, 1869. 3 yrs, 7st 71bs; 4 yrs, 9st 3lbs; 5 yrs, 9st nibs; 6 yrs and aged, lost 11b. Distance, 3 miles. N.B.—All entries bearing the post-mark of Oct. 31,1868, and acceptances bearing post-mark of Dec. 31,1868, will be received. Criterion Stakes, of 50 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of -5 sovs each. Weights, same as for Maiden Plate. Distance, 1 ; miles. Tup Hack Race, of 10 sovs, entrance £1; for all horses that have not won public money, and have not been in a training stable six months previous to the races. Distance, f-mile.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1869. Derby Stakes, of 100 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h. ft. Colts, Bst lOlbs; fillies and geldings, Bst 51bs. Distance, 1} miles. (Closed.) Canterbury Jockey Club Handicap, of 150 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 7 sovs each, 3 ft. for acceptors. Horses to be nominated to the Sec. of the C.J.C.. with a list of performances, on or before • Nov. 1, 1868. Entrance, £3, to go to the •fund. The-Handiafj)'toi-appear,on Distance, 2 miles. N.B.—All entries bearing post-mark of Oct. 31, 1868, and acceptances of Dec. 31, 1868, will be received. Tyro Stakes, of 50 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each. 2 yrs, sst "lbs; 3 yrs, Bst; 4 yrs, 9st 31bs; 5 yrs, 9st 81bs; 6 yrs and aged, 9st 91bs. Winners in 1867 or 1868, at one event of £2OO or over, lOlbs extra; of £lOO, Tibs extra; of £50,41bs extra. Distance, 1 mile. Gband-stand Handicap, of 100 sovs. Entrance, £5; £2 to be paid on nomination ; £3 on acceptance. Weights to be declared at 9 p.m., on the first day of the races. Acceptances before 12 noon on the second day. Distance, 1 mile. Hurdle Race, 50 sovs, 3 sovs entrance 4 yrs, lost 71bs; 5 yrs, list 41bs; 6 yrs and aged, list 71bs. No allowance for mares and geldings. Distance, 2 miles, over eight flights of hurdles.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1869. Christchurch Plate, of 200 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each. Entrance, 5 sovs, to go to the fund. The winner of the Canterbury Cup to carry Tibs extra. Maidens at the time of starting allowed 31bs. 3 yrs, 7st lOlbs; 4 yrs, 9st3lbs; 5 yrs, 9st lOlbs; 6 yrs and aged, 9st I3lbs. Distance, 2 miles. Railway Stakes, of 50 sovs. Entrance, 5 sovs. 2 yrs,6st 111 b; 3 yrs, Sst 91b; 4 yrs, 5 yrs, 6 yrs, and aged, 9st 31b. Distance, t mile. Metropolitan Handicap, of 100 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each for acceptors. Entrance, 2 sovs to the fund. Weights to be declared at 9 p.m., on the second day of the races. Acceptances to be declared before 12 noon, on the last day of the races. Distance, I.J miles. Selling Race, of 40 sovs. Entrance, 3 sovs. Weight for age. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and any surplus to go to the fund. The winner to be sold for £100; if entered to be sold for £75, allowed 71bs; for £5O, allowed I4lbs; for £35, allowed 211bs; for £2O, allowed 28lbs. Distance, 1 mile. Consolation Handicap, of 40 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 3 sovs. Entrance, £2, to go to the fund. Distance, I mile.

Race horses take their ages from Ist July. In all races not otherwise specified, 3 lbs will bo allowed to mares and geldings. Owners of all horses will be required to bring satisfactory evidence of age, pedigree, and performances. Entries for all races not otherwise specified, to close on Friday, January 1,1869, at 2 p.m, The Maiden Plato will close on the same day. The Canterbury Derby for 1871, of 150 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs, 2 sovs on nomination, 3 sovs on acceptance Jan. I,lB'o, and 5 sovs at the post, will close on Saturday, Jan. 16, 1869,at 2 p.m. Ij miles, for threo-year-olils. Entries for the Selling Race to close at 9 p.m. on January 13. No entries or nominations will be valid unless accompanied by the necessary amount in cash. Winners to pay five percent, of their winnings towards expenses of the course. Horses to be handicapped by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. The decision of the Stewards in all disputes to be final. By order of the Canterbury Jockey Chib 2:4 Educational, TUITION. THE Rev. W. J. G. Bluett, M, A. (Oxon), will have room for two or three mote young Gentlemen after the Christmas holidays. For terms, &e., apply Rev. W. J. G. BLUETT, 3074 Ilalcombe, Leeston,