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New Zealander, Volume XXI, Issue 2222, 13 September 1864, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS. Auckland Military Races Will be held (weather permitting) at Mr. HARDINGTON’S Paddock, near Newmarket, ON TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, 20th and 21st September, 1864. stewards: His Excellency Sir George Grey, K.C.B. Ljeut.-G kn. Slit Duncan A. Cameron, K.C.B. Major-Gbl'-’bhal Gallottat. Colonel Mould, C.8., R. E. Colonel O’Brien, M.T. Captain Jenkins. R.N. I/r.-t'oL. Williams, R.A. Lt.-Col. McNeill, A.D C. Major Lynge, Comdng. 43rd Light Infantry committee of management : Captain the Hon. F. Lk P. Trench, 40th Reg. Henry De Burgh Adams, Esq. Captain Reeve, M.T. Lieut. Toogood, R.A. starter ; Captain Green, M.T. judge : H. De Burgh Adams, Esq. CLERK OF THE COURSE : Lieut. Brasier Creagh, M.T. FIRST DAY. 1.0. The Ladies’ Purse, value 25 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 3 sovs, each, half forfeit; for horses bona fide the property of officers of the army, navy, or colonial forces, and ridden by the same; 3-years-old, 9st.; 4-years old, lOst. 4lbs. ; 5-years-old, lOst. lOIbs.; 6 years and aged, list. About 1 mile. 1.45. The Criterion Stakes, of 4 sovs. each, half forfeit, with 40 sovs. added ; for horses bona fide and unconditionally the property of officers on full pay of the regular army or navy on the day of entry, and ridden by the same; list. 71bs. each. About two miles, over six flights of hurdles. 2.30. The Auckland Stakes, of 5 sovs. each, half forfeit, with 50 sovs. added ; for horses the property of or nominated by officers on full pay of the regular army or navy. The winner to be sold immediately after the race for 100 sovs. if demanded, or carry 71bs. extra ; if entered to be sold for 50 sovs., allowed 71bs ; winners of 100 sovs. at any one time to carry 7lbs extra. Tho winner of the Ladies’ Purse to carry 71hs. extra; mares and geldings allowed 31bs. Three horses, the property of different owners, to start, or only 25 sovs. will be added. lOst. each. About 1J mile. 3.15. The Open Steeplechase, value 30 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 2 sovs. each, half forfeit, open to ah horses, list. 71bs each. About two and a-half miles. 4.0. The Open "Pony Race, of 1 sov. each, with 25 added, open to all ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under; catch weights. About three-quarters of a mile. 4.45. The Tradesmen’s Plate (the gift of the Tradesmen of Auckland), added to a sweepstakes of 2 sovs. each, half forfeit; the horses as qualified in the Criterion Stakes ; 11st. 71bs. each. About one mile and a quarter. SECOND DAY. 1.0. The Posseniskie Cup (the gift of Mr. Posseniskie) added to a sweepstake of 2 sovs. each, p.p, open to all horses bona fide the property of officers of the army, navy, and colonial forces; list each. About one mile and a quarter. The winner of the Ladies’ Purse to carry 71bs. extra. 1.45. The Grand Military Steeplechase, value 50 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, half forfeit; for horses as qualified in the Criterion Stakes ; 12st. each. About two and a-half miles. The winner of the Criterion Stakes to carry 7ibs. extra. 2 30. The Welter Stakes, value 35 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 2 sovs. each, half forfeit, for horses as qualified in the Criterion Stakes; 12st. 71bs. each. About one mile, 3.15. The Stewards’ Cup, value 50 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, half forfeit; open to all horses ; 3-years-old, Bst.; 4-years-old, 9st. 71bs.; 5-years-old, lOst.; 6 years and aged, lOst. 4lbs. The winner of the Auckland Stakes or Ladies’ Purse to carry 71bs. extra ; of both, 14Ibs, extra; winners of 100 sovs. at any one time to carry 71bs. extra; mares and geldings allowed 3 lbs. Three horses, the property of different owners, to start, or only 25 sovs. will be added. About one mile and a-half. 4.0. The Jockey Club Cup (the gift of the Auckland Jockey Club), added to a sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each, half for- *• feit, for horses as qualified for the Criterion Stakes ; 3years old, 9st. 4-years old, lOst. 71bs.; 5-years old, 11st.; 6-years and aged, list. 41bs. The winner of the Tradesmen’s Plate to carry about 71bs. extra. About one mile and a half. 4.45. The Consolation Stakes, of 2 sovs. each, with added, for beaten horses. Distance and weights to be specified on the day. RULES. 1. All entries to be made and paid for by five o’clock p.m. on the 15th September, to the Secretary of the Races, | Officers’ Mess Hut, Albert Barracks; declaring all particulars, and the colours of the riders, which colours must be adhered to under a penalty of 1 sov. 2. The decision of the majority of the Stewards to be final in case of a dispute. 3. No officer of the regular army or navy will be allowed to run a horse at the meeting who is not a subscriber of at least two pounds to the race fund 4. Should the weather prove unfavourable, the Stewards have it in their power to postpone the meeting. 5. Any owner exercising his horses on the race-course , after a day to be hereafter named will be disqualified from running such horses at the meeting. 6. The English Jockey Club and Market Harborough Steeple Chases Rules will be observed ; a copy of which may be seen on application to the Secretary. 7. The winners of the Auckland Stakes, Criterion Stakes, or Grand Military to pay 5 sovs. each towards expenses ; all other winners 2 sovs. each. 8. The bands of the 18th Royal Irish and 50th Regiments will play during the Races, by permission of the Commanding Officers. 9. A stand will be erected on the course, from which the entire course can be seenS. TOOGOOD, Lieut. R.A., Secretary. Auckland Annual Races. TO COME OFF 2nd of JANUARY 1865. JOCKEY CLUB PLATE (given by the members of the Auckland Jockey Club) of £2OO, with a sweepstakes of £lO each added; if three horses start, the second to save his stake. Weight for age; three miles. Nominations enclosing £5, to be addressed under cover, to the Secretary of the Auckland Jockey Club, at the Clubroom, Auckland, on or before the 15th of November, 1864, and the balance on the night of general entry. Weights ; Three year olds, 7 stone 7 pounds; four year olds, 9 stone 5 pounds; five year olds, 10 stone; sis and aged, 10 sfeM 4 pounds. Mares and geldings allowed three souftiV an d a further allowance of two pounds if maiw Other events of the Meeting will be duly announced ED. WOOLFIELD, creiarv. Has Arrived from England, AND WILL SHORTLY APPEAR IN AUCKLAND. rjTHE ORIGINAL and WORLD RENOWNED AUSTRALIAN GIANT YOUTH, MASTER WILLIAM ABERNETHY, Age, 16 years; Weight, 25 Stone; Height, 5 feet 8 In. For further particulars see future Advertisement. MR. ALEXANDER ROBIN'ON, Manager.