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New Zealand Herald, Volume I, Issue 265, 17 September 1864, Page 3

AUCKLAND MILITARY RACES -rrriLl' BE HELD (weather permitting) at MR. )\ lIARDINGTON'S Paddock, near Ncwniarket, on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, 20th. am l 21st September, ISG4. Stewabds :— His EXCELLENCY SIR GEORGE GREY K.C.B. I/iErT.-Gr.x. SIR DUNCA2J A. CAMERON K.C.B. Major-Generax GALLOWAY. Coi.OXKI. MOULD, C. 8., R. E. Colonel O'BRIEN, M.T. Gait. JENKINS, R.N. Lieut.-COL. WILLIAMS, R. A. lieut.-col. McNeill, a.d.c. JIaJOK SYNGE, Commanding 43rd Light lufantrv. Committee of Management : Cii'TMN Thf. Hon. E. Le P. TRENCH, 40th Reg. HENRY Dk BURGII ADAMS, Esq. CAI'T. REEVE, M.T. Lieut. TOOGOOD, R.A. Staktek—CATT. GREEN, M.T. ,ln>oE — 11. De BURGH ADAMS, Esq. Clekk of the Course—Liectknaut BRASIER ! CREAGH, M.T. FIRST DAY. j 1.0. The T. A PIES' rURSE, Value 25 sot., added to a sweepstakes of 3 sov. each, half forfeit; for horses bona fide the property of officers of the army, navy, or colonial Forces, and ridden Ivy ilie same; 3 years old, 9st; 4 years oKL lOst. 41bs.; 5 years old, lOst. 101b.; Gyears and aged, list. About 1 mile. 1.45. The CRITERION STAKES, of 4 sov. each, half forfeit, with -10 sots, added; for horses bona tide niul unconditionally the property of oflicers on full pay of the regular army, or iuwy, on tho day of entry, and ridden by the samo, ; list. 7!bs. each. About '2 miles, over six flights of hurdles. •2.30. The AUCKLAND STAKES, of 5 sots, each, half forfeit, with 50 sovs. pdded; for horses the property of or nominated by oflicers on full pay of t lie regul-arl army or navy. The winner to be sold immediately after tho race for 100 sot., if demanded, or earn. - "lbs. extra; if entered, to be sold for 50 sots., allowed 71bs.; winners of 100 sovs., at any one time, to carry 71bs. extra. The winner of the Ladies' Purse to carry 71bs. 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 lj miles. 3.15. The OPEN STEEPLECHASE, value 30 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 2 sovs. each, half forfeit, open to all horses, list. 71bs. each. About two and a-lialf miles. 4.0. The OPEN PONY RACE, of 1 sov. each, with 25 added, open to all ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under ; 'Mitch weights. About three-quarters of a mile. 4.45. TRADESMEN'S PLATE, (the gift of the Tradesmen of Auckland), added to a sweepstakes of 2 sovs. each, half forfeit; for horses as qualified in the Criterion Stakes; list. 71bs. each. About one 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 otlicers 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 sweepstake of 5 sovs. each, half forleit; for horses as qualified in the Criterion Stakes ; 12st. each. About, two and a half miles. The winner of the Criterion Stakes to carry 71bs. extra. 2.30. The WELTER STAKES, value 35 sots., 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, i)st. 71bs. ; 5-years-old, lOst.; G years and aged, lOst. 41bs. The winner of the Auckland Stakes or Ladies' Purse to carry 71bs. extra; of both, 14)bs extra ; winners of 100 sovs. at any one time, to carry 7 lbs. extra ; mares and geldings allowed 31b». -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 tho Auckland Jockey Club), added to a sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each, half forfeit, for horces as qualified for the Criterion Stakes ; 3-vear-old, Ost. ; 4-years-old, lOst. 71bs.; 5-years-old, list.; G-years and aged, list. 4lbs. The winner of the Tradesmen's Plate to earrv about 71bs. extra. About one mile and a half." 4.45. The CONSOLATION STAKES, of 2 sots, 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 live o'clock, p.in.j on the lStli September, to the Secretary of the Kaces, Oflicers 1 Mess Hut, Albert Barracks ; declaring all particulars, and the colours of thcriiiers, which colours must be adhered to under a penalty of 1 soy. 2. The decision of the majority of tlie Stewards to be final in case of u dispute. 3- officer of the regular army or navy will be allowed to run a horse at the meeting who is not a Mib.-eribt-r 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. o. Any owner exercising his horses on tlie racecourse alter a day to be hereafter named will be disqualified from running such horses at the meeting. 0. The English Jockey Club and Market Harbo3*ough Steeple Chases JKules will be observed ; a cop} of which may be seen on application to the Secretary, j 7. The winners of the Auckland Stakes, Critewon j •Stakes, or Grand Military, to pay 5 sovs. each towards expenses ; all other winners 2 sovs. each. | 8. The bands of the IBtli Koyal Irish, and oOtii : Raiments will play during the Kaces, by pci'inissiox j of the Commanding Officers. | 0. A eland will be erected on tlie ground, irom which tlie entire course can be seen. I S. TOOGOOD, Lieut. R.A., Secretary. THE GAUDS ! TIIE CARDS ! ! TIIE CARDS ! ! ! HI HE only correct CART) of the KACES can be JL Obtained of TliOS. NORTH, at the Barn oppothe entrance gate on the Race Course, or Ins Agents on the days of the Kaces. TIIOS. NORTH of the " Prince of Wales" Hotel, Hobson-street, having taken that largo and commodious building 011 the I'ace Course facing the entrance gate,- during the races, begs to solicit tlie patronage and support of his friends and the public generally, and yiroinises ( 0 do liis utmost to supply their wants on the occasion. Music and Dancing in the evening. A -[iucious yard for the custody ol horses.