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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1180, 12 October 1894, Page 22

DISQUALIFICATIONS REMOVED. All persons and horses taking part in unauthorised meeting held by the OhauManakau Racing Club on the Tikorangi Course, on December 26th, 1893Removed by the Wellington Racing Club on January 12th, 1894. All persons and horses taking part in an unauthorised race meeting “ Whakataki and Castlepoint Races,” held on The Beach near Castlepoint, on March 10th 1894. Disqaulification removed by the Wellington Racing Club, May 19th, 1894. REGISTERED COLOURS. H. D’Ouseley—Rose pink jacket and cap. Alex. Fabian —First: Black jacket, white sleeves, crimson cap. Second: Black jacket, white cap. The Stewards of the Wellington Racing Club meet on the first Monday in each month to pass programmes and transact general business. H. M. LYON, Secretary.

JOHNSONVILLE AND HUTT COUNTY TROTTING CLUB. SPRING MEETING, To be Held at Johnsonville on WEDNESDAY, 21st NOVEMBER, 1894. President ; T. M. Wilford. Vice-President : John Orr, Esq. Stewards .- J. Rod, T. Bryant, J. Cudby, G. Waddington, Robert Bould, Walter Drake, Eli Allen, Thomas Bould, J. Theobald, G. W. Banks. Treasurers : John Rod and Walter Drake. Starter : Mr G. Cudby. Timekeeper : Mr Littlejohn. Handicappers : The Stewards. Clerk op Scales: G. W. Smart. Clerk op Course : R. Hendle, Esq. J udge ; F. Death. PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden Handicap (saddle or harness); second horse to save his stakes. Nomination, 7s 6d; acceptance, 7s 6d. Two miles. 2. Pont Handicap (saddle), 15 sovs; second horse to save stakes ; height, 14 hands 2 inches and under. Nomination, 7s 6d ; acceptance, 7s 6d. Two miles. 3. Electric Handicap (saddle), 20 sovs; second horse 2 sovs from stakes. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. One mile. 4. JOHNSONVILLE AND HUTT COUNTY Trottino Club Handicap (saddle), 40 sovs ; second horse 3 sovs from stakes. Nomination, <£l; acceptance, <£l. Three miles. 5. Pony Harness Handicap, of 15 sovs; second horse to save his stakes. Two miles. 6. Railway Handicap (harness), 30 sovs; second horse 3 sovs from stakes. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s. Two miles. 7. Selling Handicap (saddle or harness), 20 sovs. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after race. Half of proceeds to go to nominator of winner, and half to funds of Club. Nomination, 20s. Two miles. NOMINATIONS, HANDICAPS, &c. Nominations must be made in writing, and close with the Secretary at the Railway Hotel, Johnsonville, on THURSDAY, Ist of November, at 9 p.m. Handicaps appear on TUESDAY, November 6th. Acceptances close with the Secretary at the Railway Hotel, Johnsonville, on WEDNESDAY, November 14th. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. All ponies (except those holding certificates) to be measured before starting. 2. Previous performances of horses to be given at time of nomination, also colours of the riders. 3. All races to be run under the rules of the Wellington Trotting Association. 4. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross amount of all stakes. 5. All horses that have never started will be handicapped on the same mark. 6. All horses must be ridden and driven out. If distanced by first horse, second and third money will be paid to the winner. 7. All protests to be accompanied by a fee of 2 sovs, to be forfeited if the protest is considered frivolous. 8. All disputes and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by a majority of the Stewards present, whose decision shall be final, and shall not be questioned in any Court of law. Entries only received on this condition. 9. Nominations must state the bona fide owners of horses. 10. No jockey will be permitted to ride or drive unless in full jockey’s colours and breeches. This rule will bo strictly enforced. 11. Any jockey not weighing out within ten minutes after ringing of bell, or not returning saddle cloths immediately at the conclusion of any event, will be fined <£l Is, which will be strictly enforced. J. ROD, Secretary. Stakes will be paid immediately alter the races are over. 616 .

The Celebrated Thoroughbred Champion Sire SOMNUS WILL stand at the Proprietors’ Stud Stables, Kereru, Manawatu, during the coming season, commencing Ist September, for a limited number only of approved marcs. Early application should be made to insure service, as half his complement is already booked. Pull particulars obtained on application to BAKER AND CO., Proprietors; Frank Gat, Stud Groom in Charge, Or to