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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1193, 11 January 1895, Page 22

Prior to any race the Stewards may order a parade in front of the stand. Any horse absent from such parade, without the permission of the Stewards, will be fined 2 sova. Persons desirous of being- registered as gentlemen riders are referred to Rules 181 and 182 " Rules of Racing." All horses must be ridden in colours. Any jockey riding except in the colours entered will be fined 3 sovs. _ Any owner failing to declare his colours at time of entry will be fined 2 sovs, unless the colours of the owner of the horse are duly registered. When two or more horses start the property of the same owner, a distinguishing colour must be declared on entry day and worn. Any person neglecting this rule will be fined 2 sovs. No owner will be permitted to use the registered colours of another wner wiHiout special permission. The Stewards reserve the right to alter the dates of the meeting, the amount of added money, or make any additions or alterations to the meeting'at any time prior to nominations being due for such meeting, subject to the approval of the Metropolitan Club. definition of a hack.—A hack is a horse that has never won an advertised race at any time, hack and hunter races excepted. W. RAMSDEN, Hon. Secretary. Central Hotel, Lower Hutt. Note.—The Telegraph Office at the Lower Hutt closes at 5 p.m. Submitted to and approved by the Wellington Racing Club this 13th day of December, 1894. H. M. LYON, 736 . Secretary. ELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB. President, H. D. Crawford, Esq. ; Vice-Pre-sidents, C. P. Skerrett, Esq., D. G. A. Cooper, Esq.; Stewards, Messrs James Pettie, Thos. Green, W. Ramsay, F. J. Preston, R. Pollock, W. C. Nettleton, J. K. Hamilton, T. Waddington ; Judge, Andrew Young, Esq.; Starter, Thomas Hill, Esq. ; Timekeeper, Jas. King, Esq.; Handicappers, The Stewaids; Clerk of Scales, W. Ramsay, Esq. ; Clerk of Course, Thos. Smith, Esq. ; Treasurer, J. K. Hamilton, Esq. ; Secretary, H. R. Woon, Esq. SUMMER MEETING, To be Held AT MIBAMAR PARK, KILBIRNIE, ON WEDNESDAY, 23rd JANUARY, 1895. First Event, 13.30 a.m. PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden Handicap Trot (saddle), of 20 sovs ; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stakes. For all non-winners. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Two miles. 2. Pony Handicap Trot (harness), of 20 sovs ; second pony to receive 3 sovs from the stakes. Nomination. 10s; acceptance, 10s. Two miles. Height, 14 hands 2 inches and under. 3. Wellington Trotting Club Handicap (saddle), of 50 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 30s. Two miles and a half. 4. Handicap Selling Trot (saddle or harness), of 25 sovs. Winner to be sold, and the whole proceeds to go to the Club. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 15s. Two miles. 5. Mirama-R Handicap Trot (harness), of 45 sovs ;" second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 255. Two miles. 6. Pony Handicap Trot (saddle), of 20 sovs; second pony to receive 3 sovs from the stakes. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Two miles. Height, 14 hands 2 inches and under. 7. Electric Handicap Trot (saddle), of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stakes. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. One mile.

Handicaps will be published in N.Z. Times St urday January 12th. Acceptances close New Zealander Hotel Friday, 18th January, '95, at 10 p.m. Nominations must be m»de upon the Club's Entry Forms, which may be procured from the secretary. Nominations and acceptances must be accompanied by the necessary fees. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. All ponies (except those holding certificates) to be measured before starting. 2. Previous performances of horses to begiven 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 must be ridden and driven out. If distanced by first horse, second and third money will be paid to the winner. 6. All protests to be accompanied by a fee of 2 sovs, to be forfeited if the protest is considered frivolous. 7. 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. 8. Nominations must state the bona fide owner of horses. 9. No jockey will be permitted to ride or drive unless in full jockey's colours and breeches. This rule will be strictly enforced . 10. Any jockey not weighing out within ten minutes after ringing of bell, or not returning saddle cloths immediately at the conclusion of an event, will be fined £1 Is, which will be strictly enforced. H. R. WOON, Secretary, Box 327, G.P.O. Passed and approved by the Wellington Trotting Association this 21st day of December, 1894. H. R. WOON, 827 Secretary,