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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1293, 10 December 1896, Page 24

ELLINGTON ;ACING SUMMER MEETING, 1897, TO BE HELD ON THE HUTT PARK RACECOURSE ON WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY, January 20th and 22nd, 1897. Judge, G. H. Scales; Handicapper, J. O. Evett; Treasurer, F. Franklyn ; Starter, H. Piper ; Stewards, Jas. Ames, W. E. Ridwill, G. H, Harbroe, J. E. Harcourt. J. Maginnity, J. Saunders, C. P. Skerrett. PROGRAMME. First Day. 1. Anniversary Handicap, of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. One mile. 2. Nursery Handicap, of 125 sovs; second horse to receive 15 eiovs from the stakes. For two-year-olds. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 3 sovs. Six furlongs. 3. Wellington Cup, of 500 sovs ; second horse to receive 50 sovs ; and the third horse, 25 sovs from the stakes. Nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 3 sovs ; final payment, 7 sovs After the declaration of the weights for this race, the winner of any handicap fiat race of the value of 100 sovs may be re-handicapped, and made to carry such additional weight as the Handicapper may impose. Revised weights (if any) will be declared on or about Wednesday, January 13th. {.Closed with 42 nominations.) One mile and a half. 4. Hurdle Handicap, of 125 sovs ; second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stakes. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 3 sovs. Two miles. 5. President's Handicap, of 150 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs from the stakes. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 3 sovs. Tho winner of the Anniversary Handicap to carry 71b penalty, of the Wellington Cup 101 b penalty, or of both these races 141 b penalty. One mile and a furloncr. 3. The Wellington Stakes, of 150 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 3 sovs each for acceptors ; the second horso to receive 20 sovs, and the third horse 10 sovs from the stakes. For two and three-year-olds, '('wo-year-olds, 7st ; three-year-olds, Bst 71b ; fillies and gelditjgs allowed 31b. , Winners since August Ist, 1896, of any ! race or races collectively of the value . of 200 sovs, 51b extra ; 300 sovs, 71b extra ; 400 sovs, 101 b extra ; 500 sovs, 12ib extra. Maiden two-year-olds allowed 4ib ; three-year-olds, 71b. Entrance, 1 sov ; acceptance (sweep), 3 sovs. (Closed with3l nominations.) Four furlongs. 7. First Hack Handicap, __ of 75 sovs;, second horse to receive 15 sovs from the ! stakes. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, j 2 sovs. One mile and a furlong. 3. Telegraph Handicap, _of 125 sovs; second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stakes. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 3 sovs. The winner of any previous race the same day to carry 71b penalty, of i two or more races 101 b penalty, T hreequartors of a mile. Second Day. Friday, January 22nd. I. January Handicap, of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs. One mile and a furlong. I. Hurdle Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 3. Wellington Racing Cf.ub Handicap, of 250 sovs ; second horse to receive 25 sovs ; and the third horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Nomination, 1 scv; acceptance, 5 sovs. The winner of the January Handicap to carry 71b extra. (Closed with 46 nominations.) One mile and a quarter. A. Juvknile Handicap, of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 25 aovs ; and the third horse 10 sovs from the stakes. For two-year-olds. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. Five furlongs. 5. Metropolitan Handicap, of 150 sovs ; second horse to receive 20 sovs from the stakes. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 3 sovs. The winner of the January Handicap or the Wellington Racing Club Handicap to carry 101 b extra, or of both those races 141 b extra. Throe-quarters of a mile 6. Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs ; second horse to receivo 10 sovs from the stakes. Minimivn weight iu handicap, 9st. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. Seven furlongs. 7. Second Hack Handicap, of GO sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. iNomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. One mile. 8. Electric Handicap, of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. The winner of any previous race the same day to carry 101 b extra. Five furlongs. DATES OF NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS AND ACCEPTANCES. MONDAY, JANUARY 4rii (General entry night.) Nominations. Anniversary Handicap, Nursery Handicap, Hurdle Handicaps (both days), -'resident's Handicap, Hack Handicaps (both' days). Telegraph Handicap, January Handicap, Juvenile Handicap. Metropolitan Handicap, Welter Handicap, Electric Handicap, 1 sov each. 'Acceptance—Wellington Cup, 3 sovs. FRIDAY, JANUARY Bth. > Weights declared for the first day's handicaps. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13th (on or about i. Revised Weights (if necessary), Wellington Cup. FTHD\Y, JANUARY 15th. Acceptances—Anniversary Handicap, 2 povs • i"- ursery Handicap, 3 sovs; Hurdle Handicap (first day), 3 sovs; President's Handicap, 3 scfvs; Wellington Stakes (sweep), 3 sovs ; First Hack Handicap, 2 sova ; Telegraph Handicap, 3 sovs. Final Payment, Wellington Cup, 7 sovs.