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New Zealand Times, Volume LVIX, Issue 3007, 19 December 1896, Page 2 (Supplement)

SPOBTim WEfeuKQTON Racing Olub. SUMMER MEETING, 1897, . ~*?6 &E HELD ON THE HtflT PARK RACECOURSE ON WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY, January 20th and 22nd, 1897. Judge, G. H. Scales; Handicapper, J. O. Evett; Treasurer, P. Franklyn ; Starter, H. Piper; Stewards, Jaa. Ames, W. E. Bidwiil, G. H, Harbroe, J. B. Harcourt. J. Maginnity, J. Saunders, C. P. Skerrett, PROGRAMME. FIRST t>AY.I Iv A»!*iVerSA.iiy Handicap, of 100 sbva ; second horse to receive 10 sOys frdm the stakes. Nomination, I feov ; acddptance, 2 aova, One mile. - . 2. NuflSEiiv Handicap, of 125 soya; second; hoVftO to receive 15 toVa fr6m ; the stakes, j For two-year-olds. Nomination, 1 sov ; j acceptance, 3 sova. Six furlongs. j 3. Wellington Cur, of £OO aova; second j horse to receive 50 sovs; and the third I librae, 25 soys from the stakes. .NominaI tion, 2 sova; acceptance, 3 sovs*, final, payment, V aova After this declaration of the woighta for tlila race, the winner , of any handicap flat race of the value of; 100 aova may bo re-handicapped, and | made to carry such additional weight aa j the Handicapper may impose. Eoviaed weights (if. any) will ba declared on or l about Wodpeadsy, January 13th. (Closed with 42 nominations.) One mile and a . Odf-. • , i. EokdliS Handicap, of 125 boys ; second horse to receive 15 bovs from the stakes. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 3 aovs. Two miles. 5. Puerident’s Handicap, of 150 soya; second horse to receive 20 aova from the ] stakes. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, ! 3 sova. The winner of the Anniversary I Handicap to carry 71b penalty, of the , Wellington Cup 101 b penalty, cr ftf bdth f these races lilb penalty. Orie mile and a futlohg. • 6. Tfre WMiNOTOtf. Shakes, of 150 sovq, added to a sweepstake of 3 sovs each, for ■ acceptors; the second horse to receive 20 ( sovs, and the thiyd horse, 10 sovs from t the stakes. . For two and tbrqe-yeuif-olcls. \ Two-year-olds, 7st; thrqe-year-olds, : Bst; 7lb ; £lUbs and geldings allowed 31b. \Vinners since August Ist, 189 G, of. any race or races collectively of the value of 200 sova, 51b extra ; 300 soya, 7ib! extra ; 400 sovs, 101 b extra i 5Q{), .fiowj, i 121 b extra. Maiden, t^6A' ; car-olda allowed Ihree-yeayroUls,-, .71ft. Kntraftfb, 1 -sov; acceptance (sweep),.3 Byvs.., (Closed with 31 nominationsO Four furlongs.. , .• _ 7. First Hack Handicap, of 75 qovs; second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stakes. Nomination,! sov; acceptance) 2 sova. One mile and a furlong. 8. Telegraph Handicap, of 125 soya;, 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 two or more races 101 b penalty, Threequarters of a mile. Second Day. Friday, January 22nd. 1. January Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sova from the slakes. Nomination, 1 soV j acceptance, 2 sovs. One mile and a fUrlong., , 2v HVtbDe.e Handicap, of 100 sovs.) .second hotao tqrqieivd }0 sOys frftip the stakes-, 1 sov; accbptanbd, 2 sovs. I . One mile and 3, Racing , Club Handicap, I 250 8,078 ; second horse to receive 25 i sovs - ; and the , third horse 10 from • the stakes. Nomination, 1 sev; aocep- | tanco, 5 .sova. The winner of tho January ' Handicap, to carry ?lb (Closed I with. .46 nominations:) One mile and a . .quartet. Juvenile Handicap, of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 25 sovs; and tho third horse 10 aovs from tho stakes. For twp-year-olds. soV’; 6oCcjH- : % anoo, 2 sova* Five tttrlougs. 5. Handicap, of 150 sovs ; Second horse to receive 20 sovs from the stakes. Nomination, Isov; acceptance, 3 sovs, The winner of tho-January Handicap or tho Wellington Racing Club Handicap to carry 10lb both those races lilb eitid.. Three-quarters

v 6. welter Handicap, of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sova from the stakes. Minjmupi weight In handicap, 9at. Noniiiiafcion, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs. ■ Seven furlongs. 7. Second Hack Handicap, of 60 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. Nomination, 1 sov j acceptance, 1 sov. One mile. 8. Electric Handicap, of SOO sots j second horse to receive 10 sOve stasis. Nomination, ,1 ehy A The wii*ijcjf of ariy pr.eviousyrace .the.aamo day to Carry 10lb extra. Five furlongs. &ATES OF 'NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS AND ACCEPTANCES. MONDAY, JANUARY 4th ‘(General entry , night.) y:s I n. Aphitfeveary.i ; Handioap, Nursery .Handicap, JJprdie. Handicaps (both &vyb, president’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). • Revised Weights (if necessary), Wellington Cup. FRIDAY, JANUARY 15th. # Acceptances— Anniversary Handicap, 2 sots; Nursery Handicap, 3 sovs; Hurdle Handicap (first day), 3 sova; President’s Handicap, 3 sovs; Wellington Stakes (sweep), 3 sova ; First Hack Handicap, 2 sovs ; Telegraph Handicap, 3 sovs. Final Payment, Wellington Cup* 7 sova Thursday, January 2isf. Weights for the second day’a handicaps declared about nboh. Acceptances t'd be made before 9 O’clock the same night. Definition of a Hack. — A Hack is a horse that has never won nn advertised race at any time (hack and hunter races excepted), and is not or has not boon nominated in any race other than hack and hunter races At the same meeting. All nominations, Entries and acceptances, accompanied by the necessary amounts payable, moso at the Club Hotel, Wellington, not later than 9 p.m. on the advertised dates of closing. The Now Zealand Rules of Racing will bo strictly adhered to. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross amount of all stakes. il. M. LYON, Secretary. Club Hotel, Wellington.

WOODVtLLK K)iCE M EETINQ. WOODVILLE DISTRICT JOCKEY CLUB. RACE MEETING. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, 2nd and 3rd February, 1897. PROGRAMME s First Day. 1. Trial Hack Handicap (to start at 11.40 a.m.), of 45 sots; second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 20s. 2. Hack Handicap Hurdles (to start at 12 30 p.m.), of 45 sovs ( second horse 5 sovs from the .stakes. One mile and three-quarters. ■ Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 20s. 3. Grand Stand Hack Handicap (to start at 1.15 p.m.), of 50 sovs ; second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. One mite and a smarter. Nomination, Iss j acceptance, 255, 4. Woodville Cdp Handicap, open (to start at 2.30 p.m ), of 150 sovs ; second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 30s ; acceptance, 70s. 5. Flying Hack Handicap (to start at 3.15 p.m,), of 45 sovs; second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Sik furlongs. Nomina : tion, 15s ; acceptance, 2 )s. 6. Borough Handicap, open (to start at 4 p.m.), of 60 sovs; second horse 10 ears Irom the stakes. Seven furlongs. Nomination, S^s; acceptance, 30s. 7. Welter Hack Handicap (to start at 4.45 p.m.), of 45 sovs; second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. Minimum weight, Bst 71b. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 20s. 8. Electric Handicap, open (to start at 5.30 p.m.), of 50 sovs ; second horse 10 sots' from the stakes. Five furlongs. ■ Nomination! 15s ; acceptance, 255. Second Dat. 1. Stewards’ Hack Handicap (to start at 11.40 a.m.), of 45 sovs; second horse 5 sots' from the stakes. Seven furlongs. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 20s. 2. 'Second Handicap Hack Hurdles (to start at 12.30 p.m.), of 45 sovs; second horse 5 sovs from tho stakes. ■ One mile and a half. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 20s. 3. Ruahine Hack Handicap (to start at 1,15p.m.), of 50 sovs; second hokso 10 sovs from the Stakes. One milo and a distance. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 255. 4. Midsummer Handicap, open (to start at 2.30 p.m.), of 100 sovs ; second horse 10 govs from the stakes. One mile and a distance. Nomination, 255; acceptance, O0&5. Telegraph Hack Handicap (to start at 3.15 p.m.), of 45 sovs; second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 20s. 6. Railway S'AKE-, open (to start at 4 p.m.), of 45 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Five furlongs. Nomination, 15s: acceptance, 20j. 7. Farewell Hack Handicap (to start at 445 Ip.m.), of 35 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs from tho stakes. One mile. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance,2os.