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Otago Witness, Issue 1990, 17 April 1890, Page 27

FOR SALE (privately), the celebrated trotting sire YOUNG DIOMEDES, the sire of Victor, Gipsy, Fidget, Magpie, Forest Queen, Mosquito, and several other good performers. Also, the thoroughbred stallion CAPTAIN WEBSTER, the winner of the Great Autumn Handicap, Timaru Cup, and several other races ; bis winnings amounting to £1500. 3ap M. & J. ALLAN, South Dunedin. OFFICI/IX CALENDAR. mHE OTAGO WITNESS has been •*■ appointed by the Dunedin Jockey Club the OFFICIAL CALENDAR for the OTAGO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the insertion of the Programmes of Raoing Clubs throughout the District. Programmes for the succeeding issue of the Witness should be forwarded to reach the office not later than by Tuesday's Express. RAOING OLUB. THB AUTUMN MEETING Will be held on the RAOEOOURSE, MYBOSS BUSH, On Wednesday, April 30, 1800. President : G. M. Bell, Esq. Vice-presidents t J. Gardner, Esq., and M. Instone, Esq. Treasurer ; A. E. 8. Carr, Esq. Judge : J. A. Preshaw , Eiq. Starter : Mr E. F. Orouoh. Olerk of Oourse Mr T. P. Finn. Olerk of Scales : Mr J. Sherwood. Timekeeper : Mr Rein. Handloapper : Mr H. Howells. Stewards : Messrs Crouch, Wilson, Oarr, Williams, Sherwood, J, A. Mitchell, Affleck, Handyslde, Bunn, W. A. Donald, H. S. Valentine, M.H.R., O. Basstian, sen., J. Teanant, J. Ritchie, Dr Oloss, and Dr Young. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Dunedin Jockey Olub) : 1. NOVEL RAOE (handicap), Of 25sovs. Winner to become the property of the Olub, and sold, with alt its engagements, immediately after the race. Nomination, 20s ; no acceptance. Distanoe, one mile and a-quarter. To start at 1 o'olook sharp. 2. AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of flSsova; second horse ssovs from the stakes. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 15s. Distance, one mile and a-quarter, To start at 1.45. 3. STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, Of 25sovs; second horse ssovs from the stakes. Over the usual Myross Bush steeplechase course. Nomination, 16s; acceptance, 10a, Distanoe, about two miles. To start at 2.30. 4. FLYING HANDICAP, Of ISsovs. Winner of Autumn Handicap 71b extra. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, ss. Distance, three-quarters of a mile. To start at 3.16. 5. HANDICAP TIME TROT, Of 20sovs ; second horse 3sovs from the stakes. No weight under lOst. Previous performances must accompany nominations. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, ss. Distance, three miles. To start at 4. 6. HALF-HOLIDAY HANDICAP, Of 25sovs; second horse ssovs from the stakes. Winner of Flying or Autumn Handicaps to carry 71b extra ; if of both, 101b. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. Distance, one mile. To start at 4.45. 7. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, Of lOsovs. For all beaten horses that have run daring the meeting. Nomination, 10s. Once round the course. . Nominations for all eventß will appear in Southland Daily News of 18th aud Times of 19th. Handicaps will appear on 22nd. Acceptances will appear on 26th. Secretary's address— P.O. Box 87,ilnvercargill. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Kaceß to start at 1 p.m. sharp. Nominations for all events will Close on THURSDAY, 17th April, at 8 p.m. Weights declared 21st April. Acceptances close on FRIDAY, 25th April, at 8 p.m. No nomination or acceptance will be recognised unleis accompanied with the necessary amount in cash for Bame. The decision of the Stewards in all matters connected with the carrying out of the programme shall be final. No protest will be entertained unless aooompanied with the sum of £2 ; same to be forfeited if proved frivolous or vexatious. ; Colours of rider, name, age, and pedigree of horse > to be named at time of entry. Any jookey not riding in the colours named will be fined 62. „ „. No entries ■will be received exoept on these conditions -.-That all disputes, claims, or objections arising out of the raoing Bhall be deoided by the Stewards, or by whom they may appoint. Jookey costume insisted upon. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross money paid in accordance with the programme for expenses. Dunedin Jockey Club rales striotly adhered to. Night of settlement-Ist May, at Prince of Wales' RICHARD OLARK, Wap Seoretary S.R.O.