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Pahiatua Herald, Volume XIII, Issue 2780, 31 July 1907, Page 2

TOODLANDS HUNT CLUB. ANNUAL W Steeplechase Meeting. To bo held on the PAHIATUA RACING CLUB’S COURSE, on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1907. OFFICALS. Patron, G. Hunter Esq ; Presioent, F. Piper Esq. ; Vice-presidents, Capt. J. B. Whyte, C. H. Arrow Esq. ; Judge. J. Breeds Esq.; Starter, W. W. McCardle Esq. ; Handicapper, Ulic Shannon Esq. ; Clerk of Scales, V. J. Prosser iisq. ; Clerk of Course, A. Larsen Esq. ; Stewards, Messrs V. J. Prosser, W. t\ . McCardle, K. J. McLennan, W. I. Husband, J. McCardle, R. Ellingham, W. Yule, H. Ellingham. Secretary, G. L. Hawley Drew, P.O. Box 33., Pakiatua. 12.30 p.m. 1. Hunters’ Handicap Hurdles, of 10 sovs; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. About 1J miles For qualified hunters only. Minimum weight, list. Entry, 10s. 1.10 p.m. 2. Maiden Flat Race, of 7 sovs, second horse to receive 2 sovs from the stake. About 5 furlongs. For horses that have never won an advertised race exceeding 3 sovs in value. 10 stone up. Entry 7s 1.50 p.m. 3. Woodlands Hunt Club Steeplechase (handicap) of 20 sovs, second ltorse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. About miles. For qualified hunters only. Entry 20s. 2.30 p.m. 4. Trophy Race Handican (flat). A lady’s gold watch, value £7 7s, to the winner, and a silver teapot, value £3 3s, to the second horse. About 11 miles. For horses only that have qualified with the Woodlands Hunt Club hounds during season 1907. To be nominated by ladies. Minimum weight lOst 71b. Entry 10s. 3.10 p.m. 5. Hack Handicap (flat) of 20 sovs, second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. About 0 furlongs. Open to hacks. Entry 20s. 3.50 p.m. 6. Kumeroa Steeplechase Handicap A cup valued at £< 7s to the winner, second horse 3 sovo. About 2 miles. B’or horses onlv that have qualified with the Woodlands Hunt Club dining season 1907. To be ridden by members of the Woodlands Hunt Club. Entry 10s. 4.30 p.m. 7. Hunters’ Flat Race Handicap, of 15 sovs, second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. About 2 miles. For qualified hunters only. Entry 15s. G. h. HAWLEY DREW. Secretary Pa hi at ua. Submitted and approved. A. E. WHYTE, Secretary Wellington Racing Club. June 12, 1907. RULES AND CONDITIONS. 1. All Races to be run under the New Zealand Rules of Racing. 2. Riders in Races Nos I. 3 and 7 to he eligible for gentlemen rider’s certificate. 3. Riders in Nos 4 and 0 to be financial members of the Woodlands Hunt Club. 4. A financial member of the Woodlands Hunt Club is a duly elected member of the said club, whose subscription for the present season shall have l«s>n paid on or before July 20th, 1907. 5. A qualified hunter means a horse that has hunted at least, five times with any recognised pack of hounds during the present season, and a Master's certificate to (hat icffoct must he produced at the scales. 0. The winner of tho Woodlands Hunt, Club Steeplechase to carry a penalty of 101 bin the Kumeroa Steeplechase, and the winner of any flat race to carry a penalty of 51b in the flat races. Penalties not to be cumulat i ve. 7. All seratchings must be notified to the Secretary at least half an hour before tlm advertised time of starting each race. H. All entries must be accompanied with the necessary fees, together with age, pedigree and colour of horse, also colours of the rider. 9. Entries by telegram must be confirmed in writing at tlm earliest opport unity. BOOK MAKERS. Bookmakers will be licensed to bet at, the meeting on miying a fee of C 5 ss, and de|xisiting £SO each (in cash) with the Secretary as a guarantee of stability. Such payment, and deposit to be made before 11.30 a.m. on day of laces. The Stewards reserve t lit' right to retain any deposit for at, least, one hour after the last race. ENTRIES AND WEIGHTS. j Entries close with the Secretary, P.O. Bov 33 ilahiatiia, on Saturday, July 20th, 1007, at, 9. p.m. Telegraph office closes at. 8 p.m Weights will lie declared on or I about Wednesday, July 31st, 1907.