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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 14, 29 December 1911, Page 8

SFI RTiNC. CTTRATFORD AGING r'iLUB. Ai\ T NUAL MEETTNO. To l)c hold on the STRATFORD RACECOURSE On MONDAY and TUESDAY, JANUARY Ist and 2nd, 1912. OFFICERS: PRESIDENT, A. W. Budge; VicePresident, W. H. Young ; Stewards, A. W. Budge, W. J. Munson, W. H. Young, S. Pitt, A. Stewart, J. Frodric, E. B. Stohr, J. B. Rich-

arcls, G. Syine, F. Webb, K. Jackson, Hugh Good, E. Glasgow, W. P. Kirkwood, D. J. Malone, J. F. Watson, J. Stanford; Handicapper J. E. Henrys; Clerk of Scales, C. 1). Sole; Clerk of Course, A. J. Davoy ; Timekeeper, J. F. Watson; Hon. Treasurer, S. Pitt; Secretary, J. R. Mackay. PENALTIES: The winner of any flat race after tlio declaration of weights to carry 71bs penalty; and for every additional race a further penalty of 71bs, or, if iic thinks fit, the handicapper may re-handicap the winner of any race after the declaration of weights. Owners shall be responsible for the accuracy of the weights to be carried by their horses. (Rule XIX—IO.) PROGRAMME: FIRST DAY—MONDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1912. First Race Starts at 12 noon. 1. Tariki Weller Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs, from the stakes. Minimum weight Bst 7lbs. Nomination 10s, acceptances 80s; 7 "furlongs. 2. Borough Stakes, of 55 sovs; second liorso to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Open to all horses that have never won a rac‘e of 15 sovs at the time of start. Weights for 2-year-olds 7st 71bs; 3-year-olds, Bst; 4-year-olds and upwards, Bst 71bs. Entrance

30s; 4.1 i'uvlongs. 3. Stratford Gup Handicap, of 125 sovs (open) ; second horse to receive 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Nomination 10s, acceptance 40s; 1} miles. Midhirst Hack Handicap, of 80 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and tin d horse 5 sovs from tlie stakes. Nomination 10s, acceptance 30s; 1 mile. 5. Ohura Hurdle Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 15 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Winner of any hurdle race after declaration of 'wights to carry lOibs penalty, two or more races; 171bs penalty. Owr G nights of 3ft Gin batten mirlles. Nomination 10s, acceptance 30s; 1* miics. 3. Farmers’ Plate, of 50 sovs; second horse ‘to’ receive 10 sovs from the stakes. Open to all horses that have never won a rice of 15 sovs at the time of start. Weight, 3 warolds, 10st 71b; 4-yoar-olds and uplist. Horses that ‘ ave not proviohsly started allowed 71bs, and horses 'that have won a race to carry, 7llfs'' penalty. ' Gentleman riilers: Entrance 30s ; 1 mile. , A trophy" to the 1 value of £5 will ba presented to" the rider of the winner. ■ ° 1 ■ i! / ' ■ Flying Handicap, of 100 sovs (open) second'liorse tbO'dboivc 10 sovs, and' thircT horse 5 l s'ovk from the stakes. ISTuniha'tion 10k;' acceptance 40s jf ,6. furln'ii^s.- 1 ' & 4'o iccbim >. 3. Railway Hack Handicap of 70 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Nomination 10s, acceptance 30s; furlongs. SECOND DAY—TUESDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 1912. First Race Starts at 12.15 p.m. 1. County Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse W sovs from tho stakes. " Nomination 10s, acceptance ;30s ; 6' furlongs. 2. Cardiff ! Stakea ! ,» of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from tho stake's. Open to all horses that have never won a race of the value of 25 sovs at the time of starting. Weight Bst. Winner of any race to carry 9st. Entrance 30s; 4i furlongs. 3. Dominion Handicap, of 100 sow 1(open) ; second horse to receive 10 sovs( and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Nomination 10s, acceptance 40s; 1 mile. 4. Makuri Hurdle Hack Handicap, of 85 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Over G flights of 3ft Gin batten hurdles. Nomination 10s, acceptance 30; li miles. 5. Ladies’ Purse Hack Handicap, of 50 SOVS ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. Open to all horses that have never won a race exceeding 50 sovs at the time of start. Minimum weight lOst. Gentleman riders. Nomination 10s, acceptance 20s; G furlongs. A trophy of bhe value of £5 will bo presen toil to the rider of the winner 6. Wgaore Handicap, of 85 sovs (open) second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Nomination 10s, acceptance 30s; 6 furlongs. 7. Strathmore Hack Handicap, of 63 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs; and third horso 5 sovs from tho stakes. Nomination 10s, acceptance 30s; 5 furlongs. 8. Toko Welter Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sby:s," and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Minimum weight Bst. Nomination 10s, acceptance 30s; 7 furlongs. DEFINITION OF A HACK. No horse shall stait In any hack race which has at any time prior to tho time of entry, won a race of the value of £IOO to tho winner or races to the aggregate value of £250 to the winner. (Rule Xl-2). TROPHIES. Trophies to the value of £5 each will bo presented to the riders of tho winners of tho Farmer’s Plato and Ladies’ Purse respectively. DATES OF NOMINATIONS, ACCEPTANCES. ETC. Nominations for Railway Hack Handicap, Tariki Welter, Stratford Cup, Ohura Hurdle Hack Handicap, Midhirst Hack Handicap, Flying Handicap, County Hack Handicap, Ngaere Handicap, Dominion Handicap, Makitri Hurdle Handicap, Toko Welter Hack Handicap, Ladies’ Purse Hack Handicap, and Strathmore Handicap close on MONDAY, 4th DECEMBER, 1911. at 9 p.m. WEIGHTS for first day’s events declared on nr about THURSDAY, lltli DECEMBER, 1911, and for second day’s events on MONDAY, JANUARY' Ist, 1912, at 8 p.m. ACCEPTANCES for first day’s events, and entries for Borough Stakes, Farmers’ Plate, and Cardiff Stakes close on FRIDAY, 22nd DECEMBER, 1911, at 9 p.m. ACCEPTANCES for second day’s events close at 9 p.m. on MONDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1912. J. R. MACKAY, Secretary. Approved by the Taranaki Metro- | politan Committee in accordance with the Rules of Racing this 17th day of October, 1911. R. P. WEBSTER, Secretary.