BELL BLOCK RACING CLUB.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 10558, 7 March 1896, Page 4

BELL BLOCK RACING CLUB.

HACK MEETING I gTO BE HELD AT I SENTRY_HILL | tfvghS Cv.. HOK ~ ' THURSDAY, MARCH 26 1 President: Mr N.King. Vice-Presidents: Captain Cornwall, Messrs D. Teed, sen., H. J. Fisher, and N. McTaggart. Stewards : Dr. Valintine, Messrs B. Pennington, A. Baker, F. Salway, C. Hunt, H. J. Julian, E. Putt, E. Wood. C. White, C. Tate, J. C. Montefiore, T. Brown, C, M. Lepper, Frank Brown, Geo. Bennett, W. Wood, D. Teed, jun.. F.C.Bennett. Committee: Messrs E. Putt, D. Teed, jun., B. G. Pardy, E. Wood. F. Salwiy, A. Colson, W. Pratt, W. Wood, C. White, S. Bundle, C. M. Lepper, C. Tate, and H. J. Julian Judge: Captain Cornwall. Starter; Clerk of Course: Mr W. Pratt. Clerk of Scales: Mr A. Colson. Handicapper: Mr Hately. Timekeeper: Mr E. Wood. Hon. Surveyor: Mr John Skinner. t progrTmme. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 30sovs ; second horse to receive ssovs from the stakes. Nomination lsov, acceptance 10s. About 1£ miles, over six flights of hurdles. . Flying Handicap, of 40sovs ; second horse to receive ssovs from the stakes. Nomination lsov, acceptance lsov. About six furlongs. 3. Maiden Plate, of 20sovs ; second horse to receive 3sovs from the stakes. For horses that havo never won an advertised race of any description at the time of starting. Weight for age. Entrance lsov. About one mile. 4. Counties Plate, of 20sovs ; second horse to receive 3sovs from the stakes. Weight lOst. Gentlemen riders. Professionals to carry 71b extra. About seven furlongs For horses that have never started in any advertised race excepting Farmers' Plates, and winners of these barred. Open to horses owned and trained for three months prior to date of entry by residents in the Taranaki, Stratford, Clifton, and Awakino Counties. Entrance lsov. 6. Bell Block Cupi of 70sovs ; second horse to receive lOsovs from the stakes. Nomination ilsov, acceptance 2aovs. About 1£ miles. 6. Pony Handicap, of 20sovs ; second to receive 3sovs from the stakes. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s. For ponies not exceeding 14J hands high. Abont six furlongs. 7. Scurry Stakes, of 25 soys ; second horse to receive ssovs from the stakes. Minimum weight Bst 71b. Entrance lsov. About 4J furlongs. 8. Welter Handicap, of 25sovs ; second horse to receive 3sovs from the stakes. Nomination 15s, acceptance 10s. About one mile. Weights to appear immediately after the Pony Bace. BULES AND REGULATIONS. Definition of Hack. — A hack is a horse that has never won an advertised race (Hack, Hunter, and Pony races excepted), and is not at the time of start, or has not been three months prior to date of entry, nominated for any race (Hack, Hunter, and Pony races excepted). All races to be run under the Rules of Bacing as adopted by tho Metropolitan Clubs of New Zealand. No entry or nomination will be received for any race except on these conditions : That all disputes, claims, and objections arising shall bo decided by a majority of the Stewards present; their decision upon all points connected with the carrying ont of this programme shall bo final, except in cases of appeal, provided for by^he Bules of Baciug. Stakes paid in full. DATES OF NOMINATIONS, &c. Saturday, March 7th, 1896, nomina tions close for Hurdle Bace, Flying Handicap, Bell Block Cup, Pony Baco, Scurry, and Welter Handicap. Wednesday, March 11th, 1896, weights due for Hurdlo Bace, Flying Handicap, Bell Block Cup, and Pony Bace. Acceptances, and Entries for Maiden Plato and Counties Plate close on Saturday, March 21st, 1896. On tho Course.— Weights declared for the Welter Handicap immediately after tho Pony Race. NOTICES, &c, TO NOMINATORS. Penalties.— The winner of any handicap after the declaratidn of weights to carry a penalty of 71bs. ' In all cases where penalties have to be carried for winning, it shall be the duty of owner, trainer, or jockey to notify the same to the Secretary. All Nominations, Acceptances, and Entries, accompanied by the necessary amounts, must be addressed to thn Secretary, and in the Secretary's hands not lator than 9pm. on the advertised dates of closing. Full particulars of horae, with ago, pedigree, performances, &c, must be forwarded with nominations. A. A. AMBRIDGE, Hon. Sec. Address : Brougham-str6et, New Plymouth. Submitted and approved this 11th day of February, 1896.— Robt. G.Badohope, Hon. Secretary Taranaki Jockey Club. 347