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Timaru Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 3248, 23 February 1885, Page 4

Sportiuf/. | ' ''.' :''■''. SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB RACES, j TO BE HELD | ON THE TIMARU RACECOURSE, i ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, APKIL 16th AND 17th, 1885. STEWAUDS ; T. Hall.M. Jonas, E. G. Kerr, D.Maclean, A. Perry, R. H. Rhodes Junr., R. R. Taylor, A. St. G. Hnwcrsley, J. W. Wliito, W. S. Armitage, E.. Richardson Junr., C. N. Orbell, and T. Teschcmakcr. JI'DGK: M. Studholnie. Starter : J. Meikle. Cm-: UK or thu Couitai: : R, Stansell. Cf.Kltk' OV TUB ScAl.i:S : J. R. Stansell. Treasurer .- E. G. Kerr. PROGRAMME, FIRST DAY : 1.0 p.m. — Wki.tkr Handicap of :i0 soys. Distance 6 furlongs. Nomination 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. 1.45 p.m. — Haxdioai' Hurdle Race of 80 soys, with a Sweepstake of 2 soys for acceptors ; amount accruing from sweep to go to the second horse. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 2 soys. Distance, about 2 miles. ' j 2.30 p.m.— Timarc Cm-, a handicap of 200 soys. Acceptors to pay a Sweepstake of 5 soys ; amount accruing from Sweep to go to the second horse. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 4 soys. Distance, 1J miles. 3.15 p.m. — District Plate, a handicap of 40 soys. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance 1 soy. Distance, 11 miles. Horses competing for this race must have been owned and (rained by residents of South Canterbury, viz., between the Rangitata and Waitaki vivers, 4 months previous to the date of meeting. 4.0 p.m — Selling- Hactc Race of 10 3ovs. ■ Distance 1 mile. * No weight under B<t ; post entry, 10s. The winner to bo sold by auction ; any surplus over 20 soys to j go to the race fund. 4.30 p.m.— Flyixc: Handicap of 40 soys. Distance, 6 furlongs. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. SECOND DAY. 1.0 p.m. — Timaru Steeplechase, a handicap of 100 soys, with Sweepstake of 8 soys for acceptors j amount accruing from sweep to go to the second horse. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance 3 soys. Distance, about 3£ miles, over such country as the Stewards may appoint. 1.45 p.m -S.C.J.C. Handicap of 150 soys, with a Sweepstake of 5 soys for acceptors. Amount accruing fiom sweep to go to the second hor.-e. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 3 soys. Distance, 1J miles. 2.15 p.m.— Selling Race of 40 soys. The winner to be sold by auction ; any surplus over 70 soys to go to the Race fund. Weight for age, with 71b allowance for every £25 reduction m selling price. Entrance, 2 soys, on night of general entry (13th April). Distance 6 furlongs. 3.0 p.m. Polo Pony Race, for a Trophy, ■value 10 soys. Ponies to be owned and ridden by members of Polo Clubs only. Weights : — l2 stone for 14 hands, with an allowance of 7lbs for every inch under that height. Entrance, 1 soy, on night of general entry (13th April). Distance, 1 mile. 3.30 p.m.— The Winter Oats, a Welter Handicap of 5 ) soys, with a Sweepstake of 2 soys for acceptors ; amount accruing from sweep to go to tho second horse. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. Distance, 1 mile. 4.0 p.m. — Selling Hack Hurdle Race of 20 soys. Distance, about 1^ miles. No weight under lOst. Tho winner to bo sold by auction ; any surplus over 20 soys to go to the Raco fund. Post on try, 1 soy, 4.30 p.m. — Consolation Handicap of 30 soys. Distance, 1 milo. Post entry, 1 soy. DATES OF NOMINATIONS, WEIGHT 3 AND ACCEPTANCES. MONDAY, FEB. 9th— Nominations for Welter Handicap, Timaru Cup, S.C.J.C. Handicap, Timaru Steeplechase, Handicap Hurdles, Flying Handicap, District Plato and Winter Oate. 1 soy each. WEDNESDAY, APRIL Btii -Weights for Welter Handicap, Timaru Cup, Timaru Steeplechase, Handicap Hurdles, District Plate and Flying Handicap. MONDAY, APRIL 13th— General entry night. Acceptances for Welter Handicaps Tiniaru Cup, Tiimiru Steeplechase, Handicap Hurdles, District Plate, Flying Handu-aj*. THURSDAY, APRIL lUnt— Evoning ef first day's racing. Weights for S.C.J.C. Handicap and Winter Oats, at 'J p.m. ; Acceptances by 10 p.m. RULES AND REGULATIONS. No entry will be received for any of the races except upon this condition — That all disputes, claims, and objections, arising out of tho racing shall be decided by a majority of tho Stewards, or those whom they may appoint ; their decision on all points connected with tho carrying out of this Programme to be final. All Entries and Acceptances must be m sealed covers addressed to the Secretary, Timaru, and contain entrance money, sweepstakes, description, age, and name of Horse, and colors to be worn by the Jockey, and mnst be m the hands of the Secretary by 9 p.m. on above dates. No late letters or telegrams received after that hour. South Canterbury Jockey Club Rules will be strictly adhered to. Hack races to be ridden m proper Jockey costume. Iv the event of a person entering a protest, the sum of £2 2s must be lodged with the Secretary before such protest is considered, this sum to be forfeited to the funds should the Stewards consider the protest frivolous or vexatious. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys paid m accordance with the programme, for expenses, and when not otherwise specified, all entries and acceptances to go to the funds. F. W. COOK, 2-6 2069 Secretary. TASMAN. £2000 DUNEDIN CUP. £2000. Will Close To be run 26th Feb. Will Close Feb. 24th. next. Feb. 24th. 4000 at 10s. 137 Prizes. TT| U N E D I N CUP. 40 NOMINATIONS. CASH AWARDS. First... ... £500 la(.£100 ... £100 Second ... 200 2at £50 ... 100 Third ... 100 4at £25 ... 100 Starters, divide 200 10 at £10 ... 100 Non-starters, do. 200 80 at £5 ... 400 £1200 £800 Tamilian, m presenting theabove rrogi-iinniH 1 , would suggest that early application should be made, as from the large amount of support that has been promised from the sporting public, m all probability No. 2 will be started on the same evont. Names of principal winners can always be obtained, and books open for inspection to subscribers. Each ticket has six chances, and can obtain a prize m each drawing. Remittances may be made by Post Office Order, payable to Tasman only. Cheques, with Is exchange, payable to a number or bearer only. Two stamps necessary for replies. ( Address only to — TASMAN, Care Mason and Roberts, 1-16 1817 Box 246, P. 0., Dunedin. •