"WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXVI, Issue 17478, 24 January 1919, Page 3

"WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB.

PROGRAMME for

AVIUHH MEETING-

THURSDAY1" and SATURDAY ■ZOth and 22nd February. 1919.

OFFICERS:Patron: I-J. N. Harrison, Esq. Pre^irii-iH: A. >C. (.'auinbelJ. r-?:»i; Timekeeper: T. Currie; Judge: J. H. .Perrott; Starter: (.'. O'Connor; Hanilii.npjier: H. Coyle; Hon. , Clerk of Scales, J. C. Paterson, Clerk of C'rs, i.i T. l^ynch; Hon. fc'urgeon: Dr Hath-c-iley; Hon. Vet. yurgeon: I. Maxwell . Kdgur;-Stewards: President, Vice-Pre-sident and Treasurer (ex ofncio;, and JMes-srs G. Marshall. James Higgle, H. M. Speed, It. Russell, C. G. Rud.sell, J. C. Paterson, Dr M. Karle. W. McA. Duncan, C. P, Mackay, Russell Grace, 11. W. Wilson, G. M. Currie; Committee: President and Hon. Treasurer (ex

offieio), and JMe.ssrs Of. Marshall, James Biggie, H. :\i. Speed, R. Russell, C. G. Jlussell, J. C Paterson, Dr M. Ear'.e. W. JleA. Duncan, C. E. Mackay, ilu-ssetl Gract:, H. W. Wilson, G. M. Ourrie; Hon. Treasurer: J. I'\ Cutfield; tjocrciarv: W. Hall. FIIiST DAI". Tlmrsday, -0:h february, 1919.

I. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 400 soys; second horse to receive 60 soys and third lior^e 20 soys from the sialces. 'Distance, one mile and 110 .yards. Nomination, l soy; acceptance 4 soys.

PKTKE HACK .HANDICAP, Of 150 soys ;second horse to receive 2o nova and third horse 10 sbvs from the stakes. Distance, six furlongs. Minimum, weight,- 7st. Nomination .1 soy; acceptance 1 soy. WESTMERE HANDICAP HtJRDLIi: RACK, of 200 soys; second horse to receive 25 soys and third horse 15 soys from the stakes. Distance, about two miles, over, eight flights of hurdles Oft 6in in ' fceight. .Nomination 1 soy; acceptance 2 soys. JACKSON STAKES, of 500 soys; second horse to receive 75 soys and third horse 25 soys from the atakes. Distance, six furlongs. For two-year-olds and upwards; weight-for-age. By subscription of 5 soys each, unless forfeit is declared and paid as follows: 1 soy if struck out on or before

6th September,

191 S. at 9.30 p.m., or

,2 soys if struck out on or before Nomination Night, Autumn Meeting, 191 i». All horses remaining in ai'tor latter date to pay the subscription of 5 soys on • First Acceptance Night, Autumn Meeting, 1919. Closed with 141) nominations. 5. WANGANUI CUP HANDICAP, of 1000 soys; second horse to receive 200 soys and third horse 100 soys from the stakes. Distance, one mile and three-quarters. In the event of . any .entrant winning a handicap of the value of 100 soys alter the declara-

tion of weights, the handicapper will review that horse's \veight, and will raise it or allow it to stand, as he thinks fit. It is only winners that will be re-handicapped. If the weight of any horsfl is altered, the revised han-

dicap will be published on or about Friday, the 14th February, 1919. Nominations. 1 soy; acceptance 4 soys on Monday, the 17th February, 1919, at 9.30 p.m. and 5 soys at the post. 6. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 200 soys; second horse to receive 25 soys and third horse 10 soys from the stakes. ,Distance, about five furlongs. For two and three-year-olds. To be ridden by apprentices wl.o have not won sixteen races; apprentices who have -never won a race allowed 51bs. Nomination 1. soy; acceptance -2 soys. 7. WIRITOA HACK RACE HANDICAP, of 150 soys; second horse to receive 20 soys and third horse 10 soys from the stakes. Distance, one mile and 110 yards. Minimum weight, 7st. Nomination 1 soy; acceptance 1 soy. 8. FLYING HANDICAP, of 600 soys: second horse to receive 75 soys and third horse 25 sbvs from the stakes. Distance, six furlongs. Nomination 1 soy; acceptance 6 soys. , SECOND DAY. Saturday, 22nd February, 1919. 1. AUTUMN HANDJCAI, or 550 soys; second horse to receive 40 soys and third horse 15 soys from the stakes. Distance, one mile and HO yards. Nomination 1 soy; acceptance 3 soys. 2. MATARAWA HACK RACE HANDICAP, of 150 soys; second horse to receive 20 soys and third horse 10 soys from the stakes. Distance, six furlongs. Minimum, weight,-. 7st. Nomination 1 soy; acceptance 1 soy. 3. WANGANUI GUINEAS. A sweepstake of 10 soys each for starters, with 500 soys added; second horse to receive 100 soys and third horse 50 soys from the stakes. For three-year-olds. Distance, one mile. Colts Bst 101b; fillies and geldings Bst 51b. Closed -.vith'76 nominations. Acceptance 4 soys and 5 soys, at post. 4. FORDELLv. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 175 soys; second horse to receive 20 soys and third horse 10 soys from the stakes. Distance, about one mile and three-quarters; over seven flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in in height. Nomination 1 soy; acceptance 2 soys. . 5. OKOIA TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP, of 200 soys; second horse to re- • ceive 25 soys and third horse 10 soys from the stakes. Distance, five furlongs. Nomination 1 soy; acceptance 2 soys. 6. WANGANUI STAKES HANDICAP, of 700 soys; second horse to receive 100 soys and third horse 25 soys from the stakes. Distance, one mile and a half. Nomination 1 soy; acceptance X soys.

7. HARRISON HACK HANDICAP, of 100 soys; second horse to receive 20 soys and third horse 10 soys from the stakes. Distance, one mile and a distance. Minimum weight 7st. Nomination 1 soy; acceptance 1 soy. S. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 500 soys; second horse to receive 70 soys and third horse 20 soys from the stakes. Distance, six furlongs. Nomination 1 soy: acceptance 5 soys. PENALTIES. The winner of any, hurdle race after declaration of weights to carry a penalty of 101b in a hurdle race, and the winner of any flat race after declaration of weights to carry 71b; two or.more such races, 101b penalty in a flat race. No penalty will be required in an open race lor having won a hack race or races. ■ ■

DATES OF NOMINATIONS. WEIGHTS ENTRIES, ACCEPTANCES, and amounts to be forwarded to Secretary, wanganui Jockey Club. AUTUMN MF.ETING, 20th and 22nd February, 1919 FRIDAY, JANUARY 24th. 1919, at 8 P-m- —Nominations: Stewards' Handicap, Petre Hack Handicap. Westmere Hurdle Race, Wanganui Cup, Juvenile Handicap, Wiritoa Hack Flat Handicap, Flying Handicap, Autumn Handicap, Matarawa Hapk Flat Handicap, Fordell Hurdle Race, Okoia Two-year-old Handicap, Wanganui f Stakes Handicap, Harrison Hack Handicap, Farewell Handicap, 1 soy. , .

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24th, 1919. at 8 p.m.—Second Forfeit: Jackson Stakes, 1.019, 2 soys.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7th. 1919 (on or about) —Weights for all First Day's events.

FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 14 th, 1919— Revised Weights (if necessary) Wanganui Cup. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 1919. ai 8 p.m.—Acceptances: Stewards' Handicap, 4 soys: Petre Hack Handicap. 1 soy; Westmere Hurdle Race, 2 sovs;'Wanganui Cup, 4 soys; Juvenile Handicap. 2 soys; Wiritoa Hack Flat, 1 soy; Flying Handicap, 6 soys. Subscription—Jackson Stakes, 5 soys. Acceptance—Wanganui Guineas, 4 soys. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 20th. 1919, at the Post—Final Payments: Wanganui Cup, 5 soys; Wanganui Guineas, a soys. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20th, 1919 (at or a^out) S p.m.. Weights for Second Day's Handicaps. FRIDAY, February Tint, 1919, 3.^ noon—Acceptances: Autumn Handicap, 3 soys; Matarawa Hack Flat. 1 soy; Fordell Hurdle Race, 2 soys; Okoia Two-year-old Handicap. 2 soys; Wanganui Stakes:, 7 soys: Harrison Hack Handicap, 1 soy; Farewell Handicap. 5 soys. P.O. BOX 15, W. HALL, Wanganui. Secretary.

pots; second horse to receive 7 soys, and tliird horse to receive 3 soys each from the stake. For all horses that have never won an advertised trotting race at time of starting. Limit, 4.6. Nomination 15/-. Acceptance 25/-. One mile and a half. 2. MORTON M'EMORIAH. STAKES (Saddle), of 100 soys; second horse to receive 13 soys, and third horse 5 soys from the stake. Limit. 3.10. Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 30/-. One mile and a quarter. 3. KIRICWOOD HANDICAP (Saddle) for unhoppled trotters only), of. 100 soys': second hor.se to receive 15 sows, and third horse 5 soys from the stake. Limit, 4 minutes. Nomination 20/-. Acceptance SO/-. One mfle and a half. 4. WANGANUI CUP HANDICAP (Harness), of 220 soys; and Cup value £75, presented by G. Spriggens, Esq.; second horse to receive 40 soys. and third horse 10 soys from the stake. Limit, 4.55. Nomination 30/-. Acceptance 50/-. Two miles. 5. GONVILLK-CASTI/ECLIFF HANDICAP (Harness), ol" 100 soys: second horse to receive lo soys, and' third horse 5 soys from the stake. Limit. 5.1"). Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 30/-. Two miles. ii. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (Harness) (for unhoppletl trotters only), of 123 soys; second horse to receive 15 soys. and third horse 10 soys from the stake. Limit 5.10. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 80/-. Two miles. 7. LI.VKKPOOL. HANDICAP (Harness), ol' 100 soys; second horse to receive 15 soys, and third horse 5 soys from the stake. Limit 5.G. Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 30/-. Two mile.s. S. FAKKWELL HANDICAP (Harness), of 100 soys; second horse to receive. 15 soys, and tliird horse 5 soys from the stake. Limit, 3.5. Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 30/-. One mile and a quarter. NOMINATIONS. HANDICAPS, AND V,- ACCEPTANCES. 1 NOMINATIONS, accompanied by fees, j close with the Secretary at 5 p.m. on 'FRIDAY. 31st January, 1919. HANDICAPS appear on FRIDAY, 7th February, 1919. I ACCEPTANCES for all events close with the Secretary at 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, 114 th February, 1019. Provident Fund Fees, £1, must be paid to the Association before nomination, otherwise a flne of £5 will be -imposed. j W. M. FALCONER, Secretary. P.O. Box 59, Wanganui.