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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19889, 11 July 1927, Page 12

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MARTON JOCKEY CLUB (Incorporated). OPENING OF NEW RACECOURSE AT MARTON JUNCTION. SPRING MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 7 and 8, 1927. Officials: President! R. E. Beckett. Esq. Vfc’e-presid-ents: Messrs D. G. Riddiford, K. W. Deighton, F. R. H. Brice and Dr. S. Skerrnan. Judge: Mr R. H. Aidworth. Handicapper: Mr H. Coyle. Starter: Mr C. O'Connor. Clerk of Course: Mr W. E. Gibbons. Clerk of Scales: Mr F. L. Young. Surgeon: Dr. T. Gerald Harpur. Hon. Timekeeper: Mr R. F. Wood. Hon. Treasurer: Mr D. G. Riddiford. Veterinary Practitioner: Mr A. H. Bill. Stewards and Committee: Messrs R. E. Beckett, F. R. 11. Brice, J. Brice. Jas. Bull. J. H. C. Broad, K. W. Deighton. 11. J. Cameron. S. J. Gibbons, I. Jefferson. H. McMana>va.v, J. McDonell, E. Openshaw, I>. G. Riddiford. L. M. Richards, J. R. L. Stanford. R. H. Trotter and Dr. S. Skerrnan Judicial Committee: Messrs R. E. Beckett. K. W. Deighton, T. A Duncan, D. G. Riddiford. J. R. L. Stanford. Secretary, Arthur Way, P.O Box 3. Marton.

PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. 1927. First Race starts at 11.30 a.m. 1. TRIAL PLATE, of 110 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. For horses that have never won a flat race of 25 sovs or over at time of starting Weight Bst 71b. Rider of winner to receive a goldmounted whip, presented by Mr V/. Baker. No allowances. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 20s. Six furlongs. 2. FIRST HACK HURDLES, a handicap of 135 sovs; second horse to receive 25 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Over six flights of batten hurdles 3ft Sin high The rider of winner will be presented with a gold-mounted whip, donated by several Marton residents. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 30s. One mile and a half. 3. SPRING HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; second horse to receive 25 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 30s. Eight and a half furlongs. 4—MARTON HANDICAP (Open), of 235 sovs (winner to Jje presented with a trophy donated by the stewards of the club) : second horse to receive 35 sovs and third horse' 15 sovs from the stake. Nomina- ~ tion 20s. Acceptance 50s. One mile and a quarter. 5. HUNT CUP STEEPLECHASE,, a handicap of 135 sovs (including a Silver Cup valued 20 sovs to the winner) ; second horse to receive 20 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. For qualified hunters only. Minimum weight. 9st 71b. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 30s About three miles. 6. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs ; second horse to receive 20 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 30s. Skc fur7. RAILWAY HANDICAP (Open), of 190 sovs ; second horse to receive 25 sovs and ‘ third horse 15 sovs from the stake. Nomination 20s Acceptance 40s. Six fur8. TUTAENUI HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Minimum weight Bst. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 30s. Seven furlongs. SECOND DAY. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 8, 1927. First Race starts at 11 30 a.m. I.—NOVICE STAKES, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 15 sovs and third horse 5 sovs from the stake. For horses that have never won a flat race of 25 sovs or over at time of starting. Weight 9st. No allowances. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 20s. Five furlongs. 2—SECOND HACK HURDLES, a handicap of 125 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Over six flights of batten hurdles 3ft 6in high. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 30s. One mile and a half. 3. WAIROMA HACK HANDICAP, of 115 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 20s. Six fur4. -HEATON PARK HANDICAP (Open), of 190 sovs; second horse to receive 25 sovs and third horse 15 sovs from the stake. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 40s. Eight and a half furlongs. 5. HACK STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 145 sovs; second horse to receive 25 sovs and third horse 15 sovs from the stake. Minimum weight 9st 71b. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 30s About two miles and a quarter. 6. LADIES’ BRACELET, a handicap of 105 sovs (including a trophy valued at £lO to the winner) ; second horse to receive 15 sovs and third horse 5 sovs from the stake. Gentlemen riders. Minimum weight lOst 71b. Hack conditions. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 20s. Eight furlongs and a half 7- TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (Open), of 145 sovs; second horse to receive 25 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 30s. Six furlongs. 8— FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, of 115 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Minimum weight Bst. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 20s Seven furlongs. NOMINATIONS. WEIGHTS AND ACCEPTANCES. Nominations for all events (including the Trial Plate and Novice Stakes) will close at the Secretary's Office, Marton, on Friday, August 12, 1927, at 9 p.m. Weights for First Day’s Events will be declared on or about Thursday, August 18, 1927. Acceptances for all First Day's Events (including the Trial Plate) will with the Secretary at the Office of the Club, Marton, on Tuesday, August 23, 1927, at 9 p.m. Weights for Second Day's Events will be declared at Marton on Wednesday, September 7. 1927, at 7 p.m Acceptances for Second Day's Events close the same evening at 8.30 p.m. PENALTIES. The winner of any race or races may be re-handicapped by the handicapper. ARTHUR WAY, Secretary, P.O. Box 3, Marton. Telephones—Office. IG9 ; residence. 314 (Approved in accordance with the Rules of racing this 7th day of June. 1927.—Wm. Hall, secretary, Wanganui District Committee.)

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