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Wanganui Herald, Volume XVII, Issue 5236, 14 December 1883, Page 4

Racing "VTANAWATU RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. To bo held on the Palmerston North Racecourse, on BOXING DAY, 1883. President — Hon. Walter Johnston. Viois-Prksidents— Messrs U. McNeil aud J attics Union. Stjswahus — Mossis J. R. F. Pratt, W. Akcrs, A. E. Russell, E. W. Poikina, A. Walker, J. King, and A. McDonald. Starter — Mr J . E. C. Nathan. Clerk of the Course — Mr John Lane. Clerk oe the Scales— Mr R. Leigh. Handicapper — Mr Alex. Higgie. Timekeeper— Mr H. W. Haybittle. Judge— Mr T. Knight. Hon. Treasurer — Mr G. A. Macquarrie. PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 60 soys ; 2 miles ; over 8 flights of hurdles, 3ft 9in high. Nomination 1 soy, Acceptance 3 3 soys. To Btart at 11.30 a.m. 2. Hack Hurdle Race of 10 soys. Once round the course. Post entries ; entrance 1 soy ; weight to be not under 9 stone. Open to all horses that have never been nominated or entered for any advertised race up to the time of starting for this race (hack races excepted). Jockeys to ride in colours. To- start at 12.15. 3 Maiden Plate of 40 soys. Entrance 3 soys. Weight for age. 1J miles. Open to all horses that have never won public money (hack races excepted) prior to date of entry. Any horse entered for Maiden Plate winning an advertised race between the date of entry and date of race to carry a penalty of 51bs. To start at 1 p.m. 43 Manawatu District Produce Race of 60 soys. For 3 year-olds. Colts, Bst lOlbs ; Fillies and Geldings, Bst 51bs. Second horse to receive 10 soys out of stakes. Distance 1£ miles. Nominations 1 soy ; acceptance 2 aovs. Final acceptance 1 soy. Acceptances will close with general entries, and final acceptances J an hour before starting. To start at 1.45 p.m. 5. Manawatu Racing Club Handicap of 200 soys. Second horse to receive 25 soys from the stakes. Nominations, 3 soys ; acceptance, 7 soys. Distance If miles. The winner of any Handicap to the value of 100 soys. after the declaration of weights to carry 71bs extra. To start at 3. 15 p.m. 6 Hack Race of 10 soys. Once round the course. Post entries ; entrance 1 soy. ; catch weights. Open to all horses that have never won an advertised race (hack race excepted.) The winner of this race to be offered for sale by auction immediately after the race, and any sum realised over £20 to go to the funds of the Club. To start at 4 p.m. 7^ Flying Handicap of 60 soys. Nominations 1 soy ; acceptance, 3 soys. Dis- : tance 6 furlongs. To start at 4.45 p.m. 85 Consolation Handicap of 30 soys. Nominations, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. For all horses beaten during the meeting. Distance 1£ miles. To start at 5.30 p.m. Nominations will be received addressed to the Secretary, at the Commercial Hotel, Palmerston North, up to Saturday, 17th November, at 8 p.m. Weights will be declared on Saturday, Ist December. Entrances and acceptances close on Saturday, December 15th, at 8 p.m. rules and Regulations. ' No entry will be received for any race except upon this' condition, — That all Disputes, Claims, and objections arising out of tho racing shall be decided by a majority of the Stewards present, or those whom they may appoint. Their, decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this programme_shall be final. j All Entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Palmerston North ; Entrance money enclosed with name, age at the time of entry, pedigree, and in the case of Handicaps, performance of the horse, name of the owner, and colours of the rider. Any Jockey riding except in the colours entered will be fined 3 soys. When two or more horses start (the property of the same owner) a distinguishing colour must be worn. All persons intending to withdraw horses, are required to give notice to that effect to the Secretary or Clerk of Scales one halfhour before starting. Any person neglecting or refusing to comply with this rule shall pay a fine cf 5 soys to the race fund. All races to be run under the W.J.C. Rules. Horses walking over will only receive hau the stakes. No horse to save its stakes in any race except where otherwise specified. No entries or nominations will be received under any pretence whatever after the time specified for closing. Letters tearing the postmark of the date of entry, and telegrams of the same date, will be received. No qualification fee required. THOS. R. WALTON, Secretary. MARTON - RANGITIKEI JOCKEY CLUB RACE MEETING. President — Major Marshall. Vice-President — Mr H. S. Harrison. Judge — Mr Donald Fraser. Clerk of the Scales— Colonel Gorton. Clerk of the Course — Mr H. Hughes. Starter — Mr John Stevens. Stewards— Mr D. Scott, Mr T. Hammond, Mr J. Stevens, Colonel Gorton, Dr Earle, Dr Frood, Dr Skerman. Handicapper — Mr J. Chadwick. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, January Ist and 2nd, 1884. OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Hurdle Race of 40 soys ; entrance, 2 soys ; two miles, over eight flights of hurdles 3ft 9in high ; welter weight for age. To start at 12 o'clock. Sapling Stakes, of 25 soys ; for two-year-olds ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 2 soys (to go to second horse) at the post; five furlongs; colts, Sat 101 b; fillies and geldings, Sst 51bs. To start at 12.45 p.m. Flying Stakes, handicap of 30 soys ; nom. ination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 2 soys ; three-quarters of a mile. To start at 1.45 p.m. Hack Race, of 10 soys ; entrance, 1 soy ; post entry ; once round the course ; for horses that have never won an advertised race, nor entered tor any race at this meeting, hack races excepted ; weights not leps than 9st ; jockeys to ride in colours. To start at 2.30 p.m. Marton-Rangitikei Handicap, of 225 soys ; second horse to receive 25 soys out of the stakes ; third horse to save its stakes ; nomination, 3 soys ; acceptance, 6 soys ; If miles ; winner of any race after entry of the value of 100 soys. penalised 51bs ;of 150 soys, 71bs. To start at 4 p.m. Ladies' Bracelet— Horses to be nominated by a lady ; entrance, 1 soy ; welter weight for age ; once round the course ; same conditions as for hack race ; gentlemen riders. To start at 430 p.m. Maiden Plate, of 50 soys ; entrance, 3 soys ; for horses that have never won an advertised race to the value of 25 soys prior to date of entry ; the winner of any such race after entry to carry a penalty of 51bs, two or more 71bs ; one and a half miles ; weight for age. To start at 5 p.m. SECOND DAY. Handicap Hurdle Kace, of 40 soys; second horse to save its stake ; nomination, 2 soys ; acceptance, 2 soys ; lowest weight, 9st ; weights to be declared at 8 p.m. on first day ; acceptances, 10 a.m. on morning of race ; two miles, over 8 flights of hurdles 3ft 9in high. To start at 12 o clock. Hack Hurdles of 10 soys ; entrance, I soy post entry ; onco round the course