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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9400, 29 March 1898, Page 4

Racing. fi. Colours of riders to he s«ut in with acceptances on general ertry night. - 6 No eutrics will be received for any race, except upon condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arisiug out of the racing shall he decided by a majority of the stewards and their decision shall be ftnnl 7. Tho Committee reserve the right to alter tho date of appearance of weights and time of events should they s?b fit te do S3. 8. AU races to bo run under the rules of racing as adopted by the Metropolitan Clubs of New Zealand. Note.— The Post and Telegraph Office clojes at 6 p m. G. T. POTTO, Hon. Sec. Submitted and approved this 7th. day of Januory,lß9B, Rout G. Bauchopb, Secretary Taranaki Club. WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB. STEEPLECHASE MEETING, MAY 21th and 25ra, 1898. OTTICERS. President, Dr Earlo ; Vico-President, H N Hauiaon; Judge. Dr Barle; Starter, OH Chavannos; Handicapper, J O Evott: Clerk of the Scales, B A Campbell ; Clerk of the Course, Donald Macdonald ; Timekeeper, E Higgle ; Hon. Surgeon, Dr Tape ; Hon. Veterinary Surgeon, J A. Hawko, M R.C V.S. ; Stewards, Dr Connolly, E E Fletcher, Alex. Higgle, Allan Cameron, A J Parsons, J H Nixon, and R Anderann ; Secretary and Treasurer, Freeman 11. Jackson. FIRST DAY-TUESDAY, 24th MAY, 1398 (Queen's Birthday.) 1 Flying Stakes Handicap (on the flat), of 60 eovb; second horae to lecpive 10 Bova from the stab's ; distance 6 furlongs ; nomination 1 soy, acceptance 2 soys ; to start at 12 noon , 2 Wnnganai Steeplechase Handicap, of 300 soys; eocond horse to receive 3U soys and the third horee to receivo 10 soys from the stokes ; over the Wangauui Steeplechase Couree ; distance about three miles ; wiuner of any Hindicap Steeplechase of the value of ICO soya after declaration of weights to cany a penalty of 7ibs ; nomination 2 sove, acceptance 6 eovs ; to start at 12.45 pm 3 Hunters' Steeplechase Handicap, of 50 sots ; second horse to receivo 10 soys from the stukos ; open to all qualified hunters (vido Definition of Hunter*) ; distance, about three miles ; over such course as the Stewards may direct; gentlemen riders; lowest weight not under list ; nomination 1 soy, acceptance 1 soy; to start at 1.45 pm. ■t First Handicap Hurdle Race, of 80 soys ; second horse to receive 10 soys from the slakes ; about 2 miles and a distance; over eight flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in in height ; nomination 1 soy, acceptance 2 soys ; to start at 2 20 pm 0 First Hack Hardle Handicap, of 40 soys ; Eooond horse to receive 6 soys from th? stakes ; about 1 i miles ; over 6 flights of hurdles 3ft Gin in height (vide Definition of a Hack) ; nomination I soy, acceptance 10s ; to start at 3 pm 6 Suburban Steeplechase Handicap, of 60 eovs ; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stakes ; distance, about 2J milos ; over such course as the Stewards shall direct ; nomination 1 boy, acceptance 1 soy. To start at 3 45 p m. 7 Fiist Hack Flat Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse to receivo 6 soys from the stakes ; distance, one mile aud a distance ; minimum weight, 7st 71b; nomination, 1 soy, acceptance 10s ; (vide Definition of a Hack) ; to start at 4.30 pm SECOND DAY — WEDNESDAY, MAY 2oTn, IS9B. 1 Winter Oats Haudicap (on the flat), of 80 soys ; second horse to receive 10 soys from the Btakei ; distance U niilos ; nomination 1 soy, acceptance 2 soys ; to start at 12 noon. 2 Second Handicap Hurdle Race, of 80 sov<i ; atcou'l horse to receive 10 soys from the stukos ; distance, about 2 miles ; over seven flights of hurdles, 3ft Gin in height; nomination 1 soy, acceptance 2 soys ; to start at 124-ipm 3 Grandstand Steeplechase Handicap, of 120 soys ; Becond horse to receive 20 soys from tha stakes; distaiice, ttbeut 2J mile 3; cor such couise as the ete<vurds ehall direct; nomination 1 soy, acceptance 3 bom>; ti stait at 1.45 pm 4 Hunteia' Hurdlo Race Handicap, of 40 sjvs ; «ecoiid horse to receive ft soys from tha fctak.'S ; open to all qualified hunter* (vido Definition of Huuteis) ; distance, about 2 miles; over 7 fl'ghtsof huul'e.-i, 3ft Giu in hfight; lowest weight nit uuder Mat 71b; gentlemen riders; professional jockejsto carry 7'b extra ; i.omiimtion 1 soy, acceptance 10s ; to start at 2.30 pm 5 Second Hack Hurdlo Haudicap, of 40 soys ; second hni'fo to receivo 5 soys from the stakes ; about 1 J miles,;-over six flights of l:uidjcs,_Bit oin~in' height ; nomination 1 soy, ucciptauco 10s ; (vide Definition of a Hack) , to stait at 3 pm 1 6 Final Steeplechase Handicap, of 60 soya ; Becond horee to receive 10 sovi from the stakes; dUtauco, about 2 milt) j nomination • 1 soy, acceptances I soy, to be made balf-an-hour before tho race starts; to start at 3.45 pm 7 Second Hack Flat Handicap, of 10 soys; second horse to receive 5 eovs from the stakes ; distance, 1 mile ; minimum weight, 7at 71b ; nomination 1 soy, acceptance 10j ; (vido Definition of a Hack) ; to start at 4.30 pm Qualification fur Hunters. — Op<n to all hoi sea qualißed duriug the yew 1397 ; or that have ridden to lbs hounds twice in the present season (1898) to ihe satisfaction of tho Master of Hounds ; but which have never won an advertised iteep'echase or hurdle raco and hunter races excepted). Mastei's certificates to be piod-Aced to Cleik of the Scales. Definition of a Hack.— A back is a aerss that has never won an advertised race (hack aud huulor races excepted) , and that is not at time of start, aud has not been, during tho thieo calendar mouth; previous to the time of start, nominated for any race — hack and hunter races excepted, ' DATE 3OF NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS. AND ACCEPTANCES, And Amounts to be forwarded to Secretary, Wangunui Jookey Club. STEEPLECHASE MEETING, 21th & 25th MAY, 1898. MONDAY, 4lh April, 1898, at 9 p.m. Nominations— Flying Handicap and Winter Oats, 1 soy each ; Wanganui Steepleohase, 2 oova; First Haudicap Hurdles, Second Handicap Hurdles, Suburban Steeplechase, and Grandstand Steeplechase, 1 sot each. FRIDAY, 22nd April, IS9B, (ouor-about) Weights--For Plying Handicap, Wanganui Steeplechase, Fust Hurdles, and Suburban Steeplechase. TUESDAY, 26th April, 1898, at 9 pm. Nominations— Hunters" Steeplechase, Hunters' Hurdle Itaco, First Hack Hurdles, Second Hick Hurdles, First Hack Flat, Second Hick Flat, Final Handicap Steeplechase, 1 soy each. Acceptances— Flying Handicap, 2 sots ; Wanganui SteepLchase, 5 soys; First Hurdle Handicap, 2 soys; Suburban Steeplechase, 1 soy. TUESDAY, lOih May, 1898 (on or about) Weii»h!s— For Hunters' Steeplechase, Firot Hack Hurdles, andvFirtt Hack Flat. TUESDAY, nth May, 1803, at 9 pm. Acceptances —Hunters' Steeplechase, I soy; First Hack Hurdles and First Ha k Flat, 10s each TUESDAY, 21th Mnv, 1593 (at or about) 8 p.m. Weights-For Wiutor Oats, Secoud Huidles, Grand Stand Steeplechase, Hunteis' Hurdles, Second Hack Hurdles, and Second Hack Flat. TUESDAY, 2lth May, 1898, at 10 p.m. Acceptances -Wintor OJs and Second Huidle Handicap, 2 soys ; Hunters' Hurdlo Rico aud Second Hack Hurdles, 10s each; Qraud3<nud Steeplechase, 3 sors ; Secoud Hack Flat, 10s. WEDNRSDAY, 2>th Miy, 189' (on the Course) Weights— Koi Final Steepleohase will be declared after tha Grandstand Steeplechase, aud acceptances must be made half-an-hour before the race starts. RULES AND REGULATIONS. To which the attention of persons entering horse; is particularly directed. All entries, nominations, etc., will dose at the Secretary's office, Wanganui, at 9p.m., except when otherwise ipeciuad.— All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Waugauui Jockey Club, Wangauui, entrance money enclosed, with the uame, age at time of entry, name of owner, pedigree, colours of the ride.', and in tho case of handicaps where horses have not previously started on the Waugauui couise, performances of the horse. Entrance moneys to go to the fuuds of the Club.— Entries by telegi am must be confirmed in writing at the earliest possible opportunity. —Stakes are paid iv full.— All iaces to be run under the JT.Z. Buleti of Racing. — No entry will he recoived under any pretence whatever after the hour named N.B. — The stakes in the subjoined piogramme aro subject to revision by the Committee prior to closing, aa to the dates of entry, acceptance, etc., amount of added money, and conditions. The Committee also reserve to themselves the right of altoring the dates on which the handicaps appear ■hould tbev deem tic to do to. FREEMAN R. JACKSON, Secietary and Treasurer. NOMINATION OP YEARLINGS. MONDAY, 4th APttlL, WB, at 9 v.v. At the Secretary's Office, Wanganui. NOMINATIONS FOB TWC-YEAR-OLD STAKES, 1599. (To be run in March). A sweepstake of 10 eovs each for starters, with 150 soys added ; second h.r.e to receive 30 soys from the stakes ; distance, G furlongs ; colt', Bst 71b ; llllies and geldings, Bst 31bs ; the winner cf any race of tho