SPORTING.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16037, 30 January 1920, Page 10

SPORTING.

WANGANUI J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. NOMINATIONS CLOSE TO-NIGHT.

A final reminder is given owners and trainers that nominations for the handicap events at the Wanganui Jockey Club’s autumn meeting close at 8 o’clock this evening with Secretary W. Hall. A second, forfeit Tor the Jackson Stakes is also due at the same time. The programme for the annual race meeting of the Eangitikei Racing Club appears o nanother page. This popular gathering is t obe held on the 24th and 25th March, and the hill-of-fare comprises 16 events, made up as undei. First day.—Scott Memorial. Handicap (open), of" 240 sovs.; Trial Plate,* of 140 sovs.; Ohakea Hurdles, of 170 sovs.; Carnarvon Hack Handicap, of 150 sovs.; Enao-itikei Cup (open), of 500 sovs. and a silver cup valued at 40 guineas to the winner, presented by Mr J. A. Bailey; Pukcnui Welter Hack, of 150 sovs.; Parewanui Welter Handicap (open), of 200 sovs.; Ngatiapa Hack Handicap, of 150 sovs. Second Day.— Great-ford Handicap (open), of 190 sovs.; Rangitito Hack Handicap, of 135 sovs., Sandon Hack Hurdles, of 150 sovs.; Maiden Hack Handicap, of 130 sovs.; Fraser Memorial Stakes (open), of 350 sovs ■ Pukehou Hack Welter, of 135 sovs’.; Raumai Welter (open), of 175 sovs • and Farewell Hack Scurry, of 130 sovs/ Such an, attractive programme should draw big nominations, which will close with the Secretary, H. A. GoodalL, on Saturday, February 21st.