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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume I, Issue 31, 28 February 1891, Page 8

JOCKEY CLUB. President : J. M. Dargaville, Esq. Vice-President : R. Masefield, Esq. Judge: Dr, Norton. A Starter: Richard Mitchelson, Esq. Clebk of Scales : Mr. S. Dell. Clerk of Course : Mr. J. E. Shipherd. Stewards: Messrs. L. B. Marriner, W. F. Roche, A. Wilson ‘ O. Gaze, H. Kjer, J. Chiplin and J. E. Shipherd. Handicappers : The Stewards or their appointees. INAUGURAL MEETING, To be held on the DARGAVILLE RACECOURSE, on FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, 20th and 21st March, 1891. PROGRAMME.—FIRST DAY. . 1. MAIDEN PLATE, a handicap of 20 sovs. Second horse to receive 3 sovs. out'of stakes. For all horses that have never won an advertised flat race exceeding 15 sovs. in value. Distance, one mile and a half. Nomination, 10s.; acceptance, 10s. • r 2. BUSHMEN'S PURSE, a Handicap of 25 sovs. Second horse to receive 5 sovs. out of the stakes. The winner ox any handicap on the flat of the value of 20 soys, after declaration of weights to carry 51b. penalty. Distance, one mile and a half. Nomination, 10s.; acceptance, 15s. 3. FIRST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 25 soys. Second horse to receive 5. sovs. out of the stakes. Distance, two miles, over eight flights of hurdles, about 3 feet 6 inches in height. Nomination, 10s.; acceptance, 15s. 4. DARGAVILLE CUP, a handicap of 60 sovs. Second horse to receive 5 sovs., and third horse 3 sovs. out of stakes. The winner of any handicap on the flat of the value of 40 sovs. after the declaration of weights to carry a penalty of 71b. Distance, one mile and three quarters. Nomination, 305., acceptance, 30s. 5. FIRST HANDICAP HACK RACE of 12 sovs. Second horse to receive 20 per cent, of entrance money. For all horses that have never won an advertised race (Hack Race excepted) and being the bona fide property for at least two months immediately preceding race day of persons residing North of Riverhead. Distance, one mile. Entrance, 15s. 6. RAILWAY PLATE, a handicap of 25 sovs. Second horse to receive 5 sovs. out of the stakes. The winner of any handicap on the flat of the value of 20 sovs. to carry a penalty of 51b., and the winner of any handicap on the flat of the value of 40 sovs. to carry a penalty of 71b. Distance, one mile. Nomination, 10s.; acceptance, 15s. SECOND DAY. 1. PUBLICANS’ PURSE, a handicap of 20 soys. Second horse to receive 3 sovs. out of the stakes. Distance, one mile. Nomination, 10s.; acceptance, 10s. 2. SECOND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 25 sovs. Second horse to receive 5 sovs. out of the stakes. Distance, two miles, over eight flights of hurdles about 3 feet 6 inches m height. Nomination, 10s.; acceptance, 15s. 3. NORTHERN WAIROA HANDICAP of 35 soys. Second horse to receive 5 sovs. -out of the stakes. Distance, one mile and a half. Nomination, 205.; acceptance, 15s. 4 AUCTION STAKES of 20 sovs. Top weight, lOst. Winner to be sold for 40 sovs. An allowance of 71h will be made for every 5 sovs. reduction in selling price to 20 soys.. It entered to be sold for 15 sovs. to be allowed3slb.; if for nil, to be allowed 421 b. Any surplus from sale of horse over price at which he was entered to be sold to go to the iunds of the Club. Distance, three-quarters of a mile. Entrance, 20s. 5. SECOND HACK RACE, a handicap of 15 sovs. Second horse to receive 3 sovs. out of stakes. Distance, one mile, For all horses that have never won an advertised race (hack races excepted), and which shall have been the bona fide property for at least two months immediately preceding race day of persons residing North of Riverhead for at least two months immediately preceding race day. Entrance, 15s. ,y ■ . . 6 GUMDIGGERS’ PURSE, a handicap of 25 soys. Second horse to receive 5 sovs. out of the stakes. For all horses owned and actually being in the Hobson County for at least one month immediately preceding race day. Distance, one and a quarter miles. Nomination, 10s.; acceptance, 15s. DATES OF NOMINATION, ACCEPTANCES, AND ' GENERAL ENTRIES. Nominations for all handicaps (hack races excepted) will be received by the Secretary, at hisoffice, Victoria-slreet, Dargaville, and Mr. H. H. Hayr, Auckland, up to 8 p.m. on SATURDAY, February 28th. Weights for races to be run on first day will be declared on THURSDAY, March sth. Acceptances for first day’s racing and General Entries (Auction Stakes and Hack Races) close at the Secretary’s office, Dargaville, and with Mr. Hayr, Auckland, at 8 p.m. on THURSDAY, 12th March. Weights for races to be run on second day will be declared at 9 p.m. on first day of racing, and acceptances for same close at 10 a.m. on second day. RULES AND REGULATIONS. All races to be run at the ’meeting held subject to Auckland must be accompanied by a deposit of 1 soy., which sum will he forfeited to the funds if protest be not sustained. Persons nominating must state age, pedigree, and performances of horses. Colours to be worn by riders must be stated on or before Thursday, 12th March, and persons failing to do so wiU be compelled to run in colours entered by the Secretary on their 6 Winners to pay five per cent, of gross winnings towards the eX The S Auckland o Racing Club Rules relating to notification of penalties, scratchings, and the wearing of distinguishing colours will be strictly enforced. Entries will be received only on this condition: That aU disputes, claims, andobjections upon all or any pomts connected with the carrying out of this programme shall be decided as provided by the Auckland Racing Club Rules, (and not otherwisa; and that no action, suit, or other proceeding at law shall be taken to settle, adjust, or decide the same. . . No nomination or acceptance shall be received unless accomnanied by the necessary amount in cash. Nj sames of chance will be allowed on the course or on any grounds in the occupation of the Club. Any person found playing at any such game will be given in custody without any previous request to leave. [Approved by Auckland Racing Club.] NORMAN A. McLEOD, Secretary.