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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume V, Issue 213, 23 August 1894, Page 1

RACING PROGRAMMES gTRATFORD TROTTING CLUB. The FIRST ANNUAL MEETING of the Stratford Trotting Club will be held on the Bushford Park Racecourse, on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11th, 1894. Officers.—President—F. McGuire, Esq., M.H.R. VicePresidents—Messrs. W. Dingle, T. McLellan, and N. King. Stewards —Messrs. H. N. Liardet, W. L. Tocker, E. G. Allsworth, J. Don, T. Jordan, R. McCracken, R. McQuay, and G. Mcßain. Treasurer —Mr R. S. Hirschberg. Clerk of Course —Mr P. Brooking. Clerk of Scales—Mr J. B. Paton. Starter —Mr H. J. C. Coutts. Judge—Mr H. Bayly. Handicapper—Mr R. G. Pardy. Timekeeper — Colonel Payne. PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Handicap Saddle Trot of 15 sovs for horses that have never won an advertised trotting event (private matches excepted). Nominations 10s., acceptance ss. (close on general entry night). One mile and a half. To start at 12 noon. 2. Harness Trot Handicap of 20 sovs., second horse 3 sovs. from the stakes. Winner of any trotting race, after the declaration of handicap, to be re-handicapped, as per Rule 30. Nominations 10s., acceptance 10s. Two miles. To start at 12.45. 3. Stratford Trotting Club Handicap Saddle Trot of 30 sovs., second horse 5 sovs. from the stakes. The winner of any Handicap Trot, after the declaration of handicap to be re-handicapped as per Rule 30. Nominations 155., acceptance 15s. Three miles. To start at 1.45. 4. Pony Handicap Saddle Trot of £l2 10s. second pony to receive £1 10s. from the stakes. For Ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under. Nominations 7s. 6d., acceptance ss. One mile and a half. To start at 2.30 p.m. 5. Farmers’ Handicap Saddle Trot of £l2 10s., second horse 2 sovs. from the stakes. For horses owned and trained by bona fide farmers for three months prior to date of entry. Winners of any amount over £5 barred. Nominations 12s 6d. (close on general entry night); no acceptance. Two miles. N.B. —The committee have defined a farmer as follows : —A farmer is a person who resides on or pays rates on 30 acres of land. To start at 3.15. 6. Selling Handicap Saddle Trot of 15 sovs. The winner to become the property of the Club, and to be sold by public auction immediately after the race, any surplus over £lO to go to the second horse. Nomination 7s 6d., acceptance 7s. 6d. One mile and a half. To start at 4 o’clock. The Stratford Trotting Club have adopted the Auckland Trotting Club Rules. Rule 30. —All winners of any race after handicaps are declared may be re-handicapped, but such handicap shall not exceed five seconds per mile for re-handicapped race. Nominations,'with full particulars as to performances, colours of riders, etc., close on Saturday, September 15, 1894, at 9 p.m., at the County Hotel, Stratford. The necessary fees must accompany all Nominations and acceptances. Handicaps declared on or about Friday, September 28, 1894. and General Entries close on Saturday, October 6th, 1894, at the County Hotel, Stratford, at 9 p.m. The Telegraph Office closes at 8 p.m. The Committee reserve the right to postpone the races in the case of bad weather. H. MEHAFFY, Hon. Secretary. Submitted and approved this 14th day of August, 1894. —A. A. Ambridge, Secretary Taranaki Trotting Association. QROSVENOR O T E L, SYDNEY, N.S.W. The Proprietor desires to inform intending VISITORS SYDNEY that they can be accommodated at this MAGNIFICENT AND SALUBRIOUSLY SITUATED HOTEL ON EITHER THE INCLUSIVE OR SEPARATE TARIFF SYSTEMS. SINGLE BEDROOMS FROM 35.; DOUBLE BEDROOMS FROM 6s. INCLUSIVE RATES, INCLUDING HOT AND COLD BATHS, ATTENDANCE, &c., 10s 6d, to 12s. 6d. PER DIEM. SPECIAL TERMS FOR FAMILIES. HARRY MEYER, ! PROPRIETOR.