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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VI, Issue 289, 6 February 1896, Page 2

NOMINATIONS For all Races, except the Maiden Hack Race and Consolation Handicap, close with the Secretary, Palmerston North, on Friday, February 7th, 1896, at. 10 p.m. WEIGHTS Will appear on or about February 14th. ACCEPTANCES For First Day, and Entries for Maiden Hack Race, close with the Secretary at Palmerston North, on Friday, February 21st, 1896, at 10 p.m. WEIGHTS For Second Day will be posted up at the Commercial Hotel, Palmerston North, about 9 p.m. on February 26th. ACCEPTANCES For Second Day close with the Secretary at the Commercial Hotel, Palmerston North, at 10 p.m. on February 26th. C. C. MILES, Secretary. JOCKEY CLUB AUTUMN MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY and FRIDAY, stii and 6th MARCH, 1896. President: Dr Earle. Vice-President: Mr H. N. Harrison. Judge: Dr Earle. Hon. Starter: Mr C. H. Chavannes. Handicapper: Mr .1. O. Evett. Clerk of the Scales: Mr E. A. Campbell. Clerk of the Course : Mr Donald MacDonald. Time-keeper : Mr R Higgie. Hon. Surgeon: Dr Tripe. Hon. Vet. Surgeon : Mr .1. A. Hawke, M.R.C.V.S. Stewards : Dr Connolly, Messrs E. E. Fletcher. Alex. Higgie, A. J. Parsons,’ll. N. Harrison, J. H. Nixon. R. Higgie. Committee : Dr Earl ■ (chairman). .Messrs A. J. Parsons, A. Higgie, 14. E. Fletcher, Dr. Connolly, C. H. < havannes, R. Higgie, W. Alexander, .1. H. Nixon, D. Hogg, C. J. McCarthy, R. Anderson, Dr Saunders, F. .R. Jackson. Secretary and Treasurer : Mr freeman R. Jackson. FIRST DAY—THURSDAY 5 th MARCH, 1896. Stewards Stakes Handicap of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. One mile. To start at. 12 noon. First Handicap Hurdle Race of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stake. Over eight jumps, 3ft6in in height.. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. About two miles and a distance. To start at 12.45 p.m. Fir's 1 Handicap Hack Hurdle Race of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Over six flights of hurdles, 3ft Gin in height. Nomination. 1 sov; acceptance, 10s. Vide definition of hacks. About one mile and a half. To start at 1.30 p in. Wanganui Cup Handicap of 500 sovs; second horse to receive 75 sovs. and third horse 25 sovs from the stake. In the event, of any entrant winning a handicap of the value of 100 sovs after the declaration of weights, the handicapper will review that, horse’s weight, and will raise it or allow it to stand as he thinks fit. It is only winners that will be re-handi-capped. If the weight of any horse is altered, the revised handicap will be published on or about. Saturday, 29th February, 1896. Nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 3 sovs, and 5 sovs on Monday, 2nd March, 1896, at 9 p.m. One mile and three-quarters. To start at 2 45 p.m. Wanganui Two-year-old Stakes of 150 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 10 sovs each for starters ; second horse to receive 30 sovs from the stake. Colts, Bst 71b ; fillies and geldings, Bst 31b. The winner of any race of the value of 200 sovs to cany 51b extra ; of 300 sovs, 71b extra (penalties not accumulative). Closed with 42 nominations. Acceptance, 4 sovs, and 5 sovs at the post. Six furlongs. To start at 3.30 p.m. First Hack Race Handicap of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Minimum weight, 7st 71b. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 10s. Vide definition of hacks. One mile and a distance. To start at 4.15 p.m. Flying Handicap of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds and upwards. Winner of Cup to carry a penalty ot 71b, and winner of Stewards’ Stakes to carry a penalty of 51b (not accumulative). Nomination,! sov; acceptance, 2 sovs. Three-quarters of a mile. To start at 5 p.m. SECOND DAY—FRIDAY, 6th MARCH, 1896. Harrison Memorial Stakes Handicap of 80 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. ' For two-year-olds and upwards. Three-quarters of a mile. To start at 12 noon. Second Handicap Hurdle Race of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stake. Over seven jumps, 3ft 6in in height. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. About two miles. To start at 12.45 p.m. Second Handicap Hack Hurdle Race of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Over • six jumps, 3ft Gin in height. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 10s. Vide definition of hacks. About one mile and a half. To start at 1.30 p.m. Wanganui Stakes Handicap of 150 sovs ; second horse to receive 20 sovs from the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. The winner of the Harrison Memorial Stakes to carry a penalty of 51b. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 4 sovs. One mile and a half. To start at 2.30 p.m. Nursery Handicap of 80 sovs ; second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs. Four furlongs. To start at 3.15 p.m. Autumn Handicap of 80 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. The winner of any handicap this day to carry a penalty of 51b (not accumulative). Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs. One mile and a distance. To start at 4 p.m. Second Handicap Hack Race of 30 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Minimum weight, 7st 71b. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 10s. Vide definition of hacks. Three-quarters of a mile. To start at 4.45 p.m: Farewell Handicap of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. Winner of any handicap this day to curry a penalty of 51b ("not accumulative). Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. One mile. To start at 5.15 p.m. Definition or a Hack.—A hack is a horse that has never won an advertiised race —hack and hunter races excepted—and that is not, at the time of start, and has not been, during the three calendar months previous to the time of start, nominated for any race—hack and hunter races excepted. DATES OF NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS, AND ACCEPTANCES. And amounts to be forwarded to the Secretary, Wanganui Jockey Club. TUESDAY, 14th JANUARY, 1896, at 9 p.m. Nominations — Wanganui Cup ..... 2 sovs Wanganui Stakes ... 1 sov Flying Handicap ... 1 sov MONDAY, 3rd FEBRUARY, 1896, at 9 p.m. Nominations — Stewards’Stokes ... 1 sov Second Hack Flat ... 1 sov First Hndep Hurdles 1 sov Harrison Stakes Hep 1 sov SecondHndcpHrdles 1 sov Nursery Handicap... 1 sov Ist Hep Hack Hrdles 1 sov Autumn Handicap... 1 sov • 2nd Hep Hack Hrdles 1 sov Farewell Handicap... 1 sov First Hack Flat 1 sov

TUESDAY, 18th FEBRUARY, 1896 (on or about). Weights— Cup, Steward’s Stakes, First Hurdles, First Hack Hurdles, First Hack Flat, and Flying Handicap. TUESDAY, 25tji FEBRUARY, 1896, at 9 p.m. Acceptances— Wanganui Cup 3 sovs Wanganui 2-ycar-Stewards’ Stakes ... 1 sov old Stakes 4 sovs First Hurdles 2 sovs First Hack Flat 10s First Hack Hurdles 10s Flying Handicap ... 2 sovs SATURDAY, 29th FEBRUARY, 1896 (on or about). Revised Weights, if necessary—Wanganui Cup MONDAY, 2nd MARCH, 1896, at 9 p.m. Final Payment— Wanganui Cup 5 sovs THURSDAY, sth MARCH, 1896, at the post. Final Payment— Two-year-old Stakes 5 sovs THURSDAY, sth MARCH, 1896, at or about 8 p.m. Weights for second day’s Handicaps. THURSDAY, sth MARCH, 1896, at 10 p.m. Acceptances— Harrison Stakes ... 2 sovs Nursery Handicap 2 sovs Second Hep Hurdles 2 sovs Autumn Handicap 2 sovs Second Hack Hrdles 10s Second Hack Flat .. 10s Wanganui Stakes... 1 sovs Farewell Handicap 1 sov FREEMAN R. JACKSON, Secretary. gOUTII AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING, TO be HELD on clai delands racecourse ON FRIDAY and SATURDAY, 6tii and 7th MA RCII. President: Isaac Coates, Esq. Vice-President: W. 11. Herries, Esq. .Judge: L. Cussen, Esq. Stewards: Messrs F. W. Browning, A. Furze, W. Cussen, L. O’Neill. Geo. Edgecumbe, C J. W. Barton, Drs Kenny, Waddington, and Brewis. Starter :MrA. J. Storey. Clerk of Scales: Mr A. Furze. Clerk of ('ourse :Mr F. Pilling. Hon. Secretary :MrC.J. W. Barton. Handicapper : Mr J. O. Evett. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Trial Handicap of 15 sovs. For horses that have never won an advertised race of the value of 10 sovs at time of start. Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, 10s. (Inc mile. First Handicap Hurdles of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stakes. Over six flights of hurdles, 3ft Gin high. Nomination. 10s; acceptance, 15s. One mile and a half. S.A.R. Cup Handicap of 45 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stakes. Winner of any lace, after the declaration of the weights, of the value of 30 sovs to carry 51b extra; two such races, 81b extra. Penalties not cumulative. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 255. One mile and a quarter. First Pony Handicap of 20 sovs. For ponies 14 hands 2in and under. Ponies not holding A.R.C. certificate to be measured by the stewards. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Seven furlongs. Handicap Steeplechase of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stakes. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. About two miles and a half. Handicap Trot (in saddle) of 10 sovs. Nomination, 10s. Two miles. Flying Stakes Handicap of 20 sovs. Winner of S.A.R. Cup to carry 71b extra ; winner of any other race after the declaration of the weights to carry 51b extra; penalties not cumulative. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Six furlongs. SECOND DAY. Claudelands Handicap of 20 sovs Nomination 10s ; acceptance, Us. One mile. Second Handicap Hurdles of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stakes. Over seven flights of hurdles, 3ft Gin high. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s. One mile and three quarters. Second Pony Handicap of 15 sovs. Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, 10s. Six furlongs. McNicol Memorial Stakes Handicap of 30 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stakes. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s. One mile and a quarter. Handicap Steeplechase of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stakes. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. About three miles. Second Handicap Trot (in saddle) of 15 sovs. Nomination, 15s. Two miles and a half. Railway Plate Handicap of 20 sovs. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Six furlongs. CONDITIONS. Nominations for all races to be made to the Hon. Secretary, Hamilton, before 9 p.in. on FRIDAY, February 7th,' 1896. Weights for first day’s races to appear on or about SATURDAY, February 15th, 1896. Acceptances for first day’s races to be declared before 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, February 21st, 1896. Weights for second day’s races to be declared by 7 p.m. on evening of first day’s racing. Acceptances to be made by 9 p.m. on same day. Five per cent, to be deducted from all stakes, to go to improvement of course. Nominations and Acceptances to be accompanied by the necessary amount in cash. Any jockey riding except in colours entered will be fined 3 sovs. [This rule will be strictly enforced.] Performances and description of horses and their riders’ colours to be sent in with all nominations. C. J. W. BARTON. Hon, Secretary. gANDON II ACK RAC IN G C L U B. TUESDAY, 17th MARCH, 1896. President: J. G. Wilson, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-president: Colonel Gorton. Judge : J. Stevens, Esq., M.H.R. Clerk of the Scales : Mr Thos. King. Starter : Mr E. Wood. Clerk of the Course: Mr J. McDonell. Handicapper : Mr J. E. Henry. Timekeeper : Mi- T. Cameron. Stewards : Messrs J. A. Bailey, I). Scott, J. M. A’Court, E. Lovett, J. Lumsden, T. Scott, W. Brookie, C. Risley, W. Amun, and R. Perrett. PROGRAMME. Flying Stakes Handicap of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Nomination, 20s, acceptance, 20s. Distance, six furlongs.—To start at 12 noon. Handicap Hurdle Race of W sovs ; second horse to receive 7 sovs from the stake. Over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 20s, acceptance, 20s. Distance, one mile and a half. —To start at 12.45 p.m. Trial Hurdles of 30 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Weight not less than lOst. For horses that have not won a hurdle race. Entrance, 20s. Post entry. One mile and a half.— To start at 1.30 p.m.

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