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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VII, Issue 330, 19 November 1896, Page 1

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. FIRST (DAY.—BOXING DAT, DECEMBER 26, 1596. First Race to Start at 12 o’Clock. Trial Handicap of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. Entrance 1 sov, and acceptance 2 sovs each, to go to the funds. For three-year-olds and upwards. Seven furlongs. The Great Northern Foal Stakes of 500 sovs; second horse to receive 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs out of the stake. Colts, Bst 101 b; fillies and geldings, Bst 51b each. By subscription of 10 sovs each, payable at the post, unless forfeits are declared as follows;—If struck out by the first,Friday in January, 1896, 1 sov forfeit; if struck out by the first Friday in September, 1896, 3 sovs forfeit; if struck out by the first Friday in December, 1896, 5 sovs forfeit; if left in after this date, liable for the whole 10 sovs. All forfeits go to make up or increase the stake. Six furlongs. The Auckland Cuj> (Handicap) of 600 sovs; second horse to receive 50 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs out of the stake. Entrance 2 sovs, acceptance 3 sovs each, and a final payment of 5 sovs at the post, to go to the funds. For three-year-olds and upwards. Two miles. Handicap Hurdle Race of 120 sovs; second horse to receive 15 govs out of the stake. Entrance 1 sov, and acceptance 3 sovs each, to go to the funds. Over eight flights of hurdles. Two miles. Railway Handicap of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. Entrance 1 sov, and acceptance 2 sovs each, to go to the funds. For three-year-olds and upwards. Six furlongs. Nursery Handicap of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. For two-year-olds. Entrance 1 sov, and acceptance 2 sovs each, to go to the funds. Winner of Great Northern Foal Stakes to carry 101 b extra. Five furlongs. Pony Cup Handicap of 80 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs out of the stake. For ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under. For three-year-olds and upwards. Entrance 1 sov, acceptance 1 sov, and a final payment of 1 sov at the post, to go to the funds. Seven furlongs. Christmas Handicap of 120 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. Entrance 1 sov, and acceptance 2 sovs each, to go to the funds. For three-year-olds and upwards. Winner of any handicap, alter publication of the weights, to carry 51b penalty. One mile. SECOND DAY.—NEW YEAR’S DAY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1897. First race to start at 12 o’clock. Glasgow Handicap of 100 sovs ; Second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. Entrance 1 sov, acceptance 2 sovs each, to go to the funds. For three-year-olds and upwards. Seven furlongs. New Year’s Handicap Hurdle Race of 110 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. Entrance 1 sov, and acceptance 2 sovs each, to go to the funds. Over 8 flights of hurdles. Two miles. Great Northern Derby of 500 sovs; second horse to receive 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs out of the stake. Colts', Bst IClb; fillies and geldings, Bst 51b each. By subscription of 10 sovs each, payable at the post, unless forfeits are declared as follows :—lf struck out by the first Friday in January, 1896, 2 sovs forfeit; if struck out by the first Friday in September, 1896, 3 sovs forfeit; if struck out by the first Friday in December, 1896, 5 sovs forfeit; if left in after this I date, liable for the whole 10 sovs. All forfeits go to make up or increase the stake. One mile and a half. Midsummer Handicap of 200 sovs ; second horse to receive 25 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs out of the stake. For two-year-olds. Entrance 2 sovs, and and acceptance 3 sovs each, to go to the funds. Five furlongs. County Handicap of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. Entrance 1 sov, and acceptance 2 sovs each, to go to the funds. For three-year-olds and upwards. Six furlongs. Auckland Racing Club Handicap of 350 sovs; second horse to receive 30 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Entrance 2 sovs, acceptance 3 sovs, and a final payment of 5 sovs each at the post, to go to the funds. One mile and a half. ’ Pony Handicap of 80 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs out of the state. For ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under. For three-year-olds and upwards. Entrance 1 sov, acceptance 1 sov, and 1 sov each at the post, to go to the funds. Six furlongs. Maiden Handicap of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. ' For three-year-olds and upwards. For horses that have never won 50 sovs at time of starting. Entrance 1 sov, and acceptance 2 sovs each, to go to the funds. One mile. THIRD DAY.—SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1897. First Race to Start at 12 o’Clock. Ascot Handicap of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Entrance 1 sov, and acceptance 2 sovs each, to go to the funds. One mile. Sylvia Handicap of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. For two-year-olds. Entrance 1 sov, and acceptance 2 sovs each, to go to the funds. Six furlongs. Grandstand Handicap of 150 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs out of the stake. For three-year- < olds and upwards. Entrance 1 sov, and acceptance 3 sovs each, to go to the funds. Winner of any race, after publication of weights, to carry 51b penalty. One mile and a quarter. Auckland Steeplechase Handicap of 250 sovs; second horse to receive 30 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs out of the stake. Entrance 2 sovs, acceptance 3 sovs, and a final payment of 3 sovs each at the post, to go \ to the funds. About three miles and a haff.