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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VIII, Issue 386, 16 December 1897, Page 1

ANAWATU RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING, To be held on the Palmerston Racecourse on MONDAY AND TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 and 28. President: Mr AV. T. Wood. Vice-Presidents: Messrs S. Greer and D. Buick. Stewards and Committee : Messrs J. C Nathan, L. A. Abraham, H.’ Gillies, C. J. Still, R. S. Abraham, J. E. Hall, W. Randell, J. Knight, F. S. Mcßae, J. H. Hankins, J. M. Johnston. Judge: Mr Thos. Knight. Starter: Mr E. Wood. Handicapper : Mr J. E. Henry. Timekeeper : Mr R. Stevens. Clerk of Scales: Mr W. Randell. Clerk of Course : Mr T. W. McKenzie. Hon. Treasurer : Mr J. M. Johnston. Secretary: Mr D. Pringle. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. 12.15 p.m. —Telegraph Slakes, a handicap of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stake. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 p.m. —First Handicap Hurdles of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stake. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 2 sovs. Two miles, over eight flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high. 2 p.m.— Manawatu Cup, a handicap of 300 sovs; second horse to receive 35 sovs, and third horse 15 sovs from the stake. The winner of any flat race of 100 sovs, after declaration of weights, to carry a penalty of 71bs. Nomination, 2 sovs; acceptance, 7 sovs. One mile and a half. 2.45 p.m. —First Handicap Hack Hurdles of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. For horses that have never won a race of over 40 sovs (Hack and Hunter races excepted). Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 1 sov. One mile and three-quarters. 3.30 p.m. —First Hack Flat Handicap of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. For horses that have never won a race of over 40 sovs (Hack and Hunter races excepted). Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 1 sov. About one mile and a quarter. 4.15 p.m. —Grand Stand Handicap of 110 sove; second horse to receive 20 sovs from the stake. The winner of any flat race of 40 sovs after the declaration of weights to carry a penalty of 71b; of 100 sovs, 101 b. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs. One mile. 4.45 p.m.—Ladies’ Purse, a handicap of 40 sovs. A purse of the value of 30 sovs for the first horse, and a purse of the value of 10 sovs for the second horse, and a gold-mounted whip for the nominator of the third horse, presented by Mrs W. T. Wood. For Hacks and Hunters. Master’s certificates must be produced for Hunters to the Clerk of the Scales. Gentlemen riders, who must produce their certificate from the Metropolitan Club in the district in which they reside. Minimum weight, list. Horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 1 sov. One mile and a half. SECOND DAY. 12.15 p.m. — Summer Handicap of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stake. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 p.m.—Second Handicap Hurdles of 80 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 30s. One mile and three-quarters, over seven flights of hurdles 3ft 6in. 1.45 p.m. —Electric Handicap of 60 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. The winner of Summer Handicap to carry a penalty of 101 b. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. Five furlongs. 2.30 p.m.— Second Handicap Hack Hurdles of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 1 sov. One mile and a half. 3.30 p.m. — President’s Handicap of 200 sovs; second horse to receive 25 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. The winner of any race after the declaration of weights to carry a penalty of 51b. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 5 sovs. About one mile and a quarter. 4.15 D.m. —Christmas Hack Handicap of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Minimum weight Bst. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 1 sov. One mile. 4.45 p.m. —Farewell Handicap of 50 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Nominations for this race close 15 minutes after President’s Handicap is run. Acceptances close 10 minutes after the weights appear. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 1 sov. Once round (nearly a mile). NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS, AND ACCEPTANCES. NOMINATIONS for all races, except Farewell Handicap, close with the Secretary, at Palmerston North, on SATURDAY, December 4th. at 10 p.m. WEIGHTS will be declared on or about December 13th ACCEPTANCES close with the Secretary, at Palmerston North, on SATURDAY, December 18th, at 10 p m. WEIGHTS for second day (except Farewell Handicap) will he posted at the Commercial Hotel, Palmerston North, about 9 p.m. on December 27th. ACCEPTANCES for second day close wdh the Secretary at the Commercial Hotel, Palmerston North, at 10 p.m. on December 27th. A hack is a horse that has never won a race of over 40 sovs (hack and hunters excepted), and is not nominated for other than hack races at time of entry. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received for any race except upon this condition : That all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by a majority of the Stewards present, or those whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final. 2. All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Palmerston North. Entrance money enclosed with name and age at time of entry, pedigrees, and, in case of handicaps, performances of the horse, name of the owner, and colours of the rider. Any jockey riding except in the colours entered will be fined 3 sovs.