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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VIII, Issue 395, 17 February 1898, Page 3

Otahuhu Pony Cup Handicap of 40 sovs; second pony to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For pOnies, 14 hands 2 inches and under. The winner of any handicap (jumping races excepted), after the weights are declared, to carry a penalty of 51b extra. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 20s. Distance, 1 mile. Second Harness Trot Handicap of 45 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. The winner of any trotting race, after the handicaps are declared, to receive a penalty of 10 seconds ; two or more, 20 seconds behind its original start. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 255. Distance, 2] miles. Steeplechase Handicap of 35 sovs; second pony to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For ponies, 14 hands 2 inches and under. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 20s. Distance, about 2J miles. Telegraph Trot Handicap (in saddle) of 30 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. The winner of any trotting race after the handicaps are declared to receive a penalty of 5 seconds; two or more, 10 seconds behind its original start. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. Distance, 1 mile. Pony Handicap of 20 sovs ; second pony to receive 3 sovs from the stake. For ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under. The winner of any handicap (jumping races excepted) after the weights are declared to carry a penalty of 71bs; two or more, lOlbs extra. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Distance, 5 furlongs.

TOTALISATOR INVESTMENTS. Persons at a distance wishing to invest may do so by addressing their communications to Wm. L. Lockhart, Secretary 0.T.C., at Otahuhu. , . * , All communications must arrive at Otahuhu not later than 11 a.m. on day of races. . No investments will be made unless accompanied by Cash, Bank Drafts, P.O, Orders, or Postal Notes. Cheques will not be accepted. Investors must state briefly the race and horse they want their money invested on. Telegrams will not be replied to unless marked Reply will be paid free of charge, and accounts rendered within seven days.

NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS, AND ACCEPTANCES. NOMINATIONS for all events close with the Secretary, at the Metropolitan Hotel, Auckland, and at Otahuhu, on FRIDAY, 4th February, 1898, at 10 p.m. HANDICAPS for the First Day to appear on the Sth February, 1898. HANDICAPS for the Second Day to appear on the 22nd February, 1898. - ACCEPTANCES for the First Day close with the Secretary on FRIDAY, 11th February, at 10 p.m. ACCEPTANCES for the Second Day close with the Secretary on TUESDAY, 22nd February, at 10 p.m. All Nominations must be accompanied with cash, or the horse will not be handicapped. Wm. L. LOCKHART, Secretary.

j|_g AWE R A TROTTING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING, TO BE HELD ON THE EG3IONT RACECOURSE, HAWERA, ON FRIDAY, 11th MARCH, 1898. Officers.—President: F. McGuire, Esq., M H.R. VicePresident :W. C. Symes, Esq. Judge :Mr J. Heslop. Treasurer: Mr A. G. Brett. Clerk of Scales : Mr W. J. Tristram. Timekeeper: Mr R. Hieks. Starter: Mr J. Crocker. Stewards: Messrs F. C. Faber, E. Bartlett, F. W. Buckingham, E. Lueena, I. Hardley, J. Dabinet, C. A. Budge, A. J. Jury. Clerk of Couise: Mr T. Higginson. Handicapper: Mr R. H cks. Hon Secretary :MrJ. W. Hirst. PROGRAMME. Maiden Handicap Trot (Saddle) of 15 sovs ; second horse to receive 3 sovs out of the stakes. For horses that have not won an advertised trot at time of starting. Nomination, 7s 6d ; acceptance, 7s 6d. Two miles.—To start at 12.30 p.m. Pony Handicap Trot (Saddle) of 15 sovs; second pony to receive 3 sovs out of the stakes. Height, 14.2 hands and under. Nomination, 7s 6d ; acceptance, 7s 6d. Two miles. —To start at 1.15 p.m. H wera Handicap Trot (Saddle) of 50 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stakes. Nomination, 30s; acceptance, 20s. Three miles.—To start at 2 p.m. Egmont Handicap Trot (Harness) of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stakes. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. Two miles.—To start at 3 p.m. Electric Stakes Handicap Trot (Saddle) of 25 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stakes. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. One mile. —To start at 3.45 p.m. Autumn Handicap Trot (Harness) of 50 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake 1 . Nomination, 30s ; acceptance, 20s. Three miles.—To start at 4.30 p.m. Stewards’ Handicap Trot (Saddle) of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stakes. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s.—Two miles. —To start at 5.15 p.m. DATES OF NOMINATIONS, HANDICAPS, ACCEPTANCES, &c. NOMINATIONS close with the Secretary, at the office of the club, Hawera, on SATURDAY, February 19, 1898, at 9 p.m. HANDICAPS will appear on or about SATURDAY, February 26, 1898. ACCEPTANCES close with the Secretary on SATURDAY, March 5, 1898, at 9 p.m. All Nominations and Acceptances must be accompanied by the necessary fees. On no account will horses be handicapped whose nomination fees are unpaid. RULES AND REGULATIONS. All ponies without certificates to Stewards’ satisfaction must be measured before starting. Name, age, sex, pedigree, description, and previous performances of the horses and ponies to be given at the time of nominations; also name or assumed name of owner, and colors of the riders and drivers. All horses must be ridden or driven out. All protests must be accompanied by a fee of £2, to be forfeited if the protest be deemed frivolous or vexatious. All disputes, objections, and claims arising out of the races shall be decided by a majority of the stewards present, whose decision shall be final and shall not be questioned in any court of law. Entries only received on this condition. Nominators’ attention particularly directed to Rule 43. To be run under the rules of the North and South Island Trotting Association of New Zealand. No rider or driver will be allowed to start if not dressed in proper costume as provided in Rule 121, or not producing licence at scales. Any jockey not weighing out within ten minutes after ringing of bell, or not returning saddle-cloths immediately at conclusion of an event, will be fined 21s. Winner of any race, after declaration of handicaps, may be re-handicapped. All stakes paid in full. Order of running subject to alteration. Telegraph Office closes at Hawera at 8 p.m. TOTALISATOR INVESTMENTS. The Secretary will receive moneys for investment on the Totulisntor one half-hour before the advertised time to S Instructions must be accompanied by Bank Drafts, Post Office Orders, Postal Notes, or Money Order Telegrams. Contingent instructions cannot be attended to. Cheoues will not be received, J. W. HIRST, Honorary Secretary. Passed by the North Island Trotting Association, Palmerston North, December 31,1897. (Signed) C. C. Miles, Secretary.