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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume IX, Issue 431, 27 October 1898, Page 2

exceeding 15 sovs in value at time of entry. Nomination. 10s; acceptance, 10s. Distance, one mile. Maiden Pony Handicap of 20 sovs ; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. For ponies 14 hands 2inches and under, that have never won an advertised race exceeding 15 sovs in value at time of entry. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Distance, five furlongs. Exhibition Cup Handicap (saddle or harness) of 200 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. All horses will be handicapped to trot smin 40sec or better. Winners after the declaration of handicaps may be re-handi-capped. Nomination of 1 sov, owners’ name only, to be made on or before the 30th September at. 10 p m. ; a further payment of 1 sov each nomination to b made on the 25th November, when the name, sex, breeding, and performances must be given. Handicaps declared on the 3rd December, acceptance, 2 sovs, on the 16th December, and a final payment of 2 sovs at the post. Distance, two miles. Pony Cup Handicap of 60 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For ponies 14 hands 2inches and under. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Distance, one mile. Electric Trot Handicap (saddle) of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. The winner of any race, other than the Maiden Trot, after the declaration of the handicaps to receive a penalty of ssec. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s. Distance, one mile. Handicap Hurdles of 25 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under. Nomination, ICs; acceptance, 10s. Distance, one mile and a quarter, over five flights of hurdles. Juvenile Stakes Trot (saddle or harness) of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For three-year-olds. Winners at time of entry to receive a penalty of ssec for each race won. Nomination, 1 sov, and a payment of 1 sov at the post. Distance, one mile. Telephone Handicap of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under. The winner of the Pony Cup to carry a penalty,of 71b extra. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s. Distance, five furlongs. December Handicap Trot (saddle) of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake The winr.er of the Exhibition Cup or Electric Trot to. secure a penalty of 7sec, or of both lOsec behind orginal start. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. Distance, one mile and a half. Si COND DAY-TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1898. Glasgow Trot Handicap (harness) of 50 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptances, 1 sov. Distance, one and a half miles. Second Handicap Hurdles of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s. Distance, one and a quarter miles. Auckland Trolting Cup (saddle or harness) of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs ; third horse 5 sovs from the stake. All horses will be handicapped to trot 2.53 or better to the mile. The winner of the Glasgow Trot to receive a penalty of 7 seconds behind its original start. Nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptances, 2 sovs. Distance, two miles Christmas Handicap of 30 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For ponies 4 hands 2 inches and under. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 15s. Distance, six and a half furlongs. Lightning Handicap (harness) of 30 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. The winner of the A.T. Cup or Glasgow Trot to receive a penalty of 7 seconds, or both 7 seconds behind its original start. Nominations 15s ; acceptance, 15s. Distance, one mile. Handicap .steeplechase of 30 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s. Distance, about two and a half miles. Class Trot Handicap (saddle or harness) of 35 -ovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. All horses w ill handicapped to trot 2.50 or better to the mile. Winners may be re-handicapped. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 20s. Distance, one mile. Epsom Handicap of 30 sovs; second horte to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For ponies 14 hand 2 inches and under. 'J’he winner of the Christmas Handic ip to carry a penalty of 71bs extra. Nomination, 10s; aecep ance, 15s. Distance, five furlongs. Dash Handicap Trot (saddle) of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. The winner of any trotting race in saddle to receive a penalty of 5 seconds for each race won. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Distance, 1 mile. THIRD DAY—SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1898. Trial Trot Handicap (saddle or harness) of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovsfrom the stake. For all horses that have never won an advertised trotting race exceeding 15 sovs in value at time of entry. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 15s. Distance, one and a half miles. Second Maiden Pony Handicap of 20 sovs second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. For all ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under, that have never won an advertised race exceeding 15 sovs in value at time of entry. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Distance, five furlongs. President’s Handicap Trot (saddle or harness) of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs, third horse 5 from the stake. All horses will be handicapped to trot 2.53, or better to the mile. Nomination, 2 sovs; acceptance, 2 sovs. Distance, two miles. New Year Handicap of 30 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the staka. For ponies 14 hands 2in and under. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s. Distance, six furlongs and a half. Flying Harness Trot of 30 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. The winner of the President’s to receive a penalty of ssec behind original start. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 15s. Distance, one mile. Second Steeplechase Handicap of 30 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For ponies 14 hands 2in and under. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, los. Distance, about two and a half miles. Second Class Trot Handicap (saddle or harness) of 50 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. All horses will be handicapped to trot 2.50 or better to the mile. Winners after declaration of handicaps may be re-handicapped. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. Distance, one a half miles. Grandstand Handicap of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under. The winner of the New Year Handicap to carry a penalty of 71bs extra. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance 15s. Distance, five furlongs. Telegraph Trot Handicap (saddle) of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. The winner of any race, other than the Trial, to receive a penalty of 5 seconds for each race won. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Distance, one mile. NOMINATIONS HANDICAPS, and ACCEPTANCES FIRST PAYMENT Exhibition Cup, 1 sov, on FRIDAY, 30th September, at 10 p.m. SECOND PAYMENT Exhibition Cup, 1 sov, on 25th NOVEMBER, at 10 p.m. THIRD PAYMENT Exhibition Cup, 2 sovs, on 16th DECEMBER, at 10 p.m. FINAL PAYMENT Exhibition Cup, 2 sots, AT POST. 24th December. GENERAL ENTRIES close on FRIDAY, 9th December, at 10 p.m. HANDICAPS for Exhibition Cup to appear on 3rd DECEMBER.

5 ACCEPTANCES close on SATURDAY, November 19 for First Day’s Races, with the Secretary at the Coromandel Hotel, and with Mr H. H. Hayr, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. Acceptances for the Second Day’s Races close at 10 a.m. on December 1, 1898, at the Coromandel Hotel. H. G. GATLAND, Secretary. C.R.C. Masterton racing club (Registered). SUMMER MEETING, TO BE HELD ON THE MASTEBTOX’-OPAKI RACECOURSE, ON DECEMBER Bth and 9th, 1898. President: Mr A. W. Cave. Vice-Presidents : Messrs J Macara, A. A. Elkins, C. A. Pownall, and C. F. Vallance. Judge :Mr J. lorns. Handicapper: Mr J. E. Henry. Clerk of Scales: Mr T. W. Shaw. Timekeeper: Mr J. Muir. Treasurer: Mr M. C. O’Connell. Secretary :Mr Thos. Duncan. Stewards : Messrs T. W. Wardell, F. Hill, J. Macrae, J. D. Cruickshank, J. Kennedy, G. H. Yates, J. Ewart, H. G. Williams, M. C. O’Connell, W. lorns. T. W. Shaw, and Duncan McLachlan. Auditors: Messrs G. S. W. Dalrymple and A. J. Hathaway. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY—DECEMBER 8,189 S. First Race to Start at 12.30 Punctually. Hack Hurdle Handicap of 35 sovs; second horse 5 sovs. Six hurdles. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 20s. One and a half miles. Maiden Hack Race of 25 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs. Weight-for-age. Entry, £l. One mile. Masterton Cup (open) of 125 sovs; second horse 15 sovs. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 60s. One and a quarter miles. December Hack Handicap of 45 sovs; second horse 10 sovs. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 20s. One and a quarter miles.. Publicans’ Handicap (open) of 45 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 20s. Six furlongs. Ladies’ Bracelet, a handicap of 40 sovs —a Bracelet of the value oi 30 sovs for the first horse and a Bracelet of the value of 10 sovs for the second horse. Minimum w r eight, lOst. Open to hacks only, to be ridden by gentlemen riders, {domination to be made by a lady. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 20s. [Note : Owners of winners can either accept bracelet or value in cash]. One and a half miles. Flying Hack Handicap of 35 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 20s. Six furlongs. SECOND DAY—DECEMBER 9, 1898. Opuki Hack Hurdle Handicap of 30 sovs; second horse 5 sots. Six hurdles. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. One and a half miles. Scurry Hack Handicap of 30 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 15s. Half mile. President s Handicap (open) of 80 sovs ; second horse 10 sovs. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 40s. One mile and a furlong. Tradesmen’s Handicap Hack Race of 40 sovs ; second horse 5 sevs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 20s. One and a quarter miles. Stewards’ Handicap (open) of 50 sovs; second horse 5 sovs. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. Six furlongs. Welter Hack Handicap of 35 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 20s. One mile. Electric Hack Handicap of 35 sovs; second horse 5 sovs. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 20s. Six furlongs. NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS, AND ACCEPTANCES. NOMINATIONS for all events, excepting Maiden Hack "Race, close with the Secretary, at his Office, Queen Street, Masteiton, on SATURDAY, 12th November, 1898, at 9.30 p.m. WEIGHTS for the First Day’s Races will be declared on or before SATURDAY, 26th November, 1898, at 9.30 p.m., and for the Second Day’s Races on THURSDAY, Bth December, 1898, at Bp.m. ACCEPTANCES for the First Day’s Races, and ENTRIES for the Malden Hack Race, close with the Secretary on SATURDAY. 3rd December, 18 8, at 9.30 p.m., and for the'Second Day’s Races on THURSDAY, Bth December, at 9 p.m. RULES AND REGULATIONS. All races to be run under the New' Zealand Rules of Racing. In case of protest the same must be lodged with the Secretary within fifteen minutes after the race has been run, with a deposit of £2, such deposit to be forfeited if the protest be found frivolous or vexatious. No scratching of horses allowed except through the Secretary, and thirty minutes before the time of starting. No entry will be received for any race unless on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decisions on all points shall be final. All Nominations, Entries, and Acceptances, accompanied by the necessary amount, must be addressed to the Secretary, Queen Street, Masterton. Winners of any race of £5 i or over, after the declaration of weights, to carry a penalty of 71b. Winners of any race of le.-s than £5O, after the declaration of weights, to carry a penalty of 51b. No entry will be received after the hour named on any pretence whatever. Any jockey riding except in colors shall be fined £2. The amount for second, horse shall be deducted from the advertised amount of stakes. Horses walking over will receive 50 per cent, of the stakes. Definition of a Hack. —A hack is a horse that has never won an advertised race at any time, hack or hunter races excepted, and is not or has not been nominated in any race other than hack races at ti e same meeting. AH Nominations, Entries, and Acceptances shall be expressly subject to the Rules and Regulations before mentioned. Money will be received for investment on the Totalisator by the undersigned, on the usual conditions, up to within one hour of the starting of each race. Contingent instructions will not be accepted. NOTICE TO OWNERS, TRAINERS, and JOCKEYS. PASSES will be issued to OWNERS ONLY. Trainers, Jockeys, and Apprentices admitted free only upon production of their Licenses. THOS. DUNCAN, Secretary. Submitted to and approved by the Wellington Racing Club this sth day of September, 1898. —H. M. Lyon, Secretary. TROTTING CLUB SUMMER MEETING, SATURDAY, TUESDAY, and SATURDAY, 24th, 27th, and 31st DECEMBER. FIRST DAY—SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24. Maiden Trot Handicap (saddle) of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For horses that have not won an advertised trotting race

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