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fied. All entries to be sealed and address™ to the Secretary, Wanganui Jockey Club, Wanganui, entrance money enclosed, with the name, age at the time of entry, name of owner, pedigree, colours of the rider, and in case, of handicaps where horses have not previously started on the Wanganui Course, performances of the horse. Entrance moneys to go to the funds of the Club. Entries by telegram must be confirmed in writing at the earliest possible opportunity. Owners, trainers, and others entering and accepting horses for the W.J.C. meetings are notified that no entries or acceptances will be received unless accompanied by the necessary amount in cash. This notification does not apply to owners and trainers who have a standing arrangement with the executive. Owners are responsible for all penalties and allowances. All persons intending to withdraw horses are required to ! give notice to that effect to the Secretary or Clerk of the Scales one b ilf-hour before the official time for starting the ' race. Any person neglecting or refusing to comply with. , this rule shall pay a fine, to be imposed by the Stewards, not exceeding 20 sovs, to the Race Fund. Stakes are paid in full. All races to be run under the New Zealand Rules of Racing. Prior to any race the Stewards may order'a parade in front of the stand. Any horse absent from such parade, without the permission of the Stewards, will be fined 2 sovs. No entry will be received under any pretence whatever after the hour named. FREEMAN R. JACKSON, Secretary and Treasurer. JOCKEY CLUB. UNDER THE METROPOLITAN BULES. THE ANNUAL RACE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT KENSINGTON PARK, WHANGAREI, ON FRIDAY and SATURDAY, JANUARY 13th and 14th, 1899. Stewards : Dr Hall, Dr Sweep, Messrs W. A. Carruth, T. P. Moody, A. R. Crane, M. W. Armstrong, G. E. Aiderton. Judge :Mr R. Thomson, M.H.R. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY—FRIDAY, 13th JANUARY. Hack Handicap Race of 10 sovs ; second horse to receive 1 sov out of stakes. Distance, one mile, i Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. Handicap Hurdles of 20 sovs ; second horse to ’ receive 2 sovs out of stakes. Distance, twice round the course, over seven flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Pony Handicap of 20 sovs ; second horse to receive 2 sovs out of stakes. For ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under. Distance, once round the course. Nomination. 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Whangarei Cup Handicap of 50 sovs; second

horse to receive 5 sovs out of stakes. Distance, onp and a half miles. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 30s. Settlers’ Handicap of 15 sovs; second horse to receive I.J sovs out of stakes. Distance, one mile and a quarter. For horses owned six months previous to the day of nomination by a settler north of Waitemata County, N.Z., and which ha ver never won a race exceeding the value of £lO. Nomination, 7s6d ; acceptance. 7s 6d. Selling Steeplechase Handicap of 25 sovs; second horse to receive 2g sovs out of stakes. If to be sold ior £5O, to carry 12st 71b ; for £4O, to carry 12st; for £3O, to carry list 71b ; for £2O, to carry list; for £lO, to carry lOst 71b ; for nil, fo carry 9st 71b. Distance, about three miles, over such jumps and course as the stewards shall direct. Nominatiou, 10s; acceptance, 15s. Flying Stakes Handicap of 15 sovs ; second horse to receive 1J sovs out of stakes. Distance.five furlongs. Nomination, 7s 6d ; acceptance, 7s 6d. SECOND DAY—SATURDAY, 14th JANUARY, 1899. Handicap Hurdles of 20 sovs; second horse to receive 2 sovs out of stakes. Distance, one mile and .» three-quarters, over seven flights of hurdles. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Maiden Handicap of 15 sovs; second horse to receive lg sovs out of stakes. For maidens at time of starting. Distance, about one mile Nomination, 7s 6d ; acceptance, 7s 6d. Handicap Pony Race of 15 sovs ; second horse to receive sovs out of stakes. For ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under. Distance, once round the course. Nomination, 7 s 6d; acceptance. 7s 6d. Marsden Stakes Handicap of 30 sovs ; second horse 3 sovs out of stakes. Distance, about one mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. Settlers’ Stakes Handicap of 10 sovs; second horse to receive 1 sov but of stakes. Distance, about one mile and a quarter. For horses owned by a settler north of the Waitemata County six months previous to the day of nomination, and which have never won money exceeding the value of £lO Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. Whangarei Steeplechase Handicap of 45 sovs ; second horse to receive 4J sovs out of stakes. Distance, about three miles, over such jumps and course as the stewards shall direct. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 255. ■ ... The Recovery Stakes Handicapof 15 sovs; second horse to receive 1J sovs out of stakes. Distance, once round the course. Nomination, 7s 6d; acceptance, 7s 6d. NOMINATIONS will close with Mr Wynyard, Auckland, and the Secretary, Whangarei, on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29th, at 8 p.m., and ACCEPTANCES, MONDAY, JANUARY 9th, at 8 p.m. G. CLARK-WALKER, Secretary. A u CKLAND 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 exceeding 15 sovs in value at time of entry. Nomination. 10s; acceptance, 10s. Distance, one mile. Maiden Pony Handicap of 20 sovs second hoi Beto 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, fivefurlongs.