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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume IX, Issue 447, 16 February 1899, Page 2

to the mile. Winners, after the declaration of the handicaps, may be re-handicapped. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. Distance, two miles. 8, cond Hurdle Race Handicap of 30 sovs ; second pony to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For ponies 14 hands 3 inches and under. Over six flights of hurdles. Nomination 15s; acceptance, 15s. Distance, one mile and a alt. Richmond J main Handicap Tyot (in saddle) of 35 sov.:: 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, 20s. Distance, one mile. Franklin Handicap of 20 sovs; second pony to receive 3 sovs from the stake. For ponies 14 hands 3 inches and under. The winner of any handicapjumping races excepted — after the weights are declared, to carry a penalty of 71b; two or more, 101 b extra. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Distance, five furlongs. NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS, and ACCEPTANCES. NOMINATIONS For all events close with the Secretary, at the Metropolitan Hotel, Auckland, and at Otahuhu, on FRIDAY, 27th January, 1899, at 10 p.m. HANDICAPS For the First Day to appear on 3rd FEBRUARY, 1899. For the Second Day to appear on 20th FEBRUARY, 1899. For the Third Day to appear on 23rd FEBRUARY, 1899. ’ACCEPTANCES For the First Day close with the Secretary on FRIDAY, 10th February, at 10 p.jn. For the Second Day close with the Secretary on TUESDAY, 21st February, at 10 p.m. For the Third Day close with the Secretary on FRIDAY, 24th February, at 10 p.m. N.B. —All Nominations must be accompanied with cash or the horse will not be handicapped. Performances must be sent in for horses that have not started at Potter’s Paddock. Nominations for mixed trots to state whether saddle or harness. 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 wall not be replied to unless marked “Reply paid.” Dividends will be paid free of charge, and accounts rendered within seven days. WM. M. LOCKHART, Secretary. SPENCER’S ENGLISH . . . . PIANOS BEST VALUE IN NEW ZEALAND. FROM FROM ESBI ■ ~ ;l iIVrIS-j MW; — " z- dan iggi UPRIGHT PIANOS, Iron Frame, Trichord, Brilliant Tone, Good Touch, Latest Improvements. Sole A.gents : London & Berlin Piano Co., SHORTLAND STREET (W. H. WEBBE - Manager). Wholesale Price for Gash, or on Hire System 23s 4d a month. Arthur Cleave and Co., GENERAL PRINTERS, VULCAN LANE, AUCKLAND. OFFICES TO LET, City Chambers Vulcan Lane. —Apply Arthub Cleave and Co., Spobting Review Office.