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RACING CLUB STEEPLECHASE MEETING, TO BE HELD ON THE POVERTY BAY PARK COMPANY’S COURSE, TE HAPABA, ON TUESDAY and THURSDAY, JULY 4th and 6th, 1899. President: Hon. James Carroll. Vice-president: J. A. Harding, Esq. Stewards: Messrs J. Sisterson, A. B. Newman, R. Harper, C. White, F. A. Martin, W. Gault, C. J. Parker, H. J. Finn, G. R. Wyllie, Dr Hepburn, F. S. Dts Barres, S. Williamson. Judge: Captain Tucker. Starter: Captain Winter. Handicapper :MrA. T. Danvers. Totalisator Steward: Mr W. O. Skeet. Clerk of Scales : Mr J, E. Whitby. Clerk of Course : Mr A. Pritchard. Hon. Treasurer: Mr G. Matthewson. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY—TUESDAY, JULY 4. Handicap Hurdle Race of 60 sove ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. The winner of any hurdle race, after the declaration of weights, to carry 71b extra. Two miles, over eight flights of hurdles. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 30s.- -To start at 11.30 a.m. Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap of 15 sovs. The winner of any flat race, after declaration of weights, to carry 51bs extra. For qualified hunters, to be owned by members of the P.B. Hunt Club and ridden by members of a recognised Hunt Club. Horses to have been hunted to the satisfaction of the Master, whose Certificate must be produced to the Clerk of Scales. One mile and a quarter. Entry, 15s. —To start at 12 noon. Flying Handicap of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Winner of any fiat race, after declaration of weights, to carry 51b extra. Minimum weight, 9st. Six furlongs. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 15s. —To start at 12.45 p.m. Trial Steeplechase of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Winner of any steeplechase, after declaration of weights, to carry 71b extra. For horses that have never won a steeplechase exceeding 40 sovs in value at tame of nomination. About two miles. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 20s. —To start at 1.45 p.m. Maiden Hack Race of 10 sovs. Minimum weight, 9st. For horses that have never won a race of any description. Five furlongs. Entry, 7s 6d, to close Saturday, July 1, at 9 p.m.—To start at 2.30 p.m. Hunters’ Steeplechase Handicap of 20 sovs. The winner of any steeplechase, after declaration of weights, to carry 71b extra. For qualified hunters the lona fide property of members of a recognised Hunt Club. Gentlemen riders. Horses to have been hunted to the satisfaction of the Master, whose Certificate must be produced to the Clerk of Scales. About two miles. Entry, 15s. —To start at 3.15 p.m. Winter Oats Handicap of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Winner of any flat race, after declaration of weights, to carry 51b penalty. Minimum weight, 9st. One mile. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s. —To start at 4 p.m. SECOND DAY—THURSDAY, JULY 6. Second Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. One mile and three-quarters, over seven flights of hurdles. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 20s. —To start at 11.30 a.m. Hunters’ Flat Race Handicap of 15 sovs. For qualified hunters, the bona fide property of members of a recognised Hunt Club. Gentlemen riders. Horses to have been hunted to the satisfaction of the Master, whose Certificate must be produced to the Clerk of Scales. One mile and a quarter. Entry, 15s. —To start at 12 noon. Te Hapara Handicap of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Minimum weight, 9st. Seven furlongs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s. — To start at 12.45 p.m. Gisborne Park Steeplechase Handicap of 75 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. About three miles. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 40s. —To start at 1.45 p.m. Hack Handicap of 15 sovs. Minimum weight, 9st. For horses that have never won a race exceeding 10 sovs in value. Seven furlongs. Entry, 12s 6d, to close Saturday, July 1, at 9 p.m.—To start at 2.30 p.m. Tally-ho Steeplechase Handicap ot 20 sovs. For qualified hunters, the b no, fide property of members > of a recognised Hunt Club. Gentlemen riders. . Horses to have been hunted to the satisfaction of the Master, whose Certificate must be produced to the Clerk of Scales. About two miies. Entry, 15s. —To start at 3.15 p.m. Final Handicap of 30 sovs; second horse to re ceive 5 sovs from the stake. Minimum weight, 9st. Winner of Te Hapara Handicap to carry 51b extra. One mile and a distance. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s.—To start at 4 p.m. BST APPLICATION for election as GENTLEMAN RIDER must be made to the Committee of the Jockey Club in whose district the applicant resides, and must be proposed and seconded in writing by members of the Club. No person having received payment in consideration of work performed in connection with the training or riding of horses shall be eligible for election as Gentleman Rider. RULES AND REGULATIONS. No Entry will be received for any race except upon the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising shall be decided by the stewards, or whom they may appoint, and their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final. All Nominations, Entries, and Acceptances, &c.,must be accompanied by the necessary amounts payable, and left in the Gisborne Racing Club’s letter-box, addressed to the Secretary, Argyll Hotel, on the specified dates. Races to be run under the Rules of Racing. In the event of interruption in telegraphic communication, the Club reserves the right of extending the time for receiving Nominations or Acceptances Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross amount of all stakes. NOMINATION and ENTRIES—SATURDAY, June 10, at 9 p.m. WEIGHTS declared on SATURDAY, June24th L'ACCEPTANCES- SATURDAY, July 1, at 9 p.m. WkIGHTS for Second Day’s Races declared on WEDNESDAY MORNING, July Sth, and ACCEPTANCES to be made by 9 p m. M. G. NASMITH, Secretary. CM GOOD HEALTH. GOOD HEALTH JT Secured by having Good Teeth, obtained at the LONDON DENTAL INSTITUTE Complete Sets, from £1 Is Od. Gas, 2s 6d. Extraction, 2s 6d and Is. Stoppings, from ss. tgjjgT All Wo.k Guaranteed. Note Address— NEXT MILNE & OHO YOE, QUEEN ST., AUCKLAND.

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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume IX, Issue 459, 11 May 1899, Page 10

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