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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIII, Issue 787, 6 April 1905, Page 3

trained in and the bona fide property of residents within the boundaries of the Patea, Hawera, and Stratford Counties for three months prior to date of starting. Entrance 30s, on general entry night. 1 mile. 4 1 40 p.m.—Patea Easter Handicap of 80 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs. and third horse 5 sovs. out of the Brakes. Nomination 20s 5 acceptance 40s. One mile and a-quarter. 5 220 p.m.—Kakaramea Stakes of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs. out of the stakes. Weight Bst Winner of any race to carry 141 b extra. Entrance 30s, on general entry night. Four and ahalf furlongs. 6 3 p.m. —Borough Stakes Handicap of 50 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs. out of the stakes. Nomination 15s; acceptance 2Cs. Seven furlongs. 7 340 p.m.—Alton High Weight Handicap of 60 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs. out of the stakes. Minimum weight Bst 71bs. Nomination 20s acceptance 255. One mile. 8 4 10 p.m. —Final Stakes of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs. out of the stakes. Open to any hack not nominated for any race at this meeting (Kakaramea Stakesand Farmer’s Plate excepted, and winners of these to carry 141 b penalty). Weight 9st Fntranee 30s on general entry night. About four and a-half furl ink s. DATES OF NOMINATIONS, ACCEPTANCES, AND GENERAL ENTRIES. Nominations (up to BJp.m. on Tuesday, April 4th, 1905. Weights declared on or about Monday, April 10th, 1905. Acceptances ard General Entries up to 8 p.m. on Monday, 17th April, 1905.: RUT ES AND REGULATIONS. 1 A HACK means a hcrse that has, at time of nomination, never won a race of the value or 80 sovs, or races of the collective value of 200 sovs, since Ist August 1899. 2 The winner of any fiat race after declaration of Weights to carry a penalty of 71bs, and of every additional race 51b extra in all handicap fiat events. 3 Entries by telegram mu tgive full particu'ais of the horse, and must be confirmed in writing at the earliest possible opportunity. 4 Owners, trainei s, and others entering and accepting horses for this Meeting, are notified that no entries or acceptances will be received unless accompai ied by the necessary amounts in cash 5 The stewards reserve the right to alter the time or date for declaration of weights, nominations or acceptances. 8 The Handicapper may, if he t inks fit, re-handi-cap anj hoise winning a race after declaration of weights All rices tobeiun under the New Zealand rules of racing. Stakes paid in full. Note—The Post Office closes at 5 p.m., and Telegraph Office at 7.3) p.m. 3he Secret ai y will receive money for investment on the total isator. R. W. HAMERTON, Secretary. Approved by the Taranaki Jockey Club this 27th day of. 1 anuary, 1905. MUSSELL FLEETWOOD, Secretary.

TROTTING PROGRAMME. rpROTTING £ LUB (Under the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Conference.) Patrons, Sir G. M O’Rorke, Hon. Major Harris. — Armstrong, Esq., J H. Greenslacle, Esq., Joo. Tbos. Thompson, W. Jennings, Esq., M.H.R., J H. Withe ford, Esq., M.H.R., PM. Hansen. Esq President, A. R. Hairis, Esq., J.P Vice-Presidents, J. G. Rutherford, Esq , J.P., Captain 8. C. Caulton, Cl as. Bailey Esq., John Rowe, Esq. Judge, A. R. Harris Esq., J.P. Handicapper, Mr F. W. Edwards. Timekeeper, Mr Geo. Reed. Starter. Mr C. O’Connor. Clerk of Scales, Mr H. B. Massey. Treasurer, Mr W. Adams Auditor, Mr W. H Churton. Stewards, Messrs Lindsay Cooke, John Morrison, Jas. McLeod, John Todd, J. G. Rutherford, J.P., Arthur Bach, A. Hughes, John McColl, J.P., R. Menzies, F. Wells, R P. Kinloch, and T. Crawford TO BE HELD ON THE TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB’S RACECOURSE ON SATURDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND SATURDAY, APRIL 29th, MAY 3rd and 6th. 1905. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. SATURDAY, APRIL 29. Maiden Trot Handicap of 25 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Limit, 3roin. For all horses that have never won an advertised trotting race exceeding 20 sovs in value at time of entry. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Distance, one mile and a-half. Pony Trot Handicap of 25 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Distance, one mile and a-half. Autumn Handicap of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For ponies 14 hands 3 inches and under. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s. Distance, six and a-half furlongs. Stewards’ Handicap Trot of 70 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stake. All horses will be handicapped to trot 2.40 or better to the mile. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1.1 sovs. Distance, two miles. Middle-class Trot Handicap of 30 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. For all horses that have never wou a race a.t better than 240 to the mile. All entrants will be handicapped to trot 2.50 or better to the mile. Nomination, 10s.; acceptance, 15s. Distance, one mile and a-half. Cornwall Handicap Trot of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. All horses will be handicapped to trot 2.45 or better to the mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s. Distance, one mile and a-half. Flying Handicap of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For ponies 14 hands 3 inches and under. The winner of the Autumn to receive a penalty of 71bs extra. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Distance, five furlongs. Electric Trot Handicap of 40 sovs; second horse to Receive 5 sovs from the stake. All horses will be handicapped to trot 2.48 or-bettei* to the mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 1 sov. Distance, one mile.