surer, Mr. J. W. McGregor. Committee, Messrs. A. R. Crane, J. S. Dent, A. G. McKenzie (Chairman), J. R. Mclnnis, J. W. McGregor, H. Stuart, H. Weaver, L. W. Nelson, A. J. McKay, J. T. Stone, J. J. Fraser, J. M. McCarroll. PROGRAMME. (Approved by Auckland Racing Club.) FIRST DAY. 1. 1. p.m.-RAILWAY HANDICAP of 25sovs, second horse to receive ssovs from the stake. Nomination, 10s; Acceptance, 10s. Six furlongs. 2. 1.45 p.m.—FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP (open) of 40sovs, second horse to receive lOsovs from the stake. Nomination, 15s; Acceptance, 20s. One mile and a-half, over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft. 6in. in height 3. 2.30 p.m.—KENSINGTON WELTER HANDICAP of 25sovs, second horse to receive ssovs. from the stake. Nomination. 10s; Acceptance, 10s. One mile. Minimum weight 9st. 4. 3.15 p.m.—WHANGAREI CUP HANDICAP (open) of 60sovs, second horse to receive lOsovs from the staoNomination, £1; Acceptance, £1 One mile and a distance. 5. 4 p.m.—SETTLERS’ HANDICAP20sovs, second horse to receive 3sovs from the stake. For horses that have been owned and located in any County north of the Waltemata County three months prior to date of entry. Nomination, 10s; Acceptance, 10s. Six furlongs. 6. 4.45 p.m.-PUBLICAN'S PURSE HANDICAP of 25sovs, second horse to receive ssovs from the stake. Nomination, 10s; Acceptance, 10s. One mile. „ „ „ 7. 5.15 p.m.— FLYING HANDICAP (open) of 25sovs, second horse to receive ssovs from the stake. Nomination. 10s; Acceptance, 10s. Five furlongs. SECOND DAY. L 1 p.m.—MAIDEN PLATE HANDICAP of 25sovs, second horse to receive ssovs from the stake. Open to horses that have never won a flat race exceeding £lO at time of starting. Nomination. 10s; Acceptance, 10s. Seven furlongs. 2. 1.45 p.m.—SECOND HURDLE HANDICAP (open) of 30sovs. second horse to receive ssovs from the stake. Nomination, 10s; Acceptance, 15s. One mile and a-half, over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in in height. 8. 2.30 p.m.- LADIES’ BRACELET HANDICAP of 25sovs. A bracelet of the value of 20sovs for the first horse and a bracelet of the value of ssovs for the second horse. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Gentlemen riders. Minimum weight 9st 71b. Nomination, 10s; Acceptance, 10s. One mile. . „ , A 3.15 p.m.—PARK HANDICAP (open) of 40sovs, second horse to receive ssovs from the stake. Nomination, 15s; Acceptance, £l. One mile. 5. 4 p.m.—MARSDEN STAKES of 20 sovs, second horse to receive 3sovs from the stake. Nomination, 10s; Acceptance, 10s. Five furlongs. 6. 4.45 p.m.—HACK HANDICAP of 25 sovs, second horse to receive ssovs from the stake. For horses that have not won a race exceeding 20sovs at time of entry. Other conditions same as Settlers’ Handicap. Nomination, 10s; Acceptance, 10s. Seven furlongs 7. 5.15 p.m.—FAREWELL HANDICAP (open) of 30sovs, second horse to receive ssovs from the stake. Nomination, 10s; Acceptance, 10s. Five furlongs. NOMINATIONS for al Races close on FRIDAY. 18th December, 1908, at the Secretary's Office, Whangarei, and with MR. H. HAYR, High street, Auckland, at 9 p.m. „ , WEIGHTS for the First Day will be declared on or about Wednesday, December 30th. 1908. ACCEPTANCES for First Day close at the Secretary’s Office, Whangarei, and at H. H. Hayr’s Auckland, TUESDAY January sth. 1909, at 9 p.m. WEIGHTS for Second Day will be declared on FRIDAY, January 8, at 8 p.m. ACCEPTANCES for Second Day close at 10 p.m. on FRIDAY, Sth January, 1909. at Secretary’s Office, "Whangarei. PENALTIES, FLAT RACES—The winner of any Flat Race after the declaration of weights to carry a penalty of lOlbs, and of every additional race a further penalty of 6ibs. Horses handicapped at Sst lOlbs or over to carry only half the above penalty. (Applies to Whangarei Meeting only). The winner of any race of £4O or upwards after declaration of weights may be re-handicapp’ed. NOTE: Races First Day. Nos. 1,3, 5, 6; Second Day. Nos. 1,3, 5,6, are open only to any horses that have been owned and located in any County north of the "Waltemata County three months prior to date of entry. Nos. 2. 4. 7, First Day, and Nos. 2, 4. 7. Second Day, are open races. RULES AND REGULATIONS. All races to be run under the N.Z. Rules of Racing. Entries by telegram must be confirmed In writing at the earliest possible opportunity. Owners, Trainers, and others are notified that entries or acceptances must be accompanied by the necessary amount in cash. Owners are responsible for all penalties. All persons intending to withdraw horses are required to give notice to that effect to the Secretary or Clerk of the Scales one half-hour before the official time for starting the race. Any person neglecting 1 , or refusing to comply with this rule shall pay a fine, to be imposed by the Stewards, not exceeding 20sovs, to the race fund. 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 2sovs. Any owner running a horse in colours other than those named at time of entry will be fined Isov. Gentlemen riders will require to hold a Gentleman Rider's certificate. R. J. DENT. Secretary. W.R.C.
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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVII, Issue 973, 29 October 1908, Page 10
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