THE THAMES JOCKEY CLUB’S SPRING MEETING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVII, Issue 974, 5 November 1908, Page 6

THE THAMES JOCKEY CLUB’S SPRING MEETING.

In another column an announcement will be found giving particulars of the Summer Meeting of the Thames Jockey Club, which will take place on Saturday and Monday, December 26 and 28. As usual, eight events are to be run on each day, the list, of races being made up as follows: —First day: The Maiden Handicap of 35 sovs., 7 furlongs; the First Hurdles of 65 sovs., 1% miles; the Goldfields Cup of 110 sovs., 1% miles; the Borough Handi-

cap of 40 sovs., 5 furlongs; the First Steeplechase of 90 sovs., 2% miles; the Stewards’ Handicap of 45 sovs., 7 furlongs; the First Hack Race of 35 sovs., 6 furlongs; and the Welter Handicap of 40 sovs., one mile and thirty yards. On the second day the items include the Second Maiden Handicap of 40 sovs., 6 furlongs; the Thames Hurdles of 65 sovs., 1% miles; the Thames Stakes of 90 sovs., one mile and 30 yards; the Bruce Handicap of 40 sovs., 4 furlongs; the Thames Steeplechase of 90 sovs., 3 miles; the County Handicap of 45 sovs., 6 furlongs, the Second Hack Race of 35 sovs., 5 furlongs; and the Midsummer Handicap of 40 sovs., 7 furlongs. This seems a capital programme, being arranged to suit all classes, and there is little doubt it will attract a good entry. Indeed, but for the clashing of dates with the A.R.C., a very large number of horses from the metropolitan area would be sure to compete. Mr. W. H. Potts, the secretary, will take nominations up to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 27. Auckland entries may be handed in to Mr. H. B. Massey, 10 High street, Auckland.