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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1055, 21 January 1884, Page 4

Racing. RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, April 3rd and 4th, 1884. President—E. G. Wright Vice-president—W. C. Walker. ■ Stewards—C. H. Dowling, H. Friedlander, John Grigg, T. Leahy, W. G. Ross, W. Saunders, and H. T. Winter, Judge—Matthew Stitt. Hon. Treasurer—C. 0. Fooks. Clerk of the Course —W. B. Denshire. Clerk of the Scales—M. Friedlander. Starter—o. A. Calvert. I Handicappera—Open Races : E. G. Grifj fiths. District Races ;F. G. Crisp, C. 0. Pooka, T. Leahy, and M. Stitt, FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Huudlb Rack, of 50 sovs ; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 2. District Welter Handicap, of 30 sovs ; nomination, I sov ; acceptance, 1 sov ; minimum weight Sit, if the highest weight accepting be less than list 71b to be raised to that weight, and the others in proportion. District horses only. If miles. 3. Ashburton Autums Handicap, of 100 sovs ; nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; If miles. 4. Novel Race (Handicap), of 40 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov : the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club ; 1 mile. 5. Flying Handicap, of 50 sovs; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. | mile. 6. Post Stakes (Handicap), of 15 sovs ; nomination, Isov ; to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Novel race is run ; acceptance free, to be notified within 15 minutes of declaration of weights. The winner to be sold immediately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club ; district horses only. £ mile. SECOND DAY. 1. County Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 40 sovs; over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov ; district horses only. If miles. 2. Grand Stand Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. If miles. 3. Ashburton Steeplechase, (Handicap) of 70 sovs, over such country and jumps as the stewards may appoint; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs; About 3 miles. 4. Harvest Handicap, of 50 sovs; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs; district horses only. ' If miles. 5. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov ; to be made immediately after the Harvest Handicap is run; acceptance, free; to be notified to the Secretary within ten minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2. Canterbury Jockey Club Racing Rules strictly adhered to. 3. A district horse shall mean any horse (hat has been commonly resident in the Ashburton County from January Ist, 1884, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said County during the same period. 4. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all monies payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of the course, 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS, ACCEPTANCES, &c. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age, and description of horse and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary (address —Ashburton; not later than 9 p.m. on the following dates : NOMINATIONS. March_l. —Ashburton Autumn Handicap, 2 sovs Ashburton Steeplechase, 1 sov March 15.—Handicap Hurdle Race, Isov District Welter Handicap, 1 sov Novel Race, 1 sov Plying Handicap, 1 sov County Hurdle Race, 1 sov Grand Stand Handicap, 1 sov Harvest Handicap, 1 sov WEIGHTS. March 17. —Ashburton Autumn Handicap Ashburton Steeplechase March 20.—Handicap Hurdle Race District Welter Handicap Novel Race Flying Handicap ACCEPTANOES (not later than O.p.rn.) March 29. —Ashburton Autumn Handicap, 2 sovs Ashburton Steeplechase, 2 sovs Handicap Hurdle Race, 2 sovs District Welter Handicap, 1 sov Novel Raca, 1 sov Plying Handicap, 1 sov. WEIGHTS (at 8 p.m.) April 3. —County Hurdle Race Grand Stand Handicap t Harvest Handicap ACCEPTANCES (not later than 9 p.m.) April 3.—County Hurdle Race, 1 sov Grand Stand Handicap, 1 sov Harvest Handicap, 1 sov S. SAUNDERS, 12 1083 Secretary. Business Notice. W. MAURICE, Tailor, Etc. Gentlemen’s Own Material MADE UP. Perfect fit and newest style guaranteed, CLEANING and MENDING, etc , MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. —The cheapest Tailor in the town. 12 1007 JjlOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. The «v Bankruptcy Bill, 1883. The Mattel Securities Act. Amendment £to. Etc., Etc.