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Dunstan Times, Issue 856, 13 September 1878, Page 3

A LEX AN DR A SPRING RACES FRIDAY, SEPT. 27, 1878. Stewards. Messrs J. Rivers Messrs W. Beresford J. Samson W. Theyers R. Finlay G. Cameron Judge : M. M’Ginnis. Starter ; H. Tohill. Clkrk ok the Course : W. Telfnnl. Maiden Plate, of 10 aovs. Weight for age. Entrance, 15s. Distance, one mile. Open to all horses that have never won public money. District Handicap, of 20 soys. Nominations, 15s, Acceptances, 20s. Distance, one mile ami a half. Hack Selling Rack, of 10 sovs. Tho-win-ner to be sold for Ll2. Entrance, 10s. Three-quarter-mile heats. No weight 1 under 9st. Post entry. Alexandra Handicap, of 15 bovs. Nominations, 10s. Acceptances, 15s. Distance, one mile. Consolation Handicap of 5 sovs. Entrance, 75.6 d. Distance, one mile. REGULATIONS. Nominations for the District and Alexandra Handicaps to be sent into the Secretary before 8 p.m., on Wednesday the 18th September, 1878. Acceptances for the District Handicap to be sent in before 8 p.m., on Thursday the 26th, 1878. Weights for the District Handicap will appear in the Dunstan Times on Friday the 20th September, 1878. Entries for the Maiden Plato will close at 8 p.m., on Thursday, September 26, 1878. No’entries will be received for any of the above races except upon the following condition : —That all disputes arising out of the racing, shall be decided by the Stewards, and their decision final. The Dunstan Jockey Club Rules will be strictly enforced. GEO. RATCLIFFE, Secretary, Alexandra, September 5, 1878. THE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE HORSF, ARCHITECT "YTUILL travel this Season in the V T Cromwell and Dunstan Districts, and stand every alternate week at Blacks, at Mr Lcask's Farm, where a securely fenced and well-watered Paddock of 150 acres of English grass, (the property of Mr tV. Leask, and known as the best paddock at Blacks) is provided for Mares. Architect is a rich bay, with black points, stands 1 tiJ hands, with great bone and substance, a splendid temper and grand constitution. He has proved a sure foalgetter, and hie stock show great substance and quality. Mechanic, a 4-year-old son of Architect, was sold last summer for LI2O. Pedigree. Architect by Peter Wilkins, dam Governess by Conrad, from Bequest by Snoozer, from Medea by Mozart, from Whizgig by Whalebone. Conrad by Camel by Whalebone. Peter Wilkins by the Flying Dutchman (winner of the Derby and Leger in 1842), from Boarding-school Miss by Plenipotentiary from Marpess.a, &c. For tabulated pedigree, tide N.Z. Slud Book, vol. V. Terms - - - L 4 4s. Gronmage fee ss, payable at time of Service. Season to begin on 20th September, and end 20bh January. Every care taken of Mares, but no responsibility incurred. I. LOUGHNAN. THE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE HORSE, Young Pacific IS n chestnut with great bone ant! muscle, stands 1C hands high, a splendid temper and a sure foal getter, his stock is well-known in Canterbury. Pedigree. Young Pacific by Pacific, got by Flatcatcher, dam Disagreeable by Agreeable, her dam by Sam out of Morel by Sorcerer. Flatcatcher by Touchstone out of Decoy by Pikho-da-Puta, Finesse by Peruvian' Volant e by John Bull, sister to Skyscraper by Highflyer. Touchstone by Camel, Banter by Master Henry, Boadieea by Alexander, Brunette by Amaramhus, Mayfly by Matchera. Camel by Whalebone out of a Selim mare Maiden by Sir Peter. Phenomenon by Young Pacific, dam Medina, granddam Mignonette. Pacific was imported from England direct to Auckland by Messrs Austin, Chadwick and Co., where he became the Sire of the well-knowm winners— Moonbeam, Mossrose. Dundee, Maori Chief, Orleans and Young Pacific. Young Pacific has taken first prize at tho Christchurch Agricultural and Pastoral A ssociation as a Roadster, and at the Lincoln Association held the same year, and at the Ellesmere Association. He will stand at Mr M'M‘Donald’s farm near Blacks, and travel the surrounding Districts. A 100 acre paddock, securely fenced, and a man in charge. All care taken of mares, but no responsibility. Terms - - - L 4 4s. Groom’s fee 5a., payable at time of service. For further particulars, apply to JOHN HUGHES’, Blacksmith, Blacks, Or Groom iu charge.