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■yyAIROA RACING QLUB (Incorporated.) ANNUAL RACE MEETING “Ka Tcre Rauwa Ka Tere Pipiwhakao.” To Be Held Oil TE KUPENGA RACECOURSE, WAIKOA, H.B. On THURSDAY and SATURDAY, Ist & 3rd FEBRUARY, 1040. President: A. G. Nolan, Esq. .Judge: Mr. P. A. Pettit. Starter: Mr. D. Stevens. Handicapper: Mr. H. Coyle. Hon. Secretary: H. L. Harker. PROGRAMME: FIRST DAY, THURSDAY, Ist FEBRUARY, 1940. To -Start at 12.45 p.m. 1. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Second horse to receive 15 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. For horses that have never won a stake exceeding 75 sovs. to the winner, at the time of nomination. Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 20/-. Distance, six furlongs. 2. DISTRICT HACK HANDICAP, of 105 sovs., including trophy value sgns. presented by -Mr. M. J. Sheehan. The owner must have resided in the district from Ist. December, 1939, and the horse must have been owned and trained and kept within the district from the same date unless by special permit. The district comprises the whole of the Wairoa, Uawa, Waiapu and Matakaoa Countries, and that portion of the Cook County north of the Turihaua River. Second horse to receive 15 sovs., third horse 10 sovs., and fourth horse 5 sovs. from the stake. Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 20/-. Distance, six furlongs. 3. —WAIROA CUP (Open), of 160 sovs., including cup valued at 25gns., presented by the Clyde and Ferry Hotels. Second horse to receive 20 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. Gold mounted whip presented to the rider of the winner by the DeLuxe Service Station Limited. Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 30/-. Minimum weight 7st. Distance, one mile an a-quarter. 4. —TE KUPENGA HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Second horse to receive 15 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 20/-. Distance, one mile. 5. —MAIDEN STAKES, of 100 v sovs. Second horse to receive 15 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. For two-year-olds and upwards that have not won a flat race at time of starting. Weight, Sst. 71bs. Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 20/-. Distance, five furlongs. 6. G. C. ORMOND MEMORIAL HANDICAP (Open), of 120 sovs., including trophy value lOgns., presented by the Ormond Family. Second horse to receive 15 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 25/-. Minimum weight 7st. Distance, seven furlongs. 7. —RAUWA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Second horse to receive 15 sovs.. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 20/-. Distance, six furlongs. TROPHY FOR TRAINERS.—A trophy valued at 10 guineas donated by Messrs. A. G. Nolan and J. R. Gillespie will be presented to the trainer securing most points at the meeting. Points to count: First 5, second 3, third 2. TROPHY FOR JOCKEYS. —A trophyvalued at 5 guineas donated by Mr. C. V. Chamberlain, -will be presented to the jockey- securing the most points at the meeting. Points to count. First 5, second 3, third 2. SECOND DAY. SATURDAY, 3rd FEBRUARY, 1940. To Start at 12.45 p.m. •1. —WAIKAREMOANA HACK HAND! CAP, of 100 sovs. Second horse to receive 15 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 20/-. Distance, six furlongs. 2—WAIROA CARNIVAL HACK HANDICAP, of 105 sovs., including trophy value sgns., presented by Osiers’ Ltd. The owner must- have resided in the district from. Ist December, 1939, and the horses must have been owned and trained and kept within the district from the same date, unless by special permit. The district comprises the whole of the Wairoa, Uawa, Waiapu and Matakaoa Countries, and that portion of the Cook County north of the Turihaua River. Second horse to receive 15 sovs., third horse 10 sovs., and fourth horse 5 sovs. from the stake. Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 20/-. Distance, seven furlongs. 3. —CARROLL MEMORIAL HANDICAP (Open), of 140 sovs., including trophy value lOgns., presented by the Wairoa Wine and Spirit Co., Ltd., and F. Benson. Second horse to receive 15 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. Minimum weight, 7st.' Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 30/-. Distance, one mile one furlong. 4. —TAIRAWHITI PLATE, of 100 sovs. Second horse to receive 15 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. For two-year-olds and upwards that have not won a flat race at time of entry. Weight, Sst 71b.„ subject to penalty of 1011). for first win and 7lbs. for every subsequent win after entry. iNo allowances. Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 20/-. Distance, six furlongs. 5. —HURAMUA HACK CUP, of 125 sovs., including trophy value, of lOgns., presented by Wairoa Hotel. Second horse to receive 15 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 25/-. Gold-mounted -whip presented to the rider of the winner by the Wairoa Sta? Ltd. Distance, one mile. 6. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (Open), of 120 sovs. • Second horse to receive 15 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 25/-. Minimum weight, 7st. Distance, seven furlongs. 7. —ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Second horse to receive 15 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Nomination 20/-. Acceptance 20/-. Distance, six furlongs. Approved by the Hawke’s Buy District Committee on the 6th December, 1939. A. E. WISHEART, Secretary. Minimum weight 7st. 71bs. in all races except where otherwise stated. PENALTIES: Winners after the declaration of weights arc liable to be rehandicapped. Such rehandicap shall be declared not later than 72 hours after the advertised starting time of the race won. NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS AND ACCEPTANCES. NOMINATIONS for all events close at 8 p.m. on MONDAY, 15th January, 1940. WEIGHTS for whole of the First Dayevents will be declared on or about TUESDAY, 23rd. January-, 1940. ACCEPTANCES for whole of the First I)ay events close at 8 p.m. on FRIDAY, 20th January, 1940. WEIGHTS for Second Day events declared about 8 p.m. on THURSDAY. Ist February, 1940 (Night of First Day's Races). ACCEPTANCES for the whole of Second Day events close at 9 p.m.. on THURSDAY, Ist February, 1940 (Same Evening). NOTE: All telegrams must be confirmed in writing and name of trainer given. TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE: An allowance of £2 will be made towards the transport of all horses competing at the Races, coming from Gisborne District, and return fare by train will be paid on all horses coming from Napier or Hastings and competing at the meeting. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is provided at the Course and at the Railway Road for Trainers, Jockeys, Attendants anti Horses. . Persons desiring to avail themselves of this accommodation must communicate early with the Secretary. The attention of Owners and Trainers is particularly drawn to the Provisions of Rule 243 of the Rules of Racing. TELEPHONE: Day 207; Night 149. H. L. HARKER, Hon. Secretary, WAIROA, H.B,

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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20130, 27 December 1939, Page 12

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Page 12 Advertisements Column 1 Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20130, 27 December 1939, Page 12

Page 12 Advertisements Column 1 Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20130, 27 December 1939, Page 12

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