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Grey River Argus, Volume VII, Issue 479, 9 February 1869, Page 3

i^REYMOUTH ANNUAL RAtffli, ( To.be run On : WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, 17th.and.18th MARCH.;! Stewards. Mr D. Maclean Mr G, Taylor „ J. Kilgour „ "Wm. Panl „ M. Kennedy „ J.F. M.Thompwn „A. R. Guinness „H. H. Lahm«a, „ W. F. Strike ' M.G.C; \ „W. G. M'Crae „P, PuroeU „ G. F, Maxwell Mr James Middleton, Hon. Tnmtonr. Mr F. Guinness, Secretary. ■ Judos.. W. H ? Reveti; E»t. <■'..'■ •:: ' Startbr. ._„ : „ W. F. Strike* &q. ...<j . Clbrk dr. thb Coama. D. Maclean, Eiq. PROGR A M MB FIRST DAY, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, St. Patrick's Day. ' ' Trial Stakes, of 50 soys," open to. all hones. Weight for age. One mile and a half. Entrance, 5 soys. . . Packers' Purse, of 30 soys, for hones that have been regularly worked aa pack horses on any part of the West Coast for not les3 than two- months during the last six months. Welter weight for age. Heats. One mile. Entrance, 2 soys. Town Plate, of 100 soys, open to all horse*. Weight for age. Two milea. ' Entrance, 8 soys. Butchers' Purse, of 30 soys, for horsea the bonafide property of retail butchers on the: West Coast prior to the Ist of February. Weight for age. The winner of the Trial Stakes or Town Plate to carry 71b extra. The second horse in either of the above races to-tarry 31b extra. One mile and a distance. Entrance, 3 soys; j. Hurdlk Race, of 50 soys, open to all horse* Weight for age. Heats. One mile and a-half. Entrance, 5 soys. Hack Race, of 10 soys, open to all hanem that have never won an advertised rao*.. Catch weights. One mile. EhtraaMW, 1 soy. Post entries. SECOND DAY-THURSDAY. Selling Stakes, of 25 soys. Weight lor* age. The winner to be sold for £50 ; if to be sold for £40, allowed 71b.; £30 r - allowed 141 b .; £20, allowed 211 b. Thewinner to be sold by anction immediately after the race, and tbe surplus (if any) to go to the fund. One mile and aquarter. Entrance, 2 soys. Greymouth Handicap, of 225 soys, open to all horses. Two miles and a-half ; second horse to receive 25 soys out of the purse. Nominations, with 3 soys, to be Bent to the Secretary on or before Thursday, the 13th March, not later than 7 p.m.. at Sweeney's Hotel. Weights to be declared at B*3o p.m. on Wednesday, 17th March. Acceptances, with 9 soys, to be sent to the Secretary at or before 11 p.m. the same evening. ■ Cheroot Scurry, of 10 soya, open to all horses. Catch weights. Gentlemen •riders. Post entry. Quarter mile. Heats. Riders not to dismount, and to start with a lighted cigar, which must be brought to the winning post alight in each heat. Entrance, 1 soy. Ladies' Purse, of 40 soys, open to all horsea, Gentleman riders Welter weight for age. One mile and a-half. Entrance, 4 soys. Hurdle Handicap, of 100 soys, open to all horses. Two miles and a-quarter. Nominations with 2 soys, to be sent to the Secretary on or before Saturday, the 13th March, not later than 7 p.m., at Sweeney's Hotel. Weights to.be declared at 8.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 17th March. Acceptances, with 8 soys, to be seat to the Secretary at or before 11 p.m. the same evening. Consolation Stakes, of 25 soys, for all horaei that have run for, but not won, public money during the meeting. Handicap, One mile. Entrance, 2 soys. REGULATIONS. The rules of the Canterbury Jockey Club will be enforced, unless when otherwise specified. No entry will be received unless upon the distinct understanding that the decision of the Stewards, or whomever they may appoint, shall in all cases be final,, and all law proceedings barred. Entries and^ nominations to be made on Saturday evening, March 13, previous to nine o'clock, at Sweeney's Hotel. All entries and acceptances must be in writing, specifying age and description of horse, and colors of rider, and contain the requisite money. All horses must be ridden in colors. A qualification of 2 soys must be paid, by non -subscribers to that amount, except for the Packers' Purse. All stakes paid less 5 per cent towards ex» penses. Three horses to start or the public money will be withheld. WEIGHT FOR AGJ\ 6 yrs and aged ... .... 10at41b> 5 yrs ... lOst 4 yrs 9st7lb« 3 yrs .... 7st9lb« WELTER WEIGHT FOR AGE. 6 yrs and aged 12st 71b» syrS ... 12st • 4 yrs ... Ilsfc4lbs 3 yrs ... 10st41bR N,B.— Mares and geldings allowed 31bs. FRANK GUINNESS, Hon. Sec. Nominations bearing post-mark of the 13th March' will be received^