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Grey River Argus, Volume XII, Issue 1385, 8 January 1873, Page 4

Sporting. /■YREYMOUTH JOCKEY CLUB ANNUAL RACES. 1873 MEETING, MARCH 17th and 18th. Stewards: Wm. F. Strike D.Sheedy J. S.M.Thompson D. Maclean D. Carroll. . Judge: J. S. M. Thompson. Starter: Wm. F. Strike. Clerk op the Course : D.Carroll. Clerk of the Scales : Wm. M'Millan. . Hon. Treasurer : G. W.jNichol. FIRST DAY. TELEGRAPH STAKES, Of 30 soys. ; 1 J miles ; weight for age ; entrance, 3 soys. WESTLAND HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 75 soys. ; second horse to receive 15 soys. from the stake ; 2£ miles. Entries closed. Handicap declared January 22. Acceptances, with 4 soys., received up to 28th February. DISTANCE HANDICAP TROTTING RACE. Of 20 soys. ; 3 miles ; minimum weight, list ; entrance, 2 soys. GREYMOUTH JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, Of 175 soys., with a sweep of 7 soys. acceptances added; second horse to receive 25 aovs. from the stake. Distance, 2| miles. Entries closed. Handicap declared 22nd January. Acceptances, with 7 soys., received up to 28th February. HACK RACE, Of 15 soys. ; 1 mile heats ; second horse in the deciding heat to receive 3 soys. from the stake ; minimum weight, Bst ; entrance, 1 soy ? j post entries. DISTRICT PLATE. Of 50 soys. ; open to all horses the property of bonafide residents in the Nelson South West or Westland Gold Fields prior to the Ist January, 1873, and also owners from same date of horses entered by them; weight tor age ; 1£ miles ; entrance, 5 aova. SECOND DAY. GOLD FIELDS HANDICAP, Of 125 soys. ; second horse to receive 20 soys. from the stake. Distance, If miles. Nominations, with 2 soys., to close on 28th February. Weights to be declared at 9 p.m. 17th March, and acceptances with 6 soys. received up to 11 p.m. same evening. HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 30 soys. ; about 2 miles. Nomination, with 1 soy., to be sent to the Secretary before 9 p.m. on the evening of the 17th March ; weights to be declared at 10 p.m.; and acceptances, with 2 soys., received up to 11 o'clock the same evening. . SELLING RACE, Of 20 soys. ; 14 miles ; weight for age. The winner to be sold for 50 soys. ; if to be sold for 40 soys., allowed 7lbs ; for 30 soys., 141bs ; for 20 soys., 211bs. Any surplus to go to the Race Fund. Entrance, 2 soys. STEWARDS' HANDICAP. Of 50 soys. ; 1£ miles. Nomination, 2 soys. ; acceptances, 3 soys. Post entries. HACK RACE. Of 10 soys. ; 1£ miles ; minimum weight, Bst. Winner of Hack Race first day to carry lOlbs penalty. Entrance, 1 soy. ; post entries. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, Of 20 soys. ; 1 mile. Open to all beaten horses. REGULATIONS. The rules of the Greymouth Jockey Club will be enforced, unless otherwise specified. No entry will be received unless upon the distinct understanding that the decision of the stewards, or whoever they may appoint, shall in all cases be final, and all law proceedings barred. All entries for the Hack Race are to be made subject to the approval of the Stewards. Night of general entries, 15th March; place, Albion Hotel. All entries and acceptances must be in writing, specifying age and description of horse and colors of rider, and enclosing the requsite money. All horses must be ridden in colors. All parties entering a horse must pay the sum of 3 soys. to the Race Fund (unless a member of the Club, who shall pay 1 soy.) in order to qualify themselves, entries for the Hack Race only being excepted. Three horses for all races must enter, and, in the event of a handicap, accept, or the public money will be withheld. All stakes paid less 5 per cent, towards expenses. Nominations (if received in time) bearing $ost mark of 16th March will be received. JAMES PAYNE* > . . ■.;.•■ «»I^^