WESTLAND RACING CLUB

Hokitika Guardian, 2 October 1923, Page 4

WESTLAND RACING CLUB

THE EXHIBITION MEETING.

Tlie 'Westland Racing Club lias resolved to offer £2-125 in stakes for the Exhibition race meeting to bo held at Hokitika racecourse on Wednesday and Thursday. !)c<ember 26th. and 27th. The following are the events: HIRST DAY. New Era Handicap, of IKO sovs., 0 furlongs. Tunnel Handicap, of I tit 1 sovs., 61 lurlongH. Tasman Hurdles. of 17K sovs.. about J '. mile-. Exhibition Cup Handicap, of 30') sovs.. and cup valued at 2d sovs.. donated by the l.ieen-od Vietual11■ i-. 1 mile. Cbi'i-lma- Handicap, of I ID sins... .*>.]• furlongs. 11 igh Weight Handicap, of Hi!) sovs., 7 furlongs. Electric Handicap, of KID sovs., 0 furlongs. Goldfields Handicap, of 120 -ovs., fit furlongs. SECOND DAY. Thonispon Handicap, of 100 sovs.. 0 furlongs. Celebration Handicap, of 120 .-ovs., . furlongs. Pacific Hurdles, of IS!) sovs.. about I f miles. Jubilee Handicap, of 220 sovs., li miles. Summer Handicaps of MO sovs.. 5! furlongs. Welter Weight Handicap, of IST sovs.. fit furlongs. Railway Handicap, of 120 sovs., 0 furlongs. Hinal Handicap, of 120 sovs.. (if lurlongs.

The programme is being submitted to the District Racing Committee tor approval.

Friday. December 711 1 . will lie the night of general nomination for all events on both days. Handicaps will be due from Mr J, Noble (Reclton). on the 11 tli. December, and acceptance lor all events on Wednesday, December lOlli. The tnurse and appointments are reported to bo in excellent order. There i the promise of a large number of visiting liorsenwners lor the meeting, the through train service and increased prize money being a special aid in that direction. The influx of outside visitors for the meeting is certain to lie a record. Special preparations will he made to cope with the attendance, and make the meeting an outstanding success.