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Manawatu Herald, 17 January 1893, Page 4

COXTON RACING CLUB. HACK MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, 23ju> JANUARY, 1893 President- F. Robinson, Esq. Vice Phksibent E. S. Thynne, Esq. Judge- H. F. Davidson, Esq. Hanbicappers— The Committee. Clerk of Scales -Mr W. T. Little. Clerk of Course— Mr F. R. Young. Hon. Treasurer— Mr Walter G. Robinson. Hon. Secretary— Mr J. R. McMillan Timekeeper— Mr A. E. Nixon. Starter — Mr H. Gillies. Stewards and Committee - Messrs Ji IT. Robinson. T. P. Williams, J. E. Stansell, W. B. Rhodes, J. R. Whyte, J. Ahem, F. R. Young, E. S. Thynne and R. Cawston. PROGRAMME. 1. Flying Stakes Handicap, of 85 soys • second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Distance, three-quarters of a mile. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 10s. To start at 11.40, a.m. 2. Maiden Hurdle Race, of 25 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. One mile and a distance ; over four nights of hurdles 3ft Gin high. Open to horses that have never won an advertised Hurdle Race prior to date of meeting. Minimum weight lOst. Entrance, 1 soy. To start at 12.30 p.m. 3. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 40 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Distance, one mile and a half; over six flights of hurdles, Bft Gin high Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. To start at 1.10 p.m. 4. FOXTON HANDICAP, of 100 soys ; second horse to receive 10 soys, and third horse 5 soys from the stakes. Distance, one milei and a half. Nomination, 80s; acceptance, 2 soys. The winner of any handicap of the value of 75 soys after the declaration of weights to incur a penalty of 7lbs. To start at 2 p.m. Electric Handicap, of 25 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Distance, half a mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. Winner of the Flying Handicap to carry a penalty of 71bs. To start at 2.40 p.m. 6. Stewards Stakes Handicap, of 40 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Distance, one mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. Winner of the Foxton Handicap to carry a penalty of 71bs. To start at 8.20 p.m. 7. Local Race, of 20 soys j second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Open to horses the bona fide properly of owners residing within a radius of 8 miles of the Foxton Post Office. Horses to be owned at least three (8) months previous to entrance, and open only to horses that have never won an advertised race up to the time of entrance ; weight for aj;e. Distance, one mile. Entrance, 1 soy. To start at 4.15 p.m. NOMINATIONS For all events (except Maiden Hurdles and Local Race) to close with the Secretary on THURSDAY, 22nd December, 1892, at 9 p.m. WEIGHTS Will be declared on the sth January, 1893. . ACCEPTANCES Close on THURSDAY, 12th January, 1898, at 9 p.m. Entries for the Maiden Hurdles and Local Race will close on THURSDAY, 12th January, 1898, at 9 p.ni (acceptance day). Definition {op a Hack.— A Hack is a hone thai has never won an Advertised Race [Hack and Hunter Races excepted) ; or is nominated for any race at ttou of start or 6 montlis previous thereto (Hack and Hunter Races excepted. All Races to be run under Wanganui Jockey Club Rules, and the Bales of Racing. J. R. MoMILLAN, Hon. Secretary. Approved by the Wanganui Metropolitan Jockey Club in accordance with the Rules of Racing this eighth day of October, 1892.— Freeman R. Jackson, Secretary. MANAWATU HOTEL STABLES. HAVING leased the above Stables, I hope by strict attention to .them, to gain a share of the Public patronage. Horses thoroughly find quietly broken to S aaa^ aTRASK) Proprietor.