Page 4 Advertisements Column 2

Manawatu Herald, 5 December 1896, Page 4

i _^^^ ■COXTON RACING CLUB. HACK MEETING, To be held on the Foxton Racecourse on PHIDAY and SATURDAY, January 22nd and 23rd, 1897. Presidont, P. Robinson ; Vice-president, E S. Toynne ; Judge, Jno. Davies ; Treasurer, W. T. Little ; Stewards and Committee, W. Robinson, J. H. Robinson, W. T. Little, E. S. Thynne, C. A. Har rison, H. Border and J. H. Howan; Handicapper, J. E. Henry; Clerk oi Course, F. Easton ; Clerk of the Scales, J. Cummerfield ; Timekeeper. A. E. T, Nixon. PROGRAMME.— FIRST DAY. 1. Flying Stakes Handicap, of 35 soys.; second b-orse lo receive 5 soys. from the stake b. Three-quarters of a mile. Nomination, 153 ; acceptance, 20s. To start at 12 noon. 2. Trial HckdiE Race, of 25 soys. ; second horse to re-ceive 5 soys. from the stakes. One> and a half miles. Over six flights oE hurdles, Bft. 6in. high. Open to all horses that have never won an advertised hurdle race at tune of starting. Minimum weight, 10 3l one. Entrance, 20s. To start at 12.^0 p.m. 3. First Handicap Hurdle Race, of 40 soys. ; second hfrse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. One and thyee-quar-ter miles. Over seven n.ghts ol hurdles, 3ft. Gin. high. NominaUon, 15s; acceptance, 20-. To start at 1.20 p.m. 4. Foxton Racing Cixb Handicap, of 75 eovs. ; second horse to receive 10 soys., aud third horse 6 soys. from the stakes. One and a half mil.*. Nomination, 203 ; acceptance, 40s. 'lo start at 2 p.m. 5. Anniversaby Stakes, of 20 soys.; second horse to receive 2 Boys.from the stakes. One ram. Open to all horses tbat have never won an adveitiscd race of any description at time of "titling. Weight for age. Entrance, 15s. To start at 2.40 p.m. 6. First Welter Handicap, oi 25 soys. ; secoud horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. One mile and a distance. Minimum weight, 88t.71b3. Nomination. 10s; acceptance, 10s. lo start at 8.20 p.m. 7. Stewards' Stakes Handicap, of 45 soys. ; second horse to receive 5 soys, from the stakes. One and a quarter miles. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 20s. To start at 4 p.m. SECOND DAY. 1. Railway Handicap, of 30 soys. ; second hor3o to receive 5 soys. from the stakes; Seven furlongs. Nomination, 10a ; acceptance 20s. To start at 12 noon. 2. Second Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sov-\ : second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. One and a half mile?. Over six flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in. high. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 20s. To start at 12.40 pm. 3. President's Handicap, of 60 soys ; second horse to receive 10 soys. from th? stak-s. One and a quarter miles. Nomination. 20s; acceptance, 30s. To start at 1.20 p.m. 4. Trial Handicap, of 20 eovs. ; second horse to receive 2 soys. from the stakes. Three-quarters of a mile. Op°n to all horses that have never won an advertised race of the net value of 20 soys. at time of starting. No. mioation, 10a; accsptanc?, us. To atart at 2 p.m. Second Welter Handicap, of 25 soys. ; second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. Minimum weight, Bst. 71bs One mile and a distance. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 103. To start at 2.40 p.m. 6. Electric Handicap, of 25 soys. ; second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. Five furlongs. Nomination, 103 ; acceptance, 10s. To start at 3.20 p.m. January Handicap, of 40 soys. ; second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 20s. To start at 4 p.m. The winner of any raoe after declaration of weights to incur a penalty of 71bs (not accumulative), in all handicap events at the meeting. m . . Nominations for all events, except Trial Hurdles and Anniversary Stakes (first day) and Trial Handicap (second day), close with the Secretary at Foxton on Thursday, December Slst, 1896, at 9 p.m. Weights for first day's races will be declared on the 9th January, 1897. Acceptances for fir3t day's races close on Saturday, January 16th, 1897, at 9 p.m. Entries for Trial Hurdles and Anniversary Stakes (first day), and Trial Handicap (second day), close on Saturday, January 16th, 1897, at 9 p m. Weights for second day's raoes will be declared on Friday evening, January 22nd, at 8 p.m. Acceptances close same evening at 9 p.m. Definition of Hacks. Hacks shall mean horses that have nevei won an advertised. race exceeding the net sum or value of 40 soys. at. time of star) (Hack and Hunter raoes exceji ted.) In all nominations description, age and pedigree must be given, together with the colours of the rider. The advertised fee must in every case accompany nominations and acceptances. All races to be run under the "Rules ol Racing." No betting allowed on the course except through the medium of the totalisator. The Committee reserve the right to altet any of the above dates. All stakes paid in full. J. R. WHYTE, Secretary. Approved in accordance with the Rules of Racing, Freeman R. Jackson, Secretary Wanganui J*ckey Club, Ootober 3rd, 1896,