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Foxton Racing Club. Annual Race Meeting, To be held on the Foxton Eacecouves on JpRIDAY <fe QJATU'RDAY, January 22nd and 23rd, 1004 , 'President—F. Robinson.

Vice-president—Dr. Bennett. Stewards and Committee—J. F. Overend, | C. Robinson, W. E. Barber, A. Laing, H. Thynne, E. E. Smith, and 0. Robinson. Treasurer—F. E. Jenks. Timekeej er—A, ET. Nixon. Judge—H. Giilirs. Handicapper—J. E. Hcnrys. Starter—T, Cameron. Clerk of tho Scales—J. Symons. Clerk of the Course—N. Heta. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY.— January 22, 1904. 1, Frying Hack Handicap, of 00 sovs; second horse to 'iceive' 10 sovs from the s takes. Six fur ongs. N minati n, 20s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 12 noon. 2. Maiden Rack Hurdies, of 50 sovs; , second hors. 1 to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. One and a half miles. Over six flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high. Open to horses that have never won a hu die race or steeplechase at time of starling. Weight, lOst. Winner of any fla' race lOlhs. extra. Entrance, 20s. To start at 12.40 p.m. S. FOXTON CUP (open), of 175 sovs; second horse (o receive 25 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. One and a quarter-miles. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 40s. To start at 1.20 p.m. 4. Maiden Hack Race, of 50 s.ovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile. Open fo horses that have never won an advertised race of any description at time ol starting. Weight for age. Entrance, 20s. To start at 2-10 p.m. 5. First Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 7C sovs; seeo; d horse to receive' 10 sovs from the stakes. One and thvee-quav-ter-miles. Over seven flights ol hurdles, 3ft Gin. high. Nomination, 20s; acc ptance, 20s. To start at 2.50 p.m. 6. Stewards’ Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a distance, Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s, To start at 3.30 p.m. 7. SUMMER HANDICAP (open), of 10C sovs ; second horse to receive 15 sovi from the stakes. Six furlongs. No. minatinn. 20s; acceptance, 20s. t c start at 4.10 p.m. 8. Welter Hack Handicap, of 60 sovs ; second horse to receiv 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a distance Minimum weight, Bst. 101 b. Nomina' tion. 20-; acceptance, 20s. To start at 4.50 p.m.

SECOND DAY.— January 23, 1904. 1. Grandstand Hack Handicap, of GO sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 12 noon. 2. Second Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 70 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. One and a half miles. Over six flights of hurdles, 3ft. Gin. high. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 12,40 p.ra. 3. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (open), of 135 sovs ; second horse to receive 20 sovs and third horse 5 sovs from the slakes. One mile and a distanc". Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 40s. To start at 1.20 p.m. 4. January Hack Handicap, of 60 sovs second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 20s. To start at 2.10 p.m. 6. Carnarvon Welter Hack Handicap, of 60 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the slakes. One mile. Minimum Aveight, Bst. 71b. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 2.50 p.m. 6. RAILWAY HANDICAP (open), of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 3.30 p.m, 7. Electric Hack, of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. Five furlongs. Open to horses that have never won an advertised race of any description at lime of starting. Weight, 9 stone. Entrance, 20s. To start at 4.10 p ra, 8. WELTER HANDICAP (open), of 70 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile. Minimum weight, 8 ,t. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 4.50 p.m.

Races Nos. 3 and 7 (first day), and 3, 6 and 8 (second day), are open to all horses, the rest of the events are for hacks only. Penalties. —" Flat Races—The winner of any flat race after declaration of weights to carry a penalty of lOlbs, and of every additional race a further penalty of Gibs. Horses handicapped at Bst 101 b or over to carry only half the above penalties. “ Hurdle Races”—The winner of any hurdle race after declaration of weights to carry a penally of 101 b in the hurdle race, and for every additional race 71bs extra. Nominations for all events, except Maiden Hack Hnrdles and Maiden Hack Race (first day), and Electric Hack (second day), close with the Secretary at l oxton on MONDAY, January 4th, 1904, at 9 p.m. Weights for first day’s races will be declared on or about January 14th, 1904. Acceptances for first day and entries for Maiden Hack Hurdles and Maid u n Hack Race (first day), d Electric Hack (second day) clo-e on MONDAY, January 18th, 1904, at 9 p.m. Weights for second day’s races will be declared on FRIDAY, January 22nd, 1904, at about 8 p.m. Acceptances close same evening at 9 30 p.m. Definition of a Hack.—A Hack means a horse that has not at time of entry won a race of the value of 80 sovs, or races of the collective value of 200 sovs since Ist August, 1809, and is not nominated in any open race at the meeting. Every entry must state the same, or as Burned name of ths owner or owners, and e name, age, pedigree and description the horse, together with the colors of rider. No horse will.be allowed to start whose fees are unpaid,'

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Manawatu Herald, 9 January 1904, Page 4

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Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Manawatu Herald, 9 January 1904, Page 4

Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Manawatu Herald, 9 January 1904, Page 4

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