ANNUAL RACE MEETING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1663, 18 January 1917, Page 4

ANNUAL RACE MEETING.

FOXTON RACING CLUB.

PROGRAMME OP THE

To be held on Foxton Roeeeourse on MONDAY AND TUESDAY, JANUARY 22nd AND 23rd, 1917. OFFICIALS. Patron, F. Robinson Esq.; President, J. R. Whyte, Esq.; Vicepresidents, Messrs W. E. Barber, F. *E. Jenks, 0. Robinson and C. Robinson; Treasurer, Mr F. S. Easton; Timekeeper, Mr E. E. Smith; Judge, Mr J. R. Whyte; Handicapper, Mr J. E. Henrys; Starter, Mr A. Keith; Clerk of Scales, Mr J. V. Burr; Clerk of Course, Mr C. Petersen; Surgeon, Dr, Mandl; Hon. Vet. Surgeon, Mr R. H. Meade; Auditor, Mr * Fred Symes; Stewards and Committee, Messrs Dr. Mandl, F. S. Easton, G. Coley, H. G .Hammond, C. Hunt, L. R. Freeman, R. Bryant, J. V, Burr, and H. S. Thynne; Secretary, Ended Wanklyn. FIRST D AY. MONDAY, JANUARY 22nd, 1917. 1. HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, 130 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Over 7 bights of hurdles, 3ft. Bin. high. Nomination 20s, acceptance 40s. To start at 12 o’clock. Distance, 12. miles. 2. HIMATANGI HACK HANDICAP, 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. To start at 12.50 p.m. Distance, 6 furlongs. 3. FOXTON CUP (Open), 300 sovs., second horse to receive 30 sovs. and third horse 20 sovs ; from the stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance, 80s. To start at 1.40 p.m. Distance, 1;} miles. 4. MAIDEN HACK, 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. For 3-year-olds and upwards that have never won a flat race of any description at time of starting. Weight, Bst. 101 b. No allowances. Entry, 40s. To start at 2.20 p.m. Distance, 7 furlongs. 5. AWAHOU HACK WELTER HANDICAP, 115 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Minimum weight, Bst, Nomination 20s, acceptance 30s. To start at 3 p.m. Distance, about 1 mile 100 yards. 0. ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP (Open), 175 sovs., second horse to receive 25 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance 50s. To start at 3.40 p.m. Distance, G furlongs. 7. DASH HACK HANDICAP, 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. To start at 4.20 p.m. Distance, 5£ furlongs. 8. HERRINGTON WELTER HANDICAP (Open), 130 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Minimum weight, 7st 111 b, Nomination 20s, accept- ■ ance 40s. To start at 5 p.m. Distance 7 furlongs. SECOND DAY. TUESDAY, JANUARY 23rd, 1917. 1. HACK HURDLE HANDICAP 120 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Over 6 flights of hurdles 3ft. Gin. high. Nomination 20s, acceptance 30s. To start at 12 o’clock. Distance miles. 2. WHIROKINO HACK HANDICAP, 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. To start at 12.50 p.m. Distance, < furlongs. 3. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (Open), 200 sovs., second horse to receive 25 sovs. and third horse 15 sovs. from the stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance 50s. To start at 1.40 p.m. Distance, 1 mile and a distance. 4. TRIAL STAKES, 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from stakes.

For 2-year-olds and upwards that have never won a flat race exceeding 30 sovs. in value at time of starting. Weights; 2-year-olds, 7st. 91b.; 3-year-olds, Bst. 51b.; 4-year-olds and upwards, Bst. 101 b. No allowances. Entry, 40s. To start at 2.20 p.m. Distance, 5 furlongs, 5. CARNARVON HACK WELTER HANDICAP, 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Minimum weight, 7st. 71b. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. To start at 3 p.m. Distance, about 1 mile 100 yards. 6. WHARANGI HANDICAP (Open), 150, sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance 40s. To start at 3,40 p.m. Distance, C furlongs. 7. JANUARY HACK HANDICAP, 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 1.0 sovs. from the stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. To start at 4.20 p.m. Distance, 6 furlongs. 8. MOUTOA WELTER HANDICAP (Open), 130 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Minimum weight 7st 71b. Nomination 20s, acceptance 40s. To start at 5 p.m. Distance, 7 furlongs. NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS AND ACCEPTANCES. NOMINATIONS for all events (including Maiden Hack, Ist day, and Trial Stakes, 2nd day), close with the Secretary, at Foxton, on FRIDAY, sth January, 1917, at 9 p.m. WEIGHTS will be declared on or about January 9th. ACCEPTANCES for Ist day close on MONDAY, January 15tb, 1917, at 9 p.m. WEIGHTS for Second Day’s, Races will be declared on MONDAY, January 22nd, at about 8 p.m. ACCEPTANCES close same evening at 9 o’clock. RULES AND REGULATIONS, All Entries MUST be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Box 13, Foxton, with the name and age at the time of entry, name of owner, pedigree, and the registered colours of the owner. Entries by telegram MUST be confirmed in writing by the NEXT MAIL. All Colours must be registered, or a fine of 1 sov. will be imposed for every start. All Races to be run under the Rules of Racing as adopted by the Racing Conference of New Zealand. The Committee reserve the right to alter the date or time for the declaration of nominations, weights, or acceptances, as they may think fit. When nominating, the NAME and ADDRESS of the Trainer MUST be given; also the NAME or ASSUMED NAME of the Owner, with his ADDRESS. NO HORSE WILL BE WEIGHED OUT FOR ANY RACE WHOSE ENTRY FEES ARE UNPAID, PENALTIES. FLAT RACES. —The winner of any Flat Race after the declaration of weights to carry a penalty of 101 b., and of any additional race a further penalty of 71b. Horses handicapped at Bst. 101 b. or over to carry half of the above penalties. The winner of any Hurdle Race after the declaration of weights to carry a penalty of 101 b. in the Hurdle Race, and of any additional Hurdle Race a further penalty of 71b., or, if the Handicapper deems fit, he may increase the penalties. : ENDELL WANKLYN, Secretary. Approved in accordance with the Rules of Racing, this Ist day of November, 1916.—Wm. HALL, Secretary Wanganui Jockey Club.