ANNUAL RACE MEETING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1767, 20 December 1917, Page 4

ANNUAL RACE MEETING.

THE FOXTON RACING CLUB PROGRAMME OF THE

To be held on FOXTON RACECOURSE, ; —on — TUESDAY, JANUARY 22nd, 1918. OFFICIALS: Patron, Frances Robinson, Esq. President, J. R. Whyte, Esq. Vive-prcsidents, Messrs W. E. Barber, F. S. Easton, 0. Robinson and C. Robinson. Treasurer, Mr F. S. Easton. Timekeeper, Mr E. E. Smith. Judge, W. H. Perrett, Handieapper, Mr J. E. Henrys. Starter, Mr A. Keith. Clerk of Scales, Mr J. V. Burr. Clerk of Course, Mr C. Petersen. Surgeon, Dr. Mandl. lion. Yet. Surgeon, Mr R. 11. Meade. Auditor, Mr Fred. Symes. Stewards and Committee: Messrs Dr. Maudl, G. Coley, IT. Coley, H. G. Hammond, C. Hunt, L. R. Freeman, R. Bryant, J. V. Burr and H. S. -me. SECRETARY: ENDELL WANKLYN. PROGRAMME: 1. HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 130 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Over G flights of hurdles, 3ft. Giu. high. Nomination 20s, acceptance 40s. To start at 12 o’clock. Distance, If miles. 2. HIMATANGI HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance 40s. To start at 12.50 p.m. Distance, 6 furlongs. -S 3. FOXTON CUP (Open), of 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, of 130 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, 50s. To start at 2.20 p.m. Distance, 7 furlongs. Nomination 20s, acceptance 40s. 5. AWAHOU HACK WELTER HANDICAP, 130 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Minimum . weight Bst, To start at 3 p.m. Distance, a-, bout 1 mile 100 yarj.s. 6. 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 HANDICAP, 130 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the spikes. Nomination 20s, acceptance 40s. To start at 4.20 p.m. Distance, furlongs. 8. HERRINGTON WELTER HANDICAP (Open), 150 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs, from the stakes. Minimum weight, 7st 111 b. Nomination 20s, acceptance 40s. To start at 5 p.m. Distance, 7 furlongs. NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS AND ACCEPTANCES. ' NOMINATIONS for all events (including Maiden Hack) close op FRIDAY, January 4th, 1918, at 9 p.m. WEIGHTS will be declared on or about January 9th. ACCEPTANCES close on TUESDAY, January 15th, 1918, at 9 p.m. 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 bo confirmed in Avriting by the next mail. All colours must he registered, or a fine of 1 sov. will ho 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 OAvner, with his ADDRESS. No horse will be weighed out for any race AA'hose Entry Fees are unpaid. PENALTIES. FLAT RACES. —The Avinner of any flat race after the declaration of Aveights to carry a penalty of 101 b., arid of any additional race a further penalty of 71b. (excepting that the Avinner of any Hack Race shall carry a penalty of 71b., and of any additional Hack Race a further penalty of 51b, in any Open Race). Horses handicapped at Bst 1011). or over to carry half of the above penalties. The Avinner of any Hurdle Race after the declaration of Aveights to car- ' ry a penalty of 101 b. in the Hurdle Race, and of any additional Hurdle Race a further penalty of 71b., or, if the Handieapper deems it fit, he may increase the penalties. ENDELL WANKLYN, Secretary. Approved in accordance Avith the Rules of Racing, this Bth day of November, 1917.—Wm. HALL, Secretary Wanganui Jockey Club.