RACE MEETING,

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1768, 22 December 1917, Page 4

RACE MEETING,

To he held on FOXTON RACECOURSE, ;—on — TUESDAY, JANUARY 22nd, 1918. OFFICIALS; Patron, Frances Robinson, Esq. President, J. R. Whyte, Esq. . Vivc-presidents, 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 Seales, Mr J. Y. 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 DxvMancll, G. Coley, H. Coley, H. G. Hammond, C. ‘ Hunt, L, R. Freeman, R, Bryant, J. V. Burr and H. S. I: yr.ne. 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 0 flights of hurdles, 3ft. Gin. high. Nomination 20s, acceptance 40s. To start at 12 o’clock. Distance, 1J 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, G furlongs, 3. FOXTON CUP (Open), of 300 sovs. second horse to receive 30 sovs. and third horse 20 sovs. from the stakes. Nomination 20s, accejxtancc 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. AWAIIOU 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, about 1 mile 100 yards. C. 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 stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance 40s. To start at 4.20 p.m. Distance, 54 furlongs. 8. HERRINGTON WELTER HANDICAP (Open), 150 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and,third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Minimum M r eight, 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 on 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 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 Ncav 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 ASSUMr ED NAME of the Chvner, Avith his ADDRESS. No horse will be weighed out for any race Avho.se Entry Fees are unpaid. PENALTIES. FLAT RACES. —The Avinner 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. (excepting that the winner-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■ handicapr u;-eiuawsir-lo carry half of the a hove-penalties. The Avinner 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 Handieapper deems it fit, he may increase the penalties. ENDELL WANKLYN, Secretary. Approved in accordance with, the Rules of Racing, this Bth day of November, 1917,—Wm. HALL, Secretary Wanganui Jockey Club.