ANNUAL RACE MEETING,

Manawatu Herald, Volume XL, Issue 1775, 12 January 1918, 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-presidents, Messrs W. E. Barber, F. S. Easton, O. Robinson and.C. Robinson. Treasurer, Mr F. S. Easton. Timekeeper, Mr E. E. Smith. Judge, W. H. Perrett. 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, G. Coley, H. Coley, 11. G. Hammond, C. Hunt, L. R. Freeman, Bryant, J. V. Burr and H. S. ic. 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. Gin. high. Nomination 20s, acceptance 40s, To start at 12 o’clock. Distance, miles. 2. HIMATANGI HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs., second horse ’ > \ to receive 2|o sovs. and third •horse 10 sovs. from the, stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance -10 s. 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, acceptance 80s. To start at 1.40 p.m. Distance, If miles. 4. MAJDEN 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, about 1 mile 100 yards. G. 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, C 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 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.on FRIDAY, January 4th, 1918, a t 9 p.m. H EIGHTS will be declared on or aoout January 9th. ACCEPTANCES close on TUESDAY, January 15th, 1918, at 9 p.m.

RULES AND REGULATIONS.

All Entries MUST he sealed and addressed to the Secretary, 80x43, F -xlm, 4th 4e name and age at • trim, of e t-y, name of owner,

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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. (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 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 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.