TENTH ANNUAL MEETING of the OROUA DOWNS SPORTS CLUB.
(Incorporated). To be held on Mr. 11. C. Hammond’s Grounds, Oroua Downs. Wednesday, 3rd March, 1926. First event at 11.15 a.m. sharp. PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Pony Leaping. 14.2 and under. Ist 3 guineas, 2nd I guinea. Entrance 5/-, 2. 100 Yards Handicap. Trophies. Ist £2 2/-, 2nd 10/-. Entrance 2/6. 3. Maiden Hunters Competition. II stone and over. Ist 5 guineas, 2nd 1 guinea. Entrance 7/6. 4. Open Pony Leaping. 14.2 and under. Ist 3 guineas, 2nd 1 guinea. Entrance 5/-. 5. Taikorea Open Hunters Competition. 11.7 and over. Ist Challenge Cup, presented by Mr. E. J. Nathan and 5 guineas, 2nd 3 guineas, 3rd 1 guinea. Entrance 15/-. Cup to be won twice in succession or three times, at intervals. 6. 220 Yards Handicap. Trophies, Ist 3 guineas, 2nd 1 guinea. 3rd 10/6. Entrance 5/-. 7. Novelty Trot. 14 miles. Freelegged. Ist 3 guineas, 2nd 1
guinea. Entrance 5/-. 8. Bending Competition. Ist 1 guinea, 2nd 10/(3. Entrance 2/6. 9. Hunters Competition Steeplechase Style. 11 stone and over. Ist Cup presented by Mr. J. E. McKelvie and 3 guineas, 2nd 3 guineas. Entrance 19/-. Ip. Novelty Bony Race. & mile. 14 hands and under. Ist 2 guineas, 2nd 10/0. Entrance a/-. 11. Thread the Needle, i mile. 1 guinea each Lady and Cent. Entrance 3/-. 12. 440 Yards Handicap. Trophies. Ist 4 guineas, 2nd 1 guinea, 3rd 10/6. Entrance 5/-. 13. Hunters Consolation. Ist 5 guineas. 2nd 30/-. Entrance 6/*. 14. Half Mile Handicap. Trophies. Ist 4 guineas, 2nd 30/-, 3rd 10/-T Entrance 6/-. 15. Trot. Open. 14 miles. Ist 4 guineas, 2nd 2 guineas. Entrance 6/-. 16. Novelty Pony Pace, i mile. 14.2 and under. Ist 2 guineas. 2nd 10/6. Entrance 3/-. 17. Tilting at Ring. Ist 1 guinea. 2nd 10/0. Entrance 2/0. Nail Driving. Ladies and Gent’s. 7/6. Entrance 1/-. Sheep Guessing. Sheep, prize. Chain Stepping. Gents. Trophies, 15/- and 5/-. Entrance 1/-. Luncheon, Afternoon Tea obtainable on Grounds. Hot water supplied free. Boston Silver Band in Attendance. Admission Is. School Children free. Vehicles Is. Dance in the evening—Admission 3s. Ladies 2s. H. George Orchestra.
“Owing to unforseen circumstances the cup which was intended as lirst prize for event No. 5, is not forthcoming, and the prizes will therefore be, Ist, £lO 19s; 2nd £3 3s; 3rd £1 Is.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3005, 2 March 1926, Page 4
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390TENTH ANNUAL MEETING of the OROUA DOWNS SPORTS CLUB. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3005, 2 March 1926, Page 4
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