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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 250, 18 September 1884, Page 1

MANAWATU Racing Club. ANNUAL MEETING. . To be held on the Paltnerston North Racecourse on * ISoxiiitf Way, 1884. President: Mr D. H. Macarthur, M.H.R. — Vice-Presidents : Messrs H. McNeil and James'Lintou— -Stewards: ; Messrs JiR. j. Pratt,- W: Alters, T. H. Caverbill, W. G. Robinsqn, F.E. Watson, A. Beiitley, amf R.. S. Abraham— Starter : Mr J. C. Nathan — Clerk of Course : Mr J. LaneClerk of Scales : Mr T. King— Judge .: Mr T. Knight — Handicapper: Mr Alex. Higgie — Timekeeper; Mr H. W. Haybittle — Hon. Treasurer : Mr , Thos. King. : PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 60 soys. 2 miles, over eight. flights! of hurdles , 3lt9in high. Nomination, 1 soy. Acceptance, 3 soys. To start at . 11.30 a.m. 2. Hack. Hurdle Race of 15 soys. Ouce round the course. Post en tries. Entrance, "1 soy. Weight not to be under 10 stone. Open to all horses that have never bet-ii nominated or entered for any advertised race up to the time of startingfor this race (haclc races exeepied). Jockeys to ride m colours. : To start at 12.15 p.m. / 3. Maiden Plate of 40 soys. Entrance 3 soys: Weight for age. 1^ miles. Open to all horses that have never won public uiougy (hack races ex ■ cepted)prior to date of entry. Any bon>e entered for Maiden Plate winning an advertised race between the date of entry and date of race to carry a penalty of 51bs. To start, at 1 p.m. 4. District Maiden, of .25 soys. En- - : trance 2 3ovs. Weight for age. l£ miles. : Open to all horses, that have never won public money (hack races excepted) prior to date ' of entry, and that have been owned by bonafdp residents m the Oroua . County for six months prior to date of entry, aud t bat have beeu trained m the said County. To start at 1.45 p.m. 5. Manavtatu Racinjs C^ubiHandicap of 200 so vs. Second horse to receive J25 jßtikjesu. Nominationa 3 soys. Acceptance 7 sots. Distance If miles. The winner of any Handicap to the value of 100 soys : . after the declaration of weights to curry 7ibs extra. , To start at 3,15 t p.m. 6. Hack Race of .10 soys. Once round the course; Post entries. -Entrance 1 soy. Catch weights over 9 stone. Open to all horses that have never- won ah advertised race (hack races excepted). The winner of this race to be offered for . sale by auction immediately after * the race, and any sum realised over £20 to go to the funds of the Club.' To start at 4 p.m. 7. Plying ; Handicap of 100 soys. *' Nominations 2 boys. Acceptauce 4 soys. Distance 6 furlongs. The winner of any Handicap to the v advertised amount of 100 soys., after the declaration of weights, to carry a penalty of 71 bs; To start at ! 4,45 p.m. : 8. Palmerston Plate Handicap of 50 'soys. Nominations 1 sovj Acceptance 3 sovsi Distance!^ milts.' The winner of any Handicap to the advertised value of 100 soys., after, the declaration of weiglits, to carry a penalty of 71bs: To start at 5.30 p.m. Nominations will: be received, addressed to the Secretary, at the Commercial Hotel, Palmerston North, up to Saturday, the 15th November, at 8 p.m. . Weights will be declared on Monday, Ist December. - v . Entrits and Acceptances close on Saturday, December 13th, at 8 p.m. . : RULES AND.HEGULATIONS. No Entry will be received for any Races except upon this condition, — -That all Disputes, Claims, and Objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by a majority, of the Stewards present, or those whom they may appoint. Their decision upon all points, connected with the carrying out of this Programme shall be final. - . All Entries to be Sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Palmerstou North ; Entrance Money enclosed with /name, Age at the time of Entry, Pedigree, and, m the case of Handicaps, Performances of the Horse, Name. of the owner, and Colours of the. Rider. Any Jockey riding except m the colours entered will be fined 3 soys. When two or more horses start (the property of the same owner) a Distinguishing Colour must be worn. All persons intending to withdraw hoises are required to give Notice to that effect to ; the Secretary or Clerk oi the Scales one half- hour before starting. Any person neglecting or refusing to comply with this Rule shall pay a fine of 5 soys. to the Race Fund. : : All races to be run under the W.J.C. Rules. Hoists walking over will only receive half the Stakes. No hoise to save its stakes m any race except where otherwise specified. No Entries or Nominations will be received under any pretence whatever after the time specified for closing. Letters bearing the Postmark ol the date of entry, and Telegrams of the same date will be received. : No Qualification fee r* quired. • THOS. R. WALTON, Secretary,