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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9070, 10 February 1908, Page 7

- Sporting. WELLINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACING CLUB. PROGRAMME POE INITIAL MEETING To be Held ON THE CLUB’S COURSE AT MIRAMAR ON Saturday, February 22nd, 1308. Committee —E. Chase-Morris, Captain J. L. Freeman, H. Lamberg, J. Brodie, and. E. Young. Treasurer — T. Blackwood. Managing Steward—P. P. Bigwood. Judge—E. O. Fairbrother. Handicapper —P. P. Bigwood, pro tern. PROGRAMME. * :2.0 p.m.— lnitial Scdeby, of 20 sovs; second fpony to receive 2 sovs. from stake; for ponies 14.2 hands and under. Entrance, 20s. Four furlongs. 2.40 p.m. — Maiden Pony Race, of 18 sovs ; second pony to receive 3 sots from the stakes; for ponies 14.2 hands and under that have never won a race Entrance, 1 sot. Five furlongs. 3. 3, 20 p.m. —Mibamab Cup of 40 sovs.; second pony to receive 5 sovs. from stake, forfponies 14,8 hands and under. Entrance, 80s. Six furlongs. 4. 4.0 p.m. — Kilbibnie Handicap of 20 sovs.; second pony to receive 4 sovs. from stake; for ponies 14.2 hands and under. Entrance, 20s, Six furlongs. 5. 4.35 p. m. — Tbadbsmen’s Handicap, of 15 sovs.; second pony to receive 2 sovs. from stake; for ponies 14,2 hands and under which are the bona fide property of and have been driven by, a tradesman. catch weights; minimum 9st 71b. Entrance, 10s. Five furlongs. 6. 6-15 p.m;— Farewell Handicap, of 25 sovs; second pony to receive '5 sovs. from the stake ; for ponies 14.3 hands and under. Entrance, 21s. Four furlongs. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries will be received by the Managing Steward up till 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, February sth, 1908. All ponies must attend for measurement at 12.30 p.m, on the course on the day of the races when a six months’ certificate will be granted, for which 5s will be charged. All handicaps, with the exception of the Miramar Cup, will be started on a minimum of Bst 71b. The Miramar Cup will be started on a minimum of Bst. Any winner during the day to incur a .penalty of 71b. So far as is possible, the rules of the New Zealand Racing Conference will be observed at this meeting, but a book of rules is in couise of preparation, and will shortly be issued. Weights will be declared on MONDAY, February 10th. The Managing Steward will be pleased to give any information to country visitors as to accommodation to bo obtained for themselves and ponies. No pony allowed to start whose nomination f se is unpaid. In the case of there being less than five starters for the Miramar Cup, the right is reserved to reduce the value of the stake. Any further particulars to be obtained from

P. P. BIGWOOD, Managing Steward, And Secretary. N.B. —The Racecourse is situated within 4£ miles of Wellington by road. AEEENGATE JOCKEY CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING FOR HACKS ONLY. Thursday, 19th March, 1908. OFFICERS: President: W, Tucker, Esq. Vice-President; W. R. Tuck, Esq. Judge: Mr E. Green. Clerk of Course; Mr F. H. Jones. Starter: Mr James Coombes. Timekeeper; Mr W. R. Tuck. Handicapper: M. J. E. Henrys. Clerk of Scales: Mr D. McGregor. Assistant Clerk of Scales; Mr A. McFarlane. Hon. Medical Officer: Dr Anderson. Hon. Vet. Surgeon ; Mr Maxwell Edgar. M.E.C.V.S. Hon Solicitor —Mr D. Hogg. Hon. Treasurer —MrR. Johnston. Hon. Sec.etary —Mr Selby Morton. Committee—Messrs A. McFarlane, D. Lowne, S. Woodill. A. Flyger, D. McGregor, J. Murphy. F. H. Jones, R. Johnston, C. Lee,E. Green, T. W. Howie, S. Woon. T. Garrett, N. Higgle, -D. Cameron. T. B. O’Rourke, Fred. Ward, Frank Ward, Stewards —A. McFarlane, "W. Chapman, S. Woodill, Duncan Lowrie, J. McLeay, D. McGregor, D. Cameron, B. Greed, C. Lee, S. Woon, T. W. Howie, N. Higgle, J. Murphy. B. Whiteman. The President, VicePresident, Treaso rerand Secretary are ex officio Stewards and members of Committee. Saywell’s Starting Machine to be used. 1. Handicap Hurdles of 30 sovs.. second horse 5 sovs from the stake; one mile and a half; over 6 flights of .hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 20s. 2. Flying Handicap of 25 sovs., second horse 5 sovs. from the stake; threequarters of a mile. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s. 3. Maiden Flat of 25 sovs., second horse 5 sovs. from the stake; seven furlongs; weight for age. Entrance, 20s 4. Foedell Handicap of 25 sovs, second horse 5 sovs from the stake; five furlongs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s. 5. Wabeengats Cup of 40 sovs., with Silver Cup value 10 sovs. for the winner, second horse 10 sovs, from the stake ; one mile and a quarter. Winner of Flying Handicap to carry 71b. penalty. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. 6. Ladies’ Bracelet, First horse value 15 sovs., second horse value 5 sovs. ; one mile. Welter weight for age. For horses that have never won an advertised race, hurdles or flat, of the value of over 10sovs. Gentlemen riders only. Entrance, 20s. 7. St. Patrick's Handicap of 25 sovs., second horse 5 sovs. from the stake; four furlongs. Winner of Fordell Handicap to carry 71bs. penalty. * Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s. NOMINATIONS, ETC. All Nominations and Entries close at 9 p.m. at Wanganui on SATURDAY, the 30th February, 1908. Weights declared Monday, 9th March, 1908.