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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9074, 14 February 1908, Page 7

Sporting. WELL IN ST ON PONY AND GALLOWAY EACING CLUB. PEOQEAMME. FOE INITIAL MEETING To be Held ON THE CLUB’S COUESE AT MIBA M A E ON Saturday, February 22nd, 1908. Committee —E. Chase-Morris, Captain J, L. Freeman, H. lamberg, J. Brodia, and E. Young. Treasurer— T. Blackwood. Managing Steward—P. P, Bigwood. Judge—E. O. Fairbrother. Handioapper—P. P. Bigwood, pro tern. PEOGBAMMB. * j 2.0 p,m.-— lnitial Sctjeet, of 20 sovs ; second fpony to receive 2 sovs. from stake; for ponies 1-4.2 hands and under. Entrance, 20s. Four furlongs. 2.40 p.m.— -Maiden Pont Eace, of 18 sovs ; second pony to receive 3 sovs from the stakes; for ponies 14.2 hands and under that have never won a race Entrance, 1 sot. Five - furlongs. 3. S.SRFp.m. —Mibamae Cup of 40 sovs.; second pony to receive 5 sovs. from stake, foiCponies 14.8 hands and under. Entrance, 30s. Six furlongs. 4. 4.0 p.m.—Kilbibhib Handicap of 20 sovs. ; second pony to receive 4 sovs. from stoke; for ponies 14.2 hands and under. Entrance, 20s, Six furlongs. i. 4.35 p. m.— Tradesmen’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. 5.15 p.m;—Farewell Handicap, of 25 sovs; second pony to receive 5 sovs. from the stake;; for ponies 14.3 hands aad under. Entrance, 235. Pour furlongs. EULES AND EEGULATIONS. Entries will be received by the Managing Steward up till 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, February sth, 1908. ’ All ponies' mast attend for measurement at 12.30 pjn, 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.7lb. 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 Pacing Conference will be observed at this meeting, but a book of roles is in comae 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 be obtained for themselves and ponies. No pony allowed to start whose nomination fse 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 F. P. BIGWOOD. Managing Steward, And Secretary. N.B.—The Eacecourse is situated within 4i miles of Wellington by road.

AEEENGATE JOCKEY CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING FOE HACKS ONLY. Thursday, 19th March, 1398. OFFICEES: President; W, Tucker, Esq. Vice-President: W. E. Tuck, Esq. Judge: Mr E. Green. Clerk of Course: Mr F. H. Jonas, Starter: Mr James Coombes. Timekeeper: Mr W. E. Tuck. Handicapper: M- J. E. Henrys. Clerk of Seales: Mr D. McGregor. Assistant Clerk of Scales: Mr A. MeFarlane. Hon. Medical Officer: Dr Anderson. Hon. Vet. Surgeon : Mr Maxwell Edgar, M.E.C.V.S. Hon Solicitor—-Mr D. Hogg. Hon. Treasurer —MrE. Johnston. Hon. Secetary—Mr Selby Morton. Committee —Messrs A. McFarlane, D. Lowne, S, Woodill, A. Flyger, D. McGregor, J. Murphy. F. H. Jones, E Johnston, C. Lee,E. Green, T. W, Howie, S. Wooiu T. Garrett, N., Higgie, D. Cameron. T. B. O’Eourke, Fred. Ward, Frank Ward, Stewards—A. McFarlane, W. Chapman. S. Woodill, Duncan Lowrie, J. McLeay, D. McGregor, D. Cameron, E. Green, C. Lee, S. Woon, T, W. Howie, N. Higgle, J. Murphy. E. Whiteman. The President, VicePresident,‘Treasorerand Secretary are ex officio Stewards and members of Committee. Say well’s Starting Machine to be used. 1. Handicap Hurdles of SO so vs., second borse 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. Fobdell Handicap of 25 sovs,_ second horse 5 sovs from the stake ; five furlongs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s. ,5. Warbengatb 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 ?lb. 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 futlongs. Winner of Fordell ® Handicap to carry 71bs. penalty. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 15s. NOMINATIONS, ETC. 11l Nominations and Entries close at j.m. at Wanganui on SATUEDAx, ». 29th February, 1908. heights declared Monday, 9th March,