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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9075, 15 February 1908, Page 7

•rfTBLLIN GT& N PONY W ah® GALLOWAY RACING CLUB. PROGRAMME POE INITIAL MEETING ..Total Held ON THE CLUB’S COURSE AT MIBA M A S ON Saturday* February 22ad* 1808. (joKimiltee —E. Chase-Morris, Captain J. L. Freeman, H. Lamberg, J. Brodie, and E. Young, Treasurer — T. Blackwood. jHfp.nfl.grmg Steward—P. P. Big wood. Judge—E. <■>. Fadrbrother. ppndicapper —P. P. Big wood, pro tem. PEOGEAMME. • 2,0 p,m.--INiTiAL Scueet, of 20 soys; second fpbny to receive 2 sovs. from stake; for ponies 14.2 hands and under. Entrance, 20s. Four furlongs. 2.40 p.m.— Maiden Pont Race, of 18 sots ; second pony to receive 3 sovs from the stakes-; for ponies 14,2 hands and under that have never won a race Entrance, 1 sov. Five furlongs. 3.20 p.m.—Miramab Cup of 40 sovs.; ' second pony to receive 5 sovs. from stake, foreponies 14.3 hands and under. Entrance, 30s. Six furlongs. 4. 4.0 p.m. — Kilbibnib Handicap of 20 sovs. ; second pony to receive 4 sovs. from stake; for ponies 14.2 hands and under. Entrance, 20s, Sis furlongs. 5. 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. 6,15 p-m;— Farewell Handicap, of 25 sovs; second pony to receive 8 sovs. from the stake; for ponies 14.3 hands and under. Entrance, 2Ds. Four furlongs. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries will be received by the Managing Steward up till 9 p.m. on 'WEDNESDAY, February sth, 1908. AH 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 he charged. All handicaps, with the exception of the Miramar Cup, will be started on a minimum of Bst 71b. The Miramar Cap will he started on a minimum of Bst. Any winner during the day to incur a penalty of 71b. So far as is possible, the rules oi the New Zealand Racing Conference will be -observed at this meeting, but a book of rules is in course of preparation, and will shortly be issued. Weights will be declared on MONDAY, February 10th. Ihe 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 „ P. P. BIGWOOD, Managing Steward, And Secretary. N.B. —The Racecourse is situated within 4i miles of Wellington by road. r AEEENGATE CLUB. JOCKEY 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. Me- ■ Farlane. Hon. Medical Officer: Dr Anderson. Hon. Vet. Surgeon : Mr Maxwell Edgar, M.R.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, 1. W. Howie, S. Woon, T. Garrett, N. Higgie, 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, E. Green, C. Lee, S. Woon, T. W. Howie, N. Higgle, J. Murphy. E. Whiteman. The President, VicePresident, Treasurerand Secretary are ex officio Stewards and members of Committee. Say well’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 buys, 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. Wabbengate 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. of Plying Handicap to carry 71b. penalty. Nomination, 20s ; ac- ’ Bracelet, First horse value ra., second horse value 5 sovs.; lile. Welter weight for age. orses that have never won an tised race, hurdles or flat, of ilue of over 10sovs. Gentlemen i only. Entrance, 20s. teick’s Handicap of 25 sovs., i horse 5 sovs. from the stake; Furlongs. Winner of Fordell icap to carry 71bs. penalty, nation, 10s; acceptance, 15s.

nominations, etc. All Nominations. and Entries dose at 9 p,m. at Wanganui on SATU-K-UAi, the 29th February, 1908. . . Weights declared Monday, 9th i arch, 1908,