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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9079, 21 February 1908, Page 7

Sporting. WELLINGTON PONT AND GALLOWAY RACING CLUB, PROGRAMME FOR INITIAL . - - MEETING To be Held ON THE CLUB’S COURSE AT MIR AM A R .. ON Saturday/ February 22nd, ISOS. dbmmittee —E. Chase-Morris, Captain J. L. Freeman, H, Bamberg, J, Brodie, and E. Young. . Treasurer — T. Blackwood. Managing Steward—P. P. Bigwood. Judge—B. O. Fairbrother. B^dioapper—-P. P. Bigwood, pro tem. PROGRAMME. ' 12.0 p,m.— lnitial Scurry, of 20 soys; second fpony to receive 2 boys, from ■take; for ponies 14.2 hands and »nder. Entrance, 20s. Four furlongs. 1.40 p.m.— Maidbn Pont Race, of 18 •ots ; second pony to receive 8 so vs from the stakes; for ponies 14.2 hands and nnder that have never won a race Entrance, 1 bot. Five furlongs. 3. 3.20 p.m.— Mibakab Cup of 40 sovs.; second pony to receive 5 sovs. from

stake, foifponies 14.3 hands and under. Entrance, 30a, Six furlongs. 4.0 p.m.-— Kilbibnik Handicap of 20 sots. ; second pony to receive 4 sore, from stake; for ponies 14.8 hands and under. Entrance, 20s, Six furlongs. 5. 4.85 p. m. — Tbadbsmen’s Handicap, of 15 sots. ; second pony to receive 2 sots, 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. Eire furlongs. ff, 5.15 p.m;— Fabbweld Handicap, of 25 sots ; second pony to receive 5 sots, from the stake; for ponies 14.3 hands and under. Entrance, 2 Is. 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 std. 2.30 p.m, on the course on the of the races when a six months’ certificate will be granted, for which 5s will m 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 minimnm of Bst. Any winner during the day to incur a penalty of 71b. So far as is possible, the rules of the jjpw Zealand Racing Conference will be observed at this meeting, bat a book of rules is in course of preparation, and will shortly be issued. Weights will be declared on MONDAY, February 10 th. 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 he obtained from P. P. BIG WOOD. Managing Steward, And Secretary. N.B. —The Racecourse is situated within 4i miles of Wellington by road.

WAEEENGATE JOCKEY CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING FOE HACKS ONLY. Thursday, 18th Biarch, 1903. OPFICEES: President: W, Tucker, Esq. Vice-President: W. E- Tuck, Esq. Judge: Mr E. Green. Clerk of Course: Mr F. H. Jones. Starter: Mr James Coombes. Timekeeper: Mr W. E, Tuck. Handicapper: M- J. E. Henrys. Clerk of Scales; Mr D. McGregor. Assistant Clerk of Scales: Mr A. Mc- — Farlane. Hon. Medical Officer: Dr Anderson. Hon. Yet. Surgeon ; Mr Maxwell Edgar, M.E.C.V.S. Hon Solicitor —Mr D. Hogg. Hon. Treasurer —MrE. Johnston. Hon. Secretary—Mr Solby 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. Woon, T. Garrett, N. Higgle, 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, Treasurerand Secretary are ex officio Stewards and members of Committee. SaywelTs Starting Machine to bo used. 1. Handicap Hup.dles 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. Fitting 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. Entiance, 20s 4. Fobdell Handicap of 25 sovs, second horse 5 sovs from the stake; five furlongs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s. 5. Waeebngate 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, Density. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. €. 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. Pateick’s Handicap of 25 sovs,, second horse 5 sovs. from the stake; four furlongs. "Winner of Pordell 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 29th. February, 1908. , Weights declared Monday, 9th Aaron, m.