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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9180, 1 September 1908, Page 7

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TOCKEY fILU] Annual Hack Meeting, To oe held on the Marton Course, adjoining Marton Junction Railway Station, on WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, 2nd and 3rd September, 1908. OFFICIALS— Judge—Mr R. H. Aklworth. Handicapfier—Mr G, Morse. Starter—Mr J. Coombe. FIRST DAY. 1. SnoitTS Handicap, (Open), of 80 sovb, second horse ](J sovs from the stakes. 5 furlongs. Nom 20s, ace 20s. 2. Trial Handicap Hurdles, of 50 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. For horses that have never won a hurdle race. About lj miles. Nom 10s, ace 1 sov. 3. Maiden Plate, of GO sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Weight for age. 7 furlongs. Entrance 20s. 4. Hunt Cup, a Handicap steeplechase for hunters only, of 00 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Minimum woight 10st711). About 2J miles. , Nom 10s, ace 20s. 5. Electric Handicap, of GO sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. 5 furlongs. Nom 10s, ace 20s. 6. JVLarton Handicap, (Open), of 150 sovs, second horse 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs, both from the stakes. 1 mile. Nom 1 sov, ace 2 sovs. 7. Handicap, Hurdles, of GO sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. About 1-J miles. Winner of Trial Hurdles, to carry 71b .penalty. Nom 10s, ace 20s. 8. Tutaknui Welter Handicap, of GO sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. 7 furlongs. Nom 10s, ace 20s. Second Day. 1. Telegraph Handicap, (Open), of SO sovs, second horse 10 sovs, from the stakes. 6 furlongs. Nom 20s, ace 20s. 2. Hunterk' Hurdles (a Handicap for Hunters only), of 50 sovs. second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. 1J miles. Minimum weight, 10st. Nom 10s, ace 20s. 3. Flying Handicap, of GO sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. About G furlongs Nom 10s, ace 20s. 4. Hack Steeplechase, a Handicap of 80 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. About 2 miles. Nom 10s, ace 20s. 5. Ckoiton Handicap, (Open), of 1.20 sovs, second horse 20 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. About 1 mile and a distance. Nom 1 sov, ace 2 sovs. 6. Welter Handicap, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. 7 furlongs.. Nom 10s, ace 20s. 7. Secoivd Handicap Hurdles, of GO sovs, second horso 10 sovs from the stakes. About l* miles. Nom 10s, ace 20s. 8. Final Scurry Handicap, of 50 sovs, second horso 10 sovs from the stakes. 4 furlongs. Nom 10s, ace 20s. NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS AND Nominations for all events will close at the Secretary's oilice, Marton, on FRIDAY, 14th August, at 7.M p. m. Weights for the First Day's Events will be declared on or about WEDNESI DAY, 19th August, 1JK)8, and tor the Second Day's Events at the Oilice of the Club, at 8 p.m. on the evening of the Acceptances for ths First Day's Events I will close with the Secretary, at the oilice of the Club, Marton, on" TUESDAY, 25th August, 1908, at 7.30. p.m, and for the Second Day's Events at the same place at 9 o'clock on the evening of the First Day. RULES. The winner of any race after declaration of weights, to carry a penalty of 7lb; of two or more races 10lb. A Hunter is a horse whose owner can produce at scales a certificate from the Master of any Hunt that the horse has been ridden to hounds during the past season to the satisfaction of the Master, and has neither won nor is nominated at the date of entry for a race of .£'lo— and Hunter races excepted. ARTHUR WAY, Secretary. [Approved in accordance with the Rules of Racing this Ist day of July, 190*. 1 Win. Hall, Secretary, Wanganui Jockey Club.] R. T. HOLMES, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Mahterton. ~JI "AS opened up a large assortment of FANCY WORK, TRANSFERS, SILKS, Etc., NEW BOOKS, SCHOOL REQUISITES, SCHOOL BOOKS. ■ Before making your purchases, call at HOLMES'. Inspect bis stock, and enquire his prices