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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1299, 27 July 1886, Page 1

Sporting. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB ' N N U A L STEEPLECHASES. To be bold on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, On WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1886. Patron, Hon J, McLean ; President, Mr E. G. Wright ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs John Qrigg, C. G. Hawdon, Drs Leahy and i<oss ; Stewards Messrs Bowyer, Denshire, Fooks, J. C. N. Grigg, Merewether, McOwen, Rutherford, Reid, Upion, and Dr Leahy ; Judge, Mr Matthew Stitt ; Starter, Dr Leahy ; Clerk of the Scales, Mr Davis ; Clerk of the Course, Mr G F. Scott; Handicappers, Messrs Cotton, Stitt, and Upton. The first race to start at 12.30 p.m.

1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 boys over eight flights of hurdles, aboul 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 10a; acceptance, ss. Open to district horses that have been regularly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. Two Miles. 2. HuneClcju Steeplechase Cup(iiandicap minimum weight 10st), of 30 sovs (trophy or cash ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptances, 10s ; open to all qualified hunt', rs; amateur riders only. About | three miles over fair bunting country. 3. Selling Hack Race, of 10 sovs ; post entry, 10s; no weight under 9st; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, amount realised above 15 sovs to go to the funds of the Club. Three-quarter of a mile on the*flat, 4. Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of 15 sovs, >'or horses that have never won an advertised steeplechase ; weight for ago ; entrance, 15s. Open to all district horses that have been regularly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds About two miles 5. Hunter’s Fiat Race Handicap, of 15 sovs ; minimum weight. 10st ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. Open to all qualified hunters. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a hurdle to the satisfaction of the Stewards Two miles. G. Consolation Handicap Steeplechase, of 10 sovs ; nomination, 10s; accept ant e free. One and a half mile?.

RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. No entry will ho received except on tho condition tint all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint ; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to he final 2. Grand National Steeplechase Rules adhered to when applicable. 3. A district horse shall Mian any orso that lua been commonly res dent in tho lahbnrtou County from May 18, 1880, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said Count} - during the same period.—A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted, at least three times, with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1880. 4. Five per cent, will be deducted from tho gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of the course; 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of tho Club. 0. An amateur rider shall be any person who has never ridden for hire, and who is a member of a recognised Hunt Club. 7. Professional riders will bo required to carry 71b extra, in all races to which they are admitted, except in Hack Race. 8. Nominations, accompanied by fees, age, description of horse, and o of rider, and a master of hounds’ certificate as to the qualification, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 7. 9 Weight* "vitl be declared on Thursday, August 12. 10. Acceptances must bo made to the Secretary not - later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17. 8 SAUNDERS 7 23 7 Secretary.

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