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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1313, 12 August 1886, Page 1

Sporting. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB NNUAL STEEPLECHASES To be held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, On WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1886. Patron, Hon J. McLean ; President, Mr B. G. Wright; Vice-Presidents, Messrs John Qrigg, O. G, Hawdon, Drs Leahy and Boss ; Stewards. Messrs Dowyer, Denshire, Fooks, J. C. N. Grigg, Merewether, McOwen, Rutherford, Reid, Upton, 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.

ft 1. Handicap Hurdle Pace, of 15 nova, ’• over eight flights of hurdles, about 6 Sft 6 : n high ; nomination, 10a; 1 acceptance, sa. Open to district horses that have been regularlj '• hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. 5 Two Miles. e 2. Hunt Club Steeplechase Cup(handicap r minimum weight lOst), of 30 sovs (trophy or cash ; nomination, 1 sov ; 2 acceptances, 10s ; open to all qualified hunters ; amateur riders only. About 5 three miles over fair hunting country, > 3. Selling Hack Pace, of 10 soys ; •* post entry, 10s; no weight under 9st; the winner to bo sold by auction immediately after the race, amount ■ realised above 15 sovs to go to the 1 , funds of the Club. Three-quarter of > a mile on the flat. 4. Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of 15 1 sovs, for horses that have never won | an advertised steeplechase; weight for age ; entrance, 15s. Open to all 1 district horses that have been regularly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. About two miles. 5. Hunter's Flat Pace Handicap, of 15 sovs ; minimum weight. lOst ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. Open to all qualified hunters Horses before starting for this ace must qualify over a hurdle to the satisfaction of the Stewards Two miles. 6. Consolation Handicap Steeplechase, of 10 sovs ; nomination, 10s; acceptance free. One and a half miles. RULES AND REGULATIONS. . No entry will be rec ived except on the condition (hat all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall bo decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint ; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to bo final. 2. Grand National Steeplechase Rules adhered to when applicable. 3 A district horse shall mean any orso that h’s been commonly resident In the Ashburton County from May 18, 1886, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said County 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 1886. 4. Five per ■cent, will be deducted from the 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 the Club, 6. 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 be required to carry 71b extra, in all races to which *hey are admitted, except in Hack Paco. 8. Nominations, accompanied by fees, age, description of horse, and of rider, and a master of hounds’ certificate as to the qualification, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than p.m. on Saturday, August 7. 9. Weights will bo declared on Thursdoy, August 12. 10. Acceptances must be made to the Secretary not later than 9,p m, on Tuesday, August 17. S SAUNDERS Secvetai v. Christchurch Advertisements. His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. THE Propletor of the above Hotel begs to notify that he has engaged the services of one of the best Chefs in the colonies, with special instructions to provide the best LUNCHEON OR TEA, In the country for ONE SHILLING. The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., in season. Grills to perfection at any hour. PRIVATE ROOMS* FOB LADIES. Books of Tickets are now issued at reduced rates. A String Band will play all the newest music in dining-room from 12.30 to 1.30 each day 614 QOUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’s— OoMFonr ! Cheapness I! Convenience AT WALLACE’S . Central Hotel, 1 Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. XO 677 A Night Kept.