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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1317, 17 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 E. G. Wright; Vice-Presidents, Messrs John Grigg, C. G. Hawdon, Drs Leahy and Ross ; Stewards. Messrs Bowyer, Denshire, Fooks, J. C. N. Grigg, Merewether, McOwon, Rutherford, Reid, Upton, and Dr Leahy; Judge, Mr Matthew Stitt ; Starter, Dr Leahy ; j Clerk of the Scales, Mr Davis ; Clerk of the Course, Mr G. F. Scott; Handicappers, Messrs Cotton, Stitt, and Dpton. The first race to start at 12.30 p.m, 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 sovs, over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 10a; acceptance, 6s. Open to district horses that have been regularlj hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. Two Miles. Hunt Club Steeplechase Cur(handicap minimum weight lOst), 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 hunting country. Selling Hack Race, of 10 eovs ; 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 funds of tho Club. Three-quarter of a mile on the flat. 4. Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of g sovs, for horses that.have never won an advertised steeplechase; weight for age ; entrance, 15j. Open to all district horses that have been regu- , larly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. About two miles. 5. Hunter’s Flat Race Handicap, of 15 , sovs ;. minimum weight. 10st; 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; accept- ( nnco free. One and a half miles.

RULES AND REGULATIONS. . No entry will be received except on the condition that 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 moan any nrso that Ins been commonly resident In the Ashburton County from May 18, IBBG, and up to the date of the forthcoming mooting, 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 bo 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 ihoy are admitted, except in Hack Race. 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. Weight* will bo declared on Thursday, August 12. 10. Acceptances must bo made to the Secretary not later than 9 pm. on Tuesday, August 17. R SAUNDERS Seorctai v.

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