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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1318, 18 August 1886, Page 1

Sporting. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB N N U A L 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 Qrigg, C. G. Hawdon, Drs Leahy and Ross ; Stewards. Messrs Bowyer, Denshire, Foots, J. O. N. Grigg, Merewether, McOwen, Rutherford, Reid, Up! on, and Dr Leahy; Judge, Mr j Matthew Stitt; Starter, Dr Leahy ; Clerk of the Scales, Mr Davis; Clerk of the Course, Mr G. F. Scott; Hand!cappers, Messrs Cotton, Stitt, and E>j»ton. The first race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 hovb, over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6 r n high ; nomination, 10s; acceptance, ss. Open to district horses that have been regularly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. Two Miles. Hunt Club Steeplechase Cup(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 sovs ; post entry, 10a; 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 fiat. 4. Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of gj sovs, for horses that have never won on advertised steeplechase; weight for age ; entrance, 15a. Open to all district horses that have been regu- , larly hunted with the Ashburton ' Hounds. About two mi'es. 5. Hunter’s Flat Race Handicap, of 15 < bovs ; minimum weight. 10st ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. Open . to all qualified hunters. Horses p 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- ( ance free. One and a half miles.

RULES AND REGUL ATIONS. . No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, nnd 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 be final. 2. Grand National Steeplechase Rules adhered to when applicable. 3 A district horse shall moan any orso that Ins been commonly resident in the Ashburton County from May 18, 1886, nnd 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 nnd 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 they are admitted, except in Hack Race. 8. Nominations, accompanied by fees, age, description of horse, and of rider, and a master of hounds’ certificate ns to the qualification, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than p.m. on Saturday, August 7. 9. Weight# will be declared on Thursday, August 12. 10. Acceptances must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 pm. on Tuesday, August 17. S. SAUNDERS Secretaiv.

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