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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1322, 23 August 1886, Page 1

Sporting. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB N N U A L STEEPLECHASES. To be held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, On TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1886. Patron, Hon J. McLean ; President, Mr E. Q. Wright ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs John Grigg, C. G, Hawdon, Drs Leahy and Robs ; Stewards. Messrs Bowyer, 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 ; Handi- j cappers, Messrs Cotton, Stitt, and s*pton.

The first race to start at 12.30 p.m, 1. Handicap Hurdle Back, of 15 sovs, over eight flights of hurdle*, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 10a ; acceptance, sa. Open to district horses that have been regularly bunted with the Ashburton Hounds. Two Miles. HuntClud 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 Back, 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 Olnb. 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, 15s. Open to all district horses that have been regularly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. About two miles. 5. Hunter’s Flat Bace Handicap, of 15 sovs ; minimum weight. 10st; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. Open to all qualified hunters. Horses before starting for this nco 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 received except on the condition that 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 be final. 2. Grand National Steeplechase Rules adhered to when applicable. 3 A district horse shall mean any orse that h\s been commonly resident in the Ashburton County from May 18, 188 G, 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 they are admitted, except in Hack Race. 8. Nominations, accompanied by foes, age, description of horse, and of rider, and a master of hounds’ cervificate as 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 Secretat v.

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