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Conditions

1ST RACE—OPEN TIMBER - 1:30 PM
The Edward S. Voss Memorial

About 3 miles; 165 lbs.

2ND RACE—NOVICE TIMBER - 2:00 PM
The George C. Clement Memorial

For non-winners over timber as of the first of the current year. Winners since the first of the current year add 5 lbs. for each win. About 3 miles. 5-year-olds 160 lbs., older horses 165 lbs.

3RD RACE - FOXHUNTER TIMBER - 2:30 PM
Foxhunter Timber

About three miles over timber. For amateur riders who have never won a sanctioned steeplechase. Horses five years old and upward which have been regularly and fairly hunted the current season by their rider in this race. Master's certificate may be required. Proper hunting or racing attire. Weight 185 lbs.

4th RACE- LADIES FOXHUNTER TIMBER - 3:00 PM
The Babe Supportas Memorial

About three miles over timber. For lady amateur riders. Weight 150 lbs. Ladies who have won a sanctioned steeplechase to carry 5 pounds extra.

5th RACE- LEADLINE TROT RACE- 3:30 PM

For ponies 14.2 and under. Riders not to have reached their 7th birthday as of the first of the year. All ponies must have a leadline attached to their bridle and must be accompanied by an adult. Entries breaking out of the trot must go behind the last entry in the field before continuing or may be disqualified. Riders must wear ASTM approved helmets. Overgirths and protective vests are highly encouraged. Racing silks encouraged, proper riding attire accepted. About 1/16 mile.

6TH RACE—JR. FIELD MASTER’S CHASE - 4:00 PM
The Alfred J. Smithwick Memorial

Riders not to have reached their 16th birthday. Catch weights. Mounts to be a minimum of 5 years old and are not to have won a sanctioned timber race in the last 3 years. Riders will follow at a hunting pace behind a Field Master and will be released to race for the finish, in accordance with NAPPA conditions. Entries may be asked to queue or circle at any point. Proper hunting or racing attire accepted. The use of whips is strictly prohibited.
DIVISION I - PONIES
A. SMALL B. MEDIUM C. LARGE
DIVISION II - HORSES
A. THOROUGHBRED B. NON-THOROUGHBRED

7TH RACE- SR. FIELD MASTER’S CHASE - 4:30PM

Not to exceed 3 miles, fences not to exceed 3’6”. Horses must be fairly hunted, at least 5 years old, and are not to have won a sanctioned timber race in the last 3 years. Riders who have ridden under rules during the last five years or who are entered in any other race of the day (except for flat or relay races) are ineligible for this race. Riders will follow at hunting pace behind a Field Master and will be released to race for the finish, in accordance with NAPPA conditions. Trophies will be awarded in several divisions, which may include the first; gentleman, lady, and non-TB entry to finish.
DIVISIONS (SPECIFY WHEN ENTERING)
A. THOROUGHBRED B. NON-THOROUGHBRED

Entry Fees All Races $25

No Rider Allowances
All owners, riders and horses must be acceptable to the Committee. The Committee may combine, cancel, split any race, or alter the conditions.

Race Entries
Central Entry 540-439-3820 or Menu Link Above
NO POST ENTRIES
Entries Close at Noon Monday, March 29, 2010

Race Information
Tom Voss 410-557-9250

Governor's Cup Hunt Club Relay Info
Bob Kinsley 717-741-8342
Liz Dolmetsch 717-428-8361• 717-741-8360

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