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 ^*^ ASSOCIATION, '^■^ 
 
 CEX)ARIiTJRS'r, LONG^ ISLAI^D. 
 Incorporated, 18S4. 
 
 J. D. Cheever, President. F. Gray Griswold, Treas. 
 
 E. C. LaMontagne, Vice-Pres. N. Jarvis, Jr., Sec. 
 
 SPRING MEETING, — * 
 O 1886. > 
 
 Saturdai/, May 8th, 
 
 Wednesday , May 12th, 
 
 Saturday, May 15th, 
 Wednesday , May 19th, 
 
 Saturday, May 2 2d, 
 
 Wednesday, May 26th. 
 
 Four Steeplechases anft Two Flat Races eacli iaj. 
 
 OFFICE ADDRESS: 13 PARK ROW, ROOM 37. 
 

 Subscribing Members 
 
 For the Year 1886 of the 
 
 ROCKAWAY STEEPLECHASE ASSOCIATION. 
 
 Applicants must send name and address to Mr. A. T. 
 Kent, Asst. Secretary, 13 Park Row, New York, who 
 will submit the same to the Governors of the Rock- 
 aw^ay Hunting Club, for approval. Dues, I20 per 
 annum. 
 
 The Subscribing Members w^ill be governed by the 
 By-Laws and Regulations of the Rockaway Hunting 
 Club. 
 
 Members of the Rockaway Hunting Club are en- 
 titled to one extra badge at $5.00 every race day, for 
 gentlemen not living within fifty miles of New York 
 or doing business within those limits. 
 
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 1886. 
 
 Race 
 J. H. Bradford. 
 J. G. Beresford. 
 Alex. Brown. 
 AuausT Belmont, Jr. 
 J. D. Cheever. 
 Capt. J. H. Coster. 
 Capt. Wm. M. Connor. 
 
 E. N. DiCKERSON, Jr. 
 A. M. Dodge. 
 
 J. P. Dawes. 
 
 F. GrRAY GRISWOLD. 
 
 Thomas Hitchcock, Jr. 
 L. Jacob, Jr. 
 
 Committee. 
 
 J. G. K. Lawrence. 
 
 N. G. LORILLARD. 
 
 E. LaMontagne. 
 E. C. LaMontagne. 
 Stanley Mortimer. 
 Henry N. Munn. 
 E. D. Morgan. 
 C. G. Peters. 
 S. S. Sands, Jr. 
 John Sanford. 
 Prank Seabury. 
 Geo. Work. 
 James M. Waterbury. 
 
 Executive Committee. 
 J. D. Cheever. E. C. LaMontagne. 
 
 J. P. Dawes. E. D. Morgan. 
 
 F. G. Griswold. S. S. Sands, Jr. 
 
 L. Jacob, Jr. ' Geo. Work. 
 
 Superintendent. 
 Capt. R. H. Blake. 
 
 Assistant Secretary. 
 Alex. T. Kent. 
 
ENTRIES TO CLOSE. 
 
 Entries to all races must be made to Mr. A. T. 
 Kent, Assistant Secretary, 13 Park Row, New York, 
 or at the course. (P. O. address, Cedarhurst, Woods- 
 burg, L. I.) In Club Races the entrance money must 
 accompany entry. 
 
 Entries for the Spring Maiden Hurdle Race and 
 Rockaway Green Steeplechase will close April 15th. 
 
 Entries for the Welter Stakes, Woodsburg Stakes, 
 Isle of Wight Handicap, and the Champion Hunter 
 Steeplechase will close at 12 o'clock noon, May ist. 
 Weights for the Isle of Wight Handicap will be pub- 
 lished Thursday, May 20th, and declarations must be 
 made by 12 o'clock, noon. May 21st. 
 
 Entries for all events on the first day (excepting 
 the Spring Maiden Hurdle Race) will close at 12 
 o'clock noon, May ist. Handicap weights will be 
 published by Tuesday, May 4th, and declarations must 
 be made by 12 o'clock noon, Thursday, May 6th. 
 
 Entries for all events (not otherwise specified), on 
 following days, Avill close at the course on the pre- 
 ceding race day within thirty minutes after the last 
 race. Handicap weights will be published on the 
 morning of the day following, and declarations must 
 be made by 12 o'clock, noon,, of the same day. 
 
 Any subsequent change in the time for entries, 
 weights, and declarations will be posted at the course 
 and at the office of the Association, New York City. 
 
 In case of postponement on account of the weather, 
 notices will be posted at the railroad depots and 
 ferries. 
 
raj mimmpmerL^Be 
 
 ASSOCIATION. 
 
 SPRING MEETING, 
 i88e_ 
 
 MEADOW BROOK DAY. 
 First Day— Saturday, May 8 th. 
 
 First Race— Sweepstakes for Polo Ponies. 
 
 A sweepstakes for polo ponies of $io each, p. p., 
 with plate added. Minimum weight, 150 lbs., win- 
 ners in 1885 to carry 10. lbs. extra. About ^ mile on 
 the flat. 
 
 Second Race— Welter Stakes. 
 
 Open sweepstakes of $10 each, p. p., with $500 added, 
 of which $100 to the second. Weight for age. En- 
 tries to close at 12 o'clock, noon, May ist. About f 
 mile on the flat. 
 
 Third Race— Meadow Brook Heavy Weight 
 Steeplechase. 
 
 A sweepstakes for half-bred hunters, of $20 each, 
 p. p., with a silver cup added by E. D. Morgan, Esq., 
 
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 Master of the M. B. H. The second to receive $50 
 out of the stakes. Minimum weight, 185 lbs. About 
 2^ miles. 
 
 Fourth Race— Spring Maiden Hurdle Race. 
 
 A Sweepstakes, for horses which have not won a 
 Steeplechase or Hurdle Race, of $50 each for starters; 
 $10 forfeit for horses entered by March ist; and I25 
 forfeit for horses entered by April i$th, when stakes 
 shall close, with $750 added, of which $250 to the 
 second, and $100 to the third. Weight for age, as 
 per scale adopted by the Rockaway Steeplechase As- 
 sociation. About 2 miles. 
 
 Fifth Race— Meadow Brook Hunt Cup. 
 
 Valued at I500, to be held for one year ; a handicap 
 sweepstakes of $30 each, h. f., with a special piece of 
 plate added for the winner, the second to receive $50 
 out of the stakes. Steeplechase. About 3 miles. 
 
 Sixth Race— Hempstead Heath Handicap. 
 
 Open handicap steeplechase, for a sweepstakes of 
 $20 each, h. f., with I500 added, of which $100 to the 
 second. About 3 miles. 
 
Second Day— Wednesday, May 12tli. 
 
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 First Race— Hunters' Flat Race. 
 
 A sweepstakes for hunters, of $20 each, h. f., 
 with plate added. Thoroughbreds to carry 170 lbs. 
 Half-breds allowed 15 lbs. Beaten horses allowed 5 
 lbs. About ^ mile on the flat. 
 
 Second Race— Open Handicap Flat Race. 
 
 Open handicap sweepstakes for all ages, of $10 
 each, p. p., with $400 added, of which 'lioo to the 
 second. About i mile on the flat. 
 
 Third Race— Hunters* Handicap Steeplechase. 
 
 A handicap sweepstakes for hunters, of $10 each, 
 p. p., with plate added. About 2^ miles. 
 
 Fourth Race— Rockaway Green Steeplechase. 
 
 A sweepstakes for horses which have not won a 
 Steeplechase, of $50 each for starters ; $10 forfeit for 
 horses entered by March ist; and $20 for horses 
 entered by Apri/ 15/^, when the stakes shall close, 
 with I750 added, of which I250 to the second, and $100 
 to the third. Weight for age, as per scale adopted 
 by the Rockaway Steeplechase Association. Winner 
 of Spring Maiden Hurdle Race to carry 7 lbs. extra. 
 About 2^ miles. 
 
Fifth Race— Open Hurdle Race. 
 
 Open sweepstakes of |io each, p. p., with $400 
 added, of which 1 100 to the second. Weight for age, 
 winners of three or more races in 1885 to carry 10 lbs. 
 extra. About 2 miles over hurdles. 
 
 Third Day— Saturday, May 15tli. 
 
 First Race— Polo Pony Handicap. 
 
 A handicap sweepstakes for polo ponies, of $10 
 each, p. p., with plate added. Minimum weight, 
 140 lbs. About ^ mile on the flat. 
 
 Second Race— Open Selling Flat Race. 
 
 Open selling sweepstakes for four-year-olds and 
 upward of $10 each, p. p., with $400 added, of which 
 $100 to the second. To carry 10 lbs. added to weight 
 for age. Winner to be sold for $2,000 ; if entered to 
 be sold for less, allowed i lb. for each $100 down to 
 $1,000, then 2 lbs. for each $too down to $500. About 
 seven furlongs on the flat. 
 
 Third Race— Hunters' Handicap Steeplechase. 
 
 A handicap sweepstakes for hunters, of $10 each, 
 p. p., with plate added. About 3 miles. 
 
 Fourth Race— The Cedarhurst Grand National. 
 
 Open handicap for a purse of $5,000 ; second to 
 receive $700, and third $300 out of the purse. Entries 
 to close February \st, 1886. Entrance to the fund, $100 
 
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 each for starters, half forfeit and only $20 if declared 
 out on April ist. Weights to be announced on Feb- 
 ruary 15th. Minimum weight, 137 pounds. Win- 
 ners after publication of weights of a Steeplechase or 
 Hurdle Race, 5 lbs. extra; of two of such races, 8 lbs. 
 extra; of three or more of such races, 12 lbs. extra. 
 About 3i miles. 
 
 M. N. Nolan, ch g Bourke Cockran, a, by War Dance, dam by Sol- 
 
 terino. 173. 
 
 J. P. Dawes, eh g Charlemagne, a, by Pat Malloy— Alice Burford. 168. 
 
 W. C. Daly, b g Jim McGowan, 5, by Voltigeur— Kate Condell. 160. 
 
 R. McBride, ch g Major Pickett, a, by Hurrah— Mollie Cad. 158. 
 
 Alex. Shields, b g- Repeater, G, by Revolver— Regards. 158. 
 Hempstead Stable, b g Schoolmaster, 6, by Longfellow— Little 
 
 Fanny. 155. 
 
 Wynne & Son, ch g Rory O'More, a, by Dickens— Anne Arundel. 155, 
 
 J. P. Dawes, ch m Rose, a, by Helmbold, dam by Niagara. 15<i. 
 
 M. J. Daly, br g Tilford, 6, by Gilroy— Sister to Ruric. 152. 
 
 A. W. AVeingard, b g Wellington, 5, by Rillet— Bourbon Belle. 150. 
 
 T. P. Phalen, b g Williams, a, by Terror -Ada. 150. 
 
 W. C Daly, ch h Ecuador, 5, by Enquirer— Nevada. 150. 
 
 Ganley & Co., b h .Judge Griffith, 5, by Stonehonge— Tattoo. 150. 
 
 R. W Hopson, ch g Sun Star, a, by Fadladeen— Sunshine. 150. 
 
 M.N Nolan, b m Miss Moulsey, a, by Bay wood— Lady Moulsworth. 145. 
 
 J. H. McCormick, ch g Bonero, 6, bv Germantown— Leverette. 145. 
 
 Alex. Shields, b g Cyclone, 6, by Astronomer— Pride of Erin. 145. 
 
 Wynne & Son, ch g King Troubler, 5, by King Ban— Hearsay. 144. 
 
 P. F. Collier, b g Re^sponse, 6, by Pimlico— Mystery. 143. 
 
 W. Gratz, br g (lilt Edge, a, by Terror, data by Messenger. 143. 
 
 George Work, b g Mars, 6, by Longfellow— Little Girl 143. 
 
 J. H. McCormick, b g Referee, 6, by Hurrah— Kinney K. 140. 
 
 M. .7. Daly, b h Jim Carlisle, 5, by Lucifer- Susie Mariner. 140 
 
 F. Gebhard, ch h Eolist, 6, by Eolus— War Song. 140. 
 
 Mr. Kelso, b ra Rica, a, by Kingfisher— Lariy Mentmore. 140. 
 
 Thos. Fiuuean, br g .Jesier, a, by Fadladeen— Jest. 138. 
 
 J. Llewellyn Jiloyd. ch a- Ouray, 6. by iJalSle— Lizzie Grady. 137. 
 
 S. L Levy, br m Kathleen, 6, by Terror, dam unknown. 1ST. 
 
 P. & W. Armstrong, ch g Cornet, 6, by Wat- Cry, dam unknown. 13T, 
 
 Thos. C. Chappell, ch m Marie C, a, by Dickens- Nettle. 137. 
 
 F. Gebhard, b m Palanca, a, by Lever— Florence Wallace. 187. 
 
 Henry Hentz, Jr.. b f Mai-y Walker. 4, by Great Tom— Patricia. 137 
 
 E. Corriuan, ch g St. Patrick, 4, by Cienelg— Venturia. 137. 
 
 J. H. McCormick, b c Wanderment, 4, by Wanderer— Glycerine. 137. 
 Stanley Mortimer, b c Royal Flush, 4, by IJsbon— Ellen Gorin. (Dead.) 
 " " b g Trombone, 6, by Great Tom-Duet. (Dead.) 
 "VV. E. D. Stokes, b g Laurelwood, 5, by Baywood, half-bred. (Dead.) 
 
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 Fifth Race— Kockaway Cup (Light Weight 
 Steeplechase). 
 
 Cup added to a sweepstakes of I25 each, p. p., for 
 half-bred hunters, the second to receive $50 out of the 
 stakes. Minimum weight, 155 lbs. Winners since 
 January isf, 1885, 10 lbs. extra. About 3 miles. 
 
 Sixth Race— Maiden Hurdle Race. 
 
 Open sweepstakes for horses that have never won 
 a hurdle race or steeplechase of $10 each, p. p., with 
 $400 added, of which $100 to the second. Weight 
 for age ; second horse in the Spring Maiden Hurdle 
 Race or the Rockaway Green Steeplechase to carry 
 5 lbs. extra. About i-g miles over hurdles. 
 
 Fourth Day— Wednesday, May 19th. 
 
 First Race— Hunters' Handicap Flat Race. 
 
 A handicap sweepstakes for hunters, of $20 each, 
 h. 1, with plate added. About f mile on the flat. 
 
 Second Race— Wood shurg- Stakes. 
 
 Open sweepstakes for horses that have started 
 four or more times in a steeplechase or hurdle race 
 in 1885, of 1 10 each, p. p., with $500 added, of which 
 $100 to the second. Weight for age ; non-winners or 
 winners of not more than I400 since January isf, 
 1886, allowed 7 lbs. Entries to close at 12 o'clock 
 noon, May 1st. About seven furlongs on the flat. 
 
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 Third Race— Hunters' Handicap Steeplechase. 
 
 A handicap sweepstakes for hunters, of $io each, 
 p. p., with plate added. About 2^ miles. 
 
 Fourth Race— Great Selling Steeplechase. 
 
 A Selling Sweepstakes for four-year-olds and up- 
 ward, of $30, half forfeit, with $750 added, of which 
 $250 to second, and $100 to third. Entries to close 
 March ist, 1886. To carry 10 lbs. above the weights 
 for age as per scales adopted by the Rockaway Steeple- 
 chase Association. The wanner to be sold at auction 
 for $3,000, unless entered to be sold for less, when 
 the selling price shall be stated through the entry 
 box by six o'clock on the preceding race day. If to 
 be sold for $2,000, allowed 5 lbs. ; if for less, allowed 
 I lb. for each |ioo down to $500 ; but in no case shall 
 the selling price diminish the weight to less than 130 
 lbs. About 2^ miles. 
 
 Excelsior Stable, ch h Abraham, a, by Milesian— Electric. 
 
 M. N. Nolan, b g Wimbledon, a, by Waverly— Gilly Flower, 
 
 M. N. Nolan, b m Miss Moulsey, a, by Bay wood— Lady Moulsworth. 
 
 M. N. Nolan, ch h Jim Casey, 5, by John Payne -Mamie M. 
 
 F. Ahrens, b h Buckra, a, by Buckden-Marshra. 
 
 Hempstead Stable, blk m Eulogy, 5, by Enquirer— Euchre. 
 
 W. C. Daly, ch h Ecuador, 5, by Enquirer— Nevada. 
 
 E. Corrigan, ch g St. Patrick, 4, by Glenelg— Venturia. 
 J. P. Dawes, ch h Kinkead, a, by Waverly— Brenna. 
 
 F. P. Collier, b g Response, 6, by Pimlico— Mystery. 
 
 Alex. Shields, b g Cyclone, a, by Astronomer— Pride of Erin. 
 Alex. Shields, ch g Braewood, 5, by Stockwood— Bonnie Braes. 
 T. P. Phalen, b g Williams, a, by Terror— Ada. 
 A. W. Weingard, b g Wellington, 5, by Billet— Bourbon Belle. 
 H. A. Dalmas, b g Chip, 5, by James A.— Lady Hawkins. 
 Thos. Finuoan, br g Jester, a, by Fadladeen— Jest. 
 Oakwood Stable, b m Jersey Maid,'6, by New York— Penny. 
 
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 Blemtou Stable, ch g Adamanthus, 6, by Count D'Orsay— Adelaide. 
 
 Blemton Stable, b g- Yorrick (late Princeton), 5, by New York— Lona. 
 
 P. Duflfy, b g Ruchiel, 5, by Alarm or Reform— Sabina. 
 
 M. J. Daly, b g- Jack, 5, by Stonehenge— Mary Buckley. 
 
 Jas. H. McCormick, ch g- Bonero, 6, by Germantown— Leverette. 
 
 Jas. H. McCormick, b c Wanderment, 4, by Wanderer— Grlycerine. 
 
 Jas. H. McCormick, b g Referee, 6, hy Hurrah— Kinney. 
 
 Jno. Connelly, ch g Harry Gilmore, a, by Buckden— Mrs. Grigsby. 
 
 Fifth Race— Open Handicap Hurdle Race. 
 
 Open handicap sweepstakes of $io each, p. p., with 
 $400 added, of which $100 to the second. About i^ 
 miles over hurdles. 
 
 Fifth Day— Satiirday, May 2 2d. 
 
 First Race— Polo Pony Handicap. 
 
 A handicap sweepstakes for polo ponies, of $10 each, 
 p. p., with plate added. Minimum weight, 140 lbs. 
 About f mile on the flat. 
 
 Second Race— Isle of Wight Handicap. 
 
 Open handicap sweepstakes of |io each, p. p., with 
 $500 added, of which |ioo to the second. Entries to 
 close at 12 o'clock noon, May 1st. About i mile on 
 the flat. 
 
 Third Race— Hunters' Handicap Steeplechase. 
 
 A handicap sweepstakes for half-bred hunters, of 
 $10 each, p. p., with plate added. About 3 miles. 
 
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 Fourth Race— Queens County Hurdle Race. 
 
 An open handicap for a purse of $3,000, second to 
 receive $400, and third J;2oo out of the purse. Entries 
 to close February 1st, 1886. Entrance to the fund, 
 $100 each for starters, half forfeit, and only $20 if 
 declared out on April ist. Weights to be announced 
 February 15th. Minimum weight, 137 lbs. Winners 
 after publication of weights of a Steeplechase or 
 Hurdle Race, 5 lbs. extra ; of two such races, 8 lbs. 
 extra; of three or more of such races, 12 lbs. extra. 
 About 2^ miles. 
 
 J. P. Dawes, ch g Charlemagne, a, by Pat Malloy— Alice Burford. 167. 
 
 W. C. Daly, b g- Jim McGowan, 5, by Voltigeur— Kate Condell. 160. 
 
 Excelsior Stable, ch g Quebec, a, by King Lear— Iledowa. 160. 
 
 P. Ahrens, b h Bnckra, a, by Buckden— Marshra. 158. 
 
 R. McBride, ch g Major Piclcetl, a, by Hurrah— Mollie Cad. 157. 
 Hempstead Stable, b g Schoolmaster, 6, by Longfellow— Little 
 
 Fanny. 154. 
 
 M. N. Nolan, ch g Glenarm, a, by Glengarry— Arizona. 154. 
 
 Wynne & Son, ch g Rory O'More, a, by Dickens— Anne Arundel. 150. 
 
 .T. H. McCormick, ch g Bonero, 6, by Germantown— Leveretle. 150. 
 
 S. W. Weingard, b g Wellington, 5, by Billet— Bourbon Belle. 150. 
 
 M. J. Daly, br g Tiliord, 6, by Gilroy— Sister to Kuric, 150. 
 
 Ganley & Co., b h Judge Griflaths, .5, by Stoneheoge- Tattoo. 150. 
 
 W. C. Daly, ch h Ecuador, 5, by Enquirer— Nevada. 148. 
 
 Wynne & Son, ch g King Troubler, 5, by King Ban— Hearsay. 148. 
 
 R. W. Hopson, ch g Sun Star, a, by Fad ladeen— Sunshine. 147. 
 
 Mr. Kelso, b m Rica, a, by Kingfisher— Lady Mentmore. 147. 
 
 T. Donohue, Jr., b g Rochester, a, by Vauxhall— Heatherbell. 147. 
 
 J. P. Dawes, b g Mammonist, a, by Buckden— Monomania. 145. 
 
 Mr. Howard, b m West Wind, 5, by King Alfonso— Zephyr. 145. 
 
 11. W. Hopson, ch g Will Davis, a, by Fad ladeen— Betsey. 145. 
 
 J. H. McCormick, b g Referee, 6, by Hurrah- Kinney K. 143. 
 
 F. Gebhard, ch h Eolist, 6, by Eolus— War Song. 143. 
 
 W. Gratz, br g Gilt Edge, a, by Terror, dam by Messenger. 140. 
 
 George Work, b g Mars, 6, by Longfellow— Little Girl. 140. 
 
 A. H. Sammls, b g Flames, a, by Longfellow— Little Girl. 140. 
 
 J. H. McCormick, b c Wanderment, 4, by Wanderer— Glycerine. 140. 
 
 Hempstead Stable, blk m Eulogy, 5, by Enquirer— Euchre. 140. 
 
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 M. J. Daly, b h Jim Carlisle, 5, by Lucifer- Susie Mariner. 140. 
 
 Blemton Stable, b g Yorrick (late Princeton) 5, by NewYork— Lona. 137. 
 J. Llewellyn Lloyd, ch g Ouray, 6, by Baffle-Lizzie Grady. 137. 
 
 T. C. Chappell, ch in Marie C, a, by Dickens— Nettle. 137. 
 
 T. C. Chappell, ch g Skyrocket, a, by Planet— Miss Morgan. 137. 
 
 F. Gebhard, b m Palanca, a, by Lever— Florence Wallace. 137. 
 
 E. Corrigan, ch g- St. Patrick, 4, by Glenelg— Venturia. 137. 
 
 Stanley Mortimer, b c Royal Flush, 4, by Lisbon- Ellen Gorin. (Dead.) 
 " " b g- Trombone, 6, by Great Tom— Duet. (Dead.) 
 
 Fifth Race— Cliampioii Hunter Steeplechase. 
 
 Gold vase added to a purse of -1^300, of which $100 
 to the second. Entrance to the fund, I50 each, h. f. 
 Weight for age; half-breds allowed 10 lbs. Entries 
 to close at 12 o'clock noon, May isf. About 3 miles. 
 
 Sixth Race— Consolation Steeplechase. 
 
 Open handicap sweepstakes for non-winners at 
 Rockaway Spring Meeting, of lio each, p. p., with 
 $400 added, of which $100 to the second. About 2^ 
 miles. 
 
 Sixth Day— Wednesday, May 26th. 
 
 First Race— Hunters' Handicap Flat Race. 
 
 A handicap sweepstakes for hunters, of $20 each, 
 h. f., with plate added. About i mile on the flat. 
 
 Second Race— Consolation Flat Race. 
 
 Open handicap sweepstakes for non-winners at 
 Rockaway Spring Meeting, of 1 10 each, p. p., with 
 $400 added, of which $roo to the second. About f 
 mile on the flat. 
 
Third Kace— Hunters' Handicap Steeplechase. 
 
 A handicap sweepstakes for hunters, of $io each, 
 p. p., with plate added. x\bout 2^ miles. 
 
 Fourth Race— Great Long- Island Steeplechase. 
 
 A sweepstakes of $50 each, and only $20 if declared 
 out before 6 P. M., May 2 2d, with $1,000 added, of 
 which $300 to second and $100 to third. Entries to 
 close March 1st. Weight to be 5 lbs. less than weight 
 for age, as per scale adopted by the Rockaway Stee- 
 plechase Association, except for the winners of tlie 
 Queens County Hurdle Race, who shall carry 7 lbs. ; 
 of the Cedarhurst Grand National, 12 lbs.; of both 
 races, 15 lbs. extra. Five horses to start, four of 
 which are the property of different owners, or no 
 race. About 3^ miles. 
 
 M. N. Nolan, ch g- Bourke Cochran, a by War Dance, dam by Solferino. 
 M. N. Nolan, ch g' Glenarin,a, by Glengarry— Arizona. 
 M. N. Nolan, b m Miss Moulsey, a, by Raywood-Lady Moulsworth. 
 Hempstead Stable, b g Schoolmaster, 6, by Longfellow— Little Fanny. 
 Hempstead Stable, cli m Eulogy, 5, by Enquirer— Euchre. 
 W. C. Daly, ch h Ecuador, 5, by Enquirer— Nevada. 
 W. C. Daly, b g- Jim McGowan, 5, by Voltigeur— Kate Condell. 
 E. Corrigan, ch g St. Patrick, 4, by Glenelg— Venturia. 
 J. P. Dawes, ch g Charlemagne, a, by Pat Malloy— iMice Burlord. 
 J. P. Dawes, ch m Rose, a, by Hembold, dam by Niagara. 
 J, P. Dawes, ch h Kinkead, a, by Waverly— Brenna. 
 Wynne & Son, ch g Rory O'Moore, by Dickens— Anne Arundel. 
 Wynne & Son, ch g King Trouoler, 5, by King Ban— Hearsay. 
 P. F. Collier, b g Response, 6, by Pimlico— Mystery. 
 S. L. Levy, b m Kathleen, 6, by Terror— dam unknown. 
 A. W. Weingard, b g Wellington, 5, by Billet— Bourbon Belle. 
 T. C. Chappell, ch g Demonstrator, a, by Pimlico- Mystery, 
 Blemton Stable, ch g Adamanthus, 6, by Count D'Orsay— Adelaide. 
 Jas. H. Mcwjrtnick, b c Wanderment, 4, by Wanderer— Glycerine. 
 Jas. H. McCjrmick, b g Referee, 6, by Hurrah— Kinny K. 
 
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 Fifth Race— Consolation Hurdle Race. 
 
 Open handicap sweepstakes for non-winners at 
 Rockaway Spring Meeting, of $io each, p. p., with 
 $400 added, of whicli $100 to the second. About 2 
 miles over hurdles. 
 
 STABLING. 
 
 Stable accommodations will be provided at Woods- 
 burg, L. I., one-half mile from the Steeplechase course, 
 from May ist until after the meeting. 
 
 Apply to 
 
 R. H. BLAKE, 
 
 Cedarhurst, Woodshurg^ L, T. 
 
 A large number of Box Stalls and several Kitchens 
 have been erected at the adjacent half-mile course, 
 which will be put in order to enable trainers to work 
 their horses by CAPTAIN R. H. BLAKE, Superin- 
 tendent of the Rockaway Steeplechase Association, 
 Cedarhvirst, L. L All applications to use the track 
 should be made to him. 
 
 Under no consideration will horses be permitted 
 to school over the regular steeplechase course, either 
 before or during the meetings. 
 
 Any desired information in reference to the races 
 can be obtained in the city by applying to Alex. T. 
 Kent, Assistant Secretary, 13 Park Row, Room 37, or 
 at the course to Capt. R. H. Blake, Superintendent. 
 
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 RULES 
 
 OF THE 
 
 RocKAWAY Steeplechase 
 Association. 
 
 All races will be started promptly on time. Three 
 bells will be rung; the first, one-half hour before the 
 race, for riders to report at the scales. The saddling 
 bell will be rung twenty minutes later, when the 
 horses will appear ready for the parade. The post 
 bell will ring ten minutes after the saddling bell. 
 
 All riders are required to comply with these 
 rules. Any rider who fails to appear at the scales 
 ready to weigh out at least thirty minutes before the 
 time for the calling of the race, will be liable to a fine 
 of not less than $25.00 for each offense. This rule 
 will be strictly enforced. 
 
 Every trainer who does not bring his horse 
 promptly to the post at the time appointed for the 
 race shall be fined. 
 
 Owners will be required to pay the entrance money 
 for their horses to the Clerk of the Scales before 
 their riders are weighed out for the race. 
 
 Owners wishing to scratch their horses from any 
 
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 race are required to report to the clerk of the scales 
 at least half an hour before the time set for calling 
 the first 7-ace of the day. 
 
 If horses are not scratched at the proper time, they 
 will be required to start, or their owners fined not less 
 than $25, at the discretion of the Race Committee. 
 
 Riders must weigh out at least one half hour be- 
 fore time of starting, as marked on programme. 
 
 Colors must be stated in making entry. Horses 
 will not be allowed to start in any colors than those 
 on card, unless by permission of the Judges and the 
 payment of lio fine. 
 
 Horses must parade and go to starting post under 
 escort of Hunt servant. 
 
 Any surplus on the sale of the winner of selling 
 races, to be equally divided between the owner of 
 the second horse and the Racing Fund. 
 
 After each meeting, a forfeit list will be prepared 
 by the Secretary, and delinquent owners will be noti- 
 fied to settle all claims against them. On their fail- 
 ure to pay within ten days after the last day of the 
 meeting, the names on the forfeit list will be pub- 
 lished in the sporting papers, and a copy be sent to 
 the Secretaries of all the racing associations and 
 regular hunt clubs. 
 
 No jump to be less than 3 feet 6 inches high, and 
 the brook 14 feet wide in the clear. 
 
 In other particulars, the rules of the American 
 Jockey Club to govern. 
 
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 SCALE OF WEIGHTS. 
 
 FOR STEEPLECHASES. 
 
 To July I St.... 
 After July ist. . 
 
 3 Years. 
 
 137 
 14.n 
 
 4 Years. 
 
 14:5 
 
 153 
 
 5 Years. 
 
 162 
 167 
 
 6 Yrs. &Upw'd. 
 
 171 
 172 
 
 FOR HURDLE RACES AND ON THE FLAT. 
 
 To July 1st 
 
 After July ist. .. 
 
 3 Years. 
 
 4 Years. 
 
 137 154 
 147 I 165 
 
 5 Years. 
 
 164 
 170 
 
 6 Yrs. & Upw'd. 
 
 168 
 172 
 
 The above scale of weights is subject to the usual sex allowances for 
 all events excepting Hunter's or Club races. 
 
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 PENALTIES AND ALLOWANCES. 
 
 The minimum weight in all handicaps shall not 
 be less than 137 lbs. 
 
 In all other races the minimum weig^ht shall not 
 be less than 130 lbs., including all allowances. 
 
 Races are open to all, excepting Club races for 
 Hunters and Polo Ponies. 
 
 Gentlemen riders in open races receive an allow- 
 ance of 7 lbs. 
 
 In all Club races overweight allowed, but must be 
 declared half an hour before the time set for calling 
 the race. 
 
 A maiden is a horse that has not won public money 
 in a Steeplechase or Hurdle Race ; Club Races and 
 races on the flat not included. 
 
 Allowances must be claimed at the time of making 
 entries, otherwise they will not be considered. 
 
 HUNTERS. 
 
 All Hunter Certificates, as prescribed by the Rock- 
 away Steeplechase Association, must be filed with 
 the Assistant Secretary, at the office of the Associa- 
 tion, on or before April 15th, 1886, and a list of said 
 certificates will be published in the New York 
 sporting papers on April 24th. 
 
 Protests as to the eligibility of hunters must also 
 be made in writing to the Assistant Secretary, ac- 
 companied by $25, at least one week before the first 
 day of the Spring Meeting. 
 
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 If a protest is sustained by the Executive Com- 
 mittee, the $25 will be returned ; otherwise it will be 
 retained by the Association. 
 
 A QUALIFIED HUNTER is a horse that has 
 been regularly hunted at least one season, and is kept 
 for hunting purposes, and has not won an open 
 Steeplechase or Hurdle Race during (jne year 
 previous to November ist, 1885. 
 
 He must further be entered^ oivned and qualified by a 
 member of the following hunts (rough riders, grooms 
 and hunt servants cannot qualify hunters): Elk ridge, 
 Essex County, Genesee Valley, Meadow Brook, 
 Montreal, Myopia, Queens County, Rockaway^ 
 Rosetree, Toronto, Radnor. 
 
 In all Club Races the second horse saves his 
 stake, and in such races it is optional with the winner 
 to receive plate or 'ii>ioo. 
 
 POLO PONIES. 
 
 Polo ponies must be measured and registered by 
 the Superintendent at the Course in the presence of 
 a member of the Executive Committee, at least one 
 day prior to first day of Meeting. Ponies four years 
 old and over need be measured and registered but 
 
 once. 
 
 No pony will be registered or allowed to start that 
 is over 14-r. 
 
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 GENTLEMAN RIDERS. 
 
 A Gentleman Rider is one who rides as a pastime, 
 and not for any compensation, and who is a member 
 of the Rockaway Hunting Club or Meadow Brook 
 Hunt. All others wishing to qualify must file their 
 application with the Assistant Secretary on the form 
 prescribed by the Association, which application must 
 be laid before the Executive Committee for approval. 
 
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 The Roekaway Steeplechase Association will 
 give a 
 
 SUMMER MEETING, 
 
 Thursday, July 1st, 
 
 Saturday, July. 3d, 
 
 Monday, July 5th. 
 
 Five or six races v^ill be given each 
 day, including Steeplechases, Hurdle 
 Races, and races on the flat, open to 
 all. 
 
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 AUTUMN MEETING. 
 
 The Autumn Meeting of the Rockaway Steeple- 
 chase Association will be held on 
 
 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 
 
 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 
 
 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24. 
 
 Steeplecbases aud Hurdle Races, open to all, 
 will be given eacli day. 
 
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