1ST RACE—JUNIOR PONY FLAT RACES

Pony races open to juniors who have not reached their 16th birthday. Mounts to be a minimum of 5 years old. Catch weights. Trophy to small, medium, & large pony winners. (Divisions may be combined)
DIVISION I- SMALL (1/4 MILE)
DIVISION II- MEDIUM PONIES (1/4 MILE)
DIVISION III- LARGE PONIES (1/2 MILE)

2ND RACE—JUNIOR FIELD MASTERS CHASE
STUART S. JANNEY, JR. 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 are to follow the field master over a flagged course. After the last fence, the Field Master will release the field to race for the finish line. 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

3RD RACE—HEAVYWEIGHT STEEPLETHON
WORTHINGTON BOWL

Open to amateur riders. Weight 180 lbs, horses that have won a sanctioned timber race, add 5 lbs. About 3 1/8 miles over fences not to exceed 3 1/2 feet.

4TH RACE— FOXHUNTER TIMBER

About 3 miles over timber. For gentleman amateur riders who have never won a sanctioned steeplechase, except a NSA “Foxhunters’ Series” race held prior to Sept 1, 2005. Horses five years old and upward which have been regularly and fairly hunted the current season. Master’s certificate may be required. Proper hunting or racing attire. Weight 185 lbs.

5TH RACE— LADIES' TIMBER

About 3 miles over timber. For lady amateur riders. Weight 150lbs. Ladies who have won a sanctioned steeplechase carry 5 lbs additional.

6TH RACE—OPEN TIMBER
GREEN SPRING VALLEY HUNT CUP
FRANK A. BONSAL MEMORIAL

About 3 1/8 miles over fences not to exceed 3 1/2 feet. Minimum weight 165 lbs.

7TH RACE—ALLOWANCE/NOVICE TIMBER
DANIEL BAUGH BREWSTER MEMORIAL

About 3 1/8 miles over fences not to exceed 3 1/2 feet. Minimum weight 165 lbs. For horses, which have not won 2 pt-to-pt races or 1 NSA sanctioned race in their career.

8TH RACE—SENIOR FIELD MASTER'S CHASE
GRACE MILLER WHEDBEE MEMORIAL

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.

9TH RACE—TRAINING FLAT

Open to 4yo & up, 160lbs. Run over approximately 1 1/2 miles on the turf. Field limited to 12 starters, preference to horses that have run over fences and licensed NSA trainers. If there are more than 12 entries, the final field will be determined by the race committee after scratch time Wednesday, March 24th at Noon. Entry fee $50.

Race Entries
Central Entry: (540) 439-3820 between 7am-12pm
NO POST ENTRIES
Entries close at noon Monday, March 22, 2010
Entry fees $25.00 (Flat $50 and Junior races $15.00). To be paid on race day prior to acceptance of entry, $30 additional if not scratched by Wednesday deadline. No rider allowances. All owners, riders and horses must be acceptable to the committee. The committee may combine, cancel or split any race.

Race Information
Racing Co-Chairman- Charles C. Fenwick III - 410.804.8189, cfenwick@collierspinkard.com
Racing Co-Chairman- Alexandra C. Smith - 410.446.0939, alixsmith@shawandowns.org

Post Race Celebration Party
Immediately following the last race in a tent at Racecourse. Tickets: $30 in advance, $35 @ the door. For additional information, including advertising and donations, please call 410-666-3676, email info@shawandowns.org or visit the Shawan Downs website at www.shawandowns.org.