1ST RACE—JUNIOR PONY FLAT RACES

Pony races open to juniors who have not reached their 16th birthday. Mounts to be a minimum of five years old. Catch weights. Trophy to small, medium and 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 five years old and are not to have won a sanctioned timber race in the last three (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. Non-Thoroughbreds should be declared at time of entry.
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 who have won a sanctioned timber race, add 5 lbs. About 3 1/8 mile over fences not to exceed 3'6".

4TH RACE— FOXHUNTER TIMBER*
CAVES FARM

About 3 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. Master's certificate may be required. Proper hunting or racing attire. Weight 185 lbs..

5TH RACE— LADIES' TIMBER*
CAVES FARM

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

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

About 3 1/8 miles over fences not to exceed 3'6". Minimum weight 165 lbs.

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

About 3 1/8 miles over fences not to exceed 3'6". Minimum weight 165 lbs. For horses, which have not won two (2) point-to-point races or one (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 five years old, and are not to have won a sanctioned timber race in the last three (3) years. Riders who have ridden under rules during the last five (5) years or who are entered in any other race of the day (except for flat 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-thoroughbred entry to finish. Non-Thoroughbreds should be declared at time of entry.

9TH RACE—TRAINING FLAT
STONEWORTH FARM

About 1 1/2 miles on the turf. For Four-Year-Olds and Up. 160 lbs. The final field will be determined by the race committee after scratch time Wednesday, March 28 at NOON. Entry fee $50.

The races will be contested over the new timber course over rolling hills and varied fences.

Race Entries
Central Entry (540) 439-3820 or www.centralentryoffice.com
NO POST ENTRIES
Entries close at noon Monday, March 26, 2012
Entry fees $25 (Flat - $50 and Junior races $15). 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.

All riders must sign a liability waiver; juniors must have a parent or guardian available to sign waiver.

All entries may be subject to drug testing.

*Indicates Race Qualifies for NAPPA Championship Series.

Race Information
Racing Co-Chairman- Charles C. Fenwick III - 410.804.8189, Charles.Fenwick@cassidyturley.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.