Race Programme for 2011
FRIDAY 10TH JUNE
12.50 - The Drew Martin Trophy
For Cornet, ex-Cornets, Acting Father and ex-Acting Fathers only. Catchweight.
Distance 6.1/2 furlongs. Horse and rider to have ridden the Marches today.
Presentation after the race of ex-Acting Father Joe Turnbull Memorial Trophy to first Acting Father ‘past the post’.
1.00 – The Emtelle & Dobbie & Michie Stewards Handicap Open Race
Distance about 1 mile. Value £800
1.20 - Pony Race
Entries on course to Clerk of Course. For Ponies 14.2 hands or under. Handicapped by starts. Distance 6 furlongs. Prizes in kind. No switches allowed. Ponies and Riders must have completed the Riding of the Marches today. Best turned out pony to receive custody of the “Digger Trophy” for one year, kindly donated by Maurice & Barbara Johnson, Crowbyres. Winner to receive custody of the “Pony Cup” for one year.
1.40 - The Medway Stakes
Distance 7 furlongs. Weight 10st. 7lbs. Value £230
Winner to receive custody of the Medway Cup for one year. Horse and Rider must have completed Riding of the Marches today.
2.00 - The Marblehead Skipper Rum Handicap Open Race
Distance about 6 furlongs. Value £800
2.10 - The Hornshole Trophy
Distance 1 Mile. Weight 11st. Value £130
Horse and Rider must have completed Riding of the Marches today. Any qualified rider can ride any qualified horse.
2.30 – The Tradesmen’s Handicap Open Race
Distance about 7 furlongs. Value £2,750
2.50 – The Pilmuir Stakes
Distance 1.1/4 miles. Weight 11st. Value £130
Winner to receive custody of the 1891 Cup for one year. Horse and Rider must have completed Riding of the Marches today. Any qualified rider can ride any qualified horse.
3.10 – Cornet’s Silver Challenge Cup (Subscribed for by Common-Riding Supporters)
Distance 6.1/2 furlongs. Weight 11st. Value £130
For unmarried supporters only. The Cup to be run for annually and, before gaining possession of the Cup, the holder must find security to the satisfaction of the Committee for £25. The Cup must remain within a radius of five miles of Hawick and, should the holder go beyond this radius, the Cup to be returned to the Committee. The name of the successful rider will be annually engraved upon the Cup. Winner to receive £80 and a Tankard, Second £30, Third £20. Horse and Rider must have completed Riding of the Marches today.
3.30 – The Barclays Flex Handicap Open Race
Distance about 1.1/4 miles. Value £800
SATURDAY 11TH JUNE
12.00 - J.E.D. Murray Memorial Challenge Trophy
Catchweight. Distance 6.1/2 furlongs. Horse and Rider must have supported the Cornet today. Riders must be native to Hawick or resident in Hawick postal area. Trophy to remain in custody of committee. Winner to have name inscribed thereon and to receive miniature replica of Trophy to be retained as own property.
THE COMMITTEE REQUEST A LARGE TURNOUT OF SUPPORTERS FOR THIS RACE.
12.10 - Pony Race
Entries on course to Clerk of Course. For Ponies 14.2 hands or under. Handicapped by starts. Distance 6 furlongs. Prizes in kind. No switches allowed. Ponies and Riders must have completed the Cornet’s ride today. Best turned out pony to receive custody of the “Arkleton Cup” for one year, kindly donated by Maurice & Barbara Johnson, Crowbyres.
12.30 – The On-Course Bookmakers Handicap Open Race
Distance about 7 furlongs. Value £800
12.45 - The Bell Trophy
Catchweight. Distance 6 furlongs. Value £130
Winner to receive custody of the Bell Trophy for one year. Horse and Rider must have supported the Cornet today.
1.00 - The Vertish Stakes
Distance 6.1/2 furlongs. Weight 11st. Value £130
Winner to receive custody of the Robson Cup for one year. Horse and Rider must have supported the Cornet today. Any qualified rider can ride any qualified horse.
1.15 – The K C. Entertainments Buccleuch Handicap Open Race
Distance about 1.1/2 miles. Value £1,300
1.45 – The Mosstroopers’ Stakes
Distance 1 mile. Weight 11st. Value £130
Winner to receive custody of the Wm. Lockie Centenary Trophy. Horse and Rider must have supported the Cornet today.
2.00 – The Ferguson & Aitkin Ltd James Bell Handicap Open Race
Distance about 1 mile. Value £800
2.30 – The New Delhi Bar & Restaurant Wyoming Handicap Open Race
Distance about 6 furlongs. Value £800
• Entry fee of £5.00 covers all Cornet’s Races (Amateur riders only)
• All proceeds from admission to races are for fundraising purposes for the benefit of future Hawick Common-Ridings
• Donations towards Ceremonial Races kindly received from The Kennedy Family, Wm. Lockie & Co. and Teviot Town & Country
