2S6 HISTORY OF THE 



Clifton, by four o'clock on the last Monday before 

 the Bath Spring Meeting ; the second horse to 

 save his stake. Three to remain in, or no race ; 

 about two miles. 



To name and close on the 1st of March. 



The Kingsweston Stakes of 10 sovs. each, 2 ft., 

 with 20 added ; the CUfton Stakes Course ; gen- 

 tlemen riders. Forfeit to be declared at the same 

 time as for the Clifton stakes. Four to remain in, 

 or no race. 



To name and close the 1st of March. 



The Gold Cup of sovs. (in specie) added to a 

 sweepstakes of 30 sovs. each, 10 ft. Three horses 

 to start, or the cup will be withheld till next year ; 

 if three horses start, the winner to subscribe 10 

 sovs. to the cup in 1840 ; three miles. 



Horses to be named on or before the 1st of 

 March, and to be handicapped by the stewards, or 

 whom they may appoint. Forfeit to be declared 

 pn the last Monday before the Bath Spring Meet- 

 ing. 



Robert Harris, Clerk of the Course, 



11, Sun Row, Clifton. 



CHELTENHAM. 



A market town and parish, in the hundred 

 of Cheltenham, eight miles (E.N.E.) from 

 Gloucester, and ninety-five (W.N.W.) from Lon- 

 don, containing about 22,000 inhabitants. This 



