330 A COLONY IN THE MAKING chap. 



Fifth Race. — The King's African Rifles Cup for 



ponies owned by officers serving with the King's 



African Rifles, 14.2 and under. Catch weights 



12 stone. 

 This used to be a popular event, bringing forth 

 considerable competition. The reduction and dis- 

 persal of the force has unfortunately destroyed much 

 of its interest. 

 Sixth Race. — A hack race or polo scurry. Distance, 



say, 4 furlongs. 

 Seventh Race. — A selling race for Somalis and 



Abyssinians. 

 The programme for the second day might run : 

 First Race. — A hurdle race for Somalis and 



Abyssinians. Distance 5 furlongs. 

 Second Race. — A handicap for all horses. \\ miles. 

 Third Race. — An Arab steeplechase over \\ miles. 

 Fourth Race. — The Safari race for Somali and 



Abyssinian ponies which have never won a race. 



1 1.7. Distance 2^ miles. No rider to have 



ridden six winners in the Protectorate. 

 Such a race is designed to please both the public 

 and all resident sportsmen. Entries are numerous and 

 many of the jockeys as well as the quadrupeds 

 exhibit eccentricities of the most pleasing character. 

 The hardy little ponies usually get round in their own 

 time fairly comfortably, but many of the riders are 

 much distressed at the finish. 

 Fifth Race. — A handicap for all horses got and foaled 



in the Protectorate. Distance 6 furlongs. 

 The Sixth Race might be a match. 

 The Seventh Race. — A selling race for the Arab class. 



The programme has to be drawn up with a due 

 regard to the various types of animal engaged ; and 



