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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, ij miles. 
Third Race. —An Arab steeplechase over i|- miles. 
Fourth Race. —The Safari race for Somali and 
Abyssinian ponies which have never won a race. 
11.7. Distance 2J 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 
