The First Running of the
Mount Harmon Wicomico Hunt
Point-to-Point Races
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Mount Harmon Plantation
Earleville, Maryland
RACE 1 – SMALL PONY RACE– Trophy to the winner. Post time 10:45 AM
RACE 2 – MEDIUM PONY RACE – Trophy to the winner. Post time 11:00 AM
RACE 3 — LARGE PONY RACE – Trophy to the winner. Post time 11:15 AM
RACE 4 – LEAD LINE PONY RACE – Trophy to the winner. Post time 11:40 Noon. For ponies ridden by juniors who have not reached their 7th birthday as of the 1st of the year. All ponies must have a lead line attached to their bridle and must be accompanied by an adult. About 50 yds. Walk or trot; entries breaking from trot must go behind the last entry in the field before continuing or may be Disqualified. Riders must wear ASTM approved helmets, overgirths and protective vests are highly encouraged. Racing silks are encouraged, riding attire accepted.
RACE 5 – THE H. BROOKS DURKEE MEMORIAL RACE – Post Time 1:00. Open to horses 5 years old and up, which have never won a race over timber. To be ridden by amateur riders acceptable to the committee. About 2 miles over timber. Weight 165 lbs.
RACE 6 – LADIES RACE – The MARGUERITE DU PONT DE VILLIERS LADYS RACE – Post time 1:30.
RACE 7 – AMATEUR APPRENTICE RACE – THE HAMILTON FOX MEMORIAL – Post time 2:00pm
RACE 8 – NOVICE RACE – THE ALLAIRE DU PONT BOWL – Post time 2:30pm
RACE 9 – OPEN RACE – THE WICOMICO HUNT CUP – Post time 3:00pm
RACE 10 – AMATEUR AND APPRENTICE FLAT RACE – Post time 3:45 PM. For Amateur Apprentice Riders. Horses 3 years old: 145 lbs. Horses 4 years and up: 150 lbs. Horses who have won a race under rules since January 1st 2022, 5 lbs extra. Horses who have won 2 or more races under rules since January 1, 2022, 10 lbs extra. Rider Allowances: Riders never having won a race under rules (flat or jumps) 5lb allowance. About 1 mile over fair hunting ground.