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STEEPLECHASE WEIGHTS. At the eastern tracks all steeplechase races are run under the rules of the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association, which provides these weights: For steeplechases less than three miles — From January 1 to August 31. inclusive, four years, 145 pounds: five years, 159 pounds; six years and over, 166 |Kiunds. From September 1 to December 31, inclusive, for four years, 155 pounds: five years, 16.; pounds; six years and over 166 pounds. For steeplechases of three miles and over — From January 1 to August 31. inclusive, four years, 13.8 pounds; five years, 157 pounds; six years and over, 160 pounds. From September 1 to December 31, inclusive, for four years, 149 pounds; five years, 161 pounds; six years and over, 16K pounds. Except in handicaps and in races where the weights are fixed«absoiutely in the conditions, mares shall be allowed five pounds and geldings three pounds. No horse shall carry less than 130 pounds. In the west the weights .specified by the Western Jockey Club and the American Turf Association Jan. April. July. Oct. Age. Feb. May. Aug. Nov. March. June. Sept. Dec. I -year-olds 125 129 134 140 4-year-olds 147 149 151 154 5-year-olds 157 160 163 164 8 year-olds and up.. 16S 170 172 172
