“WHITE HORSE HILL, BERKS, 1776.[27]
“The scowering and cleansing of the White Horse is fixed for Monday the 27th day of May; on which day a Silver Cup will be run for near White Horse Hill, by any horse, &c. that never run for any thing, carrying 11 stone, the best of 3 two-mile heats, to start at ten o’clock.
“Between the heats will be run for by Poneys, a Saddle, Bridle, and Whip; the best of three two-mile heats, the winner of 2 heats will be entitled to the Saddle, the second best the Bridle, and the third the Whip.
“The same time a Thill harness will be run for by Cart-horses, &c. in their harness and bells, the carters to ride in smock frocks without saddles, crossing and jostling, but no whipping allowed.
“A flitch of Bacon to be run for by asses.
“A good Hat to be run for by men in sacks, every man to bring his own sack.
“A Waistcoat, 10s. 6d. value, to be given to the person who shall take a bullet out of a tub of flour with his mouth in the shortest time.
“A Cheese to be run for down the White Horse Manger.
“Smocks to be run for by ladies, the second best of each prize to be entitled to a Silk Hat.