for 2 yrs old only maidens at starting which had been purchased as yearlings at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for 15,000 guineas or less (the 1st sale to govern the price if sold more than once as yearlings)
Weights - 9st 3lb; fillies allowed 5lb
Allowances - if purchased for not more than 12,000 guineas allowed 3lb; if purchased for not more than 9,000 guineas allowed 6lb; if purchased for not more than 6,000 guineas allowed 9lb; if purchased for not more than 3,000 guineas allowed 12lb