The Oatland Stakes at Ascot, 1791 [ Practices ]
… of WINNING, were so disappointed, that they attributed their losing to the crowds of people who retarded their horses, and prevented them from getting up abreast when within the lines, and absolutely shut in without a possibility of … therefore, upon a single heat, were 3725 guineas, and won by Mr. BULLOCK'S Toby, with six to one against him. These horses were also to have been handicapped again, to have run over Ascot in June, but some circumstances transpired in … were entertained for general safety, all kinds of accidents being dreaded by anticipation." … Leisure … Gambling … Horseracing … "Ascot Heath", The Sporting magazine; or Monthly calendar of the transactions of the turf, the chace, and every …
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