The Oatland Stakes at Ascot, 1791 [ Practices ]
… THE approaching season induces us to give our readers a description of this RACE, (of which the annexed plate is a striking representation) the greatest race ever decided in this kingdom; and upon the event of which, upwards of one hundred thousand pounds was won and lost. The original subscribers … that not less than forty thousand people were present, and apprehensions were entertained for general safety, all kinds of accidents being dreaded by anticipation. Those who had formed expectations of WINNING, were so disappointed, …
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