"Surprise Packet" Crashing into the Ditch
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- 1959-3-25
"Oxo" with Scudamore up taking the dreaded Bechers Brook on the second run round, with "Surprise Packet" M. Scott up, crashing headlong into the ditch.
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Major A. F. Stallard Lands on His Back
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- Unidad documental simple
- 1955-4-16
Major A. F. Stallard lands on his back after being thrown from his mount "Winds and Stars" at the last fence in the Gold Cup Steeplechase at the Royal Artillery meeting Sandown Park.
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Horse Race
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Military Court (No. 9) beats Harry Lime and Three Star II
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The Toughest Horse Race in the World
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- 1958-4-2
The Grand National Steeplechase the toughest horse race in the world was won by Mr.What owned by Mr. D. Coughlan of Ireland and ridden by A. Freeman. Tiberetta was second and Green Drill third. The pictures show (top) the field taking the great Be...
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French Horse Wins the English Derby
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- Unidad documental simple
- 1956-6-6
Monteret, hidden by Snaith, leading the field round the famous Tattenham Corner in the Derby which was won by Lavandin from Montraval an Roistar. Lavandin, who was ridden by W. R. Johnstone, is seen in the centre of the second rank of horses.
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Cheveley Park Stakes
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- 1957-4-3
Taittinger (E. Britt) on the outside beats Angelet (centre, hidden) and Colorets Lady (on the rails) for second place in the Cheveley Park Stakes (6 furs.). The winner Sarcelle is out of the picture.
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Trainer Exercised His Horses on the Beach at Shoeburyness during Winter
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- 1955-3-3
With the snow and ice making ordinary training impossible Royston racehorse trainer W. Stephenson exercised his horses on the beach at Shoeburyness Essex where the long, firm stretch of sand provides an ideal winter training ground.
Morning Times
"They Both Fell - But Won The Race"
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- 1957-3-1
"They Both Fell - But Won The Race"
Photo shows: About to crash at the last fence in the Corinthian Handicap Steeplechase at Hurst Park, are Mr. R. McCreey and his mount "Rose's Pact". Mr. McCreey was able to remount and the gallant mare ran on to...
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"Kanver" and Rider Down on Their Necks
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- 1956-1-18
"Head First"
Down on their necks – and out of the race in the Rugby Handicap Steeplechase at Leicester (left). Mr. J. E. Woods' Kanver comes to grief with his jockey, L. Hanson, at the last fence.
Photo Shows: Mr. J. E. Woods' "Kanver" comes to g...
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The Cesarewitch Stakes
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The Cesarewitch Stakes was won at Newmarket "French Design" owned by Mr. S. C. Banks and ridden by D. Smith. "Earlswood" was second and "Mixed Vermouth" third. Photo shows the finish with "French Design" (on right) winning from "Earlswood" (left o...
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