Cheveley Park Stakes
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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Corinthian Handicap Steeplechase at Hurst Park
"She Won The Race"
Photo shows: mr. R. McCreey and his mount "Rose's Pact"come down at the last fence during the Corinthians Handicap Steeplechase at Hurst Park. Mr. McCreey remounted and the gallant mare ran on to win the race by five lengths.
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Crown Prince Carl Gustaf of Sweden Competing in the Walking Race
12-year-old Crown Prince Carl Gustaf of Sweden (nearest camera) stepping it out with a young friend, Tommy Lord while competing in the walking race organised by the Swedish Walking Association for schoolboys. The Crown Prince, who attends a day sc...
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Finish of the 1956 Derby
The finish of the 1956 Derby with Lavandin (W. R. Johnstone) winning from Montaval (left) while Roistar is just behind the winner filling the minor pacing.
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Finish of the First Peace Time Derby
Racing at Epsom. First Peace Time Derby Day won by Mr. J. E. Ferguson's "Airborne" (T, Lowrry up) from "Gulf Stream" and "Radiotherapy".
A general view of the finish of the Derby won by "Airborne" (grey horse).
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First Peace Time Derby
First Peace Time Derby won by Mr. J. E. Ferguson's "Airborne" (T. Lowrey up) from "Gulf Stream" and "Radiotherapy". The field rounding Tattenham Corner.
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French Army Revolt in Algiers
Reports from France state that Foreign Legion paratroopers and other Army units have seized control in Algiers. A "proclamation" put out by Algiers Radio is said to have been signed by General Challa, a former C.-in-C. in Algeria: General Raoul Sa...
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French Horse Wins the English Derby
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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