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The Italian challenger, Boticelli, owned by the Marchese Incisa della Rochetta, and ridden by E. Camici, winning the Ascot Gold Cup from Blue Prince II and Eleanor.
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Pinza (Sir Gordon Richards) seen winning the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes the richest race of the year from the Queen's Aureole, while Nucio, Pharel and Worden II stage a close finish for third place.
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Ascot Races - second day. The Race just before the finish. Mr. C. Jarvis' "Galsonia" and the winner Mr. H. G, Blagrave's "Couvert" (Cliff Richards up) on the far side leading from "Carlisle" and "Phakos".
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The Toughest Horse Race in the World
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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Trainer Exercised His Horses on the Beach at Shoeburyness during Winter
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.
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Trainer at Exercise on the Famous Downs at Epsom
With the spring-like weather prevailing in England, preparation for the opening of the flat racing season is in full swing and the picture shows trainer R. V. Smyth's string at exercise on the famous Downs at Epsom, near London. Leading are Hinwoo...
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Weald Handicap Steeplechase at Lingfield Park
Taking the Water Junip together during the Weald Handicap Steeplechase at Lingfield Park. L. to R.: Packard (R. Emery up) ; Senlac Hill (Delaney up): and Almiskin (J. C. Chaloner up). Almiskin was the winner.
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Lord Astor's Ambiguity, ridden by J. Mercer, winning the Oaks from Kerkeb (Gordon Richards) on the rails, Noemi in the centre and Happy Laughter in fourth place, on the outside.
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