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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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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 Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot
The finish of the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot on Wednesday showing King's Troop (G. Lewis) winning from Robsons Choice (near side) and Midsummer Night II (far side).
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"Hard Ridden" Wins The Derby For 1958
"Hard ridden"owned by Sir Victor Sassoon and ridden by C. Smirke, won the Derby at Epsom, with "Paddy's Point" second, and "Nagami" in third place. Photo Shows: The striking scene as the horses rounded the famous Tattenham Corner during the race. ...
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Sir Victor Sassoon's "Crepello" ridden by Lester Piggott won the 1957 Derby at Epsom this afternoon. Second was "Ballymoss" (T. P. Burns) with "Pipe of Peace" (Breasley) third. Keystone Photo Shows: "Crepello" (15) wins from "Ballymoss" (17) and "...
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"Hard Ridden" Wins The Derby for 1958
Hard Ridden with Charlie Smirke in the saddle romps home in the Derby run, at Epsom last Wednesday. He is followed by Paddy's Point with a close finish for third place which Nagami (2nd from right), gained on a photo from Baroco (2nd from left) Gu...
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"Mr.What" and "Green Drill" Falling at Becher's
The favourite, Merryman II, ridden by G. Scott, won the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday. Badanloch was second, with Clear Profit third. Before racing began police searched stands and jumps following an anonymous bomb scare. The picture shows...
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The Final for the Duke of Sutherland Cup
The final for the Duke of Sutherland Cup between Cowdrey Park and The Greyhounds provided thrilling polo. Here Rao Raja Hanut Singh (right) scores for Cowdrey Park. C. Ryland Smith of the Greyhounds is too idle to stop him.
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"De Combat" Taking up the Becher's Brook
"De Combat" is the name of the mount – ridden by Mr. C. Scott – and he is taking the modified Becher's Brook during the Liverpool Foxhunter's Chase – over the famous Grand National Course recently.
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"Surprise Packet" Crashing into the Ditch
"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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The Queen's Horse Wins the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket
The Queen's horse "Pall Mall"ridden by D. Smith, winning the 2,000 Guineas from "Major Portion" (E. Smith) and Nagami (J. Mercer) at Newmarket just Wednesday.
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