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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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"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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Jockey W. Rees takes a jump on his own - when "DOITYOURSELF" made a sudden stop at the fifth fence - during the Firle Novices' Steeplechase at Plumpton. The horse himself looks on....
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Major A. F. Stallard Lands on His Back
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.
Morning Times
Military Court (No. 9) beats Harry Lime and Three Star II
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The Goodwood Race Meeting Opens
The Goodwood meeting opened once again in brillient summer sunshine. The famous course - on the Sussex Downs, is reckoned to be one of the finest in the world, and being near the sea - attracts many thousands of holiday makers. Photo shows: A gene...
Morning Times
Tragedy at Epsom this morning - Exchange Student, the Irish Derby Horse, seen after a canter with Scobie Breasely in the saddle, which resulted in the horse breaking a fetlock causing him to be destroyed. The injured leg can clearly be seen in thi...
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