232 HISTORY OF THE 



ner to be sold for 500gs. Two miles and a dis- 

 tance. 



The Dorsetshire Stakes of 25 sovs. each, 15 ft. 

 and five only if declared to the clerk of the course ; 

 the second horse to save his stake ; two miles. 



To close and name to the clerk of the course on 

 days hereafter to be mentioned. 



Mr. Wyatt, Clerk of the Course. 



Dorchester, on the river Frome, the capital of 

 the county, 120 miles from London. In 1831, 

 the inhabitants amounted to 3033. Two days' 

 racing takes place here towards the middle of 

 September. On the first day £50 is given by 

 the tradesmen of the town, and on the second 

 the ladies give a plate of the same value. 



Weymouth is beautifully situated on the western 

 shore of a fine open bay in the English Channel, 

 and is divided into two parts by the river Wey. 

 It is eight miles from Dorchester, and 130 from 

 London, and contains between 6 and 7000 in- 

 habitants. It contains a theatre, which is open 

 during the race week, besides assembly rooms, 

 libraries, etc. The races were established in 1821, 

 and are generally well attended. They take place 

 about the latter end of August, and among the 

 prizes contended for, are the Queen's plate of 

 lOOgs,, and the member's plate of 50gs. 



The course, which adjoins the town, is consi- 

 dered very good. 



