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is called Tattenhain corner ; the last half mile 

 from this is straight. The first half mile is on the 

 ascent, the next third of a mile level ; and the re- 

 mainder is on the descent, till within the distance, 

 where the ground again rises. 



The newT. Y. C. is 6 furlongs ; the old T. Y. C. 



or Woodcote course, is rather under 4 The 



Craven course is one mile and a quarter. 



The Grand Stand, a handsome and commodious 

 building, was erected in 1829 — 30, the expense 

 being estimated at £13,890, which sum was raised 

 by means of shares. The interior comprises se- 

 veral rooms for refreshment, and a saloon, 101 feet 

 in length, and 38 wide. The whole length of the 

 building is 126 feet, arranged for the accommoda- 

 tion of 5000 persons, with seats on the roof for 

 2,500 more. Besides this, there are numerous 

 other stands, which, with booths and shows of 

 every description, line each side of the course, for a 

 considerable distance. 



The appearance of the course, just previous to 

 the start for the Derby, with its innumerable booths, 

 and the vast multitude which cover it as far as the 

 eye can reach, in every direction, is a sight of 

 thrilling interest, and one only to be beheld in this 

 country. The horses are saddled, and led about for 

 some little time previous to starting, in the warren, 

 a paddock near the course, to which the public are 

 admitted on foot, upon payment of a shilling, and 

 which attracts vast crowds, some from curiosity to 



