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see the condition &c. of their favourite horses, but 

 the greater number to stare at the nobility, as nearly- 

 half the male portion of the peerage may be met 

 with on this spot. 



The crowded state of the roads, both on ap- 

 proaching and returning from Epsom races, has 

 been often described, and it is only to be wondered 

 at that a greater number of accidents do not 

 occur, particularly as many brave cocknies select 

 this occasion for their first attempt at coachman- 

 ship or riding. 



Baron de Tessier and Sir Gilbert Heathcote are 

 the perpetual stewards of these races, — in which 

 situation, they have given universal satisfaction. 

 Mr. J. Farrall, the trainer of Epsom, is the clerk of 

 the course, and is very efficient and attentive. Tiie 

 ground for the erection of booths, &c. is put up to 

 auction previous to each meeting, of which due 

 notice is given by public advertisements. 



EPSOM SPRING MEETING. 



A sweepstakes of 5 so vs. each, with £50 added 

 by Sir Gilbert Heathcote, three yrs. old to carry 

 7st. 21b. ; and four, 8st. 101b. ; one mile. 



A sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 25 sovs. 

 added, for horses of all ages ; the Craven stakes 

 weights ; the winner to be sold for 250 sovs. if de- 

 manded in the usual way ; one mile heats. 



