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new T. Y. C. those got by untried stallions, or cut 

 of untried mares to be allowed 3lb. ; but only one 

 allowance. To close and name to Messrs. Weath- 

 erby, or Mr. Farrall, or before the 25th. of March 

 1839. 



Guilford.— On the river Wey, 30 miles (S. W.) 

 from London, and containing 3,1()1 inhabitants. 

 The races at this place have fallen into insignifi- 

 cance, the only stake mentioned in the racing 

 calender, run for here annually during the last 

 two years, being her Majesty's plate of 100 gs. 



Reigate. — This town is beautifully situated on a 

 branch of the river Mole, on the high road, from 

 London to Brighton; 19 miles (E.) from Guilford, 

 and 21 (S. by W.) from London. The races here 

 take place about the first week in June, and con- 

 tinue two days, daring w^hich the following plates 

 and stakes are run for, viz : — The Gold cup, value 

 100 gs. — The Surrey plate, value 100 gs. ; the 

 Reigate Gold cup, 100 gs. ; the Reigate hunting 

 Gold cup, of the same value. 



SUSSEX. 



Brighton, or Brighthelmstone. — A town on the 

 sea-coast, in the hundred of Whalesbone and cape 

 Lewis, 52 miles from London. This town was a 

 small fishing place till 1784 ; but since that period, 

 by the mere force of fashion and royal patronage, 

 it has grown up to be a populous and luxurious 



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