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sovs. each, for maiden horses, &c. ; heats, 2 

 miles. 



3rd Day.— Plate of £50, for all ages ; 2 mile heats. 



These races, like many others, are most unne- 

 cessarily protracted to three days, — the list of 

 sport being barely sufficient for two. 



Richmond. — This town is beautifully situated 

 on the banks of the river Swale, 44 miles from 

 York, and 234 (N.N.W.) from London, containing 

 2,546 inhabitants. Richmond gives the title of 

 Duke to the noble family of Lennox. The races 

 take place in the beginning of September, and 

 continue two days ; they are held on Whitcliffe 

 pasture, which is a common meadow belonging to 

 the town, and which affords an excellent course. 

 The principal stakes are. 



The Borough Member's Plate, of £70. 



The Dundas Stakes of 10 sovs. each, with 20 

 added by the Earl of Zetland. 



The Gold Cup, by subscription of 10 gs. each, 

 for horses of all ages. 



Sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, for two yrs. old 

 colts and fillies. 



Ripon. — Rivers Ure and Skill, 23 miles from 

 York, and 212 (N.N.W.) from London, containing 

 4,563 inhabitants. The races take place towards 

 the end of August, and continue two days. The 

 course has been much improved lately, and is now 

 in excellent order. The following is a list of the 

 principal stakes : 



