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the Usk; 171 miles (W. by N.) from London, 

 containing 5026 inhabitants. The races are held 

 about the end of September, and continue two 



days. 



On the course, which is near the town, a com- 

 modious stand has been erected. 



The principal stakes are : — 



The Brecknockshire Stakes of 10 sovs. each, h. 

 ft., with 20 added ; two miles. 



The Usk Stakes of 5 sovs. each, 3 ft., with 20 

 added ; for horses not thoroudi-bred ; heats, a 

 mile and three quarters. 



The Ladies' Plate, value £50, for all ages ; two 

 mile heats. 



A Hurdle race. 



The Members' Plate of £50. 



The County Stakes of 2 sovs. each, with a cup 

 added by the stewards, for horses bred in the 

 county of Brecknockshire ; one mile heats. 



The Welter Stakes of 5 sovs. each ; 3 ft., wdth 

 10 added ; one mile heats. 



CARDIGANSHIRE. 



Aberystwyth.— A sea port, &c. ; 38 miles from 

 Cardigan, and 208 (W.N.W.) from London, con- 

 taining 4128 inhabitants. Being much frequented 

 for the benefit of sea bathing, this town offers to 

 its visiters every amusement, luxury and accom- 

 modation, usually found at watering places. 



