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way of getting rid of one's superfluous cash, either by 

 wire or on the course, is the preferable one, as it saves 

 much time and trouble, although it is doubtful whether 

 it saves money, as people are generally more careful 

 when they are risking hard cash. 



The start for the Prix du Conseil Municipal takes 

 place on the opposite side of the course to the stands, 

 and an excellent view can be obtained of the whole of 

 the race, excepting perhaps at the corner coming round 

 the bend into the straight. 



The horses were dispatched on their journey with com- 

 mendable promptitude, there being practically no delay 

 at the post, and the first to break the line was an out- 

 sider whose jockey's colours were distinguishable by his 

 mauve sleeves and cap, and who dashed off with a lead 

 of several lengths. 



Coming round the bend Pretty Polly and Zinfandel 

 took closer order, and entered the straight close to each 

 other and behind the French outsider, who was still 

 leading. 



At the distance he appeared for a moment to be 

 coming back to his horses, but answering with the 

 utmost resolution to a call by his rider went on without 

 any further symptoms of stopping. 



The onlookers until now had watched the race with 

 equanimity, expecting every moment the leader to 

 drop back or the English pair to overhaul him, but 



