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jump by the canal bridge, when he gave way to The 

 Lamb, Casse Tete, Scarrington, and Despatch, to 

 whom the issue seemed now confined. 



Once on the race-course, Scarrington ran up to 

 Scots Grey, Scaltheen dropping back, these being- 

 joined at the bend by Casse Tete. Despatch, and The 

 Lamb. At the hist hurdles but one, Casse Tete and 

 The Lamb headed Scarrinoton and Scots Grev, and 

 for the moment it looked as if the little grey would 

 win at the third time of asking, but it was not to be, 

 and Casse Tete, drawing away, went on and won by 

 six lengths from Scarrington, who had headed The 

 Lamb outside the distance. Despatch was third, 

 The Lamb fourth, Fleuriste fifth, ALister Mowl^ray 

 sixth, and Ouragan II. seventh. 



Time : lo minutes i^^ seconds. 



Under all the circumstances Mr. Brayley's washed 

 out chestnut may be considered as being extremely 

 lucky to win, for not only did Harvester look to have 

 the race at his mercy until he broke down when 

 landing over the last fence but one in the second 

 round, but Scarrington twisting a shoe, and cutting 

 his foot badly, made a \'ery material difference, 

 Mr. }. M. Richardson, who rode Schiedam, being 



