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The Race. 



The rtag- fell at the second attempt at twenty 

 minutes past three, Bretby at once takino- the lead 

 to be quickly passed by Ouragan II. who, getting 

 the best of his jockey, rushed to the front, followed 

 by Chimney Sweep, Daybreak, Eurotas, Bretby 

 and Merlin. 



Last of the Lambs refused at the first fence and 

 fell, and at the next Vintner struck the bank with 

 his knees and fell, Mr. Crawshaw breaking" his 

 collar-bone. As a result Congress came down 

 but was quickly remounted, whilst Paladin and 

 Colney came to grief on their own account. The 

 leaders went on in close company to Becher's 

 Brook, over which Ouragan II. led by a couple of 

 lengths, his immediate followers being Bretby, 

 Daybreak, Merlin, and Capt. Machell's trio. 

 Nearing Valentine's, Furley improved his |)osition 

 and Columbine took third place. 



With the exception of Fantome, who fell, all got 

 handsomeh' over the water in front of the stand, 

 after which Columbine took up the running with 

 Daybreak, Ouragan II., Merlin, Eurotas and 

 Chimney Sweep in close attendance. Becher's 

 Brook saw the last of Casse Tete, who broke down 



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