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ance. Jolly Sir John fell heavily at this jump, 

 whilst at the ditch fence nearest the canal 'Vhc 

 Liberator came to grief. 



Approaching the ditch-and-rail fence Old Joe and 

 Badger drew nearer to the leader Coronet, about 

 two lengths separating" the trio, with Magpie and 

 Savoyard at the head of the others. Making the 

 line for home Coronet hung out signals of distress, 

 and was immediately passed by Old Joe, to whom 

 succeeded Badger and Magpie, with Too Good and 

 Savoyard next. The latter, dead beat, fell at the 

 last fence, and although Too Good came up with a 

 tremendous rush he could make no sort of impression 

 on Old Joe, vrho won in easy fashion by six lengths, 

 five lengths away Gamecock was third. Magpie 

 fourth, Badger fifth, Coronet sixth, Cortolvin 

 seventh. Lady Tempest eighth. 



Time : lo minutes 14 3/5 seconds. 



Stakes, ^1,361 lo.s-. 



The Irish were ao-ain to the fore, both first and 

 second hailing from the Enierald Lsle. 



Old foe is said to have played many parts in his 

 time, CToino- in harness when he wasn't wanted for 

 hunting, occasionally varying the entertainment by 

 competing for small jumping prizes at the various 



