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the next lot, came a cropper at the following fence, 

 whilst at the next just before reaching the canal 

 Grape Vine fell, bringing down Roman Oak, who 

 rolled over hini. 



This left Roquefort in command, attended by 



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Cloister, the pair being clear of Gamecock, Roquefort 

 having a lead of eight lengths as they came along 

 the canal side. Gamecock, Cloister and Roquefort 

 were first over the water, the latter dropping back 

 considerably as they went into the country. 



