THE GRAND NATIONAL. 



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The Race. 



Seven minutes after time the Hag fell at the 

 second attempt, the first to show in front being 

 Sheriff Hutton, followed by Little Norton, Pistache, 

 Corner, Gentle Ida, Trade Ahirk, Ambush II. ; 

 Lotus Lily headed the second batch of horses, and 

 Barsac was last. On fairly settling' down Corner 

 took up the running, followed by Pistache, .Sheriff 

 Hutton and Electric Spark. At the .second fence 

 The Sapper came to griet. At Becher's Corner 

 was still in front, Sheriff Hutton now being second 

 and Electric Spark third, attended by Xebee, Trade 



