58 HISTORY OF THE 



Roti, 2,000 gs., h. ft., and for 600 gs., p. p., bet 

 on her account ; Mr. Bromford, against whom she 

 was to ride, having paid forfeit. 



On the same day she crowned her laurels by 

 beating the famous jockey, Buckle. This was in 

 a match between Colonel Thornton's Louisa, by 

 Pegasus, out of Nelly, rode by Mrs. Thornton, 

 carrying 9st. 61b., and Mr. Bromford 's Allegro, 

 sister to AUegranti, rode by Buckle, 13st. 61b., 

 two miles, 500 gs. 



Mrs. Thornton was dressed in a purple cap and 

 waistcoat, nankeen-coloured skirts, which being 

 short, showed her embroidered stockings and pur- 

 ple shoes. At starting, she took the lead, which 

 she kept till approaching the distance ; here Buckle 

 put forth all his jockeyship, and succeeded in 

 getting the lead for a few lengths, but collecting 

 her horse with great power and skill, the lady 

 pushed forward, and after a severe struggle, suc- 

 ceeded in landing her a winner by " half a neck," 

 amidst the shouts of applause of the vast crowds 

 which had assembled to witness her triumph. 



