-^ Horse Racing in England 



of Galtnes dates back to 1590, but York races were not 

 established until 1709. 



In 1727, according to Whyte, there were only a dozen 



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Royal Plates run for in England ; one at Newmarket, in 

 April, for 6-year-old horses, at 12 st. each, in heats, over 

 the Round Course — first called the King's Plate Course ; 

 one for 5-year-old mares, at 10 st. each, in one heat, and 



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