Royal Ascot 



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In 1728 a race of the value of 40 guineas was run, 

 and again in 1730 there were two days' racing. Hunters 

 only took part in the contest, and their qualification was 

 that they had been at the death of a leash of stags with 

 the Royal Hounds. The first day was devoted to a race 

 ridden in heats with weights 12 st., 9 runners, the prize 

 being a purse of 50 guineas, which fell to the Duke of 



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Newcastle's chestnut horse, Fidler. The Duke was so 

 pleased with his success that he gave the stakes to his 

 groom "for his care and diligence," and the Prince of 

 Wales gave him 30 guineas more. On the second day 

 in a similar race for 40 guineas, carrying 10 St., in three 

 heats, six competitors took part, General Honey wood's 

 grey gelding. Grey Crabb, being first. For some years 

 afterwards sport was only irregularly held, and no meetings 

 took place in 1731 to 1734, 1737, cind 1738 to 1743. 



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