Reign of Queen Victoria, 1 837-1 901 



of nineteen, but only four appeared at the post. Mr. Pettit's 

 b, c. St. Francis was favourite, and seemed from the start 

 to have got the chances well in hand ; indeed, he kept a 

 length ahead until less than a hundred yards from home, 

 when Robinson on Caravan, challenged him, and, by a fine 

 piece of work, came 

 in first by nearly a 

 length. 



The Ascot 

 Stakes resulted in 

 an exciting race. 

 Forty-hve entered, 

 and there were 

 twelve starters, Mr. 

 Forth's ch. f. by 

 Merchant out of 

 Turquoise, a 3-year- 

 old, being pro- 

 claimed winner, 

 with Mr. Dolphin's 

 ch. h. The Skater 

 second. From the 

 start, all the horses 

 kept well together 



until the distance was reached, when Skater and the 

 Turquoise filly came out, and running neck and neck, 

 finished a grand race in favour of the latter by half a 

 length. Bell, who rode the Turquoise filly — a little boy, 

 almost a child, and only weighing 56 lb. — was universally 

 applauded for his judgment and skill throughout the race. 

 After the event Her Majesty sent for the tiny jockey. 



SO.MK COSTUMES IN THE EARLY FORTIES 



