-^ Reign of Queen Victoria, 1837-1901 



luck. Mr. He M'Calmont's first entry for the Cup was 

 in 1888, with Timothy, and, although Reve d'Or was 

 favourite, Mr. M'Calmont's horse from the start of the race 

 meant business, and overhauling his competitors, beat Reve 

 d'Or at the brick kilns, took the lead at the straight, and 

 won by six lengths from Tissaphernes. 



There was no Royal Procession in 1888. The carriages 

 were ready to start on Tuesday and Thursday, but were 

 stopped by telegraph, owing to bad news from Germany 

 regarding the health of the Emperor Frederick. The 

 Prince of Wales, however, was present on Cup Day, and 

 returned to town on the following morning. 



In the autumn of 1888, Mr. J. F. Clark resigned 

 the office of Judge, which he had faithfully held since 

 1852. He was succeeded by his son-in-law, Mr. C. E. 

 Robinson, who had been Deputy Judge to the Jockey 

 Club. 



The weather was perfect on Cup Day in 1889, bright, 

 but not too hot ; the attendance was large, and the four- 

 in-hands made a good muster. The Prince and Princess 

 of Wales occupied Sunningdale Park for the race week, 

 and drove on to the Course in state. 



The racing was good, but there was no event calling 

 for special notice. The Duke of Portland's Donovan, 

 ridden by F. Barrett, won the Prince of Wales' Stakes, 

 the first English bred colt to win this prize with the full 

 penalty. For the Gold Cup, M. De la Rue's Trayles, by 

 Restless, proved an easy winner, although Cotillon and 

 Rada both made serious efforts. Trayles took the lead 

 at the start, and, increasing his advantage, cantered past 

 the post a winner by four lengths. 



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