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seven horses, the last being Isonomy, who was successful 

 in 1879 and 1880. 



The Gold Vase was first run for in 1838, and of the 

 sixty winners eight were also winners of the Gold Cup. 

 St. Francis, the Gold Cup winner in 1840, has the extra 

 distinction of being the only horse that has successfully 



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contested the race for the Vase two years in succession. 

 In 1899 the continuity of the record was broken, for 

 "The Gold Vase did not fill," but has since found its 

 place in the Ascot programme. 



The Royal Hunt Cup is always a popular race, and 

 forms the principal attraction in the second day's racing, 

 and since its foundation in 1843, has usually produced 

 large fields. 



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