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starting for the plate, as he had not been shown 

 on the preceding Saturday ; but it appearing he 

 w^s post-entered, it was decided he was eligible, 

 post-entrance placing the horse on a different 

 footing. 



44. — A Stake Illegally Re-opened as the Original 

 Stake. 



Taunton, 1838. — A Hurdle Eace Sweepstakes, 

 10?. each, 3 ft., if declared before eight o'clock the 

 evening before starting ; 20/. to be added from the 

 fund if three horses start. Closed with three sub- 

 scribers, A, B, and C. C paid forfeit by the pre- 

 scribed time ; A and B then agree to admit D 

 before starting ; C objected to its being considered 

 the original stakes, and claimed to have his forfeit 

 returned. 



It was decided that the stakes could not be 

 reopened without the consent of C, and that he 

 was consequently entitled to have his forfeit 

 returned. 



45. — Jockey Dismounting before lie Passed the 

 Winning-post Alloived to Start again. 



[Corresponding to No. 1, 'Racing Calendar.'] — 

 The Hoo Races, 1779. Subscription 10 gs. each, 

 for ponies not exceeding thirteen hands. Two-mile 



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