HARK FORRARD! 6r 



This invitation was accepted, and the bell 

 ringing for going to the post, the trio returned 

 to the Grand Stand to get a view of the race. 

 This was neither more nor less than a pro- 

 cession, as Mr. Howlett's Buckshot, ridden by 

 Mr. Foxhall Sharpe, went to the front the in- 

 stant the flag fell, and won almost in a trot by 

 half a dozen lengths. This gentleman, we may 

 add, has done what we believe has never been 

 done before by any of our own gentlemen 

 riders — ridden in every race on the day's card 

 and won them all. 



' I see you have a Pari Mutuel here,' said 

 Reginald to Ray Danby, as they strolled about 

 the inclosure after the race. 



' Yes, that is a very popular way of backing 

 horses in this country. They deduct ten per 

 cent, from your winnings, but thsn they don't 

 welsli you. Pool selling is also a very favourite 

 game of the bookmakers.' 



' Suppose we walk across the course and 

 look at some of the steeplechase fences,' said 

 Reginald. 



