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alteration occurred for twenty years, with the exception of a 

 distinct stake called 'The Waterloo Purse,' which was added 

 to the card. It was not until 1857 that the stake attained its 

 full dimensions as follows : — 



The Waterloo Cup, sixty-four subscribers at 25/. each = 

 1,600/., which is allotted as follows : 1,240/. to the thirty-two 

 dogs left in the Waterloo Cup proper, comprising 500/. to the 

 winner, 200/ to the second, 50/. each to the third and fourth, 

 30/ each to the next four, 20/. each to eight, and 10/. each to 

 the other sixteen. The thirty-two dogs beaten in the first 

 round to run again for the Waterloo Purse, for which 260/. is 

 reserved, the winner getting 100/., the second 50/, two dogs 

 15/ each, four dogs 10/. each, and eight dogs 5/. each respec- 

 tively. For the Waterloo Plate 100/ is reserved for the sixteen 

 dogs beaten in the second round of the Cup, the winner 

 receiving 45/, the second 20/., two dogs 7/ los. each, and four 

 others 5/. each. 



Now, having regard to these conditions, it is easily gathered 

 that the owner of a smart dog stands a fair chance of drawing 

 a prize of some sort, even should he fail to win the laurel 

 crown and its substantial concomitant ; so no wonder that the 

 nominations are eagerly sought after, and that the fact of one 

 being allotted is considered a high honour in the coursing 

 world. 



A short account of some of the more remarkable winners 

 of this trophy may here prove acceptable to the reader, and 

 amongst the older generation may recall many half-forgotten 

 scenes of interest and excitement. 



1847. — This was the first year in which Lord Sefton com- 

 peted on his native soil, and he won ; what is more, he bred 

 the winner, Senet, himself, and also his sire and dam. 



1854. — Lord Sefton repeated his triumph with Sackcloth, a 

 son of Senet, a victory that must have been specially gratifying. 



1850-52-53. — In these years the winner was Cerito, who 

 was only a puppy on the first occasion. Altogether this smart 

 bitch was slipped fifty-three times and won forty-five courses. 



