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mettle of their respective steeds. When Old Yingarilio 
under the skilful management of his fair rider, distanced 
his adversary at every attempt, which so nettled Mr. Flint, 
that he challenged the fair equestrian to ride against him on 
a future day. This challenge was immediately accepted by 
Colonel Thornton, on the part of his lady ; and it was fixed 
by the respective parties, that the race should be run on the 
last day of the York August Meeting, 1804. This singular 
match was announced by the following notice :— 
“ A match for five hundred guineas, and one thousand 
guineas bye—four miles—between Colonel Thornton’s Yin¬ 
garilio, and Mr. Flint’s br. h. Thornville, by Volunteer. Mrs. 
Thornton to ride her weight against Mr. Flint’s.” 
On Saturday the 25th of August, this race was decided, 
and the following account of it appeared in the York 
Herald :— 
“ Never did we witness such an assemblage of people as 
was drawn together on the above occasion—one hundred 
thousand at least, Nearly ten times the number appeared 
on Knavesmire, than did on the day when Bay Malton ran, 
or when Eclipse went over the course, leaving the two 
best horses of the day a mile and a half behind. Indeed, ex¬ 
pectation was raised to the highest pitch, from the novelty 
of the match. Thousands from every part of the country 
thronged to the ground. 
“About four o’clock, Mrs. Thornton appeared on the 
ground, full of spirit, her horse led by Colonel Thornton, 
and followed by Mr. Baker and Mr. H. Bonyton; after¬ 
wards appeared Mr. Flint. They started a little past four 
o’clock. The lady took the lead for upwards of three miles, 
in most capital style. Her horse, however, had much the 
shorter stroke of the two. When within a mile of being 
home, Mr. Flint pushed forward and got the lead, which he 
