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Transcription	Lieut . - Genl . W T. HUGHES , C.B. Col. SARSFIELD GREENE , C.B. , R.H.A. Major M. RAMSAY . THE TURF . UMBALLA SPRING MEETING , 1881 . STEWARDS : Captain C. TROWBB , 9th Lancers , Honorary Secretary . First Day , Wednesday , 9th March 1881 . Once more on the old Umballa course , the scene of the triumphs o old Chang and Exeter . What a fatal name the latter has been to many a one . It was after the victory of Exeter over Chang and a large field in 1878 , when Chang carried a great deal more than his saddle - con tained , that the glories of Umballa were eclipsed , and the grand stand , one of the finest in India , with its beautiful view , its weighing and dressing rooms , and every conceivable convenience , and all provided from the profits derived from the large lotteries and the Derby Sweeps , were all put under a ban . However , this has only been temporary , and last winter saw all the old traditions restored , and such a meeting as Umballa is accustomed to was held then . The 9th Lancers is not a coops to let such traditions die out , and to their presence in Umballa is due the holding of the present meeting , got up virtually at the eleventh hour ; as also is it due as much to the fact of the sporting and hospitable 9th being in the station as to its central position that Um balla was elected as the scene for the polo tournament now being held here , and of which I shall send you full details as soon as the matches are all played off , and the victorious regiment is proclaimed . The course was not quite so soft as to please those whose horses have tender legs ; but in all other respects there was nothing to cavil at . The first race set down on the card was one over sticks , and for which Changed Hands was regarded as the absolute winner , but a great pot was upset , and Advance , a rank outsider , who only sold for a pony in the lotteries , won easily . For the Tom Thumb Stakes , Spot on his Rawulpindi form was installed in the post of honor , and some one must have bitterly rued the misplaced confidence when he struck his colors to Gazelle . This latter is not the Gazelle , but is a ches nut country - bred belonging to Major Cook . Nigel , brought all the way from Rawalpindi , who held a very prominent place in the betting , and who would undoubtedly have finished in a good place , was not in the race . The horse was restive while being saddled , and there was a little delay in the starting ; but the starter refused to wait for the horse to come up , and sent away the field without him . It is pos sible for a starter to be a little too particular ; as it is Nigel's sporting owner has many sympathisers . Salisbury , who went for a song in the lottery , came out at the post and won a very fine race . The starter was evidently seized with remorse for his treatment of Nigel , as he failed to turn up at his post for the Grand Military Chase . For this event five went down to the post , and by common accord affected a start . Ace of Trumps , alias King Harold , fetched a high price in the lottery , his backers evidently being actuated by a regard to contingencies . Hector , who was next in demand , and who , though he ran indifferently in the early part of the race , was soon going in his usual style and overhauling his leaders , would have won , had the ori ginal distance of the race not been , without any reason , reduced by mile , but only got second place to Oliver Twist . Fitzroy seems to have disposed of his field in the St. Leger very easily . Fariz proved himself to be a grand pony by his performance in the Pony Chase . Meeting all the cracks of his class he won as he liked under the skilful piloting of Captain Cholmondely . FIRST RACE . - Hurdle race , for all horses . C. W. A. C. raised 21lbs over six flights of hurdles . Winners once 4lbs . , twice 7lbs . , three times 10lbs . extra . Distance , 14 mile . Rs . 400 added . Capt . Williams's g w g Advance , 10st . 7lbs . , Irving McCall's g w g Changed Hands , Alexander col . Wood's br wg Troubadour , Capt . Cholmondeley Mr. Beaufort's br w g Grand Master , Owner Capt . Perry's b w g Oliver Twist , Lord Beresford Time , 2min . 36secs . LOTTERY , Horses , Grand Master Olive Twist Changed Hands Advance Troubadour Tickets Prices . Rs . 10 100 500 50 60 1,000 Total 1,720 Changed Hands looked all over fit , and the very cut of a hurdle racer ; but appearances are ever so deceptive . The flag fell to a good start , when Mr. Alexander took Changed Hands to the front , and led the field out merrily for half the distance , Advance and Troubadour lying some distance back in his wake , the rest out of it . From this point Advance began to close on the leader . and continued to diminish the distance , till at length he caught up Mr. Alexander , and won by about a length and a half . Time not taken . Horses Vivian Grace Zulu Probably Spot Jack Gazelle Tickets www ... Major PRIOR , 100th Regiment . Lord W. BERESFORD , V.O. Capt . CALVERT , Carabiniers . * SECOND RACE . - The Tom Thumb Stakes , for maiden C. B. ponies 13-2 and under . 13-2 to carry 10st . , 7lbs .; 21bs . allowed for every inch Rs . 250 added . under . Penalties as in first race . Distance , mile . Major Cook's ch c b p Gazelle , 10st . 5lbs . , Ryder Mr. Goad's ch e b p Spot , Mr. Browne ... Lord William Beresford's b c b p Probably , 9st . 131bs . , Owner Major H. Prior's eo b p Grace , 10st . 5lbs . Mr. Wend's ch ebp Jack . 10st . 5lbs . , Stratford ,, Vere's g eb p Vivian , 9st . 5lbs . , Mr. Allgood Little's rn e b p Zula , 10st . 2lbs . , Owner * * * LOTTERY . * ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * * * www THE * * * * 1 2 3 41 **** 1230000 Prices . Total As the flag dropped the ponies raced together to the mile , when Spot came out and led to the distance with Gazelle and Probably at his quarters . Here they challenged , and Gazelle won by a couple of lengths , Prob . ably two lengths off third . THIRD RACE . - Paget Park Plate . For Arabs , C. B.'s and Galloways . C.W.A. C. raised 21lbs . , Arab and Colonial galloways allowed 7lbs . , O. B. galloways allowed 14lbs .; 4lbs . allowed for every inch under 14 hands . Winners once 4lbs . , twice or of Rs . 500 7lbs . , twice of Rs . 500 or once of Rs . 1,000 10lbs . , extra . Distance , 1 mile . Rs . 400 added . Nunna Khan's b ah Salisbury , 10st . 10lbs . , Jaffir Mr. Ryder's ch eb h Surprise , 11st 7lbs , Owner ,, Gasper's ch w m Fleur - de - lys , 9st 6lbs . , Stratford David's b a h Modesty , 8st . 4lbs . , Owner Col. Chapliu's br a h Nigel , 10st . 7lbs , Mr. Bellam LOTTERY . Horses . Salisbury Fleur - de - lys Modesty Nigel Surprise Tickets Mr. David's b a h Fitzroy , 9st 4lbs . , Jaffir Stewart's br wh Warrego , 8st . 12lbs . , Ryder Babu M. M. Dass ' br w h Newcastle , 9st . , Stratford " ₁ Horses . LOTTERY . Newcastle Fitzroy Warrego Blackthorn Tickets Hector Changed Hands Ace of Trumps Oliver Twist 23 Total They were sent away at the first attempt , and a sheet could have covered them all as they ran round and came into the straight , when Salisbury and Surprise were seen to take leave of the field . The two jockeys commenced to ride , and Jaffir brought the old horse home a winner by a length . thd oth FOURTH RACE . - The St. Leger . For all horses . C. W. A. C. Win ners this season of a race value Rs . 500 , once 3lbs . , twice or of Rs . 1,000 7ibs . , three times or of Rs . 2,000 12lbs . , extra . Maidens allowed 7lbs .; winners last season of a race value Rs . 1,000 , an extra penalty of 5lbs . , twice or of Rs . 2,000 10lbs . Penalties accumulative . Distance , 1 mile . Rs . 500 added . Lawyer Tickets ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Capt . Perry's b w g Oliver Twist , Lord Beresford Mr. Flintoll's b wg Hector , Capt . Williams 11 St. George's wg King Harold , late Ace of Trumps , Owner Capt . McCall's g w g Changed Hands , Capt . Cholmondelcy Lord W. Beresford's b w g Lawyer , Mr. Bellam Time - 6mins . Horses . Centaur Charley Hawk Fariz Sally B. Beaver Lowlander . Blue Skin ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Pompey Tickets ... * FEE 39 Mr. Elton's g ebp Charlie , Mr. Johnson . * * Total 1,690 After a good start the four horses ran on very good terms till nearing the distance , when Fitzroy and Warrego answering gamely their jockeys ' call , came away and Fitzroy was landed a winner by mor than half a length . FIFTH RACE . - The Grand Military Chase . For all horses . Walera 12st . 7lbs . , C. B.'s 11st . , Arabs 10st . G. R. Winners once 5lbs . , twice 10lbs . , three times 14lbs . extra . Distance , about 3 miles . Rs . 1,000 added . Little's ch c b p Beaver , Owner Alston's b c b p Lowlander , Mr. Smith Horses . LOTTERY . LOTTERY . * ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * 000 * * * * Prices , Rs . 60 30 20 210 270 1,000 1,590 Price . Ra . ... 820 150 ... 180 220 1,000 Total 1,960 A good deal of interest was centered in this race , but notwith standing there was a good lottery on it , it could not compare with the Grand Annual of bygone days . The riders had to arrange their own start and got away well together , when Lawyer was taken to the front with Oliver Twist and King Harold at his heels . Hector fencing very unsteadily was losing much ground , but warming up he began to overhaul his horses . The others were going too fast for him to regain ground , and Oliver Twist had just past the post when Hector had got to within three lengths of him . A good third . SIXTH RACE . - Pony Chase . For all ponies 13-2 and under . 13-2 to carry 11st .; 2lbs . allowed for every inch under . C. B.'s allowed 7lbs . G. R. Professionals 7lbs extra . Winners of Rs . 100 , once 5lbs . , twice 10lbs . , three times 14lbs . extra . Distance , about 1 mile . Rs . 300 added , Major Cook's t ap Fariz , Capt . Cholmondeley Mr. David's ba b'p Hawk , Mr Alexander Lord W. Beresford's ch c b p Pompey , Owner Mr. Johnson's gebp Blue Skin , Dewing Capt . Williams's beb m Sally B. , Irving gap Centaur , Owner * Prices . * 12000 THE * * Rs . 240 140 400 40 140 1,000 * * 123 .. ... 3 ... Prices . Rs . 12000 220 30 400 50 210 -20 10 1 2 00000OON 120 140 ... 1,000 Total ... 2,200 They were let go at the first drop of the flag , when Hawk , Pompey , and Fariz led the field out a cracker . The others tailed off , and did not come near these three , who came round without accidents , and Fariz outliving the other two won by four lengths . Pompey pulling up allowed Hawk to get second place . Centaur fell , but was soon remounted and set going . MARCH , 1881 . SECOND DAY , FRIDAY , 11th March 1881 . Match - 1 miles , over six flights of hurdles . Rs . 1,000 a side . Capt . William's g w g Advance , 10st Irving 1 McCall's gw g Changed Hands , 10st 7lb Mr. Alexander 2 Match.- mile on the flat . Rs . 1,000 a side . Capt . Williams ' b c b m Sally B. , 10st 71b ... Mr. David's b c b p Hawk , 10st 7lb Time , 1min . 32secs . Arab and 0.-B. Chase . - 2 miles . Mr. Hallowe's b a h Sherwood , 10st 7lb Lord W. Beresford's g a h Saracen , 10st 7lb Major Cook's b a p Fariz , 9st Also ran Southern Cross and Elf , late Budha . The 9th Lancer's Subalterns ' Cup . - A Steeplechase . Mr. Johnson's ga e Scamp , 10st 7lb Owner 1 31 Bell - Martin's br w g Brigand , 11st 111b ... Mr Colvin 2 , 3 Little's ch w g Telephone , 11st 111b Lord W. Beresford 3 Also ran Cowry and Faith . " 3 Mr. Ryder's ch c b Surprise , 10st 7lb Nunna Khan's b a h Salisbury , 10st 7lb Colonel Chaplin's br a h Nigel , 8st 10lb Lord W. Beresford's ch a h Iblis , 7 st 10lb Handicap Chase . - Winner of Grand Military barred . 3 miles . Mr. St. George's br w g King Harold , late Ace of Trumps , 128t 7lb Smith 1 Mr. Beaufort's br w g Grand Master , 10st 4lb Mr. Campbell 2 Lord W. Beresford's b w g Lawyer , 11st Mr. Bryan 3 Mr. Tyson's b w g Talisman , 10st 4lb Dewing A Handicap for Arabs , Country - breds , and Galloways . mile . 201 IX A Handicap far all horses 12 mile . Rs . 400 added . Baboo M. M. Dass ' br wh Newcastle , 8st 4lb Captain Perry's b w g Oliver Twist , 7st Mr. Stewart's b wh Warrego , 9st Also ran Black Thorn and Hector . 3 : Raci 121 Irving 1 Ryder 2 Mr. Alexander 1 Dewing 2 3 MA 4 : Race Owner 1 Jaffir 2 Donaldson 3 Native Pigmalian Stakes . - A Handicap for all ponies 13-2 and under . A mile . Mr. Sherston's b a p Telescope , 9st 5lb Stratford 1 Captain Williams ' b c b p m Sally B. , 8st 4lb Mr. David's b c b p Encore , 9st Irving 2 Donaldson 3 Also ran Banker , Fleur - de - Lys , Gazelle , Pompey , Potboy and Fariz . Time , 1min , 30secs . Stratford 1 Native 2 Ryder 3 PANCER Sunner Buckley Tpr ( 4 ^ Lr ) Dooly mant Ple Archer Sery ! Mills Pl Hillary Pa Hamson CAPTAIN C. TROWER , 9th Lancers Honorary Secretary ( pro tem . ) A RAGGED little urchin was plodding up Fleet Street the other evening with an armfull of newspapers , shouting , Orrerble death of Mister Parnell ! Paiper ! Horful discovery - h'evening paper !! " Hi , boy ! " yelled a respectable old gentleman , who was waiting at the corner for the omnibus to take him to his sub urban home , " give me a paper . " " Sixpence to - night , sir - horful dis covery ! " The aged person produced the coin , and hurriedly looked through the paper , but found nothing at all startling . " Here , you young vagabond , where's your awful discovery ? " The " kid " crept well out of reach , and , grinning like an ape , chirped back , " Carnt yer see as I've ' ad yer ? That's the orful discovery ! ' " 9 On May 28t 1881 The Course is in the British Cavalry Lines . COMMITTEE . LIEUT . COLONEL H. A. BUSHMAN , 9th Lancers . CAPTAIN BLAKE HUMFREY , Brigade Major . CAPTAIN SHEPHERD , 100th Regiment . LIEUT . H. IND . R. H. A. H. WOOD , Esqr . Civil Service . 1ST RACE . - 5-30 P. M. Value Rs . 30 A STEEPLECHASE for Ponies 13-2 and under C. W. over 11-7 about 1 mile Entrance 3 Rs . GYMKHANA MAY 1881 . 2ND RACE . - 5-45 P. M. Value Rs . 25 for Ponies 13 hands and under mile on the flat C. W. over 11 stone Entrance Rs . 3 1 PROGRAMME OF ABOVE TO BE HELD 3RD RACE . - 6 P. M. On foot . A Steeplechase once round the First Rs . 10 second 5 course . - 4TH RACE . - 6-15 P. M. 150 yards . First Rs . 5 second 3 Rs . 5TH RACE . - 6-30 P. M. Scurry . All Ponies . C. W. 80 yards round a post and home . Value one Gold Mohur Entrance Rs . 2 Nos . 1 , 2. & 5 are open to Officers only . - Nos . 3 & 4 are open to Non - Commissioned Officers . and men only . 1 2 1,36 3 The Ripon Printing Office Umballa . } won rasily , only 3 starlid 9th Lancers 2 fo 3 63.2 M. Rest a Good face wou 09th Lancers ) by a nose .

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912L : 2124/6

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Lieut . - Genl . W T. HUGHES , C.B. Col. SARSFIELD GREENE , C.B. , R.H.A. Major M. RAMSAY .
THE TURF .
UMBALLA SPRING MEETING , 1881 . STEWARDS :
Captain C. TROWBB , 9th Lancers , Honorary Secretary . First Day , Wednesday , 9th March 1881 . Once more on the old Umballa course , the scene of the triumphs o old Chang and Exeter . What a fatal name the latter has been to many a one . It was after the victory of Exeter over Chang and a large field in 1878 , when Chang carried a great deal more than his saddle - con tained , that the glories of Umballa were eclipsed , and the grand stand , one of the finest in India , with its beautiful view , its weighing and dressing rooms , and every conceivable convenience , and all provided from the profits derived from the large lotteries and the Derby Sweeps , were all put under a ban . However , this has only been temporary , and last winter saw all the old traditions restored , and such a meeting as Umballa is accustomed to was held then . The 9th Lancers is not a coops to let such traditions die out , and to their presence in Umballa is due the holding of the present meeting , got up virtually at the eleventh hour ; as also is it due as much to the fact of the sporting and hospitable 9th being in the station as to its central position that Um balla was elected as the scene for the polo tournament now being held here , and of which I shall send you full details as soon as the matches are all played off , and the victorious regiment is proclaimed .
The course was not quite so soft as to please those whose horses have tender legs ; but in all other respects there was nothing to cavil at .
The first race set down on the card was one over sticks , and for which Changed Hands was regarded as the absolute winner , but a great pot was upset , and Advance , a rank outsider , who only sold for a pony in the lotteries , won easily . For the Tom Thumb Stakes , Spot on his Rawulpindi form was installed in the post of honor , and some one must have bitterly rued the misplaced confidence when he struck his colors to Gazelle . This latter is not the Gazelle , but is a ches nut country - bred belonging to Major Cook . Nigel , brought all the way from Rawalpindi , who held a very prominent place in the betting , and who would undoubtedly have finished in a good place , was not in the race . The horse was restive while being saddled , and there was a little delay in the starting ; but the starter refused to wait for the horse to come up , and sent away the field without him . It is pos sible for a starter to be a little too particular ; as it is Nigel's sporting owner has many sympathisers . Salisbury , who went for a song in the lottery , came out at the post and won a very fine race .
The starter was evidently seized with remorse for his treatment of Nigel , as he failed to turn up at his post for the Grand Military Chase . For this event five went down to the post , and by common accord affected a start . Ace of Trumps , alias King Harold , fetched a high price in the lottery , his backers evidently being actuated by a regard to contingencies . Hector , who was next in demand , and who , though he ran indifferently in the early part of the race , was soon going in his usual style and overhauling his leaders , would have won , had the ori ginal distance of the race not been , without any reason , reduced by mile , but only got second place to Oliver Twist . Fitzroy seems to have disposed of his field in the St. Leger very easily .
Fariz proved himself
to be a grand pony by his performance in the Pony Chase . Meeting all the cracks of his class he won as he liked under the skilful piloting of Captain Cholmondely .
FIRST RACE . - Hurdle race , for all horses . C. W. A. C. raised 21lbs over six flights of hurdles . Winners once 4lbs . , twice 7lbs . , three times 10lbs . extra . Distance , 14 mile . Rs . 400 added .
Capt . Williams's g w g Advance , 10st . 7lbs . , Irving
McCall's g w g Changed Hands , Alexander
col . Wood's br wg Troubadour , Capt . Cholmondeley Mr. Beaufort's br w g Grand Master , Owner
Capt . Perry's b w g Oliver Twist , Lord Beresford Time , 2min . 36secs .
LOTTERY ,
Horses ,
Grand Master
Olive Twist
Changed Hands
Advance Troubadour Tickets
Prices .
Rs .
10
100
500
50
60
1,000
Total
1,720
Changed Hands looked all over fit , and the very cut of a hurdle racer ; but appearances are ever so deceptive . The flag fell to a good start , when Mr. Alexander took Changed Hands to the front , and led the field out merrily for half the distance , Advance and Troubadour lying some distance back in his wake , the rest out of it . From this point Advance began to close on the leader . and continued to diminish
the distance , till at length he caught up Mr. Alexander , and won by about a length and a half .
Time not taken .
Horses
Vivian
Grace
Zulu
Probably
Spot
Jack
Gazelle
Tickets
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...
Major PRIOR , 100th Regiment . Lord W. BERESFORD , V.O. Capt . CALVERT , Carabiniers .
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SECOND RACE . - The Tom Thumb Stakes , for maiden C. B. ponies 13-2 and under . 13-2 to carry 10st . , 7lbs .; 21bs . allowed for every inch Rs . 250 added . under . Penalties as in first race . Distance , mile . Major Cook's ch c b p Gazelle , 10st . 5lbs . , Ryder
Mr. Goad's ch e b p Spot , Mr. Browne
...
Lord William Beresford's b c b p Probably , 9st . 131bs . , Owner Major H. Prior's eo b p Grace , 10st . 5lbs .
Mr. Wend's ch ebp Jack . 10st . 5lbs . , Stratford ,, Vere's g eb p Vivian , 9st . 5lbs . , Mr. Allgood
Little's rn e b p Zula , 10st . 2lbs . , Owner
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LOTTERY .
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1230000
Prices .
Total
As the flag dropped the ponies raced together to the mile , when Spot came out and led to the distance with Gazelle and Probably at his quarters .
Here they challenged , and Gazelle won by a couple of lengths , Prob . ably two lengths off third .
THIRD RACE . - Paget Park Plate . For Arabs , C. B.'s and Galloways . C.W.A. C. raised 21lbs . , Arab and Colonial galloways allowed 7lbs . , O. B. galloways allowed 14lbs .; 4lbs . allowed for every inch under 14 hands . Winners once 4lbs . , twice or of Rs . 500 7lbs . , twice of Rs . 500 or once of Rs . 1,000 10lbs . , extra . Distance , 1 mile . Rs . 400 added .
Nunna Khan's b ah Salisbury , 10st . 10lbs . , Jaffir
Mr. Ryder's ch eb h Surprise , 11st 7lbs , Owner
,, Gasper's ch w m Fleur - de - lys , 9st 6lbs . , Stratford David's b a h Modesty , 8st . 4lbs . , Owner
Col. Chapliu's br a h Nigel , 10st . 7lbs , Mr. Bellam
LOTTERY .
Horses .
Salisbury Fleur - de - lys Modesty Nigel Surprise Tickets
Mr. David's b a h Fitzroy , 9st 4lbs . , Jaffir
Stewart's br wh Warrego , 8st . 12lbs . , Ryder Babu M. M. Dass ' br w h Newcastle , 9st . , Stratford
" ₁
Horses .
LOTTERY .
Newcastle
Fitzroy
Warrego Blackthorn Tickets
Hector
Changed Hands Ace of Trumps Oliver Twist
23
Total
They were sent away at the first attempt , and a sheet could have covered them all as they ran round and came into the straight , when Salisbury and Surprise were seen to take leave of the field . The two jockeys commenced to ride , and Jaffir brought the old horse home a winner by a length .
thd oth
FOURTH RACE . - The St. Leger . For all horses . C. W. A. C. Win ners this season of a race value Rs . 500 , once 3lbs . , twice or of Rs . 1,000 7ibs . , three times or of Rs . 2,000 12lbs . , extra . Maidens allowed 7lbs .; winners last season of a race value Rs . 1,000 , an extra penalty of 5lbs . , twice or of Rs . 2,000 10lbs . Penalties accumulative . Distance , 1 mile . Rs . 500 added .
Lawyer Tickets
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Capt . Perry's b w g Oliver Twist , Lord Beresford
Mr. Flintoll's b wg Hector , Capt . Williams
11
St. George's wg King Harold , late Ace of Trumps , Owner Capt . McCall's g w g Changed Hands , Capt . Cholmondelcy Lord W. Beresford's b w g Lawyer , Mr. Bellam Time - 6mins .
Horses .
Centaur Charley
Hawk Fariz
Sally B. Beaver Lowlander . Blue Skin
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Pompey
Tickets
...
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FEE
39
Mr. Elton's g ebp Charlie , Mr. Johnson
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Total
1,690
After a good start the four horses ran on very good terms till nearing the distance , when Fitzroy and Warrego answering gamely their jockeys ' call , came away and Fitzroy was landed a winner by mor than half a length .
FIFTH RACE . - The Grand Military Chase . For all horses . Walera 12st . 7lbs . , C. B.'s 11st . , Arabs 10st . G. R. Winners once 5lbs . , twice 10lbs . , three times 14lbs . extra . Distance , about 3 miles . Rs . 1,000 added .
Little's ch c b p Beaver , Owner
Alston's b c b p Lowlander , Mr. Smith Horses .
LOTTERY .
LOTTERY .
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Prices , Rs . 60
30
20
210 270 1,000 1,590
Price .
Ra .
... 820
150
... 180
220
1,000
Total
1,960
A good deal of interest was centered in this race , but notwith standing there was a good lottery on it , it could not compare with the Grand Annual of bygone days . The riders had to arrange their own start and got away well together , when Lawyer was taken to the front with Oliver Twist and King Harold at his heels . Hector fencing very unsteadily was losing much ground , but warming up he began to overhaul his horses . The others were going too fast for him to regain ground , and Oliver Twist had just past the post when Hector had got to within three lengths of him . A good third .
SIXTH RACE . - Pony Chase . For all ponies 13-2 and under . 13-2 to carry 11st .; 2lbs . allowed for every inch under . C. B.'s allowed 7lbs . G. R. Professionals 7lbs extra . Winners of Rs . 100 , once 5lbs . , twice 10lbs . , three times 14lbs . extra . Distance , about 1 mile . Rs . 300 added , Major Cook's t ap Fariz , Capt . Cholmondeley Mr. David's ba b'p Hawk , Mr Alexander Lord W. Beresford's ch c b p Pompey , Owner Mr. Johnson's gebp Blue Skin , Dewing
Capt . Williams's beb m Sally B. , Irving
gap Centaur , Owner
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Prices .
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12000
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Rs .
240
140
400
40
140
1,000
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Prices .
Rs .
12000
220
30
400
50
210
-20
10
1
2
00000OON
120
140
... 1,000
Total
... 2,200
They were let go at the first drop of the flag , when Hawk , Pompey , and Fariz led the field out a cracker . The others tailed off , and did not come near these three , who came round without accidents , and Fariz outliving the other two won by four lengths . Pompey pulling up allowed Hawk to get second place . Centaur fell , but was soon remounted and set going .
MARCH , 1881 .
SECOND DAY , FRIDAY , 11th March 1881 . Match - 1 miles , over six flights of hurdles . Rs . 1,000 a side . Capt . William's g w g Advance , 10st Irving 1 McCall's gw g Changed Hands , 10st 7lb Mr. Alexander 2 Match.- mile on the flat . Rs . 1,000 a side . Capt . Williams ' b c b m Sally B. , 10st 71b ... Mr. David's b c b p Hawk , 10st 7lb Time , 1min . 32secs .
Arab and 0.-B. Chase . - 2 miles . Mr. Hallowe's b a h Sherwood , 10st 7lb Lord W. Beresford's g a h Saracen , 10st 7lb Major Cook's b a p Fariz , 9st
Also ran Southern Cross and Elf , late Budha . The 9th Lancer's Subalterns ' Cup . - A Steeplechase . Mr. Johnson's ga e Scamp , 10st 7lb
Owner
1
31
Bell - Martin's br w g Brigand , 11st 111b ... Mr Colvin 2 , 3 Little's ch w g Telephone , 11st 111b Lord W. Beresford 3 Also ran Cowry and Faith .
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Mr. Ryder's ch c b Surprise , 10st 7lb Nunna Khan's b a h Salisbury , 10st 7lb Colonel Chaplin's br a h Nigel , 8st 10lb Lord W. Beresford's ch a h Iblis , 7 st 10lb
Handicap Chase . - Winner of Grand Military barred . 3 miles . Mr. St. George's br w g King Harold , late Ace of Trumps , 128t 7lb
Smith 1
Mr. Beaufort's br w g Grand Master , 10st 4lb Mr. Campbell 2 Lord W. Beresford's b w g Lawyer , 11st
Mr. Bryan 3
Mr. Tyson's b w g Talisman , 10st 4lb
Dewing
A Handicap for Arabs , Country - breds ,
and Galloways .
mile .
201
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A Handicap far all horses 12 mile . Rs . 400 added . Baboo M. M. Dass ' br wh Newcastle , 8st 4lb Captain Perry's b w g Oliver Twist , 7st Mr. Stewart's b wh Warrego , 9st
Also ran Black Thorn and Hector .
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Irving 1 Ryder 2
Mr. Alexander 1 Dewing 2
3
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4 : Race
Owner 1 Jaffir 2 Donaldson 3 Native
Pigmalian Stakes . - A Handicap for all ponies 13-2 and under . A mile .
Mr. Sherston's b a p Telescope , 9st 5lb Stratford 1 Captain Williams ' b c b p m Sally B. , 8st 4lb Mr. David's b c b p Encore , 9st Irving 2 Donaldson 3 Also ran Banker , Fleur - de - Lys , Gazelle , Pompey , Potboy and Fariz . Time , 1min , 30secs .
Stratford 1 Native 2 Ryder 3
PANCER
Sunner Buckley Tpr ( 4 ^ Lr ) Dooly
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Ple Archer Sery ! Mills
Pl Hillary
Pa Hamson
CAPTAIN C. TROWER , 9th Lancers Honorary Secretary ( pro tem . )
A RAGGED little urchin was plodding up Fleet Street the other evening with an armfull of newspapers , shouting , Orrerble death of Mister Parnell ! Paiper ! Horful discovery - h'evening paper !!
" Hi , boy ! " yelled a respectable old gentleman , who was waiting at the corner for the omnibus to take him to his sub urban home , " give me a paper . "
" Sixpence to - night , sir - horful dis covery ! "
The aged person produced the coin , and hurriedly looked through the paper , but found nothing at all startling .
" Here , you young vagabond , where's your awful discovery ? "
The " kid " crept well out of reach , and , grinning like an ape , chirped back , " Carnt yer see as I've ' ad yer ? That's the orful discovery ! '
" 9
On
May 28t 1881
The Course is in the British Cavalry Lines .
COMMITTEE .
LIEUT . COLONEL H. A. BUSHMAN , 9th Lancers . CAPTAIN BLAKE HUMFREY , Brigade Major .
CAPTAIN SHEPHERD , 100th Regiment .
LIEUT . H. IND . R. H. A.
H. WOOD , Esqr . Civil Service .
1ST RACE . - 5-30 P. M. Value Rs . 30
A STEEPLECHASE for Ponies 13-2 and under C. W. over 11-7 about 1 mile Entrance 3 Rs .
GYMKHANA MAY 1881 .
2ND RACE . - 5-45 P. M. Value Rs . 25 for Ponies 13 hands and under mile on the flat C. W. over 11 stone Entrance Rs . 3
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PROGRAMME OF ABOVE
TO BE HELD
3RD RACE . - 6 P. M. On foot . A Steeplechase once round the First Rs . 10 second 5
course .
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4TH RACE . - 6-15 P. M. 150 yards . First Rs . 5 second 3 Rs .
5TH RACE . - 6-30 P. M. Scurry . All Ponies . C. W. 80 yards round a post and home . Value one Gold Mohur Entrance Rs . 2 Nos . 1 , 2. & 5 are open to Officers only .
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Nos . 3 & 4 are open to Non - Commissioned Officers . and men only .
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