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Rugby Races at Rugby Heath 1757 Purse Entries
On the second Tuesday in July the 12th a purse of fifty pounds is offered for four mile heats with horses mares or geldings aged five to ten stone nine pounds at weight five to six years. The following day July 13th the hunters race for a like purse with weight scales and conditions, best of three four mile heats. Subscriptions: one guinea for subscribers, three for non subscribers. Entrance on the Pear and Ragged Station, Rigby, with penalties for late entry. At least three horses must start. prizes and refunds specified. An ordinary and ball follow each day for gentlemen and ladies.
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