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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 08, 1740
Page
3
A Bristol 1740 notice speaks against public ticketing schemes and warns of mass sales, urging support for the Lottery and warning of brokers exploiting the scheme. The document includes a horse theft notice and deserter rewards tied to Savoy era security matters.
Canterbury races on Barham Down near Canter dry track with King's Plate of one hundred guineas for horses mares or geldings up to six years old. Heats and age disputes settled by Duke of Dosset or Earl of Rockingham. Friday August 7th offers fifty guineas for horse mare or gelding never won Royal Plate. Entries due at Bridal House day before 5 am.
A historical notice from Lewes details two horse races the King s Plate of one hundred pounds for six year olds and a Fifty Guinea Plate for five year olds. Entries must be certified by a person of authority and sent to Verrall s Coffee house in Lewes by specified dates with weights and conditions.
A historic racing notice outlines Tuesday August 26 and Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 races for fifty guineas at the same course. Entries open August 19 at the Micro Tavern Reading with three guineas entry or five at the post. details cover weight, ages, and payouts.
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