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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 04, 1765
Page
2
The notice outlines two race days at Newmarket on July 16 and 19 1765. It prescribes entry rules and purses including a Royal Mile stake and a Gentlemen s Subscription Purse with weights and conditions. Stewards Sir Charles Davis Bart and W Wollaston Esq enforce entrance fees and subscriber requirements.
The 1765 Wells races outline six events from July 26 to August 29 with prizes ranging from fifty pounds to ten guineas. Entries require age certificates, with purses for horses never having won, bridle and saddle included, plus a subscription scheme for non-subscribers. A concert on August 1 benefits organist Mr. Qayland and events run under the clerk of the race at the Rose and Crown Wells.
The notice lists races at Affham on September 24 25 and 26 for four to six year old horses mares and geldings with varying weights and heats. Entries close Monday the 23rd at the market cross between noon and two. Hon Henry Hobart and Richard Milles are named as sponsors.
Gratham races on the Grantham course in Lincolnshire with Plate purses for horses not having won prizes. Races include four mile heats for higher purses, two mile heats for younger horses, and a mixed stake with weight scales. Entrants must register at the George Inn Grantham. entries open June apth, with subscriptions and fees due. A cock fight at the King's Arms and social ordinances accompany the event.
Reports from Edinburgh and London describe the Lords of Council and Session and the Barons of Exchequer opening ports to permit grain imports amid high prices in Scotland. Military reviews in the north militia precede a series of fires and horse races across various towns. Royal movements include the Duke of Cumberland dining with the royals at St James's and preparations for the Duke of York’s departure to Germany, with a grand ball and fireworks at Norholm...
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