St Leger Passing The Judges Stand Doncaster Races To The Noblemen And Gentlemen Of The Turf And The

by After James Pollard

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A fine image of the horses passing the judges' stand, heading toward the finish. Passing the Judges' Stand is a pair with The Horses Starting for the Great St. Leger.. #18678 The St Leger, known world wide as the oldest classic turf race, was first entitled 'A sweepstake of 25 guineas' and was not given its present name until 3 years later. It was first run on 25 September 1776, as a sweepstake of 2 miles on Cantley Common in Doncaster. Colts to carry 8 stone and

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