Dog Handicap at the Peacock Grounds: On Saturday, the second and third rounds and final heat of Mr. Richardson’s £3 10s 200 yards dog handicap came off in the presence of limited company. Of the 18 dogs left three were absentees. … Fifth Heat: Pincent’s Turpin, 18 lbs, 41 yards, 1: Norton’s Nance, 15 ½ lbs, 2; won on the mark. … Third Round, Third Heat: Pincent’s Turpin, 1: Shepherd’s Dell, 2. Won on the mark. Final: Turpin 1, Violet 2; Sue 3: Won by half a yard, one yard between second and third.
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GRO0501 Tiverton: John Pinsent: 1836 – 1899