Victoria Grounds: This ground, which has lately been transferred to Mr. J. Mason, was the scene of a 200 yards’ dog handicap second round and final on Saturday. The weather was fine, but there was only modest attendance. … … Heat 3, Argyle’s Nell, 8 ½, 77 ½, 1; Pinsent’s Turpin, 18 ½, 23, 2; Green’s Punch, 21 1 ⁄ 2, 21, 3. Won by four yards, a yard and half divided second and third … … Final heat, Robin’s Whip, 1, Argyle’s Nell, 2, Jackson’s Kit 3, Pile’s Rose 0. Robin’s Whip was favourite and won by three quarters of a yard; half yard between send and third, and a yard between third and fourth. Mr. D. Muddimore was referee, Mr. G. Pincent, pistol-firer, and T. Pincent, marksman.
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Referenced
GRO0341 Tiverton: George Pinsent: 1861 – 1932
GRO0849 Tiverton: Thomas Johnson Pinsent: 1856 – 1925