Leicester Daily Mercury: Monday 4th September 1882

Victoria Grounds, Knighton Road: There was a fair attendance on these grounds last Saturday, when a 200 yards’ dog handicap promoted by Mr. Mason, was decided, there were 52 entries for the event which being put through all its stages, produced plenty of racing which was fully up to the average quality. … First Round: Winners of the heats, … (include) … Pincent’s Turpin, 18½, 23 1/2 … Second Round: Atkin’s Spark, 1; Pincent’s Turpin 2 … (continues) …


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Referenced

GRO0501 Tiverton: John Pinsent: 1836 – 1899