Leicester Chronicle: Saturday 28th May 1881

200 Yards Dog Handicap at Victoria Grounds, Knighton Road: On Saturday at 200 yards dog handicap, promoted by Mr. W. Austin, was begun and finished on these grounds, when there was a large attendance. There were 50 entries, and more than half put in an appearance … Fifth Heat: Seaman’s Slow, 15 lb, 33 ½ yards, 1; Wand’s Violet, 27 lb, 26 ½, 2; Pincent’s Turpin, 17 ½, 29, 3; Barricliffe’s Tip, 17 ¾, 611/2, 0. Won by half a yard …


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Referenced

GRO0501 Tiverton: John Pinsent: 1836 – 1899