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 ware 52 entries for the event, which being put through all its stages produced plenty of racing, which was fully up to the average quality. The final, however, proved a good thing for Nicholl’s Bill, 22 lb, 22 ½ yards, who won somewhat easily by two yards. … First Round: Winners of heats: … (includes) Pincent’s Turpin, 18 ½, 23 ½. … Second Round: Heat 1: Atkin’s Spark, 1; Pincent’s Turpin, 2; Nicholl’s Poll, 3; Pike’s Rose, 0. …
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GRO0501 Tiverton: John Pinsent: 1836 – 1899