THE DONCASTER CUP
A FARCICAL SPECTACLE Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, September 15. The race for the Doncaster Cup was a farcial spectacle. The two starters covered the first mile and a-half at almost walking pace amid the jeers and catcalls of the crowd. Gordon Richards rode Colorado Kid and M. Beary was on Nitsichin. They were determined not make the running, and took a minute to cover a quarter of a mile. There was no attempt to gallop until the pair was approaching the straight Colorado Kid won by four lengths, the crowd booing. This was Richard’s fourth successive win on the day. Be won the other by a short head, a neck, and a short head. He was not placed in the fifth race, and won the last by a short head, making 184 wins for the season. ,
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Evening Star, Issue 21519, 18 September 1933, Page 5
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139THE DONCASTER CUP Evening Star, Issue 21519, 18 September 1933, Page 5
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