| 单词 | race meeting |
| 例句 | In June, Nascar banned Confederate flags from its race meetings and Mississippi became the final US state to remove the Confederate battle emblem from its state flag. From Dukes of Hazzard to Kanye West: the curse of the Confederate flag 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z Photograph: Channel 4 Coverage of Royal Ascot is often preoccupied with meringue-nest hats and so forth, but there's a rather decent race meeting going on as well. TV highlights 18/06/2013 2013-06-18T06:00:03Z Brother Quirke's return from the race meeting was delayed somewhat, after he was struck by lightning in the Paddock. Extract: Jude in London by Julian Gough 2011-08-25T11:18:47Z And there were special ceremonies held at the Newmarket horse race meeting, as well as at the Badminton Horse Trials. Sport pays coronation tribute to King Charles III 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z Four horses died at the Aintree meeting last year, including two injured in the Grand National, which is the climax of the annual race meeting. BHA condemns protests & looks into horse deaths 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z Protesters from the Animal Rising group are threatening further action at big race meetings across the summer. Triumph, tears, protest - a day of Grand National drama 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z The Blackpool South MP, who chairs an all-party group with links to the gambling industry, has declared only one race meeting since he was elected in 2019. MP Scott Benton claims ways around hospitality rules 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Other sporting events including a planned horse race meeting at Musselburgh have also been called off. Castle gun salute as Scotland mourns Queen's death 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z The Queen's first public appearance at a race meeting came a fortnight after the end of the war in Europe, in May 1945, when she first accompanied her parents to Ascot. Horses were Queen's lifelong passion 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z The weeklong bonanza is Britain’s most popular race meeting, with some 300,000 visitors attending over five days. Royals, horses, show-stopping hats: Royal Ascot in pictures 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z He missed out on many race meetings in Europe for the same reason, but when he did take to the track he would shine. The first black American world champion & his fight to the top 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z As Dubai's sovereign ruler, he remains a huge figure in the equestrian world, he owns extensive properties in the UK and has been photographed with the Queen at race meetings such as Ascot. Princess Haya: Dubai ruler had ex-wife's phone hacked - UK court 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z He was disqualified from attending race meetings for four months, two months of which are suspended for three months, although he can continue working at Appleby's yard in Rutland, Leicestershire. 'Road rage' horsebox driver banned 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z It was rescheduled for September, but a clash with a race meeting has resulted in it being brought forward to August. Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta to return with Covid-safe measures 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z When Santa Anita was allowed to resume racing in May, it housed all its jockeys in trailers in the parking lot during the race meeting. Jockey Victor Espinoza tests positive for the coronavirus 2020-07-11T04:00:00Z The Christchurch event offered some hope that the return of race meetings under New Zealand’s easing lockdown regulations will allow the industry to weather turbulent financial times. Horse racing returns in New Zealand as lockdown eases 2020-05-27T04:00:00Z Horse Racing Ireland, the sport’s governing body, said only key personnel necessary to run each race meeting will be allowed on site where they will be subject to strict COVID-19 protocols. Irish horseracing to return without spectators from June 8 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z Thomas Dressen followed his downhill win over Paris earlier in the weekend with a 10th place Sunday to complete his first race meeting after a one-year injury absence. Olympic champion Mayer edges Paris for World Cup super-G win 2019-12-01T05:00:00Z At a recent race meeting at Lochgelly, all three said they wanted to progress to senior stock car racing, despite Keir's tragic accident. The tragic Ninja Kart racer whose legacy lives on 2019-10-05T04:00:00Z On Friday, the Keeneland fall meet, an elite and highly anticipated race meeting in Lexington, Ky., will open amid heightened anxiety after a troubling rash of horse fatalities in its spring meet. On Opening Weekend, Another Horse Dies at Santa Anita 2019-09-29T04:00:00Z The pandemic has already led to substantial job losses in the racing industry and betting income has plunged while race meetings in New Zealand have been suspended. Horse racing returns in New Zealand as lockdown eases 2020-05-27T04:00:00Z Less than two weeks before the start of perhaps the most important race meeting in Santa Anita’s history, there was a fatality during training Monday at the Arcadia track. The Sports Report: Sometimes the best trades are the ones you don't make 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z Another horse death: Less than two weeks before the start of perhaps the most important race meeting in Santa Anita’s history, there was a fatality during training Monday at the Arcadia track. Trump brings the battle to California, from homelessness to auto emissions 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z Racing returns on Thursday for a short seven-week summer race meeting before a couple weeks off and then back again. Racing! Look at Del Mar’s stakes for next meeting 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z Racing returns Thursday for a seven-week summer race meeting before a couple weeks off and then back again. Racing! Remembering Arrogate’s stellar Travers 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z Racing returns on Thursday for a short seven-week summer race meeting before a couple of weeks off and then back again. Racing! Welcome back to Golden Gate 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z The National Hunt race meeting attracts tens of thousands of spectators, and millions of pounds in bets. Are races getting safer for horses? 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z "The race meeting itself went ahead with six races completed." Lightning cancels Tom Jones comeback gig 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z Sir Tom however confirmed his concert in York, which follows a race meeting. Sir Tom plans to return with York show 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z He added that he was unable to organise race meetings for three months during the racing season because of work going on at the Showgrounds. Club anger over race car pitch damage 2018-07-21T04:00:00Z The popular 32-year-old rider died after a crash at a race meeting in the Republic of Ireland on Saturday. Thousands attend funeral for racer Dunlop 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z His views echo those of agents and race meeting organisers the Guardian has spoken to off the record. Sport 2.0: crumbling traditions create a whole new ballgame | Sean Ingle 2017-06-13T04:00:00Z Merseyrail said choosing to strike on the day of the race meeting would damage Liverpool's reputation. Southern, Merseyrail and Arriva Rail North strikes begin - BBC News 2017-04-07T04:00:00Z Coinciding a strike with the race meeting would be "detrimental to the city region's reputation" he said, adding he "sincerely" hoped the RMT would not consider striking then. Merseyrail strikes: Talks to avert strike action end without agreement - BBC News 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z For the second straight year, Del Mar will host a fall race meeting after a successful first run. Del Mar begins second fall meeting Thursday 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z Governing body the FIA had earlier issued a directive to teams warning them on safety grounds to stay within the stipulated parameters for tyre pressure and wheel camber at the race meeting. Hamilton 'concern' over tyre safety 2015-08-21T04:00:00Z Dettori did not hang around for long after the Derby, saying he had to meet the Queen and then go to Lingfield's evening race meeting. 'Fun-time Frankie' back from exile 2015-06-06T04:00:00Z The 41-year-old had clipped a curb during practice for last year's North West 200, one of the world's fastest road race meetings on Northern Ireland's north coast. Maria Costello - queen of the road 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z At one of the race meetings, he said, drivers were told there won’t be much prep between races. New promoter works to make Aberdeen speedway family-friendly 2015-05-04T04:00:00Z Dark-collared, extending to just above the knee, it's the kind of thing you might expect to see adorning horse owners at race meetings. The story of Nigel Farage's coat 2015-04-08T04:00:00Z California Chrome, winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes last year, is heading to England for the prestigious Royal Ascot race meeting in June. Latest News: Iran Nuclear Talks, Greece Deadline, Final Four 2015-03-30T04:00:00Z He added: "His infectious enthusiasm and sense of humour lit up many race meetings - he was a hugely talented racer and will be sorely missed". Second rider death during TT racing 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z The Daily Star is among them and it also leads on the race meeting, saying this year's is the "booziest Aintree ever", with 38,000 vodkas drunk on Thursday. Expenses 'fury' and smog 'misery' - front pages 2014-04-03T22:44:25Z Having invested hundreds of millions of dollars in Gulfstream, he understandably wants to utilize the track for more than a four-month wintertime race meeting. Beyer: Gulfstream Park expands its season, and dilutes its product in taking on Calder Race Course 2014-01-30T00:15:15Z "I understand this organised fight was due to happen the day before, but due to weather cancelling another race meeting, it happened at Newbury on that Saturday," said Mr Starr. Stag party deny racecourse fighting 2013-11-12T17:34:19Z But 150 years ago, Old Smoke did something truly special when he held a race meeting in a little patch of horse heaven in upstate New York. Essay: At Saratoga, the People Are as Big a Draw as the Horses 2013-07-19T03:27:50Z A minute's silence was held at the four race meetings in Britain on Tuesday with jockeys wearing black armbands as a mark of respect. Champion trainer Henry Cecil dies at 70 2013-06-11T18:06:22Z In Newmarket, the centre of British Flat racing since King Charles II instituted regular race meetings in the 1660s, the anger at Zarooni's actions runs deep in the tight-knit racing community. Godolphin trainer 'co-operating' with doping inquiry 2013-04-23T19:18:14Z Under present plans, no race meetings will be moved from Cheltenham and there will be no reduction in capacity for the 2015 Festival, even though construction will be taking place. Cheltenham unveils £45m project described as 'theatre of the horse' 2013-03-28T14:49:28Z Martin Dwyer was forced to flee a lynch mob at a race meeting in India on Sunday. Talking Horses: Martin Dwyer flees lynch mob in India 2013-02-19T10:24:22Z Magnier, in turn, did not send any of his horses to Sheikh Mohammed's showpiece race meeting, the Dubai World Cup, for several seasons. Coolmore and Godolphin closer after Frankie Dettori's Camelot booking 2012-10-03T17:32:38Z The items were sold by Bonhams at the Goodwood Revival race meeting in Sussex He dedicated the Elbow track First Steps to "all bridge owners" listening to his programme. Evans buys Dunlop racing bridge 2012-09-17T09:32:43Z But it hasn’t been easy — this is the most competitive race meeting in the nation, and Napravnik is a little frustrated. Postcards From Saratoga Springs: A Solitary Jockey Charges Hard at Saratoga 2012-08-20T04:24:47Z Voigt was a stalwart of Harriers race meetings in Manchester, occasionally cropping up in Manchester Guardian reports. Emil Voigt, vegetarian Guardian writer who triumphed at the 1908 Olympics 2012-07-23T14:18:15Z As a result, with 6.7 percent of casino revenue contributed to purses, average daily distribution at Saratoga will approach $1 million, the largest in history at an extended race meeting. Racing opens at Saratoga amid scrutiny, tumult 2012-07-19T15:07:08Z What they want is recognition, and no race meeting offers more of that precious commodity than Royal Ascot. Wonder mare Black Caviar is racing for the glory at Royal Ascot 2012-06-22T16:14:42Z Ladies' Day is traditionally the fashion highlight of the five-day race meeting. Day in pictures: 21 June 2012 2012-06-21T11:39:15Z She won her first start as a two-year-old in Melbourne and her fame has steadily grown with each win to the point where her appearances at usually sleepy race meetings attract enormous crowds. Black Caviar suited for Royal Ascot success 2012-06-21T12:16:12Z He should be the undisputed star of , the most famous and prestigious race meeting of the British season. World's-best Frankel will be upstaged at Royal Ascot by Black Caviar 2012-06-18T17:55:25Z He is among the more obvious challengers to Black Caviar at the famous race meeting next week. Hoof It and Society Rock trainers hope to beat Black Caviar at Ascot 2012-06-11T16:37:40Z Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Brighton, York and various other towns have race meetings twice or oftener in the course of each year. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" 2012-03-15T02:00:32.250Z A breach of the rules concerning participation at what the BHA terms "an unrecognised race meeting" comes with an entry point penalty of a three-month ban from the sport. British Horseracing Authority investigates Liberate Palestine runner 2012-02-13T17:28:41Z Away from the big race meetings, big-hitting punters are rare and the betting rings at many courses are becoming moribund. BHA must ensure racing wins the imminent turf war over starting prices 2012-02-12T22:59:01Z Sunday's race meeting at Hereford is off after failing a course inspection on Saturday morning, while there will be an inspection at 0800 GMT on Sunday ahead of the meeting at Exeter. Sport schedule hit by bad weather 2012-02-11T08:30:04Z There was the noise of singing farther down the street, a merry band of youths who had been to a race meeting that clay, and were up to mischief. From Squire to Squatter A Tale of the Old Land and the New 2011-12-13T03:00:26.557Z Yet he belonged to good clubs and went to race meeting and shooting parties. Northwest! 2011-11-22T03:00:09.880Z After a few weeks of the round of theatres, race meetings, and sight-seeing, which colonists generally go in for, he began to feel half tired and bored with it all. Luck at the Diamond Fields 2011-10-06T02:00:43.067Z Some say odd accidents have happened to grand stands at race meetings, through iron bolts being inadvertently removed. World's End A Story in Three Books 2011-08-16T02:00:47.740Z With his brother, Paul, he attended race meetings around the UK. Philip Ronan obituary 2011-08-11T17:25:16Z Tenders had been called for, to clear the course for the annual race meeting. The Black Opal 2011-07-13T02:00:16.323Z He had begged from men of business, he had made his moan to friends with whom he had become acquainted at race meetings, and who had won his money. An Old Story of My Farming Days Vol. III (of III). (Ut Mine Stromtid) 2011-04-14T02:01:02.690Z "The death of a horse at any race meeting is never justifiable and it is crucial that, wherever possible, steps are taken to reduce the likelihood of such tragedies occurring," said a spokeswoman. National compared to 'bullfighting' 2011-04-10T19:46:48Z A presidential bodyguard said he saw Mr Peense pour a drink from the balcony on to the president's entourage during a race meeting in Durban last July. Man tried for 'pouring whisky' on Zuma 2011-03-22T12:43:09Z Then again, not every professional footballer needs one of the most famous race meetings on the calendar to place a big bet. The Secret Footballer: Potent mix of highly-paid men and high stakes 2011-03-19T08:59:00Z No, really twitpic.com/49o7pe Over the next four days the biggest National Hunt race meeting of the year will see 28 horse races, goodness knows how much alcohol imbibed and fortunes won and lost. Cheltenham Festival - live! 2011-03-15T10:04:00Z The competition is intense and I feel that it is still possible for diligent punters to gain an edge at this race meeting by studying all of the runners. Claims Five: Cheltenham Festival bets at juicy prices 2011-03-11T12:13:16Z Country race meetings in those days were carried on with an amount of enthusiasm the ordinary phlegmatic race-goer of to-day would fail to understand. Settling Day 2011-03-08T03:00:36.623Z They can't be that much more difficult than the puzzles at today's four race meetings. Talking Horses: The latest news and best bets in our daily horse racing blog, plus our weekly tipping competition 2011-03-02T12:07:00Z To the north near the railway station is Sandown Park, where important race meetings are held. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z The Formula 1 teams were due to complete their winter testing at Bahrain's Sakhir Circuit between 3-6 March before taking part in the race meeting over the following weekend. Teams unfazed by delay - Webber 2011-02-22T07:51:30Z I have missed my race meetings and my bridge at Boodles, but I have been studying the awakening of spring and the psychology of bird life, all very delightful. The Rustle of Silk 2011-01-27T03:00:44.390Z The company said that cancelled race meetings in the current quarter would hold back growth - although it was still confident its full-year results would meet expectations. Cold weather hits Betfair trading 2010-12-14T16:50:48Z But profits from the Grand National – the biggest horseracing event in the UK – were weak compared with last year while, unusually, it made a loss on the Royal Ascot race meeting. William Hill's profits flat after a good World Cup but a poor Ascot 2010-08-26T18:58:00Z Twenty-six million dollars in search of a new home – there has never been a race meeting quite like it. Meydan and its millions set to banish gloom with $10m Dubai World Cup 2010-03-27T00:37:00Z It was pleasant, certainly, with an old-fashioned mahogany finish, zinc-topped low tables, and some prints of photo finishes from fabled race meetings at Ballybrit. 2010-01-25T05:00:00Z It therefore possesses all the equipments of a modern seaside resort; there is a fine sea-wall with esplanade upwards of a mile in length; the bathing is good, and race meetings are held. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" He went on to say that: "Recent weather conditions in the UK and Ireland, however, caused a number of race meeting cancellations, moderating overall growth rates in the quarter to date." Cold weather hits Betfair trading 2010-12-14T16:50:48Z There was very little evidence of the afternoon's sport, nothing but a few partially dismantled tents and booths, and the extraordinary remnants of reeking humanity that always haunt a race meeting. Hard Pressed Harold Lovell left the castle at early morn in high health and spirits, to attend a race meeting, some few miles off, with several boon companions. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. After that he had a sketchy impression of the Shanghai race meeting and a mad sort of trip in a private yacht full of Australian sheep-something—kings, perhaps; tremendous fellows, anyway, of amazing capacity. Where the Pavement Ends Look, too, how he engineered the old witch-doctor the day of the race meeting. In the Whirl of the Rising “Do you go to many race meetings, Mr. Pratt?” she asked. Jacob's Ladder There was little to indicate that a race meeting was in progress, excepting the shows and roundabouts and booths outside the stands and paddocks. Hard Pressed "It will be a waste of energy especially when they are having a race meeting at Hazrigunge!" Banked Fires Balls and concerts, luncheons and receptions, dinners and theatres, race meetings and cricket matches, at both of which more attention is paid to fashion than to the field, follow one another in a dizzy succession. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, March 15, 1890 That rooi-schimmel horse you left with Greene the day you were in for the race meeting—well, he’s all right again now. In the Whirl of the Rising A platform, not unlike the Grand Stand at a country race meeting, was built on the top of a long slope of grass. The Red Hand of Ulster There is a story on record of three Irishmen rushing away from the race meeting at Punchestown to catch a train back to Dublin. The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 1 His tall hat and shiny boots are in too obvious a foreground in sketches of race meetings, uptown cafés and flash clubs. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 There has been some mistake about a race meeting, and all manner of people are asked to give what Papa calls evidence that Cousin George was there. Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite The day of the race meeting I insulted you, captain. In the Whirl of the Rising The polo season closed with a race meeting, just as the hunting season did. The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon A race meeting, which included a hurdle race, was being held. Reminiscences of Queensland 1862-1869 Now it happened that the proprietor of the inn was absent at a race meeting, and Eliza was in charge. The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley The race meetings without Messrs. Harris and Howard would not have been the genuine thing, and, I must not forget to mention Millington, who always rode Mr. Harris’ horses at these meetings. Some Reminiscences of old Victoria By the way, did you persuade Mr Ames to come over for the race meeting?” In the Whirl of the Rising You know, many men stipulate that, even if fulfilling engagements, they shall be free to attend race meetings. The Idler Magazine, Volume III, June 1893 An Illustrated Monthly He has his annual show, usually an annual race meeting. Wheat Growing in Australia So many race meetings were abandoned that the Newmarket programs were extended to take their place in some measure, and the headquarters of the turf became very busy. The Rider in Khaki A Novel Owing to a strike the demand for patent-leather boots for Ascot cannot be met, and many visitors to this race meeting will have to spend the day in comfort. Punch, or the London Charivari, June 10, 1914 A warning to the authorities to postpone the race meeting and put the township into a state of defence—would not such have been his plain duty? In the Whirl of the Rising We know that the safety of the empire is compromised by driving to a race meeting. Our Casualty, and Other Stories 1918 This same man is orderly enough at a race meeting and takes his pleasure mildly there. Recollections With Photogravure Portrait of the Author and a number of Original Letters, of which one by George Meredith and another by Robert Louis Stevenson are reproduced in facsimile About twenty horsts were entered, and all along the banks of the Yanyilla and Telowie Creeks, just before the race meeting, you might come across camps such as Ben and I had struck this morning. The Moving Finger A Trotting Christmas Eve at Warwingie Lost! The Loss of the "Vanity" Dick Stanesby's Hutkeeper The Yanyilla Steeplechase A Digger's Christmas Alfriston once had a race meeting of its own—the course is still to be seen on the southern slope of Firle Beacon—and it also fostered cricket in the early days. Highways and Byways in Sussex For a good deal had happened, and that since the averted tragedy of the race meeting. In the Whirl of the Rising But a race-track—a recognized race-track—which was included in the official western circuit of race meetings, was certainly a matter for more than ordinary pride. The Forfeit It is in a good fox-hunting, sporting country, "the country of the short grass," and several times a year is the scene of race meetings. The Sunny Side of Ireland How to see it by the Great Southern and Western Railway Presently they began to talk about the race meeting. The Moving Finger A Trotting Christmas Eve at Warwingie Lost! The Loss of the "Vanity" Dick Stanesby's Hutkeeper The Yanyilla Steeplechase A Digger's Christmas There was also a race meeting, and one of the steamers took parties, of the men who were most affected by the heat, for a trip down the Nile. With Kitchener in the Soudan A Story of Atbara and Omdurman “What do you think of Mr Lamont having saved the whole of Gandela from being massacred on the day of the race meeting?” In the Whirl of the Rising Go into any smart billiard-room nowadays, or make a round of the various race meetings, and you will see something to make you sad. The Chequers Being the Natural History of a Public-House, Set Forth in a Loafer's Diary A race meeting at Cork is well worth witnessing. The Sunny Side of Ireland How to see it by the Great Southern and Western Railway We always had a race meeting at Yanyilla once a year, just about the beginning of November. The Moving Finger A Trotting Christmas Eve at Warwingie Lost! The Loss of the "Vanity" Dick Stanesby's Hutkeeper The Yanyilla Steeplechase A Digger's Christmas She has horses and carriages, and a box at the opera, and is always to be seen faultlessly dressed and the gayest of the gay at every race meeting, and at every scene of pleasure. Vera Nevill Or, Poor Wisdom's Chance I asked her if I should tell you to roll up at the race meeting, and she answered in that candid, innocent way of hers ‘Of course.’ In the Whirl of the Rising When I first made his acquaintance we were on our way to a race meeting, and he proposed to give me his company. The Chequers Being the Natural History of a Public-House, Set Forth in a Loafer's Diary I sometimes feel a mute fool at race meetings, society dinner parties, and dances, the lure of the little voices I know then at its strongest. South with Scott After this, race meetings were held regularly every alternate Saturday throughout the summer. Through Palestine with the Twentieth Machine Gun Squadron He cannot race or play cricket quotidianally, so that he soon returns to his station, where he stops till the next race meeting. Town Life in Australia The race meetings were welcome events and great sport, to which we all went with gusto. Fanny Goes to War For instance, on the day after the coursing, I fell in with a smart lad who loafs about race meetings, and who sometimes visits the landlord's parlour at the Chequers. The Chequers Being the Natural History of a Public-House, Set Forth in a Loafer's Diary Then again there are some who actually complain that petrol is consumed in large quantities by those attending race meetings. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, June 27, 1917 Handicaps are arranged day by day and week by week, and the luxurious, loud, vulgar crew contrive to pass away the time pleasantly until the spring race meetings begin. Side Lights She wished as much as possible to see all aspects of the premier race meeting. Mrs. Warren's Daughter A Story of the Woman's Movement The Rifle brigade came in to rest after the Guards had gone, and before they left again for the line, gave a big race meeting on the sands. Fanny Goes to War The result of sojourning in the woods does not, as might be expected, have the effect of making these men unsociable, and they embrace every opportunity of attending a race meeting or dance. Argentina from a British Point of View Occasionally race meetings were planned and the various divisions would send representatives. War in the Garden of Eden The same dealer supplied them with immense cigars, they went to race meetings, and tried to break the ring. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, July 18, 1891 "They like to see you, as The Widow Twankay, visit a race meeting and get welshed and have your clothes torn off?" Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 146, January 14, 1914 With certain members of the hunt he books bets to a high amount; his face is not unknown at Tattersall's or at the race meetings. Hodge and His Masters He was elected Judge—"unanimously," as he put it, "by 29 to 3"—and the race meeting came off last week. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 12, 1917 Pleasant little country gatherings are these race meetings, albeit the bonâ-fide hunter has little chance of distinguishing himself between the flags in any part of England nowadays. A Cotswold Village The enormous difference in the speeds of monoplanes and biplanes can be best seen at a race meeting at some aerodrome. The Mastery of the Air In Shanghai they have secured from the Chinese a large piece of ground where they hold race meetings twice a year, but no Chinese are allowed on the grand-stand during the race days. America, through the spectacles of an Oriental diplomat Otherwise he went about his business as usual, attending race meetings, indulging in a picnic and a visit to the Salon. A Book of Remarkable Criminals "Don't he go no more to race meetings?" Esther Waters A race meeting was being held near the town of El Carmen, on a high exposed piece of ground, when, shortly before sunset, a violent pampero wind came up, laden with dense dust-clouds. The Naturalist in La Plata At race meetings everyone keeps pretty nearly open house. Rujub, the Juggler I'm getting to be a man and want to think straight and be O. K., and there's something I saw at the race meeting at the eastern track I can't figure out. Triumph of the Egg, and Other Stories And thus Lesbia and he had pursued their several ways, only crossing each other's paths now and then at a race meeting or in a theatre. Phantom Fortune, a Novel He hasn't been to a race meeting since the beginning of the winter. Esther Waters The race meeting had brought together the roughs of all nations, and especially from England. The Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins (Baron Brampton) He spent night after night at his club, playing at baccarat, and could be met in the betting ring at every race meeting. Fruitfulness Some days after this there was a race meeting at Leicester. Margot Asquith, an Autobiography - Two Volumes in One Her young adorers found their official duties more oppressive than hitherto; her elderly swains had threatenings of gout or rheumatism which prevented their flocking round her as of old at race meeting or polo match. Phantom Fortune, a Novel Burton, however, and some other lawless spirits resolved to go all the same, and a tandem conveyed them from the rear of Worcester College to the race meeting. The Life of Sir Richard Burton Mary was a prim soul, and did not care for race meetings. Mates at Billabong "You remember what was said about your presence at the race meetings?" For the Term of His Natural Life There he made friends with a man called Crawley, who went to a neighbouring race meeting one day and lost two or three hundred pounds. Orpheus in Mayfair and Other Stories and Sketches And the great race meeting was responsible for the rather tight trousers and the gentleman-jockey smile which he was wont to assume when he set out for a canter in the Row. The Prophet of Berkeley Square Now, it so happened that the prefect had arranged a race meeting in celebration of some fête or other, and Gavoille, who was a great lover of racing, had persuaded me to enter my horse. The Memoirs of General Baron De Marbot It was New Year's Day, and every man on the place, and most of the maids, had gone off to a bush race meeting, ten miles away. Mates at Billabong They had him in the office, but he was considered a bad egg altogether, always flying off to race meetings and coming home drunk. A Set of Six He frequently spotted winners for his friends and for himself, but any money that he won at a race meeting he invariably lost coming home in the train on the Three Card Trick. Orpheus in Mayfair and Other Stories and Sketches |
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