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LADY PAMELA RIDES THE WINNER
The Princess and the Duke with Lord and Lady Mountbatten, recently went to the races in Malta. The meeting included a Ladies' event which was won by Lady Pamela Mountbatten. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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""PALESTINE'S"" 2,000 GUINEAS VICTORY
At Newmarket, conditions were almost ideal for the running of 2,000 Guineas. A thrilling battle was anticipated between ""Masked Light"", ""Prince Simon"", the favourite, ""The Golden Road"" ridden by Gordon Richards, and the Aga Khan's...
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MONAVEEN'S LAST RACE
Her Majesty went to Hurst Park to watch the horse owned by herself and Princess Elizabeth run in the Queen Elizabeth Chase. This proved to be Monaveen's last race, for at the water jump he fell and broke a leg and had to be destroyed....
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THE DERBY (Eastman Colour)
Our pictures show the highlights of the great classic race held on Epsom Downs. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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""ELLESMERE"" WINS AMATEURS' ""NATIONAL""
The National Hunt Steeplechase at Cheltenham was won by ""Ellesmere"" from ""Tiberdon"" with ""Laurentum's Pride"" third. ""Ellesmere"", the favourite, who is a full-brother to ""Roimond"" won by five lengths. Disclaimer: British...
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NEW DERBY HOPE
If you find any difficulty in backing winners, why not follow the example of Mr Bill McIntyre of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, and make a mechanical horse that's bound to win. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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A large crowd watched
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EE-AYE-ADDIO - THE CUP'S BACK HOME!
Ron Yeats, Liverpool's captain, leads his triumphant eleven through the streets of Liverpool, as they return home with the cup. A civic reception, held by the Mayor was given in their honour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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""HERON BRIDGE"" CAPTURES THE CHESTER CUP
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ST PATRICK'S PARADE IN NEW YORK
The parade took place along Fifth Avenue in New York. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and...
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THE FLAT - LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP
The opening race of the Flat season was won by ""Dramatic"" with ""Fair Judgement"" second and ""Paljoy"" third. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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SPLIT SECOND WIN AMONG HIGHLIGHTS
Pictures show the highlights of the International Horse Show at White City, during which Marion Coakes on ""The Stroller"" beat Alison Westward on ""Maverick"" by a tenth of a second - the smallest margin ever, for the winner....
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WHAT FUTURE FOR THE TROTTERS?
After an absence of two hundred years, trotting has returned to Britain. To Prestatyn - North Wales, in fact. Pictures include some of the races held there. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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BATTLE OF THE BEACHES WON -
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The landings on the...
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(SUB-TITLE) ""AND PLAYS POLO FOR WINNING TEAM""
Two days later, the Duke was in Sussex for some Polo; he was playing for Cowdray Park against Fernhurst in the final of the Tyro Cup. Cowdray Park won by four goals to one and a half. The cup was presented to Lord Cowdray (their captain)...
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SPORTS ON WATER
In America they now go further than skiing on water, they actually perform acrobatics on skis. Another way to enjoying oneself - trying to fight against the fast rapids of one of America's waterways. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were present at the Royal Windsor Horse Show to see the contests and present the prizes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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MOVIETONE PRESENTS THE 1949 RECORD OF THE GREATEST STEEPLECHASE IN THE WORLD - THE GRAND NATIONAL
The greatest steeplechase of the year which is over thirty hurdles, is won by ""Russian Hero"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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CLOSE FINISH IN THE CHESTER CUP
Run on the Old Cup Course of nearly two miles, two furlongs, this race ended in a thrilling finish with 'John Moore' just winning from 'Honorable II'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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GLORIOUS GOODWOOD
A large crowd, the majority of them holiday-makers, had a thoroughly enjoyable day, if not profitable, for the start of the Goodwood meeting. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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ROYAL VISITOR AT RICHMOND SHOW
Princess Elizabeth, with the Duke of Edinburgh, attended the Richmond Horse Show, where Her Royal Highness presented the prizes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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THE DERBY
At Epsom about a million people went to see the 170th running of the Derby. The Queen, accompanied by Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip were there early and watched the runners being paraded. After a terrific finish ""Nimbus"" won,...
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Royal Wedding in Rome
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MOROCCAN SCENE
The official opening of the great barrage at Bin El Ouidane was a most important event for Morocco, in view of the power to be supplied for the hydro-electric scheme. Meanwhile, a party of women from Morocco were on an escorted visit to...