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Pilgrims Progress. George Strawbridge oh his Aboriginal was a close third, followed by Rokeby’s Mongogo, Willie Moore riding in the Mongo chestnut’s first start this year.
Upon the advice of the stewards, the final fence in all races was by-passed, because they felt that it was too close to the finish to be taken safely, according to Zeke Ferguson. The finish line, incidentally, is marked by two very tall poles, topped by flags and embellished with targets and letters “F.” Riders sometimes have trouble seeing the finish, but this one is certainly obvious.
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