Rushden Echo 16^th September 1921, transcribed by Susan Manton

Galloway Races at Rushden
The Second Annual Meeting - Big Crowds

Rushden Pony and Galloway races, held on Feast Monday in a field on the Newton Road, attracted enormous crowds. The arrangements were made by the following committee: Messrs. J. James, H. Warren, W. Evans, and J. Webb. Officials: Stewards Messrs. J.E. James, R. Horne, N. King and W.W. Smith; clerk of the scales, Mr. W. Smart and Mr. H. Partrick; treasurer Mr. F. Perkins; secretary Mr. C.G. Clark.

The results were as follows:

Newton Open Handicap about 1½ miles.

1.     Mr. H. Sanders’ “Leicester Square” 8 to 1 against
2.     Mr. Alec Fountain’s “Ali Baba” 3 to 1 on
3.     Mr. D.F. Jinks’ “Gay Girl” 5 to 1 against

Five ran, Leicester Square winning by four lengths. Ali Baba, the favourite was ridden by a lady.

Cromwell Pony Race, about six furlongs.

1.     Mr. C. Duckett’s “By Golly” 3 to 1 on (by three lengths)
2.     Mr. W. Dimmock’s “Dainty Maid”
3.     Mr. L. Norton’s “Polyanna”

3 ran.

Autumn Rushden Derby

1.     Mr. H. Winter’s “Surprise” (2 lengths) 3 to 1 on
2.     Mr. Pimmer’s “Hocus Pocus”
3.     Mr. W. Dimmock’s “Quick Silver”

3 ran.

Feast Handicap about one mile.

1.     Mr. S. Incley’s “Cheap Jack” 3 to 1 on (three lengths)
2.     Mr. Gilks’ “Polly”
3.     Mr. Mumford’s “Visitor”

Seven ran.

Autumn Handicap

1.     Mr. Sanders’ “Leicester Square 6 to 4 against (three lengths)
2.     Mr. W. Primmer’s “Hocus Pocus”
3.     Mr. H. Winter’s “Bluebell”

“Ali Baba” was catching “Leicester Square” in the last lap when the lady jockey was thrown. The stewards, taking that into consideration allowed the lady to ride in the last race.

Consolation Race about a mile.

1.     Mr. Gils’ “Polly” 5 or 2 against
2.     Mr. A. Fountain’s “Ali Baba
3.     Mr. H. Bagshaw’s “Songstress”

Seven ran.