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The Turf, Historical, Social, Moral

Newmarket races were established by Charles II., in 1667. Epsom,
by Mr Parkhurst, in 1711. Ascot, by the Duke of Cumberland,
uncle to George III. Doncaster, by Colonel St Leger, in 1778.
Goodwood, by the Duke of Richmond, who died in 1806.

The Jockey Club began in the time of George II. Its latest
rules, by which races are regulated, were enacted in 1828.

Tattersall's, the 'High Change of Horse-flesh,' was established
by Richard Tattersall, near Hyde Park Corner--hence termed 'The
Corner'--in 1766, for the sale of horses. The lease of the
ground having expired, the new premises at Brompton were erected,
and opened for business, in 1803.

On the accession of Queen Victoria the Royal stud was sold for
L16,476, in Oct., 1837.[71]

[71] Haydon, Book of Dates.

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