Punchestown Steeplechasing 1892 to 1903

"What memories of good sport, good horses, good sportsmen— and sportswomen— does that name recall! I think there is no place like Punchestown for genuine steeplechasing, and I will try to give my reasons for thinking so. To begin with, the course is a grand one. The fences are natural, of great variety, and the going is nearly always excellent, as the turf is good old pasture which does not easily get either too hard or too soft. The spectators, both in the stands and on the course, have a perfect view of the racing; and the surrounding country, with the Wicklow mountains for a background, forms a charming landscape. ....."

A 9 page short Article, published in 1903, portraying the joys of Irish Speeplechasing at that time...

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