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Whoa Boy!

Another outstanding horse picture from the Hawkins file is this dramatic pile-up at the Cambridge Trotting Club's centennial meeting.

The picture shows the driver of Stan By desperately pulling back on the reins in a vain attempt to stop his flying charge from leaping over a fallen Creggan.

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Creggan's driver, I. Thomas, is thrown heavily onto the track, and was later admitted to hospital with spinal injuries.
The third horse, already fallen by the rail, is Volta.

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"The first thing we learn is how to fall..."

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"No, no, Charlie-a bit 'igher up! "

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"... and I suppose you're going to fight me for the custody of the children."

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"Can't stand him-always bragging about his transfer fee."

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"Tea break'S over.'