Horse Racing Hurdles (1914 1918)

Horse racing hurdles. Location of events unknown. Opens with shot of spectators; with those in FG standing right behind fence; crowd stretches way back up into stands. Shot from behind fence of horses running. Shots of some of the hurdles. Crowd again. Man leading horse along inside a fence; some people leaning on fence; stable building in BG; horse wears blanket and one of those horse masks cloth head covering with holes for eyes. Race in progress. Horses coming over jump. Etc. Etc. Man in grey bowler stands holding triangular flag. Lots of quick jumpy cuts. CU Horse standing after race; Man holding reins; as other guys stand nearby looking; one pats horse. Pan left across fence; more people; another horse stands; stomps. Winning numbers posted on fence. Another shot of horses jumping over wall, hurdle. Animals. Sports FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.