The going was heavy especially between Springñeld's Platform and Monument Line. The only Section to return incomplete was the Headquarter's who pulled up when Lieutenant Parr's pony came down on flats, going towards, the Monument, when he "blew up," having to carry a heavyweight in heavy going. There were many falls during the ride but none of the competitors was injured and all were able to remount and complete the course. Despite the spills the ride was an enjoyable one.
The course followed the same route as that taken in the Point-to-Point race last month with the slight alteration of excluding the big jump after Springfeld's Platform. the entire game.
Although one short in the pack it is not to be imagined that the Club were outplayed among the forwards. In set scrums they had just as much of the ball as their opponents end though in the loose the Seaforths hat the advantage there was little to choose between two hardworking sets of scrummagers.
'There were times when the Highlanders' outsides completely outplayed their rivals but on the other hand there were just as many occasions when the Club. backs were far superior. Sti the fact remained that for long periods the Seaforths were on the attack and kept the play per-ileusly near the Club line, only determined defensive work keeping out the invaders. The Club backs looked good many a time in their vassin" movements but an. inability.to' finish off their attacking threats spelled disaster.
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