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second race there was a very good crowd & no signs that the boycott had come off, in fact several of the
people who organised it were betting, but there were not as many as usual in the enclosure & the tote didnt
make much money. There were several really good finishes, Oleandar did nothing & two outsiders came in
paying big money, the rest were favourites or near favourites so for the crowd it was quite a good day.
Afterwards we had a cocktail party & about 90 people, HH & the young shaikhs came in for dinner. I am
sure it was a very good thing that we had the show - HH very

Saturday 13th December

HH didnt come in as the new USA Consul in S Arabia called on him.

Had a special court to deal with riot cases, gave 9 months & others from 3 - 6 months for stealing.

Monday 15th December