UK, England, Devonshire, Buckfastleigh, 1972. Point-to-Point races were held at Dean Court on the Dean Marshes, close to the A38 between Plymouth and Exeter. Spectators (all are men) holding programmes study the form at the enclosure. They will be placing bets on the horses at the tote or bookmakers on the course.

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