Judge, 1890-06-21 · page 16 of 16
Judge — June 21, 1890 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a multi-panel satirical story about horse racing. The title suggests a moral tale about secrets revealed through betting or competition. The narrative appears to follow a horse race where an unexpected "rank outsider" wins despite favorable conditions (soft ground, no wind, dry night) that should have benefited the favored horses. The panels depict various characters—likely trainers, jockeys, gamblers, and stable hands—in dramatic reactions to the upset victory. The satire likely targets racing corruption, fixed races, or gambling schemes common in the era, suggesting that despite careful planning or alleged fixed outcomes, unpredictable results still occur. Without clearer panel text, the exact moral remains unclear, but it appears to critique dishonesty or overconfidence in horse racing circles.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
‘The ground was soft—there was no wind—the sun shone—and the night was dry—BUT A RANK OUTSIDER WON, STABLE SECRETS-A TALE WITH A MORAL.