Muzzle him not (except a foul Feeder) above two or three Nights before the Race, and the Night before his bloody Courses.
Give him sharp, as well at gentle, Courses on the Race he is to run.
Shoe him a day before you run him.
Let him be empty on the Match Day.
Saddle him in the Stable, and fix to him the Girths and Pannel with Shoe-makers Wax.
Lead him with all Gentleness to his Course, and let him smell other Horses Dung to provoke him to stale, &c.
And Lastly, being come to the starting place, rub him well, uncloath him; then take his Back, and the Word given, with all Gentleness and Quietness possible, start and away; And God speed you well.