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Why the Solario winner is not the one to take out of a firecracker four-way finish
Four-way fight: A Bit Of Spirit (second left) wins the Solario StakesCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)
One of the great discoveries of many days out with two young boys this summer has been finding out that bangers are still a thing.
We're not talking sausages here – they'll always be a thing – rather the small novelty fireworks wrapped in paper that make a snapping noise when thrown to the ground.
In these days of iPads, YouTube and multiple games consoles, it is reassuring to know the old habits of a trip to the seaside can still bring so much delight.
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