The Victoria History of Kent in 1908 noted the South Eastern and Chatham Railway provided free carriage for horses and their attendants to the race meetings; this led to good size fields for the races, but the lower expense for owners meant that poorer quality race horses competed.
According to The Victoria History of Kent in 1908, the South Eastern and Chatham Railway provided complimentary horse-drawn carriage services to racing events, resulting in large fields for competition. However, this reduced the financial burden on owners, leading to lower-quality horses being entered into the races.