The Queen, her husband Prince Philip, and other members of the Royal Family, sailed down the Thames during the pageant and then moored for hours in the rain to watch the vessels sail past.

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Carl Edwards' car sailed upside-down into the front-stretch fence on a furious dash to the finish line, showering the stands with debris.

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But with Lawrie out of position as he retreated back to the bag, the ball sailed into foul territory and down the left field line, allowing both runners to score.

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Once you hear the familiar footfall behind you it's a case of head down until the person has sailed past.

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Boro battled to get back into the gave but struggled to break down Halifax's resolute defence and Anthony Ormerod's effort from the edge of the box that sailed over was the closest they came.

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