4 APRIL 1987, Page 53

No. 1468: Race relation

Each year the Boat Race, and the lead-tip to it, become increasingly remarkable. Perhaps the 1988 one will be the oddest yet. You are invited to write an account of it (both the rowing and the rowing, pro- nounced different ways). Maximum 150 words. Entries to 'Competition No. 1468' by 16 April.