Master Simon did, indeed, go to the races, and that with a new horse; and the dashing widow did make her appearance in a Curricle; but it was unfortunately driven by a strapping young Irish dragoon, with whom even Master Simon's self-complacency would not allow him to venture into competition, and to whom she was married shortly after.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
An important member of a great family connexion cannot harp much upon the theme of matrimony, without its taking wind; and it soon got buzzed about that Mr. Simon Bracebridge was actually gone to Doncaster races, with a new horse; but that he meant to return in a Curricle with a lady by his side.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
"Took Rigby's Curricle and horses for the two hundred he owes me-glad to have done with him-he evidently wanted a row-and so play with him no more.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever