THE M$vM-M^^tim MmAho JOS. OSBORME (** BEACON ") JOHNA.SEAVERNS ^J ^-< — y ^/ THE HORSE-BKEEDEES' HANDBOOK. 15 f^ II ^3 (D "^ o S fT,^ 0) CD ^3 ^ g 2 5^ o W<; ^ ^^ ^ ^^ w t>, 1 — 1 m rO CO i^ f^ 5 or; ^1 U ^•^^ a, ■d| (D O O^ J> W tl H R* S SJ p w -So fS o ei ■35 Ph S ^ '^ .u FIFTH EDITION OF THE CONTAINING INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS ON TEE PEDIGREES AND PERFORMANCES OF SEVENTY-EIGHT OF THE PRINCIPAL STALLIONS ADVERTISED TO COVER IN GEEAT BEITAIN AND IRELAND DURING THE SEASON 1898, Etc. TOGETHER WITH H Ibietor^ of tbe IRise an^ progress of THE BEITISH STUD INCLUDING THE TABULATED PEDIGREES AND FULL PARTICULARS OF FIFTY OF THE MOST FAMOUS BLOOD-SIRES FROM WHOM IT HAS HAD ITS ORIGIN EMBELLISHKI) WITH PORTRAITS OF BENVENUTO, CABIN BOY, CARBINE, CARNAGE, DONOVAN, ENDURANCE, GALOPIN, GREENLAWN, ISINGLASS, KENDAL, KILWARLIN, LADAS, OAKWOOD, ORME, PERSIMMON, ST. FRUSQUIN, ST. SIMON, SAVILE, STOCKWELL, AND WORCESTER JOSEPH OSBORNE ("BEACON") LONDON EDMUND SEALE 10, IMPERIAL ARCADE, LUDGATE HILL PRICE ONE GUINEA {All rightu resented) [entered at stationers' hall] DEDICATED TO THE BREEDERS OF THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE IX GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, AVITH THE WAKMEST THANKS OP THE A U T PI 0 It OP TEE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANPBOOK FOE THEIR KIND SUPPOBT OF HIS WORK SINCE ITS FIRST ISSUE IN 1881. INDEX OF THE ADVERTISED SIKES FOE 1898. WHOSE PEDIGREES, PERFORMANCES, ETC., ARE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES, Together toith the Names of their Oioners, who are Subscribers to the Worh. Sires' Names. Names of Owners. Page. Amphion, hy Roselenj GENERAL Byrne - . . . i AuGHRiM, hy Xenojjhon - . . . Me. Porter-Porter - - - 3 AviNGTON, by Melton Lord Hastings .... 5 Ayrshire, by Hampton .... Duke of Portland ... 7 Bend Or, by Doncaster . . . . Duke of Westminster - - - 9 Benvenuto, by Galopin .... Mr. J. S. Curtis - - - - 11 Best Man, by Melton Mr. Wallace Johnstone - - 13 Blairfinde, by Kendal .... MR. John Gubbins- - - - 15 Blue Green, by Coendeus - - . - Mr. B. Sneyd 17 Brag, by Struan MR. Leopold de Rothschild - 19 Bread Knife, by Craig Millar - - - Mr. John Robinson - - - 21 Bumptious, by Brag Mr. Leopold de Rothschild - 23 Cabin Boy, by Lifeboat .... Mr. John Hanbury - - - 25 Carbine, by Musket Duke op Portland - - - 27 Carnage, by Xordenfeldt .... Mr. P. C. Patton - - - - 29 Chain Shot, by Mvsket .... Earl of Scarbbough . - - 31 Chelsea, by (Jremorne .... Mr. T. Robinson - - - - 89 Cherry Ripe, by Sterling .... Lord Rossmore - - - - 33 Childwick, by St. Simon - - - - SiE J. Blundell Maple - - 35 Common, by Isonomy Sir J. Blundell Maple - - 37 Crafton, by Kisber The Compton Stud ... 39 Despair, by See Saiv Mr. W. G. Stevens - - - - 41 Dog Hose, by See Saw Me. R. Sneyd 43 Donovan, by Galopin Duke of Portland - - - 45 Endurance, by Sterling .... Mr. Y. R. Graham . ... 47 FhomzEh II., by St. Simon - - - - H.E.H. The Prince op Wales, K.G. 49 Gallinule, by Isonomy .... Captain Greer . - - . 51 Galopin, by Vedette Blankney Stud Company - - 53 Gone Coon, by Galopin .... Earl of Scarbbough - - . 55 Greenlawn, by Kendal - - - - MR. MAC 57 Grey Leg, by Pepper and Salt - • - Duke of Westminster - . - 59 Hazelhatch, by Hermit ... - CAPTAIN W. H. FiFE . - - 61 Isinglass, by Isonomy .... Mr. H. McCalmont, M.P. . - 63 Kendal, by Bend Or Me. J. E. Platt ... - 65 KiLWARLiN, by Arbitrator .... Sir Robert Affleck, Bart. - - 67 Lactantius, by Petrarch .... Mr. Leopold de Rothschild - 69 Ladas, by Hampton The Earl op Rosebery, K.G. - 71 Macheath, by Macaroni .... Mr. James Waugh - - - . 73 McMahon, by Macgregor .... Mr. Y. R. GrahaM ... - 75 INDEX OF THE ADVERTISED SIRES. Sires' Names. Martagon, hy Bead Or May Duke, hy Muncastcr - Mimic, by Galopin . . . . MoRGLAY, by Sir Berys MORIOX, by Barcaldine Oakwood, by Sheen - - - - Ocean Wave, by See Saw - Orme, by Ormonde . . . . Orvieto, by Bend Or - Persimmon, by St. Simon - Petros, by St. Simon - - - - Pioneer, by Galopin . . - - Prince Hampton, by Boyal Hantpion Prisoner, by I.wnomy . . - - Eaeburn, by St. Simon Ravensbury, by Isonomy - Royal Hampton, by Hampton - Sainfoin, % Springfield St. Angelo, by Galopin St. Florian, by St. Simon - St. Feusquin, by St. Simon St. Serf, by St. Simon- St. Simon, by Galopin - - - - St. Simonmimi, by St. Simon Savile, by Hampton - - - - Selby, by Beauclerc - - - - Sir Hugo, by Wi.sdovi . . - . Sir Visto, by Barcaldine - Springfield, by St. Albann Suspender, bg Munca.ster - Tanzmeister, by Saraband Tarporley, by St. Simon - Torpedo, Irish, by Gunboat Tyrant, by Beavrlerc . - - - Victor Wild, by Albert Victor - Whittier, by Laureate WiNDGALL, by Galliard WlTriKFlEhV), by Barcaldine - Worcester, by Saraband - Yard Arm, by Privateer Names of Owners. Page. Mr. Douglas Baird ' - - 77 Mr. B. J. Keylock - - - - 79 Mr. Wallace Johnstone - - 81 Mr. Leopold de Rothschild - 83 Duke of Devonshire - - - 85 Me. J. S. Curtis .... 87 Mr. T. Robinson . ... 89 Duke of Westminster - - - 91 Me. Burdett Coutts, M.P. - - 93 H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, K.G. 95 Me. W, R. Eeid - ... 97 Me. Y. R. Graham . - - . 99 Sir J. Blundell Maple - - 101 Eael Cadogan .... 103 Duke of Portland - - - 105 Captain Machell ... - 107 SiE J. Blundell Maple - - 109 Sir James Miller, Bart. - - 111 Hon. Captain Greville - - 113 Me. John Gubbins- - - - 115 Mb. Leopold de Rothschild - 117 Duke of Pobtland - - - 119 Duke of Portland - - - 121 Captain W. H. Fife - - - 123 Me. J, S. CuETis . - - . 125 Mr. William I'Anson - - - 127 Earl of Bradford - - - 129 The Earl of Rosebery, K.G. - 131 Mr. J. H. Houldsworth - - 133 Me. H. McCalmont, M.P. - - 135 Mr. E. J. Keylock - - - - 137 Mr. W. M. G. Singer - - 139 Me. M. a. Mahee - - - - 141 Me. a. M. Singer - - - - 143 Mr. T. Worton - - - - 145 Mr. James Russel - - - . 147 Captain Greer . . . . 149 Me. J. C. Sullivan- - - - 151 Mr. J. B. Joel - - - - 153 The Compton Stud - - - 155 INDEX TO PART I. Abigail, 122. ActEeon, 24. Ada, 30. Adeline. 122. Adventurer, 156. Agnes, 6t). Agneta, 114. Alarm, 42. Albert Victor, 146. Alea, 42. Alexander, 74. Alexander, dau. of, 74. Alexina, 32. Alfred, dau. of, 10. Algebra, 58. Alice Carneal, 136. Alice Hawthorn, 10. Alice Lee, 22. Aline, 130. Amadis, 54. Amarauthus, 74. Amazon by Driver, 10. Ambrose, 36. American Eclipse, 136. Amima, 6. Amphion, 2, Ancaster Starling, dau. of, 74. Andrew, 74. Angelica, 18. Angler, .30. Anna Bella, 36. Anna Bella, sis. to, 3s. Annandale, 26. Annette, 36. Annie, 60. Anonyma, 104. Anticipation, 8 Aiitiope, 64. Antonia, 36. Anvil, 22. Apellonia, 140. Arabella, 156. Arachne, 42. Araucaria, 36. Arbitrator, 68. Archeress, 118. Ardrossan, 62. Ardrossan, dau. of, 62. Arethissa, 94. Arethusa, 54. Arrow, The, 60. Assault, 68. Aster, 156. Asteroid, 156. Atalanta bv Galopin, 8. Athena Pallas, 44. Aughrim, 4. Augusta, 6. Autocrat, 118 Avington, 6. Ayacanora, 36. Ayrshire, 8. Bacchante, 54. Bagot, dan, of, 110. Baieine, 2t;. Balfe, 58. Balleyroe, 86. Banter, 74. Barbelle, 54. Barcaldine, 86. J'.arcelona, 22. Baron, The, 10. Bas Bleu, 18. Bassishaw, 38. Battaglia, 68. Bay Celia, 34. Bay Malton's dam, 10. Bay aJiddleton, 54. Bay Middleton, dau. of, 110. Bay Missy, 38. Bay Kosalind, 118. Beadsman, 18. Beauclerc, 128. Beauty, 62. Bedlamite, 134. Bee-in-a-Bonnet, 38. Beeswing, 62. Beeswing's dam, 30. Belinda, 74. Belladrum. 86. Belle Dame, 62. Belshazzar, 62. Belvoiriua, 10. Bend Or, 10. Beningbro", 74. Beningbro", dan. of. 62. Benvenuto, 12. Berenice, 40. Bessy, 38. Best Man, 14. Bigottiui, 146. Birdcatcher, 4. Birdcatcher, dau. of, 2t). Bittern, 20. Bizarre, 76. Blacklock, 12. Blair Athol, 20. Blairiinde, 16. Blank, dau. of. 10. Blaze, dau. of, 110. Blink Bonnv, 20. Blinkhoolie' 130. Bloomer, The, 146. Blucher. 40. Blue Devils, 154. Blue Green, 18. Boadicea, 74. Boarding School Miss, 13(). Bobadil, 60. Bob Booty, 4. Bohemia, 58. Bon Accord, 86. Boudrow, dau. of, 74. Bonny Bell, 128. Boston, 136. Bounce, 20. Bracelet, 76. Brag, 20. Brandy Bet, 146. Bread Knife, 22. Bribery, 134. Bridget, 26. Brightonia. 36. Britannia by Orville, 31. Brocade, 30. Brocard, 2. Brocket, 42. Bronze, 126. Brown Agnes, 22. Brown Bess, 28. Brown Bread, 22. Brown Fanny, 4. Brown Eegulus, 54. Brunette by Amaranthus, 74. Brunette by Squirrell, 54. Brutandorf, 4. Brutandorf, dau. of, 28. Buccaneer by Wild Dayrell, 40. Buda, 58. INDEX TO PARI I. COVERING SIRES. Buffer, 10. Buffer's dam, 4. Bumptious, 24. Burlesque, 138. Bustard, 20. Bustard, dau. of, 6. Busto, sis. to, 120. Butterfly, 110. Buzzard, 10. Buzzard, dau. of, 18. Cabin Boy, 26. Cacique, 6. Cadland, 74. Cadland, dau. of, 74. Cain, 122. Calash, 54. Calash, sis. to, 62. Calcavella, 156. Calendulas, 1.34. Caller Ou, 128. Camarine's dam, 68. Cambuscan, 60. Camel, 6. Camel's dam, 8. Cameron's dam, 32. Camilla by Trentham, 122. Camilla by Y. Phantom, 38. Camillus, 54. Camp Follower, 156. Canary Bird, 74. Canary by Coriander, 74. Canary by Orlando, 4. Canezou, 26. Cantatrice, 10. Cape Flyaway, 26. Caprice, 110. Captive, 110. Carbine, 28. Cardinal York, 156. Care, 154. Carnage, 30. Caroline, 102. Castansea, 146. Castrel, 74. Castrella, 84. Cast Steel, 52. Catawba, 26. Cathedral, 62. Catherine by Woodpecker, 142. Catherine Hayes, 86. Catton, 10. Catton, dau. of, 4. Cavatina, 148. Cavriana, 156. Celia, 6. Cerberus, dau. of, 122. Cervantes, 22. Cervantes, dau. of, 8. Cesario, dau. of, 6. Chain Shot, 32. Challenger, sis. to, 142. Champion, 138. Champion, dan. of, 4. Chanticleer, 80. Chaplet, 86. Chattanooga, 36. Cherokee, 40. Cherry Duchess, 34. Cherry Ripe, 34. Chestnut Skim, 134. Chevalier d'lndustrie, 42. Childwick, 36. Chopette, 40. Chrysolite, 30. Cinizelli, 30, Clara, 66. Clare, 10. Clari, 66. Clarinda, 4. Clarion, 66. Clarissa, 24. Clemence, 28. Clinker, 8 Clinkerina, 8. Clio, 20. Cobbea, 34. Cobweb, 54. Cceruleus, 18. Co-Heiress, 12. Colibri, 118. Colleen Dhas, 60. Colleen Rhue, 4. Colonel, The, 32. Colsterdale, 58. Comedy, 24. Comical's dam, 10. Common, 38. Comus, 32. Comus, dau. of, 32. Conductor, 54. Confederate, 12. Contessina, 42. Contraction, 138, Conviction, 156. Coomassie, 70. Coquette by D. Andrews, 26. Coquette by The Compton Barb, 68. Cordelia, 32. Coriander, dau. of, 12. Corumba, 2. Cossack Maid, 58. Cowl, 86. Cracker, 20. Cracker, sis. to, 104. Craf ton, 40. Craig Millar, 22. Cressida, 18. Crucifix, 86. Crucifixion, 88. Cuckoo, 150. Cuirass, 62. Cullen Arabian, dau. of, 134. Cure, The, 78. (,'ybele, 14. Cypron, 142. Cytherea, 62. Daniel O'Rourke, 32. Darioletta, 54. Darling, 26. Darling's dam, 86. Deadlock, 64. Decoy, 20, Defence, 42. Defiance, 42. Delhi, 10. Delight, 6. Delpini, dau. of, 122. Desdemona by Marske, 12. Desdemona by Orville, 54. Desdemona by Sir Peter, 42. Design, 36. Despair, 42. Devotion, 4. Dey of Algiers, 6. Dick Andrews, 2. Dick Andrews, dau. of, 74. Dinah, 6. Dinmont, 12. Diodamia, 6. Diomed, 18. Diomed, dau. of, 12. Distant Shore, 148. Diversion, 86. Dizzy by Blank, 2. Dr. Syntax, 62. Dog Rose, 44. Dollar, 114. Dolly's dam, 68. Doncaster, 10. Don John, 104. Don Quixote, 54. Donovan, 46. Doralice, 2. Dorimant, 2. Dorimond, dau. of, 122. Douranee, 60. Dove, 142. Dragon, 54. Dragon, dau. of, 10. Drone, 4. Drowsy, 134. Druid, The, 4. Duke, The, 34. Dulcamara, 34. Duroch, 136. Dutchman's dau., 64. Duty, 24. Easter, 104. Echidna, 10. Echo, 118 Eclat, 40. Eclipse, 74. Eclogue, 140. Economist, 110. Ecstasy, 6. E(lith,"6. Editha, 54. Edmund, 40. Eleanor, 2. Election, 134. Election, dau. of, 12. Electress, 134. Elegance, 154. Elfrida, 26. Elis, 150. EUzabeth, 10. Eliza Leeds, 134. Ellen, 62. Ellen Home, 10. Ellen Middleton, 38. Elopement, 118. Elphine, 126. Ely, S4. Ely, dau. of, 84. Emerald, 84. Emilia, 32. INDEX TO PART I. COVERING SIRES. Emiliana, 84. Emilius, 2. Emilius, dau. of, 38. Emily by Stamford, 2. Emma by Don Cossack, 24. Emma by Whisker, 26. Emmeline, 40. Emperor, 36. Empress, 118. Endurance, 48. Engineer, dau. of, 10. England's Beauty, 60. Ennui, 154. Epirus, 134. Epsom Lass, 90. Escalade, 56. Escape's dam, 74. Esperance, 68. Espoir, 68. Estelle, 76. Esther, 156. Ethel, 140. Ethelbert, 38. Etiquette, 138. Euclid, 28. Eulogy, 28. Euphrosyne, 38 Evelina, 142. Everlasting, 20. Exile, 6. Exile, dau. of, 6. Exminster, 144. Expectation, 134. Extempore, 130. Fair Agnes, 114. Fair Charlotte, 68. Fair Helen by Hambletonian, 12. Fair Helen by Pantaloon, 38. Fairy by Filho-da-Puta, 34. Fairy by Warlock, 116. Falernia, 156. Fallow Buck, 76. Fanchon, 88. Fancy, 4. Fanny by Jerry, 68. Fanny by Sir Peter, 54. Fanny Dawson, 110. Fanny Kemble, 26. Faraway, 148. Faugh-a-Ballagh, 26. Favonius, 84. Favorite, 40. Fawn, 40. Feltona, 42. Fenella, 60. Ferina, 40. Feronia. 98. Ferret, 62. Festival, 136. Fidget's dam, 10. Filagree, 54. Filbert, 6. Filho-da-Puta, 2. Finesse, -20. Firetail, 122. Fisherman, 20. FitzGladiator, 36. Fitzroland, 22. Flatcatcher, 20. Flatterer, 20. Flemish Girl, J 46. Flight, 4. Flora, 54. Floranthe, 110. Florizel, 54. Florizel II., .50. Flower Safety, Tlje, 38. Flying Duchess, The. 54. Flying Dutchman, The, 5-1. Foinnualla, 146. Folly by Middleton, 86. Forget-me-not, 32. Fortress, 134. Fox, sis. to, 58. Fractious, 10. Fraxinella, 18. Frenzy, 6. Friponnier, 42. Frolic, dau. of, 4. Full Cry, 12. Gabeiel, dau. of, 32. Gadabout, 10. Galatea, 156. Galliard, 150. Gallinule, 52. Galopin, 54. Gamahoe, dau. of, 4. Gameboy, 156. Garcia, 134. Gardham, 24. Gardham, dau. of, 24. Garland, 52. Garterless, 136. Gayhurst's dam, 8. Gemma di Vergv, 34. Gentle Kitty, 122. Ghuznee, 20. Giantess, 4. Gibside Fairy, 26. Gipsy, 136. Gladiateur, 68. Gladiator, 74. Gladiator, dau. of, 74. Glance, 118. Glaucus, 76. Glencoe, 10. Glencoe, dau. of, 42. Globe, 118. Go-ahead, 46. Gohanna, 142. Gohanna, dau. of, 18. Golden Locks, 54. Golumpus, dau. of, 8. Gone Coon, 56. Goosander, 138. Governante, 22. Grandiflora, 38. Grasshopper, dau. of, 74. Gratitude's dam, 54. Grazier, sis. to, 8. Grecian Princess, 54. Greenlawn, 58. Grey Dorimant, 2. Grey Leg, 60. Grey Momus, sis. to, 58. Grey Skim, 74. Grey Starling, 20. Grisette, 68. Gruyere, 84. Guiccioli, 4. Guildford Nan, 62. Gunboat, 142. Hag, 134. Hambletonian, 12. Hampton bj^ Lord Clifden, 8. Hampton by Sultan, 32. Hampton by Sultan, dau. of, ;!2. Handmaiden, 54. Haphazard, 2. Haphazard, sis. to, 20. Hare, 68. Haricot, 8. Harkaway, 110. Harmony by Herod, 22. Harpalice, 10. Harriet by Volunteer, 86. Harriet by Pericles, 4. Harriet by Stripling, 138. Hasty Girl, (58. Hazardess, 42. Hazledean, 62. Hazlehatch, 62. Headlong, 24. Heatherbell, 74. Hedge Pose, 44. Hedlev, 20. Helen" 134. Henrietta, 68. Hermes, 26. Hermione, 50. Hermit, 62. Hero, 4. Herod, 142. Herod, dau. of, 122. Heroine by Hero, 4. Heroine by Mr Waggs, 36. Heroine by Phenomenon, 42. Heron, 20. Hersey, 34. Hesperus, 22. Hester, 102. Hetman Platoff, 4. Hetman Platoff, dau. of, 4. Highflyer, 142. Highflyer, dau. of, 74. Highland Fling, 138. Hilda, 140. HoUandaise, 146. Homily, 88. Honey Dear, 34. Honeysuckle, 44. Hornby Lass, 2. Hornet by Drone, 142. Hornpipe, 18. Hornsea, 122. Hors de Combat, 56. Houghton Lass, 32. Hoyden, 72. Humphrey Clinker, 8. Huncamunca, 74. Hyacinthus, dau. of, 54. Hyaena, 20. Hyale, 126. Hybla, 8. INDEX 10 PART I. COVERING SIRES. Idalia, 74. Idyl, 140. lerne. 4. Illuniiiiata, 72. Imp. Saipedou, 136. Ina, 38. Tncuiable, 12(5. Industry, 42. Inheritor, 54. Interpreter, 12. lo, 94. Ion, 122 Irish Belle, 60. Irish Escape, 4. Irritation. (58. Isabel, 118. Isinglass. 64. Isola Bella, 38. Isoline, 38. Isonoray, 38. Ithuriel, 28. Itburiel, dau. of, 126. Jack Tar, 26. Jamaica, 148. Janetta, 42. Jennala, 84. Jenny Driver, 116. Jenny Jlole, 62. Jenny Spinner, 54. Jerboa, 122. Jerry, 68. Jessy, 20. Jet, 20. Jeu d'Esprit, 130. Jewess, 134. Jocose, 74. Johanna, 10. Johanna Southcote, 68. John Bull, 62. John Davis, 148. Jollv Tar, 26. Joskin, 118. Judy, 6. Judy Go, 6. Julia by Blank, 10. Julia by Launcelot, 82. Julia by Whisky, 54. Juliana, 12. Juliet, 30. Juniper, 54. Juniper, dau. of, 12. Juniper, sis. to, 102. Juno, 54. Justice, dau. of, 68. Kathekina, 22. Katherine by Delpini, 134. Katherine by Soothsayer, 12. Keepsake, 32. Kendal, 66. Kettledrum, 8. Kilwarlin, 68. King Fergus, 10. King John, 6. King of Trumps, 12. Kingston, 90. King Tom, 110. Kisber. 40. Kiss, 4. Kite, 4. Knight of the Garter, 136. Knowsley. 28. Koumis, 70. Lacerta, 122. Lacides, 136. La Belle Helene, 50. Lactantius, 70. La Danseuse, 150. Ladas, 72. La Dorette, 36. Lady Alicia, 2. Lady Blanche, 126. Ladv Di. 6. Lady Eden, 24. Lady Eliza, 62. Lady Elizabeth, 62. Lady Evelyn, 112. Lady Fractious, 12. Lady Grey, 136. Lady Hawthorne, 144. Lady Jane, 110. Lady Langden, 8. Ladylike, 2. Lady Mary, 6. Lady Moore Carew, 18. Lady Morgan, 16. Lady of the Lake, 138. Lady of the Tees, 58. Lady of Urrard, 76. Lady Roden, 34. Lady Sarah, 146. Lady's Slipper, 62. La Favourita, 156. Lambourne, 13s. Lancashire Witch, 30. Land's End, 148. Lanercost, 8. Langar, 4, Langar, dau. of, 126. Languish, 20. Lapdog, 68. Lardella, 32. La Roseraie, 88. Lashaway, 4, Launcelot, 82. Laura by Eclipse, 138. Laura by Grlando, 70. Laureate, 14s. Lavinia, 68. Lectrice, 58. Lecturer, 58. Leda, 54. Legerdemain, 28. Leila, 116. Lexington, 136. Libel,' The. 134. Licence, 156. Lifeboat. 26. Lilian, 126. Lilly, 142. Lilv, 2(5. Lily Agnes, 92. Linda, 78. Lisette by Hambletonian, 52. Lisette by Snap, 142. Little Agnes, 88. Little Fairy, 122. Little Folly, 86. Little Known, The, 38. Little Red Rover, 40. Little Red Rover, dau. of, 40. Liverpool, 148. Lizbeth, 10. Locket, 32. Lollypop, 74. Lonely, 104. Longbow, 28. Long Waist, 34. Lord Clifden. 8. Lord Gougb, 68. Lord Lyon, 76. Lord Lyon, dau. of, 82. Lord of the Isles, 88. Lord Ronald, 6. Lottery, 142. Lottery, sis. to, 24. Louisa, 6. Loup-garou, 138. Loyalty, 142. Lucetta, 20. Lucy, 10. Lucy Grey, 10. Luna, 18. Lunatic. 40. Luss, 20. Lydia, 20. Macakia, 148. Macaroni, 74. Macgregor, 76. jMacheath, 74. ^IcMahon, 76. Madame Eglentine, 86. Madame Pelerine, 26. Madame Saqui, 150. Madame Yestris. 54. Madcap, 110. Maggie Lauder, 12. Magnolia, 42. :\Iahala, 40. I\Iaibaum. 80. Maid of All Work, 74. Jlaid of Burghley, 36. :\laid of Hart, 20. Jlaid of Honour, 138. Maid of Masham, 148. Maid of ralmyra, 134. Maiden by Matchem, 10. IMaiden by Sir Peter, 6. Mainbrace, 20. Major, The. 118. Makeless, 24. Makeshift, 24. Malaga, 156. Malek, 38. Malibran, 134. Malpractice, 64. :\Iamie, 88. Manacle, 76. Mandane, 142. Manganese. 40. Jlangel Wurzel, 118. IMangostein, 22. Maniac, 40. Manilla, 134. Manoeuvre, 130. Manuella, 62. Marc Anthony, dau. of, 62, INDEX TO PART I. COVERING SIRES. Marchioness, 30. Marcia, 8. Marciana, 58. Margaret, 122. Margaretta, 104. Margellina, 110. Margery Daw, 42. Margrave, 12. Margrave, dau. of 12. Maria by Herod, 142. Maria by Whisker, 28. Marianne, 60. Marigold, 10. Mariner, 26. Maritornes. 12. Marmion, 10. Marpessa, 10. Marsyas, 134. Martagon, 78. Martha Lynn, 54. Mary, 12. ;Mary Jane, 68. Masquerade, 138. Master Henry, 74. Master Kildare, 6. Master Robert, 4. Mr. Waggs, 36. Mathematician, 58. Matilda by Melbourne, 102. Matilda by 8olon, 26. Matron by Florizel, 10. Mavis, 150. i\Ia:y Bloum, 132. May Duke, 80. Mayfly, 74. May Morning, 80. Mayonaise, 76. Maypole, 80. Meeanee, 116. iMedora, 122. Melbourne, 18. Melbourne, dau. of, 10. Melton, 6. Mendicant, 18. Mentmore Lass, 84. Mercurj% 142. Merlin, 2. Merope, 54. Mersey by Knowsley, 28. Messalina, 146. Meteor, 88. Miami, 16. ^liasma, 6. Michaelmas, 136. Middleton, 40. Middleton, dau. of, 40. Milo, 28. Mi mi, 82. Mimic, 82. Mineral, 40. Minerva, 44. Minnie Warren, 26. Minstrel by Sir Peter, 10. Misadventure, 142. Misfortune, 24. Miss Agnes, 66. Miss Ann. 38. Miss Armstrong, 156. Miss Belsea, 46. Miss Bowes, 28. ]\Iiss Bowser, 22. Miss Chaotrey, 24. Miss Conyngham, 156. Miss Cranfield, 122. Miss Dayrell, 24. Miss Gladiator, 68. Miss Grimstone, 28. Miss Hap, 20. Miss Uervey, 20. Miss Holt, 6. Miss Judy, 134. Miss Letty, 18. Miss Livingstone, 154. Miss Mayes, 12. Miss Nancy, 154. Miss Newton, 148. Miss Patch, 4. Miss Paul, 78. Miss Pratt, 10. Miss Roland, 22, Miss Sarah. 104. Miss Slick, 42. Miss Sophia, 74. Miss Stephenson, 142. Miss Syntax, 40. Miss fooley, 110. Miss Twickenham, 10. Miss Whinny, 38. Miss Whip, 62. Miss Wilfrid, 6. Miss Windsor, 142. Mrs. Barnet, 2. Mrs. Cruikshank, 28. Mrs. Gill, 12. Mrs. Lincoln, 110. Mrs. Ridgway, 54. Mr.s. Sellon, 62. Mizpah, 138. Moll-in-the-Wad, 36. Molly Long Legs, 4. Monarque, 36. Mon Etolle, 36. Monimia by Mule\% 102. Moonbeam, 40. Moorhen, 52. Morel, 22. Morella, 34. Morgan la Faye, 16. Morganette, 16. Morgiana by Muley, 142. Morglay, 84. Morion, 86. ^lorisca, t^O. Morisco. 94. Morsel, 78. Moses, 74. Moses' dam, 32. Mother Brown, 110. Mountain Deer, 4. Mountain Sylph, 4. Mowerina bv Scottish Chief, 46. Mowerina by Touch.stone, 2(). Mulatto, 54. Muley, 2. Muley Moloch, 2. Muncaster, 80. Musidora, 74. Musjid, 68. Musket, 28. Musket's dam, 1.50. Mustard by Merlin, 2. Mustard by Philip L, 4 Mute, 24. " My Dear, 34. My Lady. 140. Myrrha," 38. Nabob, The, 102. Nabocklish, 110. Nancy, 2. Nancy, sis. to, 122. Nan Darrell, 54. Nanine, 76. Napoli, 94. Necklace, 76. Needle, 6. Nell, 54. Nemesis, 84. Neptunus, 44. Nettle, 38. Newminster, 62. Newton Lass, 68. Nightingale, 4. Nob, The, 102. Non Pareille, 90. Nordenfeldt, 30. Norma, 4. North Lincoln, 40. Nova, 102. Nunnery, 136. Nutbush, 62. Nutcracker, 20. Nutvvith, 6. Oakwood, 88. Oberon, dau. of, 134. Ocean Wave, 90. Octave, 102. Octavian, 134. Octaviana, 86. Old England, dau. of, 134. Olive, sis. to, 68. Olympia, 22. Ouyx, 30. Opal, 28. Ophelia, 138. Orlando. 4. Orlando, dau. of, 28. Orme, 92. Ormonde, 92. Orphan, sis. to, 32. Orpheliue, 64. Orvieto, 94. Orville, 74. Orville, dau. of, 18. Orvillina, 10. Oscar, dau. of, 32. Otis, 8. Otisina, 8. Overton, 54. Oxford, 34. Oxford Mixture, 60. Oxygen, 102. Oxygen, sis. to, 130. Palais Royal, 36. l^aleface, 118. Palinurus, 6. Palma, 4. INDEX TO PART I. COVERING SIRES. Palmer, The, IHj. Plenary, 76. Rebekah, 6. Pahnflower. IIG. Plenipotentiary, 4. Receipt, 22. Palmyra, 134. Plenipotentiary, dau. of, 128, Recluse, 4. Pantaloiiade, 136. Plum Pudding", 146. Recovery, 4. Pantaloon, 74. Pocahontas, 10. Recovery's dim, 154. Paradigm, 72. Podagra, 138. Red Deer, 32. Paraffin, 72. Poetess, 36. Red Ribbons, 12. Paragone, 72. Polly Agnes, 78, Red Rose, 64. Parasol, 74. Pomona, 122. Redshank, 10. Par ExcUence, 90. Pompey, 68. Reel, 150. Parma, 118. Postmaster, sis. to, 40. Regulns, dau. of, 142. Parmesan, 84. Post Tempore, 22. Regulus, sis. to, 122. Partheaessa, 36. PotSos, 142. Remorse, 146. Partiality, 40. Pot8os, dau. of, 54. Repentance, 146. Partisan, 74. Potentate's dam, 102, Repulse, 56. Pasquinade, 134. Poulton, 20. Retriever, 4. Patience, 68. Prairie Bird, 60. Reveller, 20. Patty, 4. Precipitate, dau. of, 66. Reveller, dau. of, 36. Patty Primrose, 12. Preserve, 2. Rifleman, 156. Paulina, 110. Priam, 18. Ringlet, 26. Pauline, 74. Prime Minister, 136. Rio, 146. Paulovvitz, 142. I'rime Minister, sis. to, 38. Rival, 142. Pawn, 10. Primette, 78. Rockbana. 72. Pawn Junior, 10. Prime Warden, The, 38. Rockingliam, 10. Paymaster, dau. of, 122. Prince Hampton, 102, Rosa Eonheur, 136. Payment, 114. Prince T"Quassa, dau. of, 62. Rosalba, 28. Payuator, 62. Princess by Herod, 2. Rosalind by Phenomenon, 12. Paynator, dan. of, 122. Princess by King Tom, 110. Rosamond, 20. Pearl, The, 128. Princess by Merry Monarch, 64. Rosanne, 20. Peasant Girl, 118. Princess by Retriever, 4. Rosary, 8S. Peggy by Cade, 142. Princess of Wales, 146. Roseberv, 2. Peggy by Herod, 42. Prisoner, 104. Rosette," 20. Peggy by Muley Moloch, 68. Privateer, 156. Rosewood, 88. Peine de Cceur, 42. Promise, 142. Rosicrucian, 72. Pelion, 88. Prophet, dau. of, 74. Rotterdam, 146. Pell Mell, 24. Protection, 42. Rouge Rose, 10. Penelope, 142. Provost, The, 8. Rowena, 136. Penitent, 108. Prunella, 142. Rowton, 22. Penny Royal, 142. Pry or, sis. to, 136. Royal Hampton, 110. Pepper and tSalt, 60. Pugilist, sis. to, 122. Royal Oak, 36. Peppermint, 142. Purity, 6. Roval Oak's dam, 6. Perdita II., 50. Puzzle, 2. Rubens, 142. Peri, 142. Pyladcs, 40. Rubens, dau. of, 62. Persian, 32. Pyrrhus I., 134. Rubens, sis. to, 42. Persimmon, 96. Rubini, 64. Peruvian, 74. Quadrille, 74. Rugantino, 110. Petrarch, 70. Queen Anne, 90. Rust, 60. Petros, 98. Queen Elizabeth, 118. Ruth, 140. Petworth, sis. to, 102. Queen Mab, 10. Ryshworth, sis. to, 52. Pewet, 142. Queen Mary, 12S. Phantom, 54. Queen of Diamonds, 12. Saddler, The, 8. Phantom, dau. of, 54. Queen of the May, 144. Sadie, 82. Phenomenon, 12. Queen of the Meadows, 144. Sainfoin, 112. Phenomenon, dau. of, 6. Quetta, 60. St. Albans, 134. Phryne, 10. Quick March, 130. St. Angela, 122. Physician, 78. Qui Vive, 130. St. Augelo, 114. Pibroch, 102. St. Florian, 11*-. Picnic, 76. Rachel, 32. St. Fiusquin. 118. Picton, 4. Rachel Ruysch, 6. St. George, 122. Picton, dau. of, 10. Radiancy, 88. St. George, dau. of, 58. Pigmy, 6. Raeburn, 106. St. Luke, 134. Pink, 84. Rake, The, 60. St. Martin, 24. Pioneer, 100. Rally, 4. St. Nicholas, 138. Pipator, dau. of, 10. Ranger, The, 24. St. Nioliolas, dau. of, 138. Pipylina, 4. Ratafia, 68. St. Patrick, 64. Phiisanterie, 36. Ratan, 10. St. Serf. 120. Platina, 12. Rataplan, 2. St. Simon, 122. Plaudit, 58. Ratcatcher's daughter, 2. St. Simoumimi, 124. Plausible, 58. Ravensbury, 108. Sal, 42. Plebeian, 118. Rebecca, 10. Saltram, 54. INDEX TO PART I. COVERING SIRES. Saltram, dau. of, 136. ISam, dau. of, 22. Saucho, 58, Sanda, 112. Sandal, 112. Sandbeck, 10. Saraband, 138. Saratoga, 136. Sarcastu, 138. Satirist, sis. to, 138. Sannterer, 154. Savile, 126. Si-andal, 118. Scheherazade, 40. Scota, 12. Scotilla, 22. Scotina, 12. Scottish Chief, 38. Sea Mew, 138. Seclusion, 62. Secret, 34. See Saw, 42. Selby, 128. Selim, 10. Selim, dau. of, 6. Selima, 54. Selim's dam, 4. Selina, 156. Senorita, 22. Sexonia, 36. Seymour, 74. Shakespeare, dau. of, 10. Sharper, sis. to, 134. Sheen, 88. Sheet Anchor, 142. Shuttle, dau. of, 134. Signora, 62. Silence, 34. Silk, 6. Siluria, 48. Silverhair, 88. Silver s dam, 74. Silver, sis. to, 10. Silvester, 88. Singapore, sis. to, 10. Sir Archy, 136. Sir Bevys, 84. Sir Harry, dau. of, 122. Sir Harry Dimsdale, 38. Sir Hercules, 142. Sir Hugo, 130. Sir Oliver, 22. Sir Paul, 142. Sir Peter, 74. Sir Tatton Sykes, 12. Sir Visto, 132. Sir Walter, dau. of, 4. Skirmisher, 52. Skyscraper, sis. to, 8. Slane, 90. Slave, The, 8. Slayer's Daughter, The, 138. Sleight of Hand, 62. Sleight of Hand, dau. of, 24. Slice. 22. Slight, 64. Slipper, 62. Smolensko, 40. Smolensko, dau. of, 40. Snap, dau. of, 24. Snowdrop, 34. Solace, 34. Soldier's Daughter, 32. Soldier, sis. to, 38. Solon, 26. Solon's dam, 4. Soothsayer, 12. Sophia by Buzzard, 74. Sorcerer, 54. Sorcerer, dau. of, 54. Sorcery, 74. Sortie, 56. Southdown, 42. Spadille, dau. of, 62. Speaker, The, 6. Speaker, sis. to, 38. Spectator's dam, 10. Speculum, 2. Spiletta, 142. Spinetta, 42. Spinster, 4. Spitfire, 2. Splitvote, 134. Sportsmistress, 142. Springfield, 134. Springy Jack, 58. Sprite, 32. Squib, 40. Stamford, 74. Stamford, dau. of, 134. Stamp, 22. Star, dau. of, 24. Starch, 62. Stargazer, 122. Stays, 4. Sterling, 34. Stockings, 46. Stockport, 22. Stockwell, 10. Stolen Moments, 62. Stray Shot, 108. Stripling, 134. Struan, 20. Stumps, 12. Suicide, 2. Sultan, 54. Summerside, 136. Sunbeam, 94. Sunflower, 94. Sunshine, 94. Surplice, 40. Susan, 134. Suspender, 186. Sweetbriar, 64. Sweetbriar, sis. to, 10. Sweetmeat, 74. Swordsman, 10. Swordsman, sis. to, 20. Sybil, 12. Sylvia, 10. Symme's Wildair, dau. of, 136. Tadmoe, 62. Taffrail, 68. Taglioni, 4. Tandem, 26. Tandem, sis. to, 74. Tanzmeister, 138. Tarporley, 140. Taurus, 94. Tears, 2. Teddington, 10, Teddington, dau. of, 22. Teddy the Grinder, 110. Teetotum, 156. Temper, 2. Tension, 42. Teresa, 54. Termagant, 142. Terre de Feu, 102. Terrific, 20. Tesane, 58. Testatrix, 42. Testy, 2. Tetterima, 50. Thalestris, 142. Thistle, 38. Thomasina, 68. Thormanby, 10. Thunderbolt, 32. Tibthorpe, 88. Tiger Lilv, 78. Tightfit, 74. Tingle, 118. Timoleon, 136. Tippitywitchet, 63. Tipple Cyder, 10. Tomboy, 6. Tomboy, dau. of, 58. Torpedo by Gunboat, 142. Torment, 42. Totteridge, 20. Touchstone, 20. Toxopholite, 28. Trampoline, 10. Tramp, 18. Tramp's dam, 28. Treasure, 54. Trentham, 18. Trocadero, 36. True Heart, 68. Trumpator, 142. Trumpator, dau. of, 10. Trumpeter. 148. Tuberose, 20. Turf, dau. of, 20. Turner's Sweepstakes, dau. of, 134. Twinkle, 52. Tyrant, 144. Uncas, 4. Underhand, 138. Underhand, dau. of, 138. 7AGA, 108. Valparaiso, 12. Yarennes. sis. to, 2. Variation. 68, Variety. 20. Varsoviana, 84. Vat, 18. Vaultress, 12. Vedette, 54. Velocipede, 12. Velocipede, dau. of, 68. Velocipede's dam, 54. Venison, 40. Venus, dau. of Gunboat, 26. INDEX TO PARI I. COVERING SIRES. Venus, dau. of Orlando, 142. Verbena, 28. Verdure, 11^2. Vermilion. ()0. Versatility, 156. Vertumna, 52. Verulam, 84. Vexation, 18. Viator, 12. Vibration, 118. Vicissitude, 26. Victor Wild. 146. Village Lass, 20. Vinegar, 4. Violante, 20. Violet by Shark, 68. Violet by Thormanby, 6. Violet Melrose, 6. Virago, 74. Virgin, 54. Virginia, 148. Viridis, 134. Msta, 132. Volley, 142. Voltaire, 54. Voltigeur, 54. Volunteer, dau. of, 122. Volunteer, sis. to, 142. Vulture, 4. Wagtail, 74. Wagtail's dam, 28. Walnut, 54, Walton, 74. Walton, dau. of, 4. Waltz, 60. Wanderer. 142. Ward of Cheap, The, 36. Warlock, 116. Warwick Mare, The, 68. Wasp, 38. Waterlily, 26. Waterloo, 78. Waverley, 104. Waxy, 142. Waxy Tope, 4. Weasel, 20. Weatherbit, 18. Web. 40. Wedlock, 14. Welbeck. 28. Wellingtonia, 36. Wenlock, 14. West Australian, 26. West Australian, dau. of, 2S. West Country Lass, 110. Whalebone, 142. Whim, 4. Whisker, 134. Whisker, dau. of, 42. Whisky, 54. Whisky, dau. of, 2. AVhisper, 34. Whitelock, 12. Wbittier, 148. Whitworth, 62. Whizgig, 102. Widgeon, 74. Wild Agnes, 114. Wild Cherry, 26. Wild Dayrell, 38. Wild Goose, 12. Wild Huntress, 146. Williamson's Ditto, 54. Wimbledon, 62. Windermere, 66. Windgall, 150. Windhound, 10. Windsor, 150. Wingrave, 126. Winkfield, 152. Wire, 18. Wisdom, 130. Witcherv, 34. Woful, 154. Wollaton's dam, 24. Woodbine, 44. Woodpecker, 54. Woodpecker, dau. of, 102. Worcester, 154. Worry, 42. Wouski, 42. Wren, The, 28. Xaxtippe, 2. Xenophon, 4. YAED Arm by Privateer, 156. Yard Arm by Sheet Anchor, 142. Young Blacklock, dau. of, 6, Young Camilla, 142. Young Emilius, 32. Young Giantess, 142. Young Hag, 12. Young Heroine, 4. Young Maid of the Oaks, 136. Young Maniac, 76. Young Marske, 32. Young Marske, dau. of, 122. Young Melbourne. 24. Young Phantom, 38. Young Phantom, dau. of, 32. Young Whisker, dau. of, 118. Young Worry, 42. Zara, 86. Zarah, 36, Zarina, 38. Zephvr. 84. Zillah, 60. Zodiac, 122. Zodiac, sis, to, 8. Zoraida, 40. Ziileika, 2. INTRODUCTION. IN presenting this the fifth edition of the Hmse-breeders' Handbook to the breeders of the thoroughbred horse in the United Kingdom so soon after the edition of last year there is no need to make any apology, because it is in their own interest this volume is published. It was, indeed, demanded, owing to the advent to the stud of Persimmon (who must so far be regarded as the horse of the century), together with St. Frusquin, Sir Visto, Florizel II., Victor Wild, Savile (who has made a great name in South Africa), and several other distinguished fresh aspirants for stud honours, whose owners recognising the value and usefulness of having their pedigrees and performances properly set before breeders, desired its publication. But another and still more potent reason is that the first introduction to the Horse-breeders' Handbook, embracing a full and succinct account of the rise and progress of the British Stud (and which will be found in Part II. of this volume), was written several years anterior to the issuing of the revised first volume of the " General Stud Book," and owing to the increased knowledge obtained from that publication it required several corrections and additions. Prior to the appearance of the revised volume little was known of the female origin of the British stud, except by the few who made pedigree their constant study ; but tliat work, compiled with a care and accuracy quite wonderful, has thrown a flood of light on the early breeding of our racehorses. The first nineteen pages of the revised first volume of the " Stud Book " con- tains information, not alone interesting to the breeder, but to the public generally ] for there is given an account of seventy-eight of the earliest known mares with their progeny, very few of which were previously printed as brood mares, though they appear in the miscellaneous pedigrees at the end of previous editions. To these the editors have added the names of ten other mares, whose breeding and progeny are given further on in the body of the work ; and from these eighty-eight mares all the thorough-bred horses of the present day descend in the female line. And further, the editors have added to no fewer than forty-two of them the names of their most distinguished progeny, whence it is easy for the student of pedigree to find out the Arab or Barb mare from whom any of the horses so named is descended ; and studmasters who require to know the original mares from which any of the principal stallions in the " Stud Book " up to the year 1890 is descended, can gain that h INTROD UCTION. information with but little trouble, by means of a well-arranged index, filling the four last pages of the revised first volume of the " Stud Book," which is altogether an admirable work and must have been one of Herculean laboui- to the compilers. Through the information gained therefrom, Part II. of this edition of the Horse-breeders' Handbook has been corrected throughout, and there have been added to it the pedigrees and performances of twelve more of the principal fathers of the British stud, which has made the work far more valuable for pedigree reference. The added celebrities include Pot8os, King Fergus, Filho-da-Puta, Hambletonian, Cotton, Mulatto, Glencoe, Voltaire, Vedette, Voltigeur, The Flying Dutchman, and Thormanby, names to be found so frequently with those of Eclipse, Herod, Matchem, Whisky, Gohanna, Orville, Waxy, Web, Woful, Wire, Whisker, Whalebone, Tramp, Blacklock, Touchstone, Launcelot, Birdcatcher, Faugh-a-Ballagh, Harkaway, Newminster, Stockwell, Rataplan, Weatlierbit, Buzzard, Sir Peter, Phantom, Walton, Selim, Castrel, Rubens, Irish Escape, Bob Booty, Siveetmeat, Buccaneer, Trum,pator,^ Soothsayer, Melbourne, and Solon, in the pedigrees, not only of all the thoroughbred hoi'ses in the United Kingdom, but the world over, that these insertions were absolutely called for to make the work what it professes to be — the Horse-breeders' Handbook. The pedi- grees and performances of the last thirty-eight named celebrities will be found repeated in Part II., and it will be there seen that the only change of any consequence is in the pedigree of Whisky, which, having to be drawn afresh, has been traced back to the thirty-two Arab or Barb mares from whom he is descended, and their names given in italics at the end of each section ; a rule that has been followed out in giving the pedigrees of the twenty-two fresh aspirants for stud honours to be found in the First Part of this volume and which have been printed for the fii-st time. In both sections of the work the pedigrees and performances of the newly added sires are given as far and as fully as space admitted, but unhappily owing to Part II. being in stereotype it was found impossible to place the newly added sires alphabetically, but they will be found grouped together in chronological order following Solon. To the pedigrees of these twelve sires, as well as to those of the twenty-two newly given in Part I., the attention of the breeder is specially directed ; because the addition of their Arab or Barb first parents given to each shows plainly the new-fangled method of breeding by figures, invented by Mr. Bruce Lowe, and now attempted to be forced, as it were, down the throats of studmasters, to be wholly worthless as a guide to breeding racehorses. Mr. Bruce Lowe's posthumous work, " Breeding Racehorses by the Figure System," is unquestionably a most plausibly written book, but every page of it gives evidence of its having been written by an intellect greatly weakened from the study of pedigree or some other cause ; and Mr. W. Allison, to whom he left the editing of it, has not only brought it out in a most taking fashion, but professing his belief in all its teaching, has pushed it in every direction with the faith of a true apostle. The work can nevertheless be reckoned up in two woi-ds, "presumption and assumption." Was it not a little presumptuous on the part of Mr. Lowe, after paying a visit to America INTR OD UCTION. to see what information he could pick up from breedei-s in the United States, to come all the way from the Antipodes to Europe to teach English and Irish studmasters how to breed racehorses — men to whose careful mating of blood stock the world chiefly owes the fine horses that are now to be found everywhere in its wide expanse? But let that pass. Mr. Lowe came to England with the intention of serving the breeders of the United Kingdom, and for that he is to be thanked, not blamed, however miserably he has failed in doing so. Why he failed is not far to seek. He assumed many things, without his assumptions having any foundation in fact. In his very first chapter he starts with the fallacy, long since exploded, that the foundation of the British stud rests chiefly with the Darley Arabian, the Byerly Turk, and Godolphin Barb, ignoring the fact that it had been laid long previous to their arrival in England, through the intermingling of the blood of the White and Yellow Turks, imported by Lord D'Arcy, with that of the Morocco Barb, imported by Lord Fairfax, the Leedes Arabian, and the Lister Turk, to none of whom does Mr. Bruce Lowe give any credit, dismissing them in the fol- lowing curt fashion : " Mr. Joseph Osborne contends that the merit of Eclipse was quite as much (if not considerably more) due to the ^ve strains of the Lister Turk than to the single strain of the Darley Arabian ; but by the same reasoning the admirers of UArcy's White Turk might put forward stronger claims for that horse seeing that his name occurs no fewer than nine times in the pedigree table of Eclijjse. But this line of reasoning would open up no end of argument, and at this distance from the efforts of early stud breeders the discussion could lead to no practical result." And this is Mr. Bruce Lowe's style of argument through the whole of his work. At the end of the same chapter speaking of the necessity of tracing the female lines to their " tap-roots," Mr. Bruce Lowe asserts, " that English breeders over- looked the importance of doing so until the last four or five years, or about the time Messrs. Weatherby issued the revised edition. No. 1 volume, of the English ' Stud Book.' " Now, this statement is mere assumption, and would be laughed at by the clever breeders of the early part of the century, all of whom knew very ^vell the importance of only breeding from mares of pure Arab or Barb descent, although none of them went the length of imputing all the goodness to a single " tap-root," as Mr. Lowe does in founding his " figure system." It is also fitting to notice here another of his assumptions. In his second chapter he states that " the four most successfvil breeders ever seen in England — the Duke of Grafton, Lords Jersey, Egremont, and Falmouth — were fully cognisant of the value of the mares descended from the three top lines of Trego^iwelVs Natural Barb, Burtmus Barb mare, and the dam of the Two True Blues, as the majority of their winners came from these three lines." That these noblemen bred successfully (and raced still more successfully) there can be no doubt, but it is very much open to question that they " were the best breeders ever seen in England " ; but it is a glaring assumption to say that, in mating their mares, any of them attributed to their Arab or Barb first dam the same value as Mr. Bruce Lowe. In Ireland, contempo- raries of the three first of these noble lords were the Marquis of Sligo, Lord INTR OD UCTION. Rossmore, and Mr. Watts, all large, accomplished, and successful breeders, whom the writer, in the many discussions on breeding, at which he was present and in which he took part, at the Turf Club, at Kildare, never heard any mention made of Mr. Bruce Lowe's " tap-roots," whence it is to be inferred that two, at least, of the noblemen above-named knew little or nothing about them. And here it may be well to explain what the " system " is. From his deep study of the " Stud Book " and " Racing Calendar " Mr. Lowe compiled a mass of statistics, by means of which he learned from what Arab or Barb mares (designated by him as " tap-roots,") the whole of the winners of our three principal classic races (Derby, Oaks, and St. Leger) are descended ; and he classifies these mares according to the number of classic races won by the descendants of each, giving precedence to the winners of the greater number. Thus he found the descendants of the Tregonioell N'attcral Barb had won the greatest number, and to her is given the figui'e No. 1, while to the Burton Barb mare, whose descendants won the next greatest number of classic races, is given the figure No. 2, and then follow the dam of the Tujo True Blues with the figure No. 3, and the Massey mare No. 4, and so on ; numerals being attached to the remaining thirty-eight Arab or Barb mares whose descendants have won some of the classic races, and by winning which Mr. Bruce Lowe gauges their value in breeding the horses of the present day. These mares he at once proceeds to designate as families ; why, or wherefore, he does not say. But this does not complete this extra- ordinary " system " ; he makes it still more complicated by dividing these families into winning and sire families. The first five families he calls " winning " or " feminine " families, because they have produced the most winners. Five other families he designates as " sire " families, and numbers them 3, 8, 11, 12, and 14, which he says he has found to be the most prolific in breeding great sires, and these he calls " sire " or " masculine " families ; and his contention is, that from the inter-breeding of the mnning with the sire families the best results are to be obtained. And it is here to be observed that he gives to No. 3 the character of being both a winning and a sire figure, thus making "confusion worse confounded." Then Mr. Bruce Lowe proceeds to elucidate his subject by devoting a whole page to TregonioelVs Natural Barb mare and her descendants, selecting Minting as his exponent. Now, this page might be likened to the well-known picture of the well-filled larder, where a fat buck hangs surrounded by all the good things so dear to the boji vivant. Instead of the fat buck, there is placed in the centre of the page the pedigree of Minting, showing at a glance his descent from the Tregonwell mare, and on either side are given the names of all the classic winners, both in England and at the Antipodes, descended from her ; a most inviting picture, doubtless made by Mr. Bruce Lowe with the intent of alluring breeders into a belief in his " figures." In making this arrangement, however, he quite overlooked the fact, whether intentionally or otherwise, that all thoroughbred horses, so called, have in their pedigrees 32 quarterings, all of which have Arab or Barb " tap-roots," known or unknown ; but of this Mr. Bruce Lowe makes no m?ntion, making liis families rest INTR OD UCTION. entirely on the virtues, whcatever they may be, of the first dam, an arrange- ment that has in it neither sense or reason. This is shown by the fact that the Arab or Barb " tap-roots " in Minting' s pedigree comprise six strains of the Treyonwell Natural Barb, six of Boyal 7nares, foixr of the Old Morocco mare, and four of the Byerly Turk — Bustler mare, two each of the Burton Barb mare, the Rockwood — Bustler mare, the Oldfield mare, and the Old Scarborough mare, with one each of the Makeless Brimmer mare, the Hawker mare, and the Warlock Gallovxuj, while there is one unknown. Thus it \vill be seen that there are in Minting, besides hisfirst dam, five more strains of the Trego7ivjeU Natural Barb, which is the reason given by Mr, Bruce Lowe for selecting him " as the best living exponent of this line " ; but he nevertheless declines to give any credit to these five additional strains of the Tregonwell Natural Barb, or to the remaining twenty-six strains of Arab or Barb blood in his veins, which can hardly be accounted reasonable. Indeed, by his '* family " arrangement, the virtue of Mintings Tregonwell descent rests entirely with his " first dam,"^ It was a rather unfortunate selection for Mr. Bruce Lowe to make Minting (the greatest failure at the stud of any distinguished performer on the Turf, shice the days of Voltigeur) an exponent of his system ; and what reason he had for taking him in preference to Whalebone, Ladas, or some of the other numerous distinguished winners of classic races having the Tregonwell Natural Barb as their " first dam " can only be surmised. It is quite clear, however, that he could not have selected Whalebone ; because, had he done so, his pedigree Avould have shown the absurdity of the breeding system by figures, which he had evidently determined to establish at any cost. The Arab or Barb " first dams" from whom this great horse was descended, comprise ten strains from Royal mares, six unknown, four TregonwelVs Natural Barb, four Layton Barb mare, three Old Vintner mare, and one each from the Byerly Turk — Bustler mare, Thwaites' Dun mare, Old Woodcock, and the Oldfield mare, which with one from the Godolphin make up the thirty-two strains of Arab or Barb blood to be found in ihis pedigree. Of all Mr, Bruce Lowe's prominent figured " tap-roots " in this famous horse, there were consequently only four strains of the Tregomvell Natural Barb and four of the Layton Barb mares, the blood of both of whom united falls considerably short of ^^ hat he obtained from the Royal mares ; and the absurdity of the " figures " is further shown by the fact that nothing at all is known of the Arab or Barb descent of svich pro- minent factors in Whalebone's pedigree as Blaze, Cypron, Meliora, Herod, Tartar, and Traveller. But this may be better seen in the pedigree of Persimmon, which will be found worked out to his Arab or Barb origin, the extent of which compels its being inserted in map fashion. Before commenting on it, however, it is necessary to state that the writer takes quite an opposite view to that held by Mr. Bruce Lowe of one of the great " tap-roots " referred to in his work — viz,, the dam of the Two Ti'ue Blues. The " Stud Book " account of this famous mare appears at page 5 of the revised Vol, I., and follows that given of two other Byerly Turk mares, the first described of whom was the great-granddaughter of TregonwelVs Natwral Barb (Bruce Lowe's No. 1), while the breeding of the second is thus given with her produce. INTRODUCTION. BYERLY TURK MARE. Her dam by the Selaby Turk, granddam by Hautboy out of sis. to Morgan's Dun by a son of the Helmsley Turk, her dam by Dodsworth out of the Burton Barb mare. No date. f. ^<»i«es by Button's Grey Barb 1 3708 gr. c. Surleij by ditto ." \ Mr. Button. 1709 ch. c. White-foot y^-s A\\Xo J A footnote then tells us what Boioes bred and that Surhy covered for several years as Mr. Hutton's "son of the Grey Barb" and next is given as the dam of the Two True Blues. BYERLY TURK MARE. (A celebrated mare belonging to ]\lE. Bowes of Streatham, and conjectured to be the same as the above mare.) 1710 gr. c. Trttc ^Zmc by Honeywood's Arabian ~i g^-J-^yJ?JJ^ •• t Mr. Williams. gr. I. by ditto j 1718 gr. c. Young True Blue by ditto j Although Mr. Bruce Lowe makes this mare No. 3 in his chosen list of tap-roots, and considers her to be one of his gi'eatest families, his comments on her, given in the second chapter of his work, are very strange. He says : — " In the revised edition of Vol. I. of the ' Stud Book ' there is an attempt made to prove that the Byerly Turk mare, dam of the Two Trtie Blues {Stock- well's family in female line) is descended from the Burton Barb mare. There is not sufficient evidence to support this statement, and the family must be treated as separate luitil proved to the contrary." It will be seen above that Mr. Bruce Lowe was quite wrong in making this assertion, for the Editors of the " Stud Book " only state that the dam of the Two True Blues was conjectured to be the same Byerly Turk mare as pro- duced Boioes, Surley, and Whitefoot, leaving it quite an " open question " whether she was or was not. At this time of day this is a question not worth arguing ; but certainly both pedigrees furnish internal evidence that they are one and the same mare. It is quite probable, after the birth of Whitefoot in 1709 (see above), that Mr. Hutton, one of the largest breeders of that day, sold his dam to Mr. Bowes, as it will be noticed that True Bltie was foaled in 1710 from the ^^ Byerly Turk mare, whose breeding is not given," all of whose progeny were greys, thus taking after Surley in colour. A further reason for beHeving they were the same is that there is no pedigree given to the dam of the Two True Blues, which doubtless would have been given had she been bred differently. But be that as it may, in inserting the Arab and Barb tap-roots in the pedigrees of all the newly added sires given in this edition of the Horse-breeders' Handbook, the dam of the Tico True Blues is reckoned as a descendant of the Burton Barb mare — an arrangement that would hardly be cavilled at by Mr. Bruce Lowe, were he living ; for, considering the value he puts on this mare's blood, he would not like to see written after her name, Arab or Barb tap-root tmknoivn. Breeders are now invited to examine cai'efully the pedigree of Persimmon, the best horse of the day if not of the century, when they will see quite plainly that not the least value is to be attached to Mr. Bruce Lowe's teaching " how to breed racehorses by the figure system." The tap-roots of Persim- mon's pedigree, it will be seen, comprise twelve strains of the Burton Barb INTR OD UCTION. mare, seven from Royal mares, four from the Tregonwell Natural Barb mare, two from the Byerly Turk — Bustler mare, and one each from the Oldjidd TTUtre, the Layton Barb mare, the Makeless — Brimmer mare, Davill's Old Woodcock, the Bockwood — Ilelmsley Turk Tnare, and the Oysterfoot mare, and one unknown. PersimmovUs first dam is " D'Arcy^s Black-legged Royal m.are," whence, according to the " system " (a one-legged one), that great horse derives all his goodness, and no doubt if Mr. Allison ever troubles breeders with another edition of " Breeding Eacehorses by the Figure System," he will be found credited to the Black-legged Royal mare, No. 7 in the " system," and who is also the first dam of West Au,stralian (the best horse ever trained by the famous " Wizard of the North," John Scott), Wild Dayrell, Donovan, and six other Derby winners, besides two winners of the Oaks and three winners of the St. Leger, including West Australian and Donovan. This at first sight would appear to favour the " system," but an examination of their pedigrees prove that they are all differently bred, though from the same tap-root. Persimmon's pedigree thus shows the uselessness of the " figures " ; for, though in-bred to the Burton Barb, of whom he inherits five strains through his sire, St. Simon, and .seven through his dam, Perdita II., the " system " would make him take all his goodness from D'Arcy's Black-legged mare, of whom he has in him but one single strain. Then it is quite past belief that, after a lapse of nearly two hundred years, and having percolated through the veins of all his ancestors as seen in Persimmons pedigiee (given in extenso elsewhere in this volume), there can be in that single strain the value attached to it by Mr. Bruce Lowe. It is sheer nonsense, and not worth a moment's consideration. But this is not the only one of his contentions that will not stand the light of reason. There was but little in his selecting the three " classic races " (so called) whereby to test the value of his " famihes," as several of them were won by very moderate horses, and not the best of their respective years. Many great races were run in England prior to their inauguration, the pedigrees of several of the winners of which are given in Part II. of this volume, by which it will be seen that his favourite "figured dames" play but a very minor part in their breeding. Take Eclipse, a great racehorse and the most successful stallion of all time, and examine his breeding (Part II., page ). lA\s, first dam (to which Bruce Lowe attributes all the virtue in founding his " families ") is a Royal mare, to whom has been given the figure No. 11) ; but what of the other thirty-one tap-roots comprising his pedigree ? Here they are : eleven unhioimi (including Old Montagu), six from Royal mares, two each from the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Barb, Hutton^s Bay Barb, the Lister Turk, the old Morocco mare, and one each from the Akaster Turk, the Byerley Turk, Bustler mare, a Brimmer mare and a Barb mare. Surely, if he had given this pedigree a moment's consideration, he must have seen the folly of building a system upon such an uncertain foundation as a Royal mare, by attributing all the goodness of Eclipse to her, and not giving any consideration to the other splendid tap-roots in his pedigree, and to which he owed his being the great racehorse and sire he proved to be INTR OD UCTION. Then, in his son Pottos — tlie greatest racehorse of all time, as will be acknowledged, by all who read his jierformances given in Part II. as fully as the page would admit — the same unknown quantities must exist, plus a few more on the side of his dam, Sportsmistress, who also bred Sir Thomas, winner of the Derby, for the then Prince of Wales (afterwards George IV.) in 1788. S'ir Thomas was almost an equally good horse as PotSos, as he won for his Iloyal owner eleven races, besides the Derby ; and this he had a right to be, as his sire, Pontac (who was bred by Sir L. Dundas, ancestor of the Marquess of Zetland), was by Marske out of A-la-Ch'ecque by Regulus; consequently these celebrities were bred nearly alike. Yet Mr. Bruce Lowe, in writing of them, makes Pot8os to belong to the 38 " family " [Thwaites' Dun mare), concerning which he writes : " I can find no horses of any note, save PotSos, in this line, which speaks volumes for the potency of Eclipse as a sire. Few better horses than PotSos ever carried a saddle. Thivaites' Dun mare was evidently not a thoroughbred, judging by her colour " ; while he says nothing at all about Sir Thomas, or of his elder full brother, Jocimdo (a winner of eleven races), or of his half-brother, Eoscius (winner of ten races) by Garrick, all descendants of Mr. Bruce Lowe's " cocktail," Thwaites' Dun mare, of whom nothing further is known than that she was a daughter of the Akaster Turk (one of the factors in the pedigree of Eclipse), and three strains of whose blood were to be found in Roscius, as his sire, Garrick, was full brother to Eclijjse. Sir Thomas will, however, be found wrongly joZacef? beside Waxy in No. 18 "family " (" Daughter of Old Woodcock "), of which he writes most disparagingly, although, besides the famous son of PotSos, she was the first dam of Ellington, Fminosa, Oriana, Smolensko, and Summerside, all of whom he passes without a word of comment until he comes to Waxy (celebrated as a great performer on the racecourse and a most successful stallion), into whom he sticks his knife up to the hilt ; why or wherefore there is no knowing. Of him he says : " Admu-ers of Waxy may take exception to my statements respecting that much eulogised horse, but since working by the ' Figure System ' I have been convinced that, except for the lucky mating with Penelope of No. 1, we should have seen Waxy^s name in very few pedigrees of note. That he hit with Penelope is beyond question, but Penelope made Waxy famous, for we " (/, it ought to be) "cannot find the great excellence claimed for him by his numerous admirers developed through any other channel." In giving this opinion, he loses sight of what Waxy Pope and Sir Walter did in handing down to posterity the famous blood of PotSos. Very many are the good pedigrees in which the name of Waxy Pope (known chiefly in Ireland as the " SUyo Waxy ") is to be found, while through Sir Walter the British Stud has been eni-iched by the blood of Harkaway in the female line, whence, from his union with Pocahontas, we have King Tom, one of the grandest horses that ever man clapped eyes on, Mr. Bruce Lowe's comments on his " one-legged families," if not instructive, are most amusing, and here is the style of some of them. He says of the Tregomoell Xaturcd Barb, No. 1 family, " This is essentially a running as distinguished from a sire family. It is very prominent as a winner of the three classic events (forty-two), and the fillies have proved themselves high-class, prolific brood mares. Vexy few INTR OD UCTION. great sires have sprung from this line in proportion to its winners. The best are — Partisan, Melbourne, Bay Middleton, Gkncoe, Whalebone, and Whisker. Minti-ng is from this line, also his sire, Lord Lyon, Silvio, Craig Millar, Trimipator. The above, except Whalebone and Whisker (both good all- round horses — sires he meant), are mostly esteemed through their female progeny. The members of the family possessed great quality, brilliancy, and good looks, as a rule." Of No. 2, the Burton Barb mare family, he says : " Like its rival line, it is a very valuable dam strain, and has furnished a large contingent of Oaks winners. Forty-four classic events have fallen to its share (nine Derbies, sixteen Oaks, and nineteen Legers). In Leger winners it nearly doubles No. 1, which would point to its being better staying blood, though it is somewhat behind No. 1 as a Derby winner. As a sire line it is distinctly ahead of its gx^eat rival, and though not in the front rank by a long way, many celebrities may be counted amongst its numbers. Prominent are Whisky, Blacklock, Sir Hercules, Selim, Castrel, Voltigeur, Harkaimy, SurjMce, St. Albans, Lord Clifden, Ithuriel, etc. The two best representatives of this line to-day are Carbine and Petro7iel (since dead)." Of No. 3, dam of the Two True Blues, he writes: "This is perhaps the most valuable family in the ' Stud Book,' because it possesses the dual qualities of both a running and a sire line. Its descendants have won forty-two of the three great classic races. As a sire line it stands nearly, if not quite, at the top of the tree, and mates well with all the other families, being very pliable in its nature, and improving every other strain of blood it is crossed with- it is only necessary to mention the following names to show how prolific of winners its sons have invariably been when put to stud work: — Sir Peter Teazle, Buzzard (by Woodpecker), Travip, Master Henry, Velocipede, The Saddler, Lanercost, Flatcatcher, Pyrrhus I., Van Tromp, The Flying Dutch- man, Stockioell, Musket, Favonius, Galopin, King Tom, Tim Whiter, Rayon d'Or, Wellingtonia, and many others. Of No. 4 (the Layton Barb mare) he says : " This family is prolific, both in numbers and classic winners — twenty-eight having fallen to its share. It comes from a pure Barb source and is distinctly feminine in its character. No great all-round sires have sprung from this family. Many of them have been highly valued through their fillies — to wit, Matchem, Thormanby, Kisber, Iroquois, Emigrant (Australian, imported by the late Admiral Rous), and notably Wenlock, whose daughters are veritable gold mines." He thus comments on No. 5 {Massey's Black Barb mare) : " Twenty-fotu- classic events have been credited to No. 5. The horses of this family which stand out con- spicuously are Gladiateur, He>'mit, and Doncaster. As a running Hne it is most valuable, and, from its pliability, mates with most strains, preferring sire blood. Great sires in the family are few and far between — i.e., as com- pared with some of the sire lines." These complete Mr. Bruce Lowe's comments on his " running famiHes," and now for what he says of his " sire families," 3, 8, 11, 12, 14. No. 3 (dam of the Two True Blues) being reckoned by him to be both a running and a sire family, has been already noticed. Of No. 8 {The Byerly Turk — Bustler mare) INTR OD UCTION. he writes : " I cannot help regarding this to be one of the most valuable sire families in the ' Stud Book,' not excepting No. 3. Not only have many gi-eat sires come directly from the line, such as Marske, Orville, ^Sultan, New- minster, Cam, Humphry Clinker, Chester (Australian), etc., but there is a marked tendency to leave equally great sons and sires behind them. Marske begat Eclipse, a greater sii-e than himself ; Orville was inferior as a racehorse and sire to Emilius, his son ; Bay Middleton was more esteemed than his sire. Sultan, as was Melbourne than his sire, Humphry Clinker ; while few will be found to chspute the fact that, great as Newminster proved to be at turf and stud, he was out-classed by both Loixl Clifden and Hermit in these respects. No. 8 line claims thirteen classic winners." Next comes No. 11 {The Sedhury Royal mare), and on this "family" Mr. Bruce Lowe thus comments: "Four Derbies, two Oaks, and three Legeis have fallen to the descendants of this family, which includes many illustrious names, that have helped to make the English stud famous. The first pro- minent horses of the family were Squirt and Regulus, and more recently Birdcatcher and Fauyh-a-Ballacjh kept up its prestige. St. Simon, the premier sire of England, hails from its ranks. In America the name of Australian (imported) will long be treasured ; while at the Antipodes, Marvellous (im- ported) claims the honour of siring Marvel, probably the fastest mile horse ever saddled in Australia, and the conquei^or of Carbine over that distance of ground. These are only a few of its great sons, and pages might be devoted to the career of old Fisherman, who ended his days in Austi'alia, leaving a long roll of classic winners to keep his memory green." Then he thus comments on No. 12 [The Boyal mare — dam of The Brimmer mare, from whom Eclipse is descended) : " This line affords an instance of one of the anomalies of breeding ; for, whereas the Oaks winners (6) are out of all pi'oportion to the solitaiy and fluky Derby winner, Cadland, and two Leger winners, and would thereby lead me to the conclusion that it is effeminate in its nature, experience shows it to be the stoutest and most masculine in the ' Stud Book ' all the way up to Eclipse. In the name of Eclipse we can add a larger number of good sires from this family than from any other line now existing, except No. 3. Some of the best-known names are Conductor, Voltaire, Sheet Anchor, Weatherbit, Edmund, O.iford, Sterliny, Scottish Chief, Marsyas, Prince CJuirlie and his son Salvator (American), Ethelbert, Restitution, Adventurer, Kingston, Sprhufjield, Lexington (American), and some of the males of the Levity family ; in Australia Tros and Gloriotis, imported. It is also a line which stands inbi'eeding to itself," several instances of which he gives, with the concluding remark : " But it will be found that in all these cases of inbreeding the 12 line to itself with success, it was accompanied by a strong return to the runniiig families as well (through collateral branches), to ensure the requisite amount of racing vitality to the offspring." Then of the fifth and last of his sire families, No. 14 {The Oldfield mare), he writes : " As a classic winner, this family does not take high rank ; only one Derby (through the aid of Macaroni), two Oaks, and three Legers. Taking into consideration the inferior figure it cuts as a classic winner, one would INTR OD UCTION. hai'dly look to its ranks for great sires, if one followed the orthodox plan of ' vising only running families.' This case especially strengthens my position in assuming that sire, and running qualities are not necessarily akin. On the one side we require stout, masculine breeding, combined with strong individuality, symmetry, and ability to race, if possible ; and on the other, soundness of constitution, with an accumulation of vitality only to be acquired by close in-breeding to Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 — but of this more anon. The first sire of any note in the 14 line was Trumpator (of the Godoljyhin Barb branch) ; then came Touchstone, a horse that has made a great name for all time, The Libel, Macaroni, Touchet, Buccaneer, Saraband, Carnival, and Saccharometer ; also Leamington, imported into America and destined to sire Iroquois. The 14 line has done further service in the States, for has it not given them Tammany (from Tullahoma, 14)? Two of the best sires ever imported to Australia, Panic and Grand Master, hail from the 14 line ; and a possibly better than either, Middlesex, died in his first season. But T think the foregoing list is sufficient to place it beyond doubt that this family ranks high as a sire line." Now, before commenting on the strange manner he has introduced these nine " tap-roots," it is necessary to refer to what he says of one more — viz., No. 7 {D'Arcy's Black-legged Royal mare), the " first dam " of Persimmon. He begins : "Nine Derbies, two Oaks, and three Legers. This line is familiar to pedigree men through West Australian, the best representative. Like No. 6 {Old Bald Peg), there is a preponderance of Derby over Oaks and Leger winners, which would seem to point to its fillies being as a general thing wanting in feminine character and not over good producers. The classic winners are given below." Annette (0) Beningirougli (L) Cotherstone (D) Ditto (D) Donovan (D, L) Extempore (1000) F'eu de Joie (0) (iustavis (D) Mundig (D) Pan (D) Saltram (D) Scottish Queen (1000) Semolina (1000) West Australian (D, L) Wild Dayrell (D) The "figures" are assumed to point out the breeding of all the winners of the Derby, Oaks, and St. Leger ; but, as we have seen, they do nothing of the kind, they only show their Arab or Barb origin ; and surely no one in his senses can be made believe that the several winners of these classic races were enabled to do so from any vu'tue they took from their " tap-roots " alone, as Mr. Bruce Lowe seeks to make breeders believe. Then it will not escape the notice of any one who reads his amusing analysis of the several peculiarities of these " tap-roots," that, although he descants at large upon the merits of all the great horses descended from the nine first "figured dames " he regards with such favour, he has never a word to say about their celebrated female descendants, although his work was written with the intent of showing the great share they had in bringing the British stud to what it now is. It is true he gives their names ; but while he points to the success of the horses as stallions, there is not a word about what the mares did at the stud. In his full-page picture of his " tap-root " The Tregonwell Natural Barb, or No. 1, as he desires her to be known by, he surely might have had a word INTR OD UCTION. to say in praise of such grandes dames of the British stud as Promise, Prunella, Peneloj^e, Clementina, Cobweb, Web, Morel, Mustard, Oxygen, Pilgrimage, Pres&rve, Prairie Bird, Queen Bertha, etc. — mares that almost deserve the worship of breeders for what they have done for the British stud. Then it is the same with No. 2, The Burton Barb mare. Among the famous brood mares descended from her are Crucifix, Heronione, Imperatrix, Industry, Lady Evelyn, Marchioness, etc., who are passed by without comment, while he strangely omits all mention of Pocahontas the most celebrated of them all. No great brood mare sprang from No. 3 (dam of the Two True Blues), the best being Hannah, Hurricane, Mayonnaise, and Mincemeat, notwithstanding her blood being described as very '■'■pliable in its nature," whatever that may mean, and " improving every other strain of blood it is crossed with " — which is mere assumption. Then from No. 4 {The Layton Barb) we have The Duchess, Virago, Manganese, Medora, and Thebais, all distinguished brood mares, for whom there is no word of praise ; nor for Deception, Fille de VAir, or Miami, descendants of No. 5 {The Massey mare). Nor in the summing up of the value of the descendants of his " sii-e figures " does he say a word in favour of Alticido7'a, Manuella, Parasol (the three famous daughters of PotSos), Pewet, Hester, or Miss Letty, etc. All his praise is given to the male, the female is slighted all through ; and in the numerous pedigree tables given in his work, he has only in a few instances bestowed a figure on any of the mares he makes mention of to denote her descent. In his comments on No. 8 {The Byerly Turk — Bustler mare) he makes some state- ments that ought not to be let pass. He says Orville was inferior as a racehorse and sire to his son Emilius ; and that Kewminster was outclassed, both on the racecourse and at the stud, by his sons Lord Clifden and Hermit — an opinion in which very few people will agree with him. And while he alludes to Thebais as a distinguished descendant of No. 4, he says not a word for St. Marguerite of the same family. The uselessness of the " figures " in teaching mxything to breeders ha\n.ng been thus pointed out, it would serve no good purpose to further criticise Mr. Bruce Lowe's very erratic work, " Breeding Racehorses by the Figure System," which has had a very severe handling in the sporting press and from the hard-headed, common-sense breeders of the United States, a few of whose comments are so amusing and yet so true they are well worth being held in memory by the horse-breeder — which they are sure to be when found in a work like this, entirely devoted to the subject. A correspondent of the Thoroughbred Record, signing himself " S. Y. K.," thus writes from George- town, Kentucky : — " I have been shown some criticism of Mr. Bruce Lowe upon Boston and Lexington that is somewhat at variance with oui- American views, and I for one feel disposed to kick. Speaking of those horses' four-mile races, he says : ' The factor of high speed was not in evidence ... it is safer to gauge a horse by his performance in the stud.' Now every old turfman knows that Boston was a horse of phenomenal speed, and second equal to the best quarter-racer of his day, and Lexington's four miles in 7min. 19|sec. was no waiting race. At the stud he seemed to nick successfully with every strain, and earned for INTR OD UCTION. himself the reputation of ' Emperor of Stallions.' Again, Mr. Lowe says of Lexington^ ' He, like the rest of the Herod line, stands a fair show of fading out of existence . . . take Glencoe and Yorkshire away, and where would he have been ? . . . take Penelope away, and where else would we find the much vaunted Waxy ? ' It would be diiBcult to find in turf literature more gross errors couched in as few brief sentences. Although derisively done, the com- parison of Lexington and Waxy is somewhat apt, and injurious to neither. Lexington may be appropriately styled the Waxy of America. Stonehenge, the authority in England and America, says : " Waxy stands at the head of the list, not only as a racehorse himself, but having produced immediately and remotely, more winners of great events than any two horses since his time." Penelope was a failure to all other stalhons. Instead of Lexington blood fading out of existence, I apprehend it will be some time before American breeders depreciate a pedigree on account of the Boston, Lexington, and War Dance blood in it, and the same may be said of the immortal Waxy. If Mr. Lowe's figure system is as faulty as these quotations, his book ' stands a fair show of fading out of existence ' before the reputation of Waxy and Lexington. That Lexington was fortunate in having access to Glencoe^s daughters is cheerfully conceded, and I doubt if thei'e was a stallion in the world that could have made better use of them. In this Lexington and Glencoe cross, I think we possess an advantage over England, in that we have more of it, and not so much diluted, and can intensify it, as in Hamburg. " I am at a loss to know why doubts are expressed about this horse going a distance. Assuredly it cannot be on account of his breeding. Let us analyse and see. It cannot be attributable to Virgil and Florence, to Bonnie Scotland and Ella D., to Australian and Aerolite, nor to Enquirer and Lizzie G. I fancy it must be a mistake. A horse's momentum depends upon his pedal members properly adjusted by muscles and leverage, true and frictionless. His capacity to live in a long, hard struggle depends upon his heart and lungs ; exertion accelerates the heart's action, and the lungs must be equal to the emergency, or the animal chokes up. This organisation is hereditary, and may be improved by cultivation. In this internal organisation I think we possess an advantage over our English cousins in the remnant of our four-mile blood found in the descendants of Boston and Lexington. Was Hamhurg a high-priced horse ? His sire is renowned as the most valuable stallion in America, and perhaps $75,000 would not buy him. Hamhurg is more homogeneously bred than his sire, and therefore likely to reproduce himself. He undoubtedly possesses a high order of speed with stout backing blood, and to the ' Copper King ' he is likely to prove the pride of his life, when the turf of the orient shall bow to the supremacy of the Occident." Another breeder in the Thoroughbred Record, under the signature of "E. F. C," dating from Runnymede, thus gives his views of the "Figure System " : — "Granting Mr. Lowe's theory in general, that the best results are obtained by the intermingling of the blood of these famihes, which have in the past produced the greatest number of racehorses, I deny that his theory of figures aids or assists the breeder in making his selections. I assei-t that INTR OD UCTION. his figures are misleading and do not show " at a glance " what blood has been brought into the combination. The only thing they do show definitely is from what ' tap-root ' the individuals spring. Eliminate the individual names from a tabulated pedigree, and would an intelligent breeder risk the pedigree interpi-eted entirely by the figures ? " An animal that is twenty removes from the ' tap-root,' if there was no inbreeding, would contain, to be exact, 1-1048576 part of the blood of that ' tap-root,' The sum of all the ancestors, if there was no inbreeding, would be 2,097,150; but, in fact, every animal in the 'Stud Book' is very mvich inbred, and the more inbreeding the fewer individuals enter into the pedigree. Now, Mr. Lowe's figure attaches to every animal that comes through the female line from this common ' tap-root.' Therefore when you see a figure in a pedigree it is indefinite. It may mean entirely different blood in difierent pedigree, and you must search further to have an intelligent knowledge of the blood lines of the animal. "To illustrate further, I will take Lexington, whose family is 12 under the Lowe system. Now Lexington's pedigree does not figure out to suit Mr. Lowe for a great stallion, and he is led into saying that he would have proved a failure had it not been for the Glencoe blood in his mates, backed up by the Yorkshire. Mr. Lowe is begging the question when he makes this statement, for may he not have said the same of The Baron, which, by his mating with Pocahontas, produced the great Stockwell, whose blood entei-s so largely into the successful horses of to-day ; or of Harhaway, which produced Crreat Tarn from Pocahontas, the blood that is so much sought after. Mr. Lowe further tells us that ' every time that Lexington is introduced into a pedigree at the present day and inbred, as one sees so frequently in American pedigrees, all this dead weight of outside blood is brought to the surface.' Certainly more convincing arguments must be employed by Mr. Lowe to induce American breeders to eliminate Lexington from their pedigrees. If Mr. Lowe is correct, then, whenever we see this figure 12 in a pedigree, we should look about with suspicion and see if it means Lexington or something else. What is known in America as the Levity family traces back to the same 'tap-root' 12. Lexington's branch and Levity's branch separate at the 12tli remove from the 'tap-root.' I might prefer the Levity branch of this family, another breeder might prefer the Jjexington branch ; hence, when the figure 12 appears, we must closely examine this pedigree to ascertain what this 12 represents. " Let me take one more illustration. Suppose I mate a mare from family 1 with sire 8, and the produce, a mare, is again mated with sii'e 11, this produce, a mare, is also mated with a sire number 12. Is not the produce of this last union decidedly a ' sire ' bred animal in blood 1 Yet Mr. Bruce Lowe, whether the produce be male or female, would designate it by the figure 1 a ' running ' number. " I am forced to the conclusion that the theory of figures is not sound. It elucidates no new theory ; it gives no clear or definite idea of the blood lines : it is, to say the least, misleading. Students of Mr. Lowe will notice that one of the greatest, if not the greatest, family in the ' Stud Book,' INTR OD UCTION. StochwelVs (3), is classified as both ' running ' and ' sire,' a ' dual family. This is the great balance wheel in his theory, and pulls him out of many a tight place. It can be used as a * sire number ' when there is a deficiency of ' sire ' blood, and a ' running number ' -where there is a deficiency of ' running ' blood. It will also be observed that, when his table of sires do not contam the necessary sire numbers in the first three removes, he goes back to supply the deficiency, thereby giving to blood back six or eight removes more importance than it deserves; for a cross seven removes back is only 1-128 of the blood. While blood once introduced into a pedigree can never be entirely eliminated, yet, when introduced some six or seven removes back, it must be dominated by the top crosses. " To quote Mr. Lowe again : ' Every racehorse of to-day, as a fact, contains in his table the whole of the nine (numbers), either directly or through collateral branches some distance back.' As all thoroughbreds are more or less in-bred, these numbers are more or less multiplied ; hence is it not a fact that nearly every pedigree in the ' Stud Book ' has more or less of these figures in the first three removes ? These facts are a fruitful source, to which Mr. Lowe resorts when his tables do not show a sufiicient quantity of ' sire ' or ' running ' blood in the first three removes. " Mr. Lowe is like the doctor who sends a prescription to the di"uggist, naming aU of the ingredients but failing to state the proportion (his figures do not indicate it). Compounded in a certain proportion, it may mean invigorated life, concentrated nerve force; in another proportion, it may mean death. Nor do I believe in the accident theory. To those that do, I would say breed in the lines of those families in which the most accidents happen. In conclusion, I would say to the breeder : put aside Mr. Lowe's ' picture gall&)'y ' ; put aside Mr. Lowe's saturation theory, which I think wholly untenable ; put aside the confusing figures ; keep on in the good old common-sense way that has brought the racehorse to the present high standard of excellence ; mate the best racehorses fiom the pure blood lines with the best individual members of those families that have produced racehorses all along the line." There is sound sense in the remarks of these two American breeders, and also excellent advice — for it must be evident to eveiy one who chooses to inquire into the subject that Mr. Bruce Lowe's " figures " are a " craze " of the most marked character, far fetched and misleading. Before adverting to the part played in the past year's racing by the offspring of the principal stallions of the day, the pedigrees and performances of no fewer than seventy-eight of whom are given in this edition of the Horse-breeders' Handbook, it will be only right to dii-ect the further attention of studmasters and others interested in the breeding of the thoroughbred horse to the additional " Fathers of the Bi'itish Stud " given in Part II. of this work ; for besides learning therefrom the " tap-roots " of many celebrities, there is much to be gained by a study of their pedigi-ees and performances. The performances of all the newly added " Fathers of the British Stud," twelve in number, but particularly those of PotSos, commencing at page 57, Part II., will be read with no little astonishment by the breeders and owners INTR OD UCTION. of running horses in the present day, showing as they do the extraordinary stamina with which they were endowed, and the like of which is to be found in very few horses of the piesent day. Pottos was the best of them all, and was unquestionably the stoutest runner of all time, as he won thirty-five races, seventeen of them over the Beacon course : and after this statement it need hardly be said that he was by far the best of all Eclipse's famous sons. His pedigree is given in the page opposite his performances, where it will be seen that his first dam is unknown, but that his second is Thwaite's Dun mare, pronounced to be not thoroughbred on account of her colour by Mr. Bruce Lowe ; who, however, overlooked enlarging on the subject of colour by pointing out that Miss Slamerkin must also be half-bred through being a daughter of Lord Oxford's celebrated Dun Arabian ! It is accordingly quite plain that the " figure system " makes PotSos half-bred, notwithstanding his having in him plenty of Arab or Barb blood — as may be seen in his pedigree — and that from him descended Waxi/ and all his great family, as well as those of, perhaps, the three most successful brood mares of all time — Parasol, Coheiress, and Mandatie. King Fergus was the next most celebrated son of Eclipse, both as a runner and a sire. He won eight races. He was second to PotSos for a Sweepstakes over the Beacon course, having Dorimant (who in his turf career won twenty-two races) behind him and some others; while he won subsequently four events over the Beacon course. King Fergus was so little thought of by English breeders that he was sold to an Irishman, and covered two or three seasons at the Curragh, where several of his progeny having proved good runners he was, happily for the British stvid, taken back to England, where he begat very many winners, including Beninghrough and ffambletonian, whence Blacklock and all his fine descendants. On his dam's side Ki^ig Fergus descended from the Alcock Arabian through Crab and Black and All Black (also called Othello, a famous runner), who was a son of Miss Slamerkin ; and as this famous mare is one of the chief factors, as well as the Alcock Arabian (two strains), in the breeding of Sportsmistress, the dam of PotSos, it will be seen that Kirig Fergus is closely related to that famous horse. So in the present day it is not surprising to see the commingling of the blood of Waxy and Blacklock produce gi-eat runners. It will be seen by reference to his pedigi-ee in Part II., p. 60, that, in regard to the Arab or Barb blood in him, the first dam of King Fergus was the Old Mwocco mare, of whose blood he had five more strains, with seven from Roijal mares, two from the Old Vintner mare, one from the Burton Barb mare, and eight from unknown sources. Hambletonian need only be referred to as the best son of King Fergus and a far better performer on the racecourse than his sire, as he won no fewer than seventeen races, chiefly over the long distances, as in the days of these great horses there were no sprint races. Cation comes next in chronological order, and both the history of his doings on the turf and his pedigree are well deserving of being closely looked into by breeders, as well as the owners of running horses. He contested thirty-two races, of which he won twenty-two, fourteen of them successively without defeat ; while as a sire he was far away the most successful of his INTR OD UCTION. day. CattonJs pedigree is an exemplification of the success that from the first attended in-breeding to Eclipse, Herod, and Matchem, and has continued to the present day through their descendants. In the pedigree of this great horse, who was by Golumpus — Liuiy Grey by Timothy, it can be seen in Part II., page 64, that his sire and dam had in them nearly equal quantities of the blood of these three celebrities above named, who are the great pro- genitors of the British stud, and had the breeding of these been closely looked into by Mr. Bruce Lowe, he never would have written all the nonsense that fills nearly every page of his posthumous work, " Breeding Racehorses by the Figure System " ; and how Mr. Allison, its editor, failed to see that the " figures " are all moonshine, it is difficult to imagine. The pedigree of Cation shows the true way to in-breed. Filho-da-Puta, though, like Hamhletonian, a winner of the St. Leger, was nothing like so good a runner as Catton ; but he nevertheless won nine races — four, including the great prize of the North, for his owner and breeder. Sir W. Maxwell, and the last five (see Part II., p. 65) in the colours of Mr. T. Houldsworth, who gave 3,000gs. for him the week he won the St, Leger. He also was in-bred to Eclipse, Uerod, and The Godolpkin (not wholly through Matchem, but through Cade, his sire, Regulus, and Blank). Hence he was a most successful stallion, as his name is to be found in all the best pedigrees of the present day. The several strains of blood he derived from his Arab or Barb ancestors are given elsewhere with his performances ; but it may be here stated that his first dam was the Royal mare fi-om whom Eclipse is descended. Mulatto, the best son of Catton, and almost as distinguished as his sire on the racecourse, was another of the stout runners so plentiful in the early part of the century and so very scarce at its close. He only lost the St. Leger, in a field of twenty-seven runners, by a head from Tarrare, another son of Catton, whom he subsequently beat more than once. His greatest race was, however, the Gold Cup at Doncaster (4yrs. old) in 1827, when he won that coveted trophy for Lord Fitzwilham, beating Memnon and Fleur-de-Lis, who ran a dead heat for second place, while the other runners included Tarrare, Long- waist, Actceon, Starch, and Reviewer. The pedigi-ee of this celebrated horse almost ensured the success that attended his racing career, as he was almost the closest in-bred horse to Eclipse, Herod, and Matchem of his day, there being in the combined pedigrees of his sire Catton and his dam Desdemoaa three strains of Eclipse, eight of Herod, and twenty-one of Matchem— ov rather, The Godolphin, and to the great preponderance of the blood of the latter he doubtless owed his stoutness, as did Harkaioay and Melbourne some years later. The several strains of Arab or Barb blood in Midatto are referred to in the description of his doings on the racecourse. At the stud he acquired most celebrity from being the sire of Martha Lynn, the dam of Voltigeur and Volley. Voltaire, one of Blacklock's most distinguished sons, had but a short career on the racecourse. He ran as a two-year-old, winning the Pdchmond Club Stakes as early as April 9th, 1828, over a mile course, beating five opponents ; and at Newcastle he won the Tyro Stakes over a six-fui-Iong course. In INTRO D UCTION. these races he showed such stamina that the Duke of Cleveland gave a big figure for him, and in His Grace's colours he ran Rowton to a neck for the St. Leger, with Sir Hercides third ; and subsequently the same week he won the Doncaster Gold Cup easily from Laurel, Fleur-de-Lis, Medora, Granhy, and Cistercian in 4min. 56secs. — a great performance ; but, having hit his leg in the race, he never ran again. His pedigree is another exemplification of the success that attended close breeding to Eclipse, Herod, and Matchem, their blood being transmitted to Blacklock through King Fergus, PotSoa (two strains). Frenzy, and Coheiress ; Highjlyer (two strains). Phenomenon, and Lavender ; Monimia and Atalanta ; while it came to his mate, the daughter of Phantom, through Dungannon, Saltram, and King Fergus ; Highjlyer (two strains), Calash's dam, and Walnut ; Giantess, Maiden, and Piracantha ; all names to which great honour attaches, as being instrumental in helping to lay the foundation of the British stud ; and the celebrity of the mares in the pedigree of Voltaire will doubtless arrest the attention of breeders. In regard to Voltaire's " first Arab or Barb dam," she was the same Poyal mare from whom Eclipse is descended, and his other *' tap-roots " will be found referred to in the descriptive particulars of him given in Part II. Glencoe (foaled in 1833, same year as Birdwatcher and Touchstone) claims afiectionate remembrance from breeders of the thoroughbred horse on both sides of the broad Atlantic. Though defeated by Plenipotentiary for a Sweep- stakes at Newmarket, and subsequently for the Derby, for which he ran third in a field of twenty -one runners, being beaten out of the second money by /Shillelagh, he won the Two Thousand, the Ascot Gold Cup, and several other races, and was unquestionably one of the best horses that ever trod an English racecourse. Unlike the " bullock," the soubriquet given to Plenipo- tentiary from his immense size and his beefy appearance, Glencoe was a horse of medium size and exquisite quality, while his colour and white markings were alike to those of Eclipse, and which it may be believed that both took from the Royal mure, the granddam of the Montagu wMre. As may be seen (page 72) she is seven times repeated in his pedigree, bringing into it, of course, seven strains of Eclipse, while he had in him nine strains of Herod and four of Matchem (representing The Godolphin), of whom Glencoe had in him thirty-three more strains, showing the great influence that celebrated Barb exercised in breeding the racehorses of that day. GUnco^s pedigree further shows that, although the Tregonwell Natural Barb Ls his first dam, and he inherited another strain of her through Woodpechen', her blood could have exercised but very slight influence in making him the great horse he proved to be. Unfortunately Glencoe was sold to America before his value as a sire was known, leav-ing the British stud but one of his ofiispring to fittingly hand down his name to posterity in his native land — Pocahontas, a host in herself, as a pedigi-ee without her name is almost useless, but when it appears three or four times, "hath, indeed, no price." The great deeds Glencoe accomplished at the stud in the United States are given in detail by Mr. S. D. Bruce, the accomplished editor of the American " Stud Book," in his great work entitled, "The Thoroughbred Horse: his Origin, how to Breed, and how to Select him," published at New York in 1892. INTROD UCTION. The Flying Dutchman is entitled to the special notice of breeders, owing to his being the best son of Bay Middhton, the sire of his day, held in most esteem by that admirable jvidge of breeding and racing, Lord George Bentinck ; and his pedigree is quite a study, showing as it does the excellent judgment of the breeder of The Flying Dutchman, and of the early stud- masters in holding by close in-breeding to Eclipse, Herod, and Matchem, through their celebrated descendants, among whom Whisky, Alexander, Waxy, Gohanna, Beningbro\ Don Quixote, Diomed, Buzzard, Sir Peter, Timothy, Trumpator, and Sorcerer are the chief males to be found in his pedigree ; while such distinguished gra7ides dames of the stud as Arethusa, Bacchante, Catherine, Evelina, Editha, Filagree, Goldenlocks, Grecian Princess, Orvillina, Cobweb, Web, Penelope, etc., are among his female ancestors. In regard to The Flying Dutchman's descent from the " children of the desert," the Burton Barb mare (as in Persimmon's pedigree) plays the most prominent part, as she is h\& first dam ; while he inhei'its eight more strains from her, with eight from Royal mares, including three from D'Arcy's Black-legged Royal mare (the first dam of Persimmon), and two each from TregonwelV s Natural Barb mare and from King William's No-tongv^d Barb — Makeless, a mare not " figured " in Mr. Bruce Lowe's work. Voltigeur, a great racehorse, but indifferent sire, was a grandson of Black- lock from the union of his sire, Voltaire, Avith Martha Lynn by Mulatto, her dam Leda by Filho-da-Puta — breeding that will be found in tabular form at page 76, and is well worth the attentive study of every breeder of the thoroughbred horse. In no fewer than fifteen of its thirty -two quarterings the name of Eclipse is to be found, then in eighteen the name of Herod is prominent, and in eleven that of Matchem, showing Voltigeur to be more closely in-bred to these three distinguished old sires than any stallion of his time. But, notwithstanding this fact, Voltigeur was a failure at the stud, until it was pointed out by the writer, in his controversy with Dr. Short- house, that when bred into himself it would be difierent, and the suggestion proved to be right, in evidence of which the British stud has been enriched by Galopin, St. Simon, and the numerous fine horses springing from their loins. Vedette claims the notice of breeders from being the best son of Voltigeur, both on the racecourse and at the stud. He was purchased from his breeder, Mr. R. Chilton, for i,000gs. and contingencies, by Mr. William Williamson for his brother-in-law, the Earl of Zetland, after he had won two races when two years old for his breeder. In the " red spots " jacket of Lord Zetland, known so well on English racecourses for the best part of two centuries, Vedette won the Two Thousand in 1857 from Anto7i, Loyola, and nine others; but suffer- ing from a severe attack of rheumatism, to which he was unhappUy subject all his life, he was precluded from running for the Derby won by Blink Bonny, and not being engaged in the St. Leger — a race in which his ancestoi's so often distinguished themselves, and which was won by Imperieuse — Lord Zetland had to be content with his winning only one of the classic races. But as will be seen in Part II., p. 77, he won for that nobleman the Doncaster Gold Cup twice in successive years, besides other races ; and the writer had the assurance of Mr. Williamson, with whom he was on the most INTR OD UCTION. intimate terms of friendship, and always accompanied him for several recur- ring anniversaries of the Derby, when visiting the Saddling Paddock, to look over the several competitoi-s for the "blue riband," that he believed Vedette to be the best horse that he had known in his long connection with the turf, and this was quite possible from his breeding. He sprang from the union of Voltigeur (of the King Fergus line of Eclipse) with Mrs. Ridgway by Bird- catcher (of the PotSos line of Eclipse) both being about the same number of removes from that celebrity ; while Mrs. Eidgway's dam, lian Darrell, was descended from Dick Andrews, thus bringing into Vedette's pedigree the third living line of Eclipse, and through 2iell, the dam of ]^an Darrell, a fourth strain of Eclipse, was brought in through her sire Blaclcloclc, showing Vedette to be closely in-bred to Blacklock. But he had in him besides twenty-one more strains of Eclipse, through Coriander (3), Coheiress (2), Whisky, Overton, Gohanna (2), Frenzy, Orville, Filho-da-Puta, Camillus, Waxy, Alexander, Boh Booty, Mandane, Dungannon, Comus (2), and Lisette, making in all twenty- five strains of that celebrity ; while he had in turn twenty-seven strains of Herod, and seventeen of Matchem (inclusive of six of the Godolphin from other sources) ; so of all the sires whose pedigrees are given in this work that of Vedette best exemplifies the excellent judgment of the early breeders of the thoroughbred horse in holding Eclipse, Herod, and Matchem, in the high estimation they did. Thorinanhy, although his career on the turf was chequered by some un- locked for defeats, was still a great performer on the racecoui-se. When only two years old he ran in fourteen races, nine of which he won, and for several of which he had to fight hard to get his head in front ; while he was once second and placed third on three occasions, showing himself to be one of the gamest two-year-olds that ever carried a racing jacket, and doubtless it was this hard work which caused him to be subsequently an uncertain runner. He won the Derby easily from The Wizard, Horror, and twenty-four other runners, among whom were Buccaneer, Jfan-at-Arms, and Mainstone ; but on Don- caster Town Moor, although he started the favourite, he was easily overthrown by St. Albans for the St. Leger, the second and third places being filled by High Treason and The Wizard, with Thormanhy next, and eleven others behind him. Subsequently, in 1861, he took the Claret at Newmarket from Umpire and Thunderbolt, at Ascot won the Gold Cup, in which he turned the tables on St. Albans, and also beat Fairivater, Parmesan, Royallieu, Did- cihella, and Plumper, and for his other performances see Part II., p. 79. Thormanhy from his breeding could not be otherwise than a good runner, as he came from the union of Windhound with one of the grandest mares ever foaled, and a splendid performer on the turf, Alice Hawthorn, the daughter of Muley Moloch and Rebecca by Lottery ; and his pedigree shows that, of the three great olden sires, he had in him twenty strains of Eclipse, thirty-two of Herod, and fifteen of Matchem. Nevertheless, his career at the stud was only partially successful, which may have been owing to the hard work he underwent diiring his racing career ; and there is proof of his having been physically afiected by it, as he dropped dead from heart disease in March 1875, in the eighteenth year of his age. The value of Thormanhy' s blood in INI ROD UCIION. a pedigree has lately, however, come in strong evidence through the wonder- ful performaaces of Galtee More, in whose breeding his name is to be found both on the side of his sire, Kendal, and his dam, Morganette, who is hy Sjyring- Jield, her dam Lady Morgan by Thormanhy — Morgan-la-Faye by Cowl, while his blood through Kendal came to him owing to His Grace the Duke of Westminster having, with his usual clear perception, recognised its value and bred from one of his daughters Rouge Rose, who happily enriched the Eaton Stud by breeding Bend Or from her union with Doncaster, and hence Kendal. But, further, the value of Thormanhy's blood in a pedigree is proved by the high form shown on the racecourse by G^'eenlawn another son of Kendal — Buda by Balfe, a grandson of Thormanhy, through the union of his son Plaudit with Bohemia by Weatherbit (see p. 58). And here it may be men- tioned that Balfe died in Ireland in December 1889, from a twisted bowel, to the great loss and deep regret of Irish breeders. From a perusal of the foregoing epitome of the doings of the twelve newly added old sires to Part II. of this work, and a study of their pedigrees, there is a great deal to be learned by both the breeders and owners of running horses. Great changes have taken place in the manner of racing since the days they, or the majority of them, figured on the turf. There was then no sprint racing, there were no two-year-old races, and all the distances run were from a mile and a quarter (the course now known as A.F., or " Across the the Flat"), to 4m. Ifur. 177yds. (the Beacon course), except for the races contested " beyond the ditch," where is situate the round course (3m. 4fur. 138yds.) and the Bunbury mile, over which many great races were contested in days of yore, but still greater over the Beacon course. Now all this is changed. Races over the Beacon course are unheard of ; " sprint " races have taken their place, five furlongs being the most popular distance, and that for even old horses, while a two-mile race is seldom run, and four miles never. Well, what is the result? The majority of the horses now bred have but little stamina ; not ten out of evex'y hundred can stay a mile, not five two miles, while it is probable not one, unless a Persimmon or a Galtee More, could be had to compass the Beacon course in decent time, over which in the olden time large fields contended. This all requires change, and, unless the stewards of the Jockey Club move in the matter, and make great altera- tions in the method of racing now in vogue, England will have to resign her premiership in horses to our neighbours across the silver streak, where their rules are much more in accordance with common sense than those of the Jockey Club. In France no two-year-old racing is permitted until the autumn. Let that be the rule here, or at least abolish the Brocklesby Stakes at Lincoln, and permit no two-year-old races to be run sooner than the July meeting at Newmarket. That would give the two-year-olds three months to mature; and every one who understands the rearing of youngsters well knows the immense improvement made at that period of their lives, when the warmth of the weather, in which the thoroughbred horse delights, helps them to mature and develop, when they come more readily to the trainer's hand. Many and many a fine two-year-old has the writer seen ruined by too early training, which will account for the small fields that now contend for many INTROD UCTION, a rich prize. A move in this direction would doubtless not be pleasing to the executives of the Spring meetings, but happily at Lincoln the growing popu- larity of cross-country racing might avail in the re-establishment of the Grand Annual Steeplechase in lieu of the Brocklesby Stakes ; and here the writer will venture to state his belief that the stamina so evidently wanting in the thoroughbred horses of our time will stand a better chance of being restored by steeplechasing than by racing on the flat as at pt'esent conducted. The turf legislation of the present day is all in favour of the gambling fraternity by sanctioning so many sprint races, but which the general visitors to the racecourses take no interest in and do not care about seeing, the majority of them being contested by a lot of spindle-shanked, useless, half-brokendown horses. This kind of racing should be altered by the establishment of long- distance contests, and, unless that is done, the only chance of the lost stamina of our horses being recovered rests with the National Hunt stewards and the bold company of gentlemen cross-country riders, with the Hon. Reginald Ward at their head, who have shown such good sport during the whole of the racing interregnum. There is no room to doubt that the " Grand National " brought to issue this year occasioned more interest and more speculation than either the Lincolnshire Handicap or the Brocklesby Stakes, and it is not surprising that it should have done so when no fewer than seven gentlemen riders took part in this great cross-country contest ; but although they fought hard, particu- larly the Hon. Reginald Ward, on Cathel, for victory, through a blinding snowstorm, none of them were destined to achieve the honoui-s of the day, which fell to Gourley, an Irish professional jockey, riding Mr. Adam's bay horse, Drogheda by Cherry Ripe, beating a field of twenty-four runners in 9min. 48sec. — a great performance considering the untoward circumstances under which the race was run. The success of DrogJieda was the fourth victory achieved by county Meath bred horses for the Grand National, the three preceding winners being Manifesto (the victor in 1897, beating twenty-seven horses), Anatis (in 1860, beating nineteen), and Abd-el-Kader, a dual winner of that great event, having won it in 1850, beating thirty-two horses (the largest field that ever started for a steeplechase) in 9m. 57|sec. ; and again in 1851 beating Maria Bay after a most desperate race, by a short half neck, and twenty-three other runners, in 9m. 59sec. Manifesto was bred in 1888 by Mr. H. M. Dyas in the neighbourhood of Navan, not far from the Kilberry Stud, where Wink- Jield is located, and is by Man of War (son of Ben Battle) out of Vce Victis by King Victor (son of Fazzoletto), her dam by Ion out of Rhedydna by Wintonian ; but curiously enough the other three vdnners were all foaled in that little corner of the great county Meath extending from Bellewstown Hill to the town of Drogheda, at the mouth of " Boyne's ill fated river," and whence the winner has his name. Anatis, bred by Mr. R. Langan (and probably foaled in the same paddock on Bellewstpwn Hill, wherein Wild Sheoi-y the sire of Sirdar first saw light) was by King Ban (son of Philip I.) out of Johnstoion La^s by Carloio, whose first foal was The Switcher by Ishmael, a winner of many steeplechases for the JNTR OD UCTION. popular Lord Strathmore. Ahd-el-Kader was bred by the writer at Dardis- town Castle, situate on the Nanny water, a river well known to the disciples of Isaac Walton, taking its rise near Navan and running parallel with, and about three miles distant from, the Boyne into the Irish Sea — a limestone district, most of it able to feed a bullock and a sheep to the acre, growing the right kind of grass to put bone into the horses reared v;pon it. There Ahd-el- Kader first saw light the same year The Switcher was foaled, being also by the same sire Ishmael out of English Lass by Hit or Miss, whose further breeding is unknown ; and in the same district bixt nearer to the Boyne, Mr. G. ¥. Gradwell bred Droyheda, whose pedigree is so good a study for breeders that it is here given in brief : — 00 s E u X ft 1 P 5 Oxford (1857). Whisper (1851). Birdcatcher (1833). Honey Dear (1844). Sir Herciiles by Whalebone— Peri by Wanderer. Guiccioli by Bob Booty — Flight by Irish Escape. Plenipotentiary by Eniilius— Emily by Stamford. My Dear by Bay Middleton— Miss Letty by Priam. Flatcatcher (1839). Touchstone by Camel— Banter by Master Henry. Decoy by Filho-da-Puta— Finesse by Peruvian. Silence (1848). Melbourne by Humphrey Clinker— dau. of Cervantes. Secret by Hornsea (Velocipede)— Solace by Longwaist. The Duke (1862). Morella (1863). Stockwell (1849). Bay Celia (1851). The Baron by Birdcatcher— Echidna by Economist (Whisker). Pocahontas by Glencoe— Mari)essa by Muley. Orlando by Touchstone— Vulture by Langar. Hersey by Glaucus— Hester by Camel. t Gemma di Vergy (1854). Lady Roden (1856). Sir Hercules by Whalebone— Peri by Wanderer. Snowdrop by Heron— dau. of OrviUe. < p West Australian by Melbourne— Mowerina by Touchstone. Ennui by Bay Middleton— Blue Devils by Velocipede. 00 H z; s It It Orest (1857). Purzechat (1862). Orestes (1850). Orlando by Touchstone— Vulture by Langar. Dau. of Bay Middleton by Sultan— Cobweb by Phantom. o p Lady Louisa (1850). Touchstone by Camel— Banter by Ma;ster Henry. Dau. of Liinercost by Liverpool— Otis by Bustard. King Tom (1851). Lady Alice (1855). Harkaway by Economist— Fanny Dawson by Nabocklish. Pocahontas by Glencoe— Marpessa by Muley. Chanticleer by Birdcatcher— Whim by Drone. Agnes by Clarion — Annette by Priam. Stiuthconan (1863). Verbena (1864). Newminster (1848). Souvenir (1856). Touchstone by Camel— Banter by Master Henry. Beeswing by Dr. Syntax— dau. of Ardrossan. Chanticleer by Birdcatcher— Whim by Drone. Birthday by Assault (Touchstone)— Nitocria by Whisker. Sir Tatton Sykes (1843). L. Claremont (1843). Melbourne by Humphry CUnker— dau. of Cervantes. Dau. of Margrave (Muley) —Patty Primrose by Confederate. Marvel by Muley— Lacerta by Zodiac. Venilia by Velocipede— Charity by Tramp. Here is a wonderful pedigree bearing out to the full what has been already noticed, that nearly all the great winners during the last two or three decades spring from a combination of the blood of Birdcatcher, Toixchstone, Harhaway, Blachloch, Melbourne, and Pocahontas, and that where the name of the latter appears two or three times in a pedigree, horses so bred are almost invariably good performers. Unfortunately, Drogheda is the only produce of his dam Eglentine, who was bred by Mr. J. C. Murphy, at the Oberstown Stud, CO. Kildare, in 1892. In the following year she missed to Atheling, and died before foaling in 1894. How much of Drogheda' s goodness may be owing to his sire Cherry Ripe no one can tell, but being a son of such a splendid " individual," as our cousins in the United States would call Energy's full brother, it is doubtless very considerable, for the fact remains that Cherry xl INTR OD UCTION. Eipe is the sire of several good horses besides, namely, Hed Heart, Morello, Bally alhany, etc. Drogheda won three races for Mr. Gradwell in 1897, and was sold to his present owner for l,500gs., and a further 300gs. should he win the Grand National. While dilating on the breeding of steeplechase horses, it may be stated that Keelson who won the rich cross-country prize at Man- chester, and who is by Panzer schiff out of Red Shoes by Galophi, her dam Red Spectre by Carnelion out of Red Rag by Lord Lyon has, like Drogheda, Pocahontas twice in his pedigree, and still more of the blood of Birdcatcher, Touchstone, Blacklock, and Melbourne ; and it is a fact that all the rich prizes run for so far this season have been won by horses whose breeding runs in the same groove. Pan^erscAi^wasi undoubtedly the greatest loss sustained by the British Stud of late years. He ought never to have been allowed to go out of England, and it is to be hoped that the Marquis of Zetland, who has only leased his son Keelson to Mr. Cunningham, may rehabilitate the Aske paddocks with some of his progeny when put to the stud. Turning now to Part I., it will be seen that seventy-eight of the principal stallions covering in the United Kingdom during 1898 and following seasons are advertised in this volume, together with theii- pedigrees and performances in full ; and dividing them according to their descent from the three great sires. Eclipse, Herod, and Matchem, through the amalgamation of whose blood the breeders of old found the best results, they will be found to stand thus : — LINE OF ECLIPSE— "«ap-roo«':' a Royal mare. Through Pot8os , his dam Sportsmistress by Sportsman, etc.; whence Waxy, Whalebone, Whisker, etc. AughHm Caimage Kendal Sainfoin A vington Chain Shot Lactantius Savile ' Ayrshire Cherry Ripe Ladas Sir Hugo \ Bend Or Childwick Martagon Suspender Best Man Common May Duke Tanzmeister Blairfinde Endurance Oakwood Torpedo Brag Gallinule Orme Victor Wild \ Bread Knife Creenlawn Orvieto ]Vhittier Bumptious Hazelhatch Prisoner Woo'cester Cabin Boy Isinglass Ravensbury Yard Arm. Carbine Through King Fergus, his dam Creeping Polly by Black and All Black, etc. ; whence Orville, Hambletonian, Blacklock, etc. Amphion Go7ie Coon Raeburn St. Simonmimi Benvenuto Mimic St. Angelo Selby Donovan Persimmon St. Fhnan Windgall Florizel 11. Petros St. Serf Tarpwley Galopin Pioneer St. Simon Tyrant. Through Joe Andrews, his dam by Highflyer, granddam by Cardinal Puff, etc. ; whence Dick Andrews, Tramp, Lottery, etc. Blue Green Selby Tyrant. INTR OD UCTION. xli LINE OF HEROD— " %>roor' unknown. Through Castrel, Pantaloon, and Thormanby ; and through Ion, Wild Dayrell, Buccaneer, and See Saw. Grafton Doy Rose Macheath Morglay Despair Grey Leg McMahon Ocean Wave. LINE OF MATCHEM— " fajo-?-ooe " Laijton Barb mare. Through Melbourne, West Australian, and Solon. Kilwarlin Morion Sir Visto Winkjleld. Thus sixty-four of the seventy-eight distinguished sires named above descend from FotSos, King Fergus, and Joe Andrews, three of the great sons of Eclipse, no fewer than forty-one of whom come to us through PotSos, a very distinguished party to have h.b. written after their names, owing to having Thwaite's Dun mare as their ancestress, were any faith to be placed in Mr. Bruce Lowe's opinion formed from her colour. Herod is represented in the male line by only eight sires, while Matchem has only four representa- tives, notwithstanding that his " tap-root " is the Layton Barb mare, Mr. Bruce Lowe's No. 4, though he makes no mention of her being so, which shows he hardly read the " Stud Book " so deeply as he is given credit for doing. But now let us see what were the performances of the progeny of the above sires during the racing season of 1897 ; it will not only interest breeders, but the followers of the national pastime, as likely to throw some light on the probable issue of the classic races of the present year of grace, 1898. Weather by's "Racing Calendar" shows us that the progeny of three hundred and twenty sires won races during the past year, of whom we here set forth a list of the most successful, which will be not only useful for present reference, but for all time to come. It will be remembered that for five years St. Simon, a descendant of Eclipse through King Fergus, held a very decided front place among all the stallions of the United Kingdom, and looked as if he was never to be deposed until he took his departure to the " happy hunting grounds." Those that thought so reckoned without their host, as owing to the series of gi'eat %actories achieved by Galtee More last year, supplemented by the excellent performance of Greenlawn, their sire, Kendal, a descendant of PotSos, has the honour of holding the first place among the winning sires for 1897, as may be here seen : — KENDAL, By Bend Or (Doncaster) — Windermere by Macaroni — Miss Agnes by Bird- catcher, ETC. — Arab or Barb " first dam " — Unknown. No. of Age. Races. Galtee More 3 dam. Morganette hj Springfield 7 ... Budahj Balfe 4 ... Vanquish by Victor 3 ... Salts of Sorrel by Coltness 2 ... Valarie by Uneas 2 ... Toiirnvrehy Victor 1 ... Kaled by Arbitrator 3 ... Lucy Ashton by Lammernioor 2 ... Lady Luna by Lord Clifden 1 ... Greenlawn 6 Kendale 5 DosiA 3 Ben Alder 3 Kendal Queen ... 5 Dbimnakeever ... 4 GiRNINGTON 2 Kenwyn 4 Amount. £ ». 22,637 0 3,301 0 6.S4 0 544 0 297 0 255 0 208 10 200 0 144 0 xlii INTRODUCTION. No. of Amount. Age. Races. & Bantry Bay 3 Aam. Ilamperley Bay Filly 2 ,, Meldrumhy Lord Gough Dalken 3 „ Raherhj Scottish Chief KiLLYLEAGH 4 „ Abanico by MosicTUciati KiNNTNESS 4 „ Salts of Sorrel hj Colt ness Nassac 4 „ Kooinurhj Lord Gough 142 0 100 0 100 0 98 0 87 0 75 0 Fifteen winners of thirty-one races worth £28,817 10«. Galtee More, as is now known to all the world, is an Irish horse, bred by- Mr. John Gubbins at Bruree House, County Limerick, situate in the district known as the " Golden Vein," from the luxuriance of its pasturage, and upon which many a grand horse has been raised before now, one of which may be specially mentioned here, Salamander, winner of the " Grand National " in 1886, beating a field of thirty horses. That Galtee More was bound to be a great horse may be seen from his breeding, which will be found in extenso at page 16, where his full brother, Blairfinde, will be found advertised, and whose services may be had at the very moderate fee of 50gs. And here it will be only right to point out the fact to breeders that, had not Blairfinde injured a sinew when running at the Curragh for the Irish Derby, which he won by ten lengths from Hartsioion, ^vith such good performers as Hebron and Gazeteer behind him, he might have taken precedence of Galtee More, and been the first Irish-bred horse to win the Derby. In the breeding of Galtee More the little (and very misleading) use of the "figure system" is further seen, as the Arab or Barb "taf-root" of Kendal is unknown, a fact that concerns the whole of the Agnes family, though it does not invalidate their goodness, as might be inferred from Mr. Bruce Lowe's theory. As, in Persimmon, so far as the " tap-roots " are concerned, the blood of the Burton Barb preponderates in Galtee More and Blairfinde, and if there Ls any weight in the *' figures," a more important fact is that their first dam is the same Royal mare as Eclijise is descended from. But putting aside such balderdash as that any goodness can attach to the horses of the present day from their " tap-roots," there is sufiicient to show, in Blairfinde's pedigree, the excellent judgment that was exercised in mating Morganette with Kendal to breed two such good looking individuals, as our American cousins would call them, as Blairfinde and Galtee More. They are in-bred to Stockwell and Thormanby. The value of Stockioell in a pedigree, bringing in as he does, on the side of his sire, the blood of Bird- catcher, Sir Hercules, and Whalebone, and on that of his dam, Pocahontas, the blood of Glencoe, Tramp, and Orville, is known to breeders all over the world ; but not so Thormanby, an equally good, if not better, performer on the turf than the "Emperor of Stallions." Unfortunately he died early; but happily the owner of the premier stud of England, the Duke of West- minster, recognised his value, and bred from his daughter Pouge Pose that splendid performer on the racecourse and excellent stallion Bend Or, so without the pair the British stud would have had no Kemlal or Morganette, from whose union has sprung the great horse of 1897. Then the pedigree of Greenlawn (see page 58), shows how well the blood of Thormanby in Kendal nicked with that of Thorynanby in his dam Btula, who has besides iu INTRODUCTION. xliii her many of the same strains of blood as there are in Kendal — notably those of Venison, The Baron, and Pocahontas. In regard to the other winners by Kendal, his daughter Kendale showed excellent form, but her dam, Vanquish by Victor, is dead, so needs no further reference ; and most of the others, being also bred in Ireland out of indifferent mares, require no further notice. Though deposed from the first place by Kendal, the second is easily held by : — ST. SIMON, By Galopin (Vedette)— St. Angela by King Tom— Adeline by Ion- Arab OK Baeb " FIEST DAM " — Sedhury Royal mare. Age. No. of Races. Amount. Persimmon 4 d&m Perdita II. hy Hampton 2 £12,(j65 Mousme 2 8t. Bris 4 Phcebus Apollo ... 4 Simon Burn 6 SOLIMAN 5 Simylla 2 Perce Neige 3 Leisure Hour 2 His Eevbrbncb ... 4 Cyrenian 3 SiMOLA 3 Grand Prix 2 Festa 4 Santhea 2 Simon Wick 3 Fanchettehj Speculum 2 1,608 Nadmehj Wisdom 1 1,470 Polynesia hj Barcaldine 2 1,115 St. Helen by Springfield 3 1,005 .. - _ _ ^25 885 690 600 435 360 267 152 137 127 100 Alibech by Hermit Palmfiower by The Palmer Flitaway by Tibthorpe lore in Idleness by Mask Miss Middlewick by Scottish Chief . Palsy Chain hy Springfield Late Nights by Cremorne Selection by Hampton L'Abbesse de Jouarre by Trappist . Sandahy Wenlock Mleen by Munden Sixteen winners of twenty-two races worth £22,541. Persimmon, like Galtee More for Kendal, did yeoman service for >S'^. Simxm, winning a grand total of ^12,665 iij two races, including the Gold Cup at Ascot, which he won so easily by eight lengths from WinkfieWs Pride, Love Wisely, and Limasol, that he may fairly claim to be the horse of the century, if we except Harlcaway ; for great hoi'se as Ormonde undoubtedly was, he never ran a cup course — and it may be questioned if at any time he beat such good horses as WinkfieWs Pride and Love Wisely. The full pedigree of Persimmon is given elsewhere, back to his Arab or Barb ancestors, to whom i-eference has been already made, showing that he is in-bred to the Burton Barh mare and several of the Royal mares. That being so, he could not but be in-bred to the many famous runners descended from them, the most noted of whom in the male Hne during the last three-quarters of a century have been Voltigeur, Vedette, Galopin, Birdcatcher, The Flying Dutchman, Harhaway, King Tom, Lord Glifden, Rataplan, Kettledrum, Lanercost, Stochwell, and St. Albans, all splendid "individuals" in regard to make, shape, and action; while the females to be found in his pedigree, descended from the same "tap-roots," include Martha Lynn, Barhelle, Merope, Flying Duchess, Poca- hontas, St. Angela, Adeline, Little Fairy, Lacerta, The Slave, Volley, Hyhla, Bribery, Ellen Middleton, Teterrima, La Belle Helene, Hermione, and Perdita II., all of whom earned great distinction at the stud. But the above list does not include all the male and female celebrities in the pedigree of Persimmon, for there are besides descended from other different "tap-roots" within the period named, Ion, Touchstone, Newminster, Hampton, Melbourne, and Pantaloon, together with, on the female side, such celebrities as Beeswing and Queen Mary, of whose Arab or Barb descent nothing is known beyond her being a xliv INTR OD UCTION. daughter of the grey Arabian Oysterfoot ; and then it is to be observed that the Arab or Barb source from whom Economist (the sire of Harkaway and Echidna, dam of The Baron) descends is unknown. Nevertheless, the pedigree of Persimmon is not to be excelled in the whole range of the " Stud Book,' and being a grand " individual," he is bound to perpetuate the fame of his sire, St. Simo7i, at the stud. In the "Stud Book" record of foals for 1897, there is proof of the wonderful vitality of St. Simon, as he is there returned as the sire of no fewer than forty foals (now yearlings) — twenty -one colts and nineteen fillies, three of the former of whom died in foaling and two fillies, including a full sister to St. Frusquin. The next most successful stallion during 1897 was the superbly bred AYESHIRE, By Hampton (Loed Clipden)— Atalanta by Galopin— Feeonia by Thoemanby — Aeab oe Baeb " FlEST DAM " — Byei'ly Turk — Bustler. No. of Amount. Age. Baces. £ ». Oezil 2 6.a.m Merry Miser hy Tlie Miser 5 5,026 10 Ayah 2 „ Blsertahj Lord Lyon 2 2,180 0 Aedeshie 3 „ Agnostic hy Rosier ucian 2 1,892 0 Ambeeite 4 „ Cartridge hj Musket 8 1,352 0 DUNLOP 2 „ Fortvna hy Scottish Chief. 1 972 0 Paladoee 2 ., Palisandre hy Bend Or 1 732 0 KiLKEEEiN 3 „ Maid of Lorn hy Barcaldine 1 715 0 Heie Male 2 „ Rose Maylie hy Isonomy 2 642 0 AlES and Geaces... 2 „ Lady Alwyne hy Camballo 1 497 0 Mauchline 2 „ Coxtorphinc hy Fo.vhall 1 495 0 ZiNA 3 „ Brlimperia hy Kisber 3 482 0 Hendeesyde 4 „ Bereen hy Barcaldine 1 395 0 Kitty Geey 2 „ Stethoscope hy Sjjeculum 2 377 0 Bay Filly 3 ,, Snood hy Barcaldine 2 208 0 Saechbdon 4 „ Sterling Love hy See-saw 2 200 0 Winsome Lad 2 „ Snack hy Kisber 1 195 0 Simple AvEU 2 „ Simplicity hy St. Simon 1 185 0 AiE Gun 2 „ Lucky Shot hy PrUegrino 1 100 0 SpottiSWOODE 3 „ Palisade by Albert Victor 1 100 0 Nineteen winners of thirty-three races worth £16,745 10*. By far the most successful of the nineteen winners with which Ayrshire stands credited is Oi'zil, whose breeding and performances are worth looking up in connection with the Derby and other classic races in which he is engaged. Trained at Phantom Hou.se, Newmarket, by Mr. T. Jennings, Junr., he took five races, which he won off the reel, followed by three successive defeats. In his winning races, the most notable of the horses he beat include Perthshire, to whom he gave 41b. and a three-length beating for the Woodcote Stakes at Epsom ; Cap Martin, Heir Male, Bait, and Bittern at Ascot ; Jeddah and Ayah at Newmarket ; while he was beaten by Dieudonne for the Middle Park Plate, by Ninus (in receipt of 171b. from him) at Sandown Park, and by Hawfinch (getting 71b.) for the Dewhurst Plate. OrziVs dam. Merry Miser, was most suitably mated when put to Ayrshire, as in their combined blood there are six strains of Birdcatcher, five strains of Touchstone, four of Pocahontas, and one of Melbourne, which, as previously sho-vvn, is the blood from which the greater number of winners of the present day spring; so Orzil is bound to have a great look in for the forthcoming classic races, and is very likely to follow in the footsteps of his sire Ayrshire and take the Derby. INTRODUCTION. xlv The additions made to Part II. of this volume will enable breeders to see for themselves, by tabulating their pedigrees, that Merry Miser was the best suited for Ayrshire of all the mares put to him, and hence the brilliant success of Orzil last year, when, as may be learned from Weatherby's Supplement to the *' Stud Book," Ayrshire was credited with being the sire of twelve colts and seven fillies (now yearlings), one of the former of whom, the son of Madge Gray by Galliard, is dead. The fourth most successful sire in 1897 also belongs to the Welbeck Stud, viz. : — DONOVAN, By Galopin (Vedette) — Mowerina by Scottish Chief— Stockings by Stockwell— Arab or Barb " first dam " — Burton Barb mare. Age. No. of Races. Amount. Velasquez 3 dam Vi.tta by Macaroni 2 £9,157 Dony 2 „ Elrahj Kisher 1 985 Little DORRIT ... 2 „ Pierrette by Ma.9k 2 979 Mero 4 „ Alone by Hermit 3 518 Savoir Vivre 2 „ 2'act by Wisdom 2 2H5 Knockdon 4 ,, Sunrise by Springfield 2 275 The Don 4 ,. Duenna by Bosicriician 2 200 Oakdene 8 „ Poetry by Petrarch 1 175 Bay Colt 2 „ Vitien by Arbitrator 1 142 Maurebnb 2 .. Chaff by Wild Oats 1 100 Ten winners of seventeen races worth £12,816. Velasquez, like Galtee More, Persimmon, and Orzil, takes a long precedence of all the other progeny of Donovan in regard to the amount won by him in 1897. This is, however, not at all surprising, considering what a successful brood mare his dam Vista has proved to be in producing Bonavista to JBeml Or, and *S'iV Visto to Barcaldine, besides Velasquez to Donovan; and it was hard on Lord Rosebery, the latter being foaled in the same year as such a good horse as Galtee More, for otherwise there is no doubt Velasquez would have won the *' triple crown," as did the Irish horse. An examination of the pedigrees of these three fine sons of Vista shows, however, notwithstanding the brilliant form of both Sir Visto and Velasquez, that she was more suitably mated when put to Bend Or than to either Barcaldine or Donovan, on account of the fine blood of Pantaloon, Witulhound, and Alice Hawthorn being brought into him by Thormanhy, being also in Vista through Lady Hawthorn, the great-grand- dam of the latter. Donovan has been returned foi- 1897 as the sire of nine colts and seven fillies (now yearlings), a colt out of Miss Langden by Silver Croion, besides a foal (no sex given) out of Leap Frog by Queen's Messenger, being dead. The fifth in the list is Donovan's sire, GALOPIN, By Vedette (Voltaire)— Flying Duchess by The Flying Dutchman — Merope BY Voltaire — Arab or Barb " first dam " — Burton Barb mare. No. of Amount. Age. Races, £ s. Goletta 8 dam Biserta by Lord Zi/on 3 5,796 10 Galatia 8 ,. Paviela by Hampton 2 1,585 0 Disraeli 2 „ Lady Yardley by Sterling 1 1,005 0 Elf 2 ,, Queen of the Meadou-s by UxmitLstcr ... 2 926 0 Galinthia 2 .. The Fiddler's Wife by Beauclere 2 772 0 Chasseur 5 „ Lady Gower by Lord CVf den 1 437 0 xlvi INTR OD UCTION. Miss Pkimeose 3 Thimble 2 Eeprobate 5 Galashiels 2 Main Point 2 Galloping Dick ... 6 Briseis 3 Canter ' 2 Street Preacher 2 No. of Races. dam Orontes II. hj Ormonde 1 ... „ Chatelaine hy Bend Or 2 ... „ Abandoned hj King of Trumps 3 „ Thebais by Hermit „ Quickwit by Wisdom ,, Lady Gowerhy Lord Clifden „ Briar Root by Springfield „ Can't by Butch Skater ,, Heresy by Hermit Amount. £ s. 437 0 310 0 300 0 300 0 102 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 Fifteen winners of twenty-three races worth £12,370 10«. A filly, Goletta, stands at the head of Galophis fifteen winners, credited with a sum little short of half the total sum of the .£12,370 10s. won by this famous sire's progeny in 1897. The dam of this successful filly is Biserta by Lord Lyon out of Parma by Parmiesan [Sweetmeat — Veiidam — Touchet), her dam Archeress by Longhoio [Ithuriel by Touchstone— Verbeiui by Velocipede — Miss Bowe by Catton) — Tingle by Slane — Vibration by Sir Hercules — Edw by Emilius, etc. This mare, become very famovis through her progeny, was bred by Mr. Tom Price in 1880, and is the dam of fourteen foals, including, besides Goletta, Utica by St. Simon, and Ayah by Ayrshire. Any one tabulating Biserta's pedigree will find in it three strains of Touchstone, one of Birdcatcher, one of Pocahontas, and four of Bkccklock, while the same blood to be found in Galopin includes only one strain of Birdcatcher and three of Blacklock ; and the same blood in Ayrshire comprises three strains of Touchstone, three of Birdcatcher, four of Blacklock, two of Pocahontas, and one of Melbourne, which leads to the impression, so far as concerns the winning blood of the day, that Ayah, who is Biserta's daughter by Ayrshire, ought to at least obtain as great success on the racecourse as Goletta has done. Then, in regard to Disi-aeli, who has been backed for the Derby, the pedigree of his dam. Lady Yardley, is deser\ang of looking up. She was foaled in 1878, and is by Sterling, her dam Leda by Weatherbit — Wish by Touchstone, her dam Hope by Midey Moloch — Peter Lely — Dan John dam. There is consequently in Disraeli a great accumulation of "classic" blood, as the names of the following Derby and St. Leger winners will be found in his pedigree : — Waxy, Whalebone, Sir Peter, Beningbro', Orville, Hambletonian, Filho-da-Pttta, Emilius, Priam, Ple7ii2)otentiary, Bay Middleton, Touchstone, Voltigeur, and Galopin, and as like gets like, Disraeli will very probably be hailed the winner of the Derby, 1898. The sixth in the list is the recently deceased HAMPTON cDead), By Lord Clifden (Newminster) — Lady Langden BY Lanercost — Arab or A rabian — dam unknown. Barb "first dam Age. History 3 Bay Ronald 4 Chiselhampton ... 4 Marton 4 Pungent 3 Mandorla 2 Counsellor 3 by Kettledrum— -dau. of Oysterfoot, No. of R;ices. dam Isabellc by Isonomy 3 ., Black Duchess by Galliard 1 „ Merry Miser by Miser 4 „ Lady Marion by Scottish Chief 7 ,, Spice by Speculum 2 „ Ahnoiid hy Macaroon 2 „ Countess Lilian by Isonomy 2 Habicot , a gi ■ey Amount. £ s. 2,509 0 2,378 10 2,360 0 1,453 10 410 0 328 0 286 0 INTR OD UCTION. xlvii Age. Bank Holiday 4 Bolton 6 Mapfio aged Athenais 3 Little Champion 2 duneobin 4 Hampton Bkook ... 2 roughbokough ... 3 Weaith op Hampton 3 Races. dtiam. Cheap \ys Albert Victor 1 ., „ Belle of Bury \>j Caterer 2 „ II Sigretohy Clievron „ Photoniahj Uncas „ Norahhy Vanderdekin „ Helen Agne-f by Castlereagh „ Rosy Brook by Muncaster „ Marie le Ragois by Trai)])ist „ Shadoio hy Coltness £ *. 260 0 244 0 147 0 137 0 137 0 104 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 Sixteen winners of thirty-one races worth £11,054. This great sire whose death is noticed elsewhere maintained his vigour almost to the last, although almost a cripple from rheumatism. Although History, Bay Bonald, Chiselhamjiton, and Martoii (also recently dead) greatly distinguished themselves in 1897, as will be seen in the above record, Hampton, has left no great three-year-old behind him to require notice ; but a few of his two-year-olds may come to the front during the season; and according to the " Stud Book " return he was the sire in 1897 of two colts and eight fillies (now yearlings), one of each sex being dead. The seventh on the list is : — SAEABAND (sold abroad), By Muncaster (Doncastee)— Highland Fling by Scottish Chief— Masquerade BY Lambouene— Arab or Barb " first dam "—The Oldfield mare. No. of Amounts. Races. £ g. dam St. Cicely by Hermit 4 Lady Heron hy Galliard 1 1,322 Age. Chon Kina 2 Sevillanas 2 Cupboard Love ... 2 Yorker 4 Palaverer 4 Dancing Jew 3 Sardine 3 Vanloo 2 Unfrocked 3 Catherine Wheel 3 Charisia 2 Gay Lumley 2 Fragrance 4 MiLFORD 4 L ASCI A Dire 2 Shama 3 Zaeabonda 3 RiGANDON 2 Saeellum 4 Sauteuse 4 Bounder 3 Tightrope 5 Honey Cu]} hy Albert Victor 1 Princess Arena hy Hampton 1 The Bat by Hermit 1 Jvlia hy Beau Brummel 2 Biondlna by Barealdine 2 Vanda hy Camballo 1 Canterbiiry by Speculum 2 Catherine Douglas by Sterling 2 Ineognitahy Winslow 2 Lady Lumley by See-saio 1 Aromatic hy Macaroni 2 Colleen Bawn II. by Salrator 1 Lady Yarnunith hy Southampton 1 Lady Heron by Galliard 1 Anthem hy Hermit 1 Habanera by Isonomy 1 Vellum by Beavclerc 1 Ferooza by Rosicrucian 1 Fripponeau by Reverberation 1 Coicslij) by Wisdom 1 613 0 ,322 0 815 0 518 0 485 0 445 0 325 0 315 0 285 0 260 0 249 0 245 10 200 0 190 0 185 0 146 0 136 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 Twenty-two winners of thirty-one races worth £10,234 10*. This grandly bred horse promised even greater things than is shown in the above record, but unhappily he has been sold abroad. There is conse- quently no occasion to look up the breeding of his progeny ; but Chon Kina showed such good form that it may be useful to breeders to state that he is a bay gelding out of St. Cicely by Hermit, her dam Cicely Hachet by Le Marechal out of Meg o' Marley by Mandricardo. The eighth successful stallion is : — xlviii INTR OD UCTION. WISDOM (Dead), By Blinkhoolie (Stockwbll)— Aline by Stockwell— Jeu d'Espeit by Flat- CATCHEK — Aeab OR Baeb " FIRST DAM " — D' Arcy's Black-legged Royal mare. Age. No. of Races. Amoiint. Love Wisely 4 dam. Zoveloru by Philavimim 1 £8,667 Grain op Sense... 4 „ Maize hy Hamilton 2 730 LOTHAlB 5 „ Lovelorn by Philammfln 1 145 Lady Wrangler... 3 ,, Superiahy Sterling 1 100 Four winners of five races worth £9,642. We have here almost the last of the progeny of a very great stallion, the son of Blinkhoolie and Aline, being thus closely in-bred to the great Stockwell, and the early death of whom was a great blow to the British Stud. Happily, however, he has left behind him Love Wisely, a still more in-bred horse than himself, and who may be regarded as the perfection of breeding. His dam, Lovelorn, is by Philammon [Solon — Satinella by Wild Dayrell), out of Gone by The Lizard {Honiton — dam by Sweetmeat, granddam by Touchstone), her dam Vaiiish by Honiton (Stockicell, dam by Sidtan, granddam by Sur- plice) out of Retreat by Orlando, etc. So there are in Love Wisely five strains of Birdcatcher, four through Stockicell, which brings in four of Pocahontas, five of Touchstone, and six of Blacklock, with one of 2Ielhourne, a very grand pedigree, so that he was bound to be a good performer and must make an invaluable stallion. It was a great blunder on the part of those who backed Velasquez at even weights to beat him for the Jockey Club Stakes, and it was a great performance on the part of that young horse to run him so closely as he did. DESrAIK, By See Saw (Buccaneer)— Peine de Cceur by Feiponniek— Torment by Alarm — Arab or Barb " first dam "—the Snap mare {ivhence Queen Mary) — davi unknown. Age. No. of llaces. Amount. Comfrey 3 d&m St. Frida hy Cylinder 'J £2,892 Goodwin Sands... 2 „ Granville hy Rosbarh 1 1,186 Teufel 4 ., Clootie hy Robert tlie Devil 3 811 Southmoor (dead) 4 ., JUbcc by Peregrine 5 637 Bentwobth 5 ,, Seampavia by Strathconan '> 587 Compton Miss 5 ,, Jjavi by Vei>pa.S'i. Frida is by Cylinder {See Saio — Ratajylan — Touch- stone), her dam by Vesjxisian {Neiominster — Vesta by Stockwell) — Entremet by Sioeetmeat {Gladiator — Lollypop by Voltaire), her dam Crystal by Pantaloon {Castrel — Idalia by Peruvian) — Katherine by Camel. Despair being a great grandson of Wild Dayrell, there could be no better mate selected for him than St. Frida, who is the great-granddaughter of the Derby winner of 1855 ; and other corresponding blood in both is taken from Gladiator and Tovx:hstone, of whom there are four strains, two on each side of the house, but there is no Birdcatcher blood in Despair to correspond with that in aS'^. Frida. In fact, Despair is a singular instance of being quite free of the blood that has given so many celebrities to the turf and stud of the United Kingdom. It will be seen above that a chestnut colt, full brother to Comfrey, is also returned as a winner in the record. MARTAGON, By Bend or (Doncaster) — Tiger Lily by Macaroni — Polly Agnes by Cure — Arab or Barb " first dam " — unknown. Age. No. of Races. Amount. Champ de Mars... 2 d.a.m Flevr dr Marie hy Hermit 6 £5,844 Cap Martin 2 ,, Flower Girl hj Herviit 2 1,582 Florimart 2 Jaquemart 8 Oanadeuse 2 Oldcastle 2 Nenuphar 2 Amhurst 2 everleigh 2 Hermegild 3 Floranthe hy M>mca.sfer 1 463 Fail- Lady by Chevron 1 462 Fvanthe hj Jio.Hcrucian 3 405 Queen of the Air hy Petrarch 1 145 Tiviiellhy Tynedale 1 100 Golconda by Doubloon 1 100 E.vni ng La.tx hy Thurio 1 100 He r VI iahy Hermit 1 100 Ten winners of eighteen races worth £9,301. Here we have the blood of Ormonde coming to the front in a very startling manner, for Martagon is brother in blood to the expatriated celebrity. The record above points to his having achieved his greate.st success with Hermit mares, there being three, in the return of whom Fleur de Marie is by far the largest winner. Her further breeding is — dam Princess May II. by Toxo- philite {Longbovj — Legerdemain by Pantaloon), granddam by Y. Melbourne {Melbourne — Clarissa by Pantaloon) — TJie Rescued by Orlando, her dam Physalis by Bay Middleton — Baleine by Whalebone. There is but little corresponding blood in this pedigree with that of Martagon beyond that of Bay Middleton, Touchstone, and Pantaloon ; and but for these three being in both pedigrees, Champ de Mars might be classed as an out-bred horse. Flower Girl, the dam of Caj) Martin, is by Hermit, her dam Isabel by Rata- plan— The Belle by Melbourne, her dam La Belleazza by Emilius — Jane by Moses, etc., so that Gaji Martin is entirely out-bred. The next in the list is the expatriated SAILOR PRINCE, By Albert Victor (Marsyas)— Hermita by Hermit— Affection by Lifeboat Arab or Barb "first dam" — JJavilVs Old Woodeoch. Age. 1^0. of Races. Amount. DiAKKA 4 Adixn. Rizjiah, hred ill U.S.A 4 £3,940 Sandia 3 „ Saluda „ ,, 5 3,353 Draco :! ,, Darya „ „ 3 534 Glaring 3 „ Flash „ ., 2 479 Jiffy II 2 „ Joy ,, „ 1 221 Five winners of fifteen races worth JS8,527. 1 INTRODUCTION. Although with many strains of the winning blood of the day in his veins, and though he won the Cambridgeshii-e, Sailor Prince was by no means at the top of the tree as a racehorse ; but as a sire he has shown, since his deporta- tion to America, the excellent blood that is in him by getting several good winners — five of whom, on being brought to England in 1897, carried ofT fifteen races, worth £8,527. How their dams are bred may be known by an examination of the Amei'ican " Stud Book." AMPHION, By Eosebeky (Speculum)— Suicide by Heemit — Ratcatcher's Daughtee by Rataplan — Aeab oe Baeb " fiest dam " — a Moyal mare, from whom Uclipse. Age. No. of Races. Amount. DiEUDONNE 2 diixm Mont Droit hy Isonomy 2 £5,460 Amphoea 4 „ Si err a hy Springfield 2 873 King OF Thebes ... 2 „ Thistlefield hy Sprivgfield 1 537 Altesse 3 ,, Marchioness hy Pellefjrino 2 295 Tbaes OF Joy 2 ,, Merry Dance hy Doncaster 1 287 Sonatina 2 „ Albertine hy Albert Victor i 187 Fiona 2 „ Sister Ann hy Edicard the Confessor 1 145 Helm Crag 3 „ liudstone by Tibthorjje 1 100 Kampion 4 „ Rydal hy Bend Or 1 100 Nine winners of twelve races worth £7,974. Here we have a fourth representative of Blacklock (through Speculum) among the principal winning sires of 1897, descended in direct female line from the Royal mare whence we have Eclipse, and that Aviphion did credit by his performances on the turf to his high descent goes without saying; while his doings at the stud, as recorded above, show, thus early, that he is likely to acquii-e as great fame as a stallion as he did as a racehorse. The most distinguished of his progeny, so far, is Dieudonne, whose dam, 2[on Droit, is by Isonomy {Sterling — Isola Bella by Stockivell) — In Bounds by Hermit, her dam Boundary by Stockwell — Bribery by The Libel, etc. Any one that tabulates Dieudonne s pedigree will find he is full of the winning blood of the day ; and it shows what a close student of pedigree his Grace the Duke of Devonshire is when he put Mon Droit to Amphion. By winning the Imperial Produce Stakes and the Middle Park Plate in the style he did, shows that Dieudonne is every inch a racehorse of very high form, and though defeated by Haivfinch and JVinus in the Dewhurst Plate, it must not be forgotten that he was giving Hawfinch lOlb. and Xinus 61b. over a course a furlong longer than that over which the Middle Park Plate is run ; so that all good judges of racing will see that the ability of Dieudonne to win the Derby must not be measured by his running for the Dewhurst Plate. Amphion also appears to hit with Sjyringfield mares, as proved by Amphm'u, who faii'ly ran away with the Stewards' Plate at Goodwood, and King of Thebes, who won the Cheveley Stakes in a canter, the only race for which he started. Besides the above Avinning sires in 1897, the "Book Racing Calendar" tells us that three hundred and twenty other stallions are credited with getting winners, of whom the progeny of the following thirty-six won <£3,000 and upwards. The pedigrees of the horses marked thus (*) will be found in this volume : — - INTR OD UCTION. Xo. of No. of Amount. Winners. liaces. £ ,•;. Bona Vista by Bcml Or — Vhta by Macaroni -i 41 7,547 0 * Royal Hampton by Hampton — Princess by King Tom 13 20 7,134 0 Sheen by Hampton — Radiancy by Tihthorpe 14 18 6,509 0 Minting by Lord Lyon — Mint Sance by Y. Melbourne 16 34 6,392 10 Go\jT>¥V>iCYi'by Ormonde — TJnstle hj Scottish Chief 3 3 6,047 0 *Bend Or by Doncaster — Ilmige Bose by Tltormamhy 14 22 6,024 0 Babcaldine (dead) by Solon — Ball y roe by Belladrum 11 19 5,659 0 Satiety by /w«(»wy— ir//i"y by Cremorne 8 14 5,463 0 Friar's Balsam by Hermit— Flower of Dorset 14 12 5,300 0 *Gallinule by Isonomy — 3Ioorhen by Hermit 12 18 5,026 0 GALLIARD by Galopin — Marishj Macaroni 14 20 4,812 10 *AUGHRIM by A>/t(7^/(^»/i — Lashaivayhy Uncas 2 6 4,778 0 *Common by 7w?iy Galop in 5 7 2,033 0 Florant'me, who is in the Beenham House Stud, lias not yet been the sire of a classic winner, which, from his breeding, he ought to be; but it is just possible he may this year have that credit through the succe.ss of his son, Florio Rubattino. This colt had no difficulty in winning the New Stakes from Rhoda B , the very smart daughter of Hanover (one of the most suc- cessful sires in the United States), Lucknoic, Ayah, the Jenny Uon-lct cclt^ and Simylla; but at Doncaster Ayah turned the tables on him for the Champagne Stakes, and he ran unplaced to Dieudonne for the Middle Park Plate. On this running his chance of winning the " Blue Riband " a second time for Mr. McCalmont is not much ; but all will depend on what improve- ment he may have made during the interregnum. His dam is Wealth (the Lombard's dam) by Sterling — Cherry Duchess by 77ie Duke, her dam Morella, by Gemma di Vergy, so there is no doubt but Florio Rubattino is exceptionally well bred to race. Carlton, not being bred to get '* sprinters," was never sufficiently patro- nised to prove a great success at the stud, and consequently there are only three winners to his name — viz., Carlton Grange, False Step, and Le Dauphin, of whom the first-named greatly distinguished himself, and certainly takes the attribute of staying from his sire, while he was bred for both speed and stoutness on the side of his dam. Mystery l>y Muncaster — Violetta by Hermit, her dam Anonyma by Stocku-ell, a superbly bred mare, now in the Bruntwood Stud, the home of Kendal, to whom if mated she should breed a wonder. Kilworlin, winner of the St. Leger in 1887, the most strangely neglected sire in the United Kingdom, now that he has shown his ability to get a real " clinker," as no doubt Kilcock is, besides being as perfect in make and shape INTR OD UCTION. lix as if made to order, ought surely now to be widely patronised, for the racing world is all the poorer owing to his not having been sooner given a chance to get more like Capt. Greer's stunning good horse. Kilcock's dam is Bonnie Morn, foaled in 188G, got by Rosicrucian — Bonnie Katie by Kinrj of Trumps ( Velocijjede), her dam Basquine by Orlando — Canezou by Melbourne, her dam Madam Pelerine by Velocipede. Putting a mare so bred to Kilwarlin, shows plainly enough that chance had but little to do in breeding Kilcock, but that it was wholly owing to the study of pedigree; for were the whole eighteen volumes of the " Stud Book " searched through, there could not be found for her a more fitting mate. This may be readily seen by any one who tabulates her pedigree and compares it with that of Kilwarlin, which will be found in Part I., p. 67, of this volume. The same blood runs thickly in the veins of both. Kilwarlin is the sire of several -winners, besides Kilcock, including Break of Day, Ogden, etc., the latter of whom, being out of Oriole by Bend Or, was foaled in America, his dam having been taken to the United States, where Oyden won the great Futurity Stakes of 12,000sovs. in 1896. Lowland Chief, recently destroyed owing to his having become a savage, though .splendidly bi-ed, having in him the blood of the two great Irish horses, Birdcatcher and Harkaway, was never much patronised, except by Lord Ellesmere, and has left nothing of any note behind him. Springfield, the grand old son of St. Albans and Viridis by Marsyas, the most distinguished of Orlando's progeny at the stud, no longer lives to per- petuate his name and fame, as he recently died, in his twenty-fifth year, from an attack of paralysis. In 1897 he had two winners of six races of £2,622 — viz., Butter and Last of the Queens. Herald, considering the slight patronage extended to him, has done well with the five winners got by him, as they took eight races worth ,£2,240. Of this amount his daughter Blare took £1,366 in two races — the Stanley Stakes at Liverpool and the Hurstbourne Stakes at Stockbridge. She was bred by Sir William Throckmorton, a most successful breeder, and is out of Chantress by Avontes — Actress by Barbillon, her dam Music by Stockivell, bred by Lord Portsmouth in 1890. Salisbury, the fine son of Camballo, died in 1897, just as he was about to take a much more prominent place among the winning stallions of the day than it was his good fortune to do previously. It is nevertheless a good one, considering the limited patronage bestowed on him, as he had, in the year he died, eight winners of thirteen races worth £2,343. Emsworth and High Treasurer were his chief winners, and the dam of the latter, who so nearly carried ofi" the Lincolnshii'e Handicap, is out of Lowland Maid by Loidander, her dam by Martyrdom, granddam by Saccharometer. Necromancer, from his success at the stud in Ireland, would doubtless have been well patronised at Newmarket, but for being a roarer. Most of his progeny in Ireland " made a noise," and unfortunately that teri-ible malady has befallen his fine son, Longtown, who was his chief winner in 1897. His dam is the splendidly bred Bride of Ketherby by Galliard — her dam Hermione by Y. Melbourne — La Belle Relene by St. Albans — Teterrima by Voltigeur, etc., as in the pedigree of Persimmon. Such a misfortune hap- Ix JNTR OD UCTION. pening to this splendid son of Mr. Matthew Dawson's favourite mare must be sorely felt by the veteran trainer; but she is still young, and it is here suggested to him that she might breed as good a colt as Longtown if put to Necromancer's full brother, Juggler, who is sound in wind and limb and about the most promising young stallion of the day. Nunthorpe, with two winners of three races, worth £2,200, is another young stallion well worth the attention of breeders. These winners are a colt, Nunnykirk, and a filly, JVunsiich, the latter of much more than ordinary goodness, as she won two valuable prizes — the North Derby at Newcastle and the Gatwick Handicap at Gatwick. Her dam is La Morlaye (imported from Hungary in 1892) by Doncaster, her dam by Macaroni out of Datestone by Grosvenor {Touchstone — Stockport), her dam Palm Leaf by Ratan, grand- dam by Gabber out of Snowdrop by Heron. Datestone, as may be surmised from the breeding, was in the stud of the Marquis of Westminster, at Eaton, but, though so splendidly bred, did nothing much to distinguish herself at the stud ; but, curiously enough, on being put to Doncaster in Hungary, her produce was La Morlaye, the dam of yunsuch, now in the stud of His Royal Highness the Pi-ince of Wales, who purchased her from Lord Wm. Bei'esford. Discord, though fast getting into the sere and yellow state, continues in the winning list with three representatives, the most noted of which is Quarrel ; while the next to claim attention is Grand Flanneur, an Australian stallion, the sire of Merman, winner of the Cesarewitch. Laureate IL. had, among his six winners in 1897, a most distinguished runner in Northern Farmer, as he took the Crawford Plate at Newmarket, worth =£400, and the Ayrshire Handicap of £1,030. His dam is Smock Frock, bred by Lord Rosebery, and got by Town Moor — }[iss Sheppard by Dollar, her dam Mrs. Birch by Gamehoy — a very mixed pedigree, from which there is nothing leliable to be learned. Blue Green is not yet very numerously represented, but is still to the fore with five winners, the most distinguished of whom are Blue Water and Blue Smoke. The former, in the Duke of Westminster's Stud, has not done so well as her two-year-old running promised, as in five attempts she only won the Gratwicke Stakes of <£400 at Goodwood ; but the two-year-old Blue Smoke scored twice — at Warwick and Sandown Park, where she took the Walton Stakes of £770 from ten runners. Her dam is Ashdoim, who is in the stud of her owner, Capt. Orr-Ewing, and is one of the very best bred mares at the stud, being by Muncaster — Miss Maria by Scottish Chief- — Silver Ring by Blair Athol, her dam by Kingston — England's Beauty by Birdcatcher, bred by Lord Falmouth. With Blue Green she has done well, but might have done better if mated with Bend Or, as recent breeding shows you cannot have too much Birdcatcher and Touchstone. The above i-ecord embraces the doings at the stud of all the sires whose progeny won any of the great races brought to issue in 1897, with the exception of Castlereagh, one of the Blacklock family, now dead, and whose son, Clorane, bred in Ireland, won the Doveridge Handicap of £1,000 at Derby, on the straight mile, carrying 9st. 101b., from a field of eleven runners ; while in preceding years he won the great Lincolnshire Handicap and INTRODUCTION. Ixi the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot. According to these i^erformances, Clorane is bound to be reckoned one of the horses of the century, and yet, strange to say, his pedigree cannot be traced back to his Arab or Barb ancestors, so that, although withdrawn from the turf to the stud, he is inadmissible to the sacred pages of the " Stud Book " ; while the same fate has befallen another grandly inbred Blackloch horse, Benvenuto, winner of the Grand Prize at Epsom in 1891, whose breeding really cannot be surpassed, save that, like Clorane's, it cannot be traced to the tap-roots, made so much of by Mr. Bruce Lowe, but which has been shown in the preceding pages to be all moonshine. That this opinion is held also by the breeder of St. Frusquin is in evidence by his breeding at the Southcourt Stud from close relations of Benvenuto, who, despite the flaw in his pedigree, had been admitted to the American " Stud Book," as, doubtless, would Clorane also, were any of the American millionaires to tempt Mr. Basset with a suiSciently big figure and take him across the Atlantic to the United States. It will be seen at page 11, where his full pedigree and portrait are given, that Benvenuto, whose destination is the United States, is quite as fine an "individual" as Clorane, and despite " h. b." having to be written to bis name, some of his progeny may yet return to England and take, as Iroquois did, a bigger prize at Epsom — the Derby. Then, Mr. J. C. Curtis, a gentleman well up in pedigree, is also sending to his stud farm in Virginia two other grand individuals, Savile and Oakwood, whose pedigrees and performances, with their portraits, will also be found in this volume. It is a pity that the former, a fine performer in South Africa, where he also won his spurs as the sire of several very distinguished and good winners, is permitted to leave England, because in all his races he showed great staying ability, as he was bound to do, being by Hampton out of so good a mare as Mr. Savile's favourite Lilian proved herself to be on the race- course. Nor, indeed, ought a horse that performed so well and has such a stunning good pedigi-ee as Oakwood be allowed to leave the country, as he is undoubtedly Sheens best son so far. Referring to the other new additions to the stud, besides Persimmon, advertised in this volume in alphabetical order, the excellence of Blairjinde's pedigree has been already dilated upon, and the next that claims notice is the successful Australian stallion. Chain Shot. This fine horse was brought from the Antipodes with the intention of sharing the favour and patronage of English breeders with Carbine, Carnage, and Trenton, the other Australian importations, the pedigrees and performances of the two first-named of whom will also be found given in this work in full, so breeders will have the oppor- tunity of noting every particular necessary to be knowfi about them. Like Carbine, Chain Shot is a son of Musket and Carnage is his grandson, so all three are descendants of Touchstone, a fact that speaks trumpet-tongued for the vitality of the blood of that great Eaton celebrity. Cherry Ripe, who is advertised for the first time in the Horse-breeders' Handbook, next claims a word or two. Bred at the famous Yardley Stud and full brother to Energy, Enthusiast, etc.. Lord Rossmore was fortunate in buying him, as he is already sire of Red Heart, Morello, Ballyalbany, and INTR OD UCTION. Drogheda, the winner of the Grand National, all bred from the few thoroughbred mares put to him in Ireland. Consequently there is a great future before this extremely grand young stallion in whom fine breeding (as may be seen at page 34), great power, and splendid quality are combined, doing great credit to the judgment of the young nobleman who purchased him from the late Duchess of Montrose ; but as much was to be expected from the grand- son of the Lord Eossmore who bred Rainhoio, Promise (dam of Freney, the best horse at the Curragh in his day), and numerous other good horses. In the breeding of Cherry Ripe the folly of the "figure system" is seen to the full, as his tap-root is the Farmer s mare by Gkillahy, of whom no mention is made by Mr. Bruce Lowe in his apportionment of " families." Flm'izel II., like his full brother, Fersimmon, is another new addition to this work, whose excellent performances will be read with interest by all breeders, and must induce those who have mares suitably bred to mate with him to lose no time in securing nominations to him. The pedigree and performances of Greenlaion (the best son of Kendal after Galtee More), at page 58, ^vill also be scanned with interest by studmasters, for although the "tap-roots" of both his sire and dam, Buda, are unknown, he ran none the worse for that, having in him three strains of Birdcatcher (two through the famous brothers, StocJcicell and Rataj^lan, bringing in two strains of Focahontas) and two of Thm'manby, whence his goodness, and these, combined with several other fine strains of blood, are bound to tell in favour of Greenlawn at the stud. The next new addition to be noticed is the excellent and true runner. Grey Ley, in the pj-emier stud of England, where he has, with excellent judg- ment, been retained by the Duke of Westminster ; and his Grace won't have much difficulty in finding fitting mates for him, so full is he of the most successful winning blood of the day- — five strains of Touc/tstone, three of Birdcatcher, three of Bay Jliddleton, and two each of Plenipotentiary and Priam, while in other respects his pedigree can hardly be surpassed. Although a couple of years at the stud, the pedigree and performances of May Duke have never been previously properly put before the studmasters of the United Kingdom, notwithstanding that it is on him, after BeTid Or, breeders will chiefly have to depend to perpetuate in a good channel the Doncaster line of Birdcatcher. And very well he can do it, as may bo seen by reference to his pedigree at page 80, there being many fine strains of blood in his dam Maibaum, coming to her from the famous Queen Mah, through Remembrance, Oblivion, and Forget-me- Not, the dam of Daniel O'Rourke, Vergiss-mein-Nicht, and several other winners. Another fresh addition to the stud is ,St. Simonmimi by St. Simon, and, as his name implies, out of Mimi by Barcaldine, breeding that very probably would have insured for him a successful racing career had he been fit to go into a training stable. This was, however, prevented through his having had inflammation in one of his joints, which prevented his being sent for sale, in 1895, to Doncaster, with the rest of Sir Tatton Sykes' yearlings, and he subsequently was purchased by Capt. W. H. Fife, and he is now the companion of llazlehatch and Queen's Counsel, at that gentleman's INTRODUCTION. Ixiii stud farm at Langton Hall, Northallerton. Comment on his bi^eeding is unnecessary. Mimic, whose doings on the racecourse will be found recounted on the succeeding page, is the companion of Florizel II. and Worcester at the Heath Stud Farm, close by the July course, where the stud of Lord Marcus Beresford is located. An in-bred Blacklock horse, — having eight strains of that celebrity, and no fewer than five strains of Birdcatcher, with four of Touchstone, two of Pocahontas, and one of Melbourne — Mimic could not help being a first-class race horse, and it was a pity his career was cut short by accident ; but all the better for breeders, as he has gone to the stud with a constitution wholly unimpaired by a long course of training. Petros, full brother to St. Serf, is another new addition to the Horse- breeders' Handbook that must claim the attention of studmasters, if only from his close relationship to that successful Welbeck stallion, independent of which he can claim to be one of the finest and most perfect shaped horses at the stud. His pedigree will be found at page 98. St. Frusquin, the great antagonist of Persimmon for the Derby of 1896, is sure to have his pedigree and performances sought for next to those of his victor, as he is by many held to be his equal, if not his supei-ior. They will be found at page 117, and cannot but be scanned with great interest. A son of the same sire as begat Persimmon — the famous St. Simon — St. Frusquin has in him, on the side of his dam, Isabel, several of the same strains of blood as are in Perdita II., the dam of Persimmon. In both pedigrees the names of Touchstone, Blacklock, Melbourne, Sir Hercules, Gladiator, and Bay Middleton are prominent, but in regard to other great horses their pedigrees are quite different. In that of Perdita II., the great horses to be found besides the above include Stockwell, Rataplan, Lanercost, Pantaloon, Glencoe and The Provost; while the great "individuals," besides those above named, in Isabel's pedigree are West Australian, Sheet Anchor, Siveetmeat, Waxy Pope, Veridam, Ithuriel, Slane, Royal Oak, and Catton, while her " tap-root " is the mare by Bay Bolton, dam by the Belgrade Turk. The difference in point of blood between Persimmon and St. Frusquin is thus very considerable, and from this short analysis of their pedigrees breeders will be enabled to make choice which of these celebrities are the most suitable for their mares. Already St. Frusquin is the sire of several foals, holding out unusual promise ; but unfortunately two of the best mares on the Southcourt Stud slij^ped tAvins to him. He will this year have twenty -five public mares, besides ten of Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's. Sir Visto, another new addition to the stud, claims special notice on account of his excellent performances and splendid pedigree, which will be found at page 132. He is Barcaldines best son, and out of Vista, the dam of Bonavista and Velasquez. His " tap-roots " are not given, to spai-e space to give his breeding more fully, and from which it will be seen that he is in-bred to a horse that was " never beaten and never paid forfeit," while he was no less successful at the stud — the noted Highflyer. Of this great sire's blood Sir Visto has in him no fewer than ten strains, four on the side of his sire and six through his dam Vista ; and of blood nearer to our day he has in Ixiv INTRODUCTION. him four strains of Touchstone^ three of Birdcatclier, five of Blacklock, two of Pocahontas, and one of Melbourne, the blood that nearly all the great winners for the last two decades have sprung from ; besides which he is a beautiful " individual " and a winner of the " dual crown." Tanzmelster, like his stud companion May Duke, never has had his I^edigree and performances properly put before breeders until now. Through his sire, Saraband, he is another representative of the Doncaster line and Birdcatcher's, while he has in him on the side of Mizpah, his dam, several strains of fine stout blood. Tarporley is an Eaton bred son of St. Simon, a good runner, and being out of Ruth by Scottish Chief, he has in him through Miss Ann, dam of the latter, the fine blood of Lacerta (a mare almost as in-bred to the Godolphin as Harkaway) and Bay Middleton, blood that nicks with the same in St. Simon and which no doubt with the blood of Velocipede and Sir Hercules on both sides of the house, contributed to Tarporley's goodness, and being a very fine " individual" Mr. John Mclntyre did good business when he secured him for the Theakston Hall stud. Wliittier, another new addition to the stud, is also located at Theakston Hall. This fine young sire — whom Mr. James Russel of SomervUle Lodge, Newmarket, has the good fortune to own — is in-bred to Touchstone, Blacklock, and Melbourne, having in him five strains of Touchstone, one of Blacklock, and two of Melbourne, with three of Pantaloon and three of Tramp, while there is in him one each of Stockivell and Pocahontas— a.n admirable pedigree, that ought to insure for him very wide patronage. Victor Wild by Albert Victor-— a. further new addition to tbe stud — is a direct descendant of Touchstone through one of his most distinguished sons, Orlando, who was the sire of Marsyas, who begat Albert Victor from his union with The Princess of Wales by Stockivell, and whose dam was 17ie Bloomer by Melbourne ; then Victor Wild's dam is descended from Gladiator through Sweetmeat, Macaroni, and Remorse (dam Repentance by Annandale), from whose union with Rio by Plum Pudding, her dam Rio by Melbourne, came Wild Huntress, the dam of Victor Wild. Being thus in-bred to Touchstone, Melbourne, and Sweetmeat, with two strains of Birdcatcher, there is in Victm- Wild such a fine accumulation of the running blood of the day that he is bound to attain a most successful stud career. Winkfield (whose full pedigree has not been previously given), being full brother to Morion, is descended from Melbourne through West Australian (dam Mowerina by Touchstone), Solon (dam by Birdcatcher), and Barcaldine (dam Ballyroe by Belladrum), so he is on his sire's side in-bred to Birdcatcher and' Touchstone. On the side of his dam, Chaplet, however, there comes .in different but equally successful running blood, as she is descended on her sire's side from T'ramp through Lottery, Sheet Anchor, Weatherbit, and Beads- "man while her dam is the famous Madame Eglentine by Cotd, the best stud representative of Bay Middleton from his union with the famous Crucifiv, who brings into Wiyikfield a second strain of the no less celebrated Priam, the other coming into his pedigree through another Oaks winner, Miss Letty, the dam of Weatherbit. Being thus bred, it is not surprising that Winkfield should INTRODUCTION. Ixv have sired almost in liis first season in Ireland so good a horse as WinkfielcVs Pride, besides several other winners. Worcester, the last, and far from the least worthy, new addition to the stud, is another descendant of Bb'dcatcher, through The Baron, Stockwell, Doncaster, Jlimcaster, and Saraband, and he is indeed a fine " individual," showing in a very marked manner his descent from Stockvell, as may be seen in his portrait, and if Mr. Bruce Lowe wrote a great deal of nonsense in his book, he was at least quite right in suggesting the value of horse-portraiture in connection with horse-breeding ; and now that photography has been brought to such a state of perfection, studmasters, and particularly the owners of stallions, will find it gi-eatly to their interest to have their horses portrayed by clever artists like Mr. Clarence Hailey and Mr. Rouch, whose portraits add such value to this work. Worcester is a most valuable addition to the stud, as, like Amphion, he is descended from the same Royal mare whence came Eclipse, and is in-bred to Birdcatc/ier and Bay Middleton (Lord George Bentinck's favourite stallion), while he has in him besides plenty of the blood of Touchstone and Blacklock, fi-om which it will be seen that he is full of the most successful running blood of the day. Having thus curtly brought to the notice of studmasters and breeders generally the value to the British stud of the new claimants for theii* favours, whose pedigrees and performances will be found in this volume, a few words concerning the remaining advertised sires not already noticed are called foi-, and will doubtless be appreciated by their owners, while they cannot fail to interest all concerned in bi-eeding the thoroughbred horse. Avingtoii by Melton, ha\T[ng been purchased by Lord Hastings, has been removed from the Compton Stud, Dorset, to Melton Constable, where his fee has been reduced to 24gs. ; and according to the " Stud Book " return he was in 1897 the sire of twelve foals — three colts and nine fillies, now yearlings. Best Man, another most distinguished son of Melton, still remains at Howbury Hall, Bedford, where he has not been patronised to the extent of his deserts, as the " Stud Book " retui-n only credits him Avith four colts and five fillies, the dam of one of the latter being the Duke of Westminster's Ornament by Bendj Or. Brag, the son of Strican and grandson of Blair Athol, notwithstanding his splendid breeding and being a really grand individual, remains still foolishly unpatronised to any extent by the general breeder; but Mr. Leopold de Rothschild still sticks, and with just reason, to the sire of Gidistan, who is returned as having got, in 1897, six colts and four fillies, one of each sex, a colt •lit of Peterkina by Peter, and a filly out of Nosegay by Silver, being dead. Bumptious, the flying son of Brag and the greatest sprinter of his day, has this year (1898) shown that he can get stock as speedy as himself — vide the success of Brightly at Lincoln. In the " Stud Book " return for 1897 there are only two fillies crecUted to him ; but in these sprinting days he is bound to have a pretty full list this year. Cabin Boy, the winner of twenty-nine races out of the thirty-eight he con- tested, and the most in-bred horse of our time, and to which he doubtless owed his many victories, still continues at the Compton Vernety Stud, Eaneton, e Ixvi INTR OD UCTION. Warwickshire, where he has hardly been patronised to the extent he ought to have been, as he has to his credit, for 1897, only ten foals — three colts and seven fillies, all living and holding out great future promise. Carbine, one of whose first batch of foals, in 1897, the colt out of Santa Felice by St. Simon — Happy Hampton by Hamilton, made, at the Newmarket December sales, the unprecedented price for a foal of l,050gs., was, of couree, largely patronised, as there were born to him thirteen colts and thirteen fillies, now yearlings, many of whom hold out extraordinary future promise, and had not the colts of Sad, Sanderling, and Wheel of Fortune died in foaling, while Mowerina had dead twins, so grand a lot of foals would never previously have been born to one sire at the Welbeck Stud. Carnage, whose portrait is given with this volume, makes one of the stallions located at the Cobb am Stud, where he has been fairly well patro- nised, as he is credited, in 1897, with twelve foals — four colts and eight fillies, one of the latter being a daughter of The Sabine, who, to Cheii'y Ripe, bred Red Heart, and is also the dam of Sabine Queen by The Hachler. Chiklwick is, of course, one of the sires attached to the leviathan establish- ment of Sir J. Blundell Maple, under the charge of Mr. Tom Castle, at Child wick Hall, St. Albans. Always a liorse thought a great deal of by every one in the racing and breeding world, it is not surprising that, in 1897, he was returned as the sire of twenty-one foals, no fewer than five of whom unfortunately died in foaling, notwithstanding the careful supervision of Mr. Castle, while Sir John Duke's Morella by Ethelred, though in her fifteenth year, had dead twins. Crafton, sire of the speedy Grig and several other winners, has hardly been patronised to the extent such a splendidly bred and grand individual ought to have been. Sixteen foals were, however, born to him in 1897, several of them from very good mares, so that in a year or two he is sure to come to the front among the winning stallions of the time. Dog Rose has as many winners to his name this year as could be expected from the limited patronage bestowed upon this beautiful son of See Saw, who is sure, in time, to work his way upwards at the stud. He is credited with being the sire of seven foals in 1897 — five colts and two fillies. Endurance is one of the numerous stallions located at the Yardley Stud, and is a horse of immense power as well as quality, as may be seen by his portrait at p. 47, while his breeding cannot be excelled. He is a descendant of Birdcatcher, through Oxford, and Sterling his sire, being thus only two removes fiom the great Irish horse, while his dam, Siluria, is a daughter of Lord Clifden (son of Xetvminster and the Slave by Melbourne) by his union with Mineral, by Rataplan, out of Manganese by Birdcatcher. Thus En- durance is in-bred to Birdcatcher, Touchstone, and Melbourne, while he has a sufiiciency of Blacklock blood in him through Velocipede and Volley to fill his pedigree with all the best winning blood of the day. Like Wenlock, The Miner, Mandrake, Thormanby, Kisba', and several other noted horses. Endurance descends from Expectation by Herod, her dam by Skim whose " tap-root " is by Place's White Turk, dam ^inknovn. With Bicorniger, he has already won his spurs at the stud, and thougli the latter failed at INTRODUCTION. Ixvii Lincoln to run up to the form he showed on the racecourse in 1897, he is so closely in-bred that he may be expected to do much better before the close of 1898. The pedigrees and performances of McMahon and Pioneer (two other fine stallions attached to the Yai'dley stud) will also be found in this volume, and are well worth the attention of breeders. McMahon is like Macheath, another descendant of Gladiator (a great horse who ran second to Bay Middleton for the Derby in 1836), through Sweetmeat, Macaroni, and Macgregor, born from the union of the latter with Lady of Un^ard by Lord Lyon, her dam Mayonnaise by Teddington out of Picnic by Glaiccus, thus bringing into his pedigree another strain of Partisan, a son of Walt07i out of the famous Parasol by PotSos. This splendidly bred horse has been almost entirely neglected by breeders, but happily in 1897 he was the sire of eleven foals — seven colts and four fillies — through whom the fine blood that is in McMahon may yet be transmitted \vith eclat to posterity. Pio7ieer is by Galopin, while his dam is Moorlien by Hermit, who also pro- duced Gallinule to Isonomy, whence there is no occasion to further recount his pedigree here; but it will be found in full at page 100, and it may be stated that for bone, size, and power he is not excelled by any of Galopin's sons at the stud. So far Pioneer has not had much chance of showing his worth as a sire, but it will be different in a year or two, as in 1896 there were twenty foals born to him (now two-year-olds), while in the returns for 1897 he is credited with being the sire of twenty-three foals (now yearlings) — ten colts and thirteen fillies, of whom two of each sex died in foaling. The strength of the Yardley Stud is not, however, told by the three above- named stallions, as there are besides in that vast establishment ten other sires — namely. Cherry Stone (full brother to Energy) by Sterling — Gfterry Duchess by Tlie Duke; Ferndale by Sterling — Vessel by BUnhhoolie; Privilege (full brother to Isonoviy) hy Sterling — Isola Bella hy Stockwell; Sir Frederic by Scottish Chief — Secliosion (dam of Hermit) by Tadmor ; Stanch by Peter — Black Star by Forerunner ; Tribe by Sterling — Brunette by Y. Melbourne ; Trillion by Plebeian — -Union by Sterling; Vibrate by HamjJton — Vibration by The Duke; and Wire by The Duke — Double First by Oxford, so breeders requiring first-class stallions have plenty to choose from in the Yardley Stud. Nor should it be forgotten that at Y^ardley was bred the great Isonomy, whose sons and daughters have already given to the turf such good runners as Cyllene, Dieudonne, Wildfowler, Sirenia, Bittern, Heir Male, Nun Nicer, Queen of the Rivers, Dabchick, WinkfieldJs Dower, Astracan, Little Blanche, Ruler by Isosceles, and the filly by the latter handsome sire, out of Spring- thorn by Morgan, all of whom greatly distinguished themselves in 1897, so much so that their performances recall to mind the great deeds done by their grandsire. Sterling, both on the racecourse and at the stud, and whose pedigree is given on the next page. The "tap-roots" of Sterling show that he comes from the same Royal mare from whom descended Eclipse, while, like Pocahontas, he has in him nine strains of the Old Morocco mare, three of the Tregomvell Natural Barb mare, while most of the remainder of the Arab or Barb blood in him was Ixviii INTRODUCTION. INTRODUCTION. Ixix taken from Royal mares. Then with regard to the winning blood of the day, Sterling had plenty of it in him fi-om Birdcatcher, ToucJistone, and Melbourne, with a sufficiency of Blachlock taken from Hornsea, who is also a factor in the pedigree of St. Simon. Gone Coon is another sjilendidly bred son of Galojnn, his dam being Hors de Combat by IlamjHon out of Repulse by Stockwell, her dam Sortie by Melbourne — Escalade by Touchstone, thus being full of the winning blood of the day, which is what should be followed by every breeder. It is con- sequently almost past belief that in the " Stud Book " i-eturn for 1897 Gone Coon is credited with being the sire of only five foals — three colts and two fillies. Breeders can see for themselves at page 56 that in Gone Coon there is at least a splendid combination of the blood of Blachlock and Touchstone, if not the best to be found in the " Stud Book," as it brings to his pedigree two strains of Birdcatcher, through the famous brothers Stockwell and Rata2jlan, thereby giving him two strains of Pocahontas, while he has also in him two strains of Melbourne. And, further, breeders will see that the services of Gone Coon, a very fine " individual," can be had at the comparatively moderate fee of 50gs., and that mares sent to him wdll have the care of jNIr. W. Goode, a stud groom of vast experience, while they can range through some of the very richest pasturage to be found in Yorkshire, that surrounds the old Tickhill Castle. Isinglass, an addition to the stud in 1896, being in-bred in the orthodox fashion to Birdcatcher and Touchstone, has in him the finest combination of the blood of nearly all the great horses of the century, and which is hardly to be found in any stallion now at the stud. Hence his almost unparalleled success on the racecourse which enabled him to win for his owner, in eleven races, the unprecedented sum of £57,135, as told at page 63, where will be found the descriptive particulai-s of this great horse. In the *' Stud Book" return for 1897, Isinglass is credited with being the sire of twenty- two foals (now yearlings) — seven colts and twelve fillies living, while the produce of Ionia by Muncaster, La Vlerge by Hampton, and Leibershede (a French or German mare) died in foaling. Ladas, another addition to the stud in 1896, is a descendant of Touclislone, through Xewminster, Lord Clifden, and Hampton ; while his dam, Illuminata, descends from Lottery through Sheet Anchor, Weatherbit, Beadsman, and Rosicrucian, from the union of whom with Paraffin by Blair Athol, her dam Paradigm by Paragone (son of Touchstone), comes the dam of Ladas. This epitome of the breeding of the Derby winner of 1894 shows that he is in-bred to Touchstone, Birdcatcher and Melbourne, while he has in him, through Queen Mary and Delhi, three strains of the great Plenijyotentiary, and two of Gladiator through the former, making a pedigree second only to Isinglass in the excellence of its factors. Ladas in 1897 is credited with being the sire of fifteen living foals (now yearlings) — eleven colts and four fillies ; while a colt out of Polka by Galopin is dead ; and both CijiolUna by Macaroni and Sister Lucy by St. Gatien, had dead twins, Macheath, a very distinguished performer on the turf, should claim the attention of breeders from his being the only living son of Macaroni, a Ixx INTRODUCTION. descendant of Highflyer, through Sir Peter, Walton, Partisan, Gladiator, and Sioeetmeat, from whose union with Jocose by Pantaloon came 3Iacaroni. The sire of Macheath, who on the side of his dam, Heather Bell, can claim descent from Birdcatcher through The Baron and Stockwell, from whose union with Tightfit by Teddington, his dam by Gladiator out of a daughter of Cadland came the dam of Macheath, who is thus in-bred to Partisan, a son of Walton and the famous Parasol by PotSos. Macheath is credited in 1897 with being the sire of thirteen foals (now yearlings) — six colts and seven fillies, one of the latter, the daughter of Pope Joan by Silvester, being dead. Morglay, the handsome black son of Sir Berys, is another descendant of Highflyer, through Gladiatm; Sweetmeat, Parmesan, and Favonius, from the union of the latter of whom with Lady Langden came the winner of the Derby 1879, the same year that Wheel of Fortune won the Oaks and Rayon d'Or the St, Leger. Morglay s dam, Pink, is a descendant of Birdcatcher through The Baron, Stockwell, Blair Athol, and Struan (sire of Brag), from whose union with a daughter of "The Beautiful Ely" (son of Kingston and The Bloomer by 2Ielhourne), her dam Xemesis by Xeivyninster and Varsoviana by Ion, came Pink. The elaboration of this breeding will be found in Morglay s pedigree, page 84, and hardly any finer can be found in the " Stud Book"; and yet he is returned for 1897 as the sire of only five foals (now yearlings) — three colts and two fillies, a very great oversight on the part of breeders. M(y)non (full brother to Winkjield), unquestionably one of the grandest horses at the stud, is a descendant of Melbourne, through West Australian, Solon, and Barcaldine, while his dam Chajylet descends from Tramp through Lottery, Sheet Anchor, Weatherhit, and Beadsman, from the union of the latter of whom with Madame Eglentine by Cowl comes Chapilet, also the dam of Winkfleld, who, though far less distinguished on the turf than Morion, has taken precedence of liim at the stud through being the sire of Winkfleld's Pride. This, however, is not likely to be for long, as Morion early showed his ability to get good winners, through being in his first year the sire of Burgonet and Helm ; while in 1896 he was the sire of five winners, including the Duke of Westminster's Helm out of Qnetta (Grey Leg's dam), who won the Coronation Stakes of 3,650sovs. at Ascot, beating Thais and six others, besides the Yorkshire Oaks of 550sovs. at York ; while in 1897 he had six winners, including Celada, winner of the Abbey Stakes of 484sovs. at Sandown Park. Morion is i^eturned in 1897 as the sire of twenty -six foals (now yearlings) — nine colts and seventeen fillies, three of the latter of whom died in foaling. Orme, the sensational horse of 1892, owing to the attempt made to poison him, is a son of the great Ormonde, a descendant of Birdcatcher, through The Baron, Stochoell, Doncaster, and Bend Or, while on his dam's side he descends from Blacklock through Voltaire, Voltlgeur, Vedette, and Galopiv, from whose union with .S'^. Angela by King Tom, {Harkatoay — Pocahontas), her dam Adeline by Ion — Little Fairy by Hoimsea, comes Angelica, the dam of Orme and also of Blue Green by Coerideus. This breeding, panned out into pedigree form (see page 92), shows Orme to have a large quantity of the INTRODUCTION. Ixxi winning blood of the day in nearly all his sixteen qnarterings, Birdcatcher being in three of them, Touchstone in two, Blacklock in eight, Pocahontas in two, and Harkaway in one ; while the later classic winners in Orme's pedigree include Oi-monde, Bend Or, Doncaster, Stockivell, The Baron, Tlim'manhy, Macaroni, Galopin, Vedette, Voltigeur, Voltaire, The Flying Dutchman, and Bay Middleton, owing to which he was nearly as great a performer on the turf as his sii'e, and might even have exceeded him in his doings on the race- course but for the dastar-dly attempt to poison him, which prevented his running for any of the classic races. Orme, in the " Stud Book " return for 1897, is credited with being the sire of twenty-five foals (now yearlings) — ten colts and fifteen fillies, of whom one of the former and two fillies died in foaling. Towards the close of the covering season of 1897 Orme became excited almost to madness, and had to be withdrawn from service ; but this season no such symptoms have appeared, and he is in fine health and condition, performing his stud duties without the least irritability. Prince Hampton, the handsome young stallion attached to the gi'eat Child- wick Stud, is a son of Royal Hamjiton, and through his dam. Pibroch by Craig Millar, has in him a great deal of the corresponding blood in Royal Hampton, principally that of Melbourne, Touchstone, Birdcatcher, Bay Middleton, and Venison, and hence his goodness on the racecourse. He was returned in 1897 as the sire of eighteen foals (now yearlings) — eight colts and ten filUes, all living, and those belonging to the Childwick Stud holding out gi-eat future promise. Priso7ier is another descendant of Birdcatcher, through Oxford, Sterling, and Isonomy, and is equally choicely bred on the side of his dam. Lonely, a daughter of Hermit — Anonyma by Stockwell, her dam Miss Sarah by Don John. There is here on both sides a quantity of corresponding blood, as may be seen in Prisoner's full pedigree at page 104, and from his fair racing abiHty, and being a true-shaped, good-looking son of Isonomy, he is bound to be a successful sire. He is credited with being the sire, in 1897, of five foals living, two colts and three fillies, while Tripaway by Galliard had dead twins. Raeburn, a favourite stallion in the great Welbeck Abbey Stud, is a descendant of Blacklock through Voltigeur, Vedette, Galopin, and St. Simon, and he owes his being to the union of the latter with Motverina, a mare foaled in Denmark, by Scottish Chief — Stockings by Stockivell, her dam Go Ahead by Melbourne — Motverina by Touchstone. Here we have, as it were, in a nutshell, the blood prominent in the breeding of nearly all the great winners for the past two or three decades — that of Birdcatcher, Toxtchstone, Harkaway, Blacklock, Melbourne, and Pocahontas, a fact to which, no doubt, Raeburn owed his excellence on the racecourse. In the " Stud Book" return for 1897, Raeburn is credited with being the sire of twenty foals (now yeai-lings), seven colts and twelve fillies, one of the former and three fillies having died in foaling ; while Cissy by Strathconan had dead twins, and Lady Cecil by Ossian had also twin fillies, one of which is living and is reckoned with the others. Ravensbury, the great contemporary and rival of Isinglass, and like him a son of Isonomy, has in Penitent a dam bred in maily points alike to Deadlock, the dam of Isinglass. Both these mares are descendants of Totoch- Ixxii INTRODUCTION. stone, the first named through Nevmi'inster and Hermit, and Deadlock throtigh yexmninMer, Lord CUfden, and Wenlock. Thus Stochwell is a factor in th(^ bi'eeding of Penitent, while his full brother liataplan fills a like position in the pedigree of Deadlock, and in both their pedigrees Bay Jliddleion is a prominent factor while there is also more Touclistone blood — two strains in Penitent and one in Deadlock. Thus Pavensburi/ and Isi)iglass are bred in many points alike; but in their covering fees there is a rather wide difference, as it will be seen, in their respective advertisements, that the services of Ravensbury can be had for lOOgs. while Isinglass s fee is 300gs. Ravensbury is returned in 1897 as the sire of twenty-one foals (now yearlings) — eleven colts and ten fillies, one of the former, the produce of La Malibran by Cliaribert, having died in foaling. Sainfoin, the superbly bred son of Sjoringfield and Sanda by Wenlock, now that his sire has gone to the " happy hunting grounds," is bound to be given much more consideration on the part of breedeis than has hitherto been accorded to him. A Derby winner of perfect shape and full of quality, it is extraordinary that he should have been so overlooked, in-bred as he is to Birdcatcher, of whom he has in him four strains — three of which come to him through the famous brothers Stockvell and Rataplan, thus bringing three strains of Pocahontas into his pedigree, in which Touchstone is repre- sented on either side bjT his two best sons, Xeiominster and Orlando, and Blacklock and Melbourne by Volley, full sister to Voltigeur. Being so bred it is strange to find in the " Studbook " returns for 1897 that Sainfoin is credited with being the sire of only seven foals (now yearlings) — four colts and three fillies. Being now attached to the Sefton Stud at Newmarket it is to be hoped that a chance of perpetuating his fine blood will be given him. St. Florian, the stud companion of Blairfinde, at the Knockany Stud, CO. Limerick, is the only representative of St. Simon in Ireland ; and of all the fine sons of the great Welbeck Abbey sire at the stud he is perhaps the best looking. He was born from the union of St. Sivion with Palm- flower by The Palmer (full brother to Roslcrnciau), her dam Jenny Driver by Buccaneer — Fairy, by Wardlock— Leila, by Jlelbourne — Meanee, by Touch- stone, etc., through whom St. Florian has in him many strains of the best winning blood to be found in the " Stud Book." He is returned as the .sire of sixteen foals (now yearlings) — se\en colts and nine fillies, all living and holding out great future pi'omise. Selhy, another son of Beauclerc who is attached to the Blink Bonny stud, is, like Tyrant, sure to make his way to the front, from the excellence of his breeding. He is a descendant of Tramj) through Lottery, Sheet Anchor, Weatherbit, Beadsman, Rosicrucian, and Beauclerc, from whose union with The Pearl by Neiominster, her dam Caller Ou by Stockioell — Haricot by Lanercost — Queen Mary by Gladiator, has come Selby, This breeding, and the success he has already achieved at the stud has caused Selby s services to be sought after by several northern breeders, as he is i-eturned as the sire of fifteen foals (now yearlings) as may be seen at page 128, where his pedigree is set forth in full. INTRODUCTION. Ixxiii Sir Hugo claims the notice of breeders as the best son of Wisdom at the stud, as he comes from the union of that extraordinary in-bred and successful sire with Manoeuvre by Lord CUfden — Quick March by Rataplan, her dam Qui Vive by Voltigeur — Mrs. Ridgioay (dam of Vedette) by Birdcafcher, her dam J^'an Darrell by Inheritor — Nell by Blacklock, and his pedigree, given in extenso at page 130, is not excelled by even that of Isinglass. Sir Hugo's pedigi'ee is indeed a study for breeders ; but that many of them are aware of his great value as a sire there is proof in the fact that he was in 1897 returned as the sire of twenty-four foals (now yearlings) — fourteen colts and ten fillies — all living and holding out great future promise. Suspender, the stud companion of Isinglass at Cheveley Park, Newmarket, is another descendant of Birdcatcher through The Baron, Stockioell, Doncaster, and Muncaster, the latter of whom on being mated with Garterless by Knight of the Garter, her dam Saratoga by Adventurer — Sumvierside by Lexington, her dam sister to Pryor by Glencoe, the produce is Suspender, who proved himself every inch a racehorse by winning the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot in 1891, beating a field of 25 horses. The principal blood in him is that of Emilius, Birdcatcher, and Touchstone, three strains each, and Pantaloon^ Melbourne, and Glencoe, two strains each, with one of Lexington, so he is choicely bred for both speed and stoutness. He is leturned as the sire in 1897 of eleven foals (now yearlings) — nine colts and two fillies — one of the former of whom is dead, the produce of Go-Lighthj by Galojnn. Torpedo, a most successful stallion in Ireland, is a descendant of Pottos (for whom see Part II., p. 57) through Waxy, Whalebone, Sir Hercules, and Gunboat (only four removes from the greatest runner of all time), from the union of whom with Misadventure by King Tom, her dam Venus by Orlando — Volley by Voltigeur, her dam Martha Lynn by Mulatto — Leda by Filho-da- Puta, came Torpedo, whose bree ling will be found elaborated in tabular form at page 142, showing him to be, indeed, almost the most splendidly bred stallion at the stud. Notwithstanding this, the return for 1897 shows him to be the sire of only seven foals (now yearlings), two colts and five fillies. A lost stallion indeed ! Windgall, another of the Blacklock family, of whose blood he has in him no fewer than nine strains, with two strains each of Birdcatcher, Touchstone, and Bay Middleton. If mares suitably bred can be found for him at the Curragh, where he is the stud companion of Gallimde, he is verj' likely to be a success, as he is a hoi-se of great scope and power ; while he could, un- doubtedly, make good use of his legs, as may be seen by reading his performances at page 149. He is credited, in 1897, with being the sire of twelve foals (now yearlings), eight colts and four fillies, one of the former of whom died in foaling. Yard Arm, one of the most powerful thoroughbred horses ever foaled, is the companion of Amphion and Crafton at the Compton stud, Gillingham, Dorset, having been purchased with the object of putting him to hunting mares. His breeding, however, shows him to be worthy of being mated with some of the grandes dames of the stud, as he is an in-bred Touxhstone horse, having in him six strains of the great Eaton celebrity, two through Xev:- Ixxi V INTR OD UCTION. minster and one each through WiTidhound, Rifleman, Asteroid, and Mountain De&i' ; while in his pedigree there will also be found two strains of Birdcatcher (one through Stockioell), two of Blacklock and two of Glencoe, with one each of Thormanhjj, Pantaloon, and Partisan, names to be found in many of the winning pedigrees of the day. A horse so bred should not be permitted to waste his sweetness entirely on half-bred mares. Having thus commented on the doings and capabilities of all the sii'es advertised in this volume to cover during this and ensuing season, and shown, by giving the number of foals born to each during 1897, in what degree of regard they are held in by studmasters, a table is here added to show the amount won by each of the eighteen principal stallions now at the stud during the past four years. 1894. 1895. 1896. 1897. S. s £,9 £, s. £, s. Kendal 2,614 0 ... 5,925 0 ... 9,311 6 ... 28,263 0 St. Simon 42,096 0 ... 30,485 0 ... 59.728 0 ... 22,541 0 Ayrshire 3,711 0 ... 2,312 0 ... 6,173 0 ... 16,(566 10 Donovan 510 0 ... 6,005 0 ... 10,027 10 ... 12,816 0 (^ALOPIN 9,176 0 ... 16,250 0 ... 13,070 0 ... 12.356 10 HAMPTON 21,103 0 ... 11,575 0 ... 7,062 10 ... 11,064 0 S.VRABAND 9,185 0 ... 6,145 10 ... — ... 10,234 10 Wisdom 11,910 0 ... 14.699 0 ... 4,807 0 ... 9,642 0 Despair 7,594 0 ... 7,216 0 ... 2,659 0 ... 9,363 0 :*IARTAG0N — ... — ... 1.078 0 ... 9,211 0 The Sailor Prince — ... — ... 2,939 10 ... 8.417 0 Amphion — ... 3,045 0 ... 1.430 0 ... 7,974 0 KOYAL Hampton... 10,883 0 ... 12,062 0 ... 4,935 0 ... 7,734 0 Bona Vista — ... — ... — ... 7,457 0 Sheen 1.502 0 ... 6,295 0 ... 13,481 15 ... 6,.509 0 Minting 5,328 0 ... 2,792 0 ... 8,534 0 ... 6,292 10 (iOLDFiNCH — ... — ... 10,078 0 ... 6,047 0 Lend Or 3,502 0 ... 12,914 10 ... 5,017 0 ... 6,024 0 The whole of these eighteen sires, with the exception of Desjjair, are descended from Eclipse, and the latter comes from Herod, while Matchem is unrepresented ; and an examination of the pedigrees of all the principal winners in 1897 shows the blood of Eclipse to be predominant almost in the same degree. In 1897, as in several preceding years, the principal winners chiefly sprang on the male side from a close amalgation of the blood of Birdcatcher, Touchstone, Ilarkaivay, Melbourne, and Blacklock, while by far the most prominent factor on the female side has been Pocahontas, from whose union with The Baron came Stockirell and Rataplan, and fi'om her union with Harkaway, King Tom ; and it is a curious but undeniable fact that where their names appear two or three times in a pedigree, there will be found a horse of great capabilities and superior form ; in proof of which it is only necessary to point to the breeding of Persimmon, Flainzel II., Sir Hugo, Sainfoin, Oakvjood, Morglay, and St. Simonmimi, in each of whom there are three strains of Pocahontas ; while her name is to be found twice in the pedigrees of Blairfinde, Ayrshire, Best Man, Blue Ch'een, Catmage, Cra/ton, Gone Coon, Isinglass, Mimic, Orme, Ravensbury, St. Serf, and Savile. The breeding of Pocahontas, and her doings at the stud, will be found in Part II. at page Ivii ; and her pedigree, traced back to her Arab or Barb origin, is given on the opposite page in a manner whereby can be seen at a glance the names of all the lioises from whom she is descended, without the intervention of their INTR OD UCTION. Ixxv (i88l) SVlKOHVOOd Ixxvi INTRODUCTION. (lams' names ; and the same rule has been followed out with regard to the mares whose names are all given without the intervention of the names of their sires. It will be seen in this table the first dam of Pocaliontas is the dam of the Two True Blues by the Byerhj Turk, whose dam is, in an earlier page, shown to be the Burton Barb mare, of whom there are five more strains in Pocahontas, but the principal Arab or Barb blood in her comes from The Old Morocco mare (for whom it might well be claimed that she is the Eve of the whole race of thoroughbred horses) — no fewer than nine strains ; notwith- standing which she is not even alluded to by Mr. Bruce Lowe ; a strange omission in a work purporting to show the value of the female in breeding the thoroughbred horse. But as few can be got to believe that the know- ledge of what these remote ancestors were is in any way useful to the breeders of the present day, there is no occasion to refer further to the " tap-roots " in Pocahontas's pedigi-ee. In the nearer phases of her breeding it can, however, be seen that many fine and celebrated individuals had a share in it, notably Glencoe, one of the principal fathers of the American stud (see his pedigi-ee in Part II., page 7), Sultan (a better horse than Teresias or Antonio, who won the Derby and St. Leger in his year). Tramp (winner of many races and the stoutest runner of his day), the highly bi-ed Mideij (by Ori-llle), sire of her dam Marpessa, while her near female relations besides included Trampoline, Bacchante, Clare, Web, Harpalice, and the famous Eleanor, the first mare to \vin the Derby, and who also won the Oaks in the first year of this century. Being so bred, it is no wonder that Pocahontas is a prominent figure in all the best pedigrees of the day ; and notably in that of Galtee More, winner of the "triple crown" of 1897, besides four other races, worth in the aggregate £22,637. A great triumph for Irish breeding and his breeder, Mr. John Gubbins, of Bruree House, Bruree, Co. Limerick, who now heads the list of the principal winners on the turf in the United Kingdom for 1897, as may be seen in the annexed return : — 1894. 18<)5. 18%. 1897. S, s, £ s. Us. dt s. Mr. J. Gubbins 918 6 ... 8G8 6 ... 5,683 0 ... 22,739 6 Mr. Leopold de Rothschild... ('.,781 0 ... 20,749 0 ... 46.7f.6 0 ... 17,484 10 H.R.H. the Prince of Wales... 8,499 0 ... 8,281 0 ... 26.819 0 ... 15,770 0 Lord Rosebery 17,206 0 ... 11,857 0 ... 20,595 10 ... 15,574 0 Mr. R. Lebaudy 9,076 0 ... S,798 0 ... 11.908 15 ... 13,680 0 Duke of Devonshire 2.002 10 ... 1,140 5 ... 8,465 10 ... 10,290 0 Mr. CD. Rose 2,777 0 ... 1,210 0 ... 2,712 0 ... 10,227 10 Mr. D. Baird 4,964 0 ... 4,372 0 ... 659 0 ... 9,562 10 Mr. HamarBass 923 0 ... 1.775 0 ... 3,145 0 ... 8,667 0 Mr. L. Brassev 1.057 0 ... 5,439 0 ... 6,060 0 ... 8,i560 0 ' LordW. Beresford — ... — ... 5,186 0 ... 7,867 0 Sir J Blundell Maple 7,765 0 ... 12,677 4 ... 8,081 0 ... 7.724 0 Sir R. W. Griffith 785 0 ... 2,121 0 ... 4,104 0 ... 7,493 0 Mr. H. McCalmont 37,674 0 ... 15,011 0 ... 7,866 0 ... 7,204 10 Mr. M. D. Rucker — ... — ... 1,000 0 ... 6,635 0 Mr. A F. Calvert — ... 100 0 ... 8,8.-)2 10 ... 6,682 0 Mr. Jersey 1,372 0 ... 2,110 0 ... 2,887 10 ... 6,614 0 Mr. r. Lorillard — ... — ... 2.882 10 ... 6,894 0 I'rince Soltykoff 1,835 0 ... 4,335 0 ... 4,931 0 ... 6,267 0 Captain Greer 718 0 ... — ... 8,823 0 ... 5,742 0 Above are given the names of the twenty largest winners on the English Turf for the last four years, together with the amount won by each — a list that will be i-ead by all horse-breeders in the United Kingdom witli unmixed INTRODUCTION. Ixxvii pleasure, showing, as it does, that the largest winner in 1897, after Mr. John Gubbins and Mr. Leopold de Rothschild, was His Eoyal Highness the Prince of Wales, who, both as a breeder and owner of running horses, has obtained marvellous success, considering how recently the stud at Sandringham has been formed and the few years the Royal colours have been carried on a racecourse. Galtee More won for Mr. Gubbins neaily the whole of the amount with which he is credited ; and Mr. Leopold de Rothschild, who had no St. Frusquin to do battle for him, won most of the large amount with which he is credited with two-year-olds, prominent among whom were the progeny of his own sire, Lactantkis, and Aijah, the beautiful daughter of Ayrshire and Biserta, bred also at the Southcourt Stud. Then His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, like Mr. Leopold de Rothschild, won the whole of the sum with which he is credited with horses bred by himself at the Sandringham Stud, chiefly by the aid of Persimmon, who won £12,605 in two races — the Ascot Gold Cup and the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park — and after winning- these two great races Persimmon was withdrawn to the stud, and his list i^ full for this and the two succeeding seasons, at 300gs. each mare, his location being Sandringham. Since last year there have been many changes and additions to the Prince of Wales' stud at Sandringham. It then comprised ten brood mares, one of which, Poetry, with her foal by St. Serf, died last season, and four have been weeded out — namely, Foriuna by Scottish Chief, Giyolette by Merry Hampton, Jfargnsrite by Galopin, and Pinbasket by Hampton. During the past year their places have been filled by Chincara by Galopin, Laodamia by Kendal, Jleadoiv Chat by Minting, Operetta by Petrarch, Siceet Muscat by Sir Bevys, Thais by St. Serf, and Unrejined by Mask ; so that the stud, as it stands at present, has been increased to twelve brood mares, some of the very finest in the United Kingdom, and wdiose full breeding and doings at the stud are set out below : — CHINCARA. Bred in 1893 by Mr. Brodrick Cloete, got by Galopin (son of Vedette by Yoltigenr), her dam, The Baker by Scottish Chief (son of Lord of the Isles by Touchstone), out of Fravolina by Orlando. 1897 b. f. A'aZsi^i by Ayrshire \ u u ti 1898 b. f. by Florizel ii ' , „ . •^•^;„. , 1899 by ditto J The^nnceof^^a]es. FAXCHETTE. Bred in 1880 by Mr. T. E. AValkke, got by Speculum (son of Vedette by Voltigenr), her dam, Reticence by Vespasian (son of Xewminster), out of Seclusion (dam of Hermit) by Tadmor. 1885 b. c. by Statesman 1 1887 ch. c. GaJlifct by Energy (sent to Buenos Ayres) - Mr. T. E, Walker. 1888 b. f. A'^fwrZ/we by Wisdom ." J 1889 b. c. T' tj 1896 ch. f. M-entail by Ayrshire '. „„ ^ • •^•H\,, , 1897 b. c. 2?(w.-d^^i by Donovan Ihe Prince ot ^\ ales. 1898 barren to Florizel II 1899 by Florizel II Ixxviii INTR OD UCTION. LAODAMIA. Bred in 1890 by Mr. W. Brophy, got by Kendal (son of Bend Or by Doncaster), her dam, Chrysalis by Lecturer (Colsterdale by Lanercost), out of Winged Bee by Artillery. 1898 b. f. by Isinglass 1 H.R.H. 1899 by Persimmon / The Prince of Wales. LEVERET. Bred in 1891 by Mr. J. G. Joicey. got by Galopin, her dam, Sacrifice by Hampton, out of Sanctity by Caterer (Stockwell), her dam, Dame Alice by Rochester (Chatham — Merry Monarch's dam), out of Mayday by Venison, etc. 1896 b. c. Stuffing by Satiety ^ 1897 slipped twins to Carbine I H.R.H. 1898 b. c. by Sir Hugo j" The Prince of Wales. 1899 by Amphion j MEADOW CHAT. Bred in 1892 by Mr. R. C. Vyxbr. got by Minting (son of Lord Lyon by Stockwell), her dam, Stone Clink by Speculum (Vedette), out of Stone Chat by Adventurer. 1897 b. f, by Esterling ^ 1898 b, f. by St. Frusquin -H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. 1899 by Persimmon J MERRIE LASSIE. Bred in 1884 by Mr. T. H. Case, got by Rotherhill (bro. to Petrarch), her dam. Lassie by Blair Athol, out of Miss Johnson by Newminster, her dam, Boarding School Miss by Plenipotentiary out of Marpessa by Muley, etc. 1892 b. f. ^'Hiy by Crafton "j 1893 ch. c. Fosco, late Imposition, by Juggler -Mr. Leopold de Rothschild. 1894 bl. f. Jest by Juggler J 1895 ch. c, by Lowland Chief 1896 Barren 1897 b. c. Fitzsimmom b 1898 b. c. by St. Simon .. 1899 by Persimmon 1896 Barren j HRH 1897 b. c. FitzMvmons by St. Simon - ^^ Prince of Wales. 1898 b. c. by St. Simon bv Persimmon J OPERETTA. Bred in 1887 by the Duke of Hamilton, got by Petrarch (son of Lord Clifden by Newminster), her dam, The Song by the Beadle (Newminster out of Plush by Ple*ii- potentiary), out of Music by Stockwell. 1893 b. c. 6'<'.sa«(/ by Althorp "i 1894 b. f. by ditto - Duke of Hamilton. 1895 b, c. by ditto J 1896 b. f . Bosanmnde by Ragimunde \ 1897 h. c. Der Freischutz hj CsiXhlne I H.R.H. 1898 b. c. bv St. Serf j The Prince of Wales. 1899 by ditto ) PERDITA II. Bred in 1881 by Lord Cawdor, got by Hampton (son of Lord Clifden), her dam, Hermione by Yuung Melbourne, out of La Belle Helene by St. Albans, etc. 1888 b. c. Derelict by Barcaldine (killed in 1893) ' 1889 h. i. Barracoutahy diiito 1890 Barren 1891 b. c. Florizel II. by St. Simon 1S92 Barren 1893 b. c. P<'m/«w((iw by St. Simon 1894 b. c. Farrant by Donovan 1K95 b. f. Jiftra by Surefoot 1896 br. c. Sandritujham by St. Simon 1897 b. c. Diamond Jubilee by St. Simon 1S98 cast dead colt by St. Simon 1899 by ditto H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. INIR OD UCTION. Ixxix H.RH. The Prince of Wales. PIERRETTE. Bred in 1888 by H.R.H. The Peincb of Wales, got by Mask (son of Carnival by Sweet- meat), her dam, Poetry by Petrarch, out of Music by Stockwell, her dam, One Act by Annandale (son of Touchstone), etc. 1892 not served '' 1893 not served 1894 slipped twins to Surefoot 1895 b. f. Little Dorrit by Donovan 1896 b. i. Pechinette hj KenAaX 1897 slipped twins to Ladas 1898 barren to Melton 1899 by Persimmon ) SWEET MUSCAT. Bred in 1891 by Mr. HuMB Webster, got by Sir Bevys (son of Favonius by Parmesan), her dam, Muscatel by Musket (Toxophilite), out of Bonny Bell by Voltigeur. 1896 b. f. by Prince Rudolph Mr. R. Marsh. 1897 br. c. Frontignan by St. Simon ] 1898 br. f. byFloi-izelll V H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. 1899 by Persimmon J THAIS. Bred in 1883 by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, got by St. Serf (son of St. Simon by Galopin), her dam, Poetiy by Petrarch (Lord Clifden), out of Music by Stockwell. 1898 barren to Isinglass 1 H.R.H. 1899 by Isinglass J The Prince of Wales. UNREFINED. Bred in 1886 by Prince Soltykoff, got by Mask (son of Carnival by Sweetmeat), her dam, Brown Sugar by Brown Bread (Weatherbit), out of Defamation by lago. 1822 b. c. Cmimon Cadhy Town Moor ^ 1893 ch. c. Barra Caws by Bread Knife 1894 Barren - Mr. S. Piatt. 1895 Barren to Duophil (pedigree untraced) 1896 Barren ) 1897 h. c. Muscovado hy Yx'ince W&raTptoxi ] 1898 b. f. by Ladas .'. VH.R.H. The Prince of AVales. 1899 by Orme I It will be seen above that the yearling.s now at the Sandringham Stud comprise three sons of St. Simon, and one each by Carbine, Donovan, and Prince Hartipton, with a filly by Ayrshire, while there is besides a brown filly, Lady Daisy, by Orme — Marguerite by Galopin, all so exceptionally good- looking that they are certain to follow in the footsteps of the several other winners reared under the watchful superintendence of Mr. E. Walker, the Stud Groom at Sandringham. In his letter of January 24th he wnites, '•'■ Diamond Jubilee is the best looking yearling I have ever seen, such a true shaped colt and fine mover, standing on the best of legs. He is a light bay, but will not be so big as Persimmon. Fitzsimmo7is is another beautiful colfe, with plenty of size, great length, and full of quality, who I expect will make a flyer some day. You know his dam, Merrie Lassie, can breed them to gallop, and had never been put to a first-class sire before. I am expecting her to foal at any time to St. Simon again, and she will be put this year to Persimmon, to whom also will be put Laodomia, Meadoio Chat, Pierette, and Sweet Muscat. After Fitzsimmons I like Der Freischutz next. He is a nice bay colt, and is the best Carbine I have seen. He goes very fast in the paddock and gallops like a stayer, so I feel sure he will make a good race- 1 XXX INTR OD UCTION. horse. There is not a weed among our yearlings this year, and they are undoubtedly the best-looking lot yet bred by His Royal Highness." Since that letter was written Merrie Lassie has given the Sandringham Stud a bay colt by St. Simon, whom His Royal Highness may well expect to be a flyer, being out of the dam of Grig, Fosco, and Jest. Like every other stud, that of the Prince of Wales is subject to misfortunes, and they have been heavy this yeai-. Perdita II. cast a dead colt, full brother to Persimmon and Flm'izel II. ; while Fanchette was barren to Florizel II., Pierrette to Melton, and 77ms to Isinglass; but happily the foaling season was got thx'ough safely, with a result that gives to the Sandringham Stud colts by Sir Hugo, St. Simon, and St. Serf; and fillies by Florizel II. (2), Isinglass, St. Frusquin, and Ladas. In a later letter (April 12th), Mr. Walker writes : " You will, I am sure, be pleased to hear that Laodamia has got a very nice bay filly by Isinglass, which takes very much after her dam ; but our best foal is by St. Simon out of Merrie Lassie. We have also got a real clinking good brown tilly by Florizel II. out of Muscat, which takes very much after her sire in looks, and I hear Florizel II. is stamping his foals like himself, and I like to see a sire do that. Merrie Lassie has stood seven weeks yesterday to Persimmon, and I feel quite sure she is in foal. She is the first mare standing to Persimmon, and it will be very pleasant if His Royal Highness gets the first foal next year by his great favourite. He has had twenty-seven mares this year, five of the Prince's and twenty- two public mares, and, having such a beautiful temper, he appears to Kke stud life, and has taken kindly to his work, which is a great matter iu a sire." Such is the pi'esent state of the Sandringham Stud, which is sure to be more widely known Avhen it comes to fill the Royal paddocks at Hampton Court, where so many good runners were bred by Her Majesty the Queen, under the excellent management of the deeply regretted Sir George Maude, and so many famous stallions stood ; but none so grand as Persimmon, should the Bushey paddocks be his future destination. Referring again to the table of winners, it will be seen that Lord Rosebery, who has his breeding stud located at Mentmore and the Durdans, holds the fourth place with .£15,574, the larger portion of which was won by Velasquez, a son of Donovan and Vesta. Mr. R. Lebaudy, a gentleman hailing from the other side of the "silver streak," comes next with £13,080, the chief con- tiibutor to which was Count Schomberg, the handsome son of Attghrim, who has in him some six and-twenty strains of IVax)/, from which he doubtless inherits the stamina that enabled him to win the Chester Cup, the Queen's Vase at Ascot, and the Goodwood Cup, besides two other racts, of the aggregate value of <£3,275 ; but, unhappily, after achieving a succession of victories with several othir horses in his stud, M. Lebaudy has been, through ill-health, compelled to relinquish the turf (it is hoped only for a while), and his fine racing stud was sold at the Newmarket December Sales, realising the large sum of 28,81 5gs. ; and as it is important both to breeders and the owners of running horses to have on record, for handy inference, their breeding and the prices they severally realised, as well as the names of their INTR on UCTION. Ixxxi buyerp, which latter shows their destination ; such information will be found in the annexed return : HOBSES IN TKAIXING. €0UNT SCHOMBERG, ch. h. (5j'rs.) by Aiighrim — Ckmavarn Guineas. hj Baliol Mr. Horatio Bottomley 5,100 Marius II., br. c. (4yrs.) by St. Serf— Sunny Queen by GaUpin Mr. C. D. Eose 1,050 Sweet Auburn, b. h. (Gyrs.) by Sweetheart — Goldsmith Maidhy Kisher Mr. K.Mills 710 KOPELY, ch. c. (4yrs.) by Doubloon — Veronica II. by George Frederick Mr. E. J. Percy 560 (iEiBOU, ch. c. (-lyrs.) by Chittahob— Lottie Smith by Childeric Lord Cowley 520 WiSHAED, b. g. (4yrt<.) by Bob Miles — Orange Blossom by Avierican Mr. D. Fraser 410 ■QuiLON, gr. m. (aged) by Eastern Emperor — Travancore by Pell Mell Mr. K. Gore 310 Fabian, ch. g. (4yrs.) by Bend Or— Saga by Petrarch ... Mr. Kanucci 270 MOEELLO, b. h. (aged) by Cherry Jiipe — The Sabine by Xe//ophon Lord Cowley 260 Omar, b. h. (5yrs.) by Syrian— OmicroJi by Omega Lord C. Montague ... 250 Bach, br. h. (aged) by Jiarealdine— Anthem by Hermit... Mr. C. AV. Waller 200 Curfew Chimes, ch. f. (4yrs.) by Hagioscope — Mosque by Pero Gomez Mr. R. Gore 160 Rose King, ch. g. (4yrs.) by Crowberry —Rose Garden by Kingcraft Mr. W. A. Middleton 150 Featherstone, ch. g. (5yrs.) by Swillington — Bandage by Blair Athol Baron Van de Poele 125 Pet of the Fancy, br. h. (aged) by Bendigo — Falaise by Robert the Devil Baron Van de Poele 105 Guardsman II., b. g. (aged) (ped. unknown) Mr. K. Gore 50 Thrbe-Year-Olds. Golden Age, ch. c. by Wisdom— Golden Fleece by Be7id Or IVfr. Munro Walker ... 610 ZiNA, b. f. by Ayrshire— Belimperia by Fisher Mr. R. Mills 500 Straits, ro. c. hy Isobar — Dardanelles by Albert Victor... (Sir C. Nugent 400 Javelin, b. c. by Martagon—St. Cicely by Hermit Mr. G. Chaloner 380 Casse Cou, ch. c. by Trapeze— Nadine by Albert Victor... Mr. :\Iunro Walker ... 210 NiD d'Amour, b. c. byJI/m^m^ — Orphan Agneshy Speculum Mr. A. White 200 LA Goutte, ch. f. by Saraband — Diamond Agnes by Hampton Mr. Walmsley 155 Chiootin, b. f. by Cronberry — Danvita by Charibert Mr. Thompson 65 Two-Year-Olds. Sweet Adare, b. c. by Sweetheart— Goldsmith Maid by Kisber Mr. J. Barker 2,500 Westman, ch. c. by May DuJte — Maid of All Work by Energy Mr. T. Jay 1,6.50 Chon Kina, b. g. by Saraband— St. Cicely by Hermit ... Mr. C. D, Rose 1,000 Lord Dan vers, ch. c. by Crowberry — Danvita by Charibert Mr. Woolf Joel 810 (j.-SLA-iiYi'P-Rix,h.f.\iy St. Simon— Selectio7ihy Hampton... Capt. Caillault 700 C&.-RnAlx,h. c.hy Tristan— Oceana hy Isonomy Duke of Devonshire 660 Le Buff, b. c. by Xaintrailles— Mezzotint by Cwruleus ... Mr. Woolf Joel 360 Demi-Vierge, ch. f. by Xaintrailles — Diamond by Hamjjton Mr. R. Mills 350 I>AX,h.G.hy Xaintrailles— Capri hy Bend Or M. Halbronn 75 Her Ring, br. f. by Xaintrailles— Belimperia by Kisber Hon. F. Lambton ... 55 Yearlings. Le Blizon, ch. c. by Xaintrailles— Shinny Queen by Galopin Mr.Horatio Bottomley 1 ,650 *St. Estelle, ch. f. by Despair— St. Cicely by Hermit Mr. C. D. Rose 1,600 ^lS0Pl,b.c. by Mareiini—Simonetta by St. Simon Mr. A. James 860 Forget, b. c. by Xaintrailles— Veneration by St. Simon.. . Capt. Caillault 410 ElGOLET, ch. c. by Xaintrailles— Late Nights by Cremorne Mr. C. D. Rose 360 Prater, ch. c. by Xaintrailles— Elm by Consternation ... Mr. C. D. Rose 300 / Ixxxii INTRODUCTION, Marchi, ch. f. by Xaintrailles — 3Iaid of All Work by Guineas. Eiu'Tfiy .". LordH. Vane-Tempest 16C' Baleaee, b. f. by A'afM^rai^Z^-* — Belimperia\>Y Kuher ... Mr. E. Mills 150 SehATEVR, ch.c.hy Xaintrailles — Licentious h\ Cremorne Mr. B. Seaton 135 \v.s\'SKi:,ch.i.hy Xaintrailles — Watermarkhy Springfield Mr. Worton 75 DoRiDA, b. f. hy Xaintraille.^— Saga by Petrarch Mr. H. B. Boardman. . 55 Twopence, b. f. by Xaintrailles— OrjjJia^i Agnes by Specuhim Mr. H. B. Boardman. 50 FOTO,br. thy Little Bvck— Capri hy Be?td Or M. Halbronn 50 Batswing, ch. f. by Bend Or — Lady Caroline by Macheath Count de Tracey 50 Foals. Turk's Cap, b. c. by Martagon — Lady Carol'me bv 3Iac- heath ....." Mr. C. D. Rose 580 Sister Mary, b. f. by Marcion—St. Cicely by Hermit ... Mr. C. D. Eose 500 Carabaga, b. f. by Carbine — Simonetta by St. Simon Baron Weiner von Welt en 350 Mincing Lane, ch. f. by Marcion — Millamint by Crow- herry Mr. C. D. Rose 320 Garsdon, ch. c. by Co?«7W(>re — Banrita hy Charibcrt Captain Macbell 250 Referring again to the winning table, it will be seen that His Grace the Duke of Devonshire is well up in the list, as a Cavendish ought to be, having won o£ 10,230, chiefly with horses bred by himself, prominent among whom was Dieitdonne, the handsome son of AmpMon and Mon Droit by Isonomy, who won the Imperial Produce Stakes at Kempton Park and the Middle Park Plate, two races w'orth in the aggregate £5,450. Then the next in the list is Mr. C. D. Rose, another winner of upwards of £10,000, the chief contributor to which was Cyllene, a chestnut son of Bonavista and Arcadia (another Isonomy mare), who took four races worth £7,015, and is by many good judges considered the " crack " two-year-old of 1897. Cyllene was bred by his owner, who now doubtless regrets having sold his sire to the foreigners ; and unless he sends Arcadia across the silver streak to unite with Bonavista again, he might send her to JforioJi with good effect, to try and breed another as good as WinkfielcVs Pride, whose dam is by Isonomy out of Alihech by Hermit. Another breeder of no little note and long standing, Mr. Douglas Baird, comes next in the list with £9,562 to his credit, all won by sons of his favourite sire, Martagon, a fact not surprising considering how like to Ormonde he is bred. The two chief contributors to that sum were Champ de Mars and Cap Martin^ both two-year-olds, while seven others of the same age and two three-year-olds, Jacquemart and Ilermegild, were also contributors. Mr. llamar Bass haS' £8,067 to his credit, nearly all of which was won by Love Wisely, the in-bred son of Wisdom, whose place at the stud he is certain to fill well when withdrawn from the racecourse. Mr. L. Brassey is next in the list with over £8,000 to his credit, chiefly contributed by the two-year-old Orzil, the the fine son of Ayrshire and Merry Miser, who won five races worth £5,036. Lord W. Beresford, who attained no little success on the Indian turf, comes next with £7,867, contributed chiefly by Diakka, the American-bred son of Sailor Prince, and Meta II., an American-bred filly by Sensation. Sir J. Blundell Maple, Sir R. W. Griffith, and Mr. H. McCalmont, are all also on the £7,000 mark, with horses chiefly bred by themselves. Next come the qiiasi partners, Mr. M. D. Rucker and Mr. A. F. Calvert; with a trifle over £6,600 each, mostly contributed by horses purchased at different studs and sales ; followed by " Mr. Jersey," Mr. P. Lorillard, and Prince Soltykoff, all three being winners of upwards of £6,000 each ; the INTRODUCTION. Ixxxiii chief contributors for " Mr. Jersey " being the Australian Merman and the Irish-bred Bray Head by Arkloiv, full brother to Ormonde; while the progeny' of Sailor Prince and Sensation were Mr. Lorillard's chief winners ; and the progeny of Sheen and Gold were the best contributors to Prince Soltykoff's little pile. Then Captain Greer, with £5,742 to his credit, concludes the list, the greater part of which was contributed by the progeny of the most suc- ces.sful sire in Ireland — Gallimde by Isonomy. Another great stud, besides that of Mr. R. Lebaudy, was also unhappily broken up in 1897, that of the Marquis of Zetland at Aske, Richmond, Yorkshire, owing to his retiring from the turf. Formed as early as the middle of last century by Sir L. Dundas, one of the very first mares to occupy the Aske paddocks was the celebrated A la Grecque, a chestnut mare by Regains, her dam by Allworthy (son of Crab), dam by the Bolton Starling — Dairy Maid by Bloody Buttocks, bred by Mr. Pratt in 1763. Marske, the sire of Eclipse, was happily chosen to be her first mate, and from their union came a very celebrated hoi'se, Pontac, a good runner, as he won the Claret at Newmarket and five other races, while at the stud he was sire of thirty-five winners of £6,259, including the St. Leger, won by his famous son. Sir Thomas, for His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales (afterwards George IV.) in 1788. A la Grecqiie was herself a famous runner, and besides Pontac she bred four good winners, two of them being mares by Telemachus (son of Herod) —Emma and Maria, both good brood mares, the former of whom with Matron by Florizel, helped to lay the foundation of the famous Aske stud, which was sold by Messrs. Tattersall at Newmarket, and realised the large sum of £21,327, as will be seen by the annexed figures, to which will be found added names of the buyers : — Beood Makes. Guincaa. Lucy Cross (1891) by St. Simon— Verdigris Mr. McCaig 2,600 f^ASTA Fblick (lSdO)hy St. Simon— Haj^py Hamjftan ... M.E.Blanc 2,500 VASTOREhLA (lH^2)hj Springfield— G)-iselda Mr. McCaig 1,850 Bed Shoes (1886) by fi'aZo/^yVj — Bed Spectre Count Lehndoi-flE 1,750 :SlGB-EAN (1892) hj Galopi?i— Balmoral M. Jean Prat 1,000 Santa Maria (1890) by J/i«f/7t9—Pi«to Duke of Portland ... 900 TEToa {lSm)hy Petrarch— Bed Shoes M. Abeille 700 Pedila (1894) by Fullerto7i — Bed Shoes Mr. Henderson 510 Galingale (1891) by /lAmy Ocean Wave — Pinta Mr. Newman 25 Horses in Training. La Fortune (2yrs.) by B^treat— Santa Felice Mr. S. Darling 1,250 Pinfold (2yrs.) by Surefoot— Pinta Sir James Miller 860 Jolly Boat: {^yxs.^hy Panzer. ^ch iff — Santa Felice Count Lehndorff 81<> 'B^T> Ki^G (2yxs.) hy Boyal Hamjiton — Bed Shoes Mr. S. Darling 800 Grey Hag (^iiyrs.)hy Hag io.'ico2}e — Griselda Mr. W. Robinson 710 St. Veronica (2yrs.), by .St 186 273 1,747 100 2,426 INTR OD UCTION. Ixxxv It will be seen that Gallimde is the sire of no fewer than ten of the above winners, while the two next most successful sires are Kendal and Atlieling, Avith six and five winners respectively; and after them comes Castlereagh, whose early death has been a great loss to Irish breeders. In "The Irish Book Calendar " — a greatly improved work since Mr. T. Brindly has filled the office of Keeper of "The Irish Match Book," and Secretary to the Stewards of the Irish Turf Club — it will be seen, from the return of the winners in Ireland in 1897, that the three first-named stallions hold the same i-elative positions as sires in Ireland, while they are run very close by Torpedo, with Baliol, Marmiton, Hackler, and Craig Royston next ; and altogether the progeny of one hundi-ed and seventy-two sires are retui-ned as winners in 1897 under Turf Club rules. The services of At/teling are no longer available for Irish breeders, as he has gone to America ; Bel Demonio has been taken by the foreigners ; while Sheldrake, who did good service in the West of Ireland, and Ascetic, sii*e of innumerable first-class steeplechasers and hunters, have both gone to the " happy hunting grounds," full of years and honours. Information regarding other sires, passed sound by the veterinary surgeons of the Royal Dublin Society for the use of Irish breeders, will be found at the end of this volume. Since the issue of the last edition of this work, in June 1896, death has played sad havoc among all ranks in the breeding as well as racing world; while several distinguished sires have likeAvise taken their depar- ture to the " happy hunting gi'ounds." During that brief period there have been summoned to another life the Eail of Bradfoi-d, Earl Cawdor, the Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire, Lord Hiudlip, Lord Dorchester, the Hon. Col. Forester, Col. Heyward, Mr. Edmund Tattersall, Mr. Hamar Bass, Dr. Freeman, Mr Hichard Johnson, and Mr. Joel, all well known for their love of the national pastime and fine horses, and in breeding which nearly all of them, but particularly the Earl of Bradford, took great interest ; while among the distinguished jockey's called away were George Barrett and T. J. Calder. Born in the same year as Her Majesty the Queen (1819), the Earl of Bradford, at the time of his death (March 9th), had reached his seventy- eighth year, during the greater part of which, after having filled the offices of Chamberlain and Master of the Horse to Her Majesty, he resided at his Shropshire seat, Weston Park, Shifnal, where he early formed a small stud, which, as time wore on, became larger, and in the end obtained considerable celebrity. This was chiefly owing to the famous Quick March (full sister to Vedette) having laid the foundation of the stud, as from her liord Bradford bred Bugle March, Quick Stream, Manotuvre (dam of Sir Hugo), Retreat, and several others ; while with other mares he also bred successfully, as evidence d by the performances of Knight of the Bath, Glendinning, Euxine, Piccalilli, Brenta, Posthuma, Hellespont, Grey Hen, Sv:ord, Dame Zucchero, Battlefield, Quicklime, Zealot, Foxglove, Limestone, Limelight, Zitza, Hemlock, Isobar, Livingstone, Whiielock, Invention, Flank March, Sir Hamo, Cuttlestone, and Sir Hugo. The two best hoises owned by Lord Bradford during his forty years con- nection with the turf were Chijijyendale and Sir Hugo. The former, wdth his IxxxvL INTR OD UCTION. dam, AdversiUj, Lord Bradford purchased from Mr. Thomas Dawson (the elder of the four brothers Dawson, so celebrated as trainers) for 350^8. Chijyptndah was held over into his third year 'vnthout running, and with manifest advantage, as, in 1879, he placed nearly £7,000 to hLs noble owner's credit in Burlington Street. He commenced by winning the Prince's Park Plate at Liverpool, beating Palmbearer, who subsequently finished second to Sir Bevys for the Derby. He next won the Epsom Summer Plate, the Ascot Derby, and beat Silvio, the Derby and St. Leger winner of 1877, in the Hardwicke Stakes. He next suffered two defeats, and was then specially trained for the Cesarewitch, for which he was handicapped to carry 7st. 51b., and won in gallant style, after which he won a Queen's Plate in the same week. In 1880 Chip2)endale won the Great Metropolitan, the Gold Vase at Ascot, and the Jockey Club Cup, but could only get fifth in the Cesarewitch, in which he carried Lord Bradford's first colours, with the second borne by Retreat, who was fourth. In 1881 he ran again in the Cesarewitch, cai-rying 8st. 121b., and made a bold bid for victory, but he had to succumb to Foxhall, to whom he was giving 141b., and who a fortnight later carried his penalty home successfully in the Cambridgeshire, showing clearly Chippendale to be a very great horse. Then, in 1882, he made another effort to win the Cesare- witch, but was again doomed to defeat, for (carrying 9st. 121b.) he was cleverly defeated by Corrie Roy (4yrs., 8st. 71b.). with City Arab (3yrs., 7st.) tliird. At the Houghton Meeting he, however, had his revenge on Coririe Roy by beating her. City Arab, Tristan, and Leonora, for the Jockey Club Cup, thus successfully winding up a brilliant turf career. Chippe7idale, who was by Rococo (son of Gemma di Vergy) — out of Adversity by Adventurer her dam Stockhausen by Stockioell — Citron by Sweetmeat her dam Echidna (The Baron's dam) by Economist — Miss Pratt by Blacklock, etc., though so superbly bred, was at the stud nothing like so successful as on the racecourse, but what he might have been had he lived it is difficult to say, as he was found dead in his box in 1893, leaving no son to represent him at the stud. The performances of Sir Hugo there is no occasion to recount here, as they will be found fully given on p. 129 ; but happily that superb son of Wisdom attained for Lord Bradfoi-d the highest honour of the turf by the great victory he achieved for the Derby in 1892, beating La Fleche, Bucen- taiire, and ten other runnei-s. At the commencement of his turf career Lord Bradford had a few horses trained by Mr. Tom Taylor (father of Alex. Taylor, the Manton trainer) and Mr. W. Arnull; but although elected in 1864 a member of the Jockey Club, it was not until 1872 his colours were regularly seen on a racecourse, when Lord Bradford availed himself of the services of Mr. T. Wadlow, of Stanton, as trainer, and who has ever since had charge of all the horses bred at Weston-under-Lizard, Shifnal, under the careful superintendence of Mr. J. Wilkes, Stud Groom. John Frank Vaughan Campbell, Earl Cawdor, born June 11th, 1817, was the second inheritor of the title, the owner of vast estates in Wales and Scotland, surrounding Stackpole Court, as well as Golden Grove in the princi- pality, and Cawdor Castle, Nairn, N.B., notwithstanding which he failed to make any great figure either as breeder or the owner of running horses. It INTRODUCTION. Ixxxvii was not until 1876 Earl Cawdor's colours were registered in Burlington Street, and lie never had more than two or three horses in training at one time, with either Mathew Dawson or Gray at Newmarket. The first horse xrf any note to earn a winning bracket for Lord Cawdor was the grandly bred Mavis by Macaroni out of Merlette, by The Baron, whom he purchased at the Cobham sale for 190gs. When two years old Mavis won two races, the prin- cipal of them being a match for 200gs. a side against Lord Rosebery's Eos- bach, conceding her 71b., which she won by a neck. The winner was ridden l)y F. Archer, and Roshach by H. Constable, who was the favourite at 6 to 4 on. Mavis subsequently won only a Welter Handicap after which she became the property of Lord Falmouth, who put her to Galopin with the result of breeding Galliard, a very superior racehorse, but who has so far at the stud got nothing so good as himself. Brioche by Brown Bread out of Defamation, King Duncan by King G" Scots out of Prowess by Saunterer and Witchcraft by Kingcraft out of Pretence by Gladiateur, also carried Lord Oawdor's colours successfully, as did likewise 27ie General by Childeric, Lo- thario by Wild Gats, Menevia by Hydromil, and Stackjyole by Uam-pton, the three latter being bred by his lordship out of Bonita by Canary, her dam Energy by WeatJierhit. Ilermione by Yoimg Melbourne, her dam La Belle Ilelene by St. Albans out of Teterrima by Voltigeur, was also in Lord Cawdor's 8tud, he having purchased her from Lord Ailesbury in 1879 ; and it is as the breeder of Perdita II. (dam of Persimmon and Florizel II.) his lordship's name will in future be best known in the breeding and racing world. Ilermione's first foal, Mamilius by Queen's Messenger, died a yearling, and her second, in 1881 is Perdita II. by Hampton, after which she passed into the possession of Lord Falmouth, who bred from her Dorothy Draggletail by Springfield, and Bride of Netherby by Galliard, while she slipped foal in 1888 to Bend Or, in 1889 was barren to Galliard, in 1890 slipped foal, and was barren in 1891-2, when she was covered by Fidlerton ^vith what result is not stated in vol. xviii. of the " Stud Book." So much for Persimmon's maternal granddam. In regard to Perdita II. she was trained by Mathew Dawson, and at Goodwood won a Selling Stakes beating Applause II. (dam of the Duke of Devonshire's Marvel) and some others. Entered to be sold for 200gs., she was bought in after her victory for 500gs. Subsequently Perdita II. won another Selling Sweepstakes at Newmarket, and was again bought in for 560gs. Afterwards she passed into the hands of Mr. Benholm from whom she was purchased by Lord Marcus Beresford on behalf of the Prince of Wales, with the result of His Boyal Highness breeding from her Florizel II., Persimmon, etc. Henry Charles Howard, in whom merged the titles of Sufiblk and Berk- shire, being eighteenth Earl of Suffolk and eleventh Earl of Berkshire, was born September 10th, 1833, and succeeded to the titles in 1876. He may be said to have been born a sportsman, being from the first an ardent lover of fine horses, a gallant rider to hounds, chiefly with the Badminton, Blackmoor Vale, Leicestershire, and Vale of White Horse packs, a good shot, and as a fisherman most expert with the fly. In connection with racing he was first known in his younger days, when Lord Andover, as one of the " Eomeo Lords," a confederacy of three — the others being Lord Courtenay and Lord Ixxxviii INTRODUCTION. Coventry — whose chief turf operations were confined to running platers, chief among whom was a horse named Borneo, bred by Mr. J. Parker, got by Romulus out of One Act by Annandale, her dam Extravaganza by Voltaire, who, when they got into any diflSculties with the book-makers, never failed to act the part of " relieving officer " just as did Historian, the grandson of Maria (the Irish Beesiving) by S'ir Hercules, for Sir Frederick Johnstone under similar circumstances. It was not until 1883 the Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire, though always a most popular nobleman, was elected a member of the Jockey Club, and in the very succeeding year he was chosen as steward of that august body, an appointment which, it need hardly be said, he filled with tact and excellent judgment ; while three years later he was elected steward of the National Hunt Committee. And it was as a member of both these governing bodies that Lord Suffolk lately exercised his influence in obtaining the sanction of the Jockey Club, permitting flat races under certam conditions to be run during the close season, and the necessity of which, as a step towards encouraging long distance races, everybody desirous of seeing the lost stamina of our horses restored must admit. The late Earl, who was educated at Harrow, had the theory of sport of all kinds at his fingei'-ends, as he was joint editor of the " Encyclopaedia of Sport," a work aiming at rivalling " Stonehenge," which is not yet completed, and consequently the decease of of the Earl of Suffolk and Bei'kshire, who with Mr. W. G, Craven was joint author of the "Racing Volume "in the Badminton Library, edited by his grace the Duke of Beaufort, came at a most inopportune moment. Lord Hindlip, though only a few years connected with the turf, was more fortunate than most of his compeers, for owing to following the advice of his trainer, Mr. T. Jennings, jun., he purchased Limasol by Poulet, and thus will be returned for all time to come as the owner of the Oaks winner of 1897, which is the only valuable prize Avith which his name has been associated during his racing career. In respect to taking a *' classic " prize he was moi-e fortunate than his friend and neighbour, Mr. Hamar Bass, who, although he took far more intei-est in breeding and racing, failed to attain that honour; and yet he displayed equally good, if not better, judgment in buying Love Wisely, who can be safely put down as one of the very best horses of the century. Mr. Hamar Bass effected some sur- prises on the racecourse, the two co^ips with Rusticus at Leicester being the most notable. He was one of the most popular men of his time, and had a nice stud of brood mares at Byrkley, Rangemore, where Riosticus reigns as Lord of the Harem ; and which it is to be hoped his bi-other, Lord Burton, will now carry on in his stead. The monster attendance at Mr. Bass's funeral told how vast was his popularity. On INIarch 5th, 1898, in Edmund Tattersall, there passed away a man who if not ennobled — which, perhaps, his position in society, as we have it, prevented his being — was unquestionably a noble man in every sense of the word. Robert Burns, the poet of the people, wrote " a man's a man for a' that, and a' that," and surely the horse-breeders and the owners of racing horses— aye, and the whole nation besides— must have found that Edmund Tattersall was not only the man for " a' that;" but for them also. Of almost commanding INTR OD UCTION, Ixxxix figure, with a handsome, open, manly face, on which was written in bold characters goodness and generosity, Mr. Edmund Tattersall well sustained the character of the founder of his house for integrity and benevolence. He was proud of his position at the head of the great firm over which he presided, which, if he did not found, he at least helped most materially to consolidate ; and he was still prouder of the profession he had adopted, and was un- questionably the best horse auctioneer the world has ever known. Mr. Edmund Tattersall was undoubtedly a " man of the century," known, it may well be said, to all the world. His life was a daily levee, that scarcely left him a moment's leisure for none cared to make an important venture in horse-ilesh without first consulting him ; and the courteous manner with which he received all who sought his opinion made him perhaps the most popular man of his time ; while he was certainly the most A\-idely known, and it is very probable that he has been shaken by the hand by some distinguished personage of every nationality under the sun. Being so occupied in helping others, Mr. Edmund Tattersall almost forgot himself. The descendant of the owner of IlighUyer, it might well have been expected that, with such opportunities as his position offered, he would during his long career have owned a few high-class running horses, or at least have formed an important breeding stud, but he aspired to neither. It is tiue that Mr. Tattex'sall had occasionally a horse or two in training, but they were never above plating form ; and it was not until a few years back, after becoming the owner of the Upper Park Paddocks at Newmarket, that he put together a few brood mares of such an indiflferent type that no good came of the speculation. He loved the Metropolis of the Turf, and the good he did to Newmarket and to studmasters, as well as all breeders of the thoroughbred horse, by the establishment of the July yearling sales is untold ; and that he was a fine organiser goes without saying, further proof of which is aflforded by the great success attending the Doncaster sales, as well as the more recently established December sales at the town he loved so well. There, in his room at the Rutland Arms Hotel, during each recurring meeting, he dispensed a princely hospitality, and his whole life was distinguished by kindness and generosity, even to the forgetfulness of his own material interests. This was especially the case in regard to some of the great yearling sales he had the conduct of at Middle Park and Cobham, which necessitated the addition to the conditions of the sale " that the youngsters were expected to be paid for before lemoval." At that period Mr. Tattersall told the writer there was between £30,000 and =£40,000 owing on the books of the firm for yearlings alone. The greater part of that large sum was doubtless eventually paid, and such has been the increase of the business of the firm that Mr. Edmund Tattersall left an ample foi'tuneof .£107,000, which he has equitably apportioned among his numerous children ; and if ever man was happy in his family circle, it was he who passed away on the ides of March, beloved by all who knew him well, and deeply regretted by the world at large. Within two days of a month after Mr. Tattersall had been called to another life, there followed him Mr. Richard Johnson, a gentleman almost as widely known, OAving to his having for upwards of forty years filled the oflice INTRO D UCTION. ■of race judge in the north of England, where he was equally as popular as was the head of the great Knightsbridge firm in the south. Endowed with an. equally gentle and genial disposition, and with the same inflexible integrity and business aptitude, he found but few storms in his passage through life, which extended into his eighty-sixth year, as it was only on April 7th, 1898, he was called away. Born in Yorkshire in 1813 Mr. Johnson was also Yorkshire bred, and inherited a love of the horse — it need hardly be said of the racehorse — equal to that of any tyke. His father was propiietor of " Johnson's Calendar," then a formidable rival to the present official " Racing Calendar," and in his office he became an expert compositor. His next step was to take an appointment as sporting sub-editor and reporter in the service of the Yorkshire Herald, which he filled until 1844, when the death took place of the famous John Orton, racing historian and author of " Turf Annals of York and Doncaster," who had for many years previously filled the office of race judge of the northern circuit. It was immediately seen by his fellow citizens, interested in the maintenance of the racing on the Knavesmire, that no better appoint- ment to the vacant judgeship than Mr. Johnson could possibly be made, ar^d lie was forthwith installed into the office. This he first filled at Ripon in the same year, with the full satisfaction of all interested in the success of the races, and for the long period of forty-one years he continued in the public service, having had his judgment challenged but on very few occasions. At the "Pitman's Derby," in 1845, he first filled the chair at Newcastle, where lie had the pleasure of seeing Tommy Lye land Mr. Meiklam's grand mare, Inheritress, half a length in front of Merry Andrew, Liyhtning, and fourteen others — the largest field that ever ran for the Northumberland Plate. In 1847 Mr. Johnson's services were engaged at Manchester, and in 1850 he received the appointment of Clerk of the Course at Doncaster. The race for the Derby was, strangely, never seen by Judge Johnson, who did not care for the noise and bustle of Epsom during the summer carnival ; mox-eover, he saw quite enough racing when himself acting as judge, without seeking " fresh fields and courses new " — to pai'a phrase a familiar quotation. During his long tenure of office, Judge Johnson never occupied the lx)x at Newmarket, but he on one occasion took Judge Clarke's place at Goodwood, the last-named gentleman being called away on legal business. On his retire- ment in 1885, Judge Johnson Avas presented with a silver inkstand and candlesticks by members of the Press, as a slight mark of the esteem in which he was held by them for the unvaryingly courteous treatment he oflered them and all with whom he came in contact ; and in the next year the York Race Committee gave him a handsome service of silver plate as " a tribute to that scrupulous integrity and sound judgment which have made his name hono\ir- iibly famous in racing annals." THE GIMCRACK ANNIVEESARY. ALTHOUGH the anniversary of the foundation of the York Gimcrack Club hasj been held in the ancient capital of the " great county erf broad acres " since 1769, it has only very lately come in for the special notice of the breeding or racing world. It was formed to celebrate the racing career and keep alive the memory of a very notable horse, Gimcrack, a grey colt, bred by a Mr. Green in 1760, got by Crip2)le — Miss Elliott by Greisewood's Partner (a grey horse, son of Partner — Button's Grey Barb mare, her dam Pay Wilkinson's dam by Why Not — dau. of Wilkinson's Turk — Woodcock), her dam by Partner — Grey Brocklesby by Bloody Buttocks, her dam by Greyhoundj (son of Chillahy — Slugey, a natural Barb mare) — Brocklesby Betty by Curwen's Bay Barb — the Hobby mare by the Lister Turk — Piping Peg, whose further breeding is unknown. The Crijyple (sire of Gimcrack), as well as his full brother Cygnet, were very noted sires, the former of whom was attached to the Royal haras at Hampton Court. The Cripple was bred by Lord Eglinton, and Cygnet by Lord Godolphin, both got by his famous Arabian out of '■^ Godolphin" Blossom, a name given to distinguish his dam from her full sister '' Ancaster" Blossom, the property of the Duke of Ancaster. Both were daughters of Crab (the celebrated grey son of the Alcock Arabian), dam by Flying Childers — Jliss Belvoir by G^'ey Grantham (Broivnloto Turk), her dam by the Paget Turk — Betty Percival by the Leeds Arabian, her dam by Spanker — Old Morocco mare {Spanker's own dam), bred about 1690 by Lord d'Arcy. Being thus bred, Gimcrack could hardly fail, though but a mere galloway in size, to be the great horse he proved himself to be. He ran in thirty-five races, twenty-seven of which he won. He commenced his turf career at Epsom on May 31st, 1764, beating a field of six horses, for a ,£50 Plate, 2-mile heats, in the first of which he distanced one of his competitors and two others in the second, eventually winning easily in two heats. At Guildford, early in June, he won another £50 Plate, beating three opponents ; and another Plate of the same amount in July at Winchester, beating Lord Castlehaven's Sapp>ho by Regidus. Then, in August he took another <£50 Plate from Mr. Vernon's ^ose at Bedford, in three 2-mile heats ; and later the same month, for another ■£50 Plate at Barnet, he beat a field of four opponents in two 4-mile heats ; and then at Evading he beat a field of three for a further <£50 Plate, while at Burford he won another, which may be said to have almost ended Gimcrack's plating days, as he then became the property of Mr. Wildman, once part THE GIMCRA CK A NNI VERSA R Y. ownei" of Eclipse. In that gentleman's colours he won a <£50 Plate on the last four miles of the Beacon Course, beating Po-ophet, Treasure, and another ; after which Gimcrack passed into the possession of Lord Bolingbi-oke, and in that famous nobleman's colours won a match at Newmarket for l,000gs. a side over the Beacon course, carrying 7st. 41b., against Mr. Panton's Rocket by Blank, aged, Sst. 71b., a grey horse, and also bred very much alike to Gimcrack. This match was run on the same afternoon that the Duke of Cumberland's King Herod beat the Duke of Grafton's Antinous by Blank over the Beacon Course for l,000gs. a side. Then in the following July Gimcrack won for Lord Bolingbroke another match over the Beacon course for IjOOOgs. a side, beating Lord Lowther's Ascham by Reguhts. In October ;\t Newmarket, same year, Gimcrack was beaten in his attempt to give 71b. to Lord Rockingham's Bay Malton over the Beacon Course in a match for oOOgs. a side; but at the Second October Meeting he beat the Duke of Cumberland's Drone by Y. Cade, giving him 211b. over the Beacon Course. There now happened an extraordinary episode in the hfe of Gimcrack. The French Count Lauraguais being concerned in a heavy wager to find a horse able to compass 22 1 miles within an hour, came to England and bought Gimcrack, took him across the silver streak, won his match, and returning to England, the next appearance of this gallant little hoi'se was at Newmarket, on April 28th, 1767, when, running in the colours of Count Lauraguais, he was defeated for o£50 Plate (4 miles), over the Round Course, by the Duke of Kingston's Tyrant by Spectator, having behind him eight others ; but he won a £50 Plate at Wisbeach, another at Ascot Heath, and others at Marlborough and Wells ; but at Wantage he met more than his match, as Major Brereton's Otterley, singularly enough another grey, lieat him and two others, and at Odsey he was also beaten by 7'ortoise, a son of Snap. In 1768, Gimcrack, still in Count Lauraguais' colours, won the Give and Take .£50 Plate at Epsom (2-mile heats), £50 at Ascot (4-mile heats), the Silver Bowl at Salisliury (4-mile heats). Towards the end of the year, Gimcrack became the property of Sir Charles Bunbury, and he ran in his name for the o£50 Plate, Ditch-in, but was defeated, along with four others, by the Duke of Grafton's Guardian by Spectator. He however, picked up the Odsey £50 Plate for the sporting baronet, in two heats of 4 miles, beating a field of .>ix runners in November. Having now got into proper hands, Gimcrack again came out in 1769 in winning form. At Newmarket, in the spring, he first appropriated a Sweep- stakes of 50sovs. each, Ditch -in Course, from llermione hy Blank and Amazon 1>y Cygnet, mares bred alike to himself ; then he beat Mr, Vernon's Baber by Blank in a match 300gs. each (9st. each), easily, over the Beacon Course, and at the same meeting he won the £50 Plate for all ages, on the Round Course, beating Cardinal I\ff, Bay Malton, and six others. This was a great performance, and after it Lord Grosvenor bought Gimcrack iov l,200gs., and at the Second Spring Meeting he won a match in his lordship's colours, for SOOgs. a side (9st. each), beating Lord Rockingham's Jacko by the Rockingham Godolphin Colt, over the Beacon Course. On August 24th, Gimcrack ran for the first time on the Knavesmire at York, for .£50 Plate THE GIMCRA CK A NNI VERSA R Y. (weight for age, 4 miles) given by the City, for which, in a field of six runners, he could only get third to Chatswwth by Blank, the property of Sir Lawrence Dundas (ancestor of the Marquess of Zetland), and Mr. Wentworth's Tortoise, having behind him Jloricick Ball, Bay Malton, and another. In 1770 Gimcrack won the Whip over the Beacon Course at Newmarket, beating Lord Rockingham's Pilgrim by Sampson (lOst. each); but at the Second Spring Meeting Sir Charles Bunbury's Bellario by Bnlliant beat him and four others for the Jockey Club Cup. Then on July 23rd he won £50 Plate in Mr, Green's name at Blandford in two 4-mile heats, beating Myrmidon : and in October at Newmarket Bellario again beat him for a Sweepstakes. But the turf had not yet done with this extraordinarily game little horse, for on April 1st, 1771, Gimcrack again carried the yellow banner of the Grosvenors to victory for the <£50 Plate for six-year-olds and upwards, over the Bound Course at Newmarket, beating Sir C. Bunbury's Bellario, aged, Lord March's Sportsman, Lord Bolingbroke's Cludfont, Lord Orford's Hevip, Lord Farnham's Guardian, Lord Eockingham's Tantrum, Mr. Wentworth's 2Iyrmidon, and Mr. Cox's Teetotum ; and thus closed in triumph the racing career of a horse whose prowess on the turf has ever since been annually celebrated by the ancient fraternity of York Gimcracks ; and the proceedings at whose recent festival are given in full to make some amends for the neces- sarily dry details of a work like the Horse-breeders' Handbook. THE GIMCRACK CLUB. Lord Rosebery's Turf Experiences. The York Race Committee and the brethren of the ancient fraternity of York Gimcracks held their one hundred and thirty-first annual dinner at the Station Hotel, York, when the principal guest was the Earl of Rosebery, K.G., whose bay filly Mauchline was the winner of the Gimcrack Stakes at the York August Race Meeting. Mr. J. Melrose, chairman of the York Race Committee, presided, and there were also present : The Earl of Feversham, Lord Wenlock, Lord Deramore, the Lord Mayor of York (Mr. Edwin Gray), the Sherifi'of York (Mr. H. Copperthwaite), the Hon. R. Parker, Mr. J. G. Butcher, Q.C., M.P., Mr. W. H. Wilson Todd, M.P., Alderman Sir Joseph Terry, Alderman Sir Christopher Milward, Sir Reginald Graham, Bart., Col. R. F. Meysey Thompson, Col. J. R. Slade, C.B., R.A., Col. G. M. Fox, Lieut.-Col. W. A. White, Major the Hon. 0. Lumley, Major H. D. Brocklehurst, Major Coode, Major J. Brougham, Major J. Close, J.P., Mr. E. R. B. Hall-Watt, J.P., Mr. A. W. Cholmley, J.P., Mr. E. R. Dodsworth, J.P., Capt. C. S. Greenwood, J.P., Mr. W. W. Hargrave, J.P., Mr. J. A. Hildyard, J.P., Mr. W. H. Jalland, J.P., Mr. Alderman W. Mackay, J.P., Mr. G. A. Eason-Wilkinson, J.P., Mr. T. F. Wood, J.P., Capt. Langdale, Capt. Campbell, Capt. H. Lindberg, Capt. J. Walker, Capt. F. Piatt, Mr. C. E. Stewart, Mr. E. H. Barlow, Mr. G. Maclachlan, Mr. T. C. Wyse, the Rev. CecU Legard, Mr. W. G. THE GIMCRA CK A NNIVERSA R Y. Woods, Mr. F. Bates, Mr. F. Brightmore, Mr. W. Wharton Watson, Mr. K Lawson, Mr. W. F. Lee, Mr. C. J. Melrose, Mr. W. Melrose, Mr. W. M. Briggs, Mr. J, B. Cookson, Mr. T. Milvain, Q.C., Mr. J. E. Oldfield, Mr. J. Pawson, Mr. C. A. Cooper, Mr. W\ S. Dixon, Mr. J. Corlett, Mr. J. S. Robinson, Mr. R. W. R. Scott, Mr. J. L. Dugdale, Mr. J. Enoch, Mr. W. J, Ford, Mr. W. Hepper, Mr. J. C. Wilmot-Smith, Mr. G. S. Thompson, Mr. T. H. Walker, Mr. J. Waller, Mr. F. A. Steer- Webster, Mr, J, G. Hodgson, and Mr. J. Teesdale (secretary, York Race Committee), The visual loyal and patriotic toasts having been duly honoured. Lord Wenlock proposed " Success and Perpetuity to the Gimcrack Club," coupled with the name of the Earl of Rosebery, K.G., owner of Mauchline. (Applause.) He said he was not himself closely identified with racing, but he believed he accompanied Lord Rosebery on the very first time almost that either of them ever went on to a racecourse. They were both boys at Eton at the same time, and they arranged between them that they would go over one afternoon and see the races at a place called Ascot. (Laughter.) Having recalled in humorous style the circumstances of that eventful afternoon. Lord Wenlock said they miglit congratulate Lord Rosebery on the very successful manner in which he had prosecuted his career on the turf, and had done so much to raise its tone, to carry forward all the chief character- istics which surrounded the best of English racing, and himself to show that by constant perseverance and attention to the breeding of good horses, a man might be successful in winning the best classic races of the turf, (Applause.) Speaking of Lord Rosebery's success in the Gimcrack Stakes, the proposer of the toast said it had rarely been the case that the race had been won by one who had taken so prominent and active a part, not only in the great affairs of this country, but in upholding racing traditions and the honour of the English turf. (Renewed applause.) The Earl of Rosebery, who was cordially received, said : " Mr, Chairman, my lords, and gentlemen, — I am profoundly grateful for the terms in which Lord Wenlock has proposed my health. I envy him the length of his memory (laughter), but for all that I find myself in a somewhat embar- rassing position on this occasion. In the first place, I had hoped to come here with our friend Sir F. Lock wood, the cause of whose absence we deeply deplore (hear, hear). In the next place, I find myself compelled to respond, or honoured by responding, for the Club which I meet to-night for the first time, and with which, therefore, I cannot be so intimately acquainted as some of you. But there is another difficulty still, I have won this race three times in my life, but I do not ever remember being asked to dinner before, (Laughter.) Whether it was that various associated circumstances, to which my friend has so feeUngly alluded, did not then exist, or from whatever cause, it is only in recent years that I have become acquainted with the dinner of the Gimcrack Club. And what makes it more peculiar is this, that, owing to the precedents of late years, the Gimcrack Club has been in relation to the the turf very much as a Lord Mayor's dinner stands in relation to politics. It is given to the guest of the evening to dehver himself of some dissertation on current turf matters and offer suggestions for some violent reform. Of THE GIMCRA CK A NNI VERSA R Y. that I am quite incapable. If you welcome me here under those pretences I must tell you at once I am an fmposter. I very seldom go to races, and if I go to see a particular race I usually arrive not long before the race take.^ place, and go very soon after it has been decided. And, as regards the rule?^ of the Jockey Club, there was a time when I used to know something about them ; but they have been so changed and modified since that period that I am informed by experts that there are only two people who, in the belief of the most credulous, have any thorough acquaintance with them. One is Mr. Weatherby, and the other is Mr. James Lowther — and I am not perfectly sure of Mr. James Lowther. (Laughter.) Under those circumstances it is a matter of embarrassment to know what I am to say to you to-night. I can- not extol the merits of the animal that won the Gimcrack Stakes, to which I am indebted for this honour, because, except on the occasion when she won this historic event, she had displayed no marked excellence, and offers no px'ospect of it. (Laughter.) " But, after all, I can always give advice ; that is the perpetual prerogative of a person who has nothing to say. I am a little alarmed, I confess, at the juvenile reminiscences of my friend. Lord Wenlock, because I am afraid that it may encourage my sons to take in their turn to racing. If I am asked to give advice to those who are inclined to spend their time and their money on the turf, I should give them the advice that Punch gave to those about to marry, ' Don't.' (A laugh.) That, I admit, is a discouraging remark for an assembly of sportsmen, and I perceive that it is received in the deadest silence. (Laughter.) I will give you my reasons for so doing. In the first place, the apprenticeship is exceedingly expensive ; in the next place, the pursuit is too engrossing for any one who has anything else to do in this life ; and, in the third place, the rewards, as compared to the disappointments, stand in the relation of, at the most, one per cent. (Laughter.) Well, an ounce of fact is worth a ton of exhortation, and I will give you my experience — and it will be an exceedingly genial and pleasant dinner if everybody truthfully gives theirs. (Laughter.) I will give you my experience of the turf, and you shall judge whether I have not some foundation for the advice that I give. A great many years ago — too many years ago from one point of view — and at an early age — much too eai-ly an age from every point of view — I conceived the ambition to win the Derby. (Hear, hear.) For a quarter of a centurj- I struggled ; sometimes ran second, sometimes ran third ; very often I ran last. But at last the time arrived when, as Lord Wenlock reminded you, I was about to realise the fruition of my hopes, I was with the second Ladas about to win the Derby, and I ought to have been the happiest of men. " Well, after a quarter of a century of fruitless expectation, I won the Derby ; but what was the result ? I at that time held high office, as Lord Wenlock has also reminded you, under the Crown. I was immediately attacked from quarters of an almost inspired character for owning racehorses at all. (Laughter.) With very little knowledge of the facts, and with much less of the charity that thinketh no evil, and no information, I was attacked with the greatest violence for owning a racehorse at all. I then made the discovery which came to me too late in life — that what was venial and THE GIMCRACK ANNIVERSARY. innocent in the other offices of the Government, in the Secretary of State and the President of the Council, was criminal in the First Lord of the Treasury. (Laughter.) I do not even know if I ought not to have learnt another lesson. Although without guilt and offence I might run seconds and thirds, or even last, it became a matter of torture to many consciences if I won the Derby. (Laughter".) " But my troubles did not end there. Shortly afterwards we had a General Election, and I then found that, having received abundant buffets on one cheek from the smiter, I was now to receive them on the other. I was then assailed, or rather those associated with me were assailed, not because we were too sporting, bvit because we were not sporting enough. Leagues and associa- tions with bigh-sounding names and unerring principles were started to attack us, on the ground that we were not supporters of sport, I having already suffered so severely from having been too much of a sportsman. (Laughter.) Well, I say, then, I have a right to give advice, having suffered on both sides — for being too sporting and for not being sporting enough. I then hoped that my ti oubles were over. I withdrew into the sanctity of private life, and felt that then, at any rate, I could no longer be assailed, and that I should be enabled to pursue what I believe is facetiously called the ' sport of kings ' without any particular detriment. " But here again I was mistaken. Last year I thought, as so many of us have thought, that I possessed the horse of the century, and I believe that I did own a very good horse until he was overtaken by illness. But I at once began, as foolish turfites do, to build all sorts of castles in the air — to buy yachts — (laughter) — and to do all sorts of things that my means would permit of, (Laughter.) But from the very moment I began to form these projects the curse fell upon me. (Laughter.) From October 1st, 1896, to October 1st, 1897, I ran second in every great race in which I ran except two, which I won ; and I think that when I advise those who are about to race not to do so, I am justified by the experience which I have laid before you in so harrowing a manner. (Laughter.) " Now, is there no compensation for those who pui-sue a sport which is carried on under such difficulties? I myself am of opinion that there are friendships formed and a knowledge of the world formed on the turf which are invaluable to any man who wishes to get on in life. (Hear, hear.) There was a famous lady who lived in the middle of this century, Harriet Lady Ashburton, who summed up her views on the subject in a remark which has been preserved by the late Lord Houghton. She said, ' If I were to begin life again I should go on the turf, merely to get friends. They seem to me to be the only people who really hold together. I do not know why. It may be that each man knows something that would hang the other ; but the effort is delightful and most peculiar." (Laughter.) Well, if that was the cause of turf friendship the effect would be most peculiar. But of this I am perfectly certain, that is not the real basis of turf friendships. I know nothing that would hang any of those I have known on the turf, but I am quite sure that if anybody bad known anything that would hang me about, three years ago, I should not be in life at this moment. (Laughter.) THE GIMCRACK ANNIVERSARY. " But there must be more than friendship ; more than secrets which are too dangerous for people to cai-ry about with them, which constitute the real bond of union on the turf. Of course, many men say that it is gain. I don't think anybody need pursue the turf with the idea of gain — (laughter) — and I have been at some trouble to understand why I and others under singular difficulties have pursued this most discouraging amusement. I see my trainer looking at me from a distant table with an enquiring eye. He could tell you probably better than I could tell you ; but so far as I am concerned, the amusements of the turf do not lie on the racecourse— they lie in the breeding of a horse ; in that most delightful furniture of any park or enclosure, the brood mare and the foal ; in watching the development of the foal, the growth of the horse, and the exercise of the horse at home. " I don't believe, however, that even that would be sufficient if we had not had some secret ambition to lure us on. It is obviously not in being winners of the Ten Thousand Guineas Stakes and such races, for these are practically unapproachable; but after very careful analysis from all the facts that have come under my observation, I believe it to be an anxious desire of aspirants for fame connected with the turf to become the owner of what is called the "horse of the century." (Hear, hear.) Whether they will ever do so or not is a matter of very great doubt in all their minds, and how they are to set about it must be a matter of still more anxious inquisition. There is the method of purchase ; but I speak in the presence of a collection of gentlemen, some of whom, perhaps, breed horses for sale, or have bred horses for sale, and I therefore do not venture to speak of that method with disparagement ; but I don't think the ' horse of the century ' will ever be acquired at auction. Then there is the method of abstract theory and historical law. There is an idea that by some connection with the Byerly Turk, which in itself has a horrible Eastern flavour about it, that you may acquire the 'horse of the century.' Lastly, there is the method of numbers — that new and fashionable method of numbering. You do something on paper that looks like a rule-of-three sum, and in a moment you have the ' horse of the century.' (Laughter.) I am sure that we do not believe in any of these ways. I believe the Goddess of Fortune plays a great part in the production of the ' horse of the century.' What we, who are striving to produce that miraculous animal, can fold to our bosom is this — that the century is drawing to a close, and that possibly we may have better luck in producing it in tlie twentieth century than we had in producing it in the nineteenth. (Applause.) " There was a relative of mine whose name may have been known to some of you as an eccentric lady who lived in this city. She also dreamed of having a miraculous animal of this description. She expected to possess a mare who should be born with a back like a saddle, — (laughter) — who should carry the prophet into Jerusalem, with Lady Hester by her side. (Renewed laughter.) She obtained the horse, but the prophet never arrived. (Loud laughter.) " Now, gentlemen, across all these dreams of the future there is one cloud in the horizon. We may fancy that we can feel the sobering influence 9 THE GTMCRACK ANNIVERSARY. of the motor car. As yet it is only in its infancy, and is as yet rather given to afford a mild sensation or a violent shock to its patrons, combined with a considerable smell of oil and a rattle of wheels. We may not imagine Lord Londesborough hunting the Quorn hounds, or inspecting a foreign army from the back of a motor car. (Laughter). We may not yet be able to realise his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales winning the Derby with a motor on Epsom Downs. (Laughter.) Let us hope, at any rate, for the best. I believe, gentlemen, that so long as institutions like the Gimcrack Club are kept in full vigour, and are not allowed to die out, we have a fair prospect of racing before us. (Applause.) " I must say one word, in conclusion, about the toast committed to my charge. It is that of the Gimcrack Club, and I see opposite me an engi-aving of the picture, which I am so fortunate as to possess, by Stubbs, of the very beautiful little animal. I am not quite sure why it is that the Gimcrack Club was founded and associated with York, because, as a matter of fact, I looked over his performances this morning, and I found that out of his veiy few defeats one of them took place on York racecourse — (laughter) — and his "victories were usually in the South of England. We can never account for these things, and it is at any rate a great thing to have kept alive the memory of that gallant little horse (which I don't suppose stood over fourteen hands when alive) for nearly a century and a half in this ancient and vener- able city. (Applause.) He was a horse which I think anybody would fear to possess now with the conditions that he was to run two or three four-mile heats every week for .£50 ; and having been so valuable and admired as to found a club of his own, he constantly changed hands, and was once even allowed to become the possession of a foreigner. (Laughter.) That, I think, is perhaps a danger that we escape. There must have been heavy hearts iu York when Gimcrack became the property of a Frenchman. (Laughter.) But he was reclaimed and lived to a good old age, and so has immortalised himself. (Hear hear.) " But let me draw one concluding moral. This is the 131st dinner of the Gimcrack Club. He lived one hundred and thirty years ago. How many poets, how many philosophers, aye, how many statesmen, would be remem- bered one hundred and fifty years after they had lived ? May we not draw from this fact the conclusion that the sport that we honour to-night, we believe, was never better and purer than at this moment ; never more honest in its followers ; never pursued with greater interest. From the honour as apart from the lucre of the turf may we not draw this conclusion, that this sport -will not perish in our land whatever our enemies may do — (applause) — and that, however festive our celebrations to-night may be, a century hence our descendants will be toasting the Gimcrack Club, and liailing what I hope Avill be a more reputable representative of the winner of the Gimcrack Stakes? " (Loud applause.) The Hon. E. Parker then proposed the " Jockey Club," a body which, he said, was held in high estimation. Many thought they hnd a most easy time of it, and that their office was an absolute sinecure, but anybody who followed and took an interest in racing must be quite aware that their duties were THE GIMCRACK ANNIVERSARY. exceedingly onerous and very arduous. It was an extraordinary thing to him that the decisions of such a constituted governing body should be taken, as they were taken, by the public generally. He accounted for it because the public knew that any alterations of their rules, and any decisions they gave, were perfectly unbiased, and that justice was meted out to every one coming before them. (Applause.) It had been suggested that the Jockey Club should be constituted a more representative body ; but he maintained that if they went through the list of members they would find that it was a thoroughly representative body. He believed they might be assured that, so long as the Jockey Club was composed as it is now, racing will flourish and continue. (Applause.) The Earl of Feversham, in responding, said a system of racing intended to encourage the breeding of good horses was worthy of support, and was a national benefit. Racing encouraged the spii'it of adventure which had carried the English name into all parts of the world. (Applause.) Ml'. H. CoPPERTHWAiTE (Sheriff of York) proposed the " City Members." Mr. J. G. Butcher, Q.C, M.P., responded, remarking that the House of Commons would be wise if they refrained from upholding any restrictions on sports and amusements which were not sanctioned by the public opinion and wishes of the nation. (Applause.) The toast of "The Press" was given by Mr. T. Milvain, Q.C, and was acknowledged by Mr. John Corlett. The last toast was " The York Race Committee," proposed by the Lord Mayor of 1"ork (Mr. E. Gray). The Chairman, in responding, said the committee were continually striving to keep the York Meeting in line with the best meetings. The proceedings then closed. As was remarked by Lord Rosebery in his very truthful and amusing speech, it is not easy to see why Gimei'ack should be more honoured by the citizens of Y^ork than by the denizens of Newmarket ; for on the Knavesmire he failed to carry Lord Grosvenor's colours to \T.ctory, while he was four or five times successful over the Beacon and other courses at the capital of the turf, as has been stated above. His performances, however, show him to be worthy of all the honour given him, for not only was he successful as a racehorse, but as a stallion also. Not only did Gimcrack earn great distinction as a sire in the premier stud of England, that since has given English breeders a Touchstone and an Ormonde, but his sons, Medley and Clockfast, carried his fame to America, where they made a great name and must certainly be considered as among the principal founders of the American stud. In the Eaton Stud Gimcrack was the sire of numerous winners, among them being Gnxy Rohin, his dam Snapdragon by Snap, winner of the Great Sweepstakes of 5,600gs. run for at the Newmarket Second Spring Meeting, 1777. This was one of the most remarkable races ever run at the head- quarters of the turf. It Avas a Sweepstakes of lOOgs. each, p.p., for four- year-olds (colts 8st., fillies 7st. 111b.), Beacon Course. There were fifty-six subscribers, and nineteen horses started, the result being, as stated, in favour of Lord Grosvenor's grey colt Gh'cy Robin by Gimcrack, Lord Farnham's baj' THE GIMCRACK ANNIVERSARY. colt Prince by Herod second, and Lord Abingdon's bay colt PotSos third. What Medley and Clochfast did in America may be seen in Mr. S. D. Bruce's well-known woi-k, " The Thoroughbred Horse, his Origin, and how to Breed Him," pubKshed at New York in 1892. It may, however, be here stated that Medley was bred by a Mr. Medley in 1776, and Clockfast by Lord Grosvenor in 1774. Medley, Hke his sire, was a grey horse, his dam being Arminda by Snap — Miss Cleveland by Regulus, a mare in the stud of Mr. Shafto. He was sold by his breeder to Sir John Lade, in whose colours he won several races at Newmarket, and from whom he was purchased by Mr. Malcolm Hart, a Virginian gentleman, and taken to the United States, where he was known as Hart's Medley, and begat many winners, his blood being found in America almost as plentifully as that of Diomed or Glencoe. The dam of Clockfast was Miss Inghatn, a daughter of Regulus, her dam Miss Doe by Sedhury. He was likewise a grey horse, and ran three times in England in the name of Mr. Alcock, and won one before being sent to America, where he was also a winner, and at the stud helped to perpetuate the fame of his sire, Gimcrack, on the other side of the Atlantic. The early founders of the American Stud very well knew what they were about when they bought Medley and Clockfast, the granddam of Medley, as well as the dam of Clockfast, being got by Regulus, the best son of the Godolphin, both on the racecourse and at the stud. On the turf he won many races, including eight Royal Plates, and was never beaten, while his most distinguished female progeny includes Spiletta, the dam of Eclipse, Gan'ick, Proserpine, and A-la-Grecgice, the dam of Pontac, etc., besides the granddam of Medley and dam of Clockfast. PEDIGREES AND PARTICULARS OF THE SEVENTY-EIGHT SIEES ADVERTISED TO COVER DURING THE SUA SONS 1898-9 ETC. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. AMPHION. (the property of general BYRNE, TEKELS CASTLE, CAMBERLEY.) Will le located during 1898 and fullowing Seasons at the Compton Stud, Gillingham, Dorset, where he will serve a limited numier of approved mares {besides a few of his owners') at 150gs. each. Mares j^foving barre?i to Amphion will be taken the following Season at half the advertised fee, and special terms will be granted for several mares the property of the same owner. All applications to be made to tlve Manager of tJie Compton Stud, as above. Amphion, by Speculum or Rosebery, was bred in 1886 by Mr. G. S. Thompson, at the Moorfields Stud, and is the second produce of Suicide (also the dam of Despera- tion, etc.) by Speculum, bred in 1870 by Mr. C. Clark. He is a rich chestnut with blaze face and some white on his hind fetlocks, stands 15 hands 3in., girths 6ft. 3in., measures S^in. below the knee, and is a horse of the most perfect symmetry with fine propellmg power. Amphion had a long and most distinguished turf career, com- mencing when two years old and continuing weU into his fifth year. He made his first appearance in 1888, at Croydon, in the Spring Two- Year-Old Plate of SOOsovs., which he won easily from Ravenswood, Outcry, Mark, L' Abbesse de Jouarre, Eulalia, and three others. At the Bibury Club Meeting he won the Champagne Stakes easily from Kettlebury, Clodpole, Dark Blue, and Houndsditch ; and next took the Great Kingston Stakes of 470sovs., beating Yard Arm (second), Ladybird (third), and four others. At Kempton Park, Fleur-de-Lys, in receipt of 2st., beat him for the Cham- pion Nursery Stakes ; and at the Sandown Park Autumn Meeting, Theophilus, receiving 181b., beat him for the Orleans Nursery Handicap ; while at Derby he was beaten by Eulalia, to whom he was giving 2st., for the Chesterfield Nursery Handicap. The performances of Amphion when three years old, in 1889, were quite phenomenal, winning, as he did, the Great Jubilee Stakes at Kempton Park, besides four other valuable races, while he was second for two others. His first victory was at Derby, where, carrying 6st. 131b., he beat Johnny Morgan (4yrs., 8st. lib.), Aperse (4yrs., 7.st. 9113.), and seven others for the Doveridge Handicap (Im.). For the Great Jubilee Stakes, worth 2,850sovs., Amphion, with 100 to 8 betted against him and carrying 7st. 111b., defeated Screech Owl (5st. 121b., second), and The Rejected (5yrs., 8st. 31b., third), while among the other runners were Link Boy, Reve dOr, Goldseeker, Lisbon, Martley, Theophilus, Love in Idleness, etc. On the Royal course Amphion took two races — viz., the Fern Hill Stakes of 570.sovs., beating LAbbe Morin, Paloma, Over- seer, Sweet Briar, Homely, and Lord George ; and the New Biennial Stakes of SlOsovs., for which his only opponents were Lord George and Ingot. At Goodwood, in a field of eighteen horses, he was second to Dog Rose, giving him 1st. ; while at the Newmarket Houghton Meeting he was second to Ormuz for the Three- Year-Old Free Handicap. In 1890, when four years old, several most brilliant performances marked the turf career of Amphion. He began badly by suffering defeat for the Esher Stakes at Sandown Park, won by Sainfoin, who was receiving from him 2st. 51b. ; and at Kempton Park, Imp, in receipt of 2st. 111b., beat him for the Great Jubilee Stakes. His time at length came at Ascot, where the Biennial Stakes of 605sovs. fell to him, beating his old and only antagonist. Lord George ; and then, with 6 to 1 against him and carrying 9st. 101b., he won the valuable Hardwicke Stakes, worth 2,5 14sovs., beating Sainfoin (3yrs., 8st. 81b.), Siirefoot (3yrs., 8st. 81b.), Nun- thorpe (4yrs., y.st. 71b.), and Hayraddin (3yrs., 7st. 71b.) — a great victory, as it was achieved easily by a length. At Manchester he won the Lancashire Plate, worth 9,091sovs., beating Martagon (second), Corstorphine (third), Orion (fourth). Memoir, Orvieto, Gold, St. Serf, and Simonetta. At the Newmarket First October Meeting Amphion beat Memoir and Blue Green for the Champion Stakes of 752sovs.; but later in the week Sheen (5yrs.) effected his overthrow for a Plate of 995sovs. (two miles). In 1891 Amphion achieved two remarkable victories. At the Newmarket Craven Meeting he very easily effected the overthrow of Mark Price, Mons Meg, Le Nord, Rathbeal, Star, and Susiana, for the March Stakes of l,000sovs. ; and at Ascot he beat Signorina and colt by Petrarch — Doll Tearsheet (3yrs.) for the Rous Memorial Stakes of 925sovs. Then at Stockbridge he walked over for the Stock- bridge Cup ; and he ran his last race at Leicester, fourth (carrying lOst. 71b.) to Rusticus (5yrs., 7st.), Victoricus (4yrs., 7st. 71b.), and Enniskillen (3yrs., Cst. 71b.), for the Leicestershire Royal Handicap, having a field of eight horses behind him, includ- ing Le Nord (4yrs., 8st. 21b.) and Reverend (3yrs., 8st. r21b.). Amphion then went to the Royal Stud at Bushey Paddocks, where he begat, in 1892 (liis first season), Amphora and Rampion, both good winners ; and since then his winning stock has been — Altesse, Dieudonn*' (winner of the Imperial Produce Stakes of 2,943sovs., and the Middle Park Plate of 2,505sovs.), Fiona, Helen Crag, King of Thebes, Sonatina, and Tears of Joy. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OF AMPHION. o o M w Ah cq « Voltigeur 7 Br.— 1847). 2 I Mrs. o I Ridgway. ? (B.— 1849). Orlando (Br.— 1841). Preserve (Ch.— 1832). Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Beeswing (B.— 1848). Muley Moloch (Br.— 1830). Corumba (Br.— 1822). Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock)— dau. of Phantom— dau. of Overton (King Fergus) — Gratitude's dam by Walnut (Highflyer), &c. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton) — Leda by Filho-da-Puta — Treasure by Camillus (Hambletonian) — dau. of Hyacinthus (Coriander), &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty- Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine by Bagot, &c. Nan Darrell by Inheritor (Lottery) — Nell by Blacklock— Madame Vestris by Comus— Lisette by Hambletonian— Constantia, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry- Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse)— Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Vulture by Langar— Kite by Bustard— Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter)— Scotilla by Anvil— Scota by Eclipse— Harmony by Herod, &c. Emilius by Orvllle (Beningbro')— Emily by Stamford (Sir Peter)— dau. of Whisky— Grey Dorimant by Dorimant (Otho)— Dizzy by Blank, &c. Mustard by INIerlin (Castrel)— Morel by Sorcerer— Hornby Lass by Buzzard — Puzzle by Matchem — Princess by Herod — dau. of Blank, &c. Camel by Whalebone (Waxy)— dau. of Selim— Maiden by Sir Peter— dau. of Phenomenon — Matron by Florizel — Maiden by Matchem, &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville)— Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus — Mayfly by Matchem, &c. Dr. Syntax by Paynator (Trurapator) — dau. of Beningbro'- Jenny Mole by Carbuncle (Babrahara Blank) — dau. of Prince T'Quassa bv Snip,&c. Dau. of Ardrossan by John Bull (Fortitude)— Lady Eliza by Whitworth — X. Y. Z.'s dam by Spadille — Sylvia by Young Marske — Ferret, &c. Muley by Orville (Beningbro')— Eleanor by Whisky (Saltram)— Young Giantess by Diomed— Giantess by Matchem — Molly Long Legs, &c. Nancy by Dick Andrews (Joe Andrews) — Spitfire by Beningbro' (King Fergus) — dau. of Young Sir Peter— dau. of Engineer, &c. Filho-da-Puta by Haphazard (Sir Peter) — Mrs. Barnet by Waxy — dau. of Woodpecker — Heinel by Squirrel (Traveller) — Principessa, &c. Brocard by Whalebone — Varennes by Selim — Canarybird by Sorcerer — Canarybii-d by Whisky — Canary by Coriander, &c. Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Beeswing (B.— 1833). Tadmor (B.— 1846). Mrs. Sellon (B.— 1853). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy)— dau. of Selim— Maiden by Sir Peter— dau. of Phenomenon (Herod) — Matron by Florizel — Maiden, &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville)— Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse)— Brunette by Amaranthus (Old England — dau. of Second), &c. Dr. Syntax by Paynator (Trumpator— dau. of Marc Antony)— dau. of Beningbro'— Jenny ]Mole by Carbuncle (Babraham Blank), «S:c. Dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull— Xantippe by Eclipse)— Lady Eliza by Whitworth— X. Y. Z.'s dam by Spadille— Sylvia by Y. Marske, &c. The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Melbourne (Br.- 1834). Testy (B.— 1840). Ion by Cain (Paulowitz)— :Margaret by Edmund (Orville)— Medora by Selim (Buzzard)— dau. of Sir Harrj'- dau. of Volunteer (Eclipse), &c. Palmyra by Sultan (Selim)— Hester by Camel— Monimia by Muley (Orville)— Eleanor by Whisky— sis. to Pet worth l^y Precipitate, &c. Cowl by Bay Middleton (Sultan)— Crucifix by Priam (Emilius) Octa- viana by Octavian (Stripling)— dau. of Shuttle (Marske)— Zara, &c. Belle Dame by Belshazzar (Blacklock)— Ellen by Starch (Waxy Poiae- Miss Stavely by Shuttle)— Cuirass by Oiseau — Castanea, &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone by Waxy)— Peri by Wanderer — GuiccioU by Bob Booty— Flight by Irish Escape, &c. Echidna by Economist (Whisker by Waxy)— Floranthe by Octavian— Miss Pratt by Blacklock— Gadabout by Orville— Minstrel, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante)— Trampoline by Tramp— Web by Waxy— Penelope by Trumpator— Prunella by Highflyer, &c. Marpessa by Muley (Orville— Eleanor by Whisky)— Clare by Marmion— Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon by Driver (Trenthara), &c. Humphry Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer)- Clinkerina bv Clinker— Pewet by Tandem (Syphon)— Termagant by Tantrum (Cripple), &c. Dau. of Cervantes by Don Quixote (Eclipse) — dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna)— dau. of Paynator— sis. to Zodiac by St. George, &c. Venison by Partisan (Walton— Parasol by PotSos)- Fawn by Smolensko (Sorcerer) — Jerboa by Gohanna — Camilla by Trentham, &c. Temper by Defence (Whalebone)— Tears by Woful— Miss Stephenson by Sorcerer— sis, to Petworth by Pi-ecipitate, dau. of Woodpecker, &c. . THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. AUGHRIM. (the property of MR. PORTER PORTER, JAMESTOWN, BALLINAMALLAED, CO. FERMANAGH, IRELAND.) ^Yill he located during 1898 and the following Seasons at Hill Green, Stud Farm, Pease- more, Newbury, Berks, ichere lie icill be let to a limited nvmber of approved mares at BOgs. each mare, and \0s. to the Groom. Application to be made, as above, to Mr. M, Butcher, or to 3Ir. J. M. Peace, Lambourne, Berks. AuQHRiM, by Xenophon, was bred in 1883 by Lieut. -Colonel Lloyd, at Ballyleck,. County Monagban, Ireland, and is tbe second produce of Lashaway (also dam of Coolshannagh by Sir Bevys, Iiass of Derry by Geologist, Bail by Baliol, etc.), by Uncas, bred in 1876 by Captain Gubbins at the Knockany Stud, County Limerick. He is a dark mottled bay, with black points, the only white being a small star in. his forehead ; and his height is 15 hands 3in., while he girths Gft. lin., and measures 9in. below the knee, being sufficiently powerful to carry 14st. to hounds. In appearance he much resembles his distinguished relative Barcaldine, being equally lengthy, and possessing all his power and quality, while he stands on the shortest and best of well-formed legs and feet. Aughrim was put in training at the Curragh early in 1885, and ran his first race the same year at the Irish Metropolitan Meeting in September, for the Baldoyle Plate (5 furlongs), won by Mr. Linde"s chestnut colt Mulberry by Arbi- trator, beating Black Rose (second), Hetty (third), and seven others besides Aughrim, who finished close up. This promising youngster made his second appearance at the Curragh October Meeting, when, carrying 7st., he won the Nursery Handicap of 126 sovs., from the Anglesey Post (0 furlongs), beating Black Witch, Gst. 71b. (second), Dictator, 7st. 31b. (third), and six others, including Con- servator by Arbitrator (winner of the National Produce Stakes), Decider, Lakefield,. etc. ; and next day he ran his third and last race that season, when, in company with The Chicken, 3yrs., St. Kevin, 3yrs., Wild Sherry, 3yrs., and Ben Bolt, 4yrs.,. he was defeated by Wavelet for the Lord Lieutenant's Plate (one mile and a half). In 1886 Aughrim was put in training at Newmarket, under the care of Hopper, where he was thought so much of that on being sent to the Liverpool Spring Meet- ing for the Prince of Wales Handicap (6 furlongs), he started second favourite for that valuable prize, which fell to the favourite Brighton, with Satchel second, and Cormeille third, while among those beaten in company with Aughrim were Energy, Kaunitz, Aveline, Gannet, Ordovix, and five others. Aughrim then took his leisure until Ascot, when he formed one of a field of nineteen runners for the Wokingham Stakes, won by the Duchess of Montrose's Loved One by See Saw, 3yrs., 7st., to whom Aughrim was giving 21b. On returning to Newmarket Aughrim, always tricky at exercise, threw his boy, and getting away so hurt himself that he ran no more during the season. Nor, indeed, did he ever start again, for though tried early in the following year to be good enough to win the Lincolnshire Handicap, for which he was heavily backed by the adherents of Hopper's stable, a like accident befell him a month prior to the race, from the effects of which he was precluded from running or being ever subsequently trained. It will be seen on reference to the pedigree of Aughrim that he is remarkably in-bred to Waxy, having in him on the side of his sire Xenophon five strains of that celebrity, and no fewer than fourteen on that of his dam Lashaway ; and, like Isonomy, he has in him four strains of Sir Hercules, while of Touchstone he has three strains, and four of Blacklock, a fact that, irrespective of the many other fine strains-of blood in him, ought to insure his being a successful sire. At the Newmarket July Sales in 1894, two of his yearlings were greatly admired for their fine size, bone, and quality, but only one, the colt out of Clonavarin, reached the reserve put on him, and was sold for 350gs. This was Count Schomberg, winner of the Chester Cup, the Queen's Vase at Ascot, the Goodwood Cup for the second time in succession, besides several other races, and who was sold at the December sales in 1897 for 5,050gs. Aughrim is also sire of Up Guards and Polly Duck — both winners. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OF AUGHRIM. pq Touchstone (Br— 1831). Vulture (Ch.— 1833). Pleni- potentiary (Ch.— 1831). Palmyra (Br.— 1838). Sir Hercules (BL— 182G). Guiccioli (Ch.— 1823). Hetman Platoff (B.— 1836). Whim (Gr.— 1832). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator) — dau. of Selim — Maiden by Sir Peter — dau. of Phenomenon — Matron by Flprizel, &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville — Miss Sophia by Stamford) — Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette by Amaranthus — Mayfly by Matchem, &c. Laugar by Selim (above) — dau. of Walton — Young Giantess by Diomed — Giantess by Matchem — Molly Long Legs by Babraham, &c. Kite by Bustard — Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter) — Scotilla by Anvil (Herod) — Scota by Eclipse — Harmony by Herod — Rutilia, &c. Emilius by Orville (Beningbro' — Evelina by Highflyer) — Emily by Stam- ford— dau. of Whisky — Grey Dorimant by Dorimant — Dizzy, tc. Flight bj^ Irish Escape (Commodore — Buffer's dam by Highflyer)— Y. Heroine by Bagot — Heroine by Hero (Cade) — sis. to Regulus, itc. Brutandorf by BlacUock (Whitelock — dau. of Coriander) — Mandane by Pot8os — Young Camilla by Woodpecker — Camilla by Trentham, &c. Dau. of Comus (Sorcerer — Houghton Lass by Sir Peter) — Marciana by Stamford — Marcia by Coriander — Faith by Pacolet— Atalanta, ifcc. Drone by Master Robert (Buffer — Spinster by Shuttle) — dau. of Sir Walter (Waxy)— Miss Tooley by Teddy the Grinder, &c. Kiss by Waxy Pope (Waxy — ^^Prunella by Highflyer) — dau. of Champion (PotSos — Huncainunca by Highflyer) — Brown Fann}' by Maximin, ttc. The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone — Peri by Wanderer) — Guiccioli by Bob Booty — Flight by Irish Escape — Young Heroine by Bagot, &c. Echidna by Economist (Whisker — Floranthe by Octavian) — Miss Pratt by Blacklock— Gadabout by Orville— Minstrel by Sir Peter, kc. Mountain Deer (B.— 1848). Clarinda (Bl.— 1834). Glencoe by Sultan (above)— Trampoline by Tramp — Web by Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer — Promise by Snap, 'ier's) at 2'lgs., and Isor. to the Groom. Aj'plication to he made to Mr. R. Owen Goddard, Sccretari/s Ojfice, as above. AviNGTON, by Melton (winner of the Derby, St. Leger, etc.), was bred in 1890 by Sir William Throckmorton, Bart., and is the eighth produce of his dam Annette (also dam of Anlace and Annamite by Tomahawk, Albertine by Albert Victor, Ardington by Melton, Arcano by Mask, etc.) by The Speaker, bred in 1874 by Major Carlyon. He is a bay, with black points, standing 16 hands 1 inch, of great power and quality, and with excellent bone and good open feet. Avington, being an overgrown youngster, was not put in training until late in 1892, and only ran once as a two-year-old — viz., in the Montefiore Stakes (G fur.) at the Gat wick October Meeting, when, in a field of four runners, he was third to Mr. Abington's Porridge, who beat Bumptious by a neck, another two-year-old, Affluence, being last. In 1893 Avington, trained by Chandler, ran in five races, two of which he won. His first appearance was at Northampton, in the Spencer Plate, for which he ran unplaced to Simon Renard (4yrs.), who was giving him only 81b. for the year ; his second effort was made at Portsmouth for the Havant Maiden Plate of lOOsovs., which, with R. Chaloner on his back, he won easily from Mist, Quandary, and five others, the betting being 15 to 8 on him. Avington next flew at higher quarry, as he was one of a field of sixteen horses that contested the Wokingham Stakes on the last day of the Royal Meeting, for which, though defeated, he ran a close third to Pitcher and St. Columba, being only beaten a head for second honours ; and again at Brighton he showed excellent form by running Simonian to a neck for the Brighton Cup. Avington's best three-year-old form was, however, shown at Kempton Park, where he achieved a very easy \4ctory for the London Breeders' Foal Stakes of l,l80sovs., beating Worcester, Queen of the Spring, Evermore, and three others. In 1894 Avington commenced his four-year-old campaign at the Kempton Park Spring Meeting, where, ridden by Calder and carrying 8st. lib., he achieved a great and very decisive victory over nineteen opponents for the Great " Jubilee " Stakes of 2,050sovs., as he beat Prisoner (4yrs., 8st. lib.), the sturdy son of Isonomy, by three lengths, El Diablo (5yrs., 7st. 121b.) being third, beaten a head only, while Skirpenbeck (3yrs., (Jst. 91b.) was fourth, beaten a head. Siffleuse (4yrs., 7st. 101b.)— winner of the One Thousand— and Llanthony (5yrs., 7st. 101b.), though pronounced favourites, never showed in the race, and as the remainder of the field comprised the best milers of the day, the victory was unquestionably a great one, and will be long remembered by those who had the pleasure of witnessing it. But a' still greater performance came next (at the Royal Meeting), for Avington carried 9st. 21b. into the second place for the Royal Hunt Cup, beaten only half a length by Victor Wild (4yrs., 7st. 71b.), j\Iaunday Money (3yrs., 7st. 21b.) being third, and Pitcher (4yrs., 7st. 71b.) fourth, with twenty others scattered all over the course. After such a display of superiority it caused Avington but little trouble to beat Go Lightly for the Diamond Stakes at Gatwick, or Clwyd for the Brighton Cup ; but for the Duke of York Stakes at Kempton Park in the Autumn, for which he was burdened with 9st. 71b., after running a great horse, he was beaten into the third place by St. Florian (3yrs., 7st.) and Athol (5yrs., 7st. lib.), while among the fifteen horses behind him were Victor Wild (4yrs., 8st. 91b.), and Throstle (3yrs., 8st. 91b.). In the Selection Stakes at Sandown Park he was opposed by Best Man, and again by Throstle, whom he disposed of as readily as at Kempton Park, but -Best Man beat him by half a length ; and for the Liverpool Autumn Cup, carrying 9st. 71b., he had likewise to be content with second place to Son of a Gun (4yrs.), carrying only 8st. 41b. In 1895 once more did Avington try to carry Sir William Throckmorton's colours to the front at Kempton Park for the Great " Jubilee " Stakes, but, burdened with 9st. 61b., it was no wonder he was compelled to succumb to the lighter weighted ones— Victor Wild (5yrs., 8st. 41b.), Grey Leg (4yrs., 8st. 31b.), El Diablo (6yrs., 7st. 121b.), Portmarnock (3yrs., 6st. 131b.), and Fealar (5yrs., 6st. 91b.)— who 'comprised the five placed horses of the eighteen runners in that great contest. Avington was then, with great discretion, withdrawn from the racecourse, as sound as the day he first started, in order that his powers might be reserved for the stud, where he is bound to perpetuate his own fame and that of his sire Melton, whose deportation to Italy was a mistake, as shown by the high form possessed by Avington, as well as by his great contemporary. Best Man. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OF AVINGTON. Q Stockvvell (Ch.— 1849). £ (Ch.— 1857) Plum Pudding (Br.— 1857). Judy Go (Ch.— 1859). Lord of the Isles (B.— 1852). Miss Ann (B.— 1846). Thormanby (Ch.— 1857). Woodbine (B.— 18G0). The Baron by Btrdcatclier (Sir Hercules— Guiccioli by Bob Booty)— Echidna by Economist (Whisker— Floranthe by Octavian), &c. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan— Trampoline by Tramp)- Marpessa by Muley(Orville— Eleanor by Whisky )— Clare by Marmion (Whisky ), &c. Tewminster by Touclistone (Camel— Banter by Master Henry)— Bees- ^ving by Dr. Syntax (Paynator)— dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull), &c. DIodamia by Pyrrhus I. (Epirus by Langar— Olympia by Sir Oliver) — Miasma by Hetman Platoff (Brutandorf by Blacklock), &c. Sweetmeat by Gladiator (Partisan by Walton — Pauline by Moses) — Lollypop by Voltaire (Blacklock — dau. of Phantom) — Belinda, &c. Foinualla by Birdcatclier (Sir Hercules— Guiccioli by Bob Booty) — Brandy Bet by Canteen (Waxy Pope)— Bigottini by Thunderbolt, &c. Dej' of Algiers by Priam (Emilius by OrvUle — Cressida by Whisky) — dau. of Bustard (Castrel) dau. of Walton (Sir Peter)— Gipsy, &c. Cacique by Palinurus (Sheet Anchor by Lottery — Katharine by Sooth- sayer)- dau. of Y. Blacklock (Blacklock— Arabella)— Bittern, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone— dau. of Selim)— Banter by Master Henry (OrvUle— Miss Sophia by Stamford)— Boadicea, &c. Fair Helen by Pantaloon (Castrel — Idalia by Peruvian) — Rebecca by Lottery (Tramp— Mandane by PotSos)— dau. of Cervantes, &c. The Little Known by Muley (Orville — Eleanor by Whisky) — Lacerta by Zodiac (St. George) — Jerboa by Gohanna — Camilla by Trentbam, &c. Bay Missy by Bay Middleton (Sultan — Cobweb by Phantom) — Camilla by Y. Phantom — sis. to Speaker by Camillus (Hambletonian), &c. Windhound by Pantaloon (Castrel — Idalia by Peruvian)— Phryne by Touchstone (Camel— Banter by Master Henry)— Decoy, &c. Alice Hawthorn by Muley IMoloch (Muley by Orville — Nancy by Dick Andrews)— Rebecca by Lottery (Tramp by Dick Andrews), &c. Stockwell by The Baron (Birdcatcber— Echidna by Economist)— Poca- hontas by Glencoe (Sultan — Tramiwline by Tramp) — ISIarpessa, &c. Honeysuckle by Touchstone (Camel by Whalebone— Banter bv Master Henry) — Beeswing by Dr. Syntax (Paynator) — dan. of Ardrossan, &.■. Nutwith (B.— 1840). Celia (B.— 1839). Camel (Bl.— 1822). Dau. of (B.— 1833). Kingston (B.— 1849). Dinah (Ch.— 1844). Birdcatcber (Ch.— 1833). Ecstasy (Br.— 1850). Tomboy by Jerry (Smolensko — Louisa by Orville) — Beeswing's dam by Ardrossan (John Bull— Miss Whip by Volunteer)— Lady Eliza, &c. Dau. of Comus (Sorcerer — Houghton Lass by Sir Peter) — Plumper's dam by Delpini (Highflyer — Countess by Blank) — Miss Mustan, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone— dau. of Selim)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville Miss Sophia by Stamford)— Boadicea by Alexander,&c. Amima by Sultan (Selim — Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto) — Augusta, by Woful (bro. to Whalebone) — dau. of Rubens — Guildford Nan, &c. Whalebone by Waxy (Pot8os — Maria by Herod) — Penelope by Trump- ator— Prunella by Highflyer — Promise by Snap — Julia by Blank, (fee. Dau. of Selim Buzzard — dau. of Alexander)— Maiden by Sir Peter — dau. of Phenomenon (Herod — Frenzy by EcliiDse) — Matron, &c. Exile by Emilius (Orville — Judy by Stamford) — Pigmy by Election — Pawn by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer Promise by Snap, &c. Purity by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard — Mrs. Barnet by Waxy) — Rachel Ruysch by Rubens — dau. of Cesario — Miss Holt by Buzzard, &c. Venison by Partisan (Walton— Parasol by PotSos)- Fawn by Smolensko (Sorcerer — Wouski by Mentor) — Jerboa by Gobanna (Mercury), &c. Queen Anne by Slane (Royal Oak by Catton— dau. of Smolensko) — Garcia by Octavian (Stripling by Phenomenon)— dau. of Shuttle, &c. Clarion by Sultan (Selim— Baccliante by Williamson's Ditto)— Clara by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard — Mrs. Barnet by Waxv) — Clari, &c. Rebekah by Sir Hercules (Whalebone— Peri by Wanderer)— dau. of Sam (Scud — Hyale by Phenomenon) — Rebecca by Soothsayer, &c. Sir Hercules by Whalebone (Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator) — Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna) — Thalestris by Alexander (Eclipse) — Rival, &c. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer by Woodpecker) — Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine by Bagot (Herod) — Heroine, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone— dau. of Selim)— Banter by Master Henry (Orviile Miss Sophia by Stamford)— Boadicea by Alexander, &c. Miss Wilfrid by Lottery (Tramp— Mandane by PotSos)— Royal Oak's dam by Smolensko (Sorcerer) — Lady Mary by Beningbro', &c. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. AYRSHIRE. (the property of his grace the duke of PORTLAND, WELBECK ABBEY, worksopO Will le located during 189S and following Seasons at Egerton House, NeKmarket, where he will be let to a limited 7iumber of a2}2}roved mares {besides a few of his owner's) at 150^5. each mare, and 1 guinea to the Groom. A2}jflication to be made to Mr. R. Marsh, Egerton House, or T. Warner Turner, Esq., Welbeck, Worksop. Ayrshire, by Hampton, was bred in 1885 by His Grace the Duke of Portland, and is the second produce of his dam Atalanta (also dam of Flying Footstep by Don- caster, Melanion by Hermit, etc.) by Galopin, bred in 1878 by Lord Eosslyn. He is a rich bay, with star. His height is 16 hands, girth 6ft. 4in., while he measures 8f in. below the knee, and is a horse of fine substance, power, and quality. Ayrshire commenced his turf career at Manchester in 1887, where, with his powers yet undeveloped, he ran a good third to Briar-root by Springfield and Caerlaverock by Isonomy for the Whitsuntide Plate ; while in his second essay at Ascot he held the same unenviable place behind Friar's Balsam by Hermit and Seabreeze by Isonomy for the New Stakes. Ayrshire's subsequent two-year-old performances were a suc- cession of remarkable victories. At Stockbridge, with 11 to 10 against him, he beat Challenge and Irgunder in a canter for the Bibury Club Home-bred Foal Stakes ; and next, with 6 to 4 against him, he easily defeated Hark, Toscano, and four others at Windsor for the Royal Plate, worth l,3'25sovs. At the Newmarket July meeting Ayrshire was backed at evens against five opponents for the Chesterfield Stakes, worth 780sovs., which he easily appropriated from Bartizan, Winkfield (brother to Morion), Simon Pure, and Disappointment. At Goodwood 5 to 2 was betted on him for the rich Prince of Wales' Stakes of 3,000sovs., which he won in a canter from Simon Pure, Juggler, and three others ; while at Doncaster he won the Champagne Stakes by two lengths from Marmiton, Caerlaverock, Crowberry, and three others, thus when two years old carrying off five of the seven races in which he was engaged. In 1888 Ayrshire won four of the six races in which he was engaged— viz., the Riddlesworth, the Two Thousand, the Derby, and the Tenth Great Foal Stakes at Newmarket. For the Riddlesworth, 8 to 1 was betted on him against his solitary opponent, Disappointment, when he beat by twenty lengths ; while for the Two Thousand, worth 3,550sovs., 8 to 1 was betted against him, and yet he won it easily from his stable companion Johnny Morgan, Orbit, Crowberry, Friar's Balsam, and Ossory. For the Derby, worth 3,G80sovs., 6 to 5 was betted on him, and he very easily secured that coveted prize from Crowberry (second), Van Diemens Land (third), Chillington, Galore, Gautby, Orbit, Netheravon, and Simon Pure. At Doncaster he ran unplaced to Seabreeze for the St. Leger, and she again beat him for the Lancashire Plate at Manchester; but he wound up the season well at Newmarket by beating Grafton, Surbiton, Queen's Counsel, Ossory, Caerlaverock, and two others, for the Great Foal Stakes of l,055sovs. In 1889 Ayrshire took his revenge on Seabreeze by beating her, Melanion, Wishing Gate, Friar's Balsam, Baron, and Royal Star for the Kempton Park Royal Stakes of 9,600sovs. ; while at Sandown Park he won the Eclipse Stakes of ll,lGOsovs. easily from El Dorado, Seclusion, Seabreeze, Gold, and Benburb. At the Newmarket Second October Meeting Ayrshire ran for the Champion Stakes, for which he was unaccountably defeated by Gold, and with this race terminated the wonderfully successful turf career of this fine son of Hampton, having won in his short but brilliant turf career eleven races, worth 35,915sovs. In 1890 Ayrshire was put to the stud, and is already the sire of many winners, including Ariette, Adderley, Galston, Glengarry, Glenlogan, Amberite, Airs and Graces, Ardershir, Ardwell, Ayah, Dunlop, Heir Male, Hendersyde, Kilkerran, Kitty Grey, Mauchline, Orzil, Oyster- catcher, Paladore, Sarchedon, Stewarton, Symmington, Zina, etc. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OP AYRSHIRE. pq Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Beeswing (B.— 1833). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy)— dau. of Selim— Maiden by Sir Peter — dau. of Phenomenon (Herod) — Matron by Florizel — Maiden, &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville)— Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus (Old England) — Mayfly by Matchem, &c. Dr. S3mtax by Paynator (Trumpator)— dau. of Beningbro' (King Fergus) — Jenny Mole by Carbuncle (Babraham), &c. Dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull)— Lady Eliza by Whitworth (Agonistes) —dau. of Spadille — Sylvia by Y. Marske — Ferret by Bro. to Silvio, &c. Melbourne (Br.— 1834). Volley (B.— 1845). Rataplan (Ch.— 1850). Hybla (B.— 1846). 01 o W cS £!^ h-l >. T Ti jj l-J pa o rt — ^ Lanercost (Br.— 1835). Queen Mary (B.— 1843). Humphry Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer) — Clinkerina by Clinker (Sir Peter) — Pewet by Tandem — Termagant by Tantrum, &c. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote)— dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna)— dau. of Paynator — sis. to Zodiac by St. George — Abigail by Woodpecker. Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock)— dau. of Phantom (Walton)— dau. of Overton (King Fergus) — Gratitude's dam by Walnut, &c. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton — Desdemona by Orville) — Leda by Filho-da-Puta(Haphazard )— Treasure by Camillus(Hambletonian), &c. The Baron bv Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules by Whalebone)— Echidna by Economist (Whisker)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock— Gadabout by Orville. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan) — Marpessa by Muley — Clare by Mar- mion — Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon by Driver — Fractious, &c. The Provost by The Saddler (Waverley by Whalebone)— Rebecca by Lottery (Tramp) — dau. t)f Cervantes — Anticipation by Beningbro', &c. Otisina by Liverpool (Tramp)— Otis by Bustard— Gayhurst's dam by Election (Gohanna)— sis. to Skyscraper by Highflyer— Everlasting,&c. Liverpool by Tramp (Dick Andrews)— dau. of Whisker (Waxy— Pene- lope)— Mandane by Pot8os — Y. Camilla by Woodpecker, &c. Otis by Bustard (Buzzard — Gipsy by Trumpator)— dau. of Election (Gohanna) — sis. to Skyscraper by Highflyer — dau. of Eclipse, &c. Gladiator by Partisan (Walton)— Pauline by Moses (Seymour) — Quad- drille by Selim — Canary Bird by Sorcerer — Canary by Coriander, &c. Dau. of Plenipotentiary (Emilius) — Myrrha by Whalebone— Gift by Y. Gohanna — sis. to Grazier by Sir Peter — sis. to Aimator, &c. O PQ Voltigeur (Br.— 1847). Mrs. Ridgway (B.— 1849). Flying Dutchman (B.— 1846). Merope (B.— 1841). Windhound (Br.— 1847). Alice Hawthorn (B.— 1838). Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock)— dau. of Phantom (Walton)— dau. of Overton (King Fergus)— dau. of Walnut (Highflyer), &c. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton)— Leda by Filho-da-Puta— Treasure by Camillus (Hambletonian) — dau. of Hyacinthus — Flora, &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone) — Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer) — Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine, &c. Nan Darrell by Inheritor (Lottery)— Nell by Blacklock— Madame Vestris by Coinus (Sorcerer) — Lisette by Hambletonian, &c. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim)— Cobweb by Phantom (Walton)— Filagree by Soothsayer (Sorcerer— Golden Locks) — Web by Waxy, &c. Barbelle by Sandbeck (Catton)— Darioletta by Amadis (Don Quixote) — Selima by Selim (Buzzard)— dau. of Pot8o3— Editha by Herod, &c. Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock)— dau. of Phantom— dau. of Overton (Eclipse) — dau. of Walnut — dau. 'of Ruler (Y. Marske), &c. Velocipede's dam by Juniper (Whisky) — dau. of Sorcerer — Virgin by Sir Peter — dau. of PotSos — Editha by Herod — Elfrida by Snap, &c. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard) — Idalia by Peruvian (Sir Peter) — Musidora by Meteor — Maid of All Work by Highflyer, &c. Phryne by Touchstone (Camel)— Decoy by Filho-da-Puta— Finesse by Peruvian (Sir Peter) — Violante by John Bull (Fortitude), &c. Stockwell (Ch.— 1849). Honeysuckle (sis. to Newminster) (Br.— 18.51). Muley Moloch by MiUey (Orville) — Nancy by Dick Andrews— Spitfire by Beningbro' — dau. of Y. Sir Peter — dau. of Engineer (Sampson), &c. Rebecca by Lottery (Tramp)— dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — Anti- cipation by Beningbro' (King Fergus) — Exi^ectation by Herod, &c. The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules)— Echidna by Economist (Whisker)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock— Gadabout by Orville, &c. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan — Trampoline by Tramp)— Marpessa by Muley (Orville) — Clare by Marmion (Whisky) — Harpalice, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amai-anthus, &c. Beeswing by Dr. Syntax (Paynator — dau. of Beningbro') — dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull)— Lady EUza T)v Whitworth, &c. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. BEND OR. (the property of his grace the duke of WESTMINSTER, EATON, CHESTER.) Will ie located during 189S and following Seasons at Eaton, Chester, ivhere he loill he let to a few approved mares at 200gs. each, and 1 Guinea to the Groom. Application to he made to the Stud Groom, Mr. Richard Chapman. Bend Or, by Doncaster (winner of the Derby, Ascot Gold Cup, and Goodwood Cup, 1873), was bred in 1877 by His Grace the Duke of Westminster, and is the eighth jiroduce of Rouge Eose (also dam of Blood Red by Lord Lyon, and Rose of York by Speculum, etc.) by Thormanby, bred in 1865 by General Pearson. He is a chestnut horse with blaze face, 16 hands 1 inch high, girth 6 feet 2 inches, and he measui-es 8| inches below the knee. The most striking impression formed of Bend Or is the remarkable consistency of his formation. He is of nice length, his shoulders well placed, strong, muscular, and beautifully moulded at their points ; while his chest is of the proper width and fulness, with a light yet muscular neck of nice length, and a particularly well set-on head of sufficient breadth between the eyes, Avhich are promin ent, with nice-sized ears well pricked. His quarters are strong and lengthy from his hocks to his hips, which run so well into his body that there is no more than room for a saddle on his back ; while he has large well- formed hocks, big knees, and nice-sized, well-shaped feet, being in fact very like his sire, Doncaster, who is the true type of an English thoroughbred horse. His first appearance on a racecourse was, when two years old, at Newmarket, in July 1879, for the Chesterfield Stakes, for which he easily defeated ten opponents, including Petal (second), Dora (third), Pappoose, The Song, Austin Friar, Li Bounds, Chanoine, and The Proctor. The same month, at Goodwood, he Avon the Richmond Stakes (value l,762sovs.) from the Colt by Adventurer — Cantiniere, Dora, and four others; and the day following won the Prince of Wales's Stakes (value l,34:0sovs.) from eight opponents, including Brotherhood (second), and Gil Bias (third). In the Triennial at Newmarket he defeated The Song, Fire King, and eight others easily ; and at the same Meeting he beat Cannie Chiel, Dora, and seven others for the Rous Memorial Stakes ; thus remaining unvanquished throughout his two-year-old career. In 1880 Bend Or started a hot favourite for the Derby at 2 to 1 in a field of nine- teen, and won, after one of the severest struggles on record, by a head from Robert the Devil, with Mask third, and Apollo fourth, while among the beaten horses were Zealot, Muncaster, Cylinder, Mariner, Proctor, Ercildoune, Valentino, etc. Bend Or next ran at Ascot, where he won the St. James's Palace Stakes from Fernandez, with Apollo, Prince Palatine, Colt by Favonius, and Red Ribbon beaten off". For the St. Leger Bend Or again started a warm favourite, 11 to 8 being betted on him, but he failed to get nearer than sixth to his old opponent Robert the Devil, his easy defeat occasioning much surprise. But his next contest for the Great Foal Stakes at Newmarket, showed that he had nearly returned to his Derby form, as he ran Robert the Devil to a head. A fortnight later, in the Champagne Stakes, Bend Or was again defeated by Robei't the Devil, the pace being so severe that both Reveller and Charibert were lieaten a long way. But the relative merits of these great rivals still formed the great subject of discussion in sporting circles during the ofi"-season. Previous to their next and last meeting, however. Bend Or added another great victory to his record, viz., at the Epsom Spring Meeting (1881), where carrying 9st. in a field of twenty-four horses, he won the City and Suburban by a length and a half from Foxhall, 3yrs., 6st. 71b. (second), and Post Obit, 4yrs., 7st. (third). Bend Or then encountered his old antagonist, Robert the Devil, for the Epsom Gold Cup, one mile and a half (even weights), run for in the Derby week, when the betting was 6 to 4 on his opponent ; but, after a rattling race, Bend Or succeeded in " turning the tables" on that great horse by a neck. Bend Or next won the Champion Stakes at Newmarket from Scobell, Iroquois, and five others ; but in the Houghton Week he suftered-a reverse, when, carrying 9st. 81b. in a field of thirty-two horses, he started a warm favourite for the Cambridgeshire, won by Foxhall, Byrs., 9st. Bend Or was then relegated to the stud at Eaton, where, besides Ormonde, he is already the sire of many winners, including Aureoline, Cecil, Fleur de Lys, Golden Fleece, Grecian Bend, Gulbeyaz, Mont d'Or, Ilotto, Orbit, Ormuz, Ossory, Polydor, Rydal, Medora, Bonavista (winner of the Two Thousand), Golden Garter," Gold Reef, Martagon, Orion, Orvieto, The Prize, etc., ■who among them have won 285 races of the value of £129,148. In Weatherby's Supplement to the "Stud Book" for 1897 Bend Or is returned as the sire of fourteen foals (now yearlings) — eleven colts and three fillies, all of whom are living. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OP BEND OR. -^ 7 J3 o 0 ■^ 00 « 1 J3 A H C> ^ 1 M n c) o w Vi -3 a o ^ c3 &< _i -f 1 ;a a o 50 1 H -a u T-i O hn cq t« t4 ^ g" 60 03 ■*^ ■^ CO Birdcatcher (Ch.— 1833). Echidna (B.— 1838). Sir Hercules by "Whalebone (Waxy— Penelope)— Peri by Wanderer— Thalestris by Alexander— Rival by Sir Peter— Hornet by Drone. GuiccioU by Bob Booty (Chanticleer— lerne)— Flight by Irish Escape- Young Heroine by Bagot (Herod) — Heroine by Hero— sis. to Regulus. Glencoe (Ch.— 1833). Marpessa (B.— 1830). Economist by Whisker (Waxy — Penelope) — Floranthe by Octavian — Caprice by Anvil — ]Madcap by Eclipse — dau. of Blank — dau. of Blaze. Miss Pratt by Blacklock — Gadabout by Orville— Minstrel by Sir Peter- Matron by Florizel — Maiden by Matchem, &c. Sultan by Selim (Buzzard — dau. of Alexander) — Bacchante by William- son's Ditto (Sir Peter)— sis. to Calomel by Mercury— dau. of Herod. Trampoline by Tramp— Web by Waxy— Penelope by Trumpator— Pru- nella by Highflyer— Promise by Snap— Julia by Blank, &c. Muley by Orville (above) — Eleanor by Wliisky — Young Giantess by Diomed— Giantess by Matchem— Molly Long Legs by Babraham, &c. Clare by Marmion (Whisky — Young Noisette) — Harpalice (Gohanna) — Amazon by Driver — Fractious by Mercur3'^iau. of Woodpecker, &c. Orlando (B.— 18-11). Miss Twickenham (Ch.— 1838). Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone by Waxy)— Banter by Master Henry Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus. &c. Vulture by Langar — Kite by Bustard — Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter) — Scotilla by Anvil — Scota by Eclipse — Harmony by Herod — Ilutilia, &c. Rockino-ham by Humphrey Clinker (Comus — Clinkerina) — Medora by Swordsman (Buffer by Prizefighter)— d. of Trumpator— Peppermint, &c. Electress by Election (Gohanna — Chestnut Skim) — dau. of Stamford — Miss Judy by Alfred— Manilla by Goldfinder— dau. of Old England. Ratan (Ch.— 1841). Daughter of (Br.— 1841). Buzzard by Blacklock (above)— Miss Newton by Delpmi— Tipple Cyder by King Fergus (Eclipse)— Sylvia by Young Marske (Marske). Dau of Picton (Smolensko— dau. of Dick Andrews)— dau. of Selim (above) —dau. of Pipator— Queen Mab by Eclipse— dau. of Old Tartar. -■ 1 1 X I^ ■a o 00 1 j3 •a a C3 is >, 00- ITt o 3: H £3 ft a w § < ^ -i< ^ -+i XI 1 J3 O. t4 J3 m TS n o w a ^ a) f*i W 1 CO o a Pantaloon (B.— 1824). Phrvne (Br.— 1840). Melbourne by Humphry Clinker— dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote)— d ai. of Golumpus— dau. of Paynator— sis. to Zodiac by St. George, &c. Lizbeth by Phantom (Walton— Julia by Whisky)— Elizabeth by Rainbow — Belvoirina by Stamford— sis. to Silver by Mercury — dau. of Herod. Castrel by Buzzard (Woodpecker— Misfortune by Dux)— d. of Alexander — dau. of Highflyer— dau. of Alfred (bro. to Conductor) by l^latchem. Idalia by Peruvian— Musidora by Meteor— Maid of All Work by High- flyer—sis. to Tandem by Syphon— dau. of Regulus— dau. of Snip. Muley Moloch (B.— 1830). Rebecca (B.— 1831). Sandbeck (B.— 1818). Johanna (Ch.— 1813). Pleni- potentiary (Ch.— 1831). Pawn Junior (Br.— 1817). Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone by Waxy) — Banter by Master Henry — Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette by Amaranthu.? — Mayfly, A'c. Decoy by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard— Mrs. Barnet by Waxy)— Finesse by Peruvian — Yiolante by John Bull — sis. to Skj^scraper, &c. Muley by Orville — Eleanor by Whisky — Young Giantess by Matchem — Giantess by Matchem — Molly Long Legs by Babraham, &c. Nancy by Dick Andrews — Spitfire by Beningbro' — dau. of Young Sir Peter-niau. of Engineer — dau. of Wilson's A. — d. of Hutton's Spot. A-c. Lottery by Tranip(above)— Mandane by PotSos (Eclipse)— Young Camilla by Woodpecker— Camilla by Trentham— dau. of The Godolphin. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote— Evelina)— Anticipation by Beningbro' — Expectation (sis. to Telemachus) by Herod — dau. of Skim. Catton by Golumpus— Lucy Grey by Timothy— Lucy by Florizel— Frenzy by Eclipse — dau. of Engineer — dau. of Blank — Lass of the Mill, &c. Orvillina (sis. to Orville) by Beningbro' (above)— Evelina by Highflyer- Termagant by Tantrum— Cantatrice by Sampson— dau. of Regulus. Selim by Buzzard— dau. of Alexander— dau. of Highflyer— dau. of Alfred —dau. of Engineer— Bay Malton's dam by Cade— Lass of the Mill, &c. Comical's dam bv Skyscraper— dau. of Dragon— Fidget's dam by Matchem —sis. to Sweetbriar by Syphon— dau. of Shakespeare— dau. of Cade, &c. Emilius by Orville— Emily by Stamford— d. of Whisky— Grey Dorimant by Dorimant— Dizzy by Blank— Dizzy by Driver— d. of Smiling Tom,&c. Harriet by Pericles— dau. of Selim— Pipylina by Sir Peter— Rally by Trumpator— Fancy by Florizel— dau. of Spectator— sis. to Horatius, &c. Waxy by PotSos— Maria by Herod (above)— Lisette by Snap (Snip)- Miss Windsor by The Godolphin— sis. to Volunteer by Young Belgrade, &c. Pawn (sis. to Penelope) by Trumpator— Prunella by Highflyer— Promise by Snap— Julia by Blank— Spectator's dam by Partner, &c. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. BENVENUTO. (the property of J. S. CURTIS, ESQ., LEESBURG, VIRGINIA, U.S.A.). Will he located during the Season of 1898 at Mayjield Stud Farm, near Leeshxirg, wliere he will serve a limited numher of approved mares (besides a few of Ids owner's) at $100 each mare. Apj)lication to be made to the Manager, Mayjield St7id Farm, P.O. Box 31, Leesbury, Virginia, U.S.A. "Benvenuto, by Galopin, out of Queen of Diamonds by King of Trumps, was bred by Lord Feversham in 1888. He is a brown horse, something over 15 hands Sin. in height, with a short back, excellent loins, and unblemished legs, while in shape he much resembles his sire, Galopin. Benvenuto became the property of Mr. Leopold de Rothschild, and made his first and only appearance as a two-year-old in the Middle Park Plate in October 1890, for which, carrying 8st. 101b., he was beaten by Energy (9st.), Siphonia (8st. 111b.), Orion (9st.), Valauris (8st. 101b.), and Orvieto (9st. 31b.), finishing in the order named. His first race as a three- year-old was in a maiden three-year-old race of Im. at Sandown Park in April 1891, in which he finished behind Grand Master, Insurance, and Gay Minstrel, all carrying the same weight, 9st. In May, he (carrying 6st. 71b.) ran in the Empress Prize Handicap (l:|m.), being beaten in this race by such horses as Bel Demonio (4yrs., 8st. lib.), Martagon (4yrs., 8st. 71b.), and Father Confessor (6yrs., 9st. 101b.). At Epsom, carrying 8st. 41b., with 100 to 8 betted against him, he won the Grand Prize for three-year-olds (about l^m,), beating St. Kilda (8st. 51b., second). Ordinance (8st. 31b., third), Flodden Field (Sst. 131b.), Friar Lubin (9st. 31b,), Martenhurst (8st. 131b.), Capsicum (8st. 101b.), Conachar (8st. 101b.), Junius (8st. 51b.), Kirkstall (Sst. 31b.), and Woolsthorpe (8st. 31b.)— an excellent per- formance. At Sandown Park, in the Electric Plate, for three-year-olds (5fur.), carrying 9st. 51b., he was beaten by Peter Flower (9st.), and Benvenuto ran also in the Peveril of the Peak Plate at Derby, the Sixth Zetland Biennial at York, and in the Horley Handicap at the Gat wick October Meeting, but was not placed in any of them. When four years old Benvenuto ran three times, his best per- formance being, when carrying 9st. 51b., he ran third to Adieu (9st.) and St. Kilda (Sst. 101b.) for the Thirty-third Newmarket Biennial (Hm.) at the Craven Meeting. This finished Benvenuto's racing career on the flat, but he ran six times under National Hunt rules, his best performance over the sticks being when he finished third (carrying list. 21b.) to Theosophist (aged, r2st. 71b.), and St. Keran (Gyrs., r2st. 21b.), having behind him Beware (4yrs., list. 21b.), Partisan (6yrs., 13st. 41b.), and three other smart performers across country. Benvenuto was pur- chased by Mr. L. E. B. Homan in 1893 and sent to South Africa, where, at Johannesburg in August of that year, he ran unplaced in the Stewards' Handicap (l^^m.), for which, carrying lOst. 21b., he was beaten by Stockwell (Gyrs., 9st. Sib.), Porridge (5yrs., lOst. 21b.) second, and Chanticleer (aged, 9st. 81b.) third. He was subsequently sent to Messrs. Robertson &. Homan' s Stud Farm, Colesburg, Cape Colony, but while in Africa served only a few thoroughbred mares. He became the property of his present owner in 18^5 and was removed to the Orange Free State. Benvenuto's two full sisters, Galloping Queen and Queen of the Riding, made their mark on the English turf in the colours of Mr. Leopold de Rothschild, who is breeding from them at the present time. This horse is most remarkably inbred to Blacklock, having no less than 5/;52 of that horse's blood, and if he serves suitable mares should produce very high-class galloping stock. Benvenuto is not registered in the English "Stud Book." His great-granddam, Red Ribbons, was originally in Vol. VIII. of that publication, but as it was found impossible to trace the pedigree of her dam, Maggie Lauder, she (Red Ribbons) was omitted from subsequent editions of that invaluable work. It is believed that Maggie Lauder was thoroughbred, but as she was foaled nearly a century ago, no record of her dam is extant. The Jockey Club of New York have sanctioned the registration of Benvenuto in the American " Stud Book," so that the slight flaw in his pedigi-ee will not prevent him from being considered thoroughbred in the United States. Benvenuto's winnings in England amounted to £2120. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OF BENVENUTO. bo a Voltaire {B.— 182G). Martha Lynn (B.— 1837). Birdcatcher (Ch.— 1833), Nan Darrell (B.— 1844). Bay Middleton (B.— 1833). Barbelle (B.— 1836). Voltaire (B.— i^afiii Velocipede's dam - (B.— 1817). Blacklock by Whitelock (Hambletonian— Rosalind by Phenomenon) — dau. of Coriander (PotSos)— Wildgoose Burton Barb mare. Dau. of Phantom (Walton— Julia by Whisky)— dau. of Overton (King Fergus) — dau. of Walnut — dau. of Ruler — Piracantha ... Royal inai-e. Mulatto by Catton (Golumpus — Lucy Grey by Timothy) — Desdemona by Orville (Beningbro') — Fanny by Sir Peter The Massey vmre. Leda by Filho-da-Puta( Haphazard — Mrs. Barnet by Waxy) — Treasure by Camillus (Hambletonian) — dau. of Hyacinthus ...Bxirton B. mare. Sir Hercules by Whalebone (Waxy— Penelope by Trumpa tor)— Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna)— Thalestris by Alexander ...Burton Barb mare. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer— lerne by Bagot)— Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore)— Y. Heroine by Bagot Sedbury Royal mare. Inheritor by Lottery (Tramp— Mandane by PotSos)— Handmaiden by Walton (Sir Peter — Arethusa) — Anticipation Layton Barb viare. Nell by Blacklock (Whitelock— dau. of Coriander)— iSIadame Vestris by Comus ( Sorcerer) — Lisette Ba rill's Old Woodcock. Sultan by Selim (Buzzard— dau. of Alexander)— Bacchante by Wil- liamson's Ditto (Sir Peter) — sis. to Calomel ...Byerly Turk — Bustler. Cobweb by Phantom (Walton— Julia by Whisky)— Filagree by Sooth- sayer (Sorcerer) — Web by Waxy Tregomvell Natural Barb. Sand beck by Catton (Golumpus— Lucy Grey by Timothy)— Orvillina by Beningbro' (King Fergus)— Evelina Byerly Turk— Bustler. Darioletta by Amadis (Don Quixote— Fanny by Sir Peter) — Selima by Selim— dau. of PotSos- Editha by Herod Burton Barb mare. Blacklock l^y Whitelock (Hambletonian— Rosalind by Phenomenon)— dau. of Coriander (PotSos)— Wildgoose Burton Barb marc. Dau. of Phantom (Walton— Julia by Whisky)— dau. of Overton (King Fergus)— dau. of Walnut— dau. of Ruler — Piracantha ...Royal mare. Juniper by Whisky (Saltram — Calash by Herod) — Jenny Spinner by Dragon (Woodpecker — Juno)— sis. to Soldier Old Vintner mare. Dau. of Sorcerer (Trumpator— Y. Giantess by Diomed)— Virgin by Sir Peter (Highflyer)— dau. of PotSos— Editha Burton Barb marc, Whitelock hy Hambletonian (King Fergus— dau. of Highflyer )— Rosa- lind by Phenomenon (Herod)— Atalanta Burton Barb mare. Dau. of Coriander by PotSOS (Eclipse — Sportsmistress by Sportsman) — Wildgoose by Highflyer— Co-heiress by PotSos ...Burton Barb mure. Juniper by Whisky (Saltram — Calash by Herod)— Jenny Spinner by Dragon (Woodpecker — Juno) — sis. to Soldier Old Vintner marc. Dau. of Sorcerer (Trumpator — Y. Giantess by Diomed)— Virgin by Sir Peter (Highflyer)- dau. of PotSos— Editha Burton Barb vmre. Stumps by Whalebone (Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator) — Scotina by Delpini— Scota by Eclipse — Harmony C. D'Arcy's Royal nmre. Katherine by Soothsayer (Sorcerer- Golden Locks by Delpini) — Qua- drille by Selim— Canary Bird by Sorcerer ...Bay Bolton BeUjrade T. Comus by Sorcerer (Trumpator — Y. Giantess by Diomed) — Houghton Lass by Sir Peter— Alexina by King Fergus ...Trerjonwcll Nat. Barb. Vaultress by Walton (Sir Peter — Arethusa by Dungannon) — dau. of Election (Gohanna)— Fair Helen by Hambletonian... Swrio/i B. mare. Humphry Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer— Houghton Lass by Sir Peter) — Clinkerina by CHnker (Sir Peter)— Pewet Byerly Turk— Bustler. Dau. of Cervantes by Don Quixote (Eclipse — Grecian Princess by Forester) — Evelina by Highflyer Byerly Turk — Bustler. Margrave by Muley (Orville — Eleanor Ijy Whisky) — dau. of Election (Gohanna) — Fair Helen by Hambletonian Burton Barb mare. Patty Primrose by Confederate (Gomus — Maritornes by Cervantes) — Sybil by Interpreter (Soothsayer) — Galatea ...Byerly Turk — Bustler. Velocipede by Blacklock (Whitelock — dau. of Coriander) — dau. of Jn» " ISper tWIlisky) — .Jenny Sjiinner by Dragon Old Vintner mure, Juliana by Gohanna (Mercm-y — dau. of Herod) — Platinaby Mercury — dau. of Herod — Y. Hag by Skim The Massey vmre. Dinmont by Orville (Beningbro'— Evelina by Highflyer)— Mary hj Sir Peter^dau. of Diomed — Desdemona by Slarske — Y. Hag by Skim (Starling — Miss Mayes by B. Childers)— Hag The Massey mare. Dam unknown. O O M Q Blacklock (B.— 1814). Daughter of (B.— 1817). Viator (Gr.— 1831). Lady Fractious (B.— 1828). Melbourne (Br.— 1834). Daughter of (Ch.— 1833). Valparaiso (Ch.— 1831). Maggie Lauder ( )■ THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. BEST MAN. (the property of WALLACE JOHNSTONE, ESQ., 3, ST. JAMES STREET, PICCADILLY, LONDON.) Will he, located during 1898 and following Season.t at Hoivhvry Hall, where he will be let to twenty-five approvi'd mares (besides afeio of his oivner's) at lOOys. each and 1 guinea to the Oroom. Apjdication to be made to Mr. Bohert Pecli. Best Max, by Melton (winner of the Derby and St. Leger, 1885, etc.), was bred in 1890, at Hampton Court, by Her Majesty the Queen, and is the second produce of Wedlock (also the dam of Banns by Melton, sent to South America) by Wenlock, bred also in 1884 by Her Majesty. He is a rich bay with black points, 15 hands 3^ inches high, is true shaped, lengthy and racing-like, with plenty of substance and superb quality. Purchased at Her Majesty's sale by Mr. John Dawson for 330gs. Best Man began racing in 1892, when victory attended his very first effort at Warwick in the Grove Park Two-year-old Plate of SOOsovs., whieh he won easily from Clog-dance, Peephole, and four others, a performance that led to his purchase by Mr. Wallace Johnstone on the recommendation of his trainer, John Dawson, in whose experienced hands, though beaten in his next four engagements — he obtained some notable victories. The first break to his run of ill-fortune occurred at Derby, where he carried off the Harrington Stakes of 492sovs. from Erin, Allan Ramsay, Glengall, and two others. He was next defeated by Maltravers and Rory O'More for the Michaelmas Stakes at Sandown Park ; but in his succeed- ing effort at Yarmouth he very easily beat Hawkweed, Gabrielle, and three others, after which he wound up the season at Newmarket by a very brilliant victory for the Cheveley Stakes, in which, giving Gangway 51b. and Montauvert r21b., he beat both, besides four others. In 1893, Best Man, when three years old, also con- tended in nine races, four of which he won. Carrying 9st. lib. to William's 8st. 31b., he ran third to him for the Harrington Plate at the Newmarket Craven Meeting, and later the same week Montezuma defeated him for the Payne Stakes. At Ascot he failed to give Glare 291b. for the Fern Hill Stakes ; and at the Newmarket July Meeting Conacher beat him for the Soham Plate. At length, in \ September, at Sandown Park, Best Man's time came, as he beat Afiiuence, Queen of Navarre, Watch Tower, Peppercorn, and Concrete, for the September Stakes of 475sovs. ; and he carried off three other races in succession — viz., the Great Eastern Railway Handicap of 41osovs., beating Mountain Chief, Sally Brass II., and five others ; the Great Tom Stakes of 460sovs. at Lincoln, beating Mark MacGregor, Star and Garter, First Flight, Mrs. Butterwick, and seven others ; and, carrying 8st. 41b., the Derby Cup of 1(>70 sovs., beating no fewer than twenty-three horses, among whom were Harfleur II., 3yrs., 7st. 51b. (second), Raeburn, 3yrs., 9st. (third), Athol, 4yrs., 7st. 121b. (fourth), Victor Wild, 3yrs., 7st. 31b. (fifth), Soult, 3yrs., 6st. 41b. (sixth), etc. In 1894, when four years old. Best Man ran in ten races, no fewer than nine of which he won, a brilliant series of victories, almost without a parallel. He achieved his first success for the Trial Stakes at Lincoln, carrying lOst. lib., beating Tickford Abbot (3yrs., (Ist. 7Ib.) and two others ; after which he failed in his attempt to give Macready (oyrs.) 311b. for the Inaugural Handicap at Ling- field, which was the only defeat he suffered during the season ; at Kempton Park, carrying 9st. 81b., he divided the Queen's Prize of l,000sovs. with Court Ball (3yrs., 6st.), after a dead heat, beating Oatlands and seven others ; at Epsom he won the Craven Stakes of 200sovs. from Irish Car and Trionfi ; at Ascot he won the Trial Stakes of 540sovs. from Buckingham and Guiser, and the Queen's Stand Plate of 360SOVS. from Day Dream II., Orlet, and Queen's Jester ; at Newmarket, the July Cup of 300sovs. from Miss Hoydon and Jocasta ; at Sandown Park, the Selection Stakes of 850sovs. from Avington and Throstle ; at Newmarket Houghton, the All- aged Stakes of 195sovs. from Woolsthorpe ; and then, to crown all, crossing over the " silver streak " to Paris, he won the Prix du Conseil Municipal, one mile and a half, on the Bois de Boulogne, carrying 9st. 21b., from Callistrate (4yrs., lOst.), Fripon (5yrs., 8st. 31b.), and ten others. In 1895 Best Man ran in five races, one of which he won, while he was placed second in three others and third in another. For the March Stakes at Newmarket he failed to give Whittier 311b., but beat Marco who was third ; at Ascot he was second to Lombard for the Rous Memorial Stakes, and third to Woolsthorpe and Worcester for the Queen's Stand Plate ; then, carrying 9st. he was second to Marco (3yrs., 7st. 9Ib.) for the Cambridgeshire, and on the last day of the meeting carried 9st. to victory for the Old Cambridgeshire, which terminated Best Man's racfng career. For 1897 he has been returned as the sire of four colts and five fillies (now yearlings), all exceptionally promising. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 14 PEDIGREE OP BEST MAN. Q Stockwell (Ch.— 1849). Edith (Ch.— 1857). Plum Pudding (Br.— 1857). Judy-go (Ch.— 1859). Lord of the Isles (B.— 1852). Miss Ann (B.— 1846). Thormanby (Ch.— 1857). Woodbine (Br.— 18G0). The Baron Ijy Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules— Guiccioli by Bob Booty)— Echiduca by Economist (Whisker— Floranthe by Octavian), &c. Pocahontas bv Glencoe (Sultan— Trampoline by Tramp)— Marpessa by Muley(OrviIIe— Eleanor by Whisky)— Clare by Marmion(Whisky),&c. Newminster by Touchstone (Camel— Banter by Master Hewry)— Bees- wing by Dr. Syntax (Paynator)— dau. of Ardrossan (.John Bull), &c. Diodamia by Pyrrhus I. (Epirus by Langar— Olympia by Sir Oliver)— Miasma by Hetman Platoff (Brutandorf by Blacklock), Ac. Sweetmeat by Gladiator (Partisan by Walton — Pauline bv Moses) — Lollypop by Voltaire (Blacklock— dau. of Phantom)— Bel'inda, &c. Foinualla by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules — Guiccioli by Bob Booty) — Brandy Bet by Canteen (Waxy Pope)— Bigottini by Thunderbolt, &c. Dey of Algiers by Priam (Emilius by Orville— Cressida by Whisky) — dau. of Bustard (Castrel) dau. of Walton (Sir Peter)— Gipsy, &c. Cacique by Palinurus (Sheet Anchor by Lottery — Katharine by Sooth- sayer)—dau. of Y. Blacklock (Blacklock— Arabella)— Bittern, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone— dau. of Selim)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville- Miss Sophia by Stamford)— Boadicea, &c. Fair Helen Ijy Pantaloon (Castrel— Idalia by Peruvian)— Rebecca by Lottery (Tramp- Mandane by Pot8os)— dau. of Cervantes, &c. The Little Known by Muley (Orville— Eleanor by Whisky)— Lacerta by Zodiac (St. George)— Jerboa by Gohanna— Camilla bv Trentham, &c. Bay Missy by Bay Middleton (Sultan— Cobweb by Phantom)— Camilla by Y. Phantom— sis. to Speaker by Camillus (Hambletonian), &c. Windhound by Pantaloon (Castrel— Idalia l)v Peruvian)— Phryne by Touchstone (Camel— Banter by Master Henry)- Decoy, &c. Alice Hawthorn by Muley Moloch (Muley by Orville— Nancy by Dick Andrews)— Rebecca by Lottery (Tramp by Dick Andrews), &c. Stockwell by The Baron (Birdcatcher— Echidna by Economist)— Poca- hontas by Glencoe (Saltan— Tnuniioliiif Ijy Trainp)— Marpessa, &e. Honeysuckle ];y Touchstone (Camel l)y Whalebone- Banter by Master Henry)— Beeswing by Dr. Syntax (Paynator)— dau. of Ardrossan, &c. Newminster (B.— 1848). The Slave (B.— 1852). Rataplan (Ch.— 1850). Touchstone l)y Camel (Whalebone— dau. of Selim)— Banter Ijy Master Henry (Orville)— Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse), Brunette, &c. Beeswing by Dr. S3mtax (Pajmator— dau. of Beningbro')— dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull— Miss Whip by Volunteer)— Lady Ehza, &c. Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus— Clinkerina by Clinker)— dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote by Eclipse) — dau. of Golumpus, &c. Volley by Voltaire (Blacklock— dau. of Phantom)— Martha Lynn by Mulatto(Catton)—Leda by Filho-da-Puta(Haphazard)— Treasure, &c. The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules— Guiccioli by Bob Booty)— Echidna by Economist (Whisker— Floranthe by Octavian), &c. Pocahontas bv Glencoe (Sultan— Trampoline by Tramp)— Marpessa by Muley (Orville— Eleanor by Whisky)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky), &c. Manganese (Ch.— 1853). Orlando (B.— 1841). Malibran (B.— 1830). Pyrrhus I. (Ch.— 1843). Palmyra (Br.— 1838). Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone— Peri by Wanderer)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticler byWoodpecker)— Flight, &c. Moonbeam by Tomboy (Jerry — Beeswing's dam by Ardrossan) — Lunatic by Prime Minister (Sancho by Don Quixote)— Maniac, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone— dau. of Selim)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville)— Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse)— Brunette, &c. Vulture by Langar (Selim— dau. of Walton)— Kite by Bustard— Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter)— Scotilla by Anvil (Herod), &c. WMsker by Waxy (PotSos- Maria by Herod)— Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer — Promise by Snap — Julia by Blank, &c. Garcia by Octavian (Stripling by Phenomenon— Laura)— dau. of Shuttle (Marske — dau. of Vauxhall Snap) — Catherine by Delpini, &c. Epirus by Langar (Selim— dau. of Walton— Y. Giantess by Diomed)— Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter— Fanny by Diomed)— Scotilla, &c. Fortress by Defence (Whalebone — Defiance by Rubens) — Jewess by Moses (Seymour — dau. of Gohanna)— Calendula by Camerton, &c. Sultan by Selim (Buzzard— dau. of Alexander)— Bacchante by Wil- liamson's Ditto — sis. to Calomel by Mercury (Eclipse), &c. Hester by Camel (Whalebone— dau. of Selim)— Monimia by Muley (Orville)— sis, to Petworth by Precipitate (Mercury by Eclipse), &c. 15 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. BLAIRFINDE. (the property of MR. JOHN GUBBINS, BRUREE HOUSE, CO. LIMERICK.) Will he located during 1898 and following seasons at the Bruree Stud Farm, Bruree, Co. Limerick, Ireland, where he will be let to a limited number of approved mares besides a few of his owner's at 50gs. each mare and 1 guinea to the Groom. Application to be made to Mr. George Armstrong, Stud Groom, as above. There are very few subscrip- tioTis left. Blairfinde (full brother to Galtee More), by Kendal, was bred in 1891, by Mr. John Gubbins, and is the third produce of his dam Morganette (also dam of Annette by Mayboy, Marietta by Kendal, and Galtee More also by Kendal), by, Springfield, bred in 1884 by Mr. J. H. Houldsworth. He is a rich dark bay horse of great power and substance, combined with quality and the most perfect symmetry, standing 16 hands 2in. high, gii-thing 6ft. 2in., while he measures 8|in. below the knee. Blairfinde, owing to an accident, had but a brief career on the racecourse. He ran his first race at Portsmouth in August 1893 for a Two- Year-Old Maiden Plate of lOOsovs., won by Maid of Cash by St. Honorat, in which, with seven others, he failed to get a situation, the second and third places being filled by Rohilla by Baldur and Whaddon Chase by Selby ; nor was he more for- tunate in his second attempt, for being very backward in condition he could only run fourth to Ranald McEagh by Child of the Mist, in a field of six runners for the Bulbrook Stakes (5fur.) at the Warwick November Meeting, and, in fact, he was merely started at these meetings to show him his future business. Having wintered well Blairfinde came out in very different form in 1894, and being sent to the Curragh to fulfil his engagement in the Irish Derby, he started joint favourite with Mr. H. E. Linde's Ball Coote at 2 to 1 each, and he won that race, which was worth TOOsovs., by ten lengths, from Hartstown (second), Hebron (third). Gazetteer (fourth), and six others. The result of the Irish Derby presaged a great future for Blairfinde, but, unhappily, he hit his leg in that race, and Mr. Darling, who believes him to have been every bit as good as Galtee More, found it impossible to train him subsequently. THE HORSE-BREEDERS" HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OP BLAIRFINDE. i6 Stockwell (Ch.— 184'J). Marigold (Ch.— 1860). Thormanby (Ch.— 1857). Ellen Home (Ch.— 1844). Sweetmeat (Br.— 1842). Jocose (B.— 1843). Birdcatclier (Ch.— 1833). Agnes (B.— 1841). The Baron by Birdcatcher (8ir Hercules — Guiccioli by Bob Booty)— Echidna by Economist (Whisker) — Maiden Rockivood — Bustler. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan— Tram inline by Tramp)— Marpessa by Muley (Orville)— Clare by Marmion— Harpalice Burton B. mare. Teddington by Orlando (Touchstone— Vulture by Langar)— Miss Twickenham by Rockingham (H. Clinker) Burton Barb mare. Sis. to Singapore by Ratan (Buzzard— dau. of Picton) — dau. of Mel- bourne by H. Clinker (Comus)— Lisbeth The Massey marc. Windhound by Pantaloon (Castrel— Idalia by Peruvian) — Phryne by Touchstone (Camel)— Decoy by Filho-da-Puta Burton Barb mare. Alice Hawthorn by Muley Moloch (Muley— Nancy by Dick Andrews) Rebecca by Lottery— dau. of Cervantes Laiiton Barb mare. Redshank by Sandbeck (Catton— Orvillina by Beningbro')— Johanna by Selim — Skyscraper — Dragon — Matchem a Royal mare. Delhi by Plenipotentiary (Emilius— Harriet by Pericles)— Pawn Junior by Waxy — Pawn — Prunella — Promise TregonwelPs Natural Ba rb. Gladiator by Partisan (Walton— Parasol by PotSos)- Pauline by Moses (Seymour) — Quadrille by Selim Arab source unknown. Lollypop by Voltaire (Blacklock— dau. of Phantom)— Belinda by Black- lock — Wagtail by Prime Minister Moonah Barb mare. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard— dau. of Alexander)— Idalia by Peru- vian— Musidora by Meteor— Maid of All Work ... Warlock Galloway. Banter by Master Hemy (Orville — Miss Sophia by Stamford) — Boadicea by Alexander— Brunette— Mayfly The Oldfield mare. Sir Hercules by Whalebone (Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator) — Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna) — Thalestris by Alexander Layton B. mare. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer— dam by Bagot)— Flight by Irish Escape — Young Heroine by Bagot Sedbury Royal mare. Clarion by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto)— Clara by FUho-da-Puta— Smolensko — Precipitate old Morocco marc. Annette by Priam (Emilius— Cressida by Whisky)— Potentate's dam by Don Juan (Sorcerer) — Moll in the Wad Arab source unknov-n. to '5 a Stockwell (Ch.-1849). Bribery (Ch.— 1851). The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules— Guiccioli Ijy Bob Booty- Echidna b}^ Economist (Whisker) Rockivood — Bustler. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan— Trampoline by Tramp)— Marpessa by Muley (Orville) — Clare by Marmion — Harpalice Burton B. mare. The Libel by Pantaloon (Castrel— Idalia by Peruvian)— Pasquinade by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry The Oldfield marc Splitvote by St. Luke (Bedlamite — Eliza Leedes by Comus) — Electress by Election (Gohanna) — dau. of Stamford Burton Bai-b marc. Marsyas (Ch.— 1851). Maid of Palmyra (Br.— 1855). Orlando by Touchstone (Camel— Banter by Master Henry)— Vulture by Langar (Selim) — Kite by Bustard C. D'Arcy's Royal ina7\. Malibran by Whisker (Waxy — Penelope by Trumi^ator) — Garcia by Octa\ian-— dau. of Shuttle — Katherine by Delpini a Royal viare. Pyrrhus I. by Epirus (Langar — Olympia by Sir Oliver) — Fortress by Defence (Whalebone) — Jewess by Moses Burton Barb mare. Palmyra by SxUtan (Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto)— Hester by Camel (Whalebone)— Monimia by Muley a Royal marc. Windhound (Br.— 1847). Alice Hawthorn (B.— 1838). Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard — dau. of Alexander) — Idalia by Peru- vian—IVIusidora by Meteor — Maid of All Work ... Warlock Galloivay. Phryne by Touchstone (Camel— Banter by Master Henry)— Decoy by Filho-da-Puta — Finesse by Peruvian — Violante ...Burton Barb marc. Muley Moloch bj^ Muley (Orville — Evelina by Highflyer)— Eleanor by Whisky — Y. Giantess by Diomed The Old Morocco mare. Rebecca by Lottery (Tramp— Mandane by PotSos)— dau. of Cervantes Anticipation by Beningbro' — Expectation by Herod ...Layton B. m. Cowl (B.— 1842). Miami (B.— 1837). Bay Middle ton by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto)— Cobweb by Phantom — Filagree TreriomveWs Natural Barb. Crucifix by Priam (Emilius — Cressida by Whisky) — Octaviana by Octa- vian — Shuttle — Delpini — Flora by King Fergus Burton B. marc. Venison by Partisan (Walton— Parasol by PotSos)— Fawn by Smolensko — Jerboa by Gohanna — Trentham — Compton H.... Sedbury Royal ma.re. Diversion by Defence (Whalebone— Defiance by Rubens) — Folly by Mid- dleton The Montagu mare — Hautboy — Brimmer — a Royal ma/re. 17 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. BLUE GREEN. (the property of R. SNEYD, ESQ., KEELE PARK, NEWCASTLE, STAFFS.) Will he located during 1898 and the following Seasons at the Keele Stud, near Newcastle, Staffs., where he will cover a limited number of approved mares (besides a few of his owner's) at 48sors. each mare, and \sov, to the Groom. Applications to be made to Mr. H. V, Boothby, at the Keele Estate Office, as above. Blue Green, by Coeruleus, was bred in 1887 by Mr. "W. Taylor- Sharpe, and is the third produce of Angelica (also dam of Dingle by Glendale, Mezzotint by Coeruleus, Orme by Ormonde, etc.) by Galopin, bred in 1879 by Prince Batthyany. He i-s a good brown, with star and snip, standing 16 j hands high, girths 6ft. 4in., measures 8^in, below the knee, and is a horse of fine power and great quality. Blue Green's career on the turf was a rather chequered one, a fact not surprising, considering that he ran in no fewer than nineteen races — of which he won five, was placed second in seven events, and third in four others. When two years old, in 1889, he ran at Ascot, unplaced to Keythorpe for the Thirty-seventh Triennial ; was third to Riviera and Keythorpe for the Hurstbourne Stakes at Stockbridge ; was second to Margarine for the Prince of Wales' Stakes at York, having behind him Tostig, Odd Fellow, Reve d'Or, and eleven others ; won the Criterion Stakes of 72Gsovs. at Newmarket easily, beating Flibustier, Royal Robe II., and Keythorpe ; and ran a dead heat with Vermilion for the Houghton Stakes at Newmarket, the other runners comprising Lusignan, Carabineer, Circassian, Jungfrau, and Gryllus. In 1890, when three years old, Blue Green ran third to Surefoot and Le Nord for the Two Thousand ; second to Memoir for the Newmarket Stakes and the Payne Stakes. At Ascot he was second to AUoway for the Prince of Wales' Stakes ; and won the Triennial Stakes of 579sovs. from Grand Prior and Fontainbleau. At Doncaster he was second to Memoir for the St. Leger ; and at Newmarket second to Morion for the Great Foal Stakes ; third to Amphion and Memoir for the Champion Stakes ; and third to St. Serf and Martagon for the Three Year Old Free Handicap. When four years old, in 1891, Blue Green won the Lowther Stakes of l,100sovs. (Im. 2fur.) at the Newmarket Second October Meeting, beating Cuttlestone (second). Reverend (third), Cereza, Father Confessor, and Henry VIII. in a canter by four lengths ; and in the Houghton week, carrying 8st. r2Ib., ran unplaced for the Cambridgeshire won by Comedy by Ben Battle (3yrs., 7st. 31b.) ; in 1892, when five years old. Blue Green won the Alexandra Plate of l,000sovs. at Ascot, beating Bracken and Houndsditch ; carrying lOst. 51b., was fourth to Versailles (3yrs., 7st. 121b.), Nunthorpe, and Kyle for the Dullingham Plate at Newmarket ; and he next ran second to Martagon, beaten by a neck only, for the Ooodwood Cup, which terminated the extraordinary turf career of Blue Green, who retired from the turf to the stud as sound and as well as the day he first started. In the several races above recounted. Blue Green was the property of the Duke of Westminster, and he stood during his first season at Eaton, where he covered S'ix or seven of his Grace's best mares, who in the following year sold him to Mr. R. Sneyd for £4,000, and he is now first lord of the harem at the Keele Stud, Staffordshire. Blue Green is already the sire of seven winners — namely, Arc-en- Ciel, Blue Water, Blue Smoke, Brooch, Hydrangea, and True Blue, who among them won twelve races worth 4,02ysovs. The "Stud Book" return for 1897 credits him with being the sire of seven colts and eight fillies (now yearlings), besides one dead foal. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. i8 PEDIGREE OF BLUE GREEN. n .^ rr) ffl to .^J 00 7-1 a? .a ;-i C3 M ^ fl F! T(< ■73 f^ sJ 1 ^ CQ e -d n s ^ CJ 00 1 ji ^^ U m on "S 1 ■M m o 3 M -^ WI ^ cs 1 fp CO a o t4 « ^- Sheet Anchor (B.— 1832). Miss Letty (B.— 1834). Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Lady Moore Carew (B.— 1830). The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Focabontas (B.— 1837). Touchstone (Br.— 1831), Vat (B.— 1826). Lottery by Tramp (Dick Andrewy)— Mandane by PotSos (Eclipse)— Y. Camilla by Woodpecker (Herod)— Camilla by Trentham,' '&,c. Morgiana by Muley (OrviUe)— Miss Stevenson by Sorcerer (Trumpator) — sis. to Petworth by Precipitate(Mercury) — dau. of Woodpecker, &c. Priam by Emilius (Orville)— Cressida by Whisky (Saltram)— Young Giantess by Diomed (Florizel) — Giantess by Matchem, &c. Dau. of Orville (Beningbro')— dau. of Buzzard (Woodpecker) — Horn- pipe by Trumpator (Conductor)— Luna by Herod (Tartar), &c. Camel by Whalebone (Waxy)— dau. of Selim (Buzzard)— Maiden by Sir Peter (Highflyer) — dau. of Phenomenon (Herod), &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus (O. England) — Mayfly by Matchem, &c. Tramp by Dick Andrews (Joe Andrews) — dau. of Gohanna (Mercury) — Eraxinella by Trentham (Sweepstakes) — sis. to Goldfinch, &c. Kite by Bustard (Castrel) — Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter) — Scotilla by Anvil (Herod) — Scota by Eclipse — Harmonj^ by Herod, &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty Chanticleer) — Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine, &c. Echidna by Economist (Whisker)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock— Gad- about by Orville — Minstrel by Sir Peter — Matron by Florizel, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp (Dick Andrews) Web by Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer, &c. Marpessa by Muley (Orville)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky)— Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon by Driver (Trentham) — Fractious, &c. Camel by Whalebone (Waxy) — dau. of Selim (Buzzard) — Maiden by Sir Peter (Highflyer) — dau. of Phenomenon (Herod) Matron, &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus (O. England) — Mayfly by Matchem, &c. Langar by Selim (Buzzard) — dau. of Walton (Sir Peter) — Y. Giantess by Diomed — Giantess by Matchem — Molly Long Legs, &c. Wire by Waxy (Pot8os)— Penelope by Trumpator (Conductor) — Pru- nella by Highflyer (Herod) — Promise by Snap (Snip) — Tulia, &c. n ^ a 00 ft 1 o cq c3 o " .4 s G tan n ;>. s ^ «■) ^^ 1 aa on ^-^ 1-1 B 1 o H PP tri a W IV a ^ <^ -i^ fP W o a TS ■< S Voltigeur 7 (Br.— 1847). Mrs. Ridgway 1 (Roan— 1849). Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock)— dau. of Phanton (Walton)— dau. of Overton — Gratitude's dam by Walnut — dau. of Ruler, &c. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton) — Leda by Filho-da-Pata (Hap- hazard)— Treasure by Camillus (Hambletonian), &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli Ijy Bob Booty (Chanticleer) — Flight by Irish Escape — Y. Heroine by Bagot, &c. Nan Darrell by Inheritor (Lottery)— Nell by Blacklock— Madame Vestris by Conius (Sorcerer) — Lisette by Hambletonian, &c. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim)— Cobweb by Phantom (Walton)— Filagree by Soothsayer (Sorcerer) — Goldenlocks by Delpini, &c. Barbelle by Sandbeck (Catton) — Darioletta by Amadis — Selima by Selim — dau. of PotSos — Editha by Herod — Elfrida by Snap, &c. Flying Dutchman (B.— 1846). I Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock)— dau. of Phantom (Walton)— dau- Merope i of Overton — (King Fergus) — dau. of Walnut (Highflyer), &c. (B. — 1841). Velocipede's dam by Juniper (Whisky) — dau. of Sorcerer (Trumpa- tor)— Virgin by Sir Peter — dau. of PotSos — Editha by Herod, &c. Harkaway (Oh. 1834). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Economist by Whisker (Waxy)— Floranthe by Octavian— Caprice by Anvil (Herod) — Madcap by Eclipse (Marske) — da. of Blank, &c. Fanny Dawson by Naboeklish (Rugantino) — Miss Toolej- bj' Teddy the Grinder (Asparagus) — Lady Jane by Sir Peter — Paulina, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp (D. Andrews)— Web by Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Trumpator, &c. Marpesssx by Muley (OrviUe)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky)— Harp- alice by Gohanna (Mercury) — Amazon by Driver (Trentham), &c. Ion (B.— 1835). Little Fairy (B.— 1832). Cain by Paulo^vitz (Sir Paul) — dau. of Paynator (Trumpator) dau. of Delpini (Highflyer) — dau. of Y. Marske — Gentle Kitty bj- Silvio, &c. Margaret by Edmund (Orville), Medora by Selim (Buzzard) — dau. of Sir Harry (Sir Peter)---dau. of Volunteer (Eclipse) — dau. of Herod, &c. Hornsea by Velocipede (Blacklock) — dau. of Cerberus (Gohanna)- Miss Cranfield by Sir Peter — sis. to Pugilist by Pegasus, &c. Lacerta by Zodiac (St. George) — Jerboa by Gohanna (Mercury)- Camilla by Trentham — Coquette by the Compton Barb, &c. 19 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. BRAG. (the property of LEOPOLD DE ROTHSCHILD, ESQ., ASCOTT, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.)' Will le located dnnng 1898 and ensuing Seasons at Sovthcourt Stud Farm, Leighton Buzzard, lohere he ivill be let to a few ajyproved mares at iOgs. each, and 1 guinea to the Groom. Applications to be made, as above, to Mr. E, Boroughs, Stud Groom. Brag, by Struan, was bred in 1878 by Mr. T. Lant, and is the fifth produce of Bounce by Flatterer, bred in 1868 by Mr. Hilton. He is a light chestnut, with blaze face and a white stocking on his ofF-hind leg. His height is 16 hands 2 inches, girth 6 feet 6 inches, and measures 8^ inches below the knee, being a horse of great power as well as quality. Brag ran his first race in 1880, when two years old, at the Newmarket September Meeting, when he was unplaced for the Granby Stakes, 6 furlongs, won by Bookmaker ; but his next essay at the October Meeting following was successful, as he won a plate of 167gs., five furlongs, from seven opponents, including Mynheer and Favorita. This easy victory doubtless caused Brag to start a hot favourite, at 5 to 2, for the Criterion Stakes a few weeks later, in which he finished fifth to Thebais, Savoyard (second). Sir Marmaduke (third), and Leon (fourth) ; but at the same Meeting, starting a rank outsider in a field of ten for the Dewhurst Plate, he ran Bal Gal to a short neck, having Lucy Glitters, St. Louis, and Fiddler behind him. In 1881 Brag ran in four races, two of which he won ; viz., the Cleveland Welter Handicap at Shrewsbury, defeating cleverly Beatus (second), Tower and Sword (third), and seven others, including Chevronel and Exile II. ; and his next victory was achieved at the Manchester November Meeting, where, carrying 7st. 41b., he won the Lancashire Cup from Edensor, 3yrs., 7st. 91b. (second), Helicon, 3yrs., 7st. 2lb., and ten others, among whom were Valour, Sibyl, Essayez, Shinglass, Atalanta, etc. In 1882 Brag's first appear- ance was at the Manchester May Meeting in the Salford Borough Handicap, for which Toastmaster beat him ; and his next effort was made in the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot, won by Sweetbread, 3yrs., 6st. 41b., who was the favourite, and won easily. Nor were his two other attempts as a four-year-old successful, beyond securing third place, carrying lOst. 91b, in a Welter Handicap behind Minster, 5yrs., 9st., and Foreshore, 3yrs., 8st. 131b. In 1883, when 5yr3. old. Brag ran in twenty races, seven of which he won, while in several others he was placed. His first success was for the Bretby Plate at Newmarket, in which he beat Florence and John Ridd ; and this he followed up by winning a Handicap on the Six Furlong Course, in which he gave Rout 2st. beating, besides several other flyers. At the Newmarket April Meeting, he defeated John Ridd and Dean Swift for the AprU. Handicap, and his next winning race was a Match for £200 aside, in which he beat Reputation by a neck. Next followed five defeats, in three of which he was placed. Then came an excellent performance at Brighton, where he won the Ovingdean Welter Handicap, giving Ramsbury 1st. 111b., the same to Winterbourne, and 2st. 91b. to Saucy Boy, while three others were beaten off". This race he won by five lengths. At the Newmarket Houghton Meeting Brag took the Houghton Handicap from Prism, Bolero, and Auctioneer, giving the first-named 131b., a great performance ; and later in the month he beat Geheimniss and Glen Albyn for the Brighton Autunm Cup. This race he won also by five lengths in a canter. At the end of November, carrying 9st. 21b., he was defeated by Keir, 3yrs., 7st. 121b., for the Lancashire Cup, which terminated his arduous labours for the year. In 1884, Brag contended in nine races, two of which he won, viz., the Whit- svmtide Cup at Kempton Park, when he gave Dalmeny 181b., and Corunna 301b.,, while eight others were beaten off; and the Stewards' Cup at Brighton, for which he carried lOst. 121b., beating Glasgow, 5yrs., 8st. 121b., Modred, 4yrs., 8st. 81b., and five others. In 1885 he again won the Brighton Cup from Criterion, Toast- master, Quilt and Constance, which was the last victory gained by this sterling, honest horse, who at the stud has already greatly distinguished himself, as from the few mares put to him he is the sire of Bumptious, Douglas Campbell, Gouma, Rodomont, Attar, Braggart, Bragmardo, Brigg, Froward, Gulistan, Miss Cackle, Tonquin, Sanglamore, Starch, and the filly out of Cipoletta, who have among them won thirty-three races of the value of £14,097. In 1897 Brag is credited with being the sire of eleven foals (now yearlings) — five colts and six fillies, one of the former of which is dead and two fillies. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OP BRAG. The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Melbourne (Br.— 1834). Queen Mary QB.— 1843). Camel (Bl.— 1822). Banter (Br.— 182G). Pantaloon (Ch.— 1824). Languish (B.— 1730). Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules(Wlialebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty— Flight by Irish Escape — Young Heroine by Bagot (Herod) — Heroine by Hero. Echidna by Economist — Miss Pratt by Blacklock — Gadabout by Orville — Minstrel by Sir Peter — Matron by Florizel — Maiden by Matchem. ; Glencoe by Sultan (Selim — Bacchante) — Trampoline by Tramp — Web by Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer — Promise, Ac. Marpessa by Muley (Orville — Eleanor) — Clare by Marmion (Whisky) — Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon by Driver — Fractious by Mercury, tfec. Humphrey Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer — Houghton Lass) — Clinkerina by Clinker (Sir Peter) — Pewet by Tandem — Termagant by Tantrum, &c. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote — Evelina) — dau. of Golumpus — dau. of Paynator — sis. to Zodiac by St. George — Abigail by Woodpecker, tc. Castrel by Buzzard (Woodpecker— Misfortune) — dau. of Alexander (Eclipse) — dau. of Highflyer (Herod)— dau. of Alfred, (tc. Idalia by Peruvian — Musidora by Meteor — Maid of All Work by High- flyer— sis. to Tandem by Syphon — dau. of Regulus — dau. of Snip. Cain by Paulowitz (Sir Paul — Evelina) — dau. of Paynator (Trumpator) — dau. of Delpini (Highflyer) — Tipple Cyder by King Fergus— Sylvia, &c. Lydia by Poulton (Sir Peter — Fanny) — Variety by Hyacinthus — sis. to Swordsman by Weasel (Herod) — dau. of Turf — dau. of Locust, Ac. Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Decoy (B.— 1850). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy)— dau. of Selim— Maiden by Sir Peter— dau. of Phenomenon — Matron by Florizel — Maiden bj' Matchem. &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville— Miss Sophia)— Boadicea by Alex- ander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus — Mayfly by Matchem, &c. Filho-da-Puta by Haphazard — Mrs. Barnet by Waxy — dau. of Woodpecker — Heinel by Squirrel — Principissa by Blank — dau. of The Cullen A. Finesse by Peruvian (Sir Peter)— Violante by John Bull (Fortitude)— sis. to Skyscraper — Everlasting by Eclipse — Hyaena by Snap, ic. Velocipede (Ch.— 1825). Lucetta (Br.— 1826). Blacklock by Whitelock (Hambletonian)— dau. of Coriander— Wild Goose by Highflyer — Co-heiress by Pot8os — Manilla by Goldfinder, &c. Dau. of Juniper (Whisky) — dau. of Sorcerer (Trumpator) — Virgin by Sir Peter (Highflyer)— dau. of PotSos (Eclipse)— Editha by Herod, &c. Reveller by Comus (Sorcerer) — Rosette by Beningbro' (King Fergus) — Rosamond by Tandem — Tuberose by Herod — Grey Starling by Starling. Luss by Hedley (bro. to Gohanna) — Jessy by Totteridge (Dungannon) — Cracker by Highflyer (Herod)— Nutcracker by Matchem (Cade), &c. Heron (Br.— 1833). Mainbrace (B.— 1844). Bustard by Castrel— Miss Hap by Shuttle— sis. to Haphazard by Sir Peter — Miss Hervey by Eclipse— Clio by Y. Cade— Starling. &c. Dau. of OrviUe (Beningbro') — Rosanne by Dick Andrews — Rosette by Beningbro' — Rosamond by Tandem — Tuberose by Herod, &c. Sheet Anchor by Lottery (Tramp — Mandane) — Morgiana by Muley — Miss Stephenson by Sorcerer — sis. to Petworth by Precipitate, &c. Dau. of Bay Middleton (Sultan — Cobweb)— Nitocris by Whisker (Waxy — Penelope) — Manuella by Dick Andrews — Mandane by PotSos, &c. Pyrrhus 1st (Ch.— 1843). Maid of Hart (Br.— 1846). Epirus by Langar (Selim) — Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter)— Scotilla by Anvil (Herod) — Scota by Eclipse — Harmony by Herod, &c. Fortress by Defence (Whalebone) — Jewess by Moses — Calendulse by Camerton — Snowdrop by Highland Fling — Daisy by Buzzard, Ac. The Provost by The Saddler (Waverley by Whalebone) — Rebecca by Lottery — d. of Cervantes — Anticipation by Beningbro' — Expectation, &c. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton)^Leda by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard) — Treasure by Camillus (Hambletonian) — dau. of Hyacinthus. &c. THE HORSE-BREEDERS-' HANDBOOK. BREAD KNIFE. (the property of JOHN ROBIXSON, ESQ., WORKSOP MANOR, WORKSOP.) Will ie located during 1898 and following Seasonx, at Worksop Manor Stud (1 mile from Worksop'), loliere he ivill be let to a limited number of approved mares at 25gs. each, and 1 guinea to the Groovi. Application to be made to the Stud Groom, as above Xo maiden mares taken to this horse. Bread Knife, by Craig Millar (winner of the St. Leger), was bred in 1883 by- Mr. Hume Webster, at Marden Deer Park, and is the fourth produce of Slice by Brown Bread, bred by Mr. John Eyke, in 1873. He is a good bay with black points, and a star the size of a sixpence on his forehead. His height is 16h. lin.^ with immense girth, and he measures 8Ain. below the knee. His head is full of intelligence, with a prominent eye and wide nostrils, while he has a beau- tiful rein, well-placed shoulders, a strong back and beautifully turned quarters. Bread Knife made his dehut at the Manchester WTiitsuntide Meeting, 1885, in the John o'Gaunt Plate, for which he tried ineffectually to lower the colours of The Bard, but ran him so close a race that it became at once evident that there was a great future before him. Nor was it long until he justified that opinion,. Eor at the Redcar Summer Meeting Bread Knife won the Wilton Plate of 495sovs. easily, by four lengths, from Greyfriars (second), Toto, and seven others. He is next found running in the Midlands at Four Oaks Park, where, ridden by Fagan, he carried 8st. 121b. to victory for the Beaufort Nursery Plate of 750sovs., Deating Craig North, 7st. 131b. (second), Yenetia, 7st. (third), and ten others, including Braw Lass, Going Away, Lowdown, Vivacious, etc. On his return to che north. Bread Knife woimd up the year successfully at Doncaster by winning rhe Clumber Plate of 197sov3. in a canter, by ten lengths, from Twinkle, 2yrs., :o whom he was giving 181b., and six others. In 1880, Bread Knife's racing nivTeer was suddenly cut short at Lincoln, for after carrying Gst. 111b. (a telling Height on a three-year-old so early in the year) into the second place behind y'ulmen, 6yrs., 7st. 131b., for the Lincolnshire Handicap, in which he had behind him. Cohort, Cyrs., 7st. 41b. (third), Phoebus, 3yrs., 5st. 101b. (fourth). Lonely, 4yrs., 7st. 101b. (fifth). Royal Hampton, 4yrs., 8st. (sixth), and 18 others, it was. found that he had hit his leg, and he never ran subsequently. Craig Millar having been deported to the Continent, Bread Knife will make a worthy representa- tive in England at the stud of the St. Leger winner of 1875. And this prophecy, made in 1890, Bread Knife has already fulfilled, as he is the sire of Bonny Kate, Cardrona, CoUina, Collessie, Eblana, Fruit Knife, The Humber, Infula, Red Wheat, Self-Sacrifice, and Vinolia, all winners ; besides Aloof, The Baker, Blunt, Bonny Blade, Carnatum, Imbroglio, Knife Boy, Miss Beauty, Queen Cake, Remember Me, Royal Blade, Simnel Loaf, and Slice of Luck, who in 1897 won twenty- three races worth £4,781. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OP BREAD-KNIFE. The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). I. 6 < Pi Melbourne (Br.— 1S34). Queen Mary (B.— 1843). Orlando (B.— 1841). Stamp (B.— 1842). Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone — Peri by Wanderer)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty— Flight by Irish Escape— Young Heroine by Bagot, &c. Echidna by Economist (Whisker— Floranthe by Octavian)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock (Whitelock)— Gadabout by Orville, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante)— Trampoline by Tramp— Web by Waxy (PotSos)- Penelope by Trumpator— Prunella by Highflyer,&c. Marpessa by Muley (Orville— Eleanor)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky- Young Noisette)— Harpalice by Gohanna— Amazon by Driver, &c. Humphrey Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer)— Clinkerina by Clinker (Sir Peter)— Pewet by Tandem (Syphon)— Termagant by Tantrum, &c. Dan. of Cervantes (Don Quixote— Evelina) — dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna) — dau. of Paynator (Trumpator)— sis. to Zodiac by St. George, &c. Gladiator by Partisan (Walton— Parasol by Pot8os)— Pauline by Moses (Whalebone)— QnadrLUe by Sehm— Canary Bird by Sorcerer. &c. Dau. of Plenipotentiary (Emilius— Harriet by Pericles)— My rrha by Whalebone— Gift by Young Gohanna— sis. to Grazier by Sir Peter, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone— dau. of Selim)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse), &c. Vulture by Langar (Selim— dau. of Walton)— Kite by Bustard (Castrel— Miss Hap)— Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter)— Scotilla by Anvil, &c. Hesperus (B.— 1849). Mangostein (B.— 1844). Emilius by Orville (Beningbro')— Emily by Stamford (Sir Peter)— dau. ofWhisky(Saltram)— GreyDorimantbyDorimant— DizzybyBlank,&c ReceiptbyEowton(Oiseau— Katherinaby Woful)— dau.of Sam(Scud)— Morel by Sorcerer— Hornby Lass by Buzzard— Puzzle by Matchem, &c. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante)— Cobweb by Phantom (Walton)— Web by Waxy (Pot8os)— Filagree by Soothsayer, Ac. Plenary by Emilius (Orville)— Harriet by Pericles (Evander)— dau. of Selim— Pipylina by Sir Peter— Rally by Trumpator, &c. Sheet Anchor (B.— 1832). Miss Letty (B.— 1834). West Australian (B.— 1850). Miss Agnes (Br.— 1860). Emilius by Orville (Beningbro'— Evelina)— Emily by Stamford (Sir Peter)— dau.of Whisky(Saltram)—GreyDorimant by Dorimant(Otho),A'C. Mustard by Merlin (Castrel— Y. Bab)— Morel by Sorcerer (Trumpator)— Hornby Lass by Buzzard— Puzzle by Matchem— Princess by Herod, &c. Lottery by Tramp (Dick Andrews)— Mandane by Pot8os (Eclipse)— Young Camilla by Woodpecker (Herod — Misfortune by Dux), &c. Morgiana by Muley (OrviUe — Eleanor) — Miss Stevenson by Sorcerer (Trumpator)— sis. to Petworth by Precipitate (Mercury), &c. Priam by Emilius (Orville)— Cressida by Whisky (Saltram— Calash)— Y. Giantess by Diomed (Florizel)— Giantess by Matchem, &c. Miss Fanny by Orville — dau. of Buzzard (Woodpecker— Misfortune) — Hornpipe by Trumpator (Conductor) — Laura by Herod, &c. S Stockport (Ch.- 1849). Mrs. Gill (B.— 1837). Melbourne by Humphrey Clinker (Comus— Clinkerina) — dau. of Cer- vantes (Don Quixote)— dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna), &c. Mowerina by Touchstone (Camel— Banter)— Emma by Whisker (Waxy — Penelope) — Gibside Fairy by Hermes (Mercury), &c. Birdcatclier by Sir Hercules— Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer) — Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore by Tug)— Y. Heroine by Bagot. kc. Agnes by Clarion— Annette by Prium— The Potentate's dam by Don Juan (Sorcerer)— Moll in the Road by Hambletonian (King Fergus),i-c. Langar by Selim (Buzzard — dau. of Alexander) — dau. of Walton — Y. Giantess by Diomed— Giantess by Matchem (Cade— dau. of Partner),A'C. Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter— Fanny by Diomed)— Scotilla by Anvil (Herod)— Scota by Eclipse (Marske)— Harmony by Herod, &c. Viator by Stumps (Whalebone— Scotina)— Catherine by Soothsayer (Sorcerer)— Quadrille by Selim (Buzzard)— Canary Bird by Sorcerer, kc. Lady Fractious by Comus (Sorcerer— Houghton Lass)— Vaultress by Walton (Sir Peter— Arethusa)— dau. of Election (Gohanna), &c. Teddington (Ch.— 1848). Senorita (B.— 1849). Orlando by Touchstone (Camel— Banter)— Vulture by Langar (Selim— dau. of Walton)— Kite by Bustard— Olympia by Sir Oliver, &c. Miss Twickenham by Rockingham (Humpiirey Clinker)— Electress by Election (Gohanna— Chestnut Skim)— dau. of Stamford (Sir Peter). &c. Hetman Platoff by Brutandorf by Blacklock— dan . of Comus— Marciana by Stamford (Sir Peter)— Marcia by Coriander (PotSos). d'C. Barcelona by Cervantes (Don Quixote— EveHna by Highflyer)— Govern- ante bv Governor — dau. of Beningbro' (King Fergus), ko.. 23 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. BUMPTIOUS. (the property of LEOPOLD DE ROTHSCHILD, ESQ., ASCOTT, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.) Will le located during 1898 and following Seasons at Southcourt Stud Farm, Leighton Buzzard, where he will ie let to a limited numier of approved mares (besides a fern of Ms owiier's) at lOgs. each, and 1 guinea to the Groom. All applications to be made to Mr. E. Burroughs, as above. Bumptious, by Brag, was bred in 1888 by Mr, T. Smith, and is the second produce of Headlong (also the dam of Frolic by Silurian, Go-ahead by St. Gatien, etc.) by Pell Mell, bred in 1882, by Mr. W. A. Lethbridge. He is a chestnut, with blaze face. His height is 16 hands lin., he girths 6ft. 3in., measures 8Jin. below the knee, and is a horse of great power and quality. Bumptious had a most distinguished turf career. He made his first appearance in 1890, in the First Spring Two- Year- Old Stakes at Newmarket, which he won easily from Gavotte, Versifier, Munster, and three others ; and at the Second Spring Meeting he was second to Peter Flower for the Bedford Stakes. At Manchester he won the Breeders' Foal Stakes of l,600sovs., beating Sir Frederick Roberts, Rousseau, and eleven others, among whom were Friar Lubin, Infula, and St. David ; and at Epsom Spring Meeting the Stanley Stakes of 496sovs. fell to him, beating Inverness, March Past, and Polly Eccles. At Ascot he won both his engagements easily, beating Conifer, Reverend, Guardian, and Santa Glaus, for the Fern Hill Stakes ; and Noble Chieftain, Swift, Mephisto, and Maxim, for the Queen's Stand Plate. At the New- market July Meeting he was second to Mephisto for the Bottisham Plate ; at the same meeting he won the Plantation Stakes, beating Conacher, Dorothy Vernon, and six others. At Derby he ran second to Gone Coon and Springtime for the Champion Breeders' Stakes ; and at Doncaster was second to Marvel for the Brad- gate Park Stakes ; while he wound up his two-year-old performances by running a dead heat with Retribution for the Cheveley Stakes at Newmarket. In 1891, when three years old. Bumptious ran in eight races, five of which he won — viz., the Fern Hill Stakes at Ascot, beating Lorette, Lady Hermit, and five others ; the Ascot Biennial, beating Flodden Field, Jessamy, and three others; at Kempton Park he won the City of London Foal Stakes of l,179sovs., beating Orion, Balmoral, Spring Time, Lady Primrose, and Heroic ; the Select Stakes at Newmarket First October Meeting, beating Melody, Queen of the Fairies, and Broad Corrie ; and the All-Aged Stakes at the Newmarket Second October Meeting, beating Peter Flower and Lady Caroline. These are the chief performances of Bumptious, who, in all his races, displayed speed of the highest order, an attribute so necessary in these sprint-racing days, that he is bound to soon have a full sub- scription list ; as is his sire Brag also, from the success of his stock during the racing season 1-89C. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 24 PEDIGREE OP BUMPTIOUS. o o ■PL| % ^^ 1 Xi 0 01 CO J3 iH <5 S m P5 iS p •o crj 1 FLi « M H ^ 00 1 ^2^ M no a? W) Pii M n C^ 0 3 ■^ 0 1 w ;-( cq c ^ ^"^ CQ Stockwell (Ch.— 1849). Blink Bonny (Br.— 1854). Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Ghuznee (B.— 1838). Flatcatcher (B.— 1845). Jet (Bl.— 1842). Fisherman (Br.— 1853), Village Lass (Br.— 1851). The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules) — Echidna by Economist — IVIiss Pratt by Blacklock— Gadabout by Orville— Minstrel, «&c. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan) — Marpessa by Muley (Orville) — Clare by Marmion (Whisky) — Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon, &c. Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus)— dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — dau. of Golumpus — dau. of Paynator — sis. to Zodiac, &c. Queen Mary by Gladiator (Partisan) — dau. of Plenipo' — Myrrha by Whalebone — Gift by Young Gohanna — sis. to Grazier, &c. Camel by Whalebone (Waxy) — dau. of Selim (Buzzard)— Maiden by Sir Peter — dau. of Phenomenon (Herod) — Matron by Florizel, &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville)— Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse)— Brunette by Amaranthus — Mayfly by Matchem, &c. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard)— Idalia by Peruvian— Musidora by Meteor — Maid of All Work by Highflyer — sis. to Tandem, &c. Languish by Cain (Paulowitz) — Lydia by Poulton (Sir Peter) — Variety by Hyacinthus — sis. to Swordsman by Weasel (Herod), &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) —Boadicea by Alexander (Echpse) — Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Decoy by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard)— Finesse by Peruvian (Sir Peter) — Violante by John Bull (Fortitude) — sis. to Skyscraper, &c. Velocipede by Blacklock (Whitelock)— dau. of Juniper (Whisky)— dau. of Sorcerer (Trumpator) — Virgin by Sir Peter (Highflyer, &c. Lucetta by Reveller (Comus)- Luss by Hedley (bro. to Gohanna)— Jessy by Totteridge (Dungannon) — Cracker by Highflyer, &c. Heron by Bustard (Castrel)— dau. of Orville (Beningbro')— Rosanne by Dick Andrews— Rossette by Beningbro' — Rosamond by Tandem, &c. Mainbrace by Sheet Anchor (Lottery) — dau. of Bay Middleton (Sultan) — Nitocris by Whisker (Waxy)— Manuella by Dick Andrews, &c. Pyrrhus the 1st by Epirus (Langar)— Fortress by Defence (Whalebone) — Jewess by Moses— Calendulse by Camerton — Snowdrop, &c. Maid of Hart by The Provost (The Saddler)— Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton)— Leda by Fillio-da-Puta— Treasure by Camillus, &c. Melbourne (Br.— 1834). Clarissa (B.— 1846). Voltigeur (Br.— 1847). Makeless (B.— 1844). Voltigeur (Br.— 1847). Daughter of (B.— 1843). Wild Dayrell (B.— 1832). Duty (B.— 1850). Humphry Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer)— Clinkerina by Clinker (Sir Peter)— Pewet by Tandem (Syphon)— Termagant by Tantrum, &c. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — dau. of Golumpus— ^iau. of Pasmator (Trumpator)— sis. to Zodiac by St. George — Abigail byWoodi3ecker,&c. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard)— Idalia by Peruvian (Sir Peter)— Musidora by Meteor— Maid of All Work by Highflyer, &c. Dau. of Glencoe (Sultan) — Frolicsome by Frolic (Hedley) — dau. of Stamford (Sir Peter)— Sexonia by King Fergus — Lardella, &c. Voltaire by Blacklock (^Vhitelock)— dau. of Phantom (Walton)— dau. of Overton (King Fergus)— dau. of Walnut— dau. of Ruler, &c. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton)— Leda by Filho-da-Puta (Hap- hazard) — Treasure by Camillus (Hambletonian), &c. St. Martin by Actseon (Scud)— Comedy by Comus (Sorcerer)— dau. of Star (Highflyer and Herod)— dau. of Snap (Snip)— Matchem, &c. Lady Eden by Partisan (Walton)— Miss Chantrey by Clinleer (Sir Peter)— Bronze (sis. to Rubens and Selim) by Buzzard, &c. Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock)— dau. of Phantom (Walton)— dau. of Overton (King Fergus)— dau. of Walnut (Highflyer), &c. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton)— Leda by Filho-da-Puta (Hap- hazard)— Treasure by Camillus— dau. of Hyacinthus— Flora, &c. Gardham by Falcon (Interpreter— Miss Newton by Delpini)— Muta (sis. to Lottery by Tramp)— Mandane by Pot8os (Eclipse), &e. Dau. of Langar (Selim)— sis. to Busto by Clinker (Sir Peter)— Bronze by Buzzard- dau. of Alexander (Eclipse)— dau. of Highflyer, &c. Ion by Cain (Paulowitz)— Margaret by Edmund (Orville)- Medora by Selim (Buzzard)— dau. of Sir Harry (Sir Peter)— dau. of Volunteer, &c. Ellen jNIiddleton by Bay Middleton (Sultan)— Myrrha by Malek (Black- lock)— Bessy by Y. Gouty (Gouty)— Grandiflora, &c. Rifleman by Touchstone (Camel)— Camp Follower by The Colonel (Whisker)— Galatea by Amadis (Don Quixote)— Paulina, &c. Dau. of Sleight of Hand (Pantaloon)— Wollaton's dam by Bay Mid- dleton (Sult:«i) — dau. of Comua— Emma by Don Cossack, &c. 25 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. CABIN BOY. (the property of JOHN M. HANBURY, ESQ., COMPTON VERNEY, KINETON.) Will he located during 1898 andthefolloiving Seasons at the Compton Verjiey Stvd, Kineton,. Warwickshire, where he will be strictly limited to thirty approved mares (besides his owners) at 40gs. each, and 1 guinea to the Groom. He will also serve approved winners and dams of ivinners gratis. Mares should be sent to Kineton Station (1 mile'). Apply to Basil Hanbury, Esq., as above. Cabin Boy, by Jack Tar, was bred in 1889 by Mr. J. Cooper, and is the fifth produce of Matilda (also dam of The Sikh and Sutley, by Lord Gough, etc.) by Solon, bred in 1874 by Mr. M. Cashman. He is a very handsome brown horse, having well-placed muscular shoulders, with fine back, loins, good bone, and strong quarters. He stands 16 hands high, girths 6ft. 3^in., and measures 8^in. below the knee. Cabin Boy commenced his remarkable racing career in 1891, when two years old, at Portsmouth, in the Maiden Two- Year-Old Plate, running second to Hunt- ingdon, in a field of sixteen runners, and he altogether ran eight times that season. In another field of sixteen for the Maiden Two- Year-Old Plate at Kempton Park, he ran Groat to a head, with Navarro third ; and he next defeated six opponents for the Kenilworth Maiden Plate at Warwick. At Lincoln Autumn Meeting Cabin Boy ran second to Portland ; and was placed, with top weight, in a large field for the Grendon Nursery at Warwick, won by May Rose. But it was not until the following season, 1892, that Cabin Boy so distinguished himself as to be considered almost invincible in certain class contests. He ran in thirteen races, and won no fewer than eleven of them. He commenced by running Dunvegan to a neck in a field of nineteen for the Fn-st Welter Handicap at the Newmarket April Meeting, and his subsequent performances comprised the following unbroken chain of suc- cesses— viz., the Castle Mile Stakes at Warwick, in April, for which he defeated the Lady Highthorn Colt, and two others in a canter ; the Eaton Plate (Im.), at Chester, which he won, carrying 9st. lib., from Faun (3yrs., 8st. 81b.), and Earl of Chester (3yrs., 8st. 31b.) ; the Carlton Plate at Manchester (Gfur.), easily beating Zadoc, Red Elm, and two others ; the Palace Plate at Alexandra Park, easily beating White Star, and Tabret ; a Mile Plate at Newmarket, defeating easily Rioter, Orontes, and St. Cicely ; the Surbiton Plate at Hurst Park (Im.), which he won easily from Tudor and Wise Eye ; the Palace Plate at Alexandra Park, which he won in a canter from Careysville ; and the Henfield Stakes at Brighton, for which he beat Opoponax and several others. Formidable as were these achievements of Cabin Boy, they were surpassed by his four-year-old performances in 1893, when be won ten out of his twelve contests. He began by carrying 9st. 31b. to the fore for the Trial Plate at Lincoln, beating six opponents, including Huelva (3yrs., 6st. 71b.), Dragon (4yrs., 8st.), and four others. His subsequent victories comprised the Ascott Plate at Northampton, carrying lOst. 31b., and beating Medici (3yrs., 7st. 131b.), Tyne Lily (7st. 101b.), and Henry VIII. (5yrs., lOst.) ; the Rothschild Plate, for which he walked over with list. ; the Club Open Welter at Warwick, beating Belmont, Secundus, and Lady Morgan ; a Plate at Newmarket, beating Short Price and San Giovanni ; the Londesborough Stakes at York, beating Collina, etc. ; the DuUing- ham Plate at Newmarket, when, carrying 9st. 81b., he met some distinguished horses and easily beat them — viz., Orvieto (5yrs., lOst. (Ub.), Gamboge (3yrs., 7st. 121b.), Simonian (3yrs., 9st. 81b.), and Iconoclast (3yrs., 7st. 121b.) ; and the Golden Handi- cap at Gatwick (Im.), value l,6o5sovs., for which, carrying 8st., he defeated Queen of the Spring (3yrs., 6st. 21b.), IMountain Chief (3yrs., 6st. 61b.), Workington, Esmond, and nine others. When five years old, in 1894, Cabin Boy ran twelve times, carrying very high weights, and won the following races — viz., the May Plate at Chester, carrying 9st. 4lb., beating Theseus (7st. 71b.), Lord of the Dale (7st. 41b.), and two others ; the Compton Welter at Northampton, carrying lOst. 41b., and beating Toreador (8st. 51b.), Dulzara, Hawkweed, and Broomsdale ; the Quorndon Plate at Derby, carrying 9st. 101b., beating Flare Up (4yrs., 9st. 71b.), Hazlewitch Colt (8st. 51b.), and Johnny Morgan (9st. 101b.) ; the Guy Welter Handicap at Warwick, carrying list., beating Philology (8st. 111b.), Good Lad (9st. 31b.), Braemar (9st. 41b.), Irish Melody (8st. 101b.), Golden Gate (8st. 101b.), and Royal Charter II. (7st. 71b.) ; while he most appropriately wound up his performances for the season, as well as terminating his turf career, by winning the Final Plate at the IVIanchester November Meeting, carrying 9st. 131b., and easily defeating Lottie's Dude, Mowbray, and Wensley. Altogether Cabin Boy ran in thirty-eight races, no fewer than twenty- nine of which he won — a splendid winning record. His progeny in 1897 comprised three colts and nine fillies (now yearlings), all living and exceptionally promising. < II THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OP CABIN BOY. 26 Lifeboat (Br.— 1855). Wild Cherry (B.— 1853). North Lincoln (Br.— 1856). Catawba (B.— 1857). >> a a u <0 S as ^ g 7 m s^ ►J Lifeboat (Br.— 1855). Wild Cherry (B.— 1853) Sir Hercules Ijy Whalebone (Waxy)— Peri by Wanderer— Thalestris by Alexander (Eclipse) — Rival by Sir Peter — Hornet by Drone, &c. Yard Arm by Sheet Anchor (Lottery) — Fanny Kemble liy Paulowitz— Loyalty by Rubens— Penny Royal by Coriander (PotSos), &c. Surplice by Touchstone (Camel)— Crucifix by Priam (Emilius) — Octa- viana by Octavian (Stripling) — dau. of Shuttle — Zara by Delpini, &c. Bridget by Cardinal Puff — Ringlet by Whisker (Waxy) — Clinkerima by Clinker (Sir Peter) — Pewet by Tandem (Syphon) — Termagant, &c. Pylades by Surplice (Touchstone)— dau. of Bay Middleton (Sultan)— Vitula by Voltaire (Blacklock)— dau. of Lottery (Tramp)— Wagtail,&c. Cherokee by Redshank (Sandbeck) — dau. of Middleton (Phantom) — dau. of Smolensko (Sorcerer) — Zoraida by Don Quixote (Eclipse), &c. Cowl by Bay Middleton (Sultan) — Crucifix by Priam (Emilias)— Octa- viana by Octavian (Stripling) — dau. of Shuttle (Marske) — Zara, &c. Maimi by Venison (Partisan) — Diversion by Defence (Whalebone) — Folly by Middleton (Phantom)— Little Folly by Highland Fling, &c. Cape Flyaway (Br.— 1857). Elfrida (Br.— 1853). Sir Hercules by Whalebone (Waxy)— Peri by Wanderer— Thalestris by Alexander (Eclipse) — Rival by Sir Peter — Hornet by Drone, &c. Yard Arm by Sheet Anchor (Lottery)— Fanny Kemble by Paulowitz — Loyalty by Rubens — Penny Royal by Coriander — Peppermint, &c. Surplice by Touchstone (Camel)— Crucifix by Priam (Emilius)— Octa- viana by Octavian (Stripling)— dau. of Shuttle — Zara by Delpini, &c. Bridget by Cardinal Puff— Ringbt by Whisker (Waxy)— Clinkerinaby Clinker (Sir Peter) — Pewet by Tandem (Syphon)^Termagant, &c. Flying Dutchman by Bay IMiddleton (Sultan)— Barbelle by Sandbeck — Darioletta by Amadis — Sfliniii t)y Si'liin — dau. of PotSos — Editha, &c. Canezou ' by Melbourne (Humphrey Clinker) — Madame Pelerine by Velocipede (Blacklock)— Baleine by Whalebone— Vale Royal, &c. Faugh-a-Ballagh by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty — Flight by Irish Escape— Young Heroine by Bagot — Heroine, &c. Espoir by Liverpool (Tramp)— Esperance by Lapdog— Grisette by Merlin (Castrel) — Coquette by Dick Andrews — Vanity, &c. m Melbourne (Br.— 1834). Mowerina (B.— 1843). Birdcatcher (Ch.— 1833). Daughter of (B.— 1845). Humphrey Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer)— Clinkerina by Clinker (Sir Peter) — Pewet by Tandem (Syphon) — Termagant by Tantrum, &c. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna)— dau.of Paynator — sis. to Zodiac by St. George — Abigail by Woodpecker, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry— Boa- dicea by Alexander — Brunette by Amaranthus — Mayfly, &c. Emma by Whisker (Waxy— Penelope by Trumpator)— Gibside Fairy by Hermes (Mercury) — Vicissitude by Pipator — Beatrice, &c. Sir Hercules by Whalebone— Peri by Wanderer— Thalestris by Alex- ander—Rival by Sir Peter — Hornet by Drone (Herod) — Manilla, &c. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer)— Flight by Irish Escape (Commo- dore)—Y. Heroine by Bagot — Heroine by Hero — sis. to Regulus, &c. Hetman Platoff by Brutandorf (Blacklock— Mandane)— dau. of Comus — Marciana by Stamford (Sir Peter)— Marcia by Coriander, &c. Whim by Drone (Master Robert)— Kiss by Waxy Pope (Waxy— Pru- nella)— dau. of Champion (PotBos— Huncamunca by Highflyer), &c. Sir Hercules (Bl.— 1826). Yard Arm (Br.— 1843). Annandale (Br.— 1842). Daughter of (Ch.— 1850). Whalebone by Waxy (PotSos) — Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer — Promise by Snap — .Julia by Blank (The GodoljAin), &c. Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna)— Thalestris by Alexander— Rival by Sir Peter — Hornet by Drone (Herod) — Manilla by Goldfinder (Snap), &c. Sheet Anchor by Lottery (Tramp)— Morgiana by Muley— Miss Stevenson by Scud (Beningbro') — sis. to Petworth by Precipitate (Mercury), _&c. Fanny Kemble by Paulowitz (Sir Paul)— Loyalty by Rubens (bro'. to Selim) — Penny Royal by Coriander — Peppermint (sis. to Prunella), &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette by Amaranthus — Mayfly, &c. Rebecca by Lot'teiy (Tramp)— Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote)— Anti- cipation by Beningbro' — Expectation (sis. to Telemachus), &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty — Flight b}- Irish Escape — Young Heroine l)y Bagot — Heroine, &c. Dau. of Hetman Platoff (Brutandorf by Blacklock)— Whim by Drone (Master Robert) — Kiss by Waxy Pope (Waxy — Prunella), &c. 27 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. CARBINE. (the PEOPERTY op his grace the duke op PORTLAND, WELBECK ABBEY.) Will ie located during 1898 and tJie folloiving SeasoTis at Welbeck, tvhere he loill he let to a limited numher of mares {besides a few of his owners'), on special terms, to he known of T. Warner Turner, Esq., Welbeek Abbey, Worksop. Carbine's fee is 200gs. Carbine, by Musket, was bred in 1885 by the New Zealand Stud Company, at Sylvia Park, and is the first produce of Mersey by Knowsley out of Clemence by Newminster, etd. He is a bay, 16 hands lin. high, of power and quality, but it is not until seen moving that his splendid action and good looks are fully appreciated. Carbine, who was bought when a yearling by Mr. J, O'Brien for 620gs., and won no fewer than thirty-three of the forty- three races he contested, worth £29,476, commenced his remarkable racing career in 1887, when two years old, at the Christchurch Club Meeting, by winning the Hopeful Stakes of 75sovs. , beating Ravenswing and three others ; and his next appearance was for the Middle Park Stakes, which he won by half a length, again beating Ravenswing and seven others. At the Dunedin, N.Z., Autumn Meeting, 1888, when three years old. Carbine won the Champagne Stakes from Manton, Adulation, Vandal, and three others. The same year at the Canterbury, N.Z., Autumn Meeting, Carbine won the Challenge Stakes (6fur.) by a length, beating Silvermark (3yrs., 7st. 121b.) and Torrent (4yrs., 6st. 101b.). On the second day of the same meeting Carbine very easily defeated three opponents for the Challenge Stakes, including Sommeil (2yrs., 7st. 71b.) and Russley (6yrs., 9st. 61b.). In the following year, 1889, when four years old. Carbine won nine out of the thirteen races he contested. They comprised the Flying Stakes, value SOOsovs., at the V. R. C. Spring Meeting, defeating easily five opponents, including Peppo, Carrington, and Voltigeur ; the Foal Stakes (l^m.) on the Oaks day of the V. R. C. Spring Meeting, carrying 9st. 61b., beating Wycombe (9st. 61b.), Melos (9st. 61b.), and two others ; the Champion Stakes, of l,llosovs., and lOsovs. each C3m. ), at the V. R. C. Autumn Meeting, 1889, which he won by two lengths irom Abercorn (4yrs. 9st.), Melos (3yrs., 7st. 121b.), and three others. At the same meet- ing next day Carbine (now the property of Mr. D. S. Wallace who gave 3,000gs. for him), carrying 8st. 61b., easily defeated four opponents for the All Aged Stakes, of 400sovs., com- prising Nilawe (2yrs., 6st. 7Ib.), Chintz (2yrs., 6st. 91b.), Russley (aged, 9st. lib.), and Nerissa (2yrs., 6st. 91b.) ; and on the third day of this gathering Cai'bine won the Lock Plate (2m.) of 500sovs. and lOsovs. each, carrying 9st., from Lochiel (9st. 41b.) and Carlyou (4yrs., 9st. .51b.) At the Australian J. C. Autumn re-union Carbine, carrying 9st., won the Sydney Cup, of l,500sovs. (2m.), from twelve opponents, after a grand race with Melos (3yrs., 8st. 21b.) Abercorn (4yrs., 9st. 41b.) third, Lochiel (aged, 9st. 21b.), Recall (6yi-s., 8st. 41b.), and eight others ; whilst on the third day, carrying 8st. 21b., for the Cumber- land Stakes of 5U0sovs., he again defeated Lochiel (aged, 9st. 41b.) and Abercorn (4yrs., 9st.). On the fourth day of the A. J. C. Meeting Carbine, carrying 8st., won the Austra- lian Jockey plate of l,000sovs. (3ra.), beating five opponents, including Abercorn (4yrs., 9st.) and Melos (3yrs., 8st.). Carbine was also placed for several other important events that season. In 1890 Carbine ran in fourteen races, and won eight — viz., the Flying Stakes of 300sovs, at the V. R. C. Spring Meeting, defeating nine opponents, including Dreadnought and Wilga ; the Essendon Stakes of 500sovs. at the V. K, C. Autumn Meet- ing, carrying 9st., beating Singapore (3yrs., 8st. 41b.), Melos (4yrs., 9st.), and two others ; the All Aged Stakes of 400sovs. (Im.), same meeting, beating Magic Circleand Medallion ; the Loch plate of SOOsovs. (same meeting), carrying lOst., beating Singapore (9st.) and Fishwife (9st. lib.). Then at the A. J. C. Meeting Carbine won the Autumn Stakes of 500sovs., beating Melos, Dreadnought, and three others ; also the Sydney Cup of l,500sovs. (2m.), beating Mantilla (4yrs., 6st. 51b.), Muriel (3yrs., 6st. 111b. j, and twelve others ; the All Aged Stakes of SOOsovs. at same meeting, beating Prelude and Correze ; the Cumber- land Plate of .500sovs., beating Dreadnought (3yrs., 8st. 21b.), Melos (4yrs., 9st.), and Federation (3yrs., 7st. 131b.) ; and the A. J. C. Plate of 6o0sovs., again beating Melos and Dreadnought. In 1891 he won ten out of" the eleven races which he contested. These included the Melbourne Cup of 10,000sovs. (2m.), for which, carrying lOst. 51b., he beat a field of thirty-eight opponents, including Highborn (5yrs., 6st. 81b.), Correze (3yr8., 7st. 31b.) ; the Spring Stakes (Hm.) of 500sovs. at the A. J. C. Meeting, beating Melos and six others ; the Craven Plate of 500sovs. at the A. J. C. Meeting, carrying 9st. 41b., beating Megaphone (3yrs., 7st. 91b.), Cuirassier (5yrs., 9st. 41b.), etc. ; the Melbourne Stakes of SOOsovs. at the V .R. C. Spring Meeting (IJm.), beating Greyford, Melos. and nine others ; the Essendon Stakes, same meeting — a very great performance — beating Megaphone, Granite, etc. ; the Champion Stakes of 2,000sovs., same meeting, beating The Admiral and Whimbrel, etc. ; the AH Aged Stakes, carrying 9st. lib., beating Penance (2yrs., 6st. 121b.), and Yarrow (6st. 121b.) ; the Autumn Stakes of SOOsovs. at the A. J. C. Meeting, beating Highborn ; the Cumberland Plate of 500sovs., carrying 9st. 41b„ beating Marvel (9st.) ; and the A. J. C. Plate of 500sovs., beating Correze and Grevgowii. This was Carbine's last season on the racecourse, and happily, to maintain the supremacy of the British stud, this splendid horse, believed by many to be the best ever foaled, has been recently purchased by His Grace the Duke of Portland with that object. Already Carbine has shown what may be expected of him at tlie stud, for the year he wa.s taken out of training (lisi)!) three mares were put to him, one of whom is the dam of Wallace, believed to be the best two-year-old in Australia, having beaten the time record. s a &^ u; -5: o -J ^^ c o 2, CO en Qy THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 28 PEDIGREE OP CARBINE. P5 Ithuriel (Br.— 1841). Miss Bowe (B.— 1834). Pantaloon (Ch.— 1824). Decoy (B.— 1830). Melbourne (Br.— 1834). Mowerina (B.— 1843). Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Verbena by Velocipede (Blacklock) — Rosalba by Milo (Sir Peter)— The Wren by Woodpecker (Herod) — dau. of Alexanda: — dau. of Highflyer. Catton by Golumpus (Gohanna)- Lucy Grey by Timothy (Delpini by Highflyer) — LucybyFlorizel(Herod) — Frenzy by Eclipse (Marske),&c. Wagtail's dam by Orville (Beningbro') — Miss Grimstone by Weasel (Herod — dau. of Eclipse) — dau. of Ancaster Starling, &c. Castrel by Buzzard (Woodpecker) — ^dau. of Alexander (Eclipse) — dau. of Highflyer — dau. of Alfred by Matchem — dau. of Engineer, &c. Idalia by Peruvian (Sir Peter) — Musidora by Meteor (Eclipse) — Maid of All Work by Highflyer — sis. to Tandem by Syphon — dau. of Regulus. Filho-da-Puta by Haphazard (Sir Peter)— Mrs. Barnet by Waxy (PotSos) — dau. of Woodpecker (Herod ) — Heinel by Squirrel — dau. of Babraham. Finesse by Peruvian (Sir Peter) — Violante by John Bull (Fortitude— Xantipi^e) — sis. to Skyscrajier by Highflyer — Everlasting (Eclipse), &c. Humphry Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer) — Clinkerina by Clinker — Pewet by Tandem — Termagant by Tantrum — Cantatrice by Sampson, &c. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote by Eclipse)— dau. of Golumpus (Go- hanna) — dau. of Paynator — sis. to Zodiac by St. George, &c. Touchstone Ijy Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Emma by Whisker (Waxy)— Gibside Fairy by Hermes (Mercury by Eclipse) — Vicissitude by Pipator (Imperator) — Beatrice by Sir Peter. Camel (BL— 1822). Dau. of (B.— 1829). Whalebone by Waxy (PotSos— Maria by Herod)— Penelope by Trum- pator (Conductor) — Prunella by Highflyer — Promise by Snap, &c. Dau. of Selim (Buzzard — dau. of Alexander)— Maiden by Sir Peter— dau. of Phenomenon— Matron by Florizel — Maiden by Matchem, &c. Brutandorf by Blacklock (Whitelnck)— Mandane by PotSos (Eclipse) — Y.Caiuilla by Woi)(lpecker( Herod — ^MisfortunebyDux) — Camilla, (fee. Mrs. Cruickshank Ijy Welbeck (Catton)— Tramp's dam by Gohanna— Fraxinella by Trentham (Sweepstakes) — sis. to Goldfinch, &c. =* Is « U The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Orlando (B.— 1841). Brown Bess (Br.— 1844). Birdoatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty- Flight by Irish Escajie — Y. Heroine by Bagot — Heroine by Hero, &c. Echidna by Economist (Whisker)— ISIiss Pratt by Blacklock— Gadabout by Orville— Minstrel by Sir Peter — Matron by Florizel, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp — Web by Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator^Prunella by Highflyer — Promise by Snap, &c. Marpessa by Muley (OrvUle)— Clare by Marmion — Harpalice by Go- hanna— Amazon by Driver — Fractious by Mercury, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Vulture by Langar (Selim)— Kite by Bustard (Castrel)— Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter) — Harmony by Herod — Rutilia by Blank, &c. O IS Camel by Whalebone (Waxy) — dau. of Selim — Maiden by Sir Peter— dau. of Phenomenon — Matron Ijy Florizel — Maiden by Matchem, &c. Dau. of Brutandorf (Blacklock — ]\landane) — Mrs. Cruickshank Ijy Wel- beck(Catton) — Tramp's dam by Gohanna — Fraxinella byTrentham,&e. Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Beeswing (B.— 1833). Euclid (Ch.— 1836), Martha Lynn (Br.— 1837). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy) — dau. of Selim — Maiden by Sir Peter— dau. of Phenomenon— Matron by Florizel — Maiden by Matchem, &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette by Amaranthus — Mayfly by Matchem — dau. of Ancaster Starling, &c. Dr. Syntax by Paynator (Trumpator) — dau. of Beningbro' — Jenny Mole by Carbuncle (Babraham Blank)— dau of Prince T'Quassa, &c. Dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull)— Lady Eliza by Whitworth (Agonistes by Sir Peter — dau. of Jupiter by Eclipse) — dau. of Spadille, &c. Emilius by Orville (Beningbro'— Evelina)— Emily by Stamford (Sir Peter— Horatia by Eclipse)— dau. of Whisky (Saltram— Calash), &e. Maria by Whisker (Waxy— Penelope by Trumpator)— Gibside Fairy by Hermes (Mercury) — Vicissitude by Pipator (Imperator), &c. Mulatto by Catton (Golumpus— Lucy Grey by Timothy)— Desdemona by Orville (Beningbro') — Fanny by Sir Peter — dau. of Diomed, &c. Leda by FUho-da-Puta (Haphazard— Mrs. Barnet by Waxy)— Treasure by Camillus (Hambletonian) — dau. of Hyacinthus (Coriander), &c. 29 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK: CARNAGE. (the property op p. c. patton, esq.) Will he located during 1898 and following Seasons at the Cohham Stud, Cohliavi, Surrey, lohere lie will be let to forty approved mares at 50gs. each, and one guinea to the Groom. His suhscrijition loas full in 1896 and 1897, a7id nominations are now being taken for 1898 and 1899. Application to be made as above to Mr. Shipley, Stud Groom. Carnage, by Nordenfeldt, was bred in 1890 (Australian time) by Mr. W. R- Wilson, of the St. Albans Stud, and is out of Mersey (also dam of Carbine, etc.) by Knowsley, bred in 1874 by the Duke of AA^'estminster. He is a chestnut with star and snip, half of near fore pastern and both hind fetlocks white. His height is close upon 16 hands, and with perfect truth of conformation, he possesses excellent bone and a fine temper. When two years old, Carnage contended in five events, two of which he won, while he was placed second in two others. His first winning race was the Federal Stakes of SOOsovs. at the V.A.T.C, in which he easily defeated ten runners, six furlongs in Imin. leasees. ; while at the same Meeting he won the Champagne Stakes of 932sovs., six furlongs, also from ten runners in Imin. 19secs. At the V.A.T.C. Autumn Meeting he received 60sovs. for running second in the Unplaced Two-year-old Stakes, and for running second, carrying 9st., for the Third Biennial Stakes at the A.J.C. (N.S.W.), he received 50sovs. In 1894 Carnage contested nine races, two of which he placed to his owner's credit, while he ran second on three occasions, and was third twice. His winning races included the Victoria Derby of l,545sovs., one mile and a half, which he won easily at last by a length and a quarter from ten runners in 2min. 39secs. (the fastest time on record) ; and the Spring Stakes of 597sovs., one mile and a quarter, at the V.R.C. Meeting, whilst carrying 9st. 6lb., he won easily from six runners. Carnage's best race that year was, however, taking second honours and l,000sovs., after making all the running, in the Melbourne Cup, won by half a length by Tarcoola, in 3min. 30|secs. (Carnage being at a disadvantage of iVlb. Aveight for age). The Jeweller, -winner of many races, finished close up in front of twenty-six runners. Then for the St. Leger Stakes, one mile and three-quarters and 332yds., at the V.K.C. Autumn Meeting, Carnage took 200sovs. for running second, beaten a length only by Patron ; and no better fortune attended him for the Australian Jockey Club St. Leger, as he only succeeded in taking lOOsovs. for second, Sailor Prince beating him by two lengths in the excellent time of 3min. 37secs. In the Autumn of the same year, though not himself at all, Carnage Avas placed third for the All Aged Stakes, and for the Australian Jockey Club Plate, and with the latter race terminated his labours for the year. In 1895, owing to the high form shown by Carnage in the preceding year, the heavy weights with which he was burdened stopped him in several races, but, nevertheless, carrying 9st., he won the Essendon Stakes of 300sovs., beating five runners, including his old opponent, Patron, one mile and a half in 2min. 40|secs., while he Avas second for the Canterbury Plate of 400SOVS., and Avhen nearing home, Avith 9st. on his back, for the Champion Stakes of l,000sovs., three miles, at the V.R.C. Autumn Meeting, he hit his leg and fell lame, notwithstanding Avhich he finished a good third behind Preston and the Harvester, Avho were each burdened Avith only 7st. 12lb. With this race ter- minated the turf career of this sterling, honest horse, who, from the many strains of the most successful running blood of the day in his pedigree (as may be seen on the adjoining jiage), is bound to prove equally successful at the stud. His first crop of foals (season 1897) shoAv very great promise. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 3o- PEDIGREE OF CARNAGE. O Longbow (B.— 1849). Legerdemain (B.— 1846). West Australian (B.— 1850). Brown Bess (Br.— 1844). Fisherman (Br.— 1853). Marchioness (B.— 1852). Stockwell (Cii.— 1849). Juliet (B.— 1851). Ithuriel by Touclistone (Camel by Whalebone— Banter bv Master Henry)- Verbena by Velocipede (Blacklock)— Rosalba by tlilo, &c. Miss Bowe by Catton (Golumpus by Gohanna— Lucy Grey by Timothy) — Wagtail's dam by Orville (Beningbro'— Evelina by Highflyer), &c. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard— dau. of Alexander) — Idalia by Peruvian (Sir Peter)— Musidora by Meteor (Eclipse)— Maid of All Work, &c. Decoy by FUlio-da-Puta (Haphazard by Sir Peter — Mrs. Barnet by Waxy) — Finesse by Peruvian — Violante by John Bull (Fortitude), &c. Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus by Sorcerer — Clinkerina by Clinker) — dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — dau. of Golumpus, &c. Mowerina by Touchstone (Camel by Whalebone— Banter by Master Henry)— Emma by Whisker— Gibside Fairy by Hermes (Mercury), &c. Camel by Whalebone (Waxy by PotSos- Penelope by Trumpator)— dau. of Selim — Maiden by Sir Peter — dau. of Phenomenon, &c. Dau. of Brutandorf (Blacklock— Mandane by Pot8os)— Mrs. Cruick- shank by VVelbeck (Catton) — Tramp's dam by Gohanna, &c. Heron by Bustard (Castrel — Miss Hap by Shuttle) — dau. of Orville — Rosanne by Dick Andrews — Rosette by Beningbro' — Rosamond, &c. Mainbrace by Sheet Anchor (Lottery by Tramp — Morgiana by Muley) — dau. of Bay Middleton (Sultan — Cobweb by Phantom), &c. Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus by Sorcerer — Clinkerina by Clinker) — dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — dau. Golumpus, &c. Cinizelli by Touchstone (Camel by Whalebone— Banter by Master Henry) — Brocade by Pantaloon (Castrel) — Bombazine, &c. The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules by Whalebone— Guiccioli by Bob Booty Echidna by Economist (Whisker— Floranthe), &c. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan— Trampoline by Tramp)— Marpessa by Mulev (Orville— Eleanor by Whisky)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky). Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone— dau. of Selim)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse)— Brunette, &c. Lancashire Witch by Tomboy (Jerry Ijj^ Smolensko — Beeswing's dam by Ardrossan) — Kite by Bustard — Olympia by Sir Oliver, &c. m o The Baron (Ch.-1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Orlando (B.— 1840). Brown Bess (Br.— 1844). Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Beeswing (B.— 1833). Euclid (Ch.— 1836). Martha Lynn (Br.— 1837), Birdcatcher .by Sir Hercules (Whalebone — Peri by Wanderer)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer by Woodpecker) — Flight, &c. Echidna by Economist (Wbisker— Floranthe by Octavian)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock (Whitelock — dau. of Coriander) — Gadabout, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim — Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto)— Tramp- oline by Tramp — Web by Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator, &c. Marpessa by Muley ( Orville— Eleanor by Whisky)— Clare by Marmion ()S^sky) — Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon by Driver, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone— dau. of Selim)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette, &c. Vulture by Langar (Selim — dau. of Walton) — Kite by Bustard (Castrel) • — Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter) — Harmony by Herod, &c. Camel by Whalebone (Waxy by PotSos— Penelope by Trumpator) — dau. of Selim — Maiden by Sir Peter — dau. of Phenomenon, &c. Dau. of Brutandorf (Blacklock— ;Mandane by Pot8os)— Mrs. Cruick- shank by Welbeck (Catton) — Tramp's dam by Gohanna, &c. Camel by Whalebone (Waxy by PotSos — Penelope by Trumpator) — dau. of Selim — Maiden by Sir Peter — dau. of Phenomenon, &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville— Sophia by Stamford)— Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette by Amaranthus (Old England) — Mayfly, &c. Dr. Syntax by Paynator (Trumpator — dau. of Marc Antony) — dau. of Beningbro' — Jenny Mole by Carbuncle (Babraham), &c. Dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull)— Lady Eliza by Whitworth (Agonistes) — X.Y.Z.'s dam by Spadille (Highflyer)— Sylvia by Y. Marske, &c. Emilius by Orville (Beningbro' by King Fergus— Evelina by Highflyer) — Emily by Stamford (Sir Peter) — Horatia by Eclipse, &c. Maria by Whisker (Waxy by PotSos— Penelope by Trumpator)— Gibside Fairy by Hermes (Mercury)— Vicissitude by Pipator (Imperator), &c. Mulatto by Catton (Golumpus— Lady Grey by Timothy)— Desdemona by Orville (Beningbro') — Fanny by Sir Peter— dau. of Diomed, &c. Leda by Filbo-da-Puta (Haphazard— Mrs. Barnet by Waxy)— Treasure by Camillus (Hambletonian) — dau. of Hyacinthus (Coriander), &c. 31 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. CHAIN SHOT. Will le located during 1898 and following Seasons at the Tickhill Stud Farm, Bawtry, G.N.R., where he will be let to a limited number of approved mares {besides a few of Lord Scarbrough's) at dOgs. each maj-e and 1 guinea to the Groom. Application to be made to Mr. W. Goode, Stud Groom, as above. Chain Shot by Musket was bred in Australia in 1885 by the Hon. W. Robinson^ and is the son of imported Locket by Thunderbolt, bred in 1872 by Mr. C. Alexander, and now the property of Mr. D. Rutherford, of Leslie Hills, Australia. He is a bay horse, and is thus described by " Spectator," a well-known writer at the Antipodes : — " Handsome, did I say ? Yes, he is all that, and more ; a very hard horse indeed to beat in the matter of good looks, for he is one of the very finest topped horses I have ever seen, quite amongst the best-looking sons Musket gave us. This is saying something, but could he be shown in the same ring with those great guns Carbine and Trenton, I am sure that the force of my remarks would strike home to those who might be called upon to make a critical examination and selection. Yes, Chain Shot is an aristocrat amongst equines, and there is no wonder he has an unbeaten certificate in the show ring. He has size with his beauty of contour, natural muscular development such as is seldom seen in thoroughbreds of the day, and he is altogether the beau ideal of a racehorse and sire." It is a matter for extreme regret that an accident caused the cutting short what his deeds on the training grounds presaged — a most brilliant turf career. He had shown his trainer and owner some out and out good trials as a two-year-old when pitted against the best tackle the powerful Robinson stable could turn out, but he went amiss at a critical time, and was reserved for his three-year-old engagements. Chain Shot was winter favourite for the New Zealand Cup and Derby, and how he ran second in the C.J.C. Derby to Manton (believed by many to be every bit as good as Carbine), and ran the same horse to a length for the Canterbury Cup, will be long remembered by those who were present. On the death of the Hon. W. Robinson he was sold to Mr. D. Rutherford, for whom he won the Ladies' Bracelet at the Grand National Meeting as a four-year-old, during which season he was only started on two occasions. Since then Chain Shot has had a few mares given to him each season, and he is sire of Loveshot, Tutanekai, Lady Lear, Wedlock, and Salvo Shot; while another, the crack two-year-old of last season, Bombshell, won the C.J.C. Welcome Stakes, Dunedin Champagne, and C.J.C. Champagne, and lost the rich Challenge Stakes by a head only. Chain Shot combines the best of running strains. There is no need to mention Musket's side of the house. As for Locket, Chain Shot's dam, she produced Thunderbolt, full brother to Chain Shot, who proved himself every inch a racehorse, and who has left Thunderer, Thunder Queen, and other first-class horses in South Australia. Then her daughter Necklace (also full sister to Chain Shot) won the rich MaribjTong Stakes in Austraha, and at the stud produced Swordbelt, Collarette, Cravat, and Armilla, all winners, the last-named the best filly of her age in New Zealand ; while another full sister, Bangle (herself a brilliant performer), has bred Casket and Orion's Belt, both winners. There is also Medallion (Locket's last foal), who proved himself capable of racing the cracks of Australia as a two-year-old, and winning the classic races in New Zealand at two and three years old. More there is no occasion to say about .Chain Shot, who has only to be seen to insure his being widely patronised. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OP CHAIN SHOT. 32 ^ i Ithuriel 2 {Br.-1841). Miss Bcwe (B.— 1834). Pantaloon (Ch.— 1824). Decoy (B.— 1830). Touchstone by Camel (Wlialebone — dau. of Selim) — Banter by Master Henry (Orville— Miss Sophia by Stamford) OldfieM- mare. Verbena by Velocipede (Blacklock — dau. of Juniper) — Rosalba by Milo (Sir Peter) — The Wren by Woodpecker Burton Barb mare. Catton by Golumpus (Gohanni —Catherine by Woodpecker) — Lucy Grey by Timothy (Delpini) — Lucy by Florizel Burton Barb mare. Wagtail's dam by Orville (Beningbro' — Eleanor by Wllifiky) — Miss Grimstone by Weasel (Hevod — dau. of EcIiiDse)...ilfooriaA Barb mare. Castrel by Buzzard (Woodpecker — Misfortune by Dux) — dau. of Alex- andra ( Eclipse) — dau of Highflyer — Alfred Burton Barb iimre. Idalia by Peruvian (Sir Peter — dau. of Boudrow) — Musidora by Meteor (Eclipse) — Maid-of-All-Work by Highflyer Warlock Oallovjay. Filho-da-Puta by Haphazard (Sir Peter) — Mrs. Bamet by Waxy (PotSos) — dau. of Woodpecker — Heinel by Squirrel a Royal vmrc. Finesse by Peruvian (Sir Peter— dau. of Boudrow) — Violante by John Bull (Fortitude- -Xantippe by Eclipse) Burton Barb mare. Melbourne (Br.— 1834). Mowerina (B.— 1843). Camel (BL— 1823). Daughter of (B.— 1829). Humphry Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer — Houghton Lass by Sir Peter) — Clinker ina by Clinker (Sir Peter) — Pewet Bperly Turk — Bustler. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote — Evelina by Herod) — dau. of Go- lumpus (Gohanna) — Paynator — sis. to Zodiac Burton Barb mare. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone — dau. of Selim) — Banter by Master Henry — Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette Oldfield mare. Emma by WMsker (Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator) — Gibeide Fairy by Hermes (Mercury) — Pipator — Beatrice ...i3Mrc^'s Black-legged Tiiare. Whalebone by Waxy (Pot8os— Maria by Herod)— Penelope by Trum- pator— Prunella by Highflyer — Promise 'x'regonwM Nal. Barb. Dau. of Selim (Buzzard — dau. of Alexander) — Maiden by Sir Peter — Phenomenon — Matron by Florizel — Maiden Rockwood — Bustler. Brutandorf by Blacklock (Whitelock— dau. of Coriander)— Mandane by PotSos (Eclipse) — Y. Camilla by Woodpecker ...Sedbury Royal mare. Mrs. Cruikshank by Welteck (Catton — Orvillina) — Tramp's' dam by Gohanna (Mercury) — Fraxinella by Trentham Burton Barb mare. The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone — Peri by Wanderer) — Guic- cioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer) — Flight Sedbury Royal inare. Echidna by Economist (Whisker— Floranthe by Octavian)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock— Gadabout by Orville— Minstrel ...Rockwood— Bustler. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim — Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto) — Tramp- oline by Tramp (Dick Andrews) — Web Trcgomvell Natural Barb. Marpessa by Muley (OrviUe— Eleanor by Whisky)— Clare by Marmion (A^Hiisky) — Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon Burton Barb m/ire. Red Deer (B.— 1841). Emilia (B.— 1844). Birdcatcher (Ch.— 1833). Forget-me-not (B.— 1843). Hampton (B.— 1833). Daughter of (B.— 1836!. Venison by Partisan (Walton — Parasol by Pot8os) — Fawn by Smo- lensko — Jerboa by Gohanna — Camilla Sedbury Roval timre. Soldier's Daughter by The Colonel (Whisker— dau. of Delpini)— dau. of Oscar — Cameron's dam by Rubens Farmer's mare by Chillabv. Y. Emihus by Emilius (Orville— Emily by Stamford)— Cobweb by Phantom — Filagree by Soothsayer Tregonwell Natural Barb. Persian by Whisker (Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator) — Variety by Soothsayer — Sprite by Bobtail — Catherine Sedbury Royal mare. Sir Hercules by Whalebone (Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator) — Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna) — Thalestris by Alexander ...^wrtoi Barb marc. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer — lerne by Bagot) — Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine by Bagot Sedbury Royal mare. Hetman Platoff (Brutandorf— dau. of Comus)— Mareiana by Stamford — Mareia by Coriander — Faith by Pacolet Burton Barb mare. Oblivion by Jerry (Smolensko — Louisa by Orville) — Remembrance by Sir Solomon — Queen Mab by Eclipse Old Vintner mare. Sultan by Selim (Buzzard — dau. of Alexander) — Bacchante by Wil- liamson's Ditto (Sir Peter) — sis. to Calomel Byerly Turk — Bustler. Rachel by Whalebone (Waxy— Penelope by Trumpator)— Moses' dam by Seymour— Gohanna — Grey Skim The Massey mare. Comus (Sorcerer — Houghton Lass by Sir Peter) — Alexina by King Fergus — Lardella by Y. Marske — Cade Makeless — Brimmer. !>' , of Y. Phantom (Phantom — Emmeline by Waxy) — sis. to Orphan V>y Camillus — dau. of Gabriel — Legacy Byerly Turk — Bustler. 33 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. CHERRY RIPE. (the property of the right HON. LORD ROSSMORE, ROSSMORE PARK, MONAGHAN, IRELAND.) Will he located during 1898 and following Seasons at Camla Stud Farm, Monaghan, Ireland, lohere he loill be let to a limited numler of approved mares (besides a few of his' owner's) at 18gs. each mare, and Isov. to the Groom. Application to be made to Mr. William JDoogan, as above. Cherry Ripe (full brother to the flying Energy, Enthusiast, and many other good horses) by Sterling, was bred in 1885 by Mr. Y. R. Graham at the Yardley Stud in its palmiest days, and is the eighth produce of his dam, Cherry Duchess by The Duke, bred in 1871 also by Mr. Y. R. Graham. He is a golden chestnut with blaze face, and near hind pastern white ; standing 16 hands 1 in. high, girths 6 ft. 6 in., and measures 9 in. below the knee. In his formation he combines great strength with quality, has extraordinarily long sloping shoulders, and short back, with grand, strong, lengthy quarters, very good bone, and beautiful temper, which he invariably imparts to all his young stock. Cherry Ripe was purchased by Lord Rossmore to put to the stud at a sale of the late Duchess of Montrose, at Newmarket, who sold him owing to the impossibility of his being trained, having had an accident to a hmb in his box. Alec Taylor, the late Manton trainer, under whose care Cherry Ripe was, stated to Lord Rossmore, after he had purchased him, that he was confident from his make and shape and splendid action he would have had a distinguished turf career had he been able to go on with his training. At the stud Cherry Ripe has had, so far, only a poor chance, the mares put to him, with two or three exceptions, being very moderate in appearance ; and yet he holds a wonderful record for siring winners. He is the best-tempered stallion possible, and is a sure foal-getter, a fact proved by some very old mares having bred to him when to other sires they had proved unfruitful. He is the sire of Red Heart, a real good two-year-old ; and all his stock that have been over a country have jumped quite marvellously well — Morello, Ballyalbany, Drogheda, etc. — so it may confidently be predicted that, if studmasters and other breeders will only patronise Oherry Ripe who is just now in his prime (13 years old), he will yet earn as high honours at the stud as any of his famous progenitors. The Duchess of Montrose gave over 2,000gs. for Cherry Ripe when a yearling. It is further to be noted that Drogheda won the " Grand National," 1898, beating a field of twenty -four runners. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 34 PEDIGREE OF CHERRY RIPE. Sir Hercules (BL— 1826). Guiccioli (Ch.— 1823). O Plenipoten- tiary (Ch.-1831). My Dear (B.— 1841). m Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Decoy (B.— 1830). Melbourne (B.— 1834). ■" I Secret (B.— 1841). Whalebone by Waxy (PotSos— Maria by Herod)— Penelope by Trum- jDator — Prunella by Highflyer — Promise Tremnwell Nat. Barh. Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna— Catherine by Woodpecker)— Thalestris by ^exander — Rival by feir Peter — Hornet Burton Barb raare. Bob Booty by Chanticleer (Woodpecker — dau. of Eclipse)— lerne by Bagot (Herod) — dau. of Gamahoe sis. to Piping Peri. Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore— Buffer's dam by Highflyer) — Y. Heroine by Bagot — Heroine by Herd (Cade) Sedburtj Boml marc. Emilias by Orville (Beningbro' — Evelina by Highflyer) — Emily by Stamford (Sir Peter) — dau. of Whisky The Coppin nutrc. Harriet by Pericles (Evander) — dau. of Selim — Pipylina by Sir Peter — Rally by Trumpator — Fancy (sis. to Diomed) Old Morocco marc. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim — Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto)— Cobweb by Phantom (Walton) — Filagree TrcgomcclLNat. Barb. Miss Letty by Priam (Emilius— Cressida by Whisky) — dau. of Orville — dau. of Buzzard — Hornpipe by Trumpator^Luna ...a Roval marc. Camel by Whalebone (Waxy— Penelope by Trumpator)— dau. of Selim Maiden by Sir Peter (Highflyer) Rockwood — Bustler. Banter by Master Henry (Orville— Miss Sophia by Stamford)— Boa- dicea by Alexander — Brunette by Amaranthus The Oldfieldrruire, Filho-da-Puta by Haphazard (Sir Peter— Miss Hervey by EcliiDse)— Mrs. Barnet by Waxy (PotSos)- dau. of '^oo6.-pe(il£.ev...aRoiialmarc. Finesse by Peruvian (Sir Peter— dau. of Bondrow)- Violante" l^y John Bull (Fortitude) — sis. to Skyscraper by Highflyer Burton B. mare. Humphry Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer — Houghton Lass liy Sir Peter) — Clinkerina by Clinker (Sir JPeter) — Pewet Biierhj Turk — Bustler. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote— Evelina by Highflyer)— dau. of Go- lumpus (Gohanna) — dau. of Paynator Burton Barb mare. Hornsea by Velocipede (Blacklock— dau. of Juniper)— dau. of Cerberus (Gohanna) — Miss Cranfield by Sir Peter a Royal mare. Solace by Longwaist (Whalebone — Nancy) — Dulcamara by Waxy — Witchery by Sorcerer — Cobtea bj- Skyscrajier a Royal nutrc. o fq a The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Orlando (B.— 1841). Hersey (B.— 1842). Sir Hercules (Bl.— 1826). Snowdrop (B.-1843). West Australian (B.— 1850). Ennui (B.— 1843). Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone by Waxy— Peri by Wanderer) — Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer) Seclburii Royal mare. Echidna by Economist (Whisker — Floranthe by Octavian) — Miss Pratt by Blacklock— Gadabout by Orville— Rival Rockwood— Bustler. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto)— Trampo- line by Tramp (Dick Andrews) — Web Treyomvell JVat. Barb. Marpessa by Muley (Orville— Eleanor by Whisky)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky) — Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon Burton Barb mare. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone— dau. of Selim)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville)— Boadicea by Alexander The OldfieM marc. Vulture by Langar (Selim — dau. of Walton) — Kite by Bustard — Olympia by Sir Oliver — Scotilla — Scota C. D^Arcy^s Royal mare. Glaucus by Partisan (Walton — Parasol by Pot8os) — Nanine by Selim — Bizarre by Peruvian (Sir Peter) — Violante Bur-ton Barb mare. Hester by Camel (Whalebone— dau. of Selim)— Monimia by Muley (Orville) — sis. to Petworth by Precipitate (Mercury) a Royal marc. Whalebone by Waxy (PotSos- Maria by Herod)— Penelope by Trum- pator— Prunella by Highflyer — Promise Trer/onwell Not, Barb. Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna— Catherine by Woodpecker)— Thalestris by Alexander — Rival by Sir Peter — Hornet Burton Barb mare. Heron by Bustard (Castrel— Mishap by Shuttle)— dau. of Orville — Rosanne by Dick Andrews — Rosette DavilVs Old Woodcock. Fairy by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard— Mrs. Barnet by Waxy)— Bri- tannia by Orville — dau. of Coriander (PotSos) Hautboy — Bustler. Melbourne Ijy Humphry Clinker (Comus— Houghton Lass by Sir Peter) — dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote — Evelina) Burton Barb riiare. Mowerina by Touchstone (Camel— Banter by Master Henry)- Emma by Whisker (Waxy — Penelope) D^Arcy^s Black-legged mare. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto)— Cobweb by Phantom (Walton — Julia) TregonwelVs Natural Barb. Blue Devils by Velocipede (Blacklock— dau. of Juniper)— Care by Woful (Waxy — Penelojie) The Farmer mare by Chillaby. THE HORSE-BRJ£EDERS' HANDBOOK. CHILDWICK. (the property of sir J. BLUNDELL MAPLE, CHILDWICKBURY, ST. ALBANS.) Will ie located dxiring 1898 and the following Seasons at the Childwick Stud, St, Albans, Herts, where he ivill he let to a limited number of approved mares (besides a fen of his owner's'). Ap2)lication to ie made to Mr. Tom Castle, as above. Subscription full for 1898. Childwick, by St. Simon, was bred in 1890 by Sir Tatton Sykes, being the first produce of Plaisanterie (also dam of Raconteur by St. Simon) by Wellingtonia, bred in France in 1882. His sale and purchase, at the Doncaster blood sales in 1891, by Sir J. Blundell Maple for 6,000gs. (the highest figure ever given for a yearling), naturally created immense sensation, and his progress on the Newmarket training- grounds, and subsequently on the racecourse, was watched by the racing public with more interest than that of any other horse ever foaled. He is whole brown, and is remarkable for size, bone, and substance, standing 16 hands, girthing 6ft. 6in., and measuring 8^in. below the knee. Childwick commenced his short but dis- tinguished racing career when three years old, in 1893, by running third to Red Ensign and Treasure for the Prince of Wales' Stakes, value 2,025sovs., at Ascot, the remainder of the field comprising Son of a Gun, Harbinger, and Gamboge. At the Newmarket Houghton Meeting Childwick, carrying 7st. 91b., successfully opposed Orme (4yr3., lOst.) and Pilot (-iyrs., 8st. 81b.) for the Limekiln Stakes (Im. 11yds.) of l,025sovs., which he won by three parts of a length. In 1894, when four years old, Childwick commenced by running fourth, carrying 9st. 51bs., to Quaesitum (4yrs., 9st. ) for the Gold Vase at Ascot, the other runners comprising Sarana (3yrs., 7st. 31b.) second, Barmecide (aged, 9st. 41b.) third, Paddy (5yrs., 9st. 41b.), Irish Car (3yrs., 7st. 51b.), Golden Slipper (4yrs., 9st.), and Montezuma (4yrs., 9st.) ; and he did not appear again until the Newmarket Second October Meeting, when he highly distinguished himself by carrying 7st. 91b. to victory for the Cesarewitch Stakes, value l,0353ovs., defeating the French horse Callistrate (4yrs., 8st. 131b.) by four lengths, the remainder of the field comprising Shrine (aged, 7st. 111b.) third, Lutin (3yrs., 7st.), Opera Glass (3yrs., 6st. 31b.), Newcourt, Ragimunde, Comedy, Cypria, Amiable, Insurance, Gleamaway, Quilon, Filepa, Braemar, Highland Buck, Pennyless, William, Farndale, Lord Barnard, Syndic, Sir Benjamin, and Sacristy. This performance, coupled with his beating Orme when an unfurnished three-year-old, at once confirmed and justified the expectations entertained by Sir J. Blundell Maple of Childwick's worth as a racehorse, and he is deserving of the highest commendation and thanks of breeders, both at home and abroad, for thus early withdrawing this splendidly bred son of St. Simon from the turf to the stud, and thus afEording them the opportunity of breeding from a sire of unimpaired constitution and full of the most successful running blood of the day, as may be seen by his pedigree given in extenso on the opposite page. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 36 PEDIGREE OP CHILDWICK. O be Voltigeur (Br.— 1847). Mrs. Ridgway (Ro.— 1849). Flying Dutchman (B.— 1846). Merope (B.— 1841). Harkaway (Ch.— 1834). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Ion (B.— 1835). Little Fairy (B.— 1832). Voltaire by Blacklock (Whiteloek)— dau. of Phantom (Walton)— dau. of Overton (K. Fergus)— Gratitude's dam by Walnut (Highflyer), &c. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton)— Leda by Filho-da-Puta (Hap,- hazard) — Treasure by Camillus — dau. of Hyacinthus — Flora, &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty- Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine by Hero, &c. Nan Darrell by Inheritor (Lottery by Tramp)— Nell by Blacklock — Madame Vestris by Comus (Sorcerer)— Lisette by Hambletonian, &c. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim)— Cobweb by Phantom (Walton- Julia by Whisky) — Filagree by Soothsayer (Sorcerer), &c. Barbelle by Sandbeck (Catton) — Darioletta by Amadis (Don Quixote) — Selima by Selim — dau. of PotSos — Editha by Herod — Elfrida, &c. Voltaire by Blacklock (Whiteloek)— dau. of Phantom (Walton)— dau. of Overton — dau. of Walnut — dau. of Ruler (Young Marske), &c. Velocipede's dam by Juniper (Whisky) — dau. of Sorcerer — Virgin by Sir Peter — dau. of Pot8os — Edith by Herod — Elfrida by Snap, &c. Economist by Whisker (Waxy) — Floranthje by Octavian (Stripling) — Caprice by Anvil (Herod) — Madcap by Eclipse (Marske), &c. Fanny Dawson by Nabocklish (Rugantino) — Miss Tooley by Teddy the Grinder — Lady Jane by Sir Peter (Highflyer) — Paulina, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp (Dick Andrews— dau. of Gohanna)— Web by Waxy (Pot8os)— Penelope, &c. Marpessa by Muley (Orville)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky)- Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon by Driver (Trentham) — Fractious, &c. Cain by Paulowitz (Sir Paul — Evelina by Highflyer) — dau. of Paynator (Trumpator^dau. of Marc Antony) — dau. of Delpini (Highflyer), &c. Margaret by Edmund (Orville — Emmeline by Waxy) — Medora by Selim (Buzzard) — dau. of Sir Harry — dau. of Volunteer (Eclipse), &c. Hornsea by Velocipede (Blacklock)— dau. of Cerberus (Gohanna)— Miss Cranfield by Sir Peter — sis. to Pugilist by Pegasus, &c. Lacerta by Zodiac (St. George) — Jerboa by Gohanna — Camilla by Trentham — Coquette by The Compton BarlD — sis. to Regulus, &c. m Orlando (B.— 1841). Ayacanora (B.— 1854). Ambrose (Bl.— 1849). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Vulture by Langar (Selim) — Kite by Bustard — Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter) — Scotilla by Anvil (Herod) — Scota by Eclipse, &c. Btrdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty- Flight by Irish Escape — Y. Heroine by Bagot — Heroine by Hero, &c. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan)— Marpessa by Muley— Clare by Mar- mion (Whisky)— Harpalice by Gohanna— Amazon Ijy Driver, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone) — Banter by Master Henry — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Annette by Priam (Emilius) — Potentate's dam by Don Juan (Sorcerer) — Moll-in-the-Wad by Hambletonian (King Fergus)— Spitfire, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Tramix)line by Tramp— Web by Waxy- Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer — Promise, &c. Marpessa by Muley (Orville)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky)— Harpalice Gohanna — Amazon by Driver (Trentham) — Fractious, &c. Monarque (B.— 1852). Antonia (Ch.-1851). Emperor by Defence (Whalebone— Defiance by Rubens)— dau. of Reveller (Comus— Rosette)— Design (sis. to Dangerous) by Tramp, &c. Poetess by Royal Oak (Catton— dau. of Smolensko)— Ada by Whisker (Waxy)— Anna Belle by Shuttle— dau. of Drone (Herod), &c. Epirus by Langar (Selim)— Fortress by Defence (Whalebone)— Jewess by Moses — Calendulse by Camerton (Hambletonian) — Snowdrop, &c. The Ward of Cheap by Colwick (Filho-da-Puta)— Maid of Burghley by Sultan— Palais Royal by Blucher (Waxv)— dau. of Election, &c. The Ranger (Br.— 1860). Mon Etoile (B.— 1857). Voltigeur by Voltaire (Blacklock)— Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton by Golumpus)— Desdemona by Orville— Fanny by Sir Peter, &c. Dau. of Gardham by Falcon (Bustard) — dau. of Langar — sis. to Busto by Clinker (Sir Peter) — Bronze (sis. to Rubens) by Buzzard, &c. FitzGladiator by Gladiator (Partisan) — Zarah by Reveller (Comus) — dau. of Rubens— Brightonia by Gohanna— Nutmeg by Sir Peter, &c. Heroine by Mr. Waggs (Langar)— Parthenessa by Cervantes— Poetess by Royal Oak (Catton)— Ada by Whisker— Anna Bella, &c. 37 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. COMMON. (the property sir of J. BLUNDELL MAPLE, CHILDWICKBURY, ST. ALBANS.) Will le located during 1898 and following Seasons at Childwich Stud Farm, St. Albans, where he 7vill cover a limited immber of approved mares {besides a few of his owner's^. Application to be made to Mr. Tom Castle, as above. Common, by Isonomy, was bred in 1888 by Lord Alington at the Crichel Stud, and is the sixth produce of Thistle (also dam of Spud by Hampton, Throstle by Petrarch, etc.) by Scottish Chief, bred in 1875 by Mr. Cowper-Temple. He is a dark Yorkshire brown, with star and no other white, standing 16 hands 2in., while he girths 6ft. 7in., and measures close on 9in. below the knee. The chief charac- teristics of Common are his fine size and length, combined with great power and splendid quality, rendering him one of the grandest specimens of the thorough- bred horse ever foaled. Being a much ovei'grown backward colt, his joint owners, Lord Alington and Sir Frederick Johnstone, paid forfeit for him in all his two- year-old engagements ; and it was not until 1891 he made his appearance on a racecourse, the event selected for his dehut being the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes, worth that year 4,250sovs. to the winner. Opposed by eight runners he won this rich prize very easily by three lengths from Orvieto (second), Peter Flower (third), and St. Simon of the Rock (fourth), the remainder of the field com- prising Cleator, Cuttlestone, Gouverneur, Ragimunde, and Rousseau. Gouverneur was the favourite, and as much as 9 to 1 was betted against the winner, owing to his backward, unfurnished appearance. Improving rapidly in appearance within the next few weeks, Common started a warm favourite for the Derby, 11 to 10 being betted on him, and he secured the " Blue Riband " just as easily as he had appropriated the Two Thousand, Gouverneur taking second honours on this occasion, while the third place was filled by Martinhurst (subsequently purchased by Mr. S. G. Reed, and taken to Pasadina, California, where he died in the following year), while the other runners comprised Cuttlestone, The Deemster, Dorcas, Fitz-Simon Old Boots, Orion, Peter Flower, and Simonian. Common had no difficulty in continuing his winning career at the Royal Meeting, as for the St. James' Palace Stakes of l,900sovs. he was only opposed by Barbatello, whom he beat easily, giving him 71b. ; but at Sandown Park, although 2 to 1 was betted on him, he only finished third to Surefoot and Gouverneur for the Eclipse Stakes, the field behind him comprising Orion, Alloway, Fusee, Le Nord, Memoir, and Rathbeal. After this unlooked-for defeat Common was reserved for the Doncaster St. Leger, which^ with 5 to 4 betted on him, he won in a canter from Reverend (second), St. Simon of the Rock (third). Admiral, Bosphorus, Cuttlestone, Mimi, Orvieto, and Patrick Blue. With this great victory terminated Common's turf career, and having thus easily won the " triple crown," he was purchased by Sir J. Blundell Maple for 15,000gs., and is now first lord of the harem at the Child wick Stud. He had forty- one mares put to him during his first season (1893), of whom thirty-five had foals (now two-year-olds); while in WeatJurby's Supplement to the "Stud Book" for 1894 he is credited with thirty foals (now yearlings)— fourteen colts and fourteen fillies, besides dead twins, whose sex is not given. He is sire of Nun Nicer, winner of the One Thousand, and ten other winners of stakes amounting, in the aggregate, to 10,3G0sovs. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 38 PEDIGREE OP COMMON. Bii-dcatcher (Ch.— 1833). Honey Dear (B.— 1844). Flatcatcher (B.— 1845). Silence (B.— 1848). The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Ethelbert (Ch.— 1850). Bassishaw (B.— 1847). !Sir Herciile.s by Whalebone (Waxy — Peneloije) — Peri by Wanderer (Gohaima)— Thalestris by Alexander (EcUpse)— Rival, &c. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer)— Flight by Irish Escape (Com- modore)— Y. Heroine by Bagot (Herod) — Heroine by Hero, &c. Plenipotentiary by Emilius (Orville) — Harriet by Pericles (Evander)— dau. of Selim — Pipylina by Sir Peter — Rally bj' Trumpator, &c. My Dear by Bay Middleton (Sultan)— Miss Letty by Priam (Emilius) dau. of Orville — dau. of Buzzard — Hornpipe by Trumpator, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (OrviUe) Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette by Amaranthus— Mayfly, &c. Decoy by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard) — Finesse by Peruvian (Sir Peter — dau. of Boudrow) — Violante by John Bull — sis. to Skyscraper, &c. Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus) — dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna) — dau. of Paynator, &c. Secret by Hornsea (Velocipede by Blacklock) — Solace by Longwaist — Dulcamara by Waxy — Witchery by Sorcerer — Cobbea, &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone by Waxy — Peri by Wanderer) — Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer) — Fhght by Irish Escape, &c. Echidna by Economist (Whisker by Waxy — Floranthe by Octavian) — Miss Pratt by Blacklock— Gadabout by Orville— Minstrel, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante)— TrampoHne by Tramp— Web by Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator— Prunella by Highflyer, &c. Marpessa by Muley (Orville— Eleanor by Whisky)— Clare by Mannion Harpalice by Gohanna— Amazon by Driver (Trentham), &c. Faugh-a-Ballagh by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty — Flight by Irish Escape — Y. Heroine by Bagot— Heroine, &c. Espoir by Liverpool (Tramp)— Esperance by Lapdog— Grisette by Merlin — Coquette by Dick Andrews (Joe Andrews) — Vanity, &c. The Prime Warden by Cadland (Andrew by Orville)— Zarina h\ Morisco (Muley)— Ina by Smolensko (Sorcerer)— Morgiana, &c. Miss Whinny by Sir Hercules — Euphrosyne by Comus (Sorcerer) — sib. to Anna Bella by Shuttle— dau. of Drone (Herod)— Contessina, &c. Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Fair Helen (Ch.— 1843). The Little Known (B.— 1836). Bay Missy (B.— 1842). Ion (Br.— 1835). Ellen IMiddleton (Br.— 1846). Sweetmeat (Br.— 1842). Wasp (Br.— 1838). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy— Penelope by Trumpator)— dau. of Selim — Maiden by Sir Peter — dau. of Phenomenon — Matron, &c Banter by Master Henry (OrviUe— Miss Sophia bv Stamford)— Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse)— Brunette by Amaranthus (Old England), &c. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard) — Idalia by Peruvian — Musidora bj' Meteor (Eclipse)— Maid of All Work by Highflyer, &c. Rebecca by Lottery (Tramp)— dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote)— Anticipation by Beningbro' — Expectation (sis. to Telemachus), &c. Muley by Orville (Beningbro')— Eleanor by Whisky— Y. Giantess by Diomed — Giantess by Matchem — Molly Long Legs by Babraham, &c. Lacerta by Zodiac (St. George by Highflyer — sis. to Soldier by Eclipse) — Jerboa by Gohanna (Mercury)— Camilla by Trentham, &c. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim)— Cobweb by Phantom— Filagree by Soothsayer (Sorcerer) — Web by Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator, &c. Camilla by Young Phantom (Phantom) — sis. to Speaker bj' Camillas (Hambletonian)— sis. to Prime Minister by Sancho (Don Quixote), &c. Cain by Paulowitz (Sir Paul — Evelina bj' Highflyer) — dau. of Paynator — dau. of Delpini (Highflyer) — Tipple Cyder by King Fergus, &c. Margaret by Edmund (Orville)— Medora by Selim (Buzzard)— dau. of Sir Harry (Sir Peter) — dau. of Volunteer (Eclipse)— dau. of Herod, &c. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim)— Cobweb by Phantom— Filagree by Sootiisayer (Sorcerer) — Web by Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator, &c. Myrrha by Malek (Blacklock)— Bessy by Y. Gouty— Grandiflora by Sir Harry Dimsdale (Sir Peter) — dau. of Pipator (Trumpator), &c. Gladiator by Partisan (Walton) — Pauline bj' Moses (Seymour — dau. of Gohanna) — Quadrille by Selim — Canary Bird by Sorcerer, &c. Lollypop by Voltaire (Blacklock)— Belinda by Blacklock— Wagtail by Prime Minister (Sancho) — dau. of Orville — Miss Grimshaw, &c. aiuley Moloch by Muley (Orville— Eleanor by Whisky)— Nancy by Dick Andrews — Spitfire by Beningbro' — dau. of Y. Sir Peter, &c. Dau. of Emilius (OrvUle— Emily by Stamford)— Bee-in-a-Bonnet by Blacklock— Maniac by Shuttle— Anticipation by Beningbro', &c. 39 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. CRAFTON. (the property op the COMPTON stud, GILLINGHAM, DORSET,) Will le located during ISdS and following Seasons at the Comjpton Stud Paddocks, Gil- lingkam, Dorset, where he mill serve a limited nuviber of approved mares {besides a fern belonging to the Compton Stud) at 18gs., and \sov. to the Groom. Mares proving barren to Grafton will be taken the ensuing season at half the advertised fee, and special terms granted for dams of good winners, or for several mares the property of the same owner. All ajjpUcations to be made to the Stud Manager, as above. Crafton, by Kisber, was bred in 1882 by Lord Rosebery, and is the third produce of Chopette (also the dam of Cutlet by Macaroni, Salutation by Town Moor, etc.) by North Lincoln, bred in 1869 by Baron Mayer de Rothschild. He is a bay horse, with black points, of great power and quality, standing 16 hands high, girths 6ft. 4in., and measures 8Jin. below the knee. At the sale of the Mentmore yearlings Crafton was purchased by Lord Gerard (then Mr. W. Gerard) for 800gs., and ran four times in 1884, when two years old — viz., for the Halnaker Stakes at Goodwood, which he won, beating Satchel and eight others ; and was third at the same meeting to Langwell and Lady Clarendon for the Maiden Plate (6fur.). Then at Doncaster Crafton ran Lonely to a neck for the Rous Stakes, having behind him Lady Katharine, Londonderry, Eurasian, Merry Duchess, Blitz, and three othei-s ; but at Newmarket failed in his attempt to give Aladdin 2st. and Cartago 3st. for the Second October Nursery Stakes. When three years old Crafton started in three races. These were the Two Thousand, for which he ran second to Paradox, beaten by a head only, and having behind him Child of the Mist (third), Langwell, Sheraton, Golden Ray, and Lord Charles ; the Derby, for which he was unplaced to Melton, Paradox, and Royal Hampton ; and third to Bendigo and Swillington for the Hardwicke Stakes at Ascot. When four years old, in 1886, Crafton showed excellent form, winning several good races. Early in the year, being a gross horse, not easily got fit, he was defeated by Fulmen for the Lincolnshire Handicap ; by Royal Hampton for the City and Suburban ; and by Loved One for the Wokingham Stakes ; and at Derby, in a large field, he was second to Kingwood for the Welbeck Cup ; but at Sandown Park ran unplaced to Tyrone for the Surbiton Handicap. At Goodwood, however, his time came at last, as) although 33 to 1 was betted against him, he fairly ran away with the Stewards' Cup from a field of twenty-five opponents, including How's That (second), Lucerne (third), Melton, Brighton, Mallow, and all the best speed of the day. At Brighton Crafton, carrying 9st. 41b., achieved an equally easy victory for the Marine Plate, beating Stourfield, Fast and Loose, and eleven others. Then, at Derby, carrying 8st. 121b., he won the Peveril of the Peak Stakes of OoOsovs. from How's That, 3yrs., 7st. 41b., Mons. de Paris, 4yrs., 6st., and thirteen others. In 1887, when five years old, Crafton was second at Derby to Gloriation for the Doveridge Cup ; and at Goodwood was third to Upset and Tib for the Stewards' Cup ; while next day he ran his last race, third to Cissy and Invention, for the Chichester Stakes. In 1889 Crafton was put to the stud, and is already the sire, from a very limited connection, of several winners, including Alveole, Crathie, Curly Craft, Grig, Freak, Irish Car, Marksman, and Prank, besides Archer, a good winner in Germany. Crafton is the only horse at the stud (in the United Kingdon) repre- senting the Kisber line, a most valuable combination of Buccaneer and Birdcatcher. Crafton, with far fewer opportunities than he is deserving of, is already the sire of Aliment, Beaulieu.Grig, Lass Colt, Irish Car, Miss Custance, Tempest II.. Temple- combe, and Wild Man, who won nineteen races worth 3,892sovs. He has several good winners in Germany, notably Archer, Erzlump, etc. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 40 PEDIGREE OF GRAFTON. I o o Ion (B,— 1835). Ellen Middleton (Br.— 1846). Little Red Rover (Ch.— 1827). Eclat (Br.— 1830). The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Birdcatcher (Ch.— 1833). Moonbeam (Ch.— 1838). Cain by Paulowitz (Sir Paul)— dau. of Paynator (Trumpator) — dau. of Delpini (Highflyer) — sis. to Mary by Y. Marske— Gentle Kitty, &c. Margaret by Edmund (Orville)— Medora by Selim (Buzzard)— dau. of Sir Harry — dau. of Volunteer (Eclipse) — dau. of Herod, &c. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim)— Cobweb by Phantom (Walton)- Filagree by Soothsayer (Sorcerer) — Web by Waxy — Penelope, &c. Myrrha by Malek (Blacklock)— Bessy by Y. Gouty— Grandiflora by Sir Harry Dimsdale — dau. of Pipator — dau. of Phenomenon, &c. Tramp by Dick Andrews (Joe Andrews) — dau. of Gohanna (Mercury) — Fraxinella by Trentham (Sweepstakes) — dau. of Woodpecker, &c. Miss Syntax by Paynator (Trumpator) — dau. of Beningbro' (K. Fergus) — Jenny Mole by Carbuncle— dau. of Prince T' Quassa (Snip), &c. Edmund by Orville (Beningbro')— Emmeline by Waxy (PotSos)— Sor- cery by Sorcerer (Trumpator)— Cobbea by Skyscraper (Highflyer), &c. Squib by Soothsayer (Sorcerer) — Berenice by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus (O. England) — Mayfly by Matchem, &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer) — Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore)— Y. Heroine, &c. Echidna by Economist (Whisker)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock ( Whitelock) — Gadabout by Orville— Minstrel by Sir Peter (Highflyer), &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp— Web by Waxy- Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer (Herod), &c. Marpessa by Muley (Orville) — Clare by Marmion (Whisky)— Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon by Driver — Fractious by Mercury, &c. Sir Hercules by Whalebone (Waxy) — Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna) — Thalestris by Alexander (Eclipse)— Rival by Sir Peter— Hornet, &c. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer) — Flight by Irish Escape — Y. Heroine by Bagot (Herod) — Heroine by Hero — sis. to Regulus, &c. Tomboy by Jerry (Smolensko) — Beeswing's dam b.y Ardrossan (John Bull) — Lady Eliza by Whitworth (Agonistes)— dau. of Spadille, &c. Lunatic by Prime Minister (Sancho)— Maniac by Shuttle (Marske)— Anticipation by Beningbro' (King Fergus) — Expectation, &c. Surplice (B.— 1845). Dau. of (B.— 1842). Redshank (Ch.— 1833). Dau. of (B.— 1830). The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Venison (Br.— 1833). Partiality (Ch.— 1830). Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone) — Banter by Master Henrj' (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Crucifix by Priam (Emilius by Orville) — Octaviana by Octavian (Strip- ling)— dau. of Shuttle (Marske)— Zara by Delpini — Flora, &c. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim)— Cobweb by Phantom (Walton)— Filagree by Soothsayer (Sorcerer) — Web by Waxy (PotSos), &c. Vitula by Voltaire (Blacklock)— dau. of Lottery (Tramp)— Wagtail by Prime Minister (Sancho) — dau. of Orville (Beningbro'), &c. Sand beck by Catton(Golumpus) — Orvillina(sis. to Orville) by Beningbro' — Evelina by Highflyer (Herod) — Termagant by Tantrum, &c. Johanna by Selim (Buzzard) — Comical's dam by Skyscraper (Highflyer by Herod) — dau. of Dragon — Fidget's dam by Matchem (Cade), &c. Middleton by Phantom (Walton) — Web by Waxy (PotSos)- Penelope by Trumpator (Conductor) — Prunella by Highflyer (Herod), &c. Dau. of Smolensko (Sorcerer) — Zoraida by Don Quixote (Eclipse — Grecian Princess by Forester) — dau. of Coalition Colt, &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer) — Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine, &c. Echidna by Economist (Whisker)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock— Gadabout by Orville— ISIinstrel by Sir Peter— Matron by Florizel— Maiden, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp (D. Andrews)— Web by Waxy — Peneloi^e by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer, &c. Marpessa by Muley (Orville)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky) — Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon by Driver — Fractious by Mercury, &o. Partisan by Walton (Sir Peter)— Parasol by PotSos (Eclipse)— Prunella by Highflyer (Herod) — Promise by Snap (Snip) — Julia by Blank, &c. Fawn by Smolensko (Sorcerer) — Jerboa by Gohanna (Mercury) — Camilla by Trentham (Sweepstakes) — Coquette, &c. Middleton by Phantom (Walton)— Web by Waxy (PotSos)- Peneloiie by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer (Herod) — Promise, &c. Favorite by Blucher (Waxy) — Scheherazade by Selim (Buzzard) — Gipsy by Trumpator (Conductor) — Postmaster's sis. by Herod, &c. 41 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. DESPAIR. (the property of MR. W. G. STEVENS, COMPTON STUD, NEWBURY, BERK?.) Will he located during 1898 at the Compton Stud Paddocks, NervMory, ivliere he will hi- let to a limited number of approved mares (besides a few of his mvner's) at lOO^s. each mare {dams of winners of SOOsows. half-price), and 1 guinea the Groom, Application, as above, to be made to Mr. A. Stevens. Despair, by See Saw, was bred in 1879 by Mr. W. G. Stevens, and is the third produce of his dam Peine de Coeur (also dam of Carissima, Relief and Pit-a-Pat, all by See Saw, Hartley Prince by Prince Charlie, etc.) by Friponnier, bred in 1872 by Mr. H. "Waring at the Beenham Stud. He is a chestnut horse, 15 hands 3 in. high, of excellent symmetry, power and substance, measuring upwards of 8 in. below the knee. Despair commenced his long and successful racing career at the Sandown Summer Meeting, 1881, by winning the British Dominion Stakes from Kingdom (second), Cariad (third), and a large field besides. He next ran at the Worcester Summer Meeting, where he won both the Great Witley Stakes and the Coventry Stakes, beating Gaydene, Filly by Adventurer out of Free Kirk, Sir Robert and Satellite, giving them lumps of weight. At the Lewes Summer Meeting, for the Great South of England Breeders' Stakes, in a field of thirteen smart two-year-olds,, he ran Executor to a short head, giving him 51b. ; and his last effort that year was made for the Champion Breeders' Foal Stakes, wherein he ran Dutch Oven to three- quarters of a length. In 1882 Despair, carrying 6st. 101b., ran throughout among the first four for the Lincolnshire Handicap, comprising Poulet, 5yrs., 8st. 71b. (the winner). Master Waller, 5yrs., 7st. 131b., and Buchanan, 5yrs., 8st. ; and so highly was he thought of for the Royal Hunt Cup, that the heavy weight of 7st. 21b. was given him, and yet it took Sweetbread, of the same age, all his time to beat him carrying only 6st. 41b., as he finished a close third behind Edensor, 4yrs., 7st. 81b., with a field of seventeen behind him. At Goodwood he failed to concede Actress 121b. for the Lennox Stakes ; but he showed a bold front for a long way in the Cambridgeshire Stakes, giving the winner Hackness, 4yrs., 1st. 21b. In 1883 Despair contended in ten races, three of which he won, viz., the Stamford Plate at Epsom, beating Foreshore (giving him 1st. 91b.) and six others ; the All-Aged Stakes at Ascot, beating Magician, 4yrs., and Narcissa, 3yrs. ; and the Wokingham Stakes, carrying 8st. 71b.,. from Hornpipe, 6yrs., 8st. 21b. (second), Tyndrum, 3yrs., 6st. 91b. (third), and fourteen others ; having on the previous Wednesday, carrying 8st. 81b., run third to Elzevir, 3yrs., 7st. 71b., and Nesscliff, 5yrs., 7st. lOlb., for the Royal Hunt Cup. At Kempton Park it occasioned no surprise his failing to beat Whipper-in, giving- that good horse 1st. 81b. ; but in his last race that year for the Great Challenge Stakes, he startled the Newmarket folk not a little by very nearly upsetting the high odds betted on the " crack " Busybody (subsequently winner of the Oaks), as he ran her to a neck, while he had behind him Tristan, Vibration, and Hermitage. In 1884 Despair was allotted such heavy weights that he only succeeded in winning one of the twelve races for which he contended ; but he gained quite as much eclat by the series of defeats he sustained, having been placed second on no fewer than five occasions and third on two others. He achieved his winning race at Lewes for the De Warrenne Handicap, carrying 9st. 51b., and beating Antler, 4yrs., 7st. 41b., Mespilus, 4yrs., 7st. 121b., St. Vincent, 4yrs., Gst. 41b., and Reverse, 5yrs., 6st. 31b. ; while at Ascot he was second to Geheimniss for the All- Aged Stakes ; at Kempton Park second to Boulevard for the July Handicap, giving him 181b. ; at Leicester second to Prism for the Leicestershire Cup, giving him 71b. ; at Derby second to Laceman for the Hartington Plate, giving him 81b. ; and at Derby November, second to Prince William, 3yrs., giving him 2st. lib. In 1885 Despair's racing career upheld his previous reputation. He was third to Corunna and MacMahon for the Leicestershire Cup, giving the winner 1st. 61b. ; was second to Dalmeny for the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, giving him 1st. 101b. ; second at Newmarket to Modwena for the Great Challenge Stakes, giving that flyer 1st. 111b. ; and at the same meeting second for the All-Aged Stakes to Energy. In 1886 Despair won two of the six races for which he contended, viz., the All- Aged Plate at Epsom, beating Maxima, carrying 7st. 131b. ; and the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot, beating Le Caissier, 3yrs., 6st. 21b., Kinsky, 5yrs., Gst. 2Ib., and eleven others. In 1887 Despair ran nine times with varying success, but in his last contest for the Portland Plate at Doncaster he proved, by running third to Lisbon and Queen of the Dale, giving each 211b., that he retired to stud life with neither his fine speed nor constitution the least impaired ; and further proof of this was afibrded in 1896 by eleven of his progeny, including Bentworth and Hopbine, winning 30 races of the value of 7,294sovs. In 1897 Despair's progeny continued to distinguish themselves in an equally remarkable manner, as nineteen of them won 44 prizes of the value of 9.212SOVS., including the Cambridgeshire Stakes, won by his son Comfrey, beating nineteen runners, after having previously won eight races. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' ' HANDBOOK. 42 PEDIGREE OF DESPAIR. Ion (B— 1835). Ellen Middleton (B.— 1846). Little Red Rover (Ch.— 1827). Eclat (B.— 1830). Cain by Paulowitz— dau. of Paynator (Tmmpator)— dau. of Delpini (Highflyer)— dau. of Young Marske— Gentle Kitty by Silvio, Ac. Margaret by Edmund (Orvilie— Emmeline by Waxy)— Medora by Selim (Buzzard) — dau. of Sir Harry— dau. of Volunteer— dau. of Herod, &c. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto) Cobweb by Phantom (Walton— Julia by Whisky)— Web by Waxy, kz. Myrrha by Malek— Bessy by Young Gouty (Gouty)— Grandiflora by Sir Harry Dimsdale — dau. of Pipator — dau. of Phenomenon &c. Tramp by Dick Andrews— dau. of Gohanna (Mercury)— Fraxinella by Trentham—s. to Goldfinch by Woodpecker —Everlasting by Eclipse, (fee. Miss Syntax by Paynator (Tnunpator) — dau. of Beningbro' (King Fergus)— Jenny Mole by Carbuncle— dau. of Prince T'Quasaa, &c. Edmund by Orvilie— Emmeline by Waxy (above)— Sorcery by Sorcerer — Cobbea by Skyscraper— d. of Woodpecker— Heinel by Squirrel, (fee. Squib by Soothsayer (Sorcerer by Trumpator— Golden Locks by Del- pini)—Berenice by Alexander— Brunette by Amaranthus— Mayfly, (fee. Melbourne (Br.— 1834). Miss Slick (Br.— 1843). Humphry Clinker by Comus— Clinkerina by Clinker (Sir Peter)— Pewet by Tandem (Syphon)— Termagant by Tantrum— dau. of Sampson, (fee. Dau. of Cervantes — dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna) — dau. of Paynator (Trumpator)— s. to Zodiac by St. George— Abigail by Woodpecker, (fee Defence (B.— 18-J4). Testatrix (B.— 1830). Muley Muloch by Muley— Nancy by Dick Andrews (Joe Andrews)— Spitfire by Beningbro' — dau. of "Young Sir Peter — dau. of Engineer, (fee. Dau. of Whisker (Waxy— Penelope by Trumpator)— dau. of Sam— Morel by Sorcerer (Trumpator)— Hornby Lass by Buzzard— Puzzle, (fee. Whalebone by Waxy (above) — Penelope by Trumpator (Conductor)— Prunella by Highflyer — Piomise by Snap — Julia by Blank, (fee. Defiance by Rubens— Little Folly by Highland Fling— Harriet by Volunteer — d. of Alfred— Magnolia by Marske — d. of Babraham, ^ rd O i-> Cl .a O o a "^ o 7 o c a E-i ^ , s 1 o a -JO ^ ^ < m ^j ^ 13 t^ a o H s o Q Orlando (B.— 1841). Industrj- (B.— 1835). Teddington (Ch.— 1848). Dau. of (B.— 184G). Venison (B.-1833). Southdown (B.— 1836). Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone by Waxy — dau. of Selim) — Banter by Master Henry — Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette by Amaranthus, (fee. Vulture by Langar (Selim — dau. of Walton) — Kite by Bustard — Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter) — Scotilla by Anvil — Scota by Eclipse, &c. Priam by Emillus (Orvilie — Emily by Stamford) — Cressida by Whisky — Young Giantess by Diomed (Florizel) — Giantess by Matchem, &c. Araehneby Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard — Mr8..Barnet) by Waxy — Treasure by Camillus — dau. of Hyacinthus— Flora by King Fergus, sovs. Although not patronised to the extent of his deserts, Donovan is the sire of Velasquez (next to Galtee More the best horse of his year), winner of the Princess of Wales' Stakes and Champion Stakes at Newmarket, worth in the aggregate 9,157sovs., and several other winners. > o o O ° y o S (0 g g ^ ^ o S ^^ T 7 _^ d i-i .n Cj T— < "o ia t-l tu 01 & 03 CT/ tS 7 P3 a »2 Oi Sir Hercules (Bl.— 1820). Guiccioli (Ch.— 1823). Whalebone by Waxy (PotSos— Maria by Herod)— Penelope by Trom- pator — Prunella by Highflyer (Herod) — Promise by fcnai. — Jiuia, &c. Peii liy Wanderer (Gohanna — Catherine by Woodpecker) — 'ihalestris by Alexander (Eclipse) — Rival by 8ir Peter (Highflyer)— Hornet, &c. Plenipo- tentiary (Ch.— 1831). My Dear (B.— 1841). Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Decoy (B.— 1830). Bob Booty by Chanticleer (Woodpecker — dau. of Eclipse) — lerr.e by Bagot (Herod) — dau. of Gamahoe (Bustard by Crab) — Patty, &c. Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore — Buffer's dam by Highflyer) — Y. Heroine by Bagot (Herod) — Heroine by Hero (Cade), &c. Emilius by Orvllle (Beningbro' — Evelina by Highflyer) — Eaiily by StamfordiS^ir Peter)— dau. of Whisky (.Saltram)— Grey Doriui. nt, &c. Hr.rriet by Pericles (Evander) — clau. of 8elim — Pipylina by .Sir Peter — Rally by Trumpator- Fancy (sis. to Diomed) by Florizel, &c. Bay INIiddleton by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto)— Cobweb by Phantom (Walton— Julia by Whisky)— Fil.giee, &c Miss Letty by Priam (Emilius— Cressida by Whisky) — dau. of Orvilla (Beningbro' — Evelina by Highflyer) — dau. of Buzzard — Hornpii3e,&c. Melbourne (Br.— 1834). Secret (B.— 1841). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator) — dau. of ^elim— INIaiden by Sir Peter— dau. of Phenomenon (Herod), &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville— Miss Sophia In Stamford) — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette bj- Amaranthus (O. England), &c. FilhO-da-Puta by Haphazard (Sir Peter — Miss Hervey by Eclipse)— Mrs. Barnet by Waxy — clau. of Woodpopker (Herod) — Heinel, &c. Finesse by Peruvian (Sir Peter — dau. of Bondrow) — Violante by John Bull (Fortitude — Xantippe, sis. to Eclipse) — sis. to Skyscraper, &c. Humphry Clinker by Conius (Sorcerer— Houghton Lass by Sir Peter) — Clinkerina by Clinker (Sir Peter) — Pevv^et by Tandem (Syphon), &c. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote by Eclipse — Evelina by Highflyer) — dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna — Catherine by Woodpecker), &c. Hornsea by Velocipede (Blacklock — dau. of Juniper by Whisky) — dau. of Cerberus (Gohanna) — Miss Cranfield by Sir Peter, &c. Solace by Longwaist (Whalebone — Nancy by Dick Andrews) — DuL camara by Waxy — Witchery by Sorcerer (Trumpator) — Cobbea, &c. Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Beeswing (B.— 1833). Melbourne (Br.— 1834). Volley (B.— 1845). The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Birdcatcher (Ch.— 1833). ^Moonbeam (B.— 1838). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy— Penelope by Trumpator)— dau. of Selim — Maiden by Sir Peter — dau. of Phenomenon — Matron by Florizel, &c. Banter Viy Master Henry (Orville— ]Miss Sophia by Stamford)— Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse)— Brunette by Amaranthus (O. England), &c. Dr. Syntax by Paynator (Trumpator— dau. of Marc Antony)— dau. of Beningbro' (King Fergus) — .Jenny Mole by Carbuncle (Babraham),&c. Dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull by Fortitude — Miss Whip by Volunteer) Lady Eliza by Whitworth ( Agonistes) — X. Y.Z.'s dam by Spadille,&c. Humphry Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer) — Clinkerina by Clinker (Sir Peter) — Pewet by Tandem (Syphon) — Termagant bv Tantrum, &c. Dau. of Cervantes" (Don Quixote— Evelina by Highflyer)— dau. of Go- lumpus (Gohanna — Catherine by Woodpecker) — dau. of Paynator, &c. Voltaire by Blacklock ( Whitelock by Hambletonian — dau. of Coriander) —dau. of Phantom (Walton— Julia by Whisky— dau. of Overton), &c. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton by Golumpus — Desdemona by Orville)— Leda by Filho-da-Futa (Haphazard— Mrs. Barnet), &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone— Peri by Wanderer )— Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer) — Flight by Irish Escaiae (Commodore),&c. Echidna by Economist (Whisker— Floranthe by Octavian) — Miss Pratt by Blacklock— Gadabout by Orville— Minstrel by Sir Peter, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto)— Tramp- oline by Tramp — Web by Waxy — Peneloj^e by Trumpator, &c. Marpessa by Muley (Orville — Eleanor by Whisky) — Clare by Marmiou (Whisky)— Harpalice byGohanna — Amazon by Driver(Trentham),&c. Sir Hercules by Whalebone (Waxy by Pot8o3— Prunella by Highflyer) —Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna)— Thalestris by Alexander, &c. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer by Woodpecker— dau. of Eclipse) — Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore)— Y. Heroine by Bagot, &c. Tomboy by Jerry (Smolensko — Louisa by Orville) — Beeswing's dam by Ardrossan (John Bull) — Lady Eliza by Whitworth (Agonistes), &c. Lunatic by Prime Minister (Sancho^Miss Hornpipe by Sir Peter) — Maniac by Shuttle (Marske) — Anticipation by Beningbro', &c. 4Q THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. FLORIZEL II. (the property of his royal highness the prince of wales, K.G., SANDRINGHAM, NORFOLK.) Will he located during 1898 and following Seasons at The Heath Stud Farm, next the July Course, Newmarket, when he tvill be let to a few j^ublic foaling mares (besides a few of his owner's), at \00gs. each mare, and 1 guinea to the Groom. Subscrijptions tu be taken from The Manager, Blood Stock Offices, 32, St, James' Street, London, S. W. Florizel II. (full brother to Persimmon), by St. Simon, was bred in 1891 by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, and is the third produce of his dam, Perdita II. (dam also of Barracouta by Barcaldine, Persimmon by St. Simon, Farrant by Donovan, Azeeza by Surefoot, Sandringham by St Simon, Diamond Jubilee by St. Simon (yearling), and in 181)7 she slipped br. c. foal by St. Simon, etc.), by Hampton, bred in 1881 by Lord Cawdor. He is a brown horse of very true formation, fine length and substance, standing, 16 hands 2in., girths Gft. 4 in., and measures below the knee 8^ inches. This fine performer, being over- grown and weak, failed to show his true form in 1893, when two years old, as he ran very indifferently in the four races for which he contended. Se ran first at Manchester in September for the Breeders' Foal Stakes of l,300sovs., five furlongs, for which he was unplaced to St. Hilaire, who beat Sempronius easily, Aumbry a bad third, and five others. In his next attempt at Newmarket for the Boscawen Stakes, T.Y.C., he ran Priestholme to three-quarters of a length with three others behind him ; but he failed to get a place in either of the two Nursery Handicaps for which he subsequently contended. Having wintered well, Florizel II. came out like a giant refreshed in 1894, and won five of the ten races for which he contended. He commenced at Ascot by winning the rich St. James' Stakes worth l,650sovs. from St. Hilaire, Athlone, and St. Florian, and this success he followed up next day by winning the Forty-First Triennial Stakes of GOOsovs., beating Basildon, Bard of Avon, and Speed. In his next two ventures, however, he was not so fortunate, as at Sandown Park for the Clarence and Avondale Biennial he could only get third to Lady Minting and Priestholme ; while at Hurst Park carrying 6st. 51b., it being evident in the running that no boy could get him out, he was again third to Victor Wild (4yrs., 8st. 51b.), and Dormoschen (4yrs., 7st. 21b.). At Goodwood, on the Old Mile, he won the Corinthian Plate of 200sovs., beating Mortaigne, Whisperer, and four others ; and at Brighton he took the High Weight Handicap of SOOsovs. from Eoyal Harry, Erin, and two others. At Doncaster, he finished third behind Harfleur II. and Lucy Cross, for the Alexandra Plate • and on returning to Newmarket, Harfleur II. again beat him for the October Handicap ; but in the second week he easily appropriated the Royal Post Stakes of eiOsovs. from St. Hilaire and Speed ; and he terminated the year's labour by running unplaced for the Cambridgeshire Stakes, won by Indian Queen. In 1895, Florizel II., at Epsom, won the stakes bearing his royal owner's name, beating Wherwell (giving him 91b.) and ten others ; then carrying 8st. 31b. the Prince's Handicap of l,000sovs. at Gat wick fell to him, beating Villiers, (Gyrs., Gst. 111b.), Gazetteer (4yrs., 7st. 131b.) and eight others ; and he next appropriated the Manchester Cup worth l,947sovs., giving Green Lawn (second) 81b., the Docker (third) 201b,, eight others beaten off. The Gold Vase at Ascot, with 580sov8. in specie, was a mere canter for him, and the Goodwood Cup he won by 8 lengths from Thessalian, his only opponent. After this came his only defeat that year, and perhaps his most brilliant performance, carrying 9st. into the fourth place for the Cesarewitch behind Rockdove by Gallinule, (4yrs., Gst. 101b.), Bard of Avon, (4yrs., 88t. 31b.), and Count Schomberg (3yrs., Gst. 91b.) ; after which ho beat None the Wiser anyhow for the Jockey Club Cup. In 1896 Florizel II. ran once (although, having developed a weakness in sinews, he could not be really trained) for the Gold Cup at Ascot, third to Love Wisely and Omnium, after which he was withdrawn from the turf to the stud. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 50 PEDIGREE OF FLORIZEL II. Voltigeur (Br.— 1847). ■§ Mrs. Ridgway (Ro.— 1849). O to C- Voltaire by Blacklock (^\'hitelock— dau. of Coriander by PotSos, Eclipse) — dau. of Phantom (Walton— Julia by Whisky) Royal iimre. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton— Desdemona by Orville)— Leda by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard— Mrs. Bamet by Waxy)...iJMr/al mare. Velocipede's dam by Juniper (Whisky — Jenny Spinner by Dragon, son of Regulu3 by Godolphin)— dau. of Sorcerer Burton Barb mare. Economist by Whisker (Waxy— Penelope by Trumpator)— Floranthe by Octavian (Stripling — dau. of Oberon) Arab source unknown. Fanny Dawson by N abocklish (Rugantino — Butterfly by Master Bagot) —Miss Tooley by Teddy the Grinder Burton Barb mare. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim — Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto) — Tramp- oline by Tramp (Dick Andrews) Trerjomrcll N. Barb. Marpessa by Muley (Orville— Eleanor by Whisky)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky— Y. Noisette by Diomed)— Harpalice ...Burton Barb mare. Cain by Paulowitz (Sir Paul)— Evelina by Highflyer (Herod)— dau. of Paynator (Trumpator— dau. of Marc Antony) Byerly T. — Bustler. Margaret by Edmund (Orville— Emmeline by Waxy)— Med ora by Selim (Buzzard— dau. of Alexander, Eclipse) Laiiton Barb mare. Hornsea by Velocipede (Blacklock— dau. of Juniper by Whisky)— dau. of Cerberus (Gohanna — dau. of Herod, Desdemona) Royal mare. Lacerta by Zodiac (St. George — Abigail by Woodpecker)— Jerboa by Gohanna ( Mercury by Eclipse) Sedbury Royal mare. Newminster (B.— 1848). The Slave (B.— 1852). Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone— dau. of Selim— Maiden by Sir Peter) —Banter by Master Henry (Orville— Miss Hophia,)... The Old field mare. Beeswing by Dr. Syntax (Paynator— dau. of Beningbro') — dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull— Miss Wliipp) Byerly Turk— Bustler. Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus— Clinkerina by Clinker)— dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote— Evelina) Trcgonicell N. Barb. Volley (sis. to Voltigeur) by Voltaire (Blacklock— dau. of Phantom) — Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton — Desdemona) Burton B. mare. Kettledrum (Ch.— 1858). Haricot (Br.— 1847). Melbourne (Br.— 1834). Clarissa (B.— 1846). St. Albans (Ch.— 1867). Teterrima (Br.— 1859). Rataplan by The Baron (Birdcatcher— Echidna by Economist)— Poca- hontas by Glencoe (Sultan — Trampoline) Burton Barb mare. Hybla by The Provost (The Saddler— Rebecca by Lottery)— Otisina by Liverpool (Tramp — dau. of Whisker)— Otis Burton Barb mare. Lanercost by Liverpool (Tramp — dau. of Whisker) — Otis by Bustard (Buzzard — Gipsy by Trumpator) Burton Barb mare. Queen Mary by Gladiator (Partisan — Pauline by IMoses) — dau. of Pleni- potentiary (Emilius — Harriet) dau. of Oysterfoot, a Grey Arabian. Humphry Clinker by tlomus (Sorcerer— Houghton Lass by Sir Peter — Hyaleby Phenomenon) — Pewet by Tandem Sedbury Royal mare. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote — Evelina by Highflyer)— dau. of Go- lumpus (Gohanna — Catherine by Woodpecker)... Treffoiiwell N. Barb. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard — dau. of Alexander, son of Eclipse) — Idalia by Peruvian (Sir Peter — dau. of Boudrow) . . . Tregonwell If. B. Dau. of Glencoe (Sultan — Trampoline by Tramp) — Frolicsome by Frolic (Hedley — Frisky by Fidget) — dau. of Stamford... il/aMess — Brimmer. Stockwell by the Baron (Birdcatcher— Echidna by Economist)— Poca- hontas by Glencoe (Sultan — Trampoline by Tramp)... .B«rlitz, Corrie Roy (dam of None the Wiser, etc.), Castelar, Chesterfield, Flitters, Flyaway, Fulmen, Gagoul, Galeazzo, Galleottea, Galliard (winner of the Two Thousand), Galore, Galvanic, Gantlet, Go Lightly, Gossoon, Grafton, Keraunos, Modwena, Nighean, Oberon, Pioneer, Satchel, etc. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 54 PEDIGREE OF GALOPIN. ^^ CQ •3 l-H ** 1 > u m u 3 00 0) bo m ^ 13 ee £1 rt S ^ 00 •^ ^j_ Si Ol O (in iH ^ m 'H ^ cq ^ bn ^ T) -^ rt 2 » S f. ^ cS Q a c3 « Blacklock (B.— 1814). Dau. of (B.— 1816). Mulatto (B.— 1823). Leda (B.— 1824). Sir Hercules (Bl.— 1826). Guiccioli (Ch.— 1823). Inheritor (B.— 1831). Nell (B.— 1831). Whitelock by Hambletonian (King Fergus by Eclipse — dau. of Eigli- flyer)— Rosalind by Phenomenon (Herod— Frenzy by Eclipse), &c. Dau. of Coriander (PotSos by Eclipse — Lavender by Herod) — Wild- goose by Highflyer (Herod)— Co-heiress by PotSos (Eclipse), &c. Phantom by Walton (Sir Peter by Highflyer— Arethusa by Dungannon, son of Eclipse)— Julia by Wllisky (Saltram by Eclipse- Calash), ttc. Dau. of Overton by King Fergus (Eclipse— dau. of Herod)— Gratitude's dam by Walnut (Highflyer— Maiden by Matchem)— dau. of Ruler, &c. Catton by Golumpus (Gohanna by Mercury, son of Eclipse— Catherine by Woodpecker, son of Herod)— Lucy Grey by Timothy (Delpini), &c. Desdemona by Orville (Beninpbro' by King Fergus)- Evelina by High- flyer—Fanny by Sir Peter (Highflyer)— dau. of Diomed (Florizel), &c. Filho-da-Puta by Haphazard (Sir Peter by Highflyer— Miss Hervey by Eclipse)— Mrs. Barnet by Waxy (PotSos l)y Eclipse), &c. Treasure by Camillus (Hambletonian— Faith by Pacolet) — dau. of Hyacinthus (Coriander)— Flora by King Fergus (Eclipse), &c. Whalebone by Waxy (PotSos by Eclipse- Maria by Herod)— Penelope by Trumpator— Prunella by Highflyer (Herod)— Promise by Snap, &c. Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna by Mercury — Catherine by Woodpecker) — Thalestris by Alexander (Eclipse)— Rival by Sir Peter, &c. Bob Booty by Chanticleer (Woodpecker by Herod— dau. of Eclipse)— lerne by Bagot (Herod) — dau. of Gamahoe — Patty by Tim, k.Q. Flightby'lrish Escape (Commodore) — Buffer's dam by Highflyer (Herod) — Y. Heroine by Bagot — Heroine by Hero (Cade) — sis. to Regulus, &c. Lottery by Tramp (Dick Andrews by Joe Andrews — Eclipse— dau. of Highflyer)— M.-indane by PotSos (Eiclipse)— Y. Camilla, &c. Handmaiden by Walton (Sir Peter by Highflyer— Arethusa by Dungan- non, son of Eclipse)— Anticipationby Beningbro' (King Fergus), &c. Blacklock by Whitelock (Hambletonian by King Fergus by Eclipse)— Rosalind by Phenomenon (Herod— Frenzy by Eclipse), &c. Madame Vestris by Comus (Sorcerer by Trumpator — Houghton Lass by Sir Peter) — Lisette by Hambletonian— Constantia by Walnut, &c. ^ V-, "— ' to M Tf< or) i-i ^ 1 •a T3 rl t^ cS >? S n -G ^ ft CO bo p. >-, » \^ s © V* ^ m ca « nS > I-H 00 1 •"^ ffl w -— ' H a. SB T3 o % 1, > Sultan (B.— 1816). Cobweb (B.— 1821). Sandbeck (B.— 1818). Darioletta (B.— 1822). Blacklock (B.— 1814). Dau. of (B.— 1816). Juniper (Br.— 1805). Dau. of (B.— 1810). Selim by Buzzard (Woodpecker by Herod — Misff)rtune by Dux)— dau. of Alexander (Eclipse) — dau. of Highflyer (Herod) — dau. of Alfred, &c. Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto (Sir Peter by Highflyer— Arethusa by Dungannon, son of Eclipse) — sis. to Calomel by Mercury, &c. Phantom bv Walton (Sir Peter by Highflyer— Arethusa by Dungannon, son of Eclipse)— Julia by Whisky (Saltram by Eclipse— Calash), &c. Filagree by Soothsayer (Sorcerer by Trumpator— Goldenloeks by Delpini)— Web by Waxy (PotSos by "Eclipse— Maria by Herod), &e. Catton by Golumpus (Gohanna by Mercury, son of Eclipse)— Catherine by Woodpecker, son of Herod) — Lucy Grey bv Timothy, 'A rci/'s Black-legged viare. Sir Hercules by Whalebone (Waxy— Penelope by Trumpator)— Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna) — Thalestris by Alexander ...Buriun Barb vuire. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer— lerne by Bagot)— Flight by Irisli Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine by Bagot ...Sec' bur ii Roi/al marc. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone— dau. of Selim)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville)— Boadicea by Alexander The Oldfieldmarc. Zillah b}' Reveller (Comus — Kosette by Beningbro') — Moriscaby Morisco (Muley)— Waltz by Election (Gohanna). .Tregonwell Nat. Barb mare. Sir Hercules h\ Whalebone (Waxy— Penelope by Trumpator)- Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna) — Thalestris by Alexander ...Burton Barb mare. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer— lerne by Bagot) — Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine by Bagot ...Sedbury Ropal nuire. Plenipotentiary Ijy Emilius (Orville— Emily by Stamford)— Harriet by Pericles (Evander — dau. of Preciijitate) Old Morocco marc. My Dear by Bay Middleton (Sultan— Cobweb by Phantom)— Miss Letty by Priam (Emtlius— Cressida by Whisky)— Orville A Royal mare. Venison by Partisan (Walton — Parasol by PotSos) — Fawn by Smo- lensko (Sorcerer) — .Jerboa by Gohanna — Camilhi....S'«?liMr^7 Roy. mare. Queen Anne by Slane (Royal Oak —dau. of Orville) — Garcia' by Octavian (Stripling) — dau. of Shuttle — Katherine by Delpini ...A Royal mare. Rust by Master Robert (Buffer — Spinster by Shuttle) — Vermilion by Bobadil (Bobtail — dau. of Driver) — Wire. ..TrcgoniceU iV". Barb mare. Annie by Wanderer (Gohanna — Catherine by Woodpecker) — Caroline by Whalebone— Marianne by iSIufti— Maria Piping Peg. The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules— Guiccioli by Bob Booty)— Echidna by Economist (Whisky) — Miss Pratt Rockicood — Bustler. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan — Trampoline by Tramp) — Marpessa by Muley (Orville) — Clare by Marmion — Harpalice...i}«r00gs. a mare, for this year is already filled, excejit twj nominations, for which ajjpHcation may be made, as above, to lUr. Penniiijton. Isinglass, by Isonomy (winner of the Cambrid.cjeshire, etc.), was bred in 1890 by Mr. H. McCalmont, and is the eighth produce of his dam, Dead Lock (also the dam of Gervas by Trappist, Islington by Isonomy, Craftiness by Crafton, Strike by Satiety, etc.) by Wenlock, bred in 1878 by Lord Alington. He is a bay with star and snip, and one hind fetlock white. His height is 16 hands 1 inch, with very deep brisket, splendid shoulders, strong back, lengthy, muscular quarters, and capital bone. This splendid horse ran his first race when two years old, in 1892, at the Newmarket Second Spring ^Meeting, for the Two-year-old Maiden Plate of 200SOVS., on the Rous Course, which he won easily from Sweet Laura, Quickly Wise, and eight others : and this success he followed up at Ascot by winning the New Stakes, worth 2,006sovs., easily by two lengths, from Fealar, Ravensbury, and seven others, including Royal Harry (who started favourite). Royal Mask, and Phocion ; while he achieved his third and crowning two-year-old victory for the Middle Park Plate, worth 2,375sovs., beating Ravensbury (second), Le Nicham (third), Raeburn (fourth), and the following not placed : — Armorel, Dame President ^ (who started favourite). Grand Duke, Inferno, INIilford, Montauvert, Peppercorn, Queen's Pardon, Royal Scot, and Silene — won by a length and a half, a neck between second and third, 10 to 1 against the winner. In 1893, when three years old. Isinglass won the " triple crown," as the Two Thousand, Derby, and St. Leger fell to him just as easily as he accomplished his three two-year-old victories. The Two Thousand, worth 4,250sovs., he won by three parts of a length, with 5 to 4 betted on him, beating Ravensbury (second), Raeburn (third), Harbinger, Kil- marnock, Perigord, Royal Harry, St. Jude, Son of a Gun, and "Watch Tower. For the Derby, worth 5,515sovs., 9 to 4 was betted on him, when he again beat Ravens- bury (second), Raeburn (third). Dame President, Irish Wake, Lord William, Peppercorn, Quickly Wise, Ftoyal Harry, Son of a Gun, and William ; and for the St. Leger, worth 5,300sovs., with 95 to 40 betted on him, he again beat Ravensbury (second), Le Nicham (third), Self-Sacrifice, Phocion, Glengall, and Khartoum. Then he took, besides, the rich Newmarket Stakes, worth 3,795sovs., from Phocion, Ravensbury, and four others ; but for the Great Lancashire Stakes at ^Manchester he could only get second to Raeburn, to whom he was conceding lOlb., but he had La Fleche and Lady Caroline behind him. In 1894 Isinglass continued his winning career by appropriating the Princess of Wales' Stakes, worth 10,91 Isovs., for which he was opposed by Bullingdon (second), Ladas (third), St. Florian (fourth), Ravensbury, and Priestholme ; then the Eclipse Stakes, worth 9,285sovs.> fell to him, beating Ladas (second), Ravensbury (third), Throstle, Irish Wake, Priestholme, aud Raeburn ; and he wound up the year by taking the Jockey Club Stakes, worth ll,302sovs., very easily from the French horse Gouvernail (second). Son of Mine (third), Raeburn, St. Florian, Throstle, and Priestholme. In 1895 Isinglass only carried silk once— viz., for the Ascot Gold Cup of 3,000sovs., which he won in a canter from his two opponents Reminder and Kilsallaghan ; thus on the Royal Course putting a very fitting, as well as final, seal to his wonderful racing career, which has no. parallel in the annals of the turf, having won, in eleven races, the unprecedented total of 67,135sovs. In 1897 Isinglass is returned j;hty Ormonde for the Rous Memorial Stakes. On the same afternoon, however, he accomplished a very easy victory for the New Biennial of (> 10 sovs., beating Hark, Dardanelles, Roger the Monk, and Panzerschiff ; but on Friday, for the Queen's Stand Plate, he failed in his effort to give 2st. lllb. to Crowberry, though he easily secured second honours from Mesmerist. Kilwarlin, who became the property of Lord Rodney for 7,000 gs., was now indulged in a little rest, after which he was put in active work for the Great St. Leger, for which he divided favouritism with Eiridspord, who, however, cut but a poor figure in the race, which Kilwarlin won easily by two lengths from Merry Himpton, who beat Timothy by a head only for the second money, the other runners comprising Pliil (fourth), Saville, Scottish King, Eiridspord, Grandison, and Carrasco. Kilwarlin ran his last race at New- market, on Friday, October I4th, for the Tenth Great Challenge Stakes of 435 sovs., which, carrying 9st. 21b., he won easily from Frondeuse, 2yrs., Gst. 131b., Wise Man, 2yrs., Gst. lllb., Fleur de Marie, 2yrs., 6st. 'Jib., and Bella Donna, 2yr3., Gst. 91b. ; and thus terminated with great eclat the racing career of an exceptionally good horse, who, as the best son of jA.rbitratur, and being out of Bendigo's dam, is bound to achieve as great distinction as a sire. Put to the stud in 1889, Kilwarlin, although not patronised to anything like the extent of liis deserts, is already the sire of several winners, including Amy Roberts, Bird of Passage, Hebron, Kilcock, Kilkee, La Turbie, Leominster, Rudder, Seaside, Royal Harry, Ware Riot, Break of Day, Harp-on, Kirkwall, etc. ; and in America of Ogden (dam Oriole by Bend Or), winner of the Great Futurity Stakes of 12,000sov8. s tA f-q ■^ pq s 1 G ^ ^ o ^ 1 •■^ r9K o ai V Cj f; 8 c5 § r^ o B o P- ^ ^ CD g r^ P-i "^ 0 -P f^ ^ t rfj M O 0,' 0) ;-. H -P t>^ H3 rO ^ O O ^ PM (D d THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. b8 PEDIGREE OP KILWARLIN. Melbourne (B.— 1834). Mowerina (B.— 1843). Birdcatcher (Ch.— lSo3). Dau. of (B.— 1845). Kewminster (B.— 1848). Peggy (BL— 1840). Pompev (B.— 1840). Ratafia (B.— 1842). Humphry Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer— Houghton Lass by Sir Peter) — Clinkerina by Clinker (Sir Peter)— Pewet by Tandem — Termagant, ifec. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna) — dau. of Paynator — sis. to Zodiac by St. George — Abigail by Woodpecker, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone— dau. of Selim) — Banter by Master Henry (Orville)— Boadicea by Akxander (Eclipse)— Brunette, ic. Emma by Whisker (Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator)— Gibside Fairy by Hermes (ilercury) — Vicissitude by Pipator — Beatrice by Sir Peter, &c. Sir Hercules by Whalebone (Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator) — Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna) — Thalestris by Alexander — Rival by Sir Peter, &c. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer) — Flight by Irish Escape (Commo- dore)— Y. Heroine by Bagot — Heroine by Hero — sis. to Regulus, &c. Hetman Platoff by Brutandorf (Blacklock— Mandane by Pot8o8)— dau. of Comas — Marciana by Stamfoid (Sir Peter) -Marcia by Coriander, &c. Whim by Drone (Master Robert) — Kiss by Waxy Pope (Waxy — Prunella) — dau. of Champion (Pot8os — Huucamunca) — Brown Fanny, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone — dau. of Selim) — Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander — Brunf tte by Amaranthus.ifcc. Beeswing liy Mt. Syntax (PayTiator; — dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull) — Lady Eliza by Whitwortii — dau. of Spadille — Sylvia by Y. Marske, &c. iluley Moloch by Muley (Orville— Eleanor by Whisky) — Nancy by Dick Andrews — Spitfire by Beningbro' — dan. of Y. Sir P.-ter (Sir Peter), &c. Fanny by Jerry (Smolensko) — Fair Charlotte by Catton — Henrietta by Sir Solomon (Sir Peter) -sis. to Olive — dau. of Trentham, &c. Emilius by Orville— Emily by Stamford (Sir Peter)— dau. of Whisky— Gre}' DorimanC by Dorimaut — Dizzy by Blank — Dizzy by Driver, (fee. Variation by Bustard (Castrel — Miss Hap by Shuttle) — Johanna South- cote by Beningbro' — Lavinia by Pipator — Dick Andrews' dam, «fcc. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim — Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto) — Cobweb by Phantom (Walton by Sir Peter)— Web by Waxy, &c. Camerine's dam b}' Rubens (Buzzard — d. of Alexander) — Tippitywitchet by Waxv — Hare by Sweetbriar — dau. of Justice — dau. of Chymist, &c. Monarque (B.— 185-J). Miss Gladiator (B.— 1854). Rataplan (Ch.— 1850). Espoir (B.— 1841). Velocipede (Ch.— 1825). Mrs. Gill (B.— 1837). Assault (B.— 1815). N-nvton Lass (B.— 1841). Emperor by Defence (Whalebone — Defiance by Rubens) — dan. of Revel- ler (Comus— Rosette by Bt-nmgbro') — Desitrn by 'Tramp, &c. Poetess by Royal Oak (Catton — dau. of Smolensko) — Ada by Whisker — Anna Bella by Shuttle — dau. of Drone (Herod) — Contessina, &c. Gladiator by Partisan (Walton by Sir Peter — Parasol by PotSos) — Pauline by Moses (Seymour — dau. of Gohanna)— Quadrille by Selim, kc. Taffrail by Sheet Anchor (Lottery — Morgiana by Miiley) — 'The Warwick Mare by Merman (Whalebone)' — dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull), ko.. The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules bv Whalebone— Guiccioli by Bob Booty)— Echidna (Whisker >— Miss Pratt by Blacklock, ko.. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan) — Marpessa by Muley — Clare by Marmion (Whisky) — Harpalice by Gohanna, kc. Liverpool by Tramp (Dick Andrews — dau. of Gohanna) — dau. of Whisker (above)— Mandane by Pot8os (Eclipse)— Y. Camilla by Woodpecker, ifec. Esperance by Lapdog (Whalebone— dau. of Canopus)—Grisette by Merlin (Castrel)— Coquette by The Compton Barb— sis. to Regulus, kc. Blacklock by Whitelock (Hambletonian— Rosalind by Phenomenon) — dau. of Coriander ( PotSos)- Wild Goose by Highflyer— Coheiress, &c. Dau. of Juniper (Whisky— Jenny Spinner by Dragon)— dau. of Sorcerer (Trumpator)— Virgin by Sir Peter— dau. of Pot8os— Editha by Herod, &c. Viator by Stumps (Whalebone) — Katherine by Soothsayer (Sorcerer)— Quadrille hy Selim — Canary Bird bvSorcerer — Canary by Coriander, Sorcerer- Canary by Coriander (PotSos)- Mis.s Green, &c. Voltaire by Blacklock-dau. of Phantom (Walton)-dau. of Everton (K. i^ergus by Eclipse)— Gratitude's dam by Walnut, &c. ^^tl ''•.■m^'^°',^*^^h^*^'°?.k)TWagtail by Prime Minister (Sancho) —dau. of Orville (Beningbro')— Miss Grimstone by Weasel, &c. Pylades (B.— 1852). Cherokee (Br.— 1843). ^^^f*R^ ^^'^"Tu'"'^ (Woodpecker)-dau. of Alexander (Eclipse)-dau. T^r^'i?^!''''' (Herod)-^au. of Alfred, bro. to Conductor, &c. of Air\v Tk ^w^-'\«^^*?[l~^V'^^?^^ by Meteor (Fx;lipse)-Maid of All Work by Highflyer (Herod)-sis. to Tandem by SyiAon, &c Master Henry by Orville (Beningbro')-Mis3 Sophia by Stamford (Sir Peter)-Sophia by Buzzard (Woodpecker)-Huncamunca, &c ^ Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse)-Brunette by Amaranthus (O. England) -Mayfly by Matchem (Cade)-dau. of Ancaster Starling &c Surplice by Touchstone _(Camel)-Crucifix by Priam (Emilius)-Octa- viana by Octayian (Stripling)-dau. of Shuttle (Marske)-Zara, &c Dau. of Bay Middleton (Sultan)-Vitula by Voltaire ( Blacklock )^au of Lottery (Tramp)- Wagtail by Prime Minister (Sancho), &c Rataplan (Ch.— 1850). Ferina (B.-1868). Redshank by Sandbeck (Catton)-Johanna by Selim (Buzzard)-dau. of Skyscraper (Highflyer )-dau. of Dragon (Woodpecker), &c. l'^; ^ ^^P^^l?,to^ (Phaiitom)-^au. of Smolensko (Sorcerer)-Wouski by Mentor-Zoraida by Don Quixote (Eclipse-xMarske) &c ^w?•''[°"^ by Birdeatcher (Sir Hercules)-Echidna by Economist (Whisker)-Miss Pratt by Blacklock-Gadabout by OrviUe, &c Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan)-Marpessa by Muley (Orville)-CIare by Marmion (Whisky)-Harpalice by Gohanna (Mercury), &c. Veidson by Partisaji (Walton)-rawn by Smolensko (Sorcerer)-Jerboa by (Johanna— Camilla by Trentham— Coquette, &c Partiality by Middleton (Phantom)-Favorite by Blucher (Waxy)- bcheherazade by Selim (Buzzard), &c. v .x/ 71 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. LADAS. (the property of the right honourable the earl of rosebery, k.g.) Will he located during 1898 and folloming Seasons at Mentmore, where his subscription list for this year is a private one and is already filled ; but applications for future years may be made to Mr. J. Griffiths as above. Ladas (winner of the Two Thousand, Derby, Newmarket Stakes, etc.), by HamiJton (sire of Royal Hampton, Merry Hampton, Ayrshire, Sheen, Bushey Park, etc.), was bred in 1891 by the Earl of Rosebery, and is the tenth produce of his dam lUuminata (also dam of Kinsky and Kaunitz, both by Kisber, Star of Erin [in Col. North's Stud] by Master Kildare, Accumulator by Dutch Skater, Oriflamb by Bend Or, etc.) by Rosicrucian, also bred in 1877 by the Earl of Rosebery. He is a rich bay, standing slightly over 16 hands, with a beautiful forehand, deep brisket, splendid shoulders, good back, strong lengthy quarters, raid excellent bone. Ladas commenced his turf career when two years old by winning four races off the reel, which included the whole of his engagements in 1893. He made his first appearance at Epsom in the Woodcote Stakes of 925sovs., which, with 10 to 1 against him, and ridden by A. WTiite, he won by a length and a half from Mecca, who finished a head in front of Glare, on whom 3 to 1 was betted, the other runners being Coldwell, Merry Peeress, and Schoolbook. He next won the Coventry Stakes of l,678sovs. at Ascot, again ridden by A. White, beating BuUingdon by a length and a half, who was a like distance in front of Vulpecula, the other runners being Arcano (fourth), Galingale, Lapley, Marguerite, Rays, Tights, and Van Dyck. Then, at Doncaster, Ladas won the Champagne Stakes easily from his only opponent Sempronius ; after which he put a seal to his high form by winning the Middle Park Plate in a canter from Jocasta, Sempronius, St. Hilaire, Kirkhill, and the colt by Wisdom out of Bramble, 5 to 1 being betted on him. In 1894 Ladas contended in six races, three of which were successive victories, while for the three remaining events he was twice second and once third. The Two Thousand Guineas Stakes, worth 3,5(X)sovs., first fell to him, beating Matchbox and Athlone, with St. Florian fourth, the other runners being Hornbeam, Saltador, St. Hilaire, and Speed ; then followed the Newmarket Stakes, worth 3,795sovs., for which he very easily defeated St. Florian, Glare, Galston, and Sir John Broad ; after which Ladas quite as easily appropriated the Derby, beating his old antagonist Matchbox by a neck with Reminder third, six lengths off the other runners being BuUingdon, Clwyd, Galloping Dick, and Horn- beam. Ladas suffered his first defeat at Newmarket for the Princess of Wales' Stakes, for which he was most unexpectedly overthrown by Isinglass, and was beaten out of the second money by BuUingdon, to whom he was, however, conceding 6lb, His second overthrow was effected also by Isinglass for the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park, and he suffered his third defeat for the Great St. Legtr Stakes at Doncaster, for which Throstle beat him by three-quarters of a length ; while for the Jockey Club Cup at Newmarket he was beaten by Laveno. Owing to the exigencies of training this was the last appearance of this great horse on the racecourse, as he was taken out of work in the Autumn of 189'), preparatory to his being put to the stud as advertised above. Ladas was trained by ^Mr. Matthew Dawson at Newmarket, and was ridden by John Watts for five of his six three-year-old engagements, and for the sixth by T. Loates. Reference is made to the breeding of this fine horse in the introduction, but it may be here remarked that the study of his pedigree, as set forth in full on the ojiposite page, will well repay the breeder, pointing as it does to the necessity of selection if the obiect is to attain success on the racecourse. 00 < < ^^ a; ?f. S i-t ^_j 03 TC o 1 o S , iD ^ ^ u^ P CU rQ s '-•-4 o ^ < o a> uo '^ 'A S e w a fi ^ >, n ^ JX? a; (U u •5 3 >~, o ^p-1 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 72 PEDIGREE OF LADAS. ^^ 1 «■ 0 "r^ T^ □ B P5 is c ;z; . T3 1 c« I-; n 0 CS K Toucbstone (Br.— 1831). Beeswing (B.— 1833). Melbourne (B.— 1834). Volley (B.— 1845). Rataplan (Ch,— 1850). Hybla (B.— 1846). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy by PotSos— Penelope by Tnimpator)— dau. of Selim (Buzzard) — Maiden by Sir Peter-^au. of Phenomenon, &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville by Beningbro' — Sophia by Stamford) — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Dr. S^tax by Paynator (Tnimpator— dau. of Marc Antony)— dau. of Beningbro' '(King Fergus)— Jenny Mole by Carbuncle, &c. Dau. of ArdrosBan (John Bull — Miss Whip by Volunteer)— Lady Eliza by Whitworth (Agonistes)— X. Y.Z.'s dam by Spadille— Sylvia, &c. Humphry Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer by Trumpator- Houghton Lass by Sir Peter)— Clinkerina by Clinker (Sir Peter— Hyale), &c. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote by Eclipse — Grecian Princess by Wms. Forester)— dau. of Qolumpus (Gohanna by Mercury), &c. Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock by Hambletonian— Rosalind by Phenomenon) — dau. of Coriander (PotSos by Eclipse — Lavender), &c. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton by Golumpus— Catherine Ijy Wood- pecker)—Leda by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard— Mrs. Barnet), &c. The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules by Whalebone— Guiccioli by Bob Booty)— Echidna by Economist (Whisker by Waxy), &c. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan by Selim— Trampoline by Tramp) — Marpessa by Muley (Orville— Eleanor by Whisky)— Clare, &c. The Provost by The Saddler (Waverley by Whalebone— Castrellina by Castrel)— Rebecca by Lottery (Tramp— Mandane by PotSos), &c. Otisina by Liverpool '(Tramp— dau. of Whisker)— Otis by Bustard— Gayhurst's dam by Election (Gohanna) — sis. to Skyscra.per, &c. Lanercost (Br.— 1835). Queen Mary (B.— 1843). Liverpool by Tramp (Dick Andrews— dau. of Gohanna) — dau. of Whisker (Waxy— Penelope by Trumpator)- ;Mandane by PotSos, &c. Otis by Bustard (Buzzard— Gipsy by Trumpator)— dau. of Election (Gohanna)— bis. to Skyscraper by Highflyer— dau. of Eclipse, &c. Gladiator by Partisan (Walton— Parasol by PotSos)— Pauline by Moses (Seymour) — Quadrille by Selim — Canary Bird by Sorcerer, &c. Dau. of Plenipotentiary "(Emilius by Orville— Harriet by Pericles) — Myrrha by Whalebone— Gift by Y. Gohanna— sis. to Grazier, &c. !a S 1-1 a 0 a 0 a> 'TS 1 pq 0 « tC" cs CO 0 r-t u n 0 a 0 •^ « a m a a ■a S ^ CO .a 0 © 0 t^ rn l-H iiden)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville)— Boadicea by Alexander (i^clipse), &c. Hoj'den Ijy Tomboy (Jerry by Smolensko — Beeswing's dam by Ardros- san) — Rockbana by Velocipede (Blacklock — dau. of Junijier), &c. Redshank by Sandbeck (Catton by Golumpus— Orvillina, sis. to Orville) — G-ohanna by Selim — Comical's dam by Skyscraper, &c. Delhi by Plenipotentiary (Emilius by Orville— Harriet by Pericles)— Pa^vn Junior by Waxy — Pawn (sis. to Penelope) by Trumpator. &c. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. MACHEATH. (the property of MR. JAMES WAUGH, MEYNELL HOUSE, NEWMARKET.) Will he located dwring 1898 and following Seasons at the Exning Stud, ]Ve?vmarket, where he will be let to a limited numiber of approved mares (besides a few of his owner's) at 'dsovs. each, and half a guinea to the Groom, All apjMcations to be made to Mr. James Waugh, as above. Macheath, by Macaroni, was bred in 1880 by Mr. W. S. Crawfurd, and is the fourth produce of Heather Bell (also the dam of Elderberry by Adventurer, North Wiltshire by Parmesan, etc.) by Stockwell, bred in 1866 by Mr. W. S. Crawfurd. He is a bay horse, much resembling his noted sire, possessing all his fine racing points and rare quality. His height is 16 hands, while he girths 6ft. 4in., and measures 8^in. below the knee. Macheath began his turf career when two years old, in 1882, at Stockbridge, where he won the Hurtsbourne Stakes of l,375sovs. by four lengths from St. Blaise (subsequently winner of the Derby), Adriana, and Tyndrum. His next appearance was at the Newmarket July Meeting, where he won the July Stakes of 2,030sovs. easily by a length from Fulmen (second), Tyndrum (third), Prince, Symphony, Duchess of Cornwall, Alcindor, and Risette, the betting being 13 to 8 on the winner. Macheath next ran at Goodwood for the Ham Stakes of 650sovs., for which he beat Torpedo, his only opponent, by four lengths ; while at the same meeting he was only opposed by Anchorite for the Prince of Wales' Stakes of l,600sovs., which he won by five lengths. At Doncaster 13 to 8 was betted on Mac- heath for the Champagne Stakes, for which Hauteur beat him by a neck, having behind him Chislehurst, Prince, and Galliard. On returning to Newmarket, Beau Brummel beat him by a neck for the Hopeful Stakes, Export being third and four others beaten off. At the Newmarket First October Meeting Macheath easily appro- priated the Rous Memorial Stakes of 650sovs. from Adriana, Beau Brummel, Prince, and four other runners. At the Newmarket Second October Meetingr, carrying 9st. 31b., he started favourite at 3 to 1 for the Middle Park Plate of ."),015sovs., which he won by half a length from Highland Chief (second), Chislehurst (third), and four- teen others, among whom were Hauteur (fourth), Energy (fifth), Adriana,Adanapaar, Wessand, Ladislas, etc. ; and at the same meeting he won the Post Produce Stakes of 250sovs., 20 to 1 being betted on him. In the Houghton week 15 to 4 was betted on him for the Criterion Stakes of l,026sovs., which he won easily by half a length from Export, the other runners being Ithuriel, Bonjour, Bolero, and Cohort. So he thus won eight of the eleven races in which he was engaged when two years old. In 1883, when three years old, Macheath only ran once — ^^z., when carrying 8st. 51b., he was unplaced for the Royal Hunt Cup in a field of twenty-two horses, to Elzevir (3yrs., 7st. 7ib.), with Nesscliff (oyrs., 7st. 101b.) second, and Despair (4yrs., 8st. 31b.), third. When four years old, carrying 8st. 101b., he ran close up for the Cambridge- shire Stakes, won by Florence (4yrs., 9st. lib.), the only race for which he started. In 1885, when five years old, Macheath ran in four races. In his first essay he ran unplaced behind Bendigo, Bird of Freedom, and ]\IacMahon, for the Lincolnshire Handicap ; but in the second, the Crawfurd Plate at Newmarket, carrying 8st. 131b., he ran a great horse, finishing third, close up to Ordovix (4yrs., 6st. 71b,) and Prince, (5yr3., 8st. r21b.) ; while in the same week he won the Babraham Plate of 800sovs., carrying 8st. Ulb., from Merry Prince (5yrs., Gst. 51b.), Whipper In (6yrs., 8st. 71b.), and fifteen other runners, among whom were Toastmaster, Scot Free, Herbitage, Royal Fern, Crosskeys, Doncaster Cup, Lucerne, Greenwich, etc. INIacheath ran his last race for the Royal Hunt Cup, for which, carrying 9st., he was beaten by Eastern Emperor (4yrs., 6st. 21b.) ; and in the following year was put to the stud, and is already the sire of several winners, who have taken thirty races to date worth £10,013, among whom the most distinguished include Beggar's Opera, Carrington, Chat Moss, Lady Caroline, Lucy Locket, Oberland, etc. Breeders ought not to overlook the fact that Macheath, with the exception of Masaniello, now in the stud of Henry C. Stephens, Esq., M.P., at Choldertou Lodge, near Salisbury, is the only son of the Derby winner of 1863 now living. THE HORSE-BREEDE-RS' HANDBOOK. 74 PEDIGREE OP MACHEATH. Partisan (B.— 1811). Pauline (B.— 1826). Voltaire (B.— 1826). Belinda (Br.— 1825). Castrel (Ch.— 1801). Idalia (B.-1815). Master Henry (B.— 1815) Boadicea (B.— 1807). Walton by Sir Peter (Highflyer)— Arethusa by Dnngannon (Eclipse) — dau. of Prophet (Regulus) — Virago by Snap— dau. of Regulus, &c. Parasol by PotSos (Eclipse) — Prunella by Highflyer (Herod) — Promise by Snap (Snip) — Julia by Blank (The Godolphin), &c. Moses by Seymour (Delpini) — dau. of Gohanna (Mercury)— Grey Skim by Woodpecker — Silver's dam by Herod — Young Hag, &c. Quadrille by Selim( Buzzard) — Canary Bird by Sorcerer (Trumpator) — Canary by Coriander (Pot8os) — Miss GreenJ)y Highflyer, &c. Blacklock by Whitelock (Habletonian)— dau. of Coriander (PotSos) — Wild Goose by Highflyer (Herod) — Coheiress by Pot8os (Eclipse), &c. Dau. of Phantom (Walton) — dau. of Overton (King Fergus)— Grati- tude's dam by Walnut (Highflyer) — dau. of Ruler (Y. Marske), &c. Blacklock by Whitelock (Hambletonian) — dau. of Coriander (PotSos) — Wild Goose by Highflyer (Herod) — Coheiress by PotSos (Eclipse), &c. Wagtail by Prime Minster (Sancho)— dau. of Orville (Beningbro') — Miss Grimstone by Weasel (Herod) — dau. of Ancaster, &c. Buzzard by Woodpecker (Herod) — Misfortune by Dux (Matchem) — Curiosity by Snap (Snip) — dau. of Regulus (The Goldolphin), &c. Dau. of Alexander (Eclipse)— > o H ^ a SI) < « << Birdcatcher (Ch.— 1833). Agnes (B.— 1844). Brutandorf by Blacklock— Mandane by PotSos (Eclipse) — Y. Camilla by Woodpecker (Herod) — Camilla by Trentham (Sweepstakes), &c. Primette by Prime Minister (Sancho) — Miss Paul by Sir Paul (Sir Peter) — dau. of Shuttle — Miss Grimstone by Weasel (Herod), &c. ^Mulatto by Catton (Golumpus) — Desdemona by Orville (Beningbro' — Fanny by Sir Peter (Highflyer) — dau. of Diomed (Florizel), &c. Linda by Waterloo (Walton)— Cressida by Whisky (Saltram)— Y. Giantess by Diomed (Florizel) — Giantess by Matchem (Cade), &c. Sir Hercules by Whalebone (Waxy) — Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna)— Thalestris by Alexander (Eclipse)— Rival by Sir Peter (Highflyer), &c. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer)— Flight by Irish Escape (Com- modore)— Y. Heroine by Bagot — Heroine by Hero, &c. Clarion by Sultan (Selim)— Clara by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard)— Clari by Smolensk© (Sorcerer) — dau. of Precipitate — dau. of Highflyer, &c. Annette by Priam (Emilius)— Potentate's dam by Don Juan (Sorcerer) — ^loll-in-the-Wad by Hambletonian (King Fergus) — Spitfire, &c. 79 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. MAY DUKE. (the PROPERTi' OF MR. E. J. KEYLOCK, BROOME MANOR, SWINDON.) 'Will he located during 1898 and following Seasons at the Broome Stud Farm, Swindon, ivliere heioill be let to a limited number of approved mares {besides a few of his owner' s) at iOgs. each mare. Ajjjjlication to be made to Mr. E. J. KeylocTt, as above. May Duke by Muncaster, was bred in 1889 by Mr. Keylock, and is the fifth produce of Maibaum (dam also of Tweed by Marden, sent to Germany ; Maley by Marden, iMinor Forfeit by Minting, etc.), by Scottish Chief, bred in 1882 by Mr- William Blenkiron. He is a chestnut with star and off hind heel white, standing 16 hands in height, girths 5ft. lOin., and measures below the knee 8jin. May Duke ran for the first time at the York August Meeting, fourth behind El Diablo for the Prince of Wales' Plate of l,000sovs., the other placed horses being Priestless and Carmilhan, while among the remaining twelve runners were Bouthillier, Esmond, Cardrona, Bushey Park, and Rouge Dragon. In his second essay he failed to obtain a place for the Kempton Park Champion Nursery Handicap, won by Euclid from fourteen other runners ; nor was he more fortunate for the Iiiverpool Nursery, but at Derby he made a bold attempt in a big field of twenty- two runners to carry off the Osmaston Nursery Plate of l,000sovs., won by Bar-Le-Duc by Barcaldine, as he ran into the third place behind Clarence. In 1892, May Duke ran in nine races, five of which he won. He first took the Tudor Plate of BSOsoYS. at Sandown Park, beating Hatfield, Certosa, and Juvenal, while fourteen others failed to get a place ; and he won his three subsequent engage- ments, which comprised the Crawford Plate of 595sovs., at Newmarket, beating Woolsthorpe (second). Axiom (third), and nine others ; the Payne Stakes of 795sovs., beating Therapia, Acrobat, and five others, also at Newmarket ; and the Thirty-ninth Triennial of 582sovs., at Ascot, beating Versailles, Hatfield, and Dunure. Then followed three successive defeats, one of very high character, running fourth for the St. Leger behind La Fleche, Sir Hugo, and Watercress ; while La Flfeche beat him again for the Lancashire Stakes, and St. Angelo for the Select Stakes at Newmarket. He then carried off the Rose Plate of 545sovs. over the Caesarewitch course at Newmarket, beating Watercress, Carlosa, and two others ; but he subsequently failed to beat Orvieto for the All Aged Stakes on the Bretby Stakes Course, which terminated his labours for the year. In 1893, May Duke had a comparatively easy time, as he ran only in five races, one of which he won, namely, the Thirty-ninth Triennial, Ascot, of 582sovs., which he very easily appropriated from Kyle, Concealment, and Senga ; while for the Great Jubilee Stakes, carrying 8st. 41b., he ran Orvieto (5yrs., 9st. 51b.) to half a length, having Simonian, Euclid, Gangway, Son of a Gun, and four others behind him. May Duke ran his last race at Aintree, for the Liverpool Autumn Cup, for which carrying 8st. 51b., he and ten others were defeated by La Fleche ; after which he was withdrawn from the turf to the stud, and his yearlings and foals hold out great promise of his becoming a successful sire, and perpetuating the line of Doncaster through his sire Jluncaster, who had a most successful, but unhappily a too brief, career at the stud. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 80 PEDIGREE OF MAY DUKE. ^ f-* ja CJ 0 -^ t^ 00 iH j>i 0 X. r/) U ,-4^ 1) r( fl 0 0 ft T) 0 ;^ 0 ^ fH ^_^ « 0 CI «) iH -fl S 0 s 0 a 0) 'Q cq C ^ 1 <1 ^ '^ The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Teddington (Ch.— 1848). Sister to Singapore (B.— 1851). Sweetmeat (Br.— 1842). Jocose (B.— 1843). Birdcatcher (Ch.— 1833). Agnes (B.— 1844). Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Wtialebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty- Flight by Irish Eacajje (Cominotlore) Sedbury Rojial mrtre. Echidna by Economist (Whisker — Floranthe) — Miss Pratt by Blacklock — Gadabout by Orville— Minstrel by Sir Peter ...Rockwood— Bustler. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp— Web by Waxy- Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by HighHyer . . .JRochwood — Bustler. Marpessa by Muley (OrvUle) — Clare by Marmion — Harpalice by Go- hanna (Mercury) — Amazon by Driver — Prjictioua ...Burton B. mare. Orlando by ToucliBtoiie (Camel by Whalebone)— Vulture by Langar— Kite by Bustard — Olympia by Sir Oliver Burton Barb mare. Miss Twickenham by Rockingham (Humphrey Clinker) — Electress by Election (Gohanna) — dau. of Stamford — Miss J udy... Burton B. mare. Ratan by Buzzard (Blacklock)— dau. of Picton (Smolensko)— dau. of Selim — dau. of Pipator— Queen Mab by Eclipse Old Vintnermare. Dau. of Melbourne (Humphrey Clinker) — Lisbeth by Phantom — Eliza- beth by Rainbow — Belvoirina by Stamford The Massey mare. Gladiator by Partisan — Pauline by Moses — Quadrille by Selim — Canary Bird by Sorcerer — Canary by Coriander Bay Bolton — Belgrade T. Lollypop by Voltaire^-Belinda by Blacklock— Wagtail by Prime Mini- ster— dau. of Orville — Miss Grimstone by Weasel... i?MWo?i Barb mare. Pantaloon by Castrel — Idalia by Peruvian — Musidora by Meteor — Maid of All Work by liighflj'er — sis. to Tandem Wai-lock Galloimy. Banter by Master Henry — Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette by Ama- ranthus — Mayfly by Matchem The Oldfield mare. Sir Hercules by Whalebone (Waxy — Penelope) — Peri by Wanderer — Thalestris by Alexander — Rival by Sir Peter Burton Barb mare. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (above) — Flight by Irish Escape — Y. Heroine by Bagot (above) — Heroine by Hero Sedbury Royal mare. Clarion by Sultan (above) — Clara by Filho-da-Puta — Clari by Smolensko dau. of Precipitate — dau. of Highflyer Leeds Arabian — Spanker. Annette by Priam (Emilius) — Potentate's dam by Don Juan (Sorcerer) — Moll in the Wad by Hambletonian — Spitfire Arab source \mk. Camel by Whalebone (Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator) — dau. of Selim — Maiden l)y Sir Peter — dau. of Phenomenon Rockwood — Bustler. Banter by Master Henry ( Orville— Miss Sophia by Stamford )— Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette by Amaranthus The Oldfield mare. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard— dau. of Alexander) — Idalia by Peru- vian— Musidora by Meteor (Eclipse) Warlock Galloway. Rebecca by Lottery (Tramp — Mandane by PotSos) — dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote — Evelina by Highflyer) Layton Barb mare. Muley by Orville (Beningbro' — Evelina by Highflyer)— Eleanor by Whisky — Y. Giantess byDiomed — Giantess Old Morocco mare. Lacerta by Zodiac (St. George by Highflyer — sis. to Soldier by Eclipse) — Jerboa by Gohanna (Mercury) — Camilla Sedbury Royal mare. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto)— Cobweb by Phantom — Filagree by Soothaa.y eT...Tregonv:ell Nat. Barb. Camilla by Y. Phantom (Phantom — Emmeline by Waxy) — sis. to Speaker by Camillus (Hambletonian) Royal mare. Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock— dau. of Coriander)— dau. of Phan- tom (Walton — Julia by Whisky) — dau. of Overton a Royal mare. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton — Desdemona by Orville)— Fanny by Sir Peter — dau. of Diomed (Florizel) — Desdemona... ZJwr ion B. marc. Gardham by Falcon (Bustard) — Muta (sis. to Lottery) by Tramp — Mandane by Pot8os — Young Camilla Sedbury Royal mare. Dau. of Langar (Selim— dau. of Walton)— Cast Steel by Whisker — T\vinkle by Walton— dau. of OrvUle Davill's Old Woodcock. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone— Peri by Wanderer)— Guic- cioli bv Bob Booty (Chanticleer) Sedbury Royal mare. Whim hj Drone (Master Robert) — Kiss by Waxy Pope — dau. of Champion — Brown Fanny by Maximin Lister Turk — Piping Peg. Hetman Platoff by Brutandorf (Blacklock— Mandane by PotSos)— dau. of Comus — Marciana by Stamford — Marcia — Faith... Burton B. mare. Oblivion by Jerry (Smolensko — Louisa by Orville) — Remembrance by Sir Solomon — Queen Mab Old Vintner mare. 6 ^ m M ^-2^ * — 1-H «5 nn pq «4H <4-l t! 43 K^ 0 -S CC ■^ P3 CO a ^ m s ^ .n S K u ^-.1. cs or) C T-l 1 .Jxj (/; fq ,-v (i> S 1, 2 >-, r*l 0 ^ be a u S t». « S Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Fair Helen (Ch.— 1843). The Little Known (B.— 1836). Bay Missy (Bay— 1842). Voltigeur (Br.— 1847). Daughter of (B.— 1843). Chanticleer (Br.— 1843). Forget-me-not (B.— 1843). 8 1 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. MIMIC. 'the property of WALLACE JOHNSTONE, ESQ., 3 ST. JAMES'S STREET, PICCADILLY, LONDON.) Will le located (hiring 1898 and folloioing Seasons at the Heath Stvd Farm, next the July Cmirse, IS'eivmarliet, where he tvill cover a few yxiMic foaling mares (besides a few of his owner's) at d5gs. each and 1 guinea to the Groom. Suiscrijrtions to he taken from the Manager, Blood Stock Offices, 32, St. James's Street, London, S. W. Mimic by Galopin was bred in 1893, at Sledmere, by Sir Tatton Sykes, and is the first produce of his dam Mimi, winner of the Oaks (also dam of St. Simonmimi and a two-year-old colt by St. Simon), by Barcaldine, bred in 1888 also by Sir Tatton Sykes. He is a rich bay with black points and small star, very handsome and of true formation, standing 16^ hands, girths 6ft., and measures 8^in. below the knee. Having been purchased for a big figure by Mr. John Dawson at the sale, of Sir Tatton Sykes' yearlings. Mimic, who was trained at Warren House, New- market, made his first appearance in public at the Royal Meeting in 1895, when he made one of a field of eleven runners for the New Stakes, won by a head by Roque- brune by St. Simon from Shaddock, with Thais a good third. In his second attempt, at Sandown Park, Mimic was more fortunate, as he achieved a very easy victory for the third Clarence and Avondale Stakes, beating Curzon by two lengths, Utica (who started favourite at 13 to 8) being third, beaten a length-and-a-half, the other runners being Prince Simon and Pennsylvania. At Stockbridge, Mimic, in a field of five runners for the Hurstbourne Stakes, divided favouritism with Lord Zetland's Jolly Boat by Panzerschiff, who beat him after a fine race by a neck, the other runners being Dunrobin (third), Eisteddfod, and Runnelstone. Mimic next contested the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster, in which he showed very high form by running second to Omladina by Royal Hampton, having behind him Clares (third). Jolly Boat, Santa Maura, Oronsay, and Canterbury Pilgrim. At the New- market Second October Meeting he formed one of a field of twelve runners for the Middle Park Plate, for which St. Frusquin effected the overthrow of the favourite Persimmon who finished third, four lengths behind Omladina who was second, beaten half-a-length. Mimic finished close up among the ruck, and having, as above recorded, won one good race and been second for two other valuable prizes, he was accorded the welter weight of 9st. for the Two-year-old Free Handicap Sweepstakes of lOOsovs. each on the Bretby Stakes Course (Gfur.), run in the Houghton "Week, for which he accepted, and in a field of nine runners ran a gallant third to the colt by Galopin out of Hall Mark, and Vitellius, giving the winner 161b., and to Yitel- lius 181b., while behind him were Galeazzo, Love Wisely. Prince Barcaldine (severally getting 21b., 111b., and 201b.), and three others. This Avas a great per- formance, as the judge's verdict was, "three-quarters of a length, and a head between second and third," and showed there was a great future before Mimic ; but unfor- tunately he injured a sinew in that contest, which compelled his withdrawal to the stud, where he is bound to command the patronage of breeders who have mares suitably bred to nick with the many fine winning strains of blood in his pedigree, as may be seen on the opposite page. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 82 PEDIGREE OP MIMIC. Voltaire (Br.— 1826). Martha Lynn (Br.— 1837). Blacklock by Whitelock— dau. of Coriander (PotSos)— Wild Goose by Highflyer (Herod) — Co-Heiress by PotSos — Manilla... iJur^oi B. mare. Dau. of Phantom (Walton— Julia by Whisky)— dau. of Overton— Grati- tude's dam by Walnut — dau. of Ruler — Piracantha Roi/al nuire. Birdcatclier (Ch.— 1835). Nan Darrell (B.— 1844). Bay Middleton (B.— 1833). Barbelle (B.— 1836). Voltaire (Br.— 1826). Velocipede's Dam (Br.— 1817). Mulatto by Catton (Golumpus by Gohanna) — Desdemona by Orville — Fanny by Sir Peter — dau. of Diomed — Desdemona. . . The Massci/ mare. Leda by Filho-da-Puta— Treasure by Camillus (Hambletonian) —dau. of Hyacinthus (Coriander) — Flora by K. Fergus Bii rton Barb mare. Sir Hercides by Whalebone— Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna)— Thalestris by Alexander— Rival by Sir Peter— Hornet Lai/ton Barb mare. Guiceioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer — lerne by Bagot)— Flight Ijy Irish Escape (Commodore)— Y. Heroine by Bagot Scdburi/ Bomd mare. Inheritor by Lottery by Tramp (Dick Andrews — dau. of Gohanna)— Handmaiden by Walton — Anticipation Laiiton Barb mare. Nell by Blacklock— INIadame Vestris by Comus (Sorcerer)- Lisette by Hambletonian — Constantia bv Walnut LkivUVs Old Woodcock. Sultan by Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto (Sir Peter)— sis. to Calomel by Mercury (Eclipse)— d. of Herod Bwrlii Turk—Bustler. Cobweb by Phantom (Walton— Julia by Whisky)— Filagree by Sooth- sayer—Goldenlocks by Delpini— Violet Tregonwell Natural Barb. Sandbeck by Catton (Golumpus by Gohanna) — Orvillina by Beningbro' (King Fergus)— Evelina by Highflyer Bi/erli/ Turk— Bustler. Darioletta by Amadis — Selima l)y Selim— dau. of PotSos— Editha by Herod— Elf rida by Snap— Miss Belsea by Ilegu\us...Bu?'to)i B. mare. Blacklock l^y Whitelock— dau. of Coriander (PotSos)- Wild Goose by Highflyer — Co-Heiress by PotSos — Manilla Burton Barb marc. Dau. of Phantom (Walton— Julia by Whisky)— dau. of Overton— dau. of Walnut (Highflyer) — dau. of Ruler (Young Marske) Royal mare. Juniper by Whisky — Jenny Spinner by Dragon (Regulus)— sis. to Sol- dier by Eclipse — Miss Spindleshanks by Omar Old Vintner mare. Dau. of Sorcerer — Virgin by Sir Peter — dau. of PotSos — Editha by Herod — Elf rida by Snaji — Miss Belsea by Regulus Burton Barb vmre. West Australian (B.— 1850). Darling's dam (B.— 1850). Belladrum (B.— 1860). Bon Accord (B.— 1867). Stockwell (Ch.— 1849). Paradigm (Br.-1852). Voltigeur (Br.— 1847). Julia (B.— 1852). Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus — Clinkerina by Clinker) — Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) ...TrcgomcclVs Natural Barb vuire. Mowerina by Touchstone (Camel — Banter by Master Henry) — Emma by Whisker — Gibside Fairy D'Arciis Black-lertrted Boi/al mare. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone— Peri by W^anderer)— Guicei- oli by Bob Booty— Flight by Irish Escape Sedburu Royal mare. Dau. of Hetman PlatofI(Brutandorf — dau. of Comus) — Whim by Drone (Master Robert) — Kiss by Waxy Pope Layton Barb Tiutrc. Stockwell by The Baron (Birdcatcher— Echidna by Economist)— Poca- hontas by Glencoe — Marpessa by Muley — Cla.ve...Burton Barb marc. Catherine Hayes by Lanerco-st (Liverpool — Otis by Bustard) — Con- stance by Partisan— Quadrille by Selim Bay Bolton — Belgrade T. Adventurer by Ne^-minster (Touchstone — Beeswing by Dr. Syntax) — Palraa by Emilius — Francesca by Partisan Royal mare. Darling's dam by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules— Guiceioli by Bob Booty) — dau. of Hetman Platoff — Whim by Drone... itsfer T.— Piping Peg. The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules— Guiceioli by Bob Booty)— Echidna by Economist (Wliisker) — Floranthe Burton Barb mare. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan — Trampoline by Tramp) — Marpessa by Muley — Clare by Marmion — Harpalice — Amazon ...Burton B. mare. Paragone by Touchstone (Camel — Banter by Master Henry) — Hoyden by Tomboy (Jerry) — Rockbana by Velocipede Royal marc. Ellen Horn by Redshank (Sandbeck — Gohanna by Selim) — Delhi by Plenipotentiary (Emilius)— Pawn, juH Tregomvell Natural Barb Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock— dau. of Coriander)— dau. of Phan tom (Walton)— dau. of Overton (King Fergus) Royal ma re Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton— Desdemona by Orville)— Leda by Filho-da-Puta ( Haphazard ) — Treasure Burton Ba rb via re. Launcelot (bro. to Touchstone) by Camel (Whalebone — dau. of Selim —Banter by Master Henry (Orville) Oldfield mare. Miss Nancy hy Cain (Paulowitz — dau. of Paynator) — dau. of Brutnn dorf (Blacklock) — Voltaire's d.T,m by Phantom Royal mare. 83 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. MORGLAY. (the property op LEOPOLD DE ROTHSCHILD, ESQ., ASCOTT, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.) Will he located during 1898 and following SeasoTis at Southcourt Stud Farm, Leighton Buzzard, where he will be let to a limited number of approved mares {besides a few of his owner's) at \^gs., and 1 guinea to the Groom. All applications to be made to Mr. E. Burroughs, as above. MoRGLAY, by Sir Bevys (winner of the Derby), was bred in 1886 by Mr. Leopold de Rothschild, and is the third produce of Pink (also the dam of Florizel by Sir Bevys, and Bouvardia, also by Sir Bevys, who was sent to Buenos Ayres in 1888, covered by Middlethorpe) by Struan, bred in 1879 by Mr. T. Lant. He is black, with star, stands 15 hands 3jin., girths 6ft. 2in., and measures 8|in. below the knee, being a thick, lengthy horse, full of quality, and with excellent bone. Morglay in 1888, when two years old, ran only once — viz., at the Newmarket Houghton Meeting, when he comprised one of a field of nine runners for a Maiden Plate won by King Herod by Kingcraft. In 1889 Morglay contended in seven races, four of which he won — viz., the Chippenham Stakes, at Newmarket First Spring Meeting, for which he beat Royal Star, Ste. Agatha, and Rigadoon ; the Payne Stakes of G50sovs., beating Lord George, El Dorado, HelvelljTi, Roslin, Testator, Krishna, .Workington, and Lancashire Lad, at the Newmarket Second Spring Meeting ; the Gold Vase, at Ascot, beating Curraghmore and Claymore ; and the day following, the Ascot Derby Stakes of l,150sovs., beating Miguel and Ever- green— an excellent performance considering the high form shown by Miguel in running second to Donovan for both the Derby and St. Leger. The other races in which Morglay contended were the Esher Stakes, at Sandown Park, for which, in a field of nine runners, he was second to Kingfisher ; The Derby Stakes, at Epsom, unplaced to Donovan ; and the St. George's Stakes, at Liverpool, second to Theophilus, having behind him Duncraggan and L'Avare, which was the last appearance on a racecourse of this handsome black son of Sir Bevys. In 1892 he was put to the stud at Southcourt Paddocks, Leighton Buzzard, and is already the sire of Delicacy, Nervi, and Pie Powder, from the few mares put to him ; while in Weathcrhy' s Supplement to the " Stud Book " for 1897 he is returned as the sire of seven foals — three colts and four fillies. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. H PEDIGREE OP MORGLAY. o Sweetmeat (Br.— 1842). Gruyere (B.— 1851). King Tom (B.— 1850). Mentmore Lass (B.— 1851). Rataplan (Ch.— 1850). Hybla (B.— 1846). Gladiator by Partisan (Walton)— Pauline by Moses (Seymour)— Quad- rille by Sehm (Buzzard)— Canary Bird by Sorcerer (Trumpator), &c. Lollypop by Voltaire (Blacklock)— Belinda by Blacklock— Wagtail by Prime Minister (Sancho)— dau. of Orville (Beningbro'), &c. Verulam by Lottery (Tramp)— Wire by Waxy (Pot8os)— Penelope bv Trumpator (Conductor )— Prunella by Highflyer ( Herod )— Promise, &c. Jennala by Touchstone (Camel)— Emma by Whisker (Waxy)— Gibside Fairy by Hermes (Mercury)— Vicissitude by Pipator (Trumpator), &c. Harkaway by Economist (Whisker)- Fanny Dawson by Nabocklish (Rugantino)— Miss Tooley by Teddy the Grinder (Asparagus), &c. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan)— Marpessa by Muley (OrviUe)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky)— Harpalice by Gohanna (Mercury), &c. Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus)— dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna) — dau. of Paynator, &c. Emerald by Defence (Whalebone)— Emiliana bv Emilius (Orville)— dau. of Whisker (Waxy)— Castrella by Castrel (Buzzard)— Madrigal, &c. The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules)— Echidna by Economist (Whisker)— ISliss Pratt bv Blacklock— Gadabout by OrviUe, &c. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan)— Marpessa by Muley (OrviUe)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky)— Harpalice by Gohanna (Mercury), &c. Lanercost (Br.— 1838). Queen Mary (B.— 1843). The Provost by The Saddler (Waverley by Whalebone)— Rebecca by Lottery (Tramp)— dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote)— Anticipation, &c. Otisina, sis. to Lanercost, by Liverpool (Tramp)— Otis by Bustarcl (Buzzard) — Gayhurst's dam by Election— sis. to Skyscraper, &c. Liverpool by Tramp (D. Andrews)— dau. of Whisker (Wax.v)—Mandane by PotSos (Eclipse)— Young Camilla by Woodpecker (Herod), &c. Otis by Bustard (Buzzard)— Gayhurst's dam by Election (flfbhanna) — sis, to Skyscraper by Highfl3er (Herod)— Everlasting by Eclipse, &c. Gladiator by Partisan (Walton)— Pauline by Moses (Seymour)— Quad- rille by Selim (Buzzard)— Canary Bird by Sorcerer (Trumpator), &c. Daughter of Plenipotentiary (Emilius)— Myrrha by Whalebone (Waxy) — Gift by Young Gohanna — sis. to Grazier by Sir Peter, &c. Stockwell (Ch.— 1861). Blink Bonny ^ (Br.- 1854). Q 7 is Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Ghuznee (B. 1838). The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules)— Echidna bv Economist (Whisker)— :Miss Pratt by Blacklock— Gadabout by Orville, &c. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan)— Marpessa by Muley (Orville)- Clare by Marmion (Whisky)— Harpalice by Gohanna— Amazon, &c. Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus)— dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote)— dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna)— dau. of Paynator, &c. Queen Mary by Gladiator (Partisan)— dau. of Plenipo— Myrrha by Whalebone (Waxy)— Gift by Young Gohanna— sis. to Grazier, &c. Kingston (B.— 1849). The Bloomer (B.— 1850). Newminster (B.— 1848). Varsoviana (B.— 1852). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy)— dau. of Selim (Buzzard)— Maiden by Sir Peter— dau. of Phenomenon (Herod)— Matron by Florizel, &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville)- Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse)— Brunette by Amaranthus (O. England)— Mayfly by Matchem, &c. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard)— Idalia by Peruvian (Sir Peter)— Musidora by Meteor (Eclipse)— Maid of All Work by Highflyer, &c. Langmsh by Cain (Paulowitz)— Lydia by Poulton (Sir Peter)— Variety by Hyacinthus (Coriander)— sis. to Swordsman by Prizefighter, &c. Venison by Partisan (Walton)— Fawn by Smolensko (Sorcerer)— Jerboa by Gohanna (Mercury)- Camilla by Trentham (Sweejistakes), &c. Queen Anne by Slane (Royal Oak)— Garcia by Octavian (Stripling)— dau. of Shuttle (Y. Marske)— Katherine by Delpini (Highflyer), &c. Melbourne by Hiimphry Clinker (Comus)— dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna) — dau. of Paynator, &c. Daughter of Velocipede (Blacklock)— Lady Moore Carew by Tramp (Dick Andrews;— Kite by Bustard (Buzzard)— Calash by Herod, &c Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) —Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse)— Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Beeswing by Dr. Syntax (Paynator)— dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull)— Lady Eliza by Whitworth (Agonistes)— dau. of X. Y. Z.'s dam, &c. Ion by Cain (Paulowitz) Sehm (Buzzard) — dau. of _. _, , , _. . Daughter of Langar (Selim)— sis. to Cobweb by Phantom (Walton) Filagree by Soothsayer (Sorcerer)— Web by Waxy CPotSos), &c. Margaret by Edmund (OrviUe)- Medora by ■ Sir Harry (Sir Peter)— dau. of Volunteer, &c. 85 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. MORION. (the property op his grace the duke of DEVONSHIRE.) Will he located during 1898 and follorvijig Seasons at the Egerton Stud Paddocks, New. market, where he will be let to a limited number of approved mares {besides a few of his awner's) at lOOgs. each, and 1 guinea to the Groom. Application to be made to Mr. B. T. Marsh, as above. Morion, by Barcaldine, was bred in 1887 by His Grace the Duke of Devonshire, and is the fifth produce of Chaplet (also dam of Penance by Hermit, Winkfield by Barcaldine, etc.) by Beadsman, bred in 1872 by Sir Joseph Hawley. He is a remarkably handsome brown horse, combining the most perfect symmetry with power and quality. His height is 16 hands, while he girths 6ft. 4in„ and measures nearly 9in. below the knee. Morion began racing at the York August Meeting, 1889, when two years old, in the Great Breeders' Convivial Produce Stakes, won by Right Away ; and he did not appear in public again until October, at New- market, where he won the Severals Plate, value 390gs., beating Westminster, Battle- Axe, and Likander. When three years old, in 1890, Morion contended in eight races, no fewer than seven of which he won. He commenced at the New- market Craven Meeting by winning the Craven Stakes of 707sovs., beating Wildfire, Touchwood, Sydenham, Panthino, Pluie d'Or, Carrick, and Hayraddin. This victory he followed up at the First Spring Meeting by winning the Payne Stakes of 775sovs. easily, by two lengths, from Blue Green (second), Bel Demonio (third), Minnedosa, Circassian, Filibustier, and Lusignan. But a greater victory awaited him at Ascot, where his performance at once stamped him as a great horse, as he won the Royal Hunt Cup of l,250sovs. easily by three lengths, beating Philomel (second), Miss Dollar (third), Lord George (fourth), and twenty others, including Wishing Gate, Theophilus, Shimmer, Johnny Morgan, Sabina, Swift, Imp, St. Kieran, Reve d'Or, etc. At the Newmarket July Meeting he very easily disposed of Sheen, his only opponent, for the Bunbury Plate ; and at the same meeting, being only opposed by Tom Crib in the Reach Plate, he placed that event to his noble owner's credit. The next appearance of Morion was at Derby in the Breeders' St. Leger of 954sovs., for which he easily defeated Ponza, Wildfire, Compassion, and Madame Royale. At the Newmarket First October Meeting he very easily disposed of Blue Green and Alloway, his only opponents, for the Great Foal Stakes, value 765sovs. ; and in the Houghton week, being burdened with 8st. 131b., he ran unplaced for the Cambridgeshire, won by Alicante (3yrs., 7st. 121b.), which was his last per- formance as a three-year-old. When four years old, in 1891, Morion started favourite for the Gold Cup, value l,420sovs., at Ascot, which he won easily, beating Queen's Birthday, Gonsalvo, Ragimunde, and Mons Meg. He next ran for the Triennial Produce Stakes of 639sovs. at the Newmarket First October Meeting, for which his only opponent was Star, whom, with 10 to 1 on him, he beat easily by eight lengths. At the Second October Meeting, carrying 9st. 71b., he comprised one of the twenty-four runners for the Cesarewitch, won by Ragimunde (3yrs., 6st. 101b.). In the Houghton week Morion terminated his brilliant turf career by beating Patrick Blue (3yrs.), giving him 141b., for the Jockey Club Cup, but was disqualified for boring. Morion was put to the stud in 1892, and is returned in Wealherhy's Supplement to the "Stud Book," 1897, as the sire of twenty-six foals (nine colts and seventeen fillies), three of which are dead. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 86 PEDIGREE OF MORION. Melbourne (Br.— 1834). Mowerina (B.— 1843). Humphry Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer) — Clinkerina by Clinker (Sir Peter) — Pewet by Tandem (Syphon) — Termagant by Tantrum, &c. Dau. of Cervantes by Don Quixote (Eclipse) — dau. of Golumpus (Gohaima) — dau. of Paynator — sis. to Zodiac by St. George, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Emma by Whisker (Waxy) — Gibside Tairy by Hermes (Mercury — Rosina) — Vicissitude by Pipator (Imperator) — Beatrice, &c. Birdcatcher (Ch.— 1833). Daughter of (B.— 1845). Stockwell (Ch.— 1849). Catherine Hayes (B.— 1850). Adventurer (B.— 1859). Darling's dam (B.— 1850). Sir Hercules by Whalebone (Waxy)— Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna) — Thalestris by Alexander (Eclipse)— Rival by Sir Peter— Hornet, &c. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer) — Flight by Irish Escajje (Com- modore)— Y. Heroine by Bagot (Herod)^Heroine by Hero, &c. Hetman PlatoflF by Brutandorf (Blacklock) — dau. of Comus (Sorcerer) Marciana by Stamford (Sir Peter) — Marcia by Coriander, &c. Whim by Drone (Master Robert) — Kiss by Waxy Poj^e — Prunella by Highflyer — dau. of Champion (PotSos) — Brown Fanny, &c. The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules by Whalebone) — Echidna by Economist (Whisker) — Miss Pi-att by Blacklock — Gadabout, &c. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan) — Marpessa by Muley (Orville) — Clare by Marmion (Whisky— dau. of Diomed) — Harpalice by Gohanna, &c. Lanercost by Liverpool (Tramp) — Otis by Bustard — Gayhurst's dam by Election (Gohanna) — sis. to Skyscraper by Highflyer, &c. Constance by Partisan (Walton) — Quadrille by Selim — Canary Bird by Sorcerer — Canary by Coriander — Miss Green by Highflyer, &c. Newminster by Touchstone (Camel by Whalebone)— Beeswing by Dr. Syntax (Paynator) — dan. of Ardrossan — Lady Eliza, &c. Palma by EmiUus (Orville)— Francesca by Partisan (Walton)— Miss Fanny's dam by Orville — dau. of Buzzard — Hornpipe by Trumpator. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone) — Guiccioli by Bob Booty- Flight by Irish Escape — Y. Heroine by Bagot (Herod) — Heroine, &c. Dau. of Hetman Platoflf by Brutandorf (Blacklock)— Whim by Drone — Kiss by Waxy Pope — dau. of Champion (PotSos — Huncamunca), &c. Sheet Anchor (B.— 1832). Miss Letty (B.— 1834). Lottery by Tramp (Dick Andrews— dau. of Gohanna)— Mandane by PotSos (Eclipse) — Camilla by WoodjDecker — Camilla, &c. Morgiana by Muley (Orville— Eleanor by Whisky)— Miss Stevenson by Sorcerer (Trumpator) — sis. to Petworth by Precipitate, &c. Priam by Emilius (Orville)— Cressida by Whisky— Y. Giantess by Diomed (Florizel) — Giantess by Matchem — Molly Long Legs, &c. Dau. of Orville by Beningbro' (King Fergus) — dau. of Buzzard — Horn- pipe by Trumpator (Conductor)— Luna by Herod (Tartar), &c. Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Lady Moore Carew (B.— 1830). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy— Penelope)— dau. of Selim (Buzzard— dau. of Alexander)— Maiden by Sir Peter (Highflyer), &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville- Miss Sophia)— Boadicea by Alex- ander (Eclipse — Grecian Princess) — Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Tramp by Dick Andrews — dau. of Gohanna (Mercury) — Fraxinella by Trentham (Sweepstakes by the Gower Stallion), &c. Kite by Bustard (Castrel)— Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter— Fanny) — Scotilla by Anvil (Herod) — Scota by Eclipse (Marske), &c. Bay Middleton (B.— 1833). Crucifix (B.-1S37). Sultan by Selim (Buzzard — dau. of Alexander)— Bacchante by Wil- liamson's Ditto (Sir Peter)— sis. to Calomel by Mercury (Eclipse), &c. Cobweb by Phantom (Walton) — Filagree by Soothsayer (Sorcerer) — Web by Waxy (PotSos) — Penelope by Trumpator, &c. Priam by Emilius (Orville)— Cressida by Whisky (Saltram)— Young Giantess by Diomed (Florizel) — Giantess by Matchem (Cade), &c. Octaviana by Octavian (Stripling)— dau. of Shuttle (Marske)— Zara by Delpini (Highflyer) — Flora by King Fergus (Eclipse) — Atalanta, &c. Defence (B.— 1824). Folly (Ch.— 1830). Whalebone by Waxy (Pot8os— Maria)— Penelope by Trumpator (Con- ductor)— Prunella by Highflyer (Herod) — Promise by Snap, &c. Defiance by Rubens (Buzzard)— Little Folly by Highland Fling (Spadille — Cselia) — Harriet by Volunteer (Eclipse), &c. Middleton by Phantom (Walton)— Web by Waxy (PotSos— Maria)— Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer — Promise, &c. Little Folly by Highland Fling (Spadille— Caelia)— Harriet by Volun- teer— dau. of Alfred (bro. to Conductor by Matchem) — Magnolia, &.c. 87 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. OAKWOOD. (the property of J. S. CURTIS, ESQ., LEESBURG, VIRGINIA, U.S.A.) Will "be located during the Season of 1898, at Mayfield Stud Farm, near Leeshurg, where he icill serve a limited number of a])proved mares {besides a few of his owner's') at §100 each meire. Application to be made to the Manager, Mayfield Stud Farm, P. 0- Box 31, Leesburg, Virginia, U.S.A. Garwood by Sheen is the fifth produce of his dam Rosewood (bred in 1883 by the ' Earl of Scarbrough) by Silvester, and was bred by the Duke of Hamilton in 1892. He is a fine upstanding brown horse about 16 hands high, with good sound legs, plenty of length of body and the usual hind quarters of the Hampton family. Owing to the retirement of his present owner (who purchased him from Mr. Abe Bailey after the Johannesburg races in December 189G) from the South African turf, he has been sent to the stud while still in the possession of his full racing powers. He is descended from the very best staying families, and is particularly adapted to getting long-distance horses, the great want of the present day. Oakwood's only appearance as a two-year-old was in 1894 in the First October Two- Year-Old Stakes at Newmarket, for which he ran in the colours of his breeder, the Duke of Hamilton. In this race (carrying 8st. 51b.) he was beaten by The Owl (9st. lib.), among the other runners being Wise Virgin and Miss Vi. When three years old, in 1895, Oakwood ran once more in England — viz., for the Kempton Park Easter Handicap (^m.), for which, carrying 6st. 81b., he was beaten by Clorane (4yrs., 8st. 91b.), among the other runnei's being Rimini (4yrs., 8st. 71b.), Golden Slipper (5yrs., 7st. 71b.), and St. Mark (4yrs., 6st. 121b.) ; after which he was purchased for Mr. Abe Bailey, of Johannesburg, and sent to South Africa. In the Boer country Oakwood ran seventeen times in two years, chiefly at Johannesburg and Pretoria, and during bis career was first four times, second four times, third once, and unplaced eight times. He won in all £1,450, finishing his racing career in June 1897 by winning for his present owner the Farewell Handicap, worth £250. The race in which Oakwood most distinguished himself was the Goldfields Handicap (l|m.), run at Johannesberg December 23rd, 1896, and worth £775 to the winner. This event he won, carrying 7st. 21b. ; Lammas by Candlemas (4yrs., 9st. 31b.) being second, and Campanajo by Isobar (4yrs., 9st.) third, while the others he beat were Royal Stag by Highland Chief (3yrs., 8st. 91b.), Lord Ullin by Beau Brummel (4yrs., 8st. 71b.), St. Mark by Timothy (5yrs., Sst.), Johnnie by Kendal (3yrs., 7st. 131b.), Languid by Waterford (4yrs., 7st. 121b.), Fiorita (3yrs., 7st. 71b.), and the Australian Buccaneer (5yrs., 7st. 31b.). The betting was 3 to 1 against St. Mark, 4 to 1 against Campanajo, 9 to 2 against Lammas, 5 to 1 against Oakwood, 7 to 1 each against Johnnie and Languid, 12 to 1 against Lord Ullin, and 100 to 5 against any other. Campanajo, who belonged to the same owner, IMr. Abe Bailey, made the pace very warm immediately after starting, and soon Oakwood was left several lengths behind ; and thus they ran with little alteration to the hill, where Buccaneer was done with, and Oakwood began to make up ground. On reaching the straight (4 furlongs from home) Campanajo had shot his bolt, and then Oakwood went to the front, with Lammas at his heels, their nearest attendants being Johnnie and Languid. About a furlong from home Johnnie was beaten, and though Lammas struggled on gamely, he could not get up, and Oakwood won in a canter by two lengths, a length separating second and third, with Languid fourth. There is in Oakwood a splendid combination of the principal winning blood of the day, there being in him six strains of Touchstone, five of Birdcatcher, seven of Blacklock, three of Pocahontas, and two of Melbourne, as may be seen on the opposite page. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 88 PEDIGREE OF OAKWOOD. o ^ *" n „.^ (M CD *t2 1 •r< M J c n S cl w cn ti. B h-l r^ CS ^ ^^ r- 1 to 03 CD 1 il pq ^ >. s c; C ,^ rt 'i w .a 0 -2 D S Newminster (B.— 1848). The Slave (B.— 1852). Kettledrum (Ch.— 1858). Haricot (Br.— 1847). Voltigeur (Br.— 1847). Little Agnes (B.— 1856). Thunderbolt (Ch.— 1857). Duty (B.— 1850). Touchstone by Caanel (Whalebone — dau. of Selim)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander Old field mare. Beeswing by Dr. Syntax (Paynator — dau. of Beningbro') — dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull) — Lady Eliza Byerly Turk — Bustler. Melbourne Ijy Humpliry Clinker (Comus— Clinkerina by Sir Peter) — dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — Golumpus Burton Barb riuire. Volley by Voltaire (Blacklock— dau. of Phantom)— Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton) — Leda by Filho-da-Puta Burton Barb mare. Rataplan by The Baron (Birdcatclier— Echidna by Economist)— Poca- Iiontas by Glencoe — ^SlarjDessa by Muley Burton Barb mare. Hvbla by The Provost (The Saddler — Rebecca by Lottery) — Otisina by Liverpool (Tramp) — Otis by Bustard — Election ...Burton Barb mare. Lanercost by Liverpool (Tramp — dau. of Whisker) — Otis by Bustard — (Buzzard — Gipsy by Trumpator) — Election Burton Barb mare. Queen ^Marj' by Gladiator (Partisan — Pauline by jMoses) — dau. of Plenipotentiary— Myrrha by Whalebone— Gift Snap raarc. Voltaire by Blacklock (Wliitelock— dau. of Coriander)— dau. of Phan- tom (Walton) — dau. of Overton (King Fergus) Boi/al nuirc. Martha Lynn by INIulatto (Catton — Desdemona by Orville) — Leda by Filho-da-Puta — Treasure — dau. of Hyacinthus Burton Barb marc. The Cure by Physician (Brutandorf — Primetta by Prime Minister) — Morsel by Mulatto — Linda by Waterloo (Walton)... O. Morocco nuirc. Miss Agnes Ijy Birdcatclier (Sir Hercules— Guiccioli by Bob Booty)— Agnes by Clarion (Sultan — Clara) Arab source unknown. Stockwell by The Baron (Birdcatcher— Echidna by Economist)— Pocahontas by Glencoe— Marpessa by Muley Burton Barb mart. Cordelia by Red Deer (Venison— dau. of The Colonel)— Emilia by Y. Emilius (Emilius — Cobweb by Phantom) — Persian Roiial marc. Rifleman by Touchstone (Camel— Banter by Master Henry) — Camp Follower by the Colonel (Whi.sker) — Galsitea,. ..Bi/erly Turk — Bustler. Dau. of Sleight of Hand (Pantaloon — Decoy by Filho"-da-Puta) — Wol- laton's dam by Bay Middleton — Comus— Emma Eoyal mare. The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules— Guiccioli by Bob Booty) — Echidna by Economist (Whibker)— Miss Pratt ...Eocku-ood— Bustler. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan — Trampohne by Tramp)— Marpessa by Muley (Orville) — ^Marmion— Gohanna — Am&zon... Burton Barb mare. The Libel by Pantaloon (Castrel — Idalia by Peruvian) — Pasquinade by Camel — Banter by Master Henry— Boadicea Old field mare. Splitvote by St. Luke (Bedlamite — Eliza Leeds by Comus) — Electress by Election (Gohanna) — Stamford — Alfred Bi.rton Barb mare. Venison by Partisan (Walton— Parasol by PotSos)- Fawn ]jy Smolensko — Jerboa by Gohanna — Camilla by Trentham .. Scdburtj Royal mare. Queen Anne by Slane (Royal Oak — dau. of Orville) — Garcia by Octa\-ian (Stripling) — dau. of Shuttle (Y. Mar^ke) — Katherine Royal marc. Birdcatcher l)y Sir Hercules (Whalebone— Peri by Wanderer)— Guic- cioli by Bob Booty — Flight by Irish Escape Scdbury Roycd mare. Prairie Bird by Touchstone (Camel— Banter by Master Henry) — Zillah by Reveller (Comus) — Morisca Ijy Morisco Trcgomnll Xat. Barb. Melbourne hj Humphry Clinker (Comus— Clinkerina by Clinker)— d:Ai. of Cervantes by Don Quixote — Golumpus ...Burton Barb marc. Pantalonade by Pantaloon (Castrel — Idalia by Peruvian) — Festival by Camel — Michaelmas by Thunderbolt (Sorcerer)... TAc Farmer's mare. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone— dau. of Selim)— Banter by Master Henry — Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette Old field ma re. Boarding School Miss by Plenipotentiary (Emilius — Harriet by Peri- cles)— Marpessa by Muley — Clare by Marmion ...Burton Barb mare. W'eatherbit Ijy Sheet Anchor (Lottery — Morgiana by Muley) — Miss Letty by Priam — INIiss Fanny '.s dam by Orville Royal nuire. Mendicant by Touchstone (Camel — Banter by Master Henry) — Lady Moore Carew by Tramp — Kite C. D'Arcy's Royal nuirc. Pelion by Ion (Cain — Margaret by Edmund) — Mamie by Jerry (Smo- lensko)— Fanchon by Lapdog — Scuffle Scdbury Royal mare. Homily by SurpUce (Touchstone— Crucifix by Priam) — Blue Devils by Velocipede (Blacklock)— Care bv Woful Bnerln Turk— Spanker. O Stockwell (Ch.— 1840). Bribery (Ch.— 1851). Kingston (B.— 1849). England's Beautv (Ch.— 18o0). Prime Minister (B.— 1848). Rosa Bonheui (B.— 1854). Beadsman (Br.— 1855). Crucifixion (B.— ItGO). 89 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. OCEAN WAVE AND CHELSEA. (the property of T. ROBINSON, ESQ., HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKS.) Will he located during the Season 1898, at High Wycombe, Bucks, where Ocean Wave will be let to thirty aj)proved mares (besides a few of his owner's'), at iOgs. each mare, and 1 guinea to the Groom. Apj)lication to be made, as above, to Mr. Robinson, or the Stud Groom. Ocean Wave, by See Saw, bred in 1883 by Mr. T. Robinson, is the fifth produce of Par Excellence (also dam of Supremacy by Touchet) by Stockwell, bred in 1869 by Mr. R. C. Naylor, at Kelmarsh Hall, Northampton. He is a dark chestnut with a very small star in his forehead, the only white. His height ia 16 hands, girth 6 feet 4 inches, and he measures 8j inches below the knee, being quite the Stockwell stamp — very powerful indeed over the loins, with strong lengthy quarters, clean well-turned hocks, and great propelling power. Owing to an accident befalling him when a foal, occasioned by his rushing through a half-opened gate, the fasten- ing of which caught him under the near forearm, severing the muscles, Ocean Wave was never trained, but held over by Mr. Robinson, who bred him, for the stud. A son of See Saw (who was more esteemed by the late General Peel, an excellent judge of breeding, than any young sire of his day). Ocean Wave, though very sparingly patronised by breeders, has already achieved an almost phenomenal success at the stud, being the sire of Curzon (second for the Derby), Billow (winner of the Ascot Stakes), Horizon, Crestfallen, Oceano, Dancing-Wave, North Sea, Sea Wall, Sea Wave, Mock Turtle, Horatia, Ebbing Tide, and many other winners. Besides Ocean Wave, breeders can have, at High Wycombe, the service of another very successful sire, Chelsea by Cremorne out of Dalham Lass by Cathedral (one of Newminster's best sons), who will be let to thirty mares at lOgs. each, and 1 guinea to the Groom. He is a hard-coloured bay horse, with black points and a small star in his forehead. He stands 15 hands 3 inches, girths 6 feet 3 inches, and measures 8 inches below the knee, while he bears a striking resemblance to his sire, Cremorne. This fact, independent of his being a good runner, ought to insure him plenty of patronage, for it will be remembered that he ran prominently in Ormonde's Derby, and next day held a forward place in the contest for the Epsom Grand Prize won by Candlemas, when run into and so severely cut that he was confined to the stable for five weeks. Notwithstanding this, he won the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood, beating St. Mirin, Mephisto, Candlemas, St. Michael, and St. George ; while, the week following, he won the Brighton Stakes, carrying 8st. 121b., from Pizarro, 5yrs., 8st. 21b., Palmistry, 4yrs., 6st. 41b., and Winter Cherry, 3yrs., 7st, 101b. Chelsea is already the sire of several winners, including Antique, Chekoa, Crystalline, Candace, Carlisle, Chelsea Duchess, Doulton, Poppyland, Primacy, etc., and breeders need hardly be reminded that Chelsea is, so far, the most successful son of Cremorne (winner of the Derby and Grand Prix of Paris) now at the stud. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. "yO PEDIGREE OP OCEAN WAVE. Ion (B.— 1835). Ellen Middleton (B.— 1846). Little Red Rover (Ch.— 1827). Eclat (B.— 1830). Cain by Paulowitz (Sir Paul) — dau. of Paynator — dan. of Delpini (High- flyer)— d. of Young Marske — Gentle Kitty by Silvio — d. of Dorimond. Margaret by Edmund (Orville) — Medora by Selim — dau. of Sir Harry dau. of Volunteer (Eclipse) — dau. of Herod — dau. of Golden Grove. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim) — Cobweb by Phantom (Walton) Web by Waxy (PotSos) — Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer. Myrrha by Malek (Blacklock)— Bessy by Young Gouty (Gouty)— Grandi- flora by Sir Harry Dimsdaie — dau. of Pipator — dau. of Phenomenon. Tramp by Dick Andrews— dau. of Gohanna — Fraxinella by Trentham sis. to Goldfinch by Woodpecker — Everlasting by Eclipse, i hiv.-r (rirhtlmn— Coquet'te'by'TheCoi Jdu, .A UiiutbM>— =i=. lo M...ig.iu ^ Uuu by aoa of Helmsfey Turk Sir Paul)— Evelina by Highflyer (Herod)— dau. of Paynator (Trumpator- dau. of Marc Antony)— dau. of Delpini (Highflyer— Countess by Blank)— dau. of Y. Marake (Marake— dau. of Blank)— Gentle Kitty by Silvio (Cade— Mab by Hobgoblin)— dau. of Dorimond (Bustard- Duchess by Blacklegs)— Portia by Regulua— dau. of Button's [orse- Surl^ mare) — aau. of Bay Bolton (Grey Hautboy — Makeless Mare)~dau. of Fox Cub (Clumsy — Charming Jenny bv Leedes A.) — Coneyskins — Hutton'a Grey Barb— Royal Colt Bytrhj " ■" --- * ..,„.-... ^ .. — ji,_ard— dau. of Alexander, EclipBe)—dau. of Sir Harry (Sir Peter)— Mat ' " "■ ■ ■ ■ ~ .-....._.„. . ._ „ , .., .,. ^ . . , « ^ ., , «...__ r,___,_____ e Turk — Dodaworth . Margaret by Edmund (Orrille — Emmeline by Waxy)— Medora bv Selim (Buz7.ard — dau. of Alexander, Eclipse) — dau, of Sir Harry (Sir Peter)— Chestnut Layton by Makeless — Brimmer — Trumpet's dam Aured (bro. to Conductor by Matchem)— ! by Marske (Squirt— The Ruby mare)— dau. of Regulus— Wildair'a dam by Steady (F. Childers— Miss Belvoi Hornsea by Velocipede (Blacklock— dau. of Juniper by Whisky)— dau. of Cerberus (Gohanna— dau. of Herod, Desdemona by Marake) — Miss Cranfield by Sir Peter (Highflyer) — dau. of Pegasus (Eclipse — dau. of Bosphorus by Babraham) — dau. of Paymaster (Blank — Snapdragon by Snap) — —Hip— Large Hartley mare by his Blind Horse (Holderneaa Turk- Black dau. of Makeless)— Flying Whig by the Woodstock Arabian— Points (sis. to Bald Galloway) by St. Victor's Barb— Grey Why Not by Old Why Not (Fenwick Barb— a Royal inare) Lacerta by Zodiac (St. George — Abigail by Woodpecker)— Jerboa by Gohanna (Mercury by Eclipse- Old Tartar mare) — Camilla by Treutham (Sweepstakes — Mia.*? South hy South, son of Regulua) — Coquette by Thp, Cnmpton Eirb— aia. to Rfgnlus (Goilolphin- Grey Robinson bv B.itd Galloway)— Hautboy (D'Arcy White Turk— Royal mare)— Miss D'Arcy'a Pet marc, her aire unknown " by Snap (Snip — sia. to Slipi>y '■. ly Suiik.. ILiatt-r Turk^iau. i.f H.l Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone — dau. of Selim — Maiden by Sir Peter)- Banter by Master Henry (Orville — Miss Sophia by Stamford)- Boadicea by Alexai —Ringbone Ijy Partner)— Look at me Lads by Bristol Griissliopper (of whom nothing further is known) — Newton's Arabian — dau. of Pert (Ely Turk— dam Beeswing by Dr. Syntax (Pavnator— dau. of Eeningbro', King Fergus)— dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull— Miss Whipp by Volunteer, son of Eclipse)- Lady El of Regulus— dau. of Lord-Morton's A— Bay Ranger's dam by Mixbury (Curwen'a Bay Barb— Old Spot n I. of the Mulao Turl ■ Williaraa' Foresterj [lanker — Burton Barb i 11. of Jupiter, son of I .i^u. of Ancaster Starting (Bolton Starling The Oldjicld mare. • Silvio (Cade— Mab by Hobgoblin)- dau. Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus — Clinkerina — Miss Ramsden by Cade)— Firetail by EcUpse- sii VoUev (BiB.-to Voltigeur) by Voltaire (Blacklock- dau. of Phantom)— 'Martha Lynn by llulatto (Catton— Desdemona by OrvilleJ— Led. Polly by Black and All Black)— Atalsnta by Matchem— Lass of the Mill by Oroonoko (Crab— Miaa Slamerkin by True Blue) )-^Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton— Desdemona by Or\ -J if the Mill by Oroonoko (Crab— Miaa Slamerkin by True B. — , — ., Luaty Thornton by Croft's Bay Barb— Chestnut Thornton by Makeless— Old Thornton by Brimmer— dau. of Dicky Pearson— Dodaworth I'll. (Gulianua— Catherine by Woodpecker)— dau. of Paynator (Trurapaloi^-dau. of Marc Antony by son of Spectator)- aia. to Zodiac by St. George (Highflyer— ais. to Soldi. II. La^by Bay Bolton— Darley A,— Byerly T.—Taflolet Barb .^......_......^. Ilijihazard- Mrs. Bamet by Waxy)— Treasure by CamiUus (Hambletonian)— Faith by Pacolet (Blank— Whiteneck by Crab)— dau. of Hyacinthua (Coriander- Roaalmd by V\ .Mill by Old TraveUer (Partnec— ais. to Spinner by Almanzor)— Miss Makeleas by Y. Greyhound (Greyhound— Bay Farewell by Makele!i„_i.i _i by Regulus— Bartlet's Childera mare—sis. to Tivo True Bluea by the Honeywood Arabian— Byerly "Turk mare— dau. of Selaby Turk— ais. to Morgan's Dun by Helmsley Turk— Dodsworth a by the Compton Barb)— Fractioua by Mercury (Eclipse— a Dv tionevwooaa A uveriv i inare — uau uivjoirtu. -•.■ — ou.. vu ..uj^.^nu^ ^«u oy Helmaley T. — Dodsworth Burton Barb mare. to Skyscraper by Highflyer (Herod-Rachel by BlankHEverlasting hy Eclipae-Hyiena byiSnap (Snip-sis. to Slipby by ^^J^^^f^^^^ ircost by Liverpool (Tramp— dau. of Whisker)— Otis by Bustard (Buzzard— Gipsy by Trumpator)— dau. of Election (Gohanna— Chesnut Skim by Woodpecker)- meywoods Arabian— Byerly Turk mare— dau. of Selaby Turk— sis. to Morgan's Dun by Helmsley Turk— Dodsworth "- "'"r(Parti8an— Pauline by Mo8ea)—dau. of Plenipotentiary (Emiliua— Harriet by Pericles)— Myrrha by Whalebone (Waxy- Penelope by Trumpator)- Gift by Y. Gohanna (Gohi Skyscraper by Highflyer (Herod — Rachel by Blank) — Everlasting by Eclipse — Hyeena by S -Cypron by Blaze)— dau. of Snap (Snip— Mias Slipby by Fox)— dau. of Gower StaUion (Godolphir . Tortoipe by Whitefoot. son of Bolton Whitefoot)— Grey Childei -Grey a by Fl Skim by Woodpecker)- a the Two True Blues by Burton Barb mare. ■ Aimator by Trumpator (Conductor- Brunette by Squirrel)— hb. to ,y Fox)— Mias Belsea by Regulus— Bartlet's Childers Ion by Snap)' Squirrel (Liater Turk— dau. of Akaster Turk) dau. of Oj/aterfoot, a t — Spectator's dam by Partner f Golumpua (Gohanna — Catherine by Woijdpetker) — dau. of Pa; .. of Zodiac by St. George (Highflyer— J LitUe George by Curwen's Bay Barb)-dau. of Regulus-The Ruby mare by Hutton'a Blacklegs-^^ of ^y Bolton ."ESSa^-Ab^riibyT^^^^ Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard— dau. of Alexander, son of Eclipse)- Idalia by Peruvian (Sir Judgment by Snip (F. Childers— sis. to Soreheels by Basto)-dau. of Cottingham (Hartl. Dau. of Glencoe (Sultan— Trampoline by Tramp— Frolicsome by Frolic (Hedley— Frisky )-\ —Miss Wyndham by Wyndham (Hautboy— dau. of Sehiby Turk)— dau. of the BptRmde 'I'n ipse- Lord Chedworth's mare by Merlin— Mother Pratt by Marksman, son of Godolphin)— Maid-of-aU-Work by Highflyer (Herod- \U< . -.iuway by Snake (Lister Turk— dau. of Hautboy) — Old Lady by Pulleyne's A :cllp8e}— AWxiua hy King F-i-gas (EcUpse-P..]ly by Bla.-k jluJ All Blackj-LardelL hy Y. 'SUv-^U (M^irsk.;— dau. of Blank) -dau. ul ' ' i TrrganittU't Natural Barb n e)— dau, of Regulus— sis. to RockuMod—Htlmesly Turk, 1 Fearnought by Bay Bolton— Lexington Grey A. mare) lou (Squirt — Bolton Patriot i Stockwell by the Baron (Birdcatcher— Echidna by Economist)- Pocahontas by Gki The Old Tartar mare)— dau. of Woodpecker (Herod— Mit« Ramsden by Cafh- Bnbeiy by the Libel (Pantaloon— Pasquinade by Camel)— Split vote by St. Luke (B.-dl., Old England (Godolphin— Little Hartley mare by Bartlet^ Chi' • ■ ■ ■ ^- - —Chestnut Thornton by Makeleas— dau. of Dicky Pearson (t Voltigeur by Voltaire ( Blacklock— dau. of Phantom)— Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton— Desdemomi 1a ' ' I . Atalanta by Matchem (Cade by Godolphin— dau. of Partner)— Lass of the Mill by Oroonoko (Cn-ib- -M i -. Woodcockby Woodcock(BuBtIer)—LustyThorntonby Oroft's Bay Barb— Chestnut Thornton by Mjik. I. I'M I ' Ellen Middleton (dam of Wild Dayrell) by Bay Middleton (Sultan- Cobweb bv Phantom)- Mvrrha by Mak-k (lio to \.l dan, of Pipstor (Conductor— Brunette by Squirrel)— dau. of Phenomenon (Herod— Frenzy by EcUpaei— dau. of Y. Mai iRT — Dicky Pearson- Dodsworth . llacklock— dau. of Juniper by Whisky— Bessy by Y. Gouty (Gouty by Sir Peter— The Yellow n t hy Matchem— Duchess by Whitcnose (Hall's A.— dau. of Jigg— dam by bro to Snake by LJsl of BUnk)-dau. of Hyacinthus (Coriandet-Roaalind by Phenomenon)-Flora by KJiig Fergus (EcUpse-PoUy hy B>^'= ^^^rT^IJj^'SJ;':: ^ by Y? Greyhound (Greyhound-Brown FareweU by Mftkeleffi)-dau. of Partner (Jigg-sis. to Mixbury by Curwen s ^^rSl BoWT^^ toOatlandsbyDungiiunoniEcflipsfl-Asi^iab Peter-Contessina by Marske) liiX? He Blug(HuneywcK5's A— W we ^ "Byerly nmre)-dau. of I^^rd Oxford's Dmi A. .PMrc»'. BUicX-legged Royal mar,. - Turk)— Miss Slamerk THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OF PERSIMMON. o Voltigeur (Br.— 1847). Mrs. Ridgway (Ro.— 1849). The Flying Dutchman (Br.— 1846). Merope (B.— 1841). Harkaway (Ch.— 1834). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Ion (B.— 1835). Little Fairy (B.— 1832). Voltaire by Blacklock( Whitelock— dau. of Coriander by PotSos, Eclipse) — dau. of Phantom (Walton — Julia by Whisky) Royal mare. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton — Desdemona by Orville) — Leda by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard — Mrs. Bamet by \^&xy)... Burton B. mare. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone — Peri by Wanderer) — Guicci- oli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer^ — lerne by V>a.got)...Sedbury Roy. mare. Nan Darrel by Inheritor (Lottery — Handmaiden by Walton) — Nell by Blacklock— Madame Vestris by Comus DavilVs Old Woodcock. Bay Middleton by SiUtan (Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto)— Cobweb by Phantom — Filagree by Soothsayer. . . TregonweW s N. Barb. Barbelle by Sandbeck (Catton — Orvillina by Orville) — Darioletta by Amadis (Don Quixote by Eclipse) — Fanny Burton Barb mare. Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock— dau. of Coriander by PotSos, Eclipse) — dau. of Phantom (Walton — Julia by Whisky) Royal marc. Velocipede's dam by Juniper (Whisky — Jenny Spinner by Dragon, son of Regulus by Godolphin) — dau. of Sorcerer Burton Barb mare. Economist by Whisker (Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator) — Floranthe by Octavian (Stripling — dau. of Oberon) Arab source unknoiim. Fanny Dawson by NabockHsh (Rugantino — Butterfly by Master Bagot) — Miss Tooley by Teddy the Grinder Burton Barb mare. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto)— Tramp- oline by Tramp ( Dick Andrews) Tregonwell N. Barb. Marpessa by Muley (Orville — Eleanor by W^hisky) — Clare by Marmion (Whisky — Y. Noisette by Diomed) — Harpalice ...Burton Barb nuire. Cain by Paulowitz (Sir Paul) — Evelina by Highflyer (Herod) — dau. of Payna tor (Trumpator — dau. of Marc Antony) Byerly T. — Bustler. Margaret by Edmund (Orville — Emmeline by Waxy) — Medora by Selim (Buzzard — dau. of Alexander, Eclipse) Layton Barb mare. Hornsea by Velocipede (Blacklock — dau. of Juniper by Whisky) — dau. of Cerberus (Gohanna — dau. of Herod, Desdemona) Royal mare. Lacerta by Zodiac (St. George — Abigail by Woodpecker) — Jerboa by Gohanna (Mercury by Eclipse) Sedbvry Roynl mare. Newminster (B.— 1848). The Slave (B.— 1852). Kettledrum (Ch.— 1858). Haricot (Br.— 1847). Melbourne (Br.— 1834). Clarissa (B.— 1846). St. Albans (Ch.— 1867). Teterrima (Br.— 1859). Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone — dau. of Selim — Maiden by Sir Peter) —Banter by Master Henry ( Orville — Miss Sophia) . ..The Oldficld mare. Beeswing by Dr. Syntax (Paynator — dau. of Beningbro') — dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull— Miss Whipp) Byerly Turk — Bustler. Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus — Clinkerina by Clinker) — dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote — Evelina) Tregonivell N. Barb. Volley (sis. to Voltigeur) by Voltaire (Blacklock — dau. of Phantom) — Martha Ljmn by Mulatto (Catton — Desdemona) Burton B. mare. Rataplan by The Baron (Birdcatcher— Echidna by Economist)— Poca- hontas by Glencoe (Sultan — Trampoline) Burton Barb 7imre. Hybla by The Provost (The Saddler— Rebecca by Lottery)— Otisina by Liverpool (Tramp— dau. of Whisker)— Otis Burton Barb mnre. Lanercost by Liverpool (Tramp — dau. of Whisker) — Otis by Bustard (Buzzard — Gipsy by Trumpator) Burton Barb r/uire. Queen Mary by Gladiator (Partisan — Pauline by Moses) — dau. of Pleni- potentiary (Emilius — Harriet) da^i. of Oyster foot, a Grey Arabian. Humphry Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer— Houghton Lass by Sir Peter — Hyale by Phenomenon) — Pewet by Tandem Sedbury Royal mare. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote — Evelina by Highflyer) — dau. of Go- lumpus (Gohanna — Catherine by Woodpecker)... TrefironifeZ^ N. Barb. Pantaloon oy Castrel (Buzzard — dau. of Alexander, son of Eclipse) — Idalia by Peruvian (Sir Peter — dau. of Boudrow) . . . Tregonwell JV. B. Dau. of Glencoe (Sultan — Trampoline by Tramp) — Frolicsome by Frolic (Hedley — Frisky by Fidget)— dau. of Stamford. ..il/aMess — Brimmer. Stockwell by the Baron (Birdcatcher- Echidna by Economist)— Poca- hontas by Glencoe (Sultan — Trampoline by Hr&m-p) ... Burton B. inare. Bribery by The Libel (Pantaloon — Pasquinade by Camel)— SpHtvote by St. Luke (Bedlamite— Eliza Leedes by Comus) ...Burton B. mare. Voltigeur by Voltaire (Blacklock — dau. of Phantom) — Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton — Desdemona by Orville) — 'LaAa... Burton Barb mare. Ellen Middleton (dam of Wild Dayrell) by Bay Middleton (Sultan- Cobweb by Phantom) — Myrrha D'Arcy's Black-legged R. mare. 7 97 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PETROS. (the property of W. R. REID, ESQ., GOROIE, EDINBURGH.) Will he located during 1898 and folloicing Seasons at the Blink Bonny Stud, 3falton, Torks, ivhere he will be let to a limited mimber of mares (besides a few of his owners') at 30^5. each, and 1 gioinea to the Groom. Ajjplication to he made to Mr. Miles I' Anson, as above, or to the Stud Groom. Petros (full brother to St. Serf), by St. Simon, was bred in 1890 by the Duchess of Montrose, and is the fifth produce of his dam Feronia (dam also of April Fool by Wenlock, Hamptonia by Hampton, St. Serf by St. Simon, etc.), by Thormanby, bred in 1868 by Mr. Jackson. He is a dark bay horse, with white star and snip, and stands 15 hands 3in., girths 6£t., and measures S^in. below the knee. Petros made his first and only appearance when two years old for the Newmarket Two-Year-Old Plate of 200sovs., at the First Spring Meeting 1892, for which, in company with Mrs. Butterwick, Fatherless, and six others, he ran unplaced to Cornwall by Springfield, who beat Sweet Laura by a head, with Prank a bad third- In 1893 he contended in six races, one of which he won — viz., the Walton Welter Handicap (6fur.), carrying 9st. 41b., at the Liverpool Autumn Meeting, beating Remittance (Byrs., 9st. 91b.), Beaulieiu II. (3yrs., 9st. 91b.), Odour (4yrs., 9st. 71b.), and three others ; after which he was sold to Mr. W. R. Reid, in whose colours he was twice unsuccessful. In 1894 Petros had a busy time, as he ran in ten races, but only got his head first in one engagement, at Carlisle, for the Lowther Handicap of 200sovs. (6fur.), which, carrying 8st. 12Ib., he won by a neck from Lord of the Manor (aged, 9st. 21b.), with the colt of St. Honorat — Maremma a bad third, the other runners being Wrinkles (aged, lOst. lib.), and the filly by Highland Chief— Sweet Mart (3yrs., 8st.). For the Caledonian Hunt Handicap of 2G0sovs. (Im.), he finished a good third to Antonio Pierri (3yrs., 7st. 71b.), by Kendal, and Evelyn (4yrs., 7st. 41b.) ; and again at Hamilton Park he carried 8st. 81b. into the third place for the Hamilton Park Handicap (Im.), behind Horton by Charibert (aged, 8st. 101b.), and Blue Bell (aged, 8st. 21b.). Petros was put to the stud in the fol- lowing year, and his young stock hold out every promise of his becoming a most succesful stallion and perpetuating (like his full brother St. Serf) the great fame of his sire St. Simon. Several good mares are in foal to him, and his two-year-olds will run for the first time this year (1898). THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OP PETROS. ^ ■»*' • m ^ s 00 A r' o OS ca o a s Q tx n t>i u< ^ o ""* 1 M r-( B 1 o H w N) a c4 lai 0) hr, c ^ ^ >^ o P5 Newminster (B.— 1860). The Slave (B— 1852). Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Beeswing by Dr. Syntax (Pajmator) — dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull) — Lady Eliza by Whitworth (Agonistes) — dau. of Spadille — Sylvia, &C. Kettledrum (Ch.— 1858). Haricot (Br.— 1847). Harkaway (Ch.— 1834). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). North Lincoln (Br.— 1856). Daughter of (B.— 1856). Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus)— dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna)^-dau. of Paynator, &c. Volley by Voltaire (Blacklock)— Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton) — Leda by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard) — Treasure by Camillus, &c. Rataplan by The Baron (Birdcatcher)— Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan) — Marpessa by Muley (Orville) — Clare by Marmion — Harpalice, &c. Hybla by The Provost (The Saddler)— Otisina by Liverpool (Tramp)— Otis by Bustard — Gay hurst's dam by Election — sis. to Skyscraper, &c. Lanercost by Liverpool (Tramp) — Otis by Bustard (Buzzard) — dau. of Election (Gohanna)— sis. to Skyscraper by Highflyer (Herod), &c. Queen Mary by Gladiator (Partisan)— dau. of Plenipotentiary (Emilius) Myrrha by Whalebone — Gift by Y. Gohanna — sis. to Grazier, &c. Economist by Whisker (Waxy)— Floranthe by Octavian (Stripling)— Caprice by Anvil (Herod) — Madcap by Eclipse — dau. of Blank, &c. Fanny Dawson by Nabocklish (Rugantino) — Miss Tooley by Teddy the Grinder (Asparagus) — Lady Jane by Sir Peter — Paulina, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp— Web by Waxy- Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer — Promise, &c. Marpessa by Muley (Orville) — Clare by Marmion (Whisky) — Harpalice by Gohanna— Amazon by Driver — Fractious by Mercury, &c. Pylades by Surplice (Touchstone)— dau. of Bay Middleton (Sultan)— Vitula by Voltaire (Blacklock)— dau. of Lottery (Tramp), &c. Cherokee by Redshank (Sandbeck by Catton) — dau. of Middleton (Sultan) — dau. of Smolensko (Sorcerer) — Zoraida by Don Quixote, &c. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim)— Cobweb by Phantom— Filagree by Soothsayer — Web by Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella, &c. West Country Lass by Venison (Partisan— Fawn by Smolensko)— Mar- gellina by Whisker (Waxy) — Manuella by D. Andrews — Mandane, &c. O Stockwell (Ch.— 184y). Blink Bonny (Br.— 1854). Fitzroland (Ch.— 1855). Miss Bowser (B.— 185-). The Nob (Br.— 183-). Hester (Br.— 1832). Kingston (B.— 1849). Matilda (B.— 1854). The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules)— Echidna by Economist (Whisker— Floranthe by Octavian)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock, &c. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan)— Marjiessa by Muley (Orville)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky) — Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon, &c. Melhoume by Humphry Clinker (Comus)— dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna) — dau. of Paynator, &c. Queen Mary by Gladiator (Partisan)— dau. of Plenipotentiary (Emilius) — Myrrha by Whalebone (Waxy) — Gift by Young Gohanna, &c. Orlando by Touchstone (Camel) — Vulture by Langar (Selim) — Kite by Bustard — Olympia by Sir Oliver — Scotilla by Anvil (Herod), &c. Stamp by Emilius (Orville)— Receipt by Ro^vton (Oiseau)— dau. of Sam (Scud) — Morel by Sorcerer — Hornby Lass by Buzzard — Puzzle, &c. Hesperus by Bay Middleton (Sultan)— Plenary (sis. to Plenipotentiary) by Emilius (Orville)— Harriet by Pericles (Evander), &c. Mangostein by Emilius (Or\alle) — Mustard by Merlin (Castrel) — Morel by Sorcerer — Hornby Lass by Buzzard — Puzzle by Matchem, &c. Glaucus by Partisan (Walton)— Nanine by Selim (Buzzard)- Bizarre by Peruvian (Sir Peter)— Violante by John Bull— sis. to Skyscraper, &c. Octave, sis. to Oxygen, by Emilius (Orville)— Whizgig by Rubens (Buzzard) — Penelope by Trumpator (Conductor) — Prunella, &c. Camel by Whalebone (Waxy)— dau. of Selim (Buzzard)— Maiden by Sir Peter (Highflyer)— dau. of Phenomenon (Herod)— Matron, &c. Moniraia by Muley (Orville)— sis. to Petworth by Precipitate (Mercury) — dau. of Woodpecker (Herod)— sis. to Juniper by Snap (Snip), &c. Venison by Partisan (Walton)— Fawn by Smolensko (Sorcerer) — Jerboa by Gohanna (Mercury) — Camilla by Trentham (Sweepstakes), &c. Queen Anne by Slane (Royal Oak by Catton)— Garcia by Octavian (Stripling)— dau. of Shuttle (Y. Marske)— Katherine by Delpini, &c. Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus) — dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote)— dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna)— dau. of Paynator, &c. Caroline by Drone (Master Robert) — Potentate's dam by Don Juan (Sorcerer — dau. of Highflyer) — Moll-in-the-Wad by Hambletonian,&c. I03 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PRISONER. (the property of his excellency earl CADOGAN, CHELSEA HOUSE, LONDON.) Will he located during 1S98 and folloicing Seasons at Warren Tower Stud Farm, Cheveley, Newmarket, where he will be let to a limited jmmher of approved mares (besides five of his owner's) at 4:5gs, each, dams of winners gratis, except fee of 1 guinea to the Groom. For all particulars apply to Mr. G. Blackwell, Beverley House, Newmarket. Prisoner, by Isonomy (winner of the Cambridgeshire, etc., and sire of Isinglass, Ravensbury, etc.), was bred in 1890 by Earl Cadogan, and is the third produce of his dam. Lonely (winner of the Oaks, 1885, and also dam of Barley by Barcaldine, Arina by Bendigo, Saintly by St. Simon, etc.) by Hermit, bred in 1882 by Mr. H. Chaplin. He is a rich bay with black points, 15 hands 3i inches high, of perfect symmetry, excellent substance, and superb quality. Prisoner's first appearance on a racecourse was in 1892, at the Newmarket July Meeting, in the Plantation Stakes for which, with eleven other runners — including Prank, Soult, and Gateshead — he was defeated by the Duke of Westminster's Minora by Hermit. His next appear- ance was at Stockbridge, for the Troy Stakes of 250sovs., which he won, beating Queen of the Spring, Penumbra, and Quilon ; but at Goodwood, for the Findon Stakes, the speedy Lady Bob by Cylinder beat him by a neck. At Doncaster, for the Prince of Wales' Nursery Plate of l,000sovs., he made a bold bid, running a dead heat with King Fox for third place behind Marcion and Quickly Wise ; and for the Granby Stakes at Newmarket, although he turned the tables on Quickly Wise, the Duke of Beaufort's Consie by Petronel beat him by a short head. Prisoner next walked over for the second heat of the Troy Stakes, run at Newmarket in the Houghton Week ; but for the Free Handicap of lOOsovs. each, run next day, Col. North's Royal Harry beat him by half a length ; and at Aintree he comprised one of a field of fifteen runners for the Liverpool Nursery Handicap, won by Marcion, with Salerno second and Laodamia third. In 1893, when three years old, Prisoner contended in five races, three of which he won. At the Newmarket First Spring Meeting he was badly beaten by Seaview by Prism for the Third Welter Plate ; but he came out in very improved condition at Epsom in the Derby Week, and won the Royal Stakes of 460sovs. from ten opponents, including Prince Hampton, Simony II., Leominster, etc. ; and this success he followed up at the Royal Meeting by winning the Fourteenth Ascot Triennial of 663sovs., beating Watch Tower and five others. At Goodwood he had a good look in, finishing fifth for the Stewards' Cup, won by Medora ; after which he was reserved for the Doncaster Cup, which he won in a canter by six lengths, beating Simonian, Lady Rosebery, and Ennis- killener. In 1894 Prisoner only ran once, for the "Jubilee" Stakes, for which he was second to Avington (which see), both carrying 8st. lib., and El Diablo (5yrs., 7st. 121b.) third. Immediately after this race Prisoner hit his leg at exercise and never ran afterwards. According to Weatherbys Supplement to the " Stud Book " for 1897, Prisoner is sire of two colts and three fillies (now yearlings), besides dead twins from Tripaway by Galliard. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 104 PEDIGREE OF PRISONER. M Birdcatcher (Ch.— 1833). Honey Dear (B.— 1844). Flatcatcher (B.— 1841). Silence (B.— 1848). The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Ethelbert (Ch.— 1850). Bassishaw (B.— 1847). Sir Hercules by Whalebone (Waxy— Penelope)— Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna)— Thalestris by Alexander (Eclipse) — Rival, &c. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer by Woodpecker) — Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine by Bagot (Herod) — Heroine, &c. Plenipotentiary by Emilius (Orville) — Harriet by Pericles (Evandor) — dau. of Selim — Pipylina l^y Sir Peter — Rally by Trumpator, &c. My Dear by Bay Middleton (Sultan— Cobweb by Phantom)— Miss Letty by Priam (Emilius) — dau. of Buzzard — Hornpipe V)y Trumpator, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette by Amaranthus — Mayfly, &c. Decoy by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard) — Finesse by Peruvian (Sir Peter — dau. of Bondrow) — Violante by John Bull — sis. to Skyscraper, &c. Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus) — dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote)— dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna)— dau. of Paynator, &c. Secret by Hornsea (Velocipede by Blacklock) — Solace by Longwaist — Dulcamara by Waxy — Witchery by Sorcerer — Cobbea, &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty- Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine by Bagot, &c. Echidna by Economist (Whisker by Waxy — Floranthe by Octavian) —Miss Pratt by Blacklock —Gadabout by Orville— Minstrel, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto) — Trampo- line by Tramp (Dick Andrews) — Web by Waxy — Penelope, &c. Marpessa by Muley (Orville— Eleanor by Whisky)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky) — Harpalice by Gohanna (Mercury) — Amazon by Driver, &c. Faugh-a-Ballagh by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty —Flight by Irish Escape (Cummodore)— Y. Heroine by Bagot, &c. Espoir by Liverpool (Tramp) — Esperance by Lapdog (Whalebone) — Grisette by Merlin — Coquette by Dick Andrews — Vanity, &c. The Prime Warden by Cadland (Andrew by Orville) — Zarina by Morisco (Muley) — Ina by Smolensko (Sorcerer) — ^Morgiana, &c. Miss Whinney by Sir Hercules— Euphrosyne by Comus (Sorcerer) — sis. to Anna Bella by Shuttle — dau. of Drone (Herod) — Contessina, &c. ^ QC 0 _^^ n H a !« M •S S OQ >. % 0 fl 00 < ^ P3 Si aj i 2 Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Beeswing (B.— 1833). Tadmor (B.— 1846). Mrs. Sellon (B.— 1851). The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Don John (B.— 1835). Miss Sarah (B.— 1832). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator) — dau. of Selim — Maiden by Sir Peter — dau. of Phenomenon (Herod — Frenzy), &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville — Miss Sophia by Stamford)— Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse)— Brunette by Amaranthus (O. England), &c. Dr. Syntax by Paynator (Trumpator — dau. of Marc Antony) — dau. of Beningbro' (King Fergus) — Jenny Mole by Carbuncle, &c. Dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull— Miss Whip by Volunteer)— Lady Eliza by Whitworth (Agonistes) — X.Y.Z.'s dam by Spadille— Sylvia, &c. Ion by Cain (Paulowitz — dau. of Pajmator)— Margaret by Edmund (Orville — Emmeline by Waxy) — Medora by Selim, &c. Palmyra by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto) — Hester by Camel— Monimia by Muley (OrvUle) — dau. of Precipitate, &c. Cowl by Bay Middleton (SxUtan— Cobweb by Phantom) — Crucifix by Priam (Emilius— Cressida by Whisky) Octaviana by Octavian, &c. Belle Dame by Belshazzar (Blacklock — ]\Ianuella by Dick Andrews) — Ellen by Starch (Waxy Pope) — Miss Staveley by Shuttle — Cuirass, &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone— Peri by Wanderer) — Guicci- oli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer by Woodpecker)— Flight, «!fcc. Echidna by Economist (Whisker— Floranthe by Octavian)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock— Gadabout by Orville— Minstrel by Sir Peter, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Cobweb by Phantom)— Trampoline by Tramp— Web by Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer, &c. Marpessa by Muley (Orville— Eleanor by Whisky)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky) — Harpalice by Gohanna (Mercury) — Amazon by Driver, &c. Waverley by Whalebone (Waxy)— Margaretta by Sir Peter (Highflyer) —sis. to Cracker by Highflyer (Herod) — Nutcracker by Matchem, &c. Dau. of Comus (Sorcerer) — Marciana by Stamford — Marcia by Cori- ander— Faith by Pacolet— Atalanta by Matchem — Lass of the Mill, &c. Gladiator by Partisan (Walton— Parasol by Pot8os)— Paulina by Moses (Seymour — dau. of Gohanna)— Quadrille by Sehm — Canary Bird, &c. Easter by Brutandorf (Blacklock— Mandane by PotSos)— Wagtail by PrimeMinister(Saneho— Miss Hornpipe Teazle) — dau. of Orville, &c. I05 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. RAEBURN. (the property of his grace the duke of PORTLAND, WELBECK ABBEY.) Will be located during 1898 and the following Seasons at Rufford Abbey, Allerton, where he will cover a limited nvmber of approved mares (bcttides a few of his owner's) at 50gs. each, and 1 guittea to the Groom. Application to be made to Warner Turner, Esq., as above. Raeburn, by St. Simon, was bred in 1890 by the Duke of Portland, and is the sixth produce of Mowevina (also the dam of Donovan by Galopin, Semolina by St. Simon, etc.) by Scottish Chief, bred in 1876 in Denmark. He is whole bay, full of quality and goodness, shaped much alike to his distinguished sire, but on a smaller scale, being not quite 16 hands in height, while he girths 6ft. 3in., and measures 8| in. below the knee. Raeburn made his debut on the turf at Newmarket in the July Meeting of 1892, when two years old, and from the outset gave promise of having a successful career on the racecourse, as, carrying 9st., he won the Stud Produce Stakes of 794sovs., beating Shelley (8st. 41b.) second, Son of a Gun (8st. 111b.) third, Bohemond (8st. 41b.), Basihsco (8st. 41b.), Clog Dance (8st. lib.), Hawksbury (8st. 41b.), Hecla (8st. lib.), and St. Gregory (9st.) In his second race, at the Sandown July Meeting, he was not so fortunate, as, carrying the same weight (9st. each) for the Sandringham Gold Cup, he could only get third to Perigord and Milford, the remaining runner being Emita. For this defeat, however, Raeburn made amends by winning the Ham Stakes of 550sovs. easily from Poppoea and Simon Fraser. Then, at the Newmarket First October Meeting, he again carried the Duke of Portland's colours to victory in the race for the Boscawen Stakes of 400sovs., beating Haut Brion, Haddon, and Strathrose. In his two next encounters, the Middle Park Plate and the Dewhurst Stakes, he was opposed by two great horses. Isinglass and The Meddler, whose colours he failed to lower, and he was seen no more on the racecourse that season. In 1893, when three years old, nothing daunted by his defeat for the Middle Park Plate, he made one of the eight opponents of Isinglass for the Two Thousand ; but though he ran a gallant race, and finished third, he failed to make much impression on either Isinglass or Ravensbury, the first of whom won by a length and a half, while the field behind Raeburn comprised Harbinger, Kilmarnock, Perigord, Royal Harry, St. Jude, Son of a Gun, and Watch Tower. For the Derby, Raeburn had another cut at his great opponent Isinglass, as had Ravensbury also ; but the race was an exact counterpart of the contest for the Two Thousand, the remainder of the field comprising Peppercorn (fourth). Dame President, Irish Wake, Lord William, Quickly Wise, Royal Harry, Son of a Gun, and William, over the City and Suburban Course. On the day but one afterwards Raeburn again greatly distinguished himself, by carrying 8st. 121b. into the second place behind Tanderagee (9st. 3Ib.), beating a good field of fresh horses, including Harbinger (9st. 31b.), Maltravers (8st. 121b.), and seven others, for the Epsom Grand Prize. Then, at Ascot, he was sefcond again for the St. James' Palace Stakes, won by Phocion, having behind him Ravensbury and Turiddu. At the Newmarket July Meeting, Raeburn was again unfortunate, as Medecis, at even weights, beat him by three-quarters of a length for the Midsummer Plate. Raeburn was then reserved for the Lancashire Plate worth 6340sovs., at the Manchester September Meeting, which he won, carrying 9st. lib., cleverly from Isinglass (9st. 111b.), second. La Flfeche (4yrs., lOst. 31b.), third, and Lady Caroline (4yrs., 9st. 71b.). With 100 to 3 betted on him, he next won the Royal Stakes of 290sovs. from Masque, his only opponent, at the Second October Meeting at headquarters. At the following meeting came his crowning performance by running second for the Cambridgeshire Stakes. Carrying 8st. lib., he ran second to Molly Morgan (4yrs., 6st. 71b.), with Prisoner (3yrs., 7st.) third, while among the other runners were La Fleche (4yrs., 9st. 71b.), Metallic (4yrs., 8st. 71b.), Laodamia (4yrs., 8st. 91b.), Lady Rosebery (5yrs., 8st. 8lb.), Calhstrate (3yrs., 8st. 71b.), Le Nicham (3yrs., 8st. lib.), Brocatelle (3yrs., 7st. 131b.), and eleven others. In 1894, when four years old, Raeburn again tried conclusions with Isinglass in no fewer than three races — viz., for the Prince of Wales' Stakes at the Newmarket July Meeting ; the Eclipse Stakes at the Sandown Park Summer Meeting ; and the Jockey Club Stakes at the Newmarket First October Meeting, all of which fell to the crack horse of the day — Isinglass. Raeburn was then with- drawn from the racecourse, and in these sprint-racing days is bound to be widely patronised by studmasters and breeders for the turf. He was sire in 1897 of sevey colts and eleven fillies (now yearlings), four of which died in foaling. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 1 06 PEDIGREE OF RAEBURN. o Voltigeur (Br.— 1847). Mrs. Ridgway (Ro.— 1849). Flying Dutchman (B.— 1846). Merope (B.— 1841). Harkaway (Ch.— 1834). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Ion (B.— 1835). Little Fairy (B.— 1832). Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock)— dau. of Phantom (Walton)— dau. of Overton (K. Fergus) — Gratitude's dam by Walnut (Highflyer), &c. MarthaLynn by Mulatto (Catton)— Leda by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard) Treasure by Camillus (Hambletonian)— dau. of Hyacinthus, &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty- Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore)— Y. Heroine by Hero, &c. Nan Darrell by Inheritor (Lottery by Tramp)- Nell by Blacklock — Madame Vestris by Comus (Sorcerer)— Lisette by Hambletonian, &c. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim)— Cobweb by Phantom (Walton- Julia by Whisky)— Filagree by Soothsayer (Sorcerer), &c. Barbelle by Sandbeck (Catton) — Darioletta by Amadis (Don Quixote) — Selima by Selim— dau. of Pot8os— Editha by Herod — Elf rida by Snap. Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock)— dau. of Phantom (Walton)— dau. of Overton— dau. of Walnut — dau. of Ruler (Young Marske), &c. Velocipede's dam by Juniper (Whisky) — dau. of Sorcerer — Virgin by Sir Peter— dau. of PotSos— Edith by Herod— Elfrida by Snap, &c. Economist by Whisker (Waxy)— Floranthe by Octavian (Stripling)— Caprice by Anvil (Herod) — Madcap by Eclipse (Marske), &c. Fanny Dawson by Nalwcklish (Rugantino) — Miss Tooley by Teddy the Grinder — Lady Jane by Sir Peter (Highflyer) — Paulina, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp (Dick Andrews— dau. of Gohanna)-— Web by Waxy (PotSos)— Penelop, &c. Marpessa by Muley (Orville)— Clare by Mannion (Whisky)— Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon by Driver (Trentham) — Fractious, &c. Cain by Paulowitz (Sir Paul — Evelina by Highflyer) — dau. of Pajmator (Trumpator — dau. of Marc Antony) — dau. of Delpini (Highflyer), &c. Margaret by Edmund (Orville — Emmeline by Waxy) — Medora by Selim (Buzzard) — dau. of Sir Harry — dau. of Volunteer, &c. Hornsea by Velocipede (Blacklock)— dau. of Cerberus (Gohanna)— Miss Cranfield by Sir Peter — sis. to Pugilist by Pegasus, &c. Lacerta by Zodiac (St. George)— Jerboa by Gohanna- Camilla by Trentham— Coquette by The Compton Barb — sis. to Regulus, &c. < I— I Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Fair Helen (Ch.— 1843). The Little Known (B.— 1836). Bay Missy (Br.- 1842). The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Melbourne (Br.— 1834). Mowerina (B.— 1843). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy)— dau. of Selim (Buzzard)— Maiden by Sir Peter — dau. of Phenomenon — Matron by Florizel — Maiden, &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville)— Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus (Old England)— Mayfly by Matchem, &c. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard) — Idalia by Peruvian (Sir Peter) — Musidora by JNIeteor (Eclipse)— Maid of All Work by Highflyer, &c. Rebecca by Lottery (Tramp)— dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote)— Anticipation by Beningbro'— Expectation, sis. to Telemachus, &c. Muley by Orville (Beningbro') — Eleanor by Whisky (Saltram)— Young Giantess by Diomed — Giantess by Matchem — Molly Long Legs, &c. Lacerta by Zodiac (St. George)— Jerboa by Gohanna (Mercury) — Camilla by Trentham— Coquette by The Compton Barb, &c. Bay Middleton by SiUtan (Selim)— Cobweb by Phantom (Walton)— Filagree by Soothsayer— Web by Waxy — Penelope, &c. Camilla by Young Phantom (Phantom)— sis. to Speaker by Camillus (Hambletonian)— sis. to Prime Minister by Sancho, &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer)— Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore), &c. Echidna by Economist (Whisker)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock— Gadabout by Orville — Minstrel by Sir Peter, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp— Web by Waxy- Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer (Herod), &c. Marpessa by Muley (Orville) —Clare by Marmion (Whisky) — Harpalice by Gohanna (Mercury) — Amazon by Driver (Trentham), &c. Humphry Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer) — Clinkerina by Clinker (Sir Peter) — Pewet by Tandem — Termagant by Tantrum, &c. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote)— dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna)— dau. of Pasmator— sis. to Zodiac by St. George (Highflyer)— Abigail, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse)— Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Emma by Whisker (Waxy) — Gibside Fairy by Hermes (Mercury) — Vicissitude by Pipator (Imperator) — Beatrice by Sir Peter, &c. I07 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. RAVENSBURY. (the property of CAPT. MACHELL, BEDFORD HOUSE, NEWMARKET.) Will he located during 1898 and following Seasonx at Kentford, half-Or-mile from Kennett Station, where he will be let to a limited number of approved mares (besides a few of his owner's) at lOOgs. each. AjtpUcation to be made to Owner, Newmarhet. Ravensburt, by Isonomy, was bred in 1890 by Mr. C D. Rose, at Hardwicke Hall, Pangbourne, and is the second produce of his dam, Penitent (also the dam of Lorette, by Galliard, etc.), by Hermit, bred in 1884: by Mr. H. Chaplin. Ravens- bury is a rich brown, and his height is 16 hands 1 inch, while his formation com- bines both strength and quality, with excellent bone, and taken altogether he is as magnificent a specimen of the thoroughbred horse as was ever foaled. Ravens- bury made his first appearance on a racecourse at the Royal Meeting in 1892, when in a field of ten runners he finished a good third to Isinglass and Fealar for the New Stakes. At the Liverpool July Meeting, conceding Erin 13lb., he defeated her, Poppcea, and four others for the great Lancashire Produce Stakes of 2,630sovs ; but at York, for the Prince of Wales' Stakes, Queen of Navarre beat him by a neck, among the seven runners behind him being Lady Bob, and Phocion. At Kempton Park, for the Great Breeders' Stakes, Tanderagee, beat him ; but at Newmarket he showed some return to the high form he had displayed for the New Stakes, by running his then conqueror. Isinglass, to a length and a half for the Middle Park Plate, Le Nicham being third, and Raeburn, to whom he was also giving 3lb., fourth. In 1893, when three years old, Ravensbury con- tested nine races, in four of which — the Two Thousand, Newmarket Stakes, the Derby, and St. Leger — he in vain tried to efl'ect the overthrow of Isinglass, run- ning a good second for the three " classic " races, and third for the Newmarket Stakes, Phocion separating him and his old antagonist. Isinglass, for the latter event. Crossing the " silver streak," Ravensbury next tried his fortune on French soil, but although he ran a game, honest horse for the Grand Prix, Ragotsky, a son of Perplex, beat him by a short head, Calistrate third, beaten two lengths. Then hastily returning to Royal Ascot, it was no disgrace to him to be beaten by Phocion and Raeburn for the rich St. James' Palace Stakes ; but later in the season Ravensbury recouped some of his expenses by winning the New- market Triennial Stakes of 4.50sovs., and the Amphion Plate of 920sovs. In 1894, when four years old, Ravensbury began at Ascot by beating La Flfeche (to w>.ora he conceded lib.) cleverly by half a length for the Hardwicke Stakes, worth 2,295sovs., the other runners being Royal Harry and St. Hilaire. Then at the Newmarket First July IVIeeting he once more opposed Isinglass for the Princess of Wales' Stakes of 10,000sovs., but with no better fortune than in the preceding year, as he failed to get placed ; but he did better for the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park, for which, in a field of seven, he ran third to Isinglass and Ladas. Being disappointed at these successive defeats, Mr. Rose now determined on selling Ravensbury, and fixing his price at 5,000gs., he was immediately, with his usual foresight, secured by Capt. Machell, a great bargain. His first appear- ance in the Captain's colours was for the Four-Year-Old Triennial of 454sovs., ran for at the First October Meeting, which he easily secured, beating Xylophone and two others ; but in the second October week he met a serious reverse, as La F15che having come back to her best form, defeated him easily for the Champion Stakes ; and later the same week Matchbox beat him for the Lowther Stakes. Then followed two more defeats, one on the Abingdon Mile, efi"ected by Medecis for the Southfield Plate, and the other by Dumbarton for the Derby Cup. But the end was not yet ; distance proved to be Ravensbury's/or^e, for carrying 9st. 4lb., and 20 to 1 betted against him, he efi'ected the overthrow of eighteen horses for the Manchester November Handicap, as easily as at Ascot he defeated La Flfeche for the Hardwicke Stakes. In 1895 Ravensbury again greatly distinguished him- self, as he won two out of the four events for which he started. At Kempton Park, carrying 8st. 13lb., he finished close up for the Jubilee Stakes, won by Victor Wild (5yrs., 8st. 4lb.) ; but at Ascot he again proved distance to be his forte, by vdnning the Ascot Stakes of l,085sovs., carrying 9st. 9lb., beating a field of eight horses, giving them lumps of weight ; and at the same Meeting, with 100 to 14 betted on him, he defeated Lorikeet and Hounsditch in a canter for the Alexandra Plate. At Lewes, Ravensbury, carrying 9st. 9lb. to Marco's 7st. Tilb., ran a gallant race, but in the end had to succumb to the subsequent winner of the Cambridgeshire, and with this race terminated the turf career of this grand horse. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 1 08 PEDIGREE OP RAVENSBURY. Birdcatcher (Ch.— 1833). Honey Dear (B.— 1844). Flatcatcher (B.— 1841). Silence {B.-1848). The Baxon (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Ethelbert (Ch.— 1850). Bassishaw (B.— 1847). Sir Hercules hy Whalebone (Waxy— Penelope)— Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna)— Thalestris by Alexander (Eclipse)- Rival, &c. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer by Woodpecker)— Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine by Bagot (Herod) — Heroine, &c. Plenipotentiary by Emilius (Orville)- Harriet by Pericles (Evandor) — dau. of Selim — Pipylina by Sir Peter — Rally by Trumpator, &c. My Dear by Bay Mid(ileton( Sultan— Cobweb by Phantom)— Miss Letty by Priam (Orville) — dau. of Buzzard — Hornpipe by Trumpator, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette by Amaranthus — Mayfly, &c. Decoy by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard)— Finesse by Peruvian (Sir Peter —dau. of Bondrow)— Violante by John Bull— sis. to Skyscraper, &c. Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus) — dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote)— dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna)— dau. of Paynator, &c. Secret by Hornsea (Velocipede by Blacklock) — Solace by Longwaist — Dulcamara by Waxy — Witchery by Sorcerer — Cobbea, &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty- Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore)— Y. Heroine by Bagot, &c. Echidna by Economist (Whisker by Waxy — Floranthe by Octavian) —Miss Pratt by Blacklock —Gadabout by Orville— Minstrel, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante by WUliamson's Ditto)— Trampo- line by Tramp (Dick Andrews) — Web by Waxy — Penelope, &c. Marpessa by Muley ( Orville— Eleanor by Whisky)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky) — Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon by Driver(Trentham), &c. Faugh-a-Ballagh by Sir Hercvdes (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty — Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine by Bagot, &c. Espoir by Liverpool (T^amp) — Esperance by Lapdog (Whalebone) — Grisette by Merlin — Coquette by Dick Andrews — Vanity, &c. The Prime Warden by Cadland (Andrew by Orville) — Zarina by Morisco (Muley) — Ina by Smolensko (Sorcerer) — Morgiana, &c. Miss Whinney by Sir Hercules— Euphrosyne by Comus (Sorcerer)— sis. to Anna Bella by Shuttle — dau. of Drone (Herod) — Contessina, &c. Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Beeswing (B.— 1833). Tadmor (B.— 1846). Mrs. Sellon (B.— 1851). Longbow (B.— 1849). Legerdemain (B.— 1846). StockweU (Ch.— 1849). Mendicant (Br.— 1843). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy— Penelope by Trumpator)— dau. of Selim (Buzzard)— Maiden by Sir Peter — dau. of Phenomenon — Matron, &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette by Amaranthus — Mayfly by Matchem — dau. of Ancaster Starling, &c. Dr. Syntax by Paynator (Trumpator) — dau. of Beningbro' — Jenny Mole by Carbuncle (Babraham Blank) — dau. of Prince T'Quassa, &c. Dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull)— Lady Eliza by Whitworth (Agonistes by Sir Peter)-^iau. of Jupiter by Eclipse — dau. of Spadille, &c. Ion by Cain (Paulowitz by Sir Paul— Evelina by Highflyer)— Margaret by Edmund (Orville)— Medora by Sehm, &c. Palmyra by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto)— Hester by Camel— Monimia by Muley (Orville— Eleanor by Whisky), &c. Cowl by Bay Middleton (Sultan— Cobweb by Phantom)— Crucifix by Priam (Emilius) — Octaviana by Octavian (Stripling), &c. BeUe Dame by Belshazzar (Blacklock)— Ellen by Starch (Waxy Pope) — Miss Staveley by Shuttle — Cuirass by Oisian — Castanea, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Miss Bowe by Catton (Golumpus by Gohanna)— Wagtail's dam by Orville (Beningbro') — Miss Grimstone by Weasel (Herod), &c. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard — dau. of Alexander) — Idalia by Peru- vian (Sir Peter) — Musidora by Meteor (Eclipse)^Maid of AU Work. Decoy by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard — Mrs. Barnet by Waxy) — Finesse by Peruvian — Violante by John Bull — sis. to Skyscraper, &c. The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules— Guiccioli by Bob Booty) — Echidna by Economist (Whisker)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock, &c. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan— Trampoline by Tramp)— Marpessa by Muley (Orville)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky)— Harpalice, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) —Boadicea by Alexander— Brunette by Amaranthus— Mayfly, &c. Lady Moore Carew by Tramp (Dick Andrews— dau. of Gohanna)— Kite by Bustard— Olympia by Sir Oliver— Scotilla by Anvil, &c. I09 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. ROYAL HAMPTON. (the property of sir J. BLUNDELL MAPLE, M.P., CHILD WICKBURY, ST. ALBANS.) Will he located duriiig the Season 1898 at Childwiek Stud Farm, where he yvlll be let to a limited number of mares (jbesides a few of his owner's). Application to he made, as above, to Mr. Tom Castle. Royal Hampton, by Hampton, was bred in 1882 by Mr. W. Blenkiron, at Middle Park, and is the sixth produce of his dam, Princess (also dam of Antonia by Ethus, Ebba by Cardinal York, Mr. Lincoln by Van Amburgh, etc.) by King Tom, bred in 1872 by Baron Mayer de Rothschild. He is a rich bay with black points, and stands IG hands high, with excellent bone, and power combined with quality. Royal Hampton began his turf career when two years old, in 1884, at Sandown Park, in July, by winning the National Breeders' Produce Stakes of l,596sovs. from seven opponents, all of whom subsequently distinguished themselves, including Luminary (second), Londonderry (third), Frontispiece, Buckland, Novitiate, Beryl, and Beaulieu Lass. His next appearance was for the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood, when he was beaten only a head by Rosy Morn, the Colt by Macaroni — Lynette being third, the others comprising Harmattan, Queen's Colours, and Cocoanut. Royal Hampton then ran second, at Doncaster for the Champagne Stakes, to Langwell, Golden Ray being third — amongst the others being Glamour, Grecian Bride, Dame Agnes, and St. Helena. His next appearance was for the Middle Park Plate, won by Melton, for which he ran a dead-heat for third place with Paradox, behind Xaintrailles (second), among the many excellent performers behind him being Langwell, Lonely, Cora, Cross Keys, and Monolith. Royal Hampton closed his excellent two-year-old performances at the Sandown Park October Meeting by running third to Dame Agnes and Hopscotch for the Great Sapling Plate, having behind him Alaska, Breakfast, Iceland, Broxbourne, Peerless, etc. In 1885, Royal Hampton was first seen at Epsom in the Derby, won by Melton by a head from Paradox, to whom he finished third, close up, a performance of great merit, considering the subsequent acliievements of the winner. Behind Royal Hampton on that occasion were Luminary, Crafton, Xaintrailles, Red Ruin, Esterling, Kingwood, and two others. For the Prince of Wales's Stakes, of 2,350sovs., at Ascot, won by Pepper and Salt, 8st. 31b., Royal Hampton ran a good third, carrying 9st. lib., Dandie Dimmont, 8st. 31b., being second ; the others including Swillington, John Barleycorn, Sheraton, and Metal. His next and last performance that season was for the Sussex Stakes (1 mile), when he only succumbed to Paradox after a rattling race by three-quarters of a length, Ducat being third, with Golden Light, Swillington, and Florin behind them, a performance which confirmed Royal Hampton's running in the Derby. The year following, 1886, he only ran on two occasions, the first being the Lincolnshire Handicap, won by Fulmen, Gyrs., 7st. 131b., Bread Knife, Gst. 111b., being second, and Cohort, Gyrs., 7st. 41b., third; in which race Royal Hampton, carrying 8st., ran a great horse, being in the first flight most of the journey ; and, though he appeared to be interfered with at a critical moment, he finished close up with the placed horses in a field of twenty-four excellent performers. His final appearance that season was for the City and Suburban, which he won, carrying 8st. 41b., from Highland Chief, 7st. 101b. (second), and Lonely, 7st. 101b. (third) ; among the fourteen others being Cavalier, Gst. 101b. (fourth), Middlethorpe, 7st. 81b., Crafton, 7st., Fast and Loose, 7st. 71b., Present Times, 7st. 81b., Rafiaello, 7st. 41b., and Exmoor, Gst. This race, highly creditable even to a four-year-old of such excellent antecedents, was destined, however, to be his last, as an accident which befell him in the summer precluded his being trained, and at the close of the season he was withdrawn from the turf. In 1887, Royal Hampton commenced stud life at his owner's place, Childwiek Stud Farm, St. Albans, and has proved a wonderfully prolific and most successful stallion, being the sire of a great number of v/ianers, including Bold Hampton, Bonnie Queen, Court Ball, Grace Darling, Golden Blaze, Kirkonnel, Marcion, Prince Hampton, Pensioner, Paprika, Royal Douglas, Royal Victoria, Court Rose, Golden Rose, Perthshire, Royal Footman, Royal Footstep, Royat, Vesuvian, and many other good runners. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OF ROYAL HAMPTON. Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Beeswing (B.— 1833). Melbourne (Br.— 1834). VoUey (B.— 1845). Rataplan (Ch.— 1850), Hybla (B.— 184G). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy) — dau. of Selim — Maiden by Sir Peter — d. of Phenomenon (Herod) — Matron by Florizel — Maiden by Matchem. Banter by Master Henry — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amarantlius (Old England) — Mayfly by Matchem — dau. of Ancaster S. Dr. Syntax by Paynator (Trumpator) — dau. of Beningbro' (King Fer- gus)— Jenny Mole by Carbuncle (Babraham) — dau. of Prince T'Quassa. Dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull) — Lady Eliza by Whitworth (Agoniates) — dau. of Spadille — Sylvia by Young Marske — Ferret by bro. to Silvio, &c. Humphrey Clinker bj' Comus (Sorcerer — Houghton Lass) — Clinkerina by Clinker (Sir Peter) — Pewet by Tandem — Termagant by Tantrum, &c. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna) — dau. of Paynator — sis. to Zodiac by St. George — Abigail by Woodpecker. Voltaire by Blacklock — dau. of Phantom (Walton) — dau. of Overton (King Fero-us) — Gratitude's dam by Walnut— dau. of Ruler (Young Marske). Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton — Desdemona) — Leda by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard) — Treasure by Camillus — d. of Hyacinthus (Coriander), &c. The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules by Whalebone)— Echidna by Eco- nomist (Whisker— Floranthe by Octavian)— Miss Pratt, by Blacklock. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan) — Marpessa by Muley — Clare by Marmion — Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon by Driver — Fractious by Mercury. Lanercost (Br.— 1835). Queen Mary (B.— 1843). The Provost by The Saddler (Waverley by Whalebone)— Rebecca by Lottery (Trainp) — dau. of Cervantes — Anticipation by Beningbro', ic. Otisina by Liverpool (Tramp)- Otis by Bustard— Gayhurst's dam by Election— sis. to Skyscraper by Highflyer— Everlasting by Eclipse. Liverpool by Tramp— dau. of Whisker (Waxy— Penelope)— Mandane by PotSos- Y. Camilla by Woodpecker— Camilla by Trentham (Driver). Otis by Bustard (Buzzard— Gipsy by Trumpator)— dau. of Election (Go- hanna)—sis. to Skyscraper by Highflyer— dau. of Eclipse— Rosebud. Gladiator by Partisan (Walton) — Pauline by Moses (Seymour)— Quadrille by Selim — Canary Bird by Sorcerer — Canary by Coriander — Miss Greene. Dau. of Plenipotentiary — Myrrha by Whalebone— Gift by Y. Gohanna — sis. to Grazier by Sir Peter — sis. to Aimator by Trumpator, &c. Economist (B.— 1825). Fanny Dawson (Ch.— 1823). Whisker by Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer — Promise by Snap (Snip) — Julia by Blank — Spectator's dam by Partner. Floranthe by Octavian (Stripling)— Caprice by Anvil (Herod)— Madcap by Eclipse — dau. of Blank — dau. of Blaze — dau. of Young Greyhound. Glencoe (Ch.— 1833). Marpessa (B.— 1830). NabocklishbyRugantino(Commodore) — Butterfly by Master Bagot(Bagot) —dau. of Bagot — Mother Brown by Trunnion-^au. of Old England. Miss Tooley by Teddy the Grinder (Asparagus) — Lady Jane by Sir Peter — Paulina by Florizel (Herod) — Captive by Matchem — Caliope. Pylades (B.^1852). Cherokee (Br.— 1843). Sultan by Selim — Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto (Sir Peter) — sis. to Calomel by Mercury (Eclipse— dau. of Old Tartar)— dau. of Herod, &c. Trampoline by Tramp — Web by Waxy — Penelope byTrumpator — Prunella by Highflyer— Promise by Snap — Julia by Blank — Spectator's dam, &c. Miiley by Orville— Eleanor by Whisky (Saltram— Calash)— Y. Giantess by Diomed — Giantess by Matchem — Molly Long Legs by Babraham. Clare by Marmion (Whisky — Y. Noisette by Diomed) — Harpalice by Go- hanna— Amazon by Driver — Fractious by Mercury — d. of Woodpecker. Surplice by Touchstone (Camel by Whalebone)— Crucifix by Priam— Octaviana by Octavian — dau. of Shuttle — Zara by Delpini — Flora, &c. Dau. of Bay Middleton (Sultan— Cobweb)— Vitula by Voltaire (Black- lock)— dau. of Lottery (Tramp)— Wagtail by Prime Minister (Sancho). Redshank by Sandbeck (Catton) — Johanna Selim — Comical's dam by Skyscraper — dau. of Dragon — Fidget's dam by Matchem, &c. Dau. of Middleton (Phantom) — dau. of Smolensko (Sorcerer— Wowski) Zoraida by Don Quixote (Eclipse — Grecian Princess), &c. Bay Middleton (B.— 1833). West Country Lass (B.— 1846). Sultan by Selim — Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto (above) — sis. to Calomel by Mercury — dau. of Herod — Folly by Marske — dau. of Regulus, &c. Cobweb by Phantom — Filagree by Soothsayer — Web by Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer — Promise by Snap — Julia, Ac. Venison by Partisan — Fawn by Smolensko — Jerboa by Gohanna — Camilla by Trentham — Coquette by The Compton Barb^sis. to Regulus. Margellina by Whisker — Manuella by Dick Andrew.s — Mandane by Pot8o3 — Y. Camilla by Woodpecker — Camilla by Trentham — Coquette, &c. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. SAINFOIN. (the property of sir JAMES MILLER, BART.) Will he located at Sefton Stud Farm, Newmar'ket, where lie will be let to a limited number of approved mares (besides a few of Ms owner's') at 50gs., and 1 guinea to the Groom. Subscriptions to be taken of Messrs. Weatherby, or of Mr. J. Buck, Stud Groom, as above. Sainfoin, by Springfield, was bred in 1887 by Her Majesty, at Hampton Court, and is the second produce of Sanda (also the dam of Golden Garter by Bend Or, Vetch by Springfield, etc.) by Wenlock, bred in 1878 by Lord Wilton. He is a rich chestnut, with blaze face and otherwise marked much alike to Stockwell, to whom he bears a remarkable resemblance ; is a horse of good power and rare quality, standing 15 hands Sin. high, while he girths 6ft., and measures 8in. below the knee. Sainfoin, having been purchased at Her Majesty's Yearling Sale by Mr, John Porter, the Kingsclere trainer, commenced his turf career when two years old, in 1889, when he ran only once — viz., at Lewes, where he won the Astley Stakes of 929sovs. easily, beating Garter (second), Spring Cup (third), his other opponents comprising Bena, Brondena, Bright Eyes, Cushat, Grenadiere, Petrel, and Rotten Row. When three years old, in 1890, Sainfoin made a good commencement at Sandown Park by winning the Esher Stakes easily from Dry Toast, Cheroot, Amphion, Wishing Gate, and seven others ; and then at Chester he easily disposed of Bull's Eye, his only opponent, for the Dee Stakes, worth 650sovs. The excellent form thus shown by Sainfoin, pointing as it did to the great chance he possessed of winning the Derby, induced Sir James Miller to become his owner for 6,000gs., and a most fortunate purchase it proved to be, for he secured the " blue riband " for his new owner just as easily as he did his previous races, beating Le Nord (second), Orwell (third), Surefoot, Martagon, Rathbeal, Golden Gate, and Kirkham, the price betted against him at starting being 100 to 15. At Ascot, Sainfoin made a bold attempt to take the rich Hard wick Stakes, but failed to beat Amphion, to whom he ran second ; nor was he more for- tunate at Doncaster (the scene of Wenlock's great victory, the sire of his dam), as he could only run fourth to Memoir, Blue Green, and Gonsalvo, for the St. Leger. In 1891, when four years old. Sainfoin was third to Hiremon and Dearest for the Imperial Plate at Hurst Park ; and in 1892, having failed to lower the colours of Clarence for the Lincolnshire Handicap, and of Buccaneer for the City and Subur- ban, he was withdrawn from the turf to the stud, being placed in the charge of Mr. Cooper Smith at the HoUist Stud Farm, where he begat seven foals in 1895, three of which are winners — viz., Runnymede, a chestnut filly out of Acceleration by Reverberation ; Scareaway, a chestnut filly out of Scare by King of the Forest ; and a chestnut colt out of Countess Macaroni by Victor Chief. From Sainfoin's splendid breeding there need be little doubt of his siring many more winners, if breeders will be suSiciently wise to send him mares suitably bred to nick with the many fine strains of the winning blood of the day in him that may be seen in the opposite page, and his removal to Newmarket should insure him these. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OP SAINFOIN. The Baxon (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). m The Libel (Br.— 1842). Splitvote (Ch.— 1841). Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer)— Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine, &c. Echidna by Economist (Whisker)- Miss Pratt iby Blacklock— Gad- about by Orville (Beningbro')— Minstrel by Sir Peter— Matron, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp— Web by Waxy (PotSos) — Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer, &c. Marpessa by MxUey (OrviUe)— Clare by Marmion— Harpalice by Go- hanna (Mercury) — Amazon by Driver — Fractious by Mercury, &c. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard) — Idalia by Peruvian (Sir Peter) — Musidora by Meteor (EcUpse)— Maid of all Work by Highflyer, &c. Pasquinade by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Orlando (B.— 1841). Malibran (Ch.— 1830). Pyrrhus I. (Ch. 1843). Palmyra (Br.— 1838). St. Luke by Bedlamite (Welbeck by Catton)— Eliza Lpeds by Comus (Sorcerer)— Helen by Hambletonian — Susan by Overtuu, &c. Electress by Election (Gohanna)— dau. of Stamford (Sir Peter)— Miss Judy by Alfred (Matchem)— Manilla by Goldfinder (Snap), &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) —Boadicea "by Alexander (Eclipse)— Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Vulture by Langar (Selim)— Kite by Bustard (Buzzard)— Olympia by Sir Oliver — Scotilla by Anvil (Herod) — Scota by Eclipse, &;e. Whisker by Waxy (Pot8os)— Penelope by Trumpator (Conductor)— Prunella by Highflyer (Herod) — Promise by Snap (Snip), &c. Garcia by Octavian (Stripling)— dau. of Shuttle (Y. Marske) — Kathe- rine by Delpini (Highflyer)— dau. of Paymaster (Blank), &c. Epirus by Langar (Selim) — Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter) — Scotilla by Anvil (Herod) — Scota by Eclipse — Harmony by Herod, &c. Fortress by Defence (Whalebone) — .Jewess by Moses (Seymour — Calen- dulae by Camerton (Hambletonian) — Snowdrop by Highland Fling,&c. Sultan by Selim (Buzzard) — Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto — sis. to Calomel by Mercury (Eclipse) — dau. of Herod — Folly by Marske, &c. Hester by Camel (Whalebone)— Monimia by Muley (Orville)- sis. to Petworth by Precipitate (Mercury — Eclipse), &c. Newminster (B.— 1848). The Slave (B.— 1852). Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) —Boadicea by Alexander (EcKpse)— Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Beeswing by Dr. Syntax (Paynator)— dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull)— Lady Eliza by Whitvvorth — (Agonistes) — dau. of Spadiile, &c. Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus)— dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna)— dau. of Paynator, &c. Volley by Voltaire (Blacklock)— Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton)— Leda by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard)— Treasure by Camillus, &c. Rataplan (Ch.— 1850). Manganese (Ch.— 1853). O The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). The Baron Ijy Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules) Echidna by Economist (Whisker)— Miss Pratt bv Blacklock— Gadabout by Orville, &c. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Siiltan)— Marpessa by Muley (Orville)— Clare by Marmion — Harpalice by Gohanna (Mercury) — Amazon, &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer) — Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) Y. Heroine, &c. Moonbeam by Tomboy (Jerry) — Lunatic by Prime Minister (Sancho) — Maniac by Shuttle — Anticipation by Beningbro' (King Fergus), &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer) — Flight bv Irish Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine, &c. Echidna by Economist (Whisker)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock— Gad- about by Orville (Beningbro') — Minstrel by Phenomenon, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp (Dick Andrews)— Web by Waxy (PotSos)— Penelope by Trumpator— Prunella, &c. Marpessa by Muley (Orville)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky)— Harp- alice by Gohanna (Mercury) — Amazon by Driver (Trentham), &c. Don John (B.— 1835). Industry (B.— 1835). Waverley by Whalebone (Waxy)— Margaretta by Sir Peter (High- flyer)— sis. to Cracker by Highflyer (Herod) — Nutcracker, &c. Daughter of Comus (Sorcerer)— Marciana by Stamford (Sir Peter)— Marcia by Coriander— Faith by Pacolet— Atalanta by Matchem, &c. Priam by Emilius (OrviUe) — Cressida by Whisky (Saltram) — Y. Giantess by Diomed (Florizel)— Giantess by Matchem, &c. Arachne by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard) — Treasure by Camillus — dau. of Hyacinthus— Flora by King Fergus (Eclipse)— Atalanta, &c. 113 777.^ HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. ST. ANGELO. (the property of the HON. CAPTAIN GREVILLE). Will he located during 1898 and following Seasons at the Burghlep Stud, Stamford, where he loill cover a limited number of approved mares {besides a few of his owner^s') at lOOgs. each mare, and 1 guinea to the Groom. Only a few subscriptions left for 1898. St. ANCiEi.o, by Galopin, was bred in 1889 by the Duchess of Montrose at the celebrated Sefton Stud formed by Mr. W. S. Crawfurd, and is the fifth produce of Agneta (also the dam of St. Cyr by Trappist, Medora by Bend Or, etc.) by Macaroni, bred in 1879 by the Duke of Hamilton. St. Angelo made his first appearance on a racecourse when two years old, in 1891, at the Manchester Sep- tember Meeting, in the Stretford Plate (6fur.) for all ages, for which, carrying 8st., he ran third to Vagrant (2yrs., 8st.) and Massacre (3yrs., lOst.), having behind him Bungalow (5yrs., lOst. 71b.), D'Orsay (5yrs., lOst. 41b.), Glenshee (3yrs., 9st. 111b.), Syra (2yrs., 8st. 21b.), and Lamblike (2yrs., 8st.). This race proved a good trial for his next engagement in the Hopeful Stakes of 557sovs. at the Newmarket First October Meetmg, which he won from the colt by Galliard out of Lady Superior, Gossoon, The Smew, and Golconda ; a smart performance, as he beat all the party easily by three lengths. At the Second October Meeting St. Angelo entered the lists against Orme, on whom 15 to 8 was betted for the Middle Park Plate, which he won by two lengths from El Diablo, who finished a neck in advance of Gantlet, close up with whom, and placed fourth by the judge, was St. Angelo, next to whom came the subsequent Derk>y winner Sir Hugo, Polyglot, and four others. St. Angelo ran his fourth and last race as a two-year-old for the Criterion Stakes, at the following Houghton Meeting, for which, carrying 9st. lib., he was beaten by a short head rather unluckily, through coming a stride or two too late, by Mr. Houldsworth's Mortgage, Curio, four lengths off, being third, followed by Vampire, Orville, Middleham, and Wilfred. In 1892, when three years old, St. Angelo contended in ten races, five of which he won, proving himself to be a horse of great speed as well as endurance. He commenced by running a good second to Bonavista for the Two Thousand, Curio being third (thus confirming the Criterion running) ; while the other runners were Galeopsis (fourth). Sir Hugo, El Diablo, Goldfinch, Dunure, Scarbrough, Persistive, President, The Lover, Rouge Dragon, and Sir Charles. For the Newmarket Stakes he was unfortunate in suffering defeat by a head from Curio, St. Damien (third) beaten a head, with Certosa fourth, and nine others beaten off. For the Derby St. Angelo, after having the worst of a scrimmage at Tattenham Corner, ran a good fourth to Sir Hugo, La Fleche, and the French horse Bucentaure, the Two Thousand winner Bonavista, El Diablo, St. Damien, Thessalian, and five others, finishing behind him. St. Angelo's turn now came at Ascot, where he easily turned the tables on Sir Hugo for the St. James's Palace Stakes, worth l,850sovs., in which Watercress also beat the Derby winner. Then, at the Newmarket Second July Meeting, St. Angelo won the Zetland Plate of 500sovs. in a canter from Islander and Simonite, and at the, same Meeting walked over for the Midsummer Plate of 500sovs. At the Manchester September Meeting St. Angelo was sent to contest the Lancashire Plate against a very distinguished field, comprising La Fleche, Sir Hugo, El Diablo, Orvieto, Llanthony, Son of a Gun, Conifer, May Duke, Mark Price, and Empress of Germany ; but when going great guns, and looking very like taking this rich prize, he got into rotten ground and fell, thereby relieving La Fleche, who beat Orvieto by three lengths, of her most dangerous opponent. St. Angelo's next effort was made for the Duke of York Stakes at Kempton Park, but, burdened with 8st. 111b., he, with twenty-one others, were very cleverly defeated by Miss Dolla, carrying the lenient weight for a six-year-old of 8st. lib. At the Newmarket Second October Meeting St. Angelo won the Select Stakes, carrying 9st., by a head from Thessalian (8st. 91b.), with May Duke (8st. 91b.) third, and Iddesleigh (6yrs., 8st. 121b.) beaten off ; and, later in the week, he accomplished a still more pronounced victory by giving away his year to Prince Hampton, and beating him (carrying 9st. each) by half a length for the Fourteenth Great Challenge Plate of 405sovs., with which his doings on the race- course terminated. St. Angelo was purchased at a high figure by the Hon. Captain Greville, and put to the stud at the Burghley Paddocks, the birthplace of the great Pocahontas, where, although few mares were at first put to him, he is sire of the following winners : — *Sir Geoffrey, Lncknow, *Brenda, St. Lucia, Sarratt, St. Mallard, Hampton Girl, *Mimosa San, *Lady, Stream of GoJd, Angelot, Archangel, and Stucco ; while the following were placed : — Matilda of Flanders colt, Purple Mountain colt, Paravent colt, Angelos, and Princess Anne. * Bred at the Burghley Stud. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 114 PEDIGREE OF ST. ANGELO. fH I B o Voltaire (B— 1826). Martha Lynn (Br.— 1837). Birdcatcher (Ch.— 1833). Nan Darrell (B.— 1840). Bay Middleton (B.— 1833). Barbelle (B.— 1836). Blacklock by Whitelock (Hambletonian)— dau. of Coriander— Wild Goose by Highflyer (Herod)— Co-heiress by Pot8os (Eclipse), &c. Dau. of Phantom (Walton)— dau. of Overton (K. Fergus)- Gratitude's dam by Walnut— dau. of Ruler — Piracantha by Matchem, &c. Mulatto by Catton (Golumpus by Gohanna) — Desdemona by OrvUle — Fanny by Sir Peter— dau. of I)iomed — Desdemona by Marske, &(•. Leda by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard)— Treasure by Camillus (Hamble- tonian)—dau. of Hyacinthus (Coriander) — Flora by King Fergus, &c. Sir Hercules by Whalebone (Waxy)— Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna)— Thalestris by Alexander (Eclipse)— Rival by Sir Peter— Hornet, &c. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer)— Flight by Irish Escape (Com- modore)—Young Heroine by Bagot — Heroine by Hero, &c. Inheritor by Lottery (Tramp— Mandane by Pot8os)— Handmaiden by Walton (Sir Peter)— Anticipation by Beningbro'— Expectation, &c. Nell by Blacklock (Whitelock)— Madame Vestris by Comus (Sorcerer)— Lisette by Hambletonian— Constantia by Walnut, &c. Sultan by Selim (Buzzard)— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto (Sir Peter) —sis. to Calomel by Mercury (Eclipse) — dau. of Herod, &c. Cobweb by Phantom (Walton)— Filagree by Soothsayer (Sorcerer)— Golden Locks by Delpini — Violet by Shark — dau. of Syphon, &c. Voltaire (B.— 1826). Velocipede's dam (B.— 1817). Sandbeck by Catton (Golumpus) — Orvillina (sis. to Orville) by Bening- bro' (K. Fergus)— Evelina by Highflyer (Herod)— Termagant, &c. Darioletta by Amadis (Don Quixote)— Selima by Selim (Buzzard) — dau. of PotSos — Editha by Herod — Elfrida by Snap, &c. Blacklock by Whitelock (Hambletonian)— dau. of Coriander (Pot8os)— Wild Goose by Highflyer (Herod)— Co-heiress by PotSos (Eclipse) &c. Dau. of Phantom (Walton)— dau. of Overton (King Fergus)— dau. of Walnut (Highflyer)— dau. of Ruler (Y. Marske)— Piracantha, &c. Juniper by Whisky (Saltram) — Jenny Spinner by Dragon (Regulus) — sis. to Soldier by Eclipse — Miss Spindleshanks'by Omar, &c. Dau. of Sorcerer (Trumpator) — Virgin by Sir Peter — dau. of PotSos — Editha by Herod — Elfrida by Snap — Miss Belsea by Regulus, &c. Gladiator (B.— 1833). Lollypop (B.— 1836). Pantaloon (Ch.— 1824). Banter (B.— 1826). The Flying Dutchman (B.— 1846). Payment (Ch,— 1848). Wild Dayrell (B.— 1852). Little Agnes (B.— 1856). Partisan by Walton (Sir Peter by Highflyer)— Parasol by PotSos— Pru- nella by Highflyer — Promise by Snap — Julia by Blank, &c. Pauline by Moses (Seymour) — Quadrille by Selim— Canary Bird by Sorcerer — Canary by Coriander — Miss Green by Highflyer, &c. Voltaire by Blacklock— dau. of Phantom (Walton by Sir Peter)- dau. of Overton (K. Fergus) — Gratitude's dam by Walnut (Highflyer), &c. Belinda by Blacklock— Wagtail by Prime Minister (Sancho— Miss Hornpipe Teazle by Sir Peter) — dau. of Orville— Miss Grimstone, &c. Castrel by Buzzard (Woodpecker) — dau. of Alexander (Eclipse) — dau. of Highflyer (Herod) — dau. of Alfred (sis. to Conductor) by Matchem,&c. Idalia by Peruvian (Sir Peter)— Musidora by Meteor (Eclipse) — Maid of All Work by Highflyer (Herod)— sis. to Tandem by Syphon, &c. Master Henry by Orville— Miss Sophia by Stamford (Sir Peter)— Sophia by Buzzard (Woodpecker)— Huncamunca by Highflyer, &c. Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse)— Brunette by Amaranthus (Old Eng- land by Godolphin)— Mayfly by Matchem— dau. of Ancaster Starling. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim)— Cobweb by Phantom (Walton)— Filagree by Soothsayer (Sorcerer)— Web by Waxy— Penelope, &c. Barbelle by Sandbeck (Catton)— Darioletta by Amadis (Don Quixote)— Selima by Selim — dau. of PotSos— Editha by Herod— Elfrida by Snap. Slane by Royal Oak (Catton)— dau. of Orville (Beningbro')— Epsom Lass by Sir Peter (Highflyer)— Alexina by King Fergus— Lardella, &c. Receipt by Rowton (Oiseau)— dau. of Sam (Scud)— Morel by Sorcerer (Trumpator— Y. Giantess)— Hornby Lass by Buzzard— Puzzle, &c. Ion by Cain (Paulowitz)— Margaret by Edmund (Orville)— Medora by Selim— dau. of Sir Harry (Sir Peter— Matron by Alfred), &c. Ellen Middleton by Bay Middleton (Sultan)— Myrrha by Malek (Black- lock)— Bessy by Y. Gcuty— Grandiflora by Sir Harrv Dimsdale, &c. The Cure by Physician (Brutandorf by Blacklock) — Mor.sel })y Mulatto (Catton— Desdemona by Orville)- Linda by Waterloo (Walton), &e. Miss Agnes by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules)— Agnes by Clarion (Sultan- Clara by Fiiho-da-Puta)— Annette by Priam (Emilius), &c. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. ST. FLORIAN. (the property of JOHN GUBBINS, ESQ., BRUREE HOUSE, BRUFF, CO. LIMERICK.) Will be located at the Knockany Stud Farm, Bruff, Co. Limerick, Ireland, where he loill cover a limited number of approved mares {besides a few of his owner's') at 50gs. each mare, and 1 guinea to the Groom. Ajjjflicatioti to be made to the Stud Groom, as above. St. Flokian, by St. Simon, was bred in 1891 by Mr. Douglas Baird, and is the eleventh produce of her dam Palmflower (also the dam of Siphonia and Silene, both by St. Simon, etc.), by The Palmer, bred in 1874 by Mr. G. H. R. Cookson. He is a rich bay, with black points, standing 16|- hands high, and possessing both power, good bone, and quality. Being an overgrown backward colt, requiring time to mature his powers, he only fulfilled one of his engagements in 1893, when two years old — viz., the Ham Stakes at Goodwood, for which he ran BuUingdon to half a length, having behind him Jocasta and Theseus. In 1894 he ran for the first time as a three-year-old at the Newmarket First Spring Meeting in the Two Thousand, won by Ladas, and for which he finished close up behind Matchbox (second), and Athlone (third) ; and he ran his third race at the Second Spring Meeting second to Ladas, who had some trouble to shake him off, and having behind him Glare, Galston, and Sir John Broad. The next contest in which St. Florian took part was the rich St. James' Stakes at Ascot, for which he, St. Hilaire, and Athlone were cleverly defeated by the Prince of Wales' Florizel II. At the New- market July Meeting St. Florian (3yrs., 8st. 21b.), Priestholme (3yrs., Sst. 41b.), BuUingdon (3yrs., Sst. 131b.), Ladas (3yrs., 9st. 51b.), Ravensbury (4yrs., 9st. 111b.), Raeburn (4yrs., lOst.), and Isinglass (4yrs., lOst. 31b.), formed the field for the Princess of Wales's Stakes of 10,000sovs., in which Ladas suffered such a signal overthrow from both Isinglass and BuUingdon, the former of whom won by a head, with Ladas third, beaten three lengths, and St. Florian a good fourth. At the Newmarket First October Meeting, St. Florian again opposed Isinglass for the Jockey Club Stakes of 10,000sovs., but with no better fortune, as that great horse won easily from the French horse, Gouvernael (second), Son of Mine (third), and St. Florian again fourth. For these excellent performances St. Florian had at length his reward at Kempton Park, where, carrying 7st., and with 10 to 1 betted against him, he won the Duke of York Stakes of 1740sovs. easily by half a length from Athel (5yrs., 7st. 121b.), second, Avington (4yrs., 9st. 71b.), third. Throstle (3yrs., Sst. 91b.), fourth, Victor Wild (4yrs., Sst. 91b.), Worcester (4yrs., 8st. 21b.), Dumbarton (3yrs., 7st. 101b.), Court Ball (3yrs., 7st.), and eleven others. At the Derby November Meeting, St Florian, carrying 7st. Sib., had the tables turned on him by Dumbarton (3yrs., 7st. 71b.) for the Derby Cup, which terminated the racing career of this fine horse, who was soon afterwards purchased by Mr. Gubbins, at a long figure, and has now taken the place vacated by Kendal at the Knockany stud, where, from his good looks and grand breeding, he is likely to prove as successful as that fine son of Bend Or, now located at the Bruntwood stud in Cheshire. In Weatherhi/s Supplement to the " Stud Book" for 1897 St. Florian is returned as the sire of seven colts and nine fillies (now yearlings), all living and holding out great future promise. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. ii6 PEDIGREE OP ST. FLORIAN. Voltigeur (Br.— 1847). Mrs. Ridgway (Ro.— 1849). O Flying Dutchman (B.— 1846). Merope (B.— 1841). Harkaway (Ch.— 1834). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Ion (B.— 1835). Little Fairy (B.— 1832). Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock)— dau. of Phantom (Walton)— dau. of Overton (K. Fergus) — Gratitude's dam by Walnut (Highflyer), &c. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton) — Leda by Filho-da-Puta (Hap- hazard)— Treasura by Camillus— dau. of Hyacinthus — Flora, &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty- Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine by Hero, &c. Nan Darrell by Inheritor (Lottery by Tramp)— Nell by Blacklock— Madame Vestris by Comus (Sorcerer) — Lisette by Hambletonian, &c. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim) — Cobweb by Phantom (Walton — Julia by Whisky)— Filagree by Soothsayer (Sorcerer), &c. Barbelle by Sandbeck (Catton) — Amadis (Don Quixote)— Selima by Selim — dau. of Pot8os — Editha by Herod — Elfrida by Snap, &c. Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock) — dau. of Phantom (W^alton)— dau. of Overton — dau. of Walnut — dau. of Ruler (Young Marske), &c. Velocipede's dam by Juniper (Whisky) — dau. of Sorcerer — Virgin by Sir Peter — dau. of Pot8os — Editha by Herod^ — Elfrida by Snap, &c. Economist by Whisker (Waxy) — Floranthe by Octavian (Stripling) — Caprice by Anvil (Herod)— Madcap by Eclipse (Marske), &c. Fanny Dawson by Nabocklish (Rugantino) — Miss Tooley by Teddy the Grinder — Lady Jane by Sir Peter (Highflyer) — Paulina, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp (Dick Andrews — dau. of Gohanna) — Web by Waxy (PotSos) — Penelope, &c. Marpessa by Muley (Orville)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky)— Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon by Driver (Trentham) — Fractious, &c. Cain by Paulowitz (Sir Paul — Evelina by Highflyer) — dau. of Pajmator (Trumpator — dau. of Marc Antony) — dau. of Delpini' (Highflyer), &c. Margaret by Edmund (Orville— Emmeline by Waxy) — Medora by Selim Buzzard) — dau. of Sir Harry — dau. of Volunteer (Eclipse), &c. Hornsea by Velocipede (Blacklock) — dau. of Cerberus (Gohanna) — Miss Cranfield bv Sir Peter — sis. to Pugilist by Pegasus, &c. Lacerta by Zodiac (St. George) — Jerboa by Gohanna — Camilla by Trentham — Coquette by The Compton Barb — sis. to Regulus, &c. Weatherbit (B.— 1842). Mendicant (Br.— 1843). m Cowl (B.— 1842). Diversion (Ch.— 1838). Wild Dayrell (Br.— 1852). Dau. of (Ch.— 1841). Warlock (Br.— 1853). Leila (B.— 1852). Sheet Anchor by Lottery (Tramp— Mandane by Pot8os)— Morgiana by Muley (Orville) — Miss Stevenson by Sorcerer — sis. to Petworth, &c. Miss Letty by Priam (Emilius by Orville— Cressida by Whisky)— dau. of Orville — dau. of Buzzard (Woodpecker) — Hornpipe by Trumpator. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone — dau. of Selim)— Banter by Master Henrj' — Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Lady Moore Carew by Tramp — Kite by Bustard (Castrel) — Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter) — Scotilla by Anvil (Herod) — Scota by Eclipse. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim — Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto) — Cobweb by Phantom (Walton)— Web by Waxy (PotSos), &c. Crucifix by Priam (Emilius by Orville— Cressida by Whisky)— Octa- viana by Octavian (Stripling by Phenomenon) — dau. of Shuttle, &c. Defence by Whalebone — Defiance by Rubens (Buzzard) — Little Folly by Highland Fling (Spadille) — Harriet by Volunteer (Eclipse), &c. Folly by Middleton (Phantom— Web by Waxy)— Little Folly by High- land Fling (Spadille)— Harriet by Volunteer — dau. of Alfred, &c. Ion by Cain (Paulowitz— dau. of Paynator)— Margaret by Edmund (Orville) — Medora by Selim — dau. of Sir Harry (Sir Peter), &c. Ellen Middleton by Bay Middleton (Sultan— Cobweb by Phantom)— Myrrha by Malek (Blacklock — dau. of Jupiter) — Bessy by Y. Gouty. Little Red Rover by Tramp — Miss Syntax by Paynator— dau. of Ben- ingbro' (K. Fergus) — Jenny Mole by Carbuncle (Babraham Blank). Eclat by Edmund (Orville— Emmeline by Waxy)— Squib by Sooth- sayer— Berenice by Alexander— Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone — Peri by Wanderer )—Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer— lerne by Bagot)— Flight by Irish Escape. Elphine by Emilius (Orville) — Variation by Bustard (Buzzard) — Jo- hanna Southcote by Beningbro' (K. Fergus) — Lavinia by Pipator, &c Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus — Clinkerina) — dau. of Cer- vantes— dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna) — dau. of Paynator (Trumpator). Meanee by Touchstone (Camel by Whalebone— Banter by Master Henry/ — Ghuznee by Pantaloon — Languish by Cain (Paulowitz), &c. "7 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. ST. FRUSQUIN. (the property of LEOPOLD DE ROTHSCHILD, ESQ., ASCOTT, WING.) Will he located during 1898 and following Seasons at the SoutJicoin't Stud Farm, Leigliton Bvzzard, where he ivill cover a limited number of imhlic foaling mares {besides a few of his owner's) at 200gs. each mare, and 1 guinea to the Groom. lull for this Season, but .^ubscriptio7is may be booked for 1899. Application to be made to 3Ir. B. Borrovghs, as above. St. Frusquix (winner of the Two Thousand) was bred in 1893 by Leopold de Rothschild, Esq., and is the seventh produce of his dam Isabel (dam also of Mirabelle by Uncas, Kallicrates by Hermit, High Havens by Foxhall, Isador by Bend Or, Carl Egon by Galopin, Isabinda by St. Simon, St. Gris by Galopin, etc.) by Plebeian, bred in 1879 by Mr. T. Price. He is a brown horse, very handsome and good at all points, as may be seen in his portrait. He stands 15 hands Sin. girths 6ft., and measures below the knee Sin. St. Frusquin commenced hia short but brilliant racing career when two years old, in 1895, at the Kempton Park Spring Meeting, where, in a field of eleven runners and ridden by T. Loates, he won the Royal Two- Year-Old Plate of 3,155sovs., beating his stable companion Gulistan by a neck, with Funny Boat third, beaten three lengths, while among the others were Amaryllis (placed fourth), High Treasurer, Berkeley, and Coylton. This victory he followed up by winning the Sandringham Gold Cup of 2,085sovs. at Sandown Park, beating Labrador, St. Servan, Cushendall, Serpentine, and Radiata; and he next, at Newmarket, appropriated the Chesterfield Stakes of 760sovs., beating Nenemoosha, Max, and Pimenta. St. Frusquin next ran at Kempton Park for the Imperial Produce Stakes of 5,000sovs., for which, carrying 9st. 101b. in a field of fourteen runners, he suffered a half-length defeat from Teufel (8st. 121b.) by Despair, with Mr. Bass' ch. filly by Marden third, among the other runners being Barn Dance, Bothwell, and Dunrobin. Next came his great victory, carrying 9st. 31b., for the Middle Park Plate of 2,305sovs., beating Omladina (9st.) Persimmon (9st. 31b.), Knight of the Thistle (8st. 101b.), and eight others, among whom were Earwig, Bay Ronald, and Balsamo ; and next came the Dewhurst Plate of l,317sovs., which, carrying 9st. 51b., he won easily from Knight of the Thistle (8st. 91b.), Helm (8st. 101b.), and Bay Ronald (8st. 91b.). In 189G St. Frusquin commenced his three-year-old career by winning the Column Produce Stakes of 778sovs. at the Newmarket Craven Meeting, carrying ^it. 101b., beating South Australian (8st. 111b.), second, Brechin (8st. 61b.), third, and three others ; and he next appropriated the Two Thousand, worth 4,250sovs., beating Love Wisely (second), Labrador (third), Dynamo, Bucephalus, The Winter King, and Toussaint He next ran for the Derby (the most memorable race on record), for which, with 13 to 8 betted on him. Persimmon effected his overthrow, after a terrific race, by a neck. At the Newmarket First July, for the Princess of Wales' Stakes* the two doughty Derby combatants met again, when St. Frusquin won by half a length, the course being the Bunbury mile ; and he ran once more in the Eclipse Stakes, which he won in a canter from Regret, Troon, and Labrador. During his short but brilliant turf career St. Frusquin won nine races of the value of 32,965sovs. It was in his last race that he injured a sinew, which caused his withdrawal to the stud, where he bad eighteen mares put to him in 1897, and is full for this season. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. ITS PEDIGREE OP ST. FRUSQUIN. -A 1 ^ M ' 1 M . ' ^ lO a 1 O cS C3 o M S S Q fio >. Uh -< 1 d lo o ^ si 1 be c W ;4 r'. hn r^ ol 1 ^ :a ::: •^ Voltigeur 7 (Br. -1847). o Mrs. Ridgway " (Ro.— 1849) Voltaire Ijy Blacklock (Whitelock— dau. of Coriander) — dau. of Phan- tom (Walton — Julia by Whisky) — dau. of Overton a Royal mare. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton — Desdemona by Orville)— Leda by Filho-da-Puta — Treasure by Camillus Burton Barb mare. Flying Dutchman (B.— 1846). Merope (B.— 1841). Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone— Peri by Wanderer)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty — Flight by Irish Escape a Sedbury Royal mare. Nan Darrell by Inheritor (Lottery by Tramp)— Nell by Blacklock— Madame Vestris by Comus — Lisette DaviWs Old Woodcock. Bay Middleton by SvQtan (Selim — Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto) — Cobweb by Phantom (Walton) TregomceWs Natural Barb mare. Barbelle by Sandbeck (Catton — Orvillina) — Darioletta by Aniadis (Don Quixote)— Selima by Selim — dau. of PotSos Burton Barb mare. Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock — dau. of Coriander) — dau. of Phan- tom (Walton — Julia by Whisky) — dau. of Overton a Royal marc. Velocijjedes dam by Juniper (Whisky — Jenny Spinner by Dragon) — dau. of Sorcerer — Virgin by Sir Peter Burton Barb marc. Harkaway (Ch.— 1834). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Ion (B.— 1835). Little Fairy (B.— 1832). Economist by Whisker (Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator) — Floranthe by Octavian — Caprice by Anvil — Madcap Arab source unknoum. Fanny Dawson by Nabocklish (Rugantino — Butterfly by Bagot) — Miss Tooley by Teddy the Grinder (Asparagus) Burton Barb mare. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto) — Trampo- line by Tramp — Web by Waxy TrcgomvcW s Natural Barb mare. Marpessa by Muley (Orville — Eleanor by Whisky) — Clare by Marmion (Whisky) — Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon Burton Barb mare. Cain by Paulowitz (Sir Paul — Evelina by Highflyer) — dau. of Paynator (Trumpator) — dau. of Delpini (Highflyer) Byerly T. — Bustler. Margaret by Edmund (Orville— Emmeline by Waxy) — Medora by Selim — dau. of Sir Harry — dau. of Volunteer (Eclipse) Layton B. mare. Hornsea by Velocipede (Blacklock — dau. of Juniper) — dau. of Cerberus (Gohanna) — Miss Cranfield by Sir Peter (Pegasus) a Royal marc. Lacerta by Zodiac (St. George — Abigail by Woodpecker) — Jerboa by Gohanna (Mercurj-) — Camilla by Trentham a Scdbury Royal marc. West Australian (B.— 1850). Peasant Girl (1840). Autocrat (B.— 1851). Bay Rosalind (1849). Sweetmeat 7 (Br.— 1842). Gruy^re (B.— 1851). Longbow (B.— 1849). Tingle (1847). Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus — Clinkerina by Clinker) — dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — Golumpus Burton Barb Tnare. Mowerina by Touchstone (Camel — Banter by Master Henry) — Emma by Whisker — Gibside Fairy by Hermes ...D'Arcy Black-legged R. mare. The Major by Sheet Anchor (Lottery— Morgiana by Muley)— dau. of Y. Whisker (Whisker) — Y. Maniac by Tramp Layton Barb mxire. Glance by Waxy Pope (Waxy — Prunella) — Globe by Quiz (Buzzard) — Paleface by Y. Woodpecker — Platina by Mercury. ..T/ie Massey mare. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim — Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto) — Cobweb by Phantom (Walton) — Filagree Tregonu-elVs Natural B. Empress by Emilius (Orville — Emily by Stamford) — Mangel Wurzel by Merlin — Morel by Sorcerer — Hornby Lass ...TregoniveWs Natural B. Orlando by Touchstone (Camel — Banter by Master Henry) — Vulture by Langar (Selim) — Kite by Bustard C. D'Arcy's Royal marc. Elopement by Velocipede' (Blacklock— Scandal by Selim — dau. of Pre- cipitate— Colibri by Woodpecker — Camilla a Sedbury Royal mare. Gladiator by Partisan (Walton — Parasol by PotSos) — Pauline by Moses (Seymour) — Quadrille by Selim Bay Bolton — Belgrade Turk. LoUypop by Voltaire (Blacklock — dau. of Phantom) — Belinda (sis. to Laurel) by Blacklock — Wagtail by Prime Minister... ^wrion B. mare. Verulam by Lottery (Tramp— Mandane by PotSos)- Wire (sis. to Whalebone) by Waxy — Penelope Tregonu-eWs Barb mare. Jennala by Touchstone (Camel — Banter by Master Henry) — Emma by Whisker — Gibside Fairy by Hermes D'A rcy Black-legged R. ma re. Ithuriel by Touchstone (Camel — Banter by Master Henry) — Verbena by Velocipede (Blacklock) — Rosalba by Milo Burton Barb mare. :Miss Bowe by Catton (Golumpus by Gohanna— Lucy Grey by Timothy) — dau. of Orville — Miss Grimstone by Weasel Burton Barb marc. Slane by Royal Oak (Catton — dau. of Sraolensko)— dau. of Orville — Epsom Lass by Sir Peter — Alexina Makelcss — Brimmer. Vibration l>y Sir Hercules (Whalebone— Peri by Wanderer)— Echo by Emilius (Orville)— dau. of Pioneer Bay Bolton— Belgrade Turk. 119 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. ST. SERF. (the property op his grace the duke of PORTLAND, WELBECK ABBEY, WORKSOP.) Will he located during the Season 1898 at Egerton House, Newmarket, where he mill he let to a limited number of approved mares (besides a few of his owiwr's) at \QOgs. each mare, and 1 guinea to the Groom. Application to he made to Mr. R. Marsh, as above, or to T. Wariier Turner, Esq., Welhech, Worksop. St. Serf, by St. Simon, was bred in 1887 by Lord Rosslyn, and is the third produce of Feronia (also the dam of Hamptonia by Hampton, etc.) by Thormanby, bred in 1868 by Mr. Jackson. He is a rich bay, standing 16 hands 3in., girths 6ft. 3in., measures 8Jin. below the knee, and is a lengthy true-shaped horse of good power and fine quality. St. Serf, when two years old, ran only once — viz., for the Clearwell Stakes at Newmarket in 1889, third to Right Away and Vermilion, having behind him Star, Heckberry, lioup, and Plato. In 1890, when three years old, he was placed fourth to Surefoot, Le Nord, and Blue Green for the Two Thousand, the rest of the field comprising AUoway, Golden Gate, Belleville, Villejust, and Lusignan. St. Serf's next appearance was at Epsom, where he won the Epsom Grand Prize of 2,217sovs., beating Ornatus, Ben, Lux, Sunderland, Polybus, and Biggar ; and this victory he followed up at the Royal Meeting by winning the Ascot Rous Memorial Stakes of 960sovs. from Martagon, Golden Gate, Workington, Laureate, and Theophilus. At the Newmarket July Meeting St. Serf started a hot favourite for the Midsummer Plate of l,060sovs., which he won easily from Ornatus, Dearest, Imp, Edgardo, MacMorrogh, Vermilion, and Sebastian. At Goodwood, with 5 to 2 betted on him, he easily defeated Star, Golden Gate, Orwell, and several others for the Sussex Stakes worth 782sovs. In the Autumn St. Serf accompanied his stable companion Memoir to Doucaster, behind whom, Blue Green and Gonsalvo, he ran unplaced for the St. Leger ; and on his return to the South ran again unplaced behind Amphion, Martagon, Costorphine, and six others, including Memoir, for the Lancashire Plate at Manchester. At the Newmarket Second October Meeting he walked over for the Fifth Zetland Stakes ; and in the following Houghton week finished his very successful turf career by winning the Three-Year-Old Free Handicap of 650sovs., beating Martagon, Blue Green, Surefoot, and Sainfoin. In 1892 St. Serf was relegated to the stud, and his progeny have already attained great success on the turf, he being the sire of many winners, including Eileen Aigas, Helen Mary, Marcus II., Merle, Serfdom, Shaddock, Thais, Intrusion, La Novice, Liverpool Lass, St. Fort, and St. Ja, winners of five two-year-old races in 1897, of the value of l,992sovs. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OF ST. SERF. Voltigeur (Br.— 1847), Mrs. Ridgway (Roan— 1849). Flying Dutchman (B.— 1846). Merope (B.— 1841). Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock)— dau. of Phantom (Walton)— dau. of Overton — Gratitude's dam by Walnut — dau. of Ruler, &c. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton)— Leda by Fillio-da-Puta— (Hap- hazard)—Treasure by Camillus— dau. of Hyacinthus (Coriander), &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiceioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer)— Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore)— Y. Heroine, &c. Nan Darrell by Inheritor (Lottery)- Nell by Blacklock— Madame Vestris by Comus (Sorcerer) — Lisette by Hambletonian, &c. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim)— Cobweb by Phantom (Walton) — Filagree by Soothsayer (Sorcerer) — Web by Waxy, &c. Barbells by Sandbeck (Catton)— her dam Darioletta by Amadis— Selima by Selira (Buzzard)— dau. of Pot8os, Editha by Herod, &c. Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock)— dau. of Phantom (Walton)— dau. of Overton (K. Fergus)— dau. of Walnut (Highflyer)— dau. of Ruler, &c. Velocipede's dam by Juniper (Whisky)— dau. of Sorcerer— Virgin by Sir Peter— dau. of PotSos- Editha by Herod— Elfrida by Snap, &c. Harkawray (Ch.— 1834). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). o s. xn H 02 Ion (B.— 1835). Little Fairy (B.— 1832). Economist by Whisker (Waxy)— Floranthe by Octavian— Caprice by Anvil (Herod)— Madcap by Eclipse (Marske)- dau. of Blank, &c. Fanny Dawson by Nabocklish (Rugantino)— Miss Tooley by Teddy the Grinder (Asparagus)— Lady Jane by Sir Peter, Paulina, &c. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp (D. Andrews)— Web by Waxy— Penelope by Trumpator— Prunella by Highflyer, &c. Marpessa by Muley (Orville)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky)— Harp- alice by Gohanna— Amazon by Driver (Trentham)- Fractious, &c. Cain by Paulowitz (Sir Paul)— dau. of Paynator (Trumpator)— dau. of Delpini (Highflyer)- dau. of Y. Marske— Gentle Kitty, &c. Margaret by Edmund (OrviUe)— Medoro by Selim (Buzzard)— dau. of Sir Harry— dau. of Volunteer (Eclipse)— dau. of Herod (Tartar), &c. Hornsea by Velocipede (Blacklock) — dau. of Cerberus (Gohanna) — Miss Cranfield by Sir Peter— sis. to Pugilist by Pegasus, &c. Lacerta by Zodiac (St. George)— Jerboa by Gohanna (Mercury)— Camilla by Trentham — Coquette by The Compton Bart), &c. m Pantaloon (Ch. 1827). Phryne (Br.— 1840). Muley Moloch (Br.— 1830). Rebecca (B.— 1831). The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Castrel by Buzzard (Woodpecker)— dau. of Alexander (Eclipse)— dau. of Highflyer (Herorl)— dau. of Alfred, bro. to Conductor, &c. Idalia bv Peruvian (Sir Peter)— Musidora by Meteor (Eclipse)— Maid of all Work by Highflyer (Herod)— sis. to Tandem, by Syphon, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)- Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea bv Alexander (Eclipse)— Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Decoy by Filho"-da-Puta (Haphazard)— Finesse by Peruvian (Sir Peter) — Violante by John Bull (Fortitude)— sister to Skyscraper, &c. Muley by OrviUe (Beningbro')— Eleanor by Whisky (Saltram)— Y. Giantess by Diomed— Giantess by Matchem (Cade), &c. Nancy by Dick Andrews (Joe Andrews)— Spitfire by Beningbro' (King Fergus)— dau. of Y. Sir Peter— dau. of Engineer by Sampson, &c. Lottery by Tramp (D. Andrews)— Mandane by Pot8os (Eclipse)— Y. Camilla by Woodpecker (Herod)— Camilla by Trentham, &c. Daughter of Cervantes (Don Quixote)— Anticipation by Beningbro' (King Fergus) — Expectation by Herod — dau. of Skim, &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer) — Flisrht bv Irish Escape (Commodore), &c. Echidna by Economist "(Whisker)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock— Gad- about by Orville — xMinstrel by Sir Peter — Matron by Florizel, &c. Touchstone (Br.— 1831 J. Beeswing (B.— 1833). Glencoe by Sultan (Selim) — Trampoline by Tramp— Web by Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator— Prunella by Highflyer (Herod), &c. Marpessa by Muley (OrviUe)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky) — Harp- alice by Gohanna — Amazon by Driver — Fractious by Mercury, &c. Camel by Whalebone (Waxy) — dau. of Selim— (Buzzard) — Maiden by Sir Peter— dau. of Phenomenon (Herod) — Matron by Florizel, &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville)— Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse)— Brunette by Amaranthus (O. England)— Mayfly by Matchem, &c. Dr. Syntax by Paynator (Trumpator) — dau. of Beningbro' (King Fergus) — Jenny Mole by Carbuncle (Babraham), &c. Daughter of Ardrossan (John Bull)— Lady Eliza by Whitworth (Agonistes)— dau. of Spadille (Highflyer)— Sylvia by Y. Marske, &c. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. ST. SIMON. (the property of his grace the duke of PORTLAND, WELBECK ABBEY.) Will le located during the Season 1898 at Welbeck Abbey, where lie will be let to a limited number of approved mares at ZOOgs. each marc, and 1 guinea to the Groom. Appli- cation to be made, as above, to T. Warner Turner, Esq. Subscription full for 1S95 and 1896. St. SIxMON, by Galopin (winner of the Derby 1875), was bred by Prince Batthyany in 1881, and is the tenth produce of his dam St. Angela (also dam of La Fripponne by Fripponier ; Angelica by Galopin, dam of Blue Green, Orme, etc.), by King Tom. He is a brown, with small star, and part of near hind heel white. His height is 16 hands lin., girth 6ft., 6in., and he measures Sfin. below the knee. Having been purchased by the Duke of Portland on the death of his breeder, Prince Batthyany, St. Simon commenced his racing career in 1883, when two years old, and his performances that season were distinguished by exceptional merit and success. He made his first appearance at Goodwood, for the Halnaker Stakes (5 fur.), which he won easily from eight opponents, including Richelieu (second), Cerva (third), Hollander, Woodlark, Pillery, and the Filly by Kisber — North Wind. On the following day, for the Maiden Stakes, he as easily defeated his sole opponent, the Colt by Balfe — Katrine, conceding 71b. St. Simon did not run again until September, at Derby, when, carrying the highest weight (8st. 121b.), among nineteen smart competitors for the Devonshire Nursery Plate, he was again an easy winner, Trionfi, 7st. 71b., being second, and Archer, 7st. 91b., third; among the other runners being Limosa, 8st. 31b., Nero, 6st. 101b., Campanile, Bst. 21b., Fast and Loose, Sst. 21b., ]\Iarquis of Tavora, 6st. 41b., etc. This great performance he surpassed the same month, at Doncaster for the Prince of Wales's Nursery Plate, when, carrying 9st., and giving over a stone to the highest weighted of his twenty-one opponents, he won easily from Iambic, 6st. 71b. (second), Belinda, 7st. 111b. (third), St. Medard, 6st. 111b., Kinsky, 7st. 81b., Edison, 6sfc. 71b., Primavera, 7st. 41b., Loch Ranza, 7st., Clochette, 7st. 101b., etc. St. Simon's final contest that season was a Match for oOOsovs. with Duke of Richmond, at even weights, whom he easily disposed of, thus completing a succession of two-year-old victories rarely witnessed. In 1884, when three years old, St. Simon still remained unvanquished, having won the whole of the five races for which he contended. His first appearance that season was at Newmarket for the Trial Match, which, carrying Sst. , he won without the least difficulty from the six-year-old Tristan, 9st. 91b. ; Credo, Gst. 21b., being beaten off in company with Iambic. The absence of St. Simon from the great "classic" races, caused by the death of his breeder. Prince Batthyany, whose nominations became void, occasioned widespread regret ; but, nevertheless, the myriads who make holiday at Epsom during the Derby week were afforded an opportunity of seeing St. Simon, when, no opponent venturing to face him for the Epsom Gold Cup, he " walked over " for that trophy. St. Simon's next venture was for the Gold Cup at Ascot (2ml. 4 fur.), which he won very easily from four opponents, including Tristan, Faugh-a-Ballagh, Iambic, and Friday. The Gold Cup at New- castle fell to his lot shortly after, for which he found little difficulty in defeating the four-year-old Chislehurst, at a difference of 81b. ; and he wound up his second aeries of successive triumphs with the Goodwood Cup (2 ml. 4 fur.), defeating Ossian by twenty lengths, with Friday beaten almost out of sight. This was St. Simon's last race, which permitted of his entering into stud life with a wholly unimpaired constitution, the good effects of which have gained for him the first place among all the stallions of his time, as his progeny have won no fewer than 214 races of the value of £230,119, during the seven years they have been running. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 122 PEDIGREE OP ST. SIMON. Voltaire (Br— 1826). Martha Lynn (Br— 1837). Birdcatcher (Ch.— 18.33). Nan Darrell (B.— 1814). Blacklock by Whitelock — dau. of Coriander (PotSos) — Wild Goose by Highflyer (Herod) — Co-heiress by PotSos — Manilla by Goldfinder. Dau. of Phantom (Walton — Julia by WMsky) — dau. of Overton— Grati- tude's dam by Walnut — dau. of Ruler — Ficarantha by Matchem. Mulatto by Catton (Golumpus by Gohanna) — Desdemona by Orville — Fanny by Sir Peter — dau. of Diomed — Desdemona by Marske, disc. Leda by Filho-da-Puta — Treasure by Camillus (Hambletonian) — dau. of Hyacinthus (Coriander) — Flora by King Fergus — Atalanta by Matchem. Sir Hercules by Whalebone — Peri by Wanderer (Gohanna) — Thalestris by Alexander — Rival by Sir Peter — Hornet by Drone (Herod), &c. Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer — leme by Bagot) — Flight by Irisli Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine by Bagot — Heroine by Hero, &c. Bay Middleton (B.— 1833). Barbelle (B.— 1836). Voltaire (Br.— 1826). Velocipede's Dam (Br.— 1817). Inheritor by Lottery by Tramp (Dick Andrews — dau. of Gohanna) — Hand- maiden by Walton — Anticipation by Beningbro' — Expectation, &c. Nell by Blacklock — Madame Vestris by Comus (Sorcerer) — Lisette by Hambletonian — Constantia by Walnut — Contessima by Young Marske. Sultan by Selim— Bacchante bv Williamson's Ditto (Sir Peter)— sis. to Calomel by Mercury (Eclipse)— d. of Herod (Tartar)~Folly by Marske. Cobweb by Phantom ( Walton— Julia by Whisky) —Filagree by Sooth- sayer—Goldenlocks by Delpini — Violet by Shark — dau. of Syphon, &c. Sandbeck by Catton (Golumpus by Gohanna)— Orvillina by Beningbro' (King Fergus)— Evelina by Highflyer— Termagant by Tantrum, Ac. Darioletta by Amadis— Selinia by Selim — dau. of Pot8os— Editha by Herod— Elfrida by Snap— Miss Belsea by Regulus (The Godolphin). Blacklock by Whitelock — dau. of Coriander (PotSos)— Wild Goose by Highflyer — Co-heiress by PotSos — Manilla by Goldfinder (Snap), Ac. Dau. of Phantom (Walton — Julia by Whisky) — dau. of Overton — dau. of Walnut (Highflyer) — dau. of Ruler (Young Marske) — Picarantha, &c. Juniper by Whisky— Jenny Spinner by Dragon (Regulus) — sis. to Sol- dier by Eclipse — Miss Spindleshanks by Omar — dau. of Starling. Dau. of Sorcerer — Virgin by Sir Peter — dau. of PotSos — Editha by Herod — Elfrida bj' Snap — Miss Belsea by Regulus (The Godolphin), &c. Economist (B.— 1825). Fanny Dawson (Ch.— 1823). Glencoe (Ch.— 1838). Marpessa (B.— 1830). Whisker by Waxy (PotSos — Maria by Herod) — Penelope by Trumpator— Prunella by Highflyer — Promise b}' Snap — Julia by Blank — Promise, &c. Floranthe by Octavian — Caprice by Anvil (Herod) — Madcap by Eclipse (Marske) — dau. of Blank — dau. of Blaze— -dau. of Young Greyhound. Nabocklish by Rugantino(Commodore — dau. of Highflyer) — Butterfly by Master Bagot (Bagot) — dan. of Bagot — Mother Brown by Trunnion. Miss Tooley by Teddy the Grinder (Asparagus — Stargazer by Highflyer) — Lady Jane by Sir Peter — Paulina by Florizel — Captive by Matchem, &c. Sultan by Selim — Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto (Sir Peter) — sis. to Calomel by Mercury (Eclipse) — dau. of Herod (Tartar — Cypron), &c. Trampohne by Tramp (Dick Andrews — dau. of Gohanna) — Web by Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer — Promise, &c. Cain (B.— 1822). Margaret (Br.— 1824). Hornsea (Ch.— 1832). Lacerta (B.— 1816). Muley by Orville — Eleanor by Whisky — Young Giantess by Diomed (Florizel) — Giantess by Matchem — Molly Long Legs by Babraham. Clare by Marmion (Whisky — Young Noisette) — Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon by Driver (Trentham by Sweepstakes) — Fractious, »fec. Paulowitz by Sir Paul (Sir Peter)— Evelina by Highflyer (Herod)— Ter- magant by Tantrum (Cripple by Godolphin) — dau. of Sampson, &c. Dau. of Paynator (Trumpator)^dau. of Delpini (Highflyer) — dau. of Y. Marske — Gentle Kitty by Silvio — dau. of Dorimond (Dormouse), he. Edmund by Orville (Beningbro')— Emmeline by Waxy — Sorcery by Sor- cerer— Cobbea by Skyscraper— d. of Woodpecker — Heinel by Squirrel. Medora by Selim (Buzzard) — dau. of Sir Harry (Sir Peter) — dau. of Volunteer (Eclipse) — dau. of Herod (Tartar) — Folly by Marske. Velocipede by Blacklock — dau. of Juniper (Whisky — Jenny Spinner by Dragon) — dau. of Sorcerer — Virgin by Sir Peter — dau. of PotSos, • M ^ a 00 a 1 n 0 fs « ^ 3 Q bo a t». ^ ^ 1 iriT C3 CO CO a 0 1 H M ^ c8 M 0) hn fl in ^ S ^ 1 GO m a 'm ■^ <5 Voltigeur Br.— 1847). Mrs. Ridgway (Ro.— 1849). Flying Dutchman (B.— 1846). Merope (B.— 1841). Harkaway (Ch.— 1834). Pocahontas (B.— 1847). Ion (B.— 1835). Little Fairy , (B.— 1832). Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock)— dau. of Phantom (Walton)— dan. of Overton — Gratitude's dam by Walnut Royal mare. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton)— Leda by Filho-da-Puta— (Hap- hazard) — Treasure by Camillua Burton Barb 'mare. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty- Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) Sedbury Royal mare. Nan Darrell by Inheritor (Lottery)— NeU by Blacklock— Madame Vestris by Comus (Sorcerer) — Lisette DavilVs Old Woodcock. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim)— Cobweb by Phantom (Walton)— Filagree by Soothsayer — Golden Tiocks... Tregomvell Natural B. mare. Barbelle by Sandbeck (Catton)— her dam Darioletta by Amadia— Selima by Selim (Buzzard) — dau. of PotSos Burtori Barb mare. Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock)— dau. of Phantom (Walton)— dau. of Overton (K. Fergus) — dau. of Walnut (Highflyer) Royal mare. Velocipiede's dam by Juniper (Whisky) — dau. of Sorcerer — Virgin by Sir Peter — dau. of PotSos — Editha by Herod Burton Barb viare. Econoinist by Whisker (Waxy)— Floranthe by Octavian— Caprice by Anvil (Herod) — Madcap by Eclipse Arab source unknown. Fanny Dawson by Nabocklish (Rugantino) — Miss Tooley by Teddy the Grinder (Asparagus)— Lady Jane Burton Barb viare. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp (D. Andrews)— Web by Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator Trefionwell Natural B. mare. Marpessa by Muley (Orville)— Clare by Marm'ion (Whisky)— Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon by Driver Burton Barb Tnare. Cain by PaiUowitz (Sir Paul)— dau. of Paynator (Trumpator)— dau. of Delpini (Highflyer)— tlau. of Y. Marske Byerly Turk— Bustler. Margaret by Edmund (OrvUle)— Medora by Selim (Buzzard)— dau. of Sir Harry — dau. of Volunteer (Eclipse) Layton Barb mare. Hornsea by Velocipede (Blacklock)— dau. of Cerberus (Gohanna)— Mias Cranfield by Sir Peter — sis. to Pugilist Royal mare. Lacerta by Zodiac (St. George) — Jerboa by Gohanna (Mercury) — Camilla by Trentham — Coquette Sedbury Royal mare. § ^ West ■ Australian (B.— 1850). Darling's dam (B.— 1850). Belladrum (B.— 1860). Bon Accord (B.— 18fi7\ Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus — Clinkerina by Clinker) — dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) ...TregonwelVs Natural Barb mare. Mowerina by Touchstone (Camel — Banter by Master Henry) — Emma by Whisker— Gibside Fairy D'Arcy's Black-legged Royal mare. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone— Peri by Wanderer)— Guicci- oli by Bob Booty — Flight by Irish Escape Sedbury Royal mare. Dau. of Hetman Platoff (Brutandorf — dau. of Comus) — Whim by Drone ( Master Robert ) — Kiss by Waxy Pope Layton Barb viare. StockweU by The Baron (Birdcatcher— Echidna by Economist)— Poca- hontas by Glencoe— Marpessa by Muley— Clare... £Mr<07i Barb mare. Catherine Hayes by Lanercost (Liverpool — Otis by Bustard) — Con- stance by Partisan — Quadrille by Selim Bay Bolton — Belgrade T. Tfl S ^ Q 1 CQ ^ i/j Stockwell (Ch.— 1849). Paradigm ' (Br.— 1852). Voltigeur (Br.— 1847). Julia (B.— 1852). Adventurer by Newminster (Touchstone — Beeswing by Dr. Syntax) — Palma by Emilius — Francesca by Partisan Roy a I mare. Darling's dam by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules— Guiccioli by Bob Booty) dau. of Hetman Platoff — Whim by Drone Layton Barb nutre. The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules— Guiccioli by Bob Booty)— Echidna by Economist (Whisker) — Floranthe Burton Bai-b ma^re. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan— Trampoline by Tramp)— Marpessa by Muley — Clare by Marmion — Harpalice — Amazon ...Burton B. mare. Paragone by Touchstone (Camel— Banter by Master Henry) — Hoyden by Tomboy (Jerry) — Rockbana by Velocipede Royal mare. Ellen Horn by Redshank (Sandbeck— Gohanna by Selim)— Delhi by Plenipotentiary (Emilius) — Pawn, jun Tregonivell Natural Barb. Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock— dau. of Coriander) — dau. of Phan- tom (Walton) — dau. of Overton (King Fergus) Royal mare. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton — Desdemona by Orville) — Leda by Filho-da-Puta ( Haphazard ) — Treasure Burton Barb Tnare. Launcelot (bro. to Touchstone) by Camel (Whalebone — dau. of Selim) — Banter by Master Henry (Orville) Oldfield mare. Miss Nancy by Cain (Paulowitz — dau. of Paynator) — dau. of Brutan- dorf (Blacklock)— Voltaire's dam by Phantom Royal mare. i::5 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. SAVILE. (the property op J. S. CURTIS, ESQ., LEESBURG, VIRGINIA, U.S.A.) Will he located during the season 0/1898 at 3f ay field Stud Farm, Leeslurg, rehere he will serve a limited mimher of approved mares (besides a few of his owner's) at $250eacA. Application to he made to the Manager, Mayfield Stud Farm, P.O. Box 31, Leeshurg Va., U.S.A. Savile by Hampton was bred in 1884, by Lord Wolverton, and was the sixth and most successful produce of his dam Lilian by Wingrave. He is a bay horse, stand- ino' 16 hands high, with tremendously strong hindquarters, and a powerful, well put on shoulder, while he does not show the weakness of " middle piece " of his great sire Hampton. He has great bone below the knee and hock, and is " well let down." Savile became the property of the Duke of Westminster, in whose name he ran during his racing career in England. He made his first appearance in the Dee Stakes (1| miles for three-year-olds) at Chester, for which he ran a dead heat with the Rector, and in the deciding heat won by a length. His next race was the Derby, in which he finished seventh, behind such horses as Merry Hampton (first). The Baron (second), Marley (third), and Aintree (fourth). Carrying 7st. 51b., he ran unplaced in the Manchester Cup won by Pell Mell (4yrs., 8st. 91b.) ; but at Ascot, in the St. James' Palace Stakes (1 mile), carrying 9st., he rsn third to Florentine (9st.), and Timothy (9st.) having behind him Chippeway (8st. 71b.), Cayenne Pepper (8st. 71b., the favourite), Turlygood (9st.), Vatican (9st.), and St. Crispin (9st.) ; and at the same meeting, carrying 8st. 101b.. Jersey Lily (8st.) beat him for the Triennial Stakes. At Liverpool the Thirtieth Knowslev Dinner Stakes (1^ miles), was nothing more than a match in which Savile (9st. 71b.) easily defeated Alligator (8st. 71b.) by a neck. Then, returning to the south, Savile (3vrs., 7st. 71b.), won the Goodwood Cup by nearly four lengths, after running a dead heat with St. Michael (4yrs., 8st. 121b.), the other runners being Upas (4yrs., 9st. 51b.), and Yarmean (3yrs., 7st. 71b.). In the Breeders' St. Leger Stakes (1 mile), at Derby, Savile ran unplaced, and he also failed to obtain a situation for the Doncaster St. Leger, won by Kilwarlin ; Merry Hampton, and Timothy, being the placed horses. Subsequently Savile ran unplaced for the Cfesarewitch and the Man- chester November Handicap, which terminated his three-year-old career. As a four-year-old Savile ran five times, his best performance being for the Chester Cup (2J miles), for which he carried 7st. 101b. second to Kinsky (8st. 121b.), having behind him Chippeway (4yrs., 7st. 111b.), the Cob (5 yrs., 8st. 101b.), Stonehead (aged, 8st. 81b.), What-Not (3yrs., 5st. 101b.), Winter Cherry (5yrs., 6st. 91b.), and five others ; while for the Alexandra Plate (about 3 miles), carrying 9st. 51b., he was second to Timothy (4yrs,, 9st. 51b.), and beat The Cob (5yrs., 9st. 61b.). In his two years' racing career in England, it will be remembered that Savile ran sixteen times, was first three times, second twice, and third once, while he was un- placed in ten races. He won £1353. In December 1888 he was purchased at Newmarket for R. W. Yause, of Durban, and shipped to South Africa, where he ran fifty-nine times in five years, finishing his racing career in 1893, at the age of nine years. He won fifteen races, of the value of £3625, was second eight times, third fifteen times, and unplaced twenty-one times. In all his races in South Africa, excepting two or three, he carried top weight and often went to the post in bad condition. This told on him, and previous to his being withdrawn from the turf , he commenced to show signs of hard work in his fetlock joints. The enlargement has now almost entirely disappeared, and at the age of fourteen he is as vigorous, strong, and active as ever. As a stallion he has already acquired no little fame, being the sire of Saviletta, winner of the Port Elizabeth Nursery, and the South African Derby, while he is also the sire of Gay Hampton, winner of the South African Nursery, the Port Elizabeth Derby, and the South African Derby. He became the property of his present owner in 1895. ^^ CO CD 3 Kim §^ ''0 °^ o >. W lQ 2 ch THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 126 PEDIGREE OF SAVILE. Camel by Whalebone (Waxy— Penelope by Trumpator)— dau. of Selim —Maiden by Sir Peter— dau. of Phenomenon Rockwood— Bustler. Banter by Master Henry (Orville— Miss Sophia by Stamford)— Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus Oldfidd mare. Dr. Syntax by Paynator (Trumpator— dau. of IMarc Antony)— dau. of Beningbro' (King Fergus)— Jenny Mole by Carbuncle ...Pipimj Peg. Dau. of Ardrossan by John Bull (Fortitude— Xantippe by Eclipse) — Lady Eliza by Whitworth (Agonistes) Bijerlti Turk— Bustler. Humphry Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer— Houghton Lass by Sir Peter) — Clinkerina by Clinker (Sir Peter)— Pewit BiicrUj Turk— Bustler. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote— Evelina by Highflyer)— dau. of Golumpus (Golianna)— dau. of Paynator Burton Barh mare.. Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock— dau. of Coriander)— dau. of Phan- tom (Walton)— dau. of Overton (King Fergus) a Romd raure. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton— Desdemona by Orville)— Leda by Filho-da-Puta— Treasure by Camillus Burton Barb ma re. The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules)— Echidna by Economist (Whisker)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock Rockwood— Bustler. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Sultan)— Marpessa by Muley (Orville)— Clare by Marmion— Harpalice by Gohanna (Mercury) ... Burton Barb mare. The Provost by The Saddler (Waverley— Castrellina by Castrel)— Re- becca by Lottery (Tramp)— dau. of Cervantes Lai/ton Barb mare. Otisina by Liverpool (Tramp— dau. of Whisker)— Otis by Bustard (Castrel) — Gayhurst's dam by Election Burton Barb mare. Liverpool by Tramp (Dick Andrews— dau. of Gohanna)— dau. of Whisker (Waxy— Penelope by Trumpator) Sedburij Roiial nuire. Otis by Bustard (Buzzard— Gipsy by Trumpator)— dau. of "Election (Gohanna)— sis. to Skyscraper— Everlasting Burton Barb mare. Gladiator by Partizan (Walton— Parasol by PotSos)— Pauline by Moses (Seymour)— Quadrille by Selim Bai/ Bolton— Belgrade Turk. Dau. of Plenipotentiary (Emilius— Harriet by Pericles)— Myrrha by Whalebone — Gift by Y. Gohanna — sis. to Grazier Snap mare. Economist by Whisker (Waxy)— Floranthe by Octavian (Stripling)— Caprice by Anvil Y. Orciihound, Cur wen's Ban Barb— dam unk. Fanny Dawson by Nabocklish (Rugantino)— MissTooley by Teddy the Grinder— Lady Jane by Sir Peter (Highflyer) Burton Barb mare. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp (Dick Andrews)— Web by Waxy (PotSos— Maria by Herod) T rerjonicell Nat. Barb. Marpessa by Mvdey (Orville)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky)— Harpalice by Gohaima (Mercury— sis. to Challenger) Burton Barb mare. Physician by Brutandorf (Blacklock— Mandane by PotSos)— Primette by Prime Minister (Sancho)— Miss Paul Moonah Barb mare. Morsel by Mulatto (Catton— Desdemona by Orville)— Linda by Water- loo (Walton— Penelope)— Cressida by Whisky Old Morocco riuire. Emilius by Orville (Beningbro'— Evelina by Highflyer)— Emily by Stamford (Sir Peter— Horatia)— dau. of Whisky Coppin mare. Variation by Bustard (Castrel— Miss Hip by Shuttle)— Johanna South- cote by Beningbro'— Lavinia by Pipator Old Vintner rruire. Blacklock by WhiteLjck (Hambletonian— RosaHnd by Phenomenon)— dau. of Coriander (PotSos)— Wiklgoose Burton Barb mare Dam of Phantom by Walton (Sir Peter— Arethusa by Dungannon)— Jnha by Whisky— dau. of Overton (King Fergus) a Royal mare. Mulatto by Catton (Golumpus— Lucy Grey by Timothy)— Desdemona by Orville (Bemngbro'— Evelina)— Fanny The Massey mare. Leda by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard— Mrs. Barnetby Waxy)— Treasure by CamiUus (Hambletonian)— dau. of Hyacinthus...^Mr 'f ef, hr 1 a a '^ ,0 ce s a ^ TJ* ^i. ,_, CO 1 00 u tH m u m 0 a > a W -^ >> ■u. N e Weatherbit (Br.— 1862). Mendicant (Br.— 1843). Cowl (B.— 1842). Diversion (B.— 1838). Voltaire (B.— 1826). Martha Lynn (Br.— 1837). Sheet Anchor by Lottery (Tramp)-Morgiana by Muley— Miss Steven- son by Sorcerer- SIS. to Petworth by Precipitate, &c. Miss Letty by Priam (Emilius) — Miss Fanny's dam by Orville (Beningbro )— dau. of Buzzard— Hornpipe by Trumpator, &c wf^^ ,rWii*'^™^^ (Whalebone-dau. of Selim)-Banter by Master Hemy (Orvme;-Boadicea by Alexander-Brunette, &c. Lady Moore Carew by Tramp (Dick Andrews)— Kite by Bustard— Olympia by Sir Oliver-Scotilla by Anvil-Scota by Eclipse, &c. Bay Middleton by Sultan-Cobweb by Phantom-Filagree by Sooth- sayer-Web by Waxy-Penelope by Tmmpator-Prunella, &c. Crucifix by Priam (Emilius)-Octaviana by Octavian (Stripling)-dau. of Shuttl^Zara by Delpini-Flora by King Fergus-Atalanta, &c Defence by Whalebone (Waxy )-Defiance by Rubens (Buzzard )-Little FoUy by Highland Hing-Harriet by Volunteer-dau. of Alfred, &c. Folly by Middleton (Phantom- Web)-Little Folly by Highland Fling —Harriet by Volunteer— dau. of Alfred— Magnolia by Marske &c ^.*'r^J'°^ ^y ^^"t*^-^",''^ (Hambletonian)^au. of Coriander (Pot8os)- Wild Goose by Highflyer— Co-heiress by PotSos- Manilla, &c. Dau. of Phantom (Walton-Julia by Wlilsky)-dau. of Overton (King Fergus)— dau. of Walnut (Highflyer)- dau. of Ruler &c Gladiator (B.— 1833). Daughter of (Br.— 1839). Mulatto by Catton (Golumpus-Lucy Grey)-Desdemona by OrvUle (Beningbro )-Fanny by Sir Peter^au. of Diomed-Desdemona, &c. Leda by i ilho-da-Puta-Treasure by CamiUus (Hambletonian)-dau. of Hyacinthus— Flora by King Fergus-Atalanta by Matchem, &c. Pajtisan by Walton (Sir Peter- Arethusa by Dungannon)-Para3ol by i^otSos (li^chpse— Sportsmistress)- dau. of Prophet— Virago, &c. Pauline by Moses (Seymour-sis. to Castanea)-Quadrille by Selim (■buzzard)— Canary Bird by Sorcerer (Trumpator)— Canary, &c. Plenipotentiaiy by Emilius (Orvme-Emily)-Harriet by Pericles (Lvander)-dau. of Selim ( Buzzard )-Pipylina by Sir Peter, &c. Myrrha by Whalebone (Waxy-Penelope)-Gift by Y. Gohanna-sis. to Grazier by Sir Peter— dau. of Trumpator (Conductor), &c. Camel (BL— 1822). Banter (B.— 1826). Dr. Syntax (Br.— 1811). Daughter of (Ch.— 1817). The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Whalebone by Waxy-Penelope by Trumpator-Prunella by Highflyer —Promise by Snap— Julia by Blank— dau. of Partner, &c. Dau. of Sehm— Maiden by Sir Peter— dau. of Phenomenon— Matron by 1 lorizel— Maiden by Matchem— dau. of Squirt, &c. Master Henry by Orville (Beningbro')-Miss Sophia by Stamford (Sir Peter)— Sophia by Buzzard— Huncamunca by Highflyer, &c Boadicea by Alexander (Echpse)-Brunette by Amaranthus (Old England)— Mayfly by Matchem— dau. of Ancaster Starling, &c. Paynator by Trumpator (Conductor)— dau. of Marc Antony (Spec- tator)—Signorina by Snap— Miss Windsor by The Godolphin, &c. /S- u°^u Eeningbro- (King Fergus) - Jenny Mole by Carbuncle (Babraham Blank— dau. of Cade)— dau. of Prince T'Quassa, &c. -Miss Whip Ardrossan by John Bull (Fortitude— Xantippe by Eclipse)- by Volunteer (Eclipse)— Wimbledon by Evergreen, &c. Lady Ehza by Whitworth (Agonistes— dau. of Jupiter by Eclipse)- A. Y.Z. s dam by Spadille— Sylvia by Y. Marske— Ferret, &c. Lanercos* (Br.— 1835). Queen Mary (B.— 1843). Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone by Waxy— Peri by Wanderer) TrT-^'^^T°'^'^y ^°^ Booty-Chauticleer-Flight by Irish Escape, &c. ^Jl- "^^^^ Economist (Whisker by Waxy— Floranthe by Octavian)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock— Gadabout by Orville— Minstrel &c Glencoe by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante)— Trampoline by Tramp— Web by Waxy-Penelope by Trumpator-Prunella by Highflyer, &c. Mar^ssa by Muley (Orville-Eleanor by Wlilsky)-Clare by Marmion — aarpahce by Gohanna— Amazon by Driver (Trentham), &c. Liverpool by l^amp-dau. of Whisker (Waxy-Penelope)-Mandan6 by Pot8os-Y Camilla by Woodpecker— Camilla by Trentham, &c. Otis by Bustard (Buzzard-Gipy by Trumpator)-^au. of Election (Gohanna)— SIS. to Skyscraper by Highflyer— dau. of Eclipse, &c. Gladiator by Partisan (Walton)-Pauline by Moses ( Seymour )-Quad- rille by Sehm— Canary Bird by Sorcerer— Canary by Coriander? &c. ^",n°£ Plempotentiary (Emilius)-Myrrha by WHalebone-Gift by y. Gobanna— SIS. to Grazier by Sir Peter— sis. to Aimator, &c 129 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. SIR HUGO. (the property of the right honourable the SAEL op BRADFORD.) Will he located during 1898 and following Seasons at Weston-under-Lizard, Shifnal, Salop, where he will cover a limited number of approved mares (besides a few of his owner's) at l^Ogs. each mare, and one guinea to the Groom. Ajrplicatioii to be made as above to E, Griffiths, Esq., or Mr. J, Wilkes, Stud Groom. Subscription full for 1896. Sir Hugo (winner of the Derby, 1892, etc. by Wisdom, was bred in 1889 by the Earl of Bradford, and is the eighth produce of his dam Manoeuvre (also dam of Tactic [in Germany! Flying Column, and Aldershot, all by Chippendale, etc.) by Lord Clifden, also bred in 1874 by the Earl of Bradford. Sir Hugo is a rich chestnut, 16 hands 1 inch high, and is one of the finest and most perfect-shaped horses ever foaled — " as handsome as paint," and as sound as a bell of brass. The racing career of this splendid horse commenced when two years old at Ascot in 1891, where, not being quite wound up, he could do no more than finish third to Lord Alington's Polyglot by Bend Or, and Mr. C. D. Eose's St. Damien by St. Simon ; but, being fitter at Goodwood, he had no difficulty in beating Kyle, BouthilHer, Desdemona, and Scarbrough for the Rous Memorial Stakes of l,117sovs., on the memorable ,wet Thursday of that Meeting when each of the jockeys drew 2lb. over weight. At Doncaster Sir Hugo was readily defeated by La Flfeche for the Champagne Stakes, but at the Newmarket October Meeting he easily appropriated the Boscawen Stakes of 600sovs., beating Katherine II., Chloris, and Pensioner ; but for the Middle Park Plate he and nine others were easily defeated by Orme, the second and third places being filled by El Diablo and Gauntlet. In 1892 Sir Hugo commenced the season by running unplaced in a field of fourteni horses for the Two Thousand, won by Bonavista, with St. Angelo second, and Curio third ; but at Epsom he came out in grand form, and won the Derby by three-quarters of a length from La Flfeche, the French horse Bucentaure being third, with St. Angelo fourth, Thessalian fifth, and the following unplaced :— Bonavista, El Diablo, Galeopsis, Hatfield, Llanthony, Persistive, Rueil, and St. Damien. La Flfeche was the favourite at 11 to 10 against, whilst 40 to 1 was betted against the winner. At Ascot Sir Hugo was unexpectedly defeated by St. Angelo for the St. James' Palace Stakes, Watercress being second ; but on the Doncaster Town Moor this running was proved to be incorrect by his defeating Watercress for the St. Leger, for which, after making a grand effort for victory, he suflFered a two-lengths defeat from La Flfeche, Watercress being third, three lengths off, while the unplaced division comprised Curio (winner of the Ne-wmarket Stakes), Certosa, Dunure, El Diablo, May Duke, Orme, Llanthony, and The Lover. For the Lancashire Plate at Manchester, Sir Hugo, for the third time, tried conclusions with La Flfeche, but with no more fortunate result than for the St. Leger ; and then at the New- market Second October Meeting he suffered another defeat ; for, after a grand effort to give 15lb. to El Diablo for the Lowther Stakes, the latter beat him by a neck, with Dunure, to whom he was giving 9lb., third, and three others beaten off. In the Houghton Week Sir Hugo wound up his year's labours unsuccessfully, Orme defeating him. El Diablo, Flank March, and Orvieto for the Limekiln Stakes. In 1893 Sir Hugo commenced the season in flying colours by winning the Newmarket Four-year-old Biennial very easily from Bushey Park, Barrow, and Curio, after which, one of his fore legs showing symptoms of weakness, he was withdrawn from the turf, and after a season's rest was put to the stud in 1894, when his subscription rapidly filled at 150gs. each mare, a fact not in the least surprising considering his good looks, excellent performances, and that he is full of the most successful winning blood of the day, as may be seen on the opposite page, where his pedigree is set out in full. Sir Hugo's progeny in 1897 comprised fourteen colts and ten fillies (now yearlings), two of the latter of whom died in foaling. THE HORSE-BREEDERS" HANDBOOK. 130 PEDIGREE OP SIR HUGO. pq The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). O O w Gladiator (Ch.— 1833). Daughter of (B.— 1840). Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone-Peri by Wanderer)-Guicci- oh by Bob Booty (Chanticleer by Woodpecker)-rhght &c Echidna by Economist (Whisker-Floranthe by Octavian')— Miss Pratt _byBlacklock (Whitelock by Hambletonian)lGadaS, &a Glencoe by Sultan (SeHm-Bacchante by WiUiamson'a Ditto )-TramDo- hne by lYamp (Dick Andrews- 135 'I HE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. SUSPENDER. (the property of H. MCCALMONT, esq., M.P., CIIEVELEY park, NEWMARKET.) Will he located during 188S and following Seasons at Cheveley Park, Newmarket, rchere he will cover a limited number of approved mares (besides a few of his owner's) at BOffs. eacJi, and 1 guinea to the Groom. All applicatiojis to be made to Mr. Pen- ningtoji, as above. Suspender, by Muncaster, -was bred in 1889, by Lord Eosslyn, and is the sixth produce of Garterless (also the dam of Cecil by Bend Or, Tights by Timothy, etc.) by Knight of the Garter, bred in 1875 by Mr. John Trotter. He is bay with star and snip, and his near fore coronet and off hind fetlock white. His height is 16 hands 2in., he girths 6ft. 5jin., and measures 8|in. below the knee. Suspender made his first appearance on a racecourse at the Newmarket Craven Meeting 1891, when he won the FitzwilUam Two-Year-Old Plate, beating Acrobat, Pilgrim's Progress, Galoche, Euclid, Thistledown, and Wild Jasmine. And at the Newmarket Second October Meeting he came out again in winning colours, as he took the Severals Plate from St. Odille, Fetteresso, and seven other two-year-olds. In 1892, when three years old, Suspender ran his third and last race, in which he greatly distinguished himself, the speed he showed being quite phenomenal, remind- ing one of some of the early performances of the great horse Birdcatcher, from whom he is descended. The race was the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot, the value of which was l,240sovs. There were twenty-five runners, and, carrying 7st. 101b., he held the lead nearly from the start, and won in a canter, by four lengths from High Commissioner (5yrs., 8st. lib.), second, and Stuart (3yrs., 6st. 21b.), third ; while among his other opponents whom he beat so easily were Prince Hampton, Warlaby, Bel Demonio, Ermak, Huntingdon, Euclid, Breach, and Melody, aU •winners of many races. Unfortunately in the race he hit his leg, and never ran again. His price at starting was 25 to 1. From the few mares put to Suspender in his first season, he is the sire of four winners — viz.. Argosy, winner of the Granby Plate of POOsovs. at Newmarket, beating the Khedive, and five others ; Yatel, winner of the Twickenham Maiden Plate of 200sov8. at Kempton Park, beating Stream of Gold, Royal Mandate, and ten others, including Oceano ; Vestalin, winner of the Osmaston Plate of 200sovs. at Derby ; and colt out of Parisina, winner of a match at the Bibury Club Meeting. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 136 PEDIGREE OF SUSPENDER. The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). S j Teddington 7 I (Ch.— 1848). -a i U I "" ' Sis. to Singapore (B.— 1852). Sweetmeat (Br.— 1842). Jocose (Br.— 1843). Birdcatcher (Ch.— 1833). Agnes (B.— 1844). Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Wlialebone) — Guicciuli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer) — Flight by Irish Escape— Y. Heroine by B;be Arlington Nat. Barb mare. Paulowitz by Sir Paul (Sir Peter — Pewet by Tandem) — Evelina by Highflyer — Termagant by Tantrum (Cripple) Byerly T. — Bustler. Dau. of Paynator (Trumpator — dau. of Marc Antony) — dau. of Delpini (Highflyer) — Tipple Cyder by King Fergus Byerly T. — Bustler. St. Nicholas by Emilius (Orville— Emily by Stamford) — Sea View by Scud — Goosander by Hambletonian — Rally Leeds A. — Spanker. Harriet by Stripling (Phenomenon — Laura by Eclipse) — Maniac by Shuttle — Anticipation — Exjjeetation Layton Barb mare. ^39 7 HE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. TARPORLEY. (the property of MR. W. M. G. SINGER.) Will he located during 1898 and following Seasons at Thealiston Hall Stud, Bedale, Yorkshire, where he ivill ie let to a limited number of mares {besides a few of his owner'' s) at 25sovs. each, and 1 guinea to the Groom. Apply to Mr. John Mclntyre as above. Nearest station, Leeming Lane, N.E.R., 2J miles. Telegraph, Office at Londonderry, Yorkshire . Tarporley by St. Simon was bred in 1 892 by His Grace the Duke of Westminster, and is the fifth produce of his dam Ruth (dam also of Golden Dream by Muncaster, Eush by Peter, Orford and Orlet both by Bend Or, Rust by Blue Green, Orpah and Orme's Head both by Orme, etc.) by Scottish Chief, bred in 1883 by Mr. William Blenkiron. He is a bay horse, 16 hands in height, girths 6ft. 3in., and measures Sjin. below the knee, while in appearance he favours Scottish Chief, the sire of his dam. Tarporley commenced his short, but distinguished, turf career in 1894, when, in rather backward condition, he ran unplaced, together with ten other two-year-olds for the Coventry Stakes at the Royal Meeting, won by Whiston by Prism, with Saintly second, and Galinne a bad third. On Friday of the same meeting he, however, did better, as he won the Windsor Castle Stakes of 637sovs., beating Bentworth (second), Mogul (third), Pet of the Chase, Hamiltrude, Chibiabos, and Sister Lumley. At Goodwood he won the rich Prince of Wales Stakes of 2,800sovs. very easily from Utica (second), Spur Royal (third), Santa Palma, and Cheeky. Tarporley next ran for the Middle Park Plate won, a neck, by Speedwell by Springfield, 8st. 101b., from Keelson, 9st. (second), Raconteur, 9st. (third), Kirk- connel, 9st. 31b. (fourth), with Tarporley, 9st. 31b., next in front of Cayenne, Master Minting, Caenlochan, Missive, and Gas ; and he wound up the season at Manchester by running third to Newsmonger by Saraband, and Briardale, giving the winner 131b., and the second 201b., for the Great Lancashire Produce Stakes, having behind him The Nipper, Utica, Galeottia, and three others. With this race terminated the turf career of this fine horse, as he subsequently injured his near foreleg and had to be thrown up ; but he has been recently examined by Mr. George Williams, M.R.C.V.S., and certified sound in every respect other than the injured limb. For both the past seasons, 1896 and 1897, he had a full list of approved mares, nearly all being dams of good winners. In Weatherbys Supplement to the "Stud Book" for 1897 Tarporley is returned as the sire of four colts and four fillies (now yearlings), all of whom are exceptionally promising. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 140 PEDIGREE OP TARPORLEY. Voltigeur (Br.— 1847). Mrs. Ridgway (Ro.— 1S4D) Flying Dutchman (B.— 1846). Merope (B.— 1841). Harkaway (Ch.— 1834). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Ion (B.— 1S35). Little Fa'ry (B.— 1S32). Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock) — dau. of Phantom (Walton) — dau. of Overton (K. Fergus) — Gratitude's dam by Walnut Royal mare. Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton) — Leda by Filho-da-Puta (Hap- hazard)— Treasure by Camillus — dau. of Hyacinthus ...Burton Barb. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone)— Guiccioli by Bob Booty- Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) Sedhury Royal mare. Nan Darrell by Inheritor (Lottery by Tramp)— Nell by Blacklock — Madame Vestris by Comus (Sorcerer) DavilVs Old Woodcock. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim)— Cobweb by Phantom (W^alton— Julia by Whisky)— Filagree by Soothsayer Trcgomvell N. Barb. Barbelle by Sandbeck (Catton) — Amadis (Don Quixote) — Selima by Selim — dau. of PotSos— Editha by Herod Burton Barb Tnare. Voltaire by Blacklock (Whitelock) — dau. of Phantom (Walton) — dau. of Overton — dau. of Walnut — dau. of Ruler Royal mare. Velocipede's dam by Juniper (Whisky) — dau. of Sorcerer — Virgin by Sir Peter — dau. of PotSos — Editha by Herod Burton Barb mare. Economist by Whisker (Waxy) — Floranthe by Octavian (Stripling) — Caprice by Anvil (Herod) — Madcap Arab source unknown. Fanny Dawson by Nabocklish (Rugantino) — Miss Tooley by Teddy the Grinder — Lady Jane by Sir Peter (Highflyer) Burton Barb mare. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp (Dick Andrews— dau. of Gohanna)— Web by Waxy (PotSos) Treriomcell N. Barb. Marpessa by Muley (Orville)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky)— Harpalice by Gohanna — Amazon by Driver (Trentham) Burton Barb vutre. Cain by Paulowitz (Sir Paul— Evelina by Highflyer)- dau. of Paynator (Trumpator — dau. of Marc Antony) Byerly Turk — Bustler. Margaret by Edmund (Orville — Emmeline by AVaxy) — Medora by Selim (Buzzard) — dau. of Sir Harry — dau. of Volunteer ...Layton B. mare. Hornsea by Velocipede (Blacklock)— dau. of Cerberus (Gohanna)— Miss Cranfield by Sir Peter — sis. to Pugilist by Pegasus Royal mare. Lacerta by Zodiac (St. George) — Jerboa by Gohanna— Camilla by Trentham — Cof|nette by The Compton Barb ...Sedhury Royal marrx Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Fair Helen (Ch.— 1843). The Little Known (B.— 1836). Bay Missv (B.— 1842). Melbourne (Er.— 1834). Pantalonade (Ch.— 1830). Ethelbert (Ch.— 1850). Idyl (B.— 1850). Camel by Whalebone ( Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator)— dau. of Selim — Maiden by Sir Peter — dau. of Phenomenon Rockwood — Bustler. Banter by Master Henry (Orville — Miss Sophia by Stamford) — Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette by Amaranthus The Old field Tnare. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard — dau. of Alexander) — Idalia by Peruvian — Musidora by Meteor — Maid of All Work Warlock Galloivay. Rebecca by Lottery (Tramp— dau. of Cervantes by Don Quixote)— Anticipation by Beningbro' — Expectation Layton Barb mnre. Muley by Orville (Beningbro'— Evelina by Highflyer)- Eleanor by WMsky — Y. Giantess by Diomed — Giantess Old Morocco mare. Lacerta by Zodiac (St. George— sis. to Soldier by Eclipse)— Jerboa by Gohanna — Camilla by Trentham Sedbury Royal nuire. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto)— Cobweb by Phantom— Filagree by Soothsayer... Trfc/o/uce^i N. Barb. Camilla by Young Phantom (Phantom — Emmeline by Waxy) — sis. to Speaker by Camillus— sis. to Prime Minister by fiAxioho... Royal mare. Humphry Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer — Houghton Lass by Sir Peter) — Clinkerina by Clinker — Pewet by Tandem Byerly Turk — Bustler. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote — Evelina by Highflyer) — dau. of Golumpus — dau. of Pasmator — sis. to Zodiac Tregomvell N. Barb. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard — dau. of Alexander) — Idalia by Peruvian Musidora by Meteor — Maid of All Work Warlock Galloway. Festival by Camel (Whalebone — dau. of Selim) — Michaelmas by Thun- derbolt (Sorcerer — Wowski by Mentor) The Farmer's viare. Faugh-a-ballagh by Sir Hercules (Whalebone— Guiccioli by Bob Booty) Flight by Irish Escape— Y. Heroine by Bagot ...Sedhury Roy. mare. Espoir by Liverpool (Tramp — Otis by Buzzard) — Esperance by Lapdog — Grisette by Merlin— Coquette by Dick Andrews Royal vmre. Ithuriel by Touchstone (Camel — Banter by Master Henry) — Verbena by Velocipede— Rosalba by Milo (Sir Peter) Burton Barb mare. Eclogue by Emilius (Orville — Emily by Stamford) — Apellonia by Whisker — My Lady by Comus — Delpini Burton Barb mare. Ui THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. TORPEDO (Irish). (the property of M. a. MAHER, ESQ., BALLINKEELE, ENNISCORTHY, IRELAND.) Will ie located during 1898 and following Seasons at Ballinheele, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland, where he rcill cover a limited number of approved mares, this Season at \Qsovs., and lO*. to the Groom. Apply to the Stud Groom, as above. Torpedo, by Gunboat, was bred in 1876 by Mr. Thomas Whitney, a farmer in County Wexford, Ireland, and is the second produce of his dam (also dam of Pin- nace and Minute Gun, both by Gunboat). He is a rich bay brown, and bears almost a twin likeness to his distinguished relation, Cabin Boy, standing 15 hands 3in., with deep girth and great bone. Torpedo, who was not trained until four years old, commenced his turf career in July 1880, at Tramore, a favourite watering place in County Waterford, where, in the colours of his breeder Mr. Whitney, he won the Amateur Hunters' Hurdle Race of SOsovs., in a canter, from a large field ; and this success he followed up in August, at Galway, by winning the Moyode Plate of 80sovs., a Hunters' Steeplechase (2|m.), beating a field of ten horses, including Enigma, Pickpocket (afterwards Lord Chancellor), New Meadow, Lady Mary II., and Scorn — all good performers subsequently in England. After winning this race Mr. Maher had the good fortune to buy Torpedo for 300gs,, and he ran his third race at the Liverpool Autumn Meeting in the same year — viz., for the Aintree Hunt Steeplechase, won by Captain Machell's Review, in which race he was knocked over by another laorse swerving against him at a fence. Torpedo's next effort during the same year was made at Croydon for the November Hunters' Flat Race of 200sovs., for which, ridden by Mr. Humble, he ran a good third to Rocket and Spendthrift, having a field of six horses behind him. At Bromley better fortune attended him, as he won the Kent County Cup, value 70sovs., in a canter, from Rathcline (second) and three others ; and this victory he followed up at Sandown Park in December by winning the Ladies' Plate of lOOsovs. (3m.), beating Cross Question and four others in a canter. In 1881 Torpedo was again first seen in public at Sandown Park in the April Meeting, when he easily appropriated the County Hurdle Handicap of lOsovs. each, with 200 added, from Tamar, Adamite, Northfleet, Albania, Milkmaid, and Prospectus. At the same meeting Torpedo started favourite for the Grand International Handicap of 30sovs., with 500sovs. added (4m.). This event was contested by seven of the best steeplechase horses of the day, including two Grand National winners, and when half the distance had been accomplished Torpedo, owing to blundering at one of the fences, lost fully a quarter of a mile, but when righted made up his lost ground in a manner that only a horse possessed of great speed and thorough gameness could have done, and but for being unable to get through at the close of the contest in time, would have beaten Regal to a certainty, as the latter won by only a neck. This race may be said to be Torpedo's last performance, for, having hit one of his back tendons shortly after, he did not appear again upon a racecourse for two years, when, in April 1883, being only half fit, he ran in the Prince of Wales' Steeplechase at Punchestown, but was beaten for want of condition. Torpedo was then got thoroughly fit for the great Auteuil Steeplechase and Hurdle Race at Paris, in the former of which Frigate was also engaged. The week before the Auteuil Meeting both were tried over the Baldoyle Steeplechase course. Torpedo was then ridden by Frank Wynne, giving the mare 101b., which he appeared to be quite able to do for two miles and a half of the journey, when he split his pastern so badly that he could never be trained again. Torpedo was in the following year put to the stud, and considering that he got hardly any thoroughbred mares, save a few of his owner's, until the last couple of years, he has been a wonderfnlly successful sire, a large number of steeplechase winners having been got by him, besides two winners of the Irish Derby (Kentish Fire and Bowline), and Detonator, winner of the Waterford Testimonial Stakes at the Curragh, besides several Queen's Plates and handicaps on the flat ; while it may be stated, in the interest of English breeders. Torpedo is also the sire of Midshipmite. In fact, everything got by him can galjop and stay, which is the great desideratum of the present day. Torpedo's progeny, equally distinguished on the flat and over the country, have won, in 1897, consider- ably over £3,500 in stakes. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 142 PEDIGREE OF TORPEDO (Irish). Waxy (B.— 1790). Penelope (B.— 1798). Wanderer (B.— 1811). Thalestris (Bl.— 1809). Lottery (Br.— 1820). Morgiana (B.— 1820). Paulowitz (Br.— 1813). Loyalty (B.— 1817). PotSos by Eclipse (Marske — Spiletta by Regulus) — Sportsmistress by Sportsman (Cade) — Goldenlocks by Oroonoko (Cade), &c. Maria by Herod (Tartar — Cypron by Blaze) — Lisette by Snap (Snip) — Miss Windsor by Godolphin — sis. to Volunteer by Y. Belgrade, &c. Trumpator by Conductor (Matchem — dau. of Snap) — Brunette by Squirrel (Traveller) — Dove by Matchless (Godolphin), &c. Prunella by Highflyer (Herod) — Promise by Snap — Julia by Blank (Godolphin A.) — Spectator's dam by Partner (Jigg) — Bonny Lass, &c. Gohanna by Mercury (Eclipse) — sis. to Challenger by Herod (Tartar — Cypron) — Maiden by Matchem(Cade-Hdau. of Partner) — dau. of Squirt. Catherine by Woodpecker (Herod)— Camilla by Trentham (Sweep- stakes)— Coquette by the Compton Barl>— sis. to Regulus, &c. Alexander by Eclipse (Marske)— Grecian Princess by Forester (For- ester)— dau. of the Coalition colt (The Godolphin) — dau. of Bustard. Rival by Sir Peter (Highflyer)— Hornet by Drone (Herod) — Lilly by Blank— Peggy by Cade— Manilla by Goldfinder (Snap), &c. Tramp by Dick Andrews (.Joe Andrews by Eclipse)— dau. of Gohanna— Fraxinella by Trentham— sis. to Goldfinder by Woodpecker, &c. Mandane by PotSos (Eclipse)— Y. Camilla by Woodpecker— Camilla by Trentham — Coquette by The Compton Barb — sis. to Regulus, &c. Muley by Orville (Beningbro')- Eleanor by WMsky (Saltram— Calash by Herod) — Y. Giantess by Diomed — Giantess by ^Matchem, &c. Miss Stephenson by Sorcerer (Trumpator— Y. Giantess by Diomed) — sis. to Petworth by Precipitate (Mercury) — dau. of Woodpecker, &c. Sir Paul by Sir Peter (Highflyer — Papillon) — Pewet by Tandem — Ter- magant by Tantrum — Cantatrice by Sampson — dau. of Regulus, &c. Evelina by Highflyer (Herod — Rachel) — Termagant by Tantrum— Can- tatrice by Sampson (Blaze) — dau. of Regulus — Marske's dam, &c. Rubens by Buzzard (Woodpecker) — dau. of Alexander by Eclipse (Marske) — Spiletta by Regulus (Godolphin — Grey Robinson), &c. Penny Royal by Coriander (PotSos) — Peppermint (sis. to Prunella by Highflyer) Promise by Snap — Julia by Blank, &c. ^ r^ A 0 t*. C3 :S 0! T-l J< 0 00 r-l 1 m ^ — r-i c n 0 '-^ H i hn 0 S ^ w g ^ ^ ■* r- « 03 0 T3 a cS c^ 0 CD at) 1-K ^ CO M P3 ^-^ u rr\ p S _M 0) > 0 0 .^ («. 0 > Economist (B.— 1825). Fanny Dawson (Ch.-1823). Glencoe (Ch.— 1833). ]Marpessa (B.— 1830). Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Vulture (Ch.— 1833). Voltaire (B.— 1826). Martha Lynn (Br.— 1837). Whisker by Waxy (PotSos)— Penelope by Trumpator— Prunella by Highflyer — Promise by Snap (Snip) — Julia by Blank, &c. Floranthe by Octavian (Stripling)^Caprice by Anvil (Herod) — Madcap by Eclipse — dau. of Blank — dau. of Blaze — dau. of Y. Greyhound, &c. Nabocklish by Rugantino (Commodore) — Butterfly by Master Bagot (Bagot) — dau. of Bagot — Mother Brown by Trunnion, &c. Miss Tooley by Teddy the Grinder (Asparagus) — Lady Jane by Sir Peter (Highflyer — Papillon by Snap) — Paulina by Florizel (Herod ),&c. Sultan by Selim (Buzzard)— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto (Sir Peter — Arethusa by Dungannon)— sis. to Calomel by Mercury, &c. Trampoline by Tramp (Dick Andrews)— Web by Waxy (PotSos— Maria by Herod) — Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer, &c. Muley by Orville (Beningbro')— Eleanor by Whisky (Saltram— Calash by Herod) — Y. Giantess by Diomed — Giantess by Matchem, &c. Clare by Marmion (Whisky) — Harpalice by Gohanna (Mercury — sis. to Challenger by Herod ) — Amazon by Driver (Trentham) — Fractious, &c. Camel by Whalebone (Waxy)— dau. of Selim (Buzzard)— Maiden by Sir Peter — dau. of Phenomenon— Matron by Florizel — Maiden, &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus (Old England) — Mayfly by Matchem, &c. Langar by Selim (Buzzard)— dau. of Walton (Sir Peter)— Y. Giantess by Diomed — Giantess by Matchem — Molly Long Legs by Babraham. Kite by Bustard (Castrel)— Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter)— Har- mony by Herod — Rutilia (sis. to Rachel — Highflyer's dam by Blank). Blacklock by Whitelock (Hambletonian) — dau. of Coriander (PotSos) — Wild Goose by Highflyer (Herod)— Co-heiress bv PotSos— Manilla, &;c. Dau. of Phantom (Walton) — dau. of Overton (Sing Fergus) — dau. of Walnut (Highflyer) — dau. of Ruler (Y. Marske) — Piracantha, &c. Mulatto by Catton (Golumpus by Gohanna) — Desdemona by Orville (Beningbro')— Fanny by Sir Peter (Highflyer)— dau. of Diomed, &c. Leda by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard) — Treasure by Camillus (Hamble- tonian)— dau. of Hyacinthus (Coriander) — Flora by K. Fergus, &c. 143 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. TYRANT. (the PKOPERTY of a. M. singer, ESQ., REDWOKTH, TOTNES, SOUTH DEVON.) WMl he located at Tlwahxton Hall Stnd, Bedale, YorTis., dririyig 1898, and following Seasons, cohere he ivill he limited to ten ajjproved mares (besides a few of his owner-'s) at aOsovs. each, and 1 guinea to the Grootn. All ap2)lications to he made to Mr. John Mclntyre, as above. Tyrant, by Beauclerc, was bred in 1885 by Mr. A. Mclntyre, and is the first pro- duce of Queen of the Meadows (also the dam of Queen Berengaria by Rosicruciau, Meadow Sweet by Charibert, and Wherwell by Fullerton) by Exminster (New- minster's youngest son), bred in 1877 by Mr. A. Mclntyre. Like his sire. Tyrant is a rich bay with black legs, standing 16 hands high, while he girths 6ft. 4in., and measures 8|in. below the knee. This grand horse took so long a time to mature that it was only in his fifth year that he showed his true form, which was brilliant in the extreme. In 1887, when two years old, Tyrant contended in seven races, in six of which he was unplaced, but wound up the season successfully at the Man- chester November Meeting by winning the Eglinton Nursery Handicap, beating Lady Hilda, Lady Rosebery, and seven other two-year-olds. In 1888 he was unplaced in four races ; and in 1889, after having run unplaced behind Queen Anne, Osmunda, and Grecian Bend, for the Great Welcomes Handicap at Croydon, Tyrant was seen no more on the racecourse that year. The good effects of this treatment was shown in 1890, when he won seven of the nine races for which he contended. Tyrant commenced at the Newmarket First Spring Meeting by winning the Third "Welter Handicap, on the Rowley mile, from Snaplock, Ham, and eleven others. His next appearance was on the Rodee, where he won the Chester Cup of 935sovs. by four lengths from Vasistas, Silver Spur, Padua, Lily of Lumley, Robin Hood, Armada, St. Benedict, Mounteagle, and Benbow. This great victory he achieved so easily that the day but one afterwards he won the Great Cheshire Handicap just as easily, beating Father Confessor, Theosophist, Aperse, and Horton. This series of good performances caused Mr. A. M. Singer to buy Tyrant for 4,000gs., and in his colours he won the Great Northern Handicap on the Knavesmire, beating St. Benedict, Fallow Chat, etc. ; and, going on to Doncaster, the Spring Handicap of 925sovs. fell to him without an effort, beating Shillelagh, Nunthorpe, L'Abbesse de Jouarre, Dazzle, and nine others. On his return to tLe- south, Tyrant effected his greatest victory at Ascot for the Gold Vase, which he won, carrying 9st. 41b., by a length and a half from L'Abbesse de Jouarre, Golden Maze, Gonsalvo. and Reve d'Or. At Carlisle Tyrant was defeated by Barmecide for the Cumberland Plate, owing to a false start ; and at York he was beaten by Silver Spur for the Great Ebor Handicap ; but be wound up the year and terminated his turf career in flying colours at Doncaster by winning the cup easily from Padua and Barmecide. In 1891 Tyrant was put to the stud at Totnes, in Devonshire, where he covered a few of Mr. Singer's mares, with the result of getting four winners — Flore, Telescope, Tyrian, and Virago — who last year took six prizes of the value of l,G96sovs. In Weatherhij s Supplement to the '' Stud Book " for 1897, Tyrant is returned as the sire of thirty-one foals (now yearlings)— fourteen colts and sixteen fillies, two of which (both fillies) are dead, besides another whose sex is not given ; and it may here be noted that Tyrant's dam. Queen of the Meadows, is a great granddaughter of Alice Hawthorn on her dam's side, and of Beeswing on her sire's ; and she is also a granddaughter of Stockings, the dam of Donovan, Semolina, and Raeburn. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 144 PEDIGREE OP TYRANT. PQ Weatherbit (Br. -1842). Mendicant (Br.— 1843). Cowl (B.— 1842). Diversion (B.— 1838). Voltaire (B.— 1826). Martha Lynn (Br.— 1837). m 3 Gladiator (B.— 1833). Daughter of (Br.— 1848). Sheet Anchor by Lottery (Tramp)— Morgiana by Muley (OrvUle)- IMiss Stevenson by Sorcerer — sis. to Petworth by Precipitate, &c. Miss Letty by Priam (Emilius) — dau of Orville (Beningbro') — dau. of Buzzard (Woodpecker— Herod) — Hornpipe by Trumpator, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone) — Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Lady Moore Carew by Tramp (D. Andrews)— Kite by Bustard (Castrel) — Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter) — Scotilla by Anvil (Herod), &c. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim)— Cobweb by Phantom (Walton)— Filagree by Soothsayer (Sorcerer) — Web by Waxy (Pot8os), &c. Crucifix by Priam (Emilius) — Octaviana by Octavian (Stripling) — dau. of Shuttle (Marske) — Zara by Delpini (Highflyer) — Flora, &c. Defence by Whalebone (Waxy) — Defiance by Rubens (Buzzard) — Little Folly by Highland Fling (Spadille)— Harriet by Volunteer, &c. Folly by Middleton (Phantom)— Little Folly by Highland Fling (Spadille)- Harriet by Volunteer (Eclipse)— tiau. of Alfred, &c. Blacklock by Whitelock (Hambletonian)— dau. of Coriander (PotSos)- Wild Goose by Highflyer (Herod) — Co-heiress by PotSos (Eclipse), &c. Dau. of Phantom (Walton) — dau. of Overton (King Fergus)— dau. of Walnut (Highflyer) — dau. of Ruler (Y. Marske) — Picarantha, &c. Mulatto by Catton (Golumpus) — Desdemona by Orville (Beningbro') — Fanny by Sir Peter (Highflyer) — dau. of Diomed (Florizel), &c. Leda by FUho-da-Puta (Haphazard)- Treasure by Camillus (Hamble- tonian)— dau. of Hyacinthus (Coriander) — Flora by K. Fergus, &c. Partisan by Walton (Sir Peter)— Parasol by PotSos (Eclipse)— Prunella by Highflyer (Herod) — Promise by Snap — Julia by Blank, &c. Pauline by Moses (Seymour) — Quadrille ov Selim (Buzzard)— Canary Bird by Sorcerer — Canary by Coriander (PotSos) — Miss Green, &c. Plenipotentiary by Emilius (Orville) — Harriet by Pericles (Evander) — dau. of Selim (Buzzard) — Pipyliiia by Sir Peter (Highflyer), &c. Myrrha by Whalebone (Waxy) — Gift by Y. Gohanna — sis. to Grazier by Sir Peter (Highflyer) — dau. of Trumpator (Conductor), &c. P^ O" Touchstone (B.— 1831). Beeswing (B.— 1833). Stockwell (Ch.-1849). Go-a-head (Br.— 1855). Velocipede (Ch.— 1825). Mrs. Gill (B.— 1837). Windhound (B.— 1847). Alice Hawthorn (B.— 1838). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy) — dau. of Selim (Buzzard) — Maiden by Sir Peter (Highflyer) — dau. of Phenomenon (Herod) — Matron, &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville)— Boadicea by Alexander (EcKpse)— Brunette by Amaranthus (Old England) — Mayfly by Matchem, &c. Dr. Syntax by Paynator (Trumpator) — dau. of Beningbro' (King Fergus — Jenny Mole by Carbuncle (Babraham Blank), &c. Dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull) — Lady Eliza by Whitworth (Agonistes) — X.Y.Z.'s dam by Spadille (Highflyer)— Sylvia by Y. Marske, &c. The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercules) — Echidna by Economist Whisker)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock (Whitelock)— Gadabout, &c. Pocahontas by Glencoe (Siiltan)— Marpessa by Muley (Orville)— Clare by Marmion (Whisky) — Harpalice by Gohanna (Mercury), &c. Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus) — dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna)— -dau. of Paynator, &c. Mowerina by Touchstone (Camel)— Emma by Whisker (Waxy) — Gibside Fairy by Hermes (Mercury) — -Vicissitude by Pipator, &c. Blacklock by Whitelock (Hambletonian)— dau. of Coriander (PotSos) Wild Goose by Highflyer (Herod) — Co-heiress by PotSos, &c. Dau. of Juniper (Whisky) — dau. of Sorcerer (Trumpator) — Virgin by St. Peter (Highflyer)— dau. of PotSos (Eclipse)— Editha, &c. Viator by Stumps (Whalebone) — Katherine by Soothsayer (Sorcerer)— Quadrille by Selim (Buzzard) — Canary Bird by Sorcerer— Canary, &c. Lady Fractions by Comus (Sorcerer) — Vaultress by Election (Gohanna) —Fair Helen by Hambletonian (K. Fergus)— Walton by Sir Peter, &c. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard) — Idalia by Peruvian — Musidora by Meteor (Eclipse) — Maid of All Work by Highflyer (Herod), &c. Phryne by Touchstone (Camel) — Decoy by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard) — Finesse by Peruvian (Sir Peter) — Violante by John Bull, &;c. Muley Moloch by Muley (Orville) — Nancy by Dick Andrews (Joe Andrews) — Spitfire by Beningbro' (King Fergus), &c. Rebecca by Lottery (Tramp) — dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — Anticipation by Beningbro' (King Fergus) — dau. of Expectation, &c. 10 145 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. VICTOR WILD. (TUE property of MR. T. WORTON.) Will he located during 1898 and following Seasons at Lordship Stud Farm, near Newmarket, where he toill be let to a limited numiber of approved mares (besides a few of his owner's') at \Ogs. each mare, and 1 guinea to the Groom. Subscription full for 1898, but they may now be booked for 1899, All siibscrijftions to be taken of Messrs. Weatherby, 6, Old Burlington Street, London, W. Victor Wild, by Albert Victor, was bred in 1890 by Mr. A. W. Mostjoi Owen, and is the third produce of his dam Wild Huntress (also dam of Par by Quits, Grimpo by Cardinal York, Wild Victress by Albert Victor, etc.) by Remorse, bred in 1879 by Sir Charles Coote, Bart., in Ireland. He is a chestnut with blaze face, and off fore-fetlock white to a little above the joint, while he has a near hind white stocking, and his off hind heel white. He stands 16 hands |in. in height, girths 6ft., and measures 8in. below the knee. In formation Victor Wild is an especially lengthy horse, with great reach and power. His head is beautiful, attached to a great length of rein, his neck being of remarkable strength, particularly where it is set into his shoulders, which are finely formed. His career on the racecourse commenced in 1892 at Hurst Park by running second in a field of fifteen runners for the Durham Selling Plate, won by Dromonby by Esterling, who was subse- quently bought in for 610gs. ; and he next won the Brockhurst Plate, at Portsmouth Park, where Mr. T. Whorton had the good fortune to buy him at auction for 330gs. This he soon got back by winning the Nursery Handicap of 500sovs. at Leicester, beating Batty by Tibthorpe, Troilus II. by Trapfeze, and eight others. At Gatwick, Dromonby, with a pull of 211b., beat him for the Lowfield Nursery ; and he ran also unplaced for the Osmaston Nursery at Derby, won by Pergamos by Ollerton. In 1893 Victor Wild ran in eleven races, six of which he won ; but owing to limited space it can only be stated his principal victories were for the September Handicap of 435sovs. (Im.), at Leicester, beating President, Sprightly, Melford, and four others ; and the Hurst Park Club Cup (Im.), which, carrying 7st. 71b., he won from Dornroschen (3yrs., 8st. 21b.), Admiral Benbow (aged, 6st. Ulb.), and nine others. During Victor Wild's four-year-old career, in 1894, he ran in seven races, two of which he won. He appropriated the Eoyal Hunt Cup, carrying 7st. 71b., beating Avington (4yrs., 9st. 21b.), second, Maunday Money (3yrs., 7st.), third, and twenty^ others ; and a little later, carrying 8st. 51b., he achieved a still greater victory for the Summer Handicap of 2,000sovs. at Hurst Park, beating Dornroschen (4yrs., 7st. 21b.), Florizel II. (3yrs., 6st. 51b.), and seven others. When five years old, in 1895, he only ran in three races, two of which he won — viz., the Great Jubilee Stakes of 2,650sovs., carrying 8st., with Grey Leg (4yrs., 8st. 21b.), second, and El Diablo (6yrs., 78t. 121b.), third ; and he next took the Subscription Stakes of 500sovs. on the Bretby course (5fur.), at Newmarket, beating Helm, Grig, Speed, Bentworth, and the Lombard ; while in the race for which he was defeated, the Hunt Cup, he carried 9st. 61b. into the second place, behind Cloraine (4yrs., 8st. 111b.), having behind him a field of eighteen runners. In 1896, he won the Great Jubilee Stakes for the second time, carrying 9st. 71b., Kilcock (4yrs., 6st. 121b.), second, The Lombard (4yrs., 7st. 31b.), third, and twelve other runners. At Ascot he ran unplaced to Love Wisely for the Ascot Gold Cup ; nor later on at Paris did he do any better for the Prix Municipal, won by Omnium II. ; while he ran hia last race, carrying 9st. 91b., for the Cambridgeshire, unplaced to Winkfield's Pride (3yrs., est. 101b.). THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 146 PEDIGREE OP VICTOR WILD. ^ P5 tH 0 ■rt CO a T-( rt 0 J3 0 c< >i 0 fl ^ rt s ^ oo IM ^ ^ 0 T-\ is 43 4<« u m OJ 0) rt ^ 0 0 0 a B a Ph a H Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Vulture (Ch.— 1833). Whisker (B.— 1812). Garcia (B.— 1823). The Baron (Ch.— 1842). Pocahontas (B.— 1837). Melbourne (Br.— 1834). Lady Sarah (B.— 1841). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy — Penelope by Trumpator)— dau. of Selim — Maiden by Sir Peter — dau. of Phenomenon Rockwood — Bustler. Banter by Master Henry (Orville— Miss Sophia by Stamford)— Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus Oldfield mare. Langar by Selim (Buzzard — dau. of Alexander) — dau. of Walton (Sir Peter) — Y. Giantess by Diomed — Giantess Old Morocco rnare. Kite by Bustard (Castrel— Miss Hap by Shuttle)— Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter) — Scotilla by Anvil ....'.....C. D'ArciPs Royal mare. Waxy by PotSos (Eclipse — Sportsmistress by Sportsman) — Maria by Herod — Lisette by Snap — Miss Windsor Old Spot — Old Woodcock. Penelope by Trumpator (Conductor — Brunette by Squirrel) — Prunella by Highflyer — Promise by Snap Tregonwell Natural Barb. Octavian by Stripling (Phenomenon — Laura by Eclipse) — dau. of Oberon (Florizel) — sis. to Sharper by Ranthos Bi/erli/ Turk — Bustler. Dau. of Shuttle (Y. Marske— dau. of Vauxhall Snap) — Katherine by Delpini (Highflyer) —dau. of Paymaster — Le Sang a Roijal mare. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone— Peri by Wanderer)— Guicci- oli by Bob Booty — Flight by Irish Escape Sedbury Royal mare. Echidna by Economist (Whisker — Floranthe by Octavian) — Miss Pratt by Blacklock — Gadabout by Orville — Minstrel ...Rockwood — Bustler. Glencoe by Sultan (Selim — Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto) — Tram- poline by Tramp (Dick Andrews)— Web Tregonwell Barb mare. Marpessa by Muley (Orville — Eleanor by Whisky) — Clare by Marmion (Whisky) — Harpalice by Gohanna Burton Barb Ttiare. Humphry Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer— Houghton Lass by Sir Peter)— Clinkerina by Clinker (Sir Peter)— Pe\vit Byerly Turk — Bustler. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote— Evelina by Highflyer) — dau. of Go- lumpus (Gohanna) — dau. of Pa3mator Burton Barb mare. Velocipede by Blacklock (Whitelock — dau. of Coriander) — dau. of Juniper by Whisky — dau. of Sorcerer — Virgin Burton Barb mare. Lady Moore Carew by Tramp (Dick Andrews — dau. of Gohanna)— Kite by Bustard— Olvmpia by Sir Oliver C. D'Arcii's Royal nuire. Sweetmeat (Br.— 1842). Jocose (B.— 1843). Annandale (Br.— 1842). Messahna (B.— 1840). Sweetmeat (Br.— 1842). Foinualla (B.— 1843). Melbourne (Br.— 1834). Flemish Girl (Br.— 1845). Gladiator by Partisan (Walton— Parasol by PotSos)— Pauline by Moses (Seymour) — Quadrille by Selim — Canary Bird.-.^lraii source unknoiim. Lollypop by Voltaire (Blacklock— dau. of Phantom)— Belinda by Black- lock (Whitelock) — Wagtail by Prime Minister ...Moonah Barb mare. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard — dau. of Alexander) — Idalia by Peru- vian (Sir Peter) — ^lusidora by Meteor (Eclipse) — Warlock Galloicay. Banter by Master Henry (Orville — Miss Sophia by Stamford) — Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus Oldfield mare. Touchstone by Camel (\Vhalebone — dau. of Selim)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) — Boadicea by Alexander Oldfi'cld mare. Rebecca by Lottery (Tramp— Mandane by PotSos)- dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — Anticipation by Beningbro' Layton Barb mare. Bay Middleton by Sultan (Selim— Bacchante by Williamson's Ditto) — Cobweb by Phantom — Web by Waxy Tregonwell Natural Barb. Myrrha by Malek (bro. to Velocipede by Blacklock— dau. of Juniper by Whisky) — Bessy by Y. Gouty D'Arcy^s Black-legged Royal mare. Gladiator by Partisan (Walton — Parasol by PotSos)— Pauline by Moses (Seymour) — Quadrille by Selim — Canarj' Jjird... Arab source unknoion. Lollypop by Voltaire (Blacklock — dau. of Phantom) — Belinda by Black- lock (Whitelock) — Wagtail by Prime Minister ...Moonah Barb mare. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone — Peri by Wanderer )—Guicci- oli by Bob Booty— Flight by Irish Escape Sedbury Royal mare. Brandy Bet by Canteen (Waxy Pope — Castanaea by Gohanna) — Bigot- tini by Thunderbolt (bro. to Smolensko) Burton Barb mure. Humphry Clinker by Comus (Sorcerer— Houghton Lass by Sir Peter)— Clinkerina by Clinker (Sir Peter)— Pewit Byerly Turk — Bustler. Dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote — Evelina by Highflyer) — dau. of Golumpus (Gohanna) — dau. of Paynator Burton Barb mare. Hetman Platoflf by Brutandorf (Blacklock— Mandane by PotSos)— dau. of Comus (Sorcerer) — Marciana by Stamford Burton Barb mare. Hollandaise by Gladiator (Partisan — Parasol by PotSos) — Rotterdam by Juniper (Whisky) — Spotlessby Walton— Trumpator... iJoyo^ mare. T47 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. WHITTIER. (the property of JAMES RUSSEL, ESQ., SOMERVILLE LODGE, NEWMARKET.) Will he located during 1898 and following seasojis at Theakston Hall Stud, Bedale, Yorkshire, where he will be let to ten approved mares at iOgs. each mare and Isov. to the Groom. Mares proving barren will be taken next season free, Leeming Lane Station, N.E.R., 2 J miles. Telegraph Office at Londonderry, Yorkshire. Porter- age, 6d. Whittier by Laureate (winner of the Cambridgeshire and many other races) was bred in 1892 by his owner, Mr. J. Russel, and is the third produce of his dam Virginia Shore (also dam of Shoreham by Galliard, sent to South America, and Lady Minting^by Minting, etc.), by John Davis, bred in 1885 by Mr. C. D. Roso. Whittier is an exceedingly handsome brown horse with a small star and no other white mark- ing. His height is 15 hands 3in., girth 6ft., and he measures Sjin. below the knee, is well balanced and true shaped, with splendid action. He ran his first race in 1894 at Stockbridge, second to Hopbine by Despair, beaten by a head only, while he had behind him Match Maker, Curzon, Cayenne, Anlaf, and three others. His next race was at the York August Meeting for the Prince of Wales' Plate of lOOOsovs., and starting a hot favourite at 6 to 5, he won by three lengths, beating Nighean (second), Featherstone (third), and seven others, among whom were The Owl and Bonspiel ; and this success he followed up the day after by winning the Convivial Produce Stakes of 550sovs. from Keelson (second), Marco (third), and eight others. His last race, when two years old, was run at Newmarket for the Challenge Plate of SOOsovs. (5f ur.), which, carrying 7st. 71b., he won easily from Woolsthorpe (6 yrs., 8st. 121b.), Amandier (6 yrs., 9st. 61b.), and three others. In 1895 Whittier ran in three races only, two of which he won. At Newmarket First Spring he beat Best Man, Marco, Stonenell, and Lynwood, by four lengths, for the March Stakes of 490sovs. ; and he next appropriated the Epsom Grand Prize of 1875sovs., for which he was only opposed by Powick, whom with 30 to 1 betted on him he very easily defeated. At Sandown Park Whittier started favourite for the Eclipse Stakes, but was beaten easily by the French three-year-old Le Justicier by Le Sancy, the other runners comprising None the Wiser (third), Farndale, Troon, Solaro, Colt by Hampton, Bella Agnes, and Le Var, who broke down. In 1896 Whittier ran also only in three races, for all which he was defeated, the exigencies of training having begun to tell against him. For the Jubilee Stakes at Kempton Park Victor Wild beat him ; and in company with Sir Visto and Marco he was defeated by Labrador for the Champion Stakes at Newmarket ; while Kilcock, also at the headquarters of the turf effected his overthrow in company with Grig, Stewarton, and Sweet Auburn for the Challenge Plate of SOOsovs., Bretby Stakes course. He was trained throughout by Mr. James Waugh, and is believed by him to be the best horse he ever trained. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 148 PEDIGREE OF WHITTIER. Newminster (B— 1848). The Slave (B.— 1852). Orlando (B.— 1842). Torment (Br.— 1850). Sweetmeat (Br.— 1842). Jocose (B.— 1843). Thormanby (Ch.— 1857). Woodbine (Br.— 1860). Touctistone by Camel (Whalebone — dau. of Selim) — Banter by Master Henry (Orville — Miss Sophia by Stamford) The Oldjield mare. Beeswing by Dr. Sjmtax (Paynator — dau. of Beningbro') — dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull) — Lady Eliza Biierbj Turk— Bustler. Melbourne by Humphry Clinker (Comus — Clinkerina by Clinker) — dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — Golumpus Burton Barb inare. Volley (sis. to Voltigeur) by Voltaire (Blacklock)— Martha Lynn by Mulatto (Catton — Desdemona by Orville) — Leda Burton B. mare. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone — dau. of Selim)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville— Miss Sophia by Stamford) The Oldjield mare. Vulture by Langar (Selim — dau. of Walton)— Kite by "Bustard — Olympia by Sir Oliver — Herod — Rutilia C. D'Arci/'s Royal mare. Alarm by Venison (Partisan — Fawn by Smolensko) — Southdown by Defence (Whalebone)— Tallona by X. Y. Z....Darvill's Old Woodcock. Dau. of Glencoe (Sultan— Trampoline by Tramp)— Alea by Whalebone — Hazardess by Haphazard — Orville — Trumjxitor Snap mare. Gladiator by Partisan (Walton — Parasol by PotSos)- Pauline by Moses Quadrille by Selim — Canary Bird Ban Bo/ton — Belgrade Turk. Lollypop by Voltaire (Blacklock— dau. of Phantom)— Belinda by Black- lock — Wagtail by Prime Minister — Orville Burton Barb mare. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard — dau. of Alexander)— Idalia by Peruvian (Sir Peter) — Musidora by Meteor (EcliiDse) ...The Warlock Galloivav. Banter by Master Henry (Orville— Miss Sophia by Stamford)— Boadicea by Alexander — Brunette by Amaranthus The Oldfield mare. Windhound by Pantaloon (Castrel— Idalia by Peruvian) — Phryne by Touchstone— Decoy by Filho-da-Puta The Warlock Gallowai/. Alice Hawthorn by Muley Moloch (Muley — Nancy by Dick Andrews) — Rebecca by Lottery (Tramp — Mandane) Lavton Barb viare. Stockwell by The Baron (Birdeatcher — Echidna by Economist) — Poca- hontas by Glencoe (Sultan — Trampoline by TTa,mp)... Burton B. mare. Honeysuckle (sis. to Newminster) by Touchstone— Beeswing by Dr. Syntax (Paynator)— dau. of Ardrossan B]icrhj Turk—Bustler. Voltaire (B.— 1826). Martha Lynn (Br.— 1837). Blacklock by Whitelock (Ham)jletonian— Rosalind by Phenomenon) — dau. of Coriander (PotSos) — Wild Goose Layton Barb mare. Dau. of Phantom by Walton (Sir Peter— Arethusa by Dungannon) — Julia by Whisky — Y. Giantess by Diomed Old Morocco mare. Mulatto by Catton (Golumpus — Lucy Grey by Timothy) — Desdemona by Orville — Fanny by Sir Peter — dau. of Diomed... jPAe Massey raare. Leda by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard — ]Mrs. Barnet by Waxy) — Treasure by Camillus— dau. of Hyacinthus (Coriander) Burton Barb mare. Liverpool (Ch.— 18— ). Preserve (Ch.— 1832) Tramp by Dick Andrews (.Joe Andrews— dau. of Highflyer) — dau. of Gohanna — Fraxinella by Trentham — Everlasting ...Burton B. mare. Dau. of Whisker (Waxy — Penelope by TrumpatorJ — Mandane by PotSos — Y. Camilla by Woodpecker (Herod) ...Sedbury Royal mare. Emilius by Orville (Beningbro' — Evelina by Highflyer) — Emily by Stamford (Sir Peter) — dau. of Whisky The Coppin mare. Mustard by Merlin (Castrel — ]Miss Newton by Delpini) — Morel by Sor- cerer— Hornby Lass by Buzzard — Puzzle. . . Tregomcell Nat. Barb mare. Newminster (Ch.— 1848). Seclusion (B.— 1857). Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone— dau. of Selim)— Banter by Master Henry- Boadicea by Alexander— Brunette The Oldfield mare. Beeswing Ijy Dr. Syntax (Paynator — dau. of Beningbro') — dau. of Ardrossan" (John Bull)— Lady Eliza Bycrly Turk— Bustler. Tadmor by Ion (Cain — Margaret by Edmund) — Palmyra by Sultan — Hester by Camel — Muley — sis. to Petworth a Royal mare. Mrs. Sellon by Cowl (Bay Nliddleton — Crucifix by Priam) — Belle Dame by Belshazzar (Blacklock— Manuella) The Massey mare. Trumpeter (Ch.— 1856). Faraway (Br.— 1865). Orlando by Touchstone (Camel— Banter by Master Henry)— Vulture by Langar — Kite by Bustard — Olj'mpia C. D'Arcy's Royal mare. Cavatina by Redshank (Sandbeck by Catton — Johanna by Selim) — Oxygen by Emilius (Orville — Whizgig) Trcgonwell Natural Barb. Y. ISIelbourne by Melbourne (Humphry Clinker — dau. of Cervantes) — Clarissa by Pantaloon — dau. of Glencoe Old Scarboro' mare. Maid of Masham Ijy Don John (Waverley — Margaretta by Sir Peter) — dau. of Comus — Plumper's dam by Stamford Burton Barb mire. 149 ^^^ HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. WINDGALL. (the property of captain J. H. GREER, CROTANSTOWN, NEWBRIDGE, CO. KILDARE.) Will he located during 1898 and the folloiv/ng Seawm, at Browmtown Hottge Stud Farm, Curragh, co. KUdare, Ireland, lohere he will cover a limited number of mares {inchiding a few of hi a owner's) at 2ogs. each, and 1 guinea to the Groovi. Apply to the Stud Groom as above. WiNDGALL, by Galliard, was bred in 1889 by Mr. T. Phillips, and is the second produce of Windsor (dam also of Anne Page, by Tibthorpe, etc.) by Hermit, bred in 1877 by the Glasgow Stud. He is a bay horse of great power, and full of quaUty, is 16J hands high, while he girths 6ft. 4^in., and measures 8|in. below the knee. Windgall had a most distinguished turf career, commencing in 1891, when two years old. In that year he contested seven races, two of which he won, and was second in three others. At the Kempton Park May Meeting he won the Two- year-old Plate of 2684sovs., beating The Smew and eleven other smart opponents, including Desdemona, Tanzmeister, Bushey Park, Bouthillier, Fetlar, Dainty, and Le Chesnay, Avhile he achieved his second victory at the Newmarket Spring Meet- ing for the Breeders' Plate of 485sovs., for which, carrying 9st., he beat Le Chesnay (8st. 121b.), Golden Arrow (8st. 121b.), Lambent (8st. 61b.), Ccelus, and four others. His other contests comprised the John O'Gaunt Plate of 500sovs. at the Manchester May Meeting, for which he ran second, carrying 9st. 61b., to El Diablo (8st. 81b.), with Chibbie (8st. 61b.) third. Our Sarah fourth. Rondo, and three others ; the Windsor Castle Stakes at Ascot, when, carrying 9st. 31b., he ran second to Lorette (9st.), Whisperer (8st. 101b.) third, among the field behind him being Gold Crest (8st. 71b.), Dusk (8st. 71b.), etc. ; the Stud Produce Stakes at Newmarket July Meeting, for which, carrying 9st. 101b., he ran second to St. Damien (9st.), with Shining Star (8st. 111b.) third, while among the other runners were Esmond, H} eres, and Somersault. And Windgall further distinguished himself for the National Breeders' Produce Stakes at the Sandown Park Second Summer Meeting by running a good fourth in a large field to Lady Caroline, Lady Hermit, and Pensioner. When three years old, in 1892, Windgall ran in eight races, two of which he won — viz., the Newmarket October Handicap of 885sovs., carrying 8st., beating His Honour (3yrs., 6st. 101b.), ThessaHan (3yrs., 8st. 31b.), Middleham (3yrs., 7st. 21b.), the others including Miss Dollar (6yrs., 9st.), Mark Price (5yrs., 8st. lib.), Whisperer (3yrs., 8st. lib.). Lover (3yrs., 8st. 81b.), and Mavoureen (4yrs., 6st. 111b.) ; and the Liverpool Autumn Cup, of 1075sovs., (Im. 3fur.), for which, carrying 8st. 21b., he beat Ermak (4yrs., 8st. 51b.), Lady Rosebery (aged, 9st. lib.), Lauriscope (3yrs., 7st. 31b.), Friar John (3yrs., 6st. 41b.), Miss Dollar (6yrs., Sst. 91b.), Father Confessor (aged, 7st. 71b.), Comedy (4yrs., 8st. 91b.), Simonian (4yrs., 7st. 121b.), and six others. The other races in which Windgall took part included the Kempton Jubilee Stakes, won by Euclid, and the Wokingham Stakes at Ascot, won by Hildebert, for neither of which he was placed ; the Leicester- shire Royal Handicap, for which he ran second, carrying 8 pa TD <; c« C8 Pm ^^ 00 Si 0 >> ^_^ CO 1-1 ^ ^ 0 0 53 > CS t(i \H fl c3 t-; 2 Lri <: m Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Beeswing (B.— 1833). Camel by Whalebone (Waxy)— dau. of Selim (Buzzard)— Maiden by Sir Peter (Highflyer) — dau. of Phenomenon (Herod) — Matron, &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville)— Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus (Old England) — Mayfly by Matchem, &c. Emilius (B,— 1820). Francesca (B.— 1829). Windhound (Br.— 1847). Alice Hawthorne (B.— 1838). Rifleman (B.— 1868). Miss Conyngham (B.— 1849). Dr. Syntax by Paynator (Trumpator)— dau. of Beningbro' (K. Fergus) — Jenny Mole by Carbuncle — dau. of Prince T'Quassa, &c. Dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull)— Lady Eliza by Whitworth (Agonis- *""^ -X.Y.Z.'s dam by Spadille — Sylvia by Young Marske, &c. tes) Orville by Beningbro' (King Fergus — Eclipse) — Evelina by Highflyer (Herod) — Termagant by Tantrum (Cripple) — Cantatrice, '&c. Emily by Stamford (Sir Peter) — dau. of Whisky (Saltram) — Grey Doriniant by Dorimant (Otho) — Dizzy by Blank (The Godolphin), &c. Partisan by Walton (Sir Peter) — Parasol by PotSos (Eclipse) — Prunella by Highflyer (Herod) — Promise by Snap — Julia by Blank, &c. Miss Fanny's dam by Orville (Beningbro') — dau. of Buzzard (Wood- pecker)— Hornpipe by Trumpator — Luna by Herod (Tartar), &c. Pantaloon by Castrel (Buzzard)— Idalia by Peruvian (Sir Peter) — Musidora by Meteor (Eclipse) — Maid of All Work by Highflyer, &c. Phryne by Touchstone (Camel)— Decoy by Filho-da-Puta (Haphazard) — Fine.sse by Peruvian (Sir Peter) — Violante by John Bull, &c. Muley Moloch by Muley (Orville) — Nancy by Dick Andrews — Spitfire by Beningbro'— dau. of Young Sir Peter — dau. of Engineer, &c. Rebecca by Lottery (Tramp) — dau. of Cervantes (Don Quixote) — Anti* cipation by Beningbro' — Expectation by Herod — dau. of Skim, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) —Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Camp Follower by The Colonel (Whisker) — Galatea by Amadis (Don Quixote) — Paulina by Sir Peter (Highflyer) — Pewet by Tandem, &c. Slane by Royal Oak (Catton)— dau. of Orville (Beningbro')— Epsom Lass by Sir Peter (Highflyer)— Alexina by King Fergus— Lardella, &c. Daughter of Whisker (Waxy)— dau. of Sam (Scud)— Morel by Sorcerer (Trumpator) — Hornby Lass by Buzzard (Woodpecker) — Puzzle, &c. Touchstone (Br.— 1831). Beeswing (B.— 1833). Gameboy (Br.— 1842). Malaga (B.— 1839). Stock well (Ch.— 1849). Teetotum (B.— 1845). Camel by Whalebone— dau. of Selim (Buzzard)— Maiden by Sir Peter (Highflyer)— dau. of Phenomenon (Herod) — Matron by Florizel, &c. Banter by Master Henry (Orville)— Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Amaranthus by Old England — Mayfly by Matchem, &c. Dr. Syntax by Paynator (Trumpator)— dau. of Beningbro' (K. Fergus) — Jenny Mole by Carbuncle (Babraham Blank), &c. Dau. of Ardrossan (John Bull by Fortitude)— Miss Whip by Volunteer —Lady Eliza by Whitworth (Agonistes by Sir Peter), &c. Tomboy by Jerry (Smolensko) — Beeswing's dam by Ardrossan (John Bull)— Lady Eliza by Whitworth (Agonistes)— dau. of Spadille, &c. Lady Moore Carew by Tramp (Dick Andrews)— Kite by Bustard (Cas- trel)—Olympia by Sir Oliver (Sir Peter)— Scotilla by Anvil (Herod). Gleneoe by Sultan (Selim)— Trampoline by Tramp (Dick Andrews) — Web by Waxy (PotSos)- Penelope by Trumpator— Prunella, &c. Falernia by Chateau Margaux (Whalebone)— Selina by Delpini (High- flyer)—dau. of Beningbro' — Katherine by Highflyer, &e. The Baron by Birdcatcher (Sir Hercule.s by Whalebone)— Echidna by Economist (Whisker)— Miss Pratt by Blacklock— Gadabout, &c. Pocahontas by Gleneoe (Sultan)— Marpessa by Muley (Orville)— Clare by Marmion — Harpalice by Gohanna (Mercury) — Amazon, &c. Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) Boadiaea by Alexander (Eclipse)— Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Versatility by Blacklock (Whitelock)— Arabella by Williamson's Ditto — Esther by Shuttle (Marske) — dau. of Drone (Herod), &c. Mountain Deer (B.— 1848). Galea vella (B.— 1844). Touchstone by Camel (Whalebone)— Banter by Master Henry (Orville) Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse) — Brunette by Amaranthus, &c. Mountain Sylph by Belshazzar (Blacklock) — dau. of Whalebone (Waxy) —dau. of Frolic — Camel's dam by Selim — Maiden by Sir Peter, &c. Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules (Whalebone) — Guiccioli by Bob Booty (Chanticleer) — Flight by Irish Escape (Commodore) — Y. Heroine, &c. Caroline by Drone (Master Robert) — Potentate's dam by Don Juan (Sorcerer) — MoU-in-the-Wad by Hambletonian (King Fergus), &c. 157 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. LIST OF IRISH REGISTERED STALLIONS, 189T. The following sires have been certified by members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to be free from hereditary disease, and have been placed on the Society's Register. County in Xame of Stallion. Name of Owner, and Post Town which Stallion stood in 1897. ACOXITE James Walsh, Kingswood, Clondalkin Dublin, Acropolis Major Clarke, Craig Abbey, Athenry Gal way. Algoa Bay John Hutchinson, Kells Loop, Thomastovvn Kilkenny. Almoner R. Nihil 1 Talbot, Grennan House Stud Farm, Durrow Cork. Ambergatb Harris Bros., Stud Paddocks, Mitchelstown ... Queen's. Annagor R. C. Dawson, Cloghran Dublin. Ascetic (dead) John M. Purdon, Cloneymore, Athboy Meath. Assassin Timothy Gleeson, Kyle, Cappamore Limerick. Astrologer William Pallin, Athgarvan Lodge Stud, Curragh Kildare. Atheling James Daly, LifEey Bank Dublin. Athletic John F. Bomford, Drumlargan, Kilcock Meath. Atratus Right Hon. the Earl of Dunraven, Adare Manor Limerick. Bacchus John O'Donnell, Deerpark, Lismore Waterford. Bailsman Col. R. Thompson, Bushford, Rockcorry Monaghan. Baldwin T. J. Eagar, Milltown, Killarney Kerry. Ballinafad John H. Lambert, Redmount, Ballinasloe Gal way. Ballintrae Hugh Johnston, Redbay Farm, Kircubbin Down. Baron Hastings R. H, Hayes, Bayview, Carrigaline Cork. Beaucourt Capt. William Tower Townsend, Derry, Roscar- berry Cork. Beckford John Hurley, Westgate, Carriek-on-Suir Tipperary. Ben James Preston, Mallow Cork. Bendemere T. F. Sparrow, Williamstown, Kells Meath. Bbnnitthorpe Arthur Maxwell, Courtlough, Lusk Dublin. Bergomask Michael Ballesty, Rathconrath, Mullingar Westmeath. Beware William O'Brien, Ballyvodock, Midleton Cork. Black Diamond Henry Reynolds, Ballinalee, Edgeworthstown ... Longford. Blair Hope John R. Webster, V.S., Enniscorthy Wexford. Blondel P. J. M'Cloghry, Rusheen, Riverstown Sligo. Bonnie Charlie Michael F. Neary, Ahalative, Creggs Galway. Bon Soie John M. Purdon, Cloneymore, Athboy Meath. Beanxholme William Pallin, Athgarvan Lodge Stud, Curragh Kildare. Breach of Promise ... Patrick Higgins, Cullinaugh, Ballynoe, Conna ... Cork. Brighton H. T. E. Quigley, Castleroche, Dundalk Louth. Britannic John M. Purdon, Cloneymore, Athboy Meath. Brown Prince J. A. S. Langan, Bellewstown House, Drogheda Meath. Broxton William Pallin, Athgarvan Lodge Stud, Curragh Kildare. Beuree Jerome Duggan, Killusty, Fethard Tipperary. BUCKM aster R. Norman Thompson, M.B., Kindlestown, Del- gany Wicklow. LIST OF IRISH REGISTERED STALLIONS, 1897. 158 Name of Stallion. Name of Owner, and Post Town. County in which Stallion stood in X897. Canon Castilian Castleblayney Cavendish Chelwood Choubea CiMAEEON Claeendon ... connaught ... coedeliee Cornwall Cbaig Royston Dalesman Dalhousib Dauntless David Teot ... Delamont Deeamfield ... Derby Dick ... Dictator Diogenes doncaster Double Dutch Double Entendre Draco Duke of Portland Dyspeptic Earl Scroope... Early Bied ... Edlington Elector Ellison Enthusiast ... Ethelbert Excelsior Experience ... Explorer Falcon Favonian Fear Not Fife Finn Ma Coul Forest ay fortunio Fra Diavolo . . . Franciscan ... Garland Glen Art Golden Orb ... Golden Pippin Great Beiton Greenfield ... David Connell, Knockastucan, Conna ... Arthur Macan, Drumcashel, Castlebellingham ... Thomas M'Mahon, Bree House, Castleblaney ... James Mahony, Templemore Sir Douglas Brooke, Bart., Colebrook Brook- borough ■... Eobert Nicol, Desart, Kilkenny ... Patrick Danaher, Glin Capt. C. Featherstonhaugh, Bracklyn, Killucan Dominick Owens, Strokestown ... Edward Mitchell, Derryvullen, Enniskillen John M. Kelly, Temple, Horseleap R. C. Dawson, Cloghran Patrick T. Dillon, Ballydonohue, Tarbert D. D. Heather, Achonry, Ballymote Mrs. Maria Tuohy, Carraroe, Dunmore Charles Hoey, 19, Rutland Square, N. ... J. Leigh, Blackrath, Bally tore ... J. T. Hinds, Newgrove, Granard ... William Wallace, jun., The Island, Portglenone M. A. Maher, Ballinkeele, Ermiscorthy Thomas M'Mahon, Bree House, Castleblayney ... James Carroll, Ricetown, Castletown, Kilpatrick, Navan ... Arthur Blennerhasset, Ballyseedy, Tralee John M'llroy, Ballymena Hubert Dolphin, Turoe, Loughrea R. G. Nash, Lisclogher, Athboy F. P. Gervais, per P. Johnston, Cecil, Augher, Tyrone John R. Salter, Cool bally, Abbeyleix Arthur M'Mahon, Colt Stud Farm, Abbeyleix ... Thomas Magnier, Fermoy Thomas Lindsay, Derryboy Houss, Crossgar ... J. Buckby Atkinson, Portadown ... James Daly, LifEey Bank, Dublin G. W. Harris, Alston, Croom Alexander Browne, Corracavey, Cootehill T. F. Sparrow, Williamstown, Kells T. M'Cutcheon, Street House, Rathowen J. A. S. Langan, Bellewstown House, Drogheda William Pallin, Athgarvan Lodge Stud, Curragh John Dobson, Imperial House, Lurgan John Moore, Newbrook, Hollymount James Connolly, Rassanmore, Dundalk ... Major R. M. Marsh, Springmount, Mountrath ... E. Kennedy, Newtown Stud Farm, Straffan ... Joseph Sheehy, Square, Rathkeale John Widger, Waterford Patrick Duff, Ballinderry, Moate Daniel Byrne, Dunbroe, St. Margaret's, Dublin... Major Hickman, Fenloe, Newmarket-on-Fergus Stephen G. Williams, Glenmore, Lismore William Chambers, Assally, Killinick Thomas Hamilton, Coolaghey, Raphoe Cork. Louth. Monaghan. Tipperary. Fermanagh. Kilkenny. Limerick. Westmeath. Roscommon. Fermanagh. Westmeath. Dublin. Limerick. Sligo. Gal way. Dublin. Kildare. Longford. Antrim. Wexford. Monaghan. Meath. Kerry. Antrim. Galway. Meath. Tyrone. Queen's. Queen's. Cork. Down. Armagh. Dublin. Limerick. Cavan. Meath. Westmeath. Meath. Kildare. Armagh, Mayo. Louth. Queen's. Kildare. Limerick. Waterford. Westmeath. Dublin. Clare. Waterford. Wexford. Donegal. I'^Q THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. Name of Stallion. Name of Owner, and Post Town. County in which Stallion stood in 1807. Hackler James Daly, Liffey Bank Dublin, Haelem Richard George Garden, Fishmoyne, Templemore Tipperary. Hartstown John Bell, f.r.c.v.s., Clonmel Tipperary. Heckberry William Pallin, Athgarvan Lodge Stud, Curragh Kildare. HOLLOWAY R. H. Clegg, Newmarket Lodge, Knock Down. Hominy J. A. S. liangan, Bellewstown House, Drogheda Louth. Ireland James Daly, Liffey Bank Dublin. Isosceles John Reese, Civility Stud Farm, Cork Cork. Jester II Charles and John M'Namara, Bally dock, Ardglass Down. John M. J. Hussey, Loughglynn House, Castlerea ... Roscommon. John Jones James Birkmyre, Craigaragon, Mallusk P.O. ... Antrim. Kendaldale H. L. Fitzpatrick, Hollymount House ... Mayo. Kentford Robert H. Hayes, Bayview, Carrigaline Cork. Keswick John Reese, Civility Stud Farm, Cork Cork. Kiekham The Right Hon. the Earl of Dunraven, Adare Manor, Adare Limerick. Lasso Daniel Byrne, Prospect, Milltown Dublin. Lismoee Patrick O'Kane, Lowland Villa, Tyanee, Port- glenone Antrim. Lord George Felix Mullins, Flemingstown, Glenmore via Waterford Waterford. Lorikeet Thomas A. Love, Ballea, Carrigaline Cork. Luminary John Cun-an, Clashmore via Youghal Waterford. Lynx Michael F. Hogan, The Cottage, Kilruckle, Loughrea Galway. March AW AY Col. H. de Robeck, Newlands, Naas Kildare. Marmion D. D. Heather, Achonry, Ballymote Sligo. Marmiton C. Hannon, Riverstown, Killucan Westmeath. Marquis op Tavoea... C. R. A. MacDonnell, Liscrona, Kilkee, and Major C. \V. Studdert, Cragmoher, Corofin Clare. Mascarille David Russell, Knockboy, Broughshane Antrim. Massacre Robert Henry, m.d., High Street, Comber, Com- ber P. 0 Down. Master Ned William Pallin, Athgarvan Lodge Stud, Curragh. — Lessee, James Preston, Mallow Cork. Master Pirate Albert Lawrenson, Killinure, Tullow Wicklow. Matador F. G. Sikes, m.e.c.v.s., Castle House, Buttevant Cork. Midas James O'Connell, Coolbawn, Middleton Cork. Middleman Michael Buchanan, Allerstown, Navan Meath. [Midnight Henry Reynolds, Ballinalee, Edgeworthstown ... Longford. Milnee John C. Sullivan, Navan Meath. Mombasa Mrs. F. H. Power, Rosskeen, Mallow Cork. MONKSMAN Patrick Duffy, Dormstown, Navan Meath. Monsieur Major Gerald Dease, Turbotstown, Coole Westmeath. Mont Cenis Patrick G. O'Connor, 49, Queen Street, Dublin... Dablin. M.P Countess of Wicklow, Shelton Abbey, Arklow . . . Wicklow. Mulberry Richard Graham, Balla Lodge, Donadea, Kilcock Kildare. Naeellan Harris Bros., Mitchelstown Stud Paddock Cork. Nase-ed-din A. H. Davidson, Rathfriland, Newry Down. New Laund John Mahony, Castleack, Bandon Cork. Novelist Major C. W. Studdert, Cragmoher, Corofin Clare. Oeontbs Arthur M'Mahon, Colt Stud Farm, Abbeyleix ... Queen's. Palm Leaf James Daly, Liffey Bank. — Lessee, R. St. George Manseragh, Friarsfield, Tipperary Tipperary. Passion Flower J. Widger, Waterford Waterford. LIST OF IRISH REGISTERED STALLIONS, 1897. 160 Name of Stallion. Name of Owner, and Post Town. County In which Stallion stood in 1897. Pelican Peteehof Philammon PlEKCEFIELD Play Actor Peince Charles Prince Violet Punster Pythias Reckless Red Kangaroo Red Prince II. Regulator Restraint Rhiderroch RiVEESTOWN Robert Emmett Roman Emperor Royal Charter Royal Emperor Royal Mask Royal Meath Runnymedb Sailor King St. Aidan St. Bavon St. Kieran Save All Scene Shifter Sir Hugh Sir Patrick Sly Patrick Snaplock Studley SUCCES ... Sweetheart Swift ... Tacitus... Tartan Terror ... The Dethroned The Rector The Robber The Weaith Theapston Tiercel Toronto Torpedo Touchstone Town Moor Troubadour Tunis . . . R. D. Lawrenson, Money House, Coolkenno .. Capt. "W. J. Murphy, Coolmore Fethard B. P. J. Mahony, Maryborough Christopher Taafife, Rathaspick, Rathowen Major L. Galbraith, Cappard, Peterswell Loughrea ... ' T. F. Sparrow, Williamstown, Kells S. M. Nolan, Tuam Capt. A. W. M. Richards, Ardamine, Gorey C. J. Kelly, Eyrecourt Capt. W. F. Smithwick, Youghal House, Nenagh S. Tanner, Common, Killinick, Wexford William Pallin, Athgarvan Lodge, Curragh John Bell, F.R.C.V.S., Clonmel , T. S. Elcoate and J. M. Prior Kennedy, m.d Ballinasragh, Tullamore R. Graham, Balla Lodge, Donadea, Kilcock C. Hannan, Riverstown, Killucan J. Hartigan, Graigacurra, Bruree J. T. Heffernan, Kildare Patrick Cashman, Tonereigh House, Ballyheigue Michael Gleeson, Stud Paddocks, Garryowen Edward Mitchell, Derryvullen, Enniskillen Sir John Arnott, Bart., Woodlands R. Keppel, Raheen, Killane, Ballon Post M, Healy, Ballinaskea, Enfield ... Congested Districts Board P. Duffy, Dormstown, Navan E. Smithwick, Kilcreene House, Kilkenny B. Ryan, Coscorrig, Loughrea J. W. A. Harris, Victor Stud, Kilmallock James O'Connel, Coolbawn, Middleton ... Michael Healy, Ballinaskea, Enfield Thomas Brien, Killincooley, Kilmuckridge John Widger, Waterford W. T. Trench, Redwood, Lorrha George W. Harris, Alston, Croom Desmond and Bateman, Conway's Yard... Patrick J. O'Connor, 49, Queen Street ... A. Moore, Morresfort, Tipperary ... His Grace The Duke of Devonshire,Lismore Castle Lord Ashtown, Woodlawn... T. Crowe, Dromore, Ruan... Lord Ashtown, Woodlawn James Preston, Mallow Francis George Sikes, M.R.C.V.s., Castle House Buttevant Michael Quinn, M.R.C.V.S., Ballymena ... L. W. Hendley, BalUnterry, Rathcormac T. Magnier, Fermoy M. A. Maher, Ballinkeele, Enniscorthy . . W. W. Kilroy, Moat View, Oldcastle Capt. W. Tower Townshend, Derry, Roscarberry D. Gleeson, Glounthane, Queenstown Junction... Lawrence Sherwin, Damastown, Naul, Balbriggan Wicklow. Tipperary. Queen's. Westmeath. Galway. Meath. Galway. Wexford. Galway. Tipperary. Wexford. Kildare. Tipperary. King's. Kildare. Westmeath. Limerick. Kildare. Kerry. Limerick. Fermanagh. Cork. Carlow. Meath. Donegal. Meath. Kilkenny. Galway. Limerick. Cork. Meath. Wexford. Waterford. Tipperary. Limerick. Cork. Dublin. Tipperaiy. Waterford, Galway. Clare. Galway. Cork. Cork, Antrim. Cork. Cork. Wexford. Meath, Cork. Cork. Dublin. II i6i THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. Name of Stallion. Name of Owner, and Post Town. County in wliich Stallion stood in 1897. Tynan Uncle Sam ViCTOBICUS Waif Walmsgate Watchspring Westmoreland Whalebone ... Wild Kilwarlin Wild Monk ... Wild Sherry ... WiLLOUGHBY ... Winkfield Wisconsin Wiseman Wonderbaar (late March) Woodman Young Marden Young Speculation. Young Victor Zagazig Zero J. Bracy, Red Barns, Armagh Congested Districts Board Lord Rathdonnell, Lisnavagh, Rathvilly Michael Foley, Old Leighlin, Leighlin Bridge ... Thomas O'Brien, Boru House, Limerick R. Berridge, Ballynahinch Castle, Toombeola ... E. Kennedy, Newtown Farm, Straff an R. Connell, The Farm, Castle Townshend James M'Closkey, Mullamore House, Aghadowey H, Sparrow, Williamstown, Kells J. A. S. Langan, Bellewstown House, Drogheda W. F. M'Keever, Parsonstown Manor, Batters- town John C. Sullivan, Bedford Place, Navan James Foley, Rockfield, Delgany W. Pallin, Athgarvan Lodge Stud, Curragh ... John Brady, Red Barns, Armagh Major G. M. Eccles, Moneygoold, Sligo T, F. Nugent, Carrick-on-Suir Michael O'Donovan, Birch Hill, Blarney J. W. A. Harris, Victor Stud, Kilmallock M. A. Maher, Ballinkeele, Enniscorthy J. Lynch Latoon, Newmarket-on-Fergus Armagh. Leitrim. Carlow. Carlow. Limerick. Gal way. Kildare. Cork. Londonderry. Meath. Meath. Meath. Meath. Wicklow. Kildare. Armagh. Sligo. Tipperary. Cork. Limerick. Wexford. Clare. PART II. OLD SIBES. S Js; 023 NAMES AND OWNEES OF SOME OF THE DISTIjS'GIjISHED PEOGENITORS OF THE BEITISH STUD, WHO ARE DESCRIBED AND REFERRED TO IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES. Sires' Xajtes. Names of Owxeks. Page. Eclipse Col. Dejtsis O'Kelly . . . . i Whisky H.R.H. the Pbixce of Wales (Geo. IV.) - 3 GoHANNA The Eabl of Egbemoxt .... 5 jObville H.R.H. THE Prince of Wales (Geo. IV.) - 7 Waxy Sib Ferdixakd Poole .... 9 Web The Dcke of Grafton ... - 9 Woful The Duke of Grafton - ... 9 WiBE The Marquis of Sligo - - - - 9 Whisker ----- The Duke of Grafton - - - - 9 Whalebone The Duke of Grafton - - - - 11 Tramp Mr. R. Watt ...... 13 Blacklock Mr. R. Watt 15 Touchstone The Marquis of Westminster - - - 17 Lau'ncelot The Marquis of Westminster - - - 17 Birdcatcher - . - - Mr. Wm. Disney 19 Faugh-a-Ballagh - - - Mr. Edward Irwin 19 Habkaway Mr. Thomas Ferguson - - - - 21 Newminster JIr. a. Nicholl 23 Stockwell The Marquis of Exeter - - - - 25 Rataplan Mr. Thelluson 25 Weatherbit Mb. Orde Poulett 27 Herod Sib John Moobe. Bart. - - - - 29 Buzzard JIr. Thomas Bullock 31 Sir Peter The Earl of Derby 33 Phantom Sir John Shelley. Bart. - - - - 35 Walton Sir H. Williamson. Bart. - - - - 35 Castbel Genebal Sparrow 37 Selim H.R.H. the Prince of Wales (Geo. IV.) - 37 Rubens H.R.H. the Prince of Wales (Geo. IV.) - 37 Irish Escape - . . . mb. Edwards 39 Bob Booty Rt. Hon. Denis Bowes Daly - - - 41 Sweetmeat Mr. A. W. Hill 43 Buccaneer The Earl op Portsmouth - - - 45 Matchem Mr. Fenwick 47 Tbumpator Lord Claremont 49 Soothsayer Lord Foley 51 Melboubne Mb. J. Kibby 53 Solon Mr. Christopher St. George - - - 55 INDEX OF THE OLD SIRES. Sires' Names. Names of Ownrrs. Page. •P0T8OS LoKD Grosvenor 57 King Fergus . . - - colonel O'Kelly 59 Hambletonian . - - - Sir Charles Turner, Bart. - - - 61 Catton Lord Scarbrough 63 Filho-da-Puta - . . - Mr. T. Houldsworth 65 Mulatto Earl Fitzwilliam 67 Voltaire Duke op Cleveland 69 Glencoe Lord Jersey 71 The Flying Dutchman - - Earl of Eglinton 73 VoLTiGEUR Earl of Zetland 75 Vedette Earl of Zetland 77 Thormanby Me. James Merry 79 INDEX TO PART II. OLD SIRES. Abigail, 54. Agnostes, 24. Akaster Turk, 48. Alcides, dau. of, 62. Alcock Arabian, The, 60. Alcock's Arab, dau. of, 52. Alexander, 18. Alexander, dau. of, 18. Alexina, 54. Alfred, 38. Alfred, dau. of, 38. Alice Hawthorne, 80. AUworthy, dau. of, 64. Almanzor, 50. Almanzor, dau. of, 50. Amadis, 74. Amaranda, 14. Amaranthus, 18. Amazon, 26. Ancaster Starling, 50. Ancaster Starling, dau. of, 10. Ancaster Starling, sis. to, 4. Anticipation, 80. Anvil, 22. Ardrossan, 24. Ardrossan, dau. of, 24. Arethusa, 36. Asparagus, 22. Aspasia, 36. Astridge's B., dau. of, 52. Atalanta, 16. Babeaham, 14. Bacchante, 72. Bagot, 20. Bagot, dau. of, 22. Bajaret, sis. to, 42. Bald Galloway, 2. Banter, 18. Barbelle, 74. Baron, The, 26. Bartlet's Childers, 2. Bartlet's Childers, dau. of, 32. Basto, 34. Bay Bolton, 2. Bay Bolton, dau. of, 2. Bay Bolton, son of, 34. Bay Javelin, 44. Bay Malton's dam, 38. Bay Middleton, 74. Bay Peg, 30. Bay Roan, 58. Beeswing, 24. Belgrade Turk, dau. of, 40. Belinda, 44, Beningbro', 8. Beningbro', dau. of, 24, Berenice, 46. Bessy, 46. Bethel's Arabian, 4. Betty Leedes, 2, Birdcatcher, 20. Black and All Black, 60, Black and All Black, sis. to, 4, Black Hearty, 64. Black Susan, 40. Blacklegs, 2. Blacklegs, dau. of, 2. Blacklock, 16, Blank, 8. Blank, dau. of, 22. Blaze, 4. Blaze, sister to, 32. Bloody Buttocks, 50. Blossom by Crab, 64. Blossom, sis. to, 8. Boadicea, 18. Bob Booty, 42. Bonny Lass, sis. to, 38. Boudrow, dau. of, 80. Bright's Roan, 30. Brimmer, 48. Brimmer, dau. of, 2. Brown Betty (Basto's), 52. Brown Farewell, 4. Brown Regulus, 4. Brownlow Turk, 30. Brunette by Amaranthus, 18. Brunette by Squirrel, 10. Brutandorf, 56. Buccaneer, 46. Buffer's dam, 20. Bustard, 42. Bustard, dau. of, 88. Butterfly, 22, Buzzard, 32. Buzzard, dau. of, 28. Byerly Turk, 30. Byerly Turk, dau. of, 60. Cade, 58. Cade, dau, of, 40, Cain, 46, Calash, 4. Calomel, sis, to, 72. Camel, 18, Camilla, 64. Camillus, 76. Canary, 44, Canary Bird, 44. Cantatrice, 8. Caprice, 22. Captive, 22. Carbuncle, 24, Cardinal, dau. of, 14. Cardinal Puff, 14. Careless, 2. Cartouche, dau. of, 14. Castana, sis. to, 44. Castaway, 52. Castrel, 38. Catherine, 64. Cato, sis. to, 52. Catton, 64. Cervantes, 54. Cei-vantes, dau. of, 54. Challenger, sister to, 14, Champion, 30. Champion, dau. of, 6. Chanter, sis. to, 32. Chanticleer, 20. Charming Molly, 74. Chaunter, 64. Clare, 26. Clinker, 54, Clinkerina, 54, Clio, 66, Cloudy, 14. Clumsy, 30, Coalition Colt, The, 38. Coalition Colt, The, dau. of, 18. Cobweb, 74. Co-heiress, 16. Coles' Foxhunter, dau. of, 52. Commodore, 20. Compton Barb, The, 64. Comus, 54. Comus, dau. of, 56. Conductor, 10. Coneyskins, 2. Coneyskins, dau. of, 2. Confederate filly, 4. Constantia, 78. Contessina, 78. Coquette, 64. Cora, 64. Coriander, 16. Coriander, dau. of, 16. Countess by Blank, 52. Crab, 60. Crab, dau. of, 62. Creeping Polly, 8. INDEX TO PART II. OLD SIRES. Crcssida, 28. Cripple, 8, Cub, dau. of, 64. Cullen Arabian, 50. Cullen Arabian, dau. of, 10. Curiosity, 32. Curvven's Bay Barb, 30. t'urvven's Old Spot, dau. of, 60. Cygnet, 64. Cygnet, dau. of, 64. Cypron, 4. E'Abcy'S Chesterfield A., 52. D'Arcy's Yellow Turk, 48. Daphne, 72. Darioletta, 74. Darley Arabian, 30. Darley Arabian, dau. of, 30. Darling's dam, 56. Delpini, 64. Delpini, dau. of, 46. Desdemona, 68. i Dick Andrews, 14. Diomed, 36. Diomed, dau. of, 68. Dr. Syntax, 24. Dodsworth, 48. Don Quixote, 54. Doris, 36. Dove, 10. Drone, 56. Duchess, 8. Duke of Newcastle's Turk, dau. of, 34. Dungannon, 44. Dux, 32. Ebony, 64. Ebony, dau. of, 04. Echidna, 26. Eclat, 46. Eclipse, 2. Eclipse, dau. of, 20. Economist, 22. Editha, 74. Edmund, 46. Eleanor, 26. Elfrida, 74. Ellen Middleton, 46. Emilius, 28. Emily, 28. Emma, 56. Emmeiine, 46. Engineer, 38. Engineer, dau. of, 16. Escape's dam, 80. Evelina, 8. Everlasting, 14. Expectation, 80. Faith, 76. Fanny, 60. Fanny Dawson, 22. Faugh-a-Ballagh, 20. Feather, dau. of, 22. Filagree, 74. Filho-da-Puta, C6. Finesse, 80. Flight, 20. Flora, 76. Florauthe, 22. Florizel by Herod, 64. Flying Childers, 4. Flying Childers, dau. of, 60. Flying Dutchman, 74. Flying Whig, 34. Folly, 72. Forester by Forester, 18. Forester by Hartley's Blind Horse, 38, Fortitude, 24. Fox, 4. Fox Cub, 2. Fox Cub, dau. of, 2. Foxhunter, Cole's, 52. Fraxinella, 14. Frenzy, 64. Gadabout, 26. Gamahoe, 20. Gamahoe, dau. of, 20. Gentleman's dam, 52. Giantess, 28. Gibside Fairy, 56. Gipsy, 62. Gladiator, 44. Glencoe, 72. Godolphin, The, 2. Gohanna, 6. Gohanna, dau. of, 14. Golden Locks, 58. Goldfinch, sis. to, 14. Goldfinder, 16. Golumpus, 64. Golumpus, dau. of, 54. Governor, 64. Governor, dau. of, 52. Gower Stallion, 14. Graham's Champion, dau. of, 4. Grandiflora, 46. Grantham, 64. Grasshopper, 50. Grasshopper, dau of, 50. Gratitude's dam, 70. Grecian Princess, 74. Grey Bloody Buttocks, 10. Grey Grantham, 30. Grey Hautboy, 2. Grey Hautboy, dau. of, 50. Grey Robinson, 2. Grey Skim, 44. Grey Why Not, 58. Grey Wilkes, 2. Greyhound, 50. Greyhound, dau. of, 50. Guiccioli, 20. Gipsy, 4. HAG, 68. Hall's Arabian, 58. Hambletonian, 62. Hampton Court Childers, 8. Hampton Court Childers, dau. of 8. Handmaiden, 78. Haphazard, 66. Harkaway, 22. Harmonia, 22. Harpalice, 26. Harpur Arabian, 30. Hartley's Blind Horse, dam, 50. Hartley's Blind Horse, dau. of, 42. Hautboy, 2. Hautboy, dau. of, 2. Heinel, 66. Helmsley Turk, 58. Helmsley Turk, son of, 60. Hermes, 56. Hero, 20. Herod, 30. Herod, dau. of, 6. Heroine, 20. Hetman Platoff, 56. Hetman Platoff, dau. of, 56. Highflyer, 8, Highflyer, dau. of, 62. Hip, dau. of, 8. Honeycomb Punch, sis. to, 72. Honeywood's Arabian, 60. Honeywood's Arabian, dau. of, 32. Horatia, 68. Horatio, 18. Horatius, sis. to, 52. Hornet, 20. Hornpipe, 28. Houghton Lass, 54. Humphry Clinker, 54. Huncamunca, 18. Hutton's Bay Barb, 2. Hutton's Grey Barb, 52. Hutton's Spot mare, 72. Hyacinthus, 76. Hyacinthus, dau. of, 76. Hyaena, 14. Hyale, 22. Ieene, 20. Inheritor, 78. Ion, 46. Irish Escape, 40. Janus, 78. Jenny Mole, 14. Jenny Spinner, 36. Jigg, 4. Joe Andrews, 14. John Bull, 24. Julia, 10. Juno, sis. to, 52. Jupiter, dau. of, 24. Justice, 42. Justice, dau. of, 22. King Fergus, 60. Kiss, 56. Lady Eliza, 24. Lady Jane, 22. Lady Thigh, by Partner, 40. Lady Thigh (Grisewood's), 50. Lardella, 54, Large Hartlev Mare, 6. Lass of the Mill, 16. Lass of the Mill, by Traveller, 16. Launcelot, 18. Laura, 22. Lavender, 16. INDEX TO PART II. OLD SIRES. Leda, 70. Leedes Arabian, SO. Leedes Arabian, dau. of, 38. Leedes Arabian, sis. to, 2. Ijegacy, 40. Liliput's dam, 60. Lisette, 10. Lister Turk, 2. Lister Turk, son of, 58. Little Hartley Mare, 8. Little Red Kover, 46. Little Bed Eover, dau. of, 46. Lofty, 70. Lollypop, 44. Lonsdale Bay Arabian, 32. Lonsdale Bay Arabian, dau. of 32. Looby, dau. of, 38, Lord Oxford's Dun Arabian, GO. Lord Oxford's Dun Arabian, dau of, 60. Lot's dam, 70. Lottery, 28. Lowther's Babraham, sis. to, 80. Lucy Grey, 64. Luna, 28. Madame Vesteis, 78. Madcap, 22. Maid of All Work, 80. Maiden by Matchem, 6. Maiden by Sir Peter, 18. Makeless, 48. Makeless, dau. of, 2. Malek, 46. Mandane, 28. Manilla, 16. Marc Anthony, 24. Marc Anthony, dau. of_^ 24. Marciana, 56. Margaret, 46. Maria by Herod, 10. Marmion, 26. Marotte, 20. Marpessa, 26. I^Iartha Lynn 76. Marske, 2. Marske's dam, 8, Master Bagot, 22. Master Henry, 18. Master Kohert, 56. Matchem, 48. Matchem, dau. of, 8. Matchless, 10. Matron, 18. Mayfly, 18. Medora, 46. Melbourne, 54. Meliora, 4. Mercury, 6. Merlin, 2. Merlin, dau. of, 80. Meteor, 80. Midge, 34. Milkmaid, 4. Minstrel, 26. Mirza, sis. to, 40. Misfortune, 18. Miss Belsea, 42. Miss Belsea, sis. to, 32. Miss Belroir, 64. Miss Cade, 14. Miss Cleveland, 34. Miss D'Arcy's Pet Mare, 2. Miss Fanny's dam, 28. Miss Grimstone, 44. Miss Hervey, 66. Miss Hornpipe Teazle, 44. Miss Letty, 28. Miss Meredith, 40. Miss Partner, 66. Miss Partner, sis. to, 4 . Miss Patch, 42. Miss Pratt, 26. Miss Ramsden, 64. Miss Roan, 16. Miss Slamerkin, 60. Miss Sophia, 18. Miss South, 14. Miss Staveley, 56. Miss Stephenson, 28. Miss Syntax, 46. Miss Tooley, 22. Miss West, 22. Miss Whip, 24. Miss Windsor, 10. Mrs. Barnet, 66. Mrs. Ridgway, 78. Mixbury, sis. to, 4. Mogul, 6. Mogul, dau. of, 6. Molly Long Legs, 52. Monimia by Matchem, 62. Morgan's Dun, 60. Morgiana, 28. Moses, 44. Mother Brown, 22. Mother Western, 2 Mowerina, 56. Mulatto, 68. Muley, 26. ]\Iuley Moloch, 80. Musidora, 80. Myrrha, 46. Nabocklish, 22. Nan Darell, 78. Nancy, 80. Nell, 78. Newminster, 24, Newton Bay Arabian, dau. of,50. No-tongued Barb, King Wil- liam's, 74, Oberon, 22. Oberon, dau. of, 22. Octavian, 22. Oglethorpe Arabian, 48. Old Careless, 60. Old Child mare, 58. Old Clubfoot Mare, 2. Old Country Wench, sis. to, 2. Old Ebony, 64. Old England, 18. Old England, dau. of, 16. Old Jigg, dau. of, 58. Old Lady, 60. Old Montagu mare, 2. Old Starling, 66. Old Starling, dau. of, 66. Old Tartar mare, 14. Old Why Not, 58. Omnium, 14. Oroonoko, 58. Orville, 8. Orville, dau. of, 44, Orvillina, 74. Overton, 70, Overton, dau, of, 70. Pacolet, 76. Pantaloon, 80, Papillon, 18. Parasol, 44. Partisan, 44, Partner, 4. Partner, dau, of, 6, Patriot, dau, of, 40. Patty, 20. Paulina, 22. Pauline, 44. Paulowitz, 46. Paynator, 24. Paynator, dau. of, 46, Penelope, 10. Peri, 20. Peruvian 80. Petworth, sis. to, 28. Pewet, 54. Phantom, 36. Phantom, dau. of, 70. Phenomenon, 16. Phenomenon, dau. of, 24. Phryne, 80. Piracantha, 70. Place's White Turk, 48. Place's White Turk, dau, of, 48. Pocahontas, 26, Points, 62. Polly, 60, PotSos, 58, PotSos, dau. of, 74. Precipitate, 28. Priam, 28. Prime Minister, 44. Prince T'Quassa, dau. of, 24. Principessa, 66. Promise, 10. Prophet, 36. Prophet, dau. of, 44. Prophetess, 70. Prunella, 10. Pyrrha, 8. Quadrille, 32. Quick's Charlotte, 52, Rachel by Blank, 8. Rally, 54. Rataplan, 26, Rattle, 58. Rattle, dau. of, 58. Rebecca, 82. Regnlus, 2. Regulus, dau. of, 4. Regulus, sis. to, 20. Rib, 52, Rib, dau. of, 52. Ringbone, 4. Ring-tailed Galloway, 42. INDEX TO PART IT. OLD SIRES. Riot, 70. Rival, 20. Rosalind, 16. Rosebud, 20. Roxana, 58. Royal Mare, 48. Rubens, 38. Ruby mare. The, 68. Ruffler, sis. to, 2. Kugantino, 22. Ruler, 70. Ruler, dan. of, 70. Rutland Black Barb, 30. Rutland Black Barb, dau. of, 30. St. Geoege, 54. St. Victor's Barb, 2. Saltram, 4. Samson, 8. Sampson, sis. to, 66. Sancho, 44. Sandbeck, 74. Scaramouch, 40. Selaby Turk, dau. of, 60. Selim, 88. Selim, dau. of, 18. Selima, 74. Seymour. 44. Shakespeare, 40. Shakespeare, dau. of, 40. Shark, 52. Sharper, sis. to, 22. Sheet Anchor, 28. Shield's Galloway, 30. Shift, 20. Signora, 24. Silvertail, 58. Sir H. Harpur's Barb, 58. Sir Harry, dau. of, 46. Sir Hercules, 20. Sir Paul, 46. Sir Peter, 34. Sir Walter, dau. of, 56. Skim, 68. Skim, dau. of, 80. Skyscraper, sis. to, 80. Slip, sis. to, 10. Slipby, sis. to, 4. Sloven, sis. to, 6. Smallhopes, 20. Smith's son of Snake, 2. Snail, 30. Snake, 2. Snap, 4. Snap, dau. of, 10. Snip, 4. Snip, dau. of, 14. Solon, 56. Soothsayer, 52. Sophia by Buzzard, 18. Sophia by Godolphin, 40. Sophonisba, 52. Sorcerer, 28. Sorcery, 46. Soreheels, 34. Soreheels, dau. of, 8, Soreheels, sis. to, 60. South, 14. South, sis. to, 40. Spadille, 24. Spanker, 30. Spanker, dau. of, 30. Spectator, 52. Spectator's dam, 10. Spiletta, 2. Spinner, sis. to, 66. Spinster, 78. Spitfire, 80. Sportsman, 58. Sportsmistress, 58. Spot, 30. Spot, dau. of, 30. Squib, 46. Squirrel, 10. Squirrel, dau. of, 34. Squirt, 2. Squirt, dau. of, 2. Squirt mare, The, 70. Stamford, 18. Stargazer, 22. Starling, 60. Starling, dau. of, 60, Sterling, 64. Stockwell, 26. Stripling, 22. Sultan, 72. Sweepstakes, 6. Sweepstakes, dau. of, 6. Sweetbriar, 40. Sweetmeat, 44. Sylvia, 24. Syphon, 40. Syphon, dau. of, 52. Tandem, 54. Tantrum, 8. Tartar, 4. Tartar mare. The, 72. Tartar, dau. of, 6. Tatler, 14. Tatler, dau. of, 14. Teddy the Grinder, 22. Teresa. 4. Termagant, 8. Thalestris, 20. Thormanby, 80. Thwaites' Dun mare, 58. Tim, 42. Timothy, 64. Tiny by Skim, 52. Tom Tug, 20. Torismund, sis. to, 62. Touchstone, 18. Tramp, 14. Trampoline, 72. Traveller, 10. Traveller, dau. of, 40. Trentham, 14. Trumpator, 50. Turk, 64. Turk, dau. of, 64. Valiant's dam, 58. Vedette, 78. Vicissitude, 56. Violante, 80. Violet, 52. Virago, 4. Vixen, 58. Voltaire, 70. Voltigeur, 76. Volunteer, 24. Volunteer, sis. to, 10. Wagtail, 44. Walnut, 70. Walton, 44. Wanderer, 20. Warwickshire Wag's dam, 52. Waxy, 10. Waxy Pope, 56. Weatherbit, 28. Web, 10. West Australian, 56. Whalebone, 10. Whim, 56. Whisker, 10. Whisky, 4. Whisky, dau. of, 28. Whitefoot, dau. of, 8. White-legged Lowther Barb, dau. of, 30. Whitelock, 16. Whitenose, 58. Whitworth, 24. Why Not, 48. Why Not, dau. of, 2. Wild Dayrell, 46. VVildgoose, 16. Williamson's Ditto, 72. Williams' Woodstock, 62. Wilson's Arabian, 80. Wimbledon, 24. Windbound, 80. Wire, 10. Woful, 10. Woodcock, 2. Woodpecker, 64. Woodpecker, dau. of, 66. Woodstock Arabian, 62. Wynn Arabian, 64. Wynn Arabian, dau. of, 52. Xantippe, 24. X. Y. Z.'s Dam, dau. of, 24. Young Bald Peg, 30. Young Cade, 66. Young Camilla, 28. Young Cartouch, 64. Young Giantess, 26. Young Gouty, 46. Young Hag, 68. Young Heroine, 20. Young Marske, 70. Young Noisette, 26. Young Sir Peter, 80. Young Snip, 40. Young True Blue, 60. Zodiac, sis. to, 54. INTKODUCTION, CONTAINING THE HISTORY OF THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF THE BRITISH STUD. THE third volume of this work enters public circulation under more propitious circumstances (though they could be hardly more encou- raging) than those which attended the two preceding volumes, and that, too, despite the fact of both editions having been disposed of long before the demand for them was exhausted. Indeed, although twelve years have elapsed since the initial attempt to provide the horse-breeders of this country with a useful work of reference, which would at the same time be a com- pendium of advertisement for the sires of the day, applications for the book have not ceased up to the present period. That book, however, has been long out of print, and the cost precluded a special second edition ; but too few were printed beyond the number subscribed for — a mistake which, though of good omen, authors are especially liable to when undertaking an expensive work for which the scope of patronage is, compared to that of books in general, necessarily limited. But the auspices under which the present volume makes its appearance are altogether more favourable, and no hindrance can be discerned to the Horse-Breeders' Handbook becoming a publication of much public use- fulness. The many disappointed applicants for the first volume, whose inconvenience I greatly regret, need entertain no fear of the recurrence of an oversight which is no less irritating to an author than to his clientele. Every precaution has been taken to meet any demand that may arise, and that this, even beyond the subscription Hst, will be extensive I have ventured to assume already from the number of inquiries which have reached me from the Continent, as well as from America and Australia, as to when the book would be ready. It has been long known to me, and is made sufficiently plain by the list of subscribers to the stallions, that such a venture is recognised by the most influential horse-breeders as something more than a desideratum. It has now become a necessity. At the same time, there are many necessary enterprises which flag for the want of support, because the necessity has not been sufficiently recognised ; and all who may benefit by this compilation will have reason to feel indebted to the noblemen and gentlemen who have given it their practical support. It is not one which would tempt in the ordinary way of book compiling as a speculation, the expense of pedigree-printing INTR OD UCTION. alone making a serious item of discouragement; but in this case the assurances needed were forthcoming in a measure which exceeded my anticipation. Personally my best thanks are tendered to the breeders of the United Kingdom who have so promptly given me their support. The best endeavours have been made to make the work worthy of their confidence, and productive to them in return of practical benefits. I have outlived the great majority of the contemporaries of my younger days, and find myself standing, as it were, alone amidst new generations of sports- men. Yet among them, and among my supporters in this enterprise, are many with whom I have had the privilege of a long acquaintance, or in other cases, as it may be, of friendship, which has tended to lighten my task, and made its diificulties a pleasure to surmount. It would seem desirable, however, at the outset of these general remarks to say something further as to the necessity and usefulness of this publication ; for it may be that there are young breeders, anxious for success, who have hesitated to share benefits which they do not realise. There could hardly fail to be such among a number so large and so quickly increasing. A word or two on their account may not be thrown away. In the first place, then, it must be most desirable that all practically concerned in the breeding of racehorses should have some common and accredited source to which they could turn for trvistworthy information and reference upon the leading sires of the day. Without such a source much confusion, inconvenience, and delay must unavoidably occur. It is possibly the idea of some breeders, in particular those of little experience, and who have not yet set the full value upon the absolute necessity of advertising horses at the stud, that it suffices for the sire to be announced in a few well circulating newspapers. The transparency of this error must be obvious to all but those whom these remarks are intended to enlighten. What possible information can the intend- ing breeder from any particular sire derive from such curt announcements ? It is quite necessary they should be so announced, but the intelligent owner of mares who desires to mate them suitably requires more detailed informa- tion, and this can only be properly forthcoming on the principle adopted in the following pages. Unless the whole pedigree is before him, what sort of judgment can he form as to the strains which really predominate % At best he could but then decide at random. And unless all the most successful sires are arrayed together for the like reference, what chance of comparison has he, or of finding out the merits of performances (as svipplied here in the appended notices), or the relative suitability of the breeding ? Obviously none, and there can be no doubt that the absence of such detailed information has hitherto been the cause of many failures, on both a large and small scale. These are but a few of the reasons for the necessity of such a handbook to the owner of brood mares, whilst to the owner of a promising sire it should be still more obvious. What chance has he of putting before the proper eyes the peculiar suitability of his horse's breeding for certain mares ? He sees the latter more often than not being sent to sires with whose blood he knows well, if he be a student of the Stud Book, they are less likely to succeed, while to his own establishment are sent others which might do better elsewhere, INTR OD UCTION. xiii and their want of success leaves a sire to linger in obscurity who otherwise might easily acquire fame. To neither side can it be congenial or convenient to search the Stud Book for these details and comparisons ; and certainly in this particular mission of ready information on the sires of the day that excellent wox^k requires to be periodically superseded. It would be difficult for a scientiiic breeder to exaggerate the value of the first volume of the Stud Book, which is, of course, the keynote to all the others; and had not the happy idea struck Mr. James Weatherby of publishing the work in 1791, the breeding annals of the turf would be in a far less satisfactory condition than they are. To that gentleman, the ancestor of the present Messrs. Weatherby, all who have to investigate pedigrees are therefore greatly indebted. The amount of patient research which is conspicuous in the two early volumes of that truly classical com- pilation could only be fully appreciated by such as have to wade through its mysteries in the sometimes difficult pursuit of early equine ancestry; but, though in all such initial attempts to condense and classify knowledge which exists indiscriminately, but had previously no kind of authentic registry, there is always much left to be desired, it is truly wonderful that so complete and accurate a work of reference should have been pro- duced under circumstances so unfavourable to correctness. Previous to the undertaking the average of errors in all pedigree tables was lamentable, and the result must have been disastrous to the highest aims of thoroughbred breeding without such timely interference. Though begun on a small scale in 1791, it was not until 1808 that the first volume emerged from the press in its present bulky form, and perhaps with fewer errors than have ever accompanied a labour of so much difficulty. Although in the following pages there is much information obtained from other sources, the above tribute will not be out of place in this, also a work of reference destined for long service, and from one who has been for so long a time its student. To young breeders and others anxious to make themselves famihar with the strains of thorough- bred horse pedigree and the records of breeding no better advice could be given than to go straight to these early volumes of the Stud Book ; though I can at least claim that their mission in that respect has been made easier by the present publication. Diligent research, involving a great expense of time, has hitherto been the only trustworthy means by which the student of stud lore could acquire even a partial knowledge of the origin and progress of the English race-horse, but a great deal of matter will be found amassed and condensed in the following pages ready to the eye ; and as regards the most important strains of blood it would not indeed be necessary to seek further as i-eference from one table to another will bring the reader at once to the very roots of a pedigi-ee. In this respect, all-important of course to the breeder and the student in these busy days, this handbook should reach a point of usefulness which no Stud Book, from the very nature of its reference, can attain to. My introductory observations in the present volume will be given at more length than on the previous occasion, and will purposely (whilst also including some of my personal reminiscences and opinions), range over more variety INTR OD UCTION. of ground, less with the object of saying anything very original on these general topics than to make the work sufficiently interesting to the increasing number of young breeders whose knowledge of the subject may require to be put somewhat " ship-shape." At the same time it will be apparent that these are necessai-ily but cursory remarks, embracing many subjects which might individually require a whole volume to exhaust. They may, however, serve to increase argument upon matters of breeding, which cannot but be beneficial, as well as to suggest new enterprises on the part of those — and they appear to be many — whose breeding experiments have been conducted at random. It cannot be doubted, although a tendency to improve all round is now discernible, that the great majority of breeders — these, of course, mostly owners of small establishments — have been producing racing stock without fol- lowing any system in particular. The result must have been to a great many disastrous ; but by-and-by these breeders are sure to benefit by the lessons of experience. The book is divided into two parts. The first will be found to contain (besides an account of the rise and progress of the British Stud to the present time, embraced in this Introduction) thirty-eight fully tabulated pedigrees of the most celebrated of the old sires, whereby stud-masters will be enabled themselves to tabulate the breeding of their mares without having to wade throvTgh so many volumes of the " Stud Book." The second portion em- braces a full account of the performances on the turf and stud of no fewer than ninety-three of the sires covering in the United Kingdom in 1895 (including a few in America), together with their pedigrees so fully tabulated that their descent from the three great sires. Eclipse, Herod, and Matchem (in whom circu- lates the blood of all the Arabs, Barbs, and Turks brought into England from the earliest times), may be readily traced. Not only are the dates given in all the first sections of the pedigrees, but the colours have also been added ; whilst a feature of greater importance is the marking by means of black letters, or Egyptian type, the assimilation of the blood. By the latter addition it may be seen at a glance in what manner and degree the blood of the sire cor- responds with that of the dam — information of paramount importance to all. It should be explained here to those less familiar with the genealogy of horses that this marking of the strains, whilst as uniform as possible in the treatment of the more recent channels of blood, has with regard to the great " starting points " nearer the roots, been carried out in a manner more discretionary. The exercise of discretion has in fact in this particular been a more valuable quality than exactness, not because of any embarras de choix in the difierent strains, for it will be seen that generally three or four assimi- lations, and sometimes half-a-dozen, have been made conspicuous, but because of the large preponderance of certain distinguished blood in all pedigrees, and which could only have been marked at the expense of other strains of less general influence, but whose local importance, so to speak, is greater, and deserving more attention than they have been wont to get. Thus Waxy, though of course made prominent in most pedigrees where he conspicuously predominates, permeates so largely, directly or indirectly, the whole of them, that it would be superfluous to give him prominence in every case. The same conditions apply to Eclipse, his grandsire, and others ; but, INTR OD UCTION. of course, a careful survey of the tables will bring all assimilations to light, independent of the black markings, which, however, will largely assist and save time even to the most practised eye. The connection between the origin of the racehorse and his breeding and development is so obvious that no excuse need be made for remarking upon it ; but it must be equally apparent that nothing like an exhaustive histoiy of breeding could be attempted within the limits of these few pages. That Great Britain possessed a fine race of horses at a very early period, due almost entirely to the suitability of the climate, there can be no more doubt than that a passion for excelling with and improving them has always characterised its inhabitants. Although no improvement can be directly traced through our thoroughbreds to the introduction of Arabian sires until the reign of James I., attempts were made to acclimatise Eastern blood so far back as the Roman occvipation. Horse-racing in these islands is of the same antiquity, as the conqueror Severus is recorded to have held races with real Arabs at Wetherby in Yorkshire ; but there is little doubt that similar contests took place even at an earlier date. The Anglo-Saxon era also furnishes records of the pastime, which it is but reasonable to assume had the effect of improving the native breed of horses. It is not, however, until the reign of Kang John that we find any direct reference to " running- horses"; and that the king himself largely patronised the sport there is reason to infer from his having founded an extensive breeding stud at Eltham, on the very pastures Avhere Mr. William Blenkiron raised Hermit and Galopin. According to the register of the royal expenditure. King John was a large importer of Eastern-bred horses, and, therefore, it is only fair to assume that further improvement was through them effected in the native breeds. This improvement, directed by rich and powerful barons and ecclesiastics, and aided by further importations of Arabian sires, continued during several generations, until interrupted by the disastrous conilicts of the Houses of York and Lancaster. These wars caused the dispersion of the fine horses bred at that period ; and that they were of gi'eat excellence is shown by the eagerness with which they were secured by foreign royal houses, among whom may be particularly mentioned the Duke of Ferrara, possessor of the famous Mantuan stud. Here many of them were preserved, and when peace had become re-established some of the best of their descendants were re-imported in the reign of Henry VIII. This monarch, by many wise enactments, helped to restore the breed of horses to its former status, and took great personal interest in breeding, as evinced by his rehabilitating the stud at Eltham, and establishing others at Windsor and Hampton. That he bred for racing and from Eastern sires there is proof in his trainer having been styled " Keeper of the Barra or Barbary horses." Many presents of fine thorough- breds were received by Henry from abroad, among which special mention may be made of the mares sent to him by the Marquis of Mantua, which were doubtless some of the fii-st occupants of the Hampton Court paddocks. Accompanying these mares was a horse of no little celebrity, of whom mention is made in an old Mantuan chronicle as a " barb," or racehorse of Mantuan breed, for whom " the marquis had been offered his weight in silver, but preferred INTR OD UCTION. making him a present to Henry VIII." "^'^ The great English cardinal, Wolsey, was as confirmed a lover of horses as the king himself, and bred largely, effecting great improvement in the breed ; and that he held Eastern blood to be of great value, proof is found in the extensive use he made of the services of a celebrated Ai-ab sire sent as a present to the King by the Duke of Urbino. In the reign of Elizabeth racing progressed rapidly, and that the Queen herself actively engaged in the sport proof is furnished by the large stud she kept in training at Greenwich. It included forty horses, many of them barbs, two jockeys, two keepers of the courses, and other officials, while, as showing how the training was then regulated much in accordance with our present customs, seven hackneys were employed to attend upon the coursers. Doubtless these horses were trained on Blackheath, for which purpose it must have then been admirably suited. There is no record of the breeding or the performance of any of the horses raced by the Queen, but that she bred largely is undoubted, for besides the racing stud at Greenwich she had establishments at Hampton Court, Richmond, Windsor, St. Albans, Waltham, and other places. It was certainly not until the reign of James I. that racing received regular attention from the Court and the nobles as a representative pastime. The young king had imbibed his love of swift and well-bred horses in Scotland, where the sport had prospered more than in England from the time of the Armada, when, according to Nichol's " Progress of James I.," swift Spanish horses were " thrown ashore on the coast of Galloway." Without relying entirely upon this testimony, however, it is certain that the sport had found peculiar favour in Scotland, and that eaily in the former reign Queen Elizabeth had sent, as the most desirable present to the young prince over the Border, some running horses of high breed. It is highly regrettable that in the sporting records of this reign there is so very little extant which bears directly upon horse-racing, the more so as it was very popular at the time. The King's constant visits to and long sojourns at Newmarket were avowedly made with the object of finding sport, but he there also held his Couit and transacted public business. The records of racing have been, as it were, submerged by detaUs of the personal adventures, intrigues, and entertain- ments which then always abounded in the vicinity of royal courts. As a consequence, we hear more of the number of peers and knights created at Newmarket by the Scottish king than of the equine contests which took place upon its famous heath. It is known that horse-racing was the favourite sport of this king, and that he spent much time at it, which makes the absence of any regular record of the horses and their performances the more remarkable. There was an equine nomenclature then as now, though few names have been preserved. Gervase Markham mentions a horse who was never conquered, * For details of similar and no less yaluable presents of Eastern horses the reader is referred to an excellent work recently published, " The History of Newmarket," written by Mr. J. P. Hore, whose researches have thrown much original light upon the early annals of horse-racing, and to which I am indebted for some of the foregoing particulars. INTR OD UCT[ON. Grey Valentine, so that it is a mistake to give first honours in that respect to Ghilders and Eclipse; but he seems to have had a rival in Puppey, " against whom men may talke, but they cannot conquer." Then there was Mister Thomas Carlenton's famous hobbie, probably one of the Irish hobbies, a breed which had long won general distinction. Other noted performers were WJdtefoot, Franklin, and Peppermint whilst the Earl of Northumberland's Grey Dallavell is particularly praised by Markham. These, then, are the first English racehorses of whom any individual mention is forthcoming ; but at what distances and in what manner they distinguished themselves is left entirely to surmise. The King's Treasury records show that shortly after his accession there were " four boys brought up under the riders of the Royal Stables " — i.e., apprentices or jockeys, for the payment to whom of a small annual allowance, the Master of the Horse was responsible. These were the King's jockeys only, and quite independent of any that must have been attach'^d to the respective establishments of the Princes Henry and Charles, foriL\3d subsequently at Newmarket ; but no mention whatever of the riders for the nobles has survived, although they must have been numerous. The Duke of Buckingham, the King's favourite and importer of The Helmsley Turk was among the great lights of Newmarket ; but, despite all the details which have reached us concerning the meteoric ascent of that influential personage, there is, strangely enough, little that relates to his connection with the turf, although it is to a fellow-feeling in its regard with the King that his rise has been attributed. It is but little wonder, therefore, that the obscurity which has withheld from the ever eager curiosity of the historians of that interesting period matters so important to them as the favourite pursuits of a King's favourite, should also have extended to those breeding records and Eastern importations which more particularly concern vis in these pages. That there were a great many Eastern horses imported has been stated in a general way, but the only one of which there are any details is The Markham Arabian. The Duke of Newcastle, in his elaborate work on horses and equestrians, gave the price given for this Arabian by the King to Mr. Markham, a merchant, as £500 ; but the private records of Eoyal expenditure make the sum considerably less, about £165. It is also on record that the King received presents of thoroughbreds from various princes, including, in one instance, some twenty-seven Neapolitan " coursers," of which eleven were stallions. These were located at Greenwich; whilst Sir Thomas Edmonds, an experienced ambassador and traveller, had doubtless acquired for the King many other Eastern horses besides those half-dozen barbs which he brought to England, and wliich wer6 sent direct to the Royal Paddocks at Newmarket in the year 1617. The Lord Salisbury of those days was among the many noblemen whose studs included Eastern breeds ; and the number of names familiar to the votaries of the turf of to-day, which were already identified with it at its onset as a national institution, is remarkable and too extensive to chronicle here. The " History of Newmarket," already referred to. INTR OD UCTION. contains valuable information on these personal matters. Prominent amongst them, for instance, was the Earl of Worcester, who had held during fifteen years the office of Master of the Horse. He was a distinguished courtier of King James, and the ancestor of one of the most popular supporters of the Turf in our own day, the Duke of Beaufort. Others were the Marquis of Hamilton, the Earl of Ormonde, the Earl of Pembroke, the Earl of Manchester, the Earl of Derby, Lord Howard, Sir George Bowes, etc., all closely connected with the sport. Of minor details and references bearing upon the representative sport of this reign, there are not wanting; but having no direct relevance to our subject-matter the temptation to linger upon them must be resisted. I can afford only to dwell upon such as have any connection with breeding and the development of the racehorse. It suffices in general to state there is ample evidence that many of the conditions and chief regulations of horse-racing at the present day were already in vogue. There were entrance fees and forfeits, silver cups were run for, and the winning owner was required to contribute a stipulated sum toward some public fund. The rules were severely enforced by the sheriff in person, and foul riding was restrained by committal to prison. If sporting enthusiasm is to be reckoned by a display of partisanship, then that of the racecourse in the time of James must have been stronger than our own, for it was not uncommon for the meetings to conclude with a free fight and bloody weapons. The better classes took no part, of course, in these disorders, which more than once resulted in the interference of corporations and the abandonment of meetings. Besides Royal Newmarket there were reunions all over the country, the chief among them, perhaps, being those at Chester (on the time-honoured Roodee, which doubtless served the same purpose for the Romans), Croydon, Doncaster, Dvirham, Salisbury, Derby, and in various places of Yorkshire, including Gatherley Moor, all of which, as well as those in Scotland, are stated to have been very largely attended. Such recorded facts, and others equally significant, which if this were a history of racing it would be desirable to produce, suffice to assure us that careful breeding for racing was, contrary to what is generally supposed, ali-eady extensively in practice. And here it is necessary to guard against an assumption which the frequent allusions to early importations of Eastern blood may possibly induce, viz., that thei-e existed at this time in England no distinctively native breed of racehorses. Such a presumption would be entirely without evidence, whilst the opposite has abundant confirmation. It will be gathered from the evidence of Markham and others, adduced further on in these pages, that during this reign the public races were chiefly contested by a distinct race from the Arabs; that is, a native bi'eed, including hobbies, which had preserved the native distinctions of form and head, but which had never been surpassed in fleetness by the very best Arabs raced against them. In other words the breed was British, because it was Britain that produced its excellence, and it retained the native characteristics in a paramount degree, despite any Eastern INTR OD UCTION. xix crosses that may have been in it. They had even a greater right to be so regarded than the coursers of Naples, which at this time were held in high esteem, or the score of other breeds whose several characteristics the maneges, the lists, and the hunting-fields of Europe had long abundantly encouraged. The Neapolitan horses, like the fine breeds of Spain, must have had far more strains of Eastei-n blood than any known as English, and yet they retained and were allowed their native distinction. As for the Spanish Barbs, they had achieved high renown, and there is but little doubt that many of the " Barbs " we read of as early brought to England were of this family, rather than of pure Eastern origin. Whatever may have been the actual origin of the English horse (and it is stated that he was on the hills when Caesar arrived), it is known that he retained certain characteristics which proclaimed him English first and Arabian after ; and that it was not until after the arrival of the great Eastern sires in the seventeenth century that the Arabian symmetry became prominently developed in him. Therefore it is but just in every sense to allow that the SAvift courser of King James's time (described by contemporary writers) was a British product ; and I would ask the reader to bear this argument in mind, in relation especially to the remarks which will be made further on as to the origin of the breed now known as " the thoroughbred." It has been already stated that The Markham Arabian was the one notable importation of this period, on account only of the details recorded ; but beyond these there is nothing to show that he was the most important. In all his contests he was ingloriously defeated, as Markham himself admits, whilst at the stud he has left no claim to immortality. Thus any history of the horse in England must make the mortifying admission that a reign so proHfic in racing and breeding, and one marked, as are the outset of all sporting institutions, with great enthusiasm, has only left on record this solitary example of its enterprise. But, whatever the influences, the native breeds of coursers were improving rapidly, and were being eagerly sought after on the continent, which confirms the distinction and prior merit of their English extraction. Had any remarkable courser been the progeny of a noted Arab, Markham or the other writers would assuredly have men- tioned it ; and consequently the Arabian influence must up to this period have been indirect and not paramount. It was not until the following reign (Charles I.) that an important introduction of Eastern blood took place. This was a horse first known as The Buckingham Turk, from his having been brought over by Henry Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, but having been sold to Mr. Helmsley, he was subsequently better known to breeders as the The Helmsley Turk. It does not appear that this horse was over raced, but as the sire of Bustler, Hutton's Royal colt (whose dam was a Sedbury Royal mare), and Vixen, he earned an imperishable name at the stud. Respecting Bustler, the " Stud Book " tells us nothing more than that he was by The Helmsley Turk. His blood has been chiefly transmitted to our time through Old Merlin, Blunderbuss, The Bolton Starling, The Bolton Sweepstakes, The Blacklegs mare (dam of Marske). The name of Huttons XX. INTR OD UCTION. Royal colt is to be found in many of the best early pedigrees ; while from Vixen, as the dam of the Old Child mare, have descended so many good horses that she must be ever held in esteem by breeders. Vixen, although foaled in this covintry, owed her parentage on both sides to Eastern impor- tations, her dam being the natural Barb mare, who was brought into England in foal with Dodsworth. There is no reliable account as to the produce of this Barb mare besides Dodsworth and Vixen, but her progeny must have been numerous for, strange to say, she was in her twentieth year when she produced the latter to The Helmsley Turk. Dodsworth 's dam was in the Royal stud formed by Charles II., on whose death she was sold by the stud-master for forty guineas to a Mr. Coke, and it was in his possession she bred Vixen. But it is not possible to estimate what were or would have been the results of breeding in this and the previous reign, owing to the second disastrous interruption which at this time paralysed all such peaceful pursuits, — the Revolution of Cromwell. The damage done was almost irreparable, and it is impossible to tell the extent of it ; nor is it improbable that many of the breeding records, which had been kept in the reign of James, were destroyed with their masters in this ruthless upheaval. A great many of the best sires,, we know, were snapped up by foreigners, but their valuable blood returning through the purchase of some of their best progeny after the Restoration,, aided in the establishment of the British stud. When the warfare had subsided, the peace of the Commonwealth was marked by some importations of lasting influence, chief of which was the White Turk, brought over by Mr. Place, stud-master to the Lord Protector, and subsequently known as Place's White Turk; whilst the name of Mr. Place has been handed to posterity as that of a great judge of horse-flesh, and the most successful breeder of his day. The progeny of this Turk, particularly Commoner and Wormwood, achieved many successes on the turf ; but he chiefly owes his fame at the stud to his great grand-daughters, who severally produced Grey Bamsden to Grey Hautboy ; Windham to Hautboy ; Cartouch to Bald Galloway ; Whitefoot to Bay Bolton ; Torismond to Star- ling; Alcides to Babraham, and Sweepstakes to The Gov)er Stallion. These were all horses of more than average goodness, and the blood of Place's White Turk is further to be found in The Widdrington mare, one of the grandes dames of the British stud ; in Lady Thigh ; in the dam of the famous Snap ; and also in Woodpecker and Matchem, through whom it has been transmitted to many horses of the present day. Having now given a rough sketch of facts bearing upon the progress of horse-breeding and racing up to the period to which the thoroughbred of to-day is directly traced, and whence his doings are recorded, it is no longer necessary to dwell upon any matters of racing extraneous to breeding in the following reigns. Enough has been said to show the influence of racing on the improvement of the horse, and to draw deductions relative to his origin from a period in regard to which misconception appears to have been too prevalent. INTR OD UCTION. Importations after the Restoration — The Royal Mares. It was reserved for the Restoration not only to restore the old order of things tn regard to the government of the kingdom, but to give a great impetus to racing, for very soon after Charles II. had been settled on the throne, he sent abroad Sir John Fenwick, Master of the Horse and a prominent member of the turf, to procure a number of high-bred stallions and mares for breeding purposes. There is no account extant of the countries to which Sir John Fenwick went to procure them, but there is room to infer that whether Arabs, Barbs, or Turks, they were of very high caste from the improvement that followed in our breed of first- class horses soon after their importation. The mares thus secured by the King's interest and at his expense were called Royal mares, as were subsequently many of their offspring. Among these mares was Dodsioorth's dam, who was so far gone in foal that she gave birth to him soon after her arrival; so that, although born in England, Dodsworth was a natural Barb. The excellence of this importation was made manifest on Dodsworth being put to the stud, as he became the sire of Dicky Pierson, and a horse known as " Son of Dodsworth," both of whose names are to be found in many of the old pedigrees; and further, two of his unnamed daughters added to the fame of Dodsworth by producing Dyers Dimjyle, whose daughter Sophonisha, and sons Grasshopper and Spider, gi-eatly distinguished themselves on the racecourse in the second decade of the last century; while his great-great-granddaughter. Brown Farewell, produced the dams of Young Cade and Ifatchem. Sir John Fenwick also brought from abroad two or three sires of Eastern blood, only one of whom, known as The Fenioick Barb, attained success at the stud, being the sire of Why Not and Grey Why Not. The former, who was attached to the Royal stud, besides being the sire of the granddam of Grisewood's Partner (winner of sixteen of the thirty-two races for which he ran), begat the dams of The Bald Galloway and Bay Wilkinson, through the descendants of the former of whom the blood of Fenioick Barb has been transmitted to many horses of the present day. Beyond Dodsworth's dam there is no succinct account of what any of the other " Royal mares " did at the stud ; but like her they were doubtless sold on the death of the King, and became dispersed through the kingdom. At least so much may be gathered from the manner in which they were subsequently denominated with the prefix of the names of their respective owners, or some other distinguishing appellation. Thus there was the famous D'Arcy Grey Royal mare from whom sprang Cremona, the dam of Tyrant by Turf; the Sedbxiry Royal mare, the dam of Hutton's Royal colt, and great-granddam of Old Country Wench and her sister ; the Blunderbuss Royal mare, dam of Old Royal ; the Why Not Royal mare, dam of the Bald Galloway by *S'^. Victor's Barb; D'Arcy' s Royal mare, dam of Hautboy by the White D'Arcy Turk; D'Arcy' s Royal mare, dam of Hartley's Blind horse by The Holderness Turk; D'Arcy' s Royal mare, dam of Brirnmer by The D'Arcy Yellow Turk; Christopher D'Arcy s Royal mare, the great- xxii INTRODUCTION. great-granddam of Rachel, dam of Highjlyer ; D'Arcys Black-legged Royal mare, granddam of 3Itss Slamerkin, etc. There were besides several other Royal mares, but from the above it will be seen that Lord B'Arcy and his family possessed the greater number of these mares, with whom they laid the foundation of the Sedbury stud which gave so many good horses to the British turf. This stud had been formed soon after the Restoration, and for its use Lord D'Arcy imported the two famous Eastern sires, subsequently known as the White D'Arcy Turk, and the D'Arcy Yelloio Turk, who, mated as above stated with the " Royal mares " and other mares of Eastern descent, contributed most materially to the improvement of our breed of horses. The former, who was sometimes called The Sedbury Turk, from the name of the stud to which he belonged, was the sire of Hautboy, whose dam was a Royal mare as before mentioned. This horse was never trained, and having been sold by Lord D'Arcy to a Mr. Wilkes, he became a favourite sii^e in the North, where he was known as Wilkes's Old Hautboy, the prefix of " old " having doubtless been added to distinguish him from some younger sire of the same name, although none other is mentioned in the " Stud Book " or in any of the older authorities. Old Hautboy was, perhaps, the best sire of his day, as he begat Grey Hautboy (of whose dam there is no account, but who nevertheless was the sire of Bay Bolton, and his full brother Lam'prie), Windham (sire of Cinnamon), and Clumsy (sire of Fox and Fox Cub) ; while among his female progeny were the dam of Snake by The Lister Turk, whence comes some of the best blood of the present day; and also the mare who in 1707 bred Champion to Harpur's Arabian; in 1713, Almanzor to the Darley Arabian; and in 1715 Terror to the Akaster Turk. The D'Arcy Yellow Turk also achieved great success at the stud, for on being mated with another of the D'Arcy Royal mares, the produce was the famous Brimmer; and Lord Fairfax having put to him his Morocco Barb mare, her issue was the no less celebrated Spanker. Both of these were sires of great value, and their names are to be found at the root of all our best pedigrees. Bub of equal if not greater value than the D'Arcy Tttrks were the Curwen Bay Barb and the Tholouse Barb, also imported in this reign. They had been a present from Muley Ishmael, King of Morocco, to Louis XIV. of France, and had been brought from Barbary at the period when one of the King's natural sons, the Count of Tholouse, was Lord High Admiral of the Fleet, and another, Count Byram, filled the oflice of Master of the Horse to the Grand Monarque. Either through the interest of the Merry Monarch, who had spent many years of his exile at the French Court, or some other channel, Mr. Curwen, a native of Workington in Cumberland, got possession of these Barbs and brought them into England, where they soon won great distinction at the stud. They were known respectively as Curwen' s Bay Barb and tlie Tholouse Barb ; but so highly appreciated and so well known to breeders was the former that he was more frequently called "The Bay Barb," as if there had never been another Barb horse of his colour in the kingdom. He stood INTRO D UCTION. in the North, and his services being chiefly retained for the studs of Mr. Curwen and Mr. Pelham, he did not cover many mares. He was first mated with a daughter of Old Spot (son of the Selaby Turk imported in King William's reign), the property of Mr. Curwen ; to him she bred Mixbury, who, although only 13 hands 2 inches high, was the most famous galloway of his day; the further produce of this mare were two colts and two fillies, all of whom were likewise the progeny of " The Bay Barb." The colts proved of little value, but both of Mixbury s full sisters greatly distinguished themselves at the stud, the elder of them being the dam of Partner, Soreheels, Sister to Soreheels, Little Scar, and of the dam of Crab; while the produce of the other included Quiet, Silvereye and Hazard, all of whom earned distinction either on the racecourse or at the stud. But "The Bay Barb" further added to his fame in 1711, for that year he begat from Mr. Leedes' Hobby mare (daughter of The Lister Turk), the celebrated Brocklesby Betty, who both on the turf and at the stud earned for herself vmdying fame. And here it may be mentioned that Mr. Curwen also brought from abroad another Eastern sire knowai as Curwen's Chestnut Arabian, whose name is to be found in a few of the earlier pedigrees. The Tholouse Barb, soon after his arrival in England, was sold to Sir J. Parsons, of Beigate, Surrey, in whose possession he got the famous Reigate mare, soon after which he became the property of the Earl of Burlington. The best of his progeny after the Reigate mare was Mr. Panton's Molly, who ran a great number of matches at Newmarket, all of which she won, with the exception of one against the Duke of Bolton's Terror, for 200 guineas aside, in running which she dropped dead on the 2nd of November, 1723. The Eeigate mare, who was out of Sir John Parsons' Cream Cheeks by Spanker, dam by Hautboy, on being put to Windham produced Cinnamon (already alluded to), who, after winning several races for the Duke of Somerset, was sire of Brisk and Dismal, who won for the Duke of Ancaster many prizes. In the reign of James II., so quickly terminated by the Revolution of 1688, there was only one Eastern sire of importance brought into England, namely The Stradling or Lister Turk. This famous horse was taken in 1686, at the siege of Buda, by the Duke of Berwick, who sold him to Mr. Lister, a gentleman who owned a breeding and racing stud in Lincoln- shire ; and where, under the name of The Lister Turk, he became a popular and most successful stalHon, being the sire of the Duke of Kingston's Brisk, Coneyskins, Piping Peg, Siiake, Brocklesby Betty's dam, and her full sister, the dam of Mr. Pelham's Hip ; and through these, particularly Coneyskins and Snake, this Turk has the honour of being one of the chief Eastern progenitors of the British stud. In the reign of William and Mary the importation of several Eastern horses took place. The most celebrated of these was the Turk brought over by Captain Byerly, and whose charger he was throughout the whole of King William's campaigns in Ireland. This noted horse and his rider narrowly escaped capture on the banks of the Boyne, in the last brilliant charge xxiv JNTR O D UCTION. made by Hamilton's Irish Dragoons, which broke the EngUsh horse and almost retrieved the fortunes of the day for the unhappy James. Happily the Turk was spared, and escaping scathless from the fray, subsequently, under the name of The Byerly Turk, became one of the principal founders of the British turf. His best sons were the Duke of Kingston's Sirite, who was considered to be as good as Leeds ; the Duke of Rutland's Black Hearty, sire of Bonny Black, the best mare of her day ; and the Duke of Devonshire's Basto, who begat Soreheels, etc. At the stud, however. The Byerly Turk's best son was Jigg, as he begat from Sister to the Mixbury Galloway, the celebrated Partner, sire of Tartar, to whose union with Cypron, the British turf is indebted for the incomparable Herod, as will be seen by his tabulated pedigree in the second part of this work. No sooner was the Revolution unfait accompli, and King William firmly seated on the throne, than, following in the footsteps of his predecessors, he instructed his Master of the Stud, Mr. Marshall, to import more Eastern blood. In following out the King's directions Mr. Marshall proceeded to Morocco, and there purchased the white Barb Chillaby, together with a Barb mare named Slugey or Sloughhy, who was in foal to him ; and like the dam of Dodsworth, she produced a colt soon after her arrival in England, to whom the name of Greyhound was given. Chillaby, although in the King's stud, was not extensively bred from, but nevertheless he was the sire of a few winners, notably Mr. Douglas's Emetic (dam by Herod), who besides other races won the Great 1,200 Guineas Subscription at the Newmarket Spring Meeting 1782; and Mr. Dowson's Chillaby, a winner twice in 1786. Towards the close of Chillaby' s stud career he was sold to Mr. Jenning, of Clay Hill, Essex, in whose possession he became so violent that he was kept chained in his stall like a wild beast ; but happily the thought struck his owner to send this erratic child of the desert to Hughes' Circus (the Astley's of that time), and his taming was so thoroughly accomplished — like Rarey with Cruiser in our own time — that the horse was ever after- wards easily managed, becoming in the end so docUe that he lived on terms of the greatest amity with a pet lamb who had been given him for a companion. Greyhound, although like his sire a grey horse, had not that name bestowed on him on account of his colour, but rather in relation to his high descent. The name of his dam, Slugey or Sloughhy, signifies in Arabic " Greyhound," which is the name usually given to the highast breed and fleetest horses in Barbary. Greyhound was for a while attached to the Royal stud at Hampton Court, but was subsequently sent into Yorkshire, where he was a common stallion, and yet covered many of the best mares. This change of quarters enabled him to accomplish much more in the way of improving our breed of horses than his sire ; and in having done so it is manifest that his dam Slugey is entitled to no small share of the credit, whOe it proves that Mr. Marshall made an excellent choice when he selected her for the King's stud. Greyhound was the sire of many capital per- formers on the turf, including the Duke of Wharton's Othello, said to have INTRODUCTION. beaten Sir William Strickland's Chanter easily in a trial, giving him a stone, but who, faUing lame, ran only one match in public. He was also the sire of Mr. Croft's Young Greyhound ; Mr, Panton's Whitefoot, a very gopd horse ; of Sir William Strickland's Osmyn, the fleetest horse of his day ; of Lord Halifax's Samson, Goliath, and Favourite, and of the Duke of Wharton's Bake and Besdernona, all excellent performers. But it was through three of Greyhound's unnamed daughters that the British turf and stud chiefly benefited. The most celebrated of these mares was out of the dam of Sophinisha (before noticed), who, on being mated with Bloody Buttocks, produced Lady Thigh and Careless ; and to Partner, Meynell (dam of Trunnion), and Jenny Spinner (dam of Prophet). The Greyhound mare out of Brown Farewell (granddam of Matchem), produced to Bloody Buttocks the dam of the celebrated Widdrington mare; and to the same horse, the dam of Squirrel ; while mated with Partner, her produce was Little Partner (dam of Bandy, etc.), and Red Rose the dam of Dragon. The third Grey- hound mare was sister to Rake, whose best produce was Lord Halifax's Barforth, a winner of several King's Plates, etc. These mares were all in the stud of the famous breeder, Mr. Crofts, of Barforth, Yorks., who also bred Legacy, an excellent runner, and winner of the King's Plate for mares, at Newmarket, in 1785. She was also by Greyhound, her dam by Soreheels out of Mr. Croft's Pet mare by Wastell's Turk, her dam by Hautboy out of Trumpet's dam. Another of the Eastern importations in William's reign was The Selaby Turk, who, although purchased and brought into this country by Mr. Marshall, brother to the King's Master of the Stud, was the property of the latter, and hence he was sometimes called " The Marshall Turk." The most celebrated of his progeny was Mr. Curwen's Old Sjiot, who was sire of Sir W. Bamsden's Spot; but like Greyhound and many other of the Eastern sires, the name of The Selaby Turk has been chiefly perpetuated through his daughters. The most notorious, if not the most celebrated, of these was The Coffin mare, whose dam was by Place's White Turk. This mare was stolen out of Lord Protector Cromwell's stud by Mr. Place, of Dinsdale, near Bichmond, Yorks. ; and although strict search was made, and a great reward offered for her recovery, no account could be heard of her until after Crom- well's death, Mr. Place having kept her closely secreted in a cellar, owing to which she was given the name of " The Cofiin mare," from being so long confined in the bowels of the earth. This mare is the same returned in the Stud Book as the Coppin mare, evidently a clerical error. The Selaby Turk was also the sire of the dam of Windham; and another of his daughtei-s produced Lord Derby's Ticklepitcher ; while the Hampton Court Wliiteneck was out of another daughter. In this reign Sir John Harpur brought over an Arab horse, subsequently known as The Harpur Arabian, and who afterwards became the property of Sii- William St. Quintin, Bart. And another Eastern horse imported about the same time was The Akaster Turk. Both these names are to be found in the older pedigrees ; The Harpur Arabian being the sire of Mr. Graham's Champion; and The Akaster Turk got Sir William Strickland's Chanter and Terror ; while he was besides the sire XXVI INTRODUCTION. of several distinguished mares, from some of whom his blood has descended to horses of the present day. The dam of Mr. Beaver's Driver^ known as *' Thwaitess Dun mare" was one of the most celebrated of these, as her name is to be found at the very root of many of the best pedigrees. The Akaster Turk had also several celebrated daughters. He was sire of the dam of Williams's Squirrel (son of Smith's aS'o?i of Snake) ; and he also got the dam of Mr. Coke's Silverlocks, who in 1731 beat Mr. Peirse's Smuggler in their Six- Mile Match at Newmarket, for 200 guineas aside, and won four prizes besides. But The Akaster Turk made a still greater hit in getting Sister to Chanter, the dam of Roxana, whose sons Lath and Cade, both by Godolphin, had such distinguished careers at the stud. The Honey wood Arabian was also an importation in this reign. He was brought over by Sir John Williams, and was for some time called the " Williams' Turk " ; but Mr. Honeywood having put his Byerly mare to him in 1709 she produced True Blue in the following year, who was a colt of such great promise that he was induced to buy his sire, who thereafter was known by his owner's name. Mr. Honeywood proved quite right in presag- ing the goodness of True Blue as he beat Chanter and six others for the Bang's Plate at York in 1716, besides winning several other prizes, which induced him to again send the Byerly mare to his Arabian, with the result of breeding in 1718 Young True Blue, who was the best Plate horse of his day. It is not known that any other thoroughbred mares were put to The Honeywood Arabian, but through the two True Blues he has aided in no slight degree to improve our breed of horses, as their names are to be found in many of the very best pedigrees contained in the " Stud Book." Importations in Queen Anne's PvEign — The Darley Arabian, etc. Early in the reign of Queen Anne, who succeeded WiUiam III. in 1702, the importation of The Barley Arabian took place, and occurred thus- wise. One of the Yorkshire Parleys, who was a merchant abroad, having, through becoming a member of a hunting club, acquired sufficient interest to buy this horse at a reasonable figure, sent him to England as a present to his brother, Mr. Darley of Buttercamb, near York, where he soon became known as The Darley Arabian. Mr. Darley had at the time a small stud of very indifferently bred mares, with the single exception of Champion and Terror's dam by Old Hautboy, who, on being put to him in 1710, produced in the following year Aleppo, and two years subsequently Almanzor, whose performances on the turf, although not very brilliant, drew the attention of breeders to their sire. Prior, however, to their having run in public, Mr. Childers sent to The Darley Arabian his favourite mare Betty Leedes by Careless, who was almost incestuously bred to Spanker, with the result of breeding in 1715 The Flying or Devonshire Childers, generally esteemed to be the fleetest horse ever trained. In the follovsdng year, Betty Leedes having again been sent to The Darley Arabian, she produced BartMs Childers, who was never trained, but, nevertheless, he became a popular sire and rendered great service to the British stud. T'he Darley Arabian covered very few «\ares besides Mr. Darley's, and beyond the above- INTR on UCTION. xxvif named horses got few of any note, so that his claim to be regarded as a gi-eat sire may be said to rest almost entirely on the two Childers and one or two of his unnamed daughters, as neither Aleppo, Almanzor, nor any other of his sons, attained any great success at the stud. About the time of the arrival of The Barley Arabian in Yorkshire, there arose an extraordinary rivalry among the wealthy noblemen and gentlemen resident in the three great Ridings and in the neighbouring counties for the possession of Eastern blood, which not only increased as time went on, but extended to other parts of the kingdom ; and to this circumstance is chiefly due the immense improvement that took place in our breed of horses during the early pa it of the last century. Much as was effected in that way by The Darley Arabian, to another sire brought over about the same time, The Leecles Arabian, is due almost as much credit. This Arabian was purchased by Mr. Leedes, of Noith Milford, the breeder of Careless, Tartar, etc., who was the owner of the largest stud in Yorkshire, and who divided with Mr. Crofts and Mr. Hutton the honour of being the most successful breeder of that time. The Leedes Arabian was sire of Dyers Dimjde (before alluded to), a good runner and successful stallion ; but his best son was Leedes ^ whose dam was by Sj)anker out of a Morocco Barb mare. This mare also produced Charming Jenny (full sister to Leedes), whose daughter JBetty Leedes by Careless, as we have seen was the dam of the two Childers, whence it follows that to the two Yorkshire gentlemen, Mr. Darley and Mr. Leedes, is equally due the credit of having bred these equine celebrities. But The Leedes Arabian further helped most materially to improve the breed of horses in his day through other of his female progeny. His incestuously bred daughter £ay Peg — whose dam Young Bald Peg was also by The Leedes Arabian — produced Basto to The Byerly Turk, and Fox to Clumsy ; while he also got the dams of Sir William Strickland's Chanter and Sister to Chanter (dam of Roxana), besides the dam of Sir Ralph Ashton's Fox Cub ; and through the four first named as well as through the two Childers, the blood of The Leedes Arabian has come down to the present day. Queen Anne herself had a large breeding stud at Hampton Court, and was a liberal patron of racing, having many horses in training, in which she took great interest ; but there is no authentic account extant of the sires located at the Bushey Paddocks in her time, or the mares she bred from, while no " Racing Calendar " being published in those days, we are ignorant of what success attended the Royal colom\s. Orton's interesting annals, however, give the following particulars respecting the last meeting at which the Queen's horses ran, and which must be regarded as one of the most eventful ever held in England, as during its continance Her Majesty died, and George I. was proclaimed king. It happened in 1714, when the Queen sent two horses to run at the York races, then held on the banks of the Ouse, over the Clifton and RawclifFe Ings, where there assembled a greater concourse of the nobility and gentry than had ever been previovisly known ; and an immense assemblage it must have been, from the fact that one hundred and fifty-six carriages were on the Ings on the day that the Queen's horses ran. INTR OD UCTION. The meeting commenced on Wednesday, July 28th, and continued until the afternoon of Tuesday, the 3rd August, and during the six days thirty-nine horses ran for the six races brought to issue. It would appear that neither of the Queen's horses was thought good enough to start for the Gold Cup, but were reserved to run on the third day for the ^40 Plate, the particulars of which, together with the details of the contest for the Gold Cup, are so replete with interest that no excuse is needed for giving them here in full. Wednesday, July 28.— Her Majesty's Gold Cup of 100 gs., for six-year-old horses 12st. each. Four-mile heats. Mr. Childer's b m Duchess (R. Hessletine) 12 2 1 Mr. Pierson's b h Foxhunter (S. JefEerson) 2 112 Mr. Young's gr g Shy 3 3 4 Mr. Moore's b h Dragon 4 4 3 Mr. Hutton's gr h Ironsides 6 5 dis. Mr. Dawson's d h Pretender 6 6 dis. The first and second heats were contested with great severity between Duchess and Foxhunter, the former winning the first heat and Foxhunter the second. In the third, Robert Hessletine, who rode Duchess, ran Foxhunter so near the cords that his rider, Stephen Jefferson, was obliged to whip his horse over the shoulder, and the tryers gave the heat to Foxhunter. Thereupon great dissatisfaction was expressed by many of the spectators, as both riders had shown foul play, and in returning to scale had fought on horseback. Upon further inquiry being instituted, it was decided the heat should go for nothing, and that Duchess and Foxhunter should run over again, when the former won by a length. Nevertheless Mr. Pierson, the owner of Foxhunter, claimed the Cup, and a lawsuit ensued, when the Court ruled that all the horses not distanced had an equal right to the prize. Thereupon the owners of Duchess, Foxhunter, Shy, and Dragon sold their shares for 25 sovs. each, two of which were purchased by the Duke of Rutland, one by the Earl of CarUsle, and the other by Sir "William Lowther, who agreed that it should be run for over again in 1719*, when all the heat and bickerings engendered by the dispute would have died out. Thus, although only one race was run for on the first day, yet the heats were so desperately contested there was no lack of interest and excitement. But it was different on the second day, when the Ladies' Plate, confined to one heat of four miles, was won easily by Mr. Childer's AVhitefoot by Hutton's Bay Barb, beating Mr. Metcalf's Bully Rock by The Darley Arabian, and eleven others. The third day's racing, however, furnished another scene of great excitement, as the Queen's horses, Star and Merlin, started for the £40 Plate, which was contested with as much severity as the Gold Cup had been on the preceding "Wednesday. Star was entered in the name of Her Majesty, while Merlin was nominated by the Lord Chamberlain, and was evidently started with the object of helping Star to secure the prize, as will be gathered from the following details : — Friday, July 30.— A Pkte of £40 for aged horses ; list, each. Four-mile heats. Her Majesty Queen Anne's b h Star 4 3 11 The Lord Chamberlain's ch h Merlin 12 3 2 Hon. Mr. Cecil's ch h Creeper 2 12 3 Mr. Bourchier's b g Harmless 3 4 4 Sir Wm. Blackett's ch h Squirrel 5 5 5 Mr. Dawson's b m Bald Peg dis. Mr. Roundell's b m Butterfly dis. Mr. D'Arcy's gr h dis. No account of the running has come down to our time, nor any statement of which horse Her Majesty's trainer declared to win with, if any such formality was in use in those days ; but it is quite evident from the placings that Merlin was sent to contest the two first heats, while Star was reserved for the others, being doubtless the stouter of the two. Nothing is now known of Star's breeding, but he was sold soon after the Queen's death, when his name was changed to Jacob, and he covered in Lancashire, where he got Mr. Egerton's SmiHng Betty, who, on being put to "Wynn's Spot, the produce was Conqueress, who bred some winners for that gentleman. On the Monday following the hard-won victory of Star, during the * As agreed upon, Queen Anne'e Gold Cup was run for in 1719, when it was won in three heats by Lol-d Carlisle's ch g Buckhunter by The Bald Galloway, who was subsequently better known as the Carlisle Gelding, and was perhaps the best unsexed horse that ever ran. INTR OD UCTION. running of the second heat for a Gold Cup, won by Mr. Stapleton's Chance, an express arrived announcing the death of QueenAnne, upon which the nobility and gentry left the course, and attended by the Lord Mayor and Archbishop of York, proclaimed His Majesty King George I., after which most of the nobiUty set off for London. Returning from this interesting digression, it may be stated that in Anne's reign there were brought into England a great number of Eastern sires — no fewer than twenty-four, comprising nine Arabians, eight Barbs, and six Turks, whose names are thus (*) marked in the following complete list of the sires of Eastern blood known to have been imported at various times from the reign of James I., and the names of all of whom are to be found in the " Stud Book." EASTERN SIRES. The Alcock Arabian Ancaster's, Duke of, Arabian The Basset Ai-abian Beaufort's, D. of, Grey Arabian Bell's Arabian •The Bethell Arabian Blackett's Arabian Blair's Arabian Bloody Buttocks Arabian Bolingbroke's, Ld., Bay Arabian Bright's Roan Arabian Brook's, Loril, Arabian Bunbury'B, Sir C, Arabian Burlton's Arabian Chesterfield's, Lord, Arabian The Clements Arabian The Clifton Arabian The Conyers Arabian The Coombe Arabian Cullen's, Lord, Arabian Curwen's Chestnut Arabian The Cyprus Arabian The Damascus Arabian D'Arcy's, Ld., Chestnut Arabian *The Darley Arabian Devonshire's, Duke of, Arabian The Eaton Arabian The Evans Arabian The Ferrers Arabian Fletcher's Arabian The Gascoigne's Arabian Gibson's Arabian The Godolphin Arabian Gregory's Arabian Gresley's Bay Roan Arabian Grosvenor's,'Lord, Arabian ♦Hall's Arabian The Hampton Court Chestnut Arabian The Hampton Court One-eyed Arabian. *Harpur's Arabian The Honey wood Arabian Johnson's Arabian The Khalan Arabian *The Leedes Arabian The Lexington Arabian *Litton's Chestnut Arabian Lonsdale's, Lord, Bay Arabian Lonsdale's, Lord, Grey Arabian Lovaine's, Lord, Arabian Markham's Grey Arabian Milward's Arabian Moreton's, Lord, Arabian The Newcombe Bay Arabian The Newton Bay Arabian The Morthumberland Bay Arabian The Northumberland Brown Arabian The Northumberland Chestnut Arabian The Northumberland Golden Arabian The Northumberland Grey Arabian *The Oglethorpe Arabian Ossory's, Lord, Arabian *The Oxford Bloody-shouldered Arabian The Oxford Dun Arabian Oxlade's Arabian Panton's Arabian Parker'.s Arabian The Pembroke Arabian Percy's,' Lord Algernon, Grey Arabian Phillips's Arabian Portland's, D. of, Arabian Pulleine's Arabian Radcliff's Arabian Richards's Arabian Rockingham's, Lord, Arabian Rutland's, Duke of, Arabian The Sannach Arabian Sebright's, Sir J., Arabian The Sedley Arabian Smith's, General, Arabian The Somerset Arabian Stanyan's Arabian The Sutton Grey Arabian Thompson's Grey Arabian Vernon's Arabian The Widdrington Arabian Wilkinson's Bay Arabian Wilson's Chestnut Arabian Witham's Grey Arabian The Woodstock Arabian *The Wynn Arabian The Burton Barb The Carlisle Barb Chillaby *The Cole Barb The Compton Barb Croft's Bay Barb Curwen's Bay Barb Curwen's Grey Morocco Barb Curzon's Grey Barb Dodsworth The Fairfax Barb The Fenwick Barb The Godolphin Grey Barb The Gower Dun Barb Greyhcund The Fvilifax Roan Barb *The Hampton Court Cripple Barb Button's Bay Barb Hutton's Grey Barb Keppel's, Admiral, Barb King William's Black No- tongued Barb The Layton Barb The Lowther Bay Barb *The Lowther White-legged Barb March's, Lord, Barb Marlborough's, Duke of, Barb Massey's Black Barb Morgan's, Sir W., Black Barb Morgan's, Sir W., Grey Barb The Moonah (Q.. Anne's) Barb The Morocco Barb O.xford's, Lord, Barb Panton's Grey Barb Pelham's Barb *The Rider Chestnut Barb The Rutland Black Barb *The Saint Victor Barb Shafto's Barb The South Barb *The Taffolet Barb Tarran's Barb The Tholouse Barb Townshend's, Lord, Barb *The Vernon Barb The Walpole Barb The Wolseley Barb The Turk, sire of Flanderkin The Akaster Turk Tlie Belgrade Turk *The Brownlow Turk *The Burlington Turk The Byerly Turk The Crawford Turk The D'Arcy White Turk The D'Arcy Yellow Turk The Devonshire Turk *The Ely Turk The Faulkner Grey Turk Hale's, Sir E., Turk The Helmsley Turk The Holderness Turk *The Lambert Turk The Lister Turk The Mulso Bay Turk The Newcastle Turk The Paget Turk Phihpson's Turk Philip's Brown Turk The Pigot Turk Place's White Turk Ronksby's, Captain, Turk Rutland's, Duke of, Grey Turk The Selaby Turk The Shaftesbury Turk The Stamford "Turk *The Strickland Turk *The Wastell Turk Wilkinson's Turk Burlington's, Lord, Persian Howe's, Lord, Persian King William's Persian Rutland's, Duke of, Persian Gascoigne's, Sir T., Foreiprn Horse Goring's, Sir W,, Foreign Horse INTR OD UCTJON. From the above list of the noted eastern sires may be gathered some idea of the composite character of the English thoroughbred, since the greater number of them have played a part in generating the breed. The prefix by which the importation was distinguished will in nearly every case indicate the owner, from which it will be at once seen not only how numerous were the noblemen of influence who accorded their support to the turf from the very outset, but that the majority of them have clung to it ever since. The most prominent of those names were, moreover, already associated with the sport either in England or Scotland in the reign of James I. Particular reference has been made to the Darley Arabian and the Leedes Arabian as the most distinguished importations in the reign of Queen Anne, but it must not be overlooked that a great share of ci-edit is also due to the Bloody Buttocks Arabian, the Harpur Arabian, the Oglethorpe Arabian, the White Legged Lowther Barb, and the Taffolet Barb. The influence of all these last-named has been much greater than generally recognised. General Comments on the Eastern Blood. There can be little doubt, despite all that has been and is still written upon the subject of the " Arab blood " in our English thoroughbred, that at the best very vague notions exist as to the distinctions of breed in the Oriental sources from which that wonderful animal has partly sprung- Yet the difi'erences in breed, capacity, and looks are considerable, the chief difficulty in distinguishing them being, apparently, where crosses have been habitual. Thus there is a common product of a cross between the Arab and the Persian which is generally known as " an Arab," but which is, in reality, a Persian with some good Arab blood in him (the best Persians are supposed also to be of Arab origin), and is thus, though serviceable and prepossessing, not a pure representative of either breed. This is mentioned, not with the object of decrying any Oriental cross-breeds, but simply to illustrate the uncertainty of the actual origin of the breed of pedigree horses, for wliich the British turf has so justly become famous under that somewhat inexact designation, " the thoroughbred." I must here make bold to observe &ti passant that it would be more correct, and more respectful to the ages of the unknown that are gone and those which are to follow, if this beautiful product of the enterprise of our horse-loving ancestors were referred to as the English thoroughbred, a classification which would at least secure to this country a due credit which other- wise promises in course of time, and the transgressions of history, to be monopolised by Europe in general. The little we ourselves know of the origin of the best Eastern breeds alone justifies that precaution. Looking back to the roots of all the best old pedigrees, we easily discover that it is not to any one special breed, nor indeed to any one Eastern country, that the world is indebted for the English thoroughbred. The distinguishing names Arab, Barb, and Turk, are found each in sufficient proportion to nulhfy any special or singular claims on behalf of others. The Godolphin himself has left his parentage a subject of controversy, the majority calling him an Arabian, though some eminent judges have INTR OD UCTIOJV. xxxi claimed him for a Barb ; but granting that he was either, there is no means of determining whether he was of pure breed or high caste, beyond his extraordinary influence in the stud which has never been surpassed. He therefore forms a remarkable example of the difficulty of ascribing this new equine development to any particular source. The Barb and the Turk and a little of the Persian have in short played together a great part in the manufacture of the English thoroughbred, though the chief share in the merit is traced to Arab influence. From these impoitant facts it may be assumed that the production of this wonderful breed which has already benefited all classes of horse-flesh in Europe, is more the result of a happy coincidence than anything else ; and that, as a consequence, such enthusiasts as propose to improve it all at onoe by the introduction of any one pai-ticular sort of Arabian blood horse, however pure, may easily be more sanguine of success than is justified by the experience of several centuries. For it must not be overlooked that other countries besides England have had abundant opportunities of producing as good a race from purely Arab sources, and yet consistently failed to rival the English thoroughbred in any of his chief points of excellence. These remarks are intended only as a reminder of the true position of the English thoroughbred in relation to the Oriental breeds, and not in any way to chscourage the praiseworthy enterprise of those who may intend to set about practically improving him in some desirable direction. There is little doubt the English race-horse of the present day is far more remark- able for speed than for stamina ; and that the exigencies of training for the turf under present conditions do not tend to improve, — or if he has degenerated in that respect, to restore that attribute which is perhaps the highest distinction of the thoroughbred. It may well be, therefore, that the introduction of new strains from the old sources would provide or strengthen the failing quality, if only the proper source could be hit upon, and properly and perseveringly applied. It is only by such experiments that improvement has ever been eSected in the horse. That in the quality of speed, the English race-horse has far eclipsed his Arab ancestor is generally admitted; and if the particvdar attribute wanting is stamina, it is but sensible that the breed most distinguished for that quality should be the one sought after. Of all the breeds in Arabia the one which bears away the palm for endurance, according to travellers of repute, is the Nedgean. This is still accounted the purest breed of Arabian horse, and perhaps the least susceptible to fatigue ; though, as regards the latter quality, recent disclosures in regard to the Turcoman have excited interest. However, to import such animals for dependence on public patronage is not to be recommended, because very little of it, according to recent experience, would be forthcoming. The entei'prise mKst be carried through by the importers, and must be independent of outside appreciation for its maintenance ; and whether it be the Neged, the Anazeh, or the Turcoman (Dereguez), or any other, they should be assured a proper and fair trial. There are other breeds of horses in Tartary and Persia, whose extra- INTR OD UCTION. ordinary feats of endurance, as recorded by trustworthy travellers, sound more like fable than fact; but no experiment has yet been attempted, I believe, with them among English blood horses ; nor is it likely that they would, at the outset at any rate, be productive of mvich good ; whilst injudiciously infused the blood might ruin our whole race of thoroughbreds. The pure Nedgean appears to be the only breed which unites perfect quality, to the eye, with endurance and speed, the latter being of course subservient as it must ever be where the stamina is not sacrificed. The Neged horse is allowed to unite the two qualities to most advantage of all in Arabia, and therefore experiments in that direction would appear more promising, providing sufiiciently good specimens of the breed could be obtained. But the difficulty is where or rather how to obtain them. Again it must not be assumed by any that ordinary experiments with Arabs have not recently been made, both in this country and in others. On the contrary there have been several such attempts, chiefly on the part of private individuals ; but, as it seems to me, the great question is whether they have been good enough. Their comparative failure has, however, made it evident that future ventures to be more successful must in the first place be accom- panied by greater foresight, perseverance, and patience; and, more parti- cvilarly, since the aim is to improve what is already an improvement, none but the highest castes of Arab are likely to effect that object. Even though it were necessary, therefore, to seek out a breed from a purer source than there has yet been opportunity of obtaining, that should surely be the end of importers for high breeding. Such a source would seem to be the horse tribe of Neged. Mr. William Giffard Palgrave, an officer of the Indian Army, described a sojourn, many years ago, among the powerful but bigoted Wahabee tribes in Central Arabia, which yielded him vincommon opportunities of studying the purest race of Arab horses — the Nedgean. The pure Neged breed was at the time of the visit of this gentleman (disguised as an Oriental) not only accounted, as it has been more recently by travellers of repute such as Mr. Wilfred Sea wen Blount and others, but it was doubted whether a really full- bred specimen could pass into European hands. Of his experiences elsewhere in Arabia he writes : — " Unnecessary to say that I have often met, and after a fashion studied, horses throughout this journey ; but I purposely deferred saying much about them until this occasion. At Hayel, and in Dgebel Shomer, I found very good examples of what is commonly called the Arab horse, a fine breed, and from among which purchases are made every now and then by Europeans — princes, peers, and commoners, often at astounding prices. These are for the most part the produce of a mare from Dgebel Shomer, or its neighbourhood, and a Nedgean stallion, sometimes the reverse, but never, it would seem — although here I am of course open to conviction by the logic of facts— thorough Nedgee on both sides. With all their excel- lence these mares are less systematically elegant, nor do I ever remember having seen one among them free from some weak point, etc." Here then we have a reason, possibly, for the failure at the stud of so many Arabian INTR OD UCTION. importations; whilst it is probable that at the best they need to be well acclimatised before being bred from. " The genuine Nedgean breed," con- tinued Mr. Palgrave, "is to be met with only in Neged itself. Nor are these animals common even there, none but chiefs or individuals of con- siderable wealth possess them. Nor are they ever sold, at least so all declare ; and when I asked how then one could be acquired, ' by war, by legacy, or free gift,' was the answer. In this last manner alone is there a possibility of an isolated specimen leaving Neged, but even that is seldom, and when policy requires a present to Egypt, Persia, or Constantinople — a circumstance of which I witnessed two instances and heard of others — mares are never sent, the poorest stallions,, though deserving to pass elsewhere for real beauties, are picked out for the purpose." As regards the attempts that have been made to re-introduce the Arab blood in this country little need be said here, nor is this a dissertation on the various Arabian breeds. Breeding experiments with Arabs have been far less extensive or frequent in this country than on the Continent during the present century, a fact which is itself pregnant with some important deductions. Not alone has individual enterprise been greater over there ; but princes, nobles, and even governments have allied to acclimatise the Arabian breeds in Europe and to excel them by their progeny. In this object, moreover, they have been from time to time directly assisted by the Mohammedan tribes and the conciliatory oiferings in horse-flesh of sultans, emirs, and great pachas. The results have no doubt been beneficial in a marked degree among all classes of half-bred foreign horses, but they have produced nothing worthy being called a rival to the English thoroughbred. Thus we are confronted at the outset vsdth the conclusion that with far greater advantages, both in supply and in their home resources (for crossing purposes), they have during several centuries not been able to produce what was done in our earliest attempts with such comparative ease in this country. The English horse, previous to the advent of the great Oriental sires, was favourably compared with those on the Continent by Gervase Markham, a writer of gi-eat ability, who may, with all respect for his otherwise invaluable testimony, be described as something of an enthusiast about the English horse; when the relative merits of the Neapolitan, the Spanish, the Flemish and other breeds were still a matter of controversy. Indeed, half a century later, just previous to the development of our thoroughbred "running horse," the equestrian Marquis of Newcastle, in Charles II.'s reign, likewise a judge of undoubted experience, is found preferring some of the foreign breeds, though he quahfies his remarks by saying it all depends what the horse was intended for ; and it is but right to add that the running horse did not hold so high a place in the estimation of the Marquis as did a brilliant performer in the manege, despite all his royal master's inclination to encoiu-age horse-racing. " The best breed of horses is in Andalusia," he says, " especially that of the King of Spain's at Cordova." Then he expresses a preference for the Barbary horses, and says that " the best stallion is a well-chosen Barb or a beautiful Spanish horse. Some people pretend that a Barb or genet produces too 13 xxxiv INTRODUCTION. small a breed. There is no fear of having too small horses in England, since the moisture of the climate and the fatness of the land rather produce horses too large." The testimony of Markham, coming so long before him, is more to the point here, however, as it shows that the English horse had already attained great excellence in a contemporary sense. After vaunting and comparing them with every other kind in Europe, he writes : " Again, for swiftness, what nation hath brought forth that horse which hath exceeded the English? — when the best Barbaries that ever were in their prime, I saw them overrunne by a black hobbie at Salisbury, yet that hobbie was more overrunne by a horse called Valentine, which Valentine neither in hunting nor running was ever equalled, yet was a plain hred English horse both by syre and dam. Again, for infinite labour and long endurance, which is to be desired in our hunting matches, I have not seen any horse to compare with the English. He is of tolerable shape, strong, valiant, and durable." * If the latter statement be not exaggeration, then it is to be feared our horses at the best have somewhat degenerated in the direction of endurance, for they certainly could not rival the well authenticated trials which some of the Barbs, Persians, and Turcomans of to-day are credited with in their native land by our own travellers. But, not to digress, it is evident that even at that period, with greater facilities for breeding from the best Arabian sources, all the other countries of Europe failed to produce anything like our thoroughbred race-horses, which all points to the conclusion that a great deal of their excellence is, as it were, indigenous to the soil and climate ; and, moreover, that it has not been inherited solely from imported and acclimatised Eastern blood, but only from a happy intermixture of that with the blood of the original English horse — i.e., those spoken of by Markham and others, and developed in this country previous to the advent of the famous Arabian, Barb, and Turkish sires. This is a simple but important and remarkable conckision, and duly testified to by more writers before and after Cromwell than I have room to quote ; and it certainly leaves those who so constantly refer to the origin of the English thoroughbred as being solely and purely Arabian or Eastern * Gervase Markham also wrote as follows of the native breed : — " I do daily finde in mine experience that the vertue, goodness, boldness, swiftness and endurance of our true- bred English horses is equal with any race of hori?es whatsoever. Some former writers, whether out of want of experience, or to flatter novelties, have concluded that the English horse is a great strong jade, deep-ribbed, sid-belled, with strong legges and good hoopes, yet fitter for the cart than either saddle or any working employment. How false this is all English horsemen knovve. The true English horse, him I meane that is bred under a good clime on firme ground, in a pure temperature, is of tall stature and large pro- portions ; his head, though not so fine as either the Barbarie's or the Turke's, yet is lean, long and well-fashioned ; his crest is hie, only subject to thickness if he be stoned, but if he be gelded then it is firm and strong ; his chyne is straight and broad, and all his limbs large, leane, flat and excellently jointed. For their endurance, I have seen them sufEer and execute as much and more than ever I noted of any foraine creation. I have heard it reported that at the massacre of Paris (St. Bartholomew), Montgomerie, taking an English mare in the night, first swam over the river Seine, and after ran her so many leagues as I fear to nominate, lest misconstruction might tax me of too lavish a report' INTRODUCTION. xxxv very little ground to stand upon. It is further confirmed by the experiences of the present century. We all know about that comparatively recent example of the horse-loving King of Wurtemburg, whose love for the Arab blood horse developed into something much resembling a passion, and which bore fruits in a stud which, for its splendour of equipment and lavish expenditure, can never have been rivalled except by some wealthy potentate in the land of the sun. The stud had been collected by special emissaries to Egypt, Turkey, Syria, Hungary, Russia, and the Caucasus, and comprised as its nucleus about thirty-six brood mares of pure Arab blood and eighteen horses of the same, including the Arab horse Sultan, pvirchased on the death of our King William IV., to whom he was sent as a present by the Imam of Muscat. This was '' said to be the highest caste Arab ever brought to this country." The director of the Wurtembvu-g stud, Fi-eiherr Von Hugel, stated, according to a newspaper correspondent, at the Great Vienna Horse Show in 1873, quoted by Sidney's excellent "Book of the Horse," that "the produce became bigger and stronger than their parents. It is to be appre- hended, however, that, as in India, where the breeding from pure Arabs was also for a long time attempted, although the young produce became much longer in the leg than Arab-born horses, what they gained in size they lost in symmetry and compactness." This regal stud was in existence over half a century, but the results were of little importance, as it never furnished a horse of any note to the German turf. The Vienna Show, alluded to above, was another remarkable instance, out of many, of the greater interest in Arab horses displayed on the continent. Among the contingent from Germany were "ten pure or half-bred Arabs"; Austria's exhibit included fifty- two claiming to be " pure Arab or of Arab parentage." Hungary's seventy-eight horses included " twenty-four full or half-bred Arabs." Russia's forty-four claimed all to be of Arab descent, whilst eight of them were pure bred. To this show Egypt sent " eight desert-born stalHons, of great beauty and of priceless value, the property of Sefer Pacha and Arthur Bey. These are of the Neged or Anazeh castes, and contrast very favourably with eight mares which stand near them belonging to a Russian, Prince Sanguszko, and which are stated to be thoroughbred Arabs, though some of them measure over 16 hands." Count Alfred Andrassy exhibited a stallion of the Czyndery or Tartary breed. Stallions and brood mares had also been selected from the Government studs at Balbolna, Mezohegyes, Kisber, and Debreczin, and were of " English, Norman, Spanish, Lippizaner, and Arab origin ; but on looking through the whole of the Hungarian horses, one cannot fail to remark the manifest preponderance of Ai-ab blood." There have been similar shows held since, but it is worth while to reproduce these facts as showing what a continuous and consistent field good Arab blood has always had open to it on the continent compared with our own country. Among ourselves such enterprises have been comparatively insignificant, and, taken as a whole, of an indiscriminate nature. There has been private enterprise of a highly creditable kind, but there has been no accord, no unity of action, nor even harmony of opinion on the subject XXXVl INTR OD UCTION. among English breeders. After the Crimea Oriental horses, mostly ponies, were brought back by officers, and among them were some Tur ks ; bu these were chiefly used at the stud for the production of hacks, and large breeders discouraged them in every way. It is not to be assumed for a moment, however, that these Turks would bear any comparison in excellence to those which assisted in the foundation of the British stud two hundred years ago. Some good specimens of the Barb have also found their way to this country of late years. Among others the Duke of Beaufort imported two from Gibraltar (exhibited at the Agricultural Hall, 1864). Private venture has brought over a few of the " pure Persian " (?), whilst many English officers have spent a great deal of money in importing horses of the high-caste Anazeh, Turk, and other breeds (all generally but wrongly classed under the title of Arabs). Still fresh in the recollection will be the efforts of Colonel Angerstein, Sir Henry Rawlinson, and more recently of Mr. Wilfred S. Blount, as well as the absence in aU such cases of any noteworthy results. The distinguished Turcoman horse, Merv, imported by Baker Pacha, had a similar fate at the stud, though it would seem he was given no fair chance of showing what his deserts might have been, which is a true sign of the deep prejudice which exists over here on such matters; for it was a good opportunity for fancy trials with a new breed of proved endurance. To enumerate all such importations would be useless. They all point to the one logical conclusion, already stated in our opening remarks on this subject, that if the English thoroughbred can be improved in stamina by Arab crosses it is only by good specimens of the very highest breeds, with patient allowance for the assistance of climate. Such an enterprise would indeed be most interesting, but would need to be conducted on a large scale, with much Eastern influence and perseverance. Some Breeders and Patrons of Racing between 1709 and 1750. It is very interesting to know that the love of horse-racing and breeding the race-horse has been continuous with distinguished Englishmen from the earliest institution of the pastime. It might almost be said to be hereditary, so consistently has the pursuit found its votaries among the same families. Some striking instances of this may be given here at random, without any attempt, of course, at exhausting the names of these faithful adherents and patrons to whom the turf in all countries undoubtedly owes both its pros- perity and popularity. It is but necessary to turn back to the first pages of the old racing calendars to find extraordinary examples of the vitality in sport (always a great national criterion) of old distinguished families, which woiild seem to afibrd a strong argument against those who have lately and lightly been proclaiming the decline of the old British aristocracy. But it is a very singular fact, not unworthy of mention in this connection, that there is no other British pastime which displays through a long period of time, not to speak of two centuries, the same hereditary adherence and fidelity in its leading votaries. Seldom more than three generations are found in prominent connection with the one pursuit of sport, and though we JNTR OD UCTION. are not wanting in ancient pastimes (some of which have, indeed, died out for want of sufficient patronage and support), those families must be very few who could trace a close alliance with them previous to the present century. Hunting is, of course, an obvious exception. Prosperous families have always gone hunting, chiefly no doubt because it was a healthy and natural exercise for their leisure hours. In short it used to be almost a matter of necessity, as it was certainly one of national custom, that some members of a family should follow the chase ; whereas in regard to horse-racing no such necessity has ever existed. But, to continue, the close support given in our own time to the turf by the same old families after the lapse of close on two centuries, during which time the other amusements of the world have changed considerably, is very remarkable. For example, during the twenty years of the first authentic reports, that is from 1709 to 1729, the following noblemen and gentlemen took a prominent part in the racing of the day : — Lord Derby (ancestor of the founder of the Derby), had then a stud at Knowsley, and was winning with Brown Betty, Brigadier, Belinda, Cast- away, Tinker, Mufti and Violante ; the Duke of Devonshire, with Childers, Blacklegs, Brown George, Comical, Dimple, Duchess, and PoUy. The two races won by Childers were matches ; in the first run for on April 26th, 1721, he beat the Duke of Bolton's Speedwell, both five years old, 8st. 51b. each, four miles, 500sovs. aside ; and on October the 22nd in the same year he beat Lord Drogheda's Chanter, 12st. each, six mUes, for lOOOgs. aside. The Duke of Hamilton with Aleppo, Grey Costly, Peggy-grieves-me, Victorious by Ruffler, Salisbury Steeple, and others; the Duke of Rutland with Coney- skins by Lister Turk, Cripple, Bonny Black, Black Hearty, Brocklesby, Brown Betty by Basto, Ebony, Fox by Clumsey, Ringtail, Skyrocket, White- foot, etc. Lord S. Beauclerc (ancestor of the Duke of St. Albans), won races with Diana and Frisky; Lord Drogheda with Beelzebub, HeU-fire, Smiling Tom, Ticklepitcher, and others ; Lord Duphn with Smiling Betty ; Lord Cardigan with Dwarf, Gander, and True Blue; Lord Chesterfield with Kingfisher ; Sir Richard Grosvenor (ancestor of the Duke of Westminster) with Grey Wynn, Whitefoot, Shag, Spot, Swimmer, Terror and Valentine ; Lord Hartington with Single Peeper ; Lord Hillsborough with Bay Bolton, Careless, Jonquille, Ruffler, Spanker, Speedwell, etc. Lord Howe with Jack- of-the-Green, Miss Cooke, Miss Hoyden, Red Rose, etc. ; Lord Manners with Barbarossa, the Confederate filly, Monkey, Witty, Venus, etc. The career of the last named is remarkable, owing to her having run the first dead-heat on record. It was for a match of lOOgs. aside against Lord Halifax's Red Robin, and the distance six miles. Lord Lonsdale won races with Algiers, Brisk, Spider, Monkey (by his Bay Arabian), Shapeless, Surly, etc. ; Sir W. Lowther with Diamond, Northern Nancy, Stroaker, Trap, Wagtail, White- foot, etc. Sir John Astley with Why Not ; Sir William Morgan (ancestor of Lord Tredegar) with Beau, Cartouch, Director, Elfe, Frolic, Giant, Lamprey, Slug, etc. ; Sir William Strickland with Chanter, Osmyn, etc. ; Sir J. Stapyl- ton with Duchess, Coney Warren, and Sly ; Mr. Bourchier (ancestor of Mr, Bourchier, of Bagotstown, Bruff, Ireland, breeder of Salamander, perhaps the best horse that ever won the Grand National), with Harmless and Merry xxxviii INTR OD UCTION. Harrier ; Mr. Bowes with Lady Legs, Miss Hewett, Othello and Whitefoot ; Mr. Cotton (ancestor of Lord Combermere) with Crab, Commoner, Fox, Grey Ovington, Job, Partner (by Jigg) and Tarrow. Fox was a rare stayer as he won a match for 300gs. aside against Lord Drogheda's mare by Snip, eight miles; and on the same afternoon beat Mr. Frampton's Miss Wassop for 200gs. aside, two miles. Mr. Chetwynd (ancestor of Sir George Chetwynd), won with Slouch and Trout ; Mr. Egerton with Castaway, Old Country Wench (by Snake), Looby, Nanny (by the Pigot Turk) and Vulcan ; Mr. Greville (ancestor of Mr. Charles Greville) with Dotterill, Molly and Squirrel ; Mr. Vane (ancestor of Lord Londonderry)^ with Amahide, Bald, Charlotte, Charming Fanny, Grey Harry, Hopeful, Miss Pert, etc. ; and Mr. Wynn (ancestor of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn), with Molly-in-the- Moor, Silver Duck, Spot, Trusty Kate, etc. Among the horses mentioned above it will be seen there were a number of celebrities who made their mark not only on the racecourse, but also at the stud. The enumeration above includes only those names which may be found in the annals of the first twenty years' racing, but, whilst in themselves not exhaustive, their precedence in time is scarcely any greater than numerous other families of no less distinction who also are still, or have only temporarily ceased to be, connected with this essentially British institution. Thus, during the next twenty years, I come at random upon the follow- ing as winning races : — The Duke of Beaufort with Careless, Hazard, Madcap, Totum, Trip, Standard, Reynard, Volunteer, etc. ; the Duke of Cleveland with Atalanta, Juba, etc. ; the Duke of Marlborough with Brother to Bastard, Longlegs, and Steady ; Lord Eglinton with Turtle ; the Duke of Richmond with Cheater ; Lord Willoughby de Broke with Sukey ; Lord ilieigh with Foxhunter, Diana, Bauble, Surly, and Charming Molly; Lord Lonsdale with Spider ; Lord March with Osmyn, Whipper-in, Stadtholder, Little David, and Roderick Random ; Lord Middleton with Cato, Country Lass, Bogtrotter, Shambleshanks, Sophie, etc. ; Mr. Cole with Foxhunter, Trusty Roger, Whittington, and Whimsey ; Mr. Osbaldeston with Traveller, Tinker, Trial, and Miss Mopsey ; Mr. Naylor with Darby ; Mr. Constable with Whitefoot and Cottingham ; Mr. Lambton with Lucky, Miss Doe, Sprightly, and Shylock. Origin of the Modern Thoroughbred. — His Genealogy examined. The reader will be prepared by foregoing remarks for the more distinct refutation here, in its proper place, of the constantly repeated dictum that the English thoroughbred owes his origin to his three great ancestors. The Byerly Turk, The Darley Arabian, and The Godolphin. This theory (and it is scarcely worthy the name, since even a theory should not be disputed by facts) has been far too readily accepted ; whilst it is both perplexing and disappointing to find it so constantly reiterated by writers whose insight of the subject in general is in many respects so complete. Yet on this particular subject of the original ancestry of the British thoroughbred, it is really singular how writers, though particularly careful in other genealogical topics of less importance, will be evasive, vague, and INTR OD UCTION. often misleading. Their experience and observations make them repre- sentative of a class of instructive writers on the subject well worth one's while to refute, and quite distinct from the larger class whose views are entirely incomplete, and evidently founded upon insufficient inquiry. It is quite time this matter of origin were settled as clearly as the facts will admit of ; and these facts, beyond doubt, are sufficient to reach to a distinct conclusion. After stating that the origin of the thoroughbred is "traced back to three Oriental ancestors," i.e., those mentioned above, they go straight away to the families of these three great progenitors, leaving the whole question of the origin and creation of the thoroughbred as definitely settled by the above statement. Now, this is exactly what has been done, more or less, by nearly all who have touched upon the subject of horse-breeding and its history. I do not impute anything more to these gentlemen than that their statements are misleading, and also inaccurate, because unqualified ; and I have no doubt, had they so intended, they could have left the whole question of origin, etc., more satisfactory. But it is one which ought not to be set aside. The matter shall be put here briefly, and as simply as possible, in a way to be generally comprehended. In the first place, as evidence and arguments have already been adduced to show, the English race-horse of the seventeenth century (that is, the horse that had been bred for coursing and running in the matches of speed dating back to the days of King John) had already proved himself superior to the best Eastern horses that had been imported, and continued to maintain this priority up to the time of the Restoration, after which of course we can no longer trace the " early English " racer as a distinct breed. This in itself, however, is an important point, as showing, and I think conclu- sively (independent of my argument elsewhere on the subject), that th-? English thoroughbred of to-day is no " creation " of the Arab and other Eastern importations, but simply a manufacture which they had improved. But the improvement had no more commenced with them than it has ceased to continue since. Then, as regards the relative influence of the imported sires, it must be borne in mind that a considerable period intervened — a cen- tury, more or less — between the great majority (numbering considerably over one hundred and fifty) and the one sire to whom the chief share of merit is justly awarded, viz., The Godolphin ; and it would be absurd to ignore the direct and indirect bearing which these have upon the three great channels (Matchem, Herod, and Eclipse) through which all the composite quahties of the thoroughbred have reached us. But in the female lines there are undeniable proofs of important influence, outside and anterior to the known Eastern sires, — and here I maintain that in considering the origin of the "thoroughbred," as distinct from his Stud Book genealogy, it is most unreason- able, nay, even preposterous, to set aside the female sources. Indeed, if the investigation be pursued logically, that side must be the most interesting in this instance, because, the sires being admittedly Eastern, it becomes im- perative to trace, if possible, the blood of their mates. If a potent average of the dams at the roots is found to be not Eastern, then it becomes obvious xl INTRODUCTION. that any restrictive claim for purely Arab descent has no authentic basis in fact. I have no desire to prejudice the proper reputation of the Eastern sires, but I consider it of paramount importance to set down the truth upon this interesting subject, and to give them credit, no less and no more than they deserve. The Pedigrees of Eclipse, Herod, and Matchem examined. The most common and simple vantage ground from which to trace the roots and origin of the race-horse is, of course, one of the three great channels or starting-points already mentioned \ because it is in them the various sources have united with the greatest influence. Of these, the one which is generally allowed to have had the chief share in the production of the most successful thoroughbreds of to-day is Eclipse ; and therefore let us now give our parti- cular attention to the pedigree of this great horse, which the reader will find fully tabulated among the Old Sires. It has ah-eady been made known by various writers that several of the roots in this pedigree are unaccounted for, yet no proper inference has been drawn from that fact ; but when, as I hope to make clear, these could not have been of Eastern source, and have " per- verted " (?) every branch of the pedigree, the fact will be found a most important one. In analysing his breeding on the sire's side, let us go in turn to each of the long divisions or sixteen sections which begin with the fourth remove. The fiirst and second sections apply to The Barley Arabian and Bettij Leedes, the sire and dam of Bartleis Childers, and it will be seen that both are of pure Eastern descent. The thii-d and fourth sections refer to Snake and Grey Wilkes, the sii-e and dam of Sister to Old Country Wench, in both of which there are flaws. The first is found in the dam of Snake, of whom nothing further is known than that she was the daughter of Hautboy, from which it is quite reasonable to infer that her dam was not of Eastern descent, but rather of English origin ; for it is quite certain that had she been an Arabian, Barb, or a Royal mare, it would have been stated, as in the case of Betty Leedes' s granddam. Then, in the fourth section, the dam of Grey Wilkes, Miss UArcys Pet mare, is given no sire, from which again it is more than pro- bable that he also was of English origin; because Lord D'Arcy, being the owner of the Sedbury stud, where the Yellow and White Turks stood, would otherwise undoubtedly have mentioned it, as in all other cases. The fifth section is devoted to HuttonHs Bay Barb, sire of Blacklegs, and the sixth to Coneyskins and the Old Clubfoot mare, neither of whom is sufficiently accounted for. The former is by The Lister Turk, but his dam is not known, which is plain evidence that the mate of that distinguished sire was not of Eastern descent. And it is the same with the Old Clubfoot mare, for, although in the stvid of Mr. Crofts, one of the largest and most distinguished breeders of those days, there is no account of her origin on the dam's side — an omission clearly implying that she also was not of Oriental blood. There are equally noticeable omissions in the next division, which relates to a very great horse, Bay Bolton. There is absolutely no mention of the dam of INTRODUCTION. xli his sire, Grey Hautboy, -which would hardly have been the case had she been an Arabian, Barb, or Turk ; whilst the pedigree of Bay Boltotis dam is also imperfect, and probably from the same cause. The eighth section, which relates to Marske's great-granddam, is also defective. The breeding of her sire Fox Cub by Clumsy (son of Miss D'Arcy's Pet mare, referred to above), is imperfect, owing to there being no record of the sire of Miss D'Arcy's favourite mare ; and further, Marske's great-great-granddam, being the daughter of Coneyskins, has also a flaw in her pedigree. Turning now to the dam's side of the pedigree of Eclipse, it will be found that there are fewer flaws, — the fourth of her pedigi'ee being taken up by The Godolphin alone. The third section, referring to Bald Galloway, shows that he is of pure Eastern descent ; but the following one, relating to Sister to Old Country Wench, is subject to the remarks applied to her above in the breeding of Marske ; and, of course, they also extend in the next section to Snake, the breeding of whose son {Smith's so7i of Snake) is f ui-ther imperfect in regard to the siie of his granddam, a son of Pidhyne's Arabian. The seventh section relates to Old Montagu, the maternal grandsire of Mother Western, stating that he was in the stud of Lord Montague, of Cowdray, Sussex ; but the eighth section gives the breeding of the dam of the Montagu mare in full, showing that Eclipse is descended from a Royal mare. What, then, are the deductions to be drawn from the above simple analysis ? They are surely too obvious to need much pointing out. The thirteen unknown sources affect nine of the sixteen divisions, leaving the natural inference that the amount of EngHsh blood in the pedigree of Eclipse is almost as large as that of the Eastern sires, and it is impossible to tell the relative influence of either blood in the descent. Let it not be sup- posed that I imder-value the great services of those sires, or that I deny to them the chief share in the wondrous improvement that has been effected. The above conclusion is by no means jumped at. Taking the point which writers have hitherto chiefly relied upon, viz., Eclipse's descent in the male line, — what is the result? The Eastern blood is unaftected as far as Bartlei's Childers (son of Barley Arabian}, and no further ; for his son Squirt inherits the unknown blood in two distinct lines from his dam, Sister to Old Country Wench (as explained above) ; whilst Marske, the son of Squirt (and sire of Eclipse), has a far greater admixture of the unknown (but, as I assume, English) element through his dam, the daughter of Blacklegs, who has no fewer than seven blanks, or, in other words, only one of eight lines of descent can be traced to a purely Eastern soiu'ce. What equitable claim, therefore, can be made to a purely Eastern descent on his sire's side, if both his sire and grandsire inherit so many strains to which no Eastern origin could be assigned ? The origin of Eclipse, traced on the side of his dam, Spiletta, is even more convincing as to the extravagant conclusions which have been made. Even the best influence of The Godolphin has commenced with the unknown element in his son Regulus, whose dam Grey Robinson is of course affected by the remarks above, concerning the Sister to Old Country Wench, whilst Mother Western, the xlii INTR OD UCTION. maternal granddam of Eclipse, is conspicuously wanting in Eastern ci-edit, since but little is known of the dam of her sire, besides the discrepancies in Snake, and the " unknown quantity " in her dam, the daughter of Old Montagu, of whom nothing whatever is known. I need say no more about this great pedigree. The evidences which have in- fluenced my own judgment are before the reader, in a way that enables him to form his own conclusions independently. There is nothing revolutionary in what I have stated. The best authorities have referred, though only en passant, to the Eastern sires as improvers, but they have left the assumption that the old English influence was at once obliterated by them, and that to them alone is due the credit of the whole development. At the best, previous expositions have been too brief and misleading ; and it is here only intended to state the real facts, plainly, and with some emphasis. The two other great starting points — Matchem and Herod — supply evidence equally weighty ; but it is not necessary to deal with it seriatim, since it is exactly of the same description, and even the least accustomed student of pedigree will be now able to trace it for himself. Going at once to the roots of the former, we find that in Roxana, the dam of Cade, there are two important sources quite unaccounted for, viz., the dam of Why Not, and the daughter of Spanker. The name of WJiy Not is found in several of the best old pedigrees, which makes the omission the more remarkable, for had the dam been an Eastern mare it would certainly have been mentioned somewhere. Again, turning to Matchem's maternal grandsire. Partner, nothing is known of Jicjg's granddam ; whilst, on the other side, so important an element in the "manufacture" of this great sire as Makeless is likewise left a blank on the dam's side — which could hardly have been the case with so popular a sire, had his dam bad Eastern origin of any kind. The breeders of those days who were importers of Eastern blood were no doubt jealous, even from the point of view of in-breeding, of the Eastern reputation of their sires; and where no account of any kind has been left on record, it is fair to assume that it was because there was no Eastern blood to supply. Herod afibrds equal facilities to the champions of native English merit in the development of the thoroughbred. His great grandsire Jigg, son of the Byerly Turk, has been referred to above in Matchem, while Sister to Mixbury and Clumsy are both very incomplete. But the mos< remarkable omissions are those of the entire breeding of both Snaii and Shield's Galloway. It was evidently not claimed for either of these that the sire was an Arab, and both were such distinguished performers that the fact could not fail to have been preserved if it had existed. It is unnecessary to expand upon the other patent flaws in this pedigree. Flying Childers is truly the maternal grandsire of Herod, but how can that fact counteract, in the calculation of Eastern origin, the ominous silence of the Stud Book in regard to the dam of Grey Grantham, and the whole breeding of Bright's Roan, since these so materially affect the descent of Blaze, who was the sii-e of Cypron, INTR OD UCTION. xliii the dam o£ Herod. N'or is the breeding of Selima fully traced to Eastern ancestors, since the dams of both Champion and the daughter of Merlin fail in that respect. Herod is, perhaps, of the three great ancestors, the best exponent of the whole case, for there is more of the " unknown quantity " in his pedigree, and that despite his descendants being to this day remarkable for stamina ; but to Matchem is certainly due the credit of having the most consistent Eastern descent, as there was in him more Arabian blood than in either of his great rivals. Continuing the subject of the Oriental sires, howev^er, it is desirable further to combat the monopoly of credit given to that great trio. The Barley Arabian, The Byerly Turk, and The Godoljihin, because, while admitting that among the Eastern importations they were in conjunc- tion the most formidable in the chief pedigrees, their influence is exceeded numericall}' in particular cases. It is an open question whether three strains of one sort in, say, the third remove, ai'e not preferable to one or two in the second remove, or whether several strains of the one sort in the female line are not sometimes as valuable in a pedigree as those which include even a " corner stone " on the male side. Thus, there is no getting rid of the fact that in Eclipse there are a great variety of Eastern sii*es whose blood, in a compound sense, would greatly minimise the influence of The Barley Arabian and The Godolphin. Conspicuous among these are The B'Arcy White Turk, The B'Arcy Yellow Turk, The Lister Turk, The Leedes Arabian, Hutton's Bay Barb, and The Akaster Turk, whose descendants, not to mention other Eastern sources, make up in a composite sense about two-thirds of the whole pedigree. This is sufllcient to expose the fallacy of attributing a monopoly of credit in such cases ; but taking individual sires it Ls as easy to find a contradiction to accepted rules. It is customary to give nearly the whole credit in the making of Eclipse to The Barley Arabiaii. He is, of course, his great-great-grandsire in the direct male line. But it is only right also to recognise that his grandson Squirt was (though only on the maternal side) but one remove less related to The Lister Turk, whilst Marske also inherited two other prominent strains of The Lister Turk, through Coneyskins and The Daughter oj Blacklegs. But, The Lister Turk was also the great-grandsire of Mother Western, the dam of Spiletta, as well as being closely related to her sire Regulus through Snake ; so that The Lister Turk had five strains in Eclipse as against the one great strain of The Darley Arabian, which, when it is remembered that three of them were through his sire, is worthy of prominent consideration, The comparison by degrees, as a means of arriving at the relative influence of blood, is, I think, misleading ; nor can I think that writers of repute upon the subject have given all the issues their due attention. "Stonehenge," in his short but admirable remarks on the "Origin of the Thoroughbred Horse," appears to me to overreach those issues when, summing up in favour of the great trio, he asks, " If the goodness of Eclipse were owing to The Lister Turk and Hautboy, how comes it that in subsequent breeding we do not find this blood predominate in our first-rate horses % ' xliv INTR on UCTION. The extravagance of this argument, though evidently accepted by the majority of writers, it will not be difficult to make clear. Indeed, it refutes itself. The number of the progeny of The Lister Turk bore no comparison at all to that of the other great sires mentioned, and therefore his blood had not a like opportunity of reaching the horses of to-day through difierent channels. Beyond Snake and Coneyskins there are none other of his sons recorded, from which it is to be assumed that he died early. But, no greater testimony of his worth could be wished than the influence of those two sons. A refer- ence to the pedigree of Boh Booty (one of the most noted sires of this century) will show The Lister Tui'k's influence on modern blood through that very frequent channel. But, beyond this and like instances, it is absurd to deny his influence, unless that of Eclipse himself be denied also, for by the commonest cause and effect, if The Lister Turk had not had five strains in the "manufacture," Eclipse wovild not be Eclipse. "We have to account for the horse as he was produced, and to remember that it is in his pedigree chiefly, if not solely, that the blood of this " warrior of Buda " is to be found. This leads, then, to a conclusion very different from Stonehenge's, viz. that the one great channel of The Lister Turk (Eclipse) is recognised as the greatest common ancestor of the modern thoroughbred, and that wherever he is found The Lister Turk is found five times more often. As an important instance, in Blacklock we find Eclipse four times, prominently, which represents twenty strains of The Lister Turk in that great sire ; and of course in more modern pedigrees, where Blacklock himself recurs frequently, the average is considerably greater. There is, in fact, no more just ground for ignoring the inflvience of The Lister Turk in Eclipse than that of The Darley Arabian, unless it could be shown that The Turk had consistently failed in other channels, of which there is no evidence whatever. Both The Darley Arabian and The Godolphin have won laurels abundant in other fields without according them a monopoly in this one. Indeed, Eclipse, like the other great " points of departure," was the wondrous result of a happy combination of a variety of great sources, from the due credit of any one of which it is unreasonable to detract, even when awarding the chief merits in degree ; whilst it is difficult to understand how the excellence inherited by any thoroughbred can ever, in a relative sense, be accurately determined. The Duke of Cumberland's Breeding Stud, etc. In the previous pages it has been shown that great encouragement was given to both breeding and racing by the reigning monarchs from the time of King John until the accession of George I., who took no personal interest in either, nor indeed did his son, George II. What the latter monarch's eldest son, Frederick Louis Duke of Gloucester (father of George III.), might have done towards encouraging the sport had he lived to ascend the throne, there is no knowing ; but it was reserved for his brother, the Duke of Cumberland, of Culloden fame, to become, if not the largest, certainly the most successful breeder of his time; while the patronage he bestowed on racing induced more of the nobility and wealthy commoners of England to embark INTR OD UCTION. xlv in the sport than had ever been previously known. Certainly the halcyon days of Newmarket were those when His Royal Highness kept running horses at the headquarters of the turf. During that time racing on the famous heath was likewise patronised by the Dukes of Ancaster, Bridgewater, Cleve- land, Devonshire, Hamilton, Northumberland and Kingston ; whilst among the other nobles who kept breeding studs and also running horses at the same period were Lords Bolingbroke, Chedworth; Clermont, Craven, Darlington, Downe, Eglinton, Egremont, Godolphin, Granby, Grosvenor, Manners, March, Montrose, Onslow, Orford, Portmore, Ravensworth, Rockingham, Sandwich, Weymouth, etc. Nor were there wanting patrons of breeding and the sport among the baronetage of that period, as the follovring kept breeding studs and likewise raced : — Sir N. Curzon, Sir Conyer D'Arcy, Sir M. Featherstone, Sir N. Gresley, Sir J. Grey, Sir E. Hale, Sir J. Lyster Kaye, Sir P. Leicester, Sir C. Leighton, Sir N. Middleton, Sir John Moore, Sir J. Pennington, Sir J. Packington, Sir J. Ramsden, Sir W. St. Quintin, Sir G. Savill, Sir C. Sedley, Sir M. White, etc. During this period the Duke of Cumberland eclipsed all his breeding contemporaries, great as was the enterprise and success of many of those, particularly Lords Clermont, Egremont, and Grosvenor. To "the Duke," as he was then generally styled, we are indebted for the Ascot races. There had been small country meetings held on the heath some years previously, and searching the great forest for a likely spot, the royal enthusiast (for such he had become on racing matters in his years of retire- ment) determined that no better site would be forthcoming. This was the origin of " Royal Ascot," which has ever since held a foremost place among the fashionable rendezvous of the turf. He kept his breeding stud at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park, where he bred horses that must ever keep his memory green in the sporting world, including as they did the two great ancestors or " starting points " in our present breed, namely, Eclipse and Herod. These are mentioned first, because the most celebrated ; but it is a curious fact that he also bred Marske and Spiletta, the sire and dam of Eclipse. Marske was born only four years after the great battle over the border ; and his immortal son was given the name of Eclipse owing to having been born in the year of that gi'eat celestial phenomenon. The birthplace of this great horse is uncertain. A small property at Mickleham, Dorking, belonging to Sir Francis Doyle (a distinguished writer only lately deceased, and an enthusiastic lover of the turf), contained an old thorn- tree, under whose shade tradition has it that Eclipse was born. Other places for which the distinction is claimed are Cumberland Lodge and the Isle of Dogs — where it is known the Duke had stables. It would be too long to enumerate all the good horses bred by his Royal Highness, but the following are the most noted : — Dumplin by Cade, Dapper by Cade, Dorimond by Dormouse. Cato by Regulus, Brother to Cato by Regulus, Miss Windsor by Godolphin, Milksop by Crab, Miss Cranbourn by Godolphin, Star by Regulus, etc. With some of these the Duke won many races, particularly matches. He was, indeed, the greatest match-maker of his time, and the stakes he ran for were seldom less than 300gs. and rose to l,000gs. One of the earliest matches made by him was with Marske against Lord Sandwich's Snap. It was run xlvi INTRODUCTION. at Newmarket, April 24th, 1756, and was for l,000gs. a side, lOst. each, over the Beacon Course. Snap was the winner, but, although there is no account extant of how the race was run, it must have been a close one, as the Duke immediately challenged his opponent to run it over again, on the same terms, a fortnight subsequently, — when Marske was again defeated. Despite this bad beginning, the Duke's career on the turf was most brilliant, and the judgment displayed in his match-making has been but seldom rivalled. Eclipse was bred in 1764, the year previous to the death of the Duke of Cumberland, and at the sale of the stud was bought for the small sum of 80gs. ; while several of the mares were bought by his nephew and successor, who continued the breeding stud at Cumberland Lodge with a very happy result, as he bred Don Carlos by Sulphur, Firetail by Echpse, Juniper by Snap, Nosegay by Justice, Miss Cranbourne by The Godolphin, Pomona by Herod, Spear by Javelin, and many others, with whom he won a great number of races. The Descendants of Eclipse. As previously stated, the second part of this work contains the tabulated pedigrees, together with particulars, of those descendants of Eclipse, Herod, and Matchem that have played the greatest part in bi-inging the English thorough- bred to the perfection which has made him not only the pride of the nation but the envy of the world. That there is, notwithstanding the flaws in the pedi- grees of these three great progenitors, a single drop of dirty — or cart blood, as Mr. Wilfred S. Blount would say, — I do not believe ; for the " doctrine of selection and survival of the fittest " had been too long in use prior to their birth to admit of any such supposition. And, least of all is this so, in respect to Eclipse, because there has existed in his progeny a marked and continuous vitality not to be found in the descendants of either Herod or Matchem, and which will be best explained in a close examination of the pedigrees of Whisky, Gohanna, Tramp, PotSos, Waxy, Orville,Whalebone, Whisker, Blacklock, Touchstone, Birdcatcher, Harkaway, Newminster, Stockwell, and Weatherbit, through whom Eclipse s blood has come down to the horses of the present day. Whisky, for whom the British stud is indebted to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales (afterwards George IV.), derived his chief excellence from Eclipse, through his sire, Saltram (winner of the Derby, 1783, and four other races), one of his best sons, who, on being mated with Calash by Herod, the produce was Whisky, an examination of whose pedigree shows that he was in-bred to the Barley Arabian, of whom he had in him four strains, while he inherited besides four strains of The Godolphin, seven of the Byerly Turk, and seven of the Lister Turk. The blood of Whisky is to be found in nearly all the good horses of the present day, chiefly transmitted to them through the famous Eleanor (first dual winner of the Derby and Oaks), Juniper, and Marmion. The next table, that of Gohanna, shows that he was bred very much like Whisky ; his sire. Mercury, being another distinguished son of Eclipse, while his dam was likewise a daughter of Herod. Mercury, who followed his sire ill colour, being chestnut, was bred by the famous Col. O'Kelly (owner of INTR on UCTION. xlvii Eclipse) out of the Old Tartar mare, who also bred Jupiter, Volunteer, and Queen Mob, besides several other famous horses to Eclipse. But Mercury was by far the most distinguished of her sons, as he won for Col. O'Kelly no fewer than twenty-sLx races ; while at the stud he was the sire of 108 winners of prizes amounting to £34,516. Gohanna, who was a contemporary of Waxy, was Mercury's best son, and doubtless owed his goodness to being in-bred to the Barley Arabian. His blood has come down to our day chiefly through Election (winner of the Derby 1807), Golumpus, and Wanderer, whose daughter, Peri, was the dam of Sir Hercules. Neither Wliishy nor Gohanna has now any representative in the male line ; but much as they did for the British turf and stud, it was reserved for PotSos to do far more. This celebrated horse, bred by Lord Abingdon in 1773, like^vise took after his sii*e in colour, being chestnut, with some white on his face, and was unquestion- ably the best horse of the eighteenth century ; while a reference to his breeding, which will be found fully set forth in the pedigree of Waxy, shows that he, too, was in-bred to the Darley Arabian, while he had also in him two strains of the Godolphin and four of the Byerly Turk, the whole of the latter of which he inherited from his maternal granddam, Golden Locks. The racing career of this wonderful horse commenced at the Newmarket First Spring Meeting 1776, and terminated on the 15th of May, at the New- market Second Spring Meeting 1783, so that he was upwards of seven years on the turf, during which he ran for forty-six races, no fewer than thirty-five of which he won ; and as the greater number of the contests in which he was engaged were run over the Beacon Course (4 miles 1 furlong 143 yards), it shows him to have been possessed of extraordinary stamina. Something about Newmarket at this Period. The meeting at which PotSos commenced running was one of the most remarkable in the annals of Newmarket, as during its progress one hundred and thirty-four horses ran in thirty-nine races, comprising Sweepstakes, Plates, and Matches. Among the former was a Sweepstakes of 1,000 guineas each, half forfeit (3 subs.), won by Lord Ossory's Comus by Otho, beating Sir J. Shelley's Hudibras by Herod ; a Sweepstakes of 500 guineas each (3 subs.), won by Lord Grosvenor's Little Gem by Gimcrack, beating Mr. Pigott's Bellerophon by Chrysolite ; a Sweepstakes of 100 guineas each (52 subs.), won by Lord Ossory's Dorimant by Otho, beating Sir John Shelley's Sarpedon by Snap, and eight others; a Sweepstakes of 100 guineas (8 subs.), won by Lord Bolingbroke's brown horse by Squirrel, beating a field of five horses; a Sweepstakes of 200 gviineas each (11 subs.), won by Lord Grosvenor's Little Gem by Gimcrack; a Sweepstakes of 200 guineas each, half forfeit (6 subs.), won by Sir L. Dundas's (ancestor of Lord Zetland) Pontac by Marske ; who also won a Sweepstakes of 100 guineas each and a hogshead of claret each (17 subs.), beating Mr. O'Kelly's Horizon by Eclipse, and five others over the Beacon Course ; and there were no fewer than six Sweepstakes of 100 guineas each contended for besides. xlviii INTRODUCTION. Then, the nineteen Matches run for induded one for 1,000 guineas a side, four of 500 guineas, one of 400 guineas, four of 300 guineas, three of 200 guineas, four of 100 guineas, and two of 50 guineas. The 1,000-guineas Match was between two horses of great celebrity, Mr. Pigott's Shark by Marske, and Mr. Greville's Postmaster by Herod, carrying 8st. each, over the Eowley Mile, and was won by the former. One of the 500-guineas Matches was won by the young Duke of Cumberland, who, as we have seen, was not only imbued with a taste for breeding like his uncle, but inherited his passion for racing also ; and on this occasion he beat Mr. H. Vernon's Zerhino by Squirrel, with an unnamed colt by Eclipse, 8st. 71b. each, over the Beacon Course. The second 500" guineas Match, run also over the Beacon Course, was won by Lord Clermont's Johnny by Matchem, 8st. 101b., beating Lord Eockingham's Cincinnatus by Sampson, 8st. 21b. ; while Lord Abingdon won the third with Hurlothrumbo, by Domitian, beating Mr. Jennings's Frontino, 8st. each. Ditch In ; and the fourth fell to Mr. Pigott's Salopian by Marske, beating Sir L. Bunbury's Alexis by Herod, 8st. 71b. each, Ditch In. There is no occasion to extend the details of this great Meeting beyond stating that FotSos won one of the 100-guinea Sweepstakes, beat- ing two opponents ; but I may also draw attention to the fact that two of the great founders of the American turf. Shark and Sarpedon, greatly distinguished themselves, the former by winning his Match with Postmaster, and Sarpedon by running second for the Great Sweepstakes (precursor of the race now known as the Two Thousand), worth 5,500 guineas, as above recounted. More about the Descendants of Eclipse. Returning to PotSos : he was sold to Lord Grosvenor for 1,500 guineas at the close of the Newmarket Craven Meeting, 1778. He commenced well that week by winning the Sweepstakes of 1,200 guineas for Lord Abingdon ; but, nevertheless, that nobleman did not care to retain him in his stud, bearing in mind how easily he had been defeated the previous year for the Gi'eat Sweepstakes of 5,600 guineas, won by Lord Grosvenor's Grey Robin by Gimcrack, while Lord Farnham's Prince, by Herod, also beat him for second honours. At the Second Spring Meeting PotSos first carried Lord Grosvenor's colours for a Sweepstakes Purse of 140 guineas, which he won so easily from Easselas and Goldfinder that the great founder of the Eaton stud at once became aware of the treasure he had secured on such easy terms. It is quite impossible in this limited work to give even a brief retrospect of the doings of this remarkable horse on either the racecourse or at the stud ; but I will add, if the prints extant of him are correct, that in Bird- catcher, barring his near hind white leg, he left an vinmistakable imprint of himself; and that in Kingnoood, in whom there are five strains of this IrLsh cele- brity, his likeness has again been reproduced \i'\\X\ perhaps grea,ter exactitude, as he is on a larger scale than Birdcatcher, which I take PotSos to have been. INTRODUCTION. xlix At the stud Pottos was the sire of 165 winners of prizes amounting to ^57,595, besides three Cups. His name will be found many times in the pedigree tables in both parts of this work, chiefly through his being the sire of the best horse of his time, the famous Waxy, who happily was endowed with the great vitality of his sire, which he transmitted in a most remarkable degree to all his descendants. Waxy, like his sire, was closely in-bred to the Darky Arabian, both on the male and female side, as the name of that famous Eastern sire is to be found six times in his pedigree, together with three strains of The Godolphin, and six of the Byerly Turk, four of the la'ter of which he of course inherited from Golden Locks, the granddam of Pot8os. For the great horses that sprang from the union of Waxy with both Prunella and her daughter Penelope, the British turf is indebted to the foresight of the Duke of Grafton. That astute nobleman and scientific breeder was doubtless impressed with the success that attended the mating of JEclipse with Herod mares, and consequently put Prunella (a winner of three prizes for his Grace), a daughter of the unbeaten Highfiyer^ the best son of Herod, to Waxy ; having previously mated her with Trumpator, Pottos, Wliisky, and Worthy, with the result of his breeding Penelope to the first named. Parasol to PotSos, Pelisse and Pioneer to Whisky, and Podargus to Worthy, with all of whom he was successful on the racecourse. With Penelope he won eighteen races ; with Parasol thirty- one ; with Pelisse seventeen, including the Oaks ; and with Podargus two ; while Pioneer alone failed to earn a winning bracket, but at the stud was the sire of Advance, a very smart horse, and twenty-four other winners of prizes amounting to .£6,128, and one Cup. Prunella was then put to Waxy, with the result of breeding Waxy Pope, who won the Derby and fifteen other races for the Duke of Grafton, after which he was purchased by the Marquis of Siigo, and taken to Ireland, where he was the sire of thiity- nine winners of prizes worth .£11,430, and seven Cups. Prunella's next produce was Pledge, also by Waxy, who won two races, and at the stud, on being put to Soothsayer, bi-ed Teresias for the Duke of Portland, with which he won the Derby in 1819. Prunella's remaining produce to Waxy was Pope Joan, who won four races; and at the stud, on being put to Selim, bred Turcoman, who won some races, and was afterwards purchased by Mr. Maxwell, of Finnabrogue, Co. Down, Ireland, where he stood, but was an unsuccessful sire. Following his rule of in-breeding, the Duke of Grafton, on Penelope's retirement from the racecourse, where she so dis- tinguished herself, mated her with Waxy, for the reason that she being herself in-bred to The Godolphin, of whom there were five strains in her, would be most suitably mated if put to that famous horse, in whom there were three strains of The Godolphin, two of which he took from his sire, Pottos, while he inherited another from his dam, Maria, who had it from her granddam Miss Windsor, who was a daughter of that great Eastern sire. The result was so marvellous that there is no occasion to make any apology for giving the following epitome of her doings at the stud, together with other particulars : — H INTR OD UCTION. PENELOPE. Bred by the Duke of Grafton in 1798 ; got by Trumpator, her dam PruneUa by Highflyer, out of Promise by Snap— Julia by Blank— Spectator's dam by Partner— Bonny Lass by Bay Bolton— Darley Arabian— Byerly Turk— Taffolet Barb— Place's White Turk— Natural Barb mare. No. of Prizes. 1806 bf unnamed by Waxy won 1 , ^ , „ , ,^ . ,, t. Tin. the Derby, Match agst. Mr. Pan- 1807 br c VTAa^eftone „ Waxy „ 20^ ton's Satyr. Sire of 252 winners of „ J- \ £81,683, besides 38 Cups. Died 1831. _, „ (dam of Filagree, and Middleton 1808 bflFefi „ Waxy „ 2| winner of the Derby. _. ,o fsire of 58 winners of £33,589, besides 1809 \icWqful „ Waxy „ 1^ | 6 Cups. Sold to Germany. 1810 ch.iWUfxd „ Waxy „ 2 sent to Ireland, dam of The Trout. 1811 hxlWire, Waxy „ 9 sent to Ireland, dam of Vat, &c. " rin. the Derby. Sire of 167 winners 1812 \icWh%sker „ Waxy „ 13^ of £55,140, besides 16 Cups. Died (^ 1832. „ j in. the St. Leger. Sire of 37 winners 1814 bcIFofeWoo „ Walton „ rf^ of £11,754, besides 6 Cups. 1816 "ocWildiire „ Waxy „ 0 Ran twice. Sent to Germany. ,. (Ran only once, 2nd to Abjer by 1817 c\i.c Windfall „ Waxy „ 0| Truffle. 1819 chfIF«20i-ff „ Rubens „ 7 dam of Oxygen, winner of the Oaks. 1822 chf ira/te „ Election „ 1 dam of Morisca, Ac, 1823 hcWamba „ Merlin „ 3 sire of Jeroboam, &c. Penelope missed to Vandyke in 1813, to Selim in 1815, to Waxy in 1818, to Rubens in 1820, to Scud in 1821, and died early in 1824. King Fergus, Beningbro', Orville, Termagant and her Daughters. Another son of Eclipse who added to the fame of his sire, both on the racecourse and at the stud, was King Fergus. His dam was Creeping Polly, by Othello (also called Black and All Black, foaled in 1743, and a famous runner, who won thirteen races, at Newmarket and the Curragh), son of Oroonoko, dam by Tartar. Mated with a mare by Herod, out of Pyrrha by Matchem, King Fergus got Beningbro', who won nine races, including the St. Leger 1794 ; and on his being put to Evelina by Highflyer, the produce was Orville, a horse of very high form and a famous sire, whose blood is to be found in every good pedigree of the present day : and, like that of Waxy, the more of it the better. But to King Fergus the British stud is also indebted for a succession of great horses through another of his sons — viz., Hambletonian, the examination of whose pedigree shows that he was Orville's full brother in blood, his dam being a daughter of Highflyer, and his grand- dam by Matchem. Hambletonian won twenty races, including the St. Leger 1795, and at the stud he begat Whitelock, the sire of Blacklock, whence many great horses, including Voltigeur, Vedette, Specidum, Galopin, St. Simon, etc. Let the reader desirous of information now turn to the table of Orville, and he will, on a careful examination of it, see that he is in-bred to a far greater extent than would appear at a casual glance. The breeding of his granddam Termagant he will find to be analagous to that of Eclipse, as three-fourths of each contain the same elements. Thus, Marskes dam and Regulus form half the pedigree of Eclipse, and one-fourth that of Termagant ; Squirt's dam forms three-sixteenths of Eclipse and one-thirty-second of Termagant ; Snake (son of the Lister Turk) is one sixteenth of Eclipse and one-sixty-fourth of Termagant ; INTRODUCTION. \\ Bartlet's Childers is one-eighth of Eclipse, whilst his full brother, " Flying " or Devonshire Childers, forms five-thirty-seconds of Termagant ; The Godolphin Arabian is one-eighth of Eclipse and three-sixteenths of Termagant. Such being the case, it will be readily seen what an important part Termagant has played in the formation of our present breed of horses, as she was not only the dam of Evelina, but also of Pewet by Tandem (son of Syphon by Squirt, out of a daughter of Eegulus), who were unquestionably two of the most successful brood mares ever foaled, as may be seen here. PEWET. Bred by Lord Fitzwilliam in 1786 ; got by Tandem (son of Syphon by Squirt — dau. of Regulus, dam by Snap), her dam Termagant by Tantrum (Cripple by Godolphin — dau. of Hampton Court Childers)^au, of Kegulus — Marske's dam. 1802 b c Sir Paul by Sir Peter. Sir Paul was the sire of Paulowitz out of Evelina (Pewet's half-sister), and from whom we get in direct male descent Wild Dayrell (winner of the Derby 1855), Buccaneer, See Saw, Kisber (winner of the Derby 1876), Bruce, etc. 1804 b f Paulina (winner of the St. Leger 1807, and seven other races) by Sir Peter, whose daughters, Galatea by Amadis, and Soldier's Joy, were distinguished brood mares. 1812 br f Clinkerina by Clinker (son of Sir Peter), whose son, Humphry Clinker, was sire of Melbourne, and also of Bran, Thump, Famine, Rush, etc., in Ireland. EVELINA. Bred by Lord Fitzwilliam in 1791 ; got by Highflyer out of Termagant, as above. 1799 b c OrvUle by Beningbro', was sire of Edmund, Emilius, Master Henry, Muley ; also Gadabout, dam of Miss Pratt by Blacklock, whose daughter. Echidna, was dam of The Baron, Desdemona (dam of Mulatto), Louisa (Jerry's dam). Heron's dam, Slane's dam, etc. 1804 b f Orvillina by Beningbro', was dam of Sandbeck, sire of Barbelle, dam of the Flying Dutchman. 1806 b c Cervantes by Don Quixote (son of Eclipse), was sire of Melbourne's dam, and of the dam of Rebecca, whence Thormanby, etc. 1813 b c Paulowitz by Sir Paul ; was sire of Cain, whence Wild Dayrell, etc., as above. It will be here seen at a glance the great things done by Pewet and Evelina at the stud ; and it would be curious to reckon how many pages of the " Stud Book " would have been a void had not Earl Fitzwilliam bred these two incomparable mares. Orville was unquestionably Evelina's most dis- tinguished son, both on the racecourse and at the stud ; and for some time I was under the impression that his blood was lost to us in the male line ; but such is not the case, as Lord Hastings, the best hunter getter in the south of Ireland, is his direct male representative through Muley, the famous son of a famous mother — Eleanor. And such is the irony of fate that the grandly-bred Lord Hastings (the only representative of OrvUle in the male line living) is condemned to waste his sweetness on half-bred mares, instead of being brought over the Irish Sea to the Wentworth Paddocks, and given a chance to perpetuate the fame of their former illustrious occupants, Pewet and Evelina. Blacklock, Tramp, Weatherbit, etc. To Blacklock, the other illustrious descendant of King Fergus, the British turf is almost as much indebted as to Orville, and happily he continues to be Hi INTRODUCTION. now well represented in the male line. No pedigree in the " Stud Book " better exemplifies the necessity of " selection " in order to breed a first-class race- horse, which Blacklock undoubtedly was, irrespective of his immense fiddle- head, which was so ugly that, even in horse-loving Yorkshire, he was known as the " Bishop Burton monstrosity." Both by sire and dam, Blacklock was a great-great-grandson of Eclipse, and as both of them were in-bred to that celebrity, while they were likewise in-bred to Herod, it follows that Blacklock had in him four strains each of Eclipse and Herod, two of the former being inherited from his best son, PotSos, and two of Herod from his best son, Highflyer ; nor was he wanting in the blood of Matchem, two strains of whom he took from his sire, Whitelock, while he had four strains of Cade from his dam, making a pedigree of matchless excellence, the result of which we have now with us in Galopin and his son aS'^. Simon, while he is represented besides by Brilliant, Gallant, Lourdes, Penton, Polemic, and Tihthorpe, particulars of whom will be found among the advertised sires in these pages. Another line of Eclipse that has, happily, come down to our time in the male line is that of his son, Joe Andrews, from whose union with a daughter of Highflyer and Cardinal Pufl sprang Dick Andrews, a winner of no fewer than twenty-eight races ; and who at the stud was the sire of eighty-nine winners of prizes, amounting to .£28,543, besides eleven Cups. The best of his progeny was the hardy Tramp, for whom we are indebted to the mating, in 1802, of Dick Andrews with the daughter of Gohanna and Fraxinella by Trentham, a mare who had in her two strains each of Eclipse and Herod ; and hence her success at the stud. The doings of Tramp, both as a racer and a sire, are told in the second part of this work, and do not require repetition here. From him descended Lottery, a horse of erratic temperament, but perhaps the best of his day; and his son Sheet Anchor begat Weatherhit, an account of whom, as well as his pedigree, are given elsewhere, as he was the sire of Beadsman (winner of the Derby 1858), whose sons, Rosicrucian and The Palmer, fill so large a chapter in recent turf annals. The blood of this line of Eclipse is represented in this volume by Beauclerc, Chislehurst, Cceruleus, Grey Palmer, Reveller, Romany King, Rosicrucian, and Toastmaster. Something about Harkaway. Further particulars respecting Penelope will be found in the second part of this work under the head of Waxy, together with some details of Web, Woful, Wire, and Whisker ; while a separate notice has been given to Whalebone, to whose sons. Camel and Sir Hercules, the British stud stands indebted for Touchstone and Birdcatcher. The fully tabulated pedigrees of these cele- brities are likewise given, as is that also of Harhaway, the third of the prominently distinguished progenitors of neai'ly all the horses of the present day, who being a son of Economist by Whisker, this famous trio were all closely related. For Harkaway, as well as Birdcatcher, the British stud is indebted to Ireland, where the horse had been nurtured from the earliest times with as much care as in Great Britain. Early mention is made of the INTRODUCTION. Hii Irish Hobby,* who was well known in England, as well as on the Continent, at the commencement of the seventeenth century ; and prior to the middle of the eighteenth several English sires of distinguished Eastern lineage were imported into Ireland. Among the most distinguished importers about that period were Sir Edward O'Brien (ancestor of Mr. William Smith O'Brien and Lord Inchiquin), Lord Antrim, Lord Mazarine, Sir Ralph Gore, etc. In 1741, Sir E. O'Brien brought over Merry Andrew, by Fox out of Bonny Lass (Spectator's dam), by Bay Bolton, to the Curragh, where, at the September Meeting, he won the King's Plate, for horses carrying 12st. each, in three two-mile heats ; and at the same Meeting Sir Edward also won the King's Plate for mares carrying lOst. each, in two two-mile heats, with the famous Dairy Maid, by Almanzor, also a winner at Newmarket, and the best mare of her day. In 1751 Sir Ralph Gore imported Othello, a horse of no little celebrity, who was more popularly known as Black and All Black, and in the following year matched him, for 1,000 guineas aside, against the no less famous Bajazet, by The Godolphin, the property of Lord March, then acting A.D.C. to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. The race was run on the 5th of Sep- tember, 1752, the weights lOst. each, and the distance four miles, when Othello won in the presence of (says a chronicler of the time) " the greatest concourse of people ever seen on the great plain of Kildare." The scope of this work will not admit of my enumerating all the fine and well-bred sires imported into the Sister Isle from time to time, but unquestionably those that left the most enduring mark behind them were Tom Tug (first called Rover) by Herod, Chanticleer by Woodpecker, Champion (winner of the Derby 1800) by PotSos, Sir Hercules by Whalebone, and Economist by Whisker. To the amalgamation of the blood of the two first named with that of Sir Hercules sprang Birdcatcher ; and also from the blood of the two first named, united with that of Economist, came Harkaway ; while from the union of a daughter of Champion with Waxy Pope, sprang the Huntsman's mare, who, on being put to Bob Booty, bred for Mr. Martin Joseph Blake, the " Man for Galway," Byron, Paladour, Napoleon, and Pleiad, four of perhaps the grandest horses ever raised in Ireland, the three first named of whom found it no trouble to run four miles under eight minutes ; while Pleiad, who bred Maria, noticed elsewhere, won four races. The first imported of the noted sires named above was Tom Tug, fii-st called Rover, bred by Mr. Shafto, in Yorkshire, in 1777. On the turf he was a fair performer, as he won ten races, after which he was taken to Ireland, where he became a famous sire, getting several King's Plate winners, including Commodore, a history of whom, as well as his pedigree, will be found included in that of his best son, Irish Escape, given in the second part of this work, and who also acquired great fame both as a racer and a sire. Commodore also begat those good runners Buffer and Rugantino, the former of whom gave * Gervase Markham alludes to the Irish Hobby as having before his time been a great favourite in these islands. He describes him as " having a fine head, strong neck, well cast body, good limbs, sure of foot, nimble in dangerous places, of lively courage, tough in travel, but much subject to frights and boggarts," which he attributes to the wild life led by him over the Irish Sea. " Hobby " is derived from the French word hobbin, meaning pony. liv INTRODUCTION. to the British turf and stud Master Robert, Drone, Whim, Chanticleer, Strathconan, etc. ; while to Rugantino we are indebted for Nabocklish, who mated with Miss Tooley, the issue was the "Nabocklish mare," the dam of Harkaway. Miss Tooley was also another English importation. She was bred by Lord Derby in 1808, and was by Teddy the Grinder out of Lady Jane (sister to Hermione, winner of the Oaks in 1794, and twenty other races), by Sir Peter, etc. Relative to her purchase, a good story is told. Mr. Jason Hassard, a large landowner in County Fermanagh, freighted a vessel at Newry, in which he shipped a cargo of bullocks for the Liverpool market. For these he very soon found purchasers, and then proceeding to Knowsley with the proceeds bought Miss Tooley, who, besides her owner, the captain, and crew, was the only freight of the Lively Nancy on her return voyage to Ireland. The landing of this light cargo in lieu of the heavy one with which Mr. Hassard set out provided an amusing story for the good folk of Newry, and one that soon spread throughout the north of Ireland. Miss Tooley, prior to her running in public, was bought by Mr. Dawson, a relative of Lord Cremorne, and she ran on four occasions. Her first race was for the Kling's Plate at Londonderry in 1812, which she won easily; and the same year she won the King's Plate at Downpatrick. In 1813 Miss Tooley started for the Mares' Plate at the Curragh, for which she ran second to Lord Ross- more's Giantess, beating four others. She was then purchased by Lord Cremorne, who won the Mares' Plate at the Curragh with her in 1815, after which she was relegated to the stud, and bred six foals, including the dam of Harkaway. This noted horse I first saw at his dam's foot, when on a visit to Mr. John Gordon, Sheepbridge, Co. Down, where he was foaled early in April 1834. His dam, known as the Nabocklish mare, had been made a present to Mr. Thomas Ferguson, the crack steeplechase rider of his day in Ireland, by Lord Cremorne \ and in compliment to that nobleman, who had been a prominent habitue of the Curragh prior to the Union, when the sport on that famous plain almost rivalled Newmarket, was named after one of his daughters, Fanny Dawson. When weaned he was removed to Westmeath, to a large farm, belonging to Mr. Thomas McEvoy, a wealthy grazier, where he remained for nearly a year and a half, roaming at large, up to his knees in grass, among the horned cattle fattening for the Liverpool market, and without any other shelter than was afibrded by the fine whitethorn hedgerows intersecting the farm. I next saw Harkaway in breaking tackle, at the Curragh Coursing Meeting in December 1835, which used to be very largely attended, and when many of the yearlings had their first gallop following the long-tails. On this occasion there were some seventy or eighty yearlings on the ground, among whom I well remember Harkaway, and another big chestnut named Talleyrand, who easily bore off the palm for size and action; but the latter, a very good horse by Philip the First, had the misfortune to have his back broken, when thrown down to be fired for curbs. He belonged to Mr. John Kelly of Colverstown, who, together with his younger brothers, Edward of Kilcullen, and William of Maddenstown, bred largely, and the latter of whom owned Drone. Elsewhere will be found some account of Harkaway s doings on the racecourse, and I shall only state here that he ran in thirty- INTR OD UCTION. 1 v eight races, no fewer than twenty-five of which he won. The following pen-and-ink sketch of the appearance of this remarkable horse, taken from Taunton's " Portraits of Celebrated Racehorses," is so true that it is well worth reproducing here : — " Harkaway, though termed a chest- nut, was really in colour a pale yellow sorrel, with a blaze face, and his near fore foot white to the fetlock. His head was light, bony, and long, with ears fine and well set on. His neck was also light, short, and of good form and muscular, his throttle clean and well detached. In the shoulders he was deep and powerful, the shoulder-blade being very broad and full of muscle. There was little or no difference in the height of his withers and the highest point of his rump. His ribs were strong, but short aft, while he had a flat loin, though his hips were strong and backbone large. He was a good weight- carrier ; and no horse of his day, with the exception of Don John, had such speed. Harkaway stood rather high on the leg." To this I may add that he stood 16 hands 2 inches, and was a horse of great power. This chiefly lay in his quarters, which were very lengthy, particularly muscular and of great breadth ; while he galloped very wide behind, bringing his stifles up with such force when going at top speed that they often touched the legs of his jockey. The reason I am so particular in describing Harkaway is that I consider him to have been the grandest and best liorse I have seen during my long career on and ofi" the turf. Nor, if the reader will attentively study his pedigree, is it far to seek where his goodness came from : it was from his being closely in-bred to The Godolphin and Herod. And here I may be permitted to direct the particular attention of breeders to the pedigree of Harkaway, because it afibrds a fine exposition of the true meaning of in-breeding and its results. It will be seen that in the whole sixteen divisions which give details of his breeding, the blood of The Godolphin preponderates in a very remarkable manner, as does also in a scarcely less degree that of Herod. Take for instance Octavian, who, from his good looks, was purchased by the Duke of Leeds, one of the fore- most patrons of racing at that period and an excellent judge of horseflesh, when walking beside his dam working in a plough, not far from Hornby Castle ; with the result that he won for that nobleman the St. Leger and several other races. Whence came his goodness ? No doubt from his being closely in-bred to Herod and The Godolphin, of the blood of the latter of whom he inherited no fewer than nine strains, six of which were in his dam. Then, looking further down Harkaway' s pedigree, it will be seen that in Master Bagot, the best horse of his time in Ireland, there were five strains of The Godolphin, four of which he took from his dam, Harmonia ; and, looking still further down, we find Teddy the Grinder, a winner of nine races and sire of Miss Tooley, being also closely in-bred to The Godolphin, his sire, Asparagus by PotSos, having had in him three strains of The Godolphin ; while there were four in his dam Stargazer, who was an excellent performer on the race- course, having won for her breeder, Mr. Goodricke, a Sweepstakes of 400 guineas and six Plates of i650, besides the Cup and £100 Plate at Doncaster. In his " Horse-Breeding Recollections," Count Lehndorflf discourses largely and learnedly on the subject of in-breeding, moderate relationship, Ivi INTR OD UCTION. outcrossing, etc., and his opinions are well worth holding in great regard. He thus defines in-breeding : " I am of opinion that a horse should only be termed in-bred when, in sum total, less than four degrees lay between its parents and their common ancestor; in other words, when the children or grandchildren of a stallion or mare are mated, I call their produce in-bred, but this term does not apply to the produce of great-grand- children of the common ancestor ; " and he defines moderate relationship to be ** the mating of stallion or mare that are removed from their common ancestor four, five, or six degrees. It is indifferent whether they are on both sides equidistant from, or one of them nearer to the male or female progenitor than the other." Count Lehndorff then proceeds to point out the different degrees of close consanguinity in most of the great English sires from the time of Humphry Clinker (1822) to the present day; and he gives valuable tables of their pedigrees, pointing out the several degrees of relationship to their common ancestors, and further he states he can only find four whose parents are only one clear degree removed from their common ancestor. He then proceeds to examine and compare the performances of the several horses whose pedi- grees he tabulates, from which he draws an opinion adverse to in-breeding, except in the instance of some noted horses, of whom he mentions Galopin and Petrarch. The in-breeding pointed to in most of his tables only extends to two strains of the common ancestor, while several close strains will be found in many of the most successful horses of the olden time — a fact that must lead to quite opposite deductions to those arrived at by Count Lehndorff. Moreover, he has quite overlooked mention of the success in these latter times of two very remarkable horses, Isonomy and Barcaldine, both very closely in-bred. The former is bred, if not quite in accordance with Count Lehndorfi''s definition of in-breeding, at least nearly so. His dam, Isola Bella, being in-bred to Sir Hercides (three strains), was most judiciously mated when put to his great-grandson, Sterling, as proved by the result. Then in the instance of Barcaldine, his dam, Ballyroe, being in-bred to Birdcatcher, and having in her besides a strain of Touchstone blood, while she had another of Hetman Platoff, was quite as well mated when put to Solon, whose dam was by Birdcatcher ; while he had also in him a strain of Touchstone and another of Hetman Platoff, which latter was derived from the same source as the like blood in Ballyroe, thus showing an extraordinary network of in -breeding. These two pedigrees exactly elucidate my ideas of in-breeding; and it will be seen in the tables comprising the stallions inserted in this volume, that where the pedigrees of sire and dam most assimilate, there the success of their progeny has been the more pronounced. Returning from this digression, I may point out that the fine blood of HarTcaway would have been lost to the British stud in the male line but for his son, King Tom, for whom we are indebted to the union of Harkaway with the famous Pocahontas, unquestionably the most successful brood mare pf our time, as will be seen by the annexed account of her doings at the stud. INTRODUCTION. Ivu POCAHONTAS, Bred by Mr. Forth in 1837 ; got by Glencoe (Sultan), her dam Marpessa by Muley (Orville) out of Clare by Marmion (Whisky), her dam Harpalice by Goaanna (Mercury) out of Amazon by Driver (Trentham) — Fractious by Mercury (Eclipse) — Everlasting by Eclipse — Hyaeoa by Snap, etc. No. of 1843 b c Cambaules by Camel won 0 |(\roaref), beaten at Goodwood when •; ( two years old. 1845 b c by Muley Muloch or Camel „ 0 never ran. 1846 b f Dolly Varden by Muley Muloch „ 1 won a Sweepstakes, was second twice. 1848 br f /nia?'e (dam Rosebud by Snap) purchased from Sir John Shelley. This was a very noted horse, owing to the hands he passed into, and to the great share he had in the " manufacture," as one may say, of Birdcatcher. On the tm-f he achieved great success, winning no fewer than fourteen of thirty-six races for which he contended. Only one of these he won for Lord Egre- mont, a Sweepstakes of lOOsovs. each, beating four competitors; after which he was sold to the great statesman, the Right Hon. Charles James Fox, for whom he won several heavy matches, beating horses belonging to the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Bedford, Lord Barrymore, etc. When six years old, Chanticleer became the property of the latter erratic nobleman, who won several races with him. He was subsequently bought by H.R.H. the Duke of York, for whom the very year his Royal Highness died (1792), he won a match against Lord Grosvenor's Asparagus, by Eclipse, for 500gs. aside, 8st. each, last three miles of the Beacon Course. At the Duke of York's sale. Chanticleer was bought by Mr. Taylor, an Irish gentleman, for 540gs., and taken to the Curragh, where he won six races, including three King's Plates, after which he became a stallion of great note, and as the sire of INTR OD UCTION. Ixiii Boh Booty, who begat Gruiccioli, the dam of Birdcatcher, has earned an im- perishable name in stud annals. But the latter great horse had more of the blood of Herod in him on the side of his dam, who was out of Flight by Irish Escape, whose sire Commodore was by Tug, first called Rover, bred by Mr. Shafto, in Yorkshire, Full particulars of how Tug (sometimes called Tom Tug) came to be brought into Ireland, are given along with the pedigree of Irish Escape, who was given the prefix " Irish " to distinguish him from a celebrated horse of the same name in England, belonging to the Prince of Wales. * Matchem and his Descendants. Matchem next claims notice, as the third of the great progenitors of the British stud, in whom, by common consent, is concentrated the blood of all the best of the first imported Eastern stallions particularised in the early pages of this work. As previously stated, there are fewer flaws in Matchem's pedigree than in those of his great contemporaries, Eclipse and Herod ; and he is consequently held by many to have imparted the greater share of Eastern merit to the modern race-horse. Conductor, who won fourteen races, and at the stud was the sire of fifty-two winners of prizes amounting to £21,999 10s., was his best son. His dam was the Duke of Kingston's celebrated mare by Snap, dam by the Cullen Arabian, etc., who, besides Conductor, bred eight other winners to Matchem, including Alfred, who won seven races, and at the stud begat eighty-one winners of £16,146, besides one Gold Cup. On the termination of Conductors racing career, in 1772, Lord Clermont, then one of the foremost breeders of the day, bought him for a sire, with the result of his becoming the founder of a great race of horses, from his union with BRUNETTE. Bred by Lord Farnham in 1771 ; got by Squirrel (Traveller — Grey Bloody Buttocks), her dam Dove by Matchless (The Godolphin — dau. of Soreheels) — dan. of Ancaster Starling — dau. of Grasshopper (Crab) — Sir M. Newton's Bay Arabian— Pet — St. Martin (Spanker— Burton's Natural Barb mare)— Sir E. Hale's Turk — The Oldfield mare. No. of Prizes. 1779 b f Cat by Conductor won 2 [^^"^ ^^ ^""^^ ^^ Adamant, winner of three •' ( races. 1781 \AcCantator „ Conductor 13 died soon after being taken out of training. iToo ui T ^ n J i- 11 fsire of 207 winners of £65,741, including The 1782 hi c Trumpator „ Conductor 11 < ciaret 1-00 u t r< J 1- t™ *.- {\( Imperator was by Conductor out of a daughter Al t^^ f " ^°'P^'^'^°'^ ,y of Herod, her dam, Carina by Marske, dau. of At ^^''^lT " T^IZIZ 9) Blank, etc. He won 13 races, and was the sire 1/85 hi cJubilator „ Imperator 2^ of 31 winners. I sire of 35 winners, including Remembrancer 1786 h c Pipator „ Imperator b< and Vicissitude, dam of Gibside Fairy, the (. great-granddam of West Australian. 1787 bl f unnamed „ Conductor 0 1788 h c Drumatm- „ Conductor 0 1789 b f unnamed „ Conductor 0 1790 b f unnamed „ Conductor 0 The above is set forth to show what success attended the union of Bru- nette with both Conductor and his son ; and that the blood of their progeny, Trumpator and Pipator, is to be found in nearly all the best horses of the present day, chiefly continued from Trumpator through his best son, Sorcerer, Ixiv ^^TR OD UCTION. whose fully tabulated pedigree will be found included in that of Soothsayer. Sorcerer, who like his sire was a black horse, was bred in 1796 by Sir Charles Bunbury, and was out of Young Giantess, a bay mare, also bred by Sir Charles, who, although her single performance on the turf was confined to walking over for the Prince's Stakes at Brighton in 1794, attained such extraordinary success at the stud, that no apology is needed here for giving some details of her progeny. YOUNG GIANTESS. Bred in 1790 by Sir Charles Bunbmy ; got by Diomed, her dam Giantess by Matchem, out of Molly Long Legs by Babraham — dau. of Coles' Foxhunter— dau. of Partner — sis. to Roxana by Bald Galloway— sis. to Chanter by Akaster Turk. No. of Prizes. 1796 bl c Sorcerer by Trumpator won 16 sire of 180 winners of £82,108. 1797 hi Clarissa „ Whisky „ 2 was third for July Stakes ; died in 1800. 1798 ht Eleanor „ "Whisky „ 28 in. Derby and Oaks ; dam of Muley, etc. 1799 hr t Julia „ Whisky „ 15 in. July Stakes ; dam of Phantom, etc. 1801 h c Y.Whisky „ Whisky „ 0 sire of Erebus, winner of 17 races. 1802 hitLydia „ Whisky „ 13 in. the Newmarket Stakes ; dam of The Corporal. 1803 chcLeonardo „ Whisky „ 0 never won. 1806 b c unnamed „ Whisky „ 0 never won. 1807 h i Cressida „ Whisky „ 5 dam of Priam, Leopoldine, etc. It will be here seen that, with the exception of Sorcerer, all the colts bred from Y. Giantess were failures, while all her fillies won quite as great dis- tinction on the racecourse as they did subsequently at the stud. Besides Soothsayer, who won the St. Leger in 1811, Sorcerer was the sire of Comics (winner of the Claret in 1813 and nine other races), who at the stud begat 222 winners of prizes amounting to £54,892, besides three Cups. He was a chestnut horse, and the second produce of Houghton Lass by Sir Peter, her dam Alexina, by King Fergus out of Lar delta, by Y. Marske, etc., so that he had in him a fine combination of the blood of Eclipse, Herod, and Matchem. This he transmitted to the horses of the present day through his son Humphry Clinher, who begat Melbourne, through whom only has the blood of Trumpator come down to our time, singularly confirming the truth of the doctrine of " the survival of the fittest" ; for, though a trifle coarse, he was in every respect a grand hoi-se, and doubtless, like Harkaway, owed his excellence to his being in-bred to The Godolphin and Herod. Several pages might be devoted to this subject, but I must now confine myself to pointing out the fact that after nearly dying out, this blood, thanks to Lord Glasgow, who bred Young Melbourne, appears to have taken a new lease of life, the daughters of the last-named horse having nearly all, through their union with Hermit, attained great success at the stud. But it was the union of Melbouriie himself with Queen Mary and Mowerina that chiefly resuscitated this blood, by their breeding Blink Bonny and West Australian, both of whom earned very great distinction. The blood of the latter is now well represented in the progeny of his son, Solon, who, besides being the sire of Arbitrator (unhappily recently deceased), also begat Barcaldine and Philammon; while the pedigrees of Carlton, Pirate Chief, and Paddy, all of the same blood, will be found in their proper place. INTRODUCTION. Ixv In-breeding, and a Few of its Results. In the foregoing brief sketch of the several channels through which the blood of Eclipse, Herod, and Matchem has come to our time, I only incidentally- touched upon the subject of in-breeding ; but I consider I have, nevertheless, shown that most of the good horses in the olden times owed their excellence to close adherence to that system. The " Stud Book " contains many instances of remarkably stout runners being bied from sire and dam so closely related as to be within what are known in the human family as " the foi-bidden degrees of kindred"; of which I may here relate two remarkable instances. In 1792, Mr. Cosens put Sister to Soldier by Eclipse, out of Miss Spindleshaiiks by Omar (son of The Godolphin), her dam by Starling and granddam by The Go- dolphin, to her half-brother Dungannon by Eclipse, out of Aspasia by Herod, with the result of breeding George, a winner of sixteen races, and the stoutest runner of his day; and the following year Sister to Soldier was put to another of her half-brothers. Volunteer by EcHpse, out of The Old Tartar mare, when Commodore, who had also a successful turf career, being a winner of fom- races, was the issue. Plenty of cases of a like kind are recorded in the olden time, but, in late years, there was no instance occurring until Major Yarburgh mated Voltaire by Blacklock, with his half-sister Belinda by Black- lock, when the result was Lollypop, the dam of Sweetmeat. Lately, Mr. Gosden has done the same, with a very happy result, when he put Rotherhill by Lord Clifden, out of Laura by Orlando, to his half-sister Last Link by Chevron, out of Laiu-a, with the result of breeding Link Boy, who has shown no little racing ability ; while his two-year-old full sister, who is in training, but has not yet run, is a filly of very great promise. Mr. T. Townley Townley- Parker has, I am glad to notice, tried some experiments in the same way, but the youngsters so bred have not yet been put in training. Going so far may very possibly be going too far, but I consider the breeders of the present day — particularly those who breed for sale — are not so clever as theii- predecessors in mating their mares : they have lost sight of the necessity of in-breeding — i.e., keeping in the same family, of which Isonomy and Barcaldine are such notable instances. All the large establish' ments have their stallions, and it is in consequence of the " necessary selection" not being exercised in respect to the mares put to them, that so many horses worthless for racing purposes are annually bred. Breeding for the turf requires great perception, and when it has been most keenly exercised there have followed the best results. There is now something radically wrong in the way of working. In former times one out of every three horses bred could win a race; now not one in twenty, which, even allowing liberally for the increase of the number bred, does not speak well for the judgment exercised by our present breeders. General Peel, who ha 1 fifty years' experience breeding for the tui-f , wrote as follows: — "Formerly the proprietors of race-horses were the breeders of them. They had their own brood mares, their own paddocks; they care^ fully selected the sire that would suit each mare, and they kept the produce entirely for their own racing. At that time it was very difficult to purchase 15 1 xvi INTR OD UCTION. yearlings, now nine-teuths of the horses are bred for sale. When, some years ago, large prices were given (at sales by auction) for yearlings, the supply quickly followed the demand. Everybody took to breeding, and stud sales wei-e organised all over the countiy. More horses are bred (there were nearly three thousand thoroughbred mares last season) and more bad ones, because all breeders for sale put all their mares to the stallion they purchase or hire, whether the cross is most suitable or not. This opinion is sustained by the fact that — although there are very few private, as compared with public breeders — almost all great stakes are won by horses bred imvotdyr The Endurance of Our Present Race-horses Considered. And here it may be pertinent to enquire into the alleged deterioration of the race-horse. A very interesting and a most important controversy is that which concerns the comparison of stamina in the race-horse of the present day with that of his ancestors of half-a-century ago. It will be admitted that I have had abundant opportunities of observing for myself upon this subject ; and that, though mine is but one opinion, it is nevertheless founded in this instance upon what my own eyes have seen from days to which but few living can count back their personal experiences. Perhaps a more fitting term, as representing general excellence in the race-horse, would be endurance, and I cannot do better than preface my own opinions with some remarks of those who have gone before. There is, undoubtedly, a great deal to be said on both sides, and accordingly, as usual, a great deal is said. Champ4)ns of the old style and the old flyers tell us that the English race- horse is degenerating ; that his speed has been developed very much at the expense of his stamina. On the other hand, we are told exactly the con- trary in almost every particular. Among those who have recently put the matter from the latter point of view is Mr. William Day. " There is a great contrast, too," he says, " in the number of times that a horse will run in the present day, as compared with the past. To-day a horse will be raced ten times as often as in the old times; for we find that in 1750, only one horse in ten was raced a second time. What would Lord Portmore* and liis con- temporaries of that year, who were content to run each horse but once, or at the utmost twice a year, think of the performances of Fisherman, and other horses of recent times ! Fisherman ran in one year thirty-five times, and secured twenty-one victories, amongst them the Ascot Cup, two miles and a half, and immediately afterwards on the same day, the Queen's Plate, about three miles ; and it does not appear that these or his other numerous races did him the slightest harm. This feat, it should be remembered, was * Mr. Day is not correct in his statement, for in the very year he quotes, 1750, Lord Port ran his grey horse Crab by Cmb at Winchester, for the King's Plate, which he only secured after three desperately contested heats of four miles ; and the same ^ar Crah was defeated by Trimmer by Hohqohlin for the King's Plate at Newmarket, after three severely contested heats on the Round Course. Furthermore, the same year Lord Portmore won a £50 Plate at York, three two-mile heats, with Shim; and later in the season won a Plate over the Beacon Course at Newmarket with the same horse. Nor le Mr. Day's reference to Lord Portmore's contemporaries quite right, as many horses \yere run by them several tiihes that year, including some noted ones, such as Tartar, Little J)river, iSam]).wn, etc. INTR OD UCTION. Ixvii much more trying than to run heats in which the same horses only are met again and again. Isoline accomplished a similar task at Goodwood. These were good horses, if not like Eclipse or Highflyer, who were never beaten. Yet we must bear in mind that owv system has shown us Crucifix and Bay Middleton, who in their day knew no superior ; and in our own times Galopin, and many others, who after years of racing retired from the turf without ■equals — names as much entitled to be enrolled in the ' blazing scroll of fame,' as those of the never-to-be-forgotten Avorthies of old." This argument is strong, but it is far from being convincing. Some more particular comparison of the merits and stoutness of the old horses with those of to-day would have to be made. It is all very well to select notable •examples among our modern flyers ; but what, for instance, would be the real percentage of the " sprint racing " two- and thi-ee-year-olds that break down after two or three trials and are fit for nothing afterwai'ds? The prior statement of Mr. Day is greatly exaggerated, as there have been many astonishing examples of stoutness in the old days which have scarcely been equalled among ourselves. It is, moreover, much to be doubted if any of our great performers could stand at all the terrible strain of several two, three and four-mile heats in the one day. Some of the old contests were of extreme severity ; nor must it be lost sight of how many horses are ^'knocked out" for the rest of the season, nowadays, as the result of one severe contest. Admiral Rous, as is well known, held a very different view from General Peel, and had " the greatest contempt for these racing gods of the old genera- tion of Englishmen, and utterly disbelieves in the racing merits of Childers ■and Eclipse." He believed, in short, that the English thoroughbred was going ahead in every particular, including size. The Admiral's brother, the Earl of Stradbroke, who enjoyed an experience equally great, differed from him, however, and said before the Lords' Committee that he believed " horses had ■deteriorated of late years. Queen's Plates were originally given for horses to carry heavy weights and run long distances. In the last century, and in the beginning of this century, there were a great many valuable horses that could rvin three or four miles without the slightest trouble or injury of any kind, but now that description of animal does not exist. My firm belief is that there are not four horses in England now that could run over the Beacon Course (4 miles 1 furlong and 138 yards) at Newmarket within eight minutes, which in my younger days I used to see constantly done." Lord Stradbroke's experience in breeding reached over sixty years. It will be observed that the most important of the above opinions are in flat contradiction ; but, though the great Admiral of the Turf laughs in the phrase I have qiK>ted at the old racing gods, thei-e will be few got to coincide with him, unless his words apply to stamina rather than to speed. Had he "but qualified the opinion in that sense, the majority of good judges could agree with him, in so far as that speed is as well represented among us as ■ever it was. But if the opinions of the best judges could be taken, and there are many of equal account with those referred to, they would, I think, be found now to agree rather with the opinion of Lord Stradbroke. I regiet Ixviii INTRODUCTION. that the inniimerable vahiable opinions I have heard during my long career recur to me in such a confused manner, as regards their relative owners, that I cannot reproduce them with accuracy, for there was certainly a great divergence among them. My own view, as formed upon them and inde- pendently, is that the English thoroughbred has palpably degenerated in stamina from several distinct causes. Prominent among these (independently of the haphazard manner they are now bred) is that which has had direct efiect upon their action and upon their lungs — viz., the undue increase of "sprint" racing, and the style of training for it. The " jumping-off " tactics, which have come to be considered as an important item in the training curriculum of a two-year-old, have, in my belief, had a disastrous effect xxpon the action of our modern race-horses. The object is, of course, to set them off from the very flag-fall with a bound and a rattle — but what is the result 1 The action becomes q[uick, cramped, and unnatural, and quite distinct from the sweeping, powerful stride necessary for success over long distances. The evolution which follows is antagonistic to stamina and to the original nature of the horse. It is quite possible to force a breed remarkable for speed in this way, but it is probable that speed itself would suffer in the long run, for if the lungs are narrowed by quick breathing, and the growth and muscles otherwise deteriorated, the effect must be injurious sooner or later. In regard to sprint racing two-year-olds, it has, in fact, became a case of demand and supply, and the most influential encouragement is given in that direction which is certainly the most dangerous. It seems, in any case (and I am considering this matter quite apart from the grave question of turf economy), regrettable that the encouragement through rich prizes should not be distributed over a larger area or greater variety of contests, so that the whole ambition and eftbrts of owners and trainers should not be pressed into this one channel of excellence. Another cause of the decline in stoutness and hardihood I take to be the artificial manner in which the youngsters ai-e often prepared for the sale ring, so that they may look well rather than he well, many overlooking that, by the adoption of a difierent method of rearing, they might with advantage achieve both ends. The paddock is the foal's proper ground of preparation for the exacting demands which have so soon to be made upon him, and if he be " stall-fed " up to the eye and denied the exercise of his natural instincts, he will assuredly suffer from it in the hour of trial. The possession of roomy paddocks should be the first consideration with the owner of a breeding stud. They should include, if possible, long gradients and good herbage, where the yovingster may run and gambol to his heart's content and get hardy, as distinguished from the too sleek gentility which wovild now appear the best way to the big pockets round the sale ring. The chief fault is undoubtedly with the buyers, for if they showed themselves better judges of condition in a yeai'ling the supply would soon be according to those better judgments, and well-bred youngsters would more often do their pedigree justice than they often do, owing chiefly, I fear, to the peculiar conditions of the preliminary process. Whilst remarking upon the present system of rearing and breeding in INTR OD UCTION. Lxix yearlings, the following remarks from William Day's book, " The Race-horse in Training," are severe, but still well worth keeping in mind : — *' It is now the fashion," says the veteran trainer, '* to have yearlings sent for sale walked only from the stable door to the rostrum, like so many fat beasts at Smithfield or some other cattle show. Breeders see, and for their own purpose take advantage of, the prevailing taste for large animals, and by having their yearlings well fatted are sure of a market. Let them but be fat and it does not seem to matter what they may be like in other respects. The kind of feet and legs they have, or how these are set on, the really essential point to a buyer, is not of the slightest consequence, for if good judges refuse to buy there are plenty of others eager to take their place. " Thus it comes about year after year trainers have sent to them large heavy-shouldered, slack-loined, little-legged brutes that would fall over a straw, with instructions to prepare them for their engagements. And whilst it may be taken for granted that if horses cannot walk well they are not perfect in any of their paces, yet if these incapables are not metamor- phosed into good-looking animals by the following year, and do not win many races, the trainer is reproached. The blame is laid upon his unskilful ti'eat- ment or total neglect, whereas" the fault is with the purchaser in buying great unweildy brutes, without a single quality to recommend them but lumps of fat. It is forgotten that a man can only work to the best of his ability with such tools as are supplied to him. " Now, a good useful-looking yearling, wdth plenty of bone and strength in proportion, may often be bought for a moderate sum of a breeder who prefers to sell at home, who does not stall-feed, and whose yearlings have their liberty in the paddock from the day almost of foaling till the hour they are sold, A case of this sort I may give that happened to me some time ago. Whilst looking over Mr. Harrison's breeding establishment in the North, I saw three rough-looking colts galloping in his paddock, and in reply to my inquiry as to their price, was told they would be sold at York that week ; but as I could not stay for the sale I made a conditional offer for them of ,£500, supposing they w^ere not sold. They were put up but not sold, their rough, hardy appearance telling against them side by side with other yearlings got up for sale, as I have described. After the sale I received a telegram, ' Horses not sold ; please send for them.' I did so, and the three were Starter, Judge, and Steward, either of the first two being worth double what I gave for the three, both proving to be the winners of many races. These colts had no glossy coats and very little flesh, but they were perfectly healthy, and their health and appearance the result of play in the paddock, where they galloped a great part of each day." Foreign Sources of New Blood, Climate, Soil, etc. The climate of the British Isles, notwithstanding its strange peculiarities, had, until quite a recent period, nurtured " the thoroughbred " with such unparalleled success, that the induction of the breed, and its progress, had come to be considered as, so to speak, almost indigenous to the soil. This view, like all others which are narrow and ill considered, has had to surrender to Ixx INTRODUCTION. the evidences of time. There are climates as favourable as our own to the due development of the race-horse, — that is, the horse in his highest known perfection — whilst in the matter of soil and herbage, it is quite probable that the best of our own may be excelled, if not in Europe, among the wide plains of the Far West. It is an admission in nowise discreditable to ourselves that in particular three great countries, America, France, and Germany (in- cluding Hungary) have for qviite a long time now imitated us with success in the matter of breeding and rearing thoroughbred stock, whilst more recently they have made a very formidable attempt to rival us; but the suspicion that we might ever become in a manner dependent upon any of them has only dawned, I think, upon few minds endowed with more than common foresight. From the concluding remarks of Count Lehndorff, in his excellent chapter on in-breeding and out-crossing, I infer that he is among these; and I coincide with some of the following views, without limiting myself to the one source of regeneration he points out. He says " the more frequently the mating of animals, standing to one another in even a moderate degree of kin only, is resorted to, the more will gradually become the in-breeding in the whole species of thoroughbreds,. necessitating, at perhaps a not far distant period, the infusion of new blood by occasionally importing into England sires of pre-eminence from other countries. " Experience points to America as the source from which to draw in future the regenerating fluid ; for although the American thoroughbred takes its origin from England, and is still, more or less, related to the English proto- type, the exterior appearance and the more recently shown superiority of the American horses lead to the conclusion that the evidently favourable climate and the, to a great extent, virgin soil of America — in every respect different from ours — gradually restore the whole nature of the horse to its pristine vigour, and make the American race appear eminently qualified to exercise an invigorating influence on the constitution of the thoroughbred in the mother country, enfeebled, perhaps, by oft-repeated in-breeding." The most uncompromising advocates of in-breeding cannot but admit that a perseverance for too long a time in the one direction, must be injurious, and surely the occasional out-cross could not be better carried out than by going right away to the thoi'oughbred sources of some other country ; but I hold with Lord Sligo, Mr. Watts, and Mr. Robert Holmes (the breeder of Famine by Humphry Clinker, a King's County gentleman, well known for his fine herd of " shorthorns," from raising which he became an ardent advocate of the same system in breeding the race-horse), that it should only be had recourse to in the event of a marked diminution of size and bone. The necessity of the " regenerating fluid " coming only from America is not, how- ever, patent ; thovigh I agree that it appears the most promising recruiting ground for such purpose. The tendency to lose bone as they gain in general refinement, which becomes more conspicuous among the rank and file of our own thoroughbreds, might best be averted by a re-introduction of our old blood in new channels, from a land whose richness of herbage is so calculated to provide the lacking quality- INTRODUCTION. Ixxi My own observation tends to the conclusion that the finest bone comes as a rule from the best grass, which it is well known is raised on a limestone substratum, after which that of the red sandstone has been reckoned the best. But, though much of our own rich grass lands (particularly in Ireland) furnish good bone making material, they can scarcely compare in this par- ticular with the wide plains of herbage in California and elsewhere in America, as well as in Australia, whose resources have been so little drawn upon. Besides this, if I am to credit the opinion of keen observers of the young stock of America, added to those I have seen myself, bone and substance appear to be their distinguishing quality. And yet, according to time records at home, as well as the great performances of their representatives over here, they have consistently progressed in the matter of speed, — a fact which of itself helps to refute the opinion that the particular development of hone. militates against the due attainment of speed in the same animal. It is, moreover, generally overlooked what great advantage the British stud has reaped from bone; and a few horses remarkable for tliis quality have, in late years, retrieved its credit through its possession. The most prominent modern example that can be given, perhaps, is Stockivell. His excellent portrait as a sire, which is given in this book, will convey some idea of his framework, considered by many as gigantic for a racing thorough- bred. Indeed, at the outset, ridicvile was not wanting from some superfine judgments which evidently overlooked that in the matter of bone the breed was palpably degenerating, if the description of the equine heroes of the last century are to be relied upon. His splendid career at the stud is in a great measure to be attributed to this. Bone was his chief characteristic ; but was regulated by symmetry and refinement. His legs in particular were bony, and this property, which was much required, he imparted to his stock ; and more sires of the same kind are wanted still, but the difiiculty is, where to get them allied to the other necessary excellencies. Stockivell was a typical thoroughbred sire, in relation to this attribute, which was unhappily lacking in so many others ; and if the British stud could secure a few more Stockwells it would be an immense boon. A life closely identified, during over half-a-century, with the one sporting pursuit could not fail to include many reminiscences of interest to its younger votaries, and, though I cannot hope to supply here very many of my own in connection with the turf, I shall endeavour to recall some that may be useful to the young breeders of to-day. The first great horse I remember seeing was Humphry Clinker ; I could not have been much over eighteen when I went to see him in company with my father, who was a large breeder of horses at Dardistown Castle, County Meath. Humphry Clinker was a bay horse, standing nearly 1 7 hands high, sent over by the Earl Fitzwilliam to his seat in the County Wicklow, for the use of his tenantry, whose breed of horses he was desirous to improve. What caused me most to remember him was the noise he made when led out, and which was, I believe, the first case of roaring known in Ireland; but so little was then heard of this malady and its effects, that such excellent judges as the Marquis of Sligo, Martin J. Blake, IM.P. for Galway, Mr. Robert Holmes, of the King's County, and Mr, Watts, sent Ixxii INTRODUCTION. mares to him, with the result of breeding Bran, Thump, Famine, Rush, and Enmd ; and none of these were affected in their wind, nor were their progeny, of whom I had several myself, including Bed Vixen, a daughter of Harkaway out of Ennui, who won the Royal Whip and several other races. We have here a case in which " roaring " was decidedly not hereditary. At this period, my father bred horses only with the object of mounting himself in the hunting-field, and none of the mares in his stud were thorough- bred, though with a good share of " blood " in them. From these mares he bred many fine hunters, including Percy, Gridiron, Ivanhoe, First Consul, Miss Paton, etc.; with the four first-named of whom he won hunters' races whilst the last-named twice took the Bachelors' Plate at Bellewstown, a race for horses not thoroughbred, and which had to be won three times in succes- sion. And this it was that led to his breeding Abd-el-Kader, with whom I subsequently won the Grand National at Liverpool twice in succession. This noted horse came to be bred in this way : — In 1827 my father, when return- ing home from London, paid a visit to a friend near Shrewsbury, and, en route, occupied tlie box-seat of the coach, when, in running its last stage into the capital of Salop, his attention was attracted by one of the leaders, a handsome brown mare, whom he strangely fancied might be good enough to \vin the last heat of the Bachelors' Plate. W^ith this object in view, he ascertained that the mare was for sale, and half-bred, and bought her for 40gs. Thereupon he named her English Lass, took her home, trained her, and not only won the Bachelor's Plate with her, but also a 50sov. Plate at the Down Royal Corporation Meeting. Subsequently this mare turned out a brilliant huntress, and although far from being up to my father's weight, who rode 16st., nothing could touch her in a forty minutes' run. On being put to the stud, English Lass bred nine foals; none of whom were worth much with the exception of Abd-el-Kader, who was her eighth produce. He was by Ishmael (sire of Lord Strathmore's famous horse. The Switcher), who was brought into Ireland by Mr. Graydon, of Killeshee, County Kildare, and was the sire of many fine hunters. Here I may mention that Ishmael had a club foot, but nevertheless that deformity did not follow any of his progeny. Another remarkable fact was that Abd-el-Kader's dam was bred in that part of Salop where The Colonel, a subsequent dual winner of the Grand National, was raised ; and that she was bred much alike to Ishmael, being a daughter of Hit or Miss (bred by the Duke of Cleveland), by Hap- hazard ; thus, so far as is known, Abd-el-Kader was in-bred to Herod, and hence his goodness. Gridiron, alluded to above, was by Langar, his dam by Souvenir, and had a remarkable career. In running for a Hunters' Plate at Naas, ridden by Dick Spring, a jockey well known on both sides of the Irish Channel, he fell, and rolling over his unfortunate rider killed him on the spot — an accident I took so much to heai't, that I sold Gridiron to Sir David _^aird (A.D.C. to the Commander of the Forces in Ireland), for whom he subsequently won many races in England and Scotland, and was the best " cocktail " of hi.^ day. Percy, another son of Langar, was not so good or so well bred on his dam's side, but a much grander horse, so good looking that His Grace the Duke of Beaufort when on a visit to his son, the Marquis of INTRODUCTION. Ixxiii Worcester (the present Duke), at Kilkenny, came to Dardistown and bought him for 400gs., with the unhappy result of, for a time, poisoning the Bad- minton Stud ; for when he had done hunting him, he was used as a sire, his Grace unfortunately overlooking the warning I had given him that on his dam's side Percy was descended from a Suffolk Punch ; thus, although five thoroughbred strains intervened — one of them Catton, to whom his granddam was sent all the way into Yorkshire — they were insufficient to obliterate his *'■ cart " origin. First Consul was the first horse I trained and raced myself. He was extremely delicate, and was a poor feeder owing to bad digestion, but by mixing strong clover chopped with his corn I got him to eat sufficient to enable me to win three Hunters' Plates with him in 1833. He carried but little flesh, but nevertheless was the gamest of the game, as to secure two of these Plates, he had to run tliree two-mile heats, and the third was only won after four desperately contested two-mile heats. He was ridden by my old friend and schoolfellow, Mr. Hyacinth Dixon, of Ballyshannon, the best Corinthian rider of the day, who always sank the first heat with him. One of these races was run at Thurles, the very day that mysterious visitant the cholera broke out in the town ; and I well remember the fright we were in at seeing the great number of people, struck down by that fell disease, borne to the hospital, which was at the rear of Boyton's Hotel, where we put up. About this time (1828), on the death of Colonel Nugent, County Down, we bought Humbug, whom he had purchased at the Duke of York's sale. She was a bay daughter of Seymour by Delpini (Highflyer — Countess by Blank) out of Gramarie by Sorcerer, etc., and was one of the grandest specimens of the thorough-bred mare ever seen. An account of her doings at the stud I now reproduce from my former woi-k, where it had not an opportunity of reaching so many eyes as it is likely to do in the present volume. " This grand mare we put to equally fine horses, and bred consecutively ii filly to Starch (Waxy Pope), a colt and filly to Zealot (Partisan), a filly to Sir Hercules, a filly to Drone, and a filly to Y. Blacklock ; and although excep- tionally good looking, not one of them was worth a straw for racing purposes, except the latter, to relate whose history and performances will not only ^ point a moral, but adorn a tale.' My father, having had such little success with her brothers and sisters, declined to train this filly, who was named Weazle, from one of those game destroyers happening to jump out of a hole close by the spot where she was foaled. Until December 1836, when I went to spend the Christmas at Dardistown, I lost sight of Weazle, who, after being weaned, had been turned out into a large young plantation, through which there Avere rides cut with the object of woodcock and rabbit shooting, and there, without getting one grain of corn, she grew into such a strapping filly that I at once accepted my father's proposal to give him CS Q _; o 7 m bll OO ..1 H ffl fl8 ^ OS h] ;:r '=' Hambletonian (B.— 1792). Rosalind (Ch.— 1788). Coriander (B.— IVSB). Wildgoose (B.— 1799). King Fergus by Eclipse (Marske— Spiletta)— Creei)iug Polly by Black and All Black (Otnelli))— I^auny b/ Tar-car (Partner)— dau. of Sturliui,'. Dau. of Highflyer (Herod— Rachel)— Monimia by Matcnem (Cade)— dau. of Alcides— dau. of Crab— Snap's dam by li'ox— Gipsy by Bay Bolton. Phenomenon by Herod (Tartar— Cypron)— Frenzy by Eclipse (Marske— Spiletta)— dau. of Engineer— Lass of the Mill by Traveller, &c. Atalanta by Mat Chem— Lass of the Mill by Oroonoko— Lass of the Mill by Old Traveller— Miss Makeless by Son of Greyhound Barb, &c. PotSos by Eclipse (Marske— Spiletta)— Sportsmistress by Sportsman (Cade) —Golden Locks by Oroonoko— dau. of Crab— ilau. of Partner, &c. Lavender by Herod— dau. of Snap— Miss Roan by Cade— Madam by Bloody Buttocks— Miss Partner by Partner— Brown Farewell bv Makeless, &c. Sir Peter (Br.— 17S1). ^the (B.— 1793). Meteor (Ch.— 1783). Maid of all Work (B.— 1786). Highflyer by Herod (Tartar— Cypron)— Rachel bv Blank (The Godolphin) —dau. of Regulus— dau. of Soreheels— dau. of Makeless (Oglethorpe A.). Co-heiress by PotSos (Eclipse— Sportsmistress)— Manilla by Goldfinder —dau. of Old England— dau. of CuUen A.— dau. of Cade— Miss Makeless. Highflyer by Herod(Tartar— Cypron)— Rachel by Blank (The Godolphin) —dau. of Regulus (Godolphin)— dau. of Soreheels, &c. Papillon by Snap— Miss Cleveland by Regulus— Midge by Son of Bay Bolton— Squirrel's dam by Bartlef s Childprs— dau of Honevwood A. Y. Marske by Marske (Squirt)— dau. of Blank— Bay Starling by Starling — Meynell by Partner— dau. of Greyhound— Soijhonisba's dam. Serina (sis. to Fleacatcher) by Goldfinder (Snap— dau. of Blank)— dau. of Squirrel (Traveller)— dau. of Ball— dau. of Lath— sis. to Snip, &c. Eclipse by Marske (Squirt by Bartlet's Childers)- Spiletta by Regulus (The Godolphin)— Mother Western by Smith's Son of Snake (Lister Turk), &c. Dau. of Merlin— Mother Pratt by Marksman (Godolphin)— dau. of Mix- bury- dau. of Bald Galloway— dau. of King William's Black Barb, &c. Highflyer by Herod (Tartar)— Rachel by Blank (Godolphin)— dau. of Regulus(Godolphin)— dau.of Soreheels— dau. of Makeless (Oglethorpe A.). Sis. to Tandem by Syphon (Squirt— dau. of Patriot)— dau. of Regulus — dau. of Snip — dau. of Cottingham — Warlock Galloway by Snake. Highflyer (B.— 1774). Countess (Gr.— 1760). Javelin (B.— 1772). Young Flora (S. to Spadille) Herod by Tartar (Partner- MeUora)— Cypron by Blaze— Selima by Bethell'* Arabian — dau. of Champion — dau. of l)arley A. — dau. of Merlm, &c. Rachel by Blank (The Godolphin — Little Hartley mare) — dau. of Regulus— dau. of Soreheels — dau. of Curwen's Bay Barb — dau. of Makeless, &c. Blank by The Godoljihin- Little Hartley mare by Bartlet's Childers — Flying Whig by Woodstock Arabian — Points by St. Victor's Barb, — Royal mare)— sis. to Old Country Wench by Snake (Lister Turk)— Grey Wilkes by Hautboy Sedburv Ro md mare. Smith's Son of Snake by Snake (Lister Turk — dau. of Hautboy) dau. of Akaster Turk- df„u. of Son of PuUeyne's Arabian— firtmmer mare. Dau. of Old Montagu (breeding unknown)— dau. of Hautboy— dau. of Brimmer a Roual mare. Fljring- Childers (1715) by Darley Arabian— Betty Leedes by Careless (Spanker —Barb mare)— sis. to Leedes Old Morocco mare. Sis. to Soreheels by Basto (Byerly Turk— Bay Peg by Leedes A.)— sis. to Mixbury by Curwen's Bay B.— dau. of Spot Old Vintner mare. Fox (1714) by Clumsy (Hautboy— Miss D'Arcy's Pet mare)— Bay Peg by Leedes Arabian— Y. Bald Beg by Leedes A.— Old Morocco mare. Gipsy l^y Bay Bolton (Grey Hautboy by Hautboy)— dau. of the New- castle Turk— Byerly Turk Tregon well Barb mare. Regulus ( 1739). Sister to Black and All Black ( 1744). Partner ( 1718). Meliora ( 1729). Blaze (B.— 1733). Selima ( 1733). Cade (B.-1734). Sis. to Miss Partner ( 1735). Godolphin Arabian. Grey Robinson by Bald Galloway (St. Victor's Barb— dau. of Why Not by Fenwick Barb— Royal mare)— sis. to Old Country Wench by Snake (Lister Turk)- Grey Wilkes by Hautboy Sedbury Royal mare. Crab (1722) by Alcock A. — sis. to Soreheels by Basto (Byerly Turk- Bay Peg by Leedes A. )— sis. to Mixbury Old Vint ner rruire Miss Slamerkin (1729) by Y. True Blue (WiUiam's Turk— dau. of Byerly T.)— dau. of Lord O.xford's Dun A.— D'Arcy's Black-legged Roy. mare. Jigg by Byerly Turk— dau. of Spanker (D'Arcy's Yellow Turk— Old Morocco mare— Bald Peg by an Arab— Barb mare)— dam unknown. Sis. to Mixbury by Curwen's Bay Barb— dau. of Spot (Selaby Turk)— dau. of White-legg-ed Lowther Barb — Old Vintner mare. Fox (1714) by Clumsy (Hautboy— Miss D'Arcy's Pet mare)— Bay Peg by Leedes A.— Y. Bald Peg by Leedes A.— Old Morocco mare. Milkmaid by Snail (pedigree unknown) — Shield's galloway, bred by Mr. Curwen, of Workington, Cumberland Arab source unknoivn. njmg Childers (1715) by Darley Arabian— Betty Leedes by Careless (Spanker— Barb mare) — sis. to Leedes — Old Morocco mare. Confederate fiUy by Grey Grantham (Brownlow Turk— dam's pedigree unknown)— dau. of the Rutland Black B.—Bright's Roan Arab mare. Bethell's Arabian. Dau. of Graham's Champion (Harpur Arabian— dau. of Hautboy)— dau. of Darley Arabian— dau. of Merhn— d«M. of Bustler (Helmsley Turk). Godolphin Arabian. Roxana (1718) by Bald Galloway (St. Victor's Barb— dau. of Why Not by Fenwick Barb— Royal mare)- sis. to Chaunter by Akaster Turk— dau. of Leedes Arabian — dau. of Sjjanker— T/ie Old Morocco mare. Regulus ( 1739). Sis. to Ancnster Starling ( 1752). Partner (1718) by Jigg (Byerly Turk— dau. of Spanker)— sis. to Mixbury by Curwen's Bay Barb— dau. of Spot Old Vintner mare Brown Farewell by Makeless (Oglethorpe Arabian)— dau. of Brimmer (D'Arcy's White T.— Barb mare)— Place's W. T!....Layton Barb mare. Godolphin Arabian. Grey Robinson by Bald Galloway (St. Victor's Barb— dau. of Why Not by Fenwick Barb— Royal mare)— sis. to Old Country Wench by Snake (Lister Turk)— Grey Wilkes by Hautboy Sedbury Royal mare. StarHng (1727) by Bay Bolton (Grey Hautboy by Hautboy)— dau. of Son of Brownlow Turk— Old Lady Rockwoodr— Helmsley Turk. Rmgbone (1732) by Partner (Jigg by Byerly T.)— dau. of Croft's Bay B. —dau. of Makeless (Oglethorpe A.) BuHon Barb mare. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. GOHANNA. (THE PROPERTY OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF EGREMONT, PETWORTH.) GoHANNA, by Mercury, was bred in 1790 by the Earl of Egremont, at Petworth, Sussex, and was the third produce of Sister to Challenger (also dam of Precipitate by Mercury, etc.) by Herod, bred in 1779 by Sir L. Dundas. He was a bay with a diamond star on his forehead and no other white. He stood barely 15 hands 2 inches liigh, and was a plain, powerful, hunter-like style of horse. This distinguished contemporary of Waxy commenced his racing career in 1793 as "Brother to Precipitate," the name of his elder brother foaled in 1787, who, although he won nine races for the lord of Petworth and was the sire of several winners, ended his days in Virginia, whither he was taken by Mr. William Lightfoot in 1803, and was one of the worthies that helped to lay the foundation of the American Turf- For his first race — a Sweepstakes of 200sovs. each, for three-year- olds, run for at the Newmarket Craven Meeting — he had to put up with second place to Top Gallant by Highflyer, having Hydra and another behind him ; but next day he won another Sweepstakes of 200sovs. each (4 • subs.), beating Warwick by PotBos ; and at the Newmarket First Spring Meeting he won the three classes of the Prince's Stakes, beating the best horses of the day. For th' Derby, he started favourite (11 to 10 on him), but was defeated by half a length by Sir Ferdinand Poole's Waxy by Pot8os, with Triptolemus by PotSos third ; while among the ten beaten were five more sons of that famous horse, whence it was subsequently known as "the PotBos year." At the Newmarket Houghton he won a Sweepstakes of l,400sovs. for three-year-olds, beating The Druid, Hydra, and Katherine ; while next day he beat Coelia by Volunteer for 200sovs. aside, Across the Flat, giving her 71b. In 1794 " Brother to Precipitate," at the Newmarket Spring, won a Sweepstakes of 1 ,900sovs. from The Druid, Top Gallant, and four others ; and same week the Duke of Bedford's Tucer alone opposed him for the Claret, and got a sound beating. At the Second Spring Waxy beat him, after a splendid race, for the Jockey Club Plate on the Round Course, a defeat that led to the pair being matched to run next day over the Beacon, and which came about in this way. Sam ArnuU, who rode Gohanna for the Jockey Club Plate, intimated to Lord Egremont that his horse did not run at all kindly, and advised his lordship to get some weight allowed him, and then challenge Waxy to run a Match over the Beacon Course. On this being proposed to Sir F. Poole, he replied, " No, gentlemen ; you know I never do these things, but if any gentle- man wishes to borrow Waxy for the occasion, I will lend him." The Duke of Grafton immediately accepted the offer, and made the match to run the Beacon Course for lOOgs. a-side, and give 31b. The race was splendidly contested, and Sam Amull's judgment proved to be right, as he won, but by a short head only. At Lewes " Brother to Precipitate " (for he had not yet been named) won another rich prize of l,0O0gs., beating Geratimozin by Diomed, Royalist by Sal tram, and four others ; and the same week he again threw down the gauntlet to Waxy for a £50 Plate, 4 miles, 9st. 61b. each, but was on this occasion cleverly defeated. At Canterbury he walked over for the King's Plate ; and at the Newmarket First October beat Lord Claremont's Heroine in a Match for 200sovs., Across the Flat. In 1795, having been named Gohanna, he won a Match at the Second Spring Meeting for 2003ovs. over the Beacon Course from Sir F. Standish's Darsham, to whom he gave two stone ; and subsequently that year won the King's Plates at Lichfield and Warwick, and the County Plate at Lewes. In 1796 Gohanna had another hard fight with Waxy at Guildford for the King's Plate, four-mile heats. For the first he was beaten by a short head, the second was a dead-heat, and for the third he was defeated by half a length. Gohanna continued to run during the remainder of that season, and through three following years, with varying success ; and only terminated his long turf career on the 13th of August, 1800, at Lewes, where, for the third year in succession, he won the County Plate, 2A-mile heats, beating Lord Claremont's Cadet and another. At the stud Gohanna (who altogether won 26 races) attained great success, as he was the sire of 151 winners of prizes amounting to £45,608. He has been well described as " mulhim in parvo " ; and most of his progeny were of the same character, having great power on short legs, while they were generally low in stature, few of them exceeding 15 hands 1 inch. His most distinguished sons were Election (winner of the Derby, 1807), a small delicate horse, and the brothers Golumpus and Wanderer. These were all valuable additions to the British stud, and through the famous Peri, daughter of the latter, Gohanna'a blood comes down with great eclat to our time as the dam of Sir HerciUes. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OF GOHANNA. Squirt (Ch.— 1732). The Euby mare ( ). Regulus (B.— 1739). Mother Western ( )• Partner (Ch.— 1718). Meliora (B.— 1729). Mogul ( 1743). Daughter of ( ). Bartlet's Childers by Darley Arabian— Betty Leedes by Careless — sis, to Leedes by the Leedes Arabian— d. of Spanker — d. of Morocco B. Mare. Sis. to Old Country Wench by Snake (Lister Turk— dau. of Hautboy) — Miss D'Arcy's Pet Mare— -dau. of Sedbury Royal Mare. Blacklegs by Hutton's Bay B. — dau. of Coneyskins (Lister Turk) — dau. of The Old Club-foot Mare by Hautboy( White D'Arcy Turk— Royal Mare). Dau. of Bay Bolton (Grey Hautboy-^au. of Makeless)— dau. of Fox Cub (Clumsy— d. of Leedes A.) — d. of Coneyskins — d. of Hutton's Grey B.,&c. Tlie Godolpliin. (Fide Matchem.) Grey Robinson by Bald Galloway — sis. to Old Country Wench by Snake — Grey Wilkes by Hautboy — Miss D'Arcy's Pet Mare, &c. Smith's Son of Snake — Squirrel's Dam by The Akaster Turk— dau. of son of PuUeyne A, — dau. of Brimmer (Yellow Turk— Royal mare). Dau. of Old Montagu (breeding unknown) — dau. of Hautboy — dau. of Brimmer — a Royal mare. Jigg by The Byerly Turk — dau. of Spanker (D'Arcy's YeUow Turk — Old Morocco M. by MoroccoB. — 01dBald;Peg) — granddamof Jiggnot known. Sis. to Mixbury by Curwen's Bay Barb-— dau. of Spot (Selaby Turk) — dau. of White-legged Lowther Barb — Vintner Mare. Fox by Clumsy— Bay Peg by Leedes Arabian— Y. Bald Peg by Leedes Arabian — Spanker's Dam by Morocco B. — O.Bald Peg by an Arabian,dEC. Milkmaid by Snail (bred by Sir E. Blackett)— Shield's Galloway (a famous galloway mare bred bj- Mr. Curwen ; pedigree not preserved). Tbe Godolpbin. ( Vide Matchem.) Large Hartley Mare by his Blind Horse — Plying Whig by Williamson's Woodstock A.— dau. of St. Victor B. — dau. of Why Not (Fenwick B.). Sweepstakes by Oxford Bloody-shouldered A.— dau. of Basto — dau. of Old Spot — dau. of Y. Spanker — dau. of Hautboy — dau. of Bustler. Sis. to Sloven by Bay Bolton — dau. of Curwen's Bay Barb — dau. of Old Spot — dau. of White-legged Lowther Barb — Vintner Mare. Partner (Ch.— 1718). Meliora (B.— 1729). Blaze (B.— 1733). Selima (Br.— 1733). Cade (B.— 1734). Daughter of (B.— 1735). Jigg by The Byerly Turk — dau. of Spanker — the Old Morocco Mare by the Morocco B. — Old Bald Peg by an Arabian — a Barb Mare. Sis. to Mixbury by Curwen's Bay Barb — dau. of Spot — dau. of White- legged Lowther Barb — Vintner Mare. Fox by Clumsy — Bay Peg by Leedes Arabian— Young Bald Peg by Leedes Arabian — Spanker's dam by Fairfax Morocco Barb. Milkmaid by Snail (good performer, pedigree not preserved) — Shield's Galloway (as above). Flying Childers by Darley Arabian — Betty Leedes by Careless — sis. to Leedes by Leedes Arab. — dau. of Spanker — Old Morocco Mare. Confederate Filly by Grey Grantham — dau. of Rutland Black Barb — Bright's Roan (bred by Mr. Leedes, of Yorks., pedigree not preserved). Bethell's Arabian (imported by Mr. Bethell, of Rise, Holdernesse, and formed one of a noted and extensive stud there). Dau. of Champion (Harpur A. — dau. of Hautboy ^Almanzor, Terror's dam)— dau. of Darley A. — dau. of Merlin (Bustler by Helmsley Turk). The Godolpbin. ( Vidt Matchem.) Roxana by Bald Gallo\i&y (St.Victor B.— d. of Why Not by Fenwick B.) — sis. to Chanter by Akaster Turk — dau. of Leedes A. — dau. of Spanker. Partner by Jigg— sis. to Mixbury by Curwen's Bay Barb— dau. of Spot (Selaby Turk) — dan. of White-legged Lowther Barb — Old Vintner Mare. Dan. of Makeless (Oglethorpe A. — dam. uncertain) — dau. of Brimmer — dan. of Place's White Turk — dau. of Dodsworth— Layton Barb Mare. Squirt (Ch.— 1732). Daughter of ( )• Bartlet's Childers by Darley A.— Betty Leedes by Careless — sis. to Leedes by Leedes A.— dau. of Spanker — Barb mare (dam of Spanker). Sis. to Old Country Wench by Snake (Lister Turk)— Grey Wilkes by Hautboy — Miss D'Arcy's Pet Mare^au. of Sedbury Royal Mare. Mogul by The Godolphin — Large Hartley Mare by his Blind Horse — Flying Whig by Woodstock A.— d. of St. Victor B.— d. of Why Not, (fee. Camilla by Bay Bolton — Old Lady (Starling's dam) by Pulleine's Chest- nut Arabian — dau. of Rockwood — dau. of Bustler, &c. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. ORVILLE. (the property of H.R.H. the prince of wales, afterwards GEORGE IV.) Orvillb, by Beningbro', was bred in 1799 by Lord Fitzwilliam, and was the second produce of his dam EveUna (also the dam of Orvillina by Beningbro', Cervantes by Don Quixote, Paulowitz by Sir Paul, etc.) by Highflyer, bred in 1791, also by Lord FitzwUliam. Orville was a bay horse with black points, and had a small star in his forehead about the size of a crown piece. His height was slightly over sixteen hands, and he was a horse of great power, with fine symmetry and quality combined, which latter attribute he transmitted to his progeny in a very marked manner. Although a horse of the highest courage, he was very sluggish in his temperament, and on that account most difficult to ride. Edwards, one of th« foremost jockeys of his day, and who rode him in many of his races, declared that whUe Selim was the speediest, Orville was the best for all distances he ever rode. He commenced his racing career in 1801 at the York August Meeting, where he ran fourth and last in a Two- Year-Old Sweepstakes won by Lord Darlington's L' Orient by The Star a son of Highflyer, but in his second essay at Doncaster he was more fortunate, as for a Sweepstakes of 30sovs. each he defeated Lord Strathmore's Strathspey by Pipator and three others. In 1802 Orville, ridden by John Singleton, won the St. Leger, at Doncaster, beating Pipylin by Sir Peter (second), Sparrowhawk by Buzzard (third), Brandon by Beningbro', Twizzleher by Beningbro', Young Eclipse by Eclipse, and Tankersley by Overton. Orville made all the running, and won easily. This great horse ran next day for the Gold Cup, for which, carrying 6st., and ridden by Edwards, he was defeated by Mr. Brandling's Alonzo by Pegasus, 4yrs., 7st. 71b., with Blue Devil by Beningbro', Syrs., 6st. (third), while three others were beaten off. Respecting this race, the story is told that Little Edwards, fearing Orville would run away with him, begged hard to be allowed to ride in a curb bridle, but his trainer, knowing what a slug Orville was, only replied, " The further he runs away the further he'll beat 'em." That he should run away, however, John Jackson, who rode Alonzo, and John Shepherd, who steered Sir Solomon, were fully resolved, so getting Orville with his tiny jockey between them, they, by applying their whips slyly on either side, so effectually roused their dreaded antagonist that the severity of the pace told its tale, Orville being defeated by a length ; and how tremendous must have been the pace was told by the distance, four miles (less 408 yards) being run in 7min. Ssecs. In 1803 and 1804 Orville won three out of the eight events for which he started, his last race in the latter year being run in the colours of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, when he was defeated at Newmarket in the Second October Meeting for a Sweepstakes of 25sovs. each, four miles, by the famous Eleanor, who gave him 61b. While the property of the Prince, in the three succeeding years, Orville achieved many remarkable victories, beating, among other good horses, Canopus, Cerberus, Enchanter, Enterprise, Harefoot, Houghton Lass, Lady Brough, Parasol, Pelisse, Quiz, Rolla, Sancho (winner of the St. Leger 1804), Staveley (winner of the St. Leger 1805), Walton, etc. At the stud Orville was most successful, and his blood is continued to the present day through his sons Andrew, Edmund, Emilius, Master Henry, and Muley, and his grandsons, Morisco, Plenipotentiary, and Priam, while he also begat the dams of Jerry, Heron, Mulatto, Slane, etc. Evelina, the dam of OrvUle, won three races in 1794, and her gallant son no fewer than twenty- one, inclusive of the St. Leger. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. I > O w i« PEDIGREE OF ORVILLE. Marske (B.— 1750). Spiletta (B.— 1749). Black and All Black (BL— 1743). Fanny (-1751). Tartar (B.— 1743). Cypron (B.— 1750). Matchem (B.— 1748). Duchess (B.— 1748). Tartar (B.— 1743). Cypron (B.— 1750). Squirt by Bartlet'sChilders (Daxley Arabian— Betty Leedes byCareless) — sis. to Old Country Wench (Snake by Lister Turk— Grey "Wilkes), Ac. Dau. of Blacklegs (Hutton's Bay Barb — dau.of Coneyskins by Lister Turk) — dau. of Bay Bolton (Grey Hautboy) — dau. of Fox Cub, Ac. Be^ulus by GodolpMn Arabian — Grey Robinson by Bald Galloway (St. Victor's Barb)— sis. to Old Country Wench by Snake— Grey Wilkes, &c. Mother Western by Smith's son of Snake (Lister Turk)— dau. of Old Mon- tagu (breeding unknown) — dau. of Hautboy^^iau. of Brimmer, &c. Crab byAlcock A.— sis. to Soreheels by Basto (Byerly T. )— sis. to Mixbury — Galloway by Curwen Bay Barb — Spot — White-legged Lowther B.,&c. Miss Slamerkin by True Blue (Williams' Turk— Byerly Turk mare)— dau. of Lord Orford's Dun Arabian — D'Arcy's Black-legged Royal mare. Tartar by Partner (Jigg — sis. to Mixbury by Curwen's Bay Barb) — Meliora by Fox (Clumsy by Hautboy— Bay Peg by Leedes A.), 4c. Dau. of Starling (BayBolton)— dau. of Flying Chilaers (Darley Arabian) — dau. of Grantham (Brownlow T.) — dau. of Wilkinson's Barb, ^ n Sis. to Blossom by Crab (Alcock Arabian— sis. to Soreheels by Basto)— dau. of Flying Childers (Darley Arabian)— Miss Belvoir by Grey Gran- tham (Brownlow T.)— Paget T.— Betty Percival by Leedes Arabian, 4c. Sampson ( 1745). Daughter of (Br.— 1757). Hampton Court Childers by Flying Childers (Darley Arabian)— Duchess by the Newcastle Turk— dau. of the D'Arcy White Turk. Dau. of Wbitefoot (Bay Bolton— dau. of Darley Arabian)— dau. of the Stanyan Arabian — Moonah Barb mare. _^^ Blaze by Flying Childers (Darley Arabian)— Confederate filly by Grey Grantham (Brownlow Turk)— dau. of the Rutland Black Barb, 4c. Dau. of Hip (Curwen Bay Barb, sis. to Brocklesby Betty's dam by Lister Turk)— dau. of Spark (Honeycomb Punch)— dau. of Snake, 4c. Begulus by Godolphin Arabian— Grey Robinson by Bald Galloway (St. Victor's B.)— sis. to Old Country Wench by Snake (Lister Turk), 4c. Marske's d»m by Blacklegs (Hutton's Bay B.— dau. of Coneyskms)— dau. of Bay Bolton— dau. of Fox Cub— Coneyskins— Hutton's Grey B., Ac. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. WAXY AND PENELOPE. (the property of the duke of GRAFTON, EUSTON HALL.) From the union of Waxy and Penelope sprang the great family whose pedigree is given on the opposite page. Waxy by PotBos, of whom I believe there is no portrait ex^jtant, was bred in 1790 by Sir Ferdinand Poole, and was the sixth produce of Maria by Herod. He was a bay horse, the best son of PotSos, and possessed very high form, being the contemporary of Gohanna (which see), with whom he had many a hard fight, and whom he defeated in the Derby in 1793, and won ten races besides, including four King's Plates. Waxy was admitted to be not only the best horse of his day, but also the best sire, as he begat 190 winners of prizes, amounting to £70,227, besides fourteen Cups, and was a horse of great vitality, proof of which was furnished by his having lived into his twenty-eighth year, as he only passed away to the "happy hunting grounds'' on the 18th of April, 1818, and his remains lie interred close by All Saints' Church, Newmarket. Maria, the dam of Waxy, was bred by Lord Bolingbroke, for whom she won six prizes ; and at the stud produced nine other foals. These included Jemima, Kezia, Kerin Happuck — all by Satellite (son of Eclipse and Titania by Shakespeare), who won between them twenty-four races for Sir F. Poole, on whose death Maria passed into the possession of Lord Grosvenor, who in 1796 bred Worthy (full brother to Waxy) from her, with whom he won eight prizes, including six King's Plates. His lordship then sold him in 1804 for 800 guineas, and he ended his days in 1816, aged twenty-one years, leaving behind him thirty-five winners of prizes amounting to £8,587, and one Cup. Maria died in the possession of Mr. Hallett, for whom she bred the black filly Wouski by Mentor, who, after winning three races for him, earned great fame in the stud of Sir Charles Bunbury as the dam of the four celebrated black sons of Sorcerer — Overseer, Thunderbolt, Sir Charles, and Smolensko. The former, after winning one race, was sent to Ireland, where he did good service as a sire ; Sir Charles, though a failure on the racecourse, got a few winners; Thunderbolt won six races, and was sire of 71 winners of £18,881 ; and Smolensko won the Two Thousand and Derby, besides five other races, and was the sire of 116 winners of £35,262. In 1821 he was sold to Mr. R. Wilson for 1,300 guineas, who resold him to Mr. Theobald of Stockwell, where he died in January 1829. Smolensko was the sire of Banker, whence the stoutness shown by Robert the Devil in all his races. So much for Waxy and his dam, and now a word or two about Penelope. This mare, equally as famous on the racecourse as the stud, was bred in 1798 by the Duke of Grafton from his no less celebrated mare Prunella by Highflyer, and was her second produce. According to the portrait of her, Penelope was a bay, with a star on her forehead, and both hind fetlocks white — a distinguishing mark inherited by the greater number of her progeny. She was a mare with grandly placed shoulders, nicely arched but muscular neck, and small intelligent head beautifully set on, and had a slightly dipped back, strong plain hunting quarters and excellent bone. Such is the description of this perhaps the most distinguished of all the grandes dames of the British stud, who, after having won eighteen races, had a career at the stud which, being elsewhere recounted more fully, need here be only touched upon so far as concerns her sons Woful and Whisker, and her daughters Web and Wire, a separate notice having been given to Whalebone. Woful, who was Penelope's fourth produce, was a bay horse with both hind fetlocks white, having, like Penelope, excellent shoulders, and being in other respects the model of his dam, but with great size. He carried the Grafton colours in many races, twelve of which he won, while he also greatly distinguished himself at the stud, being the sire of 58 winners of prizes, amounting to £33,589, among whom were Arab, Augusta, and Zinc, winners of the One Thousand and Oaks, and Theodore, winner of the St. Leger ; but notwithstanding his being so successful he was sold to Germany for 510 guineas. Whisker, who was Penelope's seventh produce, was one of the most perfect shaped horses ever foaled, and to whom his near relation. King Tom, bore a marked resemblance. He won thirteen races, including the Derby, while at the stud he begat 167 winners of prizes, amounting to £55,140, of whom Memnon, The Colonel and Economist, the two former winners of the St. Leger, were the moat distinguished. Web, a bay filly, was the third produce of Penelope. She won two prizes, and on being put to Soothsayer bred Filagree, the dam of Cobweb, etc. ; Wire attained great celebrity at the Curragh, winning nine prizes, and her daughters. Vat, Vermilion, Veneer, and Vinegar, following in her footsteps, attained some success on the racecourse, but distinguished themselves far more at the stud. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 10 Pedigree of WHALEBONE, WEB, WOPUL, WIRE, AND WHISKER. Marske (Br.— 1750). Spiletta (B.— 1749). Sportsman (B.— 1753). Goldenlocks ( ). Tartar (B.— 1743). Cypron ( 1750). Snap (Br.— 1750). Miss Windsor (B.— 1754). Squirt by Bartlet's Childers (Darley Arabian— Betty Leedes)— sis. to Old Country Wench by Snake (Lister T.)— Grey Wilkes by Hautboy, &c. Dau. of Blacklegs (Huttoa'a Bay Barb — dau. of Coneyskins)— dau. of Bay Bolton (Grey Hautboy) — dau. of Foxcub (Clumsy), &c. Regulus by The Godolphin A.— Grey Robinson by the Bald Galloway (St. Victor's B.— dau. of Why Not)— sis. to Old Country Wench, &c. Mother Western by Smith's son of Snake (Lister Turk)— dau. of Old Montagu — dau. of Hautboy — dau. of Brimmer — a Royal mare. Cade by Godolphin Arabian— Roxan a by the Bald Galloway (St. Victor's Barb— dau. of Why Not)— sis. to Chanter by the Acaster Turk. Silvertail by Whitenose (Hall A.— Jigf,''s dam)— dau. of Rattle (Harpur A.— Royal njare)— dau. of Darley Arabian— Old Child mare, &c. Oroonoko by Crab (Alcock A.— sis. to Soreheels by Basto. son of Byerly T.)— Miss SJ&merkin by Y. True Blue (Williams' T.— Byerly mare), &c. Valiant's dam by Crab (Alcock A.— sis. to Soreheels by Basto, son of Byerly T.— dau. of Partner's Jigg by Byerly T.— sis. to Mixbury), &c. Partner by Jigg (Byerly Turk— dau. of Spanker)— sis. to Mixbury by Curwen's Bay Barb— dau. of Spot (Selaby Turk), &c. Meliora by Fox (Clumsy)— Milkmaid by Snail (not preserved)— dau. of Shield's Galloway. Bred by Mr. Curwen. Most famous galloway, &c. Blaze by Childers (Darley A.— Betty Leedes by Careless)— Confederate filly by Grey Grantham (Brownlow T.)— dau. of Rutland Black B., (fee, Selima by Bethell's Arabian— dau. of Champion (Harpur Arabian— dau. of Hautboy)— dau. of Darley Arabian— dau. of Merlin. Snip by Flying Childers (Darley A.— Betty Leedes)— sis. to Soreheels by Basto (Byerly T.)— dau. of Curwen's Bay B.— sis. to Mixbury Galloway. Sis. to Slipby by Fox (Clumsy, son of Hautboy— Bay Peg)— Gipsy by Bay Bolton (Grey Hautboy — dau. of Makeless) — dau. of Newcastle T. Godolphin Arabian (see pedigree of Matchem). Sis. to Volunteer by Young Belgrade (Belgrade T. — dau. of Bav Bolton, Scarborough mare)— Bartlet's Childers (Darley A.)— dau. of "Chestnut Devonshire A.— sis. to Westbury by Curwen's Bay B. — dau. of Spot, &c. Matchem (B.— 1748). Daughter of ( 17(52). Cade by The Godolphin — Roxana by the Bald Galloway (St. Victor's B. — dau. of Why Not) — sis. to Chanter by the Acaster Turk, (fee. Dau. of Partner (Jigg by Byerly T. — sis. to Mixbury) — dau. of Makeless (Oglethorpe Arabian)— dau. of Brimmer (D'Arcy's Yellow Turk), (fee. Snap by Snip (Flying Childers by Darley A. — sis. to Soreheels by Basto, son of Byerly "Turk) — dau. of Fox (Clumsy — Bay Peg) — Gipsy, (fee. Dau. of the Cullcn A. — Grisewood's Lady Thigh by Partner (Jigg by Byerly Turk) — dau. of Greyhound — Sophonisba's dam, &c. Squirrel (B.— 175i). Dove (B.— 1764). Herod (B.— 1758). Rachel ( 1763). Snap (Br.— 1750 Julia (B.— 1756). Traveller by Partner (Jigg by Byerly Turk— sis. to Mixbury) — dau. of AInianzor (Darley A —dau. of O. Hautboy) — dau. of Grey Hautboy, (fee. Grey Bloody Buttocks by Bloody Buttocks (not preserved) — dau. of Greyhound (Chillaby — Slugey)— dau. of Makeless — dau. Brimmer, (fee. Matchless by The Godolphin A.— dau. of Soreheels (Basto by Byerly T. — dau. of Curwen's Bay Barb) — dam of Hartley's Blind Horse, (fee. Dau. of Aneaster Starling (Starling — Ringbone by Partner (Jigg by Byerly T.) — dau. of Grasshopper — dau. of Sir M. Newton's Arabian, (fee. Tartar by Partner (Jigg by Byerly T.— sis. to Mixbury)— Meliora by Fox (Clumsy— Bav Peg)— Milkmaid by Snail (Sir E. Blackett's), (fee. Cypron by Blaze (Flying Childers by Darley A.— Confederate filly) — Selima by Bethell's A.— dau. of Champion (Harpur A.), (fee. Blank by The Godolphin A.— Little Hartley mare by Bartlet's Childers (Darley Arabian— Betty Leedes) — Flying Whig, (fee. Dau. of Regulus (The Godolphin A. — Grejr Robinson) — dau. of Soreheels (Basto by Byerly T.) — dau. of Curwen's Bay Barb — dau. Makeless, (fee. Snip by Flvin? Childers (Darley A.— Betty Leedes)— sis. to Soreheels by Basto (Byerly T.)— dau. of Curwen's Bay B.— sis. to Mixbury Galloway. Sis. to Slipby by Fox (Clumsy by Hautboy)— Gipsy by Bay Bolton (Grey Hautboy) — dau. of Newcastle Turk. Blank by Godolphin A.— Little Hartley mare by Bartlet's Childers (Dar- ley A.— Betty Leedes)— Flying Whig by Williams' Woodstock A., (fee. Spectator's dam by Partner (Jigg by Byerly T.)— Bonny Lass by Bay Bolton (above)— dau. of Darley A.— Byerly T.- Taffolet Barb, (fee. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. WHALEBONE. (the property of his grace the duke of GRAFTON, EUSTON HALL.) Whalebone, (winner of the Derby 1810), by Waxy (winner of the Derby 1793), was bred in 1807 by the Duke of Grafton, and was the second produce of Penelope (also the dam of Web, Woful, Wilful, Wire, and Whisker, all by Waxy, Waterloo by Walton, Whizgig by Rubens, Waltz by Election, etc.) by Trumpator, bred in 1798, also by the Duke of Grafton. He was a mottled brown horse with the off hind fetlock white, and his height was 15 hands \ inch. His old groom at Petworth, Dryman, described him as " the lowest and longest and most double- jointed horse with the best legs and the worst feet he ever saw in his life." He had a small beautiful head remarkably well set on to a well-formed, powerful neck. The back was powerful, rising gradually all the way from the withers, and the loins well filled up. The shoulders were thick at the top and clear set. Whalebone ran altogether in twenty races, winning many good ones, and displaying both stamina and speed of a high order, though the former quality was chiefly conspicuous throughout his career. As a three-year-old he began by winning the Newmarket Stakes of l,1503ovs., defeating Eccleston, Treasurer, and three others ; and shortly afterwards he made his appearance at Epsom in the Derby, in which contest (ridden by W. Clift) he displayed both his staying capacity and speed to full advantage, as he took the lead from the commencement and was never caught, winning eventu- ally with great ease from The Dandy, Eccleston being third, and the other eight opponents comprising Hephestion, Pledge, Abdiel, Interloper, Erebus, Revoke, O. P., and Breslau. Whalebone was the favourite at 2 to 1. He soon after added two important Matclies (for 2003ovs.) to his victories, beating Sir Marinel in one and Thorn in the other. In 1811 the best of his performances was when he beat four good horses, including Burleigh, for the King's Plate at Newmarket. The year following, however, Whalebone defeated many good horses. He won the King's Plate at the Newmarket Spring Meeting, beating Mr. Teazle ; and at the July Meeting defeated Flamingo ; after which race he was sold to Mr. R. Lad- broke, for whom he soon won the Gold Cup at Northampton (3^ miles), disposing without difficulty of Magic by Sorcerer, and three others. Whalebone then won a remarkable Match for 200gs. , though asked to concede 4st. to the Duke of York's bay colt Turner. He next defeated Lord Sackville's Pan, winner of the Derby in 1808, over the Beacon Course. The year following (1813) he won the King's Plate at Guildford from Bellator, Speculator, and two others ; and another Royal Plate at Lewes, beating Lutzen whilst at the same Meeting he beat Offa's Dyke for the Ladies' Plate (4 miles) conceding as much as Sst. 51b. This was Whale- bone's last effort on a racecourse, after which he was reserved for the stud ; but besides the victories related above, Whalebone received forfeit from many distin- guished horses who had not the temerity to oppose him. Nevertheless he suffered defeat on several occasions, but under circumstances that no way detracted from his great merit. Fearing that he would not become popular or prove a success at the stud, Mr. R. Ladbroke sold Whalebone, at seven years old, to the Earl of Egre- mont, for 510gs., who tried to train him again, but he ran no more. At this time he seems to have been a dangerous horse to ride, and was very fond of rearing. At the stud he achieved a deservedly great reputation, which time only served to augment, as the sire of Camel, Caroline, Defence, Lapdog, Myrrha, Spaniel, Stays, Waverley, and many others, of whom, strangely enough, the very last, and perhaps the greatest, was Sir Hercules. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OP WHALEBONE. Marske {Br.— 1750). Spiletta (B.— 1749). Squirt by Bartlet's Childers (Darley A.— Betty Leedes by Careless)— sis. to Old Country Wench by Snake— Grey Wilkes by Hautboy, &c. Dau. of Blacklegs (Hutton's Bay Barb— dau. of Coneyskins)- dau, of Bay Bolton — dau. of Fox Cub — dau. of Coneyskins (Lister Turk). Sportsman (B.— 1753). •3 I Golden Locks ^ ( ). Tartar (B.— 1743). Cypron (B.— 1750). Snap (Br.— 1750). Miss Windsor ( 1754). Eegulus by Godolphin— Grey Robinson by Bald Galloway— sis. to Old Country Wench by Snake— Grey Wilkes by Hautboy. Mother Western by Smith's Son of Snake— dau. of Montagu— d. "of Haut- boy (D'Arcy's White T.— his dam a Royal mare)— d. of Brimmer, dsc. Cade by Godolphin— Roxana by Bald Galloway (St. Victor's B.— dau. of Why Not by Fenwick Barb)— sis. to Chanter by Akaster Turk, &c. Silvertail by Whitenose— dau. of Rattle— dau. of Barley's A— Old Child mare by Gresley's Bay Arabian— Vixen by Helmsley Turk. Oroonoko by Crab (Alcock's Arabian— sis. to Soreheels by Basto)— Miss Slamerkin by Young True Blue— dau. of Lord Oxford's Dun Arabian. Dau. of Crab (above)— dau. of Partner (Jigg— Mdiora by Fox)— Thwait's Dun mare by Akaster Turk. Partner by Jigg (Byerly T.— d. of Spanker)— sis. to Mixbury by Curwea Bay B.— d. of Spot (Selaby Turk)— d. of White-Legged Lowther Barb, Mehora by Fox (Clumsy— Bald Peg by Leedes A.)— Milkmaid by Snail (bred by Sir E. Blackett and good performer ; pedigree not preserved). Blaze by Flying Childers (Darley A.— Betty Leedes by Careless)— Con- federate filly by GreyGrantham— d.of Rutland Black B.— Bright's Roan. Selima by Bethell's A. — dau. of Champion (Harpur A. — dau. of Hautboy — dau. of Darley Arabian— dau. of Merlin (Bustler by Helmslev Turk) Snip by Childers (Darley's A.— Betty Leedes by Careless)— dau. of Basto — sis, to Mixbury Galloway by Ciirwen Bay B. — dau. of Curwen'a Spot. Sis. to Slipby by Fox (Clumsy by Hautboy— Miss D'Arcy's Pet mare)— Gipsy by Bay Bolton— dau. of D. of Newcastle's T. — dau. of Byerly T, The Godolphin Arabian. (See Pedigree of Matchem ) Sis. to Volunteer by Y. Belgrade (Belgrade T.— dau. of Bay Bolton)— dau. of Bartlet's Childers (Darley A.— Betty Leedes)— dau. of Devon- shire A. — sis, to Westbury by Curwen's Bay B.— Old Spot— Woodcock. Matchem (B.— 1748). Daughter of ( 1762). Cade by The Godolphin — Roxana by Bald Galloway (St. Victor Barb) — sis. to Chanter (Akaster Turk) — dau. of Leedes A. — dau. of Spanker. Dau. of Partner (above) — dau. of Makeless (Oglethorpe A.) — dau. of Brimmer— d. of Place's White T. — d. of Dodsworth — Layton B. mare. Snap by Snip (Childers) — dau. to Fox (Clumsy) — Gipsy by Bay Bolton (Grey Hautboy) — dau. of D. of Newcastle's Turk — d. of Byerly Turk, Dau. of Cullen A. — Grisewood's Lady Thigh by Partner — d. of Giey hound — Sophocisba's dam by The Curwen Bay B. — d. of Ld. D'Arcy's Ch. A. Squirrel (B.— 1754). Dove (B,— 1764). Herod (B.— 1758) Rachel (B.— 1763). Snap (Br.— 1750). Julia (B.— 1756). Traveller by Partner (Jigg — sis. to Mixbury) — dau. of Almanzor (Darley A. — dau. of Old Hautboy) — dau. of Grey Hautboy— d. of Makeless, &c. Grey Bloody Buttocks by Bloody Buttocks — dau. of Greyhound — dau. of Makeless— dau. of Brimmer — d. of Place's White T. — d. of Dodsworth. Matchless by Godolphin — dau. of Soreheels (Basto) — dau. of Makeless — (Hartley's Blind Horse dam)— C. D'Arcy's Royal mare. Dau. of Ancaster Starling — dau. of Grasshopper — Sir M. Newton's Bay A. — dau. of Pert — dau. of St. Martin's — dau. of Sir E. Hale's Turk. Tartar by Partner (Jigg— sis. to Mixbury)— Meliora by Fox (Clumsy — Bay Peg) — Milkmaid by Snail — Shield's Galloway. Cypron by Blaze (FlyingChilders — Confederatefilly)— Selima by Bethell's A. — dau. of Champion (Harpur A.) — dau. of Darley A. — dau. of Merlin. Blank by Godolphin — Little Hartley mare bv Bartlet's Childers (above) — Flying Whig by Woodstock A.— d. of St. Victor B.— d. of Why Not, &c. Dau. of Regulus (Godolphin) — dau of Soreheels (Bnsto — dau. of Curwen Bay B.— sis. to Mixbury) — dau. of Makeless — D'Arcy's Royal mare. Snip by Childers (Darley A. above) — dau. of Basto (Byerly T.) — sis. to Mixbury Galloway by Curwen Bay B. — dau. of Spot (Selaby 'Turk). Sis. to Slipby dau. to Fox (Clumsy — Bald Peg) — Gipsy by Bay Bolton (above)— dau. of Duke of Newcastle's Turk— -dau. of Byerly Turk. Blank by Godolphin — Little Hartley mare by Bartlet's Childers (Darley A. — Betty Leedes by Careless) — Flying Whig by Woodstock Arabian. Dau. of Partner and Spectator's dam — Bonny Lass by Bay Bolton — dau. of Darley A. — dau. of Byerly Turk — dau. of Taffolet Barb. 13 THE rrOPSE-BPEPDERS' HANDBOOK. TRAMP. (the property of RICHARD WATT, ESQ., BISHOP BURTON, BEVERLEY.) Tramp (sire of two Derby winners and one of the St. Leger), by Dick Andrews, was bred in 1810 by Mr. Watt at Bishop Burton, and was the third produce of his Gohanna mare (also dam of Demetrius by Bobtail, Bigottini by Thunderbolt, etc.), bred in 1803 by the Earl of Egremont. Tramp, like most of the progeny of Dick Andrews, was a somewhat narrow horse when young, but as he grew up increased wonderfully in bone and substance, and became one of the best looking horses of his day. He was a bay with his near hind fetlock white, and stood 15 hands 2 inches liigh. Tramp ran in a great number of races, nine of which he won, and he was regarded to be the stoutest horse of his time. His great popularity was repeatedly shown, but most so on the occasion of his meeting Prime Minister on the Knaves- mire, for the Great Subscription Purse for four-year-olds, Sst. 71b. each (four miles), run at York in 1814, when, though defeated, the contest evoked extraordinary enthusiasm. It was a close race the whole way, Jackson making strong running on Tramp, but Shepherd managed to get Prime Minister's head in front in the last dozen strides, and won by a neck. This was accounted one of the most interesting struggles ever witnessed on the Knavesmire. In 1813, as a three-year-old. Tramp won three important Sweepstakes, in which he beat among other good performers, Dulcinea, Latona, Speedwell, Diabolis, Tomboy, and Prime Minister ; and the year following he won the Gold Cup (3 miles), at the York Spring Meeting, defeating Viscount, Shepherd's Boy, and Mexico ; the Gold Cup at Beverley (4 miles), beating Woodman and Tempest ; the Gold Cup at Pontefract (4 miles), beating X.Y.Z. and Marciana. At Doncaster he ran second to Catton for the Fitzwilliam Stakes, having behind him Cossack and two others ; and the next day won the Prince's Stakes of 175gs., beating Hocus Pocus, Molyneux, Don Carlos, and another. And these victories he followed up at the same Meeting by winning the Doncaster Cup from Camelleopard, Sprightly, and another. His career at the stud far exceeded in brilliancy the above record, as Tramp was the sire of one hundred and sixty-one winners of 67,501sovs. Among these we find two winners of the Derby, St. Giles and Dangerous ; one winner of the St. Leger, Barefoot ; and two of The Whip, Zinganee and Little Red Rover. In 1835 Tramp paid the penalty of the infirmities of old age by being shot at Howbridge Farm, near Malton. His grandsire, Joe Andrews, died many years before his famous grandson Tramp and granddaughters Manuella and Altisidora had made his name so famous. Unquestionably the best son of Tramp was Lottery, whose dam was the famous Mandane by Pot8os. Unhappily he was afflicted with a terribly bad temper, which caused him to be on several occasions very severely treated ; but he nevertheless won a great number of races, including the Cups at Doncaster, York, Preston, etc.; and among the horses he beat were Abron, Autocrat, Barefoot (twice), Brutandorf (twice), Buzzard, Bousthenes, Canteen, Cedric, Falcon, Figaro, Florismart, Helenus, Longwaist, Mustachio, Mercutio, Osmond, Plumper, Theodore, etc. He was a brown bay with a star in his forehead, and of great power and beauty. His best son was Sheet Anchor, from whom we have in direct male descent Rosicrucian and The Palmer, through Weatherbit and Beadsman, winner of the Derby 1858. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. H PEDIGREE OP TRAMP. Marske (Br.— 1750). Spiletta (B.— 1749). Omnium (B.— 1758). Cloudy (B.— 1761). Herod (B.— 1758). Rachel ( 1763). Squirt by Bartlet's Childers (Darley A. — Betty Leedea by Careless) — eia. to Old Country Wench by Snake (Lister T.) — Grrey Wilkes, &c. Dau. of Blacklegs (Button's Bay B. — dau. of Coneyskins)— dau. of Bay Bolton (Grey Hautboy) — dau. of Fox Cub (Clumsy), &c. Regulus by GodolpMn A. — Grey Robinson by Bald Galloway (St. Victor's Barb — dau. of Why Not) — sis. to Old Country Wench by Snake, &c. Mother Western by Smith's son of Snake (Lister T.) — dau. of Montagu — dau. of Hautboy — dau. of Brimmer — a Royal mare. Snap by Snip (Flying Childers— dau. of Basto) — sis. to Slipby by Fox (Clumsy) — Gipsy by Bay Bolton (Grey Hautboy), &c. Miss Cade (sis. to Y. Cade) by Cade (Godolphin A.) — Miss Partner by Partner ( Jigg by Byerly T. — sis. to Mixbury ) — Makeless — Brimmer, &c. Blank (bro. to Janus by Old England) by GodolpUn A. — Little Hartley mare by Bartlet's Childers (Daxley A.)— Flymg Whig, Y Whitenose — Miss Slamerkiu by Young True Blue, &c. Evelina by Highflyer (Herod)- Termagant by Tantrum (The Godolphin) — Cantatrice by Sampson (Blaze)— dau. of Re^'ulus (The Godolphin). Stamford by Sir Peter (Highflyer by Herod)— Horatia (sis. to AchUles) by EcUpse (Marske)— Delpini's dam by Blank (The Godolphin), Ac. Sophia by Buzzard (Woodpecker by Herod) — Huncamunca by Highflyer (Herod)— Cypher by Squirrel— d. of Regulus— d. of Bartlet's Childers. Eclipse by Marske— Spiletta by Regulus (The Godolphin)— Mother Western by Smith's son of Snake— Old Montagu mare by Woodcock. Grecian Princess by Williams's Forester — dau. of the Coalition colt (The Godolphin) — dau. of Bustard (Crab)— Cliarming Molly by Second, die. Amaranthus by Old England (The Godolphin)— dau. of Second (sis. to Leedes) — dau. of Starling— sis. to Vane's Little Partner (Jigg), &c. Mayfly by Matchem (Cade— dau. of Partner)— dau. of Ancaster Starling— dau. of Gras.shopper — dau. of Sir M. Newton's A. — dau. of Pert, &c. Conductor by Matchem (Cide — dau. of Partner)- dan. of Snap— dau. of The Cullen A. — L;.dj' Thigh by Partner (Jigg — sis. to Mixbury), &c. Brunette bj- Squirrel — Dove by Matchless — dau. of Ancaster Starling — dau. of Grasshopper — dau. of Sir M. Newton's Bay A. — dau. of Pert,&c. Beningbro' (B.— 1791). Jenny Mole ( )• John Bull (Ch.-1789). Miss Whip ( 1793). Whitworth (B.— 1805). Daughter of X.Y.Z.'s Dam (B.— 1793). Marc Antony by Spectator — Rachel by Blank (The Godolphin) — dau. of Regulus — dau. of Soreheels — dau. of Makeless — D'Arc3''s Royal mare. Signora by Snap (Snip by Childers) — Miss Windsor by The Godolphin — sis to Volunteer by Y. Belgrade — dau. of Bartlet's Childers, &c. King Fergus by Eclipse (Marske — Spiletta)— Polly by Black and All Black — Fanny by Tartar — dau. of Old Starling — dau. of Childers, Ac. Dau. of Herod— Pyrrha by Matchem — Duchess by Whitenose — Miss Slamerkiu by Y. True Blue — dau. of Lord Oxford's Dun Arabian, Ac. Carbuncle by Babraham Blank (The Godolphin) — dau. of Cade (The Godolphin) — dau. of Fox (Clumsy— Bay Peg) — sis. to Bay Bolton, Ac. Dau. of Prince T'Quassa (Snip — Dairy Maid) — Bloody Buttocks — dau. of Regulus (The Godolphin)— dau. of Partner (Jigg — sis. to Mixbury), Ac. Fortitude by Herod (Tartar — Cypron)— d:ui. of Snap — Milksop by Cade — Miss Partner by Partner — dau. of Makeless — dau. of Brimmer, Ac. Xantippe (sis. to Don Quixote) by Eclipse (Marske) — Grecian Princess by Williams's Forester — dau. of Coalition colt — dau. of Bustard, Ac. Volunteer by Eclipse — dau. of Tartar — dau. of Mogul — dau. of Sweep- stakes— sis. to Sloven by Bay Bolton — dau. of Curwen Bay Barb. Ac. Wimbledon by Evergreen (Herod — Angelica) — sis. to Calash by Herod — Teresa by Matchem — dau. of Regulus — sis. to Ancaster Starling. Agonistes by Sir Peter (Highflyer by Herod) — The Wren by Woodpecker (Herod) — Papillon by Snap — Miss Cleveland by Regulus — Midge, Ac. Dau. of Jupiter (Eclipse)— dau. of Hiirhflyer (Herod)— dau. of Matchem — sis. to Pioneer by Old England — Little Partner by Traveller, Ac. SpadillebyHighflver (Herod) — Flora by Squirrel (Traveller)— Angelica by Snap — dau. of Reguhi'; — Bartlet's Childers — Honeywood Arabian, Ac. Sylvia by Y. Marske — Ferret by bro. to Silvio (Cade) — Regulus — Lord Morton's A. — Mixbury — Mulso Bar T. — Bav Bolton — Coneyskins, Ac. 25 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. STOCKWELL. (the PKOPEKTY of the marquis of EXETER, BURGHLEY, STAMFORD.) Stockwell (winner of the Two Thousand and St. Leger 1852), by The Baron (winner of the St. Leger and Cesarewitch 1845), was bred in 1849, and was the fifth produce of Pocahontas (also dam of Rataplan by The Baron, King Tom by Harkaway, Knight of Kara by Nutwith, Knight of St. Patrick by Knight of St. George, etc.) by Glencoe, bred in 1857 by Mr. Forth. He was a chestnut horse, with white stockings on both hind legs, and a blaze face. Even as a foal he was very large, a fact which prejudiced his prospects in the eyes of some connoisseurs; but Lord Exeter secured him for ISOsovs., and 500sovs. more if he won the Derby, a few months prior to the decease of his breeder, Mr. Theobald. He was the first of the famous trio— Stockwell, Rataplan, and King Tom — produced successively by Pocahontas in 1849, '50, and '51, and acquired the reputation of being not only a plain-looking horse, but an indifferent mover. But, if such a verdict could have been justified by a first impression of his appearance, it was almost wholly set aside by a more careful examination of his make and shape. His shoulders may not have been handsome, and their awkward setting accounted for his inelegant style of action ; but the great depth from the withers to the shoulder point was grand, and so was the brisket ; whilst the back was splendid, indicating the great weight- carrier which he proved himself to be. The quarters were somewhat gross, but well shaped, and the thighs, for a thoroughbred, immense. But the fact is, his areat characteristic was bone, and that this was united with his other inherited qualities in a just degree on the right side of excess is sufticiently maintained by his performances, and still more so by his descendants ; for, in regard to stoutness, it would be difficult to exaggerate in value the services of Stockwell at the stud. In short, the best qualities of The Baron and Pocahontas united in him to the great advantage of the British turf ; and the great Roman head of the former, inherited froin his fiddle-headed dam Echidna, was happily only partially repro- duced. It need scarcely be added that the portrait here given of him represents this great horse when at the stud, and is accounted a most trustworthy likeness. It is not necessary to recount in detail all Stockwell's performances. As a two- year-old he only ran twice, being beaten a head by Maidstone for the Prendergast Stakes, with Ambrose and Filius behind him ; and running fourth for the Criterion, won by Red Hind from Ambrose, with Knight of the Shire third, and Daniel O'Rourke and Bilberry behind him. In 1852, as a three-year-old, though beaten a neck by Alcoran for a Sweepstakes at the Newmarket Craven, he early asserted his merits by winning easily the Two Thousand Guineas from the Duke of Rich- mond's Homebrewed (second), and Filius (third), Daniel O'Rourke, Maidstone, Ambrose, and three others behind. At the same Meeting he won the Newmarket Stakes by a head from Maidstone (second). Father Thames, and three others. In the Derby, won by Daniel O'Rourke, Stockwell failed to distinguish himself, the only wonder being that he ran at all, for he was known to be amiss; but a* Goodwood, carrying 8st. 7lb., he won a Sweepstakes of 400sovs., beating Har- binger, 8st. 41b. ; and again, carrying 8st. 121b. on the same course, won the Racing Stakes of GOOsovs., beating Maidstone, 8st. 101b., in a canter. Father Thames and Lucio being well beaten. At York he also won the Great Yorkshire Stakes of l,590sovs., beating Longbow, Ilex, Womersley, Maidstone, and several others very easily. Stockwell now eclipsed all his previous record by his splendid victory in the Great St. Leger at Doncaster, which he won by ten lengths from Harbinger, who was in turn two lengths ahead of Daniel O'Rourke (the Derby winner), the others being Trousseau, Songstress (winner of the Oaks), and Alfred the Great. Stockwell was the favourite at 7 to 4, and the result proved that, had he been well, he could have added the Derby to his classic triumphs. At Newmarket he then placed the Grand Duke Michael Stakes and the Newmarket St. Leger to his credit, beating Muscovite, Filius, Frantic, and Ilex. The following year (1853) he was beaten a head byTeddington for the Emperor's Plate, witli Kingston, Lady Evelyn, and two others behind him. In 1854 he defeated Kingston (who broke down) by thirty lengths, f.u- the Whip, at Newmarket, and this was his final appearance on the turf. At the stud Stockwell achieved the most brilliant success of any sire of all time, so brilliant, indeed, that he earned the soubriquet of "Emperor of Stallions." When he Hrst covered he belonged to the Earl of Londesborough, and stood at his seat in Yorkshire in company with West Australian; and when his lordship broke up his establishment he was purchased by Mr. R. C. Naylor for 5,.")00 guineas. He died on the 5th of May, 1870, at Hooton Hall, Cheshire, the seat of his owner, in the 21st year of his age. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 2b PEDIGREE OP STOCKWELL AND RATAPLAN. Whalebone (Br— 1807j. Peri (B.— 1822). Bob Booty (Ch.— 1»04). Flight (Ch.— 1808). Waxy by PotStOS (Eclipse — Sportsmistress by Sportsman) — Maria by Herod (Tartar— Cypron) — Lisette by Snap (Snip by Childers), &c. Penelope by Trumpator (Conductor — Brunette by Squirrel) — Prunella by Highflyer (Herod — Rachel) — Promise by Snap — Julia by Blank, ucbess)—Curiosity by Snap (Snip) — dau. of Regulus. &c. Dau. of Alexander (Eehpse— Grecian Princess)— dau. of Highflyer (Herod —Rachel by Blank)— dau. of Alfred (bro.to Conductor by Matchem), &c. Williamson's Ditto by Sir Peter (Highflyer— Papillon)— Arethusa by Dungannon (Eclip.se — A.spasia) — dau. of Prophet (Regulus), &c. Sis. to Calomel by Mercury (Eclipse— Old Tartar mare)— dau. of Herod — Folly by Marske (Squirt — dau. of Blacklegs) — Vixen by Regulus, &c. Dick Andrews by Joe Andrews (Eclip^^e- Amaranda)— dau. of Highflyer (Herod— Rachel)— dau. of Cardinal Puff— dau of Tatler— dau. Snip, &c Dau. of Gohanna (Mercury— sis to Challe"^ ger by Herod)— Fraxinella by Trentham (Sweepstakes)— d. of Woodpecker (Above)— Everlasting, s A. — Y. Bald Peg by Leedes A. — Morocco mare, ic. Gipsy by Bay Bolton (Grey Hautboy by Hautboy) — dau. of Makeless— dau. of Newcastle Turk— Byerly 'Tark mare. Imported by Mr. Mosco, was sire of 29 winners, including Mr. Warren's Camillus, winner of ,S races, and the sire of 9 winners ; Lord Orford's Matron, winner of l,200gs. at Newmarket in 1758-9, and the dam of Bay Richmond, a winner of 2 races, — Miss Cleveland True Blue's dam by Byerly T.— Burton B. m/nre. Arethusa by Dungannon (Eclipse — Aspasia by Herod) — dau. of Prophet (Regulus) — Virago by Snap D'Arcy s Black-legged Royal mare. Whisky by Saltram (Eclipse— Virago by Snap) — Calash by Herod- Teresa by Matchem— Brown Regulus Burton Barb mare. Y. Giantess by Diomed (Florizel— sis. to Juno by Spectator) Chaunter by Akasker T. — Leedes A. — Spanker — Old Morocco Tnare. Sorcerer by Trumpator (Conductor— Brunette by Squirrel) — Y. Gian- tess by Diomed — Giantess by Matchem Old Morocco mare. Goldenlocks by Delpini (Highflyer— Countess by Blank)— Violet by Shark (Marske)— Charlotte by Blank — Crab Royalmare. Waxy by PotSos (Eclipse— Sportsmistress by Sportsman)— Maria by Herod— Lisette by Snap— Miss Windsor Old Spot— Old Woodcock. Penelope by Trumpator (Conductor— Brunette by Squirrel)— Promise by SnafH- Julia by Blank TregonwelV s Natural Barb mare. Golumpus (B.— 1802). Lucy Gray (Ch.— 1804). Gohanna by Mercury (Eclipse— the Tartar mare)— sis. to Challenger by Herod— Maiden by Matchem— dau. of Squirt Rockivood Bustler. Catherme by Woodpecker— Camilla by Trentham— Coquette by the Compton Barb— sis, to Regulus Sedbury Royal mare. Timothy by Delpini (Highflyer— Countess by Blank)— Crab by Matchem — Turk- Crab — Allworthy— Starling— Bloody Buttocks.. .Pi/iwi^ Pea. Lucy by Florizel (Herod— dau. of Cygnet)— Frenzy by EcUpse— dau. of Engineer— Blank— Lass of the MiU by Traveller Burton B. mare. Beningbro' (B.— 1791), Evelina (B.— 1791). King Fergus by Eclipse (Marske— SpUetta by Regulus)— Polly by Black and All Black— Fanny by Tartar— Old Starling O. Morocco mare. Dau. of Herod by Tartar (Partner— Meliora bv Fox)— Pyrrha by Matchem— Duchess by Whitenose D'Arcy's Black-legged R. mare. Highflyer by Herod (Tartar— Cypron by Blaze)— Rachel by Blank (Go- dolphin)— dau. of Regulus (Godolphin) D'Arcy's Roiial mare Termagant by Tantrum (Cripple— dau. of Hampton Court Childers)— Cantatrice by Sampson— Regulus Byerly Turk— Bustler. Don Quixote (Ch.— 1784), Fanny (B.— 1796). Selim (Ch.— 1802), Daughter of (Ch.— 1794). Eclipse by Marske (Squirt)— SpUetta by Regulus— Mother Western by Smith's son of Snake— the Montagu mare A Royal mxire Grecian Princess by Forester (Croft's Forester^au. of Coalition colt) —Charming Molly King William's No-tongued Barb— Makeless. Sir Peter by Highflyer (Herod— Rachel by Blank)— PapiUon by Snan -Misa Cleveland by Regulus— Midge Burton Barb mare Dau. of Diomed by Florizel— Desdemona by Marske (Squirt)- Y. Hag by Skim— Hag by Crab— Ebony by Childers The Masse y mare. Buzzard by Woodpecker (Herod- Miss Ramsden by Cade)— Misfortune by Dux(Matchem)— Curiosity by Snap— Regulus Burton B. f/iarc. Dau. of Alexander (Eclipse— Grecian Princess by Forester)— dau. of Highflyer— Alfred Montagu mare— a Royal mare. PotSos by Eclipse (Marske— SpUetta by Regulus)— Sportsmistress by Sportsman (Cade) Thwaites' Dun mare bi/ the Akaster Turk Editha by Herod (Tartar— Cypron by Blaze)— Elfr'ida by Snap— Miss Belsea by Regulus — Bartlet's Childers Burton Barb mare. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. VOLTIGEUR. (the property op the right HON. EARL OP ZETLAND, ASKE HALL, YORKS.) VoLTlGEUR (winner of the "dual crown"), a brown horse by Voltaire, bred in 1847 by Mr. R. Stephenson, of Hart, Yorks, was the fifth produce of his dam Martha Lynn (dam also of Eulogy by Euclid, Barnton, Volley, Vivandi^re, and Vortex, all by Voltaire, Maid of Hart by The Provost, Vaultrcss by Birdcatcher^ and ten others) by Mulatto, bred in 1837 by Mr. Sharpe. Voltigeur ran his first race in 1849 when two years old, in ihe name of Mr. Williamson, at Richmond, Yorks, for the "Wright Stakes of lOsovs. each (11 subs.), which he found no difficulty in winning from Mark Tapley by The Hydra, and two others ; aftef which he was purchased by the Earl of Zetland for l.OOOgs., with the contingency of 500gs. more in the event of his winning the Derby. In 1850 Voltigeur made one of a field of twenty-four runners for the Derby, which, ridden by Job Marson, he won easily by a length from Mr. H. Hill's Pitsford (A. Day), with Lord Airlie's Clincher (F. Butler) third, beaten half a length from the second ; while the most notable horses in the beaten division comprised The Nigger, Mildew, Bolingbroke, The Italian, The Swede, Nutshell, Capt. Grant, and the Augean. The betting was 7 to 2 against Clincher, 9 to 2 against Mildew, 5 to 1 against Bolingbroke, 6 to 1 against The Nigger, IG to 1 against Voltigeur, and from 33 to 60 to 1 against others. Held over for the St. Leger, Voltigeur made his next appearance on Doncaster Town Moor, where he found it a much harder task to win the great prize of the North than the Derby. Ridden again by Job Marson, Voltigeur started a very hot favourite, and after having settled all his English opponents, Mr. Mangan's Russborough (who had been backed by the Irish division to win a great stake) appeared upon the scene, when a slashing race ensued, ending in a dead heat, Bolingbroke finishing third, three lengths off. For the deciding heat 6 to 4 was betted on Voltigeur, who made all the running and won cleverly by a length. Subsequently, at the same meeting, Voltigeur walked over for the Scarborough Stakes and won the Gold Cup, beating The Flying Dutchman, on whom 11 to 2 was betted, very cleverly by half a length. Only the two ran. In 1851, at the York Spring Meeting, Voltigeur .met his old opponent The Flying Dutchman, in their great match for l,000gs. a side, two miles, on the Knavesmire, carrying same weights as for the Doncaster Cup. The betting was slightly in favour of The Flying Dutchman, who defeated his great rival cleverly by half a length ; and subsequently Voltigeur sufliered a length defeat from the celebrated Nancy (winner of the Chester Cup) for the York and Ainsty Hunt Cup. In 1852, when five years old, Voltigeur won the Flying Dutchman's Handicap at York, carrying Sst. 131b, beating Haricot, Gst. 81b. (second), Lucio, Sst. 71b. (third), and eight others ; and next he made one of a field of nine runners for the Emperor's Cup at Ascot, won by Joe Miller. He did nothing then until the York August Meeting, where, carrying 8st. 131b., he ran unplaced to Aline, 3yrs., 5st. 91b , for the Great Ebor Handicap ; and subsequently, at the same meeting, he suffered another defeat, running last to The Cure, The Prime Minister, Vaultress, and Forester for the County Plate, after which he was withdrawn from the turf to the stud, where he acquired great fame as the sire of Vedette, whence Galopin, St. Simon, and other winners almost innumerable. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. PEDIGREE OF VOLTIGEUR. Hambletonian (B.— 1792). Rosalind (Ch.— 1788). Coriander (B.— 1786). Wild Goose (B.— 1792). Walton 7 (B.— 1799). Julia (B.— 1748). King Fergus by Eclipse (Marske— Spiletta by Regidus)— PoUy by Black and All Black (Crab— Miss Slamerkin) Old Morocco mare. Dau. of Highflyer (Herod— Rachel by Blank)— Moniraia by MatcHem— Alcides— sis. to Slipby by Fox- Gipsy TregonweU's Natural Barb. Phenomenon by Herod (Tartar— Cypron by Blaze)— Frenzy by Eclipse dau. of Engineer— Blank— Lass of the >Iill (Partner)— ^wrtow B. m. Atalanta by Matchem (Cade— Miss Partner by Partner)— Lass of the Mill by Oroonoko— dau. of Traveller— Miss Makeless— Burton B. m. PotSos by Eclipse (Marske— Spiletta by Regulus)— Sportsmistress by Sportsman (Cade)— Goldenlocks by Oroonoko ...Thimites' Dun Tnare. Lavender by Herod (Tartar— Cypron by Blaze)— dau. of Snap— Miss Roan by Cade — Madam by B. Buttocks — ]\Iakeless — Laijton B. mare. Highflyer by Herod (Tartar— Cypron by Blaze)— Rachel by Blank (Godolphin) — dau. of Regulus — "Soi-eheels C. D'Arcp's Royal mare. Co-Heiress by Pot8os (Eclipse— Sportsmistress by Sportsman) — Laven- der by Herod — dau. of Snaji — Miss Roan by Cade Laiiton B. mare. Sir Peter by Highflyer (Herod— Rachel by Blank)— Papillon by Snap — Miss Cleveland by Regulus— Midge Bu Hon Barb mare. Arethusa by Dungannon (Eclipse— Aspasia by Herod)— dau. of Prophet —Virago by Snap— Regulus D'Arcii's Black-legged Royal mare. Overton (B.— 1788). Gratitude's dam ( )• Whisky by Saltram (Eclipse— Virago by Snap)— Calash by Herod- Teresa by Matchem — Regulus Burton Barb mare. Y. Giantess by Diomed (Florizel— sis. to Juno by Si)ectator) — Giantess by Matchem — Molly Longlegs by Babraham Old Morocco mare. King Fergus by Eclipse (Marske — Spiletta by Regulus)— Polly by Black and All Black — Fanny by Tartar — Starling Old Morocco mare. Dau. of Herod (Tartar — Cypron by Blaze) — dau. of Snip (F. Childers — sis. to Soreheels) — sis. to Regulus a Sedhury Royal mare. Walnut by Highflyer (Herod— Rachel by Blank)— Maiden by Matchem —dau. of Squirt — Sol's dam by Mogul Rockwood — Bustler. Dau. of Ruler (Y. Marske— Flora by Lofty)— Piracantha by Matchem Prophetess by Regulus — .Jenny Spinner by Partner a Royal mare. Golumpus (B.— 1802). Lucy Grey (B.— 1804). Orville (B.— 1799). Fanny (B.— 1796). Haphazard (B.— 1797). Mrs. Barnet (B.— 1806). Camillus (Gr.- 1803). Daughter of (Ch.— 1804). Gohanna by Mercury (Eclipse— dau. of Tartar) — dau. of Herod— Maiden by Matchem dau. of Squirt Layton Barb mare. Catherine by Woodjjecker (Herod — Miss Ramsden by Cade) — Camilla by Trentham — Coquette by the Compton B. ...« Sedhury Royal mare. Timothy by Delpini (Highflyer— Countess by Blank) — Cora by Matchem dau. of Turk — Cub — Allworthy Lord Howe's Persian stallion. Lucy by Florizel (Herod— dau. of Cygnet)— Frenzy by Eclipse— dau. of Engineer — Blank — Lass of the Mill by Traveller Burton B. mare. Beningbro' by King Fergus (Eclipse— Polly by Black and All Black)— dau. of Herod — Pyrrha D'Arcii's Black-legged Royal inarc. Evelina by Highflyer (Herod— Rachel by Blank) — Termagant by Tan- trum (Cripple) — Cantatrice by Sampson Byerly T. — Bustler. Sir Peter by Highflyer (Herod— Rachel by Blank)— Papillon by Snap — Miss Cleveland by Regulus— Midge Burton Barb mare. Dau. of Diomed (Florizel— sis. to Juno by Spectator)— Desdemona by Marske — Y. Hag by Skim— Miss Mayes— Hag The Massey mare. Sir Peter by Highflyer (Herod— Rnchel by Blank)— Papillon by Snap — Miss Cleveland by Regulus — Midge Burton Barb mare. Miss Hervey by Eclipse ( Ma rske— Spiletta by Regulus)— Clio by Y. Cade — Miss Partner — Brown Farewell — Dodsworth ...Layton Barb mare. Waxy by PotSos (Eclipse— Sportsmistress by Sportsman)— Maria by Herod— Lisette by Snap — Miss Windsor Old Woodcock — Bustler. Dau. of Woodpecker (Herod— Miss Ramsden by Cade)— dau. of Lonsdale Bay A.— sis. to Bonny Lass TregonweU's Natural Barb mare. Hambletonian by King Fergus (Eclipse— Polly by Black and All Black) — F.anny by Tartar— Starling— Firing Childers Old Morocco mare. Faith by Pacolet (Blank— Whiteneck by Crab)— Atalanta by Matchem —Lass of the Mill bv Oroonoko — Traveller Burton Barb Tnare. Hyacinthus by Coriander (Pot8os— Lavender by Herod)— RosaHnd by Phenomenon— Atalanta by Matchem Burton Barb mare. Flora by King Fergus (Eclipse— Polly by Black and All Black) — Ata- lanta bv Matchem — Lass of the Mill bv Oroonoko Burton B. mare. 77 THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. VEDETTE. (the property of the right HON. THE EARL OF ZETLAND, ASKE HALL, RICHMOND, YORKS.) "Vedette (winner of the Two Thousand and the Doncaster Gold Cup twice in succession), a brown horse by Voltigeur, was bred in 1854 by Mr. R. Chilton, and is the first produce of his dam, Mrs. Ridgway (dam also of Qui Vive, by Voltigeur, etc.) by Birdcatcher, bred in 1849 by Mr. A. Harrison. Vedette ran for the first time in 1856, when two years old, at the York August Meeting for the Eglinton Stakes, for which he ran fourth to Augury, the Princess of Orange, and Yorkshireman ; and his second effort was made at the Newmarket Second October Meeting, where he easily appropriated the Bedford Stakes from The Western Power and Sunflower. In 1857, when three years old, having been purchased by Mr. " Billy " Williamson for his brother-in-law, the Earl of Zetland, he won for that nobleman the Two Thousand Guinea Stakes (worth £2,700sovs.), beating Anton (second), Loyola (third), the rest of the field comprising Sydney, colt by Surplice, Lord of the Hills, Turbit, colt by Flying Dutchman, Drumour, Kent, Apathy, and Lambourne. At York August Vedette won the Ebor St. Leger, beating Schiedam (second), The Bird in the Hand (third), and two others ; and this success he followed up on the Knavesmire by winning the great Yorkshire Stakes from Skirmisher (second), Saunterer (third), and two others. At Don- caster Vedette continued his winning career, as he easily appropriated the Fitz- william Stakes, beating Princess Royal, Lady Alice, and four others ; while later m the week he won the Gold Cup from Black Tommy (second), Warlock (third), and others. In 1858 Vedette, at the Newmarket Craven Meeting, ran second to Odd Trick for the Port Stakes (these two being the only starters) ; then at York August he won the great Ebor Handicap, carrying 8st. 71b., from Tunstall Maid, Gst. (second), Fisherman 9st. Gib. (third), and ten others ; while at Doncaster he terminated his racing career by winning the Doncaster Cup for the second year in succession, beating Saunterer, Black Tommy, Fisherman, and three others. But for rheumatism it was the opinion of Mr. Williamson, who as a judge of racing had no superior in his day, that Vedette would never have been beaten, and that he was far the best horse of his time. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 78 PEDIGREE OP VEDETTE. -— ' 7 «■ ^_^ ^ 0 00 ,M i-H a n ra 0 p rt 0 05 00 h- 1 CO 1-k CQ 1 b. PQ 3 fl s a >^ hJ c3 ^ jS CI rt 1 WH 1^ « c« ^ Whitelock (B.— 1803). Daughter of (Br.— 1799). Phantom (B.— 1808). Daughter of (Br.— 1802). Catton (B.— 1809). Desdemona (B.— 1811). Hambletonian by King Fergus (Eclipse— Polly by Black and All Black) — dau. of Highflyer — Monimia by Matchem... yrer/oniw^rs Natural B. Rosalind by Phenomenon (Herod— Frenzy by Eclipse)— Atalanta by Matchem — Lass of the Mill by Oroonoko Burton Barb mare. Coriander by PotSos (Eclipse — Sportsmistress by Sportsman)— Lavender by Herod — dau. of Snap — Miss Roan by Cade Layton Barb mare. Wild Goose by Highflyer (Herod— Rachel by Blank)— Co-heiress by PotSos (Eclipse)— Manilla by Goldflnder Burton Barb mare. Walton by Sir Peter (Highflyer— Papillon by Snap)— Arethusa by Dungannon (Eclipse) D'Arcii's Black-le— sis. to Regulus Sedbury Royal mare. Tramp by Dick Andrews (Joe Andrews— dan. of Highflyer)— dau. of Gohanna— Fraxinella bv Trentham— Woodpecker ...Burton B. mare. Mandane bv PotSos (Eclipse— Sportsmistress— by Sportsman)— Y. Ca- milla by Woodpecker— Camilla by Trentham ...Sedbury Royal mare. Walton by Sir Peter (Highflyer— Papillon by Snap)— Arethusa by Dun- gannon (Eclipse) D'Arcy's Black-legged Royal mare. Anticipation by Beningbro'— Expectation by Herod— Skim— Janus- Spinster by Crab Layton Barb mare. Whitelock by Hambletonian (King Fergus— dau. of Highflyer)— Rosa- lind by Phenomenon— Atalanta by Matchem Burton Barb mare. Dau. of "Coriander (PotSos— Lavender by Herod)— Wildgoose by High- flyer—Co-heiress by PotSos— Manilla Burton Barb mare. Comus by Sorcerer (Trumpator— Y. Giantess by Diomed)— Houghton Lass by Sir Peter— Alexina by King Fergus Makeless— Brimmer. Lisette by Hambletonian (King Fergus— dau. of Highflyer)— Constantia by Walnut— Contessina by Y. Marske DavilVs Old Woodcock. -g THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. THORMANBY. (the property of JAMES MERRY, ESQ., BELLADRUM, N.B.) Thormanby (winner of the Derby), a chestnut horse by Windhound, was bred in 1857 by Mr. B. Plummer, and was the eighth produce of his dam, the famous Alice Hawthorn (dam also of Lord Fauconberg by Birdcatcher, Terrona and Findon both by Touchstone, Coxwold by The Flying Dutchman, Sweet Hawthorn by Sweetmeat, etc.) by Muley Moloch, bred in 1838 by Mr. J. Plummer. Having been purchased by IMr. James Merry, Thormanby was trained at Russley, Lambourne, by Mr. Matthew Dawson, and he made his first appearance on a racecourse at Northampton in 1859, when two years old, where, ridden by Plumb, he won a Sweepstakes of 20sovs. each, h.ft. (10 subs.), fi-om Mainstone and Alchymist, there being but three starters ; and this success he followed up at York Spring by winning the Fourth Biennial Stakes, beating Rattlebone, Butterfly, and two others. At Epsom Spring he was third to Lupellus and Madame Eglentine, for the Two-Year-Old Stakes, having behind him The Assyrian, Lady George, and seven others. Better fortune attended Thormanby on the Roodee, as he won tlae Mostyn Stakes of lOsovs. each, beating Oxford, Rattlebone, Madrid, and half a dozen other competitors. At the Royal Meeting he continued his winning career, as be took the Second Ascot Biennial from Rupee, Lupellus, King of Diamonds, and seven more, among which was Gang Forward ; but he suffered a most unexpected defeat for the New Stakes, effected by Lord Stamford's Rupee, to whom he ran second in a field of twenty runners, and Rupee he had beaten on the first day. At Goodwood he beat Apollo and Roesia for the Lavant Stakes, but on the Thursday could only get third to Nutbourne and Thunderbolt for the Findon Stakes. At York August he filled the same place behind Cramond and Restes for the«Convivial Stakes; but subsequently, at the same meeting, won both the Eglinton Stakes and the Convivial Stakes, beating Sir Hercules, Prologue, Rattlebone, and two more for the former, while he won the Gimcrack Stakes easily from Vanquisher, Sweetsauce, and .four others. At the Newmarket Second October Aurora and Contadina beat him for. the Clearwell Stakes of SOsovs. each, 20 ft.; but later in the week he won the Prendergast Stakes, beating Contadina, King of Diamonds, and four others ; and at the Houghton Meeting he easily defeated Thunderbolt and Aurora for the Criterion Stakes. Thormanby thus ran when two years old in fourteen races, nine of which he won, while he was once second and was placed third in four races. In 1860, when three years old, Thormanby won the Derby by 1^ length from The Wizard (second) and Horror (third), while among the other runners (of which there were twenty- seven) were Mainstone, Nutbourne, Man-at-Arms, Buccaneer, The Drone, Cape Flyaway, and Northern Light. Thormanby was then given a long rest, being held over for the St. Leger, for which he started a warm favourite, but was easily defeated by St. Albans, the second and third places for the great prize of the North being filled by High Treason and The Wizard, while the other runners were Sabreur, Sweetsauce, Stampede, and eight others. On Friday of the same Meeting Thormanby comprised one of a field of seven runners for the Gold Cup, won by Lord Zetland's Sabreur, Thormanby being second and Tanquisher third. On returning to the South be ran second to The Wizard for the Grand Duke Michael Stakes at the Newmarket First October Meeting ; while in the second week he was second again for a Sweepstakes of 500sovs. each, won by Tom Bowline. In 1861 Thormanby, at the Newmarket Craven Meeting, won the Claret Stakes, beating Umpire and Thunderbolt ; and at the First Spring Meeting walked over for two Sweepstakes. At Royal Ascot he won the Gold Cup, beating Fairwater, Parmesan, St. Albans, Royallieu, Dulcibella, and Plumper ; and he ran his last race for the Cup at Goodwood, being unplaced to Starke, The Wizard, and Optimist, the other runners being Wallace, Mon Etoile, Lady Clifden, Doefoot, and Royallieu. THE HORSE-BREEDERS' HANDBOOK. 80 PEDIGREE OP THORMANBY. Buzzard (Ch.-1787). Daughter of (B.— 1790). Peruvian (Br.— 1806). Musidora (B.— 1804). Camel (Bl.— 1822). Banter (B.— 1826). Filho7da-Puta (B.— 1812) Finesse (B.— 1815). Woodpecker by Herod (Tartar— Cypron by Blaze)— IVIiss Ramsden by Cade— dau. of Lonsdale's Bay A TregoniveWs Natural B. mare. Misfortune by Dux (Matchem — Duchess by Whiteno'?e) — Curiosity by Snap — sis. to Miss Belsea by Regulus Burton Barb mare. Alexander by Eclipse (Marske— Spiletta by Regulus)— Grecian Princess by Forester King William's JVo-tongucd Barb—Makeless. Dau. of Highflyer (Herod— Rachel by Blank)— dau. of Alfred (bro. to Conductor) by Matchem — dau. of Engineer Burton Barb m/ire. Sir Peter by Highflyer (Herod— Rachel by Blank)— Papillon by Snap • — Miss Cleveland by Regulus — Midge Burton Barb mare. Dau. of Boudrow (Eclipse dau. of Sweeper, s. of Sloe) — Escape's dam by Squirrel — sis. to Lowther's Babraham Spankei — O.Morocco mare. Meteor by Eclipse (Marske— Spiletta by Regulus) — dau. of Merlin (Second — sis. to Blank) VArcy's Black-legged Roijal Toare. Maid of All Work by Highflyer (Herod— Rachel by Blank)— sis. to Tandem by Syphon (Squirt) Warlock Oallowaij by Snake. Whalebone by Waxy (PotSos, s. of Eclipse— IMaria by Herod)— Penelope by Trumpator — Prunella by Highflyer. . . Tregonu-ell B. mare. Dau. of Selim (Buzzard — dau. of Alexander, s. of Eclipse) — Maiden by Sir Peter — dau. of Phenomenon — Matron Rockwood — Bustler. Master Henry by Orville (Beningbro' — Evelina by Highflyer) — Miss Sophia by Stamford (Sir Peter) — Sophia by Buzzard. ..fiurfon B.mare. Boadicea by Alexander (Eclipse — Grecian Princess by Forester)— Brunette by Amaranthus (Old England) The Oldfield mare. Haphazard by Sir Peter (Highflyer, s. of Herod — Papillon by Snap) — Miss Hervey by Eclipse— Clio by Y. Cade ByerUj Turk— Bustler. Mrs. Barnet by Waxy (PotSos, s. of Eclipse— Maria by Herod)— dau. of Woodpecker (Herod) — Heinel by Squirrel Royal vuire. Peruvian by Sir Peter (Highflyer, s. of Herod — Papillon by Snap) — dau. of Boudrow(Eclipse) — Escape's dam...