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PORTRAITS

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Celebrated Racehorses

OF THE

PAST AND PRESENT CENTURIES

IN STRICTLY CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER, COMMENCING
IN 1702 AND ENDING IN 1870

TOGETHER WITH

THEIR RESPECTIVE PEDIGREES AND PERFORMANCES
RECORDED IN FULL

THOMAS HENRY TAUNTON, M.A.

In the pages of this work the reader will occasionally meet with " a horse of great power, immense girth of
loin, high shoulder, broad hoof, and such a head ! the ear, the frontal, the nostril ! — You seldom see a human
physiognomy half so intelligent, half so expressive of that high spirit and sweet generous temper, which, when
united, constitute the ideal of thorough-breeding, whether in horse or man. The Racer is a noble animal ; but it
is his misfortune that the better his breeding, the ivorse his company."

]Vhat -Mill lie do icith it ? By Lord Lytton.

IN FOUR VOLUMES
VOL. II.

FROM 1797 TO 1824

LONDON
SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON, SEARLE & RIVINGTON

St. iSunBtan's l^ousc

Fetter Lane, Fleet Street, E.C.

1887

\_All rights reseit'ed}

LONDON :
PRINTED BV GILBERT AND RIVINGTON, LIMITED,

ST. John's house, clerkenwell road. .

PREFACE.

Hie juvenes discant, et anient meminisse seniles.
(Here the young may learn, and the aged love to remember.)

" I ""HIS publication is designed not only for those more or less ac-
-^ quainted with the history of the Turf, and who may have acquired
an abiding interest in all that concerns it, but for such of the general
community as may desire to know something of those equine celebrities
which have figured, in the most captivating of all our national pastimes,
as winners of the three great classic races, of the Ascot, Goodwood, and
Doncaster Cups, and of other cups, stakes, and matches at different
race meetings throughout the kingdom, during the past and present
centuries.

In the arrangement of the work strict chronological order has been
observed, whereby the comparative merits -of the various competing
horses can be accurately gauged and estimated at their proper standard.

Vol. I. possesses an interest quite distinct from the other three
consecutive volumes ; inasmuch as, in the early part of the last century,
not only did the horses of that period differ greatly in character and

iv Preface.

conformation from those of a more recent date, but the comparison
was rendered still more marked by the lack of skill in their- delineation.

In Vol. II., commencing with the few remaining horses of the last
century, the interest begins to quicken, and goes on increasing till the
end of Vol. IV. is reached. As will be seen by reference to the printed
list of Horses, Vols. II., III., and IV. include most of the winners of
the Derby, Oaks, and St. Leger.

CONTENTS.

Haphazard

I

Catton

80

Champion .

4

Pericles

83

Cinnamon

6

Pranks

86

Hyale

9

Benedict .

88

Eleanor

II

Sligo

90

Penelope .

14

Smolensko

92

Quiz

17

Altisidora .

95

Muly-Moloch .

20

Tramp

98

Orville

22

Muley

lOI

Walton .

26

Cannon Ball

103

Harefoot .

30

Blucher .

107

Brother to Vivaldi

32

Medora

109

Pipylin

34

Partisan

III

The Turf Pony

37

Gibside Fairy

114

Parasol

38

Prudence .

116

Mandane .

42

Doctor Syntax

118

Miss Coiner

45

AVhisker .

122

Staveley

84

Minuet

125

Selim

• 52

Filho-da-Puta

127

Rubens

54

Anticipation

131

Meteora .

57

The Duchess

134

Thunderbolt .

57*

Rhoda

136

Whalebone

•59*

Mervinia .

139

Phantom .

• 62

Blacklock .

. 141

Soothsayer

66

Magistrate

144

Truffle

68

Reveller

146

X. Y. Z. .

71

Beggar Girl

149

Copenhagen

• 74

Wouvermans

151

Pope and Wizard

76

Effie Deans

154

Woful

- 77

Sultan

. 156

vi

Contents.

PAGE

PAHK

Banker iS9

Longwaist 222

Galatea ....

163

Bravura . . " .

226

St. Patrick

165

Canteen .

229

Fair Helen

167

Springkell .

232

Arbutus .

170

Skiff . .

234

Mirandola .

'73

Middleton .

238

Paragon (Arab Racer)

176

Memnon

240

Princess Royal .

. 178

Fleur-de-Lis

243

Jack Spigot

180

Actaeon

249

Richard

182

Chateau Margaux

252

Godolphin

185

Camel

255

Moses

187

Flexible

258

Theodore .

189

Signal (Arab Racer)

261

Figaro

193

Babel

263

Wanton

196

Tarrare

266

Swap

197

Mulatto

269

Angelica .

199

Bedlamite .

272

Emilius

201

Fanny Davies

27s

Barefoot

204

Lamplighter

278

Sherwood . . ^ .

208

Mameluke

281

Lottery

209

Gulnare

286

Isabella

213

Matilda

289

Orelio (Arab Racer) .

216

Defence

291

Cedric

217

Laurel

293

Cobweb . ,.

220

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

Frontispieces to Vol. II. — I'St, Draft Conditions of Epsom Races, 1777; 2nd, Portrait and
notice of J. F. Herring, followed by Illustration of the Highflyer Coach (of which for
some years he was the Driver) ; 3rd, The Whip (with printed account).

»• Haphazard ..... 1797

V Champion ..... 1797

^ Hyale 1797

^Cinnamon ... . . 1797

1/ Eleanor . . . . . .1798

I, Penelope ...... 1798

1 Quiz 1798

^ Muly-Moloch 1798

"" Orville 1799

" Walton 1799

• Harefoot 1799

u Pipylin ...... 1799

/ C. Wilson's Turf Pony {with Notice).
/Brother to Vivaldi .... 1799

V Parasol ...... 1800

t, Mandane ...... 1800

KMiss Coiner iSot

/ Staveley (ii.nth Portrait .and Notice of

Coioiiel F. H. MellisJi) ^ . . .1802

•^Selim 1802

''Meteora 1802

^ Rubens ...... 1805

■^Thunderbolt 1806

/Whalebone 1807

■^ Phantom (ivitli Pot trait and Notice of

Frank Buclde) 1808

•' Soothsayer 1808

1/ Truffle 1808

^ X. Y. Z 1S08

Copenhagen . . . . .
Pope and Wizard . . . .

Woful .■

Catton . . . ■ .

Pranks ......

Benedict

Shgo

Pericles ......

Smolensko {Two Portraits). 1^ " .
Altisidora ......

Tramp ......

Muley

Cannon Ball . . . . .
Blucher . . . . . .

Medora

Partisan ......

Gibside Fairy . . . . .

Prudence ......

Doctor Syntax . . . . .

Whisker . . . . , .

Minuet

Filho-da-Puta

Anticipation . . . . .
The Duchess . . . . .

Rhoda . '

Mervinia ......

Blacklock {witli Portraitofjolmjacltson)
Magistrate . . . . .

Reveller .....

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1809 y
1809 1-^
1809 i-^
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1809 f

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1810 ^

1810 "
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1811 ♦-
1811 •'
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1812 ''
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L ist of Illnslrations.

i- Beggar Girl

• 1815

rOxtXxo (Ara

b Racer) .

. 1820

" Wouvermans

1815

'^Cedric

. 1821

'^Effie Deans

1815

tCobweb

. 1821

^Sultan ....

1816

•'I^ongwaist

. 1821

^Banker ....

1816

'bravura

1821

.- Galatea ....

1816

Tlanteen

. 182I

1^ St. Patrick

1817

/Springkell

1821

" Fair Helen , . .

1817

/Skiff .

. 1821

t' Arbutus ....

1817

■^iddleton

1822

^Mirandola

1817

/Memnon

. 1822

«^ Paragon (Arab Racer)

1817

*Fleur-de-Lis {with Portrait

and Notic

t^ Princess Royal .

1818

of A. Cooper, P.A.)*^

1822

^ Jack Spigot

1818

''ActKon

1822

^'Richard ....

1818

^Chateau Margaux

1822

^ Godolphin

181S

XJamel

1822

" Moses* {with Portnnt and Notice cf

''Flexible .

1822

T. Goodisson^and same of fames

•Signal (Arab Racer) .

1823

Warden. A.) 1S19

•^abel

1823

"' Theodore .

1819

*^arrare . * .

1823

i- Figaro

1819

•IVIulatto

■ 1

1823

■^ Wanton, &c.

1819

bedlamite .

1823

y Swap

1819

'''Fanny Davies

1823"

y Angelica .

1819

^Lamplighter

1823

f Emilius

1820

♦Mameluke

1824

>^ Barefoot

1820

'<}ulnare . . . .

1824

/ Sherwood .

1820

'Matilda . . . .

1824

^ Lottery

1820

■' Defence . . . .

1824

^ Isabella

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r^ca^

1820 1

''Laurel

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1824

J. F. HERRING.

MR. J. F. HERRING in early life was the well-known coachman
of the York and London High/Iyer ; but, in the year that
Jack Spigot won the Doncaster, St. Leger, he discarded the reins for
the mahl-stick and easel. Doncaster, and its Town-Moor associations,
whetted <his zeal for the brush, long before he took to it as a profession ;
and many a horse and mail-coach, sketched by him, crept on to the
tavern-walls and signs. Smolensko and Comus were among his
earliest essays. His dining-room was filled with the prints from his
works, among which figured Sultan, with his beautiful Arab head, and
dish-nose, not however more beautiful than Attila. Langar's was
another of his glorious heads, as were those also of Doctor Syntax,
Mameluke, Partisan, and the lovely Venison, with his deep, fiery eye and
tapering nose.

Herring was wont to say that the coarsest horse he ever painted
was Ardrossan, as his neck was even heavier than that of the Godolphin
Arabian. Welbeck too (sire of the neat little Bedlamite), was also in the
list of his ugly ones; but Mr. J. G. Lambton's Don Juan, by Orville,
was one of his special delights, as were also Magistrate and Filho-da-
Puta ; while the Duchess, by Cardinal York, who always ran in the
highest company and held her own, was his prima-donna among the
small, as Crucifix and Queen of Trumps were among the larger, mares.
,No horse, however (Mr. Herring declared), that he ever painted,
impressed him so much as Bay Middleton, and he always expressed his
belief that this magnificent son of Sultan possessed heart and energy
enough to do just what he liked with his competitors on the Turf.
Mr. Herring painted three horses for Her Majesty, viz., Korseed (a white
Arab), Bagdad (a black charger of Prince Albert's), and Said (an Arab
kept for the use of the children).

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THE WHIP.

{From the Sporting MAG\zn^'E for August, 1823.)

T T AVING been favoured by Mr. J. H. Green, of Ludlow, with a fac-
•'- -*- simile of " The Whip," taken while it was in the possession of
Mr. Charlton, we considered that our readers would be pleased at its
forming one of the embellishments of this work.

The Whip is of very antique appearance, and by no means a splendid
trophy. The handle, which is very heavy, is of silver, with a ring at the
end of it for a wristband, which is made of the mane of Eclipse. The
upper part is like all other whips, except the lash, which is made of the
tail of Eclipse. It is reported to be the identical whip which Charles II.
was in the habit of riding with, and which he presented to some Noble-
man,* whose arms it bears, as being the owner of the best horse in
England. This gave rise to the challenge, which for many years promoted
admirable sport on the turf, till his present Majesty won it with Auriel, in
the year 1 787, in whose possession it continued till Mr. Charlton challenged
for it, with his celebrated horse Master Henry. f

We should be happy to give place to a more satisfactory description,
if favoured with it by any correspondent, who may make researches on
the subject. Lord Foley having challenged for The Whip with his horse
Sultan, which Mr. Charlton declined, his Lordship now retains the prize.

* Lord Montague, who possessed the finest breed of horses in the kingdom,
t In 1821.

THE WHIP.

{From the Sporting Magazine/('/- December, 1829.)
Sir,

In case you should approve the following lines (on seeing' The
Whip pronounced as unworthy of an attempt to obtain possession of it), I
shall feel obliged by their insertion in your Magazine.

(Signed) Mameluke.

And was it said — " a valuable horse

Should not be made to run the Beacon Course,

Nor stake two hundred pounds of useful tip,

For a prize— net worth a Lawyer's fee — The Whip? "

Should there remain no monument to tell,

How Second Charles for Plates exchanged the Bell ? *

And how he raised the best of sports on high,

From the drear depths of lone obscurity ?

For what did Kings, on famed Olympia's plain,

Stretch every nerve, and loosen every rein,

Hindmost or foremost, persevering staunch —

For what, I ask? — 'Twas for an " Olive Branch : "

Then why in vain essay to dock and nip

The sprouting honours of King Charles's Whip ?

What ! though no DINNER STAKES now greet the sight.

Nor PORT nor CLARET thirsty souls invite ;

What ! though no '■ GARDEN STAKES " can boast their reign,

Nor ancient " OATLANDS " f spread their rich domain !

Can these alone a true-born Sportsman fire ?

These only fan an Englishman's desire ?

Not so — the glory of The Whip shall last

(If I may judge the future by the past)

While grow on land POTOOOOOOOO, SHARKS in seas ;

While DRONES give trouble to the lab'ring bees ;

While CREEPERS spread, while smiths the ANVIL raise.

And, in each sign, ST. GEORGE the DRAGON slays :

While lives, in Egypt's variable story.

The SULTAN'S, MAMELUKE'S and MEMNON'S glory.

* A silver bell, anciently run for at Newmarket, and elsewhere, in the reign of James the
First.

I The Dinner, Port, Claret, Garden, and the Outlands Stakes were some of the richest
prizes run for, at Newmarket, in bygone days.

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

HAPHAZARD.

HAPHAZARD was a brown colt, bred by the Earl of Darlington
in 1797; and was got by Sir Peter Teazle, out of Miss Harvey
(bred by Mr. O'Kelly in 1775), by Eclipse, out of Clio, by Young Cade,
her dam, by the Bolton Gray Starling, out of a mare by Bartlett's
Childers, her dam, by Bay Bolton, out of a mare by the Byerley
Tun..

Haphazard's Performances.
1800.

At Doncaster, September 24th, 6st, four miles, ran second for the Cup,
won by Mr. Garforth's b. h. Dion, by Spadille, five years, 8st 3lbs ; four
ran. S. mg., for a purse of 100 sovs., was beaten by b. c. Chance, by
Lurcher : Sir Solomon and four others ran.

VOL. a. B

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

1801.

At Catterick, 8st, three miles, won 80 gs., beating Cinnamon, four years.
8st, and five others ; even on Cinnamon. At Preston, 8st 4lbs, won ^50,
beating Aniseed, by Coriander, 8st 2 lbs, and two others. At Knutsford,
won 60 sovs., distancing both his opponents. At Richmond, 7st lolbs,
ran third for the Cup, won by Agonistes, 7st lolbs (also Lord Darlington's),
Alonzo, by Pegasus, second ; six ran. At Pontefract, won .^50. At
Doncaster, 8st 7lbs, heats two miles, won ;^ioo, beating Cinnamon,
Chance, and two others. At Carlisle, won ;^50.

1802.

At Catterick, won 50 gs. At York, August, Est 2lbs, four miles, won a
sweep of 250 gs., beating Mr. P. Wentworth's b. h. Chance, Cockfighter,
Cinnamon, and two others. S. mg., 8st 7lbs each, four miles, won the
Great Subscription Purse of ^268 \ss., beating Chance, second, and Mr.
Garforth's noted gr. m. Marcia, by Coriander. At Richmond, won 40 gs.,
and ran third for the Cup, won by Sir W. Gerard's b. c. Asheton, by
Beningbrough. At Doncaster, 8st 3lbs, four miles, won the Doncaster
Stakes, beating Marcia, 8st 3lbs, second, and two others. At Carlisle, w. o.
for the King's Plate.

1803.

At Newmarket (First Spring), 7st I2lbs, match for 500 gs., received loo
gs. (compromise) from Lord Sackville's b. h. Dick Andrews, six years, 8st
4lbs. At York, in a match for 500 gs., beat Lord Strathmore's b. h. by
Walnut, six years, 8st. S. mg., 8st lolbs, four miles, won 200 gs., beating
Sir T. Gascoigne's ch. h. Lennox, by Delpini, 8st slbs, and five others ;
also, 8st lolbs, won the Great Subscription, beating Marcia, second, and
Cinnamon last.

. 1804.

At York, won 200 gs., beating Marcia and Lennox, and also won the
Great Subscription, beating Alonzo and Marcia. At Doncaster, match
for 200 gs., beat Mr. Garforth's b. h. by Traveller (son of Highflyer).

HAPHAZARD. 3

Haphazard* did not run in 1805, and only once in 1806, at Lewes, for the
Ladies' Purse, in which he was beaten by Dicli Andrews, and then retired
to the Stud, where he will be best remembered in having been the sire
of Filho da Puta.

* "The Druid," in writing of Haphazard, says that "he was a gay, nag-looking horse,
with a low back, and very fine action, but never a great favourite. Billy Pierse thought he
had hardly ever been on a truer four-mile horse than him and Agonistes, both of the same
age, both by Sir Peter, and companions in the Raby Stable. His finest race on Haphazard
was against Marcia (ridden by Frank Buckle, at York August Meeting in 1803), for the
Great Subscription Purse, when Haphazard won by half a length." Ben Smith rode Cinnamon,
third and last. From " Silk and Scarlet."

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

CHAMPION.

CHAMPION was a bay colt, bred by Christopher Wilson, Esq., in
iy97, who sold him to Lord Darlington, after winning the St.
Leger. Champion was got by PotSo's, out of Huncamunca, by Highflyer,
out of Cypher, by Squirrel (son of Old Traveller), out of a mare by
Regulus, her dam, by Bartlett's Childers, out of sister to Mr. Honywood's
Two True-Blues, by his White Arabian.

Champion's Performances.

1800.
At Epsom, colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 8st (ridden by Clift), won the Derby
Stakes of ^1150, beating Lord Egremont's ch. c. Tag, by Precipitate,
second. Lord Egremont's ch. c. Mystery, by Woodpecker, third. Lord
Grosvenor's b. c. Quick, by John Bull, fourth, Lord Donegall's br. c.
Fortitude, by John Bull, fifth ; also, Mr. C. Wilson's b. c. Surprise (who
made the running for Champion), by Buzzard, Mr. Ladbroke's ch. c.
Lazarus, by Precipitate, and six others ; 7 to 4 against Champion, 4 to i
ao-ainst Tag, 6 to i against Lazarus, and 20 to i against any other. At
York, August 28th, for tiiree year old colts, 8st 2lbs, fillies 8st, ran third
in a sweep of 275 gs., won by Sir Harry Vane-Tempest's br. c. Rolla,
by Overton (son of King Fergus), beating Mr. Gilbert Crompton's
(afterwards the Hon.- George W^atson's) b. c. Lignum Vita;, by Walnut
(son of Highflyer), second, and one other ; 5 to 4 on Champion. S. mg.,
8st 2lbs each, two miles, won 300 gs., beating br. c. Rolla, second, Lord
Strathmore's b. c. (afterwards named Lethe), by Sir Peter, out of Queen
Mab, and one other ; 6 to 4 on Rolla, 5 to i against Lethe, and 7 to 1
against Champion. At Doncaster, colts 8st 2lbs, fillies 8st (ridden by

CHAMPION.

Frank Buckle), won the Great St. Leger, beating Rolla (Ben Smith),
second, Sir H. Vane-Tempest's b. c. Richmond (Shepherd), third. Lord
Darlington's br. c. Agonistes (one of Sir Peter's best sons), fourth
(J. Jackson), Lignum Vitse, and five others, all of whom were placed,
owing to the straggling order in which they came in ; 2 to i each against
Champion and Agonistes, and 5 to i against Richmond (a son of Walnut,
and winner this year of the Cup at Richmond, from which he was
named). Champion was now sold to Lord Darlington.

1801.

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st 7lbs (7lbs extra), won a sweep of 200 gs.
each, beating the Hon. G. Watson's br. c. Triumvir, by Volunteer, both
four years old. At Newmarket (First Spring), 7st 2lbs, A. F., match
for 300 gs., h. ft., received 150 gs. (forfeit) from Mr. R. Heathcote's b. h.
Schedoni, by PotSo's, six years, 8st Bibs. S. mg. 8st 7lbs, A. F., won
300 gs., beating Mr. Cox's b. c. Cocoa-tree, by Woodpecker, 6st 8lbs, and
Mr. R. Heathcote's ch. f. Georgiana, by John Bull, four years, 7st 7lbs.
At Newmarket (Second Spring), 7st lolbs, match for 200 gs., beat Mr.
J. Heathcote's b. h. Warter, by King Fergus, aged, 8st 6lbs ; 4 to i on
Champion. At Doncaster, 7st 7lbs, four miles, ran third for the Cup, won
by Mr. P. Wentworth's b. c. Chance, by Lurcher, four years, 7st 7lbs,
beating Mr. Johnson's br. h. Sir Solomon (who, the day before, had won
his great match against Cockfighter), by Sir Peter, five years, 8st 7lbs,
second. Four ran ; even on Sir Solomon, 5 to 2 against Champion,
and 3 to I against Chance, who, on the same day, won the Doncaster
Stakes, four miles.

In 1802 Champion broke down in running a match for 1000 gs, 7st I3lbs,
against Lethe, five years, 7st 7lbs, and was sold to Colonel Lumm, and
sent over to Ireland for the Stud.

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

CINNAMON.

CINNAMON (first named All-spice, afterwards No-spice, and then
Cinnamon) was a ch. c. bred by Gilbert Crompton, Esq., in 1797.
He was got by Coriander, out of Miss West, by Match'em, out of a mare
by Regulus, out of a dau. of Mr. Panton's Old Crab, her dam, by Flying
Childers, out of a mare by Basto.

Cinnamon's Performances.
1799.
At York, August, for two years old, colts 8st, fillies 7st i2lbs, ran
fourth and last in a sweep of 80 gs., won by. Mr. T. Robinson's b. f.
Belle Fille, by Weasel, beating Mr. F. Dawson's ch. c. Jack-a-Lantern,
by Meteor, and two others. At Malton, colts Sst, fillies 7st 12 lbs, ran
fourth in a sweep of 100 gs.,- won by Belle Fille, beating two others.

1800.
(Now named No-spice.) At Catterick Bridge, for colts rising three
years old, Sst each, not placed in a sweep of 100 gs., won by Captain
Lidderdale's br. c. John o' Groat, by Overton, beating Sir Wm. Gerard's
bl. c. Collier, by Comet, and six others. At York (Spring), for three years
old, colts Sst, fillies 7st lalbs, ran third in a sweep of 140 gs., won by
Lord Darlington's b. c. Agonistes, by Sir Peter, beating ch. f. Hyale, by
Phsenomenon, Lord Fitzwilliam's b. f. Lapwing, by Overton, and three
others. At Beverley, colts Sst 2lbs, fillies Sst, heats two miles, won
^50, beating Mr. Cartwright's b. c. Commodore, by Admiral (son of
Florizel), and five others. Four heats were run. No-spice winning the
last two. At Knutsford, 7st 6lbs, heats three miles, in a sweep of 60 gs.,
w'as beaten by Mr. Brooke's gr. c. Baron Nile, by Delpini, four years.

CINNAMON.

8st 8lbs ; four ran. At Nottingham, colts 8st 2lbs. fillies 8st, won the
Members' Plate of ^50, beating Major Rooke's b. c. Dick Andrews (sire
of Tramp, &c.), and Mr. Corbet's b. f. Lure, by Young Eclipse.

1801.

(Now sold to the Hon. R. Lumley Savile, and named Cinnamon.) At
Catterick Bridge, 8st each, three miles, ran fourth in a sweep of 90 gs.,
won by Lord Darlington's b. c. Haphazard, by Sir Peter, beating Lord
Stamford's ch. c. Chanter, by Pipator, second, and four others. At
Newcastle, for four years old, colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 8st, four miles, ran
second in a sweep of 120 gs., won by Agonistes,* beating two others. At
Nottingham, lost 4lbs each, heats four miles, won the King's Purse,
beating Mr. Bettison's br. c. Beelzebub, by Rockingham, in both heats.
S. mg., 7st 7lbs, two miles, ran second for the Cup, won by Sir Solomon,
Hyale (who broke down) being third ; four ran. At Lichfield, 8st albs,
two miles, won 310 gs., beating b. c. Dick Andrews (now Lord Sackville's),
four years, 8st 2lbs, second, Mr. Tharpe's b. h. Chippenham, by
Trumpator, five years, gst, third, Baron Nile (who broke down), and five
others. S. mg., 7st lolbs, heats four miles, for a ^^50 purse, was beaten
by Dick Andrews, 7st 7lbs, both four years old. At Doncaster, 8st 7lbs
each, heats two miles, for a purse of 100 gs., was beaten by Haphazard ;
five ran ; all four years old. At Malton, 7st lolbs, ran third and last in
a sweep of 120 gs., won by Agonistes, 7st lolbs, Mr. Peirse's b. h. Game-
nut, by Walnut, six years, 8st lolbs, second. S. mg., gst lib, heats
three miles, for a handicap plate of ^50, was beaten by Mr. Cornforth's
b. c. Wrestler, by Antaeus.

1802.

At Chester, 8st lolbs, four miles, won the Earl of Chester's Plate of
100 gs., beating Mr. Bullington's gr. h. Nautilus, by Citizen, five years,
8st lolbs, Mr. Smith's gr. h. Dapple, by Citizen, six years, gst, third, and
three others. At York, 7st gibs, ran fourth in a handicap sweep of
250 gs., won by Haphazard, 8st albs, beating Chance, 8st 5lbs, and Cock-
fighter, six years, 8st gibs ; six ran. S. mg., won ^50 ; but for the Ladies'

* Sir Solomon, Haphazard, and Agonistes, all sons of Sir Peter, were the best four-milers of
their day.

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

Plate, 8st slbs, was beaten by Sir. T. Gascoigne's ch. c. Lennox, by
Delpini, four years, .7st gibs.

1803.
At Nottingham, I2st, heats four miles, for the King's Plate, was beaten
by gr. h. Dapple, aged, I2st 2lbs, in three heats. At York, August,
8st lolbs each, four miles, for the Great Subscription Purse, ran third
to br. h. Haphazard, Mr Garforth's gr. m. Marcia, by Coriander, second ;
all six years old. Cinnamon ran once more, at Doncaster, without
success, and quitted the Turf,

/-

HYALE.

HYALE.

HYALE was a ch. f. bred by Mr. Sitwell in 1797. She was got
by Phaenomenon, out of Rally, by Trumpator, out of Fancy (sister
to Diomed), by Florizel, out of Sister to Juno, by Spectator, out of
Horatia, by Blank, out of a mare by Flying Childers, out of Miss
Belvoir, by Gray Grantham (son of the Brownlow Turk), her dam, by the
Paget Turk, out of Betty Percival, by the Leedes Arabian, out of a dau.
of Spanker (son of Lord D'Arcy's Yellow Turk).

H vale's Performances.
1799.
At York (Spring), 8st each, match for 200 g's., beat Sir H. T. Vane's
b. f. by Walnut, who died in September following.

1800.

At York (Spring), Bst each, two miles, match for 100 gs., beat Sir H.
Williamson's b. f. by Ruler. S. mg., for three years old, colts Bst, fillies
7st I albs, ran second in a sweep of 20 gs. each, won by Lord Darling-
ton's b. c. Agonistes, by Sir Peter, beating Mr. G. Crompton's ch. c.
No-spice (afterwards named Cinnamon), by Coriander, third, Lord
Fitzwilliam's b. f. Lapwing, by Overton, fourth, and three others. At
Nottingham, 5st 11 lbs, two miles, won the Gold Cup, beating Lord
Stamford's b. c. Alfred, by John Bull, four years, 7st 7lbs, Mr. Smith
Barry's b. c. Improver, by Trumpator, four years, 7st 7lbs, and one other.
At Lichfield, 6st iilbs, two miles, not placed in a sweep of 260 gs., won
by Mr. L. Brooke's gr. c. Baron Nile, by Delpini (son of Highflyer),
beating Mr. Lockley's b. c. Robin Red-breast, by Sir Peter, both four
years old, 8st 2lbs, Mr. Rooke's b. c. Dick Andrews, by Joe Andrews

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

(son of Eclipse), three years, 7st, third, and seven others. S. mg., 8st lib,
one mile, match for loo gs., h. ft., received 40 gs. (compromise) from Mr.
Cox's b. c. Edwin, by Fortunio.

1801.
At York (Spring), 8st 2lbs each, two miles, match for 500 gs. beat Mr.
G. Crompton's b. f. Aniseed, by Coriander, both four years old. At
Stamford, 7st 3lbs, four miles, won the Gold Cup, beating the Hon. Geo.
Watson's ch. h. Canterbury, by PotSo's, five years, 8st 7lbs, Mr. Robt.
Heathcote's ch. f. Georgiana (sister to Muly-Moloch), by John Bull,
four years, yst 3lbs, and one other. At Nottingham, 7st 4lbs, two miles,
Hyale broke down badly in running for the Gold Cup, won by Mr.
Johnson's b. h. Sir Solomon, by Sir Peter, five years, Sst 7lbs, beating
ch. c. Cinnamon, four years, /St 7lbs, second, and Mr. Hewett's ch. c.
Clayton, by Overton, three years, 6st, fourth and last. Hyale ran gamely
on, securing the third place. She now joined Mr. Sitwell's Stud, and
was the dam of Mr. Thornhill's famous horse, Anticipation, by
Hambletonian.

ELEANOR.

ELEANOR.

ELEANOR (the dam of Muley) was a bay filly, bred by Sir Charles
Bunbury in 1 798. She was got by Whiskey, out of Young
Giantess (bred by Sir C. Bunbury in 1790), by Diomed, out of Giantess,
by Match'em. For remainder of pedigree see Sorcerer.

Eleanor's Performances.

At Newmarket (First Spring), for horses rising three years, colts 8st 3lbs,
fillies 8st 2lbs, A. F., won 250 gs., beating Mr. Tharpe's b. f. Miss
Fuery, by Trumpator, and the Hon. George Watson's b. c. Gaoler, by
Volunteer. At Epsom (ridden by Saunders), colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 7st
i2lbs, won the Derby, beating Lord Egremont's br. c. by Fidget,
second, the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Remnant, by Trumpator, third, Gaoler
fourth, Lord Grosvenor's ch. c. by John Bull, fifth. Sir W. Gerard's b. c.
Belleisle, by Sir Peter, sixth, and five others. S. mg., for fillies, 8st each
.(Saunders), won the Oaks (of 550 gs.), beating Lord Grosvenor's ch. f.
Rosamond, by Buzzard, second, Lord Egremont's b. f. Crazy Poetess, by
Woodpecker, third, and three others. At Ascot, 8st gibs (7lbs extra), for
three years old, ran second in a sweep of 2 15 gs., won by Mr. Durand's
br. c. Teddy the Grinder, by Asparagus, beating Mr. Wardell's b. c.
Dissenter, by Buzzard, third, and one other ; colts 8st 7lbs, fillies 8st 2lbs.
At Newmarket (First October), 8st each, won 700 gs., beating Miss
Fuery; only two ran. S. mg., 8st 2lbs each (A. F.), match for 200 gs.,
beat the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Flambeau, by Skyscraper, both three
years old.

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

1802.

At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st 3lbs (A. F.), ran fourth and last in a
sweep of 600 gs., won by Lord Darlington's ch. c. Muly-Moloch, by
John Bull, Sst 2lbs, Gaoler, 7st islbs, second, and Flambeau, 7st i3lbs,
third ; all four years old. At Newmarket (First October), for four years
old, fillies Sst 4lbs and colts Sst 7lbs, won 350 gs., beating the Duke of
Grafton's b. f. Penelope, by Trumpator, and Sir Frank Standish's br. f.
Sister to Gouty (son of Sir Peter), last. S. mg., lost 4lbs, B. C., won the
King's Plate, beating Sister to Gouty, iost4lbs, Mr. Norton's b. m. Aniseed,
by Coriander, five years, list 6lbs, Lord Sackville's b. h. Warter, aged,
i2st 2lbs, and two others. At Newmarket (Second October), Sst lolbs,
A. F.,won ^50, beating the Prince of Wales' b. c. Shock, by Waxy, three
years, 7st lolbs, Mr. Shafto's b. c. Harefoot, by Beningbrough,7st lolbs,
and one other.

At Newmarket, Craven, Sst 7lbs each, three miles, match for 200 gs.,
received 100 gs. forfeit from Mr. Sitwell's br. h. Fieldfare, by Alexander.
S. mg., Sst iilbs, D. L, ran third and last in the Oatlands, won by Sir H.
Williamson's b. c. Walton, by Sir Peter, three years, 6st i ilbs, beating
Sir F. Standish's b. c. Duxbury, by Sir Peter, three years, 7st lolbs,
second. At Newmarket (First Spring), list, R. C, ran second for the
King's Plate, won by Lord Sackville's b. h. Dick Andrews, five years, i ist
9lbs, beating two others. At Ipswich, Qst 4lbs, heats two miles, won ^50.
At Oxford, Sst 7lbs, won the Cup, beating Mr. Ladbroke's br. f. Julia,
(the dam of Phantom), by Whiskey, and two others. S. mg., heats three
miles, won .;^50. At Huntingdon, gst 6lbs, won £'^0. S. mg., Sst Slbs,
won .1^50, beating Mr. Sitwell's b. c. Pipylin, by Sir Peter, four years,
7st gibs. At Lincoln, Sst iilbs, heats three miles, won the King's
Plate, beating Mr. Wentworth's b. f. Primrose, by Beningbrough, four
years, 7st 6lbs. At Newmarket (Second October), Sst 5lbs each,
B. C, in a sweep of 375 gs., was beaten by Penelope, Mr Howorth's
ch. h. Malta, by Buzzard, being last ; all five years old. Ran twice more
this year, without success.

ELEANOR. 13

At Newmarket (First Spring), lost each, R. C, for the King's Plate,
was beaten by Penelope. S. mg., won ^50, beating seven others. At
Newmarket (Second Spring), received 40 gs. forfeit from Colonel Mel-
lish's b. h. Surprise, by Buzzard ; also, gst 2lbs, won ^50, beating Mr.
Dawson's ch. h. Quiz, six years, 8st gibs, Duxbury, by Sir Peter, 8st /lbs,
and Gaoler, 8st gibs. At Brocket Hall, Herts, 8st i2lbs each, ran second
for the Cup, won by Quiz, Aniseed, gst, third ; six ran. At Ipswich, won
;^50. At Newmarket, July, won .1^50. At Chelmsford, won .^^50. At
Huntingdon, won ;^5o. At Bedford, w. o. for .1^50. At Newmarket,
October, won a gold cup, beating b. f. Virtuosa, by Precipitate, three years,
5st lolbs, Lignum Vitae, aged, 8st lolbs, Aniseed, ch. c. Castrel, by Buzzard,
and nine others; also, 8st iilbs, B. C, won 375 gs., beating br. h.
Orville, 8st 5lbs, and Lignum Vitee, gst. At Newmarket (Ho.), /St gibs,
match for 200 gs., was beaten by Colonel Mellish's b. h. Eagle, by
Volunteer, gst. Ran twice more, without success.

1805.
At Egham, won the Cup, beating Miss Coiner, by Don Quixote,
Houghton Lass, and two others ; also won .1^50, beating Quiz, ch. c.
Cerberus, by Gohanna, and two others; also won 100 gs., beating b. c.
by Young Woodpecker. At Newmarket (First October), gst ylbs, match for
200 gs., beat Lord Foley's br. c. Czar Peter, by Sir Peter, four years, 8st.
At Newmarket (Second October), 8st i3lbs, ran second for a gold cup, won
by Mr. Ladbroke's br. c. Bustard, by Buzzard, four years, 6st 8lbs ; five
ran. At Newmarket (Ho.), gst ylbs (D. I.), ran second for a gold cup>
won by ch. h. Stretch, by Stride (son of Phaenomenon), five years, 8st ;
five ran. Eleanor ran three times more, and was put to the Stud. She
ran in 46 races, losing 17 and winning 29.

14 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

penelopp:.

PENELOPE was a bay filly, bred by the Duke of Grafton, in 1798.
She was got by Trumpator, out of Prunella, by Highflyer, out of
Promise, by Old Snap, out of Julia, by Blank, out of a mare by Old Partner,
out of Bonny Lass, by Bay Bolton, her dam, by the Barley Arabian, out
of a dau. of the Byerley Turk, out of a mare by the Taffblet Barb, her
dam, by Mr. Place's White Turk, out of a Natural Barb Mare.

Penelope's Performances.
i8oi.

At Newmarket (First Spring), jst iilbs (Frank Buckle), won 250 gs.,
beating Mr. R. Watt's br. c. Pacificator, by Trumpator, 8st 3lbs, and Lord
Grosvenor's ch. f. by Buzzard, all rising three years old. At Newmarket
(Second Spring), colts 8st 4lbs, fillies 8st, (F. Buckle), won .^50, beating Mr.
Bullock's b. c. Brother to Spear, by Javelin, Mr. R. Heathcote's b. c. Paulo,
by Woodpecker, and eight others. At Ipswich, 7st nibs (F. Buckle), won
the King's Plate, beating Mr. Golding's b. f. Lampedo, by PotSo's. and
Sir C. Bunbury's br. f. Thais, by Trumpator, 7st i ilbs each. S. mg., colts
Sst 4lbs, fillies 8st, won ^50, beating Thais, second, and ch. c. Ostrich, by
Seagull, last. At Newmarket (First October), colts Sst 7lbs, fillies Sst 3lbs,
won ^^50, beating Sir Frank Standish's b. f. by Sir Peter, and four
others. At Newmarket (Second October), 7st 4lbs (F. Buckle), won the
Oatlands of 200 gs., beating the Hon. George Watson's b. c. Striver, by
Delpini, three years, 6st 7lbs, Mr. Howorth's b. h. Chippenham, by
Trumpator, five years, Sst 5lbs, Mr. Whaley's b. h. Vivaldi, by Wood-
pecker, five years, Sst 5lbs, and three others.

PENELOPE. 15

1802.

At Newmarket (Second Spring), received 20 gs. (compromise) and also
won 45 gs. At Newmarket (First October), for four years old, 8st 3lbs
(F. Buckle), ran second in a handicap of 100 gs. each, won by Mr.
Ladbroke's ch. f. Marianne, by Mufti, 7st 5lbs (John Arnull), Mr. Watson's
b. c. Gaoler, by Volunteer, Sst 3lbs (Clift), being third and last. S. mg.,
for four years old, colts Sst 7lbs, fillies Sst 4lbs, D. I., ran second in a
subscription of ^166 ']s., won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. f. Eleanor, Sir F.
Standish's br. f Sister to Gouty, by Sir Peter, third and last. Penelope
ran in two other races this year, without success.

At Newmarket, Craven, Sst gibs, A. F. (F. Buckle), in a match of 200 gs.,
beat Sir Frank Standish's b. c. Duxbury, by Sir Peter, three years, Sst
(J. Arnull). At Newmarket, July, Sst Slbs, D. I., ran second for a ^50
purse, won by Lord Clermont's b. c. Rumbo, by Whiskey, three years,
6st gibs ; four ran. At Newmarket (First October), Sst 6lbs, B. C, won 120
gs., beating Mr. Wilson's b. h. Surprise, by Buzzard, six years, Sst I3lbs,
b. h. Lignum Vitae, six years, Sst i3lbs, third, and two others. At New-
market (Second October), Sst 5lbs, B. C, won ^190, beating Eleanor, Sst
5lbs, and Mr. Howorth'sch. h. Malta, by Buzzard, five years, Sst 5lbs, last.
At Newmarket (Ho.), Sst 7lbs, B. C. (F. Buckle), match for 200 gs., beat
Lord Sackville's b. h. Whirligig, by Whiskey, five years, Sst lib (Clift).
She ran twice more, without success.

1S04.

At Newmarket, Craven, gst ilb, D. I., won the Oatlands of 275 gs.,
beating Chippenham, aged, Sst 5lbs, Mr. Forth's ch. h. Brighton, by Vo-
lunteer, six years, Sst 5lbs, third, and three others. At Newmarket (First
Spring), received 60 gs. from Colonel Mellish's b. h. Eagle. S. mg., lost
each, B. C, won the King's Plate, beating Eleanor. S. mg., gst, B. C, won
^50, beating Mr. Dawson's ch. h. Quiz, by Buzzard, five years^ gst, and
Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Montalto, by John Bull, three years, 7st. At New-
market (Second Spring), Sst gibs, B. C, won the Jockey Club Plate, beat-

16 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

ing Lord Sackville's b. h. Dick Andrews, aged, 8st iilbs. At New-
market (First October), 8st each, A. F., match for loo gs., was beaten by
Mr. F. Neale's ch. c. Bobtail, by Precipitate, aged. S. mg., 8st I3lbs,
B. C, ran second for a subscription of i2ogs., won by Mr. Norton's gr. c.
Sir Harry Dimsdale, by Sir Peter, four years, yst 7lbs, Eleanor, Sst I3lbs,
being third. At Newmarket (Ho.), Sst 7lbs, B. C, match for loo gs.,
beat Bobtail, Sst.

1805.
At Newmarket, Craven, Sst 7lbs, B. C, match for 200 gs., was beaten
by Sir Hedworth Williamson's b. h. Walton, by Sir Peter, six years, Sst
61bs. Penelope now quitted the Turf.

QUIZ. 17

OUIZ.

QUIZ was a chestnut colt, bred by the Rev. Mr. Goodrlcke (who
always ran his horses in Mr. Gilbert Crompton's name), in 1798 ;
and was got by Buzzard, out of Miss West, by Match'em, her dam, by
Regulus, out of a mare by Old Crab, her dam, by Flying Childers, out
of a mare by Basto.

Quiz's Performances.
1801.

At York, ran second in a sweep, won by Muly-Moloch. At Doncaster,
colts, Est 2lbs each, won the Great St. Leger of 250 gs., beating Sir W.
Gerard's b. c. Belleisle, by Sir Peter, second, Lord Fitzwilliam's ch. c.
Miracle, by Phsenomenon, third, Muly-Moloch, Lennox, and two others ;
5 to 2 against Muly, 3 to i against Lennox, 5 to i each against Belleisle
and Miracle, and 7 to i against Quiz (who was ridden by T. Shepherd).
At Malton, October 7th, 8st 2lbs, won 180 gs., beating Mr. Robinson's
b. f. Cotillion, by Overton (son of King Fergus), 7st i3lbs. Quiz ran
twice more this year, without success, once at York and once at Malton,
and was now sold to Francis Dawson, Esq.

1802.

At Newmarket, April 19th, 8st 5lbs, match for 100 gs., A. F., beat
Mr. Payne's b. c. by Toby, 6st ilb. At Newmarket (First Spring), 7st
iilbs, in a sweep of 600 gs., was beaten by the Hon. G. Watson's b. c.
Gaoler, by Volunteer, four years, 7st 7lbs ; five ran. At Newmarket
(Second Spring), 7st 2lbs, B. C, won the Jockey Club Plate, beating Sir

VOL. II. c

1 8 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

H. T. Vane's b. h. Cockfighter, six years, 8st gibs. At Brocket Hall,
May 28th, 7st 6lbs, won the Cup, beating Mr. Hovvorth's br. h. Lucan,
by Sir Peter, six years, gst slbs, and four others. At York, lost 4lbs,
four miles, won the King's Plate, beating five others. S. mg., 8st 7lbs
each, four miles, won the Great Subscription, beating Lennox, Alonzo,
and Muly-Moloch ; 5 to 4 on Alonzo.

1803.

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st, B. C, match for 1000 gs., beat Mr.
Fletcher's b. c. Highland Fling, by Spadille, 8st 7lbs ; and, next day, 8st
5lbs, won the Oatlands, beating eight others. At Newmarket (First
Spring), w. o. for ^50, and received two forfeits of 50 and 80 gs. S. mg.,
8st 8lbs, in a match for 100 gs., was beaten by Dick Andrews, six years,
9st lib. At Brocket Hall, Herts, w. o. for the Cup.

1804.

At Newmarket (First Spring), won .;^5o. At Brocket Hall, 8st i2lbs,
won the Cup, beating Eleanor, six years, 8st I2lbs, second, and four others ;
and was now sold to Mr. F. Neale, having ran twice more, without suc-
cess, beaten once by Penelope and once by Eleanor.

1805.

At Newmarket, April 15th, gst 3lbs, not placed in the Craven Stakes,
won by Sir Hedworth Williamson's b. h. Ditto (Derby winner in 1803), by
Sir Peter, 8st gibs. At Epsom, won two plates of .1^50, and at Reading
won the Cup. At Abingdon, gst 7lbs, won the Members' Purse of ^50.

1806.

At Newmarket, April 9th, gst 4lbs, won the Oatlands of 440 gs.,
beating the Duke of York's br. h. Giles, by Trumpator, and three others.
At Newmarket, May 8th, 8st I3lbs, in a sweep of 50 gs. each, was
beaten by the Prince of Wales' br. h. Orville, 8st 7lbs. At Ascot, Sst
lolbs, won 120 gs., beating Mr. R. Wilson's, b. h. Brother to Vivaldi,
aged, Sst lolbs. Ran once more, without success.

QUIZ. 19

1807.
At Newmarket, March 30th, gst 3lbs, not placed in the Oatlands, won
by Mr. Fermor's b. c. Hippomenes, by Pegasus, four years, yst I3lbs; six
ran. At Newmarket (First Spring), won 50 sovs., beating Lord
Sackville's br. h. Bustard, by Buzzard, five years, 8st 3lbs ; but, for
the King's Plate, was beaten by Hippomenes, and now retired to the
Stud.*

* " The Druid," in his work entitled " Scott and Sebright," observes that " The new era
of steel-engraving seems to dawn with Ben-Marshall and Haphazard : Quiz (1808) is remark-
able for its curious Newmarket background, in which the Duke's Stand, a heavy-sterned
jockey, a soldier, and a man with a wooden leg, have not been forgotten."

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

MULY-MOLOCH.

MULY-MOLOCH was a chestnut colt, bred by the Earl of Darling-
ton in 1798 ; and was got by John Bull (a son of Fortitude, by
Herod), out of Mistletoe, by PotSo's, out of Maid of the Oaks, by Herod,
out of Rarity, by Match'em, out of Snapdra;gon, by Old Snap^ her dam,
by Regulus, out of a mare by Bartlett's Childers.

Muly-Moloch's Performances.
1800.

At Doncaster, September 24th, for two years old, 8st each, won a
sweep of loogs., beating Mr. Gilbert Crompton's b. c. Dotterel, by Buzzard,
and one other.

1801.

At Catterick, for horses rising three years old, 8st each, two miles,
won QO gs., beating Mr. Fletcher's ch. c. Malta, by Buzzard, and three
others. At Newcastle, June 23rd, 8st each, two miles, ran second in a
sweep of 240 gs., won by Mr. Brandling's b. c. Alonzo, by Pegasus (son
of Eclipse), beating Lord Strathmore's b. c. Highland Fling, by Spadille,
and four others ; 5 to 4 against Muly, and 5 to i against Alonzo. At
York, August, 8st 5lbs, two miles, match for 200 gs., beat Sir T.
Gascoigne's b. c. Doodle, by Restless (a son of Phaenomenon), 8st, both
three years old. S. mg., w. o. for a purse of 60 gs.; also, for three years
old, colts 8st, fillies 7st i2lbs, won a sweep of 200 gs., beating Mr. G.
Crompton's ch. c. Quiz, by Buzzard, Sir T. Gascoigne's ch. c. Lennox,
by Delpini (son of Highflyer), third, and Mr. C. Wilson's b. f. Sophia, by
Buzzard ; 5 to 2 on Sophia, and 4 to i against Muly. At Doncaster, ran
sixth in the St. Leger, won by Quiz (which see).

MULY-MOLOCH.

1802.
At Newmarket (First Sisring), 8st slbs, A. F., won a handicap sweep
of 600 gs., beating the Hon. G. Watson's b. c. Gaoler, by Volunteer, four
years, /St i3lbs, the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Flambeau, by Skyscraper,
four years, 7st I3lbs, and Sir C Bunbury's b. f. Eleanor, four years. Est 3lbs ;
Muly the favourite. At York, for the Great Subscription Purse, was
beaten by Quiz. At Pontefract, 7st lalbs, four miles, won the Cup,
beating Mr. Fletcher's b. c. Strathspey, by Pipator, three years, 6st 6lbs,
Sir R. Winn's b. c. Conjurer, by Beningbrough, three years, 6st 6lbs,
b. f. Sophia, 7st gibs, and two others. At Doncaster, ;st 7lbs, ran fifth
for the Cup, won by Alonzo, beating Orville, three years, 6st, second, Sir
Solomon, 9st 2lbs, sixth, Pipylin, and three others.

1803.
At Newmarket (First October), 8st4lbs, T. Y. C. match for 100 gs., was
beaten by Mr. Neale's ch. h. Bobtail, aged, 8st 7lbs ; 7 to 4 on Muly,
who now quitted the Turf. The three figures in the left-hand corner of the
Plate are those of three very astute Turfites of that day, named Trotter,
Hardy, and Thompson, in the order in which they stand. The groom's
name, at Muly-Moloch's head, was Tod. They are all portraits.

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

ORVILLE.

ORVILLE was a bay colt, bred by Earl Fitzwilliam in 1799. He
was got by Beningbrough, out of Evelina, by Highflyer, out of
Termagant, by Tantrum (son of Cripple), out of Cantatrice, by Sampson,
out of a mare by Regulus, out of the Ruby Mare, by Mr. Hutton's
Blacklegs, out of a dau. of Bay Bolton, &c.

Orvillewas the first of Beningbrough's get that ever started; and Wm.
Edwards always declared that, while Selim was the speediest, Orville
was the best for all distances, he ever rode. His lungs and courage were
inexhaustible. Orville ran a four-mile trial with Haphazard, at Lewes, and
gave him such a tying-up (at even weights), that the latter never again
appeared in public ; and, on the same day, he beat Walton for the King's
Plate. Orville was over 16 hands high, was a most difficult horse to ride,
and, under the saddle, was very inanimate, and required vigorous riding.

Orville's Performances.

1801.
At York, August, for two years old, 8st 2lbs each, ran fourth in a sweep
of 20 gs. each, won by Lord Darlington's b. c. L' Orient, by Star (son of
Highflyer), beating three others. At Doncaster, 8st each, won a sweep
of 20 gs. each, beating Lord Strathmore's b. c. Strathspey, by Pipator,
second, and three others.

1802.

At York, August, for three years old, 8st each, ran second in a sweep
of 50 gs. each, won by Mr. Wardell's ch. c. Sir John, by Stride ; four

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ran. S. mg. colts 8st 2lbs, ran second in a sweep of 30 gs. each, won
by Lord Darlington's b. c. Peter, by Beningbrough ; four ran. At
Doncaster (ridden by J. Singleton, junior), won the Great St. Leger of
350 gs., beating Mr. Sitwell's br. c. Pipylin, by Sir Peter, second, br. c.
Sparrowhawk (also Lord Fitzwilliam's), by Buzzard, third, Sir R. Winn's
ch. c. Tankersley, by Overton, and three others. S. mg., 6st (William
Edwards), ran second for the Cup, won by Mr. Brandling's b. c. Alonzo,
by Pegasus, beating gr. c. Blue Devil, by Beningbrough, third, Strathspey
fourth, ch. c. Muley-Moloch, by John Bull, fifth, b. h. Sir Solomon, by
Sir Peter, six years, gst 2lbs, Pipylin, and b. c. Asheton, by Beningbrough,
Alonzo, and three others. " Will Edwards never got over his chagrin
at losing this Cup. He was a mere feather at the time, and begged hard
for a curb-bridle, but the Earl's trainer knew the colt to be such a slug
that he only replied, ' The further he runs away, the further he'll beat
'em.' However, John Jackson, on Alonzo, and Shepherd, on Sir
Solomon, agreed together to make the St. Leger Winner run away.
Accordingly they got the lad between them, and, by sly strokes of the
whip, on either side, most effectually waked up Orville for him. In vain
poor little Edwards shouted out, ' Lll tell the Jockey Club of you,' till
Jackson finished the matter by kneeing the bewildered lad on to the rails.
But for this Orville must have won." — From " Scott and Sebright," by
" The Druid."

1803.
At York (Spring), 8st slbs, ran second in a sweep of 20 gs. each, won
by Sir T. Gascoigne's ch. h. Lennox, by Delpini ; three ran. At Yerk,
August, 8st 4lbs each, in a sweep of 100 gs. each, was beaten by Sir F.
Standish's b. c. Duxbury, by Sir Peter, both four years ; three ran. Ran '
once more this year, without success.

At York (Spring), gst, two miles, won 120 gs., beating Lord Darling-
ton's b. c. by Ormond, four years, 8st 5lbs, and ch. c. Maltonian, by
King Fergus, four years, 8st 2lbs. At York, August, 8st 5lbs, ran fifth
and last in a sweep of 25 gs. each, won by br. h. Haphazard, aged, 8st

24 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

lolbs, Marcia, aged, 8st lolbs, second, Lennox, six years, 8st lolbs, thira.
At Doncaster, 8st 5lbs, won a sweep of 50 gs. each, beating Pipylin, five
years, 7st gibs, second, and br. h. Doncaster, by Sir Peter, 7st iilbs, last.
S. mg., 8st 7lbs each, match for 200 gs., beat Colonel Mellish's br. h.
Stockton, by Gabriel, both five years, four miles. At Newmarket
(Second October), now the property of the Prince of Wales, ran second
in a sweep of 25 gs. each, 8st 5lbs, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. m. Eleanor,
six years, Sst 11 lbs, four miles.

1805.'
At Brighton, Sst i3lbs, four miles, won the Somerset Stakes of 450 gs.
Sir H. Williamson's b. h. Walton, by Sir Peter, came in first. Sir J.
Shelley's br. f. Houghton Lass, four years, 7st 4lbs, second, Mr. Howorth's
br. c. Enterprise, by John Bull, four years, 7st 7lbs, third, and Orville last,
to whom the Stakes were awarded, as being the only horse, out of the
four, who had run the full course. S. mg., 8st i2lbs, four miles, won the
Prince's Gold Cup of 100 gs., with sweep of 200 gs., beating Houghton
Lass, 7st 5lbs, second. Colonel Mellish's b. f. Lady Brough, by Stride, four
years, 7st 5lbs, third, and b. h. Harefoot, by Beningbrough, six years, Sst
I2lbs, last. At Lewes, I2st, heats four miles, won the King's Plate, beating
the Duke of Richmond's b. h. Rolla, by Overton, aged, I2st 2lbs, in both
heats. S. mg., Sst I2lbs each, four miles, for a sweep of 100 gs., beat
Walton, both six years old. Ran once more this year, without success.

1806.

At Newmarket (Second Spring), Sst 7lbs, B. C, won a sweep of 150 gs.
beating ch. h. Quiz, by Buzzard, eight years old, Sst i3lbs, and two others.
At Lewes, Sst 7lbs, match for 300 gs., received 150 gs. forfeit from
Houghton Lass, 7st lolbs. S. mg., w. o. for 90 gs. At Newmarket
(First October), gst, B'. C, won 50 gs., beating b. m. Parasol, six years, Sst
I libs, b. c. Staveley (St. Leger Winner 1805), 7st 4lbs, Houghton Lass,
Sst 5lbs, and br. c. Henry, by Overton, 7st 4lbs. At Newmarket (Second
October), 7st 7lbs, match for 200 gs., beat Colonel Mellish's b. h. Sancho
(St. Leger Winner in 1804), by Don Quixote, five years, Sst (who broke
down). Ran once more, without success.

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1807.
At Newmarket (Second Spring), Qst 3lbs, B. C, won a handicap
sweep of 300 gs., beating br. m. Pelisse, by Whiskey, 8st gibs, and ch. h.
Enchanter, by PotSo's, 8st. At Brighton, w. o. for 125 gs. At Lewes,
match for 200 gs., beat Pelisse. S. mg., won 100 gs., beating ch. h.
Cerberus, by Gohanna ; also won the Ladies' Plate, beating br. c.
Brighton, by Gohanna. At Newmarket (First October), gst 2lbs, B. C,
won 105 gs., beating b. c. Canopus, by Gohanna, four years, 7st 7lbs.
At Newmarket (Second October), gst^ B. C., won 350 gs., beating
Parasol, aged, gst. This was Orville's last race.*

*" The Druid," in " Silk and Scarlet," says— " Orville was the first of Beningbrough's get
that ever started ; and William Edwards always declared that, while Selim was the
speediest, Orville was the htiXfor all lengths that he ever rode. His lungs and courage
quite inexhaustible. As a proof of this he ran a four-mile trial with Haphazard at Lewes,f
even weights, at four o'clock in the morning ; and gave him such a tying-up, at the end of
three miles, that Sam Chifney did not persevere with Haphazard, who started no more in
public. The King's Plate was run that afternoon, and Will Edwards landed Orville home
first, after a punishing race with Walton. Orville was a very difficult horse to ride, and so
inanimate and dead-skinned that nothing but a whip that would curl well round him could
make any impression. There was a great deal of the coach-horse about him, and he stood
very much over with one knee."

-j- This was in 1805. The Druid is in error in stating that it was the King's Plate that
was run for that afternoon. It was a Subscription Plate of 100 gs., in which Orville and
Walton alone contended.

2 6 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

WALTON.

♦

WALTON, own brother to Ditto, was a bay horse, bred by Sir
Hedworth Williamson in 1 799, and got by Sir Peter Teazle, out of
Arethusa (bred by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales in 1792), by Dungannon,
out of a mare by Prophet (son of Regulus), out of Virago (Saltram's dam),
by Old Snap, out of a mare by Regulus (son of the Godophin Arabian), out
of a sister to Black and all Black (commonly called Othello), by Mr. Panton's
Old Crab, out of Miss Slamerkin, by Young True Blue, her dam, by Lord
Oxford's Dun Arabian, out of Lord D'Arcy's Black-legged Royal Mare.

" The Druid," in Silk and Scarlet, says : " Sir John Shelley bought the
clever, but cobby-looking Walton, when he was beaten for the Craven
Stakes by Aniseed, in the year that Old Eleanor was third. He was
awkward to ride, and Buckle said of him that he was ' always on his head
for the first mile.' His stock had no great character about them ;* but
although he had only seven mares in his first season. Phantom, a winner
of the Derby, Vandyke Junior, and Rainbow were among his lucky hits ;
Bay Middleton, Ishmael, and Voltaire were out of Phantom mares ; and
George IV. was latterly as fond of Walton's son, Waterloo, as he had
been in his younger days of the Trumpators and Gohannas. Walton's
most distinguished son, Partisan, strained back to Highflyer, through his
dam Parasol, by PotSo's, out of Prunella. Trainers used to say of him
that he was the finest actioned horse that ever went over Newmarket ;
and, after proving the sire of Venison, Mameluke, Gladiator, and Glaucus,
he was eventually sold for 165 gs." Herein " The Druid" appears to have
made out a case against himself. Besides those mentioned by " The Druid,"
W"alton was the sire of Mr. Craven's Tooley, a very successful runner ; of
Mr. Dundas's Robin Adair, ditto; of Sir J. Shelley's Crecy, ditto; of
Mr. Andrew's Nectar, winner of the Riddlesworth, the 2000 Guineas, and
700 gs., all at Newmarket, in the same year: of Sir J. Shelley's b. f.
Leopoldine, who, as a three-year-old, won looo gs. at Ascot, and 450 gs.
at Newmarket ; of the Hon. Geo. Watson's Harmodius, winner of the
Gascoigne Stakes, at Doncaster, and 710 gs., in the same year; of Mr.
Peirse's Wrangler, who won 1000 gs. at York, and 500 gs. at Doncaster,
as a three-year-old, and, next year, the Great Subscription Purse at
* In this opinion "The Druid " (Henry Hall Dixon) is surely somewhat singular.

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York ; of Sir E. Smith's St. Patrick, winner of the Doncaster St. Leger ;
of Mr. Gascoigne's EHzabeth, winner of two Great Subscription Purses at
York, and other good Stakes ; of Mr. Payne's Privateer, winner of the
Port Stakes and 500 gs. at Newmarket, and 400 sovs. at Ascot, in the
same year ; and of several other winners, very far above mediocrity.

Walton's Performances.
1802.
At Newmarket, Craven, for colts rising four years old, 8st 3lbs each,
A. F., in a sweepstake of 100 gs. each, was beaten by Mr Sitwell's br. c.
Pipylin, by Sir Peter, on whom 5 to 4 was laid ; only these two ran. At
Newmarket (Second Spring), for three years old, colts Sst 4lbs, fillies
8st, not placed for a Subscription Plate of ^^50, won by Lord Clermont's
bl. c. by Whiskey (afterwards sold to Sir H. Williamson, and named
Midnight), beating Lord Milsintown's b. c. Picnic, by Mr. Teazle,
second; Sir F. Standish's ch. c. (brother to Eagle), by Volunteer, third ;
br. c. Pipylin and four others not being placed. At Epsom, June, 7st 7lbs,
heats two miles, won 50 sovs., beating Mr. Scrope'sb. c. Dotterell, by Buz-
zard, four years, 8st lolbs, Mr. Whaley's br. c. Wilkes, by Sir Peter, four
years, Sst lolbs.the Prince of Wales' br. c. Pacificator, by Trumpator (winner
of the first heat), four years, Sst lolbs, and Mr. Durand's ch. c. Morgan
Rattler, by Mr. Teazle (son of Sir Peter), three years, 7st 7lbs. No betting.

1S03.
At Newmarket, Craven, 6st iilbs, D. L, won the Oatlands (handicap)
of 50 gs. each (hf. -forfeit), beating Sir F. Standish's b. c. Duxbury, by Sir
Peter, four years, 7st lolbs, second ; and Sir C. Banbury's b. m. Eleanor
(winner of the Derby and Oaks in iSoi), by Whiskey, five years, Sst i ilbs ;
5 to 4 against Duxbury, 6 to 4 against Eleanor, and 7 to 2 against
Walton. At Newmarket (First Spring), 7st 4lbs, D. C. (Duke's Course),
won 50 sovs., beating the Hon. G. Watson's b. h. Lignum Vitae, by
Walnut, six years, gst ; 11 to 8 on Walton. At York, August, 7st i2lbs,
three miles, for four years old, in a handicap sweepstake of 50 gs.
each, was beaten, after a dead-heat, by Colonel Mellish's b. c.
Stockton (winner, at this meeting, of the Great Subscription Purse,
and also of the King's Plate at Doncaster), by Gabriel, Sst 2lbs ;
three ran : 7 to 4 on Walton, and, after the dead-heat, 5 to 4 on Stockton.

2 8 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

At Newmarket (First October), lost 4lbs, R. C, won the King's Plate,
beating Sir C. Bunbury's br. c. Orlando, by Whiskey, four years, iost4lbs,
second; and Mr. O'Hara's ch. ra. Allegranti,'by Pegasus, six years, I2st,
last ; 5 to 4 on Orlando (winner, this year, of 700 gs. at Newmarket) and
2 to I against Walton.

1804.

At Newmarket, April 2nd, 8st gibs, ran second in the Craven Stakes
of 10 gs. each, A. F., won by Mr. Howorth's b. m. Aniseed, by Coriander
(son of PotSo's), aged, Qst 5lbs, beating Sir C. Bunbury's b. m. Eleanor
(winner, this year, of the Gold Cup. and 480 gs. at Newmarket),
six years, gst lib, third ; also, not placed, b. h. Picnic, five years, 8st gibs,
b. g. Rebel, by Trumpator, aged, gst 7lbs, and four others ; 5 to 2
against Walton, 7 to 2 against Eleanor, and high odds against Aniseed.
Sir H. Williamson now sold Walton to Sir John Shelley. At Newmarket
(First Spring), list, R. C, won the King's Plate, beating b. h. Duxbury,
five years, list, second, and Mr. Howorth's ch. h. Slapbang, by Delpini,
aged, I2st ; 7 to 4 on Walton. At Newmarket (Second Spring), 8st 7lbs,
B. C, match for 200 gs. (hf.-forfeit), received 100 gs. from Colonel
Mellish's b. c. Little Joey, by Coriander, four years, 7st iilbs. At
Guildford, list 6lbs, heats four miles, won the King's Plate, beating
Mr. Martin's ch. f. Enchantress (winner of the second heat), by Volunteer,
four years, lost 4lbs, and Mr. Ladbroke's br. c. Rumbo, by Whiskey,
five years, lost 4lbs. Walton the favourite at starting ; but, after the
second heat, 5 to 2 on Enchantress. Walton won the first and third heats.
At Salisbury, list 6lbs, heats four miles, won the King's Plate, beating
Mr. Richardson's b. h. Little Chance, by Don Quixote ; winning both heats.
At Winchester, heats four miles, won the King's Plate, and, same day,
w. o. for 60 gs. At Warwick, i ist 6lbs, heats four miles, won the King's
Plate, beating Sir W. W. Wynn's br. f. by John Bull, in both heats. At
Lichfield, 8st 7lbs each, for five years old, heats three miles, won the
King's Plate, beating Sir W^ W. Wynn's b. h. Ashton, by Beningbrough,
Sir C. Bunbury's br. h. Orlando, and one other, winning both heats. At
Newmarket (First October), list 6lbs, R. C, ran third and last for the
King's Plate, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Parasol, by PotSo's
(winner also, this year, of the Oatlands and 700 gs. at Newmarket), four
years, lost 4lbs, beating Mr. Newton's gr. c. Sir Harry Dimsdale, by Sir
Peter, four years, lost 4lbs, second. Parasol the favourite.

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1805.

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st 6lbs, B. C. (Beacon Course, four miles,
one furlong, and 143 yards), match for 200 gs., beat the Duke of
Grafton's b. m. Penelope (dam of Whalebone, Wire, Whisker, &c.), by
Trumpator, aged, Sst ^Ibs ; 5 to 4 on Penelope. S. mg., Sst 7lbs
each, B. C, match for 300 gs., received 100 gs. from Colonel Mellish's
Stockton. At Newmarket (First Spring), Sst 3lbs, R. C. (three miles,
four furlongs, and 139 yards), won .;^50, beating br. h. Pipylin (now
Colonel Mellish's), six years, Sst 3lbs, and b. m. Parasol, five years,
7st 9lbs ; 6 to 4 on Walton, 7 to 4 against Parasol, and 50 to i against
Pipylin. S. mg. w. o. for the King's Plate. At Newmarket (Second
Spring), Sst gibs, B. C, ran second for the Jockey Club Plate, won by
Parasol, Sst 3lbs, the Prince of Wales' roan colt, Petruchio, by Stride,
four years, 7st 2lbs, being last ; 6 to 4 on Walton. At Brighton, Sst
I libs, four miles, won the Somerset Stakes of 50 gs. each (hf -forfeit),
16 subscribers (value 500 gs.), beating Houghton Lass (also Sir J.
Shelley's), by Sir Peter, four years, 7st 4lbs, second ; Mr. Howorth's
(late Lord Grosvenor's) br. c. Enterprise, by John Bull, four years, 7st
7lbs, third ; the Prince of Wales' br. h. Orville, by Beningbrough, six
years, Sst iilbs, fourth and last. Walton, however, with Houghton Lass
and Enterprise, not having run the proper course, and Orville being the
only one that did, the Stakes were awarded to Orville, as havino- fulfilled
the conditions of the race. At Lewes, Sst slbs, two and a half miles, won
the County Plate, beating Colonel Mellish's b. f. Lady Brough, by Stride,
(son of Phjenomenon), four years, 7st 3lbs ; 4 to i on Walton.
S. mg., four miles, won the Ladies' Plate of 60 gs., beating Lord
Egremont's b. c. Cardinal Beaufort, by Gohanna (winner, this year, of the
Derby, the Pavilion Stakes, and 200 gs. at Brighton), three years, 5st
I2lbs, second; Mr. Ladbroke's ch. c. Impostor (afterwards named
Sasenagh), by Waxy, three years, 5st I2lbs, third; and Enterprise, four
years, 7st 7lbs, last ; 5 to 4 on Walton, and 6 to 4 against the Cardinal.*
Walton now retired to the Stud.

Although "The Druid" states, doubtless on good authority, that Sir
John Shelley purchased Walton after his defeat by Aniseed (who, by the
way, won a large amount for her previous owner, Mr. G. Crompton) in "
the Craven Stakes, in 1S04, he ran throughout the whole of his racing
career in the name of his breeder. Sir Hedworth Williamson.

* (Omitted.) S. mg. (at Lewes, August 3rd), for a Subscription Purse of 10 gs. each,
ten subscribers, Walton was beaten, after a severe and punishing race, by Orville, four miles
Sst i2lbs each, both six years old; only these two ran. Walton did not run in 1806 • but
in 1807, he ran once at Newmarket, in the Craven Stakes, when, carrying gst ylbs (A. F.),
he ran second to the Prince of Wales' ch. c. Selim, by Buzzard, rising five years, Sst gibs, in
a field of eleven high-class horses.

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

HAREFOOT.

HAREFOOT was a bay colt, foaled in 1799, bred by, and the
property of, J. Wardell, Esq. He was got by Beningbrough, out
of a mare by Drone (son of Herod), her dam, by Match'em, out of
Jocasta, by Mr. Cornforth's Forester, out of Milksop, by Old Cade,
out of Miss Partner, by Old Partner, out of Brown Farewell, by Make-
less, her dam, by Brimmer, out of a mare by Mr. Place's White Turk,
&c., &c., &c.

Harefoot's Performances.

1802.

At Newmarket" (Second October), 7st lolbs, A. F., ran fourth and last for
a Purse of ^^50, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. f. Eleanor, four years, 8st lolbs,
the Prince of Wales' b. c. Shock, by Waxy, three years, 7st lolbs,
second. At Newmarket (Ho.), won 125 gs., and ran twice more, without
success.

1803.

At Newmarket, Craven, 5st 7lbs, D. I., won the Oatlands of 375 gs.^
beating Lord Clermont's ch. c. Piscator, by Trumpator, four years, 6st 8lbs,
the Hon. C. Wyndham's br. c. Galloper, by PotSo's, four years, 5st gibs,
br. f. Julia (dam of Phantom), Pipylin, and two others. At Newmarket
(Second Spring), received 50 gs. (forfeit) from Pipylin. At Newmarket
(Second October), 7st 7lbs, match for 200 gs,, beat Mr. Forth's ch. h.
Brighton, by Volunteer, six years, 8st 7lbs, and was now sold to
A. Branthwayt, Esq., having ran three times more, this year, without
success.

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1804.
At Newmarket (First Spring), gst, B. C, match for 500 gs., beat the
Hon. J. Coventry's ch. c. Lismahago, by Acacia (son of Turf), five years,
9st 3lbs. . S. mg., 7st iilbs, in a handicap sweep of 100 gs. each, was
beaten by Sir F. Standish's b. h. Duxbury, by Sir Peter, 8st 3lbs, and
was now sold to H. Howorth, Esq. At Bibury, lost lolbs, four miles, won
a sweep of 610 gs., beating Clodhopper, by Precipitate, Cheshire Cheese,
by Sir Peter, and four others ; also received 50 gs. forfeit, at Newmarket,
July. At Newmarket (Ho.), 7st I3lbs, three miles, match for 200 gs.,
beat Mr. C. Wyndham's br. h. Young Eclipse, by Young Eclipse (Derby
Winner in 1781), five years, 8st 7lbs. Harefoot ran three times more,
this year, without success.

1805.
At Brighton, Sst i2lbs, for a Gold Cup, was beaten by the Prince of
Wales' br. h. Orville, six years, Sst I2lbs ; four ran. At Canterbury I2st,
heats four miles, for the King's Plate, was beaten by Mr. Ladbroke's br. c.
Bustard, by Buzzard, four years, lost 4lbs. S. mg., gst, heats four miles,
won ;^50, beating three others. He ran four times more, this year, with-
out success, and retired to the Stud. Harefoot is the hindmost of the
two horses represented in the Print. Moll Tomson, a brown mare, by
Sir Peter, never raced, having died in the autumn of 1802.

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

BROTHER TO VIVALDI,

BROTHER TO VIVALDI was a bay colt, bred by the Marquis of
Donegal in 1799, and sold, in 1802, to Major Wilson, for 300 gs.,
from whom, at Newmarket July meeting in 1804, he was purchased by the
Prince of Wales. He was got by Woodpecker, out of a mare by Mercury,
out of Cytherea, by Herod, out of Lily, by Blank, out of Peggy, by Old
Cade, out of Spinster, by Old Partner, out of Bay Bloody Buttocks, by
Bloody Buttocks, out of a mare (bred by Mr. J. Crofts in 1722) by Old
Greyhound, &c., &c.

Brother to Vivaldi's Performances.
1801.
At Newmarket (First Spring), now Lord Donegal's, 8st, match for 100
gs., paid 50 gs. (forfeit) to b. c. Folly, by Ruler, four years, 8st 8lbs.

1802.
At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st 3lbs, A. F., paid 100 gs. forfeit to
Sir C. Bunbury's br. c. Orlando, by Whiskey, and was now sold to Major
Wilson.

1803.
At Stamford, 7st 2lbs, heats two miles, for a purse of 50 sovs., was
beaten by the Hon-. G. Watson's ch. h. Trombone, by Trumpeter
(son of Trumpator), five years, 8st 3lbs. Was again beaten twice this
year, by Orlando, one of the best horses of his day, both being four years
old.

1804.
At Newmarket, July, 9St lib, A. F., ran second in a sweep of 90 gs.,

BROTHER TO VIVALDI.

won by Mr. F. Dawson's b. c. Hippocampus, by Coriander, tliree years,
8st 5lbs, beating Lord Grosvenor's br. c. Bagatelle, by Sir Peter, three
years, 7st i2lbs, and Mr. Howard's b. f. Deborah, by Waxy, four years,
8st 3lbs, General Grosvenor's b. f. Two Shoes, by Asparagus (son of
PotSo's), three years, 7st lib, and two others ; and was now sold to the
Prince of Wales.

1805.

At Bibury, list gibs, three miles, ran second in a sweep of i/ogs., won
by Mr. Howorth's ch. h. Wheatear, by Young Woodpecker, five years,
1 1st 5lbs. S. mg., 1 1st lolbs, won 70 gs., beating Young Eclipse, by Young
Eclipse (Winner of the Derby in 1786), six years, list, and three others.
At Brighton, Sst 7lbs, heats two miles, for a purse of 50 sovs., was beaten by
Mr. Ladbroke's br. c. Bustard, by Buzzard, four years, Sst 2lbs ; five ran.
At Lewes, 8st 3lbs, 2\ miles, ran third in a sweep of 150 gs., won by Mr.
Wardell's b. f. Gratitude, by Shuttle, four years, 6st 8lbs, beating Lord
Darlington's ch. c. Zodiac, by St. George, four years, Sst lolbs, second.
He ran twice more, without success, and was repurchased by Major Wilson.

1806.

At Ascot, 9st, won 155 gs., beating Mr. Forth's br. c. Agincourt, by John
Bull, five years, Sst 5lbs, and two others. S. mg., Sst lolbs each, was
beaten by ch. h. Quiz. At Ipswich, gst 6lbs, heats two miles, won ^50.
At Derby, for a purse of ;^50, was beaten by Mr. Sitwell's br. c. Taurus,
by Sir Peter, three years, 6st. At Northampton, gst 3Jbs, heats four miles,
won ^50, beating ch. h. Enchanter, by PotSo's, aged, gst 5lbs, and two
others. Ran five times more this year, without success.

1S07.
At Stamford, gst 2lbs, heats four miles, won ^50, beating Mr. Cave
Browne's b. c. Wildair, by Young Woodpecker, three years, 6st 6lbs, and
one other. At Huntingdon, gst 4lbs, for 50 sovs., was beaten by Sir C.
Bunbury's b. m. Lydia (sister to Eleanor), by Whiskey, five years, Sst
Slbs. At Leicester, Qst 3lbs, won ^50, beating Lord Derby's br. f. Magnet,
by Sir Peter, three years, 5St lolbs, and three others. He ran three times
more this year, and once in 1S08, without success, and retired to the Stud.
Brother to Vivaldi's forte was stamina and not speed. He was a good
weight-carrier, and got several excellent hunters.

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34 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

PIPYLIN

{^Mis-spelt '' Pipeling" in the Engraving) *

PIPYLIN was a br. c. bred byS. Sitwell, Esq., in 1799. He was got
by Sir Peter Teazle, out of Rally, by Trumpator, out of Fancy, by
Florizel, out of Sister to Juno, by Spectator, out of Horatia, by Blank, her
dam, by Childers, out of Miss Belvoir, by Grey Grantham. For remainder
of pedigree, see Hyale.

Pxpvlin's Performances.
1802.
At Newmarket, Craven, for colts rising three years, 8st 3lbs each,
A. F., won a sweep of 100 gs. each, h.-ft., beating Sir H. Williamson's b. c.
Walton, by Sir Peter ; only these two ran. At Newmarket (Second
Spring), for three years old, colts 8st 4lbs, fillies 8st, not placed for a
purse of .1^50, won by Lord Clermont's bl. c. Midnight, by Whiskey, beat-
ing Lord Milsintown's b. c. Picnic, by Mr. Teazle (son of Sir Peter),
second, b. c. Walton, and four others. At Ipswich, 7st 11 lbs, heats two
miles, for the King's Plate, was beaten by Sir C. Bunbury's br. f. Julia
(the dam of Phantom), by Whiskey, three years, 7st 81bs ; three ran. At
Nottingham, for three years old, colts 8st zlbs, fillies Sst, heats two miles,
won £6^, beating the Hon. L. Savile's br. f. Moss Rose, by Sir Peter,
and three others in both heats. At Doncaster, colts Sst 2lbs, fillies Sst, two

* This is not a very uncommon error on the part of engravers. The D uke of Grafton's
ch. h.Antinous, by Blank, is spelt, in the Engraving, " Antonius." In Mr. Herring's picture
of Caravan, his dam. Wings, is described by the engraver as being by Emilius, instead of
by The Flyer. There is no such horse as Antonius or Pipeling to be found either in the
Racing Calendar, or in the Stud-Book. Mr. Clifton Tomson painted both Hyale and
Pipylin for Mr. Sitwell.

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miles, ran second in the Great St. Leger, won by Orville. S. mg., 6st,
four miles, ran last for the Cup, won by Mr. Brandling's b. c. Alonzo, by
Pegasus, beating Orville, second. Lord Middleton's gr. c. Blue Devil, by
Beningbrough, third, Sir Solomon, ch, c. Muly-Moloch, by John Bull,
and two others.

1803.

At Newmarket, Craven, 7st 6lbs, ran last in the Oatlands, won by Mr.
Warden's b. c. Harefoot, by Beningbrough, four years, 5st ylbs, beating
Lord Clermont's ch. c. Piscator, by Trumpator, four years, 6st 8lbs, second,
Lord Egremont's br. c. Galloper, by PotSo's, four years, 5st gibs, br. f.
Julia (now Mr. Ladbroke's), four years, 7st 3lbs, fourth. Lignum Vitae,
and one other. The Oatlands was always a handicap. S. mg., 8st 3lbs,
R. M., match for 100 gs., beat Galloper, 7st 7lbs. S. mg., 8st 5lbs, ran
second for ^50, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Squire Teazle, by Mr.
Teazle, beating Julia, Piscator, and four others. At Newmarket (First
Spring), 8st 5lbs, two miles, match for 200 gs., was beaten by Mr. C.
Wilson's b. c. Young Eclipse, by Young Eclipse, 8st, both four years
old. At Huntingdon, 7st gibs, for a ^50 purse, was beaten by Eleanor^
five years, 8st 8lbs. At Newmarket, paid 100 gs. forfeit to Harefoot. At
Derby, Sst 5lbs, won ^50, beating five others. At Doncaster, gst, match
for 100 gs., beat Colonel Meljish's b. c. Little Joey, by Coriander, three
years, 7st 7lbs,

1804.

At Newmarket (First Spring), Sst, match for 100 gs., beat Mr. Howard's
b. h. Chippenham, by Trumpator, aged, Sst gibs. At Newmarket (Second
Spring), 7st, match for joo gs., beat Lord Sackville's b. h. Whirligig, by
Whiskey, six years, 7st lolbs. At Derby, Sst 3lbs, heats four miles, won
^50, beating Lord Stamford's ch. h. Turn-toe, by Mr. Teazle, five years,
Sst 3lbs, and three others. At Doncaster, 7st gibs, ran second in a free
handicap of 50 gs. each, won by Orville, Sst 5lbs. S. mg., gst, heats
four miles, won £,^0, beating Sir T. Gascoigne's b. f. Theophania, by
Delpini, four years, Sst, and Lord Scarborough's b. f. Rosebud, by
Buzzard, four years, 7st 4lbs.

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1805.
(Now the property of Colonel Mellish). At Newmarket (First Spring),
8st 3lbs, match for 100 gs., was beaten by Lord Sackville's ch. h. En-
chanter, by PotSo's, aged, Sst. Same day, Sst 3lbs each, for a ^50 purse,
was beaten by Walton, both rising six years. S. mg., Sst 7lbs, match
for 100 gs., was beaten by Julia (same age), 7st 4lbs. At Newmarket
(Second Spring), Sst I2lbs, match, ran a dead heat with Mr. Ladbroke's
ch. c. Prospero, by Whiskey, four years, Sst lib. S. mg., Sst each, match
for 100 gs., was again beaten by Enchanter. At Bibury, i2st each, three
miles, match for 500 gs., beat Colonel Mellish's ch. g. Garry-Owen, by
Huby, aged. S. mg., list 7lbs, won a handicap sweep of 60 gs., beat-
ing General Grosvenor's b. c. Skirmisher, by Buzzard, four years, gst ylbs,
and two others. Ran once more, without success, and quitted the Turf.

TURF PONY.

THE TURF PONY
Of Christopher Wilson, Esq., " The Father of the Ttirf"

THIS pony was well-known at Newmarket, and also at all the principal
race meetings in the North, and was universally admired for his
shape, strength, and wonderful activity, being, withal, as gentle as a
lamb. His highly-esteemed owner was even better known, as the Father
of the Turf, a title accorded to him on the death of Sir Charles Bunbury.
By his conciliatory and equable disposition, he effectually united the
Sportsmen of the North with those of the South, and succeeded in divest-
ing alike their matches and their feelings of that bitter spirit of rivalry,
which, unfortunately for the interests of the Turf, had in former days so
strongly prevailed, and caused so much acrimony between them.

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PARASOL.

PARASOL was a bay filly, bred by the Duke of Grafton in 1800, and
got by PotSo's (son of Eclipse), out of Prunella, by Highflyer, out of
Promise, by Old Snap, out of Julia, by Blank, out of Spectator's Dam, by
Old Partner, out of Bonny Lass, by Bay Bolton, her dam, by the Darley
Arabian, out of a dau. of the Byerley Turk, &c., &c.

Parasol's Performances.
1803.

At Epsom, ran third in the Oaks, won by Sir T. Gascoigne's b. f,
Theophania, by Delpini (ridden by Frank Buckle), beating Mr. Harris's
ch. f. Fanny (sold after the race to the Hon. T. W. Coventry, and re-
named Laura), by Pegasus, second, Lord Stawell's b. f. Elizabeth, by
Waxy, fourth, Sir C. Bunbury's b. i. Pamela, by Whiskey, fifth, and two
others ; 2 to i against Parasol, 5 to 2 against Theophania. At New-
market (July), for three years old, 8st, won the Town Plate, beating
Lord Clermont's b. c. Rumbo, by Whiskey, 8st 4lbs, Lord Grosvenor's
br. c. Cesario, by John Bull, 8st 4lbs, and one other. At Newmarket,
First October, received 40 gs. forfeit from Sir Frank Standish's ch. c.
Brother to Eagle, from Pamela, and from Mr. Howorth's b. f. by Sky-
scraper. S. mg., colts 8st 6lbs, fillies 8st 3lbs, won a subscription of £\\o,
together with the Town Plate (added), beating the Prince of Wales' gr.
f. Nitre, by Precipitate, second, Pamela third, the Hon. Geo. Watson's
b. c. Dreadnought, by Buzzard, fourth, and one other ; 6 to 4 against
Parasol and Dreadnought, and 5 to i against Nitre. At Newmarket,
Second October, yst lolbs, won a ^50 plate, beating Sir C. Bunbury's br.

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c. Orlando, by Whiskey, four years, 8st lolbs ; 6 to 4 on Parasol. At
Newmarket (Ho.), 8st 5lbs, match for lOD gs., h. ft., received 50 gs. from
Lord Stawell's br. f. Elizabeth, 8st.

1804.
At Newmarket, Craven, ^st lolbs, won the Oatlands (always a
handicap) of 400 gs., beating Lord G. Cavendish's b. horse. Lignum
Vitse, by Walnut, six years, 8st I2lbs, and four others. At Newmarket
(First Spring), 8st each, received 100 gs. forfeit from Mr. Wyndham's
br. c. Young Eclipse, by Young Eclipse (winner of the Derby in 1781)
both four years old. At Newmarket (Second Spring), 8st each, match
for 200 gs., beat Lord Sackville's ch. h. Enchanter, by PotSo's. S. mg.,
7st 5lbs, received 70 gs. from Mr. Howorth's ch. h. Malta, by Buzzard,
six years old, 6st 6lbs. At Newmarket, First October, colts 8st 7lbs, fillies
8st 4lbs, won .2^190, beating Sir F. Standish's br. c. Brother to Stamford
second, gr. f. Nitre third, and Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Baron Bull, by
John Bull, last. S. mg., lost 4lbs, B. C, won the King's Plate, beating
Mr. Norton's gr. c. Sir Harry Dimsdale, by Sir Peter, four years, lost
4lbs, easily, and Sir H. Williamson's b. h. Walton, by Sir Peter, five
years, 1 1 st 6lbs ; also received 40 gs. from Lord Foley's b. c. Watery, by
Waxy. At Newmarket, Second October, 8st 7lbs, match for 200 gs., beat
Colonel Mellish's b. c. Buss, by John Bull, 7st 4lbs, both four years old.
At Newmarket (Ho.), 8st 8lbs, match for 100 gs., was beaten by Mr. C.
Wilson's ch. h. Lennox, by Delpini, six years, 9St ; 4 to i on Parasol.

1805.
At Newmarket, Craven, 9st ilb, ran third in the Oatlands, won by
H.R.H. the Duke of York's b. h. Giles, by Trumpator, six years, 8st 4lbs,
beating Mr. Watson's b. h. Duxbury, by Sir Peter, five years, 8st gibs,
and four others. At Newmarket (First Spring), w. o. for the King's
Plate; also, Sst 7lbs, won ^50, beating Lord Foley's b. c. Hippocampus,
by Coriander, three years, 7st 4lbs, Mr. Wardell's b. f. Houghton Lass,
by Sir Peter, 7st 4lbs, Mr. Ladbroke's br. c. Sir David, by Trumpator,
three years, 7st 4lbs, and two others. At Newmarket (Second Spring),
Sst 3lbs, B. C, won the Jockey Club Plate, beating Walton, 8st gibs, and
the Prince of Wales' ro. c. Petruchio, by Stride (son of Phaenomenon),

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four years, 7st 2lbs, in a canter, by six lengths. At Newmarket (ist
October), received 50 gs. from Col. Mellish's br. h. Pipylin, by Sir Peter,
six years, 8st 5lbs ; also w. o. for 200 gs. and the King's Plate. At
Newmarket (Second October), 8st 5lbs each, B. C., won 125 gs., beating
Sir Harry Dimsdale, after a most severe and punishing race, by a neck ;
2 to I on Parasol.

1806.

At Newmarket, Craven, received 100 gs. (forfeit) from Lord Foley's
Hippocampus. At Newmarket (First Spring), in a sweep of 200 gs.
each, received 100 gs. forfeit. S. mg. gst lolbs, B. C, won the
King's Plate, beating Mr. Abbey's ch. m. Margery, by John Bull, six
years, lost, by eight lengths, and one other; also, 8st 3lbs, B. C, won
;^5o, beating Mr. Cave-Browne's b. c. Antipater, by Pipator, four years,
7st gibs, in a canter. At Newmarket, July, 8st I2lbs (D. I.), won ;^5o,
beating Sir C. Bunbury's br. f Lydia (the dam of Phantom), by Whiskey,
four years, 8st, in a canter. At Newmarket, First October, 8st i ilbs, B. C.
ran second for a purse of 50 gs., won by Orville. S. mg., Sstglbs, B. C,
received 50 gs. forfeit from Colonel Mellish's br. h. Czar Peter, by Sir
Peter, five years. Est. At Newmarket, Second October, 8st nibs, B. C,
match for 200 gs., beat Mr. Arthur's b. c. Cardinal Beaufort (winner of
the Derby in 1805), by Gohanna, four years, 7st 8lbs ; 6 to 5 on the
Cardinal. Parasol ran twice more this year, without success.

1807.

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st I3lbs, ran third in theOatlands of 400 gs.,
won by Mr. Fermor's bay colt, Hippomenes, by Pegasus, four years, 7st
I3lbs, beating b. m. Houghton Lass second, Orville, Quiz, and two others.
She ran three times more, without success.

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st islbs, ran second in the Oatlands of
500 gs., won by Lord Grosvenor's b. m.'Violante, by John Bull, five
years, gst gibs, beating Sir J. Hony wood's b. c. Delville, by Bening-
brough, four years, 7st I2lbs, third, and four others. At Newmarket
(First Spring), 8st gibs, match for 200 gs., D. J., was beaten by Sir J.

PARASOL. 4t

Honywood's b. c. Bacchanal, by St. George, four years, 7st 4lbs ; 7 to 4
on Parasol. S. mg., 8st (B. C), match for 200 gs., beat Sir S. Sitwell's
br. c. Taurus, by Sir Peter, four years, 7st 2lbs, very easily. At New-
market (Second Spring), 8st i2lbs, B. C, received 100 gs. from Sir
Charles Turner's b. c. Thorn, by Beningbrough, four years, 8st, and was
now put to the Stud, where she bred, for General Leveson-Gower, in
1809, the ch. c. Parachute, by Sorcerer; in 1810, for Lord Rossmore, the
b. f. Promise, by Walton ; and in 181 1, for the Dulce of Grafton, Partisan,
by Walton ; and in 18 17, Pindarrie (winner of the 2000 gs. in 1820), by
Phantom, afterwards sent to India ; in 18 18, ch. c. Polygar, by Walton ; in
18 19, b. f. Pastille (winner of the Oaks in 1822, and also the 2000 gs.),
by Rubens, and other winners.

42 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

MANDANE.

MAN DANE was a ch. f., bred by Thos. Panton, Esq., of Newmarket,
in 1800. She was own sister to Enchanter, and was got by
PotSo's, out of Young Camilla (bred by the Earl of Egremont in 1787),
by Woodpecker, out of Camilla (bred by his Lordship in 1778), by
Trentham, out of Coquette, by the Compton Bay Barb, out of own Sister
to Regulus, by the Godolphin Arabian, out of Grey Robinson, by the
Bald Galloway, out of Sister to Old Country Wench, by Snake, out of
Grey Wilkes, by Mr. Wilkes' Old Hautboy, out of a mare by the Hon.
Miss D'Arcy's Pet, out of one of Lord D'Arcy's Royal Mares, in the
Stud at Sedbury. Mandane, when in training, was but an indifferent
racer, having won only once, at Brighton, in 1803, when she beat Lord
Egremont's ch. f Lampedosa (the dam of Mr. Houldsworth's Sherwood,
second to Barefoot in the St. Leger of 1823), in a match for 50 gs.
Mandane stood just 15 hands high.

Mandane's Performances.
1802.
At Newmarket (July), for two years old, colts 8st albs, fillies 8st, ran
fifth in a sweep of 350 gs., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f Duckling,
by Grouse (son of Highflyer), beating Lord Sta well's b. f. Elizabeth, by
Waxy, second, Mr. Ladbroke's b. f Rosetta, by Young Woodpecker,
third. Sir C. Bunbury's b. f Pamela, by Whiskey, fourth, and Lord Gros-
venor's ch. f Nettle, by John Bull, last. At Newmarket (Second October),

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MANDANE.

8st lib each, match for loo gs., half forfeit, received 25 gs. com-
promise from Mr. F. Neale's b. c. Reptile, by'Precipitate (son of Mercury),
both two years old.

1803.
At Newmarket, Craven, Sst 2lbs, was third and last in a sweep of 100
gs. each, won by Pamela, Sst 2lbs, the Duke of Grafton's ch. c, Jack-in-
the-Green, by Buzzard, Sst 6lbs, being second. At Brighton, colts Sst
4lbs, fillies Sst, was last in a sweep of 90 gs., won by Lord Stawell's b. f,
Elizabeth, beating the Prince of Wales' gr. f by Precipitate, second, and
four others. S. mg., Sst 7lbs, match for 50 gs., beat Lord Egremont's
ch. f. Lampedosa, by Precipitate, two years old, Sst. Same day, 6st 6lbs,
match for 50 gs., was beaten by Lord Egremont's ch. f. Trinidada, by
Young Woodpecker, four years old, lost, and was now taken out of train-
ing and sold to Richard Watt, Esq., of Bishop Burton, who might well
have been proud of his stock from this famous mare, who had wasted to
a perfect skeleton when this portrait of her was taken by Mr. Herring
not long before she died, which was in 1S26.

Mandane produced the following blood stock at the Stud, namely, in
1804, Mr. Panton's b. f. Scratch, by Whiskey, sold to Mr. Hunter, and
sent to Ireland. In 1805, Mr. Panton's b. c. Ernest, by Buzzard, who
died in the spring of 1S09. In 1807, Sir Charles Turner's b. c. Flip, by
Whiskey, of whom no record exists, probably died young. In iSoS,
Mr. Watt's ch. f., by Trumpator, who died when a foal. In 1809,
Mr. Hewett's b. f Manuella (winner of the Oaks in 1812), by Dick
Andrews, and dam of Memnon. In iSlo, Mr. Watt's ch. f. Altisidora
(winner of the St. Leger in 1813, and dam of Abron), by Dick Andrews.
In 181 1, Mr. Watt's b. f. Petuaria, by Orvillc, sold to Lord Cremorne for
3000 gs., and sent to Ireland. In 18 13, Mr. Watt's b. c. Captain Candid,
by Cerberus (second in the Great St. Leger in 1816). In 1816, Mr.
Watt's ch. c. Procurante, by Langton (winner of the Sapling Stakes at
York, in 1819). In 1819, Mr. Watt's b. f Muta (winner of the Sapling
and Produce Stakes at York, in 1822), by Tramp. In 1820, Mr. Watt's

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famous b. c. Tinker (afterwards named Lottery), by Tramp, who was sold
to Mr. Whittaker, of Dowthorpe Hall, Holderness, in 1824, for 450 gs.
In 1821, Mr. Watt's b. c. Brutandorf (sold to Mr. John Clifton), by
Blacklock. In 1822, Mr. Watt's b. f., by Whisker. In 1812 she was
barren to Orville, in 18 14 to Cerberus, in 181 5 to Dick Andrew, in 181 7
cast her foal, in 1818, 23, and 24, barren to Tramp, and was last covered
by Minos.

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MISS COINER.

MISS COINER was a bay filly, bred by Mr. Fenwick, of Bywell,
Northumberland, in 1801, and was got by Don Quixote, out of
a mare by Goldfinder, her dam, by Blank, out of Naylor, by Old Cade,
out of Spectator's dam, by Old Partner, out of Bonny Lass (bred by Sir
William Ramsden, Bart., in 1723), by Bay Bolton, her dam, by the
Darley Arabian, out of a mare by the Byerley Turk, &c., &c.

Miss Coiner's Performances.

1804.

At Guildford (May 23rd), heats two miles, won the Town Plate of 50
sovs. At Lewes, for a purse of 50 sovs., was beaten by the Prince of
Wales' b. h. Rebel, by Trumpator, aged. At Egham, heats two miles,
7st 5lbs, won ^50, and the same at Reading. Ran once more, without
success.

1805.

At Newmarket (April i6th), 6st 81bs, was not placed in the Oatlands
(Handicap), of 425 gs., won by Mr. Kellermann's b. c. Alaric, by Pet-
worth (son of Precipitate), beating Mr. Wardell's b. f Houghton Lass
(the dam of Comus, Caliban, and Calypso, all by Sorcerer), by Sir Peter
Teazle, three years, 7st iilbs, second, and five others. At Epsom, May
31st, 8st 5lbs, won the Town Plate of .;^50. At Ascot, 7st 5lbs, 2^ miles
(June 1 8th), won a sweep of 145 gs., beating Mr. Abbey's (late Lord
Grosvenor's), ch. m. Margery (sister to Meteora and Musidora), by John
Bull, six years, 8st 6lbs, second, and three others. Next day, 7st 4lbs,
heats three miles, won .;i^50, beating b. c. Triptolemus, by PotSo's, 7st

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4lbs, in both heats. At Stockbridge (Julj' 3rd), heats two miles, won
.;^50 ; and at Winchester (July 17th), 8st iilbs, heats two miles, won £'^0,
distancing Triptolemus in the first heat, 8st 8lbs. At Blandford (July
23rd), won ^50, and the same on the following day. At Oxford (August
6th), 7st /lbs, four miles, won the Gold Cup of 150 gs., beating Mr.
Kellermann's ch. m. Mary, by Precipitate, five years, 8st 7lbs, second,
b. c. Alaric (also Mr. Kellermann's), four years, 7st 7lbs (who was lamed
in running and never started again). At Reading (August 27th), 7st 8lbs,
four miles, ran second for the Gold Cup (val. 80 gs., with a sweep of
150 gs.), won by Mr. F. Neale's ch. h. Quiz, by Buzzard, aged, gst,
beating Mr. Abbey's ch. m. Margery, six years, 8st I2lbs, last. At
Egham, 7st 8lbs, four miles, ran second for the Gold Cup (val. 210 gs.),
won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. m. Eleanor, aged, 8st I2lbs, beating Mr.
Ladbroke's ch. c. Prospero, by Whiskey, four years, 7st lolbs, third, and
Houghton Lass, 7st 8lbs, last. Quiz, though entered for this Cup, bolted,
and did not return to the scales. She ran twice more this year, without
success.

1806.
At Newmarket, Craven. 8st 4lbs, D. I., ran second in the Oadands
(Handicap) of 50 gs. each, h. ft., eight subscribers, won by Quiz, aged,
9st 4lbs, beating the Duke of York's br. h. Giles, by Trumpator, aged,
8st lolbs, third, and two others, and was now sold to Mr. Butler. At
Ludlow (July loth), 8st lib, won 80 gs., beating Lord Wilton's b. c.
Bucephalus, by Alexander, four years, 7st iilbs. At Worcester (August
1 2th), 7st i3lbs, heats two miles, won 80 gs. ; on the 13th won 50 sovs.,
and on the 14th, 8st, heats four miles, won 50 sovs. At Warwick, 8st
4lbs, heats two miles, won .1^50. At Leicester, gst 6lbs, heats two
miles, won .^50. At Walsall, 8st 6lbs, heats three miles, won ^50.
Ran twice more, without success.

1807.
At Ascot (June 12th), 8st 7lbs, three miles, won a sweep of 180 gs.,
beating the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Dodona, by Waxy, five years, 8st
lib, second, and two others. S. mg., gst lib, ran third for the Gold Cup,

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won by Mr. Durand's ch. c. Master Jackey (the first winner of the Ascot
Cup), by Johnny (son of King Fergus), three years, 6st I2lbs, beating
Mr. Fermor's b. c. Hawk, by Buzzard, three years, 6st I2lbs, second, and
Mr. Ladbroke's br. c. Sir Peregrine, by Sir Peter, four years, 8st 2lbs,
last. At Winchester, 8st lolbs, four miles, for the Gold Cup, was beaten
by Mr. Fermor's ch. h. Cerberus, by Gohanna, five years, 8st 6lbs, only
these two ran. At Hereford (August 20th), won 70 gs. At Leicester
Sst lolbs, four miles, won the Gold Cup of 150 gs., beating Mr. A. Smith's
b. m. Hebe, by Overton (son of King Fergus), six years, Sst lolbs, after
a dead heat. Next day (September 17th), gst, four miles, ran second in
a sweep of no gs., won by Mr. Goulburn's gr. h. Grimaldi, by Delpini,
five years, Sst I2lbs, beating Major Wilson's b. h. Brother to Vivaldi, by
Woodpecker, aged, gst 2lbs, third, and one other. Miss Coiner ran
twice more this year, without success.

At Winchester (July 21st), Sst I2lbs, four miles, ran third for the Gold
Cup, won by Mr. Goddard'sb. h. Mountaineer, by Magic (son of Sorcerer),
six years, Sst I2lbs, beating Mr. Dilly's br. h, Gnatho, by Sir Peter, five
years, Sst 6lbs, second, and one other. At Oxford, Sst 7lbs, heats four
miles, won the Town Plate. At Warwick, Qst 3lbs, heats four miles, won
^50, and next day, Sst lolbs, for a Subscription Purse of 50 gs., was
beaten by Sir T. Stanley's b. h. Viper, by Serpent, four years, 7st Slbs ;
three ran. At Leicester (September 15th), gst, four miles, ran third in a
sweep of 140 gs., won by gr. h. Grimaldi, by Delpini, six years, gst ; she
ran once more, without success, and quitted the Turf dying shortly
afterwards, when scarcely eight years old.

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STAVELEY.

STAVELEY was a bay colt, bred by W. Fletcher, Esq., in 1802, and
sold at York Spring Meeting in 1805, to F. H. Mellish, Esq.
He was got by Shuttle (son of Young Marske), out of a mare (bred by
Mr. Fletcher in 1793) by Drone (son of Herod), her dam, by Match'em,
out of Jocasta (bred by Mr. Cornforth in 1767), by his horse Forester,
out of Milksop, by Old Cade, out of Miss Partner (bred by Mr. Crofts
in 1730), by Old Partner, out of Brown Farewell (bred by Mr. Crofts in
1 7 16), by Makeless, out of a daughter of Brimmer, &c.

Staveley's Performances.

1805.
At Catterick, 8st 3lbs, two miles, won a sweep of 175 gs., beating Sir
W. Gerard's bl. c. Barouche, by Overton, 8st 3lbs, and Lord Strathmore's
b. c. Yorkshire, by Sir Peter, 8st 3lbs ; even on Staveley. At York Spring,
for three years old, colts 8st each, won 120 gs., beating Earl Fitzwilliam's
b. c. Caleb Quotem, by Sir Peter, Sir T. Gascoigne's gr. c. Confederate,
by Delpini, third, and Colonel Mellish's b. c. True Briton, by St. George,
last ; 7 to 4 on Staveley, now sold to Colonel Mellish. At Doncaster,
colts 8st 2lbs, fillies 8st, two miles, won the Great St. Leger of 25 gs.
each, twenty-seven subscribers, beating Caleb Quotem (winner, next
day, of the Doncaster Cup), second, br. c. Sir Paul (also Lord Fitzwilliam's),
by Sir Peter, third, b. c. Sir Launcelot (also Colonel Mellish's, by
Delpini), fourth. Colonel Childers' b. c. Langton, by Precipitate, fifth; also
(not placed), Mr. J. Hutton's br. c. Cleveland, by Overton (a son of
King Fergus), Lord F. G. Osborne's b. c. Don Felix, by Coriander,
Lord Darlington's br. c. Trafalgar, by Sir Peter, Lord Grey's br. c.
Young Roscius, by Sir Peter, and Mr. Smith's b. c. Hippomenes, by
Pegasus; 5 to 2 against Cleveland, 4 to i against Hippomenes and Sir
Launcelot, 6 to i against Staveley, and 10 to i against Caleb Quotem.
The previous performances of the two last clearly entitling them to the
position of first and second favourites. S. mg., 6st, four miles, in

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the Doncaster Stakes, was beaten by Mr. Garforth's famous gr. m. Marcia,
by Coriander, aged, 8st lolbs ; four ran ; 6 to 5 on Marcia.

1806.
At Newmarket, Craven, Sst 7lbs, match for 100 gs., was beaten by Mr.
Arthur's ch. c. Brainworm, by Buzzard, rising five years old, 7st r2lbs;
even betting. S. mg., Sst 8lbs, ran second for the Oatlands (handicap),
won by General Gower's b. c. Swinley, by Coriander, 7st i2lbs, both
rising four years old ;six ran. S. mg., Sst slbs, A. F., match for 200 gs.,
was beaten by Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Meteora (winner of the Oaks in
1805), by Meteor (son of Eclipse), Sst, both rising four years old ; 6 to 4
on Staveley. At Newmarket (First Spring), received 100 gs. forfeit from
Sir J. Shelley's br. c. Moustache, by Whisker. S. mg., Sst slbs, A. B. M.
match for 500 gs., beat Mr. Ladbroke's b. c. Cardinal Beaufort (Derby
winner in 1S05, then Lord Egremont's), by Gohanna ; 6 to 4 on the
Cardinal. At Newmarket (Second Spring), Sst each, match for 200 gs.,
was beaten by Mr. Arthur's br. h. Sir David (winner, this year, of the
Craven Stakes at Newmarket, beating a good field of horses), by
Trumpator, five years old ; 6 to 4 on Staveley. S. mg., 7st 2lbs, B. C,
won the Jockey Club Plate, beating the Prince of Wales' b. c. Barbarossa,
by Sir Peter, four years, 7st 2lbs, second, b. m. Parasol, by PotSo's, six
years, Sst gibs, and two others ; 7 to 4 on Parasol, 4 to i against Staveley,
and 5 to I against Barbarossa. S. mg., Sst, match for 500 gs., p. p.,
received 400 gs. (compromise) from Cardinal Beaufort, 7st 7lbs. At
Newmarket (First October), received 100 gs. forfeit from Mr. Howorth's
b. c. Plantagenet, by John Bull. S. mg., 7st 4lbs, B. C, ran third for a
purse of 50 gs., won by the Prince of Wales' br. h. Orville. At New-
market (Second October), Sst. each, Ab. M. match for 200 gs., was again
beaten by Brainworm, At Newmarket (Houghton) Sst. each, Ab. M.
match for 500 gs., was beaten by Lord Darlington's b. h. Pavilion,
by Waxy, five years old ; u to 5 on Pavilion. S. mg., was unplaced for a
purse of 50 sovs., won by General Gower's br. m. Pelisse (Oaks winner
in 1S04), by Whiskey, beating Parasol and seven others.

1807.
At Newmarket, Craven, Sst 4lbs each, B. C, match for 500 gs., beat
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Pavilion; 6105 on Staveley. At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st ylbs,
won a sweep of 100 gs. each, beating Mr. Shakespear's b. h. Wormwood,
by Young Woodpecker, five years, 8st gibs, and one other. S. mg., 8st
lolbs, D. I., ran second in a handicap sweep of 100 gs each, won by
Lord Grosvenor's b. m. Violante (winner, this year, of the Oatlands, at
Newmarket, Craven, and one of the best mares of her day), by John Bull,
five years, gst ilb, Meteora, five years, Sst iilbs, being last. At Bibury,
I2st, three miles, received 100 gs. forfeit from Mr. Howorth's (late
Colonel Childers') b. h. Langton, five years, list ilb. S. mg., i2st each,
four miles, match for 500 gs., paid 250 gs. forfeit to H.R. H. the Prince
of Wales' Barbarossa. At York (August) for five years old, Sst 7lbs
each, four miles, ran third and last for the Great Subscription Purse, won
by the Duke of Hamilton's b. m. Crazy, by Walnut, beating the Prince
of Wales' b. c. Trafalgar (winner, at York Spring, of 1500 gs.), by
Gohanna, four years old. Horses under five years old qualified to
enter, but not over that age ; 5 to 4 against Trafalgar, and 5 to 2 against
Crazy. At Doncaster, Sst 3lbs each, four miles, match for 500 gs., beat
Lord Darlington's br. h. Trafalgar, by Sir Peter, both five years old. No
betting recorded. S. mg., Sst 3lbs, four miles, ran third for the Cup,
won by Lord Monson's b. c. Scud (winner of the Great Produce Stakes
at York, in 1808), by Beningbrough, three years, 6st, beating Sir C.
Turner's b. c. Thorn (winner of the Great Produce Stakes of 1050 gs.,
at York, in 1807), by Beningbrough, four years, 7st 7lbs, second, and
Mr. Johnson's br. h. Sir Andrew (first named Norval), by Hambletonian,
five years, Sst 3lbs, last; 13 to 8 against Scud (second in the St. Leger,
this year, to Lord Fitzwilliam's b. f. Paulina, by Sir Peter), Scud was
the sire of Sam and Sailor (Derby winners), and of Shoveler (winner of
the Oaks). Betting 13 to 8 against Scud, and 3 to i against Thorn.
This was Staveley's last race.

The following notice of Colonel Mellish appeared in the Daily Telegraph of September
8th, 1879 :—

Among the many horses which have awakened that Yorkshire roar of which Sir Francis
Hastings Do)'le speaks, the owners of some experienced in their time vicissitudes of fortune
not less startimg than those which overtook the family of " handsome Jack St. Leger," in
whose honour the great race of the North was christened by the Marquis of Rockingham.
Two brief entries, in the Annual Register, inform us that "John St. Leger, Esquire," was
married to Miss Butler, an heiress with ;^40,ooo ; and, at the same time, that his kinsman,
George St. Leger, lay dying in a mean lodging at the Bowling Pins, Rolls Court, Fetter Lane.

IaME GO'L.MELLmm.

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There have, however, been far more disquieting reverses in the person of one of the most
popular and ardent supporters of the Turf that ever graced a racecourse with his presence. In
1804 and 1805 the brilliant Colonel Mellish carried away the great race of the North, for two
years in succession, with Sancho and Staveley, the former being ridden by the renowned
Frank Buckle, and the latter by John Jackson. Who that can recall the "unequalled
popularity/' as Nimrod terms it, of Colonel Mellish, when at the height of his prestige and
fame, can doubt that the racecourse furnishes themes as suggestive as any that ever
awakened the eloquence and provoked the denunciations of the most dauntless preacher. After
a career upon the Turf which, from his admirable judgment in racing matters, would have
been as successful as it was honourable. Colonel Mellish fell a victim to that fatal passion
for the dice-box which has rung the knell of so many enthusiastic sportsmen. Colonel
Mellish was the son of the Squire of Blyth, near Doncaster, from whom he inherited a noble
mansion and large estate. He was an accomplished scholar, and his acquirements served
him conspicuously in afterlife. He entered the nth Light Dragoons ; but was speedily,
transferred to the " Prince of Wales' Own," the loth Hussars. He was one of the very
best whips of the day, a first-rate rider across country, and the best handicapper of horses
that had ever been known at Newmarket. A famous horse, belonging to him, named Eagle,
by Volunteer, first awakened in Admiral Rous, when a boy at Westminster School, that
passion for horse-racing, which was only extinguished by his death, in 1877. The days are
long gone by when great matches were in fashion; but if we desire to comprehend the
thrilling excitement which once accompanied famous engagements between a couple of much
fancied steeds, the still surviving accounts of the great match, at Lewes for 3000 gs. each, in
which Colonel Mellish's yellow-bay colt, Sancho, met and defeated Lord Darlington's br. c.
Pavilion, by Waxy, both four years old, 8st 3lbs each, four miles, will supply ample
materials for our contemplation.* " Which of you will engage me for his coachman, if I am
beaten ? " asked the gay Colonel, as he rode up to the Prmce Regent's crowded German
waggon, on Lewes racecourse, just as the flag was about to fall, which was to set Sancho and
Pavilion going on their four-mile journey. At this time the Colonel's love for gaming had
brought Blyth into the market ; but the Peninsular war afforded him a chance of winning
distinction in another and a nobler field. He went out to the Peninsula as Aide-de-camp to
Sir Rowland Ferguson ; and, just before the battle of Vimiera, a general officer rode up to
Sir Rowland, exclaiming that, " Were not the thing impossible, I should have declared that
a month ago I had left that officer (pointing to Colonel Mellish), in the Cock-pit at York."
Colonel Mellish returned from the Peninsula with the Duke of Wellington's endorsement
" as one of the best officers in the service ; " and, though his patrimony had passed out of his
hands for ever, yet a successful marriage had enabled him to settle down upon a farm at
Hodsack Priory, hard by those acres in Yoikshire which had once known him as the owner.
Pulmonary consumption, however, had marked him for a prey ; and, long before the arrival
of that forty-fifth year when, in Garrick's words, " The spirit's cool ; that time is long enough
to play the fool," one of the most fascinating and accomplished patricians of the age in
which he lived had passed away. The table on which Colonel Mellish and the Prince Regent
played French-Hazard through the livelong night, previous to the final evacuation of Blyth
by its reckless inheritor, is still to be seen at Doncaster.

* This match took place on the ist August, 1805, the result of Sancho's defeat by Pavilion,
by a head only, in the Claret Stakes, of zoo gs. each, at Newmarket, in the preceding May,
8st 7lbs each, D. L, Lord Egremont's b. c. Hannilal (Derby winner in 1804), and the
Duke of Grafton's br. f. Pelisse (Oaks winner in 1804), being third and fourth.

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SELIM.

SELIM was a chestnut colt, bred by General Sparrow, in '1802, at
whose decease, in 1805, he was purchased by the Prince of Wales.
'Selim, own brother to Castrel and Rubens, was got by Buzzard (son of
Woodpecker), out of a mare by Alexander, her dam, by Highflyer, out of
a dau. of Alfred (son of Match'em), out of a mare by Engineer (son o(
Sampson), out of Bay Malton's dam, by Old Cade, out of Lass of the
Mill, by Old Traveller, out of Miss Makeless, by Young Greyhound, out
of a mare (bred by Mr. Crofts in 1731), by Old Partner, her dam, by
Woodcock, out of a mare by Mr. Croft's Bay Barb, &c., &c.

" The Druid," in his work entitled " Silk and Scarlet," says that " Wood-
pecker was a large, coarse horse, with wide lop ears, almost like a prize
rabbit, which descended in a marked way to his stock ; that his greatest
hit was with Buzzard, who was out of a mare by Dux, and that the blood
of this great unknown was destined to flow in the veins of the most
wonderful leash of brothers that ever sought glory in the Stud Book."
He further observes that " their dam (the Alexander Mare) was such a
weed to the eye, that the Duke of Oueensberry (her then owner), could
not get £2^ for her, and therefore gave her away to his surgeon at
Newmarket. Misfortune was the dam of Buzzard, and her sire. Dux,
was a son of Match'em ; Mr. Craven's Bronze, winner of the Oaks in
1806, was sister to the leash of brothers. Castrel (the eldest of the three
brothers, and also bred by General Sparrow), says the Druid, "was a
magnificent chestnut of sixteen hands high, and with great quality ; and, but
for his roaring, there were few better on the Turf. Selim," he adds,
*' was given by the Prince to Col. Leigh, when his horses were sold. He
was full of quality, and so majestic altogether that no one would have
suspected him to be the workman he was at all distances."

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Selim's Performances.

1806.
(Now the Prince of Wales'). At Brighton, 8st 3lbs each, one mile,
match for 50 gs., beat Mr. R. Ladbroke's br. c. Wormwood, by Young
Woodpecker, both four years old. At Newmarket (Second October), gst
2lbs, R. M., won the Oatlands of 150 gs., beating Lord Foley's ch. h.
Captain Absolute, by John Bull, aged, 8st Bibs, Sir C. Bunbury's b. f.
Lydia, by Whiskey, four years, gst, and one other.

1807.

At Newmarket, March 30th, 8st gibs, won the Craven Stakes, beating
Sir Hedworth Williamson's b. h. Walton, by Sir Peter, aged, gst 7lbs,
second, Mr. Blackford's b. c. Currycomb, by Buzzard, five years, 8st gibs,
third. Lord Rous' br. f. Jerboa, by Gohanna, four years, 8st, fourth, and
seven others. S. mg., gst each, T.Y.C., ran second for a purse of ^50,
won by Lydia, beating seven others. At Newmarket (First October), 8st
3lbs each, Ab. M. match for 200 gs., h. ft., received 100 gs. forfeit from
Mr. Fermor's b. h. Hippomenes, by Pegasus, both five years old. At
Newmarket (Second October), lost 3lbs, D. M., won the October Oat-
lands of 30 gs. each, beating H.R.H the Duke of York's br. h. Gaiety, by
Gouty (son of Sir Peter), five years, 7st iilbs, second. Captain Absolute,
aged, 8st albs, and two others. In the following year, Selim ran in the
name of Mr. Arthur Shakespear, but whether as his own property it does
not appear.

1808.

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st 7lbs, T.Y.C., match for 200 gs., beat b. m.
Lydia, by Whiskey, six years, 7st 7lbs. At Newmarket (Second Spring),
list, Ab. M. match for 200 gs., was beaten by the Duke of York's gr. h.
Tim, five years old, and carrying feather weight. At Newmarket
(First October), 8st 2lbs, B. C, match for 200 gs., was beaten by Lord
Grosvenor's famous b. m. Violante, by John Bull (winner this year of the
Oatlands, King's Plate, The Whip, and 480 gs., all at Newmarket), six
years, Sst 7lbs. Selim now retired to the Stud, and was the sire of the
magnificent Sultan.

54 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

RUBENS.

RUBENS (own brother to Castrel and Selim) was a ch. c. foaled in
1805, the property of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. He was got
by Buzzard (son of Woodpecker), out of a mare by Alexander, her dam,
by Highflyer, out of a mare by Alfred, out of a daughter of Engineer, out
of Bay Malton's dam, by Old Cade, out of Lass of the Mill, by Old
Traveller, out of Miss Makeless, by Young Greyhound, her dam, by
Old Partner, out of Miss Doe's dam, by Woodcock (son of Old Merlin,
by Busder), &c., &c.

Rubens was a heavy- topped, fleshy horse, standing quite sixteen hands
high, and with a flash of speed like lightning. The Prince of Wales
sold him to Lord Darlington for 1500 gs., his Lordship winning upwards
of ^12,000 with him. Rubens did not get a very large amount of stock
in England ; but Defence, by Whalebone, Ascot, by Reveller, Recovery,
by Emilius, and Coronation, by Sir Hercules, were all out of his daughters.
His best son was Peter Lely.

Rubens' Performances.
1808.
At Epsom (now the Prince of Wales'), colts 8st 7lbs, fillies 8st 2lbs,
ran fourth in the Derby of 1050 gs., won by Sir Hedworth Williamson's
ch. c. Pan, by St. George (son of Highflyer), beating the Duke of
Grafton's br. c. Vandyke, by Sir Peter, second, and Lord Grosvenor's bay
colt Chester, by Sir Peter, third ; also (not placed) Mr. Sitwell's br. c.
CHnker, by Sir Peter, Lord Egremont's b. c. Scorpion, by Gohanna, and
his b. f. Brighton Lass, by Gohanna, Lord Stawell's ch. c. No Conjuror,
by Sorcerer, Mr. Ladbroke's b. c. Tristram, by Teddy the Grinder (son

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of Asparagus), and Colonel Mellish's b. c. Bradbury, by Delpini. At
Brighton (now the property of Lord Darlington), for three years old,
colts 9st, fillies 8st gibs, won the Pavilion Stakes of 950 gs., beating
Vandyke, second. Scorpion, third, and Mr. Kellermann's ch. c. Zoroaster,
by Sorcerer, last. S. mg., 8st 3lbs each, match for 200 gs., h. ft., received
ICO gs. from General Gower's (late Colonel Mellish's) b. c. Bradbury.
At Lewes, match for 200 gs., received 100 gs. forfeit from Mr. VV.
Fermor's b. c. by Gohanna. At Newmarket (second October), 6st i2lbs,
match for 200 gs., received 100 gs. forfeit from Lord George Cavendish's
b. h. Dreadnought, by Buzzard, aged, 6st lolbs. At Newmarket (Ho.),
8st 7lbs each, match for 200 gs., received 100 gs. forfeit from Mr.
Turner's ch. c. Jock, by Hyacinthus.

At Newmarket (First Spring), for horses rising four years old, gst, won
a sweep of 100 gs. each, h. ft., six subscribers, beating Chester, Est 6lbs,
second, Zoroaster, 8st 3lbs, third, No Conjuror, 7st 4lbs, fourth, and Mr.
Craven's br. c. Beau Nash, by Trumpator, 7st 4lbs, last. At Newmarket
(Second Spring), 8st 7lbs each, B. C, match for 200- gs., was beaten
by Vandyke, on whom 5 to 4 was laid. At Newmarket (Ho.), 8st 7lbs,
match for 200 gs., paid 100 gs. forfeit to the Duke of Grafton's ch. f.
Morel (winner of the Oaks in 1808), by Sorcerer, 8st 5lbs. Morel was
sold at Tattersall's, when twenty years old, for eight gs. Were there no
green pastures at Euston for poor Morel ?

At Newmarket, April 23rd, 8st gibs, A. F., won the Craven Stakes,
beating Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Plover, by Sir Peter, 8st gibs, Mr. Douo-las'
b. c. by Dick Andrews, 8st, last. At Newmarket (Second Spring), 8st
I2lbs, ran third in a sweep of 200 gs. each, h. ft., won by Lord Foley's
b. c. Spaniard, by Young Drone, four years, 7st lolbs, beating Mr. Batson's
b. m. Cecilia, by Worthy (a son of Pot8o's), five years, 7st, and
Lord Grosvenor's b. h. Eaton, by Sir Peter, six years, gst lib, last.
Rubens was now sold to General Gower, and joined his stud at Woking-
ham, Berks.

56 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

Rubens was the sire of Mr. Dundas' Original, of General Gower's
Raphael, of Mr. Neville's Sir Joshua, of Mr. Goddard's Bobadil and
Strephon, of Mr. Dundas' Chef d'CEuvre and Orelio, of the Duke of
York's Teniers, of Wouvermans, of Dr. Eady, of Vanloo, Moonraker,
Peter Lely, Sovereign (sent to America), Holbein, Hampden, Oppidan,
&c., &c. Of his daughters, there were Angelica (dam of Ascot), Whizgig
(dam of Oxygen), Streamlet, Landscape (winner of the Oaks 1816),
Defiance (dam of Defence, by Whalebone), of Device and Design, by
Tramp, and of Delight, by Reveller, of Ruby (dam of Coronation),
Charming Molly (dam of Mr. West's Shakespeare, by Smolensko),
Aigrette, Venom, Canvas, Profile, Rosalind, Omphale, Veil, Pastille (winner
of the 2000 Guineas and the Oaks in 1822, and dam of the Duke of
Grafton's CEdipus, by Emilius, and of his yEgyptus, by Centaur, of his
^ther, by St. Patrick — all bred by his Grace — and of his Esmeralda, by
Zinganee), &c., &c.

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METEORA.

METEORA (own sister to Lord Grosvenor's bay filly, Musidora),
was a bay filly, bred by Lord Grosvenor in 1802, and got by
Meteor (son of Eclipse, and bred by Lord Grosvenor in 1783), out of
Maid of all Work, by Highflyer, out of Sister to Tandem, by Syphon, her
dam, by Regulus, out of a mare by Snip (son of Childers), her dam, by
Cottingham (son of Hartley's Blind Horse), out of the Warlock
Galfoway, by Snake, out of own sister to Buckhunter (afterwards called
the Carlisle Gelding), by the Bald Galloway.

Meteoka's Performances.
1805.
At Epsom, for three years old fillies, 8st each (Frank Buckle), won the
Oaks of 50 gs. each, h. ft , twenty-seven subscribers (value 875 gs.),
beating the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Dodona (winner this year, at New-
market, First Spring, of a Produce Sweep of 500 gs.), by Waxy, second ;
also (not placed), Sir F. Standish's b. f. by Sir Peter Teazle, Mr. Glover's
ch. f. by Buzzard (winner this year, of the Prince's Stakes of 100 gs.
each, at Newmarket, First Spring), Lord Egremcnt's b. f. by Gohanna,
Sir T. Gascoigne's br. f. by Sir Peter, and Mr. Dockeray's b. f. by Waxy ;
2 to I against Dodona, and 3 to i against Meteora. Af Ascot (June 18th),
for three years old, colts 8st ylbs, fillies 8st 2lbs (slbs extra for winning
Derby or Oaks). 8st 7lbs (F. Buckle), won 145 gs., beating Sir Frank
Standish's b. f. by Sir Peter, second, and five others, not placed. At
Newmarket (July), won 50 gs. At Chelmsford (August 6th), w. o. for
the King's Plate. At Newmarket (First October), colts 8st 6lbs, fillies
8st 3lbs, D. L, won a sweep of 400 gs., beating Sir C. Bunbury's br. f.

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Lyclia (sister to Eleanor), by Whiskey, and two otiiers. S. mg., 8st
(F. Buckle), match for loo gs., beat Lord Barrymore's (late the Duke of
St. Albans'), b. c. Merryman, by Buzzard, four years, 8st lib (W. Arnull) ;
6 to 4 on Meteora.

iSo6.
At Newmarket, Craven (April loth), 8st, A. F. (F. Buckle), match for
200 gs., beat Colonel Mellish's b. c. Staveley, by Shuttle, 8st 5lbs
(J. Arnull) ; Meteora ran once more this year, without success.

i8u7.
At Newmarket, Craven, rising five years, 8st 8lbs, D. I. (F. Buckle),
won the Oatlands (handicap), of 50 gs. each, &c. (value 325 gs.), beating
Mr. Wyndham's b. f. Glory, by Coriander, rising five years, 7st 3lbs,
General Gower's b. c. Swinley, by Coriander, rising five years, 8st lib,
third, gr. h. Sir Harry Dimsdale, rising seven years, 8st 11 lbs, and two
others. At Newmarket (Second Spring), 8st albs, D. I. (F. Buckle),
match for 200 gs., beat Colonel Mellish's b. h. Cardinal Beaufort (Derby
winner in 1805), by Gohanna, 8st slbs (W. Arnull). At Stamford (July
1st), 8st 3lbs, won the Gold Cup, beating two others. At Newmarket
(July 1 6th), 8st gibs (F. Buckle), match for 100 gs., T. Y. C, beat Lord
Foley's br. f. Pipylina (sister to Pipylin), by Sir Peter, four years, 7st I3lbs.
At Newmarket (Houghton), 8st 6lbs (F. Buckle), won the Audley End
Stakes of 300 gs., beating Mr. Goddard's br. f. Bronze (winner of the
Oaks in 1806, then Mr. Craven's), by Buzzard, four years, 7st 2lbs,
second, and five others. Meteora ran three times more this year, without
success.

1S08.
At Newmarket, Craven (April 20th), 8st gibs, ran second in the
Oatlands, won by Mr. Batson's ch. c. Charmer, by Whiskey, rising five
years, 6st i3lbs; seven ran. At Newmarket (Second Spring), 8st, B.C.,
ran second in a sweep of 100 gs. each, won by General Gower's (late
Colonel Mellish's) b. h. Cardinal Beaufort, 7st 5lbs ; three ran. At Stam-
ford, 8st lolbs, four miles (F. Buckle), won the Gold Cup, beating Lydia,
six years, 8st lolbs, second, Mr. Sitwell's br. c. Clinker, by Sir Peter,

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three years, 6st, third, and one other. At Brighton, 8st 8lbs, four miles
(F. Buckle), won the Somerset Stakes of 50 gs. each, &c., beating Mr.
Daly's ch. c. Bob Booty, by Chanticleer, four years, 7st, second, and Lord
Egremont's b. h. Canopus, by Gohanna, five years, 8st 5lbs, last. S. mg.
(August 5th), Sst gibs, four miles (F. Buckle), won the Gold Cup of
100 gs. (given by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales), with a sweep of 10 gs.
each, twenty-six subscribers, beating Bob Booty, 7st ilb, second, ch. h.
Cerberus, by Gohanna, six years, Sst i slbs, and two others. At New-
market (First October), Sst I3lbs (B.C.), won 145 gs., beating the Duke
of Grafton's b. c. Musician (winner this year of the Claret Stakes of 1400
gs., at Newmarket), by Worthy (son of PotSo's), four years, 7st 7lbs.
At Newmarket (Second October), gst, B.C. (F. Buckle), won a Sub-
scription Purse of 25 gs. each, p. p., sixteen subscribers, beating Lord
Lowther's ch. h. Brainworm, by Buzzard, aged, gst 3lb3.

At Newmarket, Craven (April 4th), Qst 7lbs, D.L (F. Buckle), won the
Oatlands (handicap) of 50 gs. each, h. ft., fourteen subscribers, beating
Lord Foley's b. c. Weaver, by Shuttle, rising four years, yst 2lbs,
General Grosvenor's b. c. Rifleman, by Asparagus, rising four years,
6st i2lbs, third, and three others. At Newmarket (Second October),
9st 3lbs, B.C. (F. Buckle), won a Subscription Purse of 140 gs., beating
H.R.H. the Duke of York's bay mare Nymphina, by Gouty (son of Sir
Peter), and one other. At Newmarket (Houghton), Sst 7lbs, B.C.
(F. Buckle), match for 400 gs., was beaten by b. h. Musician (now Lord
Darlington's), by Worthy, five years, Sst 2lbs (W. Arnull). She ran once
more, without success.

1810.
At Newmarket, Craven (April .?5th), Qst 4lbs, was not placed in the
Oatlands, won by Lord Jersey's b. h. Langton, by Precipitate, aged,
9st lib; twelve ran. At Newmarket (Second Spring), Sst iilbs, B.C.,
won the Jockey Club Plate, beating Mr. H. Vansittart's ch. h. Burleigh,
by Stamford, five years, Sst 3lbs, and five others. At Stamford, Sst i2lbs,
four miles (F. Buckle), won the Gold Cup, beating Mr. Andrew's b. h.

6o CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

Thorn (a very successful runner), by Beningbrough, aged, gst 2lbs,
second, General Grosvenor's b. f. Chryseis, by Asparagus, four years,
jst 3lbs, third, and one other. S. mg., won 80 gs., and was put to the
Stud, where she threw for Lord Grosvenor, a b. f. Larissa, by Trafalgar,
in 1813 ; in 1817 a br. c. Tybalt ; in 1818 a br. c. Capulet ; and in 18 19 a
bay filly, Juliet — all three by Thunderbolt (brother to Smolensko).
Meteora died in his Lordship's possession, in 182 i.

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THUNDERBOLT.

THUNDERBOLT (own brother to Smolensko), was a black colt,
bred by Sir Charles Bunbury, Bart., in 1806, and was got by
Sorcerer, out of Wowski (bred by Sir Ferdinando Poole, Bart., in 1797),
by Mentor (son of Justice, by Herod), out of Maria (the dam of Waxy),
by Herod, out of Lisette, by Old Snap, out of Miss Windsor,* by the
Godolphin Arabian, out of Sister to Volunteer, by Young Belgrade (son
of the Belgrade Turk), out of a mare by Bartlett's Childers (own Brother
to Flying Childers), &c.

Sir Charles Bunbury commenced the year 181 3 in a most auspicious
manner, winning large sums of money both at Newmarket and Epsom
with Smolensko, for whom ^5000 was offered and refused before he went
to Epsom. Sir Charles was also offered ^2000 for Thunderbolt before
he broke down. He slipped up on leaving the stable, and severely
injured his off fetlock joint. His stock were mostly good runners. He
was upwards of sixteen hands high, possessing great bone and enormous
power, with great speed ; but was not entered for the Derby

^ Thunderbolt's Performances.

1809.

At Newmarket (First Spring), won the Newmarket Stakes of 475 o-s.,

beating the Duke of Grafton's bl. c. Japan, by Trumpator, Lord

Grosvenor's b. c. Puck, by Alexander, and two others, all three years

old. S. mg., 8st 5lbs, received 50 gs. forfeit from General Leveson

* Miss Windsor (bred by the Duke of Cumberland), ran in the name of Sylvia during her
racing career.

58* CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

Gower's b. f. Mirth, by Trumpator, Sst, both three years old. Also, 8st
2lbs each, received 50 gs. forfeit from General Grosvenor's br. c. Trump,
by Trumpator, both three years old. At Newmarket (Second Spring),
for three years old, colts Sst 4lbs, fillies Sst, won 50 sovs., beating Mr. E..
D. Radcliffe's b. c. Volucris, by Gohanna, Mr. Kellermann's b. c. Cockatoo,
by Popinjay (son of Buzzard), Lord Stawell's b. c. Edmund, by Orville,
Mr. R. Clark's Minikin, by Whiskey, Mr. H. Vansittart's b. f. Brilliant^, by
Whiskey, Sir Charles Turner's black colt Merry Andrew, by Stamford,
and three others. Having met with a serious accident soon afterwards,
he was taken out of traininsf.

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WHALEBONE. 59"

WHALEBONE.

WHALEBONE was a bay colt, bred by the Duke of Grafton, in
1807. He was got by Waxy, out of Penelope, by Trumpator,
out of Prunella, by Highflyer, out of Promise, by Old Snap, out of Julia
(bred by Thomas Panton, Esq., of Newmarket, in 1756), by Blank, out of
Spectator's dam, by Old Partner, out of Bonny Lass (bred by Sir W.
Ramsden, Bart., in 1723), by Bay Bolton, out of a mare by the Darley
Arabian, her dam, by the Byerley Turk, out of a dau. of the Taffolet
Barb, her dam, by Place's White Turk, out of a Natural Barb Mare.
Trumpator was a black horse, bred by Lord Clermont in 1782. He was
got by Conductor (a chestnut horse, and son of Match'em), out of
Brunette, by Squirrel (son of Old Traveller), out of Dove, by Matchless
(son of the Godolphin Arabian), out of a mare by the Ancaster Starling
(son of the Bolton Grey Starling), her dam, by Grasshopper (son of
Old Crab), out of a mare by Sir Michael Newton's Arabian.

Whalebone's Performances.
1810.
At Newmarket (First Spring), colts 8st 7lbs each. Whalebone won the
Newmarket Stakes of 11 50 gs., beating Mr. Vansittart's gr. c. Treasurer,
by Stamford, Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Eccleston, by Cesario, and three
others. At Epsom (ridden by W. Clift), won the Derby of 750 gs., beat-
ing Lord Kinnaid's ch. c. The Dandy, by Gohanna, second, Eccleston
third, and eight others. Whalebone started first favourite. At New-
market (First October), 7st, match for 200 gs., received 60 gs. (compro-
mise) from Mr. Shakespeare's b. c. Nuncio, by Gohanna, four years, Sst

6o* CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

7lbs. S. mg , w. o. for 375 gs. At Newmarket (Ho.), 8st 7lbs, D. I.,
match for 200 gs., was beaten by Treasurer, 8st. S. mg., Qst (A. F,),
match for 200 gs., beat Major Wheatley's b. c. Sir Marinel, by Sir Peter,
8st 6lbs. Next day, Sst 3lbs, match for 200 gs., beat Mr. Andrew's b. h.
Thorn, by Beningbrough, aged, Sst 7lbs ; also received 100 gs. forfeit from
Mr. Shakespeare's Knave of Clubs, by Sorcerer, and 100 gs. from Lord
George Cavendish's br. h. Florival, by Shuttle.

iSii.

At Newmarket (First Spring), paid 125 gs. forfeit to Mr. Wilson's
ch. c. Wizard, by Sorcerer. At Newmarket (Second Spring), received
60 gs. from Mr. Vansittart's b. c. Gloster, by Cheshire Cheese. At
Huntingdon, gst 4lbs, in a sweep of 50 gs. each, was beaten by Lord
Grosvenor's b. f. Barrosa, by Vermin, three years, Sst 3lbs. At New-
market (First October), Sst gibs, was beaten in the Trial Stakes by
Florival, five years, gst albs. S. mg., lost 4lbs, B. C, won the King's
Plate, beating Mr. Vansittart's ch. h. Burleigh, by Stamford, six years,
I2st, and three others; also received 50 gs. from Major Wilson's bl. c.
Erebus, by Young Whiskey. At Newmarket (Ho.), Sst 7lbs, D. L,
match for 200 gs., was beaten by Mr. Andrew's b. h. Discount, by Teddy
the Grinder, six years, Sst 2lbs. S. mg., Sst 7lbs each, match for 200 gs.^
received 140 gs. from Mr. Shakespeare's b. h. Tumbler, by Trumpator,
six years old.

1S12.

At Newmarket, Craven, Sst gibs, match for 150 gs., was beaten by
Major Wilson's b. c. Bolter, by Walton, four years, Sst. At Newmarket
(First Spring), list, B. C, won the King's Plate, beating Sir F. Stan-
dish's br. c. Mr. Teazle, by Sir Peter, i ist, both rising five years ; also, in
a sweep of 300 gs. each, was beat by Lord Darlington's b. c. Trophonius,
by Beningbrough. At Newmarket (July), Sst Slbs, won .^^50, beating
Lord Rous' ch. c. Flamingo, by Quiz, three years, 6st gibs, and two
others, and was now sold to Mr. R. Ladbroke. At Northampton, Sst
Slbs, 2)\ miles, won the Gold Cup of 170 gs., beating ch. c. Magic, by
Sorcerer, 7st i2lbs, and three others. At Newmarket (Ho.), gst, B. C,

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match for 200 gs., beat the Duke of York's b. c. Turner, by Lignum
Vitse, 5st. S. mg., 8st 4lbs, B.C., match for 200 gs., beat Lord Sackville's
ch. h. Pan (winner of the Derby in 1808), by St. George, aged, 8st gibs.

1813.
At Guildford, i2st, heats four miles, won the King's Plate, beating
Captain Vyse's b. h. Bellator, by Cheshire Cheese (son of Sir Peter), five
years, list 6lbs, Mr. Fate's br. h. Speculator, by Paynator, five years,
list 6lbs, and two others, winning both heats. At Lewes, I2st, four
mile heats, won the King's Plate, beating b. c. Lutzen, by Firelock.
S. mg., 8st gibs, four miles, won the Ladies' Plate, beating Lord Foley's
b. h. Offa's Dyke, by Paynator, six years, 8st gibs. Whalebone now
retired to the Stud. His forte was more stamina than speed.

"The Druid," in " Scott and Sebright," observes that " short legs, high-bred nostrils and
very prominent eyes were the principal trade marks of the Waxy stock, and the mottled-
brown AVhalebone was the smallest among them. The standard could never make him
more then fifteen hands and half an inch ; and, as he did not seem likely to become fashion-
able (as a sire), he was sold at seven, for 510 gs. His old Petworth groom, Dryman, says
of him that 'he was the lowest and longest, and most-double jointed horse, with the best
legs and worst feet I ever saw in my life.' The Earl of Egremont tried to train him after he
bought him, with Octavius, at Mr. Ladbroke's sale, but he never ran after he came into the
Earl's possession. When in training his chief occupation was to rear and knock his hoofs
together like a pair of caslanettes. His hunters were good, and mostly bays or browns, and
Myrrha and Sir Hercules were the last of his racing stock."

62 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

PHANTOM.

PHANTOM was a bay colt, foaled in 1808, bred by, and the property
of Sir John Shelley, Bart. He was got by Walton, out of Julia
(Sister to Eleanor), by Whiskey, out of Young Giantess (dam of Sor-
cerer), by Diomed, out of Giantess, by Match'em, out of Molly Long Legs,
by Babraham, out of a mare by Cole's Foxhunter (a son of Brisk, by the
Darley Arabian), her dam, by Old Partner, out of a sister to Roxana, by
the Bald Galloway, out of Sister to Chaunter, by the Acaster Turk, &c., &c.

Phantom's Performances.
1811.
At Newmarket, Craven, colts 8st 5lbs, fillies 8st 2lbs, rising three years
old, ran second in a Produce Sweep of 750 gs., won by Lord Grosvenor's
b. f Barrosa (second to Trophonius, by Sorcerer, in the 2000 Guineas), by
Vermin (son of Highflyer), beating Sir Frank Standish's b. c. Beresford,
by Mr.Teazle, third, and Lord Grosvenor's br. f. Oliveira, by Vermin, last.
At Epsom (ridden by Frank Buckle), won the Derby of 1500 gs., beating
Mr. Astley's ch. c. Magic, by Sorcerer, second ; also Sir C. Bunbury's b. c.
Rival, by Whiskey, Sir F. Standish's bl. c. Wellington, by Trumpator,
Lord Darlington's b. c. Hit or Miss, by Haphazard, Mr. John Payne's
ch. c. Mountebank, by Gohanna, Mr. Andrew's bl. c. Trophonius, Lord
George Cavendish's br. c. Merry-go-round, by Trumpator, and eight
others. At Ascot, 8st i2lbs (F. Buckle), won a sweep of 650 gs.,
beating Wellington, 8st 7lbs, and the Duke of York's b. c. by Sorcerer,
Est 7lbs ; 7 to 4 on Phantom, also received 100 gs. forfeit from the Duke
of York's b. c. by Giles. At Newmarket (Second October), 8st 4lbs each,
A. F. (T. Goodisson), match for 200 gs., beat Colonel Udny's br. c.

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Truffle, by Sorcerer (F. Buckle), both three years old. At Newmarket
(Ho.), 8st 5lbs each, received 100 gs. forfeit from Mr. Shakespeare's
br. c. Joker, by Trumpator. S. mg., 8st 7lbs, A. F. (F. Buckle), match for
500 gs., beat Colonel Morgan's br. c. Oporto, by Trumpator, four years,
7st I libs ; also, 8st (F. Buckle), match for 200 gs., beat Mr. Andrew's
ch. m. Morel (Oaks winner in 1808, then the Duke of Grafton's), by
Sorcerer, six years, 8st lolbs (William Arnull).

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st 4lbs each, D. I., match for 300 gs.,
received 80 gs. (compromise) from Sir C. Bunbury's br. c. Young
Sorcerer, by Sorcerer. At Newmarket (First Spring), for horses rising
four years old, colts 8st 7lbs, fillies 8st 2lbs, ran second in the Claret
Stakes of 200 gs. each, won by General Gower's b. c. Rainbow, by
Walton, beating bl. c. Wellington, third. Hit or Miss, fourth, and Mr.
H. Peirse's gr. f. Albuera, by Beningbrough, last. At Newmarket
(Second Spring) 8st ilb, A. F. (Buckle) match for 200 gs., beat Mr. J.
Payne's b. h. Crispin, by Waxy, five years, 8st gibs, in a canter. S. mg.,
Sst 7lbs each, B. C, match for 500 gs., p. p., received 300 gs. (compromise)
from Colonel Mellish's b. c. Beverly, by Golumpus, both four years old.
At Newmarket (Ho.), 8st gibs, R. M., match for 300 gs., beat Lord
George Cavendish's b. h. Eccleston, by Cesario, five years, Sst 2lbs, in
a canter, by three lengths ; 2 to i on Phantom, who paid three forfeits
this year.

1813.

At Newmarket, Craven, Sst 7lbs, each (F. Buckle), match for 500 gs.,
A. F., was beaten by Lord Foley's ch. c. Soothsayer, by Sorcerer, both
rising five years old ; 5 to 2 on Phantom. This was his last race.

Phantom was the sire of Lord Jersey's renowned mare. Cobweb, out of
Filagree, by Soothsayer, out of Web, by Waxy. He was also the sire of
Lord Jersey's two famous colts, Middleton and Glenartney, both out of
Web, one of which did win the Derby, and the other ought to have done
so.

64 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

FRANK BUCKLE.

This eminent jockey was born at Newmarket, but the actual day of his birth is not known,
though the register of his baptism is dated July roth, 1766. His father was a saddler, and
died when Frank was twelve years old. An uncle was left guardian, who apprenticed Frank
to a saddler ; but the youngster showed his contempt for the raw material of the pigskin by
throwing up his indentures, and patiently waiting to become better acquainted with it when
converted into a saddle. Buckle made his first appearance at Newmarket, as a jockey, on
the 17th of May, 1783, on a horse called the Wolf, on which occasion, being then seventeen
years of age, he rode 3st 3lbs. In 1807 he married a, Miss Jane Thornton (his second wife),
the daughter of a Vet at Lichfield, and removed to Peterborough, where he occupied a farm
under Earl P'itzwilliam ; and it was no uncommon practice for him to start from Peterborough
on his hack at an early hour of the morning for Newmarket, and, after riding a trial there,
to reach home for a six o'clock tea, a distance of ninety-two miles, besides the work on the
course. His chief competitor in the pigskin was the well known Hibernian, Dennis Fitz-
patrick, who rode Diamond in his great match against Hambletonian. As far as weight
went. Buckle could ride 7st 81bs without any trouble ; but, during his late years, he settled
down to 8st. His seat was as firm, his nerve as good, his ardour and judgment as keen to
the last as at any period during his long racing career. His last race was on Colonel Udny's
Conservator, on the 5th of November, 1831, the very day of that month on which, fifty years
before, he had entered the Hon. Richard Vernon's stables and service. Lord Grosvenor,
Sir Charles Bunbury, and Colonel Mellish were Buckle's chief masters ; though we find him
riding for different owners, including the Hon. George Watson, Mr. Cookson, Colonel Udny,
the Duke of Grafton, &c. Buckle rode in most of the important matches at Newmarket,
his chief opponent being William Arnull, who, in his turn afterwards, was confronted by
James Robinson, Sam Chifney, and Patrick Conolly. The veteran jockey. Buckle — /A«
jockey of his day — closed his earthly career at Peterborough in 1832. He was attacked on
the 31st of January with inflammation, and succumbed to the disorder on the 7th of
Februar)', in the 66th year of his age. Honest, true, and able, Frank Buckle, on quitting
the turf, left a blank, not easy to fill up. Warm in his friendships, frank and free in his
demeanour, and of the strictest integrity, he was greatly esteemed in private life, while, in
his professional calling, his relinquishment of the pigskin, and his death, which happened a
few weeks after, were universally lamented by the habitues of the turf.

In 1792, Buckle won his first Derby, on Lord Grosvenor's ch. c. John Bull, by Fortitude.
In 1794, his second, on Lord Grosvenor's br. c. Daidalus, by Justice.
In 1802, his third, on the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Tyrant, by PotSo's.
In 1811, his fourth, on Sir John Shelley's b. c. Phantom, by 'Walton.
In 1823, his fifth and last, on Colonel Udny's b. c. Emilius, by Orville.

In 1797, Buckle won his first Oaks, on Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Nike, by Alexander.
In 1798, his second, on Mr. J. H. Durand's b. f. Bellissima, by Phfenomenon.
In 1799, his third, on Lord Grosvenor's ch. f. Bellina, by Rockingham.
In 1802, his fourth, on Mr. Wastell's gr. f. Scotia, by Delpini (son of Highflyer).
In 1803, his fifth, on Sir Thomas Gascoigne's b. f. Theophania, by Delpini.

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In 1805, his sixth, on Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Meteora, by Meteor (son of Eclipse).
In 1817, his seventh, on the Hon. G. Watson's b. f. Neva, by Cervantes.
In 1818, his eighth, on Colonel Udny's br. f. Corinne, by Waxy.

In 1823, his ninth and last, on the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Zinc, by Woful (son of
Waxy).

In 1800, Buckle won his first St. Leger, on Mr. C. Wilson's b. c. Champion, by PotSo's.
In 1804, his second and last, on Colonel Mellish's b. c. Sancho, by Don Quixote.

66 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

SOOTHSAYER.

SOOTHSAYER was a chestnut colt, bred by R. O. Gascoigne,
Esq., in 1808 ; and sold by him, after winning the St. Leger, in
181 1, to Lord Foley. He was got by Sorcerer, out of Goldenlocks (bred
by Sir Thomas Gascoigne in 1793), by Delpini, out of Violet,* by Shark,
out of a mare by Syphon (son of Squirt), out of Charlotte, by Blank, out
of a mare by Old Crab, her dam, by Dyer's Dimple (son of the Leedes
Arabian), out of a mare by Bethell's Castaway, her dam, by Why Not
(son of Old Greyhound), out of a Royal Mare.

Soothsayer's Performances.
181 I.
At York (August), for three years old, Bst 2lbs each (B. Smith), ran
second in the Peregrine Stakes of 50 gs. each, h. ft., won by Mr,
Garforth's b. c. by Hambletonian (Robert Johnson), beating Mr. T.
Duncombe's ches. colt Contigent, by Chance (son of Lurcher), last. At
Doncaster (B. Smith), won the Great St. Leger of 25 gs. each, p. p., sixty-
three subscribers (val. 1550 gs.), beating Sir Wm. Gerard's b. c. Amadis-
de-Gaul, by Hanibletonian, Mr. C. J. Brandling's ch. c. Scamp, by

* Violet was also the dam of Sir Thomas Gascoigne's gr. c. Symmetry (winner, in 1798,
of the Doncaster St. Leger), by Delpini, of his b. f. Theophania (winner of the Oaks, in 1803),
by Delpini, of his ch. f. Thomasina (a mare of rare excellence, who won nearly every race
she started for), by Timothy, son of Delpini, of his ch. c. Lennox, by Delpini, and his ch. f.
'J'ooee, by Buzzard — all very successful runners, and all bred and owned by Sir Thomas
Gascoigne.

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Bobtail, third, Mr. Watt's b. c. Beverley, by Golumpus, Mr. Astley's ch.
c. Magic, by Sorcerer, Mr. R. Riddell's br. c. X. Y. Z., Mr. Peirse's
gr. f. Albuera, by Beningbrough, and twenty-one others ; 2 to i
against Magic (second to Phantom in the Derby), and 6 to i against
Soothsayer. S. mg., for three years old, four miles, colts 6st each,
won the Doncaster Stakes of 160 gs., beating Lord Scarborough's b. c.
Pigeon, by Sir Solomon, and two others.

1812.
(Now Lord Foley's). At Newmarket (First Spring), A. F., for horses
rising four years old, gst 4lbs, w^on a Handicap Sweep of 700 gs., beating
the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Grimalkin, by Chance, 8st gibs, Mr.
Ladbroke's ch. c. Hamlet, by Hambletonian, 8st ilb, third, Lord Darling-
ton's b. c. Hit or Miss, by Haphazard, 8st 6lbs, and three others. At
Newmarket (Ho.), 8st lolbs, R. M., match for 200 gs., h. ft., paid 100
gs. to the Duke of Rutland's b. f. Elizabeth, by Orville, three years old,
7st 4lbs. S. mg., for four years old, 8st gibs, ran third and last in a
Handicap Sweep of 300 gs. each, p. p., won by the Duke of Rutland's
b. f Sorcery (winner this year of the Oatlands at Newmarket, and the
Cup at Epsom and, in 181 1, the Oaks at Epsom, the July Stakes, and
the Oatlands, and 1050 gs., at Newmarket), by Sorcerer, 8st 3lbs, beating
Bethlem-Gaber (now Lord George Cavendish's), by Sorcerer, second ;
7 to 4 on Bethlem-Gaber, 2 to i against Soothsayer, and 7 to i against
Sorcery.

1813.
At Newmarket, Craven, 8st 7lbs each, A. F. (T. Shepherd), match for
500 gs., beat Sir John Shelley's br. c. Phantom, by Walton (Frank Buckle);
5 to 2 on Phantom. This was Soothsayer's last appearance on the
Turf Soothsayer was the sire of Lord Jersey's Filagree (the dam of
Cobweb, Trampoline, and Riddlesworth, all bred by Lord Jersey), of Mr.
Forth's Interpreter (the winner of the 2000 Guineas, &c.), of Lord Foley's
Miracle (winner of the July Stakes at Newmarket), of the Duke of Port-
land's Tiresias (Derby winner in 1819), of Lord Jersey's Oracle, of
Helenus and Witch, of the Duke of Grafton's Rebecca, the Duke of Rut-
land's Adeliza, Lord Exeter's Marinella, and other winners.

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CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

TRUFFLE.*

TRUFFLE was a bay colt, bred by Colonel Uclny in 1808, and was
got by Sorcerer, out of Hornby Lass, by Buzzard, out of Puzzle,
by Match'em, out of Princess, by Herod, out of Julia, by Blank, out of
Spectator's dam, by Old Partner, out of Bonny Lass (bred by Sir W.
Ramsden in 1723), by Bay Bolton, out of a mare by the Darley Arabian,
her dam, by the Byerley Turk, out of a mare by the Taffolet Barb, her
dam, by Mr. Place's White Turk, out of a Natural Barb Mare.

Truffle's Performances.
i8ii.
At Newmarket (Second Spring), Sst 61bs, match for 100 sovs., beat
Sir J. Shelley's ch. f. Mock- Bird, by Popinjay (son of Buzzard), Sst 3lbs ;
6 to 4 on Truffle. At Newmarket (Second October), colts Sst 7lbs, fillies
Sst 4lbs, won a sweep of 700 gs., beating Sir F. Standish's bl. c. Welling-
ton, by Trumpator, second. Sir C. Bunbury's b. c. Rival, by Whiskey,
third, and the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Web, by Waxy, last. S. mg.,
Sst 4lbs each, match for 200 gs., A. F., was easily beaten by Sir J,
Shelley's b. c. Phantom, on whom 5 to 2 was offered. At Newmarket
(Ho.), 7st, two miles, won the Garden Stakes of 500 gs., beating the
Duke of Grafton's b. h. Pope (winner of the Derby in 1S09, and known
at the Stud as Waxy-Pope), by Waxy, five years, Sst 6lbs, second, Lord
Jersey's b. h. Langton, by Precipitate, aged, Sst 6lbs, third. Lord George
Cavendish's ch. h. Middlethorpe, by Shuttle, five years, Sst lolbs, last.
S. mg., received 60 gs. (compromise) from Mr. Shakespeare's b. h.

* The admirable portrait of Truffle was painted by Abraham Cooper, R.A.

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Tumbler, by Trumpator. S. mg., 8st 4^1bs, match for 200 gs., beat
Lord George Cavendish's br. c. Merry-go-round, by Trumpator, three
years, 8st ; 6 to 4 on Truffle.

1812.
At Newmarket, Craven, 7st gibs, A. F., match for 100 gs., received
45 gs. (compromise) from Lord Jersey's b. c. Asmodeus, by Eagle, rising
five years old, 8st 6lbs. At Newmarket (First Spring), for horses rising
four years old, 8st 7lbs each, two miles, ran second in the Port Stakes, of
300 gs., won by Merry-go-round. S. mg., 8st, match for 500 gs., two
miles, beat Lord George Cavendish's ch. h. Middlethorpe, by Shuttle, six
years, 8st 7lbs. At Newmarket (Second Spring), 8st albs, ran third in a
handicap sweep of 200 gs. each, for four years old (A. F.), won by
General Gower's b. c. Rainbow (winner, this year, of the Claret Stakes at
Newmarket), by Walton, 7st 3lbs, beating the Duke of Rutland's b. f.
Sorcery (winner, in 181 1, of the July Stakes, the Oatlands, and 1050 gs.
at Newmarket, and the Oaks at Epsom, and this year, the Oatlands and
1020 gs. at Newmarket, and the Cup at Epsom), by Sorcerer, Sst 3lbs,
second ; also Lord Foley's ch. c. Soothsayer, 8st lolbs, and two others.
Val. of stakes, 1000 gs. At Newmarket (Ho.), 8st 7lbs (A. F.), match
for 1000 gs., h. ft., received 300 gs. (compromise) from Lord Foley's ch.
c. Bodkin, by Trumpator, three years, 7st. S. mg., Sst 4lbs each, Ab. M.
match for 300 gs., beat the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Grimalkin, by Chance
(son of Lurcher) ; 5 to 4 on Truffle ; also received 65 gs. from Lord
Lowther's b. m. Dimity, by Trumpator.

1813.
At Newmarket, Craven, Sst gibs (R. M.), match for 300 gs., was
beaten by Lord Foley's b. c. Benedict, by Remembrancer, rising four
years, 7st I2lbs. At Newmarket (First Spring), gst, two miles, won a
handicap sweep of 550 gs., beating Mr. Astley's ch. c. Magic, Sst 2lbs,
by Sorcerer, second. Grimalkin, Sst i3lbs, third, and two others; all rising
five years old ; 6 to 5 on Grimalkin, 7 to 2 against Magic, and 5 to i
against Truffle. At Newmarket (Second Spring), Sst lolbs (F. Buckle,
who rode Truffle in all his races but two), D. M., won a sweep of 400 gs.,

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beating- Mr. Pigot's b. h. Mantidamiim,* by Sir Solomon, six years, 8st
3lbs, Lord George Cavendish's br. h. Eccleston, by Cesario, six years,
8st 3lbs, third, and Mr. J. G. Lambton's b. h. Legerdemain, by Shuttle, five
years, 8st 3lbs. At Newmarket (First October), Sst Slbs, Ab. M., match
for 300 gs., beat Eccleston, 7st i3lbs ; 6 to 5 on Truffle. At Newmarket
(Ho.), Sst 6lbs, Ab. M., match for 300 gs., beat Lord Foley's b. h. Offa's
Dyke, by Paynator, six years, /st 1 3lbs ; 7 to 4 on Truffle. Truffle ran
once more this year, without success.

1814.
At Newmarket (April), Qst ilb, A. F., not placed in the Craven
Stakes, won by Mr. Glover's ch. h. Slender Billy, f by Young Woodpecker,
six years, gst ilb. At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st 7lbs (F. Buckle),
match for 200 gs., R. M., beat the Duke of Rutland's b. m. Sorcery, 8st
5lbs ; 5 to 4 on Truffle. At Newmarket (First October), 8st 7lbs each,
match for 200 gs., Ab. M., received loo gs. forfeit from Merry-go-round
(nowMr. Shakespeare's). At Newmarket (Second October), 8st 4lbs each,
Ab. M., match for 200 gs., p. p., received 70 gs. (compromise) from
Merry-go-round. Truffle ran twice more, and was now withdrawn from
the Turf.

* Winner, this year, of the Oatlands, of 725 gs., at Newmarket Craven, beating Octavius
(last year's Derby winner, Slender Billy, and six others.

f Winner, in 1812, of Gold Cups at Newton and Preston; and, at Doncaster, of the
Gold Cup, the Fitzwilliam Stakes, and King's Plate, and of several other races, up to 1817..

The celebrated racing stallion. Truffle, which was some years since purchased from
Colonel Udny by the French Government to improve their breed of horses, is on his return
to England. The Duke de Guise has sold him to an English gentleman for 1000 gs.
Truffle is the sire of Fungus, Abjer, Champignon, and other crack horses, and is now about
twenty years old. {Sporting Magazine for October, 1827.)

The eminent engraver of the admirable likeness of Truffle, Mr. John Scott, died on Christ-
mas Eve, 1827, at a very advanced age. He also engraved the splendid portrait of Sorcerer,
Truffle's sire, and many other equine celebrities to be found in these volumes.

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X. V. Z. 71

X. Y. Z.

XY. Z. was a bay colt, bred by Ralph Riddle, Esq., in 1808, and
• was got by Haphazard, out of a mare by Spadille (son of
Highflyer), out of Sylvia, by Young Marske, out of Ferret, by Brother
to Silvio (son of Old Cade), out of a dau. of Regulus, her dam, by
Lord Morton's Arabian, out of a mare by Lord Chedworth's Mixbury, by
Mr. Hutton's Bay Barb (sometimes styled the Mulso Bay Turk), out of a
mare by Bay Bolton, her dam, by Coneyskins, out of a mare by Hutton's
Grey Barb (a present from King William the Third to Mr. John Hutton,
of Marsk, near Richmond, in 1 700), out of a dau. of the Byerley
Turk.

X. Y. Z's Performances.
1811.
At Catterick, in a produce sweep of 25 so vs. each, X. Y. Z. bolted and
was distanced. At Newcastle, for three years old, 8st 4lbs each, ran
second in a sweep of 25 gs. each, won by Mr. C. Wilson's ch. c. Camerton,
by Hambletonian, beating two others. S. mg., 6st 6lbs, four miles, won
the Cup of 140 gs., beating Sir Harry Vane Tempest's b. c. The
Engraver, by Shuttle, and two others. At Doncaster, not placed in the
Great St. Leger of 1500 gs., won by Mr. R. O. Gascoigne's ch. c. Sooth-
sayer, by Sorcerer (Benjamin Smith). Soothsayer was sold after the race
to Lord Foley. At Richmond, ran sixth and last for the Cup, won by
Amadis-de-Gaul, beating Mr. Jaques' br, c. Merryfield, by Cockfighter.

1812.
At Newcastle, 8st 7lbs each, won 75 gs., beating Merryfield ; also,
7st 7'ibs (B. Smith), won the Cup of 130 gs., beating Lord Strath-

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more's br. c. Benedict, three years, 6st, and Mr. Brandling's b. c. Geranium,
by Hyacinthus, three years, 6st, last. At Doncaster, 8st gibs, ran second
in the Fitzwilliam Stakes, won by Mr. Glover's ch. c. Slender Billy, by
Young Woodpecker, four years, 8st gibs, Amadis-de-Gaul (now Lord
Darlington's), four years, 8st gibs, being third ; eleven ran. S. mg., Sst .
5lbs, match for 300 gs., received half-forfeit from Mr. Hipkins' ch. c
Cannons, by Yellow Blossom (son of Waxy) ; also, 7st 7lbs, four miles, ran
third for the Cup, won .by Slender Billy, 7st 7lbs, beating Mr. W. N.
Hewitt's b. f. Cwm, by Dick Andrews, three years, 6st, and five others.
At Richmond, Sst, four miles, won the Cup, beating Mr. Buncombe's
b. f. Phantom, by Hambletonian, four years, 7st I2lbs, b. f. Cwm, 6st Bibs,
Merryfield, Sst, and three others.

1813.
At Catterick, Sst lolbs, in a sweep of 140 gs., was beaten by Sir
William Maxwell's gr. c. Viscount, by Stamford, three years, Sst. At
Durham, Sst lolbs, ran second for the Cup, won by Viscount, Sst, beating
four others. S. mg., gst lib, won £']0. At Newcastle, Sst, won the
Member's Plate, beating Mr. Lambton's br. c. Macaroni, by Stamford,
and two others ; also, Sst 7lbs, four miles (B. Smith), won the Cup of
l6o gs., beating Mr. Fletcher's b. c. Sligo, by Shuttle, four years, 7st
I libs, Mr. Don's ch. f. Agnes Sorel, by Stamford, 7st iilbs, and Sir M.
Ridley's b.' c. Epicure, by Sancho, 6st 4lbs. At Ormskirk, Sst lolbs, won
the Cup, beating Mr. Shaw's br. c. Don Julian, by Stamford, four years,
Sst. At Pontefract, Sst gibs, was beaten for the Cup, by Viscount, Sst. At
Richmond, Sst 7lbs, four miles, won the Cup, beating the Duke of Leeds'
ch. c. Hocuspocus, by Sorcerer, three years, 6st lolbs, Earl Fitzwilliam's
br. c. Algernon, by Orville, four years, Sst, and two others. S. mg., Sst
7lbs, won no gs., beating Algernon, Cwm, and two others, in both heats
(three miles).

1S14.
At Newcastle, gst, in the Northumberland Stakes, ran a dead heat with
Lord Scarborough's b. h. Catton, by Golumpus, five years, Sst lolbs,
stakes divided. S. mg., Sst lolbs, won the Cup, beating Mr. Dawson's

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b. c. Biddick, by Dick Andrews, three years, 6st 4lbs, and a b. c. by
Cardinal York. At Lamberton (N. B.), w. o. for the Cup. At Pontefract,
9st lib, ran second for the Cup, won by Mr. R. Watt's b. c. Tramp, by
Dick Andrews, four years, 8st, in a canter, by eight lengths, beating Sir
M. Syke's gr. m. Marciana, by Stamford, five years, 8st 6lbs, third and
last. At Richmond, 8st lolbs (B. Smith), won the Cup, four miles,
beating Biddick, 6st lolbs, second, Mr. Scarisbrick's br. c. Crown Prince,
by Warrior (son of Sir Peter), three years, 6st lolbs, third, the Duke of
Leeds' ch. c. Hocuspocus, by Sorcerer, four years, 8st, fourth, and Sir
Bellingham Graham's br. c. Tempest, by Hambletonian, three years, 6st
lolbs, fifth and last. S. mg., 8st gibs (B. Smith), heats three miles, ran
second in a sweep of lo gs. each (with ^50 added), won by br. c.
Doctor Syntax (also Mr. Riddell's), three years, 7st 4lbs, winning both
heats, and beating also Biddick, 7st 4lbs, third, and Crown Prince, 7st
4lbs, last.

1815.
At Newcastle, 8st lolbs, broke down in running for the Cup, won by
Biddick (sold just before the race to Mr. Lambton), four years, 7st ilb ;
high odds on X. Y. Z. ; only two ran.

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COPENHAGEN.

COPENHAGEN was a chestnut colt, foaled in 1808, bred by and
the property of General Grosvenor, who presented him to the
Duke of Wellington in 18 12, by whom he was used as a charger, in the
Peninsula, and also at Waterloo. He was got by Meteor (a chestnut,
son of Eclipse, bred by Lord Grosvenor in 1783), out of Lady Catherine
(bred by General Grosvenor in i 796), by John Bull, out of a mare by the
Duke of Rutland's Arabian, out of a hunting mare, three parts thorough-
bred.

Copenhagen's Pekformances.
1811.
At Newmarket, Craven, 7st 5lbs, ran third in a sweep of 100 gs. each,
h. ft., won by the Duke of Rutland's b. f. Sorcery, beating General
Leveson Gower's br. f. by Dick Andrews, 8st 2lbs, second, and two
others. S. mg., 7st, match for 100 gs., beat Mr. Fisher's ch. c. Brother
to Spaniard, by Young Drone, rising four years, 8st I3lbs ; 6 to 4 on
Copenhagen. S. mg., 8st 7lbs (D, M.), match for 50 gs., was beaten by
the Hon. Berkeley Craven's ch. f. Tippityvvichet, by Waxy, 8st4lbs, both
rising three years old ; even betting. At Newmarket (First Spring), 7st
I3lbs (A. F., one mile, two furlongs, and seventy-three yards), match for
100 gs., was beaten by the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Momus, by Quiz, 8st
5lbs, both rising three years old ; 7 to 4 on Momus. At Huntingdon
(August 6th), for all ages, 6st gibs, won 100 gs., beating Lord Suffield's
b. h. Huntingdon, by Ambrosio, five years, 8st lolbs, Sir C. Bunbury's
br. f. Cressida (the dam of Prince Paul, Walton's best son, of Antar, by
Haphazard, and of Priam, by Emilius), by Whiskey, four years, 8st lib,

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and one other. S. mg., 7st, ran third for the Cup, won by Lord Suffield's
b. h Huntingdon, 8st lalbs, beating Lord Hinchingbrook's ch. c. Juvenal,
by Waxy, four years, 8st 4lbs, and Mr. Fletcher's ch. h. ^sculapius, by
Stamford, five years, 8st gibs, last. At Northampton, for the County
Purse of 70 gs., heats two miles, was beaten by yEsculapius. At Tar-
porley Hunt (Cheshire), colts 8st 2lbs, fillies 8st, ran third and last in a
sweep of 120 gs., won by Lord Grey's b. f. Stella, by Sir Oliver (son of
Sir Peter), beating Mr. Brooke's b. c. Oliver Cromwell, by Sir Oliver,
second, all three years old. S. mg., 7st 3lbs, ran second in the Oatlands
Stakes (handicap), of 200 gs., won by Mr. Price's b. c. Flodoardo, by
Waxy, three years, 7st, beating three others.

1812.

Copenhagen ran twice this year, and was then taken out of training, and
became the property of his Grace the Duke of Wellington. After the
peace, in 1815, Copenhagen was turned into the rich pastures at Straths-
fieldsaye, where he roamed at will till his death.

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POPE AND WIZARD.

THIS print (painted by F. Sartorius, and engraved by John Scott),
represents the finish for the Derby, in 1809, between the Duke of
Grafton's b. c. Pope (afterwards known as Waxy Pope, and, in Ireland, as
Lord SHgo's Waxy), ridden by Tom Goodisson, and Mr. Christopher
Wilson's ch. c. Wizard (winner of the 2000 Guineas), ridden by Frank
Buckle, beating the Duke of Rutland's br. c. Salvator, by Trumpator
(ridden by Sam Chifney), third, and Sir C. Bunbury's b. c. Fair Star, by
Whiskey (Wm. Arnull), fourth, and six others. Betting at starting for the
Defby, 11 to 8 on Wizard (who, unfortunately for his owner, died in 18 13)
9 to 2 against Fair Star, 10 to i against Salvator, and 20 to i against
Pope. Pope afterwards w. o. for a sweep of 200 gs. each, h. ft., five
subscribers, at Ascot (June 7th), and at Newmarket (First October),
carrying 5lbs extra for winning the Derby, won 250 gs., beating three
others; and, next day, w. o. for a sweep of 425 gs. ; and, at New-
market (Ho.), he won the Garden Stakes of 500 gs. At Newmarket
Craven, 18 10, he won 200 gs., and also 200 gs. at Newmarket (Second
Spring) ; but, at Newmarket (First October), 8st, A. F., match for 200 gs.,
Pope was beaten by his Derby antagonist, Wizard, 8st 4lbs. At New-
market (Ho.), in 181 1, he was beaten for the Garden Stakes by Truffle.
Wizard was a very successful racer, and game to the backbone.

Pope was got by Waxy, out of Prunella, by Highflyer, out of Promise,
by Old Snap, out of Julia, by Blank (son of the Godolphin Arabian), out
of Spectator's dam, by Old Partner, &c.

Wizard was got by Sorcerer, out of a mare by Precipitate (a son of
Mercury, by Eclipse), out of Lady Harriet, by Marc Anthony, out of
Georgiana (sister to Conductor), by Match'em, her dam, by Old Snap,
out of a mare by the Cullen Arabian.

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WOFUL.

WOFUL (own brother to Whalebone, Web, Wire, and Whisker, all
bred by the Duke of Grafton), was a bay colt, foaled in 1809,
and was got by Waxy, out of Penelope, by Trumpator, out of Prunella, by
Highflyer, out of Promise, by Old Snap, out of Julia, by Blank, out of
Spectator's dam, by Old Partner, out of Bonny Lass, by Bay Bolton, her
dam, by the Darley Arabian, out of a mare by the Byerley Turk, her
dam, by the Taffolet Barb, out of a dau. of Place's White Turk, &c.

Woful's Performances.
1812.
At Newmarket (First Spring), for horses rising three years old, 8st
each, was not placed in a sweep of 15 gs. each, won by Colonel Udny's
br. c. The Corporal, by Orville, beating Mr. Blake's ch. c. Pupil, by
Whiskey, and four others. The winner was claimed by the Hon. E. Petre,
for 100 gs., according to conditions. At Newmarket (First October),
colts, 8st /lbs each, ran third in a sweep of 200 gs. each, h. ft., eight
subscribers, won by Sir John Shelley's ch. c. Comus, by Sorcerer, beat-
ing Lord Stawell's br. c. Cato, by Sancho, and three others. S. mg., 8st 4lbs
each, R, M., for three years old, won a sweep of 100 gs. each, beating
Mr. Craven's br. c, Tooley, by Walton, and Mr. Payne's ro. c. Mounte-
bank, by Gohanna, last ; 5 to 4 on Woful. At Newmarket (Second
October), 7st gibs, R. M., ran second in the Oatlands, won by Lord Egre-
mont's b. f Sister to Castanea, by Gohanna, three years, 7st 3lbs, beat-
ing Tooley, 7st 6lbs, third, and two others. At Newmarket (Ho.), 7st
4lbs, match for 200 gs., p. p., received 150 gs. compromise from Lord
Lowther's b. m. Dimity, by Trumpator, five years, 8st lolbs. Next day

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(S. mg.), 8st 4lbs, won a handicap sweep of 50 gs. each, beating Tooley,
7st lolbs, Mr. Andrew's bl. c. Trophonius, by Sorcerer, four years, 8st,
and Mr. Ladbroke's ch. c. Hamlet, four years, 8st I2lbs. S, mg., 7st
i3lbs, Ab. M., match for 200 gs., received 80 gs. compromise from the
Dulce of York's b. c. Pointers, by Giles.

1813.
At Newmarket, Craven, 8st, ran second in the Oatlands, won by the
Duke of Rutland's b. c. Grimalkin, by Chance, five years, 8st i2lbs, beat-
ing eight others ; 7 to 4 against Grimalkin, and 7 to 2 against Woful. At
Newmarket (First Spring), 8st gibs, R. M., match for 200 gs., beat Lord
Foley's ch. c. Bodkin, by Trumpator, 7st gibs, both four years old ; 2 to
I on Woful. S. mg., 8st 5lbs, R. M., match for 200 gs., beat Lord
George Cavendish's b. c. Gaber, by Sorcerer, five years old, 8st 7lbs ; 5
to 2 on Woful, At Newmarket (Second Spring), 8st 4lbs each, D, L,
match for 200 gs., received 50 gs. compromise from Mr. Craven's br, c.
Tooley. At Newmarket (First October), 8st ]2lbs, D. L, match for 300
gs., h. ft., received 1 50 gs. forfeit from Tooley. S. mg., 8st lolbs, T. Y. C,
match for 200 gs., received 75 gs. compromise from Mr. Craven's b. c.
The Captain, by Waxy, three years, 7st 3lbs. At Newmarket (Second
October), 8st 6lbs, ran third in the Garden Stakes, of 100 gs. each, p. p.,
won by Lord George Cavendish's b. h. Eccleston, by Cesario, six years, Sst
7lbs, beating Lord Jersey's b. c. Oscar, by Hyperion (son of Highflyer),
four years, /st 4lbs, second ; also, Lord Stawell's br. c. Cato, four yearq,
8st 4lbs, Colonel Udny's ch. f. Emily (the dam of Emilius), by Stamford,
three years, 7st 4lbs, and one other, S. mg., Sst gibs, Ab. M., match for
300 gs., was beaten by the Duke of York's ch. c. Aladdin, by Giles
(son of Trumpator), three years, 7st 6]bs. At Newmarket (Ho.), 8st
gibs, for 200 gs., p.- p., beat Cato, 8st ; 6 to 4 on Cato.

1814.
At Newmarket, Craven, Sst lolbs, three miles, match for 150 gs., beat
General Gower's, b. f. Lama, by Orville, four years, 6st i3lbs. At New-
market (First Spring), for four years old, two miles, Sst lolbs, ran second

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in a sweep of loo gs. each, h. ft., six subscribers, won by Mr. Stanlake
Batson's b. f. Pranks, by Hyperion, 7st iilbs, beating the Duke of York's
b. c. Pointers, by Giles, 8st 5lbs, last ; all rising five years old ; 5 to i
against Pranks. At Newmarket (Second Spring), 8st 3lbs, D. I., match
for 300 gs., beat the Duke of Rutland's b. h. Grimalkin, by Chance (son
of Lurcher), six years, 8st 7lbs ; 6 to 4 on Woful. At Newmarket
(First October), Sst 4lbs each, A. F., match for 300 gs., h. ft., paid 150 gs.
to the Hon. George Watson's b. h. Pericles, by Evander. S. mg., Sst
2lbs each, two miles, match for 200 gs., was beaten by Lord Foley's br. h.
Teasdale, by Mr. Teazle (son of Sir Peter) ; Woful broke down in
running, and, in consequence, paid forfeit to Lord George Cavendish's
b. c. Alcohol, by Whiskey, at Newmarket (Ho.), and retired to the Stud.
Woful was the sire of Lord Exeter's famous mare, Augusta, the dam of
his chestnut filly, Acacia, by Phantom, and of his Lordship's equally famous
chestnut colt, Augustus, by Sultan.

8o CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

CATTON.

CATTON was a bay colt, bred by the Earl of Scarborough, in 1809,
and was got by Golumpus (son of Gohanna), out of Lucy Gray,
by Timothy (son of Delpini), out of Lucy, by Florizel (son of Herod), out
of Frenzy (dam of Phenomenon), by Eclipse, out of a mare by Engineer
(son of Sampson), her dam, by Blank, out of Lass of the Mill, by Old
Traveller, out of Miss Makeless, by Young Greyhound, out of a mare by
Old Partner, &c., &c.

Catton's Performances.
1812.
At York (August 26th), for three years old, colts 8st 2lbs, fillies 7st
i3lbs, won a sweep of 275 gs., beating Mr. T. Duncombe's b. c. Langold
(winner, this year, of the Doncaster Stakes), by Stamford ; only two ran.
At Doncaster, was not placed in the Great St. Leger, won by Mr. Robb's
b. c. Otterington, by Golumpus, beating Lord Stratbmore's br. c. by
Remembrancer, Mr. Beckwith's b. c. Herrington, by Remembrancer,
third, Mr. Hewett's b. f. Manuella (winner of the Oaks), by Dick
Andrews, out of Mandane, by PotSo's, and nineteen others. S. mg., 8st
5lbs each (St. Leger Course), in the Gascoigne Stakes of 100 gs.
each, &c., was beaten a length by Herrington.

1813.

At York (Spring), 8 st slbs each, two miles, ran second in a sweep of

iSogs., won by Mr. Fletcher's b. c. Sligo, by Shuttle (son of Young

Marske), beating Otterington, Langold, and three others. S. mg., 8st each,

ran second in the Constitution Stakes of 240 gs., won by Sligo, beating

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Earl Fitzwjlliam's (afterwards Lord Jersey's) b. c. Fugitive, by Camillus,
Otterington, and seven others. At Preston (July), 8st each, four miles,
ran second for Jihe Cup of 300 gs., won by Sir William Maxwell's gr. c.
Viscount, by Stamford, beating Manuella and two others. Next day,
heats three miles, won 70 gs. At York (August 23rd), lost 4lbs each,
four miles, won the King's Plate, beating Otterington and another. At
Doncaster, 8st 7lbs each, for four years old, won 130 gs., beating Earl
Fitzwilliam's br. c. Algernon, by Orville, and also won 100 gs., beating
four others.

1814.
At York (Spring), 8st gibs, ran second in the Constitution Stakes, won
by Mr. Gascoigne's b. c. Cannon Ball, by Sancho, four years, 8st, beating
Viscount, five years, 8st gibs, and two others. At Newcastle, 8st gibs,
ran a dead heat in the Northumberland Stakes with Mr. Riddell's b. h.
X. Y. Z., six years, gst ; stakes divided; four ran. At York (August),
8st lolbs, two miles, ran second in a sweep of 250 gs., won by Mr. R.
Watt's ch. f. Altisidora (winner of last year's St. Leger), by Dick Andrews,
four years, 8st ; four ran. S. mg., 8st 7lbs each, four miles, won the
Great Subscription Purse, beating Mr. Hodgson's ch. h. Skip, by Stride ;
only two ran ; and, on the following day, won the second Great Subscrip-
tion, beating Lord Oueensberry's b. h. Epperston, by Delpini, and one
other. At Doncaster, gst ilb, won the Fitzwilliam Stakes, beating Mr.
R. Watt's b. c. Tramp, by Dick Andrews, four years, 8st gibs ; and three
others. S. mg., 8st 3lbs, four miles, won the Doncaster Stakes, beating
Fugitive, four years, 7st 7lbs, and one other.

1815.
At York (Spring), 8st I3lbs, three miles, won tlie Gold Cup, beatino-
Mr. H. Peirse's b. f. Rosanne, by Dick Andrews, four years, 7st i2lbs,
and two others. S. mg., won 150 gs. At York (August 21st), gst, two
miles, won 250 gs., beating ch. m. Altisidora, five years, 8st lolbs, and
gr. h. Viscount, six years, gst ; also, 8st lolbs each, four miles, won the
Great Subscription Purse, beating Altisidora. At Doncaster, 8st lolbs,
won the Doncaster Stakes, four miles, again beating Altisidora, 8st 3lbs.

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82 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

1816.
At York (Spring), 8st i3lbs, two miles, won the Gold Cup, beatino;
Colonel King's b. c. Fulford, by Orville, four years, 7st i2lbs, and four
others. At Newcastle-on-Tyne, 8st lolbs, four miles, won the Gold Cup,
beating Mr. Lambton's br. c. Shepherd, by Sir Harry Dimsdale, four
years, 7st iilbs; only two ran. At York (August 17th), gst, two
miles, won 250 gs., beating a bay filly by Camillus (son of Hambletonian),
and a bay colt by Orville ; also, w. o. for the Great Subscription
Purse. At Doncaster, 8st lolbs, four miles, won the Doncaster Stakes,
beating Earl Fitzwilliam's b. c. Dinmont, by Orville, four years, 7st 7lbs.

1817.
At Pontefract, won a purse of 80 gs. ; ran three times more, without
success, and joined Lord Scarborough's Stud, at Sandbeck, and became
a sire of considerable eminence.

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PERICLES.

PERICLES was a very dark brown colt, with a tan muzzle, and was
bred by Charles Tibbits, Esq., of Barton Seagrave Hall, near
Kettering, in 1S09. He was got by Evander (son of Delpini), out of a mare
by Precipitate (son of Mercury), out of sister to Ospray, by Highflyer,
out of a mare by Old Snap, her dam, by Lord Oxford's Bay Barb, out of
a mare by Bartlett's Childers (son of the Darley Arabian). Evander
was a grey hofse, bred by William Garforth, Esq., of Wigginthorpe, in
180I5 and got by Delpini, out of Caroline (bred by Mr. Garforth in 1793),
by Phenomenon, out of Faith (bred by Mr. Garforth in 1779), by
Pacolet (son of Blank), out of Atalanta, by Match'em, out of Lass-of-the-
Mill, by Oroonoko (brother to Othello), out of sister to Clarke's Lass-of-
the-Mill, by Old Traveller, &c. Evander was sent to Russia in 1813.
" Pericles stood a trifle over sixteen hands high. His expressive head,
set on to a finely-shaped and muscular neck, was full of quality. He had
good sloping shoulders, well defined, strong arms, with good loins, and
powerful quarters well let down. His feet were excellent, and his legs
capable of standing any amount of work, and he was, withal, one of the
gamest horses that ever looked through a bridle. The portrait of the
Jockey is that of William Arnull."

Pericles' Performances.

1812.

At Northampton (Sept. 9th), w. o. for a sweepstakes of 100 gs.

Same day, 6st 6lbs, three miles and a quarter, was not placed for the

Gold Cup, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. h. Whalebone, by Waxy,

five years, 8st 81bs, beating Mr. Astley's ch. c. Magic (second to Phantom

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in the Derby), by Sorcerer, four years, "jst i2lbs, Mr. Andrew's br. h.
Discount, by Teddy the Grinder (son of Asparagus, by PotSo's), third,
and the Dui-ce of Rutland's hi. f. Thalestris, by Alexander. Next day,
6st i2lbs, won 60 gs., beating Thalestris, 6st lolbs, both three years old.

1813.

At Newmarket, Craven (April 21st), 8st gibs (ridden by William
Arnull), ran second in a sweep of 25 gs. each, won by Mr. S. Batson's
ch. f. Pranks, by Hyperion (son of Highflyer) ; four ran. At Stamford,
7st 7lbs, four miles, won the Gold Cup, beating Mr. Wilson's b. c. Wisdom,
by Sir Solomon, four years, /st ylbs, Mr. Sisson's b. m. Folly, by Young
Drone, five years, 8st 7lbs, third, and one other. Next day (July 8th),
won 60 gs. At Canterbury (August 24th), for all ages, two miles, eleven
subscribers (ridden by J. Edwards), 8st 4lbs each, won a sweepstakes of
10 gs. each, beating Mr. Baldock's b. c. Expectation (winner of the pre-
ceding race of 20 gs. each, four miles), by Orville, four years, 7st 7lbs.
S. mg. (next day), lost 4lbs, four mile heats, won the King's Plate, again
beating Expectation, lost 4lbs, second, and Mr. Pengree's b. h. Mount
Pleasant, by Gohanna, four years, lost 4lbs, third and last, winning both
heats. At Northampton, 7st i2lbs each, three miles and a quarter, ran
fifth and last for the Gold Cup, won by General Grosvenor's ch f. Defiance,
by Gauntlet (son of John Bull), beating Lord Lowther's gr. c. Aquarius,
by Quiz, second. Lord Lowther's br. c. Euryalus, by Trafalgar, third,
and one other, all four years old.

1814.
At Newmarket, Craven, 8st 3lbs, T. Y. C. match for 100 gs., beat the
Duke of Grafton's b. h. Anthonio, by Young Whiskey. Same day, 8st
2lbs, D. L won the Oatlands (handicap) of 50 gs. each, ten subscribers,
h. ft., beating H.R.H. the Duke of York's br. c. Pointers, by Giles,
rising five years, 8st /lbs, Mr. Ladbroke's b. c. Octavius (Derby winner
in 18 1 2), rising five years, 8st 7lbs, and four others. S. mg., won a purse
of 50 sovs. At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st, A. F., match for 200 gs.,
beat Mr. Glover's ch. h. Slender Billy, by Young Woodpecker, rising six
years old, Sst 7lbs. At Newmarket (Second Spring), 8st lalbs, Ab. M.

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match for -200 gs., beat Mr, Villiers' bl. c. Don Cossack, by Haphazard
four years, 8st. At Newmarket (First October), 8st 4lbs each, A. F.,
match for 300 gs., h. ft., received 150 gs. (forfeit) from the Duke of
Grafton's b. h. Woful, by Waxy. At Newmarket (Second October), 8st
lolbs, won the Garden Stakes of 600 gs., beating Don Cossack, 8st 3lbs,
second, and one other. At Newmarket (Houghton), 8st i2lbs, Ab. M.,
won a sweep of 200 gs. each, p. p., beating Lord Foley's b. h. Offa's
Dyke,* by Paynator, 8st 5lbs, and Lord Jersey's b. h. Asmodeus, by
Eagle (son of Volunteer), 8st, last.

1815.
At Newmarket, Craven, 8st 7lbs, two miles, match for 300 gs., beat
Mr. Stonehewer's ch. h. Hamlet (winner of the Woodcote Stakes, at
Epsom, in 18 10), by Hambletonian, rising seven years old, 8st 4lbs. At
Newmarket (First Spring), 8st 3lbs, last three miles of B. C, won a
purse of 50 sovs., beating Lord Foley's br. h. Merryfield, by Cockfighter,
rising seven years, 8st 7lbs. At Newmarket (Second Spring), 8st gibs,
B. C, for the Jockey Club Plate, was beaten, after a dead heat, by Don
Cossack, rising six years, 8st 3lbs. S. mg., Mr. Tibbits challenged for
The Whip with Pericles, and, the challenge not being accepted, The
Whip was handed over to Mr. Tibbits. Pericles was now taken out of
training.

* At Newmarket (First Spring), this year, at 8st 7lbs, Ab. M. (ridden by William Arnull),
Offa's Dyke, in a match for 200 gs. each, beat Lord Sackville's b. f. Manuella (Oaks winner
in 1812, then Mr. Hewett's), ridden by Frank Buckle, 7st nibs, and, at the same meeting,
at 8st lolbs, Ab. M. Match for 200 gs., Offa's Dyke beat Lord Darlington's b. c. Cwrvv
(winner, in 181 2, of the 2000 Guineas), by Dick Andrews, rising five years, Sst 3lbs. Thus, in
the course of his racing career, Pericles had vanquished a Derby, and a 2000 Guineas, winner.

86 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

PRANKS.

PRANKS was a bay filly, bred by S. Batson, Esq., in 1809. She
was got by Hyperion (son of Highflyer), out of Frisky, by Fidget
(son of Florizel), out of a mare by Herod, her dam, by the Earl of
Northumberland's Arabian, out of Sister to Skim, by the Bolton Grey
Starling, out of Miss Mayes, by Bartlett's Childers, out of a mare by
Counsellor (son of Lord D'Arcy's Counsellor), her dam, by Snake, out
of a mare by Luggs (son of Lord D'Arcy's White Turk, the sire of Old
Hautboy).

Pranks' Performances.
1812.

At Epsom, for three years old, fillies, 8st 4lbs each, was not placed in
the Oaks of 50 gs. each, h. ft., forty subscribers, won by Mr. Hewett's
b. f. Manuella, by Dick Andrews, out of Mandane, beating the Duke of
Rutland's br. f. Elizabeth, by Orville, second. Lord Egremont's b. f. by
Gohanna, third, and nine others; 11 to 10 on Elizabeth, and 20 to i
against Manuella. Manuella was bred by Richard Watt, Esq. At
Basingstoke, 7st 3lbs, three mile heats, won a .1^50 purse, beating Mr,
Weston's b. c. Musical Magic, three years, 7st 6lbs, Mr. Duffield's b. f.
Cornelia, by Teddy the Grinder, three years, 7st 3lbs, Mr. Bacon's b. c.
Rattletrap, by Whiskey, three years, yst 61bs, Mr. Pryse's br. c. Caliban,
by Sorcerer, three years, 7st 6lbs, and two others, in both heats. Ran
twice more at Egham and Salisbury, without success.

1813.
At Newmarket, Craven, 6st slbs, not placed for the Oatlands, won by
H.R.H. the Duke of York's b. c. Venture, by Haphazard, four years,
6st ijlbs, beating Sorcery, five years, 8st iilbs, and ten others. S. mg.,

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7st I libs, won a handicap sweep of 25 gs. each, beating Mr. Charles
Tibbitts' br. c. Pericles, by Evander, three years, 8st gibs, second, Sir C.
Bunbury's b. c. Scout, by Sorcerer, three years, 7st I2lbs, and General
Grosvenor's b. c. Lazyboots, by Young Drone, three years, 7st i2lbs;
6 to 4 on Pericles. At Newmarket (Second October), 8st 4lbs, three miles,
won the Town Plate of £'^0, beating the Hon. Berkeley Craven's br. c.
The Captain, by Waxy, three years, 7st 4lbs, and four others. At
Newmarket (Ho.), 8st 7lbs, D. I., won a purse of 50 sovs., beating Scout,
four years, 8st 7lbs, and three others ; 5 to 4 on Pranks.

1814.
At Newmarket (First Spring), 7st 11 lbs, two miles, won a sweep of
350 gs., beating the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Woful, by Waxy, four years,
Sst lolbs, and the Duke of York's b. c. Pointers, by Giles, four years, 8st
5lbs ; 6 to 4 on Woful. At Ascot, 8st gibs, 2\ miles, won the Cup of
260 gs., beating Mr. Blake's b. f. Miss Whipthong, by Giles (son of
Trumpator), four years, 7st I3lbs, Colonel Udny's b. c. Punic, by Gohanna,
four years, 8st 2lbs, third, the Duke of St. Albans' b. c. Knave of
Diamonds, by Diamond, four years. Est 2lbs, the Duke of York's ch. f.
Aquilina, by Eagle, three years, 6st 7lbs, and two others. At Newmarket
(First October), 8st Bibs, B. C, won a sweep of 425 gs., beatingthe Rio-ht
Hon. John ViUiers' br. h. Merryfield, by Cockfighter, six years, gst ; 2 to
1 on Merryfield. Pranks ran four times more, without success, and was
put to the Stud, where, in 1816, she threw twins, a colt and filly, to
Sorcerer, both of which were dead. In 18 17, a b. f. Rebecca, by Hedley ;
in 1818, a b. f. Freak, by Hedley; in 1821, a b. f. Young Pranks, by
Castrel ; in 1822, a ch. c. Hogarth,* by Rubens ; in 1823, a b. c. Clown, by
Orville; in 1826, a b c. Lazarus, f by Moses (introduced in the
Engraving); her last, in 1831, a foal by Helenus (son of Soothsayer), &c.

-* Hogarth, the properly of Mr. Stanlake Batson, and subsequently of Mr. Thornhill, of
Riddlesworth, won 280 sovs. at Newmarket Craven, in 1825, beating General Grosvenor's ch. f.
Wings (winner of the Oaks and Gold Cup, at Epsom, in that year), and ran third in Middle-
ton's Derby.

t Lazarus won a good stake at Egham, in 1828; was not placed in Frederick's Derby, in
1829, but won the Wokingham Stakes, at Ascot, in that year, winning twice out of three starts.

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

BENEDICT.

BENEDICT (sometimes spelt " Benedick ") was a bay colt, bred by
the Earl of Strathmore in 1809. and sold, after the Doncaster St.
Leger, in 181 2, to Lord Foley. He was got by Remembrancer (son of
Pipator), out of Beatrice, by Sir Peter Teazle, out of Pyrrha, by Match'em,
out of Mr. W. Fenwick's Duchess, by Whitenose, out of Miss Slamerkin,
by Young True Blue, her dam, by Lord Oxford's Dun Arabian, out of
Lord D'Arcy's Black -legged Royal Mare.

Benedict's Performances.
1812.
At Newcastle-on-Tyne, for three years old, colts 8st 4lbs, fillies 8st,
ran second in a produce stakes of 50 gs. each, won by Mr. Bethwick's
b. c. Herrington, by Remembrancer, beating six others. S. mg., 6st,
four miles, ran second for the Cup, won by Mr. Ralph Riddell's b. c.
X. Y. Z., by Haphazard, four years, 7st 7lbs,Mr. Brandling's b. c. Geranium,
by Hyacinthus, being third. At Doncaster, colts 8st 2lbs, fillies 8st, ran
second in the Great St. Leger of 1400 gs., won by Mr. Robb's b. c.
Otterington, by Golumpus (Robert Johnson), beating b. c. Herrington,
third, Mr. Wilson's b. c. Wisdom, by Sir Solomon, Mr. Hewitt's b. f.
Manuella (winner of the Oaks), by Dick Andrews, Lord Scarborough's
b. c. Catton, by Golumpus, Mr. Garforth's gr. f. Marciana, by Stamford,
and seventeen others. Betting, at starting, 3 to i against Manuella, 9 to
2 against Catton, 9 to i against Herrington, and 50 to 1 against Otter-
ineton.

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1813.
(Now Lord Foley's). At Newmarket, Craven, 7st i2lbs (R. M.),
match for 300 gs., beat Colonel Udny'sb. c. Truffle, by Sorcerer, five years,
8st gibs ; 6 to 4 on Benedict. At Newmarket (First Spring), for horses
rising four years old, 8st iilbs, not placed in a handicap sweep of 100
gs. each, h. ft., ten subscribers (value 650 gs.), won by Sir J. Shelley's
ch. c. Comus, by Sorcerer (third in Octavius' Derby in 1812), 8st iilbs,
beating Mr. Glover's b. c. Mulberry, by Lignum Vitae (son of Walnut), 7st
lolbs, H.R.H. the Duke of York's b. c. Pointers, by Giles (son of
Trumpator), 8st slbs, and Mr. Biggs' b. f. Lamia, by Gohanna, 7st albs ;
6 to 4 on Benedict. At Newmarket (Second Spring), 8st 4lbs each,
R. M., match for 300 gs., beat Lord Darlington's br. c. Cwrw, by Dick
Andrews, both four years old. At Newmarket (Second October), 8st gibs,
two miles, match for 200 gs. , received 80 gs. (compromise) from Sir C.
Bunbury's bl. c. Smolensko (winner of the 2000 Guineas and the Derby), by
Sorcerer, three years, 8st. At Newmarket (Ho.), 8st gibs, R. M., match
for 200 gs., was beaten by Lord Suffield's ch. c. Hocuspocus, by Sorcerer,
three years, 7st 4lbs ; 5 to 4 on the winner. Benedict was now taken out
of training, and was, for a short time, in Lord Foley's Stud, when he was
sold for 800 gs. and shipped to India.

90 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

SLIGO.

SLIGO (brother to Staveley), was a brown colt, bred by Mr. Fletcher
in 1809, and was got by Shuttle, out of a mare by Drone (son of
Herod), her dam, by Match'em, out of Jocasta, by Mr. Cornforth's
Forester (son of Mr. J. Croft's Forester, by Hartley's Blind Stallion),
out of Sister to Young Cade, by Cade, out of a mare by Mr. Croft's Old
Partner, her dam, by Makeless, out of a mare by Brimmer, out of a dau.
of Mr. Place's White Turk,* her dam, by Dodsworth.t out of Mr. Layton's
Violet Barb Mare, in Lord D'Arcy's Stud.

Slig©'s Performances.

I8l2.

At Catterick, for all ages, 6st 11 lbs, heats two miles, for a handicap
plate of 50 sovs., was beaten by the Duke of Leeds' b. f. Rebecca, by
Sir Solomon, 7st I3lbs, both three years old. At Durham, 7st 2lbs,
heats two miles, for a £']o purse, was beaten by Lord Strathmore's ch. c.
by Remembrancer, three years, 7st, beating six others. At Newcastle,
6st 7lbs, heats 2\ miles, won ^50,. beating Mr. Lambton's b. c. Robin
Adair, by Gohanna, three years, 6st lolbs, and eight others. S. mg.,
heats 2\ miles, 6st lolbs, won ^50, beating Mr. Cawood's gr. h. Gany-
mede, by Delpini, five years, 8st gibs, Mr. Brandling's b. f. Salamanca, by
Sir Solomon, three years, 6st 7lbs, and two others. At Carlisle, 7st 7lbs

* Mr. Place was stud-groom to the Protector, Oliver Cromwell.

\ Dodsworth (though foaled in England), was a Natural Barb. His dam (a pure
Barb Mare), was brought into England in the reign of Charles II., and was styled a Royal
Mare. After the King's death, she was sold, when 20 years old and in foal with Vixen, by
the Earl of Holderness' Turk, for the sum of forty guineas.

SLIGO. 91

each, heats two miles, beat Lord Strathmore's ch. c. by Remembrancer.
S. mg., 6st 4lbs, heats three miles, won a purse of 100 sovs., beating Mr.
Hodgson's b. g. by Young Woodpecker, five years, 8st 6lbs. At
Caledonian Hunt, 8st slbs each, heats two miles, won 50 gs., beating
Lord Queensberry's br. c. Bettina, by Stamford, both three years old.
S. mg., 6st each, heats four miles, again beat Bettina. S. mg., 6st, heats
three miles, for 50 sovs., was beaten by Sir A. Don's ch. f. Agnes Sorrel,
by Stamford, three years, 5st iilbs.

1813.
At York, 8st 5lbs, two miles, won 160 gs., beating Lord Scarborough's
b. c. Catton, by Golumpus, four years, 8st 5lbs, Mr. Robbs' b, c. Otter-
ington (St. Leger winner in 1812), four years, 8st 5lbs, and four others.
(Sligo was now sold to Mr. A. G. Leslie.) S. mg., 8st 5lbs, won 280 gs.,
again beating Catton, Otterington, and six others. At Newcastle, ran
second for the Cup, won by X. Y. Z., beating Agnes Sorrel * and two
others. Sligo ran once more for the Cup at Lancaster, without success,
and quitted the Turf.

* Winner, this year, of the King's Plate at CarUslc.

92 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

SMOLENSKO.

SMOLENSKO was a black colt, foaled in 1810, bred by and the
property of Sir Charles Bunbury, Bart. He was got' by Sorcerer,
out of Wowski (bred by Sir Ferdinand Poole in 1797), by Mentor, out
of Maria (Waxy's dam), by Herod, out of Lisette, by Old Snap, out of
Miss Windsor, by the Godolphin Arabian, out of Sister to Volunteer, by
Young Belgrade, out of a mare by Eartlett's Childers, &c.

Smolensko's Performances.
1813.
At Newmarket (First Spring), colts 8st 5lbs, fillies 8st slbs (ridden by
T. Goodisson), won the 2000 Guineas, beating the Duke of Grafton's b. f.
Music (winner of the Oaks), by Waxy, second (F. Buckle), Lord
Grosvenor's ch. c. Phosphor, by Meteor, third; also. Sir. J. Shelley's
ch. c. Caliban, by Sorcerer, Lord Suffield's ch. c. Hocuspocus, by
Sorcerer, General Grosvenor's b. c. Redmond, by Whiskey, and six
others ; 7 to 4 against Smolensko, 9 to 2 against Hocuspocus, and 6 to i
against Phosphor. S. mg., colts 8st 7lbs, fillies 8st 2lbs, won the
Newmarket Stakes of 775 gs., beating Mr. Goddard's ch. f. Scheherazade,
by Selim, second. Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Onyx, by Meteor, third ; also,
Music and four others ; 2 to i on Smolensko. At Epsom, colts 8st 7lbs,
fillies 8st 2lbs (T. Goodisson), won the Derby of 1425 gs., beating- Lord
Jersey's br. c. Caterpillar, by Haphazard, second, Mr. Glover's b. c.
Illusion, by Haphazard, third ; also, not placed, the Duke of Rutland's
ch. c. Solyman, by Selim, the Duke of York's ch. c. Aladdin, by Giles,
Lord Derby's br. c. V^iceroy, by Sancho, b. c. Alcohol (afterwards sold to

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Lord George Cavendish), by Whiskey, Hocuspocus, and four others.
Even on Smolensko, 4 to i against Solyman, 7 to i against Caterpillar,
and g to I against Viceroy.

Smolensko's appearance on the course, and the race for the Derby, are
thus described in the Old Spoi'ting Magazine for June, 1813: — "The
moment Smolensko appeared there was a burst of admiration on all sides.
His fine eye, the splendid symmetry of his limbs, the grace and power of
his action, and his perfect docility, became in turn subject of comment and
approbation. At half past three o'clock the horses were at the post ;
and, at starting, a fine burst took place, each striving for the lead, which
Solyman obtained. Smolensko, however, soon shot ahead, the rest
keeping close at his heels, Lord Jersey's Caterpillar being nearlj^ level
with him. They all went at score from the start, at a very hot pace.
On coming to the sharp turn, called Tadnor's point (presumably Tatten-
ham Corner), Caterpillar passed Smolensko, upon whom Goodisson had
hitherto kept a tight rein, with occasionally a strong pull. About 100
yards from the winning-post, Goodisson gave Smolensko his head, when
he shot by Caterpillar like lightning, winning easily by a length."

At Egham, for three years old, 8st lolbs, won the Magna Charta Stakes
of 175 gs., beating the Duke of York's ch. c. Eurus, by Giles (son of
Trumpator), 8st 5lbs, in a canter. At Newmarket (First October), for
three years old, 8st gibs each, D. L, ran third and last in a sweep of
^96, won by Mr. Andrew's br. c. The Corporal, by Orville, beating Lord
Foley's ch. c. Macedonian, by Alexander, second ; 4 to i on Smolensko,
who, in running, strained one of his back sinews. At Newmarket
(Second October), not having recovered from his lameness, he paid 80 gs.
(compromise) to Lord Foley's Benedict, by Remembrancer. At New-
market, Houghton, 8st 7lbs each, D. L, match for 200 gs., beat General
Grosvenor's b. c. Redmond, by Whiskey, easily.

1814.
At Newmarket, Craven, 8st 7lbs each, A. F. (T. Goodisson), match
for 200 gs., beat Sir G. Armytage's b. c. Tiger, by Sir Paul (Wm.
ArnuU) ; 2 to i on Tiger, who, in 1813, won the Peregrine Stakes of

94 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

50 gs. each, at York, and ran third to Altisidora in the Doncaster St.
Leger. At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st i2lbs (T. Goodisson), won
a handicap sweep of 450 gs., beating Mr. Dundas' ch. c. Pyramus, by
Meteor, 7st 7lbs, second ; also, not placed, the Hon. J. Villiers' bl. c.
Don Cossack, by Haphazard, 8st 8lbs, ch. c. Phosphor, Sst, and Colonel
Udny's b. c. Punic (who died at the close of this year), by Gohanna,
/St lolbs ; all rising four years old ; 5 to 4 against Smolensko, 7 to 4
against Pyramus, and 8 to i against Phosphor. This was Smolensko's
last appearance on the Turf.

It is somewhat remarkable that Smolensko and Lord Jersey's Cater-
pillar were both out of Mentor mares, also that the first three in the Oaks,
in 18 1 3, were all by Waxy, and that T. Goodisson rode the winners of
Derby and Oaks.

It is stated that during the race for the Derby, indescribable excite-
ment and confusion prevailed. Large bodies of horsemen were galloping
furiously in all directions. Several collisions took place, resulting in
many falls, and causing some injuries ; a few gigs were run -away with,
overturned, and smashed ; a phaeton was also overthrown, the lady who
was seated in it, being very seriously injured, and a gentleman, in en-
deavouring to save her, had his arm broken. Such a scene was never
witnessed on any race-course, A very large sum of money changed
hands on this Derby. Before the race, Sir Charles Bunbury was offered
5000 gs. (an enormous sum in those days), for Smolensko, and, sub-
sequently 4000 gs., both being refused.

The smaller portrait of Smolensko was painted and etched by Mr. Clifton-Tomson, the
eminent artist of Nottingham, who also etched the portrait of Cockfighter in Vol. I. The
other, with Tom Goodisson up, was painted by J. N.* Sartorius, and engraved by W. Ward,
engraver to H.R.H. the Prince Regent.

* The initial M. on the Plate is a misprint for J- N.

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ALTISIDORA.

ALTISIDORA (own sister to Manuella) was a chestnut filly, foaled
in 1810, bred by and the property of, Richard Watt, Esq. She
was got by Dick Andrews, out of Mandane, by PotSo's, out of Young
Camilla (sister to Colibri), by Woodpecker, out of Camilla, by Trentham,
(son of Sweepstakes, by Lord Gower's Stallion), out of Coquette, by the
Compton Barb, out of own Sister to Regulus, by the Godolphin Arabian.

Altisidora's Performances.
1812.
At Malton (April), for two years old, colts 8st albs, fillies Sst (J. Jack-
son), won a sweep of 30 gs. each, beating Mr. Cowton's b. f by St.
George, and one other. At York (Spring), colts Sst albs, fillies Est
(Jackson), won 100 gs., beating Mr. Garforth's gr. c. by Camillus, Lord
Darlington's b. c. Madrid, by Remembrancer, and two others. At York
(August), colts Sst 5lbs, fillies Sst albs, ran third in a sweep of 140 gs.,
won by Mr. Garforth's gr. c. by Camillus, beating Mr. Walton's br. f.
Moll in the Wad, by Hambletonian, second, and two others.

1813.
At York (Spring), for three years old, fillies, Sst 3lbs each (J. Jackson),
won a sweep of ico gs., beating the Duke of Leeds' ch. i. Georgiana, by
Selim, and cwo others. At Doncaster, colts Sst albs, fillies Sst (J. Jack-
son), won the Great St. Leger of 25 gs. each, p. p., fifty subscribers (nett
val. 1025 gs.), beating Lord Fitzwilliam's b. c. Camelopard, by Camillus,

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second, Sir George Armytage's b. c. Tiger, by Sir Paul, third ; also, Mr.
Watt's br. c. by Dick Andrews (who died in 1814), Lord Fitzwilliam's
ch. c. Rodrigo, by Sancho, the Duke of Leeds' ch. c. Hocuspocus, by
Quiz, and his b. c. Banquo, by Sancho, Lord Scarborough's b. c. Kexby
(brother to Catton), Sir M. Sykes' br. c. Prime Minister, by Sancho,
Major Bower's b. c. Diabolis, by W.'s Ditto, Lord Strathmore's b. c.
Streatlam Lad, by Remembrancer, Mr. Garforth's gr. c. by Camillus,
br. f. Moll in the Wad, and four others ; 5 to 2 against Altisidora, 5 to i
against Tiger, 6 to i against Camelopard, and 15 to i against Prime
Minister. S. mg., for three years old, fillies, 8st 2lbs each, St. Leger
Course (J. Jackson), won 320 gs., beating b. f. Platowna, Mr. Grimston's
b. f. Dulcinea, by Sancho, Mr. Maitland's b. f. Cap-a-Pie, by Sancho, Mr.
Hodgson's ch. f. Catherine, by Patroclus (son of Beningbrough), and two
others ; 4 to i on Altisidora, who was the only one placed in the race.

1814.

At York (August), Sst 2lbs each, two miles (J. Jackson), match for
500 gs., beat Lord Fitzwilliam's b. c. Camelopard (Robt. Johnson) ;
2 to I on Altisidora. S. mg. (Jackson), two miles, won 250 gs., beating
Lord Scarborough's b. h. Catton, by Golumpus, Mr. Duncombe's b. h.
Langold, by Stamford, both five years old, Sst lolbs, and one other. At
Doncaster, w. o. for the Club Stakes of 50 gs. each, h. ft., eight sub-
scribers. S. mg., /St 5lbs, four miles, won 100 -gs., beating b. c. Came-
lopard, 7st gibs.

1815.

At York (August), Sst lolbs (Jackson), two miles, ran second in a
sweep of 25ogs., won by Catton, six years, gst (W. Clift), beating Sir
Wm. Maxwell's gr. h. Viscount, by Stamford (winner in 181 3 of Gold
Cups at Durham, Stockton, Preston, Pontefract, ancj Doncaster), six
years, Qst, last ; 5 to 2 on Altisidora, and 3 to i against Catton. S. mg.,
for five years old, Sst 7lbs each, four miles, won the Great Subscription
Purse, beating Hocuspocus, second, and Kexby, last ; 7 to 4 on Altisidora ;
but, for the second Great Subscription, Sst lolbs each, was beaten by
Catton, to whom she conceded a year ; 4 to i on Catton. At Doncaster,

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Qst lib (Jackson), won the Fitzwilliam Stakes, beating Mr Shaw's b. h.
Ambo, by Meteor, six years, gst 5lbs, Viscount, gst 5lbs, third, and live
others. S. mg., 8st 3lbs, in the Doncaster Stakes, was beaten by Catton,
8st lolbs ; 3 to I on Catton. Next day, 8st 5lbs, four miles, won 100 gs.,
beating Lord Fitzwilliam 's br. f. Desdemona, by Orville, four years, 7st
5lbs, and the Duke of Leeds' b. c. Rodolpho, by Pandolpho, four years,
7st gibs. At Richmond, lost each, four miles, won the King's Plate,
beating Mr. Garforth's gr. m. by Sancho. S. mg., 8st 5lbs, ran seventh
for the Cup, won by Filho da Puta, three years, 6st lolbs, and was now put
to the Stud.

CELEBRA TED RA CE HORSES.

TRAMP.

'"P'RAMP was a bay colt, bred by R. Watt, Esq., of Bishop Burton,
X near Beverley, Yorkshire, in iSio. He Avas got by Dick Andrews
(son of Joe Andrews, by Eclipse), out of a mare by Gohanna, out of
Flaxinella, by Trentham, out of a mare hy Woodpecker, out of Everlasting,
by Eclipse, out of Hycena, by Old Snap, out of Miss Belsea, by Regulus,
&c., &c.

The Druid (in " Scott and Sebright "), says, " Jemmy Rooke had charge
of Joe Andrews and Dick Andrews in his possession, on W^ychwood
Forest (Oxon), when he was sold up ; and it was quite a curiosity to see
the latter, with his giraffe-like neck, eat from the .top of the rack. In
ugliness of ears, and head altogether, he was unrivalled ; and so light was
he in the body, as to require very little training. Tramp, like all the tribe,-
was very narrow, when young, but he gradually became one of the
grandest-boned and grandest-looking horses in England, well worthy to
be the sire of the renowned Lottery."

Tramp was a nice level horse, standing just fifteen hands and two inches
high, being long and low, and rather straight in his back : of all his sons,
Tyke resembled him the most. Tramp was a wonderful four-mile horse,
and the Subscription Purse at York, in 1814, when Prime Minister (a son
of Sancho) only just beat him, produced greater excitement than had ever
been known on the Knavesmire, except in the great match between the
Flying Dutchman and Voltigeur. John Jackson, on Tramp, forced the
pace round the bason-turn ; but, by the wood, Shepherd (on Prime
Minister), headed him again ; however. Tramp got the lead, and cries of
" Now, Tramp ! " '' Now, Minister ! " rent the air. F"ifty yards from home
Shepherd got the Minister's nose in front, and increased it to half a neck,
by which distance he won. Until he possessed Bkicklock, Mr. Watt

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would never keep a stallion, and so he parted with Tramp for ^300. His
new owner kept him for two years, and then sold him for ^1400. A
cross, between Tramp and a Whisker mare, produced Liverpool, bred by
Mr. Watt. Tramp was very successful as a stallion ; for, at the time of
his death, the total value of the stakes -won by his stock amounted
to ^^67,501 5^'. Among these, we find two winners of the Derby
(St. Giles and Dangerous), one of the St. Leger (Barefoot), and two of
the Whip (Zinganee and Little Red Rover). In the month of December,
1835, poor old Tramp, worn out with age, was shot at How Bridge farm,
near Malton. Joe Andrews (Tramp's grandsire) died, in obscurity,
many years before his son, Dick, made his blood famous with the chestnut
Altisidora, Manuella, and Tramp. Dick Andrews, was a narrow horse,
with a long, lean head and neck, but showed great breeding.

Tramp's Performances.
1813.
At Malton, for three years old, colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 8st, won a sweep
of 50 gs. each, h. ft., beating Mr. J. Grimston's b. f. Dulcinea, by
Sancho, and Sir M. Sykes' br. c. Diabolis, by Williamson's Ditto ; also
(same weights) won a sweep of 20 gs. each, beating Mr. Morris' b. f.
by Stamford and Mr. Dalrymple's br. c. Tomboy, by W^'s Ditto, last.
At Beverley (same weights), won a sweep of 20 gs. each, beating Mr.
Vickers' b. f. Latona, by Trumpator (a son of Old Trumpator), second,
Sir B. Graham's b. f. Speedwell, by Orville, third, and Sir Mark Sykes'
br. c. Prime Minister, by Sancho, last. At York, Sst 3lbs, one mile
(J. Jackson), match for 300 gs., was beaten by Mr. Grimston's Dulcinea,
Sst (Robert Johnson) ; 2 to i on Tramp. At Pontefract, colts Sst 3lbs,
fillies Sst, ran fourth in a sweep of 200 gs., won by Mr. R. Riddell's b. c.
Don Carlos, by Sir Charles (son of the Arabian Selim), beating Earl
Fitzwilliam's b. c. Fugitive, by Camillus, and b. c. Kexby, by Golumpus.

1814.
At York (Spring), 7st I2lbs, three miles (J. Jackson), won the Cup,
beating Sir W. Maxwell's gr. h. Viscount, by Stamford, five years, Sst

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7lbs (Ben Smith), Mr. G. Crompton's b. c. Shepherd's Bo3^ by Woldsman
(son of Sir Peter), and the Marquis of Oueensberry's br. c. Mexico, by
Sancho, four years, /St i2lbs, last; 2 to i on Viscount. At Beverley, 8st
2lbs, won the Cup, beating Mr. Hodgson's b. g. Woodman, by Young
Woodpecker, aged, 8st 11 lbs, -and Sir B. Graham's br. c. Tempest, by
Cardinal York, three years, 6st gibs ; also, yst islbs, heats three miles, won
50 sovs., beating Sir VV. Milner's br. c. Silston, by Dick Andrews, three
years, 6st 8lbs, in both heats. At York (August), for four years old, Sst
ylbs each, four miles (J. Jackson), ran second for the Great Subscription
Purse, won by Prime Minister (T. Shepherd) ; four ran ; 1 1 to 8 against
Tramp, and 2 to i against Prime Minister. At Pontefract, 8st, four miles
(Jackson), won the Cup, beating Mr. Riddell's b. h. X. Y. Z., by Hap-
hazard, si.x years, gst lib, and Sir M. Sykes' gr. m. Marciana, by
Stamford, five years, Sst 6lbs. At Doncaster, Sst gibs, ran second in the
Fitzwilliam Stakes, won by Lord Scarborough's b.h. Catton, by Golumpus,
five years, gst, beating Lord Fitzwilliam's b. c. Cossack, by Sir Paul,
three years, Sst, and two others ; 6 to 4 each against- Tramp and Catton.
S. mg., for four years old, Sst 7lbs each, four miles (J. Jackson), won the
Prince's Stakes of 175 gs., beating ch. c. Hocuspocus, and the Duke of
Hamilton's bl. c. Molyneux, by Hambletonian, and one other. S. mg.,
7st 7lbs, four miles, won the Cup, beating Lord Fitzwilliam's b. c.
Camelopard, four years, 7st 7lbs, Mr. Blake's b. m. Sprightly, by Whiskey,
six years, Sst iilbs, and one other; 3 to i on Tramp, who now quitted
the Turf for the Stud.

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MULEY. loi

MULEY.

MULEY was a brown colt, bred by Sir Charles Bunbury, Bart., of
Great Barton, Suffolk, in iSio. He was got by Orville, out of
Eleanor, by Whiskey, out of Young Giantess (bred by Sir Charles in
1790), by Diomed, out of Giantess (bred by Viscount Bolingbroke in
1760), by Match'em, out of Molly Long Legs, by Babraham, her dam, by
Cole's Fo.xhunter (son of Brisk, by the Darley Arabian), out of a mare
by Old Partner, out of Sister to Roxana, by the Bald Galloway, out
of Sister to Chaunter, by the Acaster Turk, out of a mare by the
Leedes Arabian, out of a dau. of Spanker (son of Lord D'Arcy's
Yellow Turk).

When the portrait of Muley was taken, he was a private stallion,
in the Stud of Alexander Nowell, Esq., of Underley, and was con-
sidered to have larger bone and greater muscular power than any
thoroughbred stallion in England,

Muley's Performances.
1815.
At Newmarket (Second Spring), 8st lolbs, A. P., won a handicap
plate of 50 sovs., beating Mr. Blackford's b. f. Castrella, by Castrel,
three years, 6st 4lbs, Lord P^oley's b. h. Offa's Dyke, by PaynaLor,
aged, 9st, Mr. Kirby's b. h, Otterington (St. Leger winner in 18 12),
by Golumpus, six years, 8st lolbs, and eight others. At Newmarket
(Second October), 8st Slbs, ran third and last in a sweep of 25 gs. each,
won by Mr. Batson's ch. h. Idle Boy, by Hedley, five years, 8st Slbs,
beating Mr. Villiers' br. h. Cwrw, by Dick Andrews, six years, 9st

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

(B. C.) S. mg., 9st 2lbs, A. F., ran second for a plate of 50 gs., won
by Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Anticipation (winner of the Ascot Cups in
18 16 and 1819), by Hambletonian, three years, 7st 2lbs, beating
General L. Gower's ch. f. Streamlet, by Rubens, three years, yst 2lbs,
Mr. Stonehewer's ch. h. Slender Billy (winner of the Doncaster Cup
in 181 2), by Young Woodpecker, aged, gst, the Duke of Rutland's ch. c.
Osman, by Selim, four years, 8st gibs, Lord George Cavendish's bl. c.
Blackamoor, by Stamford, four years, 8st 2lbs, Lord Stawell's b. c. Golden
Leg, by Waxy, four years, 7st i3lbs, Mr. Goddard's br. c. Bijou, by
Orville, four years. 7st gibs, and three others. At Newmarket (Ho.),
8st i2lbs, D. L, won a handicap plate of 50 sovs., beating Colonel
Udny's ch. mare, Emily, by Stamford, five years, 8st 2]bs, second, Lord
Lowther's b. c. Caper, by Canopus, three years, /st 5lbs, third ; also
Lord Jersey's b. h. Fugitive, by Camillus, five years, 8st 2lbs, br. c.
Bijou, 7st gibs, and two others ; 2 to i on Fugitive, 3 to i against Muley,
and 6 to I against Emily. Muley was now sold to Lord Suffield, and
taken out of training. Muley was the sire of Sir J. Byng's Morisco, Mr.
Rogers' Muleteer, Mr. Giffard's Leviathan, Mr. Gully's Margrave, Lord
Cleveland's Muley Muloch (sire of Alice Hawthorn, Galaor, Cattonite,
&c.), Mr. Osbaldeston's Mahometan, Mr. Fowler's Gilbert-Gurney,
Colonel Yates' Gibraltar, Mr. Robertson's Little Wonder, and his brother
The Little Known (sire of Miss Ann, the dam of Scottish Chief).
Among his daughters were, Mr. Messer's Monimia (dam of Hester,
Wintonian, and Wapiti, all by Camel), the Duke of Grafton's Pucelle
(dam of Puce and Virginia, both by Rowton"), Sir Mark Wood's Gawky,
and his Vespa, Mr. Etwall's Malibran and Maid of Underley, all winners,
and many of them distinguished ones, with a host of others too numerous
to mention ; but the above will suffice to show what an invaluable horse
Muley was at the Stud. He is credited with one Derby winner (Litde
Wonder), one Oaks winner (Vespa), and one St. Leger winner (Margrave).

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CANNON BALL.

CANNON BALL was a bay colt, bred by R. O. Gascoigne, Esq., in
1 8 10, and sold by him, after winning the Constitution Stakes at
York, in 1814, to the Earl of Jersey. He was got by Sancho, out of a
mare by Weathercock (son of Ruler), out of Cora, by Match'em, her dam,
by Turk (son of Regulus), out of a dau. of Cub (son of Old Fox), out of
a mare by Allworthy (son of Old Crab), her dam, by the Bolton Grey
Starling, out of a mare by Bloody Buttocks,* her dam, by Old Greyhound,
out of Brocklesby Betty, by the Curwen Bay Barb, out of Mr. Leedes'
Hobby Mare, by the Lister Turk.

Cannon Ball's Performances.

1813.

At York (Spring), for three years old, 8st 3lbs each, two miles, won

450 gs., beating Lord Fitzwilliam's ch. c. Rodrigo, by Sancho, and three

others. At Newcastle, Sst 4lbs each, won 575 gs., beating Mr. Scaris-

brick's b. c. Chagrin, by Sancho, and two others.

1814.
At York (Spring), 8st 5lbs, two miles, won 220 gs., beating Mr.
Grimston's b. c. Belville, by Orville, three years, 7st, Mr. T. Dun-
combe's b. h. Langold, by Stamford, five years, Qst, Lord Scarborough's

* Bloody Buttocks, of whose pedigree we have not any account, was a grey Arabian,
purchased by Mr. John Crofts, at the sale of Mr. Thomas Ovington's Stud, at Bedale, York-
shire, about the year 1727. Mr. Ovington was not only a breeder of thoroughbreds, among
which were the two famous mares, " Flying Whig " and " Roxana," but he was a noted
Jockey also. Bloody Buttocks acquired his name from a scarlet patch on his hind quarter.

I04 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

b. h. Catton, five years, gst, and two others. S. mg., 8st, won the
Constitution Stakes of 280 gs., beating Catton, 8st gibs, Sir W. Maxwell's
gr. h. Viscount, by Stamford, five years, Sst gibs, and two others ; 5 to
2 on Cannon Ball, now sold to Lord Jersey. At Newmarket (First
October), 7st /lbs, B. C, won 80 gs., beating Lord Egremont's ro. c.
Quack, by Gohanna, four years, /St 7lbs. S. mg., Sst lolbs each, D. L,
in a sweep of 425 gs., was beaten by the Hon. J. Villiers' bl. c. Don
Cossack, by Haphazard, both four years old. Ran twice more this year,
without success.

1815.

At Newmarket, Craven, Sst, won the Oatlands of 450 gs., beating Lord
George Cavendish's bl. c. Blackamoor, by Stamford, four years, ^st 7lbs,
the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Kutusoff, by Waxy, four years, 7st 4lbs, and
six others. At Newmarket (First Spring), Sst 7lbs, A. F., match for
200 gs., beat Mr. Dundas' b. c. Liberator, by Johnny (son of King
Fergus), four years, Sst. At Newmarket (Second Spring), Sst 2lbs,
won 450 gs., beating br. h. Fugitive (also Lord Jersey's), by Camillus,
five years, Sst 2lbs, Colonel Udny's ch. m. Emily (dam of Emilius), by
Stamford, Sst 5lbs, and ch. h. Hocuspocus, Sst 3lbs, last, all five
years old. S. mg., Sst lolbs, won 120 gs., beating Mr. Jones' b. h.
King of Diamonds, by Diamond, five years, Sst lolbs, Mr. Vansittart's
gr. c. Cecil, by Stamford, four years, Sst 3lbs, and one other. S. mg.,
Sst 6lbs, received 100 gs. forfeit from Blackamoor, Sst. At Bibury, lost
3lbs, two miles, won the Cup and sweep of 2 So gs., beating Mr.
Dundas' ch. h. Pyramus, by Meteor (winner this year of Goli Cups,
at Bath, Winchester, and Oxford), five years, lost 3lbs, and two
others ; also, w. o. for a purse of So gs. At Newmarket (Second October),
Sst lolbs, received 100 gs. forfeit from Lord F. Bentinck's b. c. Monke\,
by Shuttle, four years, 7st lolbs.

1S16.
At Newmarket, Craven, Sst Slbs, D. L, won the Oatlands of 250 gs.,
beating Lord Egremont's b. h. Wanderer, by Gohanna, five years,
Sst 7lbs, Mr. Blachford's b. f. Castrella, by Castrel, four years, 7st 3lbs, !

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ch. m. Emily, six years, 8st lib, and four others. At Newmarket (First
Spring), list gibs, for the King's Plate, was beaten by Wanderer, list.
At Newmarket (Second Spring), gst lib, won 92 gs., beating Mr. Thorn-
hill's ch. c. Anticipation (winner this year of the Ascot Cup), by
Hambletonian, four years, 7st 6lbs, and seven others. At Newmarket
(July), 8st i2lbs, won ^50, beating Lord Rous' ch. c. Tigris (winner of
the 2000 Guineas in 18 15^ by Quiz, four years, 8st, and Wanderer, five
years, Est 8lbs.

1817.
At Newmarket (April), gst slbs, not placed in the Craven Stakes, won
by the Duke of York's ch. c. Roller, by Quiz, three 3'ears, 5st lolbs,
beating br. c. Dr. Busby, by Dick Andrews, three years, 5st lolbs, b. f.
Rhoda, by Asparagus, 8st, and sixteen others. At Newmarket (Second
October), gst 3lbs, B. C, won 175 gs., beating ch. h. Anticipation, five
years, 8st 8lbs, and br. h. Ouinoki (also Lord Jersey's), by Waxy, five
years, Sst 8lbs, Cannon Ball ran three times more this year, without
success.

1818.
At Newmarket, Craven, gst 3lbs, won the Oatlands of 180 gs., beating
the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Waterloo, by Walton, four years, 7st i2lbs,
Mr. Crockford's b. c. Merrymaker, by Dick Andrews, four years, 7st
Slbs, Anticipation, Sst 8lbs, and four others. At Newmarket (First
Spring), for the King's Plate, was beaten by Lord Egremont's gr. c. Skim,
by Gohanna. At Newmarket (Second Spring), paid 100 gs. forfeit to
Whisker. S. mg., 8st nibs, B. C, won the Jockey Club Plate, beating
Fitz-Orville, Skim and one other. At Newmarket (First October), i2st
2lbs, B. C, won the King's Plate, beating Waterloo, lost 7lbs. At
Newmarket (Second October), ran second in a sweep of 175 gs., won by
Rhoda. At Newmarket (Ho.), won /50, beating Effie Deans and three
others.

1819.
At Newmarket, won the Craven Stakes, gst 7lbs, beating Earl Fitz-
william's ch. c. Minstrel, by Marmion, and seven others ; also, i2st, won

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the King's Plate, beating Skim and Anticipation. At Newmarket
(Second Spring), 8st iilbs, B. C, won the Jockey Club Plate, beating
ch. c. Wouvermans, by Rubens, and ch. c. Sam (the Derby winner), by
Scud, 7st 2lbs each. Cannon Ball ran four times more, without success,
and quitted the Turf. Lord Jersey sold Cannon Ball, whom he had
purchased for 2000 gs., to Mr. George Edwards, in whose possession he
died on the 28th of July, 1831. He was one of the finest and best horses
of his day, winning, or receiving forfeits, twenty-four times, and beating
such animals as Catton, King of Diamonds, Skim, Wanderer, Castrella,
Tigris, Anticipation, and many other good horses.

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BLUCHER.

BLUCHER was a bay colt, foaled 181 1, bred by and the property
of Lord Stawell. He was got by Waxy, out of Pantina (bred by
Lord Stawell in 1804), by Buzzard, out of a mare by Trentham, out of
Sister to Drone, by Herod, out of Lily (bred by the Duke of Ancaster
in 1765), by Blank, out of Peggy (bred by Mr. Meredith in 1753), by
Old Cade, out of Sister to the Widdrington Mare, by Old Partner, out of
Sister to Squirrel's dam,* by Bloody Buttocks, out of a mare by Old
Greyhound, her dam, by Makeless, out of a mare by Brimmer, out of a
dau. of Mr. Place's White Turk.

Blucher's Performances.
1814.
At Newmarket, Craven, for horses rising three years, colts 8st 5lbs,
fillies 8st lib (Wm. Arnull), won a sweep of 300 gs., beating Sir John
Shelley's ch. f. Vittoria (winner of the July Stakes, at Newmarket, in
18 1 3), by Sorcerer; only these two ran; 4 to i on Blucher. At
Newmarket (F"irst Spring), colts 8st 7lbs, fillies 8st 2lbs, D. M. (Wm.
Arnull), won the Newmarket Stakes of 50 gs. each, h. ft., twenty-three
subscribers, beating Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Zadora, by Trafalgar (son of
Sir Peter), second, the Duke of Rudand's br. c. Kutusoff, by Waxy, third,
the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Metre (sister to Music and Minuet),
by Waxy, Lord Rous' b. c. Pythagoras, by Quiz, Mr. Andrews' b. c.
Robin Adair, by Walton, and three others ; 2 to i on Blucher.
At Epsom, colts 8st 7lbs, fillies 8st 2lbs (W. Arnull), won the Derby
of 600 gs. (nett), beating Mr. Prince's ch. c. Perchance, by Haphazard,
second. Lord Lowther's b. c. Bourbon (winner, this year, of 2180 gs., and

*This mare was named Bay Bloody Buttocks, and bred by Mr. Crofts in 1729. She was
own sister to Grey Bloody Buttocks (Squirrel's dam), bred by Mr. Crofts in 1733.

io8 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

the Oallands, at Newmarket), by Sorcerer, Lord Egremont's b. c.
Wanderer, by Gohanna, the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Osman (winner,
this year, of 1350 gs., at Newmarket, and Soo gs., at Ascot), by Selim,
Sir G. Webster's b. f Grand Duchess, by Dick Andrews, Lord F.
Bentinck's b. c. Monkey, by Shuttle, and seven others. Betting at
starting, 5 to 2 against Blucher, 7 to 2 against Bourbon, 4 to i against
Perchance, 7 to i against Grand Duchess, and 10 to i against Wanderer.
" This race excited unusual interest, the sporting world being much
divided in opinion as to the comparative merits of the horses. Blucher
and Bourbon were however the decided favourites, from their public run-
ning, though the Haphazard colt (Perchance) and Grand Duchess found
many backers. The Haphazard colt (who ran second to Olive, in the
2000 o's.), took the lead, at a ripping pace, and was never headed, till
within a very few^ strides from home, when Will Arnull, on Blucher,
challeno-ed, and, after a desperate struggle, won by a neck, all the rest
being beaten off. The pace all through was tremendous." {Sporting
Magazine for June, 1814). At Egham, 8st lolbs, won the Magna
Charta Stakes, of 175 gs., beating, in a canter, Mr. T. Scaith's b. f. by
Haphazard, 8st 2lbs, both three years old ; 5 to i on Blucher. At
Newmarket (Second October), 8st 4lbs, ran third and last in a sweep of 200
crs. each, won by Lord George Cavendish's b. c. Alcohol, by Whiskey,
four years, 8st 6ibs, beating Medora, 7St 11 lbs, second: Medora and
Blucher the favourites.

1815.
At Newmarket (F"irst Spring), colts 8st 7lbs, fillies 8st 4lbs, ran second
in the Port Stakes of 450 gs., won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Wire,
by Waxy, beating Wanderer, third, and Medora, last ; 6 to 4 on Blucher,
and 2 to I against Wire. This was Blucher's last race.*

* When the alUed sovereigns visited England, in 1815, the veteran Field-Marshal
Blucher paid a visit to Newmarket, at the Second October Meeting, and expressed a great
desire to see the horse which bore his name, and which, he had just been informed, had
won the Derby the year before. As Blucher was not on the course, Lord Stawell sent a
special messenger to Newmarket for him, and, when he appeared, requested \Vm. Arnull
to mount him and give him a good gallop in front of the Stand. This done, the gallant
old soldier then rode him a short distance, and, on dismounting, expressed himself much
pleased with his easy style of going.

ME DORA: 109

MEDORA.

MEDORA was a ch. filly, bred by Colonel Adeane in 181 1, and
sold, when a yearling, to the Duke of Rutland. She was got by
Selim, out of a mare by Sir Harry (son of Sir Peter), her dam, by Volunteer,
out of a mare by Herod, out of Goldengrove, by Blank, out of Spinster
(alias the Widdrington Mare), by Old Partner, her dam, by Bloody
Buttocks, out of a mare by Old Greyhound, out of a daughter of Makeless,
&c., &c. The portrait of Medora was engraved by J. Scott, from a fine
painting by Sartorius, the younger, and was taken when she was in foal
with Pucelle, by Muley.

Medora's Performances.
1814.
At Newmarket (First Spring), not placed in the 2000 Guineas, won by
Lord Egremont's b. c. Olive, by Sir Oliver, beating Mr. Prince's ch. c.
by Haphazard, second. General Gower's bl. c. Mulatto, by Sorcerer,
Lord Foley's b. c. Magician, by Sorcerer, and nine others ; 7 to 4
against the Haphazard colt, who also ran second to Blucher in the
Derby, 5 to i against Olive, and 7 to i against Medora. S. mg., ran
third in the 1000 Guineas, won by Mr. Wilson's b. f Charlotte, by Orville,
beating the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Vestal, by Walton, second, and two
others. At Epsom (ridden by Sam Barnard) won the Oaks, of 1275 gs.,
beating Vestal, second, the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Wire, by Waxy,
third, and six others. At Ascot, Sst gibs, won the Windsor Forest Stakes
of 50 gs. each, h. ft., beating H.R.H. the Duke of York's ch. f. Aquilina,
by Eagle, Sst 4lbs, and the Duke of St. Albans' b. f Violet, by Waxy,
Sst 4lbs. S. mg., Sst Qlbs, won the Billingbear Stakes of 100 gs. each.

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

p. p., beating bl. c. Mulatto, 8st 6lbs. At Newmarket (First October),
received loo gs. (forfeit) from Lord Egremont's b. c. Wanderer, by
Gohanna. At Newmarket (Second October), 7st iilbs, ran second in a
sweep of 200 gs. each, won by Lord George Cavendish's b. c. Alcohol,
by Whiskey, four years, 8st 61bs, beating Blucher, three years, 8st 4lbs,
last. S. mg., 8st 4lbs, ran third in a handicap sweep of 200 gs. each,
won by Partisan, three years, 7st lolbs.

1815.
At Newmarket (First Spring), ran fourth in the Port Stakes, won by
Wire, beating Blucher, second, and Wanderer, third. At Newmarket
(Second Spring), 8st, won 160 gs., beating four others. At Newmarket
(Second October), 8st 3lbs, ran second in the Oatlands, won by Mr.
Blachford's br. filly, Castrella, by Castrel, beating Slender Billy (winner
of the Doncaster Cup), third, and two others, and was now sold to
Mr. T. Cussans.

1816.
At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st gibs, Mcdora received 50 gs. forfeit
from Mr. Shakespeare's b. c. Skipjack, by Young Whiskey, 8st 2lbs, both
rising five years old. She ran three times more, without success, and
was put to the Stud. She was the dam of the Duke of Grafton's Post-
huma, by OrviUe, of his ch. filly Pucelle, by Muley, of the Duke of
Richmond's Gulnare (Oaks winner in 1827), by Smolensko, and several
other sfood runners.

PARTISAN.

PARTISAN.

PARTISAN was a bay colt, bred by the Duke of Grafton in i8ii.
He was got by Walton, out of Parasol, by PotSo's, out of Prunella,
by Highflyer, out of Promise, by Snap, out of Julia (bred by Thomas
Panton, Esq., of Newmarket, in 1756), by Blank. For remainder of
pedigree, see Whalebone). Partisan was a bright bay, with one white hind-
foot; he stood 15 hands and 2 inches high, and was very muscular
in form, without heaviness. As a three year old his performances were
by no means promising. From the circumstance of the previous winter
having been long and very severe, Mr. Robson (the Duke's trainer) was
unable to get him into anything like racing condition ; and thus his true
form was not ascertained till the following year, when, as a four-year old,
he showed to great advantage, beating Bourbon twice, and several other
good horses, to whom he gave weight. He was entered for the Derby
of 1814, but could not be got ready. Speed was Partisan's forte.

Partisan's Performances.
1814.
At Newmarket, Craven, for horses rising three years old, Sst /lbs each,
ran fourth and last in a sweep of 200 gs. each, won by Lord Lowther's
b. c. Bourbon, by Sorcerer, beating the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Osman,
by Selim, second, and a bay colt by Sorcerer, third. At Newmarket
(First Spring), Sst each (ridden by Frank Buckle), match for 200 sovs.,
beat Lord Maynard's b. c. Pinions, by Walton ; 5 to 2 on Partisan. At
Newmarket (Second Spring), Sst 7lbs each, R. M. (F. Buckle), match
for 200 gs., beat Lord Foley's b. c. Magician, by Sorcerer ; 4 to i on

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

Partisan. At Newmarket (July), 8st 4lbs each, not placed for the Town
Plate, won by Osman ; eight ran At Newmarket (First October), 8st
each, A. F. (F. Buckle), match for 200 gs., beat Lord Egremont's bay
filly by Orville. At Newmarket (Second October), 7st lolbs (F. Buckle),
won a sweep of 200 gs. each, beating the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Curlew,
by Gamcnut, four years, Sst 4lbs, and ch. f. Medora, by Selini, three
years, Sst 4lbs ; also received 50 gs. forfeit from Lord Suffield's Litde
Turk, by Selim.

1S15.
At Newmarket, Craven, Sst (F. Buckle), match for 200 gs., beat Mr.
Bouverie's ch. f. Scheherazade, by Selim, rising five years old, Sst 6lbs.
At Newmarket (Second Spring), for four years old, Sst lolbs (Buckle),
won 450 gs., beating Bourbon, Sst lolbs, second, and Osman, Sst 5lbs.
At Newmarket (Second October), gst 2lbs, ran second in the Garden Stakes,
won by Mr. Andrew's b. c. by Orville, three years, 7st 4lbs ; si.x ran.

1816.

At Newmarket (First .Spring), Qst (Buckle), won 350 gs., beating
Bourbon, Sst lolbs, Lord George Cavendish's bl. c. Blackamoor, by
Stamford, rising five years, /St 11 lbs, and one other; Bourbon the
favourite. Partisan ran once more, without success, and retired to the
Stud.

" Partisan was a beautiful short-legged horse, with a lovely head, straight
hocks, and a somewhat clubby off fore-foot. The trainers of his day, one
and all, were wont to refer to him with much fondness, as being like a
piece of machinery in his action. Venison, if not the best, was certainly
the gamest of all his sons ; but that little horse could never do himself,
justice, as his very long and sweeping action unfitted him for forcing the
running, as he was often obliged to do. Gladiator, another of his dis-
tinguished sons, was a very bloodlike, dark chestnut, very delicate,
and requiring great care in his preparations. John and William Scott
gave .;^ioo for him, as a yearling, and sold him to Lord Wilton for ^200,
with a contingency of half the Derby or St. Leger Stakes, if he won either .
or both. With Bay Middleton out of the way, he would have won the

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first ; and he never started again. He was eventually sold for 2000 gs.,
and sent to France. For Sweetmeat's sake alone he was worth all the
money, and even more, for he left us also Queen Mary, the dam of
Blink Bonny, and grand-dam of Caller Ou. Partisan was also the sire
of Mameluke and Glaucus, a quartette worthy to rank with the Whale-
bones." He also begat Zeal (winner of the 1000 gs.), Patron (winner
of the 2000 gs.), Cyprian (winner of the Oaks), Godolphin, Skiff, Rapid
Rhone, and several other winners.

VOL. II,

1 1 4 CELEB R A TED RA CE HORSES.

GIBSIDE FAIRY

GIBS IDE FAIRY was a very dark bay filly, bred by the Earl of
Strathmore, of Streatlam Castle, and Gibside Park, Durham, in
1811. She was got by Hermes (son of Mercury, by Eclipse), out of
Vicissitude, by Pipator, out of Beatrice, by Sir Peter Teazle, out of Pyrrha,
by Match'em, out of Duchess, by Whitenose(son of the Godolphin Arabian),
out of Miss Slamerkin, by Young True Blue, out of a mare by Lord
Oxford's dun Arabian, out of Lord D'Arcy's Black-legged Royal Mare.
Vicissitude (foaled in iSoo), Beatrice (1791), Pyrrha (1771), and Duchess
(174S), were all four bred by Mr. Fenwick, of By well, Northumber-
land.

" Vicissitude," says the Druid, " was forfeited, with her dam, to Lord
Strathmore, because the owner had not paid for the expense of their keep.
Vicissitude, though bred by Mr. Fenwick, in whose possession Beatric(
was when covered by Pipator, was foaled at Streatlam Paddocks, where
Lord Strathmore kept his Stud, after removing it from Esher, in Surre).
at which place Pipator and Queen Mab were originally located, Queen
Mab being then the nursing mother of the Esher Stud. She was tlu
youngest of the ten chestnuts, five colts and five fillies, which her dam ("tin
famous Tartar Mare), threw to Eclipse — Jupiter and Mercury being t\v(
out of the ten. Gibside Fairy carried Emma (the dam of Mundig an(
Cotherstone), just one year and one day. Emma was also the grand-
dam of West Australian ; and both she and Gibside F"airy Avere twi
famous brood-mares in the Stud of John Bowes, Esq., who inherited ,
large property on the death of the Earl of Strathmore." On the Tur
Emma ran respectably, but did not achieve great success, resembling ii
this respect several other renowned Belgravian mothers ; to wit, Mandanr
Marpessa, Pocahontas, Queen Mary, &c. Gibside Fairy was also tin

GIB SIDE FAIR Y. 115

clam of Maria (sister to Emma), by Whisker, who was the dam of Euclid,
by Emilius, and of several other good racers.

Gibside Fairy ran but once, in 18 13, when two years old, at Catterick
Bridge, where she won the Yearling Stakes of 140 gs., beating Mr.
Scarisbrick's brown colt by Staveley, Sir Wm. Maxwell's br. c. Jock
McKivers, by Grazier (a son of Sir Peter), and Sir W. Graham's bay
colt by Cardinal York (son of Sir Peter).

Ti6 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

PRUDENCE.

PRUDENCE (sister to Pledge), was a brown filly, bred by the
Duke of Grafton in 1811, and was one of his most esteemed
brood mares. She was got by Waxy, out of Prunella (bred by his
Grace in 1788), by Highflyer, out of Promise, by Old Snap, out of
Julia, by Blank, out of Spectator's Dam, by Old Partner, out of Bonny
Lass, by Bay Bolton, &c., &c.

Prudence was never trained for racing, but did good service in the
Duke's Stud, at Euston, being the dam of the following excellent
runners: — viz. of his Grace's ch. f. Rowena,. by Haphazard, foaled in
1 81 7 (winner of the 1000 Guineas, and second to Lord Egremont's
b. f. Caroline, by Whalebone, in the Oaks, in 1820); of his Grace's
br. c. Reginald, by Haphazard, foaled in 1818 (winner of the
2000 Guineas, second to Mr. Hunter's gr. c. Gustavus, by Election,
in the Derby, in 1821) ; of his Grace's b. f. Rebecca, by Soothsayer,
foaled in 182 1 (winner, in 1824, at Newmarket Craven, of the Riddles-
worth Stakes of 200 gs. each, h. ft., twenty-five subscribers, value
2000 gs., ridden by Frank Buckle ; and, also, of the Dinner Stakes, of
300 gs. each, p. p., ten subscribers, ridden by Frank Buckle, and beating
the Derby winner, Cedric ; also ran second to Cobweb in the
1000 Guineas, and third to Cobweb in the Oaks) ; of his Grace's
ch. c. Rufus, by Election, foaled in 1822 (winner, in 1825, at Newmarket
Craven, of the Riddlesworth, of 200 gs. each, h. ft., twenty-three sub-
scribers, value 2500 gs., ridden by Frank Buckle ; also, on the following
day, of a sweepstakes of 300 gs., Frank Buckle ; and, next day, ridden
by Frank Buckle, of a sweep of 100 gs. each, &c., eight sub-
scribers. At Newmarket (First Spring), Frank Buckle, won a Produce
Sweep of 100 sovs. each, &c. ; and, at Epsom, ridden by Wm.

PRUDENCE. . 117

Arnull, ran second in the Dei'by won by Middleton (which sec). The
defeat of Rufus by Middleton caused great sensation in sporting
circles, his victory in the minds of many being well assured, notwith-
standing Lord Jersey's dark colt started first favourite). Of his Grace's
b. c. Roderick, by Rubens, foaled in 1824; Ronald, foaled in 1826, by
Centaur; and Rupert, foaled in 1827, by Emilius, all of whom were very
fair performers, but not fortunate as winners. Prudence missed to Selim
in 1816, to Soothsayer in 1820, and to Merlin (son of Castrel) in 1823
and 1825. The Sporting Magazine for September, 1828, says: "The
foal in the plate (not R^lper{) was by Emilius, and foaled in 1828."

ii8 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

DOCTOR SYNTAX.

DOCTOR SYNTAX was a brown colt, bred by Humphreys
Osbaldeston, Esq., of Hunmanby, Yorkshire, in i8li, who sold
him, when a yearling, to Mr. Knapton, of Huntington, near York, from
whom he was purchased by Ralph Riddell, Esq., of Felton Park, North-
umberland. He was got by Paynator (son of Trumpator), out of a marc
by Beningbrough, out of Jenny Mole, by Carbuncle (a son of Babrahaiii
Blank), out of a mare by Prince T'Ouassaw, her dam, by Regulus, out
of a mare by Old Partner. Writing of Dr. Syntax, " The Druid " observes,
" The Doctor, as they so fondly termed him in the North, was in every way
a very remarkable horse to look at, being barely fifteen hands high, very
broad at the base of the nose, with an eye as full and bright as a hawk's,
a high drooping rump, and short quarters. He was very short in his
coat, which was mouse-coloured. A slight canter would bring out his
veins so strongly, that he looked as if covered with network. He had
splendid legs, and a strong muscular head ; but could never bear eithei
whip or spur ; but Bob Johnson could always get every ounce out of hiir
by merely stroking and talking to him." Bill Scott, who rode him in foui
of his races, used to hiss at him furiously. His defeat by Reveller, foi
the Cup at Preston, will never be forgotten there.

The Doctor's Pkrformances.
1814.
At Catterick, fell in running for the Craven Stakes ; and, at Middle
ham, 5st lolbs, ran second in the Craven Stakes, won by br. f. Tunis, b^
Gohanna, three years, 5st 5lbs ; four ran. At Durham, in a sweep 0

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DOCTOR SYNTAX. 119

100 gs., was beaten by Mr. Dawson's b. c. Biddick, by Dick Andrews.
At Preston, won 70 gs., and 150 gs. at Morpeth. At Richmond (ridden
by Robert Johnson), won 150 gs., and, next day, yst 4lbs, heats three
miles (R. Johnson), won 140 gs., beating b. h. X. Y. Z. (also Mr.
Riddell's), six years, 8st gibs, Biddick, 7st 4lbs, and one otlier.

1815.

At Catterick, won 90 gs., beating six others. S. mg., won 60 gs.
At Middleham, 8st, three miles, won the Cup, beating Miss Craigie, by
Orville, and two others. At Lancaster, 8st, four miles, won the Cup
At Preston, 8st, four miles, won the Cup, beating Lord Derby's bl. h.
Rinaldo, by Milo (son of Sir Peter), five years, 8st lolbs, and Mr.
Gascoigne's b. c. Waterloo, by Walton, four years, 8st. At Richmond,
8st, ran second for the Cup, won by Filho-da-Puta ; ten ran : also,
heats three miles, won ^80, beating Mr. Garforth's gr. m. Marciana, by
Stamford, and Lord Fitzwilliam's br. f. Desdemona (dam of Mulatto), by
Orville.

1816.

At Catterick, won the Craven Stakes and sweep of 60 sovs. At
Lancaster, 8st 81bs each, won the Cup, beating Lord Derby's b. h.
Spartan, by Milo, both five years old. At Preston, 8st lolbs, four miles
(R. Johnson), won the Cup, beating Filho-da-Puta, four years, 8st
(J. Jackson), and Rinaldo (Ben Smith).

1817.

At Lancaster, 8st I2lbs, three miles, ran second for the Cup, won by
Mr. Lambton's gr. c. Silenus, by Camillus (son of Hambletonian), four
years, 8st ; three ran. At Preston, 8st I2lbs, three miles (R. Johnson),
won the Cup, beating Silenus, 8st (T. Shepherd), Sir B. Graham's b. f.
The Duchess, by Cardinal York, four years, 7st i2lbs (Ben Smith),
third, and one other; even on The Duchess. At Richmond, 8st lolbs
four miles, ran second for the Cup, won by The Duchess, 7st i2lbs
beating Silenus, and three others. S. mg., w. o. for ^92.

CELEB RA TED RA CE HORSES.

1818.
At Lancaster, 8st 12 lbs, three miles, won the Cup, beating Mr. Yates'
br. h. Paulowitz (sire of Cain), by Sir Paul, five years, 8st 8lbs, and two
others. At Preston, 8st i2lbs (R. Johnson), won the Cup, beating The
Duchess (now Mr. Lambton's), five years, 8st lolbs, and one other;
even betting between the Doctor and The Duchess. At Richmond,
8st lolbs, four miles (R. Johnson), won the Cup, beating Mr. Orde
Powlett's b. c. Juggler, by Comus, three years, 6st lolbs, The Duchess,
8st 7lbs, and Mr. Watt's b. c. Blacklock, by Whitelock, four years, 8st,
last. S. mg., won ^113, beating the Hon. E. Petre's br. f. Agatha, by
Orville, four years, yst i slbs.

1819.
At Lancaster, 8st i2lbs (A. Johnson), won the Cup, beating br. h.
Paulowitz, Est i2lbs, in a canter. At Preston, 8st i2lbs (R. Johnson),
won the Cup, beating Lord Derby's b. c. Brontes, by Thunderbolt, three
years, 6st 6lbs, easily. At Richmond, 8st lolbs (Johnson), ran second
for the Cup, won by Mr. Garforth's b. c. Otho (winner, this year, of
the Doncaster Cup), by Sir Paul, four years, 8st, beating The Duchess,
8st 8lbs, and three others; 6 to 4 on the Doctor, and 12 to i against
Otho. S. mg., gst /lbs (Johnson), won the Dundas Stakes, beating
Lord Fitzwilliam's br. f. Galatea, by Amadis, three years, 8st, and
two others.

1820.
At Lancaster, 8st i2lbs (Johnson), won the Cup, beating Colonel
Cradock's b. c. Sir Walter, by Whitworth, four years, 8st, and Mr.
Clifton's b. c. Antonio (St. Leger winner in 1S19), 8st. At Preston,
8st i2lbs (Johnson), won the Cup, beating Lord Stamford's b. c. Comet,
by Sir Oliver, four years, 8st, and one other. At Richmond, 8st lolbs
(Johnson), won the Cup, beating Mr. Houldsworth's ch. m. Torrelli, by
Cerberus, Mr. Lambton's gr. colt Consul, by Camilius, and his br. c.
Waverley, by Whalebone, and four others ; also, gst /lbs, won the
Dundas Stakes, beating Mr. Lambton's gr. c. Dunsinane,'by Macbeth
(a son of Sorcerer), three years, 8st.

DOCTOR SYNTAX.

1821.
At Lancaster, Sst I2lbs (Johnson), for the Cup, was beaten by
Reveller, 8st i2lbs (Ben Smith). At Preston, 8st i2lbs (Johnson), won
the Cup, beating Reveller, 8st I2lbs, and gr. f. Fair Helen, four years,
7st I2lb3; 1 [ to 8 on Reveller. At Richmond, won the Cup, beating
Consul, and also won the Dundas Stakes, again beating Dunsinane.

1822.

At Lancaster (R. Johnson), for the Cup, was again beaten by Reveller,
8st I2lbs (W. Scott). . At Preston, gst (Johnson), for the Cup, was beaten
by Reveller (B. Smith), gst, Mr. O. Powlett's br. c. Jack Spigot, four years,
8st, being third and last ; 5 to 4 on Jack Spigot, 5 to 2 against Reveller,
and 7 to 2 against the Doctor. At Richmond, won the Cup ; and, also.
9st lib, won the Cup at Northallerton (R. Johnson), beating three others.

1823.
At Newcastle, gst (Johnson), won ^^120, beating Lord Kelburne's br. c.
May-Day, by Ardrossan, and Lord Oueensberry's br. c. Prosody, by
Prime Minister, three years, 6st lolbs. At Pontefract, gst lib (Johnson),
won the Cup, beating Lord Scarborough's b. c. Regalia, by Catton,
four years, 8st. S. mg., at Doncaster, gst, four miles (Wm. Scott),
ran fourth for the Cup, won by Figaro (which see for details). At
Doncaster, gst 7lbs (ridden by Wm. Scott), ran third in the
Fitzwilliam Stakes, won by May Day, four years, 8st gibs (J. Gar-
butt), beating -Sir W. Milner's bl. c. Angler, by Walton, four years,
8st gibs, second, and four others ; 2 to i on the Doctor. At
Richmond, gst, four miles (Johnson), won the Cup, beating Mr.
Hepworth's br. h. Little Driver, by Ardrossan, Mr. Lambton's b. f.
Beresina, by Leopold, Lord Darlington's ch. f. Richmond Lass, by
Whisker, and Mr. Lambton's ch. m. Fortuna (winner, in 1822, of the
Great Subscription Purse at York), by Comus. This was the Doctor's
last race.

CEL EBRA TED RA CE HORSES.

WHISKER.

WHISKER was a b. c. bred by the Duke of Grafton, in iSi2, and
was got by Waxy, out ol Penelope, by Trumpator, out of
Prunella, by Highflyer, out of Promise, by Old Snap, out of Julia, by
Blank, out of Spectator's Dam, by Old Partner, out of Bonny Lass, by
Bay Bolton, out of a mare by the Darley Arabian, &c.

" In early times the northern and southern breed of horses was kept
very distinct ; and the rich bay. Whisker, was the first of the southern
cracks to go north, and he pitched his tent at Catterick. Many of the
northmen never came further south than to Newmarket. The Tykes
were in ecstasies when they got Whisker into Yorkshire ; and they, as
well as the Durham breeders, of whom the Duke of Cleveland was the
most prominent, patronized him to a large extent. For the Hon.
Edward Petre he left The Colonel, for Mr. Richard Watt, of Bishop
Burton, he left Memnon, and for Mr. John Bowes, the famous brood
mare, Emma.

'' In general appearance. Whisker was as near perfection as a horse
could be ; and his blood has descended, through The Colonel and
Chatham, to Woolwich (who was a perfect wonder over a distance of
ground), and, through Economist, to Harkaway, and his son King Tom.
Irrespective of Ernma, the Whisker mares were always of an uncommon
stamp, Liverpool, Tearaway, Euclid, Knight-of-the- Whistle, The Era,
Mango, Mundig, Cotherstone, Meteor, Mowerina and Theon, were all
of them out of Whisker's daughters ; 'and the famous mare, Catherina,
who survived all the others, dying at the age of thirty-two, ran in 171
races." (From " The Druid.")

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Whisker's Performances.

1815.

At Newmarket, Craven, received 100 gs. forfeit, and also received

50 gs. (forfeit) from the Duke of Portland's b. c. Dinmont, by Orville.

At Newmarket (First Spring), colts 8st 7lbs, fillies 8st 4lbs, not placed

in the 2000 Guineas, won by Lord Rous' ch. c. Tigris, by Quiz,

beating the Duke of York's b. c. Castanet, by Granicus (son of Sorcerer),

and seven others. S. mg., colts 8st ^Ibs, fillies 8st 2lbs, ran second in

the Newmarket Stakes of 650 gs., won by Lord Lowther's br. c. Busto,

by Clinker (son of Sir Peter), beating Mr. J. Payne's ch. f. Zora, by

Selim, and six others. At Epsom (ridden by Tom Goodisson), won the

Derby of 1450 gs., beating General Gower's bay colt Raphael, by

Rubens ; also (not placed), the Duke of York's ch. c. Scrapall, by Granicus,

his b. c. Castanet, Lord Rous' ch. c. Equator, by Zodiac (son of St.

George), Mr. C. VVyndham's b. c. Frolic by Hedley (son of Gohanna),

Mr. Payne's br. c. Ouinola, by Waxy, Mr. Stonehewer's b. c. Delville, by

Dick Andrews, br. c. Busto, and four others. Betting, at starting, 7 to 2

each against Raphael and Frolic (who, at Newmarket, Second Spring,

had beaten Tigris, the winner of the 2000 Guineas), 7 to i against

Castanet, and 8 to i against Whisker. Busto cut out the running at a

severe pace (to serve Raphael), taking a lead of three lengths, and

followed by Castanet, Frolic, Equator, and Raphael, Whisker heading

the ruck. At the furzes, Raphael and Whisker joined the leaders,

Busto still leading, a position he maintained to within 200 yards of home,

where Raphael came up and deprived him of the lead ; but was, on the

instant, challenged by Whisker. These two ran locked together, till

about four strides from the winning-post, when Whisker got his head

in front ; and, despite John Jackson's strenuous efforts on Raphael, won a

magnificent race by half a head, Busto being only a neck behind Raphael.

Jackson was thrown off just after passing the chair, but sustained no

injury. At Newmarket (First October), colts Sst /lbs, fillies Sst 4lbs, was

not placed in the St. Leger Stakes of 850 gs., won by Ouinola, beating Mr.

Neville's ch. c. Sir Joshua, by Rubens, second ; also (not placed), Mr.

Thornhill's ch. c. Anticipation, by Hambletonian, Equator, Frolic, and

124 ' CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.-

six others ; 6 to 4 against Whisker, 4 to i against Sir Joshua, and 8 to i
against Ouinola. At Newmarket (Second October), 8st 81bs, (F. Buckle),
match for 200 gs., beat Mr. Shakespear's b. c. Donkey, by Bobtail
(Wm. Arnull). S. mg., yst I2lbs (Buckle), match for 300 gs., A. F.,
was beaten by Sir Joshua, 8st 2lbs (Goodisson) ; 5 to 4 on Sir Joshua,
who died from an accident on the 14th of December, 1816.

1816.

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st /lbs each, won the Post Stakes, beating
ch. c. Equator (now Mr. H. Vansittart's). At Newmarket (First Spring),
8st 2lbs (Buckle), match for 200 gs., R. M., beat Lord Darlington's
br. h. Paulus, by Sir Paul, 8st 7lbs (Goodisson). At Newmarket
(Second Spring), 8st 2lbs (Buckle), match for 300 gs., A. F., beat Sir
Joshua, 8st 8lbs (William. Arnull) ; 7 to 4 on Sir Joshua. At Newmarket
(Second October), 8st 3lbs, received 70 gs. (compromise) from Paulus, 8st
4lbs. Whisker was now sold to Lord Darlington, and, at Newmarket
(Houghton), 8st 6lbs, match for 200 gs., was beaten by Equator, 7st I3lbs,
both four years old. The betting varied, at the post, from 6 to 5 on
Whisker, to 7 to 4 on Equator. S. mg., 8st 81bs, won 175 gs., beating
Lord Foley's br.f. Duenna(secondtoRhoda in the 1000 Guineas, and second
to Landscape in the Oaks), by Sir David (son of Trumpator), three years,
6st i2lbs. Equator, 8st slbs, and three others. Whisker ran once more
this year, without success, and did not run in 18 17.

1818.

At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st 81bs, match for 200 gs., A. F., beat
Lord George Cavendish's br. c. Little Dick, by Dick Andrews, four
years, 7st i2lbs ; also, 8st 7lbs, two miles, match for 200 gs., beat Lord
Jersey's b. h. Cannon Ball, by Sancho, eight years old, 8st i3lbs. At
Newmarket (Second Spring), 8st lolbs, match for 200 gs., beat Mr.
Prince's b. c. Manfred, by Election, four years, 8st ; 7 to 4 on Manfred.
Whisker ran four times rnore this year, without success, and retired to
the Stud.

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MINUET.

MINUET (own sister to Handel and Music) was a bay filly, bred
by the Duke of Grafton in 181 2, and got by Waxy, out of
Woodbine, by Woodpecker, out of Puzzle, by Match'em, out of Princess,
by Herod, out of Julia, by Blank, out of Spectator's Dam, by Old
Partner, out of Bonny Lass, by Bay Bolton, her dam, by the Darley
Arabian, out of a mare by the Byerley Turk, &c.

Minuet's Performances.

1814.
At Newmarket, for two years old, colts 8st 61bs, fillies 8st 4lbs, won
the July Stakes of 830 gs., beating General Gower's ch. f. (afterwards
named Streamlet), by Rubens, second ; also, not placed. Lord Stawell's
b. f. Omphale (sister to Blucher), by Waxy, General Grosvenor's
b. f. Theodosia, by Trafalgar, Lord Grosvenor's b. c. St. Sebastian
(winner of the Claret Stakes at Newmarket Craven, in 18 16), by Castrel,
and eight others ; 7 to 2 against St. Sebastian, and 4 to i against
Minuet.

1815.
At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st 4lbs each (F. Buckle), ran second
for the 1000 Guineas, won by Lord Foley's br. f. by Selim (W. ArnuU),
beating b. f. Discord (also the Duke of Grafton's), by Popinjay (son of
Buzzard), and one other; 2 to i on Minuet. S. mg., 8st lib each, won
250 gs., beating Mr. Northey's b. f. by Gamenut (son of Walnut) ;
10 to I on Minuet. At Epsom (ridden by T. Goodisson), won the Oaks
of 1200 gs., beating Lord George Cavendish's br. f. Mouse, by Sir David
(son of Trumpator), second, the Hon. A. Craven's b. f. Nadejda, by
Granicus (son of Sorcerer), third ; also, not placed, Mr. Payne's ch. f.
Zora, by Selim, and eight others, 3 to i against Minuet, 7 to 2 against

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Zora, and 8 to i against ]\Iouse. At Newmarket (First October), colts
8st gibs, fillies 8st 6lbs, won 250 gs.. beating Lord George Cavendish's
b. f. by Windle (a son of Beningbrough), second, the Duke of Rutland's
b. c. bj' Windle, third, and four others ; even on Minuet : also, received
40 gs. forfeit from the Duke of York's b. c. Castanet, by Granicus.
At Newmarket (Ho.), /st 6lbs, A. F., ran second for a Gold Cup
(handicap), won by the Duke of York's b. c. Cashew, by Bobtail, three
years, 6st 6lbs, beating Lord George Cavendish's bl. c. Blackamoor, by
Stamford, three years, 8st, Cannon Ball, Sst gibs, and four others also
ran. Minuet ran twice more this year, without success.

1816.
At Newmarket (July), 8st 3lbs, match for 100 gs., beat Lord Jersey's
br. h. Fugitive, by CamiJlus, six years, Sst i ilbs ; 3 to i on Minuet. At
Chelmsford, w. o. for the King's Guineas. At Newmarket (First October),
Sst gibs, won the Trial Stakes, beating b. f. Discord (also the Duke's),
Sst gibs, second, ch. h. Perchance, five years, gst 2lbs, third, Tigris, Sst
gibs, and five others ; 7 to 4 on Tigris, and 3 to i against Minuet. S. mg,,
Sst /lbs, match for 200 gs.. beat Lord Foley's b. f. Duenna, by Sir
David, three years, 7st ilb ; 1 1 to S on Duenna. Minuet ran twice more
this year, without success.

1817.
At Newmarket (First Spring), gst 4lbs, won the King's Plate, beating;
Discord (now INIr. Rush's), and one other. S. mg., Sst lolbs, ran second
for a purse of 50 sovs., won by Rhoda, four years, 7st 6lbs, beatin
Anticipation, five years, Sst lolbs, and four others. At Newmarket
(First October), gst 2lbs. not placed in the Trial Stakes, won by Lord G
Cavendish's b. h. Bourbon, by Sorcerer, six years, gst 6lbs, beating b. h
Alcohol (also Lor.d George's), by Whiskey, aged, gst 6lbs, and Lord
Egremont's b. h. Wanderer, by Gohanna, six years, gst 6lbs, third, and
five others ; 5 to 4 on Bourbon. Minuet ran three times more this year,
without success, and was put to the Stud ; where she threw for his Grace,
in 1821, a b. c. Banquo, by Phantom ; in 1S22, ab. c. Bolero, by Partisan :
and in 1823, a b. c. Bolivar, by Comus, and others.

FILHO-DA-PUTA.

FILHO-DA-PUTA.

FILHO-DA-PUTA was a brown colt, bred by Thomas Hornby
Morland, Esq., of Finchley, Middlesex, in 1812, and sold, when
five weeks old, together with his dam, to Sir Wm. Maxwell, Bart. He
was got by Haphazard (son of Sir Peter), out of Mrs. Barnet, by
Waxy, out of a mare by Woodpecker, out of Heinel, by Squirrel, out of
Principessa, by Blank, out of a mare by the Cullen Arabian, out of
Grisewood's Lady Thigh, by Old Partner, out of a mare (bred by Mr.
John Crofts in 1723), by Old Greyhound, out of Sophonisba's dam, by
the Curwen Bay Barb. Filho-da-Puta was fully sixteen hands high, and
as good as he looked ; but, like Touchstone, he went very wide in his
gallop behind. He was beaten in his great match with Sir Joshua, in
consequence of his suddenly rearing at the starting post, whereby he
lost several lengths, which he could not recover, and so was defeated by a
neck. Wm. Arnull rode Sir Joshua, and Tom Goodisson piloted Filho.
Mr. Houldsworth offered to run the match over again, for double the
amount ; but the Neville party said " No," being satisfied with their good
luck. Filho gave Sir Joshua 7lbs, both being four years old. Filho died
August 25th, 1835, at Rock Hill Paddocks, near Mansfield, Notts. About
two months after the St. Leger, a report was published in some of the
Sporting papers to the effect that Filho-da-Puta was a four-year-old, and
so disqualified from starting for that race. Sir Wm. Maxwell hereupon
published, in refutation of the report, the following certificate from Mr.
Morland, the colt's breeder: — " Mrs. Barnet foaled a brown colt, with a snip
or star, afterwards named Filho-da-Puta, got by Haphazard, on Tuesday
night, April 14th, 1812. She was sold by me, with the above-named colt
at her foot, to Sir Wm. Maxwell, on the 24th of May following, and
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9th of June, 1812, being then just eight weeks old. Witness my hand
at Finchley, Middlesex, this 17th day of November, 1815. (Signed) T.
Hornby Morland.''

Filho-da-Puta's Performances*

1814.
At Newcastle, for two year old, w. o. for the Tyro Stakes. At Ponte-
fract, colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 8st, won 120 gs., beating Major Bower's bay
colt Agapanthus, by Hyacinthus (son of Coriander), and Earl Fitz-
william's b. f. Clinkerina, by Clinker (son of Sir Peter).

1815.
At Catterick, Sst 3lbs, won 250 gs., beating the Duke of Leeds' ch.
c. Restoration, by Pandolpho, and a bay filly, by Shuttle (son of Young
Marske). At Doncaster (ridden by John Jackson), won the Great St,
Leger of 1450 gs., beating Lord Fitzwilliam's b. c. Dinmont, by Orville
second. Colonel King's b. c. Fulford, by Orville, third, Mr. Mason's b. c.
Shepherd, by Sir Harry Dimsdale (son of Sir Peter), fourth ; also, Mr.
Lambton's ch. c. Ottoman, by Selim, Mr. Wilson's b. f Camertonia, by
Hambletonian, Sir W. Milner's b. f. Banshee, by Sorcerer, b. f. Arabella,
by Orville, ch. c. Restoration, and five others; even on Filho, 3 to i
against Dinmont, and 10 to i against Fulford. S. mg., 7st 4lbs, won the
Club Stakes of 200 gs., beating the Duke of Leeds' b. f. Marionette, by
Orville, 7st 2lbs, and Mr. Watt's ch. m. Altisidora (St. Leger winner in
1813), by Dick Andrews, five years, 8st I2lbs. At Richmond (now the
property of Thomas Houldsworth, Esq.), 6st lolbs, won the Cup, beating
Mr. Riddell's br. c. Doctor Syntax, four years, 8st, second, Mr. H.
Peirse's b. i. Rosanne, by Dick Andrews, four years, 7st i2lbs, Ottoman,
6st lolbs, and three others.

1816.
At Newmarket, Craven, 8st gibs, R. M. (T. Goodisson), match for
1000 sovs., was beaten, a neck, by Mr. R. Neville's ch. c. Sir Joshua, by

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Rubens, 8st 2lbs (W. Arnull), both four years old ; 6 to 4 on Sir Joshua.
The Hon. R. Neville had the misfortune to lose this valuable horse, from
an accident at Newmarket, on the 14th of December this year. It
was believed that the accident was caused by the horse getting up
hastily in his box, and fracturing the pelvis-bone, a portion of which was
forced into the abdomen. At Preston, 8st, ran second for the Cup, won
by Dr. Syntax, five years, 8st lolbs, beating Lord Derby's b. h.
Rinaldo, by Milo (son ot Sir Peter), six years, Sst I2lbs, last ; 5 to 4 on
Filho. At Doncaster, colts Sst 7lbs, fillies Sst 4lbs, won ^240,
beating Mr. Peirse's b. f Sister to Rosanne, second, Dinmont, third
Fulford, fourth, and sister to Restoration last. S. mg., 7st 7lbs, won the
Cup, beating Mr. Lambton's ch. c. Leopold, by Camillus, three years, 6st,
a gr. c. by Orville, and a gr. c. by Camillus. At Richmond, Sst gibs,
won the Dundas Stakes of 180 gs., beating the Duke of Leeds' br. c.
Rasping, by Brown Bread (son of Sir Peter), three years, Sst, and Clink-
erina, four years, Sst gibs. S. mg., Sst, ran third for the Cup, won by
Leopold, 6st lolbs, beating Sir Bellingham Graham's b. f The
Duchess, by Cardinal York, three years, 6st 8lbs, second, and five
others. Even on Filho, and 5 to i against Leopold. This was Filho's
last race.

The Filho-da-Puta and Sir Joshua match was one that excited fully
as much interest as that equally celebrated one between Diamond and
Hambletonian. The Sporting Times, in its issue of March 5th, 188 1,
has the following remarks: — " ' The Druid ' has given Arnold * as Filho-da-
Puta's rider, and this name is also given in a picture belonging to a
descendant of the owner of the horse. In a visit we paid to Newmarket
on Saturday last (February 26th, 18S1), we sought out Mr. R Boyce,
whose father trained Sir Joshua. In reply to the following question :
' Do you recollect the match between Sir Joshua and Filho-da-Puta?'
Mr. R. Boyce replied, ' Yes I do ; my father trained Sir Joshua, and I
went on to the Heath with the horses ; ' and, ' Do you recollect who rode
Sir Joshua ? ' ' Yes, certainly, William Arnull's father.' We called on

* " The Druid," in his work entitled " Silk and Scarlet," page i86, gives " Arnull " and not
"Arnold," as the name of Filho-da-Puta's rider.

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Wm. Arnull, who told us that his father rode Filho, and referred us to a
Mr. Prince, who saw the match, and who confirmed this dictum, adding
thereto the following account of the race. ' The match was run off in
March, during a heavy fall of snow. Coming down the Bushes Hill,
Filho-da-Puta slipped, and nearly fell, and it was this mishap that lost him
the race.' " t

t " The Druid " attributes Filho's defeat to his rearing at the starting-post. Probably it was
the two incidents combined.

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ANTICIPATION.

ANTICIPATION was a chestnut colt, bred by Thomas Thornhill,
Esq., of Riddlesworth, in 181 2, and sold by him at the Houghton
meeting at Newmarket, in 181 7, to Mr. Goddard. He was got by Ham-
bletonian, out of Hyale, by Phcenomenon, out of Rally, by Trumpator,
out of Fancy (sister to Diomed), by Florizel, out of Sister to Juno (bred
by Mr. Panton in 1763), by Spectator, out of Horatia, by Blank, out of a
mare by Flying Childers, out of Miss Belvoir, by Grey Grantham, her
dam, by the Paget Turk, out of Betty Percival, by the Leedes Arabian,
out of a mare by Spanker, &c., &c.

Anticipation's Performances.
1815.
At Newmarket, Craven, 8st 7lbs, fillies 8st 4lbs, ran second in a sweep
of 200 gs. each, won by Mr. Payne's ch. f. Zora, by Selim: four ran.
At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st 7lbs each, R.M., ran second in a
sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, won by Mr. Andrew's b. c. Garus, by
Hambletonian : six ran. At Newmarket (First October), for three years
old, colts 8st 7lbs, fillies 8st 4lbs, not placed in the Newmarket St.
Leger of 25 gs. each, won by Mr. Payne's br. c. Ouinola, by Waxy,
beating Mr. Neville's ch. c. Sir Joshua, by Rubens,* second ; also (not
placed), b. c. Whisker (Derby winner), and eight others; 6 to 4 against
Whisker, and 8 to i against Ouinola. At Newmarket, (Second October),
8st 7lbs, match for 100 gs., beat the Hon. A Craven's b. f. Nadejda, by
Granicus, three years, 8st ; 2 to i on Anticipation. Same day, 7st 2lbs,

* This defeat of Sir Joshua provoked a cliallenge by Mr. Neville to run his horse against
Quinola at the following Houghton meeting, for 200 gs. a side, 8st 4lbs each, which was won
by Sir Joshua.

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won 50 gs., beating Sir C. Banbury's br. h. Muley, by Orville, five years,
9st 2lbs, second, and nine others.

1816.
At Ascot, 7st lolbs, ran third in the Oatlands, won by Garus (now
Lord Lowther's) : seven ran ; 4 to i against Anticipation, and 12 to i
against Garus. The Duke of York's ch. h. Aladdin, by Giles, six years,
gst albs, was the favourite at 6 to 4. S. mg., 8st albs (Sam Chifney),
won the Cup, beating the Duke of York's Aladdin (winner of the Ascot
Cup in 1815), six years, gst 3lbs (T. Goodisson), second ; also (unplaced),
the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Fandango, by Selim, four years, Sst albs,
third. Lord Egremont's b. h. Wanderer, five years, Sst lalbs, and two
others ; 7 to 4 against Wanderer, 3 to i against Aladdin, and 10 to i
against Anticipation. At Newmarket (First October), Sst 7lbs, match for
200 gs., beat Mr. Shakespear's b. c. Donkey, by Bobtail, four years, Sst.
S. mg., iost4lbs, B. C, won the King's Plate, beating Mr. W. Edwards'
b. h. Perchance, by Haphazard, five years, list 6lbs, second, Lord Rous'
ch. c. Tigris (winner of the 2000 Guineas in 1815), by Quiz, four years, lost
4lbs, Wanderer, iist6lbs, and one other. Ran twice more this year,
without success, and, at Sst 7lbs, match for 100 gs., paid 50 gs. forfeit to
Mr. Vansittart's ch. c. Equator, by Zodiac, Sst, both four years old.

181 7.
At Newmarket (First October), Sst 7lbs, A. F., match for aoogs., beat
Mr. Payne's ch. c. Azor (winner of this year's Derby), by Selim, three
years, 6st 7lbs ; 11 to S on Anticipation. S. mg., Sst albs, A. F., match for
200 gs.. beat Lord George Cavendish's b. h. Alcohol, by Whiskey, aged,
Sst lolbs ; even betting. At Newmarket (Ho.), Sst 5lbs, A. F. match for
200 gs., was beaten by Lord George Cavendish's b. h. Bourbon, by
Sorcerer, six years, Sst i2lbs; 1 1 to 8 on Bourbon. This was a very
fine race, and won- by half a length. Anticipation ran twice more this
year, without success, and was sold to Mr. Goddard.

1818.
At Newmarket (April), gst ilb, was unplaced in the Craven Stakes, won
by Lord Egremont's gr. c. Skim, by Gohanna, rising five years, Sst gibs ;
twenty-three ran. S. mg., Sst Bibs, not placed in the Oadands, won by

ANTICIPA TION. 1 3 3

Cannon Ball, gst 3lbs. At Ascot, 8st lolbs, 2| miles, won the Oatlands
of 420 gs., beating Mr. Batson's br. c. Stainborough, by Dick Andrews,
four years, /st lolbs, Mr. Lechmere Charlton's ch. c. Indus, by Quiz,
four years, 7st nibs, third, Garus, 8st ylbs, and eight others: the winner
the favourite. At Burderop, gst, three miles, won the Gold Cup, beat-
ing Mr. Calley's ch. h. Osman, by Selim, aged, gst 2lbs. At Kingscote,
9st lolbs, three miles, won 90 gs., beating Mr. Charlton's gr. m. Euryone,
by Witchcraft, five years, gst 2lbs ; and, also, won 50 sovs., beating ch. f.
Leah, by Election, Garus, and one other. At Newmarket (Ho.), 8st
6lbs, match for 200 gs., beat Colonel Udny's br. c. The Student (sent
to Germany in 1822), by Dick Andrews, four years, 8st 4lbs ; even
betting. Ran twice more this year, without success.

' 1819.

At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st lalbs, B. C, won 250 gs., beating
Cannon Ball, Qst 3lbs, and b. m. Rhoda, by Asparagus, 8st lolbs, S. mg.,
i2St each, B. C, for the King's Plate, was beaten by Cannon Ball. At
Maddington, Qst gibs, four miles, won iio gs., beating Colonel King's
b. h. Sober Robin, by Orville, five years, 8st 81bs, after a dead heat, and
two others. At Ascot (June JOth), gst 3lbs, for the second time, won the
Cup, beating H.R.H. the Duke of York's br. h. Gazelle (sent to India),
by Sorcerer, five years, 8st I2lbs : 3 to i on Anticipation : only these two
ran. At Salisbury, gst 3lbs, won the Cup, beating the Student, 8st gibs,
and one other. At Blandford, broke down in running for the Cup, won
by Garus (now Mr. Farquharson's). Anticipation was now purchased
from Mr. Goddard by Mr. Lechmere Charlton, and added to his famous
Stud at Ludford, near Ludlow. In such high esteem did Mr Charlton,
hold the blood of Hyale, that he gave 750 gs. for her son, Anticipation,
a high price in those days, when thousands were never dreamt of. Hyale
was also the dam of Mr. Sitwell's Clasher and Clinker, by Sir Peter, and
of Mr. Thornhill's Sam (winner of the Derby in 1818), and of Lord
Grey's Prince of Orange, by Beningbrough. Anticipation won many of
his races at high weights and long distances, beating some of the best
and stoutest horses of his day. He got many excellent hunters, well-
known in Shropshire, but his racing stock was not of much account.

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THE DUCHESS.

THE DUCHESS (first named " Duchess of Leven"), was a bay
filly, foaled in 1813, the property of W. Wilson, Esq. She was
got by Cardinal York (son of Sir Peter), out of Miss Nancy; by Bening-
brough, her dam, by Ruler (son of Young Marske), out of a mare by
Fitzherod, her dam, by Young Cade, out of a mare by Regulus (son of
the Godolphin Arabain), &c.

The Duchess's Performances.

1816.
At Catterick, won the Filly Stakes of 20 gs. each. At York, 8st, ran
third in the St. Leger, won by the Duke of Leeds' br. c. Rasping, by
Brown Bread, Sst 3lbs : five ran. S. mg., for fillies 8st, 3lbseach, won 200
gs., beating Mr. Kirby's b. f. Woodpecker Lass, and one other. At
Newcasde (June 24th), won 100 gs. At York (August), for fillies, Sst
2lbs, won 160 gs. At. Pontefract, 6st 8lbs, four miles, won the Gold Cup,
beating Mr. Lambton's br. c. Shepherd, by Sir Harry Dimsdale, four
years, Sst, and four others. She was now sold to Sir B. R. Graham,
Bart., and renamed "The Duchess." At Doncaster, colts Sst 2lbs, fillies
Sst, won the Great St. Leger of ^1175, beating Mr. Watt's br. c.
Captain Candid, by Cerberus, Rasping third, also Lord Milton's b. f.
Maritornes, by Cervantes ch. f. Wathcote Lass, by Remembrancer, and
eight others ; 7 to 4 against Maritornes (winner of the Produce and the
Sapling Stakes at York) ; 4 to i against Rasping, and 12 to i against
The Duchess. S. mg. (St. Leger course), won 200 gs., beating Wathcote
Lass. She ran once more, at Richmond, without success.

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1817.
At Preston, /St T2lbs, ran third for the Cup, won by Dr. Syntax. At
York (August), 8st 3lbs each, in a sweep of 200 gs., was beaten by
Maritornes. At Pontefract, 7st 11 lbs, four miles, won the Cup, beating
Mr. Lambton's gr. c. Silenus, by Camillus, four years, 8st. At Don-
caster, Bst 5lbs, won 175 gs., beating Blacklock, three years, 7st 4lbs ;
also, 7st 7lbs, four miles, won the Doncaster Stakes, beating three others.
At Richmond, won the Cup, beating Dr. Syntax, and one other, and was
now sold to Mr. Lambton.

1818.
At York Spring, 8st 7lbs, two miles, won the Cup, beating Rasping, 8st
ylbs. At Preston, 8st lolbs, ran second for the Cup, won by Dr. Syntax,
8st I2lbs. At York (August), 8st ylbs, four miles, won the Great
Subscription Purse, beating Sir Mark Sykes' b. h. Bustler, by Camillus,
five years, 8st 7lbs, Rasping, 8st 7lbs, and one other. At Doncaster, in
the Club Stakes, and in the Doncaster Stakes, was beaten by Blacklock.
At Richmond, 8st 5lbs, ran third for the Cup, won by Dr. Syntax, 8st
lolbs, beating Blacklock, 8st, and one other.

1819.
At Newmarket, Craven, 8st i3lbs, ran second for the Oatlands, won
by Lord Foley's br. c. Boniface, by Sorcerer, three years, 7st lolbs,
beating Rhoda, 8st i3lbs, third, and two others. At Newcastle, won the
Cup, beating Bustler, and four others ; also won the Gosforth Stakes.
At York (August), for the Great Subscription, was beaten by Blacklock,
and was now taken out of training, and joined Mr. Lambton's Stud.

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RHODA.

RHODA was a bay filly, bred by the Duke of Rutland in 1813.
She was got by Asparagus (son of PotSo's), out of Rosabella, by
Whiskey, out of a mare by Diomed, out of Harriet, by Match'em, out of
Flora, by Regulus, her dam, by Bartlett's Childers (brother to Flying
Childers, though never trained for racing), out of a dau. of Bay Bolton,
out of a mare by the Belgrade Turk, which Turk was taken at the siege
of Belgrade, in Turkey, by General Merci, by whom he was sent to the
Prince de Craon, who presented him to the Prince of Lorraine (afterwards
Emperor), whose ambassador in London, sold him to Sir Marmaduke
Wy villa, Bart., in whose possession he died in 1740.

Rugda's Performances.

1816.
At Newmarket, Craven, 8st, R. M., match for 300 gs., beat Sir J.
Shelley's b. c. Parrot, by Walton. At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st
4lbs each (Sam Chifney), won the 1000 Guineas, beating Lord Foley's br. f
Duenna, by Sir David (son of Trumpator), the Hon. R. Neville's br. f
Guendolen, by Sorcerer ; also, b. f. Placentea, by Dick Andrews, and two
others ; 11 to 8 against Guendolen, and 5 to 2 against Rhoda. At
Epsom, 8st 4lbs each, not placed in the Oaks, won by General Gower's
b. f. Landscape, by Rubens (S. Chifney), beating Duenna, second, Mr.
Walker's ch. f by Selim, third, bl. f Pythoness, by Sorcerer, Guendolen,
and five others ; 2 to i against Landscape, 4 to i against Duenna, and
10 to I against Rhoda and the Selim filly.

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RHODA. 137

1817.
At Newmarket (April), not placed in the Craven Stakes, won by the
Duke of York's ch. c. Roller, by Quiz (son of Buzzard). At Newmarket
(First Spring), 7st 61bs, won ^50, beating the Duke of Grafton's b. f.
Minuet (winner of the Oaks in 18 15), by Waxy, rising five years, Sst
I olbs, second ; also, Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Anticipation, by Hambletonian,
Sst lolbs, Lord Stawell's br. c. Brush, by Rubens, 7st 61bs, Guendolen,
7st 4lbs, and two others. At Ascot, 7st gibs, not placed in the Oatlands,
won by Lord Darlington's b. h. Belville, by Orville, six years, Sst Bibs,
beating the Duke of York's br. c. Dr. Busby, by Dick Andrews, three
years, 6st, and five others. S. mg., Sst 2lbs, won ^50, beating Mr.
Farquharson's br. h. Garus, by Hambletonian, five years, gst. At
Chelmsford, Sst 5lbs each, for the King's Plate, was beaten by Duenna.
At Leicester, 7st islbs, won the Cup, beating Mr. Willis' b. h. King of
Diamonds, by Diamond, aged, gst, and two others. At Newmarket (Second
October), Sst 7lbs, match for 200 gs., was beaten by Mr. Stonehewer's
game little b. c. Manfred, by Election (winner, this year, of the

2000 Guineas).

1S18.
At Newmarket (First Spring), 7st 6lbs, won a sweep of 100 gs. each,
beating Mr. West's b. c. Bulgarian, by Orville, and Lord Exeter's b. c.
Captain Candid, by Cerberus, all rising five years old. At Newmarket
(July), Sst lolbs, won 50 gs., beating b. c. Aquilo, br. c. Boniface (both by
Sorcerer), and two others. At Chelmsford, Sst iilbs, won the King's
Plate, beating Mr. Neale's ch. f. Canvas, by Rubens, and ch. f. Willow,
by Waxy, Sst slbs each. S. mg., Sst gibs, won the Cup, beating b. c.
Anacreon, by Walton, and b. f. Effie Deans, by Ashton, and two others.
At Bedford Sst i2lbs, heats four miles, won .;^50. At Northampton, Sst
i2lbs, won 50 gs., beating five others ; also, Sst i ilbs, won the Town Plate,
beating four others. At Leicester, heats three miles, won £']o, beating
two others ; also, Sst 1 3lbs, heats three miles, won the Town Plate, beat-
ing Mr. Bodenham's b. c. Spectre, by Phantom, and three others. At
Newmarket (Second October), Sst Slbs, B. C, won ^175, beating Lord
Jersey's b. h. Cannon Ball, by Sancho, aged, gst 3lbs, Lord Egremont's
gr. h. Skim, by Gohanna, five years, Sst Slbs, and Lord Jersey's br. h.

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David, by Sir David, 8st Bibs. Rhoda ran five times more this year,
without success.

18 19.

At Newmarket, Craven, ran third in the Oatlands, won by Boniface,
and was now sold to Mr, J. Turner. At Brighton, gst 3lbs, heats two
miles, won 100 gs. (after four heats), beating Manfred, five years, Sst
I3lbs, Skim, six years, Qst 3lbs, b. m. Enchantress, by Sorcerer, five
years, Sst i3lbs, and four others. At Northampton, won the County
Plate, beating Lord Warwick's ch. c. Wouvermans, by Rubens, and
three others. At Shrewsbury, won a purse of 70 sovs., and also the
Town Plate of 70 gs. She ran seven times more during the year, with-
out success.

1820.

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st i^lbs, not placed in the Oatlands, won by
the Duke of York's b. c. Banker, by Smolensko, three years, 7st i2lbs,
beating Lord Jersey's b. c. Ma.ster Henry, by Orville, four years, Sst 7lbs,
and five others. At Chelmsford, Qst ilb, won .^^50. At Northampton,
9st 2lbs, heats two miles, won the Town Plate, beating five others.
Rhoda ran twice more, without success, and was put to the Stud.

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ME RV INI A. 139

MERVINIA.

MERVINIA (own sister to Mr. Craven's Tooley), was a brown
filly, bred by Mr. Boultbee, in 18 13, and sold to Vincent Corbet,
Esq. She was got by Walton, out of Phantasmagoria (bred by the Earl
of Egremont in 1799), by Precipitate (son of Mercury), out of Cerberus's
dam (bred by Lord Milsintown in 1780), by Herod, out of Desdemona
(bred by his Lordship in 1770), by Old Marske, out of Young Hag, by
Lord Portmore's Skim, out of Hag, by Old Crab, out of Ebony, by
Childers, out of Old Ebony, by Basto, &c.

Mervinia's Performances.

1816.
At Chester, heats two miles, 6st lolbs, won a purse of 50 sovs., beating
Lord Grey's ch. h. Prince of Orange, by Beningbrough, five years,
8st 81bs, Sir J. Egerton's roan colt, Bellerophon, by Gohanna, four years,
8st, third, Sir W. W. Wynn's b. c. Prince de Coburg, by Brigliadoro
(son of Hambletonian), four years, 8st, and two others. At Warwick,
colts 8st 8lbs, fillies 8st slbs, won 50 gs., beating Mr. Tomes' br. f.
Diana, by Williamson's Ditto, and Mr. West's br. c. Coquelicot, by
Fyldener (son of Sir Peter), third and last. Mervinia was now sold to
Mr. Vincent Corbet ; and, at the same meeting, 73! 7lbs, heats two miles,
won ^50, beating Mr. Vevers' ch. f. Lady Byron, by Sir Ulic
McKilligut (a son of Whiskey), four years, 8st 9lbs, and Lord
Grosvenor's b. f. Larissa, by Trafalgar, three years, 7st 5lbs, last. At
Lichfield, heats two miles, won 60 gs., beating Bellerophon, and b. f.
Harlot, by Young Waxy. At Walsall, w. o. for 50 gs. At Stafford,

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won 60 gs., beating ch. c. Shuttlecock, and two others. She ran three
times more this year, without success.

1817.
At Chester, 8st ilb, heats two miles, won 60 gs. (the gift of General
Grosvenor), beating the Duke of Rutland's br. f. Thalestris, by Alexander,
rising five years old, and two others. At Ludlow, 7st iilbs, for a purse
of 80 sovs., was beaten by Mr. Willis' b. h. King of Diamonds, by
Diamond. At Derby, heats three miles, won 60 gs., beating Mr.
'Fletcher's gr. h. Friend Ned, by Camillus, b. m. Harlot, and Mr. Legh's
ch. m. Fanny Legh (sister to Bustard, and dam of Thorngrove, by
Smolensko), by Castrel. At Walsall, 8st 2lbs, won 50 gs. ; and, at
Burton-on-Trent, /st lolbs, heats three miles, won ^50, beating Mr.
Roberts' b. c. Hetman, by Trafalgar, 7st lolbs, Harlot, 8st 5lbs, and six
others, in both heats. Same day, 8st 3lbs, heats two miles, won 50 gs. :
four ran.

1818.

At Warwick, 8st 61bs, match for 200 gs., beat Mr. Pryse's gr. m. Meg
Murdock, by Grimaldi, 7st i2lbs, both five years old. S. mg., Qst 5lbs,
won the Town Plate, beating Sir T. Stanley's b. c. Leofric, by Windle,
three years, 7st gibs, and Colonel Graves' b. h. Sir Christopher, by Sir
David, six years, gst 5lbs. At Lichfield, 8st 4lbs, heats two miles, won
the Members' Plate, beating Mr. Webb's b. m. Forester Lass, by Young
Woodpecker, five years, 8st 4lbs, and one other, in both heats. At
Walsall, Sst 1 2lbs, heats two miles, for a purse of 50 'gs., was beaten by
Mr. Lowe's ch. f. Sybil, by Sorcerer, three years, 7st. Mervinia ran
three times more, without success, and was put to the Stud, where she
bred, for Mr. Mytton, in 1822, a b. f. by Blucher ; in 1823, a br. c. by
Bustard (son of Castrel) ; in 1824, Lechmere, a br. c. by Master Henry :
in 1825, a b. f. by Magistrate (died a foal) ; and in 1826, a br. f. by Filho-
da-Puta.

BLACKLOCK. 141

BLACKLOCK.

BLACKLOCK was a bay colt, bred by Mr. Kirby, of York, in 1814,
and sold to Richard Watt, Esq., of Bishop Burton, in 1815. He
was got by Whitelock, out of Rosalind, by Coriander, out of Wildgoose,
by Highflyer, out of Coheiress, by PotSo's, out of Manilla, by Goldfinder,
out of a mare by Old England (son of the Godolphin Arabian), out of
Miss Cade, by Old Cade, out of Miss Makeless, by Young Greyhound,
out of a mare by Old Partner, &c. Whitelock (a son of Hamble-
tonian), was a b. c, bred by Wm. Garforth, Esq., in 1803, from his chestnut
mare, Rosalind, by Pheenomenon, out of Atalanta, by Match'em. '' The
Druid " says, "Whitelock was a naggish sort of horse, with a big coarse
head, and plump forelegs. He became the property of Sir Mark Sykes,
who named him from a white lock in his tail, and by whom he was sold
to Mr. Sylvester Reed for 300 gs. Mr. Reed had the offer of Blacklock
for ^50 ; but he neither liked his forelegs nor the recollection of his
dam when he saw her crawling past his windows, in York, on her way to
the stables of Mr. Moss, Avho had bought her for ^3, Blacklock's most
desperate race was the four miles over York Course with Magistrate,
whom he defeated by half a head. The severity of the running,
however, finished them both. Magistrate never ran again ; and, after
his defeat, on the following day, by St. Helena, Blacklock was
saddled no more. The famous mare, The Duchess, by Cardinal York,
led Blacklock in most of his exercise gallops ; and, on one occasion,
Tom Peirse exclaimed, in his anguish, when he saw the great half-
-moon head and seven-league stride of Blacklock at work, ' Father's
going to kill the mare with that half- thick of a horse.' Wm. Peirse,
Tom's father, trained both The Duchess and Blacklock."

142 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

Blacklock's Performances.

t8i6.

At Pontefract, won 80 gs., beating three others. At Doncaster, colt;
8st 2lbs, filHes 8st, won 200 gs., beating Mr. Fletcher's b. c. Cameleon
by Young Woodpecker, Lord Fitzwilliam's ch. f. Angelica (dam of Ascot
by Reveller), by Rubens, and four others.

1817.
At Doncaster (ridden by John Jackson), ran second in the Great St
Leger, won by Mr. H. Peirse's b. c. Ebor, by Orville (Robert Johnson)
beating the Duke of Hamilton's b. c. Restless, by Remembrancer, third
Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Tagus, by Trafalgar (son of Sir Peter), Colone
King's b. c. Sober Robin, by Orville, Brother to Raphael, by Rubens
and thirteen others ; 5 to 4 on Blacklock, and 20 to i against Eboi
Tommy Sykes, Mr. Watt's stud-groom, was so confident Blacklocl
would win, that his only orders to Jackson were, " Ride him as the
lik'st, only lay thee hands down, and let him stride along, and he'll dis
tance the lot ; look oot for me at the distance-post, and I'll tell thee thei
what to do." At the distance, where Blacklock had a three-lengths leac
Sykes shouted out — " Pull till'em, John, pull till'em, thou hast it all th
own way," words which also fell on the ear of Bob Johnson, who instantl
pulled Ebor on one side that Jackson might not see him, and snappy
him on the post by a head. Sykes w^as frantic with rage ; and, from tha
moment, never ceased scheming to procure Jackson's dismissal from Mi
Watt's service, in which he eventually succeeded. But for Sykes' inter
meddling, Blacklock would have won easily. S. mg., for three years ok
8st 5lbs each (Jackson), won the Gascoigne Stakes of 340 gs., beatin
Mr. T. Duncombe's ch. c. St. Helena, by Stripling (son of Pha;nomenon)
but, in the Club Stakes, 7st 4lbs, was beaten by Sir B. Graham's b.
The Duchess, four years, 8st 5lbs ; 7 to 4 on The Duchess. At Rich
mond, won 180 gs., beating four others ; also, 8st, won the Dunda
Stakes, beating br. c. Rasping, by Brown Bread, four years, 8st gibs, anj
two others.

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1818.

At York (Spring), 8st, won 220 gs., beating Rasping, 8st gibs, and
two others. At York (August), colts 8st ylbs, fillies 8st 4lbs, won the
Great Subscription Purse, beating the Hon. E. Petre's b. t. Agatha, by
Orville, St. Helena, and one other. S. mg., 8st, won the second Great
Subscription, beating Mr. Lambton's gr. h. Silenus, five years, 8st iilbs.
Same day, 8st 3lbs, won 250 gs., beating Rasping, 8st lolbs, St. Helena,
Bst 3lbs, and two others. At Doncaster, 7st 7lbs, four miles, won the
Doncaster Stakes, beating The Duchess, 8st 3lbs. S. mg., w. o. for
120 gs. ; also, 7st gibs, four miles, won 100 gs., beating the Duke of
Leeds' br. h. Rasping (who had won the Cup the day before), 8st 5lbs ;
also, 8st slbs, won the Club Stakes, beating The Duchess, 8st 12 lbs.
At Richmond, 8st gibs, won the Dundas Stakes ; but ran fourth and
last for the Cup, won by Dr. Syntax, — -The Juggler second, and The
Duchess third.

1819.

At York (Spring), gst, ran second in a sweep of 130 gs., won by the
Hon. T. O. Powlett's gr. c. The Marshal, by Comus, beating five others.
S. mg. 8st ylbs, won the Cup, beating Mr. Yates' b. h. Paulowitz, by
Sir Paul, six years, 8st I3lbs, and two others. Even on Blacklock. At
York (August), 8st 7lbs, four miles (J. Jackson), won the Great Sub-
scription, beating Mr. Houldsworth's b. h. Magistrate, by Camillus, five
years, 8st 7lbs, by half a head (Ben Smith), b. m. The Duchess, six years,
Sst I2lbs (R. Johnson), third, and St. Helena (T. Shepherd), last ; 5 to
2 against The Duchess, 3 to i against Blacklock, and 4 to i against
Magistrate, S. mg., 8st lolbs each (Jackson), for the second Great Sub-
scription, was beaten by St. Helena (T. Shepherd) : four ran ; even
on Blacklock, who was now taken out of training and joined Mr. Watt's
Stud, where it is sufficient for his fame to say that he begat Velocipede,
Voltaire, and Brutandorf, with a host of other winners, sires and brood
mares.

144 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

MAGISTRATE.

MAGISTRATE was a bay colt, foaled in 1814. Bred by and the
property of Major Bower, who sold him, at the Manchester
meeting, in 18 17, to Thomas Houldsworth, Esq. He was got by
Camillus (son of Hambletonian), out of Lady Rachel (Fleur-de-Lis'
dam), by Stamford, out of Young Rachel, by Volunteer, out of Rachel
(sister to Maid-of-alLwork), by Highflyer, out of Sister to Tandem, by
Syphon, her dam, by Regulus, out of a mare by Snip (son of Flying
Childers), &c., &c.

Magistrate's Performances.

1817.

At Malton, 6st 5lbs, ran fourth in the Craven Stakes, won by Mr.
Kirby's b. f. Woodpecker Lass, by Young Woodpecker, four years, Sst,
beating Colonel King's b. c. Fulford, by Orville, rising five years, Sst gibs,
and two others. S. mg., /st, heats two miles, won .^^50, beating at three
heats, Mr. Cooper's b. c. Ledstone, by Wizard (son of Sorcerer), three
years, yst. Sir B. Graham's br. f. Tiny, by Camillus, four years, Sst ilb,
and two others. In the second heat. Magistrate's bridle broke, which
enabled Tiny to make a dead heat with him. At Manchester, 6st lolbs,
heats three miles, won ^50, beating Mr. Jaques' ch. c. Harry Dawson,
by Whitworth (son of Agonistes), four years, Sst 3lbs, and three others,
in both heats. Magistrate was now sold to Mr. Houldsworth ; and, at
Nottingham, 6st /lbs, fell in running for the Cup, won by Mr. Barratt's
ch. c. Carlton, by Cardinal York, four years, Sst, beating Woodpecker
Lass, Fulford, and three others. At Doncaster, 7st slbs, heats two
miles, won 100 sovs., beating Carlton (who won the first heat), Sst 7lbs,
Sir Thomas Stanley's b. c. Wirral, by Fitzjames (son of Delpini), and one
other.

MAGISTRATE. 145

1818.
At Chester, 8st 3lbs, won the Gold Cup and Sweepstakes of ^250,
beating Mr. CHfton's b. c. Cameleon, by Young Woodpecker, four years,
Sst jibs, Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Tagus, by Trafalgar, four years, 8st 3lbs,
and three others. S. itig., 7st lalbs, two miles, won 160 gs., beating
Lord Rossmore's ch. m. Sunflower, by Castrel, five years, Sst 7lbs,
Tagus, 7st 1 2lbs, third, Sir W. Wynn's b. c. Piscator, by Walton, four
years, 7st 1 2lbs, and three others. At Manchester, Sst 6lbs, three
miles and a half, won the Cup, &c., beating Mr. Yates' br. h.
Paulowitz (sire of Cain), by Sir Paul, five years, Sst i2lbs : only these

two ran.

1819.

At Newmarket, Craven, Sst 2lbs, two miles, match for 300 gs., beat
the Hon. George Watson's br. c. Fitz Orville (winner of the rich Garden
Stakes, at Newmarket, in 1S18), by Orville, five years, Sst slbs ; S to 4
on Magistrate. S. mg., Sst 6lbs, won the Oatlands (handicap), of 400 gs.,
beating Lord Rous' gr. c. Zenith, by Zodiac (son of St. George), four
years, 6st lolbs, the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Wokingham, by Walton,
four years, /St, third, Lord Exeter's b. h. Captain Candid, by Cerberus,
six years, Sst Slbs, and two others ; even on Magistrate against the
field. S. mg., Sst 6lbs, match for 500 gs., received 250 gs. forfeit from
Mr. Bouverie's b. h. Manfred, by Election, five years, Sst. At York,
3st 5lbs, in a handicap sweepstakes of 30 gs. each, four subscribers, was
jeaten by Mr. T. Buncombe's ch. c. Mozart, by Governor (son of Ruler),
lour years, 7st 9lbs ; high odds on Magistrate. S. mg., Sst 7lb3, four
iniles, ridden by Ben Smith, ran second for the Great Subscription Purse,
j.von by Blacklock (John Jackson), five years, Sst 7lbs, after a desperate
struggle, by a head, Mr. J. G. Lambton's b. m. The Duchess, by
Tardinal York, six years, Sst i2lbs (R. Johnson), being third, and Mr.
Duncombe's ch. h. St. Helena, by Stripling, five years, Sst 7lbs (T.
phepherd), being last ; betting, at starting, 5 to 2 against The Duchess,
1 to I against Blacklock, and 4 to i against Magistrate. The severity of
he running in this race finished both Blacklock and Magistrate. The
utter never started again ; and the former, after his defeat by St. Helena,
n the following day, was saddled no more.

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1 46 CELEBRA TED RA CE HORSES.

REVELLER.

REVELLER was a b, c. bred by Mr. Shard, in 1815, and soli
when a yearling, to Henry Peirse, Esq. He was got by Comu:
out of Rosette, by Beningbrough, out of Rosamond, by Tandem (son t
Syphon, by Squirt), out of Tuberose, by Herod, out of Grey Starling, h
the Bolton Grey Starling, out of Coughing Polly, by Bartlett's Childcr
out of Sister to Thunderbolt, by Counsellor, out of a mare by Snake, hi
dam, by Lord D'Arcy's Luggs (a son of his Lordship's White Turk
Reveller was a thick-necked horse, with very square hips and sho
ribs. He was a fine goer, and always ran with his head down. H
defeat of Doctor Syntax for the Cup, at Preston (which the Doctor ha
won for seven years in succession, and against all comers), astonished tli
Prestonites even more than did the defeat of Bees'-wing, for tl^
Northumberland Plate, confound and amaze the Northumbrians.

Reveller's Performances.

181S.
At York (August), for three years old, colts 8st 5lbs, fillies 8st 2II)
won a Produce Stakes of 900 gs., beating Sir Mark Sykes' b.
Cambyses, by Camillus, the Duke of Leeds' ch. c. Monitor, by Mowbni
and four others. At Doncastcr (Robert Johnson), won the Great S
Leger of 1250 gs., beating b. c. Ranter (also Mr. H. Peirse's), by Conn
(B. Smith), second, Mr. O. Powlett's gr. c. the Marshal, by Comus, thin
Earl Fitzwilliam's b. c. Cardenio, by Cervantes, the Hon. E.Petre'sch.
Masker, by Comus, Mr. Lambton's gr. c. Lockinvar, by Marmion (soit
Whiskey), Lord Derby's b. c. Corregio, by Milo, the Duke of Leeds' b.
Octaviana, by Octavian, Mr. Watt's br. f. Beggar Girl, by Thunderbu

REVELLER. 147

(brother to Smolensko), Mr. Gascoigne's b. f. Trulla, by Sorcerer, Mr.
Chilton's bl. c. Lightning, by Thunderbolt, and ten others; 3 to i against
Beggar Girl, 7 to 2 against Reveller, 6 to 1 against Octaviana, and 9 to i
against Lightning. S. mg., w. o. for the Gascoigne Stakes.

1819.
At York (August), 8st 4lbs, won a sweep of 700 gs., beating Cambyses,
8st /lbs, and one other. S. mg., colts Sst 7lbs, fillies 8st 4lbs, four miles,
won the Great Subscription Purse of ;^207 \os., beating Mr. T. Dun-
combe's ch. c. Mozart, by Governor, Mr. T. Houldsworth's b. f. Eleanor,
by Governor (son of Trumpator), third, and Bigottini (late Beggar Girl)
last ; 5 to 2 on Reveller. At Doncaster, colts 8st 7lbs, fillies Sst 4lbs,
four miles, won 850 gs., beating Mr. Jones' b. f. Fanny, by Poulton (son
of Sir Peter), and Cambyses last; 2 to i on Reveller: also, 7st 7lbs, won
the Doncaster Stakes, beating Mr. O Powlett's gr. c. The Marshal, four
years, 7st 7lbs, and Mr. Duncombe's b. c. Handel (brother to Mozart),
three years, 6st, last ; 4 to i on Reveller.

] 1820.

I At York (August), Sst 7lbs, four miles, won the Great Subscription
Purse, beating Mr. Clifton's b. h. Advance, by Cardinal York (son of Sir
Peter), Sst 7lbs, both five years old ; 3 to i on Reveller. S. mg., Sst
I libs each, four miles, for the second Great Subscription, was beaten by
the Hon. T. Orde Powlett's b. h. Juggler, by Comus, both five years old ;
4 to I on Reveller.

1821.
At Lancaster, Sst islbs, three miles, won the Gold Cup, beating Mr.
-Ralph Riddell's br. h. Dr. Syntax, aged, Sst i2lbs, on whom 5 to 2 was
llaid. At Preston, Sst i2lbs, ran second for the Cup and sweep of 270
gs., won by Dr. Syntax, Sst 1 2lbs, beating Sir J. H. Maxwell's gr. f.
Fair Helen, by Viscount, four years, yst I2lbs, last; 11 to 8 on Reveller,
and 2 to I against The Doctor. At York (August), Sst i2lbs, won the
jGreat Subscription, beating Earl Fitzwilliam's b. h. Palnierin, by Amadis
!(son of Don Quixote), Sst 7lbs, the Juggler, six years, Sst i2lbs, and
Lord Scarborough's bl. h. the Black Prince, by Walton, five years, Sst

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148 CEL EBRA TED RA CE HORSES.

7lbs ; 6 to 5 on Reveller. At Doncaster, 8st lolbs, four miles, in the
Doncaster Stakes, was beaten by Mr. Lambton's br. c. Borodino, byi
Smolen.sko, four years ; yst /lbs, 5 to 2 on Reveller. At Lincoln, 8sl|
I libs, four miles, won the Cup, beating gr. h. The Marshal, by Comus/
six years, 8st i ilbs ; no betting.

1822.

At Lancaster, 8st i2lbs, three miles (Wm. Scott), won the Cup, beating
Doctor Syntax, 8st i2lbs; 11 to 8 on Reveller. At Preston, gst (B
Smith), won the Cup, beating Doctor Syntax, gst, second, and Mr. 0
Powlett's br. c. Jack Spigot (St. Leger winner in 182 1), by Ardrossan
four years, 8st ; 5 to 4 on Jack Spigot, 5 to 2 against Reveller, and 7 to :
against The Doctor.

1823.

At Preston, w. o, for the Cup, and retired to the Stud, where hi
became the sire of Lady Vane, Rioter, Lucetta, Negress, Th'
Mummer, Gallopade, Delight, Harmony, Galantine, Euryone, Datura
Revelry, The Bravo, Ascot (second to Mundig in the Derby of 1835]
Enchantress, Charivari, Intriguer. Olympic, Zitella, Wassailer, Dariu;
Revealer, Oberon, Ruby, Voluptuary, Comate, Duenna, Vespertilic
Zillah, Bospliorus, .Stamboul, Hellespont, Maid of Kent, Silistria, Scar
Puzzle, and Revocation —all of tlicm good runners, and many of them largi
winners.

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BEGGAR GIRL. 149

BEGGAR GIRL.

BEGGAR GIRL (afterwards named BIgottini), was a brown filly,
bred by Richard Watt, Esq., of Bishop Burton, near Beverley,
Torkshire, in 18 15, and was got by Thunderbolt (son of Sorcerer), out
>f Tramp's dam, by Gohanna, out of Fraxinella, by Trentham, out of a
nare by Woodpecker, out of Everlasting, by Eclipse, out of Hyaena, by
)ld Snap, out of Miss Belsea, by Regulus, her dam, by Bartlett's Childers,
lut of a mare by Honywood's White Arabian, out of a dau. (bred
ly Mr. Bowes, of Gibside Park, Durham), of the Byerley Turk, which
las the dam of the Two True Blues,

Beggar Girl's Performances.
1S18.
At Malton, colts Sst 3lbs, fillies Sst, won the Barton Stakes of 25 gs.
:ach, beating Mr. Bell's br. c. by Black Trophonius (son of Sorcerer),
5ir W. Miller's b. c. Peter-Pastoral, by Sir Paul, and two others. At
fork, colts Sst 3lbs, fillies Sst, won a sweep of 100 gs. each, h. ft..
Ideating the Duke of Hamilton's br. c. by Thunderbolt ; 5 to 2 on Beo-o-ar
'jirl. At Doncastcr, colts Sst 2lbs, fillies Sst, not placed in the Great
Dt. Leger, won by Mr. H. Pierse's b. c. Reveller, by Comus (Rob
ohnson), (which s-ee) ; 3 to i against Beggar Girl (first favourite), 7 to 2
igainst Reveller, 6 to i against the Duke of J^ecds' b. f. Octaviana (the
lam of Crucifix), and 20 to i against Ranter. S. mg., for three years old,
lilies, Sst 2lbs each, St. Leger Course, ran third in a sweep of 20 gs.
^ach, won by the Duke of Hamilton s b. f Eleanor, by Governor, beating
pctaviana, second, and the Hon. E. Petre's b. f. Aspasia, by Windle
[son of Beningbrough), last ; 6 to 4 against Beggar Girl, and 2 to i
irainst Eleanor.

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1819.
At Malton (now named Bigottini), 8st, ran second in the Crave
Stakes, won by Mr. Kirby's b. m. Woodpecker Lass, by Young Woocl
pecker, six years, gst ilb, beating Earl FitzwilHam's b. c. Cardenio, 1;
Cervantes, rising four years, 8st, third, and two others. At Catteric
Bridge, 7st iilbs, ran second in the Craven Stalces, won by Mr. Chilton
bl. c. Lightning, by Thunderbolt, four years, 8st, beating Mr. Yati
b. h. Gaudy, by Peruvian (son of Sir Peter), five years, 8st gibs, ai
two others. At Manchester, 7st i3lbs, not placed for the Cup, won 1
Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. Rhadamanthus, by Camillus, four years, 8st 2II
beating Lord Derby's b. c. Corregio, by Milo, four years, 8st 2lbs, b.
Gaudy, 8st lolbs, and four others. At York (August), for four years ol
colts 8st 7lbs, fillies 8st 4lbs, four miles, ran fourth, and last for tl
Great Subscription, won by Reveller. Bigottini, who ran once more tl
year, without success, was now sold to Lord Sligo, and joined his Lor
ship's Stud in Ireland, where she produced in 1822, Bat, a ch. c. (bred '
Lord Sligo), by Oiseau, which died in physic ; 1823, Brass, ach. f. (bredl
Lord Sligo), by Oiseau (son of Camillus) ; 1824, missed to Oiseau ; 182
Bustle, by Lord Sligo's Waxy Pope ; 1826, ch, f. Bittern (bred by Lo
Sligo), by Waxy Pope; 1827, br. c. Brine (bred by Lord Sligo), 1
Waxy Pope ; 1828, missed to Waxy Pope ; 1829, ch. f. Brandy Bet,* i
Canteen ; 1830, br. f. Blanchisseuse, by Starch. Bigottini was sold, in 18:
to Mr. Montgomery. Her stock ran most respectably in Ireland.

* Brandy Bet was the dam of Lord Miltown's ch. m. Cruiskeen, the first winner of I
Cesarewitch, in 1839.

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WOUVERMANS.

V\ /"OUVERMANS was a chestnut colt, foaled in 1815, the property
V V of Thomas Cussans, Esq. He was got by Rubens, out of
Irightonia, by Gohanna, out of Nutmeg, by Sir Peter, out of Nimble,
y Florizel, out of Rantipole, by Blank, out of Joan (sister to Mr.
1. Warren's famous horse Careless), by Regulus, out of Silvertail,
y Heneage's White-nose (son of the Hall Arabian), her dam, by
:atde (son of Sir Harry Harpur's Barb), out of a mare by the Darley
.rabian.

WoUVERMANs' PERFORMANCES.
1819.

At Newmarket (April), not placed in the Craven Stakes, won by Lord

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rsey's b. h. Cannon Ball, aged, gst 7lbs, beating Mr. Andrew's ch. c.
iinstrel, by Marmion, three years, Sst 2lbs, and fifteen others. S. mg.,
st 5lbs (D. M.), ran second for a ^50 plate, won by Mr. Goddard's
li. c. Sylvanus, by Selim, four years, Sst i3lbs. At Newmarket (First
■pring), 6st lalbs (D. M.), ran second in a sweep of 100 gs. each, won
y Lord Foley's b. c. Interpreter (winner, in 1818, of the 2000 Guineas),
y Soothsayer, rising four years, 7st i2lbs, Mr. Terrett's b. h. Sovereign,
y Rubens, five years, Sst Slbs, third. At Newmarket (Second Spring),
St slbs, B. C, ran second for the Jockey Club Plate, won by Cannon
lall, Sst iilbs, Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Sam (Derby winner 181S), by
cud, four years, 7st slbs, third. At Newmarket (now the Earl of
i/arwick's), Sst Slbs, D. M., won a sweep of 10 gs. each, beating Lord
tawell's b. f. Fay, by Phantom, second, four years, Sst 7lbs, and one
ther. At Warwick, Sst 3lbs, four miles, not placed for the Cup, won
y Mr. Bodenham's br. c. Spectre, by Phantom, four years, Sst 3lbs. At

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Northampton, 8st 8lbs, ran second for a plate of 50 gs., won by b. ir
Rhoda, six years, gst slbs. At Leicester, 8st 5lbs, for a purse of "jo sovs
was beaten by Rhoda, gst ilb. S. mg., for a purse of 70 sovs., 8st ilb
was again beaten by Rhoda, gst 4lbs. Ran once more, without success.

1820.
At Epsom, 8st gibs, two mile heats, won ^^50, beating b. f Fay, an
four others. At Hampton, heats two miles, 8st lolbs, won 95 gs
beating Mr. Jaques' br. f. Elvira, by Orville, Mr. Walker's bl. f. Gen
by Smolensko, and five others. At Brighton, 8st iilbs, heats thrc
miles, won 75 gs., beating Mr. Turner's br. f. Coral, by Orville, four year
8 St. Ran twice more, without success. l_

(Now Mr. G. O. Whiteside's). At Epsom, gst, two mile heats, wo
;^5o, beating the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Carbon, by Waxy, four year
Sst 2lbs, and Colonel Vyse's ch. f. Scarpa, by Crispin, 6st ylbs. i^
Hampton, gst, two mile heats, won 150 gs., beating Elvira, 8st 2lbs, an
two others. S. mg., Sst I2lbs, won 45 gs., two mile heats, beating Carboi
and three others. At Brighton, gst lib, two mile heats, not placed for
purse of 100 gs., won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Ivanhoe, by Phantom, foi
years, Sst ; eight ran. S. mg., gst 3lbs, two mile heats, won 85 gs., beatin
Mr. Glew's b. m. .Sappho, by Rubens, six years, Sst 4lbs, and two other
At the Isle of Thanct, gst 4lbs, won ^50. S. mg., gst 7lbs, two mil
heats, won ^50 ; and at Egham, Qst 4lbs, won 62 gs., beating Lor
Fitzwilliam's b. h. Cardenio, by Cervantes, six years, gst 4lbs, and thre
others. Ran twice more, without success.

1822.
At Epsom, 9st 2lbs, two miles, ran third for the Cup, won by M
Feilde's b. f. Noma, by Whalebone, four years, 7st nibs, beating eigl
others. At Hampton, gst, two mile heats, won ^^50. At Canterbury
9st 4lbs, two miles, won 175 gs,, beating Mr. Lushington's b. m. Enchai
tress, by Sorcerer, aged, gst lib, and four others. At the Isle of Thane
9st 6lbs, three mile heats, won ^50, beating four others. At Newmarkt

WOUVERMANS.

(Second October), gst 4lbs (T. M. M.), for the Town Plate, was beaten by
Lord Exeter's b. f. Tipsy, by Election, four years, 8st 4lbs. Ran once
more this year, without success.

1823.
At Epsom, Qst 2lbs, two miles, won the Cup, beating Mr. Graeme's br. c.
Peter Fin, by Whalebone, four years, 8st, and five others. S. mg., 8st
;lbs each, two miles, match for 50 gs., beat br. m. Noma. At Ascot,
gst, won ^50, beating five others. At Guildford, i2st albs, four mile
heats, won the King's Plate, beating Mr. Meynell's br. c. Gulliver, by
Orville, four years, lost 4lbs, Lord Egremont's gr. c. Midas, by Young
Gohanna, four years, lost 4lbs, and Peter Fin (who broke down). Four
heats were run ; Wouvermans winning the last two. At Northampton,
fell lame in running for the Cup, and retired to the Stud.

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EFFIE DEANS.

EFFIE DEANS was a bay filly, bred by Mr. Bruhl in 1S15, and
sold, ill 1817, to General Grosvenor. She was got by Ashton
(son of BeningbroLigh), out of Harriet, by Sir Harry, out of a mare by
Dorimant, out of Muse, by Herod, her dam, by Shepherd's Crab (son of
Old Crab), out of Miss Meredith, by Old Cade, out of the Little Hardey
Mare, by Bartlett's Childers, &c.

Effie Deans' Performances.
1818.

At Chelmsford, 5st i2lbs, 2^ miles, won 170 gs,, beating Lord Foley's
ch. c. Philarmonus, by Soothsayer, three years, 6st 8lbs, and three others.
S. mg., 8st, match for 200 gs., beat Philarmonus, 8st i2lbs, 2 J miles;
also, 6st I libs, ran fourth for the Cup, won by Rhoda, five years, 8st gibs.
At Newmarket (Second October), 7st 7lbs, R. M., match for 200 gs., beat
Lord Rous' b. c. Lepus, by Zodiac (son of St. George), 8st 7lbs, both
three years old. At Newmarket (Ho.), 7st, ran second for a purse of
50 sovs., won by Cannon Ball, gst 4lbs. She ran four times more,
without success.

1819.

At Blbury, 8st, two miles, won 225 gs., beating Mr. L. Charlton's br.
h. David, by Sir David (son of Trumpator), five years, gst, Mr. West's
ch. m. Leah, by Election (son of Gohanna), five years, 8st gibs, and two
others ; and, same day, 8st gibs, won 90 gs., heats two miles, and was
claimed for 200 gs. by Mr. Lechmere Charlton. At Bath, won the
County Members' Plate, beating two others; also, heats 2:} miles, won
the City Members' Plate, beating Garus, by Hambletonian, and a b. c.

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by Selim. She ran three times more this year, without success, and was
now sold to Mr. Dilly (the trainer.)

At Bath, 8st lalbs, 2\ miles, won ^50 ; and, at Winchester, won £%o.
At Blandford, 8st 3lbs, four miles, won the Gold Cup, beating Mr. Farqu-
harson's b. g. Garus, aged, gst, Colonel King's br. h. Gainsborough
(winner this year of the Gold Cup and King's Plate at Salisbury), by
Rubens, aged, gst, and Lord Ailesbury's b. c. Savernake, by Golumpus,
three years, 6st. She ran three times more, without success, and was sold
to Mr. Radclyffe,

1821.

At Ascot, lost Slbs, four miles, for the King's Plate, was beaten by
Mr. Goddard's b. c. Moonraker, by Rubens, four years, gst ; seven ran.
At Blandford, 8st iilbs, four miles, ran second for the Cup, won by Mr.
Ramsbottom's b. h. Shreckhorn, by Skiddaw (a son of Gohanna), five
years, 8st 3lbs, Garus, gst, being last. At Weymouth, Sst gibs, heats
2\ miles, won 60 gs., beating Garus, Sst i2lbs, and Mr. Fleming's b. c.
Blandford, by Beverley (son of Golumpus), four years, Sst 2lbs, and one
other. S. mg., Sst i2lbs, for the Town Plate, was beaten by Blandford,
Sst. She now joined Mr. Radclyffe's Stud, for whom she bred, in 1S23,
Profile, a bay filly, by Rubens; in 1824, Windermere, a bay colt, by
Whalebone ; in 1825, a filly, by Don Cossack ; in 1826, Windrush, a bay
colt, by Whalebone; in 1827, she missed to Reveller; in i82S,a bayfilly,
by Figaro ; and then passed into the hands of Mr. Mills, for whom she
bred Kate, by Lapdog, and others.

1 56 CELEBRA TED RA CE HORSES.

SULTAN.

SULTAN was a bay colt, bred by Mr. Wm. Crockford in 1816, and
was got by Selim, out of Bacchante, by Sir H. Williamson's Ditto,
out of Sister to Calomel, by Mercury, out of a mare by Herod, out of
Folly, by Old Marske, out of Vixen, by Regulus, her dam, by Hutton's
Spot, out of a dau. of Bay Bolton, out of a mare by Fox Cub (brother to
Old Fox), her dam, by Coneyskins (son of the Lister Turk), &c.,
&c.

Sultan's Performances.
1818.
At Newmarket, ran third in the July Stakes, won by Lord Foley's ch.
f. Miracle, by Soothsayer, beating Lord Egremont's b. f. Caroline, by
Whalebone, and twelve others.

1S19.
At Newmarket, Craven, 8st 2lbs, match for 200 gs., beat Lord Jersey's
ch. c. by Juniper (son of Whiskey), 8st 7lbs ; also, 8st 4lbs, match for
200 gs., beat Miracle. At Epsom, ran second in the Derby, won by the
Duke of Portland's br. colt Tiresias, by Soothsayer, beating Lord Rous'
ch. c. Euphrates, by Quiz, the Duke of York's b. c. Banker, by
Smolensko, and twelve others ; 5 to 2 each against Tiresias and Sultan,
and 7 to I against Euphrates.

1820.

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st ylbs each, A. F., match for 1000 gs., beat

Lord George Cavendish's b. c. by Rubens. At Newmarket (Second

October), Sst i2lbs, ran third in the Oatlands, won by Banker, gst, beating

Colonel Udny's ch. c. Barmecide, by Selim, four years, Sst 5lbs, second,

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and two others. At Newmarket (Ho.), Qst, match for 200 gs., beat Mr.

Hunter's ch. c. Rasselas, by Walton, two years, 6st. He ran twice more,

without success.

1821.

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st gibs, won a Gold Cup, beating b. c.
Godolphin, by Partisan, two years, 6st, and three others. At New-
market (First Spring), gst i2lbs, won a Gold Cup, beating Lord
Egremont's b. c. Robin Hood, by Octavius, four years, 8st 2lbs, and eight
others; also won a sweep of 15 gs. each, beating five others. At New-
market (October), won the Trial Stakes, beating Barmecide, Robin
Hood, and five others. Sultan ran once more, without success, and was
now sold to Lord Foley.

1822.

At Newmarket (Second Spring), 8st ylbs (J. Robinson), match for
200 gs., beat Mr. Hunter's gr. c. Gustavus (winner of last year's
Derby), by Election, four years, 8st ilb (F. Buckle). At Newmarket
(October), Qst, received 100 gs. forfeit from Mr. Lane Fox's b. m. Selma,
by Selim, five years, 8st 3lbs.

1823.

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st /lbs each, A. F., received 250 gs. (forfeit)
from Mr. Lechmere Charlton's b. h. Master Henry, by Orville, both
aged. S. mg., 8st 4lbs each, A. F. (J. Robinson), match for 500 gs., beat
Godolphin, by Partisan (William Arnull). At Newmarket (First Spring),
8st ylbs each, three miles, match for 500 gs., h. ft., received 250 gs. from
Master Henry ; and, at Newmarket (Second Spring), 8st ylbs each, B. C.,
again received 250 gs. (forfeit) from Master Henry. S. mg., lost each,
B. C, Lord Foley challenged for The Whip with Sultan, which was
resigned to his Lordship, who now sold Sultan to the Marquis of
Exeter.

1824.

At Newmarket (First October), gst 6lbs (D. L), v^^onthe Trial Stakes,
beating H.R.H. the Duke of York's b. c. Premium, by Aladdin, four
years, 8st gibs, and two others. He ran three times more this year,
without success, and joined the Stud at Burleigh. A contributor to the

CELEBRA TED RACEHORSES.

Old Sporting Magazine for September, 1831, says: — "I saw Sultan run
all his races ; but, if defeated, I never saw him run a jaded shufflint;-,
spirit-broken horse. He had his favourite courses, in which, thougli
carrying very heavy weights, he never had his equal.'' " From the higii
form which Sultan showed in the Derby, he speedily rose into high favour
for the Doncaster St. Leger. A few days, however, before that event
came off, with the betting only 3 to i against him, in taking his morning
gallop over the course, he unfortunately broke down, and was with
difficulty got into Mr. Maw's stables at Belle-vue, adjoining the course.
The consternation that ensued bars all words, and cuts description short "
{Sporting Magazine for September, 1832). .Sultan was the sire of Lord
Exeter's ch. c. Augustus, of his ch. c. Beiram, of his b. f. Green-Mantle,
of his br. f. Galata, of his br. f. Varna, his ch. f. Mecca, and of several
other great winners with which his Lordship was credited. Sultan also
begat Mr. Houldsworth's Frederica, Circassian, and Destiny (the winner
of the looo Guineas, and second to Cyprian in the Oaks) ; also of Lord
Chesterfield's br. f. Eva, and of his b. c. Jereed ; of Lord Jersey's b. c.
Achmet (winner of the 2000 Guineas), of his ch. c. Glencoe, of his renowned
b. c. Bay Middleton; these two last alone sufficing to exalt the fame of
any sire to its highest pitch of excellence, to say nothing of Aurelius,
Caliph, Caesar, Clarion, Kremlin, Turban, and a host of winners far too
numerous to mention.

BANKER. 159

BANKER.

BANKER was a bay colt, bred by H.R.H. the Duke of York in
181 6, and was got by Smolensko, out of Quail (bred by Lord
Egremont in 1805), by Gohanna, out of Certhia, by Woodpecker, out
of a mare by Trentham, out of Cunegonde, by Blank, out of a mare by
Lord Cullen's Arabian. Cunegonde was foaled in 1760, and was sold at
the sale of Mr. Robert Pigott's Stud, In 1772, to the Turf Confederates,
the Right Hon. Charles James Fox and Lord Foley.

Banker's Performances.

1819.
At Epsom (ridden by T. Goodisson), was unplaced in the Derby, won
by Tiresias. (For particulars, see Sultan). At Ascot, w. o. for the
Swinley Stakes. S. mg., 8st 7lbs each, won 60 gs., beating Mr. Van-
sittart's gr. c. Financier, by Treasurer (a son of Stamford, by Sir Peter),
Mr. Forth's b. c. Lovemore, by Election, third, and one other ; 7 to 4
on Financier (winner this year of the Hampton Court Stud Stakes, of
1500 gs., at Newmarket, Craven, and the Oatlands, (at Newmarket
Second October). At Newmarket (First October), 8st 7lbs each (T.
Goodisson), ran second in the Newmarket St. Leger of 600 gs., won by
Tiresias (W. Clift), beating Mr. Goddard's b. c. Sir Topaz, by Scud,
third, Lord Rous' (afterwards Mr. Mytton's) ch. c. Euphrates, by Quiz,
General Grosvenor's b. f. Blue Stockings (winner of the Riddlesworth,
at Newmarket, Craven), by Popinjay (son of Buzzard), and three others ;
2 to I on Tiresias.

1820.
At Newmarket, Craven, for horses rising four years old, colts 8st 7lbs
each, D. L (T. Goodisson), won the Claret Stakes of 200 gs. each, h. ft.,

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six subscribers, beating gr. c. Financier (W. Arnull) : only these two
ran ; 5 to 4 on Financier. S. mg., 7st i2lbs, won the Oatlands (handi-
cap), beating Lord Jersey's b. c. Master Henry, rising five years old,
Sst 7lbs, by Orville, second, and Mr. Bouverie's ch. c. Zadig, by Octavius
(son of Orville, and winner of the Derby in 18 12), rising four years,
/St 8lbs, third, b. m. Rhoda, by Asparagus (son of PotSo's), six years,
Sst I2lbs, and four others ; 6 to 4 against Master Henry, and 7 to 4
against Banker. At Newmarket (First Spring), Sst Slbs (T. Goodisson),
A. F., won a purse of 50 gs., beating the Duke of Portland's br. c.
Tiresias, gst 2lbs (F. Buckle) ; 5 to 2 on Tiresias. .At Ascot (June ist),
Sst 2lbs each, ran second for the Cup, won by Mr. Frazer's b. c. Cham-
pignon (winner of the Glo'stershire Stakes, at Cheltenham, the Gold Cup
and two good sweeps, at Burderop, all in 1819, and the Oatlands, at
Newmarket, Craven, and the Oatlands, at Ascot (this meeting), two
days before the Cup), by Truffle, beating Mr. West's br. c. Alpha, by
Ashton (son of Beningbrough), third and last ; all four years old ; 5
to 2 on Banker. At Newmarket (First October), Sst gibs, won the
Trial Stakes, beating six others. S. mg., 7st 4lbs, B. C, won 50 gs.,
beating Mr. Rogers' (late Colonel Udny's), br. m. Corinne (Oaks
winner in 181S), by Waxy, five years, Sst slbs. At Newmarket
(Second October), for four years old, Sst lolbseach, D. I. (T. Goodisson),
won a subscription purse of 70 gs., beating Lord Sufifield's ch. c.
Comical, by Comus, and Lord Egremont's gr. c. Little John, by
Octavius ; 6 to 4 on Banker. S. mg., Newmarket (Second October), gst
(T. Goodisson), won the Oatland.s, beating Colonel Udny's ch. c.
Barmecide, by Selim, four years, Sst slbs (F. Buckle), second, Sultan,
four years, Sst i2lbs (W. Arnull), third, and two others; 5 to 4 on
Banker.

1821.
At Newmarket, Craven, Sst 7lbs each, D. L (T. Goodisson), won a
sweep of 400 gs., beating Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Antar, by Haphazard,
both rising five years old. S. mg., Sst Slbs (T. Goodisson), match for 200
gs., beat ch. c. Comical, Sst 2lbs (J. Robinson) ; 2 to i on Banker. At New-
market (First Spring), Sst islbs (T. Goodisson), won a sweep of 400 gs.,

BANKER. i6i

beating Mr. Thornhill's b. f. Shoveller (Oaks winner in 1819), by Scud,
five years, 7st lolbs, and one other; 5 to 4 on Banker. At Newmarket
(Second Spring), received 100 gs. forfeit from Mr. Lechmere Charlton's
br. h. Phoenix, by Marmion (son of Whiskey). At Ascot, gst 7lbs
(T. Goodisson), ran second in the Oatlands (handicap), won by Mr.
Ockenden's (late Mr. Goddard's), b. h. Strephon, by Rubens, six years,
8st slbs (W. Arnull), beating Mr. J. Walker's b. c. Vanloo, by Rubens,
four years, yst ylbs, third, and five others. S. mg., 8st i2lbs, w. o. for
the Cup. At Newmarket (First October), 8st 1 2lbs (T. Goodisson), match
for 300 gs., was beaten by Colonel Udny's br. c. Abjer, by Truffle, four
years, Sst (F. Buckle) ; 2 to i on Banker. At Newmarket (Second October),
8st 7lbs each, D. M. (Ditch Mile), match for 300 gs., was beaten by
Sultan (now Lord Exeter's). Banker ran once more, without success, and
was sold to Mr. L. Charlton.

1822.
At Newmarket, Craven, gst ilb (T. Goodisson), ran second in the Craven
Stakes, won by Lord George Cavendish's b. c. Godolphin, by Partisan,
four years, 8st (W. Arnull), beating Lord Egremont's b. c. Robin Hood,
Dy Octavius, five years, Sst gibs, third, and fifteen others. At New-
market (Second Spring), gst slbs (J. Robinson), not placed for a handicap
plate of 50 sovs., won by Lord Clarendon's ch. m. Mirandola, by Hap-
hazard, five years, 8st i2lbs(T. Goodisson), beating Lord Egremont's b. f-
Twatty, by Whalebone, three years, 6st 2lbs, and four others ; 5 to i
'against Banker, and 7 to i against Mirandola. At Winchester, gst, won
the Cup, beating Champignon, six years, gst, and three others. Banker
was now sold to John Mytton, Esq. ; and, at Abingdon, gst, three miles
(Arthur Pavis), won the Gold Cup, beating Mr. Mills' br. c. Sir Huldi-
brand, by Octavius, four years, Sst (J. Chappie), and one other ; even
on Banker. Ran once more, without success.

1823.

j At Chester, gst 2lbs, ran second in the Grosvenor Stakes, won by
;Sir T. Massey Stanley's ch. h. Doge of Venice, by Sir Oliver, five years,
Sst lolbs (T. Nicholson), beating three others. He ran twice more at

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this meeting, without success; but, at Buxton, won6osovs. At Knutsford,
gst, ran third and last in the Peover Stakes, won by Sir Peter Lely, by
Rubens (B. Smith), beating Sir T. Mostyn's b. m. Princess Royal, by
Castrel, five years, 8st islbs. S, mg., for a purse of 60 sovs., was beaten
by Mr. Clifton's b. c. Lytham, by Orville, and quitted the Turf.

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GALATEA.

GALATEA was a brown filly, bred by Earl Fitzwilliam in 18 16, and
got by Amadis (son of Don Quixote), out of Paulina (sister to Sir
Paul, and bred by his Lordship in 1804), by Sir Peter, out of Pewet
(bred by the Earl in 1 786), by Tandem, out of Termagant, by Tantrum
(son of Cripple, by the Godolphin Arabian), out of Lord Rockingham's
br. m. Cantatrice, by Sampson, her dam, by Regulus, out of Mr. John
Hutton's Ruby Mare (dam of Old Marske), by his Blacklegs (son of his
Bay Barb), out of a mare by Bay Bolton, her dam, by Fox Cub (halt-
brother to Old Fox), out of a mare by Coneyskins (son of the Lyster
Turk), &c., &c.

The Portrait, by Benjamin Marshall, represents Galatea with her foal,
Sybil, by Interpreter.

Galatea's Performances.
1819.
At Doncaster, for three years old, fillies only, 8st 2lbs each (St. Leger
course), ridden by Robert Johnson, won a sweep of 20 gs. each, with
20 gs. added by the Corporation, beating Mr. R. Watt's b. f. Jenny Wren
(winner this year of the York Spring St. Leger, and second in the Great
Yorkshire Stakes), by Thunderbolt (brother to Smolensko), and ridden
by John Jackson ; also. Sir M. W. Ridley's br. f. Aurora, by Marmion
(son of Whiskey), ridden by Ben Smith, last ; betting, 1 1 to 8 against
Jenny Wren, and 6 to 4 against Aurora, Galatea not quoted. At Rich-
mond, 8st (T. Lye), ran second in the Dundas Stakes of 30 gs. each, &c.,
won by Mr. R. Riddell's br. h. Dr. Syntax, aged, Qst 7lbs (R. Johnson),

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beating Mr. Garforth's ch. c. Swift, by Resident, three years, 8st, third
and one other.

1820.

At York, Spring, 8st, ran third in a sweep of 160 gs., won by Colonel
Cradock's b. c. Sir Walter, by Whitworth (son of Agonistes, by Sii
Peter), four years, 8st 3lbs, beating Mr. T. Kirby's br, f. Shadow, b)
Phantom, four years, 8st, second, ch. c. Swift, four years, 8st 3lbs, fourth,
and two others ; even on Sir Walter, 3 to i against Galatea, and 4 to i
against Shadow. At York (August), 7st i3lbs (T. Lye), ran third and
last in the Knavesmire Stakes of 50 gs. each, h. ft., won by ch. c. Swift,
7st i3lbs, beating Shadow, 7st 8lbs, second. Why Galatea should have
conceded 5lbs to Shadow, who defeated her at even weights at York
Spring, is not very clear, as they were all four years old. At Pontefract,
7st I libs, three miles, ran third and last in a sweep of 20 gs. each, won
by Mr. Houldsworth's ch. m. Torrelli, by Cerberus (son of Gohanna),
five years, 8st 9lbs, beating Swift, 8st 3lbs, second ; 5 to 2 on Torrelli
(late the property of Mr. Watt, for whom she won the Stand Cup, at
Chester, in.1819). Galatea having run once more, without success, at
Doncaster, was taken out of training and put to the Stud, where she threw
for Lord Fitzwilliam, in 1822, the bay filly Sybil to Interpreter; in 1824,
a brown colt to Tiresias ; in 1825, a bay colt to Oiseau (sire of Rowton,
and son of Camillus) ; in 1826, abrown colt to Blacklock ; in 1827, Acis, a
ch. colt, to Blacklock ; in 1828, Auditor, a bay colt, to Middleton ; in 1829,
Actea, a ch. f., to Middleton; and, in 1832, a foal to Camel. She missed
in 1823 to Catton, in 1S30 to Middleton, and in 1831 to Lazarus.

ST. PATRICK. 165

ST. PATRICK.

ST. PATRICK (own brother to Saucebox), was a chestnut colt,
foaled in 1817, the property of Sir Edward Smith. He was
got by Walton, out of a mare by Dick Andrews, out of a mare by
Trumpator, her dam, by Highflyer, out of Otheothea, by Otho, out of a
mare by Old Snap, her dam, by Regulus, &c., &c.

St. Patrick's Performances.
1820.
At Catterick Bridge, won the Old Stakes of no gs., beating Mr.
Benson's b, c. Copeland, by Cumberland (a son of Gohanna), second, Mr.
Lambton's br. c. Borodino, by Smolensko, third, and one other. At
York (August 24th), for three years old, colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 8st, one mile
and a quarter, won a sweep of 270 gs., beating Mr. Ferguson's ch. f.
Lady of the Vale, by Mowbray, and one other. At Doncaster
(September i6th), colts 8st 2lbs, fillies 8st (ridden by J. Johnson), won
the Great St. Leger of 25 gs. each, seventy-two subscribers, beating
Copeland, second, Mr. C. Wilson's br. c. Locksley (winner of the first
class of the Oatlands, at Newmarket Craven, 182 1), by Smolensko, third,
Lady of the Vale, fourth, Mr. Peirse's gr. c. Arbutus, by Walton, Mr.
Harrison's ch. f. Eliza Leeds (the dam of Erymus), by Comus, Lord
Sligo's ch. c. Langar, by Selim, Lord Exeter's b. c. The Athenian, by
Pericles (son of Evander), Mr. Lambton's gr. c. Dunsinane, by Macbeth
(son of Sorcerer), Mr. R. Milnes' ch. c. The Duke, by Comus, Sir Wm.
Milner's b. c. Langtonian, by Langton (a son of Precipitate), Sir W.
Ma.xwell's ch. c. Monreith, by Haphazard, Mr. Orde's b. c. Felton, by

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X. Y. Z., Sir Mark Sykes' br. c. Antelope, by Smolensko, and twelvf
others — a large and good field of horses. Betting, at starting, 9 to 2
against Arbutus (whose private reputation established him as firsi
favourite for the St. Leger, as he had only started once before, in Sailor's
Derby, when he ran clean out of the course) ; 7 to i against St. Patrick,
7 to I against Mr. Watt's br, c. Tramper, by Tramp, 16 to i against
Locksley, 20 to i against Langar, and 100 to i against Copeland.

FAIR HELEN. 167

FAIR HELEN.

FAIR HELEN was a red-grey filly, bred by the Marquis of Queens-
berry in 181 7, and sold by him after the Dumfries Meeting, in
October, 1820, to Sir John Heron Maxwell, Bart. She was got by
Viscount (son of Stamford, and bred by Mr. J. Acred in 1809, who sold
him, when a yearling, to Sir William Maxwell, Bart.), out of Anna, by
Coriander, out of Young Tiffany, by Highflyer, out of Tiftany (both grey
mares), by Eclipse, out of Young Hag, by Skim, out of Hag (both grey
mares), by Old Crab, out of Ebony, by Flying Childers, out of Old Ebony,
by Basto, out of the Duke of Rutland's [Massey Mare, by Mr. Massey's
Black Barb.

Fair Helen's Performances.
1819.

At Doncaster, for two years old, colts 8st 2lbs, fillies 8st, not placed in
a sweep of 380 gs., beating the Duke of Leeds' ch. f. Lady of the Vale,
by Mowbray, Mr. C. Wilson's br. c. Locksley, by Smolensko, second,
Mr. Lambton's gr. c. Dunsinane, by Macbeth (son of Sorcerer), third,
and nine others.

1820.

At Middleham, 8st each (Ben Smith), won ^70, beating the Hon.
Geo. Watson's ch. f. Woodbine (winner the preceding day of 140 gs., and
at Newcastle of 525 gs.), by Comus, both three years old ; 3 to i on
Woodbine. Next day, 7st, won ^50, beating the Hon. T. O. Powlett's
bl. f. Worthless, by Comus, yst, and three others. At Newcastle, colts
8st 3lbs, fillies 8st, ran second in a sweep of 100 gs. each, won by Dun-
sinane, beating Mr. W. Orde's b. c. Felton, by X, Y. Z., third and last ;

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even on Dunsinane. At Durham, 6.st iilbs, heats two miles, won a
silver cup of 70 gs., beating Mr. Lambton's br. c. Waverley, by. Whale-
bone, three years, 7st, Mr. Lambton's br. c. Borodino (winner of the
Great Yorkshire Stakes, at York), by Smolensko, and one other. At
Carlisle, 6st gibs, three miles (J . Gray), won the Gold Gup, beating Mr.
James' br. c. Saucebox (brother to St. Patrick), by Walton, four years,
8st 2lbs, and one other; even on Saucebox. At Dumfries, 6st nibs
(J. Gray), ran second for the Gold Cup, won by Mr. Oswald's b. c. Archi-
bald (winner of the Gold Cup at Stranraer), by Stamford, four years,
Sst, beating Saucebox (who fell), and one other. S. mg., 6st Bibs (J. Gray),
won the Gold Cup, three miles, beating Sir William Maxwell's ch. c.
Monreith (winner of the Cocked Hat Stakes, at Doncaster), by Hap-
hazard, three years, 6st lolbs, and Archibald, Sst.

(Now Sir J. H. Maxwell's). At York Spring, 7st i2lbs, not placed for
the Cup, won by Sir E. Smith's ch. c. St. Patrick (winner, also, this year
of the Cup at Pontefract, and in 1820 of the Doncaster St. Leger), by
Walton, four years, 7st i2lbs(R. Johnson), beating Mr. Watt's br. c.
Bergami, by Cerberus, 7st i2lbs, and four others. At Lancaster, Sst 4lbs
(B. Smith), won ^70. At Preston, ran third and last for the Cup, won
by Dr. Syntax. Same day, Sst 4lbs (B. Smith), won Earl Derby's Purse
of 70 gs., beating Mr. Clifton's b. c. Arbiter, by Petronius (son of Sir
Peter), four years, Sst 7lbs. At Carlisle, 7st i3lbs, three miles (Jas.
Garbutt), won the Cup, beating Mr. Ferguson's gr. c. Jonathan, by
Octavian, three years, 6st I2lbs, and ch. f. Lady of the Vale, four years,
7st i2lbs. At Ayr, Sst 6lbs (B. Smith), won the Convivial Stakes of
50 gs. each, \f. ft., thirteen subscribers (450 gs.), beating Mr. Bogue's
ch. c. The Champion, by Stamford, three years, 7st 4lbs, and three others.
S. mg., 7st i2lbs,- three miles, won the Gold Cup, beating Mr. Thompson's
br. c. by Stamford, four years, Sst, and Sir D. Blair's b. f. Maria, by
Trissy (son of Remembrancer), three years, 6st 8lbs. Next race, Sst
(B. Smith), won .^50, beating Sir William Maxwell's gr. c. Ben Nevis,
by Viscount, out of Mrs. Barnet, by Waxy, and one other. At Dumfries,
7st nibs, won the Gold Cup, beating Sir A. Don's ch. f. Gondola, by

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X. Y. Z., three years, 6st i ilbs (J. Gray), in a canter, Lord Oueensberry's
b. m. Miss Syntax, by Paynator, and one other. She ran once more,
without success.

1822.
At Newcastle, 8st gibs, in the Convivial Stakes of 500 gs., ran fifth
and last to Mr. O. Powlett's br. c. Jack Spigot, four years, Sst ilb, beat-
ing three others. S. mg., Sst 4lbs, ran third and last for the Cup, won
by Waverley, five years, Sst 7lbs, br. c. Richard, by Orville, four years,
7st nibs, second. At Carlisle, Sst 6lbs, three miles (B. Smith), won the
Cup, beating gr. c. Jonathan, four years, Sst albs. At Edinburgh, Sst
2lbs, four miles (B. Smith), won 100 gs., beating Sir W. Maxwell's gr. c.
Jock the Laird's Brother (winner this year of gold cups at Stranraer,
Ayr, and Kelso), by Viscount, four years, 7st i2lbs, and Mr. Gascoigne's
b. c. Hamilton, by Governor, four years, 7st i2lbs, last. In the next
race, Sst 5lbs (B. Smith), three miles, won the Cup, beating Monreith,
Sst 7lbs, and one other. At Dumfries she ran twice more, without
success.

1S23.

At Carlisle, Sst lolbs, three miles (J. Garbutt), won the Cup, beat-
ing two others. At Dumfries, Sst gibs (J. Garbutt), won the Cup,
beating a br. f. by F"ilho-da-Puta, three years, 6st nibs, and w. o.
for a plate of 50 gs. ; and ran once more, at Edinburgh, without
success.

1S24.

At Carlisle, Sst gibs, three miles (B. Smith), won the Cup, beating b. h.
Wanton, by Woful, and two others. At Kelso, w. o. for a purse of 100
sovs., but ran second for the Cup, won by Sir O. Moncrieffe's b. c.
Panmure, by Catton, four years, Sst (T. Shepherd). Fair Helen was
now transferred to Sir J. Heron Maxwell's Stud.

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ARBUTUS.

ARBUTUS was a grey colt, bred by Henry Peirse, Esq., in 1817, and
got by Walton, out of a mare (bred by Mr. Peirse in 18 13), by
Wizard (son of Sorcerer), out of Lisette (bred by Mr. Peirse in 1806),
by Hambletonian, out of Constantia, by Walnut, out of Contessina (the
dam of Sir Harry Dimsdale), by Young Marske, out of Tuberose, by
Herod, out of Grey Starling, by the Bolton Grey Starling, out of
Coughing Polly, by Bartlett's Childers, &c., &c.

The following letter, addressed to the Editor, appeared in the Old
Sporting Magazine : —

" The Stallion Arbutus.

" Sir, — In consequence of seeing some remarks on stallions, signed 'A
North Countryman,' in your last, I am induced to trouble you with a
few on a stallion in our neighbourhood. I mean the grey horse Arbutus,
by Walton, now covering at Norton Grange, Malton. Arbutus is, I think,
one of the finest horses I know ; he is most beautifully formed, with
extraordinary bone and muscle ; indeed, when looking at him, with his
majestic head and neck, you are puzzled which to admire the most, his
beauty and symmetrical proportions, or his enormous power. His back
and quarters are as fine as any Arab, and his tail is elegantly placed, with
a deal of the Arab character. His action is very good, and the groom
informed me that he had the best of tempers, &c. — Yours,

" A YORKSHIREMAN."

*5^* " It is rather singular, but Mr. A. Cooper saw this horse when at
Malton, painting Fleur de Lis, and was so pleased with him that he has
promised us his portrait." — Ed.

Arbutus' Performances.
1820.
At Epsom, colts 8st 7lbs, fillies 8st albs, not placed in the Derby of
1525 gs., won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Sailor, by Scud (ridden by Sam

ARBUTUS. , 171

Chifney), beating Colonel Udny's br. c. Abjer, by Truffle, second, Lord
George Cavendish's ch. c. Tiger, by Middlethorpe(sonof Shuttle), third ;
also, the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Pindarrie (winner of the 2000 Guineas),
by Phantom, and eleven others : betting, 5 to 2 against Pindarrie ; 7 to 2
against Sailor, and 25 to i against Arbutus, At Doncaster, colts 8st
2lbs, fillies 8st, not placed in the St. Leger of 1775 gs., won by Sir E.
Smith's ch. c. St. Patrick (which see). For this race. Arbutus started
first favourite, at 9 to 2, 7 to i against St. Patrick, and 100 to i against
Mr. Benson's b. c. Copeland, by Cumberland (a son of Gohanna) ; twenty-
eight ran. S. mg., colts 8st 5lbs, fillies Est 2lbs, not placed in the
Gascoigne Stakes of 100 gs. each, &c., St Leger course, won by Lord
Sligo's ch. c. Langar, by Selim ; six ran. At Newmarket (November),
7st 4lbs, ran second in a sweep of 10 gs. each, won by Colonel Udny's
b. c. Barmecide, by Selim, four years, Sst lolbs ; 5 to 4 on Arbutus, who
was now sold to H. Bouverie, Esq.

182 I.
At Newmarket, Craven, 7st, won the Oatlands, beating Mr. James'
b. h. Master Henry, by Orville, five years, gst 4lbs, second, Lord
Egremont's b. c. Robin Hood, by Octavius (son of Orville), four years,
7st ylbs, third. General Grosvenor's ch. f. Moonshine, by Soothsayer,
four years, 7st 3lbs, and Mr. Goddard's b. c. Moonraker, by Rubens,
four years, 7st, last. At Newmarket (Second Spring), Sst 81bs, D. M.,
match for 200 gs., was beaten by Mr. James' gr. c. Fleur de Lis, by
Sorcerer, three years, Sst ; 5 to 2 on Arbutus. S. mg., Sst, D. L, match
for 200 gs., beat Mr. James' (late Lord Jersey's), b. h. Master Henry,
lost ; betting at starting, 11 to 8 on Master Henry, and, when running,
5 to 4 on Arbutus. At Newmarket (Ho.), received 80 gs. (compromise)
from Mr. Prendergast's * ch. f. Letitia, by Rugantino (son of the Irish
Commodore). Arbutus ran once more, without success.

1822.
At Cheltenham, was unplaced in the Glo'stershire Stakes, won by
Master Henry (now the property of Mr. Lechmere Charlton). At

* This gentleman first brought Pat Conolly, the eminent jockey, from Ireland to England,
where he remained till his death, in 1842.

172 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

Warwick, list 6lbs, heats four miles, won the King's Plate, beating the
Duke of Richmond's ch. c. Carbonaro (winner of a sweepstakes of 50 gs.
each, at Ascot, in 1821, and second to Gustavus for the Claret Stakes, at
Newmarket, this year), by Woful, four years, lost 4lbs, and one other, in
both heats. Arbutus ran twice more this year, without success, and was '
transferred to the Stud.

nj-ir . futumi/'tn

MIRANDOLA. 173

MIRANDOLA,

MIRANDOLA was a chestnut filly, bred by the Earl of Clarendon
in 181 7, and was got by Haphazard, out of AUegretta (bred by
Thomas Pan ton, Esq., of Newmarket, in 1801), by Trumpator, out of
Young Camilla (dam of Mandane), by Woodpecker, out of Camilla, by
Trentham, out of Coquette, by the Compton Bay Barb, out of own Sister
to Regulus, by the Godolphin Arabian, out of Grey Robinson, by the
Bald Galloway, her dam, by Snake, out of Old Wilkes, by Old
Hautboy.

Mirandola's Performances.

1820.
At Newmarket (First October), yst Qlbs, ran second in the Trial Stakes,
won by H.R.H. the Duke of York's b. c. Banker, by Smolensko, four years,
8st gibs (which see). At Newmarket (Second October), 7st 8lbs, was un-
placed in a handicap sweep of 120 gs., won by the Duke of York's bl. f.
Soota, by Granicus, four years, Est 2lbs, beating Lord Egremont's b. c.
Snowdon, by Skiddaw (son of Gohanna), four years, 7st gibs, second, Mr.
Crockford's b. c. Sultan, four years, 8st gibs, Mr. Thornhill's b. f. Shoveller
(Oaks winner in 1819), four years, 8st 3lbs, and eight others; 2 to i
against Sultan, 10 to i against Snowdon, and 12 to i against Soota.

1821.

At Newmarket, Craven, Est 7lbs, not placed for a purse of 50 sovs.,
won by Mr. Vansittart's gr. c. Financier, by Treasurer (son of Stamford),
beating Lord Exeter's br. f. Aspasia, by Pericles, and three others.
S. mg., 8st slbs, D. M., won 50 sovs., beating Mr. Thornhill's ch. f.
Scarpa, by Crispin (son of Waxy), three years, 6st 7lbs, Soota, 8st I3lbs,

174 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

and eio-ht others ; 4 to i each against Mirandola and Soota. At New-
market (First October), 7st i2lbs, ran second for a Gold Cup, won by Mr.
S. Batson's b. c. Rosicrucian, by Sorcerer, three years, 6st 2lbs, beating
Lord Egremont's b. c. Robin Hood, by Octavius, four years, 8st slbs,
third, Soota, 8st 2lbs, and two others. At Newmarket (Second October),
ran second for the Town Plate, won by Mr. R. Pettit's Old Euphrates, by
Quiz. She ran three times more, without success.

1822.
At Newmarket, Craven, 8st i3lbs (T. Goodisson), won 50 so vs., beating
Mr. Jones' br. c. Deceiver, by Sorcerer, four years, 8st I3lbs, and seven
others. At Newmarket (First Spring), gst 4lbs each, for the King's
Plate (T. Goodisson), was beaten by Mr. Batson's b. f. Luss, by Hedley
(old John Day), both four years old. At Newmarket (Second Spring),
8st i2lbs (T. Goodisson), won .1^50 (handicap), beating Lord Egremont's
b. f. Twatty, by Whalebone, three years, 6st 2lbs, Lord George
Cavendish's ch. c. Bacchanal, by Comus, four years, 8st 2lbs, third, b. h.
Banker, six years, gst slbs, Mr. Rush's b. m. Romp, by Selim, aged,
8st lolbs, the Duke of York's ch. f. Electress (winner, this year, of the
Windsor Forest Stakes, at Ascot, and the Oatlands, at Newmarket
(Second October), by Election, three years, 6st 2lbs, and one other;
3 to I against Bacchanal, 5 to i against Banker, and 7 to i against
Mirandola, who was now sold to Colonel Udny. At Newmarket (Second
October), Qst (Frank Buckle), won a Gold Cup of 100 gs., beating b. m.
Luss, five years, 8st lolbs, second; also (not placed), ch. c. Bacchanal,
four years, 8st 6lbs, Lord Lowther's ch. c. Rossini, by Selim, three years,
7st ylbs, Mr. Northey's b. f. Sprite (dam of Vanloo, by Waterloo), by
Phantom, three years, 7st ilb, and five others. At Newmarket
(Houghton), 8st lolbs (F. Buckle), heats two miles, won the Audley
End Stakes of 30 gs. each, beating the Duke of Portland's ch. h.
Comical, by Comus, six years, 8st I2lbs. after a dead heat (ridden by
James Robinson), General Grosvenor's ch. f. Betty, by Selim, three years,
7st 3lbs, and one other ; 6 to 4 against Mirandola, and 5 to 2 each
against Comical and Betty. Ran twice more, without success.

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1823.
At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st Slbs each (F. Buckle), match for
200 SOTS., was beaten by Lord Egremont's b. h. Robin Hood, by
Octavius (Wm. Arnull), both six years old ; even betting. S. mg.,
Sst 7lbs each, Ab. M. (F. Buckle), match for 200 sovs., beat Mr.
Thornhill's br. c. Adolphus, by Thunderbolt, four years old ; 5 to 4 on
Adolphus. At Ascot, Sst Slbs (F. Buckle), won 100 gs., beating Mr.
Whiteside's ch. h. Wouvermans, by Rubens, aged, gst, ch. h. Bacchanal,
Sst iilbs, and Mr. Ferguson's b. c. Wanton, by Woful, four years,
7st gibs ; even on Mirandola. At Newmarket (Houghton), Sst gibs,
(F. Buckle), match for 200 sovs., beat Mr. Hunter's b. c. Ganymede
(winner, this year, of the Oatlands, at Newmarket (Second October);
and, also, the Oatlands, at Newmarket, Craven, 1S24, beating Bizarre,
second), by Orville, three years, 7st 6lbs. S. mg., Sst iilbs, R. M.
(F. Buckle), match for 200 sovs., ran a dead heat with Lord George
Cavendish's b. c. Bizarre, by Orville, three years, 7st 6lbs (F. Boyce).
Ran once more, without success.

1S24.

At Newmarket (April), gst slbs, was not placed in the Craven Stakes,
won by Lord Verulam's roan colt Vargas, by Orville (J. Barret); sixteen
ran, Bravara amongst them. S. mg., Sst 4lbs each (F. Buckle), match
for 100 sovs., was beaten by Sir J. Byng's b. c. Morisco, by Muley,
rising five years (W. Clift); 7 to 4 on Morisco. At Newmarket (Second
Spring), Sst Slbs (F. Buckle), won ^60; but, for the Jockey Club Plate,
Sst Iilbs, B. C. (F, Buckle), was beaten by Morisco (W. Clift), Sst 3lbs.
Mirandola was now sold to Lord Orford, and joined his Lordship's
Stud : for whom she threw, in 1S25, Spavina, a bay filly, by Orville ; in
1826, Emilina, a ch. f. by Emilius ; in 1828, Button Park, a ch. c. by
Merlin; in 1829, a ch. c. by Truffle ; in 1830, a ch. f. by St. Patrick ;
and, in 1832, a foal by Camel. In 1827, she missed to Master Henry ;
and, in 1831, to St. Patrick, and died in 1832.

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PARAGON.

I

PARAGON was a bay horse, with black points, without any white,
and stood just fourteen hands and one inch high ; considered an
average size for a pure Arab. He had good legs, with muscular power,
rarely equalled, with well-formed feet. His only fault, very uncommon
with Arabs, was his somewhat large head. He was, however, known
to be of the purest breed, and was purchased from Col. W. Raleigh
Gilbert, at Bengal, in 1827, by Sir Anthony Buller, and embarked for
England on board the Cam Brae Castle. His portrait, taken at Bengal
before he left India, was pronounced by Col. Gilbert to be a very faith-
ful likeness. He was of a most docile nature, and was often taken into
the mess-room, and made to jump over the table.

Paragon's Performances.

1820.

At Ghazeepore, then three years old, and the property of Mr. George

Wilson, an Indigo Planter, he won the Cup, 8st 7lbs each, for Arabs

only, beating five others, whose names are not given, also a handicap plate,

of 50 gold mohurs.

1821.

At Nagpoor, in a match for 50 gold mohurs, he beat Father Paul.

1822.

At Musseerabad, lost 61bs, heats two miles, he won 50 gold mohurs,
free for all ages, beating Sir Edward (an Arab), lost, and an English
mare (name not given), Qst 6lbs, winning both heats easily.

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1823.
He won several matches and prizes, particulars of which are
wanting.

1824.

At Meerut, 8st 7lbs each, heats three miles (for Arabs only), he won
40 gold mohurs, beating black horse Nigel and Redgauntlet, winning
both heats ; the first by 20 lengths, and the second by 300 yards. Next
day, 8st gibs each, two miles, he beat Captain Gwatkin's speedy
mare Spindleshanks, by Painter, and was now purchased by Colonel
Gilbert.

1825.

At Calcutta, Qst 4lbs, for 50 gold mohurs, he beat Mr. Bathie's Gim-
crack, 8st 4lbs. Next day, i ist (ridden by Colonel Gilbert), he won the
Welter Handicap of 125 gold mohurs, beating grey horse Arcot, aged,
lost 5lbs, and b. h. Clipper, aged, list.

1826.
list each, match for 200 gold mohurs, the celebrated White Arab
Claude (ridden by Sam Frost, an ex- Newmarket jockey), was defeated
in fine style by Paragon, ridden by his owner. Colonel Gilbert. Distance
two miles. Paragon was only beaten twice. The portrait of Colonel
Gilbert, who is about to mount Paragon, is excellent. Paragon, in the
possession of Sir Anthony Buller, covered thoroughbred mares at five gs.,
and half-bred mares at two gs., at Pound, four miles from Tavistock and
ten miles from Plymouth. Of his stock very little is known ; but two or
three of his get ran at Plymouth races. Colonel (afterwards General)
Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert, was, at this period, one of the five most
distinguished gentlemen riders in England, the other four being Colonel
Bouverie, Lord Wilton, Captain Peyton (son of Sir Henry Peyton), and
Mr. Molony, the latter of whom rode in many large and important races
on the flat.

VOL. II.

1 78 CELEBRA TED RA CE HORSES.

PRINCESS ROYAL.

PRINCESS ROYAL' was a bay filly, bred by Sir Thos. Mostyn in
1818, and was got by Castrel (own brother to Selim and Rubens),
out of Queen of Diamonds, by Diamond, out of a mare by Sir Peter
Teazle (commonly styled Sir Peter), out of Lucy, by Florize.I, out of
Frenzy (Phaenomenon's dam), by Eclipse, her dam, by Engineer, out of a
mare by Blank, out of Lass-of-the-Mill, by Old Traveller, &c., &c.

Princess Royal's Performances.

1821.

At Chester, May 7th, for three years old, colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 8st, two

miles, won a sweep of 250 gs. S. mg., colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 8st, won a

sweep of 160 gs., beating Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. Henry, by Governor, by

Ruler, second. Lord Derby's b. c. Freebooter, by Smolensko, third, and

one other. At Knutsford, 7st i3lbs, in a Produce Stakes of 50 gs. each,

h. ft., two miles, thirteen subscribers (value 650 gs.), ran a dead heat with

Lord Grosvenor's bay filly Bittern (afterwards named Michaelmas), by

Thunderbolt, yst i3lbs, and divided the stakes. S. mg., for three years

old, 7st I libs, two miles, won a sweep of 250 gs., beating Sir T. Stanley's

ch. c. Doge of Venice (sent to France in 1825), by Sir Oliver (son of Sir

Peter), second. Lord Stamford's b. c. Peter Lely, by Rubens, 8st, and

Sir W. Wynn's ch. c. Stingo, by Champion (son of Selim). Princess

Royal did not run in 1822.

1823.
At Chester, 8st 8lbs (Wm. Scott), won the Stand Cup, beating Doge
of Venice (T. Nicholson), five years, 8st lolbs, second ; also (not placed)
ch. g. Euphrates, aged, 8st i2lbs, and two others. At Manchester

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8st 7lbs (W. Scott), ran second for the Cup, won by Doge of Venice,
8st lolbs (T. Nicholson) ; four ran. At Derby (July 23rd), 8st lolbs,
three miles (W. Scott), won the Gold Cup, beating Mr. Heathcote's
br. h. Rein Deer, by Smolensko, five years, gst 3lbs (H. Arthur) ; only
i\xo ran. At Knutsford, Sst 7lbs, three miles (W. Scott), won the Gold
Cup, beating Mi. Clifton's (late Lord Stamford's), b-. h. Peter Lely, five
years, Sst lolbs (Ben Smith), second, and three others.

1824.
At Derby (July 27th), gst ilb, three miles, won the Gold Cup of 160
gs., again beating Rein Deer, six years, gst 3lbs. She ran once more,
unplaced, at Warwick, for the Gold Cup, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c.
Zealot, by Partisan (J. Robinson), beating seven others, and now joined
Sir Thomas Mostyn's Stud. She was the dam of -Mr. E. L. Mostyn's
b. f. Queen Bess, by Chateau Margaux, foaled in 1831, and of his brown
filly, Queen of Trumps, by Velocipede, foaled in 1832.

1 80 CELEBRA TED RA CEHORSES.

JACK SPIGOT.

JACK SPIGOT was a br. c. foaled in 1818, bred by and the
property- of the Hon. Thos. Orde Powlett. He was got by
Ardrossan* (son of John Bull), out of Sister to Bourbon, by Sorcerer,
out of a gr. m. by Precipitate, her dam, by Highflyer, out of Tiffany, by
Eclipse, out of Young Hag, by Skim, out of Hag, by Old Crab, out of
Ebony, by Flying Childers, out of Old Ebony, by Basto, &c., &c.

Jack Spigot's Performances.
1820.
At Doncaster, for two years old, colts Sst 2lbs each, fillies Sst
(R. Johnson), won a sweep of 320 gs., beating Mr. Riddell's b. c. Col-
well, by X. Y. Z., Sir Wm. Maxwell's ch. c. Jock the Laird's Brother, by
Viscount, Sir M. Sykes' br. c. Brother to Antelope, by Smolensko, and
three others.

1821.

At Doncaster, colts 8st 2lbs, fillies 8st (Wm. Scott), won the Great St.
Leger of 1200 gs., beating Mr. Watson's ch. f. Fortuna, by Comus, Lord
Scarborough's b. c. Coronation, by Catton, third, Lord Fitzwilliam's b. c.
Sandbeck, by Catton, Mr. Allison's br. c. Vingt'un, by Smolensko, Mr.
R. Milnes' b. f. My Lady (winner next day of the Gascoigne Stakes), by
Comus, Mr. Hunter's gr. c. Gustavus (winner of the Derby), by Election,
Mr. J. Sadler's b. f. Pastorella, by Fyldener, and four others. S. mg.,
colts Sst 7lbs, fillies Sst 4lbs (W. Scott), won the Foal Stakes of 100 gs.

» The Stud-Book describes Jack .Spigot as, " by Ardrossan or Marmion " (a son of
Whiskey).

JACK SPIGOT.

each, h. ft., eleven subscribers (550 gs.), beating My Lady ; only these two
ran.

1822.

At Newcastle, 8st ilb (R. Johnson), won the Convivial Stakes of 450
gs., beating Mr. Armstrong's br. h. Alexander, by Don Cossack, five
years, 8st gibs, Mr. J. G. Lambton's gr. h. Dunsinane, by Macbeth (son
of Sorcerer, and sent to Russia), five years, 8st gibs, ch. f. Fortuna (now
Mr. Lambton's), four years, 8st ilb, and Sir J. Heron Maxwell's gr. m.
Fair Helen, five years, 8st gibs, last. At Preston, ran third and last for
the Cup, won by Mr. H. Peirse's b. h. Reveller, aged, gst (B. Smith),
beating br. h. Dr. Syntax, aged, gst, distance three miles and a quarter.

1823.
At Newmarket (April 14th), 8st gibs (A. F.), not placed in the Craven
Stakes, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Scarborough (winner this
year of the Oatlands, at Newmarket, Houghton, and the Gold Cup at
Leicester), by Catton, three years, 5st lolbs, beating gr. c. Swap, by
Catton, four years, 8st, Mr. Lane Fox's b. c. Bay Burton (winner this
year of the Oatlands at Ascot), by Tramp, four years, 8st, the Duke of
Grafton's b. f. Posthuma, by Orville,four years, 8st, and ten others. His last
race. ' Jack Spigot took such a dislike to Wm. Scott that he never would
allow him to come into his box, and was furious if he even heard his
voice. He was a very beautiful foal, but his dam had such galloping fits
in the paddock as almost to knock the youngster to pieces, so that Mr.
Powlett was obliged to procure a tenant's mare to bring him up. (See
"Silk and Scarlett," by "The Druid," page 173).

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RICHARD.

RICHARD (own brother to Master Henry) was a dark br. c. bred by
Mr. Elwes, of Billing, Northamptonshire, in 1818, and sold
when two years old to Lord Jersey. He was got by Orville, out of
Miss Sophia, by Stamford, out of Sophia, by Buzzard, out of Huncamunca
(Champion's dam), by Highflyer, out of Cypher, by Squirrel, out of a
mare by Regulus, her dam, by Bartlett's Childers, out of a dan. of Mr.
Honywood's Arabian, out of the dam of the Two True Blues, by the
Byerly Turk.

Richard's Performances.
1821.
At Newmarket, Craven, 8st 7lbs each, won a sweep of 200 gs. each,
beating Lord Suffield's bl. c. Hassan, by Muley, and General Grosvenor's
b. c. Potemkin, by W.'s Ditto, last. At Epsom, not placed in the Derby,
won by Mr. Hunter's gr. c. Gustavus, by Election (S. Day), beating the
Duke of Grafton's br. c. Reginald (winner of the 2000 Guineas), by
Haphazard, second, Mr. Ramsbottom's br. c. Sir Huldibrand, by Octavius,
third, and nine others. Lord Jersey now sold Richard to J. G. Lambton,
Esq. At Richmond, for three years old, colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 8st, ran
fifth in a sweep of 30 gs. each, won by the Hon. George Watson's ch. f,
Fortuna, by Comus,* beating Sir Mark Sykes' b. c. Brother to
Antelope, by Smolensko, second, Mr. Milnes' b. f. My Lady (dam of
Jereed, by Sultan), by Comus, third, and three others.

* The famous stallion Comus, the property of Messrs. Coney and Co., of Leeds, was sold
in April, 1826, for 91 gs.

RICHARD. 183

1822.
At Newmarket, Craven, 7st 2lbs, not placed in the Oatlands, won by
I Mr. Lane Fox's ch. c. North- Wester, by Haphazard, four years, 7st i2lbs
■ (C. Norman), beating Lord Stradbroke's br. c. Incantator, by Sorcerer,
four years, 7st gibs, second, Mr. Ramsbottom's b. h. Shreckhorn, by
Skiddaw (son of Gohanna), six years, 8st gibs, Mr. R. Pettit's (after-
wards Mr. Mytton's) ch. g. Euphrates, by Quiz, six years, gst, and five
others. At Newmarket (First Spring), yst 5lbs each, B.C., ran second
for a ;^50 purse, won by Incantator (F. Boyce), beating Mr. Batson's
b. f. Freak, by Hedley (son of Gohanna, and brother to Golumpus), third,
and Mr. H. Edwards' b. c. Capulet, by Phantom, all rising. four years old.
At Newcastle, lost 4lbs, four miles, won the King's Plate, beating Mr.
Armstrong's b. c. Packman, by Cardinal York (son of Sir Peter), four
years, lost 4lbs, Lord Scarborough's br. c. Byram, by Amadis, four years,
lost 4lbs, third, and b. c. Lord of the Manor, by Raphael, lost 4lbs, last.
S. mg., 7st I libs, ran second for the Cup, won by br. h. Waverley (also
Mr. Lambton's), by Whalebone, five years, 8st 7lbs, Sir J. H. Maxwell's
gr. m. Fair Helen, by Viscount, five years, 8st 4lbs, being last. At
York, lost 4lbs, four miles (M. Noble), won the King's Plate, beating
Mr. Ferguson's b. c. Champagne, by Octavian, lost 4lbs, ajid Mr.
Ridsdale's br. c. Statesman, by Prime Minister (son of Sancho), lost 4lbs,
last, all four years old. S. mg., 8st, four miles (M. Noble), won the Great
Subscription Purse, beating Mr. Houldsworth's ch. c. Catiline, by
Cerberus, four years, 8st, Mr. L. Fox's ch. c. North-Wester, four years,
8st, third, and Mr. R. Watt's br. h. Bergami, by Cerberus (son of
Gohanna), five years, 8st 11 lbs, last. At Pontefract, 8st, not placed for
the Cup, won by Mr. J. G. Lambton's br. h. Waverley, 8st gibs
(Nicholson), beating Euphrates, six years, gst ilb, and four others. S. mg.,
7st lolbs, heats three miles, won 70 sovs., beating Byram, 7st lolbs, in
both heats. At Doncaster, lost 4lbs, four miles, won the King's Plate
(M. Noble), beating Lord Oueensberry's bl. c. Pluto, by Smolensko,
lost 4lbs, and Mr. Rushton's br. c. Vingt'un, by Smolensko, four years,
lost 4lbs. This was Richard's last appearance on the Turf. Richard
stood a trifle over 15 hands and 3 inches high. He possessed enormous

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

power, with good lasting properties, and was a very great weight carrier.
He had one of the strongest and shortest of backs ever seen, though he
had, as well, good general length. Indeed he showed strength and
power in every part. The bone under his knees, though large, would
not measure with that of Muley. His action, both before and behind,
was very good, and he bent his knees remarkably well: his temper was
excellent. His racing stock was of small account, but he got some
superb hunters, with rare bone and substance.

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GODOLPHIN. 185

GODOLPHIN.

GODOLPHIN was a b. c. bred by Mr. Neville in 18 18, and sold to
Lord George Cavendish. He v^^as got by Partisan, out of
Ridicule (bred by Mr. Neville in 18 10), by Shuttle, out of Sister to
Oatlands, by Dungannon, out of Letitia, by Highflyer, out of Sister to
Guider, by Match'em, out of a mare by Blank, her dam, by Babraham
(son of the Godolphin Arabian).

Godolphin's Performances.

1821.

At Newmarket, Craven, 6st, A. F., ran second for a Gold Cup, won
by Mr. Crockford's b. c. Sultan, rising five years, 8st gibs, beating Sir J.
Shelley's b. c. Ivanhoe, by Phantom, and the Duke of York's ch. f. Rosetta,
by Rugantino, last. At Newmarket (First October), for three years old,
colts Sst jibs, fillies 8st 4lbs, D. L, ran second in the Newmarket St.
Leger, won by Lord Exeter's b. f. Augusta (dam of Augustus, by
Sultan), by Woful, beating* the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Reginald (winner
of the 2000 Guineas), by Haphazard, out of Prudence, third, and Mr.
Bouverie's b. c. Tressilian, by Orville, fourth ; six ran. At Newmarket
(Ho.), Sst 4lbs, match for 300 gs., A. F., received 150 gs. forfeit from
Tressilian, Sst jibs. S. mg., Sst 6lbs, match for 300 gs., was beaten by
Mr. Lane Fox's ch. c. North-Wester, by Haphazard, three years, 8st.
S. mg., paid 50 gs. forfeit to Lord Warwick's b. f. Selma, by Selim.

1822.
At Newmarket (April Sth), Sst (Wm. Arnull), won the Craven Stakes,
beating the Duke of York s b. h. Banker, by Smolensk©, rising six years,

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9st lib, second, Lord Egremont's b. c. Robin Hood, by Octavius, 8st gibs,
rising five years, third, and fifteen others. At Newmarket (First Spring),
7st i3lbs (W. Arnull),won a sweep of 200 gs. each, h. ft., five subscribers,
beating North-Wester, 7st 11 lbs, br. f. Selma, five years, 8st 8lbs, third.
S. mg., 8st lolbs (W. Arnull), won a sweep of 100 gs. each, h. ft., seven
subscribers (450 gs.), beating Lord Egremont's b. c. Centaur, by
Canopus (son of Gohanna), 8st 3lbs, second, Mr. Hunter's gr. c.
Gustavus (winner of the July Stakes at Newmarket in 1820, and the
Derby in 1821), by Election, 8st i2lbs, third, Mr. Walker's gr. c. Legal
Tender, by Young Gohanna, yst i3lbs, fourth, and one other. At New-
market (Second Spring), 8st 4lbs, match for 200 gs., received 80 gs.
from Mr. Fox's b. m. Selma, five years, 8st. S. mg., 8st 4lbs (W.
Arnull), match for 200 gs., beat Lord Egremont's (afterwards Mr.
Farquharson's), bl. c. Black and all Black, by Octavius, rising four years,
8st ; 6 to 4 on Godolphin.

1823.

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st 4lbs each, A. F. (W. Arnull), match for
500 gs., was beaten by Lord Foley's (late Mr. Crockford's), b. h. Sultan,
six years old (J. Robinson). At Newmarket (First October), not placed
in the Trial Stakes, won by Lord Darlington's b. c. Marcellus, by Selim
(Sam Chifney). This was Godolphin's last race.

At the termination of his racing career, Godolphin joined the Stud of
his owner, Lord George Cavendish, where he made for himself a very
respectable name as a sire. He begat several winners for Lord George,
among them being a bay filly out of Mouse, by Sir David (son of
Trumpator). This filly won the 1000 Guineas, beating Lord Exeter's
Green Mantle (winner of the Oaks), &c. Godolphin's best son was a
chestnut colt, the property of the Duke of Richmond, which was first
named Confederacy, and afterwa'rds Mazeppa, out of a mare by Rubens.
He was a distinguished racer, winning many rich prizes.

MOSES. 1 87

MOSES.

MOSES was a b. c. bred by H.R.H. the Duke of York in 1819.
He was got by Whalebone or Seymour (a son of Delpini), out of
Sister to Castanea (bred by Lord Egremont in 1807), by Gohanna, out of
Grey Skim, by Woodpecker, out of Silver's dam, by Herod, out of Young
Hag, a grey mare, by Lord Portmore's grey horse Skim, out of Hag
(also a grey mare, and bred by Lord Portmore in 1744), by Old Crab,
out of Ebony, by Flying Childers, out of Old Ebony (sister to Brown
Betty, and bred by the Duke of Rutland), by Basto, out of his Grace's
mare, by Mr. Massey's Black Barb. Whalebone is universally regarded
as the sire of Moses.

Moses' Performances.
1822.
At Newmarket (First Spring), for colts rising three years old, 8st 7lbs
each, T. Y. C. (ridden by T. Goodisson), won a sweep of 200 gs. each,
h. ft., four subscribers, beating Colonel Udny's br. c. Partisan, and Lord
Geo. Cavendish's b. c. by Middlethorp (son of Shuttle), last. At Epsom,
colts 8st 7lbs, fillies 8st 2lbs (T. Goodisson), won the Derby Stakes of
50 gs. each, h. ft., beating Mr. Rogers' b. c. Figaro (J, Robinson), second,
the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Hampden, by Rubens (F. Buckle), third;
also, not placed. General Grosvenor's b. c. Marcellus (winner in 1823 of
the Ascot Cup), by Selim, Lord Exeter's br. c. Stamford, by Haphazard,
Mr. Bouverie's b. c. Morisco, by Muley, Lord Egremont's b. c. Wanton,
by Frolic (son of Hedley), and five others. Betting, at starting, 3 to i
against Hampden (winner this year of a match for 200 gs., at Newmarket,
Craven, against Mr. Thornhill's br. c. by Pericles), and 6 to i each against

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Moses and Morisco. At Ascot, 8st lalbs (T. Goodisson), won the Albany
Stakes of 225 gs., beating Stamford, 8st /lbs (Buckle), second, and Mr.
West's ch. f. Angelica, by Fyldener (son of Sir Peter), 8st 3lbs (Sam.
Barnard), third and last ; 5 to 2 on Moses.

1823. *

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st /lbs each, D. I. (Ditch in two miles and
105 yards), ridden by T. Goodisson, won the Claret Stakes of 200 gs.
each, h. ft., eight subscribers, beating Morisco (now Sir John Byng's) who,
as second horse, withdrew his stake ; only these two ran. At Newmarket
(First Spring), 8st lolbs, D. M., Ditch mile (T. Goodisson), match for
200 gs., was beaten by Mr. Lane Fox's b. c. Macduff, by Macbeth (son
of Sorcerer), 8st, both rising four years old. After this defeat Moses
quitted the Turf.

JAMES WARD, Esq., R.A.,
Whose portrait is here given, was a pupil to his brother, Mr. William Ward, the eminent
mezzotinto engraver, in which art he greatly excelled. He then made several copies and
imitations from the works of his relative, the celebrated George Morland, many of which
mighteasily be taken for the originals of that artist ; but, his genius soon discovering its strength,
he gave a loose rein to his abilities, beating Morland and Mezzotinto by many lengths. His
portrait of " Nonpareil," the favourite charger of George the Fourth, and also that of " Sooth-
sayer," were in the possession of that king, as was the portrait of" Moses " in that of the Duke
of York. The portrait of " Princess Royal " was painted for Sir Thomas Mostyn, Bart., that of
" Eagle " for Thomas Carle, Esq., and that of " Dr. Syntax " for Ralph Riddell, Esq.

TOM GOODISSON.

Of the Goodisson family " The Druid " remarks that " Charles and Tom were the sons of
Dick Goodisson, who was slightly old Sam Chifney's senior, and who found his way from
Selby, in Yorkshire, to Newmarket, and gradually wound himself into Old Q.'s (the Duke of
Queensberry's) good graces by lajs flash of lightning style at the post. He brought both of
his sons up to his profession. Charles died in his twenty-seventh year, four seasons before

his father; and Tom who was a very safe rider and a fine judge of pace, won more great
races in his principal Patron the Duke of York's life-time than almost any jockey out."

Besides Moses, Tom Goodisson rode the following Derby winners, viz. — The Duke of
Grafton's Pope, in 1809, and Sir. C. Bunbury's Smolensko, in 181 3, He also won the Oaks
on the Duke of Grafton's Minuet, in 1815 ; and the 2000 Guineas on Smolensko, in
1813.

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THEODORE.

THEODORE was a b. c. foaled in 18 19, the property of the Hon.
Edward Petre. He was got by Woful, out of Rosalind (Black-
lock's dam), by Coriander, out of Wildgoose, by Highflyer, out of
Coheiress, by PotSo's, out of Manilla, by Goldfinder, out of a mare by
Old England (son of the Godolphin Arabian;, her dam, by the Cullen
Arabian, out of a mare by Old Cade, out of Miss Makeless, by Young
Greyhound, out of a mare by Old Partner, &c., &c.

Theodore's Performances.
1821.

At York (August), colts 8st 5lbs, fillies 8st albs, was not placed in a
sweep of 320 gs., won by Mr. R. Watt's b. f. Marion, by Tramp, beating
ten others. At Doncaster, 5st lolbs, ran second in a sweep of 100 gs.,
won by Mr. Lambton'sgr. c. Dunsinane, by Macbeth, four years, gst 3lbs ;
four ran. At Richmond, won i8ogs., beating Orator, by Prime Minister,
Baron Bowes, by Woful, and two others, all two years old ; 6 to 4 on
Orator.

1822.

At Catterick, for horses rising three years old, colts 8st 3lbs, fillies
Sst, won a sweep, of 25 gs. each, beating Sir Philip Musgrave's b. c.
Wanton, by Woful, and one other. At York, colts Sst 3lbs, fillies Sst,
won the York St. Leger, beating Lord Scarborough's b. c. Regalia, by
Catton, and five others. At Newcastle (ridden by J. Jackson,) won a
sweep of 25 gs. each, beating Mr. Lambton's b. c. Adam Blair, by Don
Cossack (son of Haphazard), and one other ; 5 to 2 on Theodore. At
Doncaster, colts Sst 2lbs, fillies Sst (J. Jackson), won the Great St.

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Leger, of 1800 gs., beating Mr. R. O. Gascolgne's ch. f. Violet, by
Comus, the Duke of Leeds' gr. c. (sold to Mr. Gascoigne, and named
Professor), by Comus, third ; also, not placed, Mr. Gascoigne's ch. c.
Corinthian, by Comus, Mr. Lambton's ch. c. Lorenzo, by Leopold, Mr.
Watt's b. f. Muta and his b. f. Marion, both by Tramp, Lord Queens-
berry's b. c. Pilgarlick, by Woful, Sir W. Milner's bl. c. Angler, by
Walton, Mr. Forth's br. c. Magnus Troil, by Partisan, Mr. O. Powlett's
gr. c. Swap, and twelve others ; 2 to i against Swap, 9 to 2 against Muta
(winner this year of the Great Sapling Produce Stakes at York), 15 to
I against Corinthian, 20 to 1 against Lorenzo, 40 to i against Violet,
and 100 to I (no takers) against Theodore, whose victory was an
astounding surprise ; for, though a very speedy horse, he was so lame
and unsound that he could scarcely walk when he appeared on the course.
Mr. Petre thought so badly of his chance that he sold his book, with full
control of the horse for this race, to Mr. Rhodes Mills for ^200, who
made some thousands by the bargain. When John Jackson was ordered
to ride him, he burst into tears, exclaiming, " What ! ride such a
cripple as that ? " Jackson's instructions were to race all through at his
best pace, and most rigidly he observed them ; for he struck his spurs
into Theodore's flanks the moment they started, never giving him time to
think of his corns or other ailments. He went off with the lead, was
never headed, and won triumphantly by four lengths. One bet of .;^iooo
to a crown was laid against him, another of .;^ 100 to a walking-cane.
Phosphorus won the Derby under somewhat similar circumstances.
S. mg., 8st slbs each (J. Jackson), for the Gascoigne Stakes (St. Leger
Course), was beaten by Swap (Wm. Scott) ; 7 to 2 on Theodore.

■ 1823.
At Doncaster, §st 8lbs, ran second in a handicap sweep of 100 gs.
each, h. ft. (St. Leger Course), won by Lord Scarborough's b. c. Regalia,
by Catton, four years, 8st (G. Nelson), beating one other. S. mg., for all
ages, 8st 5 lbs, ran third and last in the Club Stakes, won by Lord
Fitzwilliam's b. h. Sandbeck, by Catton, five years, Sst I2lbs (W. Clift),
beating Lorenzo, Sst 5lbs, second ; 6 to 4 on Theodore.

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1824.
At Manchester, 8st lolbs (W. Scott), won the Gold Cup, beating Sir
Thomas Stanley's ch. c. General Mina (winner this year of the Great
Manchester Stakes, the Stand Cup at Chester, Gold Cups at Knutsford
and Burton, and the Leamington Stakes, at Warwick), by Camillus (son
of Hambletonian), four years, 8st 2lbs (Robert Johnson), second, and one
other ; 3 to i on The General. At Leeds (June 24th), 8st I3lbs, two miles
(ridden by W. Scott), ran second for a Gold Tureen of ^150, won by Mr,
J. Ferguson's b. c. Wanton, by Woful, 8st lolbs, beating Lord Kelburne's
br. h. May Day, by Ardrossan, 8st lolbs (J. Garbutt), third and last ;
even on Theodore : all five years old. The following note was at the
foot of the engraving representing this race. " Our artist has repre-
sented the three horses as they appeared on coming in at the rails ; and
those acquainted with John Jackson's features and style of riding will
easily recognize his portrait on Wanton. At the finish, all three horses
were so near together that it was impossible for anyone but the judge to
say which had won. Jackson rode admirably ; he nursed his horse, in a
beaten state, never using whip or spur, lest he should swerve. So near
a thing was it, that each jockey thought he had won. The painting, by
Mr. Herring, was lent to our artist by Mr. H. Peirse, of Richmond,
Yorkshire." At York, 8st, Theodore ran second in the Fitzwilliam Stakes,
won by Sandbeck, six years, Sst 3lbs, beating Wanton, third, May Day,
and Violet. He ran twice more this year, without success, and was sold
to Mr. Wm. Carleton.

1825.

At Edinburgh, Sst I2lbs (T. Lye), won the Gold Cup, beating Sir D.
Moncrieffe's b. h. Shufiler, by Walton, six years, Sst i2lbs, and one
other. S. mg., Sst Slbs (T. Lye), heats three miles, won the Members'
Plate, beating Sir D. Moncrieffe's gr. c. Benvorlick, by Viscount (son of
Stamford, by Sir Peter), three years, 6st 6lbs, in both heats ; also, Sst 1 2lbs,
heats two miles (T Lye), won ^^50, beating two others. At Inverness
he was twice beaten by Lord Kennedy's b. c. Skiff, by Partisan, in the
Trial Stakes, and for the Cromarty Gold Cup. Theodore ran once more,
and retired from the Turf.

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JOHN JACKSON.

" The Druid," in his work entitled, "Silk and Scarlet," observes that, " about 1807, Shepherd,
Jackson, Billy Pierse, and Ben Smith had all the best of the Northern riding. Jackson,
who only yielded to Bill Scott, in the number of his Leger victories, had a rare start with
Mr. J. Hutchinson's stable, which he knew right well how to use. He had the prettiest
seat of the four. On race-evenings Jackson was often exceedingly quarrelsome. In the
harlequin jacket (of Mr. Watt) on Tramp, Blacklock, and Altisidora, he had a great time of
it. No man was more honest and respectable ; but although he had been able to ride
7St 7lbs, almost to the last, he had but little left when he died. Before he took to his inn
at Northallerton, named ' The Black Swan,' he held the Racecourse Farm ; and the horses
made the turn just below his front door. On both afternoons he was wont to keep open
house for his friends ; but his kindness was sadly abused, and scores, who scarcely knew
him by sight, were found deep in his beef and beer." Jackson retired from the Turf in his
fifty-fifth year, and died, in very needy circumstances, on the sth of August, 1839, aged
seventy-one. He confined his riding engagements exclusively to the North.

In the course of his racing career, he won eight St. Legers, as under, viz. —

In 1 79 1, on Mr. J. Hutchinson's Young Traveller, by King Fergus.

In 1794, on Mr. J. Hutchinson's Beningbrough, by King Fergus.

In 1796, on Mr. Cookson's Ambrosio, by Sir Peter Teazle.

In 1798, on Sir Thomas Gascoigne's gr. c. Symmetry, by Delpini.

In 1805, on Colonel Mellish's b. c. Staveley, by Shuttle.

In 1813, on Mr. Watt's Altisidora, by Dick Andrews.

In 18 1 5, on Sir Wm. Maxwell's Filho-da-Puta, by Haphazard, whose victory, " The Druid "
states, " had worked the Sporting Baronet up to such a pitch of delight and excitement that
he thrust his stick through half a dozen pier-glasses, at the ' Reindeer,' and lamented that
there were not more at hand."

In 1822, on the Hon. Edward Petre's b.c. Theodore, by Woful.

Theodore was trained by Mr John Croft, and was tried a few days before the St. Leger
with his stable companions, Violet, by Comus, the grey colt, by Comus, and Corinthian ;
but, owing to the bad state of his feet, he was beaten in a few hundred yards ; and so great
a cripple was he, when brought to the post, that it is said Jackson shed tears in having to
" ride such a brute."

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FIGARO.

FIGARO was a br. c bred by Mr. Joseph Rogers in 1819, and sold
at the Ascot Meeting in 1822, to the Hon. Mr. Orde Powlett.
He was got by Haphazard, out of a mare (foaled in 1810), by Selim, out
of Young Camilla, by Woodpecker, out of Camilla, by Trentham, out of
Coquette, by the Compton Barb (commonly called the Sedley Arabian),
out of own Sister to Regulus, by the Godolphin Arabian, out of Grey
Robinson, by the Bald Galloway, out of a mare by Snake, out of Old
Wilkes, by Wilkes' Old Hautboy, her dam, by Miss D'Arcy's Pet, out
of a Royal Mare.

Figaro's Performances.

1822. . .

At Epsom (Sam Day), ran second in the Derby of 1475 gs., won by
H.R.H. the Duke of York's b. c. Moses, by Whalebone (which see for
details). At Ascot, colts 8st 7lbs, fillies 8st 2lbs, won a, sweep of 10 gs.
each, beating Lord Darlington's b. c. Brother to Antonio, by Octavian,
the Duke of York's ch. f. Electress, by Election, third, and Lord Geo.
Cavendish's b. f. Infanta, by Bourbon, last ; 3 to i on Figaro. At
Doncaster (now Mr. O. Powlett' s), 8st (W. .Scott), won a sweep of 10 gs.
each, beating Mr. J. G. Lambton's gr. h. Dunsinane, by Macbeth (a son
of Sorcerer, and sent to Russia), five years, Qst lib, second, b. h. Gambler
(also Mr. Powlett's), by Haphazard, five years, gst ilb, Mr. Lambton's
ch. c. Fortuna, by Comus, four years, 8st gibs, fourth, and five others.

1823.
At Newmarket, Craven, 8st lib, D. I. (Wm. Scott), won the Oatlands
(handicap), of 50 sovs. each, h. ft., beating Sir J. Byng's ch. c. Friar

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Bacon, by Muley, four years, 8st, Mr. Lane Fox's b. c. Bay Burton, b)
Tramp, three years, 7st 5lbs, and three others. At York (August)
8st 3lbs (W. Scott), won 225 gs., beating Lord Scarborough's b. f. Faii
Charlotte, by Catton, four years, 8st (J. Garbutt), Sir W. Mihier's bl. c
Angler, by Walton, four years, Sst 3lbs (B. Smith), and one other. Ai
Doncaster, Sst (W. Scott), won the Doncaster Stakes of 250 gs., beatino
Lord Scarborough's b. h. Coronation, by Catton, five years, Sst gibs
S. mg., 7st /lbs (T. Lye), four miles, won the Cup, beating Mr. Watt';
b. f. Muta, by Tramp, four years, 7st 7lbs, Lord Kelburne'sbr. c. May Day
by Ardrossan, four years, 7st 7lbs, third, Dr. Syntax, gst, fourth, and six
others. At Kelso (now the property of Mr. Andrew Farquharson), 751
lolbs, heats three miles, won 100 sovs., beating Mr. Loftus' bl. h. Pluto
by Smolensko, five years, Sst 6lbs, and Mr. Baird's br. c. The Pirate,
by Stamford, four years, 7st lolbs, in both heats ; also, w. o. for 50 gs.

1824.

At the Caledonian Hunt, Sst i2lbs (T. Lye), won the Kelso Stakes of
50 gs. each, beating Sir D. Moncrieff's b. c. Stratherne, by Whisker, four
years, Sst 6lbs. S. mg., w. o. for a sweep of 20 gs. each, and did not
run again this year.

1825.
At Kelso (Spring, April 20th), gst ilb (T. Lye), won 120 sovs., beat-
ing five others. At Doncaster, Qst slbs (T. Lye), ran second in the
Fitzwilliam Stakes, won by Mr. Whittaker's br. h. Lottery, by Tramp,
five years, gst ilb (Geo. Nelson), beating Canteen, four years, Sst gibs,
b. h. Abron, by Whisker, five years, gst ilb, and five others. S. mo-.,
9st, not placed for the Cup, won by Lottery, Sst lolbs, beating Lont^-
waist, four years, Sst 3lbs, Mr. Lumley's gr. c. Falcon, by Interpreter,
three years, 7st, ch. c. Cedric, by Phantom, four years, Sst 3lbs, Lord
Sligo's br. h. Starch, by Waxy Pope, six years, gst, and three others.
At Kelso, w. o. for 50 gs. ; also, w. o., for the Kelso Stakes of 75 gs. :
and also for the Convivial Stakes of 50 gs., and now retired to the Stud,
where he begat a host of winners, but none of any great note, with the
exception of the famous grey, Isaac (the best Cup horse of Iiis day),

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FIGARO. 195

The Count, and Mozart. " The Druid," in his work entitled " Scott and
Sebright," page 177, devotes two whole pages to Isaac's memory. He
made his debut on the Turf, at York, August Meeting, 1833, as Mr.
T. O. Powlett's gr. c. by Figaro, out of Jack Spigot's dam, and he ran
either on the flat or in hurdle races into the year 1846, being then fifteen
years old. "The Druid" saj^s, "a hurdle race in 1842 saw the last of him
in public, and then Mr. Robins, of Stoneleigh Park, gave him a run out
for four or five years, till he had to be shot for infirmity." Now, in 1843,
he won £\o at Warwick and ^i 10 at Abingdon, and ran four times. In

1844 he ran three times, twice at Warwick and once at Worcester. In

1845 he ran at Coventry, Bibury, Leominster and Hereford. He ran
once at Coventry, in March, 1846.

1 96 CEL EBRA TED RA CE HORSES.

WANTON.

WANTON was a b. c. foaled in 1819, the property of J. Fergusoj|,||
Esq. He was got by Woful, out of Esther (sister to Staveley), I
Shuttle, out of Hornet, by Drone (son of Herod), out of Manilla, by GoMJ
finder, out of a mare by Old England (son of the Godolphin Arabian).

Wanton's Performances.
1S22.

At Lancaster, Wanton won 70 sovs.; at Kendal he won the Cup, and
50 sovs.; and the same at Northallerton.

1823.

At Durham, 8st 4lbs each, heats two miles (T. Lye), won the Cup,!
beating Mr. Reed's gr. c. Marauder, by Macbeth (son of Sorcerer), R.
Johnson, and Mr. R. Riddell'sch. c. Pity Me (winner this year of King's
Plates at Newcastle and York), by Woful (R. Johnson) : all four years
old ; 1 1 to 8 on Wanton. At Lancaster, w. o. for 50 gs., and also for a
purse of 70 sovs. At Preston, 8st 7lbs each (T. Lye), won £^q (the
gift of Lord Derby), beating Orator, Marauder, and two others ; 5 to 4
on Wanton. At Kendal (R. Johnson), 8st, three miles, won the Gold
Cup, beating Mr. Wardrop's ch. m. Eliza Leeds (dam of Mr. Maberly's
Erymus), by Comus, six years, 8st gibs ; 6 to 4 on Wanton. Ran once
more, this year, without success.

1824.

At Leeds (June 24th), 8st lolbs, two miles (J. Jackson), won a silver
tureen of 100 sovs., with ^50 added, beating Theodore (winner, in
1822, of the Doncaster St. Leger), five years, 8st I3tbs (W. Scott),
second, and Lord Kelburne's br. h. May Day, by Ardrossan (James
Garbutt), five years, 8st lolbs, last.

'WAP.

SWAP.

197

SWAP was a grey colt, bred by the Hon. Thomas Orde Powlett in
18 1 9, and was got by Catton, out of a mare by Hambletonian, out
of Vesta, by Delpini, out of Faith, by Pacolet (son of Blank), out of
Atalanta, by Match'em, out of Lass-of-the-Mill, by Oroonoko, out of
Sister to Lass-of-the-Mill, by Old Traveller, out of Miss Makeless, by
Young Greyhound, out of a mare by Old Partner, &c.

Swap's Performances.
1821.
At Newcastle-on-Tyne, for two years old, colts, 8st 3lbs each, won
the Castle Stakes of 300 gs., beating Mr. Ralph Riddell's b. c, The
Whig, by X. Y. Z., and three others,

1822.
At Doncaster, not placed in the Great St. Leger, won by Mr. Petre's
b. c. Theodore, by Woful (which see). S. mg., 8st 5lbs each (Wm.
Scott), won the Gascoigne Stakes of 400 gs., beating Theodore (Jackson),
on whom 7 to 4 was laid ; only these two ran.

1823.
At Newmarket, Craven, 8st, ran second in the Craven Stakes, won by
the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Scarborough, by Catton, three years, 5st
lolbs (J. May), Mr. Lane Fox's b. c. Bay Burton, by Tramp, four years,
8st, being third, and twelve others. Swap was now sold to the Duke of
Richmond ; and, S. mg., 8st 7lbs, ran third in the Claret Stakes, of 1200
gs., won by the Duke of York's b. c. Moses, 8st /lbs (T. Goodisson),
beating Sir J. Byng's b. h. Morisco, by Muley, 8st 7lbs, and three others.

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

At Brighton, 8st 3lbs, not placed for the Gold Cup, won by Lord
Egremont's b. f. Elfrid, by Wanderer, beating the Duke of Richmond's
gr. f. Dandizette, by Whalebone, 6st gibs each, both three years old, and
three others. S. mg., 8st 4lbs (Wm. Wheatley), won the Brighton
Stakes, beating Mr. Northey's b. h. Monk, by Hedley (son of Gohanna),
five years, 8st i2lbs. At Lewes, 8st 6lbs (Wheatley), match for loo
gs., beat Mr. Northey's b. f. Sprite, by Phantom, 8st 3lbs, both four years
old. At Goodwood, 8st 81bs (Wheatley), in the Sussex Stakes, was
beaten by Mr. Whiteside's b. c. Brother to Antonio, by Octavian, four
years, 8st lolbs (George Dockeray). At Southampton, Sst lolbs (F.
Boyce), won the Town Plate of loo sovs., with sweep of So sovs., heats
three miles, beating Mr. Dilly's b. c. Momentus, by Woful, four years,
Sst lolbs, in a canter, and one other. Same day, Sst 7lb3 (F. Boyce),
heats two miles, won £']0, beating Mr. Fleming's bl. c. Augustin, by
Smolensko, three years, /st, and Lord Palmerston's ch. f. Biondetta, by
Rainbow, four years, Sst 4lbs. At Newmarket (Ho.), Sst 4lbs each
(Wm. Arnull), match for loo sovs. (A. F.), beat Mr. Page's ch. m.
Prosody, by Don Cossack (son of Haphazard), five years old ; 5 to 2 on
Swap, who was now sold to Colonel Yates, and transferred to his Stud.
In this, his last race. Swap made all the running from start to finish, and
won by ten lengths.

ANGELICA. 199

ANGELICA.

A NGELICA was a ch. f. bred by J. R. West, Esq., in 1819, and
iV was got by Fyldener (son of Sir Peter), out of a mare by Rubens,
out of Streatlam Lass (own sister to Vicissitude), by Pipator, out of
Beatrice, by Sir Peter, out of Pyrrha, by Match'em, out of Mr. Fenwick's
famous mare Duchess, by Whitenose (a son of tlie Hall Arabian), out of
Miss Slamerkin, by Young True Blue, out of a mare by Lord Oxford's
dun Arabian, out of Lord D'Arcy's black-legged Royal Mare.

Angelica's Performances.

At Cheltenham (July 20th), for two years old horses, colts 8st ylbs,
fillies Sst 3lbs, won 60 gs., beating Mr. Isaac Sadler's b. f. Sister to
Pastorella (winner of the Kelston Stakes of 425 gs. at Bath, July loth),
by Fyldener, second, and Mr. C. Day's ch. f. Sister to Teniers,* by
Rubens, last. At Warwick, colts Sst 7lbs, fillies Sst 4lbs, half a mile, ran
second in a sweep of 150 gs., won by General Grosvenor's ch. f. Betty
Hint, by Selim, beating Mr. Mytton's ch. c. Ruler, by Rubens, and Mr
Yates' b. f. Cora, by Peruvian (son of Sir Peter), last.

At Ascot (June 5th), for three years old, Sst 3lbs, ran third and last in
the Albany Stakes of 50 gs. each, h. ft., six subscribers, won by H.R.H.
the Duke of York's b. c. Moses, by Whalebone, Sst 1 2lbs, 5lbs extra for

* Sold to the Duke of Grafton, and' named Whizgig.

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

winning the Derby (T. Goodisson), beating Lord Exeter's br. c. Stamford,
by Haphazard, 8st 7lbs, second ; lo to 6 on Moses.

1823.

At Ascot (June loth), 7st Bibs, ran second in the Oatlands (handicap)
of 30 gs. each, &c., two miles and a half, won by Mr. Ramsbottom's b. c.
Bay Burton, by Tramp, 8st 2lbs, both four years old ; nine ran, but only
two placed. S. mg., for all ages, 7st i2lbs, was not placed in the
Wokingham Stakes, won by Mr. Northey's b. f. Sprite, by Phantom,
four years, 7st lolbs (Sam Barnard), beating Mr. Walker's b. h.
Langtonian, by Langton, six years, Sst lolbs, and seven others. At
Cheltenham, 7st Slbs (S. Barnard), two miles, won the Glo'stershire
-Stakes of 635 gs., beating Mr. I. Sadler's b. h. Atlas, by Hedley (son
of Gohanna), five years, 7st i2lbs, second. Sir T. Stanley's b. h.
Tarragon, by Haphazard, aged, gst 2lbs, third, Bay Burton, Sst, and three
others not placed. S. mg., Sst, three miles, won the Cup of 100 gs., with
sweep of 180 gs., beating Mr. C. Day's b. c. Melampus, by Soothsayer,
three years, 6st 4lbs, second, ch. g. Euphrates, aged, gst 4lbs, and three
others. At Worcester (August 12th), two miles, 7st 11 lbs (S. Barnard),
won the County Stakes, beating b. c. Cardinal Puff and one other. At
Hereford, Sst 4lbs, in the Herefordshire Stakes, was beaten by Mr. C.
Day's b. f. Plover, by Bustard, three years, 7st ; and for the Cup, was
beaten by Lord Harley's b. h. Gas, by Fyldener.

Angelica ran three times, in 1824, without success, namely, at Bibury,
in the Bibury Stakes, and twice at Worcester, and was then put to the
Stud. Mr. West bred from her two chestnut colts and a filly, by his
horse Claude Lorraine, by Rubens, but neither one of the three was of much
account, though Angelica herself was so well bred.

EMILIUS.

EMILIUS.

EMILIUS was a bay colt, bred by Colonel Udny in 1S20, and was
got by Orville, out of Emil)^, by Stamford, out of a mare by
Whiskey, out of Grey Dorimant, by Dorimant, out of Dizzy, by Blank,
out of Dizzy, by Driver, out of a dau. of Smiling Tom, a son of the
Conyers Arabian, and bred at Hampton Court in 1724. "The Druid "
says of Emilius that he " was Orville's best son, inherited his plain head,
but was not so coarse in appearance. He was a muscular, compact horse,
with a great chest and powerful arms, but rather short legs, the hinder
ones being unusually straight. He had a somewhat large middle piece,
good back ribs, and a very muscular neck, slightly arched, but not too
long. When, at Mr. Thornhill's decease (who had purchased Emilius
from Colonel Udny in 1824 for 1800 gs.), the Riddlesworth Stud
was broken up, his executors let Emilius on hire, and he died soon after
the close of his first season, at Easby Abbey, Yorkshire. His stock,
after he went to the North, were mostly small, the youngest of them
being England's Glory, out of Prairie- Bird. Emilius was perfectly well
till just before his death, which was caused by one of the stable-boys
giving him a feed of whole unbruised oats, which he was quite unable to
masticate. He was buried in a paddock close to the White Cannons of
Easby, and a stone which had served as a threshold to the box where, in
after years, Weatherbit stood, was built into the wall to mark the spot,
and thus Frank Buckle's last Derby winner was canonized. The line of
Emilius did not go on in very regular order. The Bizarre line too,
through Orville, stopped with Rat-trap, who started first favourite for
the Derby in 1837, but who will be better remembered by the severest
and most punishing of races which (ridden by Arthur Pavis), he con-
tested with Mango (Nat. Flatman), at Ascot, in 1837. As regards the

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

line of Emilius, Recovery and his singularly pretty stock fell into dis
repute. Euclid died very early, and Theon, who showed a deal men
quality than any of the family, had very few blood mares sent to him
but he got some superb hunters." Lastly, the mighty Plenipotentiary
whose magnificent frame gave higher promise, left no mark behind hin-
at the Stud.

Emilius' Performances.

1823.
At Newmarket. Craven, 8st 4lbs (F. Buckle), won the Riddlesworth
Stakes of 20D sovs. each, h. ft., twenty-two subscribers (value ^1500),
beating the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Talisman, by Soothsayer, Sst 7lbs,
Lord Jersey's b. c. by Phantom, third, Sst 7lbs, Lord Exeter's b. c.
Tray, by Filho-da-Puta, last. S. mg., w. o. for the Dinner Stakes of 300
gs. each, h. ft. (value 1500 gs.). At Newmarket (First Spring), in a
sweep of 100 gs. each, six subscribers, only two horses appeared at the
post, viz., Emilius, and Lord Exeter's ch. c. Fanatic, by Soothsayer, and
Colonel Udny and Lord Exeter agreed to divide the forfeits. At Epsom
(F. Buckle), won the Derby of 650 gs., beating Mr. Marmaduke Wyvill's
b. c. Tancred, by Selim, second, b. c. Talisman, Mr. Biggs' br. c.
Bertram, by Smolensko, Lord Lowther's ch. c. Nicolo (winner of the
2000 Guineas), by Selim, the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Cinder, Mr.
Ramsbottom's b. c. Cephalus, by Bluchcr, Mr. Naylor's b. c. Triumph,
by Fyldener (son of Sir Peter), b, c. Felix, by Comus, and two others;
1 1 to 8 against Emilius, 6 to 4 against Tancred, and 10 to i against
Nicolo. At Ascot, Sst 7lbs each (F Buckle), won 500 gs., beating Lord
Darlington's b. c. Shaver, by Whisker. At Newmarket (First October),
colts Sst ylbs, fillies Sst 3lbs (F Buckle), won the Grand Duke Michael
of 1200 gs., beating the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Zinc (winner of the
1000 Guineas and Oaks), by Woful, second, the Duke of Pordand's
b. c. Joseph, by Soothsayer, Lord G. Cavendish's b. c. Bizarre, by Orville,
Lord Egremont's b. f. Spermaceti, by Whalebone, and Nicolo; 2 to i
on Emilius. At Newmarket (Second October), Sst ylbs each (F. Buckle),

EMILIUS.

ivon a sweep of 800 gs., beating br. c. Cinder (Wm. Arnull), in a canter,
5y three lengths.

1824.
At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st ilb (F. Buckle), match for 300 gs.,
was beaten by Lord Exeter's b. m. Augusta (winner this year of the
jOatlands, at Newmarket), by Woful, five years, 8st 7lbs (J. Robinson) ;
'■2 to I on Emilius. At Newmarket (First October), 8st 5lbs each (F.
Buckle), match for 500 sovs. (Ab. M.), beat Mr. Wm. Edwards' gr. h.
jock the Laird's Brother, by Viscount, six years old ; 5 to 2 on Emilius.
At Newmarket (Second October), 8st 7lbs each (F. Buckle), in a match
for 300 sovs., was beaten by Bizarre (Wm. Arnull) ; i i to 8 on Emilius.
At Newmarket (Ho.), 8st lolbs (Buckle), ran last in the Audley End
Stakes, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Zealot, by Partisan, four years, 8st
3lbs (Robinson), beating Lord Verulam's ch. f. Vitellina, by Comus,
three years, 6st 4lbs, and four others. Emilius was now sold to Mr.
Thornhill, and transferred to his Stud at Riddlesworth. He was the
Sire of The Caster (winner of the Levant Stakes, and the Molecombe
at Goodwood), of Euclid, Eringo, E. O. Mango, Mathematician (winner
of the Great Ebor Handicap in 1847), of Plenipotentiary, Pompey and
Priam, of Riddlesworth (winner of the 2000 Guineas in 1831), of
Recovery, St Nicholas, and Sarpedon ; of mares, he was the sire of
Confusion^e, Egeria, Emerald, Emiliana (winner of the Clearwell), of
Equation, Example, Extempore (winner of the July Stakes), of Lady
Emily, Mouche (winner of the Clearwell), Marmalade, Morella, Oxygen,
and Preserve (winner of the 1000 Guineas the Clearwell and Criterion).

204 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

BAREFOOT.

BAREFOOT was a chestnut colt, bred by Richard Watt, Esq., of
Bishop Burton, Yorkshire, in 1820, and got by Tramp, out o(
Rosamond, by Buzzard, out of Roseberry (sister to Huby), by Phseno-
menon, out of Miss West, by Match'em, her dam, by Regulus, out of
a mare by Old Crab, out of a dau. of Flying Childers, out of a mare by
Basto (son of the Byerley Turk), &c. Miss West was a chestnut mare,
bred by R. Gee, Esq., of Bishop Burton, in 1777. She never was
trained for racing, but was a brood mare in Mr. Harry Goodricke's Stud.
She was also the dam of Cinnamon, by Coriander, and of Quiz, by
Buzzard.

Barefoot's Performances.
1822.
At York (Spring), for two years old, colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 8st, ran
second in a sweep of 250 gs., won by the Hon. O. Powlett's bl. f. Miss
Fanny, by Walton, beating Mr. Lambton's b. f. Beresina, by Leopold
(son of Camillus), third, and five others. At Pontefract, colts 8st 3lbs,
fillies 8st (J. Garbutt), for two years old, won 220 gs., beating Sir Wm.
Milner's b. c. Harpooner, by Whalebone, and four others.

1823.
At York (Spring), for three years old, colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 8st (J.
Garbutt), won the St. Leger Stakes of 25 gs. each, beating Mr. Fer-
guson's br. c. Sir Anthony, by Octavian (J. Jackson), and Harpooner
(T. Nicholson.) At York (August), for three years old, colts Sst 5lbs,
fillies Sst 2lbs (J. Garbutt), won a sweep of 250 gs., beating Mr.

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Richardson's br. c. Conductor, by Filho-da-Puta (W. Scott), second,
Lord Fitzwilliam's ch. f. Nitrogen, by Comus (W. Clift), third, Mr.

jGascoigne's b. f. Isabella, by Comus (B. Smith), fourth, and one other.

I At Pontefract, 8st 3lbs (M. Noble), won no gs., beating Mr. Houlds-
worth's br. f. Palatine, by Filho-da-Puta, three years, 8st ; only two ran.
At Doncaster, colts 8st slbs, fillies Sst (T. Goodisson), won the Great
St. Leger Stakes of 2075 gs., beating Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. Sherwood,
by Filho-da-Puta, second, Mr. Riddell's br. c. Comte d'Artois, by
Bourbon, third ; also Lord Grosvenor's br. f. Etiquette, by Orville, Mr.
West's ch. c. Claude Lorraine, by Rubens, Mr. Wyvill's b. c. Tancred,
by Selim, Lord Kelburne's ch. c. Caledonian, by Selim, Sir M. W.
Ridley's br. c. Ringlet, by Whisker, Mr. Hunter's br. c. Ganymede, by
Orville, Mr. H. Peirse's b. c. by Comus, out of Rosanne, by Dick
Andrews, and two others. Betting, 5 to i against the Comus colt
(afterwards named Carnival, and who died in 1825), 4 to r against
Barefoot, 9 to i against Claude Lorraine, and 20 to i against any other.
Twenty-seven horses went to the post for this St. Leger, and, after three
false starts, twenty-three of them went away without the order to "go"
having been given, and, although called back by the bugle, they ran the
whole course, the Rosanne colt, by Comus, coming in first. Barefoot
second, and Comte d'Artois third. This being also declared a false
start, the following fifteen horses were withdrawn by their respective
owners : Mr. Watt's b. c. Tinker (afterwards Lottery), Lord Foley's
b. f. Palais Royal, Mr. Lambton's b. f. Beresina, Sir W. Maxwell's
br. f. Brilliantfe, Mr. Gascoigne's b. f. Isabella, ch. c. Hydra, ch. f.
Polly, b. c. Plumpa, ch. c. Meltonian, ch. c. Rhubarb, br. c. Brighton,
b. c. Proselyte, and gr. f. by Comus. When the twenty-three went
off, Lord Grosvenor's Etiquette, Mr. West's Claude Lorraine, Lord
Kelburne's Caledonian, and Sir Thomas Mostyn's b. f. Mercandotti, by
Muley, were the four left at the post, all of whom started in the last race.
Barefoot was now sold to the Earl of Darlington, and, at Newmarket
(Ho.), Sst lolbs (Sam Chifney), won a purse of 50 sovs., beating Mr.
Hunter's b. h. Tressilian, by Orville, 8st ylbs, and five others.

2o6 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

1824.
At Ascot, w. o. for the Swinley Stakes. S. mg. (June 17th), 8st
2lbs each, two miles and a half (R. Boyce), for the Gold Cup, was beaten
by Lord Geo. Cavendish's b. c. Bizarre, by Orville (W. Arnull), both four
years old. At Doncaster, lost 7lbs each, four miles (B. Smith), ran
third for the King's Plate, won by Lord Sligo's b. c. Arrogance, by
Master Goodall (alias Giles Scroggins, a son of Sir Solomon), ridden by
T. Shepherd, beating Earl Fitzwilliam's br. c. Bordeaux, by Bourbon,
second (T. Lye), and the Hon. E. Petre's ch. c. Bugle, by Tiresias,
last ; all four years old. S. mg., for four years old, St. Leger Course
(B. Smith), for a sweep of 50 gs. each, 20 gs. forfeit, five subscribers,
was beaten by Mr. Whittaker's br. c. Lottery (G. Gates), by Tramp,
both four years old, and both bred by Mr. Watt.

1825.
At Lancaster, 8st 81bs (Harry Edwards), three miles, won the Gold
Cup, beating br. Lottery, five years, 8st 81bs (G. Gates), General
Sharpe's br. f. Panthea, by Blacklock, four years, 7st iilbs, and one
other. At Derby, 8st [2lbs, three miles, ran third for the Cup, won by
Mr. Tomes' b. c. Sir Gray, by Rubens, four years, 8st albs (H.Arthur),
beating Lord Sligo's b. c. Canteen, by Waxy Pope, four years, 8st albs,
and Lord Anson's b. c. Sligo, by Waxy Pope, four years, 8st 2lbs, last.
At Wolverhampton, 8st lolbs, three miles, ran second for the Darlington
Cup, won by Mr. Mytton's ch. g. Euphrates, aged, Est I2lbs (Hayes) ;
four ran. At Northallerton, 8st gibs, for the Cup, was beaten by Mr.
Russell's b. c. Alderman, by Bourbon, three years, 6st lolbs.

1826.
At Catterick, gst, not placed in the Craven Stakes, won by Lord
Kelburne's ch. c. "Dare Devil, by Viscount, three years, 8st (Robert
Johnson) ; nine ran. At Manchester, gst (T. Shepherd), won ^120,
beating Mr. Cleave's (late Mr. Houldsworth's), b. h. Miller of Mansfield,
by Filho-da-Puta, five years, 8st 4lbs (T. Lye), second, and Lord
Grosvenor's ch. m. Hybla, by Rubens, five years, 7st i2lbs (H.Arthur).

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At Lancaster, 8st lalbs, three miles (H. Edwards), won the Cup, beating
the Duke of Leeds' b. c. Crowcatcher,* by Blacklock, four years, 8st,
and Mr. J. Smith's ch. f. Sophy, by Comus, four years, 7st iilbs. At
Stockton (August i8th), gst, three miles (R. Johnson), ran second for
the Cup, won by General Sharpe's b. h. Canteen, by Waxy Pope, five
years (Sim. Templeman), beating b. h. Abron, six years, gst (T. Lye),
and one other. Barefoot ran once more at York, without success, and
quitted the Turf.

* " The Druid " (in " Scott and Sebright ") states that John Smith, Lord Strathmore's stud
groom and trainer at Streatlam, insisted on so naming this horse, because " he had seen
him defdy behead a wool-stealer, in ipso facto."

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SHERWOOD.

SHERWOOD was a bay colt, bred by Thomas Houldsworth, Esq.,
in 1820, and was got by Filho-da-Puta^ out of Lampedosa (sister
to Bobtail, and bred by Lord Egrernont in 1801), by Precipitate, out of
Bobtail (bred by his Lordship in 1 786), by Eclipse, out of Faith (bred by
Lord Grosvenor in 1778), by Herod, out of Curiosity (bred by Jenison
Shafto, Esq., in 1760), by Old Snap, out of a mare by Regulus. For the
rest, see Mameluke.

Sherwood's Performances.
1822.
At York (August), for two years old, colts 8st 5lbs, fillies 8st albs
(Wm. Scott), won a sweep of 300 gs., beating Sir W Milner's ch. c.
Ypsilanti, by Selim, Mr. J. G. Lambton's b. f. Beresina, by Leopold, third;
also Earl Fitzwilliam's ch. f. Comedy, by Comus, ch. c. Rhubarb, by
Comus, and four others. At Doncaster, colts 8st 2lbs, fillies 8st (Wm.
Scott), won a sweep of 420 gs., beating Beresina (T. Lye), second, Mr.
Ridsdale's ch. c. Rhubarb, third, and six others.

1823.
At Doncaster (ridden by Wm. Scott), ran second in the Great St.
Leger of 2075 gs., won by Mr. Watt's ch. c. Barefoot, by Tramp
(T. Goodisson), beating Mr. Ralph Riddell's br. c. Comte d'Artois, by
Bourbon, third, and nine others. S. mg., w. o. for the Gascoigne Stakes
(value of forfeits 270 gs.) ; also, colts 8st albs, fillies 8st (Wm. Scott),
won a sweep of 200 gs., beating Comte d'Artois (now Colonel Udny's),
second, and Sir Matthew White Ridley's br. c. Ringlet, by Whisker, third
and last ; 6 to 4 on Sherwood, and 7 to 4 against Comte d'Artois.
Sherwood did not run aeain.

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LOTTERY.

LOTTERY (first named Tinker), was a brown-bay colt, bred by-
Richard Watt, Esq., of Bishop Burton, Yorkshire, in 1820. He
was got by Tramp, out of Mandane, by PotSo's (which see for the
remainder of his pedigree). Lottery was a very bloodlilce horse, and the
best of all Tramp's sons ; but his temper was very bad. He was drilled
by James Garbutt in a fallow field in Holderness; and, though the spirit
was nearly galloped out of him, his courage never was subdued. When
he could not get his rider out of the saddle, he would lie down, and roll.
Mr. Watt was so apprehensive of serious mischief, that he wanted to
have him shot ; but, being persuaded to sell him, he found a ready
purchaser in Mr. Whittaker, of Dowthorpe Hall, for 450 gs., and who
subsequently refused 3000 gs. for him. One morning, while at exercise,
he rushed at a farm labourer, and struck him with his foreleg ; and, on
another occasion, when Shepherd rode down to the paddock to have a
look at him, he became so furious, that Shepherd dismounted from his
hack, and the two horses galloped off to the stable together. Lottery
stood fully sixteen hands high ; and his racing-like points and figure
speak for themselves. He was indeed the horse of a century, and many
of his races were splendid exhibitions of courage and speed. His finest
race was for the Doncaster Cup, in 1825, when he made his own running
all the way, beating Longwaist by half a neck, and leaving the rest of the
field half a mile behind. In private. Lottery could run clean away from
his half-brother, Barefoot, and he was without doubt the best horse of
his day; but, after becoming the property of Mr. Whittaker, he was
miserably treated and mismanaged, serving mares and being only half
trained at the time that he was engaged to compete in long courses and
with some of the best horses of his time. At York, on one occasion, his
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condition was so bad as to excite the public indignation, which vented
itself in exclamations of " Tal-ce him away, he is not fit to run a yard."
This was at the Spring Meeting in 1826, when he ran two severe races,
in one of which, carrying gst 4lbs, he was beaten by Flcur-de-Lis, four
years, "st i3lbs, and, in the other, gst 4lbs, he ran second to Humphrey
Clinker, four years, 8st. Lottery was eventually 'purchased by the
French Government, and stood, as a stallion, at the Bois de Boulogne, in
company with Cadland and Physician.

Lottery's Performances,
1823.

At Doncaster (then named Tinker), he was one of the fifteen horses
that were withdrawn, afier the false start, for the St. Leger, won by
Barefoot. They ran the full course ; and John Jackson, who rode
Tinker in the false start, said that he showed very bad temper, and
would not make any effort to run ; so Mr. Watt sold him to Mr. Whittaker,
who named him Lottery.

1824.

At York (Spring), 8st 3lbs each, ran fifth and last in a sweep of 20 gs.
each, won by Mr. Russell's b. c. Abron, by Whisker (R. Johnson); five
ran. At Newcastle, lost 7lbs each, four miles, won the King's Plate,
beating Lord Kelburne's ch. c. Caledonian, by Stamford, and one other.
At York (August), Sst 7lbs (G. Gates), won 250 gs., beating Abron,
8st 4lbs, by six lengths. S. mg., 7st i2lbs (G. Gates), won the Cup,
beating Sir Wm. Milner's bl. h. Angler, by Walton, five years, Sst 7lb.s,
by ten lengths. At Doncaster, in the Fitzwilliam Stakes, was beaten by
b. c. Buzzard, by Blacklock ; also (G. Gates), ran second for the Cup,
won by the Duke of Leeds' b. h. Mercutio, by Mowbray, five years,
Sst 3lbs (H. Edwards), beating Theodore, five years, Sst 3lbs, Buzzard,
Brutandorf, and three others. S. mg. (at Doncaster), Sst 3lbs (G. Gates),
won 120 gs., beating Barefoot (H. Edwards), Sst 3lbs, easily; 2 to i Oii
Lottery. At Lincoln, Sst, for the Cup, was beaten by Mr. Howorth's

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gr. f. Minna, by Caniilkis, four years, 7st iilbs; six ran. G. Nelson rode
Minna.

1825.
At York (Spring), gst, two miles (Ben Smith), won ^120, beating Lord
Kelburne's br. c. Osmond, by Fillio-da-Puta, four years, 8st 3lbs (T.
Shepherd, second, Earl Fitzwilliam's b. c. Florismart, by Amadis (son of
Don Quixote), 8st 3lbs, Mr. Lumley's br. c. Borysthenes, by Smolensko,
and one other ; 2 to i against Florismart, and 5 to i against Lottery.
S. mg., 8st 7lbs (B. Smith), won the Cup, beating Mr. Russell's br. c.
Mustachio, by Whisker, four years, 7st i2lbs, Abron, five years, 8st /lbs,
and four others ; even on Lottery. At Lancaster, 8st 8lbs each, for
the Cup, was beaten by Barefoot (H. Edwards); four ran; 6 to 4 on
Lottery. At Preston (July 13th), 8st lolbs (G. Nelson), won the Cup,
beating Mustachio (R. Johnson), 8st, Canteen, 8st, and two others. At
York (August), 8st lolbs (Nelson), won the Fitzwilliam Stakes, beating
Mr. Wilson's br. h. Plumper, by Prime Minister (son of Sancho), five
years, 7st 3lbs, in a canter. At Doncaster, gst ilb (Nelson), won the
Fitzwilliam Stakes, beating Figaro, six years, gst slbs. Canteen, Sst gibs,
Mr. Payne's ch. c. Helenus, by Soothsayer, 8st gibs, and five others ;
even on Lottery. S. mg., Sst lolbs (Nelson), won the Cup of 350 gs.,
beating Mr. F. Craven's b. c. Longwaist, four years, 8st 3lbs, second,
Mr. Lumley's gr. c. Falcon, by Literpreter, three years, 7st, third,
Figaro, Starch, Cedric, Zealot, by Partisan, and four others; 13 to 8
against Lottery, 5 to 2 against Cedric, and 7 to i against Longwaist,
Lottery took the lead, making very severe running all the way to the
distance post, where he was challenged by Longwaist, who, after a
magnificent finish, was defeated by half a neck. Distance two miles and
five furlongs. At Lincoln, Sst lolbs, for the Cup, was again beaten by
Minna, five years, Sst 7lbs. Ran once more, without success.

1826.
At York (Spring), gst 4lbs, was not placed in a sweep of 20 sovs. each,
won by Fleur-de-Lis, four years, 7st i3lbs, beating Actceon, four years,
Sst 3lbs, second, and three others. S. mg., gst 4lbs, ran second in a

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sweep of ^280, won by Lord Fitzwilliam's b. c. Humphrey Clinker, bj
Comus, four years, 8st (W. Clift) ; five ran : high odds against th(
winner. At Preston, gst slbs (R. Johnson), won the Cup of 300 gs..
beating Lord Derby's gr. c. Autocrat, by Grand Duke (a son of Arch-
duke, who won the Derby in 1799), four years, Est, second, Sir \\ .
Wynn's br. f. Signorina, by Champion (son of Selim), yst i2lbs, third,
and Mr. Chfton's b. h. Brutandorf, five years, Sst lolbs (on whom 3 to i
was freely laid), last. He ran four times more this year, without
success, and was now taken out of training. He was subsequently-
purchased by the French Government. Never was a horse so shame-
fully messed about as was Lottery. Naturally erratic and queer-tempered
in his disposition, his defects were sadly aggravated by neglect and mis-
management ; otherwise, he would have been one of the most brilliant
performers on the British Turf.

ISABELLA.

ISABELLA.

ISABELLA was a bay filly, bred by Mr. Gascoigne in 1820. She
was got by Comus, out of Shepherdess, by Shuttle (son of Young
Marske), out of a mare (bred by Sir R. Winn in 1798), by Buzzard, out
of Ann of the Forest, by King Fergus, out of Miss West, by Match'em,
out of a mare by Regulus, out of a dau. of Old Crab, out of a mare by
Flying Childers, her dam, by Basto.

Isabella's Performances.

1823.
At York (Spring), for three years old, fillies 8st slbs each (J. Jackson)
won the Sapling Stakes of 200 gs., beating Lord Scarborough's br. f. by
Filho-da-Puta (never named), second. Sir W. Maxwell's br. f. Brilliante,
by Viscount, third, and Mr. Watt's b. f. Sister to Torrelli, by Cerberus.
At York (August) , colis 8st slbs, fillies 8st 2lbs, ran fourth in a sweep of 240
gs., won by Barefoot (J. Garbutt), beating Mr. Richardson's br. c. Con-
ductor, by Filho-da-Puta, Lord Fitzwilliam's ch. f. Nitrogen, by Comus,
and one other. At Doncaster, was one of the fifteen horses (in what was
declared to be a false start), that ran the whole course through, and was
withdrawn by Mr. Gascoigne for the second race. Brilliante was also
another of them. S. mg., for three years old, fillies 8st 2lbs each (St. Leger
I Course), ran seventh and last in a sweep of 220 gs., won by Brilliante,
i beatine Mr. H. Pierse's ^x. f. Rhodocantha, by Comus, second, Mr.
Lambton's b. f. Bcresina, by Leopold, third, and three others, and wa:;
j now sold to Richard Wilson, Esq.

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1824.

S. mg., 8st /lbs each (W. Arnull), match for 50 sovs., was beaten by Mr.
Ramsbottoni's br. c. Cephalus, by Blucher (F. Buckle). At Ipswich,
iSst Slbs, won ^50, beating Mr. Goodisson's br. c. Sir George, by
Smolensko, three years, yst 7lbs (heats two and a quarter miles). At
Beccles, Sst ilb, won the Cup Stakes, beating Colonel Wilson's bl. f.
Sister to Schiedam, by Juniper, four years, Sst lib, and Lord Stradbroke's
b. c. Furbisher, by Zodiac, three years, 7st, in both heats, two and a
quarter miles. S. mg., gst, heats two and a quarter miles, w^on the Town
Plate, beating Sister to Schiedam, in three heats (the first a dead heat),
Sst i2lbs. At Chelmsford, Sst ilb, won the Gold Cup, beating the Duke
of Grafton's b. f. Veil, by Rubens, four years, Sst lib. At Huntingdon,
Sst 6lbs (F. Boyce), won the Cup, beating Sir George, three years, /St.
At Northampton, September, Sst 7lbs, three miles (F. Boyce), won the
Gold Cup, beating Mr. Gray's b. c. Vision, by Phantom, three years,
6st i2lbs, and one other; also, Sst ilb (F. Boyce), won 50 gs., beating
Mr. .Sadler's b. c. Triumph, by Fyldener (a son of Sir Peter, four years,
Sst Slbs, and two others. At Newmarket (First October), Sst 3lbs each
(D. I.), match for 100 sovs., beat Cephalus, on whom 6 to 5 was laid;
F. Boyce rode Isabella, and Robinson Cephalus. S. mg., lost 7lbs.
B. C, not placed for the King's Plate, won by the Duke of York's ch. c.
Premium, four years, lost 7lbs (T. Goodisson), beating Lord Exeter's
ch. h. .Sultan, by Selim, aged, I2st, and Lord Geo. Cavendish's br. c.
Mina, by Orville, four years, lost 7lbs, last. She ran four times more
this year, without success.

1825.

At Beccles, gst, heats two and a half miles, won ^50, beating two others
in both heats. At Ipswich, Sst 1 ilbs (F. Boyce), won the 50 sovs., beating
Colonel Wilson's b. c. by Interpreter, Augur, gst, and one other, in both
heats (two miles). At Chelmsford, Sst i3lbs, heats two miles (T. Goodis-
son), won the King's Plate, beating Colonel Wilson's bl. m. Black
Daphne, by Juniper, five years, Sst I3lbs, the Duke of Grafton's ch. f.
Pucelle, by Muley, four years, Sst slbs, and one other. S. mg., Sst gibs
(T. Goodisson), won the County Cup Stakes, three miles, beating b. f.

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Monimia, by Muley, four years, 8st lib, in a canter. At Northampton,
9st lib (J. Rankin), three miles, won the Gold Cup, beating Monimia
8st 5lbs, br. f. Georgiana (also Mr. Richard Wilson's), by Orville, four
years, 8st 2lbs, and Mr. Holbrook's b. h. Felix, by Comus, five years,
8st 1 2lbs ; 3 to I on Isabella. S. mg., gst iilbs, won 50 gs., beating
Lord Wni. Russell's b. f Selection, by Octavius, three years, /st 6lbs,
and Monimia, four years, 8st 81bs. At Swafiham, 8st i2lbs, two miles,
won the Gold Cup, beating Black Daphne, five years, 8st i2lbs, and one
other. Ran twice more this year, ivithout success.

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ORELIO.

THIS distinguished animal, the property of General Carfrae, in India,
was foaled in 1S20. No record exists of his pedigree ; but he was
known to be an Arabof very high lineage, and one of the most, if not ///t? most,
renowned of racers in India. No matter what weight he carried, or what
distance he had to cover, Orelio's superiority became so palpable that in
most of the rich prizes to be run for, Orelio was specially excepted, and
not allowed to start. There exists a brief account of his early perform-
ances, but it is not to hand. Orelio was only beaten once, at Madras, in
1828, by the famous Arab Wildblood, over a four mile course, Orelio con-
ceding him islbs, and being defeated by a neck only. General Carfrae
offered to run the race over again next day, at the same weights and dis-
tance, staking 100 gold mohurs to 70, but the offer was declined by
Colonel Showers, the owner of Wildblood. On this occasion of his
defeat Orelio was ridden by Salter, and Wildblood by Hall. Orelio was
sold by General Carfrae to Colonel Short, in 1831, by whom he was
imported into England. He was the sire of Fitz Orelio (bred in India by
General Carfrae, in 1826), whose dam was an Arab mare (afterwards
imported into England by Colonel Short in 1828), called Furrah. This
mare (formerly the property of General Carfrae), was the dam of the
famous grey mare Peri, by a noted Arab stallion, and of a bay filly (bred
in England by Colonel Short), by Whisker, of a bay colt by Actreon (son
of Scud), ofa bay filly, by Augustus (son of Sultan), and of a bay colt
(foaled in 1835), by the renowned Orelio himself. All of the above
were bred by Colonel Short, in whose possession Orelio died in 1837.
Furrah was likewise the dam of a bay colt by Orelio, named Omar, and
of a bay filly, own sister to Omar, both bred by Colonel Short.
Furrah slipped her foal by Orelio, during her passage to England, in
1828, and was barren in 1829, 1832 and 1833, and was eventually sold
to Mr. Booth, of Sheffield for ^35.

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CEDRIC.

CEDRIC was a ch. c. bred by Sir John Shelley, Bart., in 182 1,
and was got by Phantom, out of Sister to Parrot, by Walton, out
of Sister to Repeator, by Trumpator, out of Demirep, by Highflyer, out
of Brim, by Squirrel, out of Helen, by Blank, out of a mare by Old Crab,
out of Sister to Old Partner, by Jigg, her dam, by the Curwen Bay Barb,
out of a mare by Mr. Curwen's Old Spot (son of the Selaby Turk), out of
a dau. of the chestnut white-legged Lowther Barb, out of the famous
Vintner Mare, whose pedigree was never made known ; but Mr. John
Crofts, of Barforth, Yorkshire, had seen her run, and was wont to say
that she was the best bred mare in England. She ran a great many times
in the north of England, and beat the very best horses in that part of the
country, though she was a brood mare for some years before she was
trained for racing.

Cedric's Performances.
1824.
At Newmarket, Craven, Sst "lbs (J. Robinson), won a sweep of 300
gs., beating the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Banquo, by Phantom, three years,
Sst 4lbs (F. Buckle). S. mg., colts Sst ylbs, fillies Sst 4lbs, R. M.
(Robinson), ran second in the Dinner Stakes of 300 gs. each, h. ft., ten
subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Rebecca, by Soothsayer,
out of Prudence (F. Buckle), beating also Lord George Cavendish's
br. f. by Orville (sold to Mr. R. Wilson, and named Georgina), third
and last. At Newmarket (First Spring), Sst 4lbs each (Robinson), won
a sweep of 600 gs., beating Lord Stradbroke's ch. c. Cydnus, by Quiz ;
also, Sst 5lbs each (Wm. Arnull), match for 200 gs,, beat Lord Exeter's
br. c. Progress, by Pericles ; 3 to i on Cedric. At Epsom (J. Robinson),

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won the Derby of £1^2^, beating- Sir W. Milner's br. c. Osmond, by j
Filho-da-Puta, by two lengths, Mr. Tomes' b. c. Sir Gray, by Rubens,
Mr. Rush's b. c. McAdam, by Pioneer (son of Whiskey), Lord
George Cavendish's br. c. Dragoman, by Interpreter, Mr. Greville's b. c.
Don Carlos, by Election, the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Skiff, by Partisan, br. f.
Lyrnessa, by the Flyer, ch. c. Grenadier, by Waterloo, Mr. Thornhill's
ch. c. Reformer, by Whisker, Mr. Batson's b. c. Serab, by Phantom, Mr.
Houldsworth's br. c. Elephant, by Filho-da-Puta, and three others ; 9 to
2 against Cedric, 5 to 2 against Reformer, 5 to i against Elephant, and
16 to I against Osmond. At Ascot, 8st slbs each (Robinson), won 500
gs., beating Dragoman, and Mr. Messer's ro. c. Vargas, by Orville. S. mg.,
8st 7lbs each (Robinson), won ^225, beating Mr. Bigg's b. c. Bulow,
by Blucher; any odds on Cedric. At Newmarket (First October), colts
8st 7lbs, fillies Sst 3lbs (Robinson), won the Grand Duke Michael of
1450 gs., beating H.R.H. the Duke of York's b. c. Orion, by Phantom,
Don Carlos third, Dragoman fourth, and three others. At Newmarket
(Second October), w. o. for a sweep of 100 sovs. each, £60 forfeit,
twenty subscribers (value ^1080), Grenadier, by consent, withdrawing his
stake.

1825.

At Newmarket (First Spring), Sst (Robinson), match for 300 sovs.,
beat Lord G. Cavendish's b. c. Bizarre, by Orville, rising five years old,
Sst 2lbs (Wm. Arnull) ; 5 to 4 on Cedric, They who saw this race
would never forget it ; not only was it the most exciting, but the truest
run race ever witnessed. The magnificent riding of each jockey was
beyond all praise. Very large sums changed hands on this great
occasion, greater, it was said, than in the famous match between Sir
Joshua and Filho-da-Puta. The pace throughout, owing to the riding
orders from the re.spective owners of the competitors, was tremendous.
Both horses kept very close together the whole distance (A. F.), Cedric
winning, in the end, by half a length. At Doncaster, Sst 3lbs, was not
placed for the Cup, won by Mr. Whittaker's br. h. Lottery, by Tramp,
five years, Sst lolbs (G. Nelson), beating Mr. F. Craven's b. c. Long-
waist, four years, Sst 3lbs, by half a neck, Mr. F, Lumley's gr. c. Falcon,

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by Interpreter (son of Soothsayer), three years, 7st, Mr. Farquharson's
br. h. Figaro, by Haphazard, six years, gst. Lord SHgo's br. h. Starch,
by Waxy Pope, six years, gst, and three others. This was Cedric's last
appearance on the Turf. If not the best colt of his year, he was a good
honest horse, and an excellent racer, as his performances testify.

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

COBWEB.

COBWEB was a bay filly, foaled in 1821, bred by and the property
of the Earl of Jersey. She was got by Phantom, out of Filagree,
by Soothsayer, out of Web (sister to Whalebone), by Waxy, out of
Prunella, by Highflyer, out of Promise, by Snap, out of Julia, by Blank,
out of Spectator's dam, by Old Partner, out of Bonny Lass, by Bay
Bolton, &c., &c. The engraving of this famous mare, by Webb, is from
a highly finished and admirable likeness in oils by the younger Marshall.
When this portrait was taken, Cobweb was nine years old, and had just
dropped her third foal. All, who had ever seen Cobweb in trainin>^,
pronounced her to be the Queen of racing mares. The elegance of her
outline, her splendid symmetry, and legs so finely and beautifully formed,
and black as ebony itself, combined to render the materials and
proportions of which she was composed altogether matchlesp.

Cobweb's Pekformances.

1824.
At Newmarket, Craven, for three years old fillies, 8st 4lbs each (Sam
Barnard), won a sweep of 100 sovs. each, beating the Duke of Portland's
bl. f. by Teasdale (son of Mr. Teazle, by Sir Peter), easily by two lengths.
At Newmarket (First Spring), in a sweep of 100 sovs. each, h. ft., three
subscribers, she received the forfeits (.;^ioo). S. mg., 8st 4lbs each
(J. Robinson), won the 1000 Guineas, beating the Duke of Grafton's b. f.
Rebecca, by Soothsayer, second, Mr. Craven's br. f. Milto, by Muley,
third, Lord Egremont's b. f. Spree, by Frolic (son of Hedley, by
Gohanna), fourth and last ; 1 1 to 8 on Rebecca, 5 to 2 against Cobweb,

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and 4 to i against Mr. Fulwar Craven's Milto. At Epsom, 8st 4lb3
each (J. Robinson), won the Oaks (value 1200 gs.), beating Mr. Yates'
gr. f. Fille-ue-Joie, by Filho-da-Puta, by a length and a half; also (not
placed), the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Tiara, by Castrel, and his b. f
Rebecca, Lord George Cavendish's b. f. Principessa, by Blucher, Mr.
Fulwar Craven's b. f Miss Jigg, by Partisan, Lord Derby's br. f. Lady
Eleanor, by Milo, Mr. Prendergast's br. f. Witch, by Soothsayer, General
Grosvenor's br. f. Lyrnessa, by The Flyer, Lord Verulam'sch. f. 'Verbena,
by Comus, Mr. Goddard's br. f. Pedigree, by Anticipation, Mr. R.
Wilson's br. f. Georgina, by Orville, b. f. Spree, and two others ; betting,
at starting, 11 to 8 on Cobweb, 9 to 2 against Rebecca, 9 to 1 against
Fille-de-Joie, and 1 1 to i against Lady Eleanor. Cobweb was now taken
out of training, being as sound and well as it was possible for a horse to be ;
and with a glorious future before her on the Turf, she was consigned to
the Stud. The following observations will be found in the Spoiling
Magazine for June, 1830 : "Fully concurring in the high character given
in your April number of Lord Jersey's Cobweb, I have no doubt she is
the finest brood mare in the kingdom ; and, certainly, one of the very
highest form that ever appeared on the English Turf, To amateurs of the
Turf her portrait is the most interesting that has appeared for many years
in the Sporting Magazine, and does unbounded credit both to the pencil
End taste of Mr. Lambert Marshall. Her small muzzle brings forcibly to
my recollection the old prevailing notion that it is an infallible sign of the
highest breeding when the muzzle of a racer is so small that he could drink
out of a tumbler. Cobweb, no doubt, derived a portion of her excel-
lence from her very superior form and organization, peculiar and precious
gifts bestowed upon her, and which capricious nature refused to so many
others equally well-bred as herself.''

ClILEBRATED RACEHORSES.

LONGWAIST.

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LONGWAIST was a bay colt, foaled in 182 1, the property ofi
Fulwar Craven, Esq., by whom he was afterwards sold for 3000
guineas to John Mytton, Esq., of Halston, Salop. He was got by
Whalebone, out of Nancy, by Dick Andrews, out of Spitfire, by
Beningbrough, out of a mare by Young Sir Peter (son of Doge), her
dam, by Engineer (son of Sampson), out of a mare by Wilson's
chestnut Arabian, &c., &c. When Mr. Mytton's Stud was sold at
Halston, by Mr. Beardsworth, of Birmingham, Longwaist was knocked
down to Mr. Alexander Nowell, of Underley, for 860 gs., and this
famous horse died there, in 1835, by striking his head against the stable
doorway. Mr. Nowell had just before refused 5000 gs. for him.

Longwaist's Performances.
1824.
At Ascot, for three years old, colts 8st /lbs, fillies 8st3lbs (Sam Day),
ran third in the Albany Stakes, won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. f.
Catherine, by Soothsayer (J. Robinson) ; four ran. At Stockbridge
(June 23rd), 8st 7lbs, ridden by Sam Day, won the Coronation Stakes,
beating Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Aigrette, by Rubens, 8st 4lbs, and one
other. S. mg., yst (Arthur Pavis), won _;^ 100, beating Colonel Lautour's
b. h. Langtonian,-by Langton, aged, gst. At Winchester, 8st 7lbs (Sam
Day), won the St. Leger Stakes ; but, for the Hampshire Stakes, 6st gibs
(A. Pavis), was beaten by Lord Palmerston's b. c. Luzborough, by
Williamson's Ditto (John Day), and for the Cup, 7st (A. Pavis), was
beaten by his stable companion, Mr. Y . Craven's br. c. Bertram, by

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LONGJVAIST.

Smolensko, four years, 8st 3lbs (Sam Day). At Bath (S. Day), won
£c)0, beating Mr. Pettit's gr. f. Bravura, by Outcry (son of Camillus), and
five others ; also, w. o. for the Kelston Stakes. At Cheltenham, /st
(A. Pavis), won the Glo'stershire Stakes of ^790, beating Mr. Ormsby-
Gore's gr. h. Rowlston, by Camillus, fiive year?, 8st lolbs, br. c. Bertram,
and nine others. At Salisbury, yst 2lbs (Pavis), won the Wiltshire Stakes
of ^290, beating two others.

1825.
At Newmarket (April 4th), Sst (S. Day), won the Craven Stakes of
_;^ 1 80, beating Mr. Hunter's b. c. Ganymede, by Orville, rising five years,
Sst gibs, second, and thirteen others, not placed. S, mg., yst i2lbs
(S. Day), won the Oatlands (handicap), of 50 sovs. each, h. ft., beating
Mr. Lambton's b. c. Carnival, by Comus, rising five years, 8st i ilbs, Mr.
Page's ch. c. Silkworm, by Castrel, rising four years, 7st, and four others.
At Ascot, 8st 2lbs (S. Day), ran second for the Cup, won by Lord Geo.
Cavendish's b. h. Bizarre, by Orville, five years, 8st i2lbs (Wm. Arnull),
beating Mr. Cooper's bl. c. Streatham, by Blacklock, four years, 8st 2lbs,
last. At Winchester (A. Pavis), won the Cup, and also a purse of 50
sovs. At Cheltenham, Sst, three miles (S. Day), won the Cup of 170
gs., beating Mr. Mytton's ch. h. Euphrates, by Tigris, Flexible, third, and
two others. At Oxford (Pavis), 7st /lbs, four miles, w. o. for the
Cup. At Burderop, Sst 7lbs, three miles (Pavis), won the Cup, and at
Warwick, Sst 3lbs (Pavis), four miles, won the Cup, beating b. h. Triumph,
by Fyldener, five years, Sst I3lbs (S. Day), second, Mr. West's ch. h.
Claude Lorraine, by Rubens, five years, Sst I3lbs (T. Howard), third,
and Old Euphrates, gst 5lbs, last. At Doncaster, Sst 3lbs, for the Gold
Cup, was beaten by Lottery, five years, Sst lolbs (which see). Long-
waist was now sold to Mr. Mytton.

1826.

At Chester, Sst lolbs (Geo. Whitehouse), ran second for the Stand

Plate, won by Mr. Clifton's b, h. Brutandorf (winner, two days before, of

the Chester Cup), by Blacklock, out of Mandane, five years, Sst lolbs

(Wm. Scott), beating Flexible, Dr. Faustus, and two others. S. mg., Sst

2 24 CELEDRAl^ED RACEHORSES.

lolbs (G. Whitehouse), won a sweep of 20 sovs. each, beating Mr.
Clifton's ch. c. Mr. Munn, by Ardrossan (son of John Bull), four years
8st, and Lord Derby's gr. c. Autocrat, by Grand Duke, 8st. last: At
Newton, 8st iilbs, three miles (J. Spring), won the Gold Cup, beating
Sir Watkin Wynn's b. f. Signorina, by Champion (son of Selim), four
years, 8st, Sir T. Stanley's ch. h. General Mina, by Camillas, six years,
9st, and two others. S. mg. (J. Spring), in a sweep of 20 sovs. each,
was beaten by Sir T. Stanley's b. c. Dr. Faustus, by Filho-da-Puta, four
ran. At Cheltenham, 8st iilbs, three miles, for the Gold Cup and
sweep of 160 sovs., was beaten by Mr. C. Day's ch. c. Burgundy, by
l^squebaugh (a son of Whiskey), four years, 8st (C. Day) ; only these
two ran. Longwaist would have had a walk over for this Cup, but that
several ladies of the county had come expressly to see Longwaist run ;
and Mr. Mytton, being anxious to gratify their wishes, persuaded Charles
Day to start Burgundy, though very long odds were offered on Long-
waist. At Wolverhampton (August 15th), 8st islbs, ran third and last
for the Darlington Cup, won by br. c. Flexible (also Mr. Mytton's), by
Whalebone, four years, Sst 2lbs, beating Mr. Geary's br. f. Arachne (dam
of Industry, by Priam), by Filho-da-Puta, four years, 8st 2lbs, second.
At W'arwick, 8st I3lb3 (T. Whitehouse), four miles, won the Cup, beat-
ing br. c. Comedian, by Comus, four years, 8st 3lbs, Lord Exeter's ch. c.
Enamel (winner in 1825 of the 2000 Guineas), by Phantom, four years, 8st
3lbs, third, and one other. At Lichfield (September 12th), 8st 6lb3, three
miles, ran second for the Cup, won by Old Euphrates (also Mr. Mytton's), I
ten years, Sst I2lbs (T. W^hitehouse) ; Spring rode Longwaist, who
was now sold to Mr. Nowell.

1827.
At Manchester, Qst (Geo. Dockeray), won a silver tureen (value lOO
gs., with a sweep of_;^29o), beating Sir M. W. Ridley's b. m. Fleur-de-Lis
by Bourbon (son of Sorcerer), five years, Sst 7lbs (G. Nelson), second,
Signorina, Canteen, Mr. Munn, and two others, not being placed. At
Newton, gst, three miles (R. Johnson), won the Cup, beating Sir T.
Stanley's ch. h. Grenadier, by Waterloo (son of Walton), six years,
Qst (Geo. Nelson) ; only two ran. At Lancaster, Sst i2lbs (Geo.

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Dockeray), three miles, won the Cup, beating the Duke of Leeds'
b. h. Crowcatcher, five years, 8st 8lbs. At Doncaster, gst, not placed
for the Cup, won by Mulatto, four years, 8st 3lbs (T. Lye), which see
for details. •

1828.
At Newton, gst (Nelson), won the Cup, beating the Hon. E. Petre's
ch. c. Granby, by Cannon Ball, four years, 8st (S. Templeman), and
two others. At Preston (R. Johnson), won the Cup, beating Granby ;
and at Lancaster, w. o. for the Cup. At Doncaster, gst (R. Johnson),
ran second for the Cup, won by Major Yarburgh's b. c. Laurel, by
Blacklock, four years, 8st 3lbs (T. Nicholson), beating br. c. Medoro,
8st 3lbs (T. Lye), last. Longwaist ran once more, without success, and
joined the Underley Stud.

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2 26 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

BRAVURA.

BRAVURA was a dark iron-grey filly, bred by G. Dawson, Esq., of
Haddington, N.B., in 182 1, and sold in 1823 to Mr. R. Pettit.
She was got by Outcry (a grey horse, by Camillus, also a grey, son of
Hambletonian), out of Prodigious (who met with a severe accident when
two years old, and never was trained), by Caleb Quotem (son of Sir
Peter), out of Fair Forester, by Alexander (son of Eclipse), out of a
mare by Sir Peter, out of Maid of Ely, by Tandem, out of Harlot's dam,
by Herod, out of a mare by Young Cade, &c. Outcry's dam was by
Waxy, out of Mrs. Candour, by Woodpecker, out of Papillon (Sir Peter's
dam), by Old Snap.

Bravura's Performances.

1824.
At Newmarket (April 19th), rising three years old, 5st lolbs (ranking
as two years old, according to the old system), was not placed in the
Craven Stakes, won by Lord Verulam's roan colt, Vargas, by Orville,
rising three years old, 5st lolbs (J. Barrett), beating Lord Geo. Caven-
dish's br. c. Mina, by Orville, rising four years, Sst, second (Wm. Arnull),
Mirandola, Whizgig, and nine others, not being placed. At Epsom, 6st,
not placed in the Craven Stakes, won by Mr. Yates' b. h. Orator, by
Prime Minister, five years, Sst gibs (T. Goodisson), beating Sir W.
Milner's bl. h. Angler, by Walton, five years, Sst gibs (T. Nicholson),
second, and six others. S. mg., 6st 2lbs (R. Boyce), won the Woodpark
Stakes, beating Lord Verulam's b. m. Venom, by Rubens, five years,
7st i2lbs, and three others. At Bath, 6st iilbs, was unplaced in the
Original Stakes, won by Longwaist, three years, 7st ; seven ran. S. mg.,

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7st 7lbs, in the Dyrrham Stakes, was beaten by Mr. Lovell's br. h. Sir
Huldibrand, by Octavius, six years, gst 2lbs. At Abingdon, 7st 4lbs,
not placed for the Members' Plate, won by Mr. Messer's b. f. Monimia
(dam of that good mare, Hester, by Camel), by Muley, three years, 7st
lib ; six ran. At Swaffham, for three years old, 8st 6lbs, heats two
miles, won 50 sovs., beating Lord Stradbroke's b. c. Furbisher, by Quiz,
8st lolbs, and two others. At Newmarket (Second October), 7st i3lbs,
ran third in a handicap sweep of 15 sovs. each, won by Mr. Prender-
gast's * b. f. Witch, by Soothsayer, three years, 7st 6lbs (P. Conolly),
beating Col. Udny's b. c. Dumps, by Woful, four years, 8st lolbs, and
two others. S. mg., 7st 4lbs (.R. Boyce), match for 50 sovs., beat the
Duke of Richmond's gr. f. Dandizette (winner the day before of the
Oatlands), by Whalebone, four years, 8st 7lbs (Frank Boyce) ; 3 to i on
Dandizette. At Newmarket (Ho.), 8st i2lbs (J. Robinson), match for
100 sovs., beat Mr. Hunter's br. f., by Orville, two years, 7st (Barrett).
S. mg., 8st 4lbs each, T. Y. C, match for 100 sovs., beat Mr. Prender-
gast's b. f. Witch, by Soothsayer (P. Conolly). S. mg., yst iilbs (F.
Buckle), match for 100 sovs., beat Mr. Edwards' gr. h. Jock the Laird's
Brother, by Viscount, six years, 8st i2lbs.

1825.

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st 6lbs (J. Robinson), ^von a sweep of 10

sovs. each, beating Lord Orford's b. c. Orion, by Phantom, rising four

years, 8st 6lbs, second, b. _c. Dumps, by Woful, rising five years,

9st, third. Sir J. Byng's b. f. Ina (dam of Altamont), by Smolensko,

rising four years, 8st 2lbs, and two others. S. mg., 8st 7lbs (W. Arnull),

won £^0 (handicap), beating Mr. Greville's br. c. Logic, by Selim,

rising five years, gst, and Lord Exeter's b. f. Palais Royal, by Blucher,

rising five years, gst 3lbs ; won very easily. At Newmarket (Second

Spring), 8st slbs (J. Robinson), won a handicap sweep of 10 sovs. each,

beating Lord George Cavendish's br. h. Ganymede, by Orville, five

years, 8st 7lbs, easily, by two lengths ; also (not placed). Colonel

Udny's b. c. Tarandus, by Sorcerer, four years, 8st, grey mare,

* Mr. Prendergast brought over P. Conolly from Ireland, under his own immediate
patronage.

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Dandizette, five years, 8st, and the Duke of York's b. c. Don Carlos,
by Election (son of Gohanna\ four years, yst gibs. At Newmarket
(First October), 8st gibs, not placed in the Trial Stakes, won by Lord
Egremont's gr. c. Stumps, by Whalebone, three years, yst gibs, beating
Mr. Lambton's b. m. Spermaceti, by Whalebone, five years, gst 2lbs,
second, the Duke of Grafton's br. m. Zinc (Oaks winner in 1823), by
Woful, five years, gst 2lbs, and three others ; 5 to 4 against Bravura,
and 3 to I against Stumps. At Newmarket (Second October), Bravura
was entered for the Garden Stakes of 100 sovs. each (won by Lord
Verulam's ch. f. Vitellina, by Comus), but, shortly after running in the
Trial Stakes she was seized with a violent inflammation in the throat,
from which she never wholly recovered, and was put to the Stud. Bravura
was such an unusually dark grey as often to have been taken for
a black filly by casual observers. She did not throw anything of note
at the Stud, though so well-bred herself.

CANTEEN. 229

CANTEEN.

CANTEEN was a bay colt, bred by the Duke of Buccleuch in 182 1,
and sold, when a yearling, to the Marquis of Sligo. He was got
by Waxy Pope, out of Castanea, by Gohanna, out of Grey Skim, by
Woodpecker, out of a mare by Herod, out of Young Hag, by Skim, out
of Hag, by Old Crab, out of Ebony, by Childers, out cf Old Ebony, by
Basto, out of a mare by Mr. Massey's Black Barb. Canteen stood about
15 hands and 2 inches high. His blood, inferior to that of no horse in
the Kingdom, united that of Herod and Eclipse, in direct descent; and,
from his performances, he must be considered one of the speediest and
gamest horses of his day.

Canteen's Performances.
1823.
• At Doncaster, colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 8st, ran third in the Champagne
Stakes, won by Colonel Cradock's br. c. Swiss, by Whisker, beating
Lord Scarborough's ch. c. Diadem, by Catton, second, and seven
others.

1824.
At Catterick, colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 8st (T Shepherd), won 175 gs.,
beating Mr. R. O. Gascoigne's bl. c. Jerry (winner of the St. Leger), by
Smolensko (B. Smith), by three lengths, Mr. Lambton's ch. c. Royalist,
by Leopold (Templeman), and two others ; 11 to 8 on Canteen. At
York (August), 8st slbs each, ran second in a sweep of 330 gs., won by
Mr. J Taunton's bl. c. Streatham, by Blacklock (Templeman), beating
Mr. F. Lumley's b. c. Buzzard, by Blacklock, third, Mr. O. Powlett's

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

br. c. Caccia Piatti, by Whisker, and four others. At Doncaster (T.
Shepherd), ran second in the Great St. Leger, won by Jerry* (B. Smith),
beating, also, Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. Miller of Mansfield, by Filho-da-
Puta, Mr. Watt's b. c. Brutandorf, by Blacklock, Mr. Fulwar Craven's
ch. c. Helenus, by Soothsayer, b. c. Serab, by Phantom, bl. c. Streatham,
and sixteen others ; 7 to 4 against Streatham, 6 to i against Brutandorf,
9 to I against Jerry, and 15 to i against Canteen. S. mg., colts 8st 5lbs
each (J. Jackson), won the Gascoigne Stakes of 320 gs., beating
Brutandorf, second, and Lord Fitzwilliam's br. c. Confederate, by Comus.
At Richmond, colts 8st albs (Rob. Jackson), won 140 gs., beating Mr.
Ferguson's ch. c. Mountaineer, by Octavian, and one. other ; also, 6st lolbs
(T. Lye), won the Cup, beating Mr. Lambton's br. c. Carnival, by Comus,
four years, 8st, the Duke of Leeds' gr. f. Rhodocantha, by Comus, four
years, 8st, and three others.

1825.
At Chester, 8st 2lbs, not placed for the Stand Cup, won by Lord
Derby's b. f. Urganda, by Milo, four years, 8st ; also, 8st each, for 60
sovs., was beaten by Sir T. Stanley's br. c. Haji Baba, by Filho-da-Puta.
At Preston, 8st, ran fifth and last for the Cup, won by br. h. Lottery,
by Tramp, five years, 8st lolbs. At Derby, 8st 2lbs, ran second for
the Cup, won by b. c. Sir Gray, by Rubens, four years, 8st 2lbs,
beating Lord Darlington's ch. h. Barefoot (St. Leger winner in 1823),
by Tramp, five years, 8st i2lbs, third, and one other. At Pontefract,
8st (Wm. Scott), won the Cup, beating Lord Kelburne's ch. c.
Actseon, by Scud, three years, 6st gibs, by two lengths, and three
others. Canteen ran three times more, without success.

1826.
(Now General Sharpe's). At Newcastle, list ylbs, four miles, won
the King's Plate, in the hollowest fashion, by 50 lengths ; also, 8st ylbs,
ran second for the Cup, won by Sir M. Ridley's b. f. Fleur-de-Lis, four

• Mr. Geo. Payne, it is said, lost ^30,000 on this St. Leger, and Mr. Kirbyof York, had
almost as bitter a recollection of it, he having laid 1000 gs. to 5 gs. against Jerry and Canteen
being first and second.

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I years, 7st iilbs(G. Nelson), beating Mr. Russell's br. h. Abron, by
Whisker, third and last. At Stockton, 8st gibs, three miles, won the Cup,
beating Barefoot, six years, gst, by a neck, Abron, gst 3lbs, third, and
two others ; a splendid race. At Carlisle, 8st gibs, three miles, won the
Cup, beating Sir J. H. Maxwell's gr. m. Fair Helen, by Viscount, aged,
8st gibs, and Mr. Howard's b. h. Bonassus, by Orville, five years,
Sst gibs. At Dumfries, won the Cup, beating both Springkell and Fair
Helen.

1827.
At Manchester, gst, not placed for a tureen of ;^230, won by Mr,
Mytton's b. h. Longwaist, six years, gst, beating Fleur-de-Lis, five years,
Sst 7ibs, and four others. At Hereford, w. o. for 60 sovs. At Stockton,
gst, three miles, ran second for the Cup, won by Mr. Batson's b. h. Serab,
six years, gst. At Carlisle, 8st i2lbs each, three miles, for the Cup, was
beaten by Springkell (T. Nicholson). At Northallerton, gst, not placed
for the Cup, won by Mr. Petre's b. c. Nonplus, by Catton, three years,
7st, beating ch. m. Purity, by Octavian, ch. h. Actceon, b. h. St/rch,
Serab, and two others ; Canteen's last race.

232 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

SPRINGKELL.

SPRINGKELL was a chestnut colt, bred by Sir J. Heron Maxwell
in 1 82 1. He was got by Epperston (son of Delpini), out of
Euanthe, by Stamford (son of Sir Peter), out of a mare by Restless (son
of Remembrancer), out of Viscount's dam, by Bourdeaux (son of Herod),
her dam, by Prophet (son of Regulus), out of Virago (Saltram's dam), by
Old Snap, out of a mare by Regulus, out of Sister to Othello, out of Miss
Slamerkin, by Young True Blue, her dam, by Lord Oxford's Dun
Arabian, out of Lord D'Arcy's black-legged Royal Mare. The Two
True Blues were both grey horses, and own brothers.

Springkell's Performances.
1824.
At Catterick, /St 3lbs, heats two miles, for a ^50 plate, was beaten by
Mr. Johnson's ch. c. Brother to Bay Burton, by Tramp ; 8 ran. At
Malton, 7st 3lbs, won ^50, beating Mr. Parkinson's b. f. Jannette, by
Whisker, and two others. At Newcastle-on-Tyne, 7st, for " Cup and
Sweep," was beaten by the Duke of Leeds' b. h. Mercutio, by Mowbray,
five years, 8st lolbs; five ran. At Carlisle, 6st i2lbs, ran third for the
Cup, won by gr. m. Fair Helen, 8st gibs (B. Smith), beating Mr.
Ferguson's b. h. Wanton, by Woful, five years, 8st gibs, and b. c. Gay
Momus, by Comus, last. S. mg., 6st 4lbs each, for the County Plate,
was beaten by Mr. Lambton's ch. c. Royalist, by Leopold. At Dumfries.
6st /lbs, for /50, was beaten by Mr. Ferguson's ch. c. North Briton,
by Octavian, three years, 6st I2lbs. S. mg., w. o. for the County Plate ;
but, for a purse of £'^0, was beaten by Gay Momus.

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1825.
At Carlisle, 8st 2lbs, three miles, won the Cup, beating Mr. Brether-
ton's ch. h. Sir Roger, by Comus, five years, 8st 9lbs, and General
Sharpe's b. f. Panthea, by Comus, four years, yst i3lbs. S. mg., lost
7lbs, for the King's Plate, was beaten by Mr. Simpson's b. h. Young
Corrector, by Corrector (son of Remembrancer), five years, 8st i2lbs.
S. mg., 8st gibs, heats two miles, won ^50, beating Mr. Hudson's b, f.
Isabella, by Smolensko, three years, 7st 7lbs, ch. f. Governess, by Milo,
four years, 8st gibs, in both heats. At Dumfries, 8st gibs, heats three
miles, won .^50, beating Mr. Hawthorn's ch. c. Glenlivat (who won the
first heat), by Ardrossan, three years, yst gibs. S. mg., 8st 5lbs, for ^50,
was beaten by Isabella, 6st i2lbs.

1826.
At Carlisle, iist 7lbs, heats four miles, fell lame in running for the
King's Plate, won by Mr. Hudson's ch. h. Careless, by X. Y. Z., six
years, list i2lbs. At Dumfries, 8st 8lbs, for the Cup, was beaten by
General Sharpe's b. h. Canteen, by Waxy Pope, 8st 8lbs, Fair Helen
being last.

1827.
At Carlisle, 8st i2lbs, three miles (T. Nicholson), won the Cup, beating
Canteen, 8st i2lbs, and b. f. Fairy, by Comus. S. mg., list i2lbs, heats
four miles, won the King's Plate, beating Mr. Mason's ch. f. Fair
Forester, by Egremont (son of Gohanna), and four others. At Dumfries,
lost, four miles, won the King's Plate, beating Glenlivat, gst lolbs, and
Mr. Watson's b. c. Tremaine, by Ardrossan (son of John Bull), four years,
gst 4lbs. S. mg., 8st lolbs, three miles, won the Cup, beating three others.
His last race. Springkell was a round, useful, thick-necked horse ; but,
really good as he was, his name has long since been wiped out of the
Stud Book. When the neat little Canteen came from Brecongill to meet
Springkell for the Carlisle Cup, there was a very large exodus southwards
from Dumfriesshire, and heavy wagering on the event.

2 34 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

SKIFF.

SKIFF was a bay colt, bred by the Duke of Grafton in 1821, and
was got by Partisan, out of a mare by Gohanna, out of Kesia, by
Satellite (son of Eclipse), out of Maria (Waxy's dam), by Herod, out of
Lisette, by Old Snap, out of Miss Windsor (bred by the Culloden Duke
of Cumberland in 1754), by the Godolphin Arabian, out of Sister
to Volunteer, by Young Belgrade, out of a mare by Bartlett's
Childers, &c. The following remarks accompanied . the portrait of
Skiff: — " The lovers of art will contemplate with delight the fine specimen
we here submit to our numerous sporting subscribers. Skiff has all the
elegance, fire, and speedy appearance of his sire, Partisan, with all the
Herculean strength and constitutional hardihood of hisgrandsire, Walton,
and the splendid symmetry and lasting qualities of his maternal grandsire,
Gohanna." *

Skiff's Performances.

At Newmarket (July), colts 8st 6lbs, fillies 8st 4lbs (F. Buckle), was
unplaced in the July Stakes of 50 gs. each, &c., won by Mr. Wilson's ch.
c. Reformer, by Whisker (W. Clift), beating General Grosvenor's b. c.
Virgilius, by Phantom (S. Day), and seven others ; 9 to i against Virgilius
and 20 to I against the winner. At Newmarket (Second October), colts
8st 5lbs, fillies 8st 3lbs (F. Buckle), was unplaced in the Prendergast Stakes
of 50 gs. each, &c., won by the Duke of York's b. c. Don Carlos, by
Election (T. Goodisson), beating Lord Verulam's roan colt, Vargas, by
Orville, second (J. Barrett), and two others.

* (From the Sporting Magazute for March, 1831.)

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1824.

At Newmarket (April 20th), 8st ylbs (F. Buckle), won a sweep of 100
sovs. each, beating Mr. B. Rogers' ch. c. Silkworm, by Castrel, 8st 4lbs
(J. Day), second, and Virgilius (W. Arnull), 8st 4lbs, third and last.
S. mg., colts 8st 7lbs, fillies 8st 4lbs (F. Buckle), won a sweep of 150
sovs. each, beating Lord Exeter's ch. c. Conviction, by Captain Candid
(son of Cerberus, by Gohanna), second, Mr. Neale's ch. c. The Scholar,
by Bourbon, and Sir J. Byng's br. c. Edward, by Comus ; 6 to 4 on Skiff:
won easily. At Epsom, was unplaced in the Derby, won by Cedric
(which see). Skiff was now sold by his Grace to Lord Kennedy. At
Kelso, 8st each (J. Garbutt), one mile and a half, match for 500 sovs., was
beaten by Mr. Carnegie's b. c. The Nick (winner this year of the four
races for which he started, by Fitz Orville (T. Lye), both three years old ;
6 to 4 on Skiff. S. mg., 8st 2lbs each, ran second in the Caledonian
St. Leger, won by Mr. Baird's b. c. Robin Hood, by Walton ; three
ran. ■

1825.

At Montrose, 8st 2]bs (J. Garbutt), ran fourth for the Cup, won by
Mr. A. Farquharson's ch. h. North Star, by Octavian, five years, 8st
lolbs (T. Lye), beating The Nick, and three others. S. mg., 8st
(J. Garbutt), won 50 sovs., beating Sir D. MoncriefTs gr. c. Benvorlich,
by Viscount (son of Stamford, by Sir Peter), three years, 6st lolbs. The
Nick, 8st, and two others. At Aberdeen, 8st 3lbs (J. Garbutt), won a
sweep of 25 gs. each, two miles, beating North Star, five years, gst
(T. Lye) ; also, S. mg., gst i2lbs, two miles (J. Garbutt), won the Welter
Stakes of 140 gs., beating North Star, lost slbs (T. Lye), in a canter;
also w.o. for ^^75. At Inverness, 7st lolbs, two miles, won the Trial
Stakes, beating b. h. Theodore (the St. Leger winner in 1822) six years,
9st, and Mr. Laing's b. h. Colwell, by X.Y.Z., aged, gst. Skiff was
ridden by George Geekie. S. mg., 8st 7lbs (G. Geekie), heats two
miles, won the Gold Cup, again beating Theodore, gst 7lbs. S. mg., gst
4lbs, heats two miles (Geekie), won 50 sovs. ; and, also, gst 4lbs, three
miles, won 50 sovs., beating Mr. Frazer's b. c. Richmond, by Grey

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M iddleham (son of Walton), four years, gst 4lbs, in a canter by ten lengths.
At Dumfries, won ;^50, and was now sold to Mr. Howe.

1826.

At Montrose, five years, 8st lolbs (A. Gordon), won the Gold Cup of

200 sovs., beating Mr. Carnegie's b. c. The Major, by Bustler (son of

Camillus), four years, Sst 2lbs, Lord Kennedy's b. f. Grecian Queen, by

Cat ton, three years, 6st iilbs, and two others. At Aberdeen, gst lib

( W. Boynton), won £ r 30, beating Sir A. Ramsay's b. c. Gift, by Ardrossan,

four years, Sst gibs. Next day, gst 2lbs (W. Boynton), won the Dunn-

ottar Stakes, of 100 sovs. each, p.p., three subscribers, beating The

Major, Sst 7lbs ; only two ran. S. mg., lost 5lbs, won the Welter

Stakes, beating Gift, gst i2lbs; also, gst 4lbs, won ^100, beating The

Major, Sst i2lbs. At Cupar, Sst gibs, won ^85, beating The Nick,

five years, Sst gibs. S. mg., won £^0 and a silver cup of £']^.

At Perth, w. o. for the King's Plate, and also for a purse of 50

sovs.

1827.

At Newmarket (Second Spring), gst (Wheatley), won ^50, beating
ch. m. Wings (Oaks winner in 1825), five years, Sst 4lbs, and two
others. At Chelmsford, ran second for the Cup, won by Mr. Edwards'
ch. c. Upas, by Abjer, and was now sold to Mr. W. Sowerby. At
Huntingdon, gst 2lbs, ran second for the Cup, won by Mr. Goodisson's
br. c. Demon, by Amadis, three years, yst. At Yarmouth, gst 2lbs, ran
second in the Cup Stakes, won by Mr. R. Pettit's ch. c. Tom-Tit, by Waxy
Pope, three years, 7st (J. Robinson) ; four ran. At Newmarket (Ho.),
Sst I2lbs, D. I. (Wm. Wheatley), won 100 sovs., beating Mr. Stanley's
ch. c. Thales, by Tramp, four years, 7st i3lbs, and His Majesty's br. h.
Mortgage, by Teasdale, five years, Sst i2lbs ; and, Sst 5lbs, in the Audley
End Stakes, was beaten by Souvenir (ridden by A. Pavis), three years,
6st lolbs. He ran three times more, without success.

182S.
At the Hoo (Herts), gst gibs, two miles (T. Goodisson), won the Gold
Cup, beating four others. At Stamford, gst 7lbs, two miles and a half,

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won the Gold Cup, beating three others. At Egham, gst 4lbs, two miles
jand a half, ran second for the Gold Cup, won by Mr. Isaac Day's b. g.

Listen, by Ambo, aged, gst 4lbs (J. Robinson), beating Lord Mount-

charles' b. f. Constance, by Tramp, four years, 7st 11 lbs, third, and
I General Grosvenor's b. c. Johnde Bart, by Carbon (son of Waxy), three
I years, 6st 7lbs, last. Skiff was now taken out of training, and joined Mr.

Sowerby's Stud.

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238 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

MIDDLETON.

MIDDLETON was a chestnut colt, bred by the Earl of Jersey if
1822, and was got by Phantom, out of Web, by Waxy, out of
Penelope, by Trumpator, out of Prunella, by Hightlyer. For the rest see
Whalebone.

Middleton's Performances.
1825.
At Epsom (ridden by James Robinson), won the Derby Stakes of
^1950, beating the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Rufus (winner this year of
the Riddlesworth of 2800 gs., of 7000 gs., and 300 gs., all at New-
market, Craven), by Election, second, Mr. Batson's ch. c, Hogarth, by
Rubens, third ; also (not placed), Mr. J. Rogers' ch. c. Muleteer, by
Muley, Mr. Smith's br. c. Tamar, Mr. Benson's b. c. Dauntless, and Mr.
Scaith's ch. c. Whipcord, all by Whalebone, Mr. Shard's b. c. Hougou-
mont, by Waterloo, Mr. Windham's ch. c. by Granicus (a son of Sorcerer),
Sir Gilbert Heathcote's roan colt, Oberon, by Phantom, the Duke of York's
b. c. Frogmore, by Phantom, Mr. Milnes' ch. c. Actceon, by Scud, Mr.
Yates' b. c. Cain, by Paulowitz (whose rider fell in the race), Lord
Orford's ch. c. Fleance, by Comus, Mr. F. Benson's b. c. Comrade, by
Partisan, Colonel Udny's b. c. by Muley, and one other. Betting, at
starting, 7 to 4 against Middleton, 1 1 to 5 against Rufus, 10 to i each
against Hogarth, 'Hougoumont and Muleteer, 18 to i against Daundess,
and very high odds against any other. Rufus (ridden by Wm. Arnull)
was brought to the post in superb condition, and looked all over a first-
rate racehorse ; but in the preparatory canter, it was evident he would find
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universally admired, insomuch so, that in several instances, 5 to 4 was
taken about him before the horses reached the post. As they topped the
hill, the whole of them were in a cluster, Rufus leading by half a
length, followed by Muleteer (Wm. Wheatley), Hogarth (Sam Chifney),
Hougoumont (George Dockeray), and Colonel Udny's b. c. by Muley
(Frank Buckle) ; then came, two good lengths from the first division,
Frogmore (T. Goodisson), Middleton (Robinson), Actseon (Harry
Edwards), and Oberon (P. Conolly). The pace was tremendous, and yet
they all passed Tattenham Corner well, not one as yet being beaten.
Entering the straight, Rufus was still leading, and after crossing the
road, Sam Chifney carried Hogarth into the second place, Robinson
simultaneously bringing Middleton into the third, who soon after headed
Hoo-arth, though Chifney's amazing efforts to hold his place were worthy .
both of himself and the occasion. It was indeed the most memorable
feature in the race. A quarter of a mile from home, Rufus was seen
suddenly to flag, and ArnuU to raise his whip. Just before this he had
been watching Hogarth, and on the instant, Robinson came alongside
of him, made his rush, shot by him on the whip hand, and won, hands
down, by three lengths. Muleteer was fourth, and the rest quite beaten
off. The result conclusively proved that, as between Rufus and Mid-
dleton, the winner was far away the faster and better horse of the two.
Robinson rode in his coolest and finest manner. Middleton did not start
again.

240 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

MEMNON.

MEMNON was a bay colt, bred by Richard Watt, Esq., of Bishop
Burton, near Beverley, Yorkshire, in 1822, and was got by
Whisker, out of Manuella (bred by Mr. Watt in 1809), by Dick Andrews,
out of Mandane, by PotSo's, out of Young Camilla, by Woodpecker, out
of Camilla, by Trentham, out of Coquette, by the Compton Barb. For
remainder of pedigree, see Mandane.

Memnon's Performances.

1824.
At Doncaster, colts Sst 3lbs, fillies 8st (W. Scott), won the Champagne
Stakes of 525 gs., beating Lord Queensberry's b. c. The Alderman, by
Bourbon (son of Sorcerer), second (J. Jackson), Lord Orford's br. c.
Backgammon, by Walton, third, and Lord Kelburne's ch. c. Dare Devil,
by Viscount, last ; 5 to 4 against Memnon, and 5 to -2 against The
Alderman, who was now sold to Mr. W. Russell. S. mg., colts Sst 2lbs,
fillies Sst (W. Scott), won a sweep of 380 gs., beating Mr. W. Russell's
b. c. The Alderman, second, Sir J. Byng's br. c. Trinculo, by Comus,
Mr. Houldsworth's b. f. Maid of Mansfield, by Filho-da-Puta, Dare
Devil, and eight others ; 5 to 2 against Trinculo, and 5 to i against
Memnon.

1825.

At York (Spring), colts Sst 3lbs, fillies Sst (W. Scott), won the York
St. Leger of 200 sovs., beating Dare Devil (T. Shepherd), second, the
Duke of Leeds' b. c. Crowcatcher, by Blacklock, third, and Mr. Lumley's
gr. c. Falcon, by Interpreter, last; 6 to 5 on Memnon. At Doncaster

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(W Scott), won the great St. Leger of /2175, beating The Alderman
(Robert Johnson), second ; also (not placed), Lord Exeter's b. c. Red-
gauntlet, by Scud (J. Robinson), Lord Kennedy's br. c. Homer, by
Catton (J. Jackson), Lord Egremont's brown colt, Brother to Addy
(second to Enamel in the 2000 Guineas), by Whalebone, Mr. Pulwar
Craven's b. f. Pastime (second to Wings in the Oaks), by Partisan, Sir M.
W. Ridley s b. f. Fleur-de-Lis (who was thrown down in the race), by
Bourbon, Mr. Milnes' ch. c. Acta;on, by Scud, Mr. J. Richardson's br. c.
Brownlock, by Blacklock, Colonel King'sch.f. Ultima,by Bourbon, Trinculo,
Falcon, Dare- Devil, Crowcatcher, and fifteen others ; 3 to i against
Memnon, 5 to i against Redgauntlet (winner of the July Stakes and the
Prendergast, at Newmarket, in 1824), 7 to i against Homer, and 10 to i
against The Alderman. About two months before the St. Leger, Mr.
Watt was offered 4000 gs. for Memnon by a party who had laid heavily
against him, of which fact Mr. Watt had full knowledge. The offer was
declined, Mr. Watt observing that, until after the St. Leger, Memnon was
the property of the public, and that no amount of money would purchase
him till then. S. mg., w. o. for the Gascoigne Stakes (value ^240).
Memnon was now sold to Lord Darlington.

1826.
At Manchester, 8st 2lbs, ran second for the Cup, won by Sir Watkin
Wynn's br. f. Signorina, by Champion, four years, 7st I3lbs (T. Lye),
beating br. c. Flexible, four years, 8st 2lbs, third, and one other. Any
odds on Memnon. At York (August), for four years old, 8st 7lbs each,
four miles, for the Great Subscription Purse, was beaten by Actaeon ; 7
to 2 on Memnon. At Doncaster, w. o. for 60 sovs. S. mg,, 7st gibs,
four miles (Sim Templeman), won ^250, beating Lord Fitzwilliam's b. h.
Florismart, by Amadis (son of Don Quixote), five years, 8st 5lbs (T.
Lye), br. h. Lottery, by Tramp, six years, 8st lolbs, and two others ; 7 to

i 4 on Memnon.

' 1827.

At Newmarket (Second Spring), 8st 7lbs each, A. F. (Sam Chifney),
I match for 1000 sovs., beat Lord Exeter's ch. h. Enamel, by Phantom,
j both five years old (James Robinson) ; 7 to 4 on Memnon. At Ascot,
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242 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

8st I2lbs (S. Chifney), won the Cup, beating His Majesty's br. h.
Mortgage, by Teasdale, five years, 8st lalbs (Robinson), second, and
three others; 2 to i on Memnon. At Doncaster, 8st 9lbs each (Harr\
Edwards), in the Doncaster Stakes, was beaten by Fleur-de-Lis (Georgi
Nelson), both five years old ; even betting. S. mg., for the Cup (won by
Mulatto), Memnon and Fleur-de-Lis, 8st lolbs each, ran a dead heat
for second place. For details see Tarrare. At Newmarket (Houghton)
8st /lbs, three miles, match for 500 sovs., received ^250 (forfeit), from
The Alderman (now the Duke of Portland's), 8st 4lbs.

1828.

At Newmarket, Craven, gst 4lbs (S. Chifney), ran fifth and last in the
Oatlands (handicap), won by Mr. J. Gully's b. c. Mameluke, by Partisan
three years, 8st 2lbs, beating Miss Craven, three years, yst 3lbs, secondi
and two others. At Newmarket (Second Spring), 8st gibs, B. C, ran
third for the Jockey Club Plate, won by Lord Egremont's br. c. Chateau-
Margaux, six years, 8st gibs (Wm. Arnull) ; five ran : 5 to 4 against
Memnon, and 4 to i against Chateau-Margaux. At Newmarket
(Second October), lost each, B. C, for The Whip and 200 gs. each, paid
forfeit to Lamplighter, having previously retired to the Stud.

FLEUR-DE-LIS. 243

FLEUR-DE-LIS.

FLEUR-DE-LIS was a b. f. foaled in 1822, the property of Sir
Matthew White Ridley, Bart., of Blagdon, Northumberland, who
disposed of her, at the close of 1827, to His Majesty George the Fourth.
She was got by Bourbon (son of Sorcerer), out of Lady Rachel (bred by
Sir Mark Sykes in 1805), by Stamford, out of Young Rachel, by
Volunteer (son of Eclipse), out of Rachel, by Highflyer, out of Sister to
Tandem, by Syphon (son of Squirt), her dam, by Regulus, out of a mare
by Snip (son of Flying Childers), her dam, by Cottingham (son of Major
Hartley's Blind Stallion), out of the Warlock Galloway (dam of Othello),
by Snake, out of a mare by the Bald Galloway, out of a daughter of Mr.
Curwen's Bay Barb.

Fleur-de-Lis' Performances.

1825.

At Newcastle, for three years old fillies, 8st each (T. Lye), won 70 gs.,
beating Mr. Lambton's ch. f. Figurante, by Comus, and Lord Darling-
ton's b. f. Bird of Passage, by Whisker, last. At Pontefract, for three
years old fillies, 8st each (J. Dodgson), won ^^120, beating Earl Fitz-
william's br. f. Beatrice, by Ardrossan, Lord Scarborough's Sister to
Diadem, by Catton, and one other. At Doncaster, in running for the St.
Leger, won by Memnon, Fleur-de-Lis was thrown down. S. mg., for three
years old fillies, 8st 2lbseach (P. Conolly), won ;^38o, beating Mr. Platel's
ch. f. Conviction, by Cannon Ball, very easily, Sir. Wm. Milner's br. f.
Hylda, and Mr. Lumley's br. f. Jessy, both by Interpreter ; 15 to 8 on
Fleur-de-Lis.

1826.

At York Spring, 8st (G. Nelson), won ^120, beating Lord Kelburne's
ch. c. Actaeon, by Scud, 8st 3lbs, the Duke of Leeds' b. c. Catterick, by

244 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

Whisker, 8st 3lbs, third, Earl FitzwilHam's b. h. Florismart, by Amadis,
five years, gst, Mr. Whittaker's br. h. Lottery, six years, gst 4lbs, and one
other ; 5 to 2 against Fleur-de-Lis, and 3 to i against Actseon. S. mg.,
7st i2lbs (Nelson), won the Cup. beating Actceon (H. Edwards), four
years, /St i2lbs., second, b. c. The Alderman, four years, 7st i2lbs, third,
Lord Kelburne's bl. h. Jerry (winner of the St. Leger in 1824), by
Smolensko, five years, 8st ylbs, and one other ; 7 to 4 on Mr. Russell's
colt, The Alderman (second to Memnon in the St. Leger, and winner,
also, at Doncaster, of 290 gs., the Gold Cups at Richmond and North-
allerton, all in 1825), by Bourbon, and 4 to i against Fleur-de-Lis. At
Newcastle, 7st i ilbs (Nelson), won the Cup, beating General Sharpe's
b. h. Canteen, five years, 8st 7lbs, and Mr. Russell's br. h. Abron, by
Whisker, six years, lost, last; 15 to 8 on Fleur-de-Lis. Canteen won
the Kings Plate the day before. S. mg., 8st 2lbs (G.' Nelson), won
the Town Plate. At Doncaster, 8st (Nelson), won the Doncaster
Stakes, beating Acta^on (H. Edwards), 8st, second, Crowcatcher, 8st,
Lottery, gst, and one other ; 6 to 4 on Fleur-de-Lis. S. mg., 8st 3lbs
(Nelson), won the Cup, beating Earl FitzwilHam's b. c. Mulatto, three
years, 7st, br. c. Humphrey Clinker, four years, 8st 3lbs, Mr. Geo. Payne's
ch. h. Helenus, by Soothsayer, five years, 8st lolbs, and Jerry, 8st lolbs;
5 to 4 on Fleur-de-Lis. Helenus made the running to the bottom of the
hill, where Fleur-de-Lis took the lead. Mulatto (T. Lye), and Lord Fitz-
vvilliam's Humphrey Clinker (W. Clift), being close up with the leaders.
It was a most beautiful sight to the Red House, the four being very
close together, at high pressure speed. Just after passing the Red
House, Mulatto headed Helenus (R. Johnson), and then got slightly in
front of Fleur-de-Lis, but at the distance she again resumed the lead, and
a splendid race home, between her and Mulatto, resulted in his defeat,
with very great difficulty, by half a neck, Humphrey Clinker being two
lengths behind Mulatto ; Jerry was never in the race from start to finish.

1827.
At York (Spring), 8st gibs (Geo. Dockeray), won ;^28o, beating
Jerry, six years, gst ilb, and two others. At Manchester, 8st 7lbs, ran
second for a tureen of 100 gs., won by Mr. No well's b. h. Longwaist, six

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years, gst (Dockeray), beating Canteen, and five others. Nelson rode
Fleur-de-Lis. At Preston, 8st 81bs (Nelson), won the Cup and sweep of
_^3oo, beating Sir W. Wynn's br. m. Signorina, by Champion, five years,
8st 8lbs, and Euphrates, aged, yst. At Doncaster, 8st gibs (Nelson),
won the Doncaster Stakes, beating Memnon, 8st gibs (Sim Templeman),
by half a length. S. mg., for the Cup, won by Mulatto, Memnon and
Fleur-de-Lis ran a dead heat for second place. Fleur-de-Lis was now
sold to His Majesty.

1828.
At Ascot, 9st (Robinson), not placed for the Cup, won by Mr. Molony's
br. f. Bobadilla, by Bobadil (son of Rubens), three years, 6st 7lbs (T. Lye),
beating Mr. Stonehewer's b. f. Souvenir, by Orville, four years, jst i3lbs
(A. Pavis), second, and four others. At Oxford, gst, four milts (T.
Goodisson), won the Cup, beating Mr. J. Day's b. g. Liston, by Ambo,
aged, 9st 4lbs (J as. Chappie). At Newmarket (Second October), gst
(J. Robinson), won the Oatlands, beating Lord Verulam's b. h. Helas, by
Woful, five years, 7st i2lbs, and three others. At Newmarket (Ho.),
Sst 8lbs (Robinson), match for 200 sovs., beat Mr. George Payne's Belzoni,
by Blacklock, five years, 8st 2lbs (W. Arnull).

1829.
At Newmarket (April 20th), gst gibs, A. F. (Jas. Robinson), ran second
in the Craven Stakes, won by Mr. W. Chifney's b. c. Zinganee, by Tramp,
rising four years old, 8st 4lbs (Sam Chifney), beating Lord G. H.
Cavendish's b. c. Amphion, said to have been the most beautiful horse
that ever trod the Turf, by Partisan, Sst I3lbs, third, Lord Verulam's b. f.
Brocard, by Whalebone, rising five years, Sst 1 3lbs, and five others. At
Epsom, gst 5lbs (J. Robinson), won the Craven Stakes, beating Colonel
Standen's ch. h. Conrad, by Whisker, five years, Sst gibs (Dockeray),
second, and ten others. At Stockbridge, gst 2lbs (Robinson), won ^160,
beating Brownlock, gst 2lbs. At Goodwood, gst 3lbs (Robinson), won
the Cup, beating Mr. Gully's b. h. Mameluke, by Partisan, gst 3lbs
(J. Day), Lord Exeter's br. f. Varna, by Sultan, three years, 7st 4lbs,
Lamplighter, six years, gst 6lbs, and two others. At Doncaster, gst

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(J. Robinson), ran third for the Cup, won by Lord Cleveland's br. c.
Voltaire, by Blacklock, three years, 7st (T. Lye), beating Major Yar-
burgh's b. c. Laurel, by Blacklock, five years, 8st lolbs (G. Nelson),
third, Lord Fitzwilliam's b. h. Medoro, by Cervantes, five years, 8st lolbs
(John Day), Lord Scarborough's br. c. Cistercian, by Catton, three
years, /st (J. Gilbert), and the Hon. E. Petre's ch. h. Granby, by Cannon
Ball, five years, 8st lolbs (W. Scott) ; 2 to i against Laurel (who won
this Cup in 1828), 5 to 2 against Voltaire, and 7 to 2 against Fleur-de-
Lis. Granby led off at a tremendous pace, followed by Laurel, Voltaire,
Medoro, Fleur-de-Lis, and Cistercian, in the order named. At the Red
House, Laurel took the lead, and came along to the distance, at terrific
speed, where Robinson called on Fleur-de-Lis, but the grand old mare
was unable to respond. Lye then challenged Laurel with Voltaire,
passed him easily, and won, hands down, by nearly a length. At Lincoln,
9St (J. Robinson), won the Grand Falconer's Cup (given by the Duke of
St. Albans), of 200gs., beating Laurel, 8st lolbs. Colonel King's br. f.
Bessy Bedlam, by Filho-da-Puta, four years, 8st 3lbs, and three
others.

1830.
(Now, by the late King's death, the property of His Majesty, William
the Fourth). At Goodwood, Qst gibs (G. Nelson), won the Cup of 300
sovs., with sweep of _^ 7 70, beating His Majesty's b. h. Zinganee (John
Day), second, five years, gst lolbs. His Majesty's ch. h. The Colonel, five
years, lost, third (A. Pavis) ; also Lord Jersey's b. g. Glenartney, by
Phantom (G. Edwards), and five others. At Doncaster, gst (Nelson),
not placed for the Cup, won by Lord Kelburne's br. c. Retriever, by
Smolensko, four years, 8st 3lbs (T. Lye), beating b. h. Medoro (Lord
Fitzwilliam's), by Cervantes, gst (Harry Edwards), second. Laurel, gst
(S. Templeman), third, and three others; 11 to 8 against Fleur-de-
Lis, and 3 to I against Laurel. No others quoted.

1831.
At Goodwood, gst 1 ilbs (Nelson), ran second for the Cup, won by
Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Priam, by Emilius, four years, gst slbs, beat-

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ing Mr. Stonehewer's b. f. Variation (winner of the Oaks last year),
by Bustard (son of Castrel), four years, 8st iilbs, third and last; 6 to 5
against Priam, 5 to 4 against Fleur-de-Lis, and 5 to i against Vari-
ation. Fleur-de-Lis (George Nelson), took the lead, making good and
steady running, followed by Priam (P. ConoUy), two full lengths behind,
and at a like distance, by Variation. This position was maintained till
past the distance post, when Priam came up in his fine splendid style,
lay alongside Fleur-de-Lis for a few strides, and then took a decisive
lead, going in an easy winner by two lengths ; Variation (ridden by Jas.
Robinson), being half a length only behind Fleur-de-Lis. It was
altogether a beautiful and most interesting race. All three horses were
in the pink of condition, especially Fleur-de-Lis. She never looked
more beautiful in her life, so bright, so buoyant, so light, so strong, and
so full of her old fiire and spirit ; but the fact is that she never at any
time possessed Priam's speed, which, on this occasion, proved too great
for her ; and being, moreover, eight years old, she had doubtless lost
somewhat of her old powers of running. Game she was to the last.
Looking at the weight which Priam carried, as a four year old, the result
of this race placed him, unquestionably, at the head of all the horses of
his time. Fleur-de-Lis did not run again. She was bred by the Revd.
Christopher Sykes, and sold, when a yearling, to Sir Matthew White
Ridley, Bart.

ABRAHAM COOPER, R.A.

This eminent animal painter was born in Red Lion Street, Holborn, in September 1 7S7, where
his father carried on the business of a tobacconist, and lived in easy circumstances. His
son, the subject of this memoir, not caring to follow that trade, took an Inn at HoUoway,
the result being mismanagement and ruin. In his earlier years, whilst at school, young
Cooper evinced a strong disposition for drawing, embellishing his copy-books with sketches
of horses and dogs. Soon afterwards he painted several portraits of horses, in water-colours,
for a Mr. Phillips. At this time he was twenty-two years of age. Mr. Henry Meux, of
Castlebar Hill, near Ealing, had, in the year 1809, a favourite old horse called Frolic, which
Mr. Cooper was in the habit of riding and driving. Desirous of possessing a portrait of the
old horse, Mr. Cooper tried his hand at it, and succeeded in producing an admirable
likeness. Thus encouraged, he purchased a little work, entitled " An Introduction to Oil-
Painting," published by Laurie and Whittle, of Fleet Street, from which he acquired the first
rudiments of the art. At the earnest solicitation of Mr Meux, Cooper resigned to him the
portrait of Old Frolic, which he had painted for himself, and that gentleman ever after

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remained his firm friend and patron. Mr. Cooper also possessed himself of a few od
volumes of the Old Sporting Alagazine. Benjamin Marshall's productions therein excited in
him a keen spirit of emulation, and he soon, through the mediation of his uncle, Mr. Davis,
of equestrian celebrity, obtained an introduction to Mr. Marshall, who, with that generosit)
■ so natural to him, received the young aspirant with great warmth of heart, and offered him
admission at all times to his studio. With these advantages Mr. Cooper studied his art with
great assiduity, and every fresh attempt revealed the superiority of his talents. In the year
1812 he became a member of the "Artist's Fund," and, eventually, its President. In 1817
he was elected an " Associate of the Royal Academy," and his fine picture, of Marston Moor,
led to his election, in 1820, as a Royal Academician. His late Majesty, George the Fourth,
was the first to sign his diploma, and his Majesty also employed him to paint his renowned
mare, Fleur-de-Lis, most justly considered one of his most successful portraits of the many
racehorses he painted. Among his numerous patrons may be mentioned the Dukes of
Grafton, Bedford and Marlborough ; the Earls of Essex, Carlisle, Egremont and Upper
Ossory ; Lords Ribblesdale, Arundel, Ducie, Chas. Kerr, Holland, and C. Bentinck ; Sir M.
White Ridley, Colonel Udny, Mr. Harvey-Corabe, and several others.
The engraving of the portrait is by Mr. Thompson, from a painting by J. Jackson, R.A.

ACTyEON. 249

ACTION.

ACTyEON was a chestnut colt, foaled in 1822, the property of R.
Milnes, Esq. He was got by Scud (son of Beningbrough), out of
Diana (sister to Emily), by Stamford, out of a mare by Whiskey, out of
Grey Dorimant, by Dorimant, out of Dizzy (a grey mare, bred by the
Duke of Ancaster, in 1757), by Blank, out of Dizzy (a grey mare, bred
by his Grace in 1741), by his Grace's grey horse, Driver (son of the
Wynn-Arabian), out of a mare by Smiling Tom (a son of the Conyers
Arabian), &c., &c.

Act.'eon's Performances.
1825.

At Newmarket, Craven, for horses rising three years old, 8st ylbs,
Ab. M., was not placed in the Riddlesworth Stakes of 200 gs. each, h. ft.,
twenty-three subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Rufus, by
Election (son of Gohanna), ridden by Frank Buckle, 8st 7lbs, beating
Mr. Thomas Thornhill's br. f. Surprize, by Scud (Sam Chifney), 8st ilb,
second, and five others. At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st gibs, R. M.
(J. Robinson), match for 200 sovs., was beaten by Lord Orford's ch. c.
Fleance, by Comus (F. Buckle), 8st 2lbs, both rising three years old. At
Epsom, was not placed in the Derby, won by Lord Jersey's ch. c. Middleton,
by Phantom (J. Robinson), beating ch. c. Rufus (F. Buckle), second, Mr.
Batson's ch. c. Hogarth, by Rubens (Sam Barnard), third, and fourteen
others; 7 to 4 against Middleton, and 1 1 to 5 against Rufus. At York
(August), 7st 2lbs, two miles, not placed in a sweep of 25 gs. each, won by
Mr. Lambton's b. c. Buzzard, by Blacklock, four years, 8st 3lbs (J.
Robinson), beating Lord Scarborough's b. m. Fair Charlotte, by Catton,
six years, gst (G. Nelson), second, and four others, not placed. Actaeon

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was now sold to Lord Kelburne (afterwards the eccentric Earl of Glasgow)?.;
S. mg., for three years old, colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 8st (Ben. Smith), raai
second in a sweep of 30 sovs. each, &c., won by Mr. Richardson's br. c.
Brownlock, by Blacklock (W. Scott), beating four others, not placed.
At Doncaster, was not placed in the Great St. Leger, won by Memnon,
(which see for details). S. mg., was not placed in a sweep of 30 sovs.
each, won by Mr. C. Russell's b. c. The Alderman, by Bourbon (Robt.
Johnson) ; six ran.

1826.
At York (Spring), 8st 7lbs each, two miles, ran second in a sweep of
20 sovs. each, won by Sir M. W. Ridley's b. f. Fleur de-Lis, by Bourbon
(George Nelson), both four years old, beating also Lottery, si.x years, and
three others. At York (August), 8st 3lbs each, two miles (ridden by H.
Edwards), won the Great Subscription Purse, beating Lord Darlington's
b. c. Memnon (S. Chifney) ; only two ran. S. mg., 8st 3lbs (H.
Edwards), won the second Great Subscription Purse, beating Earl
Fitzwilliam's b. c. Mulatto, three years, 7st 2lbs, b. m. Fair Charlotte,
aged, 9st, third, and Mr. Lambton's ch. h, Cedric (Derby winner in 1824),
by Phantom, five years, 8st lolbs. At Doncaster, 8st each, two miles,
ran second in the Doncaster Stakes of ^290, won by Fleur-de-Lis, both
four years old, beating Lottery, six years, gst, and three others. S. mg.,
8st 5lbs (H. Edwards), won the Racing Club Stakes of 50 .sov.s. each,
h. ft., beating Earl Fitzwilliam's b. h. Florismart, by Amadis (son
of Don Quixote), five years, 8st 1 2lbs (W. Clift) ; only these two
ran.

1827.

At York (August), 8st lolbs, two miles (H. Edwards), ran second for the
Great Subscription Purse, won by Mulatto, four years, Sst 3lbs (T. Lye),
beating two others. S. mg., 8st 7lbs, four miles (H. Edwards), won the
second Great Subscription Purse, again beating Florismart, who broke
down. At Doncaster, w. o. for the Racing Stakes. S. mg. (September
20th), Sst lolbs, two miles and five furlongs (H. Edwards), was not placed
for the Gold Cup of 150 gs., won by Mulatto, four years, 8st 3lbs (T.
Lye), beating Memnon, five years, 8st lolbs, and Fleur-de-Lis, 8st lolbs,

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both of whom ran a dead heat for second place ; also (not placed),
Tarrare, four years, 8st 3lbs, Longwaist, six years, gst, Lord SHgo's br. h.
Starch, by Waxy Pope (son of Waxy), aged, gst, and Lord Kelburne's
b. c. Reviewer, by Abjer, three years, /st, who died six days afterwards.
At Richmond, 8st gibs (H. Edwards), won the Gold Cup, beating the
Hon. Orde Powlett's, b. c. Popsy, by Blacklock, three years, 7st, Mr.
Ralph Riddell's ch. c. Hartpury, by Abjer (son of TrufHe), three years,
7st, Starch, aged, gst, and one other. At Northallerton, 8st gibs, two
miles, ran third for the Cup, won by the Hon. E. Petre's b. c. Nonplus,
by Catton, three years, 7st (T. Nicholson), beating ch. m. Purity (also
Lord Kelburne's), by Octavian, five years, 8st 6lbs (H. Edwards), second,
Starch, Qst, fourth, and one other ; 6 to 5 on Nonplus (winner of the York
St. Leger).

1828.
At Newcastle (July loth), 8st lolbs, two miles (H. Edwards), ran
second for the Gold Cup, won by Mr. Golden's br. c. Robin Hood (who
won the Corporation Cup on the preceding day), by Blacklock, four
years, 7st 11 lbs, Sir W. Milner's ch. c. Malek (brother to Velocipede),
four years, /st iilbs, being third ; five ran. At Doncaster, gst, two miles,
ran third for the Doncaster Stakes of 300 sovs., won by Nonplus (now
Lord Cleveland's), four years, 8st (John Day), beating the Hon. E.
Petre's ch. c. Granby, by Cannon Ball, four years, 8st, third, Vanish,
by Phantom, Mulatto, Malek, Popsy, Tarrare, and two others. At the
Caledonian Hunt (October 17th), lost, four miles (H. Edwards), won
the King's Guineas, beating Malek (now General Sharpe's), second,
four years, gst 4lbs, and eh. h. Springkell, by Ebberston, aged, lost, last.
He ran once more, without success. In 1829, at York Spring, ran fourth
for the Cup, won by Velocipede. At York (August), was beaten in the
Fitzwilliam Stakes by Mulatto, and for the Great Subscription Purse,
by Granby, and was now transferred to the Stud. He was the sire of
the famous General Chasse.

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

CHATEAU-MARGAUX.

CHATEAU-MARGAUX (first entered as "Brother to Addy "),
was a brown colt, bred by the Earl of Egremont in 1822, and got
by Whalebone, out of Wasp (sister to Scorpion), by Gohanna, out of a
mare by Highflyer, out of Chanticleer's dam, by Eclipse, out of Rosebud,
by Old Snap, out of Miss Belsea (bred by Sir Wm. Middleton, of Belsea
Castle, Northumberland, in 1753), by Regulus, her dam, by Bartlett's
Childers, out of a mare by Honywood's White Arabian, out of the " dam of
the two True Blues," which mare was bred by John Bowes, Esq. (ancestor
of the Earls of Strathmore), of Gibside Park, near Newcastle on Tyne,
and was got by the Byerley Turk.

Mr. Honywood's White Arabian was first the property of Sir John
Williams, Bart., who sold him to Mr. Turner, of Suffolk, who disposed of
him to Mr. Honywood. The two True Blues, both greys, and the sons
of the White Arabian, were racers of very high form.

Chateau-Margaux's Performances.
1825.
At Newmarket (First Spring) (now called Brother to Addy), colts
8st ylbs, fillies Sst 4lbs, ridden by Wm. Arnull, ran second for the 2000
Guineas, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Enamel, by Phantom (James
Robinson), beating the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Bolero, by Partisan (F.
Buckle), third ; also'General Grosvenor's b. c. Crockery, by Rubens, and
two others. S. mg., Sst 5lbs each (W. Arnull), match for 100 sovs., beat
H.R.H. the Duke of York's br. c. Lionel Lincoln, by Whalebone (T.
Goodisson). At Doncaster, was unplaced in the St. Leger, won by
Memnon (which see).

'm

CHA TEA U-MARGA UX. 2 5 3

1826.
At Newmarket (April loth), now rising four years old, 8st 4lbs (W.
Arnull), was unplaced in the Craven Stakes, won by Mr. Mills' (late Sir
John Byngs') br. c. Trinculo, by Comus, rising four years, Sst 4lbs (Sam
Day), beating Mr. Shard's b. c. Hougoumont, by Waterloo, Sst 4lbs
(J. Day), and twelve others. The Craven Stakes, at Newmarket,
generally brought together some of the best horses of the time. S. mg.,
for horses rising four years old, colts Sst 7lbs, fillies Sst 2lbs, D.I.
(W. Arnull), won the Claret Stakes of 200 sovs. each, h. ft., &c.,
beating ch. c. Enamel (J. Robinson), by two lengths, and Mr. Fulwar
Craven's b. f. Pastime (second to Wings in the Oaks of 1S25, and which
she would have won but for being lamed in running), third and last.
Brother to Addy was now named Chateau-Margaux. At Newmarket
(First Spring), yst 5lbs, B.C. (Sam Barnard), won 50 sovs., beating Mr.
Heathcote's ch. c. Nigel, by Election, rising four years, 7st 5lbs, second,
and the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Tontine (who, in 1825, w. o. for the 1000
Guineas, and on this occasion, bolted out of the course), by Election, /st
5lbs, last. At Ascot, lost ylbs, four miles (W. Arnull), won the King's
Plate, beating Nigel, lost ylbs, and three others. S. mg., Sst 2lbs, two
miles and a half (George Dockeray), won the Gold Cup, beating Mr.
Theobald's ch. h. Cydnus (who, like Yellow Jack of a later date, had the
bad habit of always running second), by Quiz, five years, Sst i2lbs (J.
Robinson), and Lord George Cavendish's b. h. Bizarre, by Orville, six
years, gst 3lbs (W. Arnull), third and last. At Brighton, Sst 3lbs, two
miles (W. Arnull), won the Gold Cup, again beating Cydnus (Sam
•Barnard), Sst i2lbs ; only these two ran. At Lewes, w. o. for the King's
Plate. At Newmarket (First October), 7st 4lbs, B. C. (F. Buckle), won
a purse of 50 gs., beating the Duke of Portland's (afterwards His
Majesty's), br. c. Mortgage, by Teasdale, four years, 7st 4lbs. At New-
market (Second October), w. o. for ^^65.

1827.

At Newmarket (First Spring), list, B. C, w. o. for the King's Plate.
At Newmarket (Second Spring), Sst 3lbs, B. C. (W. Arnull), won the

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JockeyClub Plate, beating the Duke of Portland's b. h. The Alderman, by
Bourbon, five years, 8st 3lbs ; only two ran. At Ascot, list 7lbs, four
miles, won the King's Plate, beating Lord Exeter's ch. c. Hobgoblin, by
Comus, four years, lost /lbs, Lord Tavistock's ch. f. Leeway, by Aladdin
(son of Giles, by Trumpator), four years, lost 7lbs, and ch. h. Nigel, five
years, list /lbs, last. At Newmarket (First October), i ist 7lbs, R. C.
(W. Arnull), for the King's Plate, ran a dead heat with Colonel Wilson's
(afterwards Lord Berners) b. c. Lamplighter, by Merlin (son of Castrel),
four years, tost /lbs (F. Buckle). The King's Guineas were divided,
and Lamplighter walked over. At Newmarket (Ho.), w. o. for ^65.

At Newmarket (April 7th), gst slbs, A. F. (VV. Arnull), was unplaced
in the Craven Stakes, won by Lamplighter, four years, 8st I3lbs (F.
Buckle), beating b. m. Pastime (now Lord Wharncliffe's), five years, gst
5lbs, and three others. At Newmarket (First Spring), won ^50 ; but
(W. Arnull), for the King's Plate, was beaten by Mr. Richardson's br. h.
Brownlock, by Blacklock (James Robinson). S. mg., 8st gibs (W. Arnull),
won the Jockey Club Plate, beating Memnon, Leeway, and a br. c. by
Tiresias. At Ascot, rist i2lbs, four miles (W. Arnull), won the King's
Plate, beating br. h. Brownlock, iist i2lbs, both six years old, and one
other. S. mg., gst 3lbs (W. Arnull), not placed for the Cup, won by
Bobadilla (see Fleur-de-Lis). At Brighton, was beaten for the Cup ; and,
at Lewes, for the King's Plate, and was taken out of training. He was a
good honest horse, and well worthy of his descent.

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CAMEL.

CAMEL was a very dark brown colt, bred by the Earl of Egremont
in 1822, and got by Whalebone, out of a mare (bred by Mr Elwes
in 1812, by Selim, out of Maiden (bred by Earl Fitzwilliam in 1801),
by Sir Peter, her dam, by Phsenomenon, out of Matron, by Florizel (son
of Herod), out of Maiden, by Match'em, out of Mr. J. Pratt's old mare*

* This Squirt-mare was never trained for racing, but was covered twenty-three years, and
produced seventeen foals, out of which number (all bred by Mr. John Pratt, of Askrigg,
Wensleydf te, Yorkshire), were the following eleven good racers, viz. — Miracle, and Dido, by
Changeling (brother to Match'em), Conundrum, Ranthos, Enigma, Riddle, Miss Timms,
Rasselas, Pumpkin, Maiden and Purity, all by Match'em. The old mare died on the 30th
of August, 1777, aged twenty-seven years. Camel had a very fine barrel, and was short in the
back, but he had plenty of stride. He had a commanding forehand, good and powerful
quarters, with great bone. His qualities may be summed up in a few words, namely, that
he was no disgrace to the renowned family (Whalebone, Waxy, PotSo's, and Eclipse), from
which he sprang. " The Druid," in " Silk and Scarlet," observes that " the cart-horse quartered
Camel can fairly challenge Sir Hercules for the Whalebone wreath, with the two famous
brothers. Touchstone and Launcelot. The curious growth of Camel's quarters was owing to
his having fallen backwards when a yearling." Camel was purchased from Lord Egremont
by Mr. Theobald, of Stockwell, and joined the stud there, which, among several other
celebrities, comprised Tarrare, Flibbertigibbet (a son of Cornus), Cydnus (son of Quiz), and
the Grand Mameluke.

Writing of Camel, in " Scott and Sebright," " The Druid " remarks that " this horse was as
good as an annuity of ^800 to Mr. Theobald for several seasons after the performances of
Touchstone had brought him so prominently into notice, while Caravan, Wapiti, Callisto, and
others carried on the game. When the American agents arrived, and bid Mr. Theobald
5000 gs. for him, he gave his verdict without turning round in the box, and would not even
allow Lowry time to strip the horse before he refused the offer. Camel was then seventeen
years old, and he lived for six seasons more. General Werayss and Mr. Bramsby Cooper
(the eminent surgeon) used to visit, as Mr. Theobald termed him, 'My bit of whalebone,'
Mr. Cooper always maintaining that he never looked over a more powerful piece of machinery.
His gaskins were enormous, and his leverage so great, that, when Lowry (Mr. Theobald's
studgroora) lunged him, he could leap mid-air almost to the last."

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by Squirt, her clam, by Mogul (a son of the Godolphin Arabian), out ot
Camilla, by Bay Bolton, out of Old Lady (dam of the Bolton Grey Star-
ling), by Pulleine's Chestnut Arabian.

Camel's Performances.

1825.
At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st 2]bs, match for 100 sovs., h. ft.,
received 50 sovs. from the Duke of York's b. c. Peter Proteus, by Partisan,
Sst Qlbs, both rising three years old. S. mg., for horses rising three
years old, colts Sst 7lbs, fillies Sst 2lbs (W Arnull), ran second in the
Newmarket Stakes of 50 sovs. each, h. ft., twenty-five subscribers (val.
_;^825, the second horse receiving 100 sovs. out of the stakes), won by
General Grosvenor's b. c. Crockery, by Rubens (Sam Day), beating, un-
placed, the Duke of Portland's (afterwards His Majesty's), br. c. Mortgage,
by Teasdale, the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Cramer, by Election (F. Boyce),
and his br. c. Bolero, by Partisan (F. Buckle), and four others. At New-
market (Second Spring), colts Sst ylbs, fillies Sst 4lbs (W. Arnull), won
50 sovs., beating the Duke of Rutland's b. f. Adeliza, by Soothsayer (S.
Barnard), second, the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Pigmy, by Election (F.
Boyce), third ; also Lord Jersey's b. c. Ariel, by Phantom (J. Robinson),
Mr. S. Wortley's b. f. Scandal, by Selim, Mr. Vansittart's, b. f. Darioletta
(the dam of Barbelle), by Amadis (P. Conolly), and four others ; 5 to 4
against Camel, and 3 to i against Pigmy. At Newmarket (Second
October), colts Sst gibs, fillies Sst 6lbs (W. Arnull), won a sweep of 25
sovs. each, beating the Duke of York's b. f. Dahlia, by Phantom (T.
Goodisson), Mortgage (J. Robinson), third, and the Duke of Grafton's ch.
f. Tontine (who w. o. for the 1000 Guineas, and ran third to Wings in
the Oaks, Pastime being second), by Election (F. Buckle), fourth and
last. S. mg., Sst 3lbs (W. Arnull), match for 200 sovs., beat Colonel
Udny's b. c. Tarandus, by Sorcerer, four years, Sst 7lbs (F. Buckle).
S. mg., Sst 5lbs each, in a match for 200 sovs. (W. Arnull), was beaten by
Mr. Stuart Wortley's b. f. Scandal (winner of the Woodcote Stakes, at
Epsom, in 1824), by Selim (J. Robinson).

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1826.

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st /lbs each (W. Arnuli), won the Port
Stakes of _i/"45o, beating Lord Exeter's b.c. Redgauntlet (winner, in 1824,
of the July Stakes, and the Prendergast, at Newmarket), by Scud (J.
Robinson), second, the Duke of York's br. c. Lionel Lincoln, by Whale-
bone (T. Goodisson), third, Mr. Dilly's br. c. Hougoumont, by Waterloo,
and one other ; 7 to 4 against Camel, 3 to i against Redgauntlet, and 4
to I against Hougoumont. Camel ran only once in 1827, in a match for
2CO sovs., Sst 7lbs each, Ab. M. (Abingdon rriile), in which, ridden by Wm.
Arnuli, he beat Redgauntlet, ridden by J. Robinson, at Newmarket,
Houghton meeting, and retired to the Stud, to be for ever remembered as
the sire of the famous Eaton Brown, Touchstone.

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FLEXIBLE.

FLEXIBLE was a brown colt, bred by the Earl of Egremont in
1822, and sold, when a yearling, to Mr. Bartley, who disposed of
him, in 1825, to John Mytton, Esq., of Halston, Salop. Me was got by
Whalebone, out of Themis (sister to Incantator), by Sorcerer, out of
Hannah (bred by Lord Egremont in 1805), by Gohanna, out of
Humming Bird (sister to Colibri), by Woodpecker, out of Camilla, by
Trentham, out of Coquette, by the Compton Barb, out of Sister to Regulus,
by the Godolphin Arabian, &c.

Flexible's Performances.

1825.
At Epsom, 8st 7lbs each (Sam. Barnard), match for 50 sovs., beat Mr.
Maberley's ch. c. Velasquez, by Rubens (Arthur Pavis), both three years
old. At Bath, 7st 4lbs (A. Pavis), won the Original Stakes of £120,
beating Mr. Howe's b. c. Warwick, by Phantom, four years, 8st ylbs,
and three others. At Cheltenham, for three years old, 8st 7lbs each, ran
second for the St. Leger Stakes of 25 sovs. each, won by Lord Warwick's
b. c. Mephistopheles, by Crecy (son of Walton), beating Mr. Ormsby Gore's
b. c. Vesuvius, by Rubens, third and last ; 5 to 2 on Flexible. S. mg.,
7st (A. Pavis), won ^75, beating Lord Warwick's b. c. Haji Baba, by
Election, four years, 8st, Mr. Canning's b. c. Hottentot, by King of
Diamonds, four years, 7st gibs, third, Mr. Pryse's ch. h. Doctor Eady, by
Rubens, aged, Qst lib, and three others. S. mg., 6st 4lbs (A. Pavis)^
ran third for the Cup, won by Mr. F. Craven's b. c. Longwaist, four
years, 8st (S. Day), beating Mr. Mytton's ch. g. Euphrates (the best Cup

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horse of his day), by Quiz, aged, gst 4lb3, second, and three others ; 2 to
I on Longwaist. At Stourbridge, 7st (A. Pavis), won the Cup, four
miles, beating Mr. Tongue's ch. h. Mazame, by Williamson's Ditto
(brother to Walton), five years, 8st lolbs. At Warwick, for three years
old, colts 8st 2lbs, fillies 8st, ran second for the St. Leger Stakes, won by
Sir T. M. Stanley's b. c. Doctor Faustus, by Filho-da-Puta (T. White-
house), beating two others. S. mg., yst gibs, heats two miles (Calloway),
won the Town Plate, beating Mr. Gisborne's b. f. Elizabeth, by Mango,
three years, 7st 7lbs, Haji Baba, four years, 8st iilbs, and one other.
'Flexible was now sold to Mr. Mytton ; and, at Shrewsbury, 8st 4lbs (T.
Whitehouse), won the St. Leger Stakes, beating Sir Watkin Wynn's b. f.
Signorina, by Champion (son of Selim), three years, 8st 2lbs, Doctor
Faustus, 8st 4lbs, and two others.

1826.
At Chester (T. Whitehouse), /st i2lbs, ran second for the Cup, won
by Mr. Clifton's b. h. Brutandorf, by Blacklock, out of the famous
Mandane, five years, 8st 7lbs (W. Scott), beating Sir T. Stanley's ch. h.
General Mina, by Camillus, six years, 8st islbs, and seven others, not
placed. S. mg., 8st 2lbs (Whitehouse), not placed for the Stand Cup of
260 gs., won by Brutandorf, 8st gibs (W. Scott), beating Mr. Mytton's
b. h. Longwaist, 8st gibs (R. Johnson), both five years old, and three
others; only two placed. Mr. Mytton was said to have lost ;^i 5,000 on
this race by his recent purchase of Longwaist ; betting, at starting, 7 to
4 on Longwaist, and 7 to 2 against Brutandorf, won by a short neck,
after a most exciting and splendid race from start to finish. Though
unplaced, Flexible was third. Lord Derby's b. m. Urganda, by Milo (T.
Lye), Mr. Geary's br. f. Arachne, by Filho-da-Puta, and Doctor Faustus,
being beaten off several lengths. At Manchester, 8st albs (H. Arthur),
ran third for the Cup, won by br. f. Signorina, four years, 7st i3lbs (T.
Lye), beating Lord Darlington's b. c. Memnon, four years, 8st 2lbs
(T. Shepherd), second, and one other ; any odds offered on Memnon.
At Cheltenham, won the Sherborne Stakes ; but, 8st 3lbs (T. White-
house), was not placed in the Glo'stershire Stakes of ^580, won by
Mr. Yates' b. c. Cain, by Paulowitz (son of Sir Paul, by Sir Peter), four

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years, 7st gibs (J. Spring), beating Mr. Day's ch. c. Burgundy, by Usque-
baugh (son of Whiskey), four years, yst lolbs, and eight others. At
Wolverhampton, 8st ilb (T. Whitehouse), ran second for the Cup, won
by Sir T. M. Stanley's ch. h. Grenadier, by Waterloo (son of Walton),
beating Sir W. Wynn's ch. c. Mayfly, by Piscator (son of Walton), three
years, 6st lolbs, and one other; H. Arthur rode Grenadier, five years,
8st 5lbs. S. mg., 8st 2lbs (H, Arthur), won the Darlington Cup, beating
Arachne, 8st 2lbs, and Longwaist, 8st i3lbs, last. S. mg., 8st 6lbs (T.
Whitehouse), in a handicap sweep, was beaten by Mr. C. Tongue's br. h.
Borysthenes, by Smolensko, five years, 7st 7lbs (H. Arthur), Flexible
conceding him a year and- I3lbs. He ran twice, unsuccessfully, at
Cheltenham, in 1827, and was then taken out of training, and was sold
to Mr. Bach, of Bromfield, for the Stud. In his race with Borysthenes
Flexible received an injury from which he recovered very slowly, and
which obliged him to quit the Turf.

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SIGNAL. " 261

SIGNAL.

SIGNAL was a very valuable and highly-bred grey Arabian, sent
from India to the Hon. Arthur Cole, by his friend and late con-
federate on the Turf, Captain Maclean, of His Majesty's 13th Light
Dragoons, accompanied by the following character: "This little horse,
Signal, has never been beaten, and is warranted sound, and quite free
from vice. He is five years old off, and stands just fourteen hands
high."

The following extracts of Signal's performances, in the year 182S, are
from the published accounts of the Madras races In January of that year,
viz., A sweepstakes for all Arabs (Orelio excepted), of 50 gold mohurs
each, p. p., 8st 7lbs each, one mile and three-quarters, was won by
Captain Maclean's silver-grey Arab, Signal (ridden by Salter), bsating'
Colonel Showers' bay Arab, Houndsfoot (ridden by Hall). Run in
3 min. and 15 sees.; even on Houndsfoot, and 2 to i against Signal.
They both went off at score, Houndsfoot taking the lead, of which he
was quickly deprived by Signal, who was never afterwards headed. The
race from start to finish was close and beautiful. Same day, a sweep for
all Arabs (Orelio excepted), of 50 gold mohurs each, 8st 7lbs each, two
miles, was won by Signal (ridden by Salter), again beating Houndsfoot
(ridden by Hall) ; betting even. This vi'as a magnificent race through-
out ; and, although Signal defeated Houndsfoot, at the same weights as on
Monday, it was thought by many that the extra quarter of a mile would
greatly increase Houndsfoot's chance ; consequently, Houndsfoot started
with 5 to 4 laid on him, but which odds wer-e instantly snapped up. As
the flag fell, the two horses jumped off together; and, after twenty
strides, Houndsfoot took the lead, but Signal speedily took the whip-
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keeping this advantage to the distance, appeared to be winning easily.
Houndsfoot, however, springing gamely to the taste of the whip, came
up to Signal's girths, but could not overhaul him, Signal winning, amidst
the wildest excitement, by half a neck. Run in 4 minutes and i second.
S. mg. (same meeting), for all Arabs (Orelio excepted), Signal won a
sweep of 50 gold mohurs each, p. p., 8st slbs each, three miles (ridden by
Salter), beating Colonel Showers' bay Arab Wildblood, who had beaten
Orelio, on the first day, at the difference of lalbs, which Orelio was
obliged to concede, before being allowed to start. This was a neck and
neck race to the distance, where Signal quitted Wildblood, and won
easily, speed and stamina being both his own. Wildblood was ridden by
Hall, with admirable judgment and patience, his riding being highly com-
mended from all quarters. In Weatherby's Stud Book (vol. 3, page
226), the Arabian Signal is credited with a chestnut filly, bred by Mr.
B. Thompson in 1830, out of Young Maniac, by Tramp, out of Maniac,
by Shuttle.

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BABEL.

BABEL (first named Lilias, under which designation she won the
Oaks), was a bay filly, bred by Mr. Forth, in 1823, and got by
his bay horse, Interpreter (son of Soothsayer), out of Fair Ellen, by the
Wellesley Arabian, out of Maria, by Highflyer, out of Nutcracker, by
Match'em, out of Miss Starling, by the Bolton Grey Starling, out of a
mare by Old Partner, her dam, by Mr. John Croft's Bay Barb, out of a
mare by Makeless (son of the Oglethorpe Arabian), &c.

Babel's Performances,
1S26.
At Epsom, 6st (ridden by Morgan), won the Craven Stakes, beating
Mr. Rogers' ch. c. Muleteer, by Muley, four years, 8st (Wm. Wheatley),
second, Mr. R. Benson's ch. f. Rhapsody (who died in 1827), by Woful
three years, 6st, third (H. Arthur) ; also, not placed, Mr. West's b. f.
Mystery, by Phantom, four years, 8st, the Duke of York's br. c. Lionel
Lincoln, by Whalebone, four years, 8st, and three others ; Muleteer the
favourite. S. mg., 8st 4lbs each (T. Lye), won the Oaks of 50 sovs.
each, h. ft., forty-nine subscribers (value ^1150), beating the Duke of
Grafton's ch. f. Problem (winner of the 1000 Guineas), second (Old
John Day) ; also, not placed. Lord Egreraont's b. f. Mignonette, by
Whalebone (George Dockeray), Lord Jersey's ch. f. Butterfly, by
Magistrate (Jas. -Robinson), Mr. Forth's b. f. Shortwaist, by Literpreter
(Harry Edwards), the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Parapluie, by Merlin (F.
Buckle), the Duke of York's b. f. Rachel (winner this year of ^1600, and
the Oatlands Handicap, at Newmarket), by Whalebone (T. Goodisson)
and his ch. f. Elizabeth, by Rainbow, Mr, Mytton's b. f. Louisa (the dam

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of Jerry, by Smolensko), Mr. Isaac Sadler's ch. f. Tears (second to
Problem, in the looo Guineas, then General Grosvenor's), by Woful (Sam
Day), and five others ; betting, at starting, 5 to 4 against Problem, 6 to i
against Tears, 8 to i against Parapluie, and 1 5 to i against Lilias, who
was now sold to Mr. George Payne, who renamed her Babel. At New-
market (Second October), 8st, A. F. (ridden by Sam Chifney), match for
200 sovs., ran a dead heat with Lord Exeter's ch. c. Enamel (winner of
the 2000 Guineas, in 1825), by Phantom, four years, 8st I3lbs (W.
Arnull) ; 2 to I on Enamel. This was a match of no common order,
Enamel being a good four year old, and the Oaks winner receiving i3lbs
for the year. In the race they kept close together to the Abingdon
Mile Bottom, where Babel began to manifest signs of distress ; but, with
unflinching gameness, she struggled on, and Enamel, compounding with
the weight, gradually lost the advantage he had gained. About thirty
yards from home Babel had reached Enamel's withers, and succeeded in
making a dead heat of it. Chifney nursed the filly admirably. At New-
market (Ho.), 8st lib (Chifney), match for 200 sovs., was beaten by the
Duke of Rutland's b. f. Adeliza, by Soothsayer, four years, 9st (J Robin-
son) ; 6 to 4 on Adeliza.

1827.

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st 4lbs each, three miles (W. Arnull), match
lor 300 sovs., beat Mr. Rogers' b. c. Monarch, by Comus (W. Wheatley).
At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st 7lbs each, D. M. (W. Arnull), match
for 200 sovs., was beaten by Mr. Rush's b. c. Carthago, by Pioneer (son
of Whiskey), ridden by James Robinson ; even betting. At Newmarket
(Second Spring), Sst 4lbs each, D. M. (T. Goodisson), match for 200'
sovs., beat Lord Wharncliffe's br. c. the Dragon, by Cervantes (S.
Chifney), both four years old. At Newmarket (Second October), 8st
6lbs (T. Goodisson), ran second in the Garden Stakes of 100 sovs. each,
p. p"., won by Mr. S." Stonehewer's br. filly. Souvenir, by Orville, three
years, 6st 8lbs (A. Pavis). S. mg., 8st lolbs, D. M. (T. Goodisson)-,
match for 100 sovs., was beaten by Mr. Irby's br. f. Toso, by Rainbow
(son of Walton), three years, 7st iilbs(F. Buckle); 11 to 8 on Babel.
At Newmarket (Ho.), Sst 4lbs each, two miles (W. Arnull), match for

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300 sovs., beat Lord Exeter's ch. c. Hobgoblin, by Comus, both four
years old; 7 to 4 on Babel. S. mg., 8st gibs (W. ArnuU), match for
200 sovs., was beaten by Sir J. Shelley's br. c. Maresfield, by Antar (son
of Haphazard), three years, 8st 2lbs (J. Robinson) ; even betting. Mr.
Payne now sold Babel to Mr. J. Maberley.

^ 1828.
At Newmarket, Craven, 8st 7lbs, three miles (J. Day), match for 200
sovs., was beaten by Lord Tavistock's ch. f. Leeway, by Aladdin, 8st lib
(George Edwards), both rising five years old ; 5 to 2 on Leeway. At
Newmarket (First Spring), 8st 4lb3 each, paid 100 sovs. (forfeit) to Mr.
Gully's Mameluke. At Goodwood, for the Ladies' Purse, was beaten by
the Duke of Richmond's roan filly. Miss Craven, by Mr. Lowe (son of
Walton), four years (F. Boyce). At Egham, 8st 6lbs (Old John Day),
won the Sunninghill Stakes, beating Lord Mountcharles' (afterwards
Mr. J. Taunton's), b. c. Coronet, by Catton, three years, 6st i2lbs (A.
Pavis), and three others. At Abingdon, 8st gibs . (T. Robinson), heats
two miles, won ico sovs., beating Mr. Mills' br. h. Brownlock, by
Blacklock, si.x years, gst, and one other, in both heats. Ran once more,
without success, and was put to the Stud.

266 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

TARRARE.

TARRARE was a bay colt, bred by the Earl of Scarborough in 1823,
and was got by Catton, out of Henrietta, by Sir Solomon, out of
Sister to Olive, by Woodpecker, out of a mare by Trentham, out of
December, by Shakespeare, out of Polly, by Black and all Black
(commonly called Othello), out of Fanny, by Tartar, her dam, by the
Bolton Grey Starling, out of a mare by Flying Childers.

Tarrare's Performances.
1825.

At Pontefract, for two years old, colts 8st 3lbs, fillies Sst (George
Nelson), won a sweep of 50 gs. each, h. ft., beating Mr. Wilson's b. c.
Constable, by Magistrate, the Hon. E. Petre's ch. f. Missy, by Catton,
third, and Mr. Houldsworth's b. f. Elephanta, by Filho-da-Puta, last. At
Doncaster, colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 8st (G. Nelson), ran second in the
Champagne Stakes, won by Lord Kennedy's b. c. King Catton, by Catton
(J. Jackson), beating, also, Lord Muncaster's b. f. Garcia, by Octavian,
Earl Fitzwilliam's b. c. Mulatto, by Catton, and four others ; Tarrare
the favourite.

J826. . ' •.

At Doucaster, colts 8st 6lbs, fillies 8st (George Nelson), won the
Great St. Leger Stakes of 25 sovs. each, ninety-five subscribers, beating
Mulatto, second, by Haifa length (Sam Day) ; also (not placed), ch. c.
Bedlamite, Mr. Forth's b. f. Shortwaist, by Literpreter, Mr. Ridsdale's
br. c. Flamingo, by Oiseau, Lord Kennedy's bl. f. Mary Ann, by Black-
lock, Mr. Watt's br. c- Belzoni, by Blacklock, Lord Wharncliffe's two
brown colts, Dragon and Crusader, both by Cervantes, Sir J. Byng's ch. c.

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Thales, by Tramp, Mr. Harrison's b. c. Royal Oak, by Catton, Mr.
George Payne's br. c. The General, by Comus, and fifteen others ; betting,
at starting, 2 to i against Belzoni (winner, this year, of the St. Leger
Stakes, at York Spring, beating Mulatto, second, and Bedlamite, third) ;
6 to I against Bedlamite, 8 to i against Mulatto, 10 to i against Dragon,
17 to I against Crusader, and 20 to i against Tarrare. The race is thus
described in the Sporting Magazine for October, 1826 : — " At the second
attempt they all got away to an excellent start, the Duke of Leeds' gr. f.
by Walton, going off at score, but, failing in the dip, gave place to his
Grace's other string, the bay colt by Whisker, who was followed closely
by Crusader, Tarrare, Bedlamite and Mulatto, in the order named. At
the Red House all were beaten except the last three, who ran every
inch of the ground. At one time, Bedlamite came up to Tarrare's
head, and for a great distance the race was most beautiful, and the
issue very doubtful. Two hundred yards from home, it looked like a
dead heat between Tarrare and Bedlamite ; but now the good head and
helping hand of Sam Day, gave Mulatto a strong turn, and he came
to the front like a winner ; but, though he ran as honest as truth, he
could not quite reach Tarrare, and was beaten by half a length."
At York (August), 8st 3lbs, two miles (G. Nelson), ran second in a
sweep of 25 sovs. each, won by Lord Kelburne's bl. h. Jerry (St; Leger
winner in 1824), by Smolensko, six years, pst (Harry Edwards), beating
the Hon. E. Petre's b. c. Nonplus, by Catton, three years, 7st 2lbs, third,
and Mr. Ridsdale's ch. c. Barelegs (brother to Barefoot), by Tramp, four
years, 8st 3lbs, last. S. mg., w. o. for a sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each,
h. ft., four subscribers. At Doncaster, 8st 3lbs, two miles and five fur-
longs (G. Nelson), was not placed for the Cup, won by Mulatto (which
see).

1828.

At York (August), 8st lolbs, two miles, ran second in a sweep of ^325,
won by Earl Fitzwilliam's b. c. Medoro, by Cervantes, four years, 8st
3lbs, beating Sir Wm. Milner's ch. c. Malek (brother to Velocipede), four
years, 8st 3lbs, third, and Actaeon, gst, last. At Doncaster, 8st gibs, two
miles (G. Nelson), was unplaced in the Doncaster Stakes, won by Nonplus

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(now Lord Cleveland's), four years, 8st, beating the Hon. E. Petre's
ch. c. Granby, by Cannon Ball, four years, Sst, second, Actceon, gst,
third, Mulatto, and four others. Old John Day rode Nonplus in his
best style. Tarrare was now sold to Mr. Theobald, and added to his
famous Stud at Stockwell.

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MULATTO.

MULATTO was a bay colt, bred by Earl Fitzwilliam in 1823, and
was got by Catton, out of Desdemona (bred by his Lordship in
i8i i), by Orvllle, out of Fanny (bred by the Earl in 1796), by Sir Peter,
out of a mare by Diomed, out of Desdemona, by Old Marske, out of Young
Hag, by Skim, out of Hag, by Old Crab, out of Ebony, by Childers, out
of Old Ebony, by Basto (son of the Byerley Turk), out of the Duke of
Rutland's Massey Mare, by Mr. Massey's Black Stallion, which was a
Barb of pure descent, imported into England, in 1709.

Mulatto's pERFORMANCEa.

1826.

At York (Spring), for three years old, colts 8st 5lbs, fillies 8st 2lbs, ran
third in the York St. Leger, won by Mr. Watt's b. c. Belzoni (for details
see Bedlamite). At York (August), w.o. for the Peregrine Stakes ;
and, 7st 2lbs, ran second in a sweep of ;^350, won by Lord Kelburne's
ch. c. ActJEon, four years, 8st 3lbs (H. Edwards), beating Lord Scar-
borough's b. m. Fair Charlotte, by Catton, aged, gst, third, and Mr. G.
Lambton's (late Sir J. Shelley's) ch. h. Cedric (Derby winner in 1824),
five years, 8st lolbs, last. At Doncaster, ran second in the St. Leger, won
by Tarrare (which see). S. mg., 7st, ran second for the Cup, won by Sir
M. W. Ridley's b. f. Fleur-de-Lis, four years, 8st 3lbs (G. Nelson), beat-
ing b. c. Humphrey Clinker, by Comus, four years, 8st 3lbs (Lord Fitz-
william's), third, and two others. At Lincoln (T. Lye), won ^iio.

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1827.
At York (Spring), colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 8st 2lbs (old John Day), won
£\20, beating Bedlamite, second, ch. c. Barelegs, by Tramp, third, and
two others. At York (August), w. o. for ^^200. S. mg., for four years
old, colts 8st 7lbs, fillies 8st 4lbs (T Lye), won the Great Subscription
Purse of £2']^, beating Mr. Houldsworth's br. f. Fanny Davies, by Filho-
da-Puta, and Lord Kennedy's bl. f. Mary Ann (bred by J. Taunton,
Esq.), by Blacklock ; 7 to 2 on Mulatto. S. mg., 8st 3lbs (T. Lye), won
the third Great Subscription of £2"]^, beating Lord Kelburne's ch. h.
Actaecn (who won the second Great Subscription on the preceding day),
five years, Sst lolbs (Harry Edwards), second, the Duke of Leeds' b. c.
Sirius, by Whisker, four years, Sst 3lbs (T. Nicholson), third, and Lord
Scarborough's b. f. Lady Georgiana, by Catton, four years, Sst 3lbs
(G. Nelson), last ; 5 to 4 against Actseon, and 6 to 4 against Mulatto. At
Doncaster, gst (Lye), won the Fitzwilliam Stakes, beating the Hon. E.
Petre's b. c. Nonplus, by Catton, three years, Sst, easily, by three lengths,
Mr. Charlton's ch. f. Camelia, by Manfred, three years, Sst, Mr. Wilkin-
son's ch. f. Duchess of Lancaster, by Octavian (son of Stripling), Sst, last ;
5 to 2 on Mulatto. S. mg., 8st3lbs, two miles and five furlongs (T. Lye),
won the Cup, beating Lord Cleveland's b. h. Memnon, five years, Sst lolbs
(Sim Templeman), Sir M. W. Ridley's b. m. Fleur-de-Lis, five years,
Sst lolbs (George Nelson), who ran a dead heat for second place; also
(not placed), Mr. Nowell's b. h. Longvvaist, six years, gst, Lord Kelburne's
ch. h. Acta^on, by Scud, five years, Sst lolbs (Harry Edwards), Lord
Sligo's br. h. Starch (who won numerous King's Plates, and the rich
Kirwan Stakes, at the Curragh of Kildare, and the Gold Cup this year at
Pontefract), by Waxy Pope, aged, 9st, Lord Kelburne's b. c. Reviewer,
by Abjer, three years, 7st, b. c. Tarrare, by Catton, four years, Sst 3lbs,
and one other; 13 to 8 against Fleur-de-Lis, 4 to i against Memnon, 5 to
I against Mulatto, and 6 to i each against Tarrare and Longwaist — a grand
field of horses. S. mg., w. o. for ^250.

1828.
At York (Spring), Sst gibs, ran third and last in the Constitution
Stakes, won by Major Yarburgh's b. c. Laurel, by Blacklock, four years

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8st (T. Nicholson), beating Mr. Petre's b. f. ]\Iatilda (winner of last
year's St. Leger), by Comus, four years, Sst ; 5 to 4 on Matilda. Mulatto
ran four times more this year, without success, viz., once at York
(August), once at Doncaster, and twice at Richmond.

1829.
At York (Spring), gst 4lbs, two miles (T. Lye), ran third in a sweep of 20
sovs. each, won by Lord Scarborough's b. c. Cambridge by Catton, four years,
Sst 3lbs, second (G. Nelson) ; four ran. At York (July), Sst 5lbs (T. Lye),
won the Fitzwilliam Stakes, beating the Duke of Leeds' gr. h. Moonshine
(winner of the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster in 1S26), by Grey Middle-
ham (son of Walton), five years, Sst 2lbs (Robert Johnson), second, and
ch. h. Actaeon, aged, Sst 4lbs (Harry Edwards), third and last. In this
handicap. Mulatto was made to give Actseon ilb and a year, and Moon-
shine 3lbs. Actaeon (ridden by Harry Edwards) was very refractory at
the post, and all through the race preferred hanging to the cords to going
straight, to the great mortification of his rider, who had a good lump of
money on him, not believing that any horse in the kingdom was capable
of giving a pound and a year to Actaeon. S. mg., Sst i2lbs, four miles
(T. Lye), ran second for the Great Subscription, won by the Hon. E.
Petre's ch. h. Granby, by Cannon Ball (W. Scott), Actaeon third. He
ran twice more, without success, and retired to the Stud, in connection
with which his name will always be inscribed in the annals of the
Turf, as the sire of Martha Lynn, the dam of Voltigeur.

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BEDLAMITE.

BEDLAMITE was a chestnut colt, foaled in 1S23, the property of
Lord Kennedy. He was got by Welbeck (son of Soothsayer),
out of Maniac, by Shuttle, out of Anticipation, by Beningbrough, out of
Expectation, by Herod, her dam, by Lord Portmore's Skim, out of a
mare by Janus (son of the Godolphin Arabian), out of Spinster, by Old
Crab, out of Spinster (commonly styled the Widdrington Mare, and
bred by Mr. J. Crofts, of Barforth, in 1735), by Old Partner, out of a
mare by Bloody Buttocks, out of a dau. of Old Greyhound,* her dam,
by Makeless, out of a mare by Brimmer (son of Lord D'Arcy's Yellow
Turk), &c., &c.

Bedlamite's Performances.

1825.

At Middleham, for two years old, colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 8st (T. Shepherd),

won 80 sovs., beating Mr. Darnell's b. f. Decision, t by Magistrate, and

two others. At York (Spring), colts 8st 3lbs, fillies 8st (T. Shepherd),

* Old Greyhound was foaled at Hampton Court, and was got by King William's While
Barb Chillaby, out of a natural Barb Mare, called Slugeyj who was of the highest breed in
Barbary, where she was in foal with Greyhound when she was purchased, together with
Chillaby, by Mr. Marshall, for King William the Third, and brought to England. Greyhound
afterwards became the property of Mr. John Crofts, of Barforth, Yorkshire ; Slugey means
Greyhound in Barbary.

-j- This mare died in June, 1834; and, though a moderate racer herself, gave promise at
the stud of producing runners of a high class. She was bred by Lady Strathmoro, being
one of that stream of well-known blood which, for so many years, was an heirloom in the
family at Streatlam Castle. She was got by Magistrate, out of Remembrance, by Sir Solomon,
out of Queen Mab, by Eclipse, and was sold, when a yearling, to Mr. Darnell. The Racing
Calendar shows her four first-born to have been all winners, no less than nineteen rich
prizes being credited to them, a success which few brood mares can parallel.

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won ^290, beating the Duke of Leeds' brown colt, by Whisker, second,
Lord Kelburne's brown filly, by Ardrossan, third, Mr. R. Watt's br. c.
Belzoni, and five others. At Doncaster, for two years old, colts 8st 2lbs,
fillies 8st (J. Jackson), won ^580, beating Belzoni, second. Lord Mun-
caster's b. f. Garcia, by Octavian, third, the Hon. E. Petre's ch. f. Missy,
by 'Catton, Mr. Lambton's b. c. Magister, by Soothsayer, b. c. Mulatto,
by Catton, and four others ; 7 to 4 on Bedlamite.

1826.

At York (Spring), for three years old, colts 8st 5lbs, fillies 8st 2lbs (J.
Jackson), ran second in the St. Leger Stakes of 25 sovs. each, eleven
subscribers, won by Mr. R. Watt's b. c. Belzoni, by Blacklock (Wm.
Scott), beating Earl Fitzwilliam's b. c. Mulatto (T. Lye), third, and two
others. S- mg., colts 8st slbs, fillies 8st 2ibs (J. Jackson), won the Shorts
of 50 sovs. each, &c. (;^325), beating Lord Fitzwilliam's ch. c Barataria,
by Cervantes, second, the Marquis of Oueensberry's b. c. The
Constable, by Magistrate, third, and two others ; 4 to i on Bedlamite.
At Doncaster, for the Great St. Leger Stakes, ran a close third to
Tarrare (which see for details). S. mg., w. o. for the Gascoigne Stakes
(value ^270) : also, colts 8st ' 6lbs, fillies 8st 3lbs, ran second in a
sweepstakes of 30 sovs. each, won by the Hon. T. Orde Powlett's
black colt, Brother to Miss Fanny, by Walton : fi^e ran ; 5 to 2 on
Bedlamite. At Richmond, 7st (ridden by Barnaby), won the Cup,
beating Lord Kelburne's bl. h. Jerry (winner of the Great St. Leger in
1824), five years, 8st gibs, second, the Duke of Leeds' brown colt, by
Whisker, fhree years, 7st, third, Mr. Russell's br. h. Mustachio, by
Whisker, five years, 8st gibs, and two others ; 6 to 4 on Bedlamite. At
Northallerton yst (Burnaby), won the Cup, beating Mr. Gascoigne's
bl. m. Elizabeth, by Walton, five years, 8st 6lbs, Mr. O. Powlett's br. h.
by Ardrossan, five years, 8st 6lbs, third, and five others.

1827.

At York (Spring), 8st 3lbs, ran second in a sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each,
won by Mulatto, four years, 8st 3lbs (old John Day), beating Mr. Ridsdale's

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ch. c. Barelegs, by Tramp (sent this year to France), third, and three
others; 5 to 4 on Mulatto. S. mg., 8st 4lbs (George Dockeray), won a
sweep of lo sovs. each, beating the Hon. E. Petre's b. h. Saladiri, by
Selim, five years, 8st I3lbs, second, and three others. This was Bed-
lamite's last appearance on the Turf.

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FANNY DAVIES.

FANNY DAVIES was a brown filly, bred by Thomas Houldsworth,
Esq., in 1823, and got by Filho-da-Puta, out of Treasure, by
Camillus, out of a mare by Hyacinthus (son of Coriander), out of Flora,
by King Fergus, out of Atalanta, by Match'em, out of Lass-of-the-Mill,
by Oroonoko (son of Old Crab), out of Sister to Lass-of-the-Mill, by Old
Traveller, out of Miss Makeless, by Young Greyhound, out of a mare by
Old Partner, out of Miss Doe's dam, by Woodcock (son of Old Merlin),
&c., &c.

Fanny Davies' Performances.
1826.
At Chester, for three years old, colts 8st ylbs, fillies 8st 2lbs, not placed
in a sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, h. ft., eleven subscribers, won by Mr.
Giffard's ch. colt Leviathan, by Muley (H. Arthur), beating Sir Thomas
Stanley's ch. colt, by Tiresias (son of Soothsayer), and five others not
placed. At York (August), colts Sst slbs, fillies 8st 2lbs (Harry
Edwards), won a sweep of 50 sovs. each, h. ft., beating Lord Scarborough's
b. c. by Cafton : only these two ran ; 5 to 2 on Fanny Davies. S. mg.,
for three years old, fillies only, Sst slbs each (H. Edwards), won a
sweep of 30 sovs.. each, &c., beating Lord Kennedy's bl f Mary Ann, by
Blacklock, second. Lord Scarborough's b. f. Pasta, by Catton (G. Nelson),
third, and two others ; betting, at starting, 5 to 2 against Mary Ann
(ridden by John Jackson), and 4 to i against Fanny Davies. At Ponte-

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fract, 7st I libs each (H. Edwards), won a Produce sweep of ^250,
beating the Hon E. Petre's ch. f. Missy, by Calton ; 3 to i on Fanny.
S. mg., 6st gibs (E. Jackson), won the Gold Cup, beating Lord VVharn-
cliffe's b. h. El-Dorado, by Sir Walter Raleigh (son of Waxy), five years,
8st i2lbs; II to 8 on Fanny. At Doncaster, for three years old, colts
8st 7lbs, fillies Sst 4lbs (H. Edwards), won the Foal Stakes of 100 sovs.
each, h. ft., six subscribers, beating Earl Fitzwilliam's b. c. Tickhill, by
Catton ; 2 to I on Fanny. S. mg., for three years old, fillies Sst 4lbs
each (St. Leger Course, H, Edwards), won a sweepstakes of ^360,
beating Lord Muncaster's b. f. Garcia, by Octavian, by six lengths : also
(not placed), b. f. Pasta, bl. f. Mary Ann, ch. f Missy, b. f. Harriet (also
Mr. Houldsworth's), by Filho-da-Puta, and two others; betting, 7 to 4
against Fanny Davies, and 3 to i against Mary Ann ; no others quoted.
Fanny Davies went such a clipper over the St. Leger Course that Mr.
Houldsworth expressed great regret, shared by all his friends and trainer,
that he did not start her for the St. Leger, for which she was entered,
considering, from the style in which she defeated a good field in this race,
that her chance of winning the St. Leger was. second to none. Harriet
took the lead, followed by Mary Ann, Garcia, and Fanny Davies. At
the end of a quarter of a mile, Harry Edwards, finding the pace not
strong enough, came through with Fanny, headed her stable companion,
Harriet, and took a commanding lead of two lengths to the Red House,
where Garcia (ridden by T. Nicholson), took second place ; but Fanny
ran on, increasing her lead as she went, winning hands down, and full of
running at the finish. The Sporting Magazine for November, 1826,
referring to the Doncaster meeting of that year, observes, — " Fanny
Davies beat Tickhill very cleverly for the Foal Stakes, a mile and a half,
and the only grumbling heard during the meeting was that she was not
started for the St. Leger, as she would have won, or been very near
it."

1827.
At Chester, 8st, not placed for the Stand Cup, won by Sir T. Stanley's
b. h. Dr. Faustus, by Filho-da-Puta (.Sim Templeman), beating Levia-
than, 8st 2lbs, second, Mr. Geary's br. m. Arachne (dam of Industry, by

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Priam), by Filho-da-Puta, five years, 8st 8lbs, Mr. Clifton's b. h.
Brutandorf, six years, gst, and three others. At York, ran second in the
Great Subscription, won by Mulatto. At Chesterfield she won two
purses of 50 and 60 sovs. (ridden by E. Jackson). She ran twice more,
at Pontefract for the Cup, and at Doncaster, in a sweepstakes of 50 sovs.
each, without success, and was put to the Stud.

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LAMPLIGHTER.

LAMPLIGHTER was a bay colt, bred by Colonel Wilson (afterwards
Lord Berners), in 1823, and was got by Merlin (son of Castrel),
out of Spotless, by Walton, out of a mare by Trunipator, her dam, by
Highflyer, out of Otheothea, by Otho, out of a mare by Old Snap, her
dam, by Regulus, out of Wildair's dam, by Steady.

Lamplighter's Performanxes.

1826.
At Newmarket, Craven, 8st /lbs (F. Buckle), match for 100 sovs., beat
the Duke of Richmond's b. c. Linkboy (winner, this year, of the Cowdray
Stakes, of 650 sovs., at Goodwood, and in 1S27, of the Goodwood Cup),
by Aladdin, 8st 4lbs (F. Boyce), by a head. At Newmarket (First
Spring), Sst 5lbs (T. Goodisson), match for 100 sovs., beat Lord Orford's
b. c. Swiss Guide, by Tramp, Sst 2lbs (old John Day), by a length. At
Newmarket (Second Spring), for three years old, colts Sst ylbs, fillies
Sst 4lbs (J. Day), was not placed for a purse of 50 sovs., won by Lord
Egremont's b. c. Lapdog (winner of the Derby), by Whalebone, ridden by
George Dockeray, and beating Lord Exeter's br. c. Recruit, by Whalebone
(W. ArnuU), second, and nine others. At Bedford, 7st 4lbs, won the
County Stakes, beating Lord Tavistock's ch. f. Leeway, by Aladdin, three
years, 6st nibs. At Newmarket (Second October), Sst gibs each (James
Robinson), won 100 sovs., beating Lapdog very easily by two lengths
(G.' Dockeray), and the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Dervise,* by Merlin (F.
Buckle), third and last; 6 to 4 on Lapdog. At Newmarket (Houghton),

* Winner, this year, of the 2000 Guineas, and the Claret Stakes, at" Newmarket Craven,
in 1827.

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received 100 sovs., forfeit, from Lord Orford's ch. c. Rector, By Muley.
S. mg., 8st (F. Buckle), match for 200 sovs., beat Lord Exeter's b. c.
Redgauntlet (second to Camel, this year, in the Port Stakes, at New-
market), by Scud, four years, 8st lalbs (W. Arnull).

1827.

At Newmarket, Craven, for four years old, colts 8st 7lbs, fillies 8st
4lbs (F. Buckle), beating br. c. Recruit, second (Wm. Arnull), and Mr.
Stonehewer's ch. c. Goshawk {winner of the Newmarket Stakes in 1826),
by Merlin, third, and two others. At Newmarket (First Spring) received
100 sovs. forfeit, from Mr. Day's b. f. Maldonia, by Fungus, also divided
a purse of 50 sovs. with Lord Egremont's bl. colt Black Swan, by Whale-
bone. At New-market (Second Spring), 8st 4lbs each, received _^5ofrom
Lord Wharncliffe's (late Mr. F. Craven's), b. m. Pastime (second to Wings
in the Oaks of 1825), by Partisan, five years old. At Newmarket (First
October), 8st gibs, ran third in the Trial Stakes, won by Pastime (J.
Robinson), gst 2lbs, beating Mr. R. Watt's br. c. Belzoni, by Black-
lock, four years, Sst gibs, second, and five others. S. mg., lost 7lbs
(R. C, Round Course, 3 miles, 4 furlongs, 139 yards), ridden by F.
Buckle, won the King's Plate, after a dead heat with Lord Egremont's br.
h. Chateau-Margaux, by Whalebone, ridden by G. Dockeray, five years,
list 7lbs. At Newmarket (Second October), w. o". for ^58, but for a
purse of 100 sovs., gst, was beaten by Goshawk, Sst 3lbs. At Newmarket
(Ho.), 8st (F. Buckle), match for 100 sovs., beat b. m. Pastime, Sst
gibs, by a length. S. mg., Sst 6lbs, received 50 sovs., forfeit, from Mr.
Watt's Belzoni, Sst 3lbs. He ran once more, without success.

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At Newmarket, Craven, Sst I3lbs (F. Buckle), won the Craven Stakes,
beating Pastime, gst 5lbs, second, Chateau-Margaux, gst 5lbs, Belzoni,
Sst I3lbs, and two others. A very fine race, and won by a neck only.
At Newmarket (First October), list 7lbs (F. Buckle), B. C., won the
King's Plate, beating Mr. Walker's ch. h. Spondee, by Interpreter, four
years, lost 7lbs, and Lord Egremont's br. colt. Grampus, by Whalebone,

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four years, lost 7]bs, who broke down. At Newmarket (Second October),
lost each, B.C., received The Whip and 200 sovs., resigned by Lord Cleve-
land's b. h. Memnon, l^iy Whisker.

1829.
At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st 3lbs (F. Buckle), won ^50, beating
Linkboy, 8st 3lbs, in a canter. At Ascot, Qst 3lbs, not placed for the
Cup, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Zinganee, by Tramp, four years,
8st 2lbs (Sam Chifney), beating Mr. Gully's b. h. Mameluke, five years,
8st i2lbs (S. Day), second, and five others. At Ipswich, ust i2lbs,
heats four miles (Wm. W^est), won the King's Plate, beating LordSefton's
b. m. Souvenir, by Orville, five years, list 7lbs, in both heats. S. mg.,
9st 3lbs (W. West), won the Town Plate of 50 sovs. At Goodwood,
9st 6lbs, was not placed for the Cup, won by His Majesty's b. m. Fleur-
de-Lis, 9st 3lbs (J. Robinson), beating Mameluke, 9st 3lbs, second, and
Lord Exeter's br. f. Varna (winner, this year, of the Albany and Windsor
Forest Stakes, at Ascot, the Drawing-Room Stakes, at Goodwood, and
was third to Green Mantle, in the Oaks), by Sultan, three years, 7st 4lbs.
At Newmarket (Second October), lost each, B.C. (F. Buckle), for The
Whip and 200 sovs. each, was beaten by Mameluke, a year younger,
ridden by James Robinson. At Newmarket (Ho.), 8st 6lbs, not placed
for a Handicap Plate of ^100, won by Mameluke, 8st i2lbs; this being
his last race. Lamplighter was the sire of the Derby winner, Phos-
phorus.

MAMEL UKE.

MAMELUKE.

MAMELUKE was a bay colt, bred by Mr. Elwes, and sold to the Earl
of Jersey in 1824, and was got by Partisan, out of Miss Sophia
(Master Henry's dam), by Stamford (son of Sir Peter), out of Sophia,
by Buzzard, out of Huncamunca (dam of Champion, by PotSo's), by High-
flyer, out of Cypher, by Squirrel, out of Fribble's dam, by Regulus, out
of a mare by Bartlett's Childers, her dam, by Honywood's White Arabian,
out of the dam of the two True Blues.

Mameluke's Performances.
1827.
At Newmarket Craven, for three years old, colts 8st 7lbs, fillies
8st 4lbs (J. Robinson), not placed in the Riddlesworth, of 200 sovs.
each, h. ft., fifteen subscribers (value ^1800), won by b. c. Glenartney*
(also Lord Jersey's), by Phantom, out of Web (George Edwards,) beating
six others, — the winner being the only one placed, though Mameluke was
second. S. mg., received 300 sovs. (forfeit) in a sweepstakes of 200
sovs. each, h. ft., seven subscribers. At Newmarket (First Spring)
received 100 sovs. forfeit, from Lord Orford's b. f. by Merlin. At
Epsom (James Robinson), won the Derby, of ;/^2 56o, beating Glenartney
(George Edwards), second ; also (not placed), Mr. Yates' b. c. Edmund, by
Orville, Lord Egremont's b. c. Gaberlunzie, by Wanderer, Mr. Radclyffe's
b. c. Windermere, by Whalebone, out of Effie Deans, the Duke of
Grafton's b. c. Roderick, by Rubens, Mr. Isaac Sadler's b. c. Defence, by

■* Lord Clarendon's b. f. by Partisan, 8st 4lbs (T. Goodisson), came in first, but having by
mistake carried only Sst ilb, the race was adjudged to Glenartney, who came in second,
Mameluke being third.

CELEB R A TED RA CE HORSES.

Whalebone, the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Turcoman (winner of the 2000
Guhieas), by SeUm, Lord Egremont's b. c. Grampus, by Whalebone,
Lord GwCavendish's roan colt, Rapid Rhone (winner of the Grand Duke
Michael Stakes, in 1827, and of the Claret Stakes, of 200 sovs. each, &c.,
at Newmarket, Craven, in 1828), by Partisan, and thirteen others.
Betting, at starting, 5 to i against Glenartney, 6 to i against Windermere
(whose public running never sustained his high private reputation), 7 to i
each against Roderick and Defence, and 9 to i against Mameluke. Glen-
artney took the lead, and kept it to Tattenham Corner, where every
horse in the race was beaten, except Mameluke. The two then came on
together ; and, at the distance, it was any odds on Glenartney ; but just
at this point, Edwards took a very sirong^uW at his horse, when Robinson,
with fine judgment, slipped Mameluke on the instant and won by a length.
It was universally remarked that, had Edwards' bridle broke, Glenartney
must have won. After the race, Edwards frankly admitted his mistake,
adding also that Lord Jersey's orders were that each jockey was to do his
best to win. Mameluke was sold, on his Derby credentials, to Mr. John
Gully, for ^4000, whilst no amount of money could have purchased Glen-
artney. At Doncaster (now Mr. Gully's), ran second in the Great St.
Leger, won by the Hon. E. Petre's b. f. Matilda, by Comus (which see,
for starters, &c.). The following remarks respecting Mameluke, and his
race for the St. Leger, under the heading of " A Visit to Doncaster,"
appeared in the October number of the Sporting JMagazine, for 1827. "I
suppose there never was so undecided an opinion upon the merits of a
horse, who had done so much, as upon Mameluke. Bred by Mr. Elwes
(though Lord Jersey had always the credit of having bred both him and
Glenartney) from his very excellent mare Miss Sophia, Lord Jersey's
judgment induced him to purchase the foal. Mameluke's d^hiit in the
Riddlesworth was greatly against him. Both he and Glenartney were
prodigious favourites, and Lord Jersey declared to win with Mameluke.
The filly, by Partisan, out of Donna Clara, however, came in first ; but
being three pounds short in weight, the race was given to Glenartney,
the second horse, and the only one that was placed. Numbers, however,
maintained that Mameluke was second, and that the judge made a mistake
in assigning that place to Glenartney. As to the St. Leger, there were a

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great many false starts, v/hich gave rise to much animated conversation,
and some suspicions, as the jealousy of a south-country horse winning the
St Leger is too well-known to be enlarged upon. If these false starts (as
was asserted) were pre-arranged to teaze Mameluke, the intention suc-
ceeded admirably, as that horse, who had never before shown any temper,
became quite unmanageable, and Chifney had the greatest difficulty in
getting him to the Post ; Matilda too, from being impetuous, and always
very quick at starting, ran nearly up to the hill every time. When at last
they did start, Translation and Matilda got away at least sixty yards in
advance of everything, Mameluke being one of the very last, so that the
two fillies were on the top of the hill before Mameluke was half-way. At the
top of the hill Matilda had the lead, and kept it to the Red House, where
Mameluke, who had been making tremendous exertions, got up and looked
so well and full of running that Mr. Gully offered to lay an even thousand
on his horse. From the Red House to the distance post, and even beyond
it, the race was very fine and close, Mameluke at one time getting his
head in front, a position he was unable to maintain, and Matilda won by
half a length. Robinson's riding throughout the race claims the highest
admiration, and I do not think any other man in England could have
ridden Matilda as he did. A Scotch gentleman presented him with ^icoo,
and a complimentary congratulation on the magnificent horsemanship he
displayed." Betting — 5 to 2 against Mameluke, 4 to 1 against the Hon.
E. Petre's ch. c. Granby (winner, two days after, of the Gascoigne Stakes),
by Cannon Ball, and 10 to i against Matilda.

1828.

At Newmarket, Craven, 8st 2lbs (W. Wheatley), won the Oatlands,
beating the Duke of Richmond's roan filly. Miss Craven, by Mr. Lowe
(son of Walton), three years, yst 3lbs, second, Anticipation, three years,
7st, Memnon, five years, gst 4lb3, and one other. S. mg., 8st 7lbs, each
(Wheatley), won the Port Stakes, of ^400, beating Lord George
Cavendish's beautiful bay colt, Amphion, by Partisan ; only two ran.
At Newmarket (First Spring), received 100 sovs., forfeit, from Mr.
Lumley's b. f. Babel. At Doncaster. Sst slbs, not placed for the Cup,

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won by Major Yarburgh's b. c. Laurel, by Blacklock (which see for
details).

1829.

At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st I2lbs (Wm. Wheatley), match for
200 sovs., beat Mr. Molony's ch. c. Rough Robin, by Sober Robin
(son of Orville), three years, 8st 5lbs. At Ascot, 8st I2lbs, ran second
for the Cup, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Zinganee, four years, Sst 2lbs,
(Sam Chifney), beating, also, Cadland, The Colonel, Bobadilla (winner of
the Ascot Cup, in 1828), Green Mantle,, and Lamplighter, — a rare field of
horses. At Goodwood, gst 3lbs (W. Wheatley), ran second for the Cup,
won by His Majesty's b. m. Fleur-de-Lis, aged, gst 3lbs (J. Robinson),
beating, also. Lord Exeter's br. f. Varna, by Sultan, three years, yst 4lbs
(F. Boyce), the Duke of Richmond's b. h. The Alderman, by Bourbon,
aged, gst 6lbs (W. Arnull), Colonel Wilson's b. h. Lamplighter, six years,
9st 6lbs (old John Day), and the Duke of Richmond's (late Mr. Molony's)
ch. c. Rough Robin, four years, Sst lolbs (Arthur Pavis). Betting, at
starting, 6 to 4 on Mameluke, 4 to i each against Varna and Rough
Robin (winner of the rich Garden Stakes, at Newmarket, Second October,
1828), 8 to I against Fleur-de-Lis, and 12 to i against The Alderman. An
unusual degree of excitement was displayed on this race. All sorts of
opinions were expressed in reference to the chance of each of the horses
backed ; but the prevailing one favoured that of Mameluke, his supporters
observing that Varna was too young, Fleur-de-Lis too old. Rough Robin,
Lamplighter and The Alderman all too slow. The Northerners, however,
very doggedly remarked that " the old mare looks well, and that, not long
before, she had run the Flying Zinganee to a head, that the distance,
moreover, just suited her; and, lastly, that Jem Robinson would ride her."
They all got well away to an excellent start, — The Alderman and Varna
leading at a clipping pace, Mameluke going on third, Lamplighter fourth,
Fleur-de-Lis fifth, and Rough Robin last — all close up to the leaders.
This order was kept for more than half-way, when Mameluke shot like
lightning ahead, followed by Fleur-de-Lis, the rest being quite outpaced,
as the speed now was terrific. Between these two the race down the hill
was splendid, the mare sticking close to Mameluke's quarters to the half-

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distance. Two hundred yards from home Mameluke was seen to falter ;
but he still ran on most gamely, till the mare got on level terms with
him, when it became evident that the favourite was beaten. Fifty yards
from home Fleur-de-Lis passed him, and won easily by three lengths.
After the race, Mr. Delme Radcliffe (His Majesty's Master of the Stud),
kissed the grand old mare ; and complimented Robinson on his fine riding.
At Newmarket (Second October), gst ylbs, ran third and last in the
Garden Stakes, of 100 sovs. each, two miles, won by Sir Mark Wood's
b. f. Lucetta, by Reveller, three years, 6st lolbs (Arthur Pavis), beating
Mr. Sowerby's bl. h. Coroner, by Magistrate, four years, 7st gibs, second.
S. mg., lost each, B.C., for The Whip, and 200 sovs. each (J. Robinson),
beat Colonel Wilson's b. h. Lamplighter (F. Buckle) ; 12 to 10 on
Mameluke. At Newmarket (Houghton), 8st i2lbs (Robinson), won a
Handicap Plate, of 100 sovs., beating Coroner, four years, 7st i3lbs,
second, Mr Roberts' b. f. Locket, by Blacklock, four years, Sst, third,
Lamplighter, Sst 6lbs, fourth, and the Duke of Richmond's ch. h.
Helenus, by Soothsayer, aged, gst, last ; 6 to 4 on Mameluke, who
was now sold to Mr. Theobald, and transferred to his Stud, at
Stcckwell.

CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

GULNARE.

C"^ ULNARE was a bay filly, bred by the Duke of Richmond in 1824,
X and was got by Smolensko, out of Medora, by Selim, out of a
mare by Sir Harry (son of Sir Peter), her dam, by Volunteer, out of a
mare by Herod, out of Golden Grove (bred by Mr. Panton in 1760),
by Blank, out of Spinster (the Widdrington Mare), by Old Partner,
her dam, by Bloody Buttocks, out of a mare by Old Greyhound,
&c., &c. •

Gulnare's Performances.
1827.

At Newmarket, Craven, for three years old, fillies 8st 4lbs each
(Frank Boyce), won a sweepstakes of 200 sovs. each, h. ft., five
subscribers, beating the Duke of Portland's brown filly by Tiresias (John
Day) and Lord George Cavendish's brown filly by Partisan (Wm.
ArnuU), third and last. At Newmarket (First Spring), 8st 2lbs each
(F. Boyce), won a sweep of 100 sovs. each, &c., beating Mr. Prendergast's
b. f. Garnish, by Comus (P. Conolly). At Epsom (F. Boyce) won the
Oaks, of ^2325, beating Mr. Forth's b. f. Translation (sister to Lilias,
alias Babel, and winner of the Woodcote Stakes, in 1826, at Epsom, the
year in which Lihas won the Oaks), by Interpreter, second (old John
Day), Lord Verulam's b. f. Brocard, by Whalebone (Wm. Arnull), third ;
also (not placed), Mr. Forth's ch. f. Martha, by Merlin (Forth), Mr.
Irby's br. f. Toso, by Rainbow (R. Boyce), Mr. Stonehewer's b. f.
Souvenir, by Orville (J. Robinson), Mr. Payne's ro. f. Serenade, by
Rainbow (P. Conolly), Mr. Thornhill's ch. f. Mustard, by Merlin (Sam
Chifney), Colonel Udny's br. f. out of Donna Clara (T. Goodisson), Mr.
Attwood's b. f. by Comus (A. Farrell), Mr. Nowell's ch. f. by Comus

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(G. Dockeray), Lord Exeter's ch. f. Marinella, by Soothsayer (J. Spring),
Mr. Harris' b. f. by Tramp (Tom Aldcroft), Mr. Gore's br. f. Belvidera,
by Blacklock (A. Pavis), Mr. Maberly's b. f. Livonia, by Smolensko (G.
Edwards), Mr. Rawlinson's b. f. Passion, by Spectre (J. Chappie),
Colonel Wilson's ch. f. by Rubens (VVm. Scott), Lord Wharncliffe's
br. f. by Filho-da-Puta (H. Edwards), and Mr. Combe's filly, by Whale-
bone (Sam Barnard). Though not in the market quotations, Colonel
Wilson's filly had a great many friends, and the knowing ones from New-
market stood on her to the last, but she sadly disappointed her supporters.
Brocard started first favourite, at 7 to 2, then came Toso (winner, this year,
of a sweepstakes of ^i 100, at Newmarket, First Spring, and at the same
meeting defeated Babel in a match) at 4 to i, Donna Clara filly at 7 to i,
Souvenir at 9 to i, Gulnare at 14 to i, and Translation at 35 to i.
Gulnare was very partially backed ; and with the exception of these and
Colonel Wilson's filly, nothing else was thought of. The race from end
to end, was very fast and very truly run. Brocard, Gulnare, Livonia, and
Colonel Wilson's filly got well off together, and made very strong running
up the hill. The two last, however, were dead beat at the Rubbing
House, and were pulled up before they reached Tattenham Corner. All
the rest were well landed round the corner, where John Day made a
resolute effort to take the lead with Translation ; but Brocard held it to
the distance, where she was challenged by both Gulnare and Translation.
The race home was beautiful, the three lying evenly abreast to within
fifty yards of the winning-post, when Frank Boyce, by real good riding
science and judgment, got Gulnare in front, who, though hard pressed, won
by nearly a length. At Brighton, w. o. for ^^^ ; and at Goodwood, w. o,
for 80 sovs. At Egham, 8st 7lbs (Frank Boyce), won the Magna
Charta Stakes, of .^150, beating Mr. Ramsbottom's roan colt. Prism, by
Rainbow, three years, 8st 5lbs. At Newmarket (Second October),
7st I libs (Frank Boyce), match for 200 sovs., beat Lord Anson's ch. c.
Noureddin (winner, in 1826, of the Scrub Stakes, of 100 sovs. each, six
subscribers, at Newmarket, Houghton, and the Gold Cup, this year, at
Newmarket, Houghton), by Aladdin, four years, 8st Bibs ; 3 to i on
Gulnare. At Newmarket (Ho.), 8st gibs (F. Boyce), match for 200 sovs.,

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beat Lord Exeter's Marinella, by Soothsayer, 8st (F. Buckle); 6 to 4 on
Gulnare.

1828.

At Epsom, 8st, ran second in the Craven Stakes, won by Lord Wilton's
ch. h. Goshawk, by Merlin, five years, 8st gibs (Sam Day), beating Mr.
George Payne's ch c. Oppidan, by Rubens, three years, 6st, third, and two
others. At Newmarket (Ho.), Sst 8lbs (F. Boyce), won a sweep of 10
sovs. each, after a dead heat with Mr. Rush's b. h. Carthago, by Pioneer
(son of Whiskey), five years, Sst Bibs, b. m. Pastime, six years, gst /lbs,
with seven others, not being placed ; 2 to x against Carthago (a good,
honest, and successful runner), and 5 to 1 each against Gulnare and
Pastime. After the dead heat, 6 to 4 on Carthago (ridden by J. Robin-
son). S. mg., Sst jibs each, match for 300 sovs., h. ft., received ^150
from Mr. Thomas Thornhill's ch, c. Merchant (winner of the Clearwell
and Prendergast Stakes, at Newmarket), by Merlin, three years old.
Gulnare ran once more, this year, without success.

1S29.
At Newmarket (First Spring), Sst i2lbs (F. Boyce), match for
200 sovs., beat Lord Tavistock's (late Lord Grosvenor's) ch. f. Rosetta,
by Blacklock, three years, Sst ; 6 to 4 on Rosetta. Gulnare ran
twice more, without success, and was put to the Stud.

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MATILDA.

MATILDA, bred by and the property of the Hon. Edward Petre,
of Stapleton Park, Yorkshire, was a bay filly, got by Comus
(son of Sorcerer), out of Juliana, by Gohanna, out of Platina, by Mercury
(son of Eclipse), out of Grey Skim's dam, by Herod, out of Young Hag,
by Skim, out of Hag, by Old Crab (both of these were grey mares), out
of Ebony, by Childers, out of Old Ebony, by Basto (son of the Byerley
Turk).

Matilda was of a very fidgety disposition, and, after winning the
St. Leger, most uncertain in her running. When a yearling, she
measured only fourteen hands, one 'inch and a half, just an inch higher
than Whisker's son. The Colonel, at the same age. A handsomer little
filly than Matilda, and a finer and more slashing colt than Mameluke,
never met together on any race-course. Mr. Petre eventually gave
Matilda to the Duke of Cleveland, who bred from her the brown colt
Henriade, by Voltaire, Foxberry and Alzira, all very fair runners, and
some others.

Matilda's Performances.
1826.

At York (August), for two years old, colts 8st slbs, fillies Sst 2lbs, was
not placed in a sweep of 20 sovs. each, won by the Hon T. Orde Powlett's
b. c. Popsy, by Blacklock, beating Mr. Crompton's b. c. Sancho Panza, by
Cervantes (son of Don Quixote), and seven others. S. mg., colts Sst,
fillies 7st I libs (Sim Templeman), won a sweep of loo sovs. each, h. ft.,
seven subscribers (value .1^400), beating the Duke of Leeds' gr. c. Moon-
shine, by Grey Middleham (son of Walton), second (T. Lye), and Lord

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290 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

Kelburne's br. colt Reviewer, by Abjer (Harry Edwards), last. At
Doncaster, for two years old, colts 8st slbs, fillies 8st 2lbs (R. Johnson),
won a sweep of 500 so vs., beating Popsy by a length (Templemah),
Mr. Darnell's ch. f. Lunacy, by Blacklock, third, and eight others.
Matilda jumped off with the lead, made all the running, and was never
headed.

1827.

At York (August), for three years old, colts Bst 5lbs, fillies 8st 2lbs
(W. Scott), won a sweep of ^380, beating gr. c. Moonshine easily, by
three lengths, Lord Fitzwilliam's b. c. Kit Cat, by Catton, third, and four
others. At Doncaster, colts 8st 6lbs, fillies 8st 3lbs (J. Robinson), won
the Great St. Leger, of ^2225, beating Mameluke, second (Sam
Chifney), Major Yarburgh's b. c. Laurel, by Blacklock (T. Nicholson),
third, and twenty-two others. (For details, see Mameluke).

1828.
At York (Spring), 8st (W. Scott), ran second in the Constitution
Stakes, won by Laurel (T. Nicholson), four years, 8st, beating Mulatto,
five years, 8st gibs (T. Lye), last. At York (August), 8st albs, four
miles, ran third for the Great Subscription Purse, won by Lord Scar-
borough's b. m. Lady Georgiana, by Catton, five years, 8st lolbs (G.
Nelson), Popsy, 8st albs, being second. At Richmond, 8st 2lbs, ran
second for the Cup, won by b. f. Delphine (also Mr. Petre's), by Whisker,
three years, 7st, beating Nonplus, Mulatto, Economist, Longwaist, and
two others. At Northallerton, 7st i ilbs, in running for the Cup, won by
Delphine, Matilda bolted clean out of the Course, and did not start
aofain.

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292 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

Palladium (second to Barrier in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood, and
winner of a Produce Stakes of 50 sovs. each, and the Foalstakes, of
50 sovs. each, both at Winchester, a Produce Stakes of 50 sovs. each, at
Salisbury, and also a Produce Stakes of 50 sovs. each, at Abingdon, all in
1842, as a three year old), of Mr. Fox's ch. c. Tipple Cider, and of
several other winning colts. Defence was also the sire of the following
excellent mares, viz., — of Barricade (sister to Barrier, and winner of the
rich Sussex Stakes at Goodwood), of Benedetta (winner of the Hopeful
Stakes at Newmarket), of ^gis, Fortress, Deceit, Deception (second to
Bloomsbury in the Derby, and winner of the Oaks, in 1839), of Deci-
sion (winner of the Molecombe Stakes, at Goodwood), of Decisive
(winner, at Stockbridge, of ^850, Produce Stakes), of Diversion, Lallah
Rookh, Protection, Science, and Victoria, all capital performers on the
Turf, and some of them famous at the Stud.

Defence was a horse of very fine mould, and great muscular power.
He had a plain i.sh head, very full chest, splendid shoulders, rare back ribs,
a good barrel, fine quarters, and capital hocks. He was short in the
back, and altogether one of the most compact horses ever seen. He
stood a trifle under fifteen-two. He imparted to his stock the stamina
and lasting powers which so pre-eminently distinguished the Whalebone
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third ; also (not placed), Mr. Orde Powlett's b. c. Popsy, by Blacklock,
and four others. At Doncaster was a bad third in the Great St. Leger,
won by Matilda (which see).

1828.

At York (Spring), 8st (T. Nicholson), won ^160, beating Matilda,
four years, 8st, second, Earl Fitzwilliam's b. h. Mulatto, by Catton, five
years, 8st 9lbs, third and last ; 5 to 4 on Matilda, and 7 to 4 against
Mulatto : the winner not quoted. At Beverley, 8st 3lbs (Nicholson),
won the Gold Cup, beating Lord Scarborough's b. m. Lady Georgiana,
by Catton, five years, 8st 81bs, no betting. At Pontefract, 8st 3lbs
(Nicholson), won the Gold Cup, beating Mr. Ridsdale's b. c. Master
Burke, by Phantom, three years, 6st i2lbs, Mr. Darnell's ch. c. Gameboy,
by Octavian, three years, 6st i2lbs, Lord Scarborough's b. f. Sister to
Tarrare, by Catton, four years, 8st 3lbs (G. Nelson), and one other. At
Doncaster, 8st 3lbs (T. Nicholson), won the Cup, beating Mr. Nowell's
b. h. Longwaist, aged, Qst, by a length (G. Nelson), and Lord Fitz-
william's br. colt Medoro (winner in 1827 of the Great Yorkshire
Stakes), byCervantes, four years, 8st 3lbs (T. Lye), third; also (not placed),
Mameluke, 8st 3lbs, Lord Kelburne's ch. m. Purity (winner of the
Great Subscription Purse, at York August, this year, beating Lady
Georgiana and Mulatto), by Octavian, six years, Qst (H. Edwards), and
one other ; 6 to 5 on Mameluke, 4 to i against Laurel, and 6 to i
against Longwaist : at starting, Longwaist jumped off with the lead,
making the pace very strong to past the distance, where Nicholson
brought up Laurel, and, after a very close and most exciting race,
defeated the old horse by a neck, three lengths between second and
third, Mameluke fourth, a head only from the third, the rest beaten off.

1829.
At York (Spring), 8st /lbs (T. Nicholson), ran second for the Cup,
won by Mr. Armitage's ch. c. Velocipede, by Blacklock, four years, 7st
I2lbs (George Nelson), beating Nonplus, five years, 8st 7lbs (W. Scott),
third, and ch. h. Acteeon, aged, 8st I3lbs (H. Edwards), last. At
Beverley, 8st lolbs (T, Nicholson), for the Gold Cup, was beaten by Mr.

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Golden's br. h. Robin Hood (winner also this year of the Gold Cup at
Newcastle), by Blacklock, five years, 8st lolbs (R. Johnson) ; 6 to i on
Laurel, and, in running, 10 to i freely laid on him. At Liverpool (July),
not placed for the Cup, won by Velocipede, beating Sir T. Stanley's,
b. h. Dr. Faustus, aged ; ten ran. S. mg., 8st lolbs (T. Lye), won the
•Stand Cup, beating Mr. J. Mytton's b. c. Halston (winner of the rich
Palatine Stakes, at Chester, in 1828, and several other valuable stakes),
by Banker, four years, 8st 2lbs, in a canter. At Preston, 8st lolbs (Sim
Templeman), won the Cup (300 gs.), beating Lord Sligo's b. c.
Economist (sire of Harkaway), by Whisker, four years, Sst, second, and
one other. At Doncaster, 8st lolbs (^George Nelson), ran second for the
Cup, won by Lord Cleveland's br. c. Voltaire, by Blacklock, three years
7st (T. Lye), beating His Majesty's b. m. Fleur-de-Lis, aged, gst
(Robinson), third, b. h. Medoro, five years, Sst lolbs (John Day), Lord
Scarborough's br. colt, Cistercian, by Catton, three years, 7st (J. Gilbert),
and the Hon. E. Petre's ch. h. Granby, by Cannon Ball, five years, Sst
lolbs (Wm. Scott) ; 2 to I against Laurel, 5 to 2 against Voltaire, and 7 to
2 against Fleur-de-Lis ; at starting, Granby took the lead at high-pressure
speed, having Laurel at his heels, followed by Voltaire, Medoro, Fleur-
de-Lis, and Cistercian, in the order named, the last four keepino- about a
length from each other till they approached the Red House, where
Cistercian made a vain effort to get in front, for Laurel defeated this
attempt and, heading Granby, came at a rattling pace down to the
distance, where Robinson called upon the game old mare, but unavail-
ingly, as she was already beaten.* At the half distance. Lye, seeino- he

* A correspondent, writing to the Editor of the Sporting Magazine, in 1829, on the
disgraceful management of His Majesty's horses, says : — "While on this subject, Mr. Editor"
(referring to a very remarkable circumstance relating to " The Colonel" and which will appear
in the notice of that horse), " may I be allowed to mention another fact concernino- Fleur-de-
Lis, which is quite enough to prevent her winning the Cup at Doncaster, next week ?
Everybody knows that, after her severe race for the Goodwood Cup, she commenced her
long and arduous journey to Doncaster, where she would have to contend with all the
crack horses of the North. Now, I happened to be staying at one of the Inns, on the road
where Fleur-de-Lis stopped, and was asked in the evening by the landlord whether I
'should like to see the King's favourite mare?' 'Is it Maria ?' f I asked. 'No! It is

t The King's ch. filly, by Waterloo.

296 CELEBRATED RACEHORSES.

had nothing to fear from Fleur-de-Lis, raced up to Laurel, and the two
came on together past the stand ; but, a few strides from home, Voltaire
got his head in front and won, after a slashing set-to with Laurel, by
half a length. When Lord Cleveland had obtained Lord Fitzwilliam's
permission for Lye to ride Voltaire, so great was the opinion Tommy
had formed of his mount, that he backed the colt for ^500, and never
hedged a penny of it. S. mg., 8st 5lbs each, four jniles (Nelson), won
^175, beating Moonshine. At Lincoln, 8st lolbs, ran second for the
Grand Falconer's Cup, won by Fleur-de-Lis (J. Robinson), beating Bessy
Bedlam, Ballad Singer, Robin Hood, and two others.

1830.
At York (Spring), gst ilb, ran third and last in the Constitution Stakes,
won by Medoro, six years, gst lib (Wm. Scott), beating Cistercian, Sst,
second. At York (August), Qst, two miles (Nicholson), won the Cup,
and Sweepstakes, beating Lord Oueensberry's (afterwards Lord Cleve-
land's) b. f. Maria (the dam of Euclid, by Emilius), by Whisker, three
years, 6st i ilbs, second, Mr. Ridsdale's ch. c. Bryan, by Blacklock, three
years, 7st, third, and Medoro, Qst, last. Nicholson contrived to get Laurel
off with a considerable start, of which he made the most by a tremendous
pace, leading his horses by several lengths for a mile and a half. Before
reaching the stand, however, the two young ones caught him, and a
general whipping and spurring commenced, in a most exciting contest,
which Laurel won with great difficulty from the little Maria by half a
leno-th : Medoro was ten lengths behind Bryan. S. mg., Sst iilbs
(Nicholson), ran second for a Silver Tureen and Sweep (value .zf 290), won
by Mr. Houldsworth's ch. f. Fortitude (winner in 1829, of the Champion
Stakes, at Lincoln, and, at Lincoln, this year, of the King's Plate), by
Whisker, four years, 7st 81bs (P. Conolly), beating Lord Sligo's br. c.
Brine, by Waxy Pope (Decby winner, in 1809), ch. f. Lucy, by Tramp, four
years, 7st 9lbs, Lord Fitzwilliam's br. m. Ballad Singer (winner, in 1829,

Fleur-de-Lis.' I went to the stable, and found every hole and crevice closely stuffed with
hay, when a free current of air is so essential to the health of a r«cehorse. The ostler
said that he would call the King's groom, but I was unwilling to break in upon the rest of so
fine a mare, who had before her a long day's journey on the morrow.

(Signed) "Independence, Sept. 3rd, 1829."

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of the King's Plate, at Lincoln, and the King's Plate, at this meeting,
and also the King's Plate, this year, at Doncaster), by Tramp, five years,
8st 6lbs(T. Lye), and Mr. John Scott's br. c. Barleycorn, by Figaro, three
years, 6st 6lbs : Laurel took the lead, out-pacing everything, except
Fortitude, who collared him fifty yards from home, and being pressed
hard by ConoUy, won a fine race, by half a length ; Ballad Singer and
Barleycorn were fully 100 yards behind at the finish, distance two miles,
pace throughout tremendous ; 5 to 2 on Laurel. At Pontefract, gst 3lbs
(Nicholson), two miles and a quarter, won the Cup, beating Lord
Scarborough's br. colt, Cistercian (who, in 1829, ran a dead heat, and
divided, with Medoro, for the Doncaster Stakes, and which he won this
year), four years, 8st 3lbs (G. Nelson). At Doncaster, 9st (Nicholson),
not placed for the Cup, won by Lord Kelburne's br. c. Retriever (winner,
in 1829, of the St. Leger Stakes, at York Spring, a sweepstakes of ^i 700,
at Doncaster, beating Fortitude, second, and was a good second to
Medoro for the Gold Cup, at Richmond), four years, 8st 3lbs (T. Lye),
beating Medoro, six years, gst (H. Edwards), second, Fleur-de-Lis, gst
(Nelson), and three others, not placed. S. mg., 8st lolbs, four miles
(Sim Templeman), won £\TS^ beating Ballad Singer, 8st lib, and three
others. At Lincoln, won a Purse of 70 gs.

1831.

At York (Spring), gst 2 lbs (Nicholson), two miles, ran second for the
Gold Cup, of 160 sovs. added to a Handicap Sweep, of 25 sovs. each,
15 forfeit and 5 if declared, &c. (value ^370), won by Lord Cleveland's
famous little filly, Maria (winner, at York August, of the Great
Subscription Purse), by Whisker, four years, 8st 4lbs (Lye), beating also
Medoro, Retriever, and four others. At Beverley, gst (Nicholson), won
the Gold Cup, beating Lord Scarborough's b. h. Cambridge, by Catton,
9st, and one other. At York (August), 9st (T. Nicholson), ran third
and last, for a Silver Tureen, won by Maria, four years, 7st i3lbs (Lye),
beating Medoro, second, 9st (H. Edwards) ; 6 to 4 on Maria, and 5 to 2
ao-ainst Medoro. At Doncaster, gst, two miles (Nicholson), ran second
for the Doncaster Stakes, of ^140, won by Maria, 8st (Lye), beating two

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others ; 5 to 2 on Maria. S. mg., 8st lolbs (Nicholson), four miles, ran
third in a sweep of >^2 00, won by the Hon. E. Petre's ch. h. Rowton
(St. Leger winner, in 1829), by Oiseau (son of Camillus), five years, Sst
5lbs (Wm. Scott), beating Medoro, Sst lolbs (H. ^Edwards), second, and
one other ; even on Rowton, and 4 to i each against Laurel and Medoro,
This was Laurel's last appearance on the Turf.

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