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FAMOUS HORSES.
F. BUCKLE.
S. C'HIFNEY.
J. ROBINSON.
" NAT." FLATMAN.
F. BUTLER.
SIM." TEMPLEMAN.
G. FORDHAM.
F. ARCHER.
SOME FAMOUS JOCKEYS.
FAMOUS HORSES
WITH
PORTRAITS, PEDIGREES, PRINCIPAL PERFORMANCES
DESCRIPTIONS OP RACES
AND
VARIOUS INTERESTING ITEMS
EXTENDINa OVER A PERIOD OF NEARLY TWO CENTURIES
BY
THEO. TAUNTON
NEW EDITION REVISED TO DATE
LONDON
SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY, LIMITED
St. IBunstan's "J^ousc
Fetter Lane, Fleet Street, E.C.
1901
{^All ri<jhts reserved]
PREFACE.
Hie juvenes discant et anient meminisse seniles.
(Here the youug may learn aud the aged love to remember.)
This work is intended, not only for those more or less acquainted
with the history of the Turf ; but for such of the community as may
desire to know something of the principal equine celebrities which have
figured thereon.
" Aud view their place as, in the race,
They sweep past like the storm."
As regards many of the earlier animals, little more than the names
and pedigrees are known ; but it is necessary to mention them in order
to make other pedigrees complete. With a view to avoid repetition
in the body of the work, and to facilitate the tracing of pedigrees,
a comprehensive index is added. Grenealogical tables will also be found,
showing the principal descendants, in the male line, of the Darley
Arabian, the Byerley Turk, and the Godolphin Barb, together with a
full pedigree of Eclipse.
With the idea of making the descriptive notes more interesting
to the modern generation, the quaint and characteristic wording of the
past has, where possible, been preserved.
To various authorities, and more especially to " The Druid " (the late
Henry Hall Dixon), the author confesses himseK very largely indebted
indeed for much interesting matter, otherwise unobtainable. Also to
M. Emil Adam, the artist, for many of the beautiful portraits of the
vi Preface.
later animals taken from reproductions by Messrs. Franz Hanfstaengl ;
to the proprietors of the Illustrated Sporting a?id Bramatic News for
permission to reproduce several pictures by Mr. J. Sturgess ; to
Sporting Sketches and to Mr. H. R. Sherborn, of Newmarket, for
permission to copy several photographs ; and to Mr. Clarence Hailey
for a portrait of Throstle.
THEO. TAUNTON.
London, October 1st, 1895.
LIST OF ILLUSTPxATIONS.
Frontispiece. Portraits of Some Famous Jockeys, viz : Frank Buckle — Sam Chifney — James
Eobinson — William Scott — "Nat." Flatman — "Sim." Templeman — Frank Butler — George
Fordham — Fred Archer.
PAGE
PAGE
PAGE
The Old Betting Post,
Sorcerer
... 76
Cadland
... 150
Newmarket Heath
1
Champion ...
... 78
Velocipede ...
... 152
Race for the Doncaster C
up 4
Penelope ...
... 80
Sir Hercules
.. 154
The Darley Arabian
... 6
Orville
... 82
Lucetta
... 156
Bay Bolton
... 8
Walton
... 84
Albert
... 158
Lord Oxford's Blooc
ly-
Mandane ...
... 86
Spaniel
... 160
shouldered Arabian
... 10
Staveley ...
... 88
The Saddler
... 162
Flying Childers . . .
... 12
Selim
... 90
Camarine ...
... 164
Old Partner
... 14
Rubens
... 92
Galata
... 166
Bald Charlotte . . .
... 16
Thunderbolt
.. 94
Beiram
... 168
Godolphin Arabian
... 18
Whalebone
... 96
Dangerous
... 170
SUverlocks
... 20
Phantom ...
... 98
Rockingham
... 172
Wilson Chestnut Arab
an 22
Soothsayer...
... 100
Plenipotentiary . . .
... 174
Dormouse ...
... 24
Catton
... 102
Touchstone
... 176
Match'em ...
... 26
Tramp
... 104
Glencoe
... 178
Jason
... 28
Partizan ...
... 106
Mundig
... 180
Marske
... 30
Doctor Syntax
... 108
Queen of Trumps...
... 182
Brilliant ...
... 32
Whisker ...
... 110
Bay Middleton
... 184
King Herod
... 34
Gibside Fairy
... 112
Venison
... 186
Gimcrack ...
... 36
Rhoda
... 114
Bee's-wing...
... 188
Eclipse
... 38
Blacklock ...
... 116
Irish Birdcatcher . .
... 190
Sweet William
... 40
Reveller
... 118
Phosphorus
... 192
Mambrino ...
... 42
Sultan
... 120
Melbourne
... 194
Sweetbriar...
... 44
Arbutus ...
.. 122
Harkaway ...
... 196
Protector ...
... 46
Paragon
... 124
Grey Momus
... 198
Sharke
... 48
Theodore ...
... 126
Charles XII.
.. 200
Pot-8-os
... 50
Wanton, Theo lore,
and
Hetman Platoff ...
... 202
Jupiter
... 52
Mayday ...
... 127
Little Wonder
... 204
King Fergus
... 54
Emilius
... 128
Crucifix
... 206
Anvil
... 56
Lottery
... 130
Vulcan
... 208
Dungannon
... 58
Cobweb
... 132
Coronation
... 210
Volunteer ...
.. 60
Middleton ...
... 134
Alice Hawthorn ...
... 212
Sir Peter Teazle . . .
... 62
Memnon
... 136
Attila
... 214
Grey Diomed
... 64
Fleur-de-Lis
... 138
Cotherstone
... 216
Grey Trentham
... 66
Camel
... 140
Nutwith ...
... 218
Whiskey ...
. 68
Mulatto
... 142
Orlando
... 220
Gohanna ...
.. 70
Mameluke ...
... 144
The Merry Monarch
... 222
Hambletonian
... 72
Emma
... 146
Refraction
... 224
Ambrosio ...
... 74
Defence
... 148
The Baron
... 226
VIU
List of Illustrations.
PAGE
PAGE
PAGE
Pyrrhus the First...
.. 228
Blink Bonny
278
George Frederick
328
Chanticleer
.. 230
Saunterer ...
280
Galopin
330
Sir Tatton Sykes . . .
.. 232
Vedette ...
282
Camballo . . .
332
Queen Mary
.. 234
Beadsman ...
284
Kisber
334
Cossack
.. 236
Musjid
286
Petrarch . . .
334
Van Tromp
.. 238
Thormanby
288
Silvio
336
Surplice
.. 240
St. Albans ..
290
Isonomy . . .
338
The Flying Dutchman
.. 242
Kettledrum
292
Wheel of Fortune
340
Lady Evelyn
.. 244
Caller Ou ...
294
Bend Or ...
342
Voltigeur ...
.. 246
Caractacus
296
Barcaldine
344
Teddington
.. 248
Macaroni . . .
298
Shotover . . .
346
Newminster
.. 250
Lord Clifden
300
St. Blaise . . .
348
Daniel O'Rourke ...
.. 252
Blair Athol
302
St. Simon ...
350
Hobbie Noble
.. 254
Gladiateur
304
Melton
352
Longbow ...
.. 256
Lord Lyon
306
Ormonde ...
354
StockweU ...
.. 258
The Hermit
308
Merry Hampton
356
West Australian ...
.. 260
Achievement
310
Ayrshire . . .
358
Eataplan ...
.. 262
Blue Gown
312
Donovan . . .
360
Knight of St. George
.. 264
Rosicrucian
314
Sainfoin
362
King Tom ...
.. 266
Pretender ...
316
Common
364
Wild Dayrell
.. 268
Kingcraft ...
318
Orme
366
Marchioness
.. 270
Favonius . . .
320
Isinglass . . .
368
Fandango ...
.. 272
Sterling
322
Ladas
370
Ellington ...
.. 274
Cremorne ...
324
Throstle . . .
372
Warlock ...
.. 276
Doncaster ...
326
FAMOUS HOESES.
Tlie wanton oonvstn- tJms with reins nnbonnd,
Breaks fi-oni his stall, and beats the treml)ling i^round ;
Panqjered and i^roud he seeks the wonted tides,
And laves in height of blood his shining sides ;
His head, now freed, he tosses to tlie skies,
His mane dishevel'd o'er his shonlders flies ;
He sniffs companions on the distant plain.
And springs exnlting to liis fields again.
Homer.
HL earliest records in connection with tlie British
Turf are very meagre. It is stated that horsemen
in large numbers opposed the landing of the
Eomans, and we learn from the Venerable Bede
that in a.d. (hM, in the reign of Edwin the Great,
"the English first began to saddle horses." The
earliest mention of " running " horses in England
refers to those sent in the ninth century by Hugh,
founder of the Eoyal House of Capet in France,
as a present to King Athelstan, whose sister,
Ethelswitha, he was desirous of marrying. In the
reign of William the Conqueror, Eoger de Bellesme,
Earl of Shrewsbury, imported some stallions from
Spain, and we find their produce celebrated after-
wards ])y Drayton the poet. Fitz-Stephen, a monk
of Canterbury, and secretary to the celebrated Arch-
bishop A'Beckett, in the reign of Henry II., refers
to some rough-and-ready races at Smithfield
(Smooth -field), in which " the jockies, inspired with
thoughts of applause, and in the lioj)e of victory,
clap spurs t(^ the willing horses, brandish their whips, and cheer them
with their cries." King John is said to have established a stud at
Eltham, in Kent, on the identical pastures where some of the most
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2 Famous Horses.
celebrated of modern thoroughbreds have spent their earliest days.
Edward III. received a present of tv^^o running horses from the King of
Navarre, and also purchased others. Henry VIII. imported horses from
Turkey, Naples, and Spain, and is credited with the initiation of the
Eoyal Stud at Hampton Court, the first mares to roam those far-
famed paddocks having, it is said, been presented to King Henry by the
Marquis of Mantua, " a Barb, worth his weight in silver," accompanying
them. Cardinal Wolsey interested himself in the stud, breeding largely
from Eastern sires ; and Queen Elizabeth not only kept up the establish-
ment in I'oyal style, but also ran horses on the turf, her stables being at
Greenwich, and her horses trained on Blackheath. Great numbers of
Barbs, and Spanish horses descended from Barbs, were taken from the
numerous foreign vessels captured during the reign of Elizabeth. A
silver bell was run for at Newmarket in the reign of James the First,
and that monarch gave 500/. to a Mr. Markham for an Arabian —
probably the first introduced into this country — " a little bay horse of
indifferent shape," and who was beaten in every race he ran. Charles
the First also extended his patronage to the sport. A " South-eastern "
horse called the White Turk was imported into England by Mr. Place,
stud-groom to Oliver Cromwell, and was purchased by the latter. About
this period races for silver bells were run for at Gatherley, Croydon,
Chester, and Theobalds. The contest at Chester was called St. George's
race, and the horses had to run five times round the " Roody." The ih-st
races held at Newmarket took place in the year 1640, although the
Round Course was not made until 1066. William C-avendish, afterwards
Duke of Newcastle, writing about 165S, says : " The Turkish horse
stands high, though of unequal shape, being remarkably beautiful,
active, with plent}^ of power, and excellent wind, but rarely possesses a
good mouth The Barb possesses a superb and high action,
is an excellent trotter and galloper, and very active when in motion.
Although generally not so strong as other breeds, when well chosen I do
not know a more noble horse, and I have read strange tales of their
courage." The best Turkish horses were descended from those of Arabia
and Persia ; but they greatly exceeded the horses of these countries in
size and power, and were noted also for their extreme docility. The
Barbs came from Barbary, and more especially from Morocco and Fez
and the interior of Tripoli, and were famed for their beautiful form and
graceful action. The pure Arabians were said to seldom exceed fourteen
hands two inches in height, and were never known in tropical countries
to turn roarers or spring curbs,
Famons Horses. 3
Charles the Second was an enthusiastic supporter of Newmarket,
where the famous " R(nvlej Mile " still helps to keep his memory green ;
and tradition relates that he even occasionally rode his own horses in the
contests of the time. William the Third was interested in the sport,
while Queen Anne was a liberal patroness of racing. The Duke of
Cumberland had a very extensive breeding establishment at Cumberland
Lodge in Windsor Great Park, and here it was that the famous Eclipse,
and scarcely less famous Herod, were bred.
Amongst the earliest recorded and most important progenitors of the
modern racehorse must be mentioned :
THE SMALL BAY ARABIAN, imported by King James the First.
THE HELIYISLEY, OR BUCKINGHAM, TURK (sire of Bustler),
the property of the Tnike of Buckingham.
PLACE'S WHITE TURK, the property of Mr. Place, stud-groom to
Oliver Cromwell.
THE ROYAL MARES, a number of highly-bred foreign mares, which
the Master of the Horse (sent abroad for the purpose by King Charles
the Second), brought into England from Tangiers about IGTH).
DODSWORTH, the property of King Charles the Second, a natural
Barb, though foaled in England about 1070. His dam, a Barb mare,
was brought over to England, and was styled a " Royal Mare."
THE NATURAL BARB MARE. From this mare have descended,
mainly through Prunella and her daughters Penelope, Pawn, Pope Joan,
and Prudence, very many high-class animals, including the famous line of
Paradigm, Achievement, Lord Lyon, Minting, Ladas, (Src.
BURTON'S BARB lYIARE. One of the best of the running families
traces l;)ack to this mare.
MR. LAYTON'S VIOLET BARB MARE. From this mare have descended
Match'em, Manganese, Thormanby, Macgregor, Kisber, Wenlock,
Apology, L'oquois, &c.
THE STRADLINQ (OR LISTER) TURK; most probably an Arabian,
(but denominated a Turk because he was taken from the Turks at the
siege of Buda), was brought into England by the Duke of Berwick in the
reign of King James the Second, and was the sire of Snake, Coney skins,
and of the Hobby Mare (dam of the famous Brocklesby Betty) . From
the Hobby Mare have descended Chanticleer, Solon, Xenophon, Barcaldine,
Sir Visto, Marco, &c. Eclipse had five crosses of the Lister Turk,
although both the Darley and (lodolphin Arabians were more in the
immediate and direct line.
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RACE FOK THE DONCASTER CUP (fROM AN OLD PRINT).
THE DONCASTER CORPORATION in IfiSl voted a sum of five guineas
to encourage the sport on the Town Moor. The Meetings were origi-
nally held in July, but the time of year was altered to September about
the year 1750.
DRAGON, whose pedigree is lost, is first mentioned in IGSO. In
April, 16S1, he was matched against Crop over the Beacon Course, and
was subsequently transferred to the Eoyal Stable. Tom d'Urfey, the
Court Poet, thus refers to Dragon in his song composed at Newmarket in
1684 for the amusement of the Kino*.
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" For I'll liave the lirowii l)ay if the l)hie bonnet ride,
And hold a thousand pounds of his side, sir.
But Drao-on would scower it, hut Dragon grows old ;
He cannot endure it, he cannot, he wonnet now run it
As lately he could.
Age, age, does injure the speed, sir."
THE BYERLEY TURK, Captain Byerley's charger dm-ing King
William's wars in Ireland (1689, &c.), proved a most excellent stallion,
though he did not cover very well-bred mares. He was sire of Black
Hearty (who was sire of Bonny Black), Basto, Jigg (sire of Old
Partner), Grasshopper, Sprite ("who was allowed to be nearly as good as
Leedes "), &c.
Famous ]Iur.s('>;. 5
MUTTON'S CREY BARB was presented to IVIr. Hutton by King
William tlie Third in 1700.
CHILLABY, a white Jiarb, the property of King- William the Third,
was sire of Old Grey hound, and grandsire of Sampson.
OLD GREYHOUND, a son of Chillaby,— Slngey (a natural Barb mare),
was foaled at Hampton Court. The cover for Greyhound was in Jiarbary,
after which both sire and dam were brought to England. Greyhound
was sire of Othello, Sampson, (Toliath, Favourite, &c.
THE WHITE D'ARCY, OR SEDBURY, TURK was sire of Old Hautboy,
Grey lioyal, l^c.
OLD HAUTBOY, a son of the White d'Arcy Turk,— a Royal Mare, was
never trained for racing. He was sire of Grey Hautboy, Wyndham, &c.
THE D'ARCY YELLOW TURK, was sire of Spanker, Brimmer, &c.
THE MARSHALL, OR SELABY, TURK was sire of the Curwen Old
Spot, who was sire of the dam of Alixbury, from which mare have
descended the famous Agnes family, including Lily Agnes, Ormonde,
Orme, &c., as well as Prince Hampton and others.
THE CURWEN BAY BARB, a present to Louis the Fourteenth from
Muley Ishmael, King of Morocco, was brought into England by Mr.
Curwen, who procured him, together with the Thoulouse Barb, from
Count Byram (Master of the Horse to Louis), and Count Thoulouse
(Achiiiral of the Fleet). The Curwen Bay Barb was sire of Mixbury
and Tantivy, " both very highly reputed galloways, the former of which
was only thirteen hands two inclies high, and yet there were not more
than two horses of his day that could beat him under light weights."
He was also sire of Jh-ocklesby, Brocklesby Betty, Creeping Molly, &c.
THE HONEYWOOD ARABIAN, a pure white stallion, wa.s sire of the
two True Blues, " the eldest of which was the best plate horse in England
for four or five years, and the younger was in very high form."
THE BELGRADE TURK, taken by General Merci at the siege of
Belgrade, from the Pasha of that place, and sent to the Prince de Craon,
who presented him to the Prince of Lorraine (afterwards Emperor), was
subsequently sold to Sir Marmaduke Wyvill.
THE LEEDES ARABIAN was sire of Leedes, whose dam was by Spanker
out of a jMorocco Barb mare. This mare also produced Charming Jenny
(sister to Leedes), whose daughter, Betty Leedes by Careless, was the
dam of the two Childers.
BUSTLER, by the Helmsley Turk, bred by Mr. Place, was sire of the
" Bustler Mare," from whom descended Marske, Sultan, Newminster, &c.
THE DARLEY ARABIAN.
THE DARLEY ARABIAN, foaled about March, 170.2, was a
bay horse, some fifteen hands high, " descended from the race most
esteemed amongst the Arabs." He was the property of John Brewster
Darley, Esq., of Aldby Park, near York, whose brother, memher of a
hunting chib at Aleppo, secured the horse for a very moderate sum, and
sent him to England about the end of 1705. The Darley Arabian was
sire of the celebrated Flying Childers, and his present day descendants,
through Eclipse, far exceed in number those of the Goclolphin Arabian or
Byerley Turk ; a fact dilhcult to account for, as there is no doubt that the
Byerley Turk, through Herod and Highflyer, held, at the end of the last
century and the beginning of this, a higher place in the esteem of breeders
than did the race of Eclipse ; and the Godolphin Arabian, again, was
at one time the most successful of all. Coming to a later date, the
descendants of Eclipse, through Whalebone, have gone far ahead of all
the others. Some few years since, the thoroughbred sires of any note in
England comprised 260 direct descendants of Eclipse, GO of the Byerley
FamoHs Jlurses. 7
Turk, and only 30 of the Goclolpliin Arabian. Of those of Eclipse, no
fewer than 189 sprang from Whalebone, 19 from Whisker, 20 from
Hambletonian, IS from Lottery, and 11 from Liverpool; while of those
from the Bj^erley Turk, 42 were descended from Highflyer, 17 from
AYoodpecker, and one from Florizel. Equally curious is it that the
American stud shows the same state of affairs, with the Whalebones
there, as with us, absolutely predominant.
OLD MERLIN, a son of Bustler (by the Helmsley Turk), was bred
by Sir Matthew Pierson, Bart. He was the winner of several important
jjlates and matches, and was said to have been the best horse of his day.
Merlin won a great match at Newmarket, upon which occasion " the
south-country gentlemen observed to those of the north, that they would
bet them gold whilst gold they had, and then they might sell their
land." Several gentlemen " having entirely ruined their fortunes, a law
was passed by Parliament against the recovery of any bet exceeding
10/." Old Merlin was sire of Woodcock, Castaway, &c.
THE VINTNER MARE, whose pedigree was never made public,
was considered to be the best bred mare in England of her day. From
her descended Muley Moloch, The Wizard, all the Maid of Mash am
family, Peter, Necromancer, Kilwarlin, Bendigo, &c.
CROFT'S BAY BARB, a son of Chillaby,— Queen Anne's Moonah Barb
Mare. From the Moonah Barb Mare have descended, in the female line.
Shuttle, Charles XII., Physician, The Doctor, Longbow, Sweetmeat, &c.
SNAKE, a son of the Lister Turk, — a dau. of Old Hautboy, was
never trained for racing on account of a tumourous swelling supj)Osed to
have been caused by some venomous reptile, but he made a considerable
name for himself at the stud.
MAKELESS, a son of " Sir Thomas Oglethorpe's Arabian," was
" greatly esteemed for running, as also for a stallion." He was the sire
of the dam of Bay Bolton and Lamprey, and also of the famous black
mare, the dam of Capt. Hartley's Blind Stallion.
OLD WYNDHAM, a son of Old Hautboy,— a dau. of Bustler, — a
dau. of Place's Wliite Turk, — a dau. of Hodsworth, was sire of Cinnamon,
Greylegs, Miss W^'ndham, and many other good running horses.
SPANKER (also known as "The Old Bay Arabian "), a bay son of
the L'Arcy Yellow Turk,— The Old Morocco Mare, by Lord Fairfax's
Morocco Barb, — Old Bald Peg, by an Arabian, — a Barb mare, was
bred by Charles Pelham, Esq.
J'((!/du/ by ISLyinuur.
BAY BOLTON.
BAY BOLTON, a brown -bay son of Grey Hautboy, — a black dau. of
Makeless, — a dau. of Brimmer (by Lord D'Arcy's Yellow Turk ^ — a
D'Arcy Eoyal Mare), — a dau. of Diamond, — full sister to tlie dam of
Old Merlin, was bred by Sir Matthew Pierson in 1705, and sold to the
Duke of Bolton. Bay Bolton won (^ueen Anne's Gold Cup at York, the
" Great Subscription Purse " at Middleham, and the " Eich Prize " at
Quainton Meadow ; and beat Dragon, Merlin, and Wyndham in matches.
He was sire of the Bolton Grey Starling ; and died at Bolton Hall,
Bedale, about 173G.
THE FIRST RACE mentioned by Weatherby was one for a gold cup,
value 50/., run for on Clifton and llawcliffe Ings, near the City of York,
by horses six years old, in September, 1709.
THE FIRST DEAD-HEAT ON RECORD occurred at York in the year
1709 also; when for a 10/. Plate — four mile heats — Button and
Milkmaid, " in running the last heat, came in so near together that it
could not be decided by the tryers."
BASTO, a son of the Byerley Turk,- — Bay Peg by the Leedes Arabian,
- — a dau. of Spanker, — a dau. of Mr. Leedes' Bald Peg (bred by General
Lord Fairfax),- — a mare of the same name by His Lordship's Morocco
Barb, was bred by Sir William Pamsden, Bart. Basto won several
F((ij>u/(s Horses'. 9
matches at Newmarket from 1708 — 1710; "but the accounts are
deficient for several years in mentioning the sums that he, as well as
many other horses, ran for at that place. He beat Squirrel, Billy,
Chance, Tantivy, and Brisk, giving- weight in each case ; and was looked
upon, when in keeping at Newmarket, to be in very high form for running.
He had an appearance of pride and spirit, which added greatly to his
figure ; was remarkably strong, and was allowed to be the most beautiful
horse that had ever appeared in this kingdom."
THE WOODSTOCK ARABIAN was sire of Flying Whig, and of
Mr. Frampton's Spider and Pontz, " two famous running horses at
Newmarket."
CASTAWAY was a son of Old Merlin,— Sister to liuffler by a son of
Brimmer, — the noted running mare, called Dick Burton's mare, whose
pedigree has long been lost.
THE ALCOCK ARABIAN, " though he covered very few mares,
produced some of the stoutest racers that ever went a four-mile course ;
witness Mr. Panton's Old Crab, his son Spectator, and Marc Antony, who,
though little more than a pony, won twenty out of twenty-eight races."
THE LONSDALE BAY ARABIAN covered very few mares, and those
chiefly Lord Lonsdale's. " Notwithstanding this, however, from him
have descended some very excellent racers." He was sire of Monkey,
Spider, the dam of Miss Eamsden, &c.
GRASSHOPPER, a son of the Byerley Turk,— a dan. of Lord Bristol's
Hog (by Old Hautboy), — a dau. of Colonel Charteris' Hawker, was sire
of Goldenlocks, the dam of Looby. Grasshopper was the property of Sir
Roger Mostyn.
THE COFFIN IYiARE,adau. of theSelaby Turk,— adau. of Mr. Place's
White Turk, " was stolen out of the Lord Protector's stud ; and, though
strict search was made and a great reward offered for her, no account
could be had, Mr. Place having kept her closely secreted in a cellar till
the death of Cromwell." Hence her name.
DYER'S DIMPLE, a son of the Leedes Arabian (sire of Leedes), —
Old Sophonisba by Spanker, — a dau. of Dodsworth, — Lord Willoughby's
Barb mare, was bred by Mr. Leedes ; and was sire of Sophonisba (1717)
and Dimple.
WHIMSEY, a dau. of the Darley Arabian,— the Young Child Mare by
the Harpur Barb, — the Old Child Mare by Sir Thomas Grestley's Arabian
(called Bay Roan), — Vixen by the Holderness Turk, — the dam of
Dodsworth, was the property of Viscount Tracey.
LORD OXFORD S BLOODY-SHOULDERED ARABIAN.
LORD OXFORD'S BLOODY-SHOULDERED ARABIAN, deriving his
name from a bright red mark on the point of liis shoulder, was the sire
of several noted racers, foremost amongst which was the Duke
of Bolton's famous chestnut horse, Sweepstakes. He was also sire of
Sir Nathaniel Curzon's Brisk, the winner of several Royal Plates, in
which he heat most of the best horses of his time.
THE OLD MONTAGU MARE, by Lord D'Arcy's Woodcock (son of
Bustler), — a mare of Lord Montagu's, was the dam of Sedbury. Eclipse,
Voltaire, Weatherbit, Prince Charlie, and Sterling are amongst the
descendants of the Old Montag-u Mare.
CHAUNTER, a bay son of the Acaster Turk, — a dau. of the Leedes
Arabian, — a dau. of Old Spanker, was foaled in 1710. " Chaunter was
one of the most famous horses of his day ; but, aspiring, when twelve
years old, to run a six-mile match — ten stone each — against Flying
Childers, then seven years old, he suffered defeat."
OLD ROYAL, a son of the Holderness Turk, — a dau. of Blunderbuss
(son of Bustler), — a D'Arcy Royal Mare, was sire of Bald Charlotte.
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PEPPER, a grey gelding, the property of Queen Anne, ran fur the
Eoyal Gold Cup at York, in 1712 ; and Mustard, described as a nutmeg-
grey horse, another of Her Majesty's racing stud, ran for the same stake
in 1713. In 1714, " such was the concourse of nobility and gentry that
attended York races that 150 coaches were at one time on the course."
FOX, a bay son of Clumsey (by Old Hautboy, — Miss D'Arcy's Pet
Mare), — Bay Peg by the Leedes Arabian, — Young Bald Peg by the
Leedes Arabian, — Spanker's dam, was bred by Sir l?alph Asliton in 1714.
FOX CUB, a bay son of Clumsey, — Charming Jennie by the Leedes
Arabian, — a mare of the same name by an Arabian, was also bred by Sir
Ralph Ashton in 1714.
TRUE BLUE, a grey son of Honey wood's White Arabian, — a mare
(bred by Mr. Bowes, of Gibside Park) by the Byerley Turk To the
dam of True Blue the celebrated Melbourne family traces its origin.
Principal Performances. 1715. Ran against Chaunter for the Ladies'
]^late at York ; " but was much out of condition and ran with scoperills
in him." 171(). Won the King's Gold Cup at York. 1719. Won the
King's Plates at Nottingham, Lincoln, and Newmarket.
BROCKLESBY BETTY, a dark chestnut dau. of the Curwen Bay Barb,
— the Hobby Mare by the J^ister Turk, was foaled in 1711. Broeklesby
Betty won tlie Gold Cup at York, the " Silver Tea Board" at Lincoln,
two Royal Cups at Newmarket, one at Hambledon, &c. " As a runner
she was considered superior to any of her day, notwithstanding that she
was a l)rood mare before she was trained."
ALEPPO, a bay son of the Harley Arabian, — a dau. of Old Hautboy,
was foaled in 1711, and won the Ladies' Plate at York in 171G, together
with several other plates and prizes.
CONEYSKINS, a grey son of the Lister Turk, — a dau. of Hutton's
Grey Barb, was bred by the Duke of Rutland in 1712. Coneyskins won
the King's Gold Cujj at York in 1718 ; also the Royal Cups at
Nottingham, Lincoln, and Newmarket.
DESDEMONA, a dau. of Old Greyhound,— a dau. of Makeless,— a
dau. of Brimmer, — a dau. of Dicky Pierson, — Mr. Burton's Violet Barb
Mare (in Lord D'Arcy's stud), was foaled in 1714 ; and " was allowed to
be one of the best plate mares of her time in the north, where she won
several prizes, &c."
BONNY BLACK, a black dau. of Black Hearty,— a dau. of a Persian
stallion, was foaled in 1 7 L 5. Bonny Black was the best runner of her time ;
and a challenge by her owner to run her four times over the Round Course
at Newmarket against any animal in the Kingdom was not accepted.
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PLYING CHILDEKS.
FLYING CHILDERS, a bay son of the Darley Arabian, — Bettj
Leedes by Old Careless (son of Spanker), — sister to Leedes by the Leedes
Arabian, — a dau. of Spanker,— the old Morocco Mare, which mare was
also the dam of Spanker, was bred by Leonard Childers, Esq., of Carr
House, near Doneaster, in 1715, and sold when young to the Duke of
Devonshire. Flying Childers was a galloway, about fourteen hands and
a half in height ; and was what we call a close-made horse, short-backed
and compact, whose reach lay altogether in his limbs. Eclipse, on the
other hand, was the reverse of this, having great length of waist, and
standing over considerable ground. If anatomical structure have any-
thing to do with speed ; then, looking at their respective frames, it is
evident that, at weight for age over a mile course. Eclipse must have
beaten Childers. Flying Childers in his earlier days was employed to
carry the letter-bag backwards and forwards between the Hall and Don-
caster. On the road he beat everything that opposed him ; and,
subsequently on the turf, the best that England could bring against him.
He was never beaten ; though it must be added that he ran on five
occasions only, and of these, but two were officially reported. The best
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horses in liis clay seldom ran more than five or six times, there being
scarcely any plates of note, except Royal plates, and very few sweepstakes
or matches made, except at Newmarket, nntil about the year 1700. In
his race with Almanzor and Brown Betty over the Round Course at
Newmarket, Flying- Childers (9st. 21b.) was timed by the Dukes of
Devonshire and Rutland to have moved as much as 82-|- feet in a second
of time, which is at the rate of close upon a mile a minute. Flying
Childers proved a very valuable stallion, though he covered but few
mares, besides those of the Duke of Devonshire. He died in 1741. The
immense number of Inn signs and portraits still extant all tend to show
the immense popularity of Flying Childers.
WOODCOCK (brother to Castaway), a bay son of Merlin, was foaled
in 17L"), and won the Royal Plate at York in 1721. "Proserpine and Mr.
Frampton's grey gelding were the favourites before starting, and large
sums were depending between the two ; unfortunately, when they had
run about a mile, they both fell ; by this accident the riders, Edward
Jackson and John Pearson, were so much bruised as to be obliged to be
carried off the course in a carriage to Clifton, where Jackson died in a few
weeks, and Pearson did not long survive him." At Lincoln Woodcock
again beat Proserpine and Mr. Frampton's gelding ; but the latter turned
the tables on him at Newmarket in October. "Woodcock was backed to
win at high odds ; but it was observed that the gelding, true to his
master's interest, convinced the friends of honest Woodcock that he only
complimented him with the Royal Plate at Lincoln, with a view to their
meeting at Newmarket." In April, 1722, however. Woodcock won the
Royal Plate at Newmarket, beating Mr. Frampton's gelding, Proserpine,
and others. " This was one of the most numerous meetings ever known
at Newmarket ; for, though Woodcock was but poorly attended by his
friends in October ; yet, in April, scarcely a sporting gentleman was left
in the north, and those in the south were very happy to receive them ;
various were their opinions, and each party were flushed with the most
certam success. Mr. Frampton's gelding was the favourite ; but no
sooner was a bet proposed than it was immediately taken, till a great
many thousands were depending on both sides , and it was said that there
had not been so much money sported on any race since that of Merlin's.
Woodcock won easy. After which an old Yorkshire sportsman remarked
that, ' though Woodcock had drooped like the leaves in October, yet he was
as sweet as violets in the spring.' Woodcock was rode for the above races
by Mr. Match'em Timms, a much esteemed and very favourite jockey."
I'iniiliil ly Seymour,
OLD PARTNER.
OLD PARTNER, a chestnut son of Sir Eoger Mostyn's Jigg (by the
Byerley Turk), — own sister to the Mixbury Galloway (an animal only
thirteen hands two inches high, but one of the best runners of his time
at low weights) by the Curwen Bay Barb, — a dau. of Old Spot (by the
Selaby Turk), — a dau. of the chestnut white-legged Lowther Barb, — the
famous Vintner Mare, was foaled in 1718. "Old Partner was a horse
of great power, fine shape and beauty, the best racer of his time at
Newmarket, and as fine a stallion as any up to that time bred in the
kingdom." In the above portrait can be seen, both in the head and in
the hind-quarters, all the characteristics of his Oriental descent ; but,
already, the forcing system shows itself in the elongation of the frame,
and in the strength which we express by the term "bone."
HARTLEY'S BLIND STALLION, a son of the Holderness Turk,— Sir
Ealph Milbanke's famous black mare (a dau. of Makeless and a D'Arcy
Eoyal Mare, " and considered to be the highest and best bred mare in
England of her day"), was foaled about 1715.
THE OLD SCARBOROUGH lYIARE, a dau. of Makeless,— a dau. of
Famous Horses. 15
Brimmer, was foaled about 1715. She beat the Duke of Eutland's
famous mare Bonuy Black in a match at Newmarket.
SOPHONISBA, a chestnut dau. of Dimple (by the Leedes Arabian),
was foaled in 1717. She is said to have been " without doubt the best
mare in the kino-dom of her time."
YOUNG GREYHOUND, a son of Old Greyhound (by Chillaby) — a dau.
of Mr. Wastall's Turk,— a dau. of Old Hautboy,— a dau. of Mr. Place's
White Turk, — a dau. of Dodsworth, — Mr. Layton's Violet Barb Mare,
was foaled in 1718. Young (Ireyhound never ran, and " served but few
mares, notwithstanding he will be frequently found in the various
pedigrees."
MISS BELVOIRE, a dau. of Grey Grantham (by the Brownlow
Turk), — a dau. of the Duke of Rutland's Paget Turk, — -Betty Percival
by the Leedes Arabian, — a dau. of Spanker, was foaled in 1711). " Miss
Belvoire was allowed to be the best mare of her time that ran at
Newmarket, where she won the King's Plate for mares and a great
match."
BLOODY BUTTOCKS, a grey horse, deriving his name from a bright
scarlet patch on his near hind-quarter, and believed to have been an
Arabian, though the names of neither sire nor dam were ever made public,
was foaled about 1719. " Bloody Buttocks was sire of several brood
mares, from whom have descended some of our best and speediest racers."
SQUIRREL, a bay son of Snake, — a dau. of the Acaster Turk, — a mare
by a son of the Pulleine Arabian, — a dau. of Brimmer, — a dau. of the
D'Arcy Yellow Turk and a D'Arcy Eoyal Mare, was foaled in 1711).
" Squirrel, at high weights, was the best horse of his age and time in the
kingdom." He was sold for SOU guineas.
MISS NEASHAM (afterwards called Mother Neasham), a bay dau. of
Capt. Hartley's Blind Stallion, — a dau. of Commoner (by Place's White
Turk), was foaled in 17.20. "Miss Neasham was a good stayer, a
consistent runner, and the winner of many races. She was the favourite
mount of Mr. Stephen Jefferson, a leading rider of the day."
THE HAMPTON COURT CHILDERS, a son of Flying Childers,—
Duchess by the Newcastle Turk, — Grey Eoyal by the D'Arcy White
Turk, was bred by the Duke of Devonshire about 17.21.
HIP, a son of the Curwen Bay Barb, — sister to Brocklesby Betty's
dam by the Lister Turk, was foaled in 17.2.2.
WHITENOSE, a son of Mr. Hall's Arabian,— a dau. of Old Jigg (sire
of Partner), was foaled about 1722.
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BALD CHARLOTTE.
BALD CHARLOTTE, a finely- shaped chestnut dan. of Old lioyal,—
a dau. of Castaway ,^ — a grey dan. of Brimmer, was foaled in 1721.
Principal Performances. 172(5. Won the King's Plate at Hambledon
and the " Great Contribution Stakes" at Newmarket. 1727. Won the
King's Plate for mares at Newmarket, a four-mile match under the welter
of eighteen-stone, and the King's Plate at Winchester. Bald Charlotte
was thought to he " the best mare in the kingdom of her time."
SWEEPSTAKES, a chestnut son of the Bloody-Shouldered Arabian, —
a dau. of an unknown horse, — a dau. of the Lister Turk, was foaled in
1722. "Sweepstakes was the sire of the dam of Lord Rockingham's
chestnut horse, Whistlejacket, and also sire of the " grand-dam of
Mr. O'Kelly's famous Old Tartar Mare, who threw so many splendid
chestnuts to Eclipse."
OLD CRAB, a gre}^ son of the Alcock Arabian, — a dau. of Basto, —
the dam of Partner, was foaled in 1722. "Crab was a stallion in Mr.
Panton's stud at Newmarket, and was sire of a great many excellent
racers, stallions, and brood mares."
OLD CARTOUCHE, a son of the Bald Galloway (by the St. Victor
Barb), — a mare (bred in the Royal Stud at Hampton Court) by the
Cripple Barb, — a dau. of Makeless, — a dau. of Place's White Turk, — a
dau. of Dods worth ,-^Mr. Layton's Violet Barb Mare did not exceed
Faii/oiis Ilor.se.'f. 17
14 hands. " It has been asserted by many sportsmen that there was
not a horse of his time in the kingdom able to run with him from
eight to twelve stone. He only ran one match,, which was against Jonquil,
at Newmarket, which he won A^ery easy." So runs the old chronicle !
GO LI AH, a grey son of Old Greyhound, — Sampson and Sophonisba's
dam by the Curwen Bay Barb, — a dau. of the D'Arcy Chestnut Arabian.
— a dau. of Whiteshirt,^a favourite mare of Lord Montague's, was
foaled in 172.2. Goliah won the Gold Cup at Winchester.
MOLLY, by the Thoulouse Barb, was matched in 1723 to run four
miles at Newmarket against the Duke of Bolton's Terror, and, t/ro //o/n:s-
a/ferwarck, against his Grace's Badger. She died, however, in great
agony, between the Stand and the Rubbing House, whilst running the
first match, and was, therefore, spared the cruelty of running the second.
Molly was " not of great size, nor had she so considerable a share of speed
as some others have had ; but was of such durable last in running that she
was never beat at Newmarket until in the match which cost her her life."
SLOVEN, a brown son of Bay Bolton, — a dau. of the Curwen Bay
Barb, — a dau. of the Curwen Old Spot, — a dau. of the Chestnut White-
Legged Low^ther Barb and the famous Vintner Mare, was bred by the
Duke of Bolton in 1723.
THUNDERBOLT (first called BADGER), a grey son of Mr. Wood's
Counsellor, — a dau. of Snake, — a dau. of Luggs, — a dau. of Mr. Davill's
Woodcock, was foaled in 1723. Principal Performances. 1728. Won
the Ladies' Gold Cup at York, in which race " he proved himself so
much superior to his antagonists that his rider, John Craggs, pulled him
up and walked round the turning posts ; after wdiich, it was said, he
could have won by a distance." 1729. Won the King's Plate at
Winchester, and the King's Plate at Newmarket October.
HOBGOBLIN, a brown son of Aleppo (by the Darley Arabian), — a
dau. of Careless, — a dau. of Old Smithson, — a dau. of the Duke of
Argyll's Wanton Willy, was foaled in 1724.
BLACKLEGS, a son of Mr. Hutton's Bay Barb (known also as the Mulso
Bay Turk), — a dau. of Coneyskins, — a dau. of Mr. Wilkes' Hautboy, was
foaled in 1725, and was sire of the dam of the celebrated stallion Marske.
FEARNOUGHT, a dark brown son of Bay Bolton, — a dau. of the
Lexington Grey Arabian, — a dau. of Curwen's Old Spot, — a dau. of
Spanker, — the dam of Grey Ramsden by the Byerley Turk, — a dau. of
the Taffolet Barb, was bred by Sir William Eamsden, Bart., in 1724,
and was the best horse of his time at Newmarket.
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GODOLPHIN ARABIAN.
THE GODOLPHIN BARB (also known as the Godolphin Arabian).
This famous animal — foaled in 1724 — was a Ijrown, standing about fifteen
hands. His points more resembled those of the highest breed of Barbs,
though he was for a long time looked upon as an Arabian. His pedigree
was never made public. It is generally supposed tliat he was imported
into England from Barbary ; and there is reason to think that he was
sent as a present from the Emperor of Morocco to Louis XIV. Believed
to have been stolen and taken to Paris, he is said to have been purchased
by a Mr. Coke for 3/. from the owner of a water-cart in that city. His
new owner gave him to Mr. Roger Williams, by whom he was presented
to the Earl of Godolphin, in whose possession he remained as a private
stallion until his death, which took place under the shadow of the Gog-
Magog hills in 1753. A plain flat stone, in a covered passage leading to
his stable, marks his grave. It is stated that, after he had accidentally
flattened out his favourite cat, for which he had an extraordinary affection,
he pined from remorse, and savaged every other cat that came near him.
The sire list eight years after his death contained at least fifteen of his
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sons, one of which, the " Gower Stallion," is described therein as having
" bone enong'h to carry eighteen stone a hunting." Lath, one of the
finest horses of his day, and said to have been the best that had appeared
at Newmarket for many years previous to his time, Childers only
excepted, was the first of his get. The Godolphin Arabian was also sire
of Cade (who was sire of the celebrated Match'em), Regains, Blank,
Babraham, Bajazet, Old England, and many other noted animals. At
his interment cake and ale w^ere distributed to those present. In 1894
the wanning descendants of the Godolphin Arabian numljered Init fifty-
eight, ap]:)ropriating seventy-nine races, value 19,819/. 5.y.
HIGHLAND LADDIE, a son of the Leedes Arabian, — a dau. of Spanker,
— the Old Morocco mare, was bred by Lord d'Arcy.
THE SNAKE lYIARE (dam of Squirt) was a dau. of Snake,— Grey
Wilkes (sister to Clumsey) by Old Hautboy, — Miss d'Arcy 's Pet Mare (a
dau. of a Sedbury lloyal Mare).
THE WARLOCK GALLOWAY was a dau. of Mr. Lister's Snake,— a
dau. of the Bald Galloway, — a dau. of Lord Carlisle's Turk.
YOUNG BELGRADE, a son of the Belgrade Turk,— a dau. of Bay
Bolton, — the Old Scarborough Mare by Makeless, was bred by Sir Mar-
maduke Wyvil.
FAVOURITE, a grey dau. of Lord Widdrington's Grey Arabian, — the
dam of Miss Neasham, was foaled in 1725, and won several King's Plates.
MONKEY, a bay son of the Lonsdale Bay Arabian, — a dau. of the
Curwen Bay Barb, — a dau. of the Byerley Turk, — an Arabian mare, was
foaled in 1725. Monkey only ran twice, viz. : At Newmarket, in 1730,
when he w^on a sweep of 800 guineas, beating Fearnought, Polly, Grass-
hopper, and Grey-legs, all high-class animals; and at York, in 1731,
when he won the King's Plate, the first race ever run on Knavesmire.
DIAIYIOND, a chestnut son of Jew Trump (by the Curwen Chestnut
Arabian, — a dau. of the Bay Barb), — -a dau. of a Turk (of whom no
record exists), — a dau. of the Bay Barb, — ^a dau. of the Wastall Turk, — a
dau. of a Barb, — a noted running mare of Mr. Crofts, was bred by Mr.
Curwen in 172G.
HAZARD, a bay son of Leedes. — a dau. of the Curwen Bay Barb, —
a dau. of the Byerley Turk, was foaled in 1726 ; and, in 1732, won
the 500 Guineas Stakes for five-year-olds at Newmarket.
SIYIILING MOLLY, a bay dau. of a son of the Darley Arabian, was
foaled about 172G, and won the Royal Plate for mares at Newmarket in
1732.
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SIIiVERLOCKS.
SILVERLOCKS, a chestnut dan. of the Bald Galloway,— a dan. of the
Acaster Tnrk, — a dan. of the Leedes Arabian, — a dan. of Spanker, was
foaled in 1725. Silverlocks was the dam of Silvertail and Bnffcoat, and
grand-dam of Brilliant.
ANCASTER DRIVER, a grey son of Wynn's Arabian,— the Lady Mare
by the Ancaster Pert (a son of the Ely Turk), — a dan. of St. Martin by
Spanker, — Mr. Burton's Natural Barb Mare, was bred by the Duke of
Ancaster in 1 7.27.
THE BOLTON GREY STARLING, a grey son of Bay Bolton,— a mare
by a son of the Brownlow Turk, — Old Lady by the Pulleine Chestnut
Arabian, — a dau. of Eockwood (son of Lord Lonsdale's Tregonwell
Mare), — -a dau. of Bustler, was bred by the Duke of Bolton in 17.27.
The Bolton Grey Starling won thv'^ Subscription Purse at Hambledon,
the 700 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket, and other races, and was the sire
of a great number of high-class animals.
FOXHUNTER, a brown-bay son of Brisk (by the Darley Arabian),—
Brown Betty by Basto, — the Duke of Eutland's Massey Mare by
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Mr. Massey's Black Barb, was foaled in \1-21. From the Massey Mare
have descended Hermit, Gladiateur, Sosicrucian, &'c.
BLACKLEGS, a brown-bay son of Flying Cliilders, — a dan. of
Basto, — Partner's dam, was foaled in 172s. In 1733 he won the
700 Gnineas Stakes at Newmarket, for horses rising- five years, beating
Favonrite. Bhicklegs was sire of several good runners.
CONQUEROR, an"^ undefeated chestnut son of Fox,— Bald (Charlotte's
dam, was foaled in 1728. Concjueror won five King's Plates, and was
considered one of the best geldings that had ever run at Newmarket.
SHOCK, an undefeated brown son of Jigg, — the dam of Squirt by
Snake, was foaled in 1720.
PATRIOT, a grey son of Bay Bolton, — a dau. of Jigg, — Old Lady,
was bred by the Duke of Bolton in 1720.
PARTNER, a grey son of Old Partner, — a dau. of Hutton's Grey
Barb, — Bay Wilkinson's dam by Why Not, — a dan. of Wilkinson's
Turk, — Old Woodcock by the D'Arcy Woodcock, was bred by Lord
Portmore in 1731.
LOOK-AT-ME-LADS, a chestnut dau. of Grasshopper,— a dau. of Sir
Michael Newton's Grey Arabian, — a dau. of Old Pert (by the Ely
Turk), — a dau. of St. Martin's (son of Spanker), was bred by the Duke
of Ancaster in 1731.
SECOND, a bay son of Flying Childers,— the dam of Mr. Panton's
Crab by Basto, was bred by the Duke of Devonshire in 1732.
Second was described as "of fine size, beauty, and fashion," and was
considered one of the best bred horses of his time. " He had in him a
tincture of as high blood as any horse in the kingdom."
SQUIRT, a chestnut son of Bartlett's Childers (by the Darley
Arabian) ,^ — the Snake Mare (dam of Shock), M^as foaled in 1732. When
Squirt was a stallion in Sir Harry Harpur's stud he was ordered to be
shot, but as he was being led out to the dog-kennel he was begged off
by the groom, " after wdiich he got Marske, Syphon, and Mr. Pratt's
famous old mare that bred Pumpkin, Maiden, Purity, &c." Marske was
sire of Eclipse, and Syphon was sire of Sweetbriar, Sweet William,
Tandem, Daisy, &'c.
SPANKING ROGER, a chestnut son of Flying Childers,— a dau. of the
Duke of Rutland's Cyprus Arabian, — a dau. of Spanker, was bred by the
Earl of Essex in 1732.
BLAZE, a bay son of Flying Childers, — the Confederate Filly by Grey
Grantham, — a dau. of the Duke of Rutland's Black Barb, was foaled in
1733.
WILSON CHESTNUT ARABIAN.
THE WILSON CHESTNUT ARABIAN, a very liiglily bred, and compact
and powerful, animal, was brought into England by the Earl of Kinnoul,
British Ambassador at Constantinople. He was sire of the famous mare
Primrose, her dam the Old Partner Mare (the dam of Match'em and
C h angel mg).
OLD CADE, a bay son of the Godolphin Arabian, — ^Roxana by the
Bald Galloway, — Sister to Chaunter by the Acaster Turk,^ — a dau. of the
Leedes Arabian, — a dau. of Spanker, was bred by the Earl of Godolphin
in 1734. " Roxana dying w^hen Cade was about ten days old, the colt
was brought up on cow's milk ; hence his name, signifying tender or
delicate." Cade became a favourite stallion.
COTTINGHAIYI, a chestnut son of Capt. Hartley's Blind Stallion,—
a dau. of a son of Snake, — a dau. of a son of Rockwood, — the dam of
Crutches and Wyndham by the Selaby Turk, was foaled in 1735.
TRAVELLER, a bay son of Old Partner, — a dau. of Almanzor by the
Darley Aral^ian, — -the dam of Spinner by Old Hautboy, — a dau. of
Makeless, — a dau. of Brimmer, was bred by William Osbaldeston, Esq.,
in 1735. Dainty Davie and Squirrel were the best of Traveller's
stock.
SPINSTER, a chestnut dau. of Old Partner, — a dau. of Bloody
Famous Horses. 23
Buttocks, — the dam of Mr. Vane's Little Partner, was bred by
Mr. Crofts, of Barfortli, in 1735.
GOLDEN BALL, a chestnut son of Old Partner,— a dau. of Mr.
Hutton's White Turk, — a dau. of Highland Laddie, — a dau. of the
Byerley Turk, was foaled in 1735.
FORESTER, a chestnut son of Captain Hartley's Blind Stallion,— a
dau. of Partner, — a dau. of Greyhound, — Brocklesby Betty, was bred by
Mr. John Crofts, in 1736.
SNIP, a Ijrown son of Flying Childers, — a dau. of Basto, — the dam of
Partner by the Cur wen Bay Barb, was bred by the Duke of Devonshire
in 1736.
STANDARD, a bay son of Young Belgrade,— a dau. of Tifter (by the
Thoulouse Barb, — Sister to Leedes), — a dau. of Snake, — a dau. of the
Pooley Diamond, — a dau. of Old Hautboy, — a favourite mare which
Sir John Jennings bought of Lord D'Arcy, was bred by Sir Marmaduke
Wyvill in 1736.
RIB, a grey son of Old Crab, — the noted Doll by Lord D'Arcy 's
Woodcock, — Queen Anne's Moonah Barb Mare, was bred by Sir Ealph
Milbanke in 1736.
THE CULLEN ARABIAN, a brown horse, bred about 1736 in the Eoyal
Stud of the Emperor of Morocco, and much prized for the purity of his
descent, was presented by the Emperor to the British Consul, and brought
to England by Mr. Mosco, afterwards passing into the possession of
Lord CuUen. " He was for many years a stallion of reputation and
excellence at Eushton, in Northamptonshire ; and was the sire of Camillus,
Mosco, Whimsey, Dragon's dam. Matron, Surface, &c., &c."
MISS WAKELESS, a bay dau. of Young Greyhound,— a dau. of Old
Partner, — a dau. of Woodcock (sire of Old Merlin), — a dau. of Mr.
Croft's Bay Barb, — Desdemona's dam by Makeless, was foaled in 1737.
THE ANCASTER STARLING, a grey son of the Bolton Grey Starling,—
a dau. of Partner, — a dau. of Mr. Croft's Bay Barb, — a dau. of Makeless
— Brimmer — Dicky Pierson — Mr. Burton's natural Barb Mare, was
foaled in 1738.
I'aintcd by Spencer.
DORMOUSE.
DORMOUSE, a singularly liandsome brown-bay son of tlie Godolphin
Arabian, — a dan. of Old Partner, — a dan. of Makeless, — a dan. of
Erimmer, — one of Lord D'Arcy's Eoyal Mares, was bred by the Earl of
(iodolpbin in 1738. Dormouse measured 14 bands 1^ inches, and was
only twice beaten.
REGULUS, an undefeated bay son of the Godolphin Arabian, — Grey
Eobinson by the Bald Galloway, — the Old Snake Mare (dam of Shock,
Squirt, Lady Caroline, &c.), was bred by Lord Ched worth in 1739.
" Eegulus was much superior to any other horse of his time, winning
eight Royal Plates when six years old."
BLANK, a bay son of the Godolphin Arabian, — Capt. Hartley's
Little Mare by Bartlett's Childers, — Flying Whig by the Woodstock
Arabian, was bred by the Earl of Godolphin in 1740. The Little Mare
was dam also of Old England, Shakespear, Midas, &c.
BABRAM, a bay son of the Godolphin Arabian, — Capt. Hartley's
Large Mare by the Hartley Blind Stallion, — Flying Whig by the
Woodstock Arabian, was bred by the Earl of Godolphin in 1740.
Babram " was a horse of fine form and goodness, and was sire of several
eminent running horses and brood mares."
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LITTLE JOHN, a grey son of Old Partner,— a dan. of Bloody
Buttocks, — a dau. of (ireyliound, — Brocklesh}'^ Betty, was foaled
in 1740.
BAJAZET, a bay son of the Godolpliin Arabian, — a dau. of Whitefoot
(by Bay Bolton), — the Leedes Mare by Leedes, — Queen Anne's Moonah
Barb Mare, was bred by Sir John Dutton, of Sherborne, Dorset, in 1740.
Bajazet beat Russet, Babram, Moorcock, Tom Thumb, &c. " He was
sire of several good racers and brood mares."
lYlARKSIYIAN, a son of the Godolpliin Arabian,— Lady Cow by the
Hampton Court Chestnut Arabian, — liosinante's dam by Leedes, — (^ueen
Anne's Moonah Barb Mare, was bred by the Earl of Godolpliin
in 1741.
CHARIYIING MOLLY, a brown dau of Second,— a dau. of the Staiiyan
Arabian, — Gipsey by King William's " No-tongued " Barb, — a dau. of
Makeless, — a Royal Mare, was foaled in 174.2. Charming Molly won
the Gold Cup at Chester in 1748.
TARTAR, a chestnut son of Old Partner, — Meliora by Lord Portmore's
Fox,^ — Milkmaid by Snail, — a mare called the Shields Galloway, was bred
by Mr. Leedes in 1743. Taiiar stood nearly fifteen hands in height, and
" was considered as fine a horse as any in the kingdom at the time." He
was sire of the celebrated King Herod.
OTHELLO (commonly called " Black and All Black "), a black son of
Old Crab, — Miss Slamerkin by Young Trae Blue, — a dau. of Lord
Oxford's Dun Arabian, — a black-legged D'Arcy Royal Mare, was foaled
in 1743. Principal Performances. 1749. Won four King's Plates.
1751. At the Curragh, in receipt of 71b., beat Bajazet in a great four-
mile match for 1000 guineas. " This w^as one of the greatest sporting
matches that had ever been run in Ireland, and it was said that
Sir Ralph Gore had 10,000/. depending on the event."
SHAKESPEAR, a chestnut son of Hobgoblin,— the Little Hartley
Mare, was bred by the Earl of Godolphin in 1745. " The Little Hartley
Mare (along w^th Babram, Mogul, and Marlborough's dam) was
purchased by Capt. Hartley in 173.2, for Lord Godolphin, for
200 guineas."
MARLBOROUGH, a black son of the Godolphin Arabian,— Capt.
Hartley's Large Mare, was bred by the Earl of Godolphin in 1745.
Marlborough only ran once, when he won a Sweepstakes at Newmarket.
Painted by W. Webb.
MATCH EM.
MATCH'EIYI, a bay son of Old Cade,— a dan. (1733) of Old Partner,—
a dan. of Makeless, — a dau. of Brimmer, — a dau. of Place's White Turk,
— a dau. of Dodsvvorth, — Mr. Layton's Violet Barb Mare, was bred by
John Holmes, Esq., in 1748. Match'em was a very strong shouldered
horse, but particularly clumsy about the withers ; and, in his entire
conformation, there was a general want of symmetrical proportion. In
height he stood about fifteen hands one inch. The above portrait,
inartificial and liomely though it be, has always been considered a good
representation of this celebrated racer and stallion. " It used to be a
saying amongst the touts of that day that they could tell the sons and
daughters of Match'em in the dark from the way they laid their legs to
the ground." Principal Performances. 1755. Newmarket April, B.C.,
8st. 71b. each: Match'em easily beat Trajan (by Eegulus). " It was said
that Trajan ran the fastest up the Chalk Jade (Choke Jade), but could
not maintain it ; time, 7min. 20sec. The friends of Trajan were not
satisfied that Match'em was the best horse from the very indifferent
condition of Trajan, who had been only taken from grass the previous
December, and had had but one sweat during the whole winter; and, when
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lie came to Newmarket, was injudiciously Imrried into the strongest
exercise to prepare liim for running." At Newmarket, in 17")(), these
two met again over the Beacon Course, lOst each. " When coming across
the Flat, the betting was 5 to 1 on Trajan ; but, at the Turn of the Lands,
100 to 1 on Match'em, who then made his run ; and it was observed that
John Singleton, who rode him, judged rightly in keeping l)ehind and
fretting the fiery Trajan until he had got him out." Match'em became
the leading stallion in the North of England ; and in twenty- three years,
had no less than 354 winners, with a total of 151,097/. He died in
February, 17'^1.
SAMPSON, a black son of Blaze, — ^Baboon's dam by Hip, — a dau. of
Spark (by the Honeycomb Punch), — a dau. of Snake, — Lord D'Arcy's
Queen, was foaled in 1745. Sampson was only once beaten, and the
reason given was that his eye-sight failed him. He stood 15 hands
2 inches high, and was the largest boned blood horse that had ever been
bred. Round his leg below the knee, in the narrowest part, he measured
8^ inches, and round the narrowest part of his hind leg \) inches."
SKIIYI, a grey son of the Bolton Grey Starling, — Miss Mayes by
Bartlett's Childers, — Sister to Thunderbolt b}^ Counsellor, — a dau. of
Snake, was foaled in 1746.
MOSES, a chestnut son of Foxhunter, — a dau. of the Duke of
Portland's Arabian, — a dau. of Mr. Richard's Arabian, was bred by Lord
died worth in 1746.
YOUNG CADE, a bay son of Old Cade,— a dau. of Mr. Croft's Partner,
—a dau. of Makeless, — a dau. of Brimmer, — a dau. of Mr. Place's White
Turk, — a dau. of Dodswoi-th, — Mr. Layton's Violet Barb Mare, was
foaled in 1747. "Young Cade was never trained for racing; but his
grand, noble, and majestic appearance recommended him to breeders as a
horse likely to be a very valuable stallion, as indeed he was, and the sire
of many winners."
CAMILLUS, a bay son of the Cullen Arabian, "fully fifteen hands
high," — a dau. of Diamond, — Blue Eyed Susan by Rattle (a son of Sir
John Harpur's Barb and a Royal Mare), — the Old Child Mare by Sir
Thomas Grestley's Arabian, was foaled in 1748.
CHANGELING (brother to Match'em) was foaled in 1747. He only
ran once, " when he ran restive every heat, was twice second, but distanced
in running for the third ; otherways it was thought he would have won
easily."
JASON, a grey son of Standard, — a dau. of the Duke of Beaufort's
White Arabian, — a dau. of Lord Brooke's Arabian, — a dau. of the Darley
Arabian, — a dau. of Brimmer, was bred by Nathaniel Curzon, Esq., in
1749. Jason won many races, inchiding the Jockey Club Plate; and
defeated, amongst others. Spectator by Crab (twice), Whistlejacket by
Mogul (twice). Brilliant by Crab, and Sweepstakes by the (lower Stallion.
He was the sire of several good runners.
MERLIN, a bay son of Second,— Sister to Blank, was foaled in
1748.
DUCHESS, a bay dau. of Whitenose (by the Godolphin Arabian), —
Miss Slamerkin, was foaled in 1748. Duchess was successful in eleven
races, including seven King's Plates.
CATO, a bay son of Regulus, — a dau. of Mr. Croft's Partner, was
foaled in 1748 In 1753 Cato won the first King's Plate run for at
Newcastle, 50,000 people being present.
WHISTLEJACKET, a chestnut son of Mogul (by the Godolphin
Arabian), — a dau. of Sweepstakes, — a dau. of the Hampton Court Chest-
nut Arabian, — Makeless — Brimmer — Place's White Turk — Dodsworth
— Mr. Layton's Violet Barb Mare, was foaled in 1749. In August, 1759,
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in a foiir-niile matcli at Newniarket for 2000 Guineas, 9st. each, Whistle-
jacket l)eat Brutus by a length after a closely contested race.
SPECTATOR, a bay son^of Crab,— a dau. of Mr. Croft's Partner,—
Bonnylass by Bay Bolton, — a dau. of the Darley Arabian, — a dau. of the
Byerley Turk,— a dau. of the Taffolet Barb,— a dau. of Place's White
Turk, — Mr. Tregonwell's natural Barb mare, was foaled in 1749. Spec-
tator won five or six races, including the Jockey Club Plate at New-
market in 1750; beating, at even weights, Brilliant, Matchless, Sweep-
stakes, Crab, and Whistlejacket ; he also made a great name for himself
at the stud. " Spectator died of a broken leg, which he got by crossing
a grip in the pasture at Easby in the year 1772."
CRIPPLE, a grey son of the Godolphin Arabian, — the grey Blossom
by Crab, — a dau. of Flying Childers, — Miss Belvoire, was foaled in 1749.
SNAP, a brown son of Snip, — a dau. of Fox, — Gipsey by Bay Bolton,
— a dau. of the Newcastle Turk, — a dau. of the Byerley Turk, — a dau. of
the Taffolet Barb, — a dau. of Place's White Turk, — a natural Barb mare,
was foaled in 1750. Snap beat Marske (twice) and Sweepstakes, and also
won the " Free Plate " at York. These were his only races. " Snap was
a very fine horse, with great power, and was considered equal, if not
superior, to any horse of his day." His success at the stud was also very
marked, as in twenty-one years he had 261 winners of a total of 92,637/.
THE JOCKEY CLUB, it is supposed, was founded about 1750 ; and the
first plate, for members only, was run for in 1753. The Club met at the
" Star and Garter," Pall Mall ; or at the " Thatched House," St James';
and also at the " Eed Lion," Newmarket. In 1752 the Jockey Club
built a room at Newmarket on property held in trust by the Duke of
Ancaster and the first Lord Hastings ; and passed its first rule, relating
to admission, in 1767. Amongst the earliest members were the Dukes of
Cumberland and York, the Duke of Bridgewater, the Dukes of Devonshire,
Grafton, and Hamilton, the Earl of Barrymore, Lord Craven, Lord
Rockingham, Sir Charles Bunbury, and Sir James Lowther. In 1774
Mr. Weatherby became Keeper of the Match-book, Stakeholder,
Auctioneer, and Solicitor to the Club. Later on we find amongst
the members George IV., William IV., and Philip Egalite.
I'aintiiUni (,a> Stulih^
IVIARSKE, a brown son of Squirt, — the Ruby Mare by Blacklegs (son
of the Mulso Bay Turk), — a dau. of Bay Bolton, — a clau. of Fox Cub, —
a dau. of Coneyskms, was bred by John Hutton, Esq., of Marske, near
Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1750. Marske, when a foal, jDassed into the
possession of the Duke of Cumberland, Mr. Hutton taking, in exchange,
a chestnut Arabian. Marske was not distinguished as a racer, although
he won the Jockey Club Plate in 1754, beating Brilliant and others;
and, at the sale of the Duke's stud, w^as purchased by a farmer for a very
small sum. Through the unequalled performances of his son Eclipse,
however, he became the most popular stallion in England, and was sold
to the Earl of Abingdon for 1000 guineas, and sent to his LordshijD's
stud at Rycot, Oxon, where he covered at 100 guineas, until his death in
July, 1779. In twenty-two years Marske had 154 winners of a total of
71,b)00(^. He was sire of Eclipse, Young Marske, Sharke, Masquerade,
Leviathan, Hephestion, Desdemona, Narcissus, &c., &'c.
SYPHON, a chestnut son of Squirt, — a dau. of Patriot, — a dau. of
Old Crab, — Sister to Sloven, was bred by the Duke of Bolton in
1750. Principal Performances. 1754. York: Won the Great Subscription.
1755. Newmarket April : Second to Brilliant, beating Marske and five
others. Syphon started once more after this, but broke down in running.
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THE TARTAR MARE (dam of Jupiter, Antiochus, Adonis, Mercury,
Volunteer, Queen Mai), cVc), a dau. of Tartar, — a dau. of Mogul, —
a dau. of Sweepstakes, — a dau. of Bay Bolton — Curwen Bay Barb — Old
Spot — AVliite-leg'ged Lowtlier Barb — Vintner Mare, was bred by Mr.
Leedes about tlie year 1751, and passed into the possession of the Duke
of Bolton. " This mare, when turned twenfij years of age, was purchased
for jive (/uiiieas by a person who sold her for one (jninea more ; after
which, Mr. O'Kelly bought her for 100 guineas ; the seller was much
elated, conceiving that he had made his fortune. It has been asserted,
that Mr. O'Kelly, from the produce of the above Tartar Mare, after she
was turned twent// years of age, cleared about ihirty iliou sand pounds '''
DAINTY DAVIE, a bay son of Traveller, — the noted mare called
Slighted-by-All by Fox Cub,— a dau. of Jigg, — Match'em's grand-dam
by Makeless, was bred by the Duke of Cleveland in 175.2. Dainty
Davie either won or walked over for twenty-three prizes, and was only
beaten three times. He won the Gold Cup at Richmond in 1751), the
year of its institution, and also in 1760, 1761, 1762, and 1763.
ALCIDES, a bay son of Babram, — a dau. of the Bolton Grrey Starling,
— Young Cade's dam by Partner, was foaled in 1753.
lYIATCHLESS, a brown-bay son of the (lodolphin Arabian, — a dau. of
Soreheels, — the dam of Hartley's Blind Stallion, was foaled in 1753.
He only ran once, when he was second to Marcus for a sweepstakes of
800 guineas at Newmarket, in April, 1758, and was described as " a horse
of great size, strength, and beauty." He was sire of the grand-dam of
Brunette, so well known as the dam of Cat, Cantator, Trumpator,
Cordelia, Harpator, Jubilator, Vipator, Drumator, &c.
CYGNET, a grey son of the Grodolphin Arabian, — the grey Blossom
by Old Crab, — a dau. of Flying Childers, — Miss Belvoire, was bred by
the Earl of Godolphin in 1753.
BRILLIANT.
BRILLIANT, a dun son of Old Crab,— sister to Buffcoat by the
Grodolpllin Arabian, — Silverlocks by the Bald Galloway, was bred by
the Earl of Portmore in 1750. Brilliant did not belie his name, either
on the turf or at the stud. He was sire of the famous Don -Dun,
Bellario, Ariel, Caliban, Lais, Dorilas, Paris, Elthron, &c.
SPORTSMAN, a bay- son of Old Cade,— Silvertail by Whitenose (son
of Mr. Hall's Arabian), — a dau. of Rattle, — Sister to Whimsey by the
Darley Arabian, was foaled in 1753. Sportsman was sire of Sports-
mistress, the dam of Pot-S-os by Eclipse.
SQUIRREL, a bay son of Traveller, — Dairymaid by Bloody Buttocks, —
a dau. of Old Greyhound — Makeless — Brimmer — Place's White Turk —
«/
Dodsworth — Violet Barb Mare, was foaled in 1754. At Newmarket,
in October, 175S, Squirrel won a Sweepstakes of 1400 guineas for
four-year-olds, B.C. At Newmarket, in April, 1700, he beat the
Duke of Cumberland's Dapper; and at Newmarket, in March, 1764,
in a Match for 1000 guineas over the Beacon Course, he easily beat
Sir James Lowther's Jason. Squirrel won all his races but two, and,
becoming a favourite stallion, was sire of a great number of speedy
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animals and of an uncommon number of valuable l)rood mares. In
fourteen years lie had 183 winners of a total of 56,036/.
THE SPOT MARE, a dau. of Old Spot by the Selaby Turk. From this
mare has descended the celebrated Agnes family, including Lily Agnes,
Ormonde, Orme, ika.
SILVIO, a brown son of Old Cade, — Mab by Hobgoblin, — Little Bowes
by Mixbury,— a dau. of Hutton's Grrey Barb, — a dau. of the Byerley
Turk, — Sister to the Coffin Mare, was foaled m 1754. " Silvio was
second to Dainty Davie for the Grold Cups at Richmond in the years
1760, 1761, 176.2, and 1763."
SPRIGHTLY, a brown-bay son of Old Cade,— Swift's dam by Old
Cartouche,— Snap's dam by Fox, was foaled in 1754. Sprightly won
a number of 50/. " give-and-take " Plates ; and, when seventeen years old,
was sold for 10 guineas to a miller. After his son Pyrrhus, however,
appeared at Newmarket, his original owner repurchased him for
\'l guineas, and about a fortnight after refused 500 guineas for him.
THE DAMASCUS ARABIAN, a black-brown horse, bred in 1754 by the
Arab Chief of Acria (famous for his breed of horses), and brought to
England in 1760, was known to be of the purest Arab breed, without
any mixture of the Turcoman or Barb, and was a horse of good bone and
substance, standing just over 14 hands, a height very seldom exceeded by
Arabians. He was a stallion of distinction in his time.
ENGINEER, a brown son of Sampson, — Miner's dam by Young
Greyhound, — a dau. of the Curvven Bay Barb, was foaled in 1755.
THE NORTHUMBERLAND ARABIAN (afterwards known as "The
Leedes Arabian"), was a brown horse foaled in 1755. "He was
purchased in Yenine of the Imaum, or King, of Sinna, in Arabia Felix,
at very great expense, and brought into England by Mr. Phillij^s. He
served very few mares, but nearly all his get were winners."
THE GOWER STALLION MARE, a dau. of the Oower Stallion (by the
Grodolphin Arabian), — a dau. of Regulus, — a dau. of Hip, — a dau. of
Hartley's Blind Horse — Flying Whig by the Woodstock Arabian.
From this mare has descended the celebrated Queen Mary family,
including Caller Ou, Blink Bonny, Blair Athol, Breadalbane, Borealis,
Broomielaw, Blinkhoolie, Haricot, Braxey, Bonnie Scotland, Beauclerc,
and Prince Charlie.
I'aiittnl III/ ><arlorius.
KING HEROD.
KING HEROD (commonly called "Herod"), a bay son of Tartar,—
Cypron (never trained for racing) by Blaze, — Selina by Betliell's Arabian,
— a dau. of Champion (by the Harpur Arabian), — a dan. of the Darley
Arabian, was bred by the Duke of Cumberland in 1758. King Herod
was a remarkably fine and powerful horse, a fair performer on the turf,
winning some important matches ; and most successful at the stud,
having in nineteen years no less than 497 winners of a total of .201,505/.,
an extraordinary record. King Herod was sire of Anvil, Buccaneer,
Drone, Epaminondas, Lord Grosvenor's Faith, Florizel, Highflyer, Maria,
Perdita, Phenomenon, Tuberose, Woodpecker, &c., &c. In 1894, 113
descendants of Herod won .212 races of a total value of 41,582/., while
827 descendants of Eclipse won over 421,400/.
MISS SOUTH, a bay dau. of South (by Eegulus, — a dau. of Soreheels,
— the dam of Hartley's Blind Stallion), — a dau. of Old Cai-touche, — Young
Ebony by Flying Childers, — Old Ebony by Basto, — the Duke of
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Eutlancl's Massey Mare by ]\Ir. Massey's Black Barb, was foaled in
175S.
BELL'S GREY ARABIAN, foaled about 1759, and said to have been
" of the purest and most esteemed breed," was brought to England with
great care and at great expense, having had a guard of ten men during a
journey of thirty days through the deserts. He was sire of Voltaire,
Orlando, Lazarus, Bellissimo, Belinda, Harlequin, Juliana, Atalanta, &c.
BAY lYIALTON, a bay son of Sampson, — Sister to Leonidas by Old Cade,
—Lass of the Mill by old Traveller, — Miss Makeless, w^as foaled in 1700.
Principal Performances. 17G5. Newmarket: In receipt of 71b., Bay
Malton beat Oimcrack, considered at the time to be the best runner in
the South. Subsequently, however, Gimcrack twice turned the tables on
him. 1766. York : Won the Great Subscription under 8st. 71b., covering
the four miles in 7min. 43-^sec. At this meeting, " The north
country gentlemen beat those of the south, which showed the superiority
of the breed of horses in the north. There was excellent sport each day,
fine weather, and a numerous and brilliant appearance of nobility and
gentry, including H.R.H. the Duke of York, the Marquis and
Marchioness of Eockingham, the Earls of Albemarle, Carlisle, Courtenay,
Elgin, Eitzwilliam, Fingal, Hereford, March, Mexborough, Ossory, and
Scarborough, Sir Charles Bunbury, Sir Thomas Gascoigne, Sir William
Milner, Sir Rowland Winn, &c., &c. There were 559 subscribers to the
Assembly Pooms." 1767. Won a sweepstakes of 500 guineas each;
beating, at even weights, Herod, Turf, and Ascham, all racers of high
class. " This race brought together a larger number of people of all
ranks than had ever before been seen at Newmarket. The Tykes
backed Bay Malton freely, and won thousands. As to the rare merits of
Bay Malton and the rest of the Sampsons, which so highly distinguished
themselves at Newmarket, it was always remarked of Bay Malton that
he was a small horse compared with the others of that stock, but that he
showed more quality than any of them, and was a stout and true runner."
OTHO, a bay son of Moses, — Miss Vernon by Cade, — Sister to
Spinster b}' Old Partner, was bred by Richard Vernon, Esq., of New-
market, in 1760. Otho was victorious over Turf, Narcissus, Antinous,
&c.. Bay Malton being the only animal that beat him. He was sire of
Dorimant, Comus, and other winners.
PROPHET, a chestnut son of Regulus, — a dau. of Old Partner, — Sister
to SamjDson, was foaled in 1760. Prophet won the 1400 Guineas Stakes
over the Beacon Course in 1764, and was only twice beaten.
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GIMCRACK.
GIIYICRACK, a grey son of Cripple, — a dan. of Partner (son of Old
Partner), — C(jelia by Old Partner — a dan. of Bloody Buttocks, — a dan.
of Old Greyhound, — Brocklesby Betty, was foaled in 17()(). Gimcrack
was on the turf for no less than eleven years, winning twenty-five
races, and beating, amongst others, Antelope, Prophet, Treasurer,
Ascham, Selim, Chatsworth, Cardinal Puff, Bay Malton, Pilgrim,
Bellario, &c. He was a famous stayer, and in France, in 1706, he covered
22^ miles within the hour. Gimcrack was just over fourteen hands in
height, and showed a deal of the Arab character. He stood as a stallion
at Newmarket, and was very successful, though he served but few mares.
It was to perpetuate the fame of this game little horse that the celebrated
Gimcrack Club was formed in York in 1767.
YORKSHIRE JENNY, a bay dan. of Young Cade,— a mare (foaled in
1746) by Traveller, — a dan. of Hartley's Blind Stallion, was foaled in
1758. Having been successful upon each of the five occasions upon
which she started in public, Yorkshire Jenny came to York, where she
won the Subscription Purse (four miles), beating Beaufremont, Wanlass,
Flora, Lumber, and Pp-ois. " Yorkshire Jenny was rode by Leonard
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Jewison, and Beaufreniont by Joseph Eose, who broke a stirrup in
running. There were a much greater number of people this day upon the
course than was ever before remembered, and the huzzaing by the country
people, on account of Yorkshire Jenny's winning, was even heard in the
city of York." At Newmarket, in April, 1704, she won the King's Plate
for ]\ lares.
LE SANG, a bay son of Changeling (brother to Match'em), — Duchess
by Whitenose (son of the Godolphin Arabian), — Miss Slamerkin, was
foaled in 1759. In Auo-ust, 1764, he won the Ladies' Plate at York, but
not without " great difficulty, although he was befriended by Vizier, who
ran Yorkshire Jenny a terrible race for the second heat." At Eichmond,
in September, he won the Grold Cup. " Silvio had the misfortune to run
against a post in the second mile, and threw his rider, Charles Dawson.
It was supposed that more money was sported on this race than was ever
known before in the north of England. Le Sang was rode by John
Kirton." Le Sang died after he had been but a short time at the stud.
TANTRUM, a bay son of Cripple, — a dau. of the Hampton Court
Childers,^ — a dau. of Whitefoot, — a dau. of Mr. Stanyan's Arabian, —
Queen Anne's Moonali Barb Mare, was foaled in 1700. Tantrum
did not run in public until he was eight years old. He won the
Doncaster Cup in 1709. An advertisement of the day describes him
as " a strong, beautiful made horse ; the best bred, and best stallion
now in the world. Possessed of instinct in the superlative degree, and
withal a genuine spirit. His gay and airy form of going surpassed most
others."
TURF, a bay son of Match'em, — a dau. of the Duke of Ancaster's
Starling, — a dau. of Lord Orford's Turk, was foaled in 1700. He was
the winner of many races.
PACOLET, a grey son of Blank, — the grey Whiteneck by Old Crab, —
a dau. of the Godolphin Arabian, — a dau. of Mr. Curwen's Bay Barb, —
Mr. Marshall's Spot, — sister to Lowther's white-legged Chef Barb, — the
Vintner Mare, was foaled in 1703. Pacolet won the Jockey Club Plate
and many other races. Faith and Citizen were the best of his get ; but
he had not fair play as a stallion.
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ECLIPSE, a chestnut son of Marske, — Spiletta by Regulus, — Mother
Western by Smith's Son of Snake, — a dan. of Lord D'Arcy's Okl
Montague, — a dan. of Old Hautboy, — a dau. of Brimmer, was bred by
H.R.H. William Duke of Cumberland, and was foaled during the great
eclipse in 1764. After the Duke's decease, Mr. Wildman, who was a
salesman at Smithfield, and for many years kept a good stud of race-
horses at Mickleham, near Epsom, attended the sale of the Duke's stud,
with a view to the purchase of Eclipse ; but, before his arrival, the colt
had been put up, and knocked down for 70 guineas. Looking at
his watch, he found the sale had commenced before the time announced
in the advertisement, and insisted that all lots sold should be put up
again. This demand was assented to, and he bought Eclipse for 75
guineas. Subsequently, Mr. Dennis O'Kelly gave 050 guineas for a half
share in him, afterwards buying from Mr. Wildman the remaining half
for 1000 guineas. The temper of Eclipse at one time was so bad that it
was feared it would be impossible to bring him to the post except as a
gelding. He was, however, placed in the hands of a rough rider living
near Epsom, who almost worked him off his legs, riding him about the
Famous Horses. 39
country all day upon liis own business, and often keeping him out all
night upon his poaching excursions. Still this treatment failed to subdue
his indomitable spirit. Eclipse did not run in public until he was five
years old, was never beaten, and was allowed to be the fleetest horse that
had been seen in England since the time of Flying Childers. Jack
Oakley, who rode him in nearly all his races, never attempted to hold
him, but sat quietly in the saddle, letting him go as he pleased, and the
further he went the better he liked it. The grandest performance of
Eclipse was in beating, in a canter, two such capital runners as Bellario
and Tortoise, both of whom \\'ere more than a distance behind him at the
end of the first two miles. In April, 1770, at Newmarket, Eclipse was
matched against Bucephalus (by Eegulus) at even weights ; 6 to 4 on
Eclipse. This was the only race Eclipse ever ran in which there was the
slightest appearance of equality in an opponent. The north country
horse (Bucephalus) " ran like a good and true son of Eegulus ; but he
never afterwards regained his form, so severe and heart-breaking were the
efforts he made upon that occasion. It was in contemplation to match
Groldfinder (a son of Snap, and w^ho had never been beaten) against
Eclipse, but his admirers, no doubt, felt assured that in the result they
would be (johUosers, and so the thought was abandoned." Another
account states that Groldfinder would have run had he not broken down
while at exercise. Eclipse not only possessed speed, stride, ability to
carry weight, and strengtli of wind, but the power of endurance never
surpassed, if equalled, before nor since. " This famous horse was short
in the forehand and high in the hips. His heart weighed, wdien taken
out, 141b., to which extraordinary circumstance he was supposed to owe
his great natural courage." His temper, though very capricious, was
never vicious ; and it was often remarked as a curious fact, that though
he constantly ran away with his jockey, he never forgot to stop at the
winning post. For the sake of getting bets, it was often necessary to
back Eclipse to distance his opponents. While at the stud he was the
sire of 335 winners, who, between the years 1774 and 179G, won close
upon 160,000/. in stakes alone, exclusive of Cups and Plates. Mr. O'Kelly
affirmed that he gained by the services of Eclipse, as a stallion, upwards
of 25,000/., while Mr. Fenwick is said to have cleared 17,000/. in the
same way by Match'em. The descendants of Eclipse in 1894 won over
421,400/. in stakes, the number of winners being 827, and the races
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SWEET WILLIAM.
SWEET WILLIAM, a chestnut son of Syphon,— Miss Eoan by Old
Cade, — Madam by Bloody Buttocks, — Young Cade's dam by Old Partner,
was bred by Mr. Cornforth in 1768, and won in stakes, matches, and
received in forfeits the sum of 7235 guineas. Principal Performances.
1772. Newmarket: Won a sweep of 1800 guineas. 1773. Beat Ancaster,
Priestess, and Paoli in matches. 1774. Newmarket: Won the Craven
Stakes, beating Florizel, Paoli, and twenty-two others. 1775. Newmarket :
Won the Whip. 1776. Newmarket: Won a sweep of 750 guineas,
beating Johnny and others. Beat Critic in a match. At Newmarket
October, Lord (xrosvenor challenged for the Whip with Sweet William,
and, no competitor appearing, his Lordship obtained it.
TRENTHAIYI, a bay son of Lord Gower's Sweepstakes, — Miss South,
was foaled in 1766. Li 1772 Pincher beat Trentham and Pyrrhus over
the Beacon Course ; but, in 1773, Trentham and Pyrrhus w^ere matched
for 1000 guineas, dot/t to beat Pincher in a match over the same course,
which they did. Trentham was considered as good as any horse of his
day, and won in stakes 8450/., as well as tw^o Jockey Club Plates.
FaiNOiis Horses. 41
SOLON, a brown-bay son of Sampson, — Emma by the Goclolphin
Arabian, — a dan. of Hobgoblin, — a dau. of Whitefoot, — the Leedes
^lare by Leedes, — Queen Anne's Moonah Barb Mare, was foaled in 17G0,
and was considered one of the most powerful horses that had ever
appeared at Newmarket.
CONDUCTOR, a chestnut son of Match'em, — a brown-bay dau. of
Snap, — a dau. of the Cull en Arabian, — Lady thigh by Partner, —
Spinster's dam, was foaled in 1767. Conductor w^as victorious on ten
occasions, and was the sire of many winners, including Trumpator,
Imperator, Fantail, &c. At the Newmarket First Spring Meeting of
1773, Conductor won the King's Plate for six-year-olds, 12st. each,
one heat, over the Eound Course. " His Majesty's Plate, run for
at Newmarket on Thursday in the April, or First Spring, Meeting, in
each year from its first commencement in the reign of King Charles the
First, for any horse, mare, or gelding, not more than six years old the
grass before they ran, carrying 12st. each, the best of three heats,
over the Eound or King's Plate Course, was ordered by His Majesty for
this (1778) and the succeeding years, to be altered to one heat, and run
for over the same course."
GOLDFINDER, a bay son of Old Snap,— a mare by Blank,— Nettle's
dam by Eegulus, — a dau. of the Lonsdale Bay Arabian, — Bonnylass by
Bay Bolton, was foaled in 17G7. Goldfinder was a horse of great speed
and power. He was never beaten, and never paid a forfeit. At the sale
of Mr. Shafto's stud at Newmarket, in October, 1771, he was sold to Sir
Charles Sedley, Bart., for 1350 guineas.
FLORIZEL, a bay son of Herod,— a grey dau. of Cygnet (by the
Godolphin Arabian), — a dau. of Cartouche, — Ebony by Flying Childers,
was foaled in 17 OS. Li eighteen years Florizel had 175 winners of a
total of 75,901/.
AN CASTER, a bay son of Blank, — Phoebe by Tortoise, — a dau. of
Looby, — a dau. of Partner — Woodcock — Makeless — Brimmer — Dicky
Pierson (grandson of Dodsworth) — Mr. Burton's natural Barb mare,
w^as foaled in 1768. Ancaster won the Gold Cups at Eichmond and
Wakefield, and the Corporation Plate at Doncaster.
DONCASTER GOLD CUP. The race for this trophy was first
instituted in the year 1766, the first winner being Charlotte by Blank.
rainted by Geo. Stvhhs.
MAMBRINO.
lYIAIYI BRING, a grey son of Engineer, — a clan, of Old Cade, — a dau.
of the grey Little John, — Favourite (by a son of the Bald Gralloway), —
Daffodil's dam by a foreign horse belonging to Sir Thomas Grascoigne,
Bart., was foaled in 17G8. Mambrino was a successful performer on the
turf, winning on eleven occasions, and beating, amongst others. Conductor,
Marc Antony (twice), Florizel (the only horse that ever beat Sweet
William), Trentham (twice), Comus, &c. Mambrino was the forefather
of some of the best American trotters, and also laid the foundation of the
breed of the finest coach horses ever produced in this or any other
country.
PYRRHUS, a brown son of Sprightly, — a dau. of Snip, — a dau. of
Eegulus, — Dairymaid by Bloody Buttocks, was foaled in 1707. Pyrrhus
won in stakes and matches the sum of 10,400 guineas, and was the best
horse of his year. At Newmarket First Spring Meeting, 1774, Pyrrhus
(six years) beat Mambrino (five years), 8st. each, B.C. (cross and
jostle), for 2000 guineas. " This was one of the hardest races that had
been run at Newmarket for many years. Within half a distance of the
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ending post the rider of P^itIius jockied the rider of Mambrino, and
drove him a considerable way out of the course, by which means Pyrrhus
won the heat by only half a neck."
DAIYIPER, a bay son of Spectator, — Nancy by Blank, — a dan. of
Crab, — S2)inster by Old Partner, was foaled in 1709. Damper was
victorious on twenty-four occasions, and was the best Plate horse of his
time.
JOHNNY, a bay son of Match'em, — a dau. of Babram, — a dau. of
Partner, — a dau. of Bloody Buttocks, — a dau. of Old Greyhound, —
Brocklesby Betty, was foaled in 17()9. Johnny netted in stakes and
matches 4177 g-uineas.
THE lYIERLIN lYIARE (dam of Meteor, &c.), a dau. of Merlin (by
Bustler), ^ — ]\I other l^ratt by Marksman, — a dau. of the Mixbury
Gralloway, — a dau. of the Bald Galloway, — Lord D'Arcy's Black-legged
Royal Mare, was foaled in 17 Go. The Merlin Mare was fourteen hands
one -eighth of an inch in height.
JUNIPER, a bay son of Snap, — a dau. of Blank, — Bay Starling by
the Bolton Grey Starling, — Miss Meynell by Partner, — Sister to Sampson,
was foaled in 1 707. Juniper was sold to H.E.H. the Duke of Cumberland,
and afterwards to Sir Harry Harpur, Bart. Principal Performances.
1771. Newmarket October Meeting: Won the Cup. 1774. Doncaster :
Won the Cup. 1775. Doncaster: Won the Cup.
MARC ANTONY, a brown-bay son of Spectator, — Rachel (dam of
Highflyer and Dorilas) by Blank,— a dau. of Regulus, — a dau. of
Soreheels (by Basto, — Old Partner's dam), — the famous Black Mare by
Makeless, — a D'Arcy Royal Mare, was bred by the Duke of Ancaster in
1707. Principal Performances. 1771. Newmarket Second October:
Won the Beecham Well Cup, beating Priestess, PjTrhus, Conductor,
Fabius, and Lycurgus. 1773. Newmarket First Spring, R.C. : Beat
Trentham, Conductor, Laura, Lothario, and others. Marc Antony won
twenty races, and was beaten on eight occasions only. His net winnings
were 50.2.2 guineas. He broke down when six years old, and never ran
but at Newmarket. He was sire of the dam of Paynator
SWEETBRIAR.
SWEETBRIAR, an undefeated chestnut son of Syplion, — a dau. of
Shakespear, — Miss Meredith by Cade, — out of the Little Hartley Mare,
was bred by Lord Grosvenor in 1769.
On comparing the portraits of Marske, Sweetbriar, Sweet William,
and Sharke, the strongly-marked characteristics and striking family
resemblance of these renowned descendants of the Darley Arabian
cannot fail to impress the observer.
MINISTER, a brown-bay son of Camillus, — Sportley by Blank, — a dau.
of Looby, — Margery by Partner, — Woodcock Thornton by Woodcock, —
Chestnut Thornton, was foaled in 1767. In a race at Stafford, in 1771,
" When Minister and Phlegon had started for the third heat, and run
together about 200 yards, Phlegon was pulled up ; owing, as supposed, to
a shout from the crowd. He stopped till Minister was more than a quarter
of a mile before him, and then pursued for the heat, and saved his
distance ; this occasioned great confusion, and many disputes arose ; but,
as the start was adjudged a fair one, and acknowledged to be so by both
the riders, the Plate was given to Minister."
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PANTALOON, a bay son of Match'em, — Curiosity, a brown dau. of
Snap, — Fribble's dam by Kegiilus, — a dau. of Bartlett's Childers, — a
daughter of the Honeywood White Arabian, — the dam of the Two True
Bkies by the ]3yerley Turk, was foaled in 1767. Pantaloon won seventeen
out of twenty-seven races, and was sire of nineteen winners, including
" Mr. Wentworth's beautiful little horse and excellent racer, Harry
Rowe." Curiosity was dam, also, of Thetis (by Chymist), who was
second to Teetotum for the Oaks of 1780.
DON DUN, a bay son of Brilliant, — Regulus Tartar by Regulus, — a
dau. of Tartar, — Midge by a son of Bay Bolton, was foaled in 1709.
Don Dun was the winner of many races and matches, including the
King's Plate at Newmarket First Spring in 1776, in which he beat
Whiteleather, Atalanta, Ainderby, Lamplighter, and Tartar.
TWO-YEAR-OLD RAGING was first sanctioned by the Jockey Club in
1770.
Fl RETAIL, a bay son of Squirrel (by Traveller), — Jett (who never ran)
by Othello, — Matron's dam by Bartlett's Childers, — -the dam of the
Warlock Galloway by the Bald Galloway, — a dau. of the Curwen Bay
Barb, was foaled in 1769, Principal Performances. 1773. Newmarket
Craven: Won the Craven Stakes for all ages (including two-year-olds),
from the Ditch In to the Turn of the Lands, beating a field of twenty-
three. Newmarket First Spring: Won a sweep of 1.250 guineas. Beat
Pumpkin — same age, Sst. each — in a match for 500 guineas ; R.M. This
race is said to have been run in Imin. 4-|-sec. 1774. Beat Johnny in a
match over B.C., giving away 111b. 1775. Newmarket First Spring:
Beat Johnny for the second time in a match for 1000 guineas, the loser
being in receipt of 101b.
ALFRED, a bay brother to Conductor, was foaled in 1770. He was
only twice beaten, and was the sire of many winners.
YOUNG lYIARSKE, a brown-bay son of Marske,— a dau. of Blank,—
Bay Starling by the Bolton Grey Starling, was foaled in 1771. " Young
Marske only ran upon one occasion, when he dislocated one of his fetlock
joints a quarter of a mile from home, and yet won while in that
condition. Eight hundred guineas were refused for him." The
descendants of Marske and Young Marske were very highly valued for
their blood, and will be found in the pedigrees of almost every thorough-
bred of importance.
J 'Hinted III/ deo. Sliihhs
PKOTECTOK.
PROTECTOR, ii brown son of Matcli'em, — Cypron (Herod's dam), was
bred by Visjcount Bolingbroke in 1770. Principal Performances. 1774.
Won a Sweepstakes value 1400 guineas, and the Jockey Club Plate.
1775. Won the Subscription of l.:200 guineas, S^ miles, and beat Comus
at even weights over the Beacon Course.
COMUS, a bay son of Otho, — a grey dau. of Old Crab, — Amelia's dam
by Plying Childers,- — a dau. of Young True Blue, — a dau. of the Cyprus
Arabian, — Bonny Black by Black Hearty, was bred by the Earl of Ossory
in 1770. Principal Performances. 1774. Won the renewed 1400
Guineas, beating Protector. 1775. Beaten by Protector, Mambrino,
Marc Antony, and others. 177G. Won a Sweepstakes of 1000 guineas
each, beating Hudibras. Comus was afterwards sold to the Comit d'Artois
and sent to France.
PUMPKIN, a chestnut son of Match'em,— the Old Squirt Mare by
Squirt,— a dau. of Mogul, — Camilla by Bay Bolton, — Old Lady by the
Pulleine Chestnut Ai-abian, was foaled in 1769. Principal Performances.
1772. Newmarket, Ditch In : 500 guineas Match, beat Denmark. " This
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was tliong'lit to be one of tlie finest races ever run, Pumpkin winning by a
neck." Newmarket Houghton : Beat Firetail (Ditch In), 1000 guineas.
Newmarket November: Beat Conductor (Ditch In), 500 guineas. 1773.
Newmarket First October : Won the Cup, beating Eanger, llarity, Firetail,
and Sempronius. 1776. Newmarket First October: Beat Mambrino and
Trentham over the Beacon Course. The Old Squirt Mare was never
trained for racing ; but was covered three-and-twenty seasons, and
produced seventeen foals, including the following good racers — viz..
Virgin, Miracle, Dido, Conundrum, Ranthos, JEnigma, Eiddle, Miss
Timms, Pumpkin, Easselas, and Purity.
DORIIYIANT, a chestnut son of Otho, — a dau. of Babraham, — Chiddy
by the Hampton Court Childers, — Bald Charlotte by Old Po^^al, was bred
by the Earl of Ossory in 177.2. Principal Performances. 1770. Won
the "Great Sweep" of 100 guineas each, p.p., beating Sarpedon, Glow-
worm, and seventeen others. Also won the 1400 Guineas Stakes at New-
market. 1777. Won the 1400 Guineas Stakes again, beating Sharke and
others. 1778. Newmarket, B.C. : Beaten for the Whip by Sharke. 1779.
Won the Jockey Club Plate. Dorimant was successful on many other
occasions also ; and won and received in stakes, matches, 8:q., the sum of
1.2,050 guineas, besides the Clermont Cup, the October Cup, the Jockey
Club Plate, and the Oxford Cup. The " Great Sweep," won by Dorimant
in 1776, was worth 5200 guineas. The " Great Sweep," won by Grey
Eobin in the following year, was worth no less than 5600 guineas ; that
won by Highflyer in 1778 amounted to 2600 guineas; the Revolution
Stakes, won by Guido in 1782, amounted to 2400 guineas ; the Oatlands,
won by Baronet, at Epsom in 1791, amounted to 2950 guineas; the
Great Produce Stakes, won by John Bull at the Newmarket Craven
Meeting, 1792, amounted to 4400 guineas; and the Oatlands Stakes,
won by Toby at the same meeting, amounted to 3575 guineas.
PILOT, a grey son of Dainty Davie, — Dizzy by Blank, — Ancaster
Dizzy by Ancaster Driver, — a dau. of Smiling Tom, — a dau. of Oyster-
foot, — a dau. of Old Merlin, — a dau. of Commoner, — the Duke of
Somerset's Coppin Mare, was foaled in 1770 ; Pilot won the Subscription
at York in 1775 and 1776, and the Annual City Plate at Chester in 1777.
Painted Ini Geo. Stubbs.
SHARK E, a brown son of Murske, — a dau. of Old Snaj), — Warwick-
shire AVag's dam by Marlborough, — a natural Barb mare, was foaled in
1771. Principal Performances. 1774. Newmarket October : 500 guineas
Match, D. I., beat Postmaster. 1775. Newmarket Second Spring : Won the
Clermont Cup. Newmarket May : 500 guineas Match, A. P., beat Cincin-
natus. Newmarket September: 1000 guineas Match, B.C., beat Lord
Clermont's Johnny. 1776. Newmarket First Spring: 1000 guineas
Match, E.M., beat Postmaster. Newmarket Second Spring, B.C. : Won a
Sweepstakes of 1000 guineas each, beating Laurel and Postmaster.
Match 1000 guineas, A. P., beat Pake by Sampson. Newmarket May:
500 guineas Match, B.C., lOst. each, beat Lord Abingdon's Leviathan.
1777. Newmarket First Spring: 1000 guineas Match, beat Leviathan
again. Newmarket Second Spring, B.C., lOst. each : Beat Dorimant for
the Whip. Sharke was successful in nineteen out of twenty-nine races,
winning over 16,000 guineas.
MAIDEN (sister to Pumpkin), a chestnut dau. of Match'em, was foaled
in 1770. Principal Performances. 1774. Newmarket First Spring, D.I. :
Won a Sweep of 100 guineas each, p.p., beating Iris, Hyacinth, Long-
shanks, Brother to Bellario, Anabaptist, and Cynthia. Newmarket First
October, B.C. : Beat Protector. Houghton Meeting, B.C. : Beat Tele-
maclius. 1775. Newmarket First October, R.C. : Beat Sphynx, Pretender,
and Wolse3\ Second October, B.C. : Beat Labyrinth, Banbury, Comus,
and Pumpkin. Also beat Masquerade over the llowley Mile. 1776.
Newmarket First Spring, E.C. : Won the King's Plate for Mares. York
August : Won the Subscription Plate, after a very fine race with
Telemachus. 1777. Newmarket Craven : Won the Craven Stakes from a
field of twenty-seven, including Plunder and Masquerade. 177S.
Newmarket : Second for the Craven Stakes to Woodpecker, with twenty-
eight others behind her, including Laurel and Masquerade. The more
immediate descendants of Maiden include Precipitate, Hector, Grohanna,
]\ratron. Sir Solomon, Rupee, and Walnut.
IVIASQUERADE, a grey dau. of Marske, — a dau. of Young Cade, — Miss
Thigh by Eib,— Lady Thigh by Mr. Croft's Partner, was bred by the
Earl of Clermont in 1771. Masquerade was one of the speediest and
most successful racers of the day, beating Shock, Dorimant, Pretender,
Hephestion, Laburnum, Bordeaux, Sweet Magnum, &c.
COXCOIYIB, a chestnut brother to Dorimant by Otho, was bred by the
Earl of Ossory in 1771. At Newmarket First Spring, in 1775, Coxcomb
won the Fortescue Stakes, D.I. He won several other races, and was
only once beaten, when he was second to Postmaster, with fourteen others
behind. " The following remarkable fox chase took place on Wednesday,
November 4th, 1789, by his Grace the Duke of Bedford's hounds:
Eepiard led them through three counties ; and though his Grace's hounds
were the best aj^pointed in the kingdom, Eeynard proved too cunning for
them, running to earth in the woodlands (Herts) ; till then he skirted in
all the woods, nor was there a leap for the first hour. It was a high-
scented day, nor did ever any hounds behave better. At the conclusion
of the chase, the few who were in, were from twenty-five to thirty miles
distance from home. Coxcomb, aged eighteen, was up to the hounds the
whole time, and was rode by a gentleman who weighed upwards of 12st."
HEPHESTION, a brown son of Marske,— Gaudy (who never ran, but
was sent to the stud when three years old) by Blank, — Blossom by Crab,
was bred by the Duke of Ancaster in 1771. Principal Performances.
1775. Won the Jockey Club Plate. 1776. Won the Craven Stakes at
Newmarket (from the Ditch In to the Turn of the Lands), beating a field
of twenty-five. Betting : 2 to 1 against Maiden, 5 to 2 against Atalanta,
"6 to 4 that neither Maiden nor Thistle won, 2 to 1 the mares against
the horses, and high odds against any of the rest." Hephestion was
victorious on twenty-four occasions. He was 15 hands 1 inch high.
/•ainlnl lai (honjr SliihU>
P0T-8-0S, a chestnut son of Eclipse, — Sportsmistress bj Sportsman, —
Goklenlocks by Oroonoko (brother to Othello), — Yaliant's dam by
Mr. Panton's Old Crab,— a dau. of Old Partner,— :\rr. Thwaite's famous
Dun Mare by the Acaster Turk (which mare was also the dam of the
celebrated Little Driver), was bred by the Earl of Abingdon in 1773.
Principal Performances. 1778. Newmarket First Spring, E.G.: Won the
Eenewed 1.2()() Ouineas. During this race Lord Abingdon sold Pot-S-os
to Lord Grosvenor for L500 guineas, with the chance of the race thrown
in, and, almost immediately afterwards, Pot-8-os had won. 1779. Won
several races, and walked over for the Gold Cup and Clermont Cup at
Newmarket. 1780. Newmarket Second Spring: Beat King Fergus and
Dorimant, and won the Jockey Club Purse. Walked over for both the
Gold Cup and Clermont Cup. Second October Meeting : Beat Laburnum,
Woodpecker, and Tandem. 1781. Newmarket Second Spring: Walked
over for the Jockey Club Purse and for the Whip. 178.:?. Newmarket:
Won the Craven Stakes. Second Spring Meeting : Walked over for the
Clermont Cup. Won the Jockey Club Purse. 1783. Newmarket Second
Spring : Beat Nottingham for the Whip. Pot-8-os gained imperishable
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fame at tlie stud, liis produce including Mandane, Parasol, Waxy, and the
dams of Altisidora, Manuella, Muley Moloch, and Partisan. He was
credited in twenty-one years with 172 winners of a total of 01,971/.
TUBEROSE, a grey dau. of Herod, — Clrey Starling by the Bolton (xrey
Starling, — Coughing Polly by Bartlett's Childers, — Sister to Thmiderbolt
by Counsellor, was foaled in 17 7. 2. At Newmarket First Spring Meeting,
1777, Tuberose beat Count at even weights over the Beacon Course, in a
match for 1000 guineas. " Tuberose was rode by Arthur Wheatley,
and Count by John Pratt. This was allowed to be one of the finest
races ever run, being closely contested for the whole four miles, and won
with the greatest difficulty. A very considerable sum of money was bet
on the above race." Tuberose also won the Grold Cup at Richmond
(Yorkshire) in 1776 and 1777, and the Doncaster Grold Cup in 177(5.
ALLABACULIA, a brown-bay dau. of Sampson, was bred in 1773 ; and
won, in 17 76, the first Grreat St. Leger, run for at Doncaster, the race
being "a sweepstakes of .25 guineas each, for three-year-olds, 2 miles."
IViAGNUIYI BONUIVl, a brown-bay son of Match'em,— a dau. of Swift,—
a dau. of Regulus,— Dairymaid by Bloody Buttocks, was foaled in 1773.
Magnum Bonum won the Doncaster Grold Cup of 1779, and " was ridden
in most of his races by John Cade, who was allowed, at that time, to be a
capital rider."
ICELANDER ("near sixteen hands high, of great bone, size, strength,
and beauty "), a grey son of Morwick Ball (by Regulus), — the White Mare
by Mr. Bailey's son of Pegulus, — a dau. of Dismal (by the Godolphin
Arabian), — Queen Anne's Moonah Barb Mare, was foaled in 1773, and
was successful on no less than eighteen occasions.
IVIAGOG, a grey son of Match'ein, — the Rib Mare, was foaled in 1773.
" Magog was 16 hands high, remarkably full of bone, great sinew, well
shaped, good substance, proportional growth, and was free from blemish."
After winning several races, in which he beat Pot-8-os and others, he was
entered for the Doncaster Grold Cu]3 of 1778, "when he was backed to
win at high odds ; but the night before running, some villains broke two
locks and got into the stable to Magog, and by cutting his tongue nearly
off, and giving him something inwardly, rendered him at that time
incapable of starting. In consequence thereof a fresh entry took place,
and the bets declared void." Magog won several races afterwards.
DICTATOR (brother to Conductor), a chestnut son of Match'em, was
foaled in 1773. Principal Performances. 1777. Newmarket First
October: Won the Renewed 1400 Guineas, B.C. 1779. Newmarket
Second October: Beat Pot-S-os and Dorimant.
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JUPITER, a chestnut son of Eclipse, — " the famous old Tartar Mare "
(which threw so many splendid chestnuts to Eclipse), was foaled in
1774 ; and was the property of H.E.H. the Duke of Cumberland.
Jupiter won the Fortescue Stakes at the Newmarket First Spring Meeting
of 1778, and three other races ; and also made a fair name for himself at
the stud. He was described as "15 hands 2 inches high, master of
16st., and of great length, with bone in proportion."
WOODPECKER, a chestnut son of King Herod,— Miss Ramsden
(never trained for racing) by Old Cade, — a dau. of Lord Lonsdale's Bay
Arabian,^ — Bonnylass by Bay Bolton, was foaled in 1773. Principal
Performances. 1778. Won the Craven Stakes at Newmarket, a weight-
for-age race, from the Ditch In to the Turn of the Lands (twenty-nine
runners). This event almost invariably produced about the largest field
of the year. 1779. Won the Craven Stakes again (sixteen runners).
1780. Newmarket First Spring : Beat Bordeaux, Pot-8-os, Laburnum, and
Dorimant. 1781. Won the Craven Stakes for the third time (sixteen
runners, including King Fergus and Masquerade). Newmarket Second
October, B.C. : Beat Pot-8-os. Woodpecker made a great name for
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himself at the stiuT, having in twenty-two years as many as 179 winners
of a total of 7(),1()'3/, his produce including Buzzard, Chanticleer,
Martha, Catherine, &c.
GREY ROBIN, a grey son of (limcrack, — Snapdragon by Snap, —
Fribble's dam by Eegulus, — Sister to tlie Two True Blues by Honeywood's
White Arabian, was bred by Lord Grrosvenor in 1773. Principal
Performances. 1770. Newmarket Second Spring. Won the Chequino
Stakes ; lv.]\I.. Newmarket First Octo1)er, Ditch In : Beat Mercury, Lord
Grosvenor staking lOOO guineas against 500 guineas. 1777. Newmarket
Second Spring, B.C.: Won the "Great Sweepstakes'' of 100 guineas
each p.p. (56 subs.), beating Prince, Pot-8-os, and others. Grey Pobin
" was ridden by George Herring, whose orders were to go off at score and
make severe play, which he accordingly did, and by that means gained a
very considerable distance of ground from all the others, so that when
they began to make sharp running, which was in coming down the Chalk
Jade, he eased his horse, and by that means was enabled to contest the
race with Prince, Pot-S-os, &c., and won without being headed, though with
some difficulty at the end, to the astonishment of all the sporting nobility
and gentlemen who attended Newmarket. This stake, which, including
the winner's, amounted to 5000 guineas, was the largest which had been
run for in England up to that time."
HIGHFLYER, a bay son of King Herod, — Pachel (dam also of Marc
Antony and Lorilas) by Blank, was bred by Sir Charles Bunbury in
1774, and sold to Lord Bolingbroke. Highllyer derived his name from
the fact of having been foaled in a paddock in which were several
highflyer walnut trees, and he was so christened at a dinner party at Sir
Charles Bunbury's, at which Lord Bolingbroke and the Eight. Hon.
Charles James Fox were present. Highflyer was purchased from Lord
Bolingbroke by Mr. Eichard Tattersall, and this transaction laid the
foundation of the latter's fortune and great success in life. Mr,
Tattersall bought a place near Ely, and named his residence Highflyer
Hall. Highflyer w^as never beaten, and never jDaid a forfeit ; defeating,
amongst others, Jupiter, Dorimant, and Dictator. He was the sire of
Omphale (St. Leger winner, 1784), Noble (Derby winner, 1780), Sir Peter
Teazle (Derby winner, 1787), Young Flora (St. Leger winner, 1788),
Skyscraper (Derby winner, 1789), Delpini, &c., &c. ; and from 1783 to
1801 inclusive his stock won no less than 170,407/., in addition to Jockey
Club Plates, cups, and silver bowls. He died at Highflyer Hall in 1793.
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KING FERGUS, a chestnut son of Eclipse,— Creeping Polly by Black
and All Black, — Fanny l)y Tartar, — a dau. of the Bolton Grey Starling, —
a dau. of Eoundhead (son of Childers), — a dau. of the Duke of Eutland's
Grey Grantham, was foaled in 1775. King Fergus, described as "10
hands high, remarkably full of bone, well shaped, and free from blemishes,"
was the sire of many noted winners, including both Hambletonian and
Beningborough, who each, at different times, carried the dark green
jacket of Mr. John Hutchinson (by whom they were bred), and the
orange banner of Sir Charles Turner. King Fergus was also the
grandsire of the celebrated Orville. The direct Eclipse lines of Alexander,
Mercury, and Joe Andrews were small in comparison with those of
Pot-8-os and King Fergus, the latter of which was full of Herod blood,
as Hambletonian was out of a Highflyer, and Beningborough out of a
Herod, mare. Alexander was an immense chestnut, and his stock
remarkably good, with a fine expression of head. His colts were mostly
chestnuts, and the fillies brown. His daughter, Boadicea, was the grand-
dam of Touchstone. King Fergus died in 1800,
BOURBON, a bay son of Le Sang, — Queen Elizabeth by Regulus,
was foaled in 1774, and won the St. Leger of 1777.
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JUSTICE, a brown son of King Herod, — Curiosity by Snap, was
bred by Lord Grosvenor in 1774. Justice won two races at Newmarket,
and broke down when running a third. He was own l^rother to Faith,
winner of the Oaks of 1781.
HOLLANDAISE, a grey dan. of Match'em,— Virago by the Panton
Arabian, — Crazy by Lath (son of the Godolphin Arabian), was bred
by Sir Thomas Gascoigne in 1775, and won the St. Leger of 1778.
LEXICON, a bay son of Marske, — Sportsmistress (dam of Pot-S-os),
was foaled in 1775. Li a race at Ascot, Hip, when holding a com-
manding lead, " threw her rider when the odds were very high upon her
winning, the betting was instantly from 10 to 20 to 1 on Wildair,
which was taken to a large amount, but it happened (as if it had Ijeen
predetermined, and that the knowing ones should be taken in) that
Wildair took fright at the accident, leaped ov^r the rails, so that Lexicon
won when his rider was about pulling him up. It was said that H.P.H.
the Duke of Cumberland was the principal winner,"
BRIDGET, a bay dau. of Herod, — Jemima by Snap, — Match'em
Middleton by Match'em, — Miss Middleton by Regulus, was bred by
Lord Derby in 1776, and in 1779 won the first Oaks run for at Epsom.
TOIYIIVIY, a chestnut son of Wildair (by Cade), — a dau. of Syphon, —
Charlotte by Blank, was foaled in 1776, and won the St. Leger of 1779.
WEASEL, a bay son of King Herod, — a dau. of Eclipse, — a dau. of
Brilliant, — the dam of Tortoise by Crab (son of Old Crab), — a dau. of
the Godolphin Arabian, was foaled in 1776. " Weasel stood 14 hands
.2 inches high, was a horse of great beauty, and a capital racer for his
Size.
DIOIYIED, a chestnut son of Florizel, — a dau. of Spectator, — Horatiaby
Blank, — a dau. of Flying Childers, — Miss Belvoire by Grey Grantham,
was bred by the Hon. Richard Vernon in 1777, and sold to Sir Charles
Bunbury. Diomed was the winner, in 1780, of the first Derby run at
Epsom — a sweep of 50 guineas each, half forfeit. In 1798 he was sold
for 50 guineas for exportation to America, and, shortly after landing, was
re-sold for 1000 guineas, and is said to have lived to the age of forty.
Diomed may be said to have been the father of the American Turf, for
there is scarcely a famous trotter or racer to be found anywhere from
Florida to Maine that does not trace its descent back to Sir Charles
Bunbury's famous colt.
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ANVIL, ii brown son of Herod, — a clan, of Feather (son of the
Godolphin Arabian), — Crazy by Lath, — -Sister to Snip by Flying
Childers, — Sister to Soreheels by Basto, was foaled in 1777, and sold
to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. Anvil won many races, beating
Tee-to-tum (winner of the Oaks of 1780), Pot-8-os, Diomed (winner of
the Derby of 1780), Mercury, &c., &c. Anvil and The Drone met on
five occasions, Drone winning the odd event.
DRONE (brother in blood to Highflyer), a bay son of Herod, — Lily
by Blank, — Peggy by Old Cade, — Lady Thigh by Old Partner, was
foaled in 1777. Drone stood 15 hands .2 inches, and was a capital
performer, contesting several exciting races with Anvil.
TEE-TO-TUIYI, a bay dan. of Match'em, — Lady Bolingbroke by
Squirrel, — Cypron (the dam of Herod), was foaled in 1777, and won the
Oaks of 1780.
RULER, a bay son of Young Marske, — Flora by Lofty (son of the
Godolphin Arabian, — Spinster), — Riot by Regulus, — a dau. of Blaze, —
a dau. of Fox, — a dau. of the Darley Arabian, — Sister to Puffier by a son
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of Brimmer,^ — Dick Burton's mare, was foaled in 1777, and won the
St. Leger of 17S0.
AT THE YORK AUGUST MEETING of 1776 " a very heavy and severe
rain fell, which occasioned the whole of the course to be remarkably soft,
and for about fifty yards in the Bason, coming down to the turn, they
ran nearly, and sometimes above, the horses' knees in water, and for
about two distances, in going from and returning to the Knavesmire
Wood, the course was particularly soft and heavy. Mr. Jewison, after
riding three heats, observed that ' He had had so much dirt thrown in
his face that day, it was then high time he should begin to return the
compliment ' — alluding to his having run two flattered heats for the
Plate Mr. Jewison's skill and judgment in riding Goldfinch
that day, if ever equalled, can never be surpassed."
YOUNG ECLIPSE, a bay son of Eclipse, — Juno by Spectator, — Horatia
by Blank, was foaled in 177^, and won the Derby of 1781.
FAITH, a bay dau. of Herod,— Curiosity by Snap, was bred by
Lord Grosvenor in 1778, and won the Oaks of 1781. Faith was own
sister to Justice, and was the dam of Bobtail.
SERIN A, a bay dau. of Goldfinder, — a dau. of Squirrel, was foaled in
177'^, and won the St. Leger of 1781.
MERCURY, a chestnut son of Eclipse,— the Old Tartar Mare (dam of
Maria, Jupiter, Venus, &c.), was foaled in 1778, and was the sire of over
forty winners, including Gohanna.
ASSASSIN, a bay son of Sweetbriar, — Angelica by Snap, was bred by
Lord Egremont in 1779, and won the Derby of 1782.
CERES, a bay dau. of Sweet William, — a dau. of Squirrel, — Gold-
finder's dam by Blank, w^as bred by Lord Grosvenor in 1779, and won
the Oaks of 178.0.
SALTRAIYI, a dark brown son of Eclipse, — Virago by Old Snap, — a
dau. of Eegulus, — Sister to Black and All Black by Old Crab, was foaled
in 1780. Saltram won the Derby of 1783, and will always be
remembered as having been the sire of that famous horse Whiskey, who
bequeathed to the turf some of our very best racers and brood mares ;
of the latter, Eleanor and Julia worthily represent both racing and
breeding pre-eminence,
MAID OF THE OAKS, a chestnut dau. of Herod,— Earity by
Match'em, — Snapdragon by Snaj), was bred by Lord Grosvenor in
1780, and won the Oaks of 1783.
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DUNGANNON (WITH HIS FAVOURITE LAMB)
DUNGANNON, a bay son of Eclipse, — Aspasia by Herod, — Doris by
Blank, — Helen by Spectator, — Daphne by the Godolphin Arabian, — a
dan. of (31d Fox, — a dau. of Flying Childers, — a dau. of Makeless, —
Sister to the Honeycomb Punch by the Taffolet Barb, was foaled in 1780.
Principal Performances. 1783. Epsom: Second to Saltram for "The
Derby," with Gonzales, and Phenomenon (who afterwards won the
Doncaster St. Leger) also in the field. 1784. Newmarket Second Spring:
Won the 140 guineas Subscription, beating Mercury and Dictator.
Doncaster: Ean second for the Gold Cup to Phenomenon. 1785. New-
market First Spring : Won the Craven Stakes, beating Saltram. New-
market Second Spring: Won the 140 guineas. Newmarket First
October, B.C. : Beat Drone. 1780. Newmarket First Spring, B.C. : Beat
Pockingham (who was in receipt of 01b.) in a 500 guinea Match. New-
market Second Spring : Beat Oberon. Newmarket First October : Won
the King's Plate, B.C. Newmarket Second October, B.C. : Won the AVliip
and 400 guineas, beatino- Drone and Anvil ; Dung-annon's last race.
Dungannon was sire of over thirty-five winners, and grandsire of " many
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capital racers, and from his blood have descended a great many of the best
and favourite horses of their years."
FAITH, a beautiful grey dau. of Pacolet, — Atalanta by Match'em, —
Lass of the Mill by Oroonoko, was foaled in 1779. Principal Perform-
ances. 17S3. York: Won the Great Subscription Purse, 4 miles, beating
Petrarch, Fortitude, Hermes, &c. Doncaster : Won the Gold Cup,
4 miles, beating Fortitude. 1784. York: Won the Stand Purse. York
August : Won a Great Subscription Purse, 4 miles. Lincoln : Won the
King's Purse. Carlisle : Won the King's Purse. Faith was the dam of
Brilliant, Pecovery, Caroline, I)i(m, Marcia, Yesta, Camillus, &c.
liYIPERATRIX, a chestnut dau. of Alfred,— the Old England Mare by
Old England (brother to Blank),— a dau. of Old Cade,— Miss Makeless,
was foaled in 1779. Principal Performances. 17S.'2. Doncaster: Won
the St. Leger. Imperatrix only started on one other occasion.
ALEXANDER, a brown son of Mungo (by the Damascus Arabian), —
Nancy by Blank, — a dau. of Slipby, — Miss Meynell by Partner, was
foaled in 1780. Principal Performances. 1785. Doncaster: Won the
Gold Cup and four other races. 1786: AYon the King's Purses at
Nottingham and York.
PHENOMENON, a chestnut son of Herod, — Frenzy (who was never
trained for racing) by Eclipse, — a dau. of Engineer, — a dau. of Blank, —
Lass of the Mill by Traveller, was bred by Sir J. L. Kaye, Bart., in 1780.
Principal Performances. 1788. Epsom : Unplaced for the Derby won by
Saltram. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger, beating Pacolet, Myrtle, and
Parlington. Eichmond : Won the Gold Cup, an event at that time of
some very considerable importance. Doncaster : Won the Gold Cup,
beating Dungannon ; also won the Doncaster Stakes. 1785. York: Beat
Prince William. Phenomenon was very successful as a sire.
HARDWICKE, a bay son of Antient Pistol (by Snap), — a dau. of King
Herod, — Sister to Nettle by Bajazet, — Goldfinder's grand-dam by
Regulus, — a dau. of Lord Lonsdale's Bay Arabian, — Bonnylass, was
foaled in U'^l. Hardwicke was only twice beaten.
SERJEANT, a bay son of Eclipse, — Aspasia by Herod, — Doris by
Blank, — Helen by Spectator, was foaled in 1781, and won the Derby of
1784.
AIMWELL, a bay son of Marc Antony, — Sister to Postmaster by
Herod, — was bred by Lord Clermont in 178.2, and won the Derby of 1785.
COWSLIP (sister to Maid of all Work), a bay dau. of Highflyer (by
Herod), — Sister to Tandem by Syphon, was foaled in 178.2, and won the
St. Leger of 1785.
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VOLUNTEER.
VOLUNTEER, acliestimt son of Eclipse, — the famous Old Tartar Mare
(dam also of Jupiter, Mercury, Queen Mab, &c.), was foaled in 17S0.
Principal Performances. 1783. Newmarket First Spring: Won the
Cumberland Stakes, beating Saltram (who afterwards won the Derby) and
Gonzales (brother to Highflyer). Ascot: Beat Gonzales, &c. 1785.
Newmarket First Spring : Beat Champion over the Round Course. 1786.
Newmarket : Not placed for the Craven Stakes. Volunteer now joined
Mr. O'Kelly's stud at Epsom, where also stood Eclipse and Dungannon.
OIYIPHALE, a bay dau. of Highflyer, — Calliope by Slouch (son of Cade),
— Lass of the Mill by Oroonoko, was foaled in 1781, and won the St.
Leger of 1784.
DELPINI, a grey son of Highflyer, — the grey Countess (who only ran
once in public) by Blank, — the grey Rib by the grey Crab, — a dau. of
Wynn's Arabian — Governor — Alcock Arabian, — a dau. of Grasshopper,
was bred by the Duke of Bolton in 1781. Delpini was successful upon
eight consecutive occasions ; but meeting afterwards with two defeats, and
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falling lame, he was taken out of training. His suceess at the stud was
remarkable, he being credited with upwards of eighty winners, and his
name constantly appears in the pedigrees of first class animals. " His
stock were mostly rather leggy grej^s, the majority of whom could go foui*
miles ; and included Yesta, who, with her dam Faith and her half sister
Marcia, formed the most beautiful trio of greys that ever adorned a stud.
There were three Delpini greys amongst the eight St. Leger starters in
Beningborough's year ; and his grey son Symmetry soon afterwards
proved his claim to be the sweetest-looking colt that ever won that race.
Delpini himself was very closely allied to the Arab in his look, being light
bodied, and with a prominent eye and head, which told of IJesert descent ;
and even when he was wasted almost to a skeleton he miraculously
retained his beauty. During his last three years he never shed his coat,
and became like the woolly child of Caravan lore." (From " The Druid.")
Principal Performances. 1784. Newmarket First Spring: Won the
Bolton Stakes. 1785. Newmarket First Spring: Won a SweejDstakes of
100 guineas each. 1786. Newmarket First Spring : Won a Sweepstakes
of 200 guineas each. York August : Won a Grreat Subscription ; and, on
the following day, another Great Subscription, beating Faith.
STELLA, a bay dau. of Plunder (son of Herod), — Miss Euston l)y
Snap, was foaled in 1781, and won the Oaks of 1784.
TRIFLE, a brown dau. of Justice, — Cypher by Squirrel, — Fribble's dam
by Regulus, was foaled in 178.2, and won the Oaks of 1785. Trifle was
dam of Fortitude by John Bull.
NOBLE, a bay son of Highflyer, — Brim by Squirrel, — Helen by Blank,
was foaled in 1788 ; and was described as "full 15 hands 1 inch high, of
great strength and bone, and very temperate." He won the Derby of
1786, beating Meteor, Claret, Braganza, and eleven others.
PARAGON, a bay son of Paymaster (by Blank), — Calash by Herod, —
Teresa by Match'em, — Brown Regulus by Eegulus, — Miss Starling, jun.,
by the Bolton Grey Starling, — Ringbone by Old Partner, — Lusty Thorn-
ton by Mr. Croft's Bay Barb, — Chestnut Thornton by Makeless, — Old
Thornton by Brimmer — Dicky Pierson — Boston Barb Mare, was bred by
Lord A. Hamilton, in 1783 and won the St. Leger of 1786.
THE YELLOW FILLY, a dau. of Tandem (by Syphon),— Perdita by
Herod, — Fair Forester by Sloe, was bred by Sir F. Standish in 1783,
and won the Oaks of 1786.
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SIR PETER TEAZLE.
SIR PETER TEAZLE (commonly styled Sir Peter), a brown son of
Higbtiyer, — Papillon by Old Snap, — Miss Cleveland by Eegulus, — Midge
by a Son of Bay Bolton, — a dan. of Bartlett's Cbilders, — a dan. of
Honey wood's White Arabian, — the dam of the Two True Blues, was
bred by the Earl of Derby in 1784. "The Druid" observes: "The
speedy and lasting properties in Herod descended, in a remarkable degree,
through AVoodpecker to Buzzard, and through Highflyer to Sir Peter.
The cross with Old Snap's daughter, Papillon, brought
Highflyer very early into notice with his renowned son. Sir Peter, whom
no amount of money could have purchased. Sir Peter stood at Knowsley,
while Pot- S -OS was at Eaton ; and his stock, like himself, were mostly
rich l^rowns. They had great constitutions, but required such strong
work for the post that comparatively few were brought there
Sir Peter was the sire of more winners than any horse that had so far
appeared on the turf. Sir Solomon was about the stoutest of his sons,
and, with Jack Shepparcl on his back, he won against Cockfighter the
finest four mile race ever run at Doncaster. Four eminent sires (sons of
Sir Peter) kept up his charter, and these were Sir Paul, Walton,
Haphazard, and Stamford, the two latter being crossed with Eclipse
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mare.';. The eoiupaet little Stamford, however, who showed more quality
than most of the breed, only preserved the family honours in ' tail female,'
and the dams of Mameluke, Beiram, Actaeon, and Emilius, were all by
him. The Haphazards were soon forgotten, despite the line cross with
Mrs. Barnett by Waxy, from which union sprang the famous Filho da
Puta." Of Sir Peter's stock, Sir Harry won the Derby in 1798, Arch-
duke in 1799, Ditto in 1803, Paris in LSOO, Hermione the Oaks in 1794,
Parasote the Oaks in 179(5; and as to the St. Leger, Fyldener won in
1806, Paulina in 1807, and Petronius in 1808, a triple succession of
victories that have never before nor since fallen to the lot of one sire.
Sir Peter Teazle and Waxy were both of them winners of the Derby, and
each of them was the sire of four winners of that great race ; in the
Oaks, however, Waxy was one ahead. The parallel may be carried
further still, as both Sir Peter and Waxy finished their racing career by
breaking down. Principal Performances of Sii' Peter Teazle. 1787.
Epsom : Won the Derby. Newmarket : Won the 1400 Gruineas and the
Prince of Wales' Plate. 1788. Newmarket : Won the Jockey Stakes, also
the Claret Stakes of ].:200 o-uineas.
ANNETTE, a bay dau. of Eclipse, — Virago by Snap, was foaled in
1784, and w^on the Oaks of 1787.
SPADILLE, a bay son of Highflyer, — Flora by Squirrel (son of
Traveller), — Angelica by Snap, w^as foaled in 1784 ; and won the Doncaster
St. Leger of 1789.
ESCAPE, a bay son of Highflyer, — a dau. of Squirrel (by Traveller), —
a dau. of Babraham, — a dau. of Golden Ball, — Bush Molly by the
Hampton Court Childers, — Bushey Molley by the Chestnut Litton
Arabian, — the Farmer Mare by Chillaby, — a dau. of the Byerley Turk, —
a dau. of Spanker, was bred by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales in 1785.
Principal Performances. 1791. Newmarket: Beat (Irey Diomed in a
match for 1000 guineas, won the 140 (xuineas Subscription, again beating
Grey Diomed, and also won 60 guineas. This latter race occasioned the
Prince of Wales' final retirement from Newmarket, where, in his blue coat
and tight-fitting buckskins, and mounted on his brown crop-eared cob, or
in his phaeton with the four greys, he had been such a familiar figure.
In a race on the previous day, Escape, with .2 to 1 on him, ran last of
four. Old Sam Chifney rode Escape in each race, and an intimation was
sent to the Prince by the Jockey Club, that if he allowed Chifney to ride for
him again, no gentleman would start a horse against him. The Prince,
however, nobly refused to sacrifice his jockey to so unjust an imputation.
GREY DIOMED.
GREY DIOIVIED, a grey son of Diomed, — Grey Dorimant, — Dizzy by
Blank, — Dizzy by Ancaster Driver, — a dan. of Smiling Tom, — a dan. of
Chillaby, — a dan. of Makeless, was bred by Sir Charles Bnnbnry in 1785.
Newmarket First October, D.I. : Won
1789. Newmarket First Spring, B.C.:
Newmarket Second Spring, B.C. : Won
Newmarket Second Spring, B.C. : Won
Principal Performances. 1788.
the 1400 Gruineas Subscription.
Won the Claret Stakes. 1791.
the Jockey Club Plate. 179.2.
the 140 guineas.
TRUIYIPATOR, a black son of Conductor, — Brunette by Squirrel, —
Dove by Matchless, — a dau. of the Ancaster Starling, — Look-at-me-Lads
by Grasshopper, was bred by the Earl of Clermont in 178.2. Principal
Performances. 1785. Newmarket First Sprmg, A.F. : Won the second
class of the Prince's Stakes. Newmarket First October, A.F. : Won the
Clermont Stakes. 17SG. Newmarket First Spring, B.C. -. Won the Claret
Stakes. Newmarket Second Spring, B.C. : Beat Alexander in a match.
Trumpator's claim to memory is due to his great success at the stud.
He was sire of over seventy winners, including Aimator, Paynator,
Penelope, Eally, Salvator, Sorcerer, and Trumpeter.
ALEXANDER, a chestnut son of Eclipse, — Grecian Princess by Forester
(son of Forester by Capt. Hartley's Blind Stallion), — a dau of the
Coalition Colt, — a dau. of Bustard, — Charming MoUy by Second, was
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foaled in \1&1. Alexander was the sire of a great many winners, and
was also sire of the dam of the three celebrated brothers, Castrel, Selim,
and Rubens.
lYIETEOR, a chestnut son of Eclipse, — a dau. of Merlin (by Second),
was bred by Lord Grosvenor in 1788. Principal Performances. 1786.
Epsom : Second for the Derby to Noble. Ascot : Beat Noble (41b.
extra). Newmarket, A.F. : Beat Sir F. Standish's "Yellow EiUy " in a
match for 500 guineas. 1787. Newmarket: Won a Sweepstakes — last
three miles of B.C. Beat Fidget in several matches. 1788. Newmarket :
Second Spring Meeting, .2 1st April: Won the Prince of Wales' Stakes
D.C. When this meeting fell in April the horses were considered, with
respect to their ages, as if it had fallen in May, the ages at this time
dating from May 1st, instead of January 1st as at present. The condi-
tions for the July Stakes this year ran : " Colts, 8st. :21b. ; fillies, 8st. ;
T.Y.C. : those hi/ Hi(/Jifi/er oJb. e<vtra, and those out of mares whose
produce had not started at the time of naming, allowed 31b." Oxford :
Won the Grold Cup, four miles. 1789. Newmarket: Won the Jockey
Club Plate ; won a Subscription Plate at Brighthelmston (Brighton).
Lewes : Won the King's Plate (four-mile heats), a Subscription Pace (four
miles), and the Ladies' Plate (four miles), the last two races immediaiely
folloiDin^ one another, this sterling good horse, carrying 9st. in the one
case, and 8st. 91b. in the other. 1790. Newmarket, A.F. : Beat the Prince
of Wales' Scota in a match ; Meteor fell lame whilst running a match
over the Beacon Course against the Prince of Wales' Traveller, and
was withdrawn from the turf.
SIR THOMAS, a chestnut son of Pontac, — Sportsmistress by Sports-
man, was foaled in 1785, and won the Derby of 1788.
NIGHTSHADE, a chestnut dau. of Pot-8-os,— Cytherea by Herod,—
Lily by Blank, was bred by Lord Egremont in 1785, and won the Oaks
of 1788.
YOUNG FLORA, a bay dau. of Highflyer,— Flora by Squirrel, was
bred by Lord A. Hamilton in 1785, and won the St. Leger of 1788.
TAG, a bay dau. of Trentham (by Sweepstakes), — Venus (sister to
Mercury) by Eclipse, — the Old Tartar Mare, was bred by Lord
Egremont in 1786, and won the Oaks of 1789.
PEWET, a bay dau. of Tandem, — Termagant by Tantrum, — Cantatrice
by Sampson, was bred by Lord Fitzwilliam in 1786, and won the St,
Leger of 1789.
GREY TRENTHAM.
GREY TRENTHAM, a grey son of Trentham,— a daii. of Herod,— the
grey Young Hag by Skim, — the grey Old Hag by Old Crab,— Young
Ebony by Flymg Childers, was bred by the Earl of Egremont in 1788.
Principal Performances. 1791. Newmarket Eirst Spring: Second for
the Prince's Stakes, won by St. David. Brighton : Second in the
Prince's Stakes to Sylph. 1792. Lewes : Won a Sweepstakes. Won races
also — four-mile heats in each case — at Egham and Abingdon. 1793.
Won races — three and four mile heats — at Epsom, Ouildford, and
Brighton. Won the King's Plates at Burford and Lichfield. 1794.
Won the King's Plate at Ouildford.
MENTOR, a brown son of Justice (by Herod), — the dam of Sweetbriar
(by Shakespear), was bred by Lord Grrosvenor in 1784. Principal Per-
formances. 1787. Newmarket : Won the Main of the Prince's Stakes.
1789. Burford : Won the King's Plate. Mentor won several other minor
races, most of his victories being gained at Lewes.
MAID OF ALL WORK, a bay dau. of Highflyer,— Sister to Tandem by
Syphon, — a dau. of Eegulus, — a clau. of Snip, — a dau. of Cottingham, —
the Warlock Gralloway by Snake, was foaled in 1786. Principal
Fa)i/ot(.s Horses. 07
Performances. 17SS. Newmarket July: Won the Third Chiss of the
Filly Stakes and the Main of the Filly Stakes. 1791. Newmarket : Won
the Tving-'s Plate.
SKYSCRAPER, a bay son of Highflyer,— Everlasting- by Eclipse,—
Hyaena by Snap, — Miss Belsea by Regulns, was bred by the Duke of
Bedford in 17SG, and won the Derby of 1789.
VIOLET, a chestnut dan. of Sharke, — a chestnut dan. of Syphon, —
Charlotte by Plank, — a dau. of Old Crab, — a dau. of Dyer's Dimple, —
a dau. of Bethell's Castaway, — a dau. of Whynot, — a Eoyal Mare, was
foaled in 1787. Yiolet was the dam of the grey Symmetry (winner
of the St. Leger of 1798) by Delpini ; of the bay Theophania (winner of
the Oaks of 1803) by Delpini; of the chestnut Thomasina (a mare of
rare excellence, who won nearly every race she started for) by Timothy
(a son of Delpini) ; of the chestnut Lennox by Delpini ; of the
chestnut Groldenlocks (dam of Soothsayer) by Sorcerer ; and of the
chestnut Tooee by Buzzard, all very successful runners, and all bred and
owned by Sir Thomas (xascoigne.
RHADAIVIANTHUS, a brown son of Justice, — Flyer by Sweetbriar, was
bred by Lord Urosvenor in 1787, and won the Derby of 1790.
EAGER, a brown son of Florizel, — Fidget's dam by Match'em, —
Sister to Sweetbriar by Syphon, w^as foaled in 1788, and won the Derby
of 1791, beating Vermin, Proteus, St. David, &c.
PORTIA, a chestnut dau. of Volunteer, — Sister to Stmg by Herod, —
Florizel's dam by Cygnet, was foaled in 1788. Principal Performances.
1791. Newmarket: Won the Main of the Filly Stakes. Epsom: Won
the Oaks, beating Astrsea, t\:c. Newmarket October, A.F. : Beaten by
Astra^i in a match at even weights.
HYPPOLITA, a chestnut dau. of Mercury,— Hip by Herod,— Sister to
Mirza by the Oodolphin Arabian, was bred by the Duke of Bedford in
1787, and won the Oaks of 1790.
AIVIBI DEXTER, a bay son of Phenomenon,— Manilla by Ooldfinder,—
the Old England Mare, was foaled in 1787, and won the St. Leger
of 1790.
YOUNG TRAVELLER (afterwards called Lauderdale), a bay son of
King Fergus, — a dau. of Young Trunnion (by Cade), — a dau. of Blank,
was foaled in 1788, and won the St. Leger of 1791.
Painted bv J. 3'. Sartoiius.
WHISKEY, a hiiy son of Saltram,— Calasli by Herod, was bred by
H.E.H. the Prince of Wales in 1789. Principal Performances. 179.2.
Newmarket Craven : Unplaced for the Great Produce Stakes (value
4.200 guineas) won by John Bull. Epsom : Unplaced for the Derby
won by John Bull, with Speculator second, and Bustard third, in a small
field of seven runners. Newmarket July : AVon a two -mile Sweep,
value 1000 guineas. Newmarket Pirst October: Won a Sweep of 1000
guineas each, and the 1400 guinea Subscription. Newmarket Houghton,
A. P., 8st. each, the Prince staking 150 guineas to 100 guineas on the
match: Beat Sir Frank Standish's Sir John. 1793: Newmarket First
Spring: Won the Jockey Stakes of 100 guineas each. At the close of
his racing career Whiskey was sold to Sir Charles Bunbury, Bart., and
transferred to his stud at Great Barton, near Bury St. Edmunds, and
became the sire of Clarissa, Pamela, Whiskerandos, Eleanor (the dam of
Muley), Julia (dam of Phantom), Orlando, Whirligig, Rumbo, Pelisse,
Young Whiskey, Lydia (sister to Eleanor), Juniper, Marmion, Cressicla
(the dam of Priam), Usquebaugh, and Alcohol, besides many other noted
winners, sires, and brood mares.
JOHN BULL, a chestnut son of Fortitude, — Xantippe by Eclipse, —
Grecian Princess, was bred by Lord Grosvenor in 1789, and won the
Derby of 179.2.
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VOLANTE, a bay dau. of Highflyer, — Fanny (sister to King Fergus)
by Eclipse, was foaled in 1789, and won the Oaks of 179.2.
TARTAR, a chestnut son of Florizel, — Euth by Eclipse, — a dau. of
Blank, was bred by Lord A. Hamilton in 1789, and won tlie St. Leger
of 179-!.
CCELIA, a brown dau. of Volunteer, — Sister to Pharaniond l)y High-
flyer, — Giantess by ]\Iatch'em, wa:s bred b}^ the Duke of Bedford in 1790,
and won the Oaks of 1793.
BENINGBOROUGH, abay son of King Fergus,— a dau. of Herod,—
Pyi'rha by Match'em, — the famous Duchess by Whitenose, was foaled in
1791. Mr. John Hutchinson, who bred Beningborough, sold him to
Sir Charles Turner in 1795, and repurchased him in 1797, towards the
close of which year he refused 3500 guineas for him. Beningborough
was a horse of great character; and in his conformation bore a great
resemblance to King Herod. Principal Performances. 1794. York
August : Won a couple of races, beating Eliza and others. Doncaster :
Won the (ireat St. Leger, and the Doncaster Cup — four miles — beating
Constant by Highflyer, Eally (the dam of so many good racers) by
Trumpator, &c. 1795. Doncaster: Beat Bennington in a match for 500
2'uinea.s — four miles, and won the Doncaster Stakes, beatino- Mr.
Grarforth's grey colt by Phenomenon (who had beaten him in the Great
Subscription at York), and Eliza, and was again victorious over
Phenomenon in another race at the same meeting. 1790. York August,
ridden by J. Jackson : Beat Ormond in a 500 guinea match — four miles,
but at the same meetmg was beaten by Eliza in the Great Subscription
— four miles — at even weights ; this race excited intense interest. 1797.
York August : Second for the Great Subscription — four miles — won by
Hambletonian by two lengths. Beningborough now quitted the Turf
for the stud, and became the sire of many excellent runners.
ELIZA, a far-striding bay dau. of Highflyer, — Augusta by Eclipse, —
Hardwicke's dam by Herod, — a dau. of Bajazet,— a dau. of Eegulus, was
foaled in 1791. Principal Performances. 1794. Epsom : Second for the
Oaks to Hermione. 1795. York August: Won a Produce Stakes of 100
guineas each, beating Capsicum, Prior, and Evelina ; also beat Laura in
another Sweep of 100 guineas each. Eichmond : Won the Cup. 179C.
York : Won the King's Plate and the Great Subscription, beating
Beningborough. Doncaster : Won the Doncaster Stakes ; unplaced
for the Doncaster Cup won by Hambletonian. This was Eliza's last
appearance on the turf.
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GOHANNA.
GO H ANN A, a bay son of Mercury, — a clau. of Herod, — Maiden by
Matcli'em, was bred by the Earl of Egremont in 1790. Grohanna was
one of the most beautifully moulded horses ever seen, a perfect iiiiiltinn in
parvo. "The Druid," in "Silk and Scarlet" observes: "The line of
Mercury first came out in all its strength and stoutness with Gohanna,
who was, like Waxy, out of a Herod mare, and the two ran the
memorable race for the Derby in what was then termed the Pot-8-os
year — seven out of the thirteen starters being by that famous sire —
and, but for Grohanna dividing them, they would have been the first
three. No two horses could be more dissimilar in character than Waxy
and Gohanna, the latter being a plain hunter-like style of horse. He was
put to all kinds of mares, and his stock had great j^ovver with short legs,
and if they exceeded 15 hands 1 inch it was beyond the average.
Election was one of the smallest and most delicate of his sons, very
different from the hardy, big-boned Golumpus, for whom Catton alone
made a reputation and a name." Principal Performances. 1793. New-
market : Won the Prince's Stakes of 500 guineas, the Second Class Prince's
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Stakes of 550 guineas, and the Third Class Prince's Stakes of 550 guineas.
Epsom : Beaten half a length by Waxy for the Derby. Newmarket : Won
the 1400 Gruineas. 1794. Newmarket: Won a Sweep of 1900 guineas
and the Claret Stakes. Newmarket Second Spring : Beaten for the Jockey
Club Plate, E.C., by Waxy ; at the same Meeting, beat Waxy in a Match,
B.C., the latter giving 31b. Lewes : Won a Sweep of 1000 guineas ;
but was beaten by Waxy, at even weights, over a four-mile course. 1795.
Won the King's Plates at Lichfield and Warwick. 1790. Guildford : For
the King's Plate (four miles), was beaten by Waxy, who won the first heat
by half a head, ran a dead-heat with Gohanna for the second, and won
the third by half a length. Seldom do we see such extraordinary confirma-
tion of form as that shown in these contests between Waxy and Gohanna.
WAXY, a bay son of Pot-8-os, — the brown-bay Maria by Herod, — the
bay Lisette by Snap, — the bay Miss Windsor by the Godolphin
Arabian, — Sister to Volunteer by Young Belgrade, was bred by Sir P.
Poole in 1790. Waxy was a very beautiful, lengthy, style of horse,
with a great deal of the Arab in his appearance ; his quality was superb,
as evidenced by " The Druid," who says: "High quality, so to speak,
came into English bloodstock very m.uch with Waxy." From this
celebrated animal has descended the flower of the English Turf of late
years, including Touchstone, Newminster, The Hermit, Lord Clifden,
Surplice, Orlando, Irish Birdcatcher, Stockwell, Doncaster, Bend Or,
Ormonde, Orme, Blair Athol, St. Alban's, Caller On, Chanticleer, Lord
Lyon, Minting, Isinglass, Ladas, &c., &c. Principal Performances. 1793.
Epsom : Won the Derby from a field of twelve, Gohanna running him to
half a length. 1794. Newmarket: Won the Jockey Club Plate. Salis-
bury : Won the King's Plate. 1796. Guildford : Won the King's Plate,
beating Gohanna. Salisbury: Beat Gohanna for the King's Plate. 1797.
Oxford : Broke down in running for the Gold Cup.
HERIVIIONE, a brown dau. of Sir Peter,— Paulina by Florizel,— Captive
by Match 'em, — Calliope by Slouch, was bred by Lord Derby in 1791, and
won the Oaks of 1794.
D/EDALUS (own brother to Ehadamanthus, winner of the Derby of
1790), was bred by Lord Grosvenor in 1791, and won the Derby of 1794.
Both these brothers won the Blue Piband of the Turf in the orano-e and
black of Lord Grosvenor, Ehadamanthus being ridden by ArnuU and
Dsedalus by Buckle.
NINETY-THREE, a bay son of Florizel, — Nosegay by Justice, —
Nosegay by Snap, — Flora by Young Cade, — Midge by a son of Bay
Bolton, was foaled in 1790, and won the St. Leger of 1793.
HAMBLETONIAN
HAIYIBLETONIAN, an undefeated bay son of King Fergus,— Grey
Highflyer by Highflyer, — Morimnia by Match'em, — a dau. of Alcides
(son of Babram), — a dau. of Old Crab, — the dam of Old Snap by Old
Fox, — Cxipsey by Bay Bolton, was foaled in 1792. Principal Perform-
ances. 1795. Won four races at York and Hambledon. Honcaster :
Carried the orange jacket of Sir Charles Turner to victory in both the
Great St. Leger and the Gold Cup, beating, in the latter race, Grosvenor,
EHza, Capsicum, &c. 1796. Honcaster: Won the Gold Cup once more,
beating Sober Eobin, Ambrosio, &c. 1797. Newmarket Craven: Won
the Craven Stakes. York August : Won the Great Subscription — four
miles — beating Beningborough and others. Honcaster: Won the
Honcaster Stakes — four miles. 1798. Hambletonian did not run this
year. 1799. Newmarket Craven, Beacon Course, Frank Buckle up : Beat
Hiamond (ridden by Hennis Fitzpatrick) in a match for 3000 guineas,
Hambletonian giving 31b. The betting, wdiich in those days was seldom
heavy, except on matches, was on this occasion quite unprecedented in
amount, at about 11 to 8 on Hambletonian. It is said that when Frank
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Buckle jumped into the saddle, Sir Harry Vane-Tempest, the owner of
Hambletonian, clutched his calm and firm hand in his own fevered grasp,
and exclaimed, " I would give half of my fortune, Frank, for such a nerve
as yours." This famous match was won by a head only. Frank Buckle,
between the Ditch and the Turn of the Lands, managed to gain some
lengths before they breasted the hill, where the compact and game
little Diamond would otherwise have been more than a match for
Hambletonian. Although the latter was never beaten. Diamond ran
many more races than he did, and the horses which he beat were of a
higher class than those vanquished by Hambletonian.
DIAMOND, a brown son of Highflyer, — adau. of Match'em, — Barbara
by Snap, — Miss Vernon by Old Cade, was foaled in 179.2. Principal
Performances. 1795. Epsom: Fourth in the Derby (won by Spread
Eagle). 1796. Newmarket First Spring, B.C. : Won the Jockey Stakes.
York August : Pan a dead heat with Brother to Overton for second place
in the Grreat Produce Stakes — four miles — won by Prince Charles, the
winner of the Derby (Spread Eagle) being unj)laced. 1797. Newcastle :
Won the King's Plate. Newmarket First October : Won the King's
Plate, beating Hermione (Avinner of the Oaks of 1794). 1798. New-
market First Spring : Won a Sweepstakes of 800 guineas. Oxford : Won
the Cup — four miles. Nottingham: Won the King's Plate. Doncaster :
Beat Shuttle in a 1000 guineas match. .Newmarket Craven: Beaten by
Hambletonian in the great 3000 guineas match {see "Hambletonian").
Newmarket First Spring : Won the King's Plate. Newmarket Second
Spring : Won the Jockey Club Plate. Diamond was subsequently sent to
America.
SPREAD EAGLE, a bay son of Volunteer, — a dau. of Highflyer, — a
dau. of Engineer, was bred by Sir F. Standish in 179.'2, and w^on the
Derby of 1795.
PL AT IN A, a chestnut daughter of Mercury, — a dau. of Herod, —
Young Hag by Skim, was bred by Jjord Egremont in 179.2, and won the
Oaks in 1795.
DIDELOT, a bay son of Trumpator, — a dau. of Highflyer, — a dau. of
Engineer, was bred by Sir F. Standish in 1793, and followed up the
example of his half-brother, Spread Eagle, by winning the Derby
of 1796.
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AMBROSIO.
AMBROSIO, -d bay son of Sir Peter,— Tulip by Damper,— a dau. of
Eclipse, — Earity l)y Matcli'em, — Snapdragon by Old Snap, was foaled in
1793. '■' Ambrosio was universally allowed to be Sir Peter's best son."
Principal Performances. 1796. After winning three races at York Spring
and August Meetings, Stately, (ioldenlocks, Prudentia, Cardinal, Shuttle,
and others going down before him, Ambrosio, at Doncaster (ridden by
John Jackson), won the great St. Leger, the field including Cardinal,
Rosolio, and Orphan, and ran third for the Doncaster Gold Cup
won by Hambletonian. 1797. Newmarket Craven: Won the Oatlands.
1798. Newmarket Craven : Won the Oatlands. Newmarket First Spring :
Won the Main Oatlands of 100 guineas each. Newmarket Second Spring,
B.C. : Won the Jockey Club Plate, beating St. Greorge, Aimator, and
Centinel. Newmarket First October: Won a Sweep of .200 guineas each,
beating St. George and Aimator. 1799. Newmarket First Spring, B.C. :
Beat Johnny and Spoliator. York : Won the Great Subscription — four
miles. Doncaster : Beat Wonder in a match — Ambrosio's last race.
PARASOTE, a brown dau. of Sir Peter,— Deceit by Tandem,— Perdita
Famous lTo)'sc><. 75
by Herod, — Fair Forester by Sloe, was bred by Sir F. Standish in 1 793,
and won the Oaks of 179(5.
WARTER, a bay son of King Fergus, — a dau. of Highflyer,— Platina
by Old Snap, — Miss Cranbourne by the Godolphin Arabian, — Miss
Western by Sedbury, — Mother Western, was foaled in 1794. Principal
Performances. 1797. Doncaster : >S'/,?' heats of two miles each ; Stamford
won the first heat, for the second Warter and Pepperpot ran a dead heat,
Pepperpot won the third, and Warter the fourth ; the fifth resulted in
another dead heat between Warter and Pep^Derpot ; and, finally, Warter
beat Pepperpot for the sixth heat — a remarkable contest ! 1798.
Doncaster : Third for the Gold Cup won by Stamford (for the second
successive year) after a dead heat with Timothy. 1799. ISTewmarket First
Spring : Won the Main of the Oatlands. Stamford : Won the Cup.
Oxford : Second for the Cup to Bellissima. Lichfield : Won the King's
Plate. InOO. Newmarket Second Spring : Beaten by Timothy in a match
for 500 guineas. 1801. Guildford: Won the King's Plate — four miles.
TIMOTHY, a bay son of the grey Delpini, — the roan Cora by
Match'em, — A la Grecque's dam by the grey Allworthy (son of Old
grey Crab), — a grey dau. of Flying Childers, — Miss Belvoire by Grey
Grantham, was foaled in 1794. Principal Performances. 1798. Doncaster:
Second to Stamford for the Gold Cup — four miles — after running him a
dead heat, with Warter and others behind. 1799. York August, four
miles : Beat Stamford, Tartar, and Wonder. Doncaster, three-mile
match : Beat Ambrosio.
NIKE, a bay dau. of Alexander (by Eclipse), — Nimble by Florizel, —
Rantipole by Blank, — Joan (sister to Careless) by Regulus, was bred by
Lord Grosvenor in 1794, and won the Oaks of 1797.
LOUNGER, a bay son of Drone,— Miss Judy by Alfred,— Manilla by
Goldfinder, was foaled in 1794, and won the St. Leger of 1797.
BELLISSIIVIA, a bay dau. of Phenomenon, — Wren by Woodpecker, —
Papillon I)}' Old Snap, was foaled in 1795. Principal Performances.
1797. Newmarket : Won the July Stakes. 1798. Epsom : Won the Oaks.
1799. Second for the Claret Stakes to Sir Harry (winner of the Derby of
1798). Oxford: Won the Cup — four miles — beating Warter, Diamond,
and others.
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SORCERER.
SORCERER, a very powerful black son of Trumpator, — Young Giantess
by Diomecl, — Giantess by Match'em, — Molly Longlegs by Babraliam, — a
dan. of Foxhnnter (by Brisk), — a dan. of Old Partner, — Sister to Eoxanaby
the Bald Galloway, was bred by Sir Charles Bunbury in 1796. The
above excellent portrait of Sorcerer, the most celebrated and successful
stallion of his day, was engraved by John Scott from a painting by
Abraham Cooper, R.A., and was considered an admu-able likeness.
Sorcerer was fairly successful on the turf, but his great renown was
gained at the stud, he being the sire of a host of winners, who secured a large
proportion of the richest prizes of the Turf. It is very remarkable that
the stock of Trumpator and Sorcerer generally retained their original
black colour derived from the Byerley Turk, notwithstanding the inter-
mixture of so many bays and other light coloured horses in so many
successive generations. Three out of live of Trumpator's brothers and
half-brothers were black horses like himself — viz., Cantator, Harpator, and
Jubilator ; the remainmg two, Pipator and Drumator, being bays, and all
being out of the brown mare Brunette by Squirrel. Sorcerer and the rest
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of Trunipator's stock doubtless obtained their characteristic speed from
Brunette ; and Sorcerer's great size and substance may originally have
been derived from Babraham. It is most remarkable that from these two
stallions (Babraham and Squirrel) their prominent qualities — size and
substance from the one, and speed from the other — should, as a rule, have
descended to their remotest progeny. " The Druid," in " Silk and
Scarlet," remarks that " Sorcerer and Paynator were the two founders of
the Trumpator line, but the former was five years younger than the latter.
Sorcerer inherited Squirrel's speed himself, and transmitted it to his
stock. His renowned son, Smolensko, showed great breeding, and his
Derby was, as Clift said of Cedric's, ' all w/ieelers and no leaders-.^ Bourbon
might have done much for Sorcerer, but the dams of Fleur-de-Lis and the
Alderman were the only mares that were sent to him in his only season
in England. Smolensko's son Jerry was a black of remarkable size and
substance, and inherited a good deal of the Orville coarseness through his
dam (Louisa). Jericho (Jerry's son) died prematurely for his fame as a
sire to be established." Sorcerer was the sire of Morel, winner of the
Oaks ; of Maid of Orleans, winner of the Oaks ; of Thunderbolt, winner
of the Newmarket Stakes; of Wizard, winner of the .2000 Guineas;
of Comus, winner, as a three-year-old, of 3550 guineas at Xewmarket ;
of Soothsayer, winner of the Doncaster St. Leger and Stakes ; of Sorcery,
winner of the Oaks ; of Trophonius, winner of the .2000 Guineas and
NeTvanarket Stakes ; of Truffle, own brother to Morel, and who carried off
most of the good things at Newmarket ; of Smolensko, winner of the
.2000 Guineas, the Derby, and Newmarket Stakes ; of Bourbon (sire of
Fleur-de-Lis); and winner, in his first three seasons, of 5150 guineas,
&c., &c.
THE DUKE OF BEDFORD'S brown son of Fidget,— Sister to Phara-
mond by Highflyer, was bred by his Grace in 1794, and won the Derby
of 1797.
SIR HARRY, a brown son of Sir Peter Teazle,— Matron by Alfred,—
Pilot's dam l)y Marske, was foaled in 1795, and won the Derby of 1798.
SYIYIIYIETRY, a grey son of DeliDini, — Yiolet (dam also of Goldenlocks,
Theophania, Thomasino, &c.) by Sharke, was bred by Sir Thomas
Gascoigne in 1795, and won the St. Leger of 179S.
BELLI N A, a chestnut dan. of Rockingham (by Highflyer), — Anna by
Eclipse, — a dau. of Spectator, — Diana by Second, was bred by Lord
Grosvenor in 1796, and won the Oaks of 1799.
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CHAMPION.
CHAMPION, a lop-eared bay son of Pot-8-os, — Himcamimca by
Highflyer, — Cypher by SquuTel (son of Traveller), — a dan. of Kegnhis, —
a dan. of Bartlett's Childers,- — Sister to the Two Trne Bines, was foaled in
1797. Champion showed remarkable breeding, with no coarseness abont
him. Principal Performances. 1800. Epsom: Won the Derby. Doncaster,
Frank Bnckle : Won the (ireat St. Leger, ten rnnners, including Agonistes
(one of Sir Peter's best sons). 1801. Doncaster: Third for the Gold
Cup — four miles — to Chance and Sir Solomon ; Chance won the Doncaster
Stakes — four miles also — the same day. 180:2. Broke down in running
a match, and was sent to Ireland.
COCKFIGHTER, a brown son of Overton (by King Fergus), — Palm-
flower by Weasel, — Columba by Alfred, — a dan. of Engineer, — a dan. of
Old Cade,— Lass of the Mill by Old Traveller, was foaled in 179G.
Principal Performances. 1799. Bichmond : Won the Cup. Doncaster:
Won the (Ireat St. Leger, beating Expectation ; also won the Doncaster
Gold Cup — four miles — beating Expectation, Symmetry (winner of the
St. Leger of 1798), Harry Bowe, Stamford, and others. 1800. York:
Won the York Oatlands, beating Wonder and Sir Harry (winner of the
Fantotia Jlurse-s. 79
Derby of 1798. Doncaster : Won the Doncaster Stakes. ISOl. York:
AVon the Great Subscription, and the Second Great Subscription.
Doncaster: Beaten by Sir Solomon. IbO'l. Newmarket: Won the
Craven Stakes.
SIR SOLOIYION, a bay son of Sir Peter Teazle,— :Vratron by Florizel
(son of Herod), — Maiden by Match'em, was bred l^y Earl Fitzwilliam
in 179G. Principal Performances. ISUl. Newcastle : Won the Cup
— four miles — beating Agonistes. Nottingham : Won the Cup, beating
Cinnamon. Doncaster, four miles, Sst. 71b. each : Beat Cockfighter
in a match for oOO guineas. In reference to this match, which
excited almost as much interest as that between Diamond and Hamble-
tonian, " The Druid," writing on the subject of Sir Peter's stock,
observes, " Sir Solomon was one of the stoutest of them, and, with John
Shepherd to pih^t him, won against the hitherto invincible Cockfighter
the best foiu*-mile race that was ever run over Doncaster. Sir Solomon's
power of making his own running in a four-mile race was as remarkable
as the seat of his rider, John Shepherd, who held himself so bolt
upright that there was quite a hollow in the middle of his back, and he
kept his feet sti-aight out before him to the point of his horse's shoulder.''
At the same meeting Sir Solomon ran second to Chance for the Doncaster
Gold Cup, with Champion (winner of the Derby of ISOO) third. 180.2.
Newcastle : AVon the Cup. York : Beat Marcia ; and, for the Great
Subscription, was again victorious over Cockfighter.
ARCHDUKE, a brown son of Sir Peter, — Horatia by Eclipse, — Countess
(Delpini's dam) by Blank, was bred by Sir F. Standish in 179C, and won
the Derby of 1799, eleven runners.
EPHEMERA, a chestnut dau. of AYoodpecker, — Bobtail by Eclipse, —
Faith by Herod, was bred by Lord Egremont in 1797, and won the
Oaks of 1800.
QUIZ, a chestnut son of Buzzard (by AVoodpecker),^ — Miss West by
Match'em, — a dau. of Eegulus, — a dau. of Old Crab, — a dau. of Flying
Childers, — a dau. of Basto, was foaled in 1798. Principal Performances.
1801. Doncaster: AA'on the Great St. Leger, beating Belleisle, Miracle,
Muley Moloch, and others. 180.2. Newmarket: AA^on the Jockey Club
Plate, beating Cockfighter. York : AA^on the King's Plate and the Great
Subscription. 1803. Newmarket, B.C. : Beat Highland Fling in a match
for 1000 guineas, and won the Oatlands. 1804. Brocket Hall: Beat
Eleanorfor the Cup. 1805. Eeading : Won the Cup. 1800. Newmarket:
AYon the Oatlands.
PENELOPE.
PENELOPE, a bay dau. of Trumpator,— Prunella by Highflyer,—
Promise by Old Snap, — Julia by Blank, — a dau. of Old Partner, — Bonny-
lass by Bay Bolton, was bred by the Duke of Grrafton in 1798. Penelope
was the dam of Whalebone, Web, Woful, Wilful, Wire, and Whisker, all by
Waxy ; of Waterloo by Walton ; of Whizgig- by Rubens ; and of Waltz
by Election. Principal Performances. 1801. Won the Oatlands at New-
market, King's Plate at Ipswich, and several other races. 180.2. Ran only
moderately. 1803. Newmarket Second October, B.C. : Beat Eleanor.
1804. Newmarket Craven : Won the Oatlands. Newmarket First Spring :
Won the King's Plate, B.C., beating Eleanor ; and beat Quiz in another
race. Newmarket Second Spring : Won the Jockey Club Plate, beating
Dick Andrews. Newmarket First October, B.C.: Ran second for a Sub-
scription won by Sir Harry Dimsdale, with Eleanor third.
ELEANOR (the dam of Muley), a bay dau. of Whiskey,— Young
Giantess (by Diomed), was bred by Sir Charles Bunbury in 1798. Prin-
cipal Performances. 1801. Epsom : Won the Derby and the Oaks. 180.2.
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Newmarket First October : Beat Penelope ; and also won the King's
Plate. 1803. Oxford : Won the Cnp, beating Julia (the dam of Phantom).
Lincoln : Won the King's Plate. 1804. Newmarket Second Spring :
Beat Quiz. Newmarket October : Won a Gold Cup, beating Virtuosa,
Lignum Vita?, Aniseed, Castrel, and nine others ; and, in another race
over the Beacon Course, beat Orville and Lignum Vitse. 1805. Egham:
Won the Cup, beating Miss Coiner. Altogether Eleanor won twenty-nine
races out of forty-six.
HAPHAZARD, a brown son of Sir Peter, — Miss Harvey by Eclipse, —
Clio by Young Cade, — a dan. of the Bolton Grey Starling, — a dau. of
Bartlett's Childers — Bay Bolton — Byerley Turk, — a dau. of Bustler, was
foaled in 1797. Principal Performances. 1800. Doncaster : Second for
the Gold Cup won by Dion. 1801. Catterick : Beat Cinnamon. Don-
caster: Beat Cinnamon and Chance. 180.2. York August, four miles:
Beat Chance, Cockfighter, and Cinnamon ; and won the Great Subscrip-
tion, beating Chance and Marcia. Doncaster : Won the Doncaster Stakes,
beating Marcia. 1803. York: Won the Great Subscription, beating
Marcia and Cinnamon. 1804. York: Beat Marcia and Lennox; and also
won the Great Subscription, beating Alonzo and Marcia. " The Druid,"
in A\Titing of Haphazard, says that "he was a gay, nag-looking horse,
with a low back, and very line action, l^ut 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 w^on by half a
length."
ORVILLE, a bay son of Beningborougli, — Evelina by Highflyer, —
Termagant by Tantrum, was bred by Earl Eitzwilliam in 1799. Orville
was the first of Beningborougli 's get that started ; he was over sixteen
hands high, and his lungs and courage were inexhaustible. William
Edwards declared that, while Selim was the speediest, Orville was the
best for all distances he ever rode. Orville gave Haphazard such a tying
up in a four-mile trial at Lewes, at even weights, at four o'clock in the
morning, that the latter never again appeared in public, and in the
afternoon of the same day he beat Walton, after a punishing race.
Principal Performances. 1802. Doncaster : Won the Great St. Leger,
beating Pipylin, Sparrowhawk, Tankersley, and three others. Second for
the Doncaster Cup. Orville was a very difficult horse to ride, and so
inanimate and dead-skinned, that nothing but a whip that would curl
round him could make any impression. Will Edwards, who rode him,
" 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
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effectually waked up Orville for liini. In vain poor little Edwards shouted
out, ' I'll 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.") 1808*.
Ean three times unsuccessfully. 1S04. Doncaster : Beat Pipylin and
Doncaster. 1805. Brighton: Won the Somerset Stakes and the Prince's
Gold Cup. Lewes, l.'2st., four-mile heats : Won the King's Plate.,
and also beat Walton in a four-mile Sweep. 18()G. Newmarket Second
Spring : Beat Quiz for a Sweep over the Beacon Course. Newmarket
First October, B.C. : Beat Parasol and Sta^'eley (winner of the St. Leger
of 1805). Newmarket Second October: Beat Sancho (winner of the St.
Leger of 1804). 1807. Orville was victorious on seven occasions this
year without a single reverse.
HYALE, a chestnut dau. of Phenomenon, — Rally by Trumpator, —
Fancy (sister to Diomed) by Florizel, was foaled in 1797. Principal
Performances. 1800. Nottingham: Won the Gold Cup. 1801. Stamford:
Won the Gold Cup. Nottingham : Broke dowai badly in running for the
Gold Cup. Hyale was the dam of Mr. Thornhill's famous horse
Anticipation by Hambletonian.
MULEY lYIOLOCH, a chestnut son of John Bull,— Mistletoe by
Pot-8-os, — Maid of the Oaks by Herod, was bred by the Earl of
Darlington in 1798. Principal Performances. 1801. York August :
Beat Quiz — whinner of the St. Leger this year, Lennox, and Sophia.
180.e. Pontefract: Won the Cup.
TYRANT, a bay son of Pot-8-os, — Sea Fowl by Woodpecker, — Sister
to Papillon by Snap, was foaled in 1799. Principal Performances. 180.2.
Newmarket Craven : Beat Julia and Brother to Spreadeagle. Epsom :
Won the Derby, beating Colt by Young Eclipse, Orlando, &c. Pan twice
more, but not successful!}'-. These were the only times of his running.
SCOTIA, a grey dau. of Delpini, — a dau. of King Fergus, — Coelia by
Herod, — Proserpine (sister to Eclipse), was foaled in 1799. Principal
Performances. 180.2. Epsom: Won the Oaks. 1803. Newmarket
Spring : Second to Gulliver. These were the only two occasions of her
runnins".
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WALTON, a bay son of Sir Peter, — Aretliiisa by Dungannon, — a dau.
of Propbet (by Eegulus), — Virago (Saltram's dam), was bred by Sir
Hedwortb Williamson in 1799.
" The Druid," in " Silk and Scarlet," remarks : " 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. Although he had only seven mares in his first season, Phantom
(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 Pot-8-os out of Prunella. Trainers used
to say of him that he was the finest actioned horse that ever went over
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Newmarket ; and, after proving the sire of Yenison, Mameluke, Gkidiator,
and (xkuicus, lie was eventually sold for 105 guineas." In addition to
those mentioned by " The Druid," Walton was the sire of Tooley, Kobin
Adair, Crecy, Nectar (winner of the Riddlesw^orth and the Two
Thousand Gruineas), Leopoldine, Harmodius, Wrangler, St. Patrick
(winner of the St. Leger), Elizabeth, Privateer, &c., &c. Principal
Performances. 1803. Newmarket Craven : Won the Oatlands. New-
market First October: Won the King's Plate, beating Orlando. 1804.
Newmarket First Spring : Won the King's Plate. Gruildford : Won the
King's Plate. Salisbury : Won the King's Plate. Winchester : Won the
King's Plate. Warwick : Won the King's Plate. Lichfield : Won the
King's Plate. 1805. Newmarket Craven, B.C. : Beat Penelope in a
match. Newmarket First Spring, E.C. — 3 miles, 4 furlongs, 139 yards :
Beat Pipylin and Parasol. Brighton: Won the Somerset Stakes. Lewes:
Won the County Plate and the Ladies' Plate, beating Cardinal Beaufort
(wmmer of the Derby of 1805).
PARASOL, a bay dau. of Pot-8-os, — Prunella by Highflyer, was bred
by the Duke of Grafton in 1800. Principal Performances. 1803.
Epsom : Third for the Oaks to Theophania and Fanny, with Elizabeth,
Pamela, and others behind. Newmarket July : Won the Town Plate.
Newmarket First October: Won the Town Plate. 1804. Newmarket
Craven: Won the Oatlands. Newmarket Second Spring: Beat Enchanter
in a match. New^market First October : Won the King's Plate, beating
Sir Harry Dimsdale and Walton. 1805. Newmarket Second Spring :
Won the Jockey Club Plate, beating Walton and Petruchio in a canter by
six lengths. Newmarket Second October, B.C. : Beat Sir Harry
Dimsdale, at even weights, by a neck, after a most severe and punishing
race. 1806. Newmarket First Spring : Won the King's Plate. New-
market Second October, match, B.C. : Beat Cardinal Beaufort (winner of
the Derby of 1805), giving him 171b. Parasol was the dam of Parachute
by Sorcerer, Promise by Walton, Partisan by Walton, Pindarrie (winner
of the Two Thousand Guineas) by Phantom, Pastille (winner of the Two
Thousand Guineas and Oaks) by Rubens, and other winners.
DITTO, a bay son of Sir Peter, — Arethusa by Dungannon, was bred
by Sir H. Williamson in 1800. Principal Performances. 1803. Epsom:
Won the Derby — six runners only. 1804. Newmarket First Spring : Won
the Claret Stakes. 1805. Newmarket: Won the Craven Stakes, beating
Castrel, &c. Guildford : Won the King's Plate — four-mile heats.
THEOPHANIA, a bay dau. of Delpini, — Violet by Sharke, was foaled in
1800, and won the Oaks of 1803, Fanny second. Parasol third.
rniiif I I II I 1 H, I liny.
MANDANE.
lYIANDANE, a chestnut dau. of Pot-8-os, — Young Camilla by Wood-
pecker, — Camilla by Trentham, — Coquette by the Sedley Grey Arabian, — -
Sister to llegulus by the Godolphin Arabian, was foaled in ISOO. ]\Tan-
dane stood just 15 hands high, and was but an indifferent performer on
the turf. She gained, however, great renown at the stud, being the dam
of Manuella (winner of the Oaks in 1812, and dam of Memnon), Altisi-
dora (winner of the St. Leger of 1813), Petuaria by Orville (sold to Lord
Cremorne for 3000 guineas). Captain Candid (second for the St. Leger of
181C)), the famous Lottery by Tramp, Brutandorf by Whisker, and several
others. Mandane had wasted almost to a skeleton when the above
portrait was taken of her by Mr. Herring not long before she died.
HANNIBAL, a bay son of Driver (by Trentham), — Fractious by
Mercury, — a dau. of Woodpecker, — Everlasting by Eclipse, was bred by
Lord Egremont in 1801. Principal Performances. 1804. Epsom: Won
the Derby — eight runners only. 1805. Newmarket First Spring: Third
for the Claret Stakes to Pavilion and Sancho, with Pelisse fourth.
Brighton July : Beaten by Sancho in a match for 1000 guineas.
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PELISSE, a brown dau. of Whiskey, — Prunella by Highflyer, was bred
by the JJuke of Grafton in ISO 1. Principal Performances. 1804. Second
to Prospero for the Newmarket Stakes. Epsom : AVon the Oaks. New-
market, R.M. : Beat Sir David and Stately. 1806. Newmarket: Won
the Second Class of the Oatlands. 1808. Newmarket: Second for the
Jockey Clnh Plate. Pelisse ran in many other races and matches.
EVANDER, a grey son of Delpini, — Caroline by Phenomenon, — Faith
by Pacolet, was foaled in 1801. Principal Performances. 1805. York
Aug-ust : Won the Ivina^'s Plate, four miles. Doncaster : Second for the
King's Plate. Evander was sent to Russia in 1813.
SANCHO, a bay son of Don Quixote (by Eclipse), — Pachel by High-
flyer, — Sister to Tandem, was foaled in 1801. Principal Performances.
1804. Doncaster: Won the St. Leger, twelve runners, three of whom fell
durino^ the race, and a fourth became unmanasfeable. 1805. Newmarket:
Beaten a head for the Claret Stakes by Pavilion, with Hannibal (wdnner
of the Derby of 1804) and Pelisse (winner of the Oaks of 1804) behind.
Brighton July : Beat Hannibal at even weights in a mile match for 1000
guineas. Lewes : Beat Pavilion in a four-mile match at even weights for
3000 guineas. Newmarket: Grave 101b. to Sir David and beat him over
the Eowley Mile. 180G. Newmarket: Broke down when trying to give
Orville 71b.
CARDINAL BEAUFORT, a bay son of Gohanna,— Colibri by Wood-
pecker, — Camilla by Trentham, was bred by Lord Egremont in 180.2.
Principal Performances. 1805. Epsom: Won the Derby, beating Planta-
genet, Goth, Bassanio, and Little Peter. Brighton : Won the Pavilion
Stakes. Cardinal Beaufort also ran in a considerable number of matches.
lYIETEORA, a bay dau. of Meteor,— Maid of All Work by Highflyer,
was bred by Lord Grosvenor in 180.2. Principal Performances. 1805.
Epsom (Prank Buckle) : Won the Oaks, eight runners. 1806. Newmarket :
In receipt of 51b. beat Staveley (winner of the St. Leger of 1805) in a
match, A. P. 1807. Newmarket: Won the Oatlands. Newmarket:
Beat Cardinal Beaufort (winner of the Derby of 1805) in a match, D.I.
Stamford : Won the Gold Cup. Newmarket Houghton : Won the
Audley End Stakes, beating Bronze (winner of the Oaks of 1806).
1808. Stamford: Won the Gold Cup. Brighton: Won the Somerset
Stakes, four miles ; and the Gold Cup, four miles. Newmarket First
October: Beat Musician (winner of the Claret Stakes) . 1809. Newmarket
Craven: Won the Oatlands. 1810. Newmarket Second SjDring : Won
the Jockey Club Plate. Stamford : Won the Gold Cup, four miles.
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STAVELET.
STAVE LEY, a bay son of Shuttle (by Young Marske),— a dau. of
Drone, — a dau. of Match'em, — Jocasta by Mr. Cornforth's Forester, was
foaled in 180.2, and sold to Col. Mellish of the 10th Hussars. Col.
Mellish was an accomplished scholar, one of the very best whips of the
day, a first-rate rider across country, the best handicapper of horses that
had ever been known at Newmarket, and had returned from the
Peninsula War with the reputation of being one of the best officers in the
service. A famous horse belonging to him— Eagle by Volunteer — first
awakened in Admiral Rous, when a boy at Westminster School, the
passion for horse-racing. " Which of you will engage me for his
coachman, if I am beaten ? " asked the gay Col. Mellish, as he rode up to
the Prince Regent's crowded German waggon on Lewes racecourse, just
as the flag was about to fall which was to start his yellow-bay colt Sancho
against Lord Darlington's brown colt Pavilion by Waxy, in a four-mile
match for 3000 guineas each, which the former w^on. This match took
place on the 1st August, 1805, the result of Sancho's defeat by Pavilion,
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by a head only, in the Chiret Stakes at Newmarket in the preceding
May, Hannibal (winner of the Derby of 1804), and Pelisse (winner of the
Oaks of 1804) being third and fourth. Principal Performances of Staveley.
1805. Doncaster (John Jackson) : Won for Col. Mellish his second
consecutive St. Leger, beating Caleb Justem (winner the following
day of the Doncaster Cup), Sir Paul, Sir Peter, Sir Lancelot,
&c. 1800. Newmarket, A.F. : Failed to give Meteora (winner of the
Oaks) 51b. in a match ; beat Cardinal Beaufort (winner of the Derby) ;
won the Jockey Club Plate.
REIYIEIYIBRANCER, a bay son of Pipator (by Imperator),— Queen Mab
(sister to ^lercury) by Eclipse, was bred by Lord Strathmore in 1800.
Principal Performances. 1803. Newcastle: Won the (xold Cup. York:
Beat Theophania (winner of the Oaks). Doncaster: Won the St. Leger.
1804. Newcastle : Won the (lold Cup. York : Won the Gold Cup.
VESTA, a grey dau. of Delpini, — Faith by Pacolet, was foaled in 1801.
Principal Performances. 1804. Doncaster: Vesta and several (jther
competitors fell during the race for the St. Leger. 1805. York August :
Won a Subscription — four miles ; and another similar race over the same
distance. 1800. York August : Beat Young Chariot, Evander, and
others over the four-mile course. Doncaster : Second to Trafalgar for
the Doncaster Stakes — four miles. Her last race and only defeat. The
bonny grey dau. of Delpini now retired to the stud, and was the dam of
thirteen greys, including Trajan, Grey Orville, Julia, Pyramu!^ Emma,
Snowball, Hussar, and Young Vesta.
TRAFALGAR, a bay son of Sir Peter, — Mi\\e by Young Marske, —
Serina by Goldfinder, was bred by Lord Darlington in 180.'2. Principal
Performances. 1800. Newmarket First Spring: Won the First Class
of the Prince's Stakes. Epsom : Second for the Derby won by Paris.
Brighthelmston (Brighton) : Won the Pavilion Stakes ; and the Egre-
mont Stakes, beating Bronze (winner of the Oaks). Pontefract : Won
the Gold Cup. Doncaster : Won the Doncaster Stakes — four miles
— beating Vesta ; and ran second for the race immediately following —
the Doncaster Gold Cup — four miles — with Sir Paul and five others
behind him. Eio-ht miles over the Doncaster Course in one afternoon !
1808. Newmarket Craven : Beat Paris (winner of the Derby of 1800)
in a match at even weights over the Beacon Course.
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SELIIYl (own brother to Castrel and Eubens, and sire of the
magnificent Sultan), was a chestnut son of _ Buzzard,— a dau. of Alexander
(by Eclipse), — a dau. of Highflyer, — a dau. of Alfred, — a dau. of
Engineer, — Bay Malton's dam, bred by General Sparrow in 1802, and
purchased by the Prince of Wales in 1805. "The Druid," in his work
entitled " Silk and Scarlet," remarks : " Woodpecker was a large, coarse
horse, with wide lop ears, almost like a prize rabbit, which descended in a
marked way to his stock. His greatest hit was with Buzzard, who was
out of a mare by Dux, and the blood of this great unknowai was destined
to flow in the veins of the most w^onderful leash of brothers that ever
sought glory in the Stud Book. Their dam (the Alexander Mare) was
such a w^eed to the eye that the Duke of Queensberry (her then owner)
could not get .25/. 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
1800) was sister to the leash of brothers. Castrel (the eldest of the three
brothers, and also bred l^y General Sparrow) was a magnificent chestnut
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of sixteen hand;; high, and with great qnality ; and, l)iit for hi;-; roaring,
there were few better on the Turf. Selini wa;; given ])y the Prince to
Col. Leigh when his horses were sohl. He wa:-; full of quality, and so
majestic altogether, that no one would have suspected him to be the
workman he was at all distances." Principal Performances of Selim.
18()(). Newmarket: A¥on the Oatlands. 1807. Newmarket: Won the
Craven Stakes and the Oatlands.
VIOL ANTE, a bay dau. of John J^ull, — Sister to Skyscraper by
Highflyer, — Everlasting by Eclipse, was bred by Lord (Irosvenor in
1S()2. Principal Performances. 1805. Newmarket: Won the Oatlands.
180G. Newmarket : Second to Sir David for the Craven Stakes ; Won the
Port Stakes ; Second to Pelisse for the Oatlands ; and Won a Gold Cup.
1807. Newmarket : Won the Oatlands. Newmarket First Spring (9st. lib.) :
Beat Staveley (8st. 101b., winner of the St. Leger of 1800), and Meteora
(8st. 111b., winner of the Oaks of 1800). 1808. Newmarket: Won the
Oatlands, beating Parasol, &c. ; also won the King's Plate for Mares.
Newmarket First October (8st. 71b.) : Beat Selim (8st. .21b.) in a match
over the Beacon Course. 1809. Newmarket: Won the Craven Stakes.
Her last race. Violante was dam of Bizarre and Finesse, both by
Peruvian.
WHITELOCK (sire of Blacklock), a bay son of Hambletonian, —
Rosalind by Phenomenon, — Atalanta by Match'em, was foaled in 1803.
" The Druid" observes — ■" Whitelock was a naggish sort of horse with a
big coarse head and plump forelegs. He derived his name from a white
lock in his tail." He only ran on two occasions.
PARIS, a bay son of Sir Peter,^Horatia by Eclipse, was bred by
Sir F. Standi;di in 1803, and won the Derby of 1800, beating Trafalgar,
Hector, &c.
BRONZE, a brown dau. of Buzzard, — the dam of Selim by Alexander,
was bred by Mr. Craven in 1803, and won the Oaks of 1800, beating-
Jerboa, Posal)ella, &c.
FYLDENER, a bay son of Sir Peter, — Fanny hy Diomed, — Ambrosia
by Woodpecker, — Ruth (dam of Gronzales) by Blank, was foaled in 1803 ;
and won the St. Leger of 1800.
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RUBENS (own brother to Castrel and Selim), a chestnut son of
Buzzard, was bred by the Prince of Wales in 1805. Rubens was a
heavy-topped fleshy horse, standing quite sixteen hands, and with a flash
of lightning speed. The Prince of Wales sold him to Lord Darlington
for 1500 guineas, his lordship winning upwards of 1.2,()0()/. with him.
Pubens' best son was Peter Lely ; and Defence by Whalebone, Ascot by
Reveller, Recovery by Emilius, and Coronation by Sir Hercules w^ere all
out of his daughters. Rubens was also sire of Raphael, Sir Joshua,
Boabdil, Strephon, Teniers, Wouvermans, Defiance, Ruby, Pastille,
Angelica, Whizgig, Landscape, Omphale, &c. Principal Performances.
ISOS. Epsom: Fourth for the Derby to Pan, Vandyke, and Chester.
Brighton: Won the Pavilion Stakes, beating Vandyke. 1809. New-
market : Beat Chester ; beaten by A'^andyke in a match over the Beacon
Course. 1810. Newmarket: Won the Craven Stakes.
LADY RACHEL, a bay dau. of Stamford (by Sir Peter Teazle),— Young
Rachel by A'olunteer (son of Eclipse), — Rachel by Highflyer, was foaled
in 1805. Lady Rachel only ran in public upon one occasion, when she
finished second. She was the dam of the celebrated Fleur-de-Lis.
ELECTION, a chestnut son of Grohanna, — Chestnut Skim by Wood-
pecker, — Silver's dam by Herod, — Young Hag by Skim, was bred by
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Lord Egreiiiont in 1804. Principal Performances. 1807. Epsom :
Upon his first appearance in jniblic, Election won the Derby from a field
of twelve opponents, starting favourite at 3 — 1. 1808. Ascot : Won
the Svvinlev Stakes. Lewes : Won the Kings's Plate — four-mile heats ;
and the Ladies' Plate — four miles. Newmarket: Won the King's Phite;
won the First Class of the Oatlands. 1809. Brighton: Won the Pet-
worth Stakes. 1810. Guildford: Won the King's Plate— four-mile
heats. Brighton : Won a four-mile Plate. Lewes : Won the King's
Plate — four-mile heats.
BRISEIS, a bay dau. of Beningborough, — Lady Jane by Sir Peter
Teazle, — Paulina by Florizel, was bred by Greneral Grosvenor in 1 804.
Principal Performances. 1807. Epsom: Won the Oaks from a field of
twelve, start ing at 15 — 1. 1808. Nottingham: Second to Gustavus for
the Gold Cup.
PAULINA, a bay dau. of Sir Peter Teazle, — Peeweet by Tandem, &c.,
was bred by Earl Fitzwilliam in 1804. Principal Performances. 1807.
Doncaster : Won the St. Leger, beating Scud, Eaton, and fourteen
others. 1808. Doncaster: Won the Prince's Stakes. 1809. Richmond:
Won the King's Plate — four miles — beating Thomasina.
PAN, a chestnut son of St. George (by Highflyer), — Arethusa by Dun-
gannon, was bred by Sir H. Williamson in 1805. Principal Perfor-
mances. 1808. Epsom : Won the Derby, beating Vandyke, Chester,
Rubens, and others. 1809. Newmarket, B.C. : Beat Vandyke and
Chester. 1811. Newmarket: Won the Cheveley Stakes.
PETRONIUS, a bay son of Sir Peter, — Louisa by Javelin (son of
Eclipse), — a dau. of Herod, — a dau. of Snap, — Chalkstone's dam by
Shepherd's Crab, was foaled in 1805 ; and won the St. Leger of 1808.
Painted Ini C. Toinsoii .
THUNDERBOLT.
THUNDERBOLT (own brother to Smolensko), an undefeated black son
of Sorcerer, — the black Wowski by Mentor, — Maria (dam of Waxy) by
Herod, was bred by Su* Charles Bunbury in 1800. Thunderbolt was
upwards of sixteen hands high, very speedy, wdth great bone and
enormous power, and his stock were mostly good runners Principal
Performances. 1809. Won the Newmarket Stakes (D.M.) and beat a
field of nine over the Eowley Mile. These were the only occasions of
Thunderbolt running in public, as he slipped up on leaving his stable one
day and severely injured his fetlock joint. Sir Charles Bunbury having
previously refused an offer of ."2000/. for him,
lYIOREL, a chestnut dau. of Sorcerer, — Hornby Lass by Buzzard, —
Puzzle by Match'em, — Princess by Herod, was bred by the Duke of
Grafton in 1805. Principal Performances. 1808. Won the Newmarket
Stakes, beating Chester and others. Epsom : Won the Oaks, the field
including Goosander and Miranda. Newmiarket July : Won the Three -
year-old Stakes, beating Chester. 1809. Newmarket : Won the October
Trial Stakes. 1810. Newmarket: Won the First Class of the October
Oatlands ; and the Jade Stakes (T.Y.C.).
POPE (known also as Waxy Pope and Waxy), a bay son of Waxy, —
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Prunella by Highflyer, was bred by the Duke of (Irafton in 1800.
Principal Performances. ISOI). Epsom: Won the Derby, Ideating Wizard,
Salvator, and others. Newmarket: Won the LilyHoo Stakes (Ditch In.) ;
and the Oarden Stakes (T.M.M.).
MAID OF ORLEANS, a bay dan. of Sorcerer,— John O'Uaunt's dam by
Pot-S-os, — Huncamunca by Highflyer, was bred by Greneral (lower in
180(1, and won the Oaks of 1809, beating Zaida, Spindle, Chryseis, &c.
WIZARD, a chestnut son of Sorcerer, — a dau. of Precipitate (son of
Mercury),- — Lady Harriett by Marc Antony,— (leorgiana (sister to
Conductor), was foaled in 180(5. Principal Performances. 1809. New-
market : Won the Tw^o Thousand Guineas, beating Robin, Fair Star, &c.
Epsom: Second to Pope for the Derby. 1810. Newmarket: Beat Pope
in a match, giting away 31b.
MANIAC, a chestnut dau. of Shuttle,— Anticipation by Bening-
borough, — Expectation by Herod, — Skim (by the Bolton (jrrey Starling),
was foaled in 1806. Maniac stood 15.2 ; and was of fine symmetrical
form, with all the qualities requisite for making a good racehorse. The
madness, however, of her temper defeated all attempts to put her abilities
fairly to the test. She produced nineteen foals in as many successive
seasons, including Lunatic (tlie dam of Bessy Bedlam), the Alderman, and
Bedlamite (one of the best three-year-olds of his year). The line of the
Shuttle mares has, in proportion to its numbers, formed the basis for a
greater number of first class animals than any other strain, including, as
it does, Aj^ology, Coronation, Crucifix, riladiateur, Isonomy, Kingston,
Kisber, and Wenlock. And yet, with the exception of Maniac, no mare
so descended has ever founded a family of renown such as credited to
Mandane, Paradigm, Prunella, or Queen Mary.
Painted In/ J. F. Herring, from an original picture in thr poxxixsion of the Earl of E<jremont.
WHALEBONE.
WHALEBONE, a mottled brown son of Waxy,— Penelope by Trum-
pator, was l^red by the Duke of Grafton in 1S07. "The Druid," in
"Scott and Sebright," observes — "Short legs, high-bred nostrils, and very
prominent eyes, were the principal trade marks of the Waxy stock, and
the mottled brown Whalebone M^as the smallest among them. The
standard could never make him more than fifteen hands and half -an-inch ;
and, as he did not seem likely to become fashionable (as a sire), he was
sold at seven, for 510 guineas. His old Pet worth 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 Octavian, at
Mr. Ladbrooke'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 castanettes. His hunters were good, and
mostly bays or browns, and Myrrha and Sir Hercules were the last of his
racing stock." His forte was more stamina than speed. Principal
Faiiioits Horses. 97
Performances. IS 10. Won the Newmarket Stakes. Epsom: Won the
Derby, after making all the running, and beating The Dandy, Eceleston,
and others. ISll. Newmarket: AVon the King's Plate (B.C.), an event
of considerable importance at that time. 1812. Newmarket: Won the
King's Plate again. Northampton : Won the Gold Cup. Newmarket :
Beat Pan (winner of the Derby of ISOS) in a match over the Beacon
Course. 1813. Guildford: Won the King's Plate. Lewes: Won the
King's Plate, and the Ladies Plate; each four miles. Whalebone was
sii-e of Sir Hercules, Camel, Defence, Myrrha, Moses, Lapdog, Spaniel,
Waverley, eSjc.
ASHTON, a bay son of Walnut (by Highflyer,— Maiden by Match'em),
— Miss Haworth by Spadille, — a dau. of Clayhall Marske (by ]\larske, —
a dan. of Eegulus), was bred by the Duke of Hamilton in 1800. Principal
Performances. 1809. Doncaster: Won the St. Leger, beating Middle-
thorpe, Lisette, Wizard, &c. ; also won the Doncaster Stakes — four miles.
1811. York August: Won a Great Subscription — four miles. Doncaster:
Second to Camillus for the Fitzwilliam Stakes ( Ashton's first defeat) ; and
second to Octavian for a Sweepstakes — four miles. His last race.
OR I AN A, a brown dau. of Beningborough, — Mary Ann by Sir Peter
Teazle, — a dau. of Young Marske, — a dau. of Match'em, — a dau. of
Tarquin, — a dau. of Young Belgrade, was bred by Sir W. Gerard in 1807.
Principal Performances. 1810. Epsom: Won the Oaks upon her first
appearance in public, beating Pirouette, Donna Clara, and eight others.
Doncaster: Third for the St. Leger to Octavian and Eecollection. 1811,
Newmarket : Second for the Claret Stakes. York August : Won a Great
Subscription. Her last race.
OCTAVIAN, a chestnut son of Stripling (by Phenomenon), — a dau. of
Oberon, — Sister to Sharper, by Panthos (by Match'em, — a dau. of Squirt),
was bred by the Duke of Leeds in 1807. Principal Performances. 1810.
Doncaster: Won the St. Leger, beating Recollection, Oriana, &c. 1811.
York August : Won a Subscription — four miles. Doncaster : Won a
Sweepstakes — four miles — beating Ashton (winner of the St. Leger of
1809). 1812. York August : Won a Subscription — four miles. Don-
faster : Won a Subscription — four miles.
HEPHESTION, a bay son of Alexander (by Eclipse),— Olivia by Justice,
— Cypher by Squirrel, was bred by Lord Grosvenor in 1807. Principal
Performances. 1810. Newmarket: Won the Two Thousand Guineas.
Epsom: Unplaced for the Derby. 1811. Newmarket: Won a Sweep-
stakes of 200 guineas each, A. P.
Fainted hii B. Marshall .
PHANTOM.
PHANTOIYI, a bay son of AValton,— Julia (sister to Eleanor) by
Whiskey, was bred by Sir John Shelley in ISOS. Principal Performances.
1811. E^DSom (Frank Buckle): Won the Derby, beating Magic, Piival,
Wellington, Trophonius (winner of the Two Thousand) and eleven others.
Sir John Shelley is said to have won 9()()() guineas on this race, considered
a marvellous thing at the time, as book-making not having then become
a profession it was a very difficult matter to get the odds laid. Ascot :
Beat Wellington. Newmarket : Won three matches. 181.2. New-
market : Won a couple of matches. Phantom was the sire of Lord
Jersey's renowned mare. Cobweb, whose dam was Filagree by Soothsayer,
— Web by Waxy. He was also the sire of Lord Jersey's two famous
colts, Middleton and (ilenartney, both out of Web, Middleton winning
the Derby of 18.25, while Grlenartney ran second to Mameluke for the
Derby of 1827, and ought to have won but for the faulty judgment of
his rider. Enamel (winner of the Two Thousand Guineas of 1825) was
another son of Phantom, deriving his name from the gold patches on his
quarter. "This colt's two remarkable white stockings were well known
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to all Newmarket, and his way of nodding- his great lop-eared and Hesh-
nosed head secured an uncommonly affectionate look out at the bushes
for ' Old Bald}'.' " Frank Buckle, who rode Phantom in the Derby of
ISll, was the leading jockey from about 1792 to 1S23. His first mount
was in 1783, he being then seventeen years of age, and riding 3st 31b.
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 horse there, to reach home for a six o'clock tea, a distance of ninety-
two miles, besides the work on the course. Buckle's seat was as firm,
his nerve as good, his ardour and judgment as keen as ever to the last.
He rode in most of the important matches at Newmarket, his chief
opponent being William ArnuU ; who, in his turn, was later on con-
fronted by James Robinson, Sam Chifney, and Patrick Conolly.
SORCERY, a bay dau. of Sorcerer, — -Cobbea by Skyscraper, — a dau. of
Woodj)ecker, — Heinel by Squirrel, — Principessa by Blank, — a dau. of the
Cullen Arabian, was bred by the Duke of Rutland in 1808. Principal
Performances. 1811. Epsom : Won the Oaks. Newmarket : Won
the July Stakes for three-year-olds and the Second Class of the Oatlands.
1812. Newmarket: Won the Third Class of the Oatlands. Epsom:
Won the Gold Cup. 1813. Epsom: Second to Octavius for the Gold
Cup. 1814. Newmarket (A.F.) : Second for the Craven Stakes in a
field of nineteen. Won the King's Plate — three miles.
TROPHONIUS, a black son of Sorcerer, — a dau. of Dungannon,^ —
Flirtilla by Conductor, — Flirt by Squirrel, — Helen by Blank, was foaled
in 1808. Principal Performances. 1811. Newmarket: Won the Two
Thousand Guineas and the Newmarket Stakes. Epsom : Started
favourite for the Derby, but was unplaced to Phantom and Magic.
TRUFFLE, a bay son of Sorcerer, — Hornby Lass by Buzzard, was
bred by Col. XJdny in 1808. Principal Performances. 1811. New-
market : Beat Wellington, Rival, Web, Pope (winner of the Derby of
1809), Grimalkin, &c., in various races.
SOOTHSAYER.
SOOTHSAYER, a chestnut son of Sorcerer, — Goldenlocks by Delpini, —
Violet by Sharke, was foaled in 1808. Principal Performances. 1811.
Doncaster : Won the St. Leger, beating Aniadis de Gaul, Scamp, Bobtail,
Peverley, Magic, and others. Soothsayer was sold after the race to
Lord Foley. Also won the Doncaster Stakes — four miles. 1812. New-
market (A.F.) : Beat Grimalkin. 1813. Newmarket: Beat Phantom
(winner of the Derby of 1811) in a match of 500 guineas. This was
Soothsayer's last appearance on the turf. He was the sire of Lord
Jersey's Filagree (the dam of Cobweb, Trampoline, and Eiddlesvvorth),
of Literpreter (winner of the Two Thousand Guineas, &c.), of Tiresias
(winner of the Derby of 1819), &c., &c.
COPENHAGEN (the Duke of Wellington's charger at Waterloo), a
chestnut son of Meteor, — Lady Catherine by John Bull, — a dau. of the
Duke of Rutland's Arabian, — a hunting mare three parts thoroTighbred,
was foaled in 1808. Principal Performances. 1811. Newmarket : Beat
Bro. to Spaniard in a match. Huntingdon : Beat Huntingdon and
Cressida (dam of Priam). After the peace of 1815, Copenhagen was
turned into the rich pastures of Strath field say e, where he roamed at will
until his death.
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WOFUL, a bay brother to Whalebone, AVeb, Wire, and AVhisker (all
bred by the Duke of Grafton) was foaled in 1 809. Principal Performances.
181.2. NeT\Tnarket : Beat Tooley, Trophonius, and Hamlet. 1814.
Newmarket (D.I.) : Beat Grimalkin. Woful was sire of Lord Exeter's
famous mare, Augusta (dam of his chestnut filly, Acacia, by Phantom ;
and of his Lordship's equally famous chestnut colt, Augustus, by Sultan).
OCTAVIUS, a brown son of Orville,— Marianne by Mufti,— Maria by
Telemachus, — A-la-Grecque by Regulus, was foaled in 1809. Principal
Performances. 181. '2. Epsom : Won the Derby from a field of thirteen,
which included Manuella. 1813. Goodwood: Won the Gold Cup.
OTTERINGTON, a bay son of Golumpus (by Gohanna, — Catherine by
Woodpecker, — Camilla by Trentham),— a dau. of Expectation, — Calabria
by Spadille, — a dau. of Alfred, was foaled in 1809. Principal Per-
formances. 181.2. After running once or twice very indifferently,
Otterington came out and carried off the Doncaster St. Leger from 23
opponents. 3 — 1 Manuella, 9 — 2 Catton, 50 — 1 Otterington, who never
won another race, and indeed performed most wretchedly afterwards.
CWRW, a brown son of Dick Andrews, — Lady Charlotte by Buzzard, —
Calash by Herod, was bred by Lord Darlington in 1809. Upon his first
appearance in public Cwrw won the Two Thousand Guineas of 1812,
beating Cato, Octavius, and four others.
MANUELLA, a bay dau. of Dick Andrews, — Mandane by Pot-8-os, was
foaled in 1809. Principal Performances. 1812. Epsom: Unplaced for
the Derby won by Octavius. Won the Oaks, beating Elizabeth and ten
others. 11 — 10 on Elizabeth, 20 — 1 Manuella. Doncaster: Unplaced
for the St. Leger. Manuella was the dam of Memnon, Belzoni, Memphis,
Nitocris, Belshazzar, &c.
ELIZABETH, a brown dau. of Orville, — Pennj'trumpet, by Trumpator, —
Young Camilla, M^as bred by the Duke of Rutland in 1809. Principal
Performances. 1812. Epsom : Second for the Oaks to Manuella. Ascot:
Won a Sweep of 200 guineas each. Newmarket Second October : Won
the Thousand Guineas, then apparently run for in the autumn ; and the
race was for both colts and fillies. These were the only three occasions
of her running.
Painted by J. F. Herring.
CATTON, a bay son of Golumpus, — Lucy Grey by Timothy, — Lucy
by Florizel, — Frenzy by Eclipse, was bred by the Earl of Scarborough in
LS09. Principal Performances. 1812. Doncaster : Not placed for the
Great St. Leger. 1813. York: Won the King's Plate — four miles.
1814. York, four miles: Won the Great Subscription; and, on the
following day, won the Second Great Subscription. Doncaster : Won the
Eitzwilliam Stakes, beating Tramp and others; and also won the
Doncaster Stakes. 1815. York Spring: Won the Gold Cup. York
August : Beat Altisidora and A^iscount ; and won the Great Subscription,
beating Altisidora again. Won the Doncaster Stakes, four miles — beating
Altisidora, 1816. York Spring : Won the Gold Cup. Newcastle: Won
the Gold Cup. Doncaster : Won the Doncaster Stakes.
PERICLES, a very dark brown son of Evander, — a dau. of Precipitate
(by Mercury), — Sister to Osprey by Highflyer, — a dau. of Old Snap, — a
dau. of Lord Orford's Bay Barb, — a dau. of Bartlett's Childers, was foaled
in 1809. Pericles stood a trifle over 16 hands and was full of quality.
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Priiicij)al Performances. 1813. Stamford: Won the Grokl Cup— four
miles. Canterbury: Won the Kmg's Plate. 1814. Newmarket: Won
the First Class of the Oatlands (Ditch In), and the Garden Stakes
(T MM.), beating Don Cossack and others. 1815. Newmarket: Beaten
bj Don Cossack for the Jockey Club Plate (B.C.) after a dead heat.
Walked over for the Whip.
SIVIOLENSKO, a black brother to Thunderbolt (by Sorcerer), was bred
by Sir Charles Bunbury in 1810. Principal Performances. 1813.
Newmarket : AYon the Two Thousand Guineas, beating- Music (who
afterwards won the Oaks), Phosphor, and others. Also won the New-
market Stakes, beating Scheherazade, Onyx, Music, &c. Epsom : Won
the Derby easily, beating Caterpillar, Illusion, Solyman, and others.
" The moment Smolensko appeared there was a burst, of admiration on all
sides. His fine eye, the splendid synnnetry of his limbs, the grace and
power of his action, and his perfect docility, became in turn the subject of
comment and approbation." Egham : Won the Magna Charta Stakes.
It is somewhat remarkable that Smolensko and Caterpillar were both out
of Mentor mares ; also that the first three in the Oaks of 1813 were all by
Waxy, and that T. Goodwin rode the winners of both Derby and Oaks.
Prior to the Derby Sir Charles Bunbury refused 5000 guineas for
Smolensko.
MUSIC, a bay dau. of Waxy,- — Woodbine by Woodpecker, — Puzzle by
Match'em, was bred by the Duke of Grafton in 1810. Principal Perfor-
mances. 1813. Newmarket: Second to Smolensko for the .2000 Guineas.
Epsom : Won the Oaks, beating Vulpecula, Wilful, &c.
ALTISIDORA, a chestnut dau. of Dick Andrews, — Mandane by
Pot- 8 -OS, was foaled in 1810. Principal Performances. 1813. Don-
caster: Won the Great St. Leger, beating Camelopard, Tiger, &c. 1814.
York : Beat Camelopard at even weights ; and, at the same meeting, beat
Catton. Doncaster : Beat Camelopard over the four-mile course. 1815.
York : Won the Great Subscription. Doncaster : Won the Fitzwilliam
Stakes ; but was beaten by Catton in the Doncaster Stakes.
/ '"/ ''. Toinsoii.
TRAMP, a bay son of Dick Andrews, — a dau. of Gohanna, — Flaxinella
by Trentham, — a dau. of Woodpecker, — Everkisting by Eclipse, was
foaled in 1810. " The Druid," in "Scott and Sebri.cvlit," observes— " It
was quite a curiosity to see Dick Andrews 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
borses 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. 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,
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" Now Tramp ! " " Now Minister I " rent the air. i^ifty yards from
home Shepherd got the Minister's nose in front, and increased it to half-
a-length, by which distance he won. Until he possessed Bkicklock, Mr.
Watt 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 In'
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 Eed Rover). In the month of December, LS35, 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 through Altisidora,
Manuella, and Tramp. Dick Andrews was a narrow horse, with a long-
lean head and neck, but showed great breeding. Principal Performances
of Tramp. 1814: Won the Cups at York, Beverley, and Pontefract.'
Doncaster : Won the Prince's Stakes — four miles, and the Doncaster Cup,
beating Camelopard.
CANNON BALL, a bay son of Sancho, — a dau. of Weathercock (by
Ruler), — Cora by Match'em, was foaled in 1810. Principal Performances.
1815. Newmarket: Won the Oatlands. Bibury: Won the Cup, beating
Pyramus (winner this year of Gold Cups at Bath, Winchester, and
Oxford). 1816. Newmarket: Won the Oatlands. Beat Anticipation
(winner this year of the Ascot Cup). Newmarket : Beat Tigris (winner
of the Two Thousand Guineas of 1815). 1817. Newmarket (B.C.):
Beat Anticipation. 1818. Newmarket: Won the Oatlands, the Jockey
Club Plate, and the King's Plate, B.C., carrying 1.2st. .21b. 1819. New-
market : Won the Craven Stakes, the King's Plate, and the Jockey Club
Plate, beating Wouvermans and Sam (winner of the Derby of 1818.)
ML) LEY, a brown son of Orville, — Eleanor by Whiskey, was bred by
Sir Charles Bunbury in 1810, Muley did not shine very conspicuously
on the turf : but will be remembered as the sire of Margrave (winner of
the St. Leger), Muley Moloch (sire of Alice Hawthorn), Little Wonder
(winner of the Derby), Vespa (winner of the Oaks), &c. Muley was
considered to have larger bone and greater muscular power than any
thoroughbred stallion in England.
J'aintcd by J. F. Herring.
PARTISAN.
PARTISAN, a bright bay son of Walton, — Parasol by Pot-8-os, was
bred by the Duke of Grafton in ISll. Partisan stood 15.2, and was
very muscular in form without heaviness. As a three-year-old his
performances were by no means promising ; as, by reason of the
severity of the preceding winter, it was not possible to get him into
anything like racing condition ; and thus his true form was not
ascertained until the following year when, as a four-year old, he showed
to great advantage. Speed was his special forte. " 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
distinguished sons, was a very blood-like dark chestnut, very delicate, and
requiring great care in his preparation. With Bay Middleton out of the
way he would have won the Derby, and he never ran again, being
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eventually sold for .OOOU guineas and sent to France. For Sweetmeat's
sake alone lie was worth all the money, and even more ; for he left us
Queen Mary, the dam of Blink Bonny, and grand-dam of Caller Ou.
Pai'tisan w^as also the sire of Mameluke and Glaucus, a quartette worthy
to rank Avith the Whalebones." Another son of his, Patron, won the
Two Thousand Guineas ; and a daughter, Cyprian, won the Oaks.
OLIVE, a bay son of Sir Oliver (by Sir Peter Teazle),- — Scotina by
Delpini, — Scota by Eclipse, — Harmony by Herod, — Rutilia by Blank,
was bred by Lord Egremont in 1811. Principal Performances. 1814.
Newmarket : Won the Two Thousand Guineas — fourteen runners,
including Mulatto, Spectre, Thunderbolt, Medora, and Magician. This
was his only win.
BLUCHER, a bay son of Waxy, — Paulina by Buzzard, — a dau. of
Trentham, — Sister to Drone, was bred by the Duke of Grafton in 1811.
Principal Performances. 1814. Won the Newmarket Stakes. Epsom:
Won the Derby. " This race excited unusual interest, the sporting
world being much divided in opinion as to the respective merits of the
horses. The Haphazard Colt (who ran second to Olive in the Two
Thousand Guineas) made the running at a very severe pace, and was
never headed till within a very few strides of home, when Will Arnull, on
Blucher, challenged, and, after a desperate struggle, won by a neck, all
the rest being beaten off. The pace all through was tremendous."
lYIEDORA, a chestnut dau. of Selim, — a dau. of Sir Harry, — a dau. of
Volunteer (by Eclipse), — a dau. of Herod, — Goldengrove by Blank, —
Spmster by Old Partner, was bred by the Duke of Eutland in 1811.
Principal Performances. 1814. Newmarket : Not placed for the Two
Thousand Guineas won by Olive. Third for the One Thousand Guineas
to Charlotte and Vestal. Epsom (Sam Barnard) : W^on the Oaks, beating
Vestal, Wire, and others. Ascot : Won the Windsor Forest Stakes, and
the Billingbear Stakes. Medora was the dam of Gulnare (winner of the
Oaks of 1827), of Posthuma, Pucelle, and several other good runners.
WILLIAM, a bay son of Governor (by Trumpator), — a dau. of
Spadille, — a dau. of Dungannon, — Pastorella by Otho, — Diomed's dam,
w^as bred by the Duke of Hamilton in 1811 ; and won the St. Leger
of 1814.
J. F. Herring.
DOCTOR SYNTAX.
DOCTOR SYNTAX, a brown son of Paynator (by Trumpator), — a dau.
of Benin gborough, — Jenny Mole by Carbuncle (son of Babraliam Blank),
— a dau. of Prince T'Quassa (son of Snip), — a dau. of Regulus, a dau. of
Old Partner, was bred by H. Osbaldeston, Esq. in 1811. " ' 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 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 either whip or
spur. Bob Johnson could always get every ounce out of him by merely
stroking and talking to him. Bill Scott, who rode him in four of his
races, used to hiss at him furiously." (From " The Druid.") Dr. Syntax
won the Cup at Preston in seven successive years, commencing in 1815 ;
also the Cups at Eichmond and Lancaster, each no less than five times ;
in addition to various other Cups and races, and winning altogether on
thirty-two occasions.
PRUDENCE, a brown dau. of Waxy, — Prunella by Highflyer, was
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bred by the Duke of Grafton in 1811 ; and was one of the most highly-
prized of his brood mares. She was never trained for racing, but was the
dam of the following excellent runners — viz. : Rowena by Haphazard
(winner of the 1000 Gruineas, and second to Lord Egremont's Caroline, by
Whalebone, in the Oaks of 18.20) ; Reginald by Haphazard (winner of
the Two Thousand Guineas, and second to Gustavus for the Derby of
18.21) ; Rebecca by Soothsayer (winner in 1824 at Newmarket of the
Riddlesworth Stakes of 200 guineas each, value 2000 guineas; of the
Dinner Stakes of 300 guineas each, beating the Derby winner Cedric ;
second to Cobweb for the 1000 Guineas, and third to Cobweb for the Oaks) ;
Rufus, by Election (winner, in 1825, of the Riddlesworth Stakes, and
second to Middleton for the Derby of 1825. The defeat of Rufus by
Middleton caused great sensation in sporting circles, his victory in the
minds of many being well assured, notwithstanding Lord Jersey's dark
colt started first favourite) ; Roderick, by Rubens, foaled in 1824 ;
Ronald, by Centaur, foaled in 1826 ; and RujDert, by Emilius, foaled
in 1827, all of whom were very fair performers, but not fortunate as
winners.
FILHO DA PUTA, a brown son of Haphazard, — Mrs. Barnett by
Waxy, — a dau. of Woodpecker, — Heinel by Squirrel, was foaled on the
14th April, 1812. Filho da Puta was fully sixteen hands high, and as
good as he looked ; but, like Touchstone, he went very wide behind when
galloping. Principal Performances. 1815. Doncaster : Won the St,
Leger, and the Club Stakes. Richmond : Won the Cup, beating Dr.
Syntax. 1810. Newmarket (R.M.) : Giving 71b., was beaten a neck by
Sir Joshua in a match for 1000 sovs., run during a heavy fall of snow.
Filho was beaten in consequence of his suddenly rearing at the starting
post, and losing thereby several lengths, which he could not recover. It
was also said that, on coming down Pushes Hill, he slipped and nearly
fell. Doncaster : Won the Cup.
WHISKER.
WHISKER, a rich bay son of Wux}', — Penelope by Trumpator, was
bred by the Duke of Grrafton in 1812 ; and this union of the Darley,
Byerley, and Grodolphin strains may be looked upon as almost the founda-
tion of the superlative excellence of the English thoroughbred ; for nearly
every modern racehorse of special quality claims descent from either
Whisker or his brother Whalebone. In early times the northern and
southern breeds of horses were kej^t very distinct, and Whisker was the
first of the southern cracks to go north. "In general appearance
Whisker was as near perfection as a horse could be ; and his blood
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 Emma, the Whisker
mares were always of an uncommon stamp. Liverpool, Tearaway,
Euclid, Knight of the Whistle, The Era, Mango, Mundig, Cother-
stone. 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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Principal Performances. 1815. Newmarket: Not placed for the Two
Thousand Gruineas won by Tigris. Second for the Newmarket Stakes to
Busto. Epsom (T. (xoodison) : Won the Derby. " At the furzes
Raphael and Whisker joined the leaders, Busto still leading, a position he
maintained to within .:?()() 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. 1810. New-
market : Won the Port Stakes ; and, in receipt of 01b., beat Sir Joshua in
a match (A.F.).
IVIINUET, a bay dau. of Waxy, — ^Woodbine by Woodpecker, was bred
by the Duke of Grafton in 181.2. Principal Performances. 1814.
Newmarket: Won the July Stakes — thirteen runners. 1815. New-
market : Second for the One Thousand (luineas. Epsom : Won the
Oaks, beating Mouse, Nadedja, Zora, and others. 1810. Newmarket:
AYon the Trial Stakes, beating Discord, Perchance, Hersham, Tigris,
Osman, Busto, and others. 1817. Newmarket: Won the King's Plate,
last three miles of the Beacon Course.
SIR JOSHUA, a chestnut son of Rubens, — Sister to Haphazard by Sir
Peter Teazle, was foaled in 181.2. Principal Performances. 1815.
Newmarket: Won the Riddles worth Stakes (Ab.M.), beating Zora,
Raphael, &c. Sir Joshua was backed for the Derby by his owner. Lord
Greorge Cavendish, to win an enormous stake ; but unfortunately caught
cold while on his journey from Newmarket to Epsom on foot, and was
unable to start. He afterwards proved himself a better horse than the
winner, Whisker. Second to Quinola for the Newmarket St. Leger,
beating Whisker, Erolic, Anticipation, and eight others. Won the
Second Class of the Oatlands. Beat Quinola in a match at even weights
over the T.Y.C. Beat Whisker (in receipt of 41b.) in a match A. P. In
receipt of 71b. beat Eilho da Puta in a match for 1000 guineas, R.M.
Beaten by Whisker (in receipt of 01b.) in a match A.F.
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GIBSIDE FAIRY.
GIBSIDE FAIRY, a very dark bay dan. of Hermes (son of Mercnry), —
Vicissitude by Pipator, — Beatrice by Sir Peter Teazle, — Pyrrha by
Matcb'eni, was bred by the Earl of Strathmore, of Streatlam Castle and
<Tibside Park, Durham, in 1811. Pipator and Queen Mab were
originally located at Esher, Queen Mab being the nursing mother of the
stud at that place. Foaled when her dam was twenty-seven. Queen Mab
was the youngest of the ten chestnuts, live colts and five fillies, which the
famous Old Tartar Mare threw to Eclipse — Jupiter and Mercury being
two of the ten. Queen Mab was trained both at Epsom and Newmarket,
Init she never started. She stood about 14.3, and was both thick and
lengthy, with a white mane and tail, and wide drooping ears. Gfibside
Fairy carried Emma (the dam of Mundig and Cotherstone) just one year
and one day. Emma was also the grand-dam of West Australian ; and
both she and Gribside Fairy were two famous brood mares in the stud of
John Bowes, Esq. On the Turf Emma ran respectably, but did not
achieve great success, resembling in this respect several other renowned
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BelgTiivian mothers ; — to wit^Maiidane, Marpessa, Pocahontas, Queen
Mary, &c. Gibside Fairy was also the dam of Maria (sister to Emma)
l)y Whisker, who was the dam of Euclid by Emilius, and of several other
i>'ood racers, (libside Fairy ran but once, when she was successful in
a two-year-old race at Catterick Bridgfe.
TIGRIS, a chestnut son of Quiz, — Persepolis by Alexander,— Sister to
I'ickle Toby by Alfred, was bred by Lord lions in 1812 ; and won the
Two Thousand Cruineas Stakes of 1815 ; the King's Plate at Ipswich in
1816 ; the King's Plate at Newmarket in 1817 ; and several other races
and matches.
RAPHAEL, a bay son of Rubens, — Iris by Brush, — a dan. of Herod, —
Doctor's Sister by (loldtinder, — Compton Barb, — Pegulus — Fox, &c., was
bred by Greneral Lord Grower in 181.2, and ran Whisker to half-a-head for
the Derby of 1815, the field also including Busto, Equator, and Quinola.
ANTICIPATION, a chestnut son of Hambletonian, — Hyale by
Phenomenon, was foaled in 1812. Anticipation won the Ascot Grold
Cup in 1816 and 1819, besides many other races, beating some of the
best and stoutest horses of his day.
ZORA, a chestnut dan. of Selim, — Zoraida by Don Quixote, — Lady
Cow by John Bull, was foaled in 1812. Principal Performances. 1815.
Newmarket : Second to Sir Joshua for the Riddlesworth Stakes, beating
Raphael and others ; beat Anticipation, and ran third for the Newmarket
Stakes to Busto and Whisper.
NECTAR, a bay son of Walton, — L'Huile de Venus by Whiskey,—
a dau. of Pot-8-os, — Maid of All Work by Highflyer, was foaled in 1813.
Principal Performances. 1816. Newmarket: Won the Riddlesworth
Stakes ; and the Two Thousand Guineas, the field including Milton,
Bol^adil, Ariel, and Domino. Epsom : Second for the Derby to Prince
Leopold. Newmarket : Beat Skim and Quinola in matches. 1817.
Newmarket : Beat Prince Leopold (the winner of the Derby) in a match
at even weights (Ab.M.). Also beat Castrella in a match. These were
the only times of his running, so that he may be put down as the best
horse of his year. He was ultimately exported to Russia.
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RHODA, a bay dau. of Asparagus (by Pot-S-os, — a dau. of Justice, —
Marianne by Squirrel, — Miss Meredith by Cade), — Rosabella by Whiskey,
— a dau. of Diomed, — Harriet by Match'em, — Flora by Regulus, was
bred by the Duke of Rutland in 1S13. Principal Performances. 181G.
Newmarket (Sam Chifney) : Won the One Thousand (luineas. Epsom :
Not placed in the Oaks won by Landscape. 1817. Newmarket: Beat
Minuet, Anticipation, Brush, lV^c. Leicester: Won the Cup. 1818.
Chelmsford : Won the King's Plate, and the Cup. Newmarket (B.C.) :
Beat Cannon Ball, Skim, and David. 1819. Brighton (9st. 31b.) : Won
100 guineas after running /b^'^r two-mile heats, beating Manfred, Skim,
Enchantress and others. Northampton: A¥on the County Plate. 1820.
Northampton : Won the Town Plate.
BOURBON, a bay son of Sorcerer, — a grey dau. of Precipitate, — a dau.
of Highflyer, — Tiffany by Eclipse, was bred by Lord Lowther in 1811.
Principal Performances. 1814. Newmarket : Won the Second Class of
the Oatlands (R.M.). 1815. Newmarket: AVon the Claret Stakes, and
the Third Class of the Oatlands. 1816. Newmarket: Won the Craven
Stakes, beating Aladdin, Osman, Castanet, Bachelor, Sir Christopher,
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Crusli, Zuleika, and a. large field ; and also beat Sir Thomas, Quinola,
and Wliisker over the Ditch Mile. 1817. Newmarket: Won the Trial
Stakes from a good field, including Alcohol, Wanderer, and Minuet.
PRINCE LEOPOLD, a bay son of Hedley (by Sir Peter,— Catherine b^/
Woodpecker), — (Iramarie by Sorcerer, — a dau. of Sir Peter Teazle,—
Deceit by Tandem, was bred by H.P.H. the Duke of York in 1813.
Principal Performances. 181G. Epsom: Prince Leopold won the Derby
upon his first appearance in public, the field including Nectar, Skim, and
Expectation. 1817. Newmarket : Won the Port Stakes, beating Nectar,
but was beaten by Nectar in a match (Ab.M.).
LANDSCAPE (sister to Ilaphael), a bay dau. of EubenS;, was bred by
General Lord (lower in 1813. Principal Performances. 181G. Epsom:
Upon her first appearance in public Landscape won the Oaks, beating
Duenna and others. The Derby and Oaks of this year were, therefore,
each won by " dark " candidates, a most unusual occurrence. Ascot : Won
a Sweepstakes of 200 guineas each; but failed to give 71b. to Duenna, with
Expectation and Elector third and fourth. Landscape ran on these three
occasions only.
THE DUCHESS, a bay dau. of Cardinal York (by Sir Peter),— Miss
Nancy by Beningborough, — a dau. of Euler, — a dau. of Pitz-Herod, — a
dau. of Young Cade, — a dau. of Eegulus, was foaled in 1813. Principal
Performances. 1816. Pontefract : Won the Gold Cup. Doncaster : Won
the Great St. Leger, beating Captain Candid, Pasping, and others.
1817. Pontefract : Won the Cup. Doncaster: Beat Blacklock ; and also
won the Doncaster Stakes. Richmond : Won the Cup, beating Dr.
Syntax. 1818. York Spring : Won the Cup. York August: Won the
Great Subscription — four miles. 1819. Newcastle : Won the Cup.
Painted liy C. Tonison.
BLACKLOCK.
BLACK LOCK, a bay son of Wliitelock, — Eosalincl by Coriander, —
Wildgouse by Highflyer, — Co-Heiress by Pot-8-os, — Manilla by Gold-
finder, was bred by Mr. Ivirby, of York, in 1814, and sold to Richard
Watt, Esq., of Bishop Burton, in 1815. "Mr. Eeed had the ofPer 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, who 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 da}^ 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." Principal Performances. 1817. Doncaster : Ran
second in the Great St. Leger to Ebor. Tommy Sykes, Mr. Watt's
stiicI-gTooni, was so eontident i^lacklock would win, that his only orders
to Jackson were, " Ride him as thou lik'st, only lay thee hands down, and
let him stride along, and he'll distance the lot ; look oot for me at the
distance-post, and I'll tell thee then what to do." At the distance, where
Blacklock had a three-lengths' lead, Sykes shouted out — " Pull till'em,
John, pull till'em, thou hast it all thy own way," words which also fell
on the ear of Bob Johnson, who instantly pulled Ebor on one side that
Jackson might not see him, and snapped him on the post by a head.
Sykes was frantic with rage ; and, from that moment, never ceased
scheming to procure Jackson's dismissal from Mr. Watt's service, in
which he eventually succeeded. But for Sykes's interference, Blacklock
would have won very easily. Won the (lascoigne Stakes, beating St.
Helena. 1818. Doncaster -. Won the Doncaster Stakes — four miles;
and in another race beat Rasping, who had, on the previous day, won the
Cup. 1819. York Spring: Won the Cup. York August: Won the
Great Subscription, beating The Duchess and St. Helena. Blacklock was
sire of Velocipede, Voltaire, Brutandorf, and a host of other winners,
sires, and brood mares ; and through A^oltaire comes the line of Voltigeur,
Vedette, Galopin, and St. Simon. In the pedigree of Blacklock are
eighteen crosses of the Godolphin Arabian, sixteen of the Darley Arabian,
sixteen of the Byerley Turk, and twenty of the Lister Turk, the latter
being due to the fact that Eclipse alone showed five strains of this cele-
brated sire. In 1894 the winning descendants of Blacklock numbered
100, who appropriated between them '1()\ races of the aggregate value of
76,770/. 10.s\
AZOR, a chestnut son of Selini (by Buzzard), — Zoraida by Don
Quixote (son of Eclipse), — Lady Cow by John Bull, was foaled in 1814,
and won the Derby of 1817, beating Young Wizard, Manfred, Waterloo,
&c.
NEVA, a bay dau. of Cervantes, — Mary by Sir Peter, — a dau. of
Diomed, — Desdemona by Marske, — Young Hag by Skim, was foaled in
1814. Principal Performances. 1817. Newmarket First Spring : Upon
her first appearance in public Neva won the One Thousand Guineas
Stakes. Epsom : Won the Oaks, beating Amabel, &c.
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REVELLER.
REVELLER, a bay son of Comiis (by Sorcerer), — Eosette by Bening-
borough, — Kosamond b}' Tandem, — Tuberose by Herod, was foaled in
1815. Reveller was a thick -necked liorse, with very square hips and
short ribs. He was a fine goer, and always ran with his head down.
" His defeat of Doctor Syntax for the Cup at Preston (which the Doctor
had won for seven years in succession, and against all comers) astonished
the Preston ites even more than did the defeat of Bee's -wing for the
Northumberland Plate confound and amaze the Northumbrians."
Principal Performances. 1818. Doncaster (Robert Johnson) : Won the
Grreat St. Leger. 1819. York August, four miles: Won the Great
Subscription. Doncaster: Won the Doncaster Stakes. 1820. York
August : Won the (Ireat Subscription. 1821. Lancaster : Won the
(toM Cup. York August : AVon the Grreat Subscription. Lincoln :
Won the Cup. IS.^^. Won the Cups at Lancaster and Preston.
EBOR, a bay son of Orville, — Constantia by Walnut,— Contessina by
Young Marske, — Tuberose by Herod, was foaled in 1814, and won
the Doncaster St. Leger of 1817.
SAIYI, a chestnut son of Scud (l)y Beningborough), — Hyale by
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Pbenomenon, was foaled in 1^15, and won the Derby of 1818 — the
Held inehidino- Sorcerer colt and Prince Paul.
lYIANFRED, a bay son of Election,— Miss Wasp by Waxy,— Trumpetta
by Triini])ator, — Pfggy by Herod, was foaled in 1814. Upon his
first appearance in public Manfred won the Two Thousand Guineas
of 1817.
CORINNE, a dau. of AVaxy, — Briseis by Beningborough, was bred by
General Gros venor in 1 8 1 5 . Principal Performances . 1818. Newmarket :
Won the One Thousand Guineas — seven runners. Epsom : Won the
Oaks — ten runners. Ascot : Second for the Tent Stakes to Prince Paul.
INTERPRETER, a bay son of Soothsayer, — Blowing by Buzzard, —
a dau. of Pot-8-os, — Maid of All Work by Highflyer, was bred by
Lord Foley in 1815. Principal Performances. 1818. Newmarket:
Second to Prince Paul. Won the Two Thousand Guineas — nine runners.
Beat Corinne in a match (Ab.M.). Isl9. Newmarket (D.M.) : Beat
Wouvermans, Sovereign, Little Dick and Eanksborough. Interpreter's
last race.
ANTAR, a bay son of Haphazard, — Cressida (sister to Eleanor) by
Whiskey, was bred by Sir John Shelley in 1816. Principal Performances.
1819. Newmarket: Won the Two Thousand Guineas — six runners.
Won the Stocken Hall Stakes of '200 guineas each, and beat Boniface in
a match. 18.20. Newmarket, 3rd April : Won the Craven Stakes (A.F.).
The Craven Stakes of 10 guineas each, weight for age, was almost
invariably contested by large fields of good horses. Won the Garden
Stakes and the Audley End Stakes. 1821. Brighton: Won the Gold
Cup.
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SULTAN, a hay son of Selim, — Baccliante by Ditto (bro. to Walton by
Sir Peter Teazle), — Sister to Calomel by Mercury (son of Eclipse), — a
dan. of Herod,— Folly by Marske, — Vixen by Eegulus, — a dan. of
Hntton's Spot, — a dan. of Bay Bolton, — a dan. of Fox Cub, — a dau. of
Coneyskins, was foaled in 181(). A contributor to the " Old Sporting
Magazine '* says : — " I saw Sultan run all his races ; but, if defeated, I
never saw him run a jaded, shuffling, spirit-broken horse. He had his
favourite courses, in which, though carrying very heavyweights, he never
had his ecpial. From the high 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, Avith the betting only 3 to 1 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 Bellevue,
adjoining the course. The consternation that ensued bars all words, and
cuts description short." "The Druid" writes — " When Sultan of the
lovely head, long back ribs, and muscuhir quarters, was purchased at
seven, his legs had become quite fine. The T.Y.C. was his forte ; but he
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could get well over the flat. He was a long horse, and many were wont
to compare him to the print of the Uarley Arabian. His stock were
lleshy and good doers ; and, for beauty, Vanish had no peer among them."
Sultan was the sire of Augustus, Beiram, Green Mantle, Ualata, Varna,
]Meeca, Frederica, Circassian, Destiny, Eva, Jereed, Aclimet, Glencoe, and
Bay ^liddleton ; these last two alone sufficing to exalt the fame of any
sire to its highest pitcli of excellence ; to say nothing of Aurelius, Caliph,
Csesar, Clarion, Kremlin, Turban, and a host of winners far too numerous
to mention. Principal Performances. 1819. Epsom: Second in the
Derby to Tiresias. Broke down in his preparation for the St. Leger.
18:20. Won a couple of matches. 1S.21. Newmarket Craven: Won a
Gold Cup. Newmarket First Spring : Won a Gold Cup. Newmarket
Fii'st October : Won the Trial Stakes. 18.2.2. Newmarket Second Spring :
Beat Gustavus (winner of the Derby of 1821). 1823. Newmarket
Craven: Beat Godolphin. 1824. Newmarket First October: Won the
Trial Stakes.
TIRESIAS, a brown son of Soothsayer, — Pledge by Waxy, — Prunella
by Highflyer, was bred by the Duke of Portland in 181(). PrincijDal
Performances. 1819. Won the Newmarket Stakes — ten runners, in-
cluding Antar and Vanguard. Also won the Palace Stakes. Epsom :
Won the Derby — sixteen runners, including Sultan, Euphrates, Banker,
Emperor, and Sir Topaz. Won the Newmarket St. Leger Stakes (Ditch
In.), beating Banker and Sir Topaz. Also won the Audley End Stakes.
1820. Newmarket: AVon the Jockey Club Plate. Ipswich: Won the
King's Plate. His last race.
SHOVELLER, abaydau. of Scud, — Goosander by Hambletonian, — Pally
by Trumpator, was foaled in 181G. Principal Performances. 1819.
Epsom : Won the Oaks — ten runners, including Evadne and Blue
Stockings. 1820. Newmarket: Won the King's Plate — eight runners,
including Evadne, Blue Stockings, and Corinne.
ANTONIO, a bay son of Octavian, — a dau. of Evander, — Miss Gun-
powder by Gunpowder (son of Eclipse), — Suwarrow's dam by Young
Marske, was foaled in 1810, and won the Doncaster St. Leger of 1819 —
fourteen runners, including Wrangler, Sir Walter, and Archibald. This
race was run twice (" in consequence of a representation to the stewards
that several horses had not gone off with the rest"). Sir Walter coming
in first upon the second trial ; but the race was ultimately adjudged to
Antonio. It seems to have been a lucky day for the winner, who never
did anything of consequence either before or after.
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ARBUTUS, a grey son of Walton, — a clan, of Wizard,^ — Lisette by
Hambletonian, — Constantia by Walnut, was foaled in 1817. Arbutus
was described as " a most beautifully formed and symmetrical animal with
enormous power, a back and quarters as fine as those of any Arab, action
very good, and temper of the best." Principal Performances. 18.20.
Not placed for either the Derby or St. Leger, although he started
favourite for the latter, as he had run clean out of the course in the
Derby, his only previous race. 1821. Newmarket Craven: Won the
Oatlands.
CATGUT, a brown dau. of Juniper or Comus, — Vanity by Buzzard,- —
Dabchick by Pot-8-os, — Drab by Highflyer, — Hebe by Chrysolite, was
bred by the Duke of Grafton in 181G. Upon her first appearance in
public, Catgut won the One Thousand Guineas of 1819 — seven runners;
but was not placed for the Oaks.
SAILOR, a chestnut son of Scud, — Goosander by Hambletonian, was
foaled in 1817 and died in 1820. Sailor only ran twice, winning the
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Derby of 1S.:?0 — fifteen runners (including- Arbutus, Pindarrie, Abjer, iuid
Tiger) ; and a race at Newmarket Craven.
CAROLINE, a bay dau. of Whalebone, — Marianne by Mufti, was bred
by Lord Egremont in 1817, ran second to Rowena for the One Thou-
sand Guineas, and won the Oaks — thirteen runners, including Rowena
(second) and Emmeline.
ST. PATRICK, a chestnut son of Walton, — a dau. of Dick Andrews,
— a dau. of Trumpator, — a dau. of Highflyer, — Otheothea by Otlio, was
foaled in 1817. Principal Performances. 1820. Doncaster : Won the
Great St. Leger — twenty-flve runners, including Arbutus, Langar, The
Athenian, Tramper, and Locksley. 1821. York: Won the Gold Cup —
seven runners, including Bergami, Consul, Fair Helen, and Archibald.
Ascot : Won the Wokingham Stakes — six furlongs — thirteen runners.
Pontefract : Won the Gold Cup.
PINDARRIE, a bay son of Phantom,- — Parasol by Pot-8-os, was bred
by the Duke of Grafton in 1817. Principal Performances. 1820.
Newmarket : Won the Riddlesworth Stakes and the Two Thousand
Guineas — five runners ; and ran second to Ivanhoe for the Newmarket
Stakes. Epsom : Unplaced for the Derby, for which he started favourite
at 5 — 2. Unplaced for the Newmarket St. Leger. These were the only
times of his running ; and he was afterwards sent to India.
ROWENA, a chestnut dau. of Haphazard, — Prudence by AVaxy, was
bred by the Duke of Grafton in 1817, won the One Thousand Guineas
of 1820 — six runners, including Caroline and Elvira; and ran second to
Caroline for the Oaks.
FAIR HELEN, a " red-grey" dau. of Viscount (by Stamford, — a dau. of
Bordeaux, — a dau. of Prophet, — Saltram's dam), — Anna by Coriander
(son of Pot-8-os),- — Young Tiffany by Highflyer, — Tiffany by Eclipse,
was bred by Sir J. H. Maxwell in 1817. Principal Performances. 1820.
Won the Gold Cups at Carlisle and Dumfries. 1821. Won the Gold
CujDs at Carlisle, Ayr, and Dumfries. 1822. Won the Gold Cups at
Carlisle and Edinburgh. 1823. Won the Gold Cuj^s at Carlisle and
Dumfries. 1824. Won the Gold Cup at Carlisle — three miles — for the
fifth year in succession.
PARAGON was a jjay horse witli 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, w^as
his somewhat large head. He was, however, known to be of the purest
breed. He was of a most docile nature, and was often taken into the
mess-room, and made to jump over the table. He was only twice beaten.
GUSTAVUS, a grey son of Election, — Lady (jrey (sister to Viscount)
by Stamford, was foaled in 181S. Principal Performances. 1820.
Newmarket : Won the July Stakes, his only race as a two-year-old.
1821. Won the Newmarket Stakes. Epsom : Won the Derby — thirteen
runners, including Eeginald (winner of the Two Thousand). 2- — 1
Augustus, 4 — 1 Eeginald. Doncaster : Unplaced for the St. Leger ; his
first defeat. 1822. Newmarket: Won the Claret Stakes.
AUGUSTA, a bay dau. of Woful,— a dau. of Eubens,— Guildford Nan
by (iuildford (son of Highflyer), — Vulture's dam by Justice, — Parsley by
Pot-8-os, — Lady Bolingbroke by Squirrel, was bred by Lord Exeter in
1818. Principal Performances. 1821. Epsom: Upon her first appearance
in public, Augusta won the Oaks, starting favourite at 2 — 1 and
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defeating .six opponents. Won the Newmarket St. Leger — six runners,
including Reginald, Tressilian, and Fleur-de-Lis. 1822. Newmarket
(Ditch In) : Beat Cxustavus, Adolphus, and lleginald. 1824. Newmarket:
Won the King's Plate for Mares, and the Houghton Oatlands.
JACK SPIGOT, a brown son of Ardrossan (by John Bull), — Sister to
Bourbon by Sorcerer, was bred by the Hon. Thos. Orde Powlett in 1818.
" Jack Spigot 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 it
was necessary to procure another mare to bring him up. He took such a
dislike to Wm. Scott that he never would allow him to come into his box,
and was furious even if he heard his voice." — From " The Druid."
Jack Spigot won the Grreat St. Leger — 12 runners, including Fortuna,
Coronation, Sandbeck, and Gustavus (winner of the Derby).
REGINALD (own brother to Eowena), a bay son of Haphazard, —
Prudence, was bred by the Duke of Grafton in 1818. Principal
Performances. 1821. Newmarket: Second to Posicrucian for the
Riddlesworth Stakes. Won the Two Thousand Guineas — four runners
only. Epsom : Second for the Derby to Gustavus. Peginald was
ultimately sent to India.
ZEAL, a bay dau. of Partisan, — Zaida by Sir Peter, — Alexina by
King Fergus, — Lardella by Young Marske, — a dau. of Cade, — the dam
of Beaufremont, was bred by the Duke of Grafton in 1818, and won the
One Thousand Guineas of 1821 — six runners, but was unplaced for the
Oaks won by Augusta.
GODOLPHIN, a bay son of Partisan, — Ridicule by Shuttle, — Sister to
Oatlands by Dungannon, — Letitia by Highflyer, was foaled in 1818.
Principal Performances. 1822. Newmarket: Won the Craven Stakes.
Beat Centaur and Gustavus (winner of the Derby of 1821). 1823. New-
market : Failed to beat the famous Sultan (G years old) in a match at
even weights across the Flat.
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PaiHted by J. F. Herring.
THEODOEE.
THEODORE, a bay son of Wofnl,— Rosalind (Blacklock's clam) by
Coriander, was foaled in 1819. Theodore's Adetory for the St. Leger 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. Ehodes Mills for 200/., wdio
made some thousands by the bargain. When John Jackson was ordered
to ride him, he burst into tears, exclaiming, " What ! Eide 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 w^on triumphantly by four lengths. One bet of 1000/.
to a crown was laid against him, and another of 100/. to a walking cane.
Phosphorus won the Derby under somewhat similar circumstances.
Principal Performances. 1822. York August : Won the York St. Leger.
Doncaster : Won the (Ireat St. Leger — twenty-three runners, including
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Violet, Swap, Miita, and Corintliian. Time, 3min. 23sec. 1824. Man-
chester : Won the Gold Cup. 1825. Edinburo-h : Won the Gold Cup.
PASTILLE, a bay dau. of Eubens, — Parasol (dam of Partisan and
Pindarrie) by Pot-8-os, was bred by the Duke of Grafton in 1819.
Principal Performances. 1822. Newmarket: Won the Two Thousand
Guineas — three runners only. Second for the Newmarket Stakes to
jMystic. Epsom : Won the Oaks — ten runners, including Whizgig,
Infanta, Zaire, and Rosalind. Newmarket: Second to Bizarre for the
Audley End Stakes. 1824. Newmarket: Won a Handicap Plate, A. F.
WHIZGIG, a chestnut dau. of Pubens, — Penelo])e by Trumpator,
was bred by the Duke of Grafton in 1819. Principal Performances.
1822. Newmarket : Won the One Thousand Guineas — four runners
only. Epsom : Unplaced for the Oaks, won by Pastille. Newmarket :
Won the First Class of the Oatlands.
WANTON, THEODORE, MAYDAY.
Mr. Herring " has represented 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 recognise his portrait on Wanton. At the
finish, all three horses were so near together that it was impossible for any-
one 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."
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EM I LI us, a bay son of Orville, — Emily by Stamford, — a dan. of
Whiskey, — Grey Dorimant by Dorimant, was foaled in 1820. " Emilins,"
says " The Drnid," " was Orville's best son, inheriting his plain head, bnt
was not so coarse in appearance. He was a mnscular, compact horse,
with great chest and powerful arms, but rather short legs, the hinder ones
being unusually straight. Emilius was perfectly well until 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. The
line of Emilius did not go on in very regular order. The Bizarre line,
too, through Orville, stopped with Eat-trap, who stai-ted 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 contested
with Mango (Nat Flatman) at Ascot in 1837. As regards the line of
Emilius, Recovery and his singularly pretty stock fell into disrepute.
Euclid died very early ; and Theon, who showed a deal more quality than
any of the family, had very few blood mares sent to him. Lastly, the
mighty Plenipotentiary, whose magnificent frame gave higher promise,
left no mark beh'nd him at the stud." Principal Performances of Emilius.
18.23. Newmarket: Won the Piddles worth Stakes. Epsom : Won the
Derby — eleven runners, including Tancred and Nicolo (winner of the
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Two Tliousaud). Newmarket : AVon the (Irand Duke Michael Stakes,
beating Zinc (winner of the One Thousand and Oaks), Joseph, Bizarre,
Spermaceti, and Nicok). Emilius was the sire of Euclid, Mango,
Plenipotentiary, Priam, Eiddh\sworth, Eecoveiy, Equation, Marmalade,
Morella, Oxygen, Preserve, and others.
ZINC, a brown dau. of Woful, — Zaida by Sir Peter, was bred by the
Duke of Grafton in 1S.20. Principal Performances. 18.23. Newmarket :
f^pon her first apjjearance in public. Zinc won the One Thousand Ouineas
— ^five runners only. Second to Nicolo (winner of the Two Thousand)
for the Newmarket Stakes. Epsom : Won the Oaks — ten runners.
Newmarket : Second to Emilius (winner of the Derby) for the (Irand
Duke Michael Stakes, beating Bizarre, Spermaceti, and Nicolo. New-
market Second October : Beat Spermaceti, Zealot, Nicolo, and others.
1824. Newmarket: Beat Zealot and others.
BAREFOOT, a chestnut son of Tramp, — Eosamoncl by Buzzard, —
Eoseberry by Phenomenon,— Miss West by Match'em, was foaled in
1820. Principal Performances. 1S23. Won the York St. Leger.
Doncaster : Won the Great St. Leger. Twenty-seven horses went to
the post. After three false starts, twenty-three of them went away
witliout the order to " go " having been given ; and, although called back
by the bugle, the}^ ran the whole course, the Eosanne colt, by Comus,
coming in first, Barefoot second, and Comte D'Artois third. Twelve
only ran in the proper race, Barefoot winning, Comte D'Artois finishing
second, while the Eosanne colt was unplaced. 1824. Ascot: Second for
the Gold Cup to Bizarre. 1825. Lancaster : Won the Gold Cup.
NICOLO, a chestnut son of Selim, — a dau. of Walton, — Young
Giantess (Sorcerer's dam) by Diomed, was bred by Lord Lowther in 1820.
Principal Performances. 1823. Newmarket: Upon his first appearance
in public, Nicolo won the Two Thousand Guineas — seven runners,
including Talisman, Zealot, and Bizarre. A few days later he won the
Newmarket Stakes, beating Zinc, Bizarre, and others, but was unplaced
for the Derby.
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LOTTERY, a very blood-like brown-bay son of Tramp, — -Mandane by
Pot-8-os, was foaled in 1820. The temper of Lottery was very bad ; but,
tliougli the spirit was nearly galloped out of him, he was never 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 w^ished
to have him shot ; but, being persuaded to sell him, he parted with him
for 450 guineas ; and the purchaser subsequently refused 3000 guineas
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 Shej)herd dismounted from his hack, and the two horses
galloped off to the stable together. Lottery stood fully sixteen hands
high ; and his racing-like jDoints 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 Long-
waist 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, at one time, he
was miserably treated and mismanaged, serving mares and being only
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lialf -trained at tlie time that he was engaged to compete in h^ng courses,
and with some of the hest horses of his time. At York on one occasion
his condition was so bad as to excite the public indignation, which vented
itself in exchimations of " Take him away; he is not fit to run a yard."
Lottery was eventually purchased by the French Government. Principal
Performances. 18.23. Doncaster : Lottery was one of the fifteen horses
that were withdrawn, after the false start for the St. Leger, won by Bare-
foot. They ran the full course ; and John Jackson, who rode him in the
false start, said that he showed very bad temper, and would not make any
effort to run. 1824. York: Won the (jrold Cup by ten lengths. Don-
caster : Second for the Gold Cup to Mercutio, beating Theodore, Buzzard,
and Brutandorf. Beat Barefoot (winner of the St. Leger) easily at even
weights. 1825. York: Won the Cup. . Preston: Won the Cup. York
August : Won the Fitzwilliam Stakes. Doncaster : Won the Fitzwilliam
Stakes, beating Figaro, Canteen, and Helenus. Also won the Cuj^— ten
runners, including Longwaist, Falcon, Figaro, Starch, Cedric, and Zealot.
1820. Pre;^ton: Won the Cup.
BIZARRE, a brown son of Orville, — Bizarre (sister to Finesse) by
Peruvian (son of Sir Peter, — a dau. of Boudrow, — Escape's dam),- —
Violante by John Bull, was bred by Lord G. H. Cavendish in 1820.
Principal Performances. 1823. Newmarket : Won the Auclley End
Stakes, beating Pastille, Yaurien, and Comte d'Artois. 1824. Ascot:
Won the Oatlands. Newmarket: Li receipt of 71b., beat Emilius in a
match over the Audley End Course. 1825. Ascot : Won the Gold Cup,
beating Longwaist and Streatham. 1820. Newmarket : Won the
Garden Stakes.
IVIOSES, a bay son of Whalebone or Seymour (by Delpini, — Bay
Javelin by Javelin, — Sister to Spadille), — Sister to Castanea b}^
Gohanna, — Grey Skim by Woodpecker, — Silver's dam by Herod, was
bred by H.P.H. the Duke of York in 1819. Whalebone is universally
regarded as the sire of Moses. Principal Performances. 1822. Epsom:
Won the Derby — twelve runners, including Figaro, Hampden, Marcellus,
Stamford, and Wanton. Ascot : Won the Albany Stakes. 1823. New-
market : Won the Claret Stakes.
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COBWEB, a bay dan. of Phantom, — Filagree by Soothsayer, — Web
(sister to Whalebone) by Waxy, was bred by the Earl of Jersey in 18.21.
The engraving of this famous mare is from a highly finished and admir-
able likeness in oils by the younger Marshall. When this portrait was
taken Cobwel:) M^as nine years old and had just dropped her third foal.
All who had ever seen Cobweb in training jDronounced 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 matchless. Her small muzzle brings forcil)ly to
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. Principal Performances. 18.24. Newmarket
First Spring : Won the One Thousand Guineas, beating Eebecca, Milto,
and Spree. Epsom : Won the Oaks — fourteen runners, including Fill e -de -
Joie, Tiara, Eebecca, and Principessa. Cobweb was now taken out of
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training, being as sound and well as possible, and was sent to the stud.
She was the dam of the celebrated Bay Middleton, Mahomet, Young
Eniilius, ScC.
CEDRIC, a chestnut son of Phantom, — a dau. of Walton, — a dau. of
Trumpator, — Demirep by Highflyer, — Brim by Squirrel, was bred by Sir
John Shelley in 18.21. Principal Performances. 1824. Newmarket:
Second to Pebecca for the Dinner Stakes. Epsom : Won the Derby —
fifteen runners. Newmarket : Won the Grand Duke Michael Stakes.
1825. Newmarket: Beat Bizarre in a match. "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 respective 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. Cedric, if not the
best of his year, was a good honest horse, and an excellent racer."
JERRY, a black son of Smolensko, — Louisa by Orville, — Thomasina
by Timothy, — Violet by Sharke, was foaled in 1821. Principal Per-
formances. 1824. Won the York St. Leger. Doncaster : Won the
Grreat St. Leger — twenty-three runners, including Canteen, Streatham,
Brutandorf, and Helenus. 1827. York — two miles: Beat Tarrare,
Nonplus, and Barelegs.
SCHAHRIAR, a bay son of Shuttle Pope (by Shuttle), — Dinarzade by
Selim, — Princess by Sir Peter, — a dau. of Dungannon, was foaled in
1821. Upon his first appearance in public, Schahriar won the Two
Thousand Guineas of 1824 — seven runners only, including Tiara and
Angelica. Judged by his after performances Schahriar was a horse of
but very moderate form.
BRUTANDORF, a bay son of Blacklock,— Mandane by Pot-8-os, was
foaled in 1821. Principal Performances. 1824. York Spring : Won the
SajDling Stakes. 1826. Chester: Won the Stand Cup, beating Longwaist
and Dr. Paustus. Won the Tradesmen's Cup — ten runners.
CANTEEN, a bay son of Waxy Pope, — Castanea by Gohanna, was
bred by the Duke of Buccleuch in 1821. The blood of Canteen united
that of Herod and Eclipse in direct descent. Principal Performances.
1824. Doncaster : Second to Jerry for the St. Leger. Won the Gascoigne
Stakes. Eichmond : Won the Cup. 1825. Pontefract : Won the Cup.
1826. Newcastle : Won the King's Plate. Stockton : Won the Cup.
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MIDDLETON.
lYIIDDLETON, a chestnut son of Phantom, — Web by Waxy, was bred
by the Earl of Jersey in 182.:^. Middleton only ran once, when he won
the Derby of 18.25 — sixteen runners, including liufus (winner of the
Eiddlesworth) and Actaeon. " Rufus 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 w^ould find a very dangerous opponent in
Middleton, whose fine sweeping action was 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, Eufus leading by half-a-length. The pace was tremendous, and
yet they all passed Tattenham Corner well, not one as yet being beaten.
Entering the straight Eufus 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
Hogarth, 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 Arnull 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
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down, by three lengths. Muleteer was fourth, and the rest quite beaten
off. The result conclusively proved that, as between Rufus and
Middleton, the winner was far away the faster and better horse
of the two. Eobinson rode in his coolest and finest manner."
WINGS, a chestnut dau. of The Flyer (by Vandyke Junior, a son of
Walton, — Dabchick by Pot-8-os), — Oleander by Sir David (son of
Trumpator, — a dau. of Woodpecker), — a dau. of A\nnskey, — Grey
Dorimant, was bred by General Grosvenor in IS.^.^. Principal Per-
formances. 1825. Epsom : Won the Gold Cup. Won the Oaks — ten
runners, including Pastime (who finished second although she was lame)
and Dahlia.
ENAMEL, a chestnut son of Phantom, — Miniature by Rubens, — Prue
(sister to Sir David) by Trumpator, was bred by Lord Exeter in 18.2.2.
Principal Performances. 1825. Newmarket: Upon his fii'st appearance
in public, Enamel won the Two Thousand Guineas — six runners only.
182G. Xewmarket : Second to Chateaux Margaux for the Claret Stakes,
with Pastime third. Beat Rufus at even weights. Failed to give 61b. to
Pastime over the Ditch Mile. 1827. Newmarket: Beat Belzoni in a
match over the T.Y.C.
TONTINE, a chestnut dau. of Election, — Pope Joan (sister to
Prudence and Pledge) by Waxy, — Prunella by Highflyer, was bred by
the Duke of Grafton in 1822. Pope Joan was dam also of Titian by
Rubens, Talisman by Soothsayer, Turcoman (winner of the Two
Thousand Guineas of 1827) by Selim, Turquoise by Selim, &c.
Principal Performances. 1825. Newmarket: Walked over for the One
Thousand Guineas. Epsom : Third for the Oaks to Wings and
Pastime. Newmarket: Second to Mortgage for a Post Sweepstakes,
with Enamel third.
RUFUS, a chestnut son of Election, — Prudence (sister to Pope Joan
and Pledge) by Waxy, was bred by the Duke of Grafton in 1822. As
will be seen, Rufus was brother in blood to Tontine. Principal Per-
formances. 1825. Newmarket: Won the Riddles worth Stakes. New-
market: Beat Mortgage, Cedric, and Bizarre. Epsom: Second to
Middleton for the Derby. Won the Newmarket St. Leger. Rufus was
sold to the East India Company in 1828.
Painted by J. F. llnviimj.
MEMNON (W. SCOTT UP).
MEIYINON, a bay son of Whisker,— Maniiella (dam also of Belzoni,
Memphis, Nitocris, and Belshazzar) by Dick Andrews, — Mandane by
Pot-S-os, was bred by Mr. Watts in 1822. Principal Performances.
1824. Doncaster : Won the Champagne Stakes and another race, beating
The Aklerman on each occasion. After seeing Memnon wdn the chief
two-year-okl race at Doncaster, Mr. dully fancied him to such an extent
for the St. Leger that he took the three following bets at York in the spring :
1000 to 25 that Memnon and Alderman ran first and second ; 1000 to 20
that he placed them ; and 1500 to 1000 that, if they were first and second,
Memnon would be first. 1825. Won the York St. Leger. Doncaster:
Won the Great St. Leger — twenty-nine runners, including The Alderman
(second). Pastime, Fleur-de-Lis (who w^as thrown down in the race), and
Actseon. About tw^o months before the St. Leger, Mr. Watt was offered
4000 guineas 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
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of the public, and that no amount of money would purchase him till
then. IS.^T. Newmarket (Sam Chifney) : Beat Enamel (James Hobinson)
in a match for 1000 guineas. Ascot : Won the Cup. Doncaster : Beaten
for the Doncaster Stakes by Fleur-de-Lis. Ran a dead-heat with Fleur-
de-Lis for second place in the Doncaster Cup, won by Mulatto.
HUiVIPHREY CLINKER, a bay son of Comus— Clinkerina by Clinker
(son of Sir Peter, — Hy ale by Phenomenon), — Pewet by Tandem, was bred
by Earl Fitzwilliam in 18.22. "Humphrey Clinker was sire of Pocking-
ham, and was a horse of immense size and power, and unquestionably the
larg'est thoroughbred ever known. As a racer he was fairly good. He
died from having been allowed to eat a large c{uantity of tares. Being
possessed of that temper common to all the stock of Comus, he would
not permit a stranger to approach him ; and thus the difficulty of
operating for his relief. Blisters w^ere applied ; but, in his impatient
spirit, he tore them away." Princijml Performances. 182G. York : Won
the Constitution Stakes, beating Lottery. York : Third to Mulatto and
Fleur-de-Lis for the Gold Cup.
ACT/EON, a chestnut son of Scud, — Diana (sister to Emily) by
Stamford, was foaled in 1822. Principal Performances. 1825. Not
placed for either the Derby or St. Leger. 1826. York Spring: Second
to Fleur-de-Lis for the Cold Cup, beating The Alderman and Jerry.
York August : Beat Mulatto, Fair Charlotte, and Cedric. Second to
Fleur-de-Lis for the Doncaster Stakes, beating Lottery. 1827. Richmond:
Won the (xold Cup. Actseon was the sire of General Chasse.
CHATEAU lYlARGAUX, a brown son of Whalebone,— Wasp by Gohanna,
— a dau. of Highflyer, — Chanticleer's dam by Eclipse, — Rosebud by
Snap, — Miss Belsea by Regulus, was bred by Lord Egremont in 1822.
Principal Performances. 1825. Newmarket: Second to Enamel for the
Two Thousand Guineas. Doncaster : Unplaced to Memnon for the St.
Leger. 1820. Newmarket: Won the Claret Stakes, beating Enamel and
Pastime. Won the Ascot Cup, beating Cydnus and Bizarre. Brighton :
Won the Gold Cup. 1827. Newmarket: Won the Jockey Club Plate.
Ascot : Won the King's Plate. Newmarket : Ran a dead heat with
Lamplighter for the King's Plate. 1828. Newmarket : Won the Jockey
Club Plate, beating Memnon. Ascot : Won the King's Plate for the
third time.
I'aintcd liu Abraham Cooper, 11. A.
FLEUR-DE-LIS.
FLEUR-DE-LIS, a bay dan. of Bourbon (son of Sorcerer), — Lady
Rachel by Stamford, was bred by tbe Eev. Christopher Sykes in 182.2.
At the close of 1827 Flenr-de-Lis was sold to His Majesty Cleorge the
Fourth by her then owner Sir Matthew White Eidley, Bart., of Blagdon,
Northumberland. Principal Performances. 1825. Doncaster: Thrown
down in running for the St. Leger won by Memnon. 1826. York:
Won the Cup, beating Act^eon, The Alderman (second to Memnon in
the St. Leger, and winner of the Grold Cups at Richmond and Northaller-
ton), and Jerry (winner of the St. Leger of 1824). Newcastle : Won the
CujD, beating Canteen. Doncaster : Won the Doncaster Stakes, beating
Actseon ; also won the Doncaster Cujd, beating Mulatto, Humphrey
Clinker, Helenus, and Jerry. 1827. York: Beat Jerry. Manchester:
Second to Longwaist, beating Canteen. Preston : Won the Cup. Don-
caster : Won the Doncaster Stakes, beating Memnon (winner of the St.
Leger of 1825) by half-a-length. For the Doncaster Cup, won by
Mulatto, Memnon and Fleur-de-Lis ran a dead-heat for second place.
1828. Now the property of His Majesty Greorge the Fourth. Oxford:
Won the Cup. Newmarket: Won the Oatlands. 1829. Newmarket:
Second to Zinganee for the Craven Stakes, beating Amphion (by Partisan),
said to have been the most beautiful horse that ever trod the turf, and
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Brocard. Goodwood : Won the Cup, l)eating Mameluke. " Two hun-
dred yards from home Mameluke was seen to falter, but still he ran on
most gamely, till the mare was on level terms with him, when it became
evident that the favourite was beaten. After the race Mr. Delme
Radcliffe (His Majesty's Master of the Horse) kissed the grand old mare,
and complimented Robinson on his fine riding." Doncaster : Beaten for
the Cup by Voltaire and Laurel. Lincoln : Won the Grand Falconer's
Cup, beating Laurel and Bessy Bedlam. 1830. Goodwood: Won the
Cup, beating Zinganee, The Colonel, and Glenartney. 1S31. Goodwood :
Second to Priam for the Cup, beating Variation (winner of the Oaks of
18.29). " Fleur-de-Lis never looked more beautiful in her life, so bright,
so buoyant, so light, so strong, and so full of her old fire and spirit ; but
the fact is that she never at any time possessed the speed of Priam,
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 j^laced him,
unquestionably, at the head of all the horses of his time." Fleur-de-Lis
did not run again.
LONG WAIST, a bay son of Whalebone, — Nancy by Dick Andrews, —
Spitfire by Beningborough, — a dau. of Young Sir Peter (by Doge), — a
dau. of Engineer, — a dau. of the Wilson Chestnut Arabian, was bred by
Fulwar Craven, Esq., in 18.21. Principal Performances. 1825. New-
market : Won the Craven Stakes and the Oatlands. Ascot : Second for
the Cup to Bizarre. Doncaster: Beaten for the Cup by Lottery. 182(5.
Warwick : Won the Cup, beating Comus and Emerald (winner of the
Two Thousand Guineas of 1825). 1827. Manchester: Beat Fleur-de-
Lis and Canteen. Doncaster : Second to Laurel for the Cup. Long-
waist was killed in 1835 by striking his head against the stable doorway
just after 5000 guineas had been refused for him.
I'dinttd by Abraham Cooper, R.A.
CAMEL, ii very dark brown son of AVlialebone, — a dan. of Selim, —
Maiden by Sir Peter, — a dau. of Phenomenon, — Matron by Florizel, was
bred by the Earl of Egremont in 18:22. " The Druid," in " Silk and
Scarlet," observes — " 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" In "Scott
and Sebright," " The Druid " remarks—" Mr. Theobald, ot Stockwell,
w^as one of the most remarkable of the Southern patriarchs. The old
gentleman swore by Whalebone, Whisker, and Orville ; and Camel, of
the Whalebone and Selim blood, whom he bought from Lord Egremont,
held the undisturbed premiership) of his stud. 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 agent arrived, and bid Mr. Theobald five thousand
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guineas for him, lie ' gave a verdict without turning round in the Ixjx,'
and would not even allow Lowry time to strip the brown before he
refused the offer. Camel was then seventeen years old, and he lived for
six seasons more. Mr. Cooper, the great surgeon, always maintained
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 stud-groom) lunged him, he could leap mid-air almost to
the last." Principal Performances. 18.25. Second for the Newmarket
Stakes. IS.^G. Newmarket : Won the Port Stakes. Althoug-h Camel
cannot be said to have been victorious over first-class animals, he will
ever be remembered as the sire of the famous Eaton brown. Touchstone.
In 1894, the winning descendants of Camel, chieliy through Touchstone,
numbered 306, who appropriated between them 519 races of a total value
of 14.2,4.24/. lO-S'. ; while the 352 winning descendants of Sir Hercules,
mostly through Birdcatcher, were credited with 638 races of the value of
177,676/. 5.y. ; Sir Hercules, judging by this, having somewhat the best
of the argument.
TARRARE, a bay son of Catton, — Henrietta by Sir Solomon, — Sister
to Olive by Woodpecker, — a dau. of Trentham, — December by Shake-
spear, — Polly by Black and All Black, — Fanny l)y Tartar, was bred l)y
the Earl of Scarborough in 1823. Principal Performances. 1825.
Doncaster : Second for the Champagne Stakes to King Catton, beating
Garcia and Mulatto. 1826. Doncaster: Won the St. Leg-er, beating-
Mulatto, Bedlamite, Belzoni, and Boyal Oak. " At the Red House all
were beaten, except Tarrare, Bedlamite, and Mulatto, 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, with
Bedlamite close up." 1827. York: Second to Jerry. Doncaster:
Not placed for the Cup won by Mulatto. 1828. York August : Second
to Medora, beating Malek and Actaeon. Doncaster : Unplaced to Non-
plus, Granby, and Actseon, for the Doncaster Stakes. Old John Day
rode Nonplus in his best style. Tarrare was now sold to Mr. Theobald,
and added to his famous stud at Stockwell.
Faiided by J. t\ Mtvriiig.
MULATTO.
MULATTO, a bay son of Catton, — Desdemona by Orville, — Fanny
by Sir Peter, — a dan. of Diomed, — Desdemona by Marske, was bred by
Earl Fitzwilliam in 18.28. Principal Performances. 18.2G. Doncaster :
Second to Tarrare for the St. Leger, beating Bedlamite, Belzoni, and
Eoyal Oak. Second for the Doncaster Cujd to Fleur-de-Lis, with
Humphrey Chnker behind. 1827. York: Beat Bedlamite and Barelegs.
Doncaster : Won the Fitzwilliam Stakes, beating Nonplus. Won the
Doncaster Cup - — eight runners, including Memnon, Fleur-de-Lis,
Tarrare, Longwaist, and Actseon, a field of grand horses. 1828. York:
Beaten by Laurel and Matilda. 1829. York: Won the Fitzwilliam
Stakes, beating Moonshine and Actseon. "Actseon, who was in receipt
of a year and lib. from Mulatto, 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 the weight to Acta^on." At the same meeting, ran second to
Grranby for the Great Subscription — four miles — with Acta^on third.
Mulatto ran twice more without success ; and retired to the stud, in
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connection with wliicli liis name will always be inscribed in the annals
of the Turf as the sire of Martha Lynn, the dam of Voltigeur.
LAPDOG, a bay son of Whalebone, — adau. of Canopus (by (lohanna, —
Colibri by \Voodpecker), — a dan. of Young Woodpecker (by Wood-
pecker), — Fractious by Mercury, was bred by Lord Egremont in 1823,
and won the Derby — nineteen runners, including Shakespear (second),
Premier, Tirailleur, Dervise, and Monarch. 50 — 1 Laj^dog.
LI LIAS, a bay dau. of Interpreter, — Fair Ellen by the Wellesley Urey
Ai-abian, — Maria by Highflyer, — Nutcracker by Match'em, was foaled in
1823, and w^on the Oaks of 1826 — fifteen runners, including Problem
(second), ^Mignonette, Butterfly, and Shortwaist.
DERVISE, a bay son of Merlin (by Castrel), Pawn Junior by Wax}^ —
Pawn (sister to Penelope) by Trumpator, was bred by the Duke of
Grrafton in 1823. Principal Performances. 1826. Newmarket: Won
the Two Thousand (luineas — seven runners only, including Hobgoblin
(second). Epsom : Unplaced for the Derby won by Lapdog. New-
market : Won the Town Plate, beating Lapdog and Hobgoblin.
1827. Newmarket: Won the Claret Stakes, beating Panic, Problem,
and Tirailleur. Ascot : Second for the Oatlands.
PROBLEIYI, a chestnut dau. of Merlin (by Castrel), — Pawn (sister to
Penelope) by Trumpator, was bred by the Duke of Grrafton in 1823.
Upon her first appearance in public, Problem won the One Thousand
G^uineas of 1826 — five runners only, including Tears (second) and
Butterfly, and ran second to Lilias for the Oaks.
BEDLAMITE, a chestnut son of Welbeck (by Soothsayer,— Pledge by
Waxy), — Maniac by Shuttle, was foaled in 1823. Principal Performances :
Bedlamite was victorious on each of his three essays as a two-year-old,
beating Decision, Belzoni, Cxarcia, Missie, Magister, Mulatto, and others.
1826. York : Second to Belzoni, with Mulatto behind. Doncaster
Ban a good third to Tarrare and Mulatto for the St. Leger. Richmond
Won the Cup, beating Jerry. Northallerton : Won the Cup. 1 S27. York
Second to Mulatto, beating Barelegs.
Painted by J. F. Herring,
MAMELUKE.
lYIAIYlELUKE, a bay son of Partisan, — Miss Sophia by Stamford, —
Sophia by Buzzard, — Hiincamunca by Highfl^'er, was foaled in 1824.
Principal Performances. 1827. Newmarket: Beaten for the Eiddles-
worth by Glenartney. Won the Derby — the field including Grlenartney
(second), Defence, Trumpeter, Turcoman (winner of the Two Thousand),
and Rapid Rhone (winner of the Grrand Duke Michael and Claret Stakes) .
Prom Tattenham Corner, Mameluke and Glenartney came on together,
every other horse being beaten. At the distance it was any odds on
(xlenartney ; but Edwards taking a strong pull at him, Robinson, with
great judgment, instantly slipped Mameluke 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 to Mr. John Gully for 4000/.,
whilst no amount of money could have purchased Glenartney. Second
for the St. Leger to Matilda. Owing to the many false starts, Mameluke
became quite unmanageable, and Chifney had the greatest difficulty in
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getting him to the post. Wiieii the word " do " was at length
given, Mameluke was almost left behind. Hard-ridden, he reached
the front rank at the Eed House ; but could not sustain the effort,
Matilda winning by half-a-length. 18.28. Newmarket : Won the
Oatlands and the Port Stakes. Beaten for the Doncaster Cup by
Laurel and Longwaist. 18.29. Second to Zinganee for the Ascot Cup,
beatino" Cadland and The Colonel. Second to Fleur-de-Lis for the
Goodwood Cup. When they had covered somewhat more than half the
distance, Mameluke shot ahead followed by Fleur-de-Lis, the rest being
quite outpaced. Down the hill a splendid race ensued between these two,
Fleur-de-Lis keeping at Mameluke's quarters. Two hundred yards from
home the latter was seen to falter ; and, fifty yards from home, Fleur-de-
Lis passed him, winning easily by three lengths.
GLENARTNEY (own brother to Middleton, winner of the Derby of
1825), a bay son of Phantom, — Web by Waxy, was bred by Lord
Jersey in 1824. Principal Performances. 1827. Newmarket : Won the
Riddlesworth Stakes, beating Mameluke. Second for the Derby to
Mameluke. The after career of Grlenartney was not so successful as it
promised to be.
GULNARE, a bay dau. of Smolensko, — Medora by Selim, was bred by
the Duke of Eichmond in 1824. Principal Performances. 1827. Won
the Oaks — nineteen runners, including Translation, the " beautiful "
Brocard, Martha, Souvenir, and Serenade. The pace was very fast from
end to end, Brocard holding the lead to the distance, when she was
challenged by Gulnare and Translation. The race home was beautiful,
the three lying abreast to within fifty yards of the winning post, when
Frank Boyce, by splendid riding, sent (lulnare to the front, winning,
though hard pressed, by nearly a length.
TURCOMAN, a brown son of Selim, — Pope Joan by Waxy, — Prunella
by Highflyer, was bred by the Duke of Grafton in 1824, and won the
Two Thousand Guineas of 1827, but was unplaced for the Derby.
ARAB, a brown dau. of Woful, — Zeal by Partisan, was bred by the
Duke of Grafton in 1824 ; and won the One Thousand Guineas of 1827.
Painted h,, J. F. Ihrriwj.
EIYIIYIA, a chestnut dan. of Whisker, — Gibside Fairy by Hermes (by
EcHpse), was foaled in 1824. " The Druid " remarks : " It was to Eaton
Hall that old Emma, five times over, took her eight days' journey from
Streatlam ; and Cotherstone and Mowerina (dam of West Australian)
were the best rewards of her toil. Seven years previously she had
thrown her first Derby winner, Mundig, to the game, coarse Catton, who
was great even in an age abounding with four milers, and would run
every yard of the course. Mundig was the biggest and thickest foal she
ever dropped, slovenly in his style of going, and with very great hips.
Emma herself was low and long, half-an-inch under fifteen-two, but not
so big in her limbs as her dam, the dappled bay Gribside Fairy. Emma
died in her twenty-seventh year, quite worn out. At night she had
taken her mash as usual, and then she had struggled to the door, where
she was found in the morning, stretched out and cold. Her form is still
flourishing on the Cotherstone banner, which Mr. Herring painted for
Mr. Bowes after the Derby of 1843. Cotherstone himself in the
central compartment. Bill Scott up ; while Whalebone, Camel, and
Touchstone (his noble progenitors), on one side, and Whisker, Gibside
Fairy, and Emma on the other, gracefully encircle him with the
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'Streatlam' coat of arms." Emma was second to Moonsliino for the
Doiicaster Champagne Stakes of 18.26.
MATILDA, a bay dau. of Gomiis (by Sorcerer), — JiiHana by Gohanna, —
Phitina by Mercury, was bred by the Hon. Edward Petre in 18.24.
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 racecourse. Mr. Petre eventually gave Matilda to
the Duke of Cleveland. Princi23al Performances. 18.2G. York: Beat
Moonshine (winner of the Doncaster Champagne Stakes). 18.27.
Doncaster : Won the St. Leger, the field including Mameluke (second),
Laurel (third). Moonshine, and Emma. Translation and Matilda
jumped away at least sixty yards in ad\ance of the field, Mameluke
being one of the very last ; but he was in the van at the Eed House, and
Mr. Grully offered to lay an even thousand on him. From this point a
very fine race ensued, Mameluke once getting his head in front; but he
could not sustain the effort, and Matilda passed the post half-a-length in
front. Eobinson's riding of Matilda was much praised ; and it is said
that a Scotch admirer presented him with 1000/. 1828. Second to
Delphine for the Eichmond Cup, Mulatto, Longwaist, Economist, and
Non-plus also in the field.
BROCARD, a bay dau. of Whalebone, — Varennes by Selim, — Canary
Bird by Whiskey or Sorcerer (by Trumpator), — Canary by Coriander
(son of Pot-8-os), — Miss Green by Highflyer, — Harriet by Match'em,
was bred by the Earl of Verulam in 1824. Brocard, like Ely in more
recent times, was distinguished by the epithet of "beautiful." She was
a j)rodigious favourite with the public, and was as good as she looked ;
but her lot was cast at a time when many first-class animals were on the
Turf.
U, , ..,, ^j,„nU„y.
DEFENCE, a bay son of Whalebone, — Defiance by Enbens, — Little
Folly by Highland Fling (son of Spadille, — Coelia by Herod), Harriet by
Volunteer, — a dau. of Alfred, — Magnolia by Marske, — a dau. of
Babrahani, — a dau. of Sedbury (by Old Partner, — the Old Montagu
Mare), — Ebony by Flying Childers, was foaled in 1824. Standing a trifle
under fifteen-two, Defence was a horse of very fine mould and great
muscular power ; and, altogether, one of the most compact animals ever
seen. He imparted to his stock the stamina and lasting powers which so
pre-eminently distinguished the Wlialebone blood ; but the strain through
him has gradually become extinct. Defence started but once, viz. : in
the Derby of 1827, when he was so seriously lamed as to compel his retire-
ment from the Turf; but he gained imperishable renown at the stud.
The Emperor (sire of Monarque and grand-sire of the triple-crowned
Gladiateur) was his best son ; but he was also sire of ^gis. Fortress,
Deceit, Deception, Lalla Eookh, &c., &c.
lYlARlA, a chestnut dau. of Waterloo (by Walton, — Penelope), —
Belvoirina by Stamford, — the grey Sister to Silver by Mercury, — a dau.
of Herod, — Young Hag by Skim, was foaled at Hampton Court in 1824.
Maria was a most beautiful little creature, and her style of running quite
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captivating. She was a great favourite with George the Fourth. At
one time, indeed, His Majesty was as partial to the stock of Waterloo as
he had been to that of Trumpator and Gohanna. It was a saying of the
trainers that " it would take twice round the Ascot Cup Course, at the
very best pace, before Maria would blow out a rush-light." Principal
performances. 1820. Won the Prendergast Stakes. 1827. Ascot: Won
the Swinley Stakes and the Windsor Forest Stakes. 1828. Bath: Won
the Somersetshire Stakes. Eg-ham : Beat Tom Thumb. This was the
last race meeting Georu^e the Fourth attended. He came on to the course
in an open barouche with four splendid bays, and attended by Lord
Albemarle, the Master of the Horse. Eising in his carriage. His Majesty
turned towards the Ring ; and, in loud tones, oifered to lay GOOO to 4000
on Maria. Robinson not seeing Lye on Tom Thumb, on making the
last turn, the latter rushed past him like a wdiirlwind, Robinson being so
amazed that he pulled Maria short up for the moment, and only won on
the post by a short head by dint of the most resolute riding. The King
was furious.
LAUREL, a fine, powerful, dark brown son of Blacklock, — Wagtail by
Prime Minister (son of Sancho, — Miss Hornpipe Teazle by Sir Peter, —
Hornpipe by Trumpator, — a dau. of Herod, — Sister to Eclipse), — adau. of
Orville, — Miss Grimstone by Weasel, — a dau. of Ancaster, — a dau. of
the Damascus Ai'abian, — a dau. of Sampson, — a dau. of Oroonoko (a son
of Old Crab), — Sophia by the Godolphin Arabian, was foaled in 1824.
Principal Performances. 1827. Third for the Doncaster St. Leger to
Matilda and Mameluke. 1828. York: Beat Matilda and Mulatto.
Won the Doncaster Cup, the field including Longwaist and Mameluke.
1829. Doncaster Cup. At the distance, Robinson called upon Fleur-de-
Lis ; but the game old mare was already beaten. A few strides from
home Voltaire got his head in front of Laurel, and won, after a slashing
set-to, by half-a-length. Lincoln : Second to Fleur-de-Lis for the Grand
Falconer's Cup. 1830. York Cup. Laurel gained considerable
advantage at the start, which he made the most of by setting a
tremendous pace, holding a lead of several lengths for a mile and a half ;
but, at the finish, he could only just win from Maria by half-a-length,
after a severe struggle. 1831. Second to Maria for both the York Cup
and the Doncaster Stakes.
P,ii,il,'fi Oil Abrnhnin Oxiper. P.. A.
CADLAND (j. ROBINSON UP) .
CADLAND, a brown son of Andrew (by Orville, — Morel by Sorcerer), —
Sorcery by Sorcerer, was foaled in iS^o. Principal Performances. 1S.27.
Cadland did not run as a two-year-old. 18.28. Newmarket : Won the
Two Thousand Gruineas. Epsom -. Won the Derby. A splendid race from
the distance between Cadland and The Colonel ended in a dead-heat, with
Zinganee beaten half-a-length only. In the deciding heat, Cadland
forced the pace, holding a good lead until nearing the distance, when the
Colonel challenged, and, after a desperate struggle, was defeated by less
than half-a-length. It was said that Scott (who rode the Colonel) was
highly nervous in the second heat, in having to contend single-handed
with James Robinson, whom he always feared even in a large field of
horses. Newmarket : Won the Grrand Duke Michael Stakes, and the
Newmarket St. Leger. 18.29. Newmarket: Won the Oatlands and the
Audley End Stakes, beating Zinganee. 1830. Newmarket : Beat Zinganee
for the Whip. 1831. Newmarket : Beat Varna, after a dead-heat, in a
three mile race for 50/. The cruelty of running off a dead-heat over
such a distance, and for such a prize, was much reprobated.
THE COLONEL, a chestnut son of Whisker, — a dau. of Delpini, —
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Tipple-Cider by King Fergus, — Sylvia by Young Marske, — Ferret by
Bro. to Silvio, — a dau. of Eegulus, was foaled in 1825. "The Colonel
was a small, short horse, with very fine speed, high and fighting in his
action, and ready to creep into a mouse-hole, if reached ; but, then, it
was always difficult to reach him." (From " The Druid.") At the stud
at Hampton Court, prior to its dispersion, The Colonel presented a
magnificent appearance, being the beau ideal of an English thoroughbred.
Principal Performances. 1S27. Doncaster : Won the Champagne Stakes.
18.28. Epsom : Beaten in the Derby by Cadland, after a dead-heat.
Doncaster: Won the St. Leger. Before 100 yards had been covered.
Velocipede dashed to the front with Bessy Bedlam, but at the Eed
House the latter was beaten ; and Belinda and The Colonel followed the
leader closely to the distance, where Velocipede gave way. Here The
Colonel took a length lead of Belinda, winning finally with great ease by
three lengths; Economist was also in the field. 1830. Ascot: Second
for the Cup to Lucetta, with (ireen Mantle and Zinganee behind.
Goodwood : Third for the Cup to Fleur-de-Lis and Zinganee, the field
also including Green Mantle and Glenartney. Ascot : Won the Great
Park Stakes. 1831. Ascot: Pan a dead-heat for the Oatlands with
Mouche, and broke down in running it off. The Colonel now joined the
stud at Hampton Court.
TURQUOISE, a brown dau. of Selim, — Pope Joan (sister to Waxy
Pope, Pledge, and Prudence), by Waxy, was bred by the Duke of Grafton
in 1825, and won the Oaks of 1828 — thirteen runners, including Euby (the
dam of Coronation), Trampoline, and Zoe (winner of the One Thousand).
25 — 1 Turquoise. "At Tattenham Corner Ruby was many lengths
ahead, and here she should have been gently pulled. The rest of the
field now discovered that they must make good running or lose all chance
of the race. Accordingly, J. Day, on Turquoise, came up at the road at
full speed, beating all the others in detail, till he got on level terms with
Ruby, when a splendid race home resulted in Turquoise winning by nearly
two lengths."
ZOE, a bay dau. of Orville, — Nina by Selim, — Penny Trumpet by
Trumpator, was bred by Lord Lowtherin 1825. Principal Performances.
1828. Newmarket Craven: Beat Bro. to Emilius and Zinganee. Won
the One Thousand Guineas — seven runners, including Trampoline.
Epsom: Unplaced for the Oaks, won by Turquoise.
I'alnt.ithii J. Fnihl.fi.
velocipejit: (w. scott up).
VELOCIPEDE, a chestnut son of Blacklock, — a dan. of Juniper
(by Whiskey, — Jenny Spinner by Dragon), — a dau. of Sorcerer (by
Trumpator), — Virgin by Sir Peter,- — a dau. of Pot-8-os, — Editha by
Herod, — Elfrida by Old Snap, — Miss Belsea by Eegulus, was foaled in
1825. Velocipede was purchased when a yearling for 120/., after Mr.
Houldsworth had said he would not give sixpence for such a slight-
legged one. " This king among horses," says " The Druid," " had a
rough, vulgar, Eoman head, with a white blaze and flesh-coloured nose,
which he transmitted to all his stock, the great majority of whom
resembled him in colour and marks. His dam (a half-sister to Camarine)
was not more than fifteen hands high, while his own height was just
over sixteen. One small knot, on Velocipede's off fore-leg, halfway
between the knee and the fetlock, made him the magnificent cripple he
was by pressing on the main tendon. Velocipede was sire of Amato
(winner of the Derby), Queen of Trumps (winner of the Oaks and
St. Leger), and Joe Lovell and King of Trumps (both successful stud
horses). He was shot in 1859. Dropsy had set in, with chronic disease
of the lungs, and his respiration became so difficult that his breathing
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could be heard all over the yard. His whole body began to till, and he
became so oppressed as to be unable to lie down, but propped himself
against the wall, refusing all kinds of food for three weeks before his
death. He was shot on a hill overlooking the Irish Channel, by a tailor,
the Squire's groom not having the heart to pull the trigger. Thus
perished miserably this grand animal, the quondam pride of Whitehall."
Principal Performances. 18.28. Doncaster : Third for the St. Leger to
The Colonel and Belinda. 1829. York: Won the Gold Cup, defeating
Laurel, after a grand race, by a neck, with Non-plus and Actaeon beaten
from the start. Liverpool Jnly : Won the Cup, beating Dr. Faustus,
Laurel, Pelion, and Economist.
ZINGANEE, a bay son of Tramp, — Folly by Young Drone (son of
Drone, — Anna by Eclipse), — Regina by Moorcock (son of Highflyer, —
Georgiana by Match'em), — Rally by Trumpator, was bred by the
Marquis of Exeter in 1825. Principal Performances. 1828. Won
the Newmarket Stakes. Epsom : Beaten only half-a-length in the
Derby by the dead-heaters Cadland and The Colonel. 1829. New-
market : Won the Craven Stakes by a short head, the field including
Fleur-de-Lis, Amphion, and Brocard, but was receiving more or less
weight from all three, in fact, over a stone beyond weight for age from
that grand mare, Fleur-de-Lis, who, moreover, was herself carrying three
stone of dead-weight. At the same meeting Zinganee won the Claret
Stakes, beating Rough Robin and Cadland at even weights. Ascot :
Won the Oatlands and the Ascot Cup, beating, in the latter, Mameluke
(winner of the Derby of 1827), Cadland, The Colonel, Green Mantle
(winner of the Oaks of 1829), and Bobadilla (winner of the Ascot Cup of
1828) — a fine field. Previous to the race Zinganee was purchased from
Mr. W. Chifney by Lord Chesterfield for 2500 guineas. Zinganee won
by two good lengths, and proved himself to be the best horse in England.
Chifney waited in the rear with him until rising the hill, when calling
upon his horse he closed up and finished in that most beautiful and
brilliant style so peculiarly his own. Soon after this Zinganee went
amiss, and was never in the same form again.
ECONOMIST, a bay son of Whisker, — Floranthe by Octavian, — Caprice
by Anvil, — Madcap by Eclipse, — a dau. of Blank, — a dau. of Blaze, was
foaled in 1825. Economist did not distinguish himself particularly on
the turf ; but he was the sire of the famous horse Harkaway.
Painted by O. H. Laportc
SIR HERCULES.
SIR HERCULES, a black horse shot with white hairs, was a son of
Whalebone, — Peri by Wanderer (son of (xohanna, — Catherine by Wood-
pecker), — Thalestris by Alexander, — Eival by Sir Peter, — Hornet by
Drone, — Manilla by Goldfinder, and was foaled in 18.20. Sir Hercules ran
third to Eowton and Voltaire for the St. Leger of 18.29; and won the
Claret Stakes at the Newmarket Craven Meeting of 1830. At the stud
he established a lasting reputation as the sire of Irish Birdcatcher
and those distinguished mares Maria, Waterwitch, and Cruiskeen (all
bred m Ireland). In England he begat The Hydra, The Corsair,
Coronation, Hyllus, Eobert de Gorham, Gemma-di-Vergy, Newcourt,
Vibration, Venus, The Moor, Knight of the Shire, Gunboat, and
Lifeboat, the latter foaled when Sir Hercules was twenty-nine years
old, and Sir J. Shelley's ch. c. Sir Hercules, foaled when his sire was
thirty-two years old, together with a legion of other winners too
numerous to mention. In 1894 Sir Hercules was represented by 352
winning descendants, who appropriated between them 038 races, value
FawoKS Horsefi. 155
177,070/. 5.y., Camel, the rejDresentative of the other branch of Eclipse,
having 306 winners.
FREDERICK, a bay son of Little John (by Octavius, — Grey Skim by
Woodpecker), — a clau. of Phantom, — Sister to Election by Gohanna, was
bred by the Earl of Egremont in 1820. Principal Performances. 1829.
Epsom: Won the Derby, the field including The Exquisite (second),
Prince Euo-ene, Patron (winner of the Riddles worth, the Dinner Stakes,
the Two Thousand (luineas, the Newmarket Stakes, and other races),
Mohican, and Lazarus. " This Derby (run on the 4th June) was one of
great interest, and attracted a larger concourse of people to Epsom Downs
than had ever been there before. The names of the winner and the
second were scarcely mentioned in the betting. Patron being the favourite.
By the time they reached the new stand, Patron's chance was quite
hopeless, and Lazarus was going as well as anything. Hitting his leg,
however, he faltered and lost his place, which was immediately taken by
Mr. Forth on Frederick, young Buckle on The Exquisite shortly after
taking the lead. About thirty yards from home, Mr. Forth, with a
grand rush, collared The Exquisite, winning a fine race by a head.
It was said that Forth, on the night before the Derby, had shifted his
money from The Exquisite to Frederick." Doncaster : Not placed for
the St. Leger won by Rowton. At the stud Frederick never got anything
of note, and his name is now quite forgotten.
ROWTON, a chestnut son of Oiseau (by Camillus, a son of Hamble-
tonian, — Faith by Pacolet), — Katherina by Woful, — Iris by Brush, was
foaled in 1820. Principal Performances. 1829. Doncaster -. Won the
St. Leger. At the distance Chifney brought up Voltaire, and, passing
Bolivar, Felt, Clotilde, and Sir Hercules, resolutely challenged Scott on
Rowton ; but, although Voltaire responded most gamely, Rowton won,
without ever being headed, by half-a-length. 1832. Ascot : Won the
Oatlands, Lucetta and The Saddler being also in the field. Ran a dead-
heat for the Ascot Cup with Camarine, with The Saddler third and last.
In the decider, Camarine won by two lengths. This was Rowton's last
race.
VOLTAIRE, a brown son of Blacklock, — a dau. of Phantom, — a dau.
of Overton,— a dau. of Walnut, — a dau. of Ruler, — Piracantha by
Match'em,^Sister to Prophet by Regulus, was foaled in 1826. Principal
Performances. 1829. Doncaster: Beaten half-a-length by Rowton for
the St. Leger. Won the Doncaster Cup, beating Laurel and Fleur-de-
Lis. This was his last race. Voltaire's two famous !ion.ii, Voltigeur and
Charles XII., will ever keep his memory green.
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LUCETTA, a brown dau. of lieveller (by Comiis), — Luss by Hedley
(Brother to (iolumpus), — Jessy by Totteridge (son of Dungannon, —
Marcella by Mambrino, — Medea by Sweetbriar, — Angelica by Snap), —
Cracker by Highflyer, — Nutcracker by Match'em, was foaled in 1S.2G.
Lucetta's conformation was peculiar, she being very deep forward, with
light head and neck, high loins, and drooping quarters. She was always
ridden in a single snaffle, without a martingale ; but invariably commenced
kicking the moment Eobinson put his foot in the stirrup, and right royal
kicks they were. When once her rider was fairly in the saddle, she
became as quiet as a lamb. Eobinson declared she was the best stayer
he ever crossed with the exception of Camarine. Principal Performances.
1829. Newmarket: Won the Garden Stakes. 1830. Ascot: Won
the Cup, beating The Colonel, Green Mantle, and Zinganee. 1831.
Newmarket : Won the Audley End Stakes, beating The Cardinal,
Sarpedon, Eough Eobin, The Saddler, and Spaniel. 1832. Newmarket :
Won the Jockey Club Plate, B.C. Carrying 8st. 91b., Lucetta covered the
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course at a speed veiy little less than Ohilders, as she reached the Duke's
Stand in less than seven minutes. Goodwood : Won the Groodwood
Stakes, carrying the top weight of 9st. 51b.
PATRON, a chestnut son of Partisan, — a dau. of liubens, — Guildford
Nan by Guildford, was bred by Lord Exeter in 18.26. Principal
Performances. 18.29. Newmarket : Won the Riddlesworth Stakes — five
runners, including- Lucetta. Won the Two Thousand Guineas, beating
Ivean, his only opponent. Won the Newmarket Stakes — six runners.
Epsom : Unplaced for the Derby won by Frederick, G — 5 Patron,
40 — 1 Frederick. Patron was a good horse, his only defeat being
that for the Derljy.
GREEN MANTLE, a bay dau. of Sultan, — Dulcinea by Cervantes, —
Eegina by Moorcock, was bred by Lord Exeter in 1820. Principal
Performances. 1828. Newmarket : Won the July Stakes, the Clearwell
Stakes, and the Prendergast Stakes, her only three races this year.
1829. Newmarket: Second for the One Thousand Guineas. Epsom:
Won the Oaks, fourteen runners', including Varna (second), Clotilde,
Seraph, Canopy, and Lucetta. Newmarket Second October : Failed to
give 31b. to Lucetta, Ditch 1\\. 1830. Newmarket : Won the Port
Stakes. Ascot : Won the Swinley Stakes. Third to Lucetta and The
Colonel for the Gold Cup, with Zinganee fourth.
LORD G. H. CAVENDISH'S bay fiUy by Godolphin (son of Partisan),
— Mouse by Sir David, — ^Louisa by Ormond (son of King Fergus, — Miss
Cornforth by Match'em), — Orville's dam, was foaled in 182G, and won
the One Thousand Guineas of 1829, Green Mantle second ; but was
unplaced for the Oaks.
SAIYI CHIFNEY, the celebrated jocke^^ began his career on the turf
early in the present century. Among his numerous patrons were
Lord George Cavendish, the Duke of Rutland, and Mr. Thornhill. It
was on Chifney's model, more than on that of Frank Buckle, that James
Robinson fashioned his own riding, for, great as was his admiration for
Frank, he always maintained that he "hadn't i\\e fddling skill of Sam,
whose fingers on the reins, when his horse had a delicate mouth, went as
lightly as the feet of a dancer on the tight rope." Sam Chifney seldom
spoke, either at the post or in the race. He stood about five feet seven
inches in height, and was about half-a-head taller than Robinson ; but
the latter measured more than Sam round the chest by six inches.
Sam possessed all the strength and courage of his father. He rode
occasionally for His Majesty, George the Fourth.
Painted hy L. Marshall.
ALBERT (p. CONOLLT UP) .
ALBERT, an undefeated bay son of "Waterloo, or Moses, — Varennes by
Selim, was bred by the Earl of Yerulam in 1827. This very fine and
truly promising colt was never beaten, winning upon five occasions,
including the Audley End Stakes at Newmarket in 1830, in which race
he beat Oppidan and Cadland. He died on the 31st March, 1831, from
the bursting of a bloodvessel. The above engraving by Cook, from a
painting by Lambert Marshall, was considered to be a perfect likeness of
this splendid animal. Conolly, who rode him in all his races, is reported
to have said, " I can never think of him without a sigh."
PRIAM, a bay son of Emilius, — Cressida (sister to Eleanor), by
Whiskey, was foaled in 1827. "The Druid " remarks that Priam was
" a mare-looking horse, especially about the head, and so delicate a feeder
that his owner, Wm. Chifney, could tell to a handful the quantity of
oats he would eat in a week. His head and neck were light, and his
coat feathered, from his ears to his withers, in a most eccentric fashion.
He drooped rather on his hind pasterns, and stood on a straight hind leg.
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Lord Jersey declined to buy liiin as a yearling, thinking he would put out
ringbones." Principal Performances. 1830. Newmarket: Won the
Eiddlesworth Stakes and the Column Stakes, beating Augustus (winner
of the Two Thousand). Epsom : AVon the Derby. A drenching shower
and thirteen false starts were the prelude to this race. Sam Day (the
rider of Priam) was told not to Imrry himself until he had passed the
distance. At this point Little Ped Rover (a small but finely-shaped
chestnut colt by Tramp, barely fifteen hands high) was leading ; but
Priam, shooting out at the half-distance, went in an easy winner by two
lengths. The field also- included Mahmoud and Augustus. Doncaster :
Second to Birmingham for the St. Leger. 1S31. Newmarket: Won the
Craven Stakes and the Port Stakes. Beat Lucetta in a match, Priam
giving away a year. Beat Augustus in a match, giving him lOlb.
Ascot : Won the Eclipse Foot. Goodwood : Won the Cup, beating
Beiram by a short head, with St. Giles also in the field.
BlRIYliNGHAM, a powerful brown son of Filho-da-Puta,— Miss Craigie
by Orville, — Marchioness by Lurcher (son of Dungannon, — a dau. of
Vertumnus or Eclipse, — a dau. of the Compton Barb, — a Sister to
Regulator by Careless, — a dau. of the Cullen Arabian), — Miss Cogden by
Phenomenon, — a dau. of Young Marske,- — a dau. of Silvio, — Daphne by
Regulus, was foaled in 1827, and won the Doncaster St. Leger of 1830 —
twenty-eight runners, including Priam, The Cardinal, Maria, and
Emancipation. On the day of the race it rained heavily ; and Birmingham,
starting at 40 — 1, gained an easy victory through sheer strength.
Birmingham was so attached to his owner — Mrs. Beards worth — that he
would follow her round the dining-room table, and, in fact, became quite
domesticated.
VARIATION, a bay dau. of Bustard (by Castrel,— Miss Hap by
Shuttle, — Sister to Haphazard), — Johannah Southcote by Beningborough,
— Lavinia by Pipator, — Dick Andrews' dam by Highflyer, was foaled in
18.27, and upon her first appearance in public won the Oaks of 1830 —
seventeen runners, including Mouche (second), Maria, Recovery, Charlotte
West (winner of the One Thousand), and Lady Bird.
AUGUSTUS, a chestnut son of Sultan, — Augusta by Woful, was bred
by Lord Exeter in 1827 ; and won the Two Thousand Guineas of 1830 —
two runners only ; and the Newmarket St. Leger.
CHARLOTTE WEST, a chestnut dau. of Tramp, was foaled in 1827,
and won the One Thousand Guineas of 1830 — seven runners ; but was
unplaced for the Oaks, for which she started favourite. Charlotte West
also won the Royal Stakes at Ascot.
J'ainted by J, F, Herring.
SPANIEL, a bay son of Whalebone, — a dan. of Canopiis, — a dau. of
Young Woodpecker, — Everlasting by Eclipse, was foaled in 1828.
Spaniel was a small horse, standing barely fifteen hands high ; but he
was very stoutly bred ; and, at his own pace, could stay for ever.
Though small he had plenty of length, with shoulders remarkably high,
and tail set low. The portrait of him, by Herring, was considered an
excellent one. It was said of Spaniel that he " possessed a hide of silk "
(so superlatively fine was his coat) " and a heart of oak." Principal
Performances. 1880. Spaniel was defeated on four occasions as a two-
year-old, without scoring one solitary win. 1831. Epsom, May 17th :
Won the Shirley Stakes. Although Spaniel won this race in the easiest
possible manner, starting at 4 — 1 on, he went down no less than twenty
points in the quotations for the approaching Derby. May 19th: Won
the Derby — twenty-three runners, including Riddlesworth (winner this
year of the Riddlesworth Stakes, the Dinner Stakes, and the Two
Thousand (luineas), and Colwick. Betting: 6 — 4 on Riddlesworth, 50 — 1
against Spaniel. " Riddlesworth looked very blood-like, but rather light
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for his size, and somewhat leggy ; and, no douht, the iron state of the
ground was much against him. A'estris was full of life and mettle; and
Bras-de-Fer was in the pink of condition ; while the bright, light, airy
little Spaniel, with his silky coat and pert expression, trod the turf as
though he disdained the earth. At no part of the contest was the j^ace
severe, OAving to the hardness of the ground ; and it was not until about
thirty yards from home that Spaniel shot out, and won in the easiest
possible fashion. Wildrake, in "Cracks of the Day," observes that "the
stout little Whalebone weed was so ripe on the day that he held on his
best and only pace from first to last ; and, though he could not work an
atom faster, yet, as his rider, Wheatley, said, he could have gone that one
pace the whole w^ay to London." Spaniel never did anything of
consequence after this.
OXYGEN, a bay dau. of Emilius, — Whizgig by Rubens, — the famous
Penelope by Trumpator, was bred by the Duke of Cxrafton in 18.28.
Principal Performances. 1830. Won the Clearwell Stakes. 1831.
Newmarket : ISJot placed for the One Thousand Guineas to Gralantine.
Epsom : Won the Oaks — twenty-one runners, including Marmora (second),
(jruitar, Circassian, and Delight. " It was a very fine race, and a truly
run one, though it was apparent that Circassian, from some cause or
other, ran in difficulties from the distance post, as just previously she had
looked all over a winner." 183.2. Newmarket : Won the Oatlands and
the King's Plate, beating Lucetta. Newmarket Second Spring, B.C. :
Beaten by Lucetta for the Jockey Club Plate, the old mare proving the
better stayer.
CHORISTER, a bay son of Lottery, — a dau. of Chorus (by Trumpator,
— Seafowl by Woodpecker), — a dau. of Orville, — Anticipation by
Beningborough, was foaled in 1828, and won the Doncaster St. Leger of
1831 — twenty-four runners, including- The Saddler, Creole, Colwick,
Circassian, and Liverpool. Nearing the T.Y.C. starting post, John Day
began to creep up with Chorister ; and Nicholson, at the same time,
bringing up The Saddler, they contested the lead with Chancellor round
the Red House corner to the end of the rails. A few strides further
Liverpool made an unavailing effort, and had to give place to The
Saddler, who appeared to have the race at his mercy. Day now brought
up Chorister with a rush on the outside ; and, after a magnificent race,
he defeated The Saddler, in the last few strides, by half-a-length, the
latter showing the " white feather" to some extent when pressed.
Chorister was the first of Lottery's stock to run. He was on rather a
small scale, but showed great quality ; and was, in shape, very like his sire.
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THE SADDLER.
THE SADDLER, a brown son of Waverley (by Whalebone,— Marga-
retta by Sir Peter, — Sister to Cracker by Highflyer), — Castrellina by
Castrel (brother to Selim and Eubens), — a dau. of Waxy, — Bizarre by
Peruvian (son of Sir Peter), was foaled in 1828. Principal Perform-
ances. 1831. Won the York St. Leger. Next day: Beat Chorister at
even weights. York August : Beat Bro. to Tarrare, Lady Elizabeth, and
Yictoire. Lady Elizabeth, a very fine racing-like filly, was a strong
favourite. On reaching the distance, Yictoire joined the front rank, but
soon dropped behind, being evidently amiss, and a very severe finish from
the half distance between The Saddler and Bro. to Tarrare ended in the
victory of the former by half-a-length. Doncaster : Second to Chorister
for the St. Leger. Won the Doncaster Cup, beating Emancipation,
Eowton, and Birmingham. Next day : Beat Colwick, Bro. to Tarrare,
Frederica, and Creole. 1833. Newmarket Craven: Beat Glaucus in a
match. The Saddler earned a very fair reputation at the stud.
LIVERPOOL, a bay son of Tramp,— a dau. of Whisker,— the famous
Mandane by Pot-8-os, w^as foaled in 18.28. Principal Performances.
1831. York: Beat Creole. At the distance Creole (own brother to
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Mulatto) challenged Liverpool ; and one oi the longest and severest
struggles ever witnessed then ensued, Scott and Edv^-^ards using every
exertion to obtain the niasteiy, and each alternately having the advan-
tage. Within two or three strides of the winning post Creole was half-a-
head in front ; but, in this all imj)ortant moment, Edwards' strength
seemed to fail him ; and Liverpool, in the very last stretch, was declared
the winner by a short head. The two miles were run in three minutes
and thirty -nine seconds ; and both horses were terribly punished. Creole,
though not so good, perhaps, as his brother Mulatto, was a very fine
horse, but leggy, and with the sniallest' feet ever seen, excepting only
those of his conqueror, Liverpool. Doncaster : Not placed for the St.
Leger won by Chorister. At the same meeting won the Gascoigne
Stakes, after a dead-heat with Chorister, who was giving 41b. The two
came on from the Eed House at rattling speed and locked together to the
stand, each jockey striving his utmost to shake off the other, but neither
could succeed in doing so, and the judge could not divide them. In the
deciding heat, Scott (on Liverpool) came away as soon as the flag fell,
making very strong running, with Chorister close at his heels. At the
distance they joined issue, and ran a grand race home, Liverpool winning
by nearly a length, and proving himself to be one of the gamest horses
that ever ran.
CRUTCH, a chestnut son of Little John (by Octavius),— Zaire by
Selim, — Zephyretta by Hedley, — a dau. of Diomed, — a dau. of Imperator,
— Otheothea by Otho, was foaled in 1828. Captain (afterwards Admiral)
Rous, on his return home from sea service in 18.29, purchased Crutch for
sixty guineas ; and he matched the colt with such admirable judgment
as to win eleven sinsfle-handed contests wdth him, and to run a dead-heat
for the twelfth. Crutch, like Teddington, was a short horse and very
high on the leg ; and animals of this conformation are usually speedy.
Robinson observed of Crutch that he " never rode a horse so quick on his
legs, or one that was faster over the two-year-old course."
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CAMARINE.
CAIYIARINE, a chestnut dan. of Juniper (by Whiskey),— a dau. of
Rubens, — Tippitywitchett by AVaxy, — Hare by Sweetbriar, — a dau. of
Justice, — a dau. of Chymist (by Match'em, — Duchess by Whitenose), —
a dau. of South, — Sister to Babrahara, was bred by Lord Berners in 18.28.
" The pul^lic liad a notion that Camarine was far beyond Lucetta in point
of speed, but had no chance with her over a Queen's Plate course, and
that she required to run with her near leg first. If she started on the off
one, said they, she swung it round so much that unless she had been
steadied and made to change she would soon have been in distress.
Robinson, however, declared that Camarine was the very best mare he
ever rode, and that Lucetta had no chance with her at any distance, and
further that he knew nothing whatever of any leg peculiarity." Principal
Performances. 1831. Newmarket: Beat Spaniel (winner of the Derby).
Won the Newmarket St. Leger, beating Oxygen (winner of the Oaks).
1832. Newmarket: Won the Claret Stakes, beating Circassian by ten
lengths. Ascot: Won the Cup, beating Rowton, after a dead-heat
(having thus been victorious over the winners of the Derby, Oaks, and
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!St. Leger, respectively), The Saddler Ijeiiig tliird and last. Cliifiiey
(on Eowton) quite conti-ary to his practice, made the running-, the other
two being close up. At the distance. The Saddler Avas beaten ; and,
between the other two, one of the closest and severest struggles ever
witnessed ended in a dead-heat. It was a general remark that Chifney's
riding and Eowton's superb action, in both heats, were equally fine.
Newmarket: Won the Audley End Stakes. 1833. Newmarket: Won
the Craven Stakes and the Jockey Club Plate — B.C.— beating Tauinis
(one of the fastest horses of his day over any distance) by eight lengths.
The race, however, was a costly one, as neither of them ever ran again.
RIDDLES WORTH, a chestnut son of Emilius,— Filagree (dam of
Cobweb) by Soothsayer, was bred by Lord Jersey in 18.28. Principal
Performances. 1831. Newmarket: Won the Kiddlesworth Stakes and
the Dinner Stakes. Won the Two Thousand Gruineas, Sarpedon second.
Won the Newmarket Stakes. Epsom : Second to Spaniel for the Derby.
GALANTINE, a bay dau. of Eeveller, — Snowdrop by Highland Fling, —
Daisy by Buzzard, — Tulip by Damper, was bred by Sir Matthew Wood
in 1828; and won the One Thousand Guineas of 1831 — eight runners,
including Lioness (second) and Oxygen (who afterwards won the Oaks).
COLWICK, a son of Filho-da-Puta,— Stella by Sir Oliver,— Scotilla by
Anvil, was foaled in 18:28. Colwick was a brown bay with black legs,
mane, and tail, of great length, and beautiful temper. Principal Per-
formances. 1830. Doncaster : Second to Circassian — with The Saddler
and Yictoire also in the field. 1832. Chester: Won the Cup. 1834.
Newmarket : Won the Craven Stakes. Goodwood : Second to Glencoe
for the Gold Cup, the field also including Famine, The Saddler, Rocking-
ham, St. Giles, Nonsense, and Marpessa.
CIRCASSIAN, a chestnut dau. of Sultan, — Variety by Selim or Sooth-
sayer, — Sprite by Bobtail, — Catherine by Woodpecker, was foaled in
1828. 1830. Doncaster: Beat Colwick, Bras-de-Fer, The Saddler, and
Yictoire. 1831. Heaton Park (where there used to be good racing) :
Won the Stanley Stakes. 1833. Derby : Won the Gold Cup. Doncaster :
W^on the Doncaster Stakes.
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GALATA, ;i brown dan. of Sultan, — Advance by Pioneer (a son of
Whiskey and Prunella), — a dan. of Buzzard, — Sister to Champion by
Pot-8-os, was bred by the Marquis of Exeter in 18.29. " Galata,"
says " The Druid," "was the best of the Burleigh mares. In the Ascot
Cup of 1883, William Arnull received the daring orders to rip up
Lucetta, and he acted up to them most effectually, (ialata's timidity
was so excessive that Marson was obliged to train her quite alone,
otherwise she Avould not have touched an oat. She was leggy, light-
fleshed, and had large feet. If held she would utterly beat herself,
as was proved in a trial with Beiram. YLiiX forte was speed ; and, like
her dam. Advance, she could run half her horses to a standstill in the
first hundred yards ; but she had no good lasting qualities ; and, when
once collared, she shut up. In the Port Stakes Sam Darling had the cue
to let her go, and finish her held in the first mile. Lord Chesterfield,
Mr. George Payne, Colonel Udny, and Marson were at the Ditch Cfap ;
and Darling had so literally obeyed his orders ' to catch her by the
head and come along,' that there was soon a spread eagle of Emiliana,
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Archibald, and Co. 'Hold her fast, Darling,' — roared Lord Jersey —
'All right, my Lord,' was the reply, 'If I was going to Bury, I should
win!'" Principal Performances. 183.2. Won the One Thousand
Gruineas in a canter. Won the Oaks also, very easily. A writer in the
Sport i/if/ Mof/nzine observes, with reference to this race, "I never saw
such a thorough^ vanquished lot in my life. The winner is as racing-
like an animal as ever imprinted foot on Epsom Downs, and her action
is an example for all time." 1833. Won the Port Stakes, beating
Emiliana and Archibald (winner of the Two Thousand Guineas of 183.2).
Won the Ascot Gold Cup, beating Lucetta. Galata made the running
at a terrific pace, running Lucetta entirely out of it ; and finally winning
by ten lengths.
ST. GILES, a chestnut son of Tramp, — Arcott Lass by Ardrossan, —
a dau. of Cramlington (l)y Pipator, — Harriet by Volunteer), — Floyerkin
by Stride (son of Phenomenon, — a dau. of Goldfinder, — Lovely by
Babraham, — Eegulator's dam), — a daughter of Javelin, — a dau. of
Highflyer, — a dau. of Match'em, — a dau. of Dainty Davie, was foaled in
1829. After comparatively indifferent antecedents, St. Giles won the
Derby of 1832 easily, the course being in splendid order. A quarter
of a mile from home, Scott brought up St. Giles, who was in the pink
of condition ; and, heading Trustee, came away fully a length in front,
followed by Perion (Prank Boyce), who made a most resolute bid for
victory. St. Giles, however, was well in hand, and won without
difficulty by a couple of lengths. Margrave, Beiram, and Emiliana were
also in the held. It was the common talk of the day that, with the
sole exception of Perion, every horse that started ran in the interest of
Messrs. E. Eidsdale and John Gully, the joint owners of St. Giles.
St. Giles was beaten for the Goodwood Cups of 1833, 1834, and 1835 ;
and won two minor races in 1834.
MARGRAVE, a very dark chestnut son of Muley, — a dau. of Election,
— Fair Helen l3y Hambletonian, — Helen by Delpini, — Eosalind by
Phenomenon, — Atalanta by Match'em, was foaled in 1829. Margrave,
although not a handsome horse, and having a large plain head, was
lengthy, and had fine sweeping action. Principal Performances. 1831.
Stockbridge: Beat Eleanor. Won the Criterion, beating Archibald.
1832. Not placed for the Derby, won by St. Giles. Doncaster : Won
the St. Leger, the field including Birdcatcher, Trustee, and Physician.
Won the Gascoi^ne Stakes. Newmarket: Won the Grand Duke Michael
stakes, beating Galata and Salute. Beaten a head by Archibald for the
Newmarket St. Leger, with Beiram and Non-Compos also in the field.
i'aintHl I'll J. F. Herring.
BE I RAM, a very speedy cliestnut son of Sultan, — Miss Cantley by
Btaniford, — Sister to Silver by Mercury, was bred by the Marquis of
Exeter in 1S.29. " Beirani," says " The Druid," " was a A^ery nervous and
irritable horse, and lathered so much when he came to the post for the
July Stakes, that Bill Arnull said he would never require sweating again.
In the race, however, he seemed to acquire confidence, and pulled up as
dry as a bone. Had Lord Exeter, after (lalata's Oaks, transferred his
allegiance from Sultan to Beiram, and not used two crosses of the blood,
there seems to be a strong probability that he would have held his own
much longer than he did." (Erom " Silk and Scarlet.") Principal
Performances. 1831. Won the July and Prendergast Stakes. 1832.
Newmarket : Beat Non-Compos and Count Robinson. Jumping off at a
terrific pace, Beiram cut his opponents down from the start, John Day (on
Non-Compos), having no time given him to recover his lost ground, was
quite unable to get up ; and, the further they went, the further he was
left behind. Sir Mark Wood most certainly missed the mark when he
put Jem Robinson, the jockey, on Count Robinson, the horse. Second
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to Mixbury for the Newmarket Stakes. Beirani tried liis cutting clown
tactics again; but Eobinson, following with Mixbury, came with his well-
known rush and won close on the post by a neck. Epsom : Not placed
in the JJerby won by St. (riles. Beiram seemed in anything but good
condition. Goodwood : Won the Drawing-Room Stakes easily. Second
for the Groodwood Cup to Priam.
ARCHIBALD, a bay son of Paulowitz (son of Sir Paul by Sir Peter,—
Pewet b\- Tandem), — Garcia by Octavian, — a dau. of Shuttle, — Katherine
by Delpini, — a dau. of Paymaster, — a dau. of Le Sang, — the dam of
Rib, — Mother Western, was bred by Colonel Jonathan Peel in 1829.
" Archibald was a universal favourite with the public, being gracefully
elegant ; and, though on a small scale, remarkably muscular and strong
in those points where power and strength are most rec|uired, being more-
over most delicately formed for the purposes of speed, most captivating
to the eye; and possessing, withal, an animated and courageous spirit,
with great sweetness of temper, and the gentleness of a lamb." Principal
Performances. 1831. Ascot: Beat Beiram and others. "Excepting
Beiram, there was not one amongst this field of horses that could compare
in appearance with Archibald, who marched in the midst of them more
like a well -furnished four-year-old than a stripling of his tender
ao:e." 1S32. Won the Two Thousand Guineas. Won the Newmarket
St. Leger, beating Margrave (winner of the Doncaster St. Leger),
Beiram, and Non-Compos.
PHYSICIAN, a bay son of Brutandorf,— Primette by Prime Minister,—
Miss Paul by Sir Paul, — Miss Dunnington by Shuttle, — Miss Grimstone
by Weasel, was foaled in 1829. Principal Performances. 1832. Second
to Birdcatcher for the Liverpool St. Leger. Doncaster : Won the
Scarborough Stakes, beating Birdcatcher. Heaton Park : Won the
Stanley Stakes, beating Circassian. Northallerton : Won the Gold Cup,
the field including Liverpool and Nitocris. 1833. Manchester: Won
the Gold Cup. Liverpool : Won the Croxteth Stakes, the field including
Birmingham and Birdcatcher. York August : Won the Queen's Plate,
beating Tom -boy. Also won a Silver Tureen, beating Nitocris and
Emancipation. 1834. Second for the Liverpool Summer Cup. Won the
Stand Cup. York August : AVon the Queen's Plate.
Painted by J. F. Herring.
DANGEROUS (j. CHAPPLE UP).
DANGEROUS, a rich cliestnut son of Tramp, — Defiance by Rubens,
was foaled in 1830. He was a large and powerful animal, with good
bone and muscle, and rare quarters. His action was low and sweeping ;
and it was a jntj that he did not train on. Dangerous did not distinguish
himself as a two-year-old, probablj' on account of his being a horse that
required time; but he won the Derby of 1833. Wright (on Forester)
made the runnmg, closely followed by Catalonian (Sam Mann), both
jockeys having received orders to take the lead, and, if possible, to keep
it ; so that these two, at topmost speed, ran a kind of match as far as
Tattenham Corner, where Forester compounded ; and, very soon after,
Glaucus, Llewellyn, Little Casino, Cactus, Egyptus, and (xlenmore were
dead beaten. Catalonian came first round the turn, with Connoisseur,
Revenge, Dangerous, The AVhale, and Sir Robert, in the order named,
well up in his wake. Al^out a quarter of a mile from home, Sir Robert
and The Whale succumbed ; and Connoisseur, having raced with Cata-
lonian for some fifty yards, shot past him ; but was himself instantly
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collared by Dangerous, who appeared as full of running as when he
started ; and, Chappie giving him his head opposite the Stand, he passed
the post the easiest of winners by a good length. Betting: 3 — 1 Grlaucus,
'I'd — 1 Dangerous, 100 — 1 Connoisseur. Without doubt the best horse
won. Shortly after this Dangerous went amiss ; but the secret was so
well kept that he was allowed to walk over for a race at Stockbridge and
for one at Winchester. He could never be got fit to run again ; and, in
1S35, he was purchased by the French (Government and sent across the
Channel.
GLAUCUS, a bay son of Partisan, — Nanine by Selim, — Bizarre by
Peruvian, was bred by General Grrosvenor in 1830. Principal Perform-
ances. IS 3. 2. Stockbridge: Beat Dangerous. Newmarket: Won the
Prendergast, ran second for the Criterion, and beat the winner of the
Clearwell in a match. 1833. Not placed for the Derby or for the St.
Leger. 1834. Newmarket: Won the Claret Stakes. Ascot: Won the
(jrold Cup, beating Eockingham and Gralata. This race created the most
extraordinary interest ; vast sums were staked upon it, and the sj)eculation
never waned until the horses were off. At the Swinley Post, (lalata,
owhig to the severity of the pace, died completely away ; and, when they
reached the trees. Chappie brought Pockingham nearer the front, the
pace still being very severe ; but Scott, holding Grlaucus fast by the head,
won with great ease. On the same day, — in fact with only one race
intervening, — (llaucus won " The Eclipse Foot " (the hoof forming a
magnificent snuff box, richly mounted in gold, and resting on a highly
ornamental plateau of the same precious metal). James Eobinson, decked
out in a brand new green and white silk jacket, was soon in the saddle,
and (xalopade gave one good kick-royal to let his supporters know he was
all right and ready for the fray. As the two came up the course, Eobin-
son was leading at a gentle hand-canter, three or four lengths from Scott ;
and, in this way, they reached the Swinley Post, without any alteration
either in pace or position. Down the hill Scott made some advance ; but
there was nothing like racing about it. At the trees they came together,
at little better than a trot ; but, at the turn of the half-mile, away they
came at topmost speed, Gralopade never having the ghost of a chance,
Eobinson using neither whip nor spur, from the conviction that it was
hopeless. Scott never stirred on Grlaucus, who won in marvellous form,
looking at the field he had beaten, over the same distance of ground, only
an hour before. 1835. Won the Groodwood Cuj).
2'aiittcd by J. F. JAriing.
ROCKINGHAM.
ROCKINGHAIVI, a big bay "pheasant-looking" son of Hnmphrey
Clinker, — Medora by Swordsman (son of Prizefigliter (by Florizel, —
Promise by Snap), — Zara by Eclipse, — a dan. of Squirrel, — Ancaster
Nancy by Blank,— Phoebe by Tortoise), — a daii. of Triimpator, — Pe23per-
mint (sister to Phmella) by Highflyer, was foaled in 1830. Principal
Performances. 1S33. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger very easily by two
lengths, the field including Mussulman, Belshazzar, Muley Moloch, and
Grlaucus. Long before they reached the Eed House, Sam Darling (on
Rockingham) felt that he had the race in hand. Also won the Doncaster
Cup with great ease, beating Pevenge, Consol, and The Saddler. The
public were now convinced that Rockingham was something out of the
common. 1834. Ascot : Second for the Cup to Glaucus, with Belshazzar
and Galata also in the field. This race excited great interest. 1835.
Cloodw'Ood : Won the Cup. Down the hill, facing for home, Beiram, who
had been fighting all the way, broke down. At the distance Wm. Scott
brought Grlaucus forward, and made his effort; but his challenge was
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easily stalled oft' by Eockiiigham, who won in a common canter by four
lengths. Beaten for the King's Purse by Lucifer (winner of several
cups). This was a most extraordinary race. At the distance Rocking-
ham was fully a dozen lengths in front ; and, so hollow appeared to be
Lucifer's defeat, that Forth, his trainer, called out to Twitchet to stop
him. Eobinson, hearing this, began to ease Rockingham; and, so much
so, that sixty yards from home he was completely out of his stride, while
Twitchet, who had kept Lucifer going, and found his horse had still an
eftort left in him, with a tremendous rush caught Rockingham a few
yards from the post and won by a full length, amidst roars of laughter.
Robinson acknowledged that he was unconscious of his danger until he
saw Lucifer's shadow, wdien it was too late. Brighton : Won the Cup.
VESPA, a dark brown dau. of Mule}', — Miss Wasp by Waxy, was
foaled in 1830. Principal Performances. 1833. Epsom: Won the Oaks
by half -a -neck from Octave, after a fine race — the field including Revelry,
The Margravine, Tarantella, and Catherina (the latter during her career
started on no less than 175 occasions, making her first appearance in the
Oaks). 1834. [N^ewmarket : Won the Oatlands, beating Trustee, Gralata,
and ]\Ialil)ran. Vespa was ultimately sent to Hungary.
CLEARWELL, a grey son of Jerry, — Lisette by Hambletonian, was
bred by the Earl of Orford in 1830. Principal Performances. 183.2.
Upon his first appearance in public. Lord Orforcl's colt won the Clearwell
Stakes at Newmarket — sixteen runners, including Nonsense, Cactus,
Tarantella, Octave, Marpessa, Tigress, Malibran, and Emperor ; and was
thereuj^on named Clearwell. Newmarket Houghton : Beaten a length
by Glaucus at even weights in a match for 500 guineas over the Ancaster
Mile. 1833. Newmarket: Won the Two Thousand Gruineas, the field
including Sir Robert (second), Mussulman, and Nonsense. Second to
Forester for the Newmarket Stakes. 1834. Ascot: Won the Wokingham
Stakes, carrying the top-weight, 9st. 41b. This was ClearweU's last race.
TARANTELLA, a chestnut dau. of Tramp, — Katherineby Soothsayer, —
Quadrille by Selim, — Canary-bird by AVhiskey, was foaled in 1830.
Tarantella won the One Thousand Guineas of 1833 — nine runners,
including Falernia (second), Yespa (third), and Octave; but was unplaced
for the Oaks.
J'ainted by AOnihain Cooper, Ji.A.
PLENIPOTENTIARY.
PLENIPOTENTIARY, a ricli chestnut son of Emilius,— Harriet by
Pericles, — a dau. of Selini, — Pipylina (sister to Pipylin) by Sir Peter, —
Ptally by Trumpator, was bred by Mr. S. Batson in 1831. Plenipoten-
tiary stood just fifteen hands two and a half inches high, and was a horse
of such ponderous muscle, and carried so much flesh, that he always
looked like a fat bullock when in training ; but no horse was ever so
much admired for his beauty and racing points. Principal Perform-
ances. 1834. Newmarket Craven, P.M. : Beat (Hencoe (who two days
before had won the Eiddlesworth in a canter). Eobinson, whose orders
were to try and cut down Plenipo by the severity of the pace, remarked
after the race : " I came the first half mile as hard as I could lick ;
]jut, on looking round, I saw the great fat bullock cantering by my side,
C'onolly at the same time exclaiming, ' I'm here, Master Jemmy, only
waiting till I'm wanted.' " Cllencoe, believed till then to be the fastest
horse of his day, was beaten four lengths. Epsom : Won the Derby.
At the distance Plenipotentiary collared (Hencoe, and very :;oon had him
Ijeaten. Conolly then looked round for Shillelah, and, seeing that
Chifney was bringing him up, he gave Plenipo his head ; and, without
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the shadow of a strui^'gle, wc)ii by two lengths, (Ik'neoe l)eaten half a
length from the .second, Doneaster : Not placed for the 8t. Leger, won
by Touchstone. Plenipo was dead beaten early in the race ; and, the
further he went, the further he was left behind. Foul play had mo;^t
effectually done it;- work ; and he was not only made safe for the day,
but hi:; constitution wa;; utterly ruined. Plenipo Avas a very difficult
horse to saddle, and still more so to mount, rearing, plunging, and
kicking, and using every effort to prevent ConoUy getting into the
saddle ; but, on the St. Leger day, he made not the slightest show of
resistance. Indeed, Conolly, after an attempt at a preliminary canter,
observed to John Scott, "my horse is as dead as a stone." 1835.
Newmarket : Won the Craven Stakes, the field including Nonsense,
Cxlaucus, and Shillelah.
PUSSY, a very dark brown dau. of Pollio (by Orville, — Blue Stockings
by Popinjay (son of Buzzard, — a dau. of Bondrow (by Eclipse, — a
dau. of Sweeper (by Sloe), — Escape's dam by Squirrel), Yalve by Bob
Booty (son of Chanticleer (by Woodpecker),— lerne by Bagot), —
Wire (sister to Whalebone), by Waxy, was foaled in 1831. Principal
Performances. 1834. Epsom : Won the Oaks. It was not until they
had passed Tattenham Corner that the pace was increased by Louisa
forcing it into something like racing. May Day lay on the higher
ground, Frank Boyce sitting quite still upon her, and having more
the appearance of winning than anything in the race. Here Cotillon
made an effort, but Scott saw" it was a vain attempt, and in a few strides
she was among the hindmost. In this order they croivsed the gravel foad,
and w^ere approaching the distance, when May Day was seen to pitch for-
wards, falling wdth a fearful crash, and throwing Boyce over her head,
but he was on his legs in an instant. Old John now brought Pussy to
the fore, who up to that point had never appeared to be in the race ; and,
so full of running was she, that it was quite evident the race was at her
disposal, and she finally won by a length and a half. Ascot : Won the
Ascot Derby.
MAY DAY, a chestnut dau. of Lamplighter (b}' ]\Ierlin, — Spotless by
Walton, — a dau. of Trumpator, — a dau. of Highflyer, — Otheothea), — a
dau. of Eubens, — Tippitywitchett by Waxy, was bred by Lord Berners in
1831. This Eubens Mare (the dam of May Day) was dam also of
Eecovery, Camarine, Juniper, and Phosphorus. May Day won the One
Thousand (guineas of 1^34, Velocity being second; but, unfortunately,
broke her leg while running well for the Oaks and was shot.
Painted bii J. F. Jli-rring.
TOUCHSTONE.
TOUCHSTONE, a broAvn son of Camel, — Banter (a low lengtliy mare
standing 1.J..0) hj Master Henry (son of Orville, — Miss Sophia by
Stamford), — Boadicea by Alexander (son of Eclipse), — Brunette by
Amarantlius (son of Old England, — a dau. of Second, — a dan. of
Starling, — Sister to A^ane's Little Partner by Partner), — Mayfly by
Match'em, — a dan. of the Ancaster Starling, — a dau. of Clrasshopper (by
Old Crab, — a dau. of Astridge Ball, — a dau. of Dods worth, — a Barb
Mare), — a dau. of Sir Michael Newton's Arabian, was bred by the
Marquis of Westminster in 1831. Touchstone was a very frail looking
foal, and " The Druid " remarks of him — " He was in every way a
very peculiar horse. His near fore-ankle never was good ; and, at the
first Ascot Cup, it had almost risen to the dignity of a ' leg.' He had
very fleshy legs, and turned his hocks out so much, and went so wide
behind, that a barrel might have been placed between his hind legs when
he was galloping. He went with a perfectly straight knee, and w^as
altogether a very strange goer. Neither distance nor the state of the
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ground made any difference to him ; l)ut, at exercise, lie was very lazy,
and could hardly be kicked along. He was (like his l)rother Launcelot)
a very hard puller, and speed was his greatest jioint. In height he stood
fifteen hands and two inches, as near as possible. The roots of his ears
were the only coarse parts about him. It was grand to watch the
wondrous action of his hind legs, and he was equally good for speed and
stamina, though he required very fine riding, for he would instantly
swerve if his jockey raised the whip. Like many other first class horses,
both before and after him. Touchstone always failed at the Mostyn mile ;
but he could stay for ever. He never began well, but his immense speed
soon brouo-lit him to the fore. He o-ot his stock in almost every form,
and they were mostly browns. Surplice was the finest and biggest of
them, Orlando being the most beautiful. As a rule they were best at a
mile, with but indifferent action in their slow paces, and shaky on their
legs before they had advanced very far on their Turf career. Surplice,
Orlando, Newminster, and Cotherstone w^ere the best of his sons."
Principal Performances. 1834. Chester: Won the Dee Stakes, and the
Palatine Stakes. Doncaster : Won the Grreat St. Leger, the field
including Plenipotentiary (11 — 10 on), Bran, (xeneral Chasse, and
Shillelah. 40 — 1 Touchstone, who was known to be amiss, and Scott
elected to ride Lady de Grros in preference. Plenipotentiary (who had
been poisoned) was dead beaten early in the race. About one hundred
yards from home, Calloway gave Touchstone his head ; and he won,
hands down, by four good lengths. The astonishment at this most
unexpected result cannot be imagined ; but, perhaps, Calloway himself
was more surprised at it than anybody. 1835. Doncaster : Won the
Cup, the field including Hornsea, Greneral Chasse, and Shillelah. 1830.
Ascot : Won the Cup. Rockingham made the running at a rattling
pace to the distance, when Touchstone went up and defeated him easily,
winning by two lengths. Doncaster : Won the Cup, the field including
Carew, Venison, Bee's-wing, and General Chasse. 1837. Ascot: Won
the Cup. Once set fair for home it was all over ; for Touchstone went
like an arrow to the front, beating Slane at every stretch, and winning in
a canter by six lengths.
BRAN, a chestnut son of Humphrey Clinker, — Velvet by Oiseau, —
Wire by Waxy, was bred by Lord Sligo in 1831. Principal Per-
formances. 1834. Won the York St. Leger. York August: Beat
Cotillon. Doncaster : Second to Touchstone for the St. Leger. Won
the riascoigne Stakes. 1835. Ascot: Second to Griencoe for the Cup,
with Nonsense, Shillelah, Pussy, and Marpessa also in the field.
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GLENCOE, a chestnut son of Sultan, — Trampoline bj Tramp, — Web
by Waxy, was bred by the Earl of Jersey in 1831. Regarding this
celebrated animal, " The Druid " remarks — " Of all the countless Sultans
Tiny Edwards had through his hands, he loved Glencoe the best. He
was a low-backed chestnut, with great speed, and the rare Tramp staying
power about him. His ends were very line ; and Kobinson used to look
like a man seated in a valley." (xlencoe was sent to America; and,
barring, perhaps, Diomed, did more to improve the racing stock in that
country than any other imported thoroughbred ; though they took from
lis Diomed, Saltram, Spread Eagle, Sir Harry, Archduke, Lapdog, Priam,
St. Giles, and St. Blaise (all Derby winners), as well as Phenomenon (son
of Herod), Spadille (son of Highflyer), Barefoot, Powton, Margrave,
Mango, Don John, and St. Cleorge (all St. Leger winners), (xlencoe died
in August, 1857. With all his ancient pluck, he stood up bravely
against spasmodic colic and lung fever, for ten days, and died cpiite
exhausted from bleeding at the nose. He was a racehorse in the fullest
xsense of the term. 1834. Newmarket Craven: Won the Tuesday's
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RidcUesworth Stakes in a canter; l)ut on tlie following day was beaten by
Plenipotentiary. Newmarket First Spring- : Won the Dessert Stakes.
Won the Two Thonsand (Inineas — seven rnnners, inchiding Flatterer
(second), Bentley, Paris, and Viator. Epsom : Third for the Derl)y won
by Plenipotentiary, (xoodwood : Won the Cup — ten rnnners, including
Colwick, Famine, The Saddler, St. Griles, Marpessa, and Nonsense. Up
to the distance Marj^essa held the lead, when Colwick and (llencoe over-
hauled her, the old horse going strong and well ; but he was so heavy in
hand that Bill Scott had very hard work to keep him together ; Glencoe,
on the contrary, as light in hand as a feather, and full of running, raced
past him at the Stand, and won in the commonest of canters by four
lengths. AVon the Pacing Stakes. Newmarket Second October : Won
the Grarden Stakes, beating Grlaucus and Colwick. 1835. Ascot: Won
the Cup — nine runners, including Bran, Nonsense, Pussy, and Marpessa.
Pounding the turn, Chifney made his mighty rush with Shillelah, closely
followed by Famine ; but the severity of the pace soon beat them, as it
did all the rest, scattered far and wide, Glencoe, Bran, and Nonsense
being alone left to contest the race. A glance at Pobinson's seat (by
those who knew his style of riding) foretold the result. Next to the rails
this superb horseman was skimming over the sod as light and graceful as
the dolphin shoots away from the shark. At the Betting Stand, Old John
Day brought up Bran in the most resolute manner ; and so gamely did
Sir Edward's colt respond to the call, as nearly to get on level terms with
Cxlencoe ; but Pobinson, mute and motionless as a statue, just slightly
slackened his hold on Grlencoe's head, and sent him in an easy winner by
a couple of lengths. All the horses were in the finest possible condition ;
and Grlencoe exhibited no sign whatever of distress. This was Glencoe's
last race.
GENERAL CHASSE, a lurching chestnut son of Acteeon, — Hamble-
tonia by Stamford, — Harmonica by Hambletonian, — Monica l^y Sir Peter,
— a dau. of Young Marske, — a dau. of Match'em, — a dau. of Tarquin, —
Sister to Antelope by Young Belgrade, was foaled in 1831. Principal
Performances. 1834. Won the Liverpool St. Leger, Touchstone second.
Doncaster : Third to Touchstone and Bran for the Great St. Leger.
1835. Liverpool : Won the Tradesmen's Cup, the field including Catherina
and Touchstone. Newton: Won the Gold Cup. 1836. Newton: Won
the Gold Cup. Liverpool (Ost. 41b.) : Second for the Cup, the held
including Mimdig (8st. 71b.), Myrrha (8st. 31b.), and Stockport. Also won
the Stand Cup, beating Miindig. 1837. Chester (Ost. 71b.): Won the
Chester Cup, and the Cheshire Stakes. Liverpool : Beat Bee's-wing.
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Painted btj C. Hancock.
lYIUNDIG, ii rich chestnut son of CVitton, — Emma (dam of Cother-
stone) by Whisker, — GilDside Fairy by Hermes, was bred by John
Bowes, Esq., of Streathim Castle, and Gibside Park, Durham, in 1832.
Milndig was a full-limbed, coarse -looking horse (a quality derived from
his sire). When thoroughly extended, his action was remarkably fine
and sweeping. Principal Performances. Epsom : Won the Derby —
fourteen runners, including Ascot, Ibrahim by Sultan (winner of the
Two Thousand), and Coriolanus (winner of the Doncaster Champagne
Stakes). At Tattenham Corner the whole of the field were together;
but as soon as they descended the hill, liobinson brought Ibrahim into
second place ; and, on reaching the road, Mimdig on the higher ground,
and Ascot on the lower, joined the leaders. Before reaching the Stand
Ibrahim was beaten, and Pelops succumbed as soon as it w^as passed.
The struggle was now confined to Ascot and Mimdig, and a most
exciting one it was, Miindig just winning, absolutely on the post, by half
a neck ; for, in the very next stride, Ascot's head was in front. Bill Scott
said he ne\'er rode a severer race, and he had to shout to Nat as loud as
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he could to keep liis colt from hanging on to him. jMiindig was the first
north country horse to win the Derby. Doncaster : Unplaced for the
Great St. Leger won by Queen of Trumps. Won the Foal Stakes.
1S36. York: Won the King's Cxuineas. Doncaster: Second to Venison
for the King's Gruineas. Nottingham : Won the King's Cluineas. This
was ^liindig's last appearance on the turf.
ASCOT, a bay son of Reveller (by Comus, — Eosette by Bening-
borough), — Angelica by Rubens,— Plover by Sir Peter, was bred by the
Earl of Orford in 183.2. Principal Performances. 1835. Epsom:
Second to Miindig for the Derby. Ascot : Won the St. James' Palace
Stakes. Unplaced for the Doncaster St. Leger. Won the Newmarket
St. Leger.
HORNSEA, a chestnut son of Velocipede, — Sister to Duport by
Cerberus, — Miss Cranfield by Sir Peter, — a dau. of Pegasus (by Eclipse, —
a dau. of Bosphorus, — Sister to Clrecian Princess by Forester), — a dau. of
PajTuaster, — Pomona by Herod, — Caroline by Old Snap, — a dau. of
Regulus, — a dau. of Hip (by Childers, — Sister to Soreheels by Basto), —
the large Hartley Mare, was foaled in 183.2. Principal Performances.
1835. Doncaster: Second to Queen of Trumps for the St. Leger, Sheet
Anchor, Preserve, Miindig (winner of the Derby), and Ascot (beaten but
a short neck for the Derby) also in the field. It was well known that in
private trials Hornsea could give weight to Miindig ; but, to please
Mr. Scott, he was kept in the stable on the Derby Day, though as well
as any horse could be, the stable wishing the Squire of Streatlam to win
the Derby. Second to Touchstone for the Doncaster " Cup " (a Gold
Candelabrum on this occasion), with General Chasse also in the field. At
the Red House turn General Chasse went to the front, and held the lead
to the distance. Here Hornsea and Touchstone drew up, wdien General
Chasse was immediately beaten ; and between the two former one of the
most beautiful head and head contests ever witnessed ensued, the gallant
Touchstone winning by half a head. 1836. Goodwood: Won the Cup
beating Elis and Rockingham.
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QUEEN OF TRUMPS.
QUEEN OF TRUMPS, a fine spanking dark brown dau. of Velocipede,—
Princess lio^'al by Castrel, — Queen of Diamonds l)y Diamond, — a dau. of
Sir Peter, — Lucy by Florizel, was bred by the Hon. Edward Lloyd
Mostyn in 183.2. Queen of Trumps was one of the best mares ever seen
on the turf ; and, up to her time, the only one that carried off both
Oaks and St. Leger. Her sweeping action (close to the ground) much
resembled that of her sire. Though possessed of great speed, she had a
somewhat delicate constitution, which obliged her to carry more flesh
than was pleasing to the eye, and which eventually prevented her training
on. She was a bad beginner ; and, in her gallops, she appeared to go
lame, first with one leg and then with the other, till she seemed to be
lame all round. Principal Performances. 1835. Epsom : Won the
Oaks — ten runners, including Preserve (winner of the Clearwell, Criterion,
and One Thousand Guineas). .2 — 1 on Preserve, 8 — 1 Queen of Trumps.
The wonderful superiority of the Queen over all her competitors, was
known only to a select few. At Tattenham Corner, Preserve rushed to
the front ; but, at the road, Tommy Lye gave Her Majesty her head.
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when she instantly passed Preserve, and won, hands (h)wn, in the easiest
fashion. Doncaster : Won the Great St. Leger — ten runners, inchidin"-
Hornsea (known privately to be better than Miindig), Sheet Anchor,
Preserve, ]\Iiindig (winner of the Derby), and Ascot (who was only just
beaten by ^Vliindig- for the Derby). Hornsea, Sheet Anchor, Preserve, and
Queen of Trumps, in the order named, came on in front up to the rails, the
pace having- been very fast all the way ; but Lye kept tight hold of the
Queen's head to just within the distance post when he let go one finger
on the rein, and she came away, amid signals of severe distress on all
sides of her; and won, in the commonest of canters, from Hornsea, who,
though dreadfully punished by Scott for the last half-mile, never once
flinched, but ran gamely on to the bitter end.
IBRAHIIYI, a bay son of Sultan, — Sister to Co1)web by Phantom, was
bred by Lord Jersey in ISS.^, and won the Two Thousand (xuineas of
1835 — four runners only. Epsom : Unplaced for Derby won hy Mimdig.
Ibrahim was sent to France in 1835.
PRESERVE, a chestnut dau. of Emilius,— Mustard (dam also of
Perfume, Marmalade, and Morella) by Merlin (s(jn of Castrel), — Morel by
Sorcerer, was bred by Mr. Greville in 1832. Principal Performances.
1834. Newmarket: Won the Clearwell Stakes, Hester second. Won
the Criterion, Hester second. 1835. Newmarket: Won the One
Thousand Gruineas — three runners only. Epsom : Second in the Oaks to
Queen of Trumps. Goodwood : Won the Drawing-Eoom Stakes.
Walked over for the Verulam Stakes. Pan second to Glaucus for the
Goodwood Stakes — fourteen runners. Doncaster : Unplaced for the
St. Leger won by Hornsea.
SHEET ANCHOR, a dark brown son of Lottery,— Morgiana by
Muley, — Miss Stephenson by Scud or Sorcerer, — Sister to Pet worth by
Precipitate, — a dau. of Woodpecker, — Sister to Juniper by Old Snap, —
Young Marske's dam by Blank, was foaled in 183.2. "The Druid"
observes, — " Nearly all the Lotterys had a strong Chase as well as Turf
stamp about them. Lottery's principal son. Sheet Anchor, was quite the
rage in Yorkshire, after having won the Colt Sapling Stakes at York
Spring, when quite unprepared." Sheet Anchor stood sixteen hands one
inch high, and was a horse of great bone and power. Principal
Performances. 1835. Doncaster: Third for the St. Leger to Queen of
Trumps and Hornsea. 183G. Newmarket : Last three miles of B.C.
beat Hornsea. This was Sheet Anchor's last appearance on the turf.
He was sire of Weatherbit, and grandsire of Beadsman, the sire of
Rosicrucian, Blue Gown, Green Sleeves, Pero Gomez, &c.
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BAT MIDDLETON.
BAY MIDDLETON, an undefeated bright bay son of Sultan,— Cobweb
by Phantom, was bred by the Earl of Jersey in 1833. " No horse," says
" The Druid," " that Mr. Herring ever painted, impressed him so firmly
in the belief that this distinguished son of Sultan possessed both the heart
and muscular power to do what he liked with an}^ horses opposed to him.
Bay Middleton was a most frantic subject to handle at first, and became
so unruly that Lord Jersey begged James Robinson to go down to New-
market to ride him. Arriving by coach at midnight, Kobinson knocked
up Edwards (his Lordship's trainer) who exclaimed, ' Thank God, you've
come. He's bolted with everybody, and we'll gallop him in the morning,
at the Cambridge Gap.' Before mounting, Robinson had some fearful
warnings from the head stable-boy, who was told, in reply, to hold Bay
Middleton fast by the head till Robinson was well seated. The martin-
gale being too short, ' the boy ' was ordered to let it out, when the horse
trod upon it and broke it, and, finding his head loose, went off like a
shot. Edwards on Sepoy tried to lead him, but he had no notion of
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following- anything. liobinson, by degrees, made him quite docile ; and,
in his match with Muezzin, he went off with his ears pricked." Principal
Performances. 1S3G. Won the Two Thousand Guineas, Elis second.
Won the Derby. Within the half-distance, liobinson (on Bay
Middleton) challenged Gladiator, ran level with him for fifty yards, and
then went brilliantly ahead, iinally winning by two lengths. New-
market : Won the Grand Duke Michael Stakes, beating Elis. " This was
a tremendous struggle, and will never be forgotten by those wdio saw it ;
but, notwithstanding Day's resolute riding of Elis, and the lavish use of
whip and spur to the Hanks of one of the best and gamest horses that
ever ran. Bay Middleton secured the victory by a length. The struggle
between these two Turf giants has been immortalized by the brush of
old Herring, in a picture which still adorns the dining-room of the late
Sir Tatton Sykes at Sledmere. This was the only occasion on which
Eobinson (who was always a tender and considerate rider) ever touched
Bay Middleton. The ground was very heavy going, which the horse did
not like, any more than his renowned son, the Flying Dutchman.
Eobinson, in truth, had waited too long. He saw his error just in time,
and speedily rectified it ; but it was at Bay Middleton's expense. Had
he come earlier with him, the race never could have been in doubt, grand
horse as Elis unquestionably was. Eobinson was admitted to be the
premier jockey of his day. Nothing in the art of riding ever equalled
Prank Buckle's bull-dog courage, Jem Eobinson's ' short heads on the post,'
and Sam Chifney's ' mighty rushes ' and ' power in the saddle.' " New-
market Houghton : Gave Muezzin 131b. and a beating over the Ditch
Mile. This was the last appearance on the Turf of this magnificent son
of Sultan. His stock were fac-similes of himself — fine, bright bay horses.
CYPRIAN, a bay dau. of Partisan,— Frailty by Filho-da-Puta,—
Agatha by Orville, — Star by Young Marske, — Emma by Telemachus, —
A-la-Grecque by Eegulus, was foaled in 1S33, and won the Oaks of 1836.
About a distance and a half from home, Cyprian, Fair Jane, Province,
Marmalade, and Destiny engaged in a grand struggle, which they main-
tained to the Stand, when Destiny and Cyprian springing forward
simultaneously, Scott landed the latter a winner after a fine race.
Cyprian had walked from Malton to Epsom ; and, after a brief rest, w^as
despatched to Newcastle, where she won the Northumberland Plate
easily, although during the month she had tramped some 300 miles on
the road.
Diaiai Ini J. .Stuiyi:
VENISON, a brown son of Partisan, — Fawn by Smolensko, — Jerboa
by Gohanna, — Camilla by Trentbam, was foaled in 1883. Venison was
one of tbe finest moulded liorses ever seen. Tbe exquisite tapered head,
small ears, and prominent eyes, full of fire, gave him a splendid
aj)pearance, wbile bis ligbt, graceful, and sw^eeping action, gallant
courage, and perfect symmetry, carried tbe deer-like resemblance to its
utmost extent. " Tbe Druid " says of bim — " A gamer or more
gentlemanly little horse never cantered down tbe cords ; and, cross him
as you might, nearly all bis stock came small, with grey hairs in their
coat, a tapering white reach bead, and a beautiful deer-like eye. Tbe
lack of size came through his grand-dam. Jerboa. He was rather a
lurching, long-actioned goer, and wanted a deal of assistance. His Turf
finish was right worthy of him. He carried 9st. 01b. at Stockbridge,
and broke down three-quarters of a mile from home ; but, thanks to the
careful nursing of young John Day, he finished fourth, with his head at
the winner's girths. Venison was bought at a weeding out sale for
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1 ()()/. ; and us a three-year-old was one of the most hard-worked horses
in training. Tramping from one racecourse to another he thus kept
himself in condition, and won eleven races between Epsom and Doncaster.
The grace of Venison lingered amongst us for many years in the tight
little mares he left behind him. His son Kingston, the handsome
' Knight of the Silver Hair,' was snatched away just when breeders had
discovered his merits as a sire." Principal Performances. 1880. Third
for the Derby to Bay Middleton and (iladiator. Doncaster : Won the
King's Plate — four miles — beating Mi'indig (winner of the Derby of
1835). Third for the Doncaster Cup to Touchstone and Carew, with
Bee's -wing and Greneral Chasse also in the field.
ELIS, a bright chestnut son of Langar (by Selim, — a dau. of Walton,
— Young Giantess by Diomed), — Olympia by Sir Oliver, — Scotilla by
Anvil, — Scota by Eclipse, was foaled in 1833. Principal Performances.
1835. Newmarket: Won the Chesterfield Stakes. Goodwood: Won the
Molecomb Stakes. Newnuirket : Won the Clearwell, ran second for the
Prendergast, and won the Criterion. 1830. Newmarket: Second to Bay
Middleton for the Tavo Thousand Guineas. Goodwood : Second to
Hornsea for the Cup. Won the Drawing Boom Stakes, and the Pacing
Stakes. Lewes : Won the LewTs Stakes. Doncaster : Won the Great
St. Leger — fourteen runners, including Bee's-wing, Redshank, Vulture
(dam of Orlando), and Carew. At the Red House John Day (on Elis)
rushed to the front, obtaining a lead of a full length, and finally winning
easily by two lengths. 1837. New^narket D.M. : Beat Slane in a match,
Elis giving 71b.
REDSHANK, a bay son of Sandbeck (by Catton,— Sister to Orville by
Beningborough), — Johanna by Selim, — Comical's dam by Skyscraper, — a
dau. of Dragon, — Fidget's dam by Match'em, was foaled in 1833.
Principal Performances. 1830. Newmarket : Won the Craven Stakes.
Doncaster : Unplaced for the St. Leger. His first defeat. Lincoln :
Won the Champion Stakes and the Gold Cup. 1837. Stamford: Won
the Gold Cup, and the Burghley Stakes. Northampton : Won the
Queen's Plate. Leicester : Won the Queen's Plate. Nottingham : Won
the Cup, and the Queen's Plate. 1838. Newmarket: Won the Craven
Stakes and the Queen's Plate.
BEE S-WING.
BEE'S-WING, a bay dau. of Dr. Syntax, — a dau. of Ardrossan, — Lady
Eliza by Whitworth (son of Agonistes, — a dau. of Jupiter, — a dau. of
Highflyer, — a dau. of Matcli'em, — Sister to Pioneer by Old England), —
X. Y. Z's. dam by Spadille, — Sylvia by Young Marske, was foaled in 1833.
" Bee's-wing, the most noted of all the Doctor's daughters, and the pride
of Northumberland, stood barely fifteen hands two inches high, and always
ran big. She had one of the sweetest heads ever seen, and her hips and
ribs w^ere capital ; but she was rather light boned, owing, in a great
measure, to her having been badly kept when a foal. With all his Turf
lore, Mr. Orde had never learnt that bone and muscle must originally go
in at the mouth. Bee's-wdng was a well advanced yearling before she
rubbed her nose against an oat. She never hit to any horse, except
Touchstone ; and her two sons by him, Newminster and Nunnykirk, were
beautiful movers. She was a tremendous kicker in her stall, but showed
no vice whatever at the post. She pulled very hard at first ; but was,
nevertheless, a most delightful mare to ride. Bee's-wing's dam was a
lame mare by Ardrossan, who was an immense horse, with a crest almost
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equalling that of the (xodolphm Aral)ian. Bob Johnson won his maiden
race on Bee's-wing's dam at Doncaster ; but she never ran again, having
slipped her stifle joint going home, and becoming a cripple for life."
Principal Performances of Bee's-wing. IS 8 5. iJoncaster : Won the
Champagne Stakes. 1830. Won the Newcastle 8t. Leger, and Newcastle
Cup. Doncaster : Not placed for either the St. Leger, won by Elis ; or
for the Doncaster Cup. 1837. Newcastle: Won the Cup. Doncaster:
Won the Cleveland Stakes, and the Gold Shield (given in lieu of tlie
Cup). 1S3S. Newcastle: Won the Craven Stakes, ran second for the
Northumberland Plate, and won the Cup. Doncaster : Won the Fitz-
william Stakes, and ran second to Don John for the Doncaster Cup.
1839. Newcastle : Won the Craven Stakes and the Cup. York : Won the
Queen's Plate, beating Melbourne, Epirus, and Humphrey. Stockton :
Won the Cup. Eichmond : Won the Queen's Plate. Doncaster : Won
the Pitzwilliam Stakes, beating Ej^irus. 1840. Newcastle : Won the
Craven Stakes ; but was beaten a short head by Lanercost for the Cup.
York : Won the Cup. Doncaster : Won the Fitzvvilliam Stakes, and
the Doncaster Cup, beating, in the latter, The Provost and Charles XII.
Charles XII. held the lead to the distance, when Bee's-wing and The
Provost overhauled him, the old mare coming away and winning very
easil3\ Kelso : Beaten half a length by Lanercost for the Cup ; and at
the same meeting, over two miles, ran a dead-heat with Lanercost, who
ran at a disadvantage of 21b., as compared with the weights for the Cup,
a remarkable confirmation of form ; and further indorsed hj the result of
the race for the Cup at Newcastle in the spring. After running the dead-
heat, Bee's-wing, on the same afternoon, beat The Doctor and Dr. Caius
over 2 J miles. 1841. Newcastle : Beaten by Charles XII. for the Craven
Stakes ; but won the Cup, defeating Calypso and Lanercost. Stockton :
Won the Cup. Doncaster : Won the Cup, and the Hornby Castle Stakes.
Eichmond: Won the Cup. 1842. Ascot: Won the Gold Cup. New-
castle : Won the Cup, beating Charles XII. Doncaster : Won the Cup,
defeating Charles XII. again. As at Ascot, the fine old mare went off
with a rattling lead, and at a pace which the others were quite unal)le to
follow ; she was never headed, and won l)y six lengths. Her last race ;
and a truly glorious finish to a wonderful career. From Bee's-wing have
descended (through Newminster), The Hermit, Lord Clifden, Musjid,
Cambuscan, Cardinal York, Adventurer, Camballo, Wheel of Fortune,
Petrarch, Hampton, Wenlock, Hawthornden, Throstle, Ladas, Ayrshire,
Sheen, Eoyal Hampton, &c.
l\iiid,d I'll n.irf'H JJ'ill.
IRISH BIBDCATCHER.
IRISH BIRDCATCHER, a chestnut son of Sir Hercules,— Guiccioli by
Bob Booty, — night by Irish Escape (son of Commodore, — Buffer's dam
by Highflyer,— Shift by Sweetbriar), — Young Heroine by Bagot (son of
Herod, — Marotte by Match'em, — a dau. of Traveller, — a dan. of
Hartley's Blind Horse), — Heroine by Phenomenon, — Princess by
Eclipse, — a dau. of Bosphorus (son of Babraham, — a dau. of The
Hampton Court Childers, — a dau. of Leeds, — The Moonali Barb Mare), —
Sister to Cxrecian Princess by Eorester, was foaled in Ireland in 1833.
" The Druid " says, in reference to this renowned scion of the Whalebone
line — " This chestnut son of Sir Hercules must ever occupy a distin-
guished position in the Darley Arabian family, as the progenitor of The
Baron and Chanticleer; and, through the former, of Stockwell and
Pataplan, not to mention his son Oxford, the sire of that good horse
Sterling. The direct living descendants of Birdcatcher are few.
Stockwell, Rataplan, and Saunterer are gone ; Oxford and Sterling alone
remain to perpetuate the stock of the light, corky, short, tight-back, and
elastic action of one of the fastest horses that ever sped over the
gradients of the Curragh. They who seek for a type of what
Birdcatcher was, have to look to Saunterer, rather than to Oxford,
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for a family representative. His action in all his paces was grand. He
died in March, 18G0, aged twenty-seven, leaving a long list of mares
at the stud, the most famous of which, in recent years, were Athena,
I'allas, Ayacanora, Lady Trespass, Peri, Manganese, Rambling Kate ;
and those Eltham beauties, Agra, Calcavella, Elspeth, England's Beauty,
Exact, Gossamer, iS:c. In redeeming Saunterer from the Austrians, Mr.
Blenkiron testified to the great value he set on the Birdcatcher blood."
Birdcatcher won several important races at the Curragh ; and, on
retiring from the Turf, joined Lord Kossmore's stud in Ireland.
GLADIATOR, a chestnut son of Partisan, — Pauline by Moses (son of
W halebone), — Quadrille by Selim, was foaled in 1833, and ran second for
the Derby of 183() to Bay Middleton — with Venison, Slane, and The
Athenian also in the field. This was the last occasion upon which
(lladiator appeared in public, his previous essays having been anything
but successful. Gladiator, however, wnll be ever famous as the sire
of Sweetmeat and Queen Mary, and grandsire of Macaroni, Carnival,
Sweet Sauce, and Parmesan. Other celebrated members of this family
mav be mentioned in Cremorne, Favonius, and Macy'reo^or.
DESTINY, a chestnut dau. of Sultan, — Fanny Davies by Filho-
da-Puta, — Treasure by Camillus, was bred by Mr. Houldsworth in 1833,
and won the One Thousand Guineas of 183(1 — seven runners, including
Toga, Zenana, Marmalade, and Firefly. Destiny ran second to Cyprian
for the Oaks — twelve runners, including Marmalade, Fair Jane, Emineh,
and Vesper.
SLANE, a bay son of Eoyal Oak (by Catton,— a dau. of Smolensko, —
Miss Cannon by Orville, — Cannon Ball's dam by Weathercock),— a dau. of
Orville, — Epsom Lass by Sir Peter, — Alexina by King Fergus, was bred
by Colonel Peel in 1833. Principal Performances. 1835. Newmarket:
Second to Elis for the Criterion Stakes. 183(5. Newmarket : Beat
Hornsea in a match. 1837. Re i gate : Won the Dinner Stakes, beating
\^enison. Ascot : Second to Touchstone for the Gold Cup. Goodwood :
Won the Waterloo Shield — three miles and three-quarters — beating a field
of seventeen. Oxford : Won the Cup, now '1\ miles ; but formerly
always four miles. Slane now retired from the Turf. He had " a sad
aptitude for getting roarers, and there were no less than ten or eleven by
him in one year. Their chief speciality was to be game and slow."
(From -'The Druid.")
Painted hy J. F. HerriiKj.
PHOSPHORUS
PHOSPHORUS, a bay son of Lamplighter, — Camarine's dam by
Rubens, was foaled in 1834, and won the Derby of 1837. Approaching
Tattenham Corner several retired dead beaten, so tremendous had been
the pace all through. Rounding the corner, Caravan was seen to be
leading, with Phosphorus a length behind him. Caravan lead to the
distance, at which point Harry Edwards brought up Mahometan with a
rush, and raced with Dardanelles and Hibiscus. Half-way up, Phosphorus,
on the lower ground, was level with Caravan, and a desperate struggle
commenced. Head by head they ran, Pavis using whip and spur very
freely, while Greorge Edwards worked his horse in the most scientific
manner, calm and resolute, his seat and handling being worthy of Robin-
son's finest displays. Nose to nose, however, they still were, tiU within
twenty yards of the winning post, where Edwards forged ahead, by magni-
ficent horsemanship, and sent Phosphorus in the victor by half -a -length.
The pace was very fast from start to finish. Two days before the race
Phosphorus was so lame that John Day declined riding him ; and, but for
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Lord Berners (liis owner) insisting on his being sent to the post,
Phosphorus wouki have remained in his stable. He never ran again in
Enghmd. Having been sold to the Duke of Brunswick for 1000 guineas,
and sent over to Brunswick, he was again put into training ; but his
lameness prevented his further success on the Turf, and he was finally sent
to the Royal Stud.
MANGO, a dark bay son of Emilius, — Mustard by Merlin, was foaled
in 1834. "Mango stood close upon sixteen hands high, with a form
indicating great power. His legs were strong and well shaped, and he
was remarkably round in the rib, as a three-year-old he had all the
appearance of a five-year-old horse, from his great muscular development.
In his running he was thoroughly honest, but very lazy, which accounts
for the inequality of his performances. On many occasions his rider
found it most difficult to get him to his speed ; and thus he was defeated
by horses very inferior to himself." Principal Performances. 1837.
Won the Ascot Derby. Stockbridge : Beat Wisdom. This race was
delayed half-an-hour for the arrival of Lord Chesterfield and Mr. Greville
(the owner of Mango), who came rattling over the hill in an open
barouche and four, and were no sooner landed on the course than the
former offered — ^4, in thousands, on Mango. Wisdoni (who was very
fine drawn, for you could almost see through him) went off at score, at
his best pace, and continued this severe running, with Mango close at his
heels, till round'ng the turn into the straight, which they entered almost
level. Mango on the inside, and Wisdom sweeping round to the opposite
cords. The clang of the whips was heard all up the course, and they ran
so nearly level all through that no one could say which had won till the
judge's verdict of " Mango by a head " had been given. Doncaster :
Won the Great St. Leger — thirteen runners, including Epirus (favourite),
and Mahometan. Epirus fell soon after starting; and, at the distance,
Henriade was thrown down by a dog. Mango winning, without any
difficulty, by a length and a half. Won the Newmarket St. Leger.
1838. Newmarket: Won the Claret Stakes.
CARAVAN (who on his first appearance in public ran a close race with
Phosphorus for the Derby) was a bay son of Camel, — Wings by The
Flyer, and was bred by Lord Stradbroke in 1834. He won the Ascot
Gold Cup in 1839.
•nti'd hii Ilarni Hull.
MELBOURNE.
MELBOURNE, a very powerful, rich brown, son of Humphrey CHnker,
— a dau. of Cervantes (a compact son of Don Quixote,— Evelina by
Highflyer), — a dau. of Golumpus, — a dau. of Paynator, — Sister to Zodiac
by 8t. (reorge, — Abigail by Woodpecker, — Firetail by EcHpse, — a dan.
of Blank,— a dau. of Old Cade, was foaled in 1834. "The Druid"
remarks — " It was the sight of Melbourne's knees that induced the late
Mr. Sydney Herbert (afterwards Lord Herbert of Lea) to decline the
offer of him, though he bought two other yearlings by Humphrey
Clinker for .250 guineas each, belonging to Mr. Robinson, senior. The
son, however, owned and trained Melbourne at Hambleton. Melbourne
was knuckle-kneed from a foal ; and few horses were ever seen with so
thin a crest, or with such length from the shoulder joint to the hip.
The Melbourne l^lood nicked well with Touchstone, through Mowerina,
in West Australian ; but it sometimes happened that when put to
Touchstone mares he got his stock too long, as in the case of Sortie.
Blanche of Middlebie, so bred, was one of the lengthiest fillies ever seen ;
but her growth took a different turn. Cannobie, Oak-ball, Canezou, and
Tasmania all inherited their sire's fine length. His blood, however, hit
best for speed when the produce were short. Blink Bonny, from the
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very peculiar droop in her tpiarters, looked as if she had l)een cut short,
and Brocket had not (|uite length enouo-li for his frame. His stock had
usually good legs and feet, a large head, lop ears, and the peculiar
Melbourne blaze. Long before Melbourne failed at the stud he had done
quite enough for his fame, as his scores of winners in Weatherby's
pages sufficiently attest." Principal Performances. 1888. Lincoln :
Won the Cup. 18.'39. Beverley: Won the Cup. York August : Secimd
to Bee's-wing for the Queen's Plate, beating Epirus.
lYIISS LETTY, a bay dau. of Priam, — a dau. of Orville, — a dau. of
Buzzard, — Hornpipe by Trumpator, was bred hy the Hon. Thos. Orde
Powlett, of Bolton Castle, near Middleham, Yorkshire, in 1834, and
w^on the Oaks of 1837 — thirteen runners, including Chapeau d'Espagne
(winner of the One Thousand Guineas). At Tattenham Corner Miss
Letty was pulling so hard that her rider (Holmes) had the greatest
difficulty in restraining her impetuosity. At the distance Chapeau was
still leading ; but it was evident that Holmes had only to make up his
mind " when to come," and the race w^as over. This he did about
400 yards from the chair, giving Miss Letty her head, when she shot
past Chapeau d'Espagne like a flash, winning, hard held, by three
lengths. The pace was very strong the whole distance. Miss Letty was
the dam of Weatherbit (sire of Beadsman and grandsire of Blue Grown,
Rosicrucian, Pero Gomez, The Palmer, and Green Sleeves).
AC H MET (an undefeated brother to Bay Middleton), by Sultan, —
Cobwel>, was bred l^y Lord Jersey in 1834. Principal Performances.
1837. Newmarket: Won the Eiddlesworth Stakes; also won the Two
Thousand Guineas by half-a-length — nine runners, including Mustee
(second), Troilus, Dardanelles, and Gil Bias.
CHAPEAU D'ESPAGNE, a bay dau. of Dr. Syntax,— Chapeau de
Paille by Bubens, — Fadladinida by Sir Peter, — Eanny by Diomed, was
foaled in 1834. Principal Performances. 1836. Newmarket: Won the
Criterion Stakes. 1837. Newmarket: Won the One Thousand Guineas.
Epsom: Second for the Oaks. 1838. Salisbury: Won the Gold Cup.
Exeter : Won the Devonshire Stakes. Abingdon : Won the Cup.
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HARKAWAY.
HARKAWAY, a chestnut son of Economist, — a dan. of Nabocklisli
(son of Rugantino, Brother to Irish Escape), — Miss Tooley by Teddy the
Grrinder (son of Asparagus, — Stargazer by Highflyer, — Miss West by
Match'em), — Lady Jane by Sir Peter, was foaled in Ireland in 1834.
Harkaway, though termed a chestnut, was really in colour a pale yellow
sorrel. He was a powerful, but coarse and angular-looking, horse ; so
much so indeed as to resemble a carthorse rather than a racer. It was
when in action that the astounding powers of the horse were seen, and
the apparent ease to himself with which he galloped. His vast stride
and great speed were truly amazing. His head was light, bony, and
long, with ears fine and well set on. His neck was light, short, well-
formed and muscular. Principal Performances. 1 S3 7-8. Won eleven
races in Ireland, including the Royal Whip. 1838. (xoodwood : Won
the Cup, beating Hyllus, Deception (winner of the Oaks), The Doctor,
Epirus, and Beggarman. This was one of the fastest run races on record,
Harkaway winning from start to finish. Altogether Harkaway started
in thirty-eight races, winning twenty-five. His remarkable success on
the Turf made the Americans very anxious to get possession of him, and
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they comniissioiu'd their a^-eut, thr()ni>"li Messrs. Tattersall, to inquire
tlie price, and whether the horse was still in work ? To this
]\[r. Ferg'usson (his then owner) replied — " The price of Harkaway is
six thousand <i-uineas, and I hunt him twice and thrice a week."
DON JOHN, a l)rig-ht bay son of Tramp or Waverley, — Hetman
Platoff's dam by Comus, was foaled in 1885, and sold to the Earl of
Chesterfield. Don John stood about fifteen hands three inches high, and
was indisputably the best three-year-old of his year. Principal
Performances. 1837. Doncaster : Won the Champagne Stakes. 1838.
AVon the St. Leger — seven runners, including Ion (second), Lanercost,
Cobham (who broke down), and The Hydra. Shortly after passing the
Red House, Don John had all his opponents beaten, winning in the end
by over a dozen lengths in the commonest of canters. Time 3min. ITsec.
He also won the Doncaster Cup easily, beating Bee's-wing, The Doctor,
and ]\rell)ourne.
LANERCOST, a brown son of Liverpool (by Tramp), — Otis by Bustard
(son of Buzzard), — a dau. of Election, was foaled in 1835. Lanercost was
purchased as a yearling for 136/. Principal Performances. 1839. Second
to Charles XII. for the Doncaster Cup, Bee's-wing third. Won the
Cambridgeshire. 1840. New^castle : Won the Grold Cup, beating
Bee's-wing. Goodwood : Second to Beggarman for the Gold Cup, with
Hetman Platoff and Charles XII. also in the field. 1841. Ascot : Second
to Satirist for the Queen's Vase. Won the Ascot Gold Cup, beating
Elambeau, St. Francis, and Bloomsbury. 184.2. Chester (9st. 91b.) :
Second to Alice Hawthorn (4yrs., Gst.) for the Chester Cup, with Satirist
(4yrs., 8st. 71b.), and Cruiskeen (aged, 8st.) also in the field. Ascot :
Started favourite for the Gold Cup won by Bee's-wing, but finished in
the rear. This was the last appearance of Lanercost on the Turf. War
Eagle and Van Tromp w^ere the best of his get, wdth Ellerdale and
Catherine Hayes next. He was also sire of the speedy Cosmopolite. His
stock as a rule were known by their ewe necks, lazy looking heads, and
listless gait.
ION, a brown son of Cain (by Paulo witz, — a dau. of Paynator, — a
clau. of Delpini, — a dau. of Young Marske, — Gentle Kitty by Silvio, —
a dau. of Dorimund, — Portia by Eegulus, — The Spot Mare), — Margaret
by Edmund (son of Orville, — Emmeline by Waxy,— Sorcery by
Sorcerer), — Medora by Selim, was foaled in 1835. Principal Per-
formances. 1837. NewTnarket : Second for the July and Chesterfield
Stakes. Won the Clearwell. Third for the Criterion. 1838. Second
to Amato for the Derby. Second to Don John for the St. Leger.
GREY MOMUS.
GREY lYIOIYlUS, a grey son of Comiis, — a dau. of Cervantes, — Emma
by Don Cossack (son of Haphazard, — Alderney by Skyscraper, — Cceliaby
Volunteer), — Vesta by Delpini, — Faith by Pacolet, was foaled in 1835.
Faith and Pacolet were both greys. Besides Vesta, Faith was also the
dam of Marcia by Coriander, of the grey Brilliant by Phenomenon, and
of the grey Camilliis (afterwards so great a favourite of Sir Tatton's at
Sledmere), by Hambletonian, and of the bay Dion by Spadille, who, as
well as Brilliant, was sent to America. Principal Performances of Grrey
Momus. 1837. Goodwood: Won the Lavant and the Molecomb Stakes.
1838. Newmarket: Won the Two Thousand Cxuineas, Bamboo being
favourite. Nothing daunted by his defeat. Lord Suffield matched
Bamboo to run Grey Momus at even weights over the Rowley Mile.
The race came off on the Thursday, the Two Thousand having been run
on the Tuesday, and the grey won far more easily than before. Third
for the Derby won by Amato. Won the Ascot Cup, beating Epirus and
Caravan. Goodwood : Won the Dra\^dng Boom Stakes, and the Pacing
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Stakes. Xewniarket : Won the (Irand Duke Michael Stakes. 1839.
Newmarket : Won the Port Stakes.
AIYIATO, a brown son of Velocipede, — Jane Shore hj Woful, —
Belladonna b)- Seymonr,— Grramarie by Sorcerer, was bred by Sir (iilljert
Heathcote, of The Durdans, Epsom, in 1835. Amato was a finely-shaped
horse, standing fifteen hands and a half high, with slender legs and light
neck. His splendid trial a few days before the Derb3% known only to Sir
(xilbert, his trainer, and two or three friends of the stable, was kept quite
dark. Amato, on his first and only appearance upon a racecourse, won
the Derby of 1838, defeating twenty -two opponents, including Grrey
Momus (winner of the Two Thousand). On getting fairly into the
straight, Amato rushed up between Grey Momus and Ion ; and although
Ion headed Urey Momus at the half -distance, he had not the ghost of a
chance against Amato, who, hard held, kept him at his heels all the way,
and Avon, hands down, by a couple of lengths.
INDUSTRY, a bay dau. of Priam,— Arachne by Filho-da-Puta,—
Treasure by CamiUus, — a dau. of Hyacinthus, — Flora by King Fergus, —
Atalanta by Match'em, was bred by the Earl of Chesterfield in 1835, and
won the Oaks of 1838 — sixteen runners, including Callisto, Mecca, and
Caroline Elvina (the latter described by " The Druid " as the finest mare
ever seen at Newmarket, and started by Lord Chesterfield expressly to
make the running for Industry). Callisto swept round Tattenham Corner
with a two lengths lead ; but, at the distance, w^as challenged by Sister
to Marvel, and the race became very close and exciting. At the half-
distance, Scott (on Industry) collared Callisto, Mecca, at the same instant,
making a rush ; but for one moment only was the race in doubt, as
Industry was clear of her opponents a few yards from home, Callisto
beating Mecca a neck for second place. Industry was a pretty mare to
the eye, and possessed of considerable spirit, but she was of an uncommonly
nervous temperament.
BARCAROLLE, a bay dau. of Stumps (by Whalebone, — Scotina by
Delpini), — Katherine by Soothsayer, was foaled in 1835, and won the
One Thousand Guineas of 1838. Barcarolle's chance for the Oaks
was destroyed by illness. Stumps, the sire of Barcarolle, was " the
first sire Sir Tatton ever bought, and he combined his fifteen-two
standard with rather light bone. . . . He had Delpini's style of
head ; and it w^as from his light fore-legs, and his stumped up way of
going on them, that he acquired his name. His end was a sad one. He
caught a fatal inflammation from wandering up and down a field on a
rainy night with his sheets dragging at his heels." (" The Druid.")
CHARLES XII.
CHARLES XII., a curiously coated dark brown son of Voltaire, —
Wagtail by Prime Minister, was foaled in 1830. Charles XII. stood
sixteen hands at three years old, and was of a very delicate constitution.
Principal Performances. 1839. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger, the
Held including Euclid, Bloomsbury, and The Provost. " In going over
the deep ground, near the Eed House, Charles XII. was several lengths
ahead of Euclid, the pace growing more and more severe. At the
distance, Euclid, who had been gradually getting up, went to Charlie's
head, looking all over like the winner, and the excitement became intense.
In the run in Euclid was many times driven against the rails by Charles,
but still managed to make a dead-heat of it. In the deciding heat,
Conolly (on Euclid), cantered in front for the first mile. Bill Scott not
attempting to force the pace with Charles XII. At length Euclid broke
into strong running ; and, in going over the deep ground, Charles was
several lengths behind. After passing the Red House, however, Scott
made up his ground ; and, at the distance, the rivals once more found
themselves head to head. Another desperate struggle now ensued ; but
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at the stand Charles got the best of it, and just won by a head. Both
horses ran most gamely." Also won the Doncaster Cup, beating
Lanercost and Bee's- wing ; Charles XII. was now sold for' 3()()() guineas.
Newcastle : Won the Craven Stakes, beating Bee's- wing, (loodwood -.
Won the Cup, beating Hyllus and Colwick. Wolverhampton : Won the
Cup, beating the grey Isaac (the best Cup horse of his day). 1842.
Goodwood: Beat Hyllus in a match for 1000 sovs. over the Cup course,
giving him 51b. Won the (loodwood Cup. Doncaster : Second for the
Cup to Bee's-wing, with Attila also in the field. 1848. Doncaster:
Second to Alice Hawthorn for the Cup. His last race.
EUCLID, a chestnut son of Emilius, — ^Maria by Whisker, — Gribside
Fairy by Hermes, was foaled in 1830. Euclid was a line ;4iowy horse,
with great muscular power and good legs, standing about fifteen hands
two inches. Principal Performances. 1839. Ascot: Won the St. James'
Palace Stakes, in the scarlet and white of Mr. Thornhill. Doncaster :
Beaten for the St. Leger by Charles XII., after a dead-heat. New-
market : Won the Grand Duke Michael Stakes. 1840. Newmarket :
Won the Claret Stakes. Beat The Corsair in a match.
THE CORSAIR, a black son of Sir Hercules, — Gulnare by Smolensko,
— Medora by Selim, was bred by His Majesty King William the Fourth
in 183G, and upon his first appearance in public won the Two Thousand
Guineas of 1839.
CARA, a bay dau. of Belshazzar (by Blacklock, — Manuella by Dick
Andrews), — Fauchon (sister to Lapdog) by Whalebone, — a dau. of
Canopus, was foaled in 1830, and won the One Thousand Guineas of
1839.
THE PROVOST, a brown son of The Saddler, — Eebecca by Soothsayer,
— Prudence by Waxy, was foaled in 1830. Principal Performances.
1839. Doncaster: Won the Scarborough Stakes. Northallerton: Won
the Gold Cup. 1840. Newcastle (8st. 51b.) : Second for the Northumber-
land Plate to Hetman Platoff (8st. 41b.). Doncaster: Won the Four-
Year-Old Stakes. Second to Bee's-wing for the Gold Cup, with Charles
XII. third. 1842. Catterick Bridge : Won the Gold Cup Stakes. York
August : Won the King's Plate.
Pniiilid till .1. /•'. Ilirrui'j.
HETMAN PLATOFF.
HETIYIAN PLATOFF, a bay son of Brutandorf — a dan. of Comus —
Marciana Ijy Stamford (son of Haphazard, — Bess by Waxy, — Vixen by
Pot-8-os, — Cypher by Squirrel), — Marcia by Coriander, — Faith by Pacolet,
was foaled in 1S36. "The Druid" says of Hetman Platoif— " He had
much finer speed than Charles XII., although the latter stayed rather the
best ; but still John Scott and his brother Bill always fancied that if the
Hetman had not thrown out a curb he would have been the A 1 on the
St. Leger day." "Hetman Platoif was," he observes, "a wonderful
weight carrier, and a horse of such boundless nerve that he would have
faced a park of artillery and never have moved a muscle." Principal
Performances. 1839. Second for the Cambridgeshire. 1840. Won the
Northumberland Plate.
DECEPTION, a bay dau. of Defence, — Lady Stumps by Tramp, — a
dau. of Cervantes, — Fanny by Sir Peter, was foaled in 1830. Principal
Performances. 1839. Epsom: Second for the Derby to Bloomsbury.
Won the Oaks, Carolina (second). Groodwood : Won the Drawing Eoom
Stakes ; and (71b. extra) ran third for the Cup to Harkaway and Hyllus.
DecejDtion was, if not quite the best, cerfainly one of the best fillies that
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ever started for the Oaks. Her owner, Fulwar Craven, was a very exti*a-
onlinaiy character. In all that he did, and all that he said, there was a
dry, eccentric, humour, which was peculiarly his own, but which never
overstepped the bounds of good breeding and kindly feeling. He was
first cousin to the then Earl Craven, and resided for many years at
Chilton Park, Wilts, celebrated for the finest collection of British birds
ever seen in this kingdom, all of them procured and arranged by himself.
The foiff-oisoiibic of the man was most remarkable. The careless cock of
his battered white hat was in itself all c/iaracfcr, and equally so was the
full-spread tie of his crimson bandana, the colour of which he never
changed, the half-open striped waistcoat, and the sporting cut of his
brass-buttoned brown coat, with another bandana (generally purple and
orange) peeping from its breast-pocket. His drab breeches fitted to per-
fection, and his gaiters of the same colour were studiously let down at the
back in order to display a few inches of a pink silk stocking. He almost
alway:; carried a massive gold snuff box in his hand, and occasionally a
purple jacket (his racing colour), carelessly Hung over his left arm.
Latterly, his crimson bandana tie was decorated with beautiful likenesses
of his two favourite horses, Longwaist and Deception, wrought in fine
gold, and worn one above the other. Other horses owned by him were
Pic-nic, Fly-by-Night, Janette, and that fine filly Pastime, who was a
long way the best of the field that started for the Oaks of 1825; as,
although she went very lame to the post, she was only beaten by the
finest piece of jockeyship on record, when Sam Chifney got Wings home
in front of her.
HYLLUS (brother to The Hydra), a bay son of Sir Hercules,— Zebra
by Partisan, — Venom by Eubens, — Spitfire by Beningborough, was
foaled in 1836. Principal Performances. 1839. Groodwood : Second to
Harkaway for the Cup, with Deception (third). The Doctor, Epirus, and
Besrsrarman also in the field. 1841. Goodwood : Second to Charles XII.
for the Cup, with Col wick and Pocahontas also in the field. 184.2.
Ascot (9st. 71b.) : Second for the Ascot Stakes.
SLEIGHT-OF-HAND, a somewhat narrow and delicate-looking brown
son of Pantaloon (by Castrel, — Idalia by Peruvian), — Decoy by Filho-da-
Puta, — Finesse by Peruvian, — Yiolante by John Bull, was bred by Lord
Westminster in 1836; and, upon his first appearance in public, started
favourite for the Derby of 1839, but ran unplaced. The Sleight-of-Hand
mares were very grand, mostly nice bays and browns.
LITTLE WONDEK.
LITTLE WONDER, a bay son of Muley,— Lacerta by Zodiac,— Jerboa
by Gohanna, was foaled in 1837. He was a particularly brilliant bay,
standing just fourteen hands three and a half inches ; and, when in
the stable, covered very little ground. Little Wonder performed but
indifferently upon the only two occasions of his starting as a youngster ;
but he won the Derby of 1840. Scott had backed Launcelot freely,
feeling confident of success ; but, when they had almost reached the Bell,
he saw that Little Wonder had the race in hand, and shouted out — " A
thousand pounds for you if you stop him, Macdonald." " Too late, Mr.
Scott, too late," was the reply. Little Wonder challenging Launcelot at
the distance, passed him in a few yards, and was half a length in front of
him at the stand, finally winning by a full length. Immediately after
the race, the Hon. E. Anson entered the weighing room and presented
Macdonald with an elegant riding w^hip from Prince Albert, as a
testimonial to his admirable jockeyship. This was the only Derby ever
witnessed by Her Majesty Queen Victoria. It was the opinion of many
people that Little Wonder was more than three years old when he won
the Derb3^ He did not win again, and broke down at Kelso in L842.
Old Forth, the trainer of Frederick, Little Wonder, and Merry Monarch,
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" was another of those trainer- jockeys of whieli Yorkshire has l)een
pretty prolific. To the last he kept his ' Frederick weight,' and rode
in trials with the same fine patience and tact. The Cxoodwood Cuj) was
the race he loved best, and he was snre that, ' if a horse wins that really
well trained, it is all up with him for the St. Leger.' Even for it, or
an}i;hing else, he would nev^r try more than a mile and a quarter, and
if they could get that distance well, he was ' quite ready to take the rest
on credit.' Buckle and Jem Kobinson were his jockey idols, and he used
to say that he Avould gladl}^ have given 500/. a year to have the first call
of ' Old Frank.' He delighted to dwell on those finishes in which
Buckle brought his horse with such energy on the post, ' that the very
plates flew into the air.'" (From "Scott and Sebright," by "The
Druid.")
BLOOMSBURY, a very fine bay son of Mulatto,— Arcot Lass by
Ardrossan (and, therefore, brother in blood to Maroon), was foaled in
1S3G. Principal Performances. 1839. Won the Derby, the field
including Deception (who, on the following Friday, won the Oaks),
Euclid, Sleight-of-Hand, and The Corsair (winner of the Two Thousand).
Euclid, Bloomsbury, and Deception had it all to themselves, from
beginning to end. Won the Ascot Derby. Unplaced for the Doncaster
St. Leger. 1840. Beaten a neck only for the Cesarewitch, with 9st. in
the saddle. Bloomsbury was sold and sent to Grermany in 1841.
POCAHONTAS, a bay dan. of (Hencoe,— Marpessa by Muley,— Clare
by Marmion (by a son of Whiskey, — Young Noisette by Diomed, —
Noisette by Squirrel, — Carina by Marske), — Harpalice by Grohanna, —
Amazon by Driver, was foaled in 1837. Pocahontas will ever be
famous as the dam of Stockw^ell, King Tom, Eataplan, Ayacanora,
Knight of Kars, Knight of St. Patrick, Araucaria, &c., and grand-dam
of Blair Athol, Lord Lyon, Achievement, The Marquis, St. Albans,
Caller Ou, Kettledrum, Doncaster, Blinkhoolie (sire of Wisdom), &c.
The Stud Book may be searched in vain for any other brood mare whiclu
in three successive years, produced such a trio of colts as Stockwell,
Rataplan, and King Tom.
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CRUCIFIX.
CRUCIFIX, an undefeated bay dan. of Priam, — Octaviana by Octavian,
— a dan. of Shuttle, — Zara by Delpini, — Flora by King Fergus, was
bred by the Earl of Chesterfield in 1837. According to the received
equine standard of perfection, Crucifix presented some striking exceptions ;
yet, notwithstanding, she possessed racing qualities that defied criticism ;
and was, altogether, one of the most extraordinary animals on record.
Her neck was long and light, shoulders oblique and thin, and her brisket
exceedingly deep. Her chest, however, was very narrow, more so even
than Teddington's, her arms and legs small, and her toes turned out like
an opera dancer's. She was flat-sided, had short back ribs, wide hips,
drooping quarters, and flat thighs. These peculiarities gave her a very wiry
appearance. Indeed she looked all wire. She stood nearly sixteen hands
high, was as nimble as a cat, and had the useful faculty of reaching the
top of her speed in a few strides, and without any apparent effort. After
winning the (Jaks her legs quite gave w^ay, and she wasted to a shadow
before she died. She was buried beside Bay Middleton ; and, near their
graves, John and Alfred Day each planted a cedar tree. Principal
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Performances. 1889. Newmarket: Won the July Stakes, and the
Chesterfield Stakes. Goodwood : Won the Lavant Stakes, and the
Moleeomb Stakes. Newmarket : Won the Hopeful Stakes, the Clearwell
Stakes, and the Prendergast Stakes ; and, giving 71b., ran a dead heat
with Gibraltar for the Criterion Stakes. 1840. Won the Two Thousand
Guineas, the One Thousand Guineas, and the Oaks. Crucifix now took
leave of the Turf. Her races were won so easily that description is
unnecessary.
LAUNCELOT (brother to Touchstone), a brown son of Camel, was bred
by the jVlarcpiis of Westminster in 1837. Lanncelot had enormous
speed, and pulled even harder than Touchstone, with his head right in
his chest. Hardly anyone could hold him, and the hunting curb which
Bill Scott selected for his St. Leger race was a most formidable affair.
After his race for the St. Leger (on which occasion he was certainly
not in his right form, having been overtrained and run off his legs),
Lanncelot lay for two whole days in his box unable to move. Maroon,
however, w^as decidedly the better horse of the two, on that day at least,
and could have won, had he been permitted to do so, without the
slightest difficulty. Principal Performances. 1830. Doncaster : Won
the Champagne Stakes. 1840. Second to Little Wonder for the Derby:
Won the St. Leger. At the Red House turn, the race apparently lay
between Maroon (Lord Westminster's second string) and Gibraltar,
although Lanncelot was leading. As they crossed the second road, Nat
Flatman brought Gibraltar up to the girths of Maroon, who was going
very strongly indeed. Holmes, not liking this challenge of Nat's,
instantly sent Maroon up to Launcelot's quarters, whose leg veiy shortly
afterwards gave w'ay ; but he ran on most gamely — the strangest part of
the performance being the difficult}^ Scott (on Lanncelot) found to win, and
the still greater difficulty Holmes (on Maroon) found it to lose. Gibraltar
was only beaten a neck for third place.
MAROON, a bay son of Mulatto,— Miss Giles by Lottery,— Arcot Lass
by Ardrossan, was foaled in 1837 ; and ran second to his stable
companion (Lanncelot) for the St. Leger of 1840.
GIBRALTAR, a bay son of Muley, — Young Sweet-pea by Godolphin, —
Sweet-])ea by Selim, was foaled in 1837. Principal Performances.
1839. Second to Crucifix for the Clearwell. In receipt of 71b. ran
Si dead-heat with Crucifix for the Criterion. 1840. Third for the
Doncaster St. Leger to Lanncelot and Maroon. Won the Newmarket
St. Leger. 1841. Newmarket: Won the Port Stakes.
VULCAN, a l^rown son of Verulam (by Lottery, — Wire by Waxy), —
Puss by Teniers (son of Eubens, — Snowdrop by Highland Fling), — Cora
by Peruvian, — a dau. of Alexander (l)y Eclipse), — Berrington by Sweet
William,— a dau. of Herod,^Flora by Squirrel, was foaled in 1837.
Principal Performances. In 1840 and the earlier part of 1841, Vulcan
was running in Ireland. Having been sent to England, he won the
Cambridgeshire very easily from a field of twenty -two, including
Cruiskeen (winner of the Chester Cup), Pocahontas, Iliona (winner of
the Cesarewitch) and The Corsair (winner of the Two Thousand Gruineas
of 1839). Vulcan also won a couple of matches at the same meeting.
184.2. Shrewsbury: Won the Cup. Cheltenham: Won the Cup.
Liverpool : Won the Cup, after a dead-heat with Ehodanthe. In the
run off, Vulcan only won by a neck, after a desperate struggle. Won
the Cups at Hereford and Warwick. 1843. Broke down in running for
the Leamington Stakes, and was taken out of training.
THEON (own brother to Euclid), a beautiful dark brown son of
Emilius, — Maria by Whisker, was bred by the Duke of Cleveland in
1837. Standing about 15.3, Theon showed fine symmetry and great
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power, aiKl was possessed of extraordinary speed. Writing of the
"Line of Emilius," "The Druid" observes that " Theon showed a deal
more quality than any of the family. He had very few blood mares sent
to him, but got some superb hunters. His racing stock were, like
himself, good hardy browns, the best of them being Sagacity and
Sophistry. Alcoran (Theon's best son) was a colt of high promise, but
became incurably lame during his three-year-old season." Theon won a
sweepstakes at Doncaster in 1839, beating Launcelot ; and was taken out
of training after running unplaced for the Derby of 184(3.
ST. LAWRENCE, a \rown son of Skylark (son of Waxy Pope) or of
Lapwhig (son of Whalebone, — Lapdog's dam), — Helen by Blacklock, —
Helena by Rubens, — Sprightly by Whiskey, — Eomance by Grouty (son
of Sir Peter, — "The Yellow Mare" by Tandem),— Mademoiselle by
Diomed, — ^Belle by Justice, — a dau. of Old Marske, — Susannah by
Bajazet, — Eegulus Mixbury by Regulus, was bred in Ireland in 1837.
Principal Performances. 1839 — 1841. Won various races in Ireland,
including the Corinthian Stakes, the Royal Whip, the Stewards' Plate,
and live Queen's Plates — all at The Curragh ; and the St. Lawrence
Stakes at Howth Park. 1843. Won the Cups at Bibury and
Tewkesbury ; and Queen's Plates at Salisbury, Egham, Weymouth,
Warwick, and Leicester. 1847. Now ten years old. Chester : Won
the Cup — twenty-nine runners, including Mendicant (winner of the
Oaks of 1840). Newcourt led to the distance, when St. Lawrence headed
him. Half-way up. Mendicant, in turn, headed Newcourt ; and, at the
Stand, had reached St. Lawrence, a rattling race for the remainder of
the distance ending in favour of the latter by a head.
CORONATION.
CORONATION, a rich blood bay son of Sir Hercules,— Euby by
Eubens, — a dau. of Ditto (Brother to Walton), — Agnes by Shuttle, —
a dau. of Highflyer, — a dau. of (loldhnder, — Lady Bolingbroke by
Squirrel, was foaled in ls;3>>. Coronation stood sixteen hands high, and
kept his ears in a perpendicular position. Taken altogether he was a very
handsome animal ; and, in his walk, as nimble and ehistic as a pony.
Principal Performances. 1S41. Epsom: Won the Derby, the field
including Van Amburgh (Bro. to Sleight-of-Hand), Ealph (winner of the
Two Thousand Guineas, the Cambridgeshire of LS4.'2, and Ascot Cup of
1843), Marshal Soult (Bro. to Hornsea), and Potentia (winner of the One
Thousand (ruineas). Oxford : Won the Cup, beating Isaac and Caravan.
Doncaster : Beaten a head by Satirist for the St. Leger, the result being
unquestionably due to the masterly riding of William Scott, who stole
a march on John Day. Coronation, though perfectly sound, had not had
a gallop for a full week before the race. He did not run again.
GHUZNEE, a bay dau. of Pantaloon (by Castrel), — Languish by Cain, —
Lydia by Poulton (son of Sir Peter, — Fanny by Diomed), — Variety by
Hyacinthus, — Sister to Swordsman by Weasel (son of Herod), — a dau. of
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Turk (son of Eeguliis, — a dau. of Crab, — Ainclia's dam by Cliilders), —
a daii. of Locust (by Old Crab, — a dau. of Childers), — a dau. of Change-
ling- (brother to jNIatch'em), — a dau. of Old Cade, was bred by the
^Marquis of Westminster in 1838. Languish (the dam of (xhuznee)
absolutely languished for home, and refused to breed during the three
years she lived abroad. Ghuznee, when she won the Oaks, stood only
fourteen hands and three inches high ; but, as flohn Scott observed, " she
was a perfect rattler ; and, to his mind, was one of the many proofs that
superior-looking legs always go the quickest." After the Oaks she had
rest and green food for a few days ; and, after Ascot, the same for a
fortnight ; but, at the end of that time, on being taken out of her box,
her sinews were found to be quite crooked, and she was then taken out
of training. Had it been known in what a sad condition her legs were
between Epsom and Ascot, she would never have been allowed to walk
over for the Coronation Stakes. Principal Performances. 1841. Epsom:
Upon her first appearance in public, Grhuznee won the Oaks, the field
including Lampoon (stable companion of the winner), Miss Stilton, and
Potentia (winner of the One Thousand Gruineas). Lord Westminster, at
the eleventh hour, declared to win with (Ihuznee ; though a quarter of
an hour before starting Lampoon was first favourite at 2 — 1. (Ihuznee
started at 7 — 4. She took up the running at the road ; and although
Miss Stilton challenged at the distance, and made a bit of a race of it to
the Stand, Ghuznee shook her off, and won easily by a length. Ascot :
A¥alked over for the Coronation Stakes ; and was forthwith put to the
stud.
POTENTIA, a chestnut dau. of Plenipotentiary, — Acacia by Phantom,—
Augusta by Woful, was foaled in 1838. Principal Performances. 1841.
Newmarket First Spring : Won the One Thousand Guineas — five runners.
Epsom : Unplaced f<.)r the Derby. Unplaced for the Oaks. Newmarket :
Won the Grand Luke Michael Stakes, beating John O'Gaunt, Eringo,
and Chameleon.
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ALICE HAWTHORN.
ALICE HAWTHORN, a bay dan. of Muley Moloch —Eebecca by
Lottery, — a dau. of Cervantes, — Anticipation by Beningborougli, was
foaled in 1838; and was the dam of Thormanby, the winner of the
Derby of 1860. Principal Performances. 184.2. Chester: Won the
Cup, beating- Lanercost, Vulcan, and Satirist. Also won the Cheshire
Stakes. 1843. Doncaster : Won the Cup b}' twenty lengths, beating
Charles XII. Pichmond : Won the Cup, beating Nutwith (winner of
the St. Leger). 1844. Ascot: Won the Queen's Yase, beating Robert de
Grorham. Goodwood : AVon the Cup, beating Prizefighter and The Era.
Doncaster : Won the Fitzwilliam Stakes, and the Doncaster Cup. Alice
Hawthorn won many other races.
SATIRIST, a brown son of Pantaloon (by Castrel), — Sarcasm by
Teniers, — Banter by Master Henry, was In-ed by the Marquis of
Westminster in 1838. Satirist stood fifteen hands and two inches hig-h,
and had very round camel-like quarters, a small head, high shoulders,
strong arms and legs, a star in the forehead, and the near hind foot white.
Principal Performances. 1841. Ascot: Won the Queen's Yase, beating
Faii/ot(-s Hor.scs. '2 1 '^
Lanercost. Doncaster : AVon the Grreat St. Legvr. From the One-mile
Post to the Eed House, C\)ronation was leading- at a strong but steady
pace, Satirist going-, stride for stride, with him, about a length behind.
As they made the turn, The Squire, running most gamely, came up
again (he had stumbled on descending the hill), and took third place.
From this point only these three were in the race, all the rest being
beaten off. As they crossed the last road, Coronation's chance for the
first time seemed to be in jeopardy. Satirist was now almost head to
head with him, and Coronation seemed unable to shake him off. At the
distance, the two closed ; and John Day, finding his horse in difEculties,
gave him a pull, when Scott shot past him ; and, in spite of all Coronation
could do, kept Satirist's nose in front, winning by half a head. The
Squire, a length from Coronation, was third. It is difficult to understand
why Coronation, sound as steel, and in full vigour of health, should not
have had a gallop for a full week before the race. But such actually was
the case. In his preliminary canter he went in superb style, and the
general feeling was that the St. Leger was over. Satirist, however, was
in splendid condition, and went equally well.
RALPH, a chestnut son of Dr. Syntax, — a dau. of Catton, — Altisidora
by Dick Andrews, was foaled in 1838. Principal Performances. 1840.
NeA\niiarket : Won the Criterion Stakes. 1841. Newmarket: Won the
Two Thousand Guineas in the green and white cap of Lord Albemarle.
Goodwood : Won the Drawing Room Stakes. Newmarket : Won the
Garden Stakes. 1842. Won the Ascot Cup. " Ralph had the same
prominent eye as his sire, and such a velvety skin that it was said he had
no hair except on his mane and tail. He was poisoned just prior to the
Ascot Cup. He w^on, but pulled up in a desperate state of gasping, and
the perspiration and distension of the nostrils never seemed to leave him."
(From "The Druid.")
I'lunteti by C. Jlaiictck.
ATTILA (W. SCOTT TJP).
ATTILA, a very beautifully moulded bay son of Colwick, — Progress by
Langar, — a dan. of Blacklock, — a dan. of Knowsley [by Sir Peter,— Bal^
by Bordeaux (son of Herod, — the Cygnet mare)], — Surveyor's dam by
Tartar, — Sister to Comet by Old Cade, — a dan. of Young Greyhound, —
Doll by Woodcock, was foaled in 1S89. Attila, when rising two years
old, was purchased by CoL Anson for 1.20/. "Bill Scott," says "The
Druid," " invariably coupled Attila with Magistrate, as having tried them
liigher than anything they ever had at AVhitehall. Attila, when in
condition- as a sire, was, like Sultan, one of the most beautifully moulded
horses that painter ever glanced at." Principal Performances. 1841.
Doncaster : Won the Champagne Stakes. Attila was tried toward the
end of September at midnight ; and, though it was so dark that Scott
could not distinguish the horses, he knew, from Attila's quick and
delicate step, that he was in front ; and he finished 200 yards in advance
of everything. Newmarket : Won the Clearwell very easily. 184.2.
Epsom : Won the Derl)y Coldrenick (the favourite) was beaten before
reaching Tattenham Corner ; and, at the distance, Attila shot to the
front with the race completely at his mercy. Cotton (on Eobert de
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Gorlumi) came with a rusli; but was unable even to approach Attila, who
won as he ])lease(l. " John Scott always considered his brother's riding
of Satirist in the St. Leger, and of Attila in the Derby, to have been the
finest specimens of his style, which, as far as daring and decision went,
have perhaps never been matched." ("The Druid.") Doncaster :
Unplaced for the St. Leger. 1S44: Fell lame in running for the Ascot
Gold Cu]), and did not start again.
BLUE BONNET, a bay dau. of Touchstone,— Maid of Melrose by
Brutandorf, — a dau. of Whisker, — a dau. of Orville, — a dau. of
Expectation (son of Sir Peter, — Zilia by Eclipse, — Jemima by Snap),^
Calabria by Spadille, was foaled in 1831). Blue Bonnet broke down twice
as a two-year-old, but was quite sound at the end of the next summer ;
and, prior to the St. Leger, beat Charles XII. in a trial, so that
Tom Dawson did not fear Attila. " Blue Bonnet was only in the
market a few hours before the St. Leger, and those connected with her
won more money on the race than the Attila party did on the Derby.
The pace at which Scott, on Attila, raced for the lead, and also after lie
had obtained it, was most tremendous. No horse that ever lived could
have kept it up from end to end of the St. Leger ccnirse. Blue Bonnet
and Priscilla Tomboy ran head and head to the Stand, when Blue Bonnet,
running the fastest and longest, was apparently winning very easily, till
Chappie brought up Seahorse with a rush, and stuck to Blue Bonnet's
haunches to the chair, but failed to get his head in front." Tommy Lye
punished Blue Bonnet so severely that her flanks and ribs were lacerated
in a hundred places. She carried 200/. of his money ; but he never rode
for Tom Dawson's stable afterwards. Blue Bonnet, a really gcjod mare,
was, after this, worthless as a racehorse.
OUR NELL, a chestnut dau. of Bran, — Fury by Tramp, — Lunacy by
Blacklock, — Maniac by Shuttle, was foaled in 1839; and won the Oaks
of 1842.
METEOR, a chestnut son of Velocipede,— Dido by Whisker,— Miss
(xarforth by Walton, — a dau. of Hyacinthus, — Zara by Delpini, was
foaled in 1*^30 ; and won the Two Thousand Guineas of 1842.
FIREBRAND, a chestnut dau. of Lamplighter, — the dam of Recovery,
Camarine, Phosphorus, and May Day by liubens, — Tip])itywitchet by
AVaxy, was foaled in 1830, and won the One Thousand Guineas of 1842.
I'nihifd }ni 11. Bitn-fiiirl.
COTHEESTONE.
COTHERSTONE, a thoroughly racing-like light bay son of Touchstone,
with black legs, and grand quarters, was bred by John Bowes, Esq., of
Streatlam, in 1840. His dam was Emma (dam also of Miindig, and
grand-dam of West Australian) by Whisker. " The Druid " remarks —
" Whitehall never received a thinner fleshed yearling than when John
Scott took Cotherstone from Isaac Walker's hands. As a two-year-old he
was always amiss. The first Earl Spencer bought Cotherstone for 3000
guineas in 1844, before he broke down at Goodwood; and when he
arrived at Althorp in his van his fetlocks almost touched the ground.
Stilton was his best son, but was difficult to train." Principal
Performances. 1843. Newmarket: Won the Eiddlesworth and the
Column Stakes. Won the Two Thousand Cluineas three runners only.
Epsom : Won the Derby. " Pound Tattenham Corner, the blue jacket
and white cap of Graper led the field , but Scott brought Cotherstone
down the hill like a flash of lightning ; and, before reaching the road,
Gaper was beaten, and tired to nothing, as soon as the impetus of the
descent was out of his legs. The black jacket now led the van, and
Cotherstone came on apparently with the race in hand. But the
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contest was not yet at an end, as (xorhambury now fairly tackled tlie
favourite. Just outside the distance, Bill Scott, taking a firm grip
of Cotlierstone, who was now fairly extended, landed him the winner by
a clear length." Doncaster : Beaten a head by Nutwith for the St. Leger.
Won the Three-Year-Old Stakes. Newmarket : Won the Eoyal Stakes.
1844. Broke down at ( rood wood.
POISON, a bright chestnut dau. of Plenipotentiary, — Arsenic by the
Colonel, — Arsena by Morisco (son of Muley, — Aquilina by Eagle),
— Arethusa by Quiz,— Persepolis by Alexander, was bred by the Earl
of Orford in 1840. Principal Performances. 1843. Epsom: Won the
Oaks. Crossing the road the four leaders were nearly abreast. At the
distance, Chifney, by a great effort, placed Extempore (winner of the
One Thousand) in front ; but she could not stay, and Sam Butler rushed
Poison at such a pace that nothing could live with her. In fact, Sam's
rush at the finish could never be forgotten by those who witnessed it.
EXTEMPORE (sister to Euclid), a bay dau. of Emilius, was foaled
in 1840. Principal Performances. 1842. Newmarket: Won the July
Stakes. 1843. Won the One Thousand Gruineas.
A BRITISH YEOMAN, a brown son of Liverpool,— Fancy by Osmond
(son of Filho-da-Puta), — Sister to Countess by Catton, — a dau. of
Hambletonian, — a dau. of Shuttle, — Gentle Kitty by Silvio, was foaled in
1840. Principal Performances. 1842. Doncaster: Won the Champagne
Stakes. 1843. Epsom: Not placed for the Derby won by Cotherstone.
" A British Yeoman was certainly the handsomest son that Liverpool
ever got ; and, like him, he was remarkably clean-hocked. His highly
promising Derby chance was destroyed by a most peculiar seizure. On
the setting-on of his off' arm there came a soft swelling about the size
and thickness of a large dish, and a similar one above the hock on
the same side. Both disappeared after some time. As a getter of
racehorses the Yeoman had but little scope given him, otherwise there
would have been few to match him as a sire of thoroughbreds. His
hunters were superb."
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NUTWITH.
NUTWITH, a bay son of Tomboy, — a dan. of Conins (by Sorcerer), —
a tlan. of Stamford (by Sir Peter), — Miss Jndy by Alfred, was foaled in
1840. Nntwith stood fifteen hands two and a qnarter inches high ; but,
when mounted, had the appearance of being a smaller horse. Princi])al
Performances. 1843. York: Second to Prizefighter for the Grreat
Yorkshire Stakes. Doncaster : Won the Great St. Leger. At the
distance, Prizefighter, still leading, was going at his best, as though
he meant winning, instead of making play, as was his mission, for
Cotherstone. At the half-distance, however, he was done with ; and
Cotherstone and Nut with from the Stand came on together, racing
stride for stride, and head to head, and thus they finished one of the
finest contests ever witnessed on the Town Moor, victory resting with
Nutwith by a short head. It has been stated that Cotherstone was
2)ulled in favour of the second string, Prizefighter, and came too late
when it was seen that the latter was beaten, (xully is said to have
stood to win 5 0,000/. over Prizefighter.
THE EIYIPEROR, a chestnut son of Defence,— a dau. of Eeveller.—
Design (sister to Dangerous) by Tramp, was foaled in 1841. Principal
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Performances. 1S44. Ascot: Won the (fold Cup, Ideating Attila (winner
of the Derby of 1S42, but who fell lame early in the race) and Poison
(winner of the Oaks of 1843). Won The Emperor of Pussia's Plate
at Ascot in 184 5 (given in lieu of the (jfold Cup), beating Foig-a-
Ballagh, Alice B[a^^i:horn, and Cowl (who fell lame in running). This
was the Emperor's last race. He was the reputed sire of Monarque,
who gave so many good animals, including (lladiateur, to both the
French and English Turf.
FOIG-A-BALLAGH, a brown son of Sir Hercules, — Gruiccioli by Bob
Booty, was foaled in 1841. Principal Performances. 1844. l)(jncaster :
Won the Great St. Leger, The Cure second, and The Princess (winner of
the Oaks) third. Newmarket : Won the (Irand Duke Michael Stakes.
Won the Cesarewitch (8st.) by three lengths. The Emperor (7st. 131b.)
being also in the field. Second for the Cambridgeshire (8st.), The Cure
(7st. 131b.) being among the starters. 1845. Ascot: Second to The
Emperor for the Emperor of Russia's Plate, with Alice Hawthorn and
Cowl (wdio fell lame in running) also in the field.
JOE LOVELL, a bay son of Velocipede, — Cyprian by Partisan, was
foaled in 1841. Principal Performances. 1844. York : Won the Gfreat
Yorkshire Stakes. Doncaster : Won the Three-Year-Old Stakes. 1845.
Groodwood : Won a Sweepstakes.
THE UGLY BUCK, a bay son of Venison,— Monstrosity by Pleni-
potentiary, — Puce by Powton, — Pucelle by Muley, — Medora by Selim,
was bred by Mr. John Day in 1841 ; and won the Two Thousand
Gfuineas of 1844.
SORELLA, a chestnut dau. of The Saddler, — a dau. of Partisan, —
Pomona by A^espasian, — a dau. of Walton, — Young (xiantess by Diomed,
was bred by Mr. Osbaldeston in 1841 ; and won the One Thousand
Gruineas of 1844.
THE PRINCESS, a chestnut dau. of Slane,— Sister to Cobweb by
Phantom, was foaled in 1841, and in 1844 won the Oaks and the
Coronation Stakes, and ran third to Foig-a-Ballagh and The Cure for the
Doncaster St. Leger.
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ORLANDO, a bay son of Touchstone, — Vulture by Langar, — Kite by
Bustard (son of Castrel), — Olympia by Sir Oliver, was foaled in 1841.
" The Druid " observes — " Touchstone was unable to counteract all the
softness of Vulture in Orlando, whose action, which was very straight
from the forelegs, did not convey the idea of his being a stayer, like his
sire ; and, as a general rule, his stock were fondest of a mile. We could
never tire of looking at him, as he stood at ease in his box, resting his
near hind foot, and showing the rich folds of that beautiful muscular
neck, as he turned his high-bred forehead round, and looked with that
fine, but now dim, eye at his visitors." Orlando's best sons were
Teddington, Trumpeter, Fazzoletto, FitzEoland, Crater, Diophantus,
Liddington, and Zuyder Zee. Imperieuse, Little Lady, Melissa, Chalice,
Theodora, Eurydice, Canteen, and Fravola, the best of his daughters ;
though several proved themselves most valuable as brood mares. Before
age and overwork at the stud had begun to tell upon him, Orlando was a
singularly elegant and handsome horse, with an unusual amount of
quality. He died at Hampton Coui-t in December 1868. Principal
Performances. 1843. Ascot : Second to Wetnurse. On the way to the
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post, young John Day (riding Wetnurse), overheard Nat Fhitman
(riding Orlando) propose to Sam Rogers (riding a filly of Lord Greorge
Bentinck's) to hedge rides ; and John observed to Nat, " What's good for
Sam must be good for me, so let me stand in as v^ell." " A very likely
thing," said Nat, "your pigmy of a pony has no chance." "Never
mind," retorted young John, " I can stay with you, though you are on such
a grand one." Mr. Davis started them; but, at the word " Go," each
stopped and looked at the others. " Mind, I've started you," observed
Mr. Davis, and then left them. On they walked for over two hundred
yards. "Are none of you going to take the lead?" said John ; "because,
if not, I shall take it for you." Then Jem Robinson (riding Panther)
chimed in with, " For goodness sake, John, canter or gallop ; otherwise
ni}' horse will bolt." John, thus appealed to, led off at a slow canter;
but, on nearing the brick-kilns, he gave his filly a taste of the spur, and
stole fifty yards in a twinkling. Nat somewhat uj)set Orlando in his
haste to follow her. Young John gave Wetnurse a gentle pull at the
distance, when Orlando reached her girths ; and John, hearing the sound
of Nat's whip, knew that he was driving the crack, so that he urged on
his filly and just won by a head from Orlando. Newmarket : Won the
July Stakes. Groodwood : Won the Ham Stakes. 1844. Newmarket:
Won the Riddlesworth. Epsom : Won the Derby, the field including
Ionian, Bay Momus, The Ugly Buck (winner of the Two Thousand),
Ratan, and Loadstone. Running Rein came in first ; but was dis-
qualified, after being proved to be not a bay colt by The Saddler — Mab,
but a bay colt by Griadiator bred in 1840. Lord George Bentinck,
knowing that the horse's legs had been dyed, set to work to discover
where the dye was purchased ; and, being successful in his quest, the
evidence gained in this way was of great assistance in pro\dng the fraud.
It has been stated that Leander broke his leg in running, and was
destroyed ; that his remains were dug up, his head cut off, and submitted
to Mr. Field, who pronounced the jaw to be that of a four-year-old.
1840. Ascot: Fell lame in running for the Emperor of Russia's Plate,
and was withdrawal from the Turf. Just before starting Orlando threw
his rider, and broke his bridle.
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THE MERKT MONARCH.
THE lYIERRY lYlONARCH, a bright bay son of Slane,— The Margravine
by Little John (son of Eemembrancer), — a dau. of Phantom, —
Sister to Election by Grohanna, was foaled in 184.2. Merry Monarch
only ran once as a two-year-old, when he was unplaced for the Ham
Stakes at Goodwood. Upon his next appearance in public he won the
Derby of 1845, Idas starting favourite at 8 — 1 ; and the winner being
absolutely without a price. Alarm broke away at the starting post and
threw his rider ; but took part in the race though much injured. As they
swept round Tattenham Corner, Mentor collided with Paris, knocking the
latter off his feet. His rider, Butler, struggled to release himself from
the frightened animal ; while, at the same moment, Old England and
Weatherbit were almost on the top of him. Many closed their eyes
through fear of an accident ; but, fortunately, both horses cleared the
prostrate rider of Paris, and Frank Butler escaped wdth a shaking.
Merry Monarch shot out at the Stand, winning cleverly by a length,
Annandale second. Old England third. He ran twice more unsuccess-
fully.
ALARM, a bay son of Venison, — Southdown by Defence, — Feltona by
X.Y.Z. (son of Haphazard), — Janetta by Beningborough, — a dau. of Drone
Famof/.s Horses. '1'2'^
(son of Herod), — Contessiiia hy Young jNIarske, was foaled in ls4.'2.
While at the post for the Derby of 1S45, The Libel, who was close to
Alarm, suddenly reared u]) on his hind legs and jumped upon the back of
Alarm, who instantly made a desperate plunge with his head down ; and,
pulling Nat completely out of i\\e saddle, Hung him with great violence
into the ditch. Alarm then made a jump at the chains, coming into
contact with them with such force as to draw the post out of the ground
and twist the chains round his body and hind legs. After kicking and
plunging most violently he at length got free, and galloped oft" kicking
his best. He was caught at the bottom of the hill, remounted, and ran
the race ^\dth the rest ; but was found to be very much cut about the
chest, legs, and hocks, and could not lie down for some time afterwards.
Nat, too, was so much bruised that he had to keep his bed the following
day. Newanarket : Won the Cambridgeshire easily. 1S4G. Newmarket:
Won the Claret Stakes. Ascot : Won the Emperor of Eussia's Plate
(given in lieu of the Cup), the field including Jericho, Wolf Hog, Orlando
(who broke down), and The Baron. Goodwood : Won the Orange Prize
(three miles), the field including Jericho and Wolf Hog. New^market (8st.
each) : Beat Sorella (winner of the One Thousand (luineas of 1844) in a
match for 1000 sovs. over the Beacon Course. Jack Mytton is said to
have given the terrible orders to " kill the horse, or the mare, or both."
IDAS, a bay son of Liverpool, — Marpessa (dam of Pocahontas) by
Muley, was bred by Lord Stradbroke in 184.'2. Standing close upon 1(5
hands, Idas was a rich 3'ellow bay with black legs, with an extraordinary
stride, and especially docile temperament. Principal Performances. 1845.
Newmiarket : Won the Two Thousand Gruineas very easily, Nat flourishing
his whip in triumph as he passed the post. Walked over for the
Newmarket Stakes. Ascot : Won the St. James' Palace Stakes.
Newmai'ket : Second to Jericho for the Grrand Huke Michael Stakes.
JERICHO, a brown son of Jerry, — Turquoise by Selira, was bred by
the Earl of Lonsdale in 1842. Principal Performances. 1845. Ascot:
Beaten half-a-length by Weatherbit for the Welcome Stakes. New-
market : AV^on the Grrand Huke Michael Stakes, beating Idas a head after
a severe struggle. Won the New^market St. Leger easily, beating
Refraction. 1840. Newmarket: Won the Port Stakes, beating Old
England a head, after a splendid race. Miss Elis third, Idas fourth.
Ascot : Beaten a length by Alarm for the Emperor of Russia's Plate,
(xoodwood : Beaten a head by Alarm for the Orange Prize, after a very
fine race.
REFRACTION.
REFRACTION, a brown dan. of Glaucus, — Prism by Camel, — Elizabeth
by Eainbow (son of Walton), — Belvoirina by Stamford, was bred by the
Duke of Richmond in 18 4'2. Principal Performances . 1844. (loodwood :
Won the Ham Stakes, beating The Merry Monarch. Pan third for the
Lavant and second for the Molecomb. Newmarket: Won the Clearwell.
1845. Won the Oaks — twenty-one runners, including Hope (second), Miss
Sarah (winner of the Great Yorkshire Stakes), Lady Wildair, Miss Elis
(winner this year of the Goodwood Cup and Goodwood Stakes), and
Lancashire Witch (winner of the Doncaster Champagne Stakes). 25 — 1
against Refraction. Goodwood : Won the Nassau Stakes. Newmarket :
Beaten by Jericho for the Newmarket St. Leger.
SWEETMEAT, a bay son of Gladiator, — Lollipop by Starch (son of
Waxy Pope) or Voltaire,^Belinda by Blacklock, — ^ Wagtail by Prime
Minister, was foaled in 1842. "Sweetmeat was full of Blacklock blood,
though he bore not the slightest trace of it. It has ever been a moot
question whether his dam. Lollipop, w^as by Starch or Voltaire. Major
Yarl:>urgh, the breeder and owner of Lollipop, always maintained that she
was by Voltaire ; but, knowing the Major's wonderful partiality for this
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blood, so well represented in his favourite Laurel, mig-lit not tlie wish, in
Lollipop's case, have been father to the thought ? After Sweetmeat's fore-
leg gave way, Mr. Cookson purchased him for 300, and sold him for 800
guineas. He was a very taking horse, but with no very great length or
bone, was rather heavy in the shoulders, but possessed a beautiful head and
neck. He was always a fitful getter of stock, as regarded size, though he
seldom failed in giving them rare speed, and a dislike to distance. His
colts, as a rule, were too big; Parmesan, however, was a notable exception;
and, through him, the Sweetmeat blood has attained, among breeders, a
degree of popularity equal to that of Defence. His fillies were as near
perfection as possible, and three of them very nearly won the Oaks three
years in succession. Marchioness intervening between Mincemeat and
Mincepie. Comfit was, perhaps, the sweetest of all his daughters. Sweet-
meat went suddenly blind after he went to Neasham Hall. The first eye
went in a day, and the other followed suit ten days after. His daughter,
the chestnut Nettle, had one of the grandest barrels ever seen, and here
again the Blacklock blood crops up, as Wasp (Nettle's dam) was the
grand-daughter of Bee-in-a-Bonnet by Blacklock." ("The Druid.") A
straight outline of head, and well-shaped barrel marked the Sweetmeats.
Princif)al Performances. 1844. Liverpool: Won the Stanley Stakes,
beating Miss Elis. L845. Bath : Won the Somersetshire Stakes.
Ascot : Won the Queen's Vase, beating The Libel in a canter.
Doncaster : Won the Cup, beating Alice Hawthorn, Pantasa, and Miss
Elis. Sweetmeat was the sire of Cherry Brandy, Conquest, Little Cob,
Confectioner, Parmesan, Sweet Sauce, Spicebox, Brandy Ball, Carnival,
Saccharometer, Gruava, Mincemeat, Mincepie, Nettle, Citron, Comfit,
Maid-of-the-Tees, Uzella, Bridecake, Cheesecake, Chere-Amie, Lady
Grrosvenor, Marmalade, Sweet Hawthorn, Entremet, &c.
THE LIBEL, a dark brown son of Pantaloon, — Pasquinade (sister to
Touchstone), was foaled in 1842 ; and in 1845 won the Chester St. Leger,
beating Hope, Miss Elis, &c. ; the Ascot Trial Stakes, beating The Hero,
Knight of the Whistle, &c. ; and ran second to Sweetmeat for the Gold
Vase.
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THE BARON.
THE BARON (sire of Stockwell iind liataplan), a chestnut son of
Irish Birdcatcher, — Echidna by Economist, — Miss Pratt by Blacklock, —
Gadabout by Orville, — Minstrel by Sir Peter, — Matron by Fkirizel, was
foaled in 184.2. Echidna was a plain, low, lengthy filly, possessed of the
substance of a carthorse ; but had been tried to be useless for racing
purposes. No better offer than " a tenner " could be obtained for her, so
she was put to Irish Birdcatcher, and the result was The Baron, her first
foal. From him descended Stockwell ; and from the latter, again, the
best animals of the present day. Principal Performances. 1845. Won
several stakes at the Curragh. Not placed for the Liverpool St. Leger.
" John Scott was on the Stand with Lord Wilton, wdien he saw The
Baron beaten. He was then as fat as a bull, and had bar shoes, and
fearfully festered soles ; and had been made twice the savage he was by
being muzzled. Still Scott fancied he had a St. Leger winner in him.
So he was forthwith sent to Malton ; and a very rough, snappish, customer
he was at first. . . . John Scott said The Baron required more
work, and more careful management, than any horse he ever trained."
(From " The Druid.") Doncaster : Won the Great St. Leger — fifteen
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runners, including ]\Iiss Sarah (second), Pantasa (third), Weatherbit, and
Annandale. Within fifty yards of the inclosure Miss Sarah obtained a
sHght lead ; but The Baron caught her at the Stand, and, passing her in
the last dozen strides, won by a length. It was not an easy victory ; and
it was the general opinion that too much use had been made of Miss
Sarah, who had been kept going from end to end. Newmarket : Won
the Cesarewitch. Upon retiring from the Turf, in 1840, The Baron was
purchased by Mr. Theobald, and joined his stud at Stockwell ; but was
subsequently sent to France.
WEATHERBIT, a bay son of Sheet Anchor,— Miss Letty by Priam,
was foaled in ISA'2. Principal Performances. 1845. Ascot: Beat
Jericho, Eefraction, and Old England. Goodwood : Beat Annandale
(second for the Derby), and Picnic (winner of the One Thousand).
Weatherbit was sire of Beadsman, and grandsire of Eosicrucian, Blue
Gown, Green Sleeves, The Palmer, Pero Gomez, &c.
MISS ELIS, a chestnut dau. of Stockport (by Langar, — Olympia by
Sir Oliver), — Yaria by Lottery, — a dau. of Blacklock, — a dau. of
Cerberus, — Miss Cranfield by Sir Peter, was foaled in 184.'2. Principal
Performances. 1845. AVon the Goodwood Stakes — twenty-two runners.
Won the Goodwood Cup, beating Weatherbit, Discord, and St. Lawrence.
1846. Newmarket : Won the Queen's Plate for Mares only, beating
Sorella (winner of the One Thousand Guineas of 1844).
PIC-NIC, a bay dau. of Glaucus, — Estelle by Brutandorf, — a dau. of
Juniper (son of Whiskey), — a dau. of Sorcerer, — Virgin by Sir Peter,
was bred by the Duke of Pichmond in 1842 ; and won the One
Thousand of 1845 with the greatest ease, after making all the running.
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PTKBHUS THE FIRST.
PYRRHUSTHEFI RST, a chestnut son of Ei^irus (by Langar),— Fortress
by Defence, — Jewess Ijy Moses (son of Wlialebone), — Calendulie by
Camerton (son of Hambletonian, — a dau. of Precipitate, — Magnolia the
Younger by Pegasus, — Young Magnolia by Highflyer, — Magnolia by
Marske), — Snowdrop by Highland Fling, was foaled in 1843. Principal
Performances. 1840. Won the Newmarket Stakes. At the end of the
first quarter of a mile, lago took the lead at a strong pace. Half-way up
the cords Pyrrhus challenged ; and, after a magnificent race, in which both
Sam Day and Frank Butler displayed grand horsemanship, lago was
beaten by a bare half-length. Epsom : Won the Derby, beating Sir
Tatton Sykes, who was almost left at the post, by a neck. Brocardo,
Joinville, (Irimston, Fancy Boy, lago. Sting, Tom Tulloch, and Nannette
colt were all within a length or two of the winner at the finish. Won
several Queen's Plates, in one of which he beat Miami (winner of the
Oaks of 1847).
I AGO, a bay son of Don John, — Scandal by Selim, — a dau. of
Haphazard, — a dau. of Precipitate, — Colibri by Woodpecker, was bred
by Colonel Anson in 1843. Principal Performances. 1846. iSTewanarket :
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Won the Cohiinn Stakes. Second to Pyrrlius the First for the New-
market Stakes. Epsom : Close up, althougli unplaced, for the Derby won
by Pyrrhus the First. Ascot : Won the Welcome Stakes. Goodwood :
Won the liacing Stakes very easily. Beaten a head by Poynton for the
Great Yorkshire Stakes. Doncaster : Beaten haK-a-length by Sir Tatton
Sykes for the St. Leger. Newmarket : Won the Grand Duke Michael
Stakes, beating Sir Tatton Sykes by a length. lago broke down at the
Xewmarket First Spring Meeting of 1S47, and was withdrawn from the
Turf.
THE TRAVERSER, a bay son of Gilbert Gurney,— Pandora by Wrangler,
— Miss Stephenson l^y Scud or Sorcerer, w^as foaled in 1843. Gilbert
Gurney (sire of The Traverser) was a beautiful chestnut horse by Muley, —
Miss Orville by Pendulum [son of Orville, — Momentilla by brother to
Eepeater (by Trumpator)], — Misery by Camerton, — Tobinia by Toby, —
Sister to Crassus Ijy Eclipse, — a dau. of Young Cade, — Miss Thigh by
Eib, — Lady Thigh. Principal Performances of The Traverser. 1845.
Doncaster : Beaten a length by Princess Alice for the Champagne Stakes,
lago third. 1840. Doncaster: Won the Scarborough Stakes. 1847.
Newmarket Craven : Beat Pyrrhus the First, in a match at even weights
for 500 sovs. 2—1 on Pyrrhus, who made the running at a terrific pace to
half-way up the cords, where The Traverser closed with him ; and, after
a keen encounter, won by half-a-neck.
lYIOWERINA, a bay dau. of Touchstone, — the celebrated Emma by
Whisker, was bred by Mr. Bowes in 1843. Emma was dam, also, of
Trustee by Catton (sent to A-^irginia in 1835), of Agnes by Blacklock,
Miindig by Catton, Cotherstone by Touchstone &c. Mowerina herself
was the dam of that renowned horse. West Australian, as well as of
Old Orange Girl, Baragah, Westwick, &c. She died in 1804. It was
from Alowerina that West Australian inherited his beautiful head and
shoulders.
BROCARDO (brother to Cinizelli), a brown son of Touchstone, — Brocade
by Pantaloon, — Bombasine by Thunderbolt, — Delta by Alexander, was
foaled in 1843, finished in the front rank for the Derby of 1840, and ran
second to The Hero for the Doncaster Cup.
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CHANTICLEER.
CHANTICLEER, a whitish-grey son of Irish Birdcatcher, — the grey
Whim by Drone (son of Master Eobert, — a dau. of Sir Walter Raleigh
(by Waxy, — Woodcot by Mentor (a son of Justice by Herod), —
Macaria by Herod, — Titania by Shakespear, — Latham's Snap's dam by
Cade, — a sister to Match'em's dam), — Miss Tooley by Teddy, — Kiss by
Waxy Pope, — a dau. of Champion (by Pot-8-os), — Brown Fanny by
Maximus, was foaled in Ireland in 1843, and brought to England in 1847.
" Chanticleer," says "The Druid," "was a horse of strong constitution,
but very bad temper, in fact a perfectly mad horse, when I'Anson first got
hold of him. He was, however, at all times very savage ; and so furious
was he on one occasion, that they were obliged to get the stable lad out
of his box through the window. Sometimes he would roar like a bull ;
and, when at Hambleton, Harry Stebbings said he would rather be off
the moor when Chanticleer was on it." His great point was depth of
girth, which measured in October, 1848, five feet seven inches and three-
quarters round. He was a very free-goer, a capital stayer, and possessed
of fine speed and unbounded courage, going equally well on hard or soft
ground. Principal Performances. 1848. Won the Northumberland
Plate and the Goodwood Stakes. Doncaster : Won the Cup, beating
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Ellerdale and Van Tromp. 1849. Ascot: Second to Van Tronip f(n' the
Emperor of llussia's Plate, Cossack and Oolling-wood being also in the
field. " The Druid," in " Scott and Sebright," observes—" If Nat (on
Chanticleer) had waited to the Stand, instead of trying to take up the
running soon after the last turn, Marlow never would have g'ot a pull,
and \'an never could have answered so gamely to the whip as he did.
Single-handed Chanticleer ought always to have got the Inst r/iu, and
beaten him ; but there was hardly 31b. between them either way."
Goodwood : Second for the Cup to Canezou. Tlie stock of Chanticleer
were somewhat wanting in length and deficient in size.
THE HERO, a chestnut son of Chesterfield (own brother to Crucifix
by Priam), — Ifrace Darling by Defence, — a dau of Don Cossack, —
Mistake by Waxy, — Woodcot by Mentor, was bred by Mr. John Day,
of Danebury, in IS 43. The Hero was quiet when in front of his field,
but very impatient when behind. He always ran best when big, and
not over-trained. At three years old he was rather a shelly colt ; but,
afterwards, thickened amazingly. On wet, heavy ground he could not
move at all. His stock ran small, and Rogerthorj^e was the best of
them. Principal Performances. 1846. Won the Doncaster Cup, beating
Brocardo. 1847. Ascot : Won the Queen's Vase, beating Bridle and
Jericho ; and the Emperor of Russia's Plate, beating Wolf Dog, Jericho,
Sting, Mendicant, Po}Titon, and Sir Tatton Sykes. Hero, as usual,
jumped off with the lead, and at great speed, the rest toiling after him in
vain. Down the Swinley Hill and round the Limekilns they swept, at
the same terrific pace. At the last turn, all were dead beaten except
Wolf Dog, who raced with The Hero for a time, but nearing home the
gallant little chestnut put on a strong spurt and won easily. Groodwood :
Won the Cup, beating Eryx, Halo, Wolf Dog, and Sting. 1848. Ascot :
Won the Emperor's Purse. 1849. York (9st. 41b.): Won the Grreat
Ebor Handicap. The Hero also won sixteen Queen's Plates.
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SIR TATTON SYKES.
SIR TATTON SYKES, a bay son of Melbourne,— a dau. of Margrave,
— Patty Primrose by Confederate (son of Comus, — Maritornes by
Cervantes, — Sally (sister to Fanny) by Sir Peter), — Sybil by Interpreter,
— Galatea by Amadis (son of Don Quixote, — Fanny by Sir Peter), —
Paulina by Sir Peter, was bred by Sir Tatton Sykes in 1843 ; and sold
by him to William Scott, the jockey. Principal Performances. 184G.
Newmarket (W. Scott) : Won the Two Thousand Guineas by a length,
after a fine race with Tom Tulloch by Hetman Platoff. Epsom
(W. Scott) : Second for the Derby won by Pyrrhus the First ; the field
including also Fancy Boy, Sting, and lago. Sir Tatton Sykes lost fully
sixty yards at the start, owing to his rider remaining behind to vent
his indignation against the starter, for which he was afterwards fined 5/.
by the Stewards. By the time the distance was reached, Scott, by dint
of very hard riding and severe punishment, had brought Sir Tatton into
the van, and even assumed the lead ; but the effort had been too much
for him, and Pyi-rhus the First passed the post a neck to the good. It
was said that Sir Tatton was never the same horse afterwards, either
as regards temper or courage ; but this is questionable, seeing that
he easily won the St. Leger; and, moreover, started favourite for
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that race. Doncaster : AVon the St. Leger, twelve runners, including
lago, Poynton, Fancy Boy, Ermiston, Sting, and Tom Tulloch.
About 100 yards from home lago made his effort to reach Sir Tatton,
who shook him off with ease, and went in the winner by a clear length.
" William Oates was so anxious, that he went to the course all dressed
to ride Sir Tatton, in case his owner, who had wasted very severely,
should feel unfit at the last moment. How such a sluggish horse
got through his task was a wonder to everyone, as half-way up the
distance Bill fairly dropped forward on to his neck from exhaustion,
and couldn't drive him at all," . . . . " and then Sir Tatton goes
forth from his accustomed wicket, and ere he leads l^ack his namesake
to scale, gives Bill Scott for the last time that hand-shake of victory
which was to be proudly felt by many a jockey, year after year at
Doncaster, but by //ijji no more." (From " The Druid.") Newmarket
First October : Beaten by lago in the Grand Duke Michael Stakes.
1S47. Newmarket Craven : Beaten for the Port Stakes by Sting. Sir
Tatton made the running at his utmost speed to the cords, where Sting
passed him ; and, going on, won by eight lengths.
lYlENDICANT, a bay dau. of Touchstone, — Lady Moore Carew by
Tramp, — Kite by Bustard, was foaled in 1S43. Mendicant was a mare
of the highest class, with exquisite symmetry and quality, and gifted
with perfect action. She was the dam of Beadsman, the sire of Blue
Gown, Bosicrucian, Green Sleeves, Pero Gomez, and The Palmer.
Principal Performances. 1845. Goodwood : Second to Sting for the
Lavant Stakes. 1846. Newmarket: Won the One Thousand Guineas;
the field including Mowerina (dam of West Australian), and Ennui
(dam of Saunterer) . Entering the cords Mendicant challenged Mowerina,
defeating her by half a length after a very fine race, in which Sam Day's
excellent jockeyship was most conspicuous. Epsom : Won the Oaks very
easily, the field including Laundry Maid (second). Conspiracy (third),
Mowerina, Vanish, Princess Alice, and Fair Helen. Mendicant was sold
to Sir Joseph Hawley for 2500 guineas.
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QUEEN MARY.
QUEEN MARY, a bay dan. of Grladiator, — a dau. of Plenipotentiary, —
Myrrlia by Whalebone, — Gift by Yonng Golianna (son of Gohanna),^
Sister to Grazier by Sir Peter,— Sister to Aimator by Trumpator, was
foaled in 1843. "The Druid" thus writes of Gladiator, the sire of
Queen Mary, — " He was a very blood-like dark chestnut horse, but rather
delicate, and requiring the greatest care in his training. The two
brothers, John and William Scott, bought him between them, when a
yearling, for 100/., and sold him to the Earl of Wilton for 200/., with a
contingency of half the Derby and St. Leger in the event of his winning
either or both. With Bay Middleton out of the way, he would have won
the first, and he did not run again. His price, however, rose (after being
second in the Derby) to 800/., and finally increased to 2000/., at which
price he was sold and sent to Prance." For Sweetmeat's sake alone he
was worth every penny of the money ; but he also left behind him Queen
Mary, the dam of Blink Bonny, and grand-dam of Caller Ou, &c. Queen
Mary's only appearance on the turf was as a two-year-old at Chester,
when she ran unj^laced for a sweepstakes. In his quiet way, Mr. William
I'Anson, the breeder and owner of Blink Bonny, Blair Athol, and Caller
Ou, was as much a representative man as Thomas or Joseph Dawson.
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AVitli the single exception, perhaps, of Eobert Robson, who brought
Waxy to the post for the Derby of 1793, and who expired in 1838, with
()0,000/. to his credit, no other trainer ever died richer than Joseph
Dawson and AYilliam I 'Anson. Success upon the Turf often comes
through a single animal ; and I 'Anson dated the commencement of his
good fortune from his lucky purchase of Queen Mary. He bought her
for a few pounds just as he was about to remove to Malton ; and in her
he became the lucky possessor of a gold mine. No other, not even
excepting Persepolis (dam of Rubicon, Tigris, Euphrates, Cydnus, &c.),
Mandane (dam of Manuella, Altisidora, Brutandorf, Captain Candid,
Muta, &c.), Banter (dam of Touchstone, Launcelot, &c.), Barbelle (dam
of Van Tromp and The Flying Dutchman), Pocahontas (dam of
Stockwell, King Tom and Rataplan), Paradigm (dam of Lord Lyon,
Achievement, &c.), Laura (dam of Fraiilein and Petrarch), or Queen
Bertha (dam of Spinaway and Wheel of Fortune), ever wTote her name,
through her own produce, and that of her descendants, more deeply
upon the annals of the Turf than did Queen Mary, the founder of the
stud which included Haricot, Braxey, Bonnie Scotland, Blink Bonny,
Blair Athol, Breadalbane, Broomielaw, Blinkhoolie, Caller Ou, and
Borealis.
STING, a bay son of Slane, — Echo by Emilius, — a dau. of Scud or
Pioneer, — Canary Bird by Wliiskey, was foaled in 1843. Principal
Performances. 1845. Ascot : Beaten a head by Joy for the New Stakes,
the field including Princess Alice (olb. ex.) and Grrimston. Goodwood :
Won the Lavant Stakes, beating Mendicant a length, with Collingwood
unplaced. Won the Molecomb Stakes easily. Cuckoo second. New-
market : Won the Clearwell Stakes easily, Princess Alice second, with
Ennui and Collingwood unplaced. 1846. Won the Newmarket St.
Leger. Beaten half a length for the Cambridgeshire, the field including
Lady Wildair, Alarm, Sorella, lago, Refraction, and (irimston. Sting
was sold to the French Government in November, 1847.
FAIR HELEN, a chestnut dau. of Pantaloon, — Rebecca by Lottery, —
a dau. of Cervantes, — Anticipation by Beningborough, was foaled in
1843. Rebecca was dam also of The Provost by The Saddler, Alice
Hawthorn by Muley Moloch, Annandale by Touchstone, &c. Fail*
Helen was dam of Lord of the Isles, the winner of the Two Thousand
Guineas of 1855.
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COSSACK, ii chestnut son of Hetman Platoff, — Joannina by Priam,^
Joanna by Sultan, — Filagree by Soothsayer, was foaled in 1844. Cossack
stood just fifteen hands two inches high. He had not very large bones ;
but his legs were sound and clean, and his feet very good. "The Druid"
says — " Cossack was a delightful horse to ride, never pulling, and always
as ready as a shot when he was wanted. A strong pace was his delight,
and he could make it for himself ; and, in the Derby he led, except when
War Eagle headed him for a moment only, from the Warren to the
winning post." Principal Performances. 1847. Won the Newmarket
Stakes after a very fine race by half- a -length. " War Eagle had a trifle
the best of the start, but they were soon at it head and head all the way
up the cords. Sim never moved, but ' felt for him,' and when his horse
answered his hand so truly he felt sure that the Derby was over. Mr.
George Payne always quoted this race as the fastest he ever saw." " The
Druid " says — " It was, in fact, like two races, as the pair came right
away by themselves, leaving a cloud of dust behind them." Epsom :
Won the Derby — thirty runners, incluxling War Eagle (second), Van
Tromp (third), Conyngham (winner of the Two Thousand), and Eed
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Heart. Cossack made nearly the whole of the running, was never caught,
and w^on by a length. Van Tromp was struck into very early in the race, and
swerved considerably, thus prejudicing his chance to some extent. "This
was the last Derby run over the Old Course, with its gentle rise of three-
quarters of a mile, which ' nearly settled the thing before Tattenham
Corner;' and it is somewhat remarkable that Sim Templeman should
have won the last Derby and Oaks on Cossack and Miami over it, and
opened the new era with another double benefit on Surplice and Cymba."
(From " Scott and Sebright," by "The Druid.") Doncaster : Second to
Van Tromp for the St. Leger. 1848. Groodwood : Beaten lOOyds. by
Van Tromp for a Sweepstakes ; and not placed for the Cup also won by
Van Tromp. 1849. Chester (9st. lib.): Second for the Cup. Ascot:
Beaten a short head by Olenalvon for the Queen's Vase. Third for the
Cup won by Van Tromp. 1850. Ooodwood : Third for the Cup won by
Canezou. 1851. Groodwood : Second to Nancy for the Cup.
Ml AMI, a bay dan. of Venison, — -Diversion by Defence, — Folly by
Middleton, — Little Folly by Highland Fling, w^as foaled in 1844, and
sold to Sir Joseph Hawley, Bart. Miami was really a bay-roan filly,
standing fifteen hands and one inch high. She was slight in the bone,
and trained very light. Taken altogether, she was a wiry, game little
filly. She had no white whatever, save a star in the forehead, and a few
grey hairs just on the top of the tail. Principal Performances. 184G.
Newmarket : Won the July Stakes, beating Vert-Vert and Cossack ; and,
carrying 91b. extra, was only beaten a very short neck for the Chesterfield
Stakes. 1847. Epsom: Won the Oaks by a good length, the field of
twenty-three including Clementina (winner of the One Thousand
Guineas), Ellerdale, Kite, and Brown Bess.
WAR EAGLE, a brown son of Lanercost, — ^ Valentine by Voltaire, —
Fisher Lass by Osmond, — -Voltaire's dam by Phantom, w^as foaled in
1844. War Eagle stood fully 16.1, and was immensely fast, but soon
shut up when once in distress. His action w^as very long and straining.
" The Druid " says — " For the Doncaster Cup he followed The Hero just
like clockwork, and came the moment Sam Mann touched him with the
spur." Principal Performances. 1847. Beaten half-a-length by Cossack
for the Newmarket Stakes, after a very fast and exciting race. Epsom :
Beaten a length by Cossack for the Derby, the field also including
Conyngham (winner of the Tw^o Thousand), Van Tromp, and Bed Heart.
Doncaster : Won the Cup. The Hero held a lead of two lengths to the
distance, where War Eagle went up to him, had him dead beaten at the
Stand, and went in an easy winner by three lengths.
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VAN TROMP.
VAN TROMP, a brown son of Lunercost, — Barbelle by Sandbeck, —
Darioletta by Amadis, — Selima by Selini, — a dau. of Pot-8-os, — Editha by
Herod, was foaled in 1S44, and sold to the Earl of Eglinton. "The
Druid," in " Scott and Sebright," observes of A-^an Tromp that he "was
an exceedingly idle horse, and not at all deficient in speed. The St.
Leger day was his best, and he had won his race a mile from home.
Van Tromp required a deal of work, two or three good horses being
emj^loyed to lead him ; while his temper was so bad during the
last year he was in training that he was ridden in a muzzle. It
was a long time before the Emperor Nicholas of Russia could make
up his mind to purchase Van Tromp, who had been offered to the
Czar's agent, Colonel Schreider, for .2000 guineas. The Emperor
had seen Van Tromp's portrait, and did not like his neck ; but, the
Colonel assuring him that he had now a very fine crest, the bargain was
concluded, and A^an Tromp was sent to Russia, where he became a great
favourite with the Czar. Principal Performances. 1840. Liverpool :
Won the Mersey Stakes. Goodwood : Won the Lavant Stakes, beating
Clementina by a head. Doncaster : Won the Champagne Stakes. 1847.
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Epsom : Was struck into early in the race for tlie Derby and only
iinislied third to Cossack and AYar Eagle. Newcastle : Won the North
Derby. Liverpool : Won the Liverpool St. Leger. Goodwood : Beaten
by Planet (Sst. 71b. each) for the Kacing Stakes. The victory of Planet,
who just won by half a length, was chiefly due to the extremely fine
jockeyship of Frank Butler. Doncaster : Won the Grreat St. Leger very
easily by a couple of lengths, the field including Cossack (winner of the
Derby), Eryx, and Planet. 1848. Goodwood: Beat Cossack by one
hundred yards in a Sweep of 300 sovs. each (value 3600/.). Also won
the Goodwood Cup, the Held including Chanticleer and Cossack. 1849.
Ascot : Won the Emperor of Russia's Plate, beating Chanticleer by half-
ii-length, with Cossack and Collingwood also in the field. The general
remark on the course, after the race was over, was that Van Tromp won
it in magnificent style, and like a thoroughly good racehorse. This was
the Tan's last appearance on the Turf.
CONYNGHAIYI, a bay son of Slane, — a dau. of Whisker, — a dau. of
Sam, — Morel by Sorcerer, was foaled in 1844. Principal Performances.
1847. Upon his first appearance in public Conyngham won the Two
Thousand Guineas by a length, Planet second. Unplaced for the Derby
won by Cossack. Won the Ascot Derby. Newmarket : Beaten a head
by Red Heai-t for the Grand Duke Michael Stakes.
CLEMENTINA, a bay dau. of Venison, — the celebrated Cobweb by
Phantom, was bred by Lord Jersey in 1844. Cobweb was dam also of
Young Emilius by Emilius, Mahomet by Sultan, Bay Middleton by
Sultan, Achmet by Sultan, Glenorchy by Glencoe ; and died in 1847.
Principal Performances of Clementina. 1846. Goodwood: Beaten a
head by Van Tromp for the Lavant Stakes. York : Second to Slander
for the Prince of Wales' Stakes in a field of twenty-one. Newmarket :
Won the Bretby Stakes and the Prendergast Stakes. Carrying 71b.
extra, was beaten a head by Coningsby for the Criterion. 1847. Won the
One Thousand Guineas by half a length. Slander second. Beaten a
length b}^ Miami for the Oaks, Ellerdale third, the field also including
Kite, Lady Lurewell, Slander, and Maniac. Goodwood : Second to Red
Heart for the Gratwicke Stakes. Won the Nassau Stakes, Slander (in
receipt of 01b.) being second.
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SURPLICE.
SURPLICE, a bay son of Touchstone, — Crucifix by Priam, was foaled
very early on the .24th January, 1845. At the end of 1840 Lord Greorge
Bentinck took his measure, and found him to be fifteen hands, and rather
leggy. The first snowstorm he was out in terrified him so much that he
dashed at a stone wall, and executed a complete somersault into an
adjoining garden. No colt had a sweeter temper, and he was such a rare
walker that he could almost step four times round the ring while
Loadstone and the other yearlings w^ere doing it thrice. Principal
Performances. 1847. Goodwood : Won the Ham Stakes, and a Produce
Stakes. Doncaster : Won the Municipal Stakes. 1848. Epsom: Won
the Derby. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger, beating Canezou (winner of
the One Thousand Gruineas) by a neck, the field also including Flatcatcher
(winner of the Two Thousand Gruineas), and Assault. Newmarket: Won
the Grand Duke Michael Stakes, beating Flatcatcher by a length.
CYMBA, a bay dau. of Melbourne, — Skiff by Sheet Anchor, — Tertia
by Emilius, — Miss Wentworth by Cervantes, — a dau. of Stamford (by
Sir Peter), — Wryneck by Beningborough, — Miss Tippett by Morwick
Ball, — Miss Cornforth by Match'em, was foaled in 1845. Principal
Performances. 1848. Epsom : Won the Oaks, the field including
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Attmction (second), Queen of the May (third), (lardenia (winner of the
Queen's Vase), Vexation, and Prairie Bird. Cymba did not sustain her
form in her suhse(|uent races.
FLATCATCHER, a bay son of Touchstone, — Decoy by Filho-da-Puta,
was bred by the Marquis of Westminster in 1845. Decoy was dam also of
Drone, Legerdemain, and Sleight-of-Hand by Pantaloon, and of Phryne,
Thais, and Croupier by Touchstone, &c. Principal Performances of Flat-
catcher. 1847. Epsom: Upon his first appearance in public Flatcatcher
won the Woodcote Stakes by three lengths from a held of fourteen, all
but the first three being tailed off early. 1848. Newmarket : Won the
Tw^o Thousand Gruineas by a neck, Glendower second, Blaze third.
Chester : Won the Dee Stakes by a head, Shylock second. Won the
Liverpool St. Leger. York : Second to Canezou for the Ebor St. Leger.
Doncaster: Third for the St. Leger to Surplice and Canezou. Newmarket:
Beaten half-a-lengtli by Surplice for the (rrand Duke Michael Stakes.
CANEZOU, a brow^n dan. of Melbourne, — Madame Pelerine by
Velocipede, — Baleine by Whalebone, — Vale Eoyal by Sorcerer, was foaled
in 1845. Canezou was dam of Cape Flyaway by the Flying Dutchman,
Fazzolette by Orlando, &c. Principal Performances of Canezou. 1848.
Newmarket : Upon her first appearance in public Canezou won the
One Thousand Guineas by half-a-length, Vexation being second, and
Prairie Bird (the favourite) third. Goodwood : Won the Nassau Stakes.
York August : Won the Ebor St. Leger, Flatcatcher (giving 61b.) second.
Doncaster : Beaten a neck by Surplice for the St. Leger, Flatcatcher
third, and Assault unplaced. Won the Park Hill Stakes.
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THE FLYING DUTCHMAN.
THE FLYING DUTCHMAN, a brown son of Bay MickUeton — Barbelle
(dam also of Van Tromp) Ijy Sandbeck, was foaled in 1S4(), and sold to
the Earl of Eglinton. The Dutchman, although of a most irritable
temperament, went so freely and pulled so much that he never required
haK the preparation of A^an Tromp, and invariably took his gallops quite
unaccompanied. "Old Barbelle," observes "The Druid," "had been sold,
some years after the Dutchman's birth, for 40 so vs., at auction. The
mare, old and ragged, and with her light neck and drooping quarters,
looked more like a worn-out hack than a brood mare that had produced
three yearlings which fetched 1000 guineas apiece, one of them credited
with a Derby and St. Leger and Ascot Cup ; and another with a St.
Leger and the Ascot and Groodwood Cups. Marlow was perfectly
delighted when he first mounted the Dutchman and followed Van Tromp
(his liaK-brother) up the gallop ; and, on returning with him, remarked
'I have never been on such a one before.' His stride was enormous;
and, at the end of his two-year-old season, the Turf savants declared that
the magnificent son of Bay Middleton had never been extended. Marlow
considered that the Dutchman stayed better as he grew older ; the fact,
however, being that his speed was so tremendous that no horse could get
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him out. He was eveiitiiall\' sold for 40()()/. and sent to France. The
best of his stock may be said to liave been Ellington, Gildermere, Brown
Duchess, Cape Flyawa}^ Dollar, and Dutch Skater." Principal Perform-
ances. lS4b. Won the Newmarket July Stakes and the Doncaster
Champagne Stakes. 1849. Epsom: Won the Derby — the field including
Hotspur, Tadmor, jS'unnykirk (winner of the Two Thousand Guineas),
Glenalvon, and Landgrave. There had been a deal of heavy ram for
three days, and the going was very bad. The Dutchman's feet could
never get him well through dirt. Within three strides of home, Marlow,
who had a length to make up, struck the Dutchman twice (the only time
he ever touched him) ; and the last stride gave him the short neck
victory. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger by two lengths — ten runners,
including Nunnykirk. 1850. Ascot: Won the Emperor of Eussia's
Plate by eight lengths. Doncaster : Beaten half-a-length for the Cup by
A^oltigeur who, on the Wednesday, had won the St. Leger. The Dutch-
man had been off his feed and more than usually fretful ; and, on the
preceding day (Thursday), had been very severely galloped over the Don-
caster Cup course. Marlow had strict orders to wait upon Voltigeur
until they were round the Red House corner, and within six furlongs of
home ; but, unfortunately, he was in that condition described by Burns
as " o'er all the ills of life victorious." Passing the Stand the first time,
the Dutchman was making the running at a tremendous pace. Pound
the turn they flew, and up the hill, the Dutchman to the fore, until they
approached the Red House, where Voltigeur drew up to within a couple
of lengths ; and, ridden with great judgment by Nat, the three-year-old
challenged just before the distance was reached. " Then, to his amaze-
ment, the Dutchman's jockey, sobered by the intensity of his excitement,
discovered that there was no steel left in the w^onderful animal beneath
him. To this hour, the spectacle presented by Lord Eglinton as, pale
with emotion, he leant against the wall of the Jockey Club Stand, has not
faded from the memory of those wdio sympathetically looked on." {Dailij
Telef/rapli .) Charles Marlow^ during the latter part of his life lived with
Tom Oliver at Wroughton ; but ultimately died in the workhouse. 1851.
York Spring, 5 years, Sst. 8^1b. (Marlow) : Beat Voltigeur, 4 years,
8st. (Nat), in a match for 1000 sovs. over two miles. The betting on
this great match was enormous, and the race was most closely and
resolutely contested throughout ; but, in no part of it, was the issue for
a moment in doubt, the Dutchman finally winning the concluding contest
of his Turf career by a length.
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I.ADY EVELYN.
LADY EVELYN, a mealy brown dau. of Don John, — Industry (winner
of the Oaks of 1838) by Priam, was bred by the Earl of Chesterfield in
1846. Lady Evelyn was named after one of Lord Chesterfield's daughters,
but not till she had won the Oaks. She stood fifteen hands one inch
and a half liio-h ; and was a very handsome model of a racehorse, low and
lengthy, without an atom of coarseness anywhere. She w^as, moreover, a
mare of boundless spirit and great courage, ran most kindly, always in the
greatest stakes, and the very best of company. Principal Performances.
1849. Epsom: Won the Oaks by a length, the field including Lady
Superior (second), Woodlark (third), Eva, (ilauca, Escalade, Highland
Fling, and Clarissa. Ascot (71b. extra) : Won the Coronation Stakes.
Doncaster : Won the Park Hill Stakes, beating Ellen Middleton and
Baroness.
NUNNYKIRK (brother to Newminster), a black son of Touchstone,—
the famous Bee's-wing by Dr. Syntax, was bred by Mr. Orde in 1846.
Principal Performances. 1849. Newmarket : Won the Two Thousand
Guineas, Honeycomb second, Vatican third. Epsom : Unplaced for the
Derby. Doncaster : Beaten two lengths by The Flying Dutchman for the
St. Lew-er. His last race.
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TADMOR, a brown son of Ion, — Palmyra by Sultan, — Hester by
Camel, — Moniniia by Miiley, — Sister to Petworth by Precipitate, was bred
by Colonel Peel in 1^40. Principal Performances. 1848. Goodwood:
Won the Ham Stakes. Newmarket : Won the Triennial. 1 849. New-
market : AYon the Column Stakes. p]psom : Third for the Derby.
Goodwood : Won the Gratwieke Stakes.
THE FLEA, a bay dau. of Coronation, — Puce by Rowton, was bred by
Lord Geor^-e Bentinck in 1840, and won the One Thousand Guineas of
lS4i), beating Clarissa by a head. Ascot, Queen's Vase : Glenalvon won
by a head, Cossack and Canezou running- a dead-heat for second place,
and Ellerdale and The Flea being close up.
ELTHIRON, a brown son of Pantaloon (by Castrel), — Phryne by
Touchstone, — Decoy by Filho-da-Puta, was bred by Lord John Scott in
1840. Elthiron was a very fair performer on the turf, and was sold to
the French Government in 185.2.
LANDGRAVE, a black son of Sir Hercules,— The Landgravine by Elis,—
The Margravine by Ijittle John, was bred by Mr. Gratwacke in 184().
Principal Performances. 1849. Newmarket : Beaten a head and neck
only for the Cesarewitch in a splendid finish between the first five horses.
Won the Cambridgeshire. . .
RHEDYCINA, a bay dau. of Wintonian (by Camel), — Oxonian's dam
by Laurel,^ — Miss Wilkes by Octavian, — a dau. of Remembrancer, — Mary
by Young Marske, — Gentle Kitty by Silvio, w^as foaled in 1847 ; and won
the Oaks of 1850, the field including Kathleen (second), Countess (third),
and the Filly by Slane, — Emetic (winner of the One Thousand Guineas).
PITSFORD, a chestnut son of Epirus, — Miss Harew^ood by The Saddler,
— Cyprian by Partisan, was bred by Mr. John Scott in 1847 ; and won the
Two Thousand Guineas of 1850.
Painted by Harry Hall.
VOLTIGEUR.
VOLTIGEUR, a l)r()wn son of Voltaire,— Martha Lynn by Mulatto,—
Leda by Filho-da-Piita, — Treasure by Camillus, was foaled in 1847, and
sold to the Earl of Zetland. " Although the mares were pretty good,
and bred well, the Voltaire colts did not rank very high, when Martha
Lynn threw Barnton and Voltigeur to him. They were generally heavy-
necked and heavy-Heshed ; and it was these peculiarities which caused
Lord Zetland and others to dislike Voltigeur when Robert Hill marked
him, as a yearling, at Doncaster, and begged his Lordship to have a look
at him. When the colt came up before Mr. Tattersall, the ' take him
away ' soon boomed forth, as not a soul would l)id a hundred for him, and
he was sent back to his breeder, Mr. 8te])henson. However, urged by
Robert Hill, Lord Zetland consented to allow the colt to be brought to
Aske. In his trial with Castanette, his victory was so hollow that, in
doubt of its correctness, they were tried again on the following day, with
the same result. A fortnight afterwards he was tried a third time,
with Ellen Middleton (put in to make a pace), Castanette, and Cantab,
and he positively came in alone. Lord Zetland who, on this occasion,
was present, now determined to give the 1500/. asked for him, with a
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500/. contingency on each of the great events, and the hick of the spots
now hegan." (" The Dniid.") Prmcipal Performances. 1849. Yoltigeur
only ran once as a two-year-old, when he won at Eichmond. He was
specially prepared for the Derl)y, and throve under the old-fashioned
heavy sweats then in vogue. According to his trainer, his legs and feet
were "like iron." During the journey to Epsom he was shut u^) in his
van for some sixty hours at a stretch, with scarcely any food or water.
1850. Epsom: Won the Derby ; twenty -three runners, including Pitsford
(winner of the Two Thousand Gruineas) (second). Clincher (third). Mildew,
Eobert de Gorham, and Carrihoo. 10 — 1 Voltigeur. Doncaster : Won
the Great St. Leger, after a dead-heat with Eussborough, and won the
Doncaster Cup, beating The Flying Dutchman by half-a-length. The
Dutchman, however, was "off colour "and w^as badly ridden. 1851!
York : Beaten a length by The Flying Dutchman, in a match
for 1000 guineas. Judging from a trial which took place upon
Voltiofeur's return home, he must have been something like a stone below
his Doncaster form wdien he lost this famous match. A^edette was the
best son of Yoltigeur, and Galopin and St. Simon have handed on the
banner, and now the breed is the most peculiar and unique of any on the
Turf, the St. Simons l^eing — nearly all of them — light fleshed, rather
high on the leg, and with long, drooping quarters. They are, too, very
free from lumber, and short of substance ; and are, in fact, just the
opposite to the Birdcatcher family, which are, for the most part, heavy
fleshed and massive. Yoltigeur made a great friend of a tortoise-shell
cat, which was accustomed to snooze contentedly upon the sheet which
covered his haunches ; but always declined to do so upon his bare back.
RUSSBOROUGH, a chestnut son of Tearaway, — Cruiskeen by Sir
Hercules, — ^Brandy Bet by Canteen, — Bigottini by Thunderbolt (son of
Sorcerer), — Tramp's dam by Gohanna, was bred in Ireland in 1847.
Eussborough stood fifteen hands three inches high ; and was, altogether,
a handsome horse, blessed with a very sweet temper. He ran a dead-
heat with Yoltigeur for the St. Leger of 1850; but was beaten in the
decider. He afterwards won a few (Queen's Plates in England and
Ireland. Tearaway (the sire of Eussborough) was a beautifully rich
dark bay son of Yoltaire with black legs. His dam was Taglioni by
Whisker, —a dau. of Catton, — a dau. of Paynator, — Yiolet by Sharke.
Painted by llai i y Hall.
TEDDINGTON.
TEDDINGTON, a chestnut son of Orlando,— Miss Twickenham by
Eocking-ham (son of Humphrey Clinker), — Electress by Election, — a dau.
of Stamford (by Sir Peter), — Miss Judy by Alfred, was foaled in 1S4S.
"The Druid" remarks: "Sir Joseph Hawley purchased Teddington,
together with his dam, for 250/., with a contingency of 1000/. if he
won the Derby. He was a little clubby with one foot ; and though, by
constant paring and attention, it was got nearly right, there was always a
marked difference in the size of his plates. He very early wound himself
into the affections of Sir Joseph's old groom by the style in which he
walked away from all the others when they were in the breaking bridle, a
test which in nineteen cases out of twenty is almost the only sound one
by which the horoscope of a yearling can be cast. As a yearling he was
always getting his head up and running away with the boy. No jockeys
rode trials at Fyfield in Sir Joseph's day, and five boys never had a
grander spin than when Teddington, Aphrodite, Story-teller, Confessor,
and The Ban finished in that order with little more than a length
between the lot, Teddington having half-a-length the best of it. He was
a short horse, but very high on the leg, the only form in which a short
horse proves a clipper. Teddington's two-year-old season w^as not a
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promising one ; and, unlike most f^hort horses, he never began well.
Uphill he was very great, having such superb hind action." In the great
Derby trial on Middle-down, Teddington won so easily that Alec Taylor
knew, through Vatican, that he had a second Dutchman. After his last
Ascot Cup race, when he gave 91b. to such a horse as Stockwell, one of
his back sinews gave way ; but still he lived, under the crushing weight
of 9st. 71b., almost into the Abingdon mile bottom in the Cesarewitch of
that year. Principal Performances. 1850. Newmarket: Won the
Chesterfield Stakes by a neck from Ariosto. Groodwood : Won the Mole-
comb Stakes. 1851. Epsom : Won the Derby by two lengths, the field
including Marlborough Buck (second), Neasham (third), Hernandez
(winner of the Two Thousand Cruineas), Newminster (winner of the St.
Leger), Mountain Deer, and The Prime Minister. About a week before
the Derby the skin of Teddington's off fore-leg festered, and the leg itself
filled all round. On the morning of the Derby he would only pick the
split peas out of the corn ; but still his heart was all right. In reference
to the race, Job Marson said, " I had only to spur him once to get him
out, near the turn, and he then came with such a vengeance as almost to
run over Aristo." 1852. Doncaster : Won the Cup, beating Kingston
by a neck, the field also including Hungerford, Nancy, and Newminster.
1853. Ascot (9st.) : Won the Emperor of Russia's Plate, beating Stock-
well (8st. 51b.) by a head, with Lady Evelyn and Kingston also in the field.
NANCY, a bay dau. of Pompey (by Emilius), — Ha wise by Jereed (by
Sultan, — My Lady by Comus, — The Colonel's dam by Delpini), — Sister to
Hornsea by Velocipede, was foaled in 1848. "The Pompey line of
Emilius," says "The Druid," "has, so far, stopped short with Nancy.
Her great power was from her thighs to her hocks, but she nearly lost the
use of her limbs through being shut up for thirteen hours in a railway
box. Her great peculiarity was the reniarkal^ly graceful droop of her
quarters, in which Saunterer a good deal resembled her. Nancy was
very difficult to train, and furnished another proof that, when mares can
o/ice be got into form, they are more effective than horses ; but that, while
the latter often get back their form, mares, when they have once lost it,
rarely ever do." Nancy, in 1851, won the Chester Cup, the York Cup,
the North Derby, the Goodwood Cup, beating Cossack, Landgrave,
Cariboo, (S:c., the Great Yorkshire Stakes, and other races. In running for
the Chester Cup of 1855 this good and game mare broke her leg and was
destroyed.
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NEVVMINSTEK.
NEWIYIINSTER, a long, low, bright sherry -bay son of Touchstone,
standing about fifteen hands one inch, was foaled in 1848. His dam was
Bee's-wing, the famous daughter of Dr. Syntax. " Newminster," says
" The Druid," " was not so pretty to the eye as his brother Nunnykirk,
who had rather slack loins, but a sweet head and sweeter action." Mr.
Nicliol (his owner) thought Newminster the handsomest horse he had
ever known, and that his action was his strongest point. He swept along
close to the ground with great elegance and power. John Scott always
thought Newminster a very great horse ; but he went dead amiss before
the Derby, was equally so at York, and not really himself on the
St. Leger day. In fact he never was able to show what he could do.
In his gallop he went very near the ground, and his style of going was
beautiful to look at. He was a very bad walker ; and, on this account
only, Sir Tatton Sykes declined the offer of him for 1.200/. His principal
defect was his feet, which began to trouble him early in life ; and, what
with this drawback and other ailments, he did not show for any of his
two-year-old engagements. He wintered badly, and the teething fever
pulled him down very much. He was altogether a horse of a delicate
constitution, easily upset, and recovering but slowly from the effects of a
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severe race. Nevviniiister won the Doncaster St. Leger by two u-ood
lengths, the held inclnding Aphrodite (second) and Hernandez (winner
of the Two Thousand Griiineas). This was his only success. He was the
sire of Musjid, Lord Clifden, The Hermit, Adventurer, Cambuscan,
Victorious, Cathedral, Cardinal York, Vespasian, Strathconan, Borealis,
Cerinthia, Chanoiness, Contadina, Lady Alice Hawthorn, The Mersey,
Sunnylocks, Grratitude, Crinon, Fairniinster, Lady Hylda, The Orphan,
&'c. Li LS94 the winning descendants of Newminster numbered 253,
who appropriated between them 4.23 races of the aggregate value of
121,734/. 10.^.
IRIS, a chestnut dau. of Ithuriel (by Touchstone),— Miss Bowe by
Catton, — a dau. of Orville, — Miss Grimstone by Weasel, was bred by the
Earl of Derby in 1S4S. Miss Bowe was dam also of Longl^ow, Strongbow,
Boiardo, and De Clare. Principal Performances of Iris. 1851. New-
jnarket : Third for the One Thousand Gruineas. Epsom : Won the Oaks,
the field including Miserrima (second), Hesse Homburg (third), and
Breba (the favourite).
APHRODITE, a brown dau. of Bay Middleton,— A^enus by Sir
Hercules,— Echo by Emilius, was bred by Sir Joseph Hawley in 1848.
Aphrodite was dam of Argonaut and Siderolite. Principal Performances.
1850. Newmarket: Pan a dead-heat with Grrecian for the July Stakes,
but was beaten two lengths in running it off. Groodwood : Beaten
half-a-length by Turtle for the Lavant Stakes. Doncaster : Won the
Champagne Stakes. Newmarket: Won the Hopeful. 1851. Won the
One Thousand Guineas, Anspach second, Lis third. Doncaster : Second
to Newminster for the St. Leger. Won the Park Hill Stakes and the
Doncaster Stakes.
HERNANDEZ, a brown son of Pantaloon (by Castrel) ,— Black Bess by
Camel, — a dau. of Scud, — Goosander by Hambletonian, was bred by
Col. Anson in 1848. Principal Performances. 1850. Newmarket: For
the Glasgow Stakes, Ariosto, Bro. to Drakelow, and Hernandez (the only
three runners) made a dead-heat of it. The deciding heat Ariosto won
by a head, Bro. to Drakelow beating Hernandez half-a-length. Times,
Imin. 21 sec. and Imin. 23sec. 1851. Newmarket: Won the Two
Thousand Guineas by a length. Mountain Deer second. Goodwood :
Won the Gratwicke Stakes. Newmarket : Won the Triennial, Ariosto
second.
Fainted by Harry Hall.
DANIEL O ROURKE.
DANIEL O'ROURKE, a dark chestnut son of Irish Birdcatcher,—
Forget-me-not by Hetman Platoff, — ObKvion by Jerry, — Eemembrance
by Sh' Solomon, — Queen Mab by Eclipse, was bred by John Bowes, Esq.,
of Streatlam Castle, in 1849. " The Druid," in writing of Daniel
O'Rourke, says that " he was the lengthiest and most compact of
the Birdcatcher family, and was only fourteen hands and three inches
when he won the Derby ; but that, at four years old, he had nearly
reached fifteen hands and two inches. He was purchased from Mr.
Bowes by Sir Tatton Sykes, for breeding purposes, and was a great
favourite at Sledmere. He got his foals of a darker chestnut than
the Birdcatchers usually were, and all of them with backs and legs
of iron. Daniel's own legs were perfection in this respect. Daniel
O'Rourke first had his temper spoilt when going in the van to Ascot.
' The West ' finished him, as he was always on his heels up the gallop,
and made him turn coward. At last he would kick and fight, and could
hardly be got on the Wolds. But Snarry's soothing manners put him
all right when the scene was changed to Sledmere." Principal
Performances. 1851. Doncaster : Second to Augur for the Champagne
Stakes. 1852. Newmarket: Unplaced for the Two Thousand Guineas
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won by 8tockvvell. Kjjsoin : Won the Derby by half-a-length in very
heavy going, the field including Btirl^arian (second), Hobbie Noble, The
Nabob, Stockwell, Augur, Ambrose, Joe Miller, and Kingston. 7 — 2
Little Harry (who had been very highly tried), 4 — 1 Hobbie Noble (who
had been drugged), 10 — 1 Stockwell, 25 — 1 Daniel O'Kourke. Ascot :
Won the St. James' Palace Stakes. Doncaster -. Third to Stockwell and
Harbinger for the St. Leger. Daniel O'Rourke, after a lengthy sojourn
in the green ])astures of Sledmere, was sold to the Austrian Government
for SOO guineas and shipped to Vienna. " The Druid " says : " Daniel's
fillies have a deal more grey at the root of their tails than the colts
the tails always witness of Daniel — they used to be called
the Match 'em Arms."
SONGSTRESS, a bay dau. of Irish Birdcatcher,— Cyprian (winner of
the Oaks of 1836) by Partisan, was bred by Mr. John Scott (the famous
Malton trainer) in 1849. Principal Performances. 1852. Epsom: Won
the Oaks ; the field including Bird-on-the-Wing (second), Grossamer
(third), Kate (winner of the One Thousand Gruineas), and Red Hind,
The first three were each daughters of Irish Birdcatcher. Ascot : Won
the Triennial.
JOE MILLER, a bay son of Venison, — Witticism by Sultan Junior
(son of Sultan, — Palais Royal by Blucher, — a dau. of Election, — Ruben's
dam), — Victoria by Tramp, — Bella by Beningborough, — Peterea by Sir
Peter, — Mary Grrey by Friar (son of South, — a dau. of Babraham, — a
dau. of Gfolden Ball), was foaled in 1849. "Joe Miller, who could get
equally well through wet or dry," says " The Druid," " was never quite
fifteen hands high ; but, like his sire. Venison, he had a very sweet head,
but he was shorter ; and all his limbs were most beautifully turned, and
exquisitely proportioned. Like most light-bodied and light-fieshed horses,
Joe Miller stayed wtII ; but he was cut for temper, shot very early, and was
honoured with burial in the centre of the Woodyeates yard. His grandest
triumph was winning the Chester Cup. He got away in front from end to
end, and Stilton was never able to reach him. In the Metropolitan Stakes
he got knocked over by Miss Ann (the dam of Scottish Chief). Joe was
never the same horse after his temper rendered it necessary to cut him, at
the close of the season of 1852. He was, till then, full of fire and
courage, was particularly handsome, and showed a great deal of quality."
Principal Performances. 1852. Epsom: Second for the Grreat Metro-
politan. Chester : Won the Cup, forty-four runners. Ascot : Won the
Emperor of Russia's Plate, beating The Black Doctor, Hobbie Noble,
Little Harry, and Voltigeur.
Fainted by J. F. Herriiuj, Junr.
HOBBIE NOBLE.
HOBBIE NOBLE, a bay son of Pantaloon (by Castrel),— Phryne by
Touchstone, — Decoy by Filho-cla-Puta, was bred by Lord John Scott m
1849. Phryne was dam also of Windhound, Elthh'on, The Reiver,
Pamblmg Katie, Katherine Logie, and Blanche of Middlebie ; while
Decoy was dam of Legerdemain, 81eiglit-of-Hand, Thais, and Croupier.
" Independently of his blood and high descent," wTites " The Druid,"
" Lord John had always a special regard for Hobbie Noble, by reason of
his hermit-like habits. No one ever saw him in the company of other
horses ; but he would come readily to a whistle, after the manner of
a dog. His Lordship would often take his friends out after dinner, and
whistle for Hobbie to come to the garden gate to be inspected. The
habit seemed to foreshadow, for 'the proud young Porter' that a 6500/.
cheque (the amount paid for him by Mr. James Merry) was in store for
him." Hobbie Noble was, in all his points, so extremely handsome, and
to the eye so very beautiful, that Her Majesty sent for him a second time
to the front of the Royal Stand at Ascot. He was admittedly the best
three-year-old of his year, and was beyond all doubt drugged on the eve
of the Derby. Trained by Saunders at Hednesford, Hobbie Noble was,
for a long time, first favourite for the Derby ; but within a few days
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of the race had to give phice to Little Harry, who had been very highly
tried hy the Days. The Derby of iSo.^ was, perhaps, the wettest
and most sensational on record. The course was fetlock deep, and the
issue left in the greatest uncertainty up to the very finish. Daniel
<3'Eourke, who fairly revelled in the mud, and had the advantage of
the masterly pilotage of Frank Butler, snatched the race from Hobbie
Noble, when it seemed to be quite at his mercy, and in the final rush for
places Barbarian (who started at 100 — 1) and Chief Baron Nicholson
finished in front of him. Hobbie Noble never afterwards regained his
early form. " The Cawston Stud owed its celebrity to the advice which
John Nutting, the Eaton stud groom, gave Hemming to buy Phryne in
1845. Pantaloon was hired for the next season at Cawston; and Lord
John might well say to Hemming, as the white reach tribe grew up
around them, — " That's the best day's work. Hemming, you ever did
in your life, when you hired Pantaloon and bought Phryne.' Pantaloon
never w^ent back. The cross between this grand-looking chestnut and
Phryne hit five years in succession. Pantaloon had a curious hatred for
a boy or a dog, and a peculiar partiality to a grey mare. Irish Bird-
catcher had somewhat similar notions, but he extended his antipathy
to pigs and hens, and grew quite savage if any crossed his path." (From
"The Druid.") Principal Performances. 1851. Ascot: Won the New
Stakes, the field including Kingston and Buckthorn. Newmarket : Won
the July Stakes. Hobbie Noble was now sold to Mr. James Merry
for 6500/. 185.2. Epsom: Fourth for the Derby. Ascot: Third for
the Emperor's Plate. Goodwood : Fourth for the Cup. Doncaster : Won
the Don Stakes. Newmarket (7st. 111b.) : Second for the Cambridge-
shire. Hobbie Noble having given 211b. to Joe Miller (the winner of
the Chester Cup and the Grold Cup at Ascot) and beaten him easily in
a trial, the money was literally piled upon him.
KATE, a bay dau. of Auckland (by Touchstone), — The Gipsey Queen by
Dr. Syntax, — Malibran by Rubens, — a dau. of Trumpator, was foaled in
1849, and won the One Thousand Guineas of 1852.
I'aiidid by HaiTy Hall.
LONGBOW.
LONGBOW, a bay son of Ithiiriel, — the " sixteen-hand, Catton-headed,
Miss Bowe," by Catton, was bred by the Earl of Derby in 1849. " To
carry a high-weight for a mile," says " The Druid," " was Longbow's
forte, as he showed so phiinly in the Stewards' Cup, at Groodwood ; and
even his long distance running, especially when he met Stock well, on
the most muggy of days, for the Great Yorkshire Stakes, was truly
wonderful." Longbow's dam. Miss Bowe, was a brood mare in Lord
Derby's stud at Knowsley ; and, when in her thirtieth year, was as fresh
and shapely as any mare of half her age. Her last foal was Tom Bowline.
Foreigners were in the habit of giving wet hay as an antidote for roaring ;
but, with Longbow, John Scott used nothing but lime water. Over his
own distance, it was difficult to handicap Longbow out of any race.
Principal Performances. 185.2. Northampton: Won the Whittlebury
Stakes. York : Won the Eglinton Stakes. Goodwood : Won the
Gratwicke Stakes. York : Beaten a length by Stockwell for the Great
Yorkshire Stakes. Doncaster: Won the Doncaster Stakes. Newmarket :
Won the Eoyal Stakes. 1853. Goodwood (Dst. 41b.) : Won the Stewards'
Cup, the field including The Nabob (7st. 131b.), Knight of the Shire (8st.),
and Pelion (8st. 71b.).
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CATHERINE HAYES, ;i whole bay dim. of Lanercost, — Constance by
Partisan, — Quadrille by Selim, was foaled in 1850. " Catlierine Hayes,"
writes " The Druid," " who shares with Ellerdale the honour of being the
best daughter of Lanercost, was always a great favourite with Matthew
Dawson. She required drawing light, and was a very sweet tempered
mare. She was wide in the hips, and her hocks w^ere very close together.
Her action was easy, graceful, and sweeping ; and no horse ever crept so
beautifully up the Epsom hill. Her victory in the ' Nursery Cup ' at
Groodwood, when judged by the subsequent achievements of many of the
horses behind her, was a very remarkable performance, as she won very
easily under the top weight. Mr. Dawson was wont to declare that he
had never tried a two-year-old so highly. After winning the Oaks, she
caught cold across the loins, which greatly affected her sj)ine and crippled
her action. She was never the same mare afterwards, though she did
give Maj-fair half-a-stone and a beating in the Coronation Stakes."
Principal Performances. 185.2. Warwick: Beat Ethelbert. GroocUvood
(8st. 71b.) : Won the Nursery Cup, the field including Elspeth (7st. 91b.),
Dagobei-t (8st. 51b.), Pantomime (7st. Cjlb.), Ethelbert (7st. 61b.), and
Eataplan (7st. 81b.). 1853. Epsom : Won the Oaks by two lengths, the
field including Dove (second). Nicotine, Mentmore Lass (winner of the
One Thousand Guineas), Hybla, and England's Beauty. Catherine Hayes
was now sold to Lord John Scott. Ascot : Won the Coronation Stakes.
Catherine Hayes w^as the dam of Mr. Merry's brilliant, but unfortunate,
colt, Belladrum by Stockwell.
STOCKWELL.
STOCKWELL, a chestnut son of The Baron, — Pocahontas by Glencoe,
was bred by Mr. Theobald in 1S49, and sold to the Marquis of Exeter.
"Stockwell," says "The Druid," "was the fifth foal of his dam,
Pocahontas, and a very fine colt he was ; but he was considered by his
breeder, and many other good judges, to be on too large a scale. John
Lowry, however (Mr. Theobald's stud groom), admired him greatly, and
induced Lord Exeter to look at him, who, though of opinion that he was
too big, eventually bought him for ISO sovs., Avith a contingency of
500 more if he won the Derby. Lord Exeter secured the colt just in
time, as Mr. Theobald died (aged S5) within a month after it reached
Burleigh." Stockwell was rather a plain looking horse, and by no means
a good goer. After having thrown Stockwell, in 1S49, his dam,
Pocahontas, passed into the possession of Captain Thelluson, for whom
she produced Rataplan in LS50, and King Tom in 1851. As regards
Stockweirs sons and daughters, Blair Athol and Achievement were
unquestionably the best ; but neither ever had their staying powers fairly
tested. There was, however, more quality about The Marquis and
St. Albans than in any other of Stockwell's get, and the latter had a deal
of dash and go in his action. Belladrum was, perhaps, the best looking
of them all, and he, also, had fine sweeping action. Stockwell's foals
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showed great quality and finish ; l)iit lU'itluM- liis nor liataplan's had quite
the bone or size that would he k)oked for froui two such massive sires,
while many of Eataplan's stock had his peculiar short drop on the
quarter. Stockwell was also sire of liegalia, Thunderbolt, Asteroid,
Broomielaw, Lord Lyon, The Duke, Doncaster (from whom comes the
line of Bend Or, Ormonde, and Orme), Caller Ou, (iang Forward,
Knowsley, and Camerino. In 1894 the winning descendants of Stockwell
numbered 238, appropriating between them 443 races of the total value
of 101,739/. Principal Performances. 1852. Won the Two Thousand
Gruineas easily by a length, the field including Daniel O'Pourke, Ambrose,
and Maidstone. Also w^on the Newmarket Stakes. L^nplaced for the
Derby won by Daniel O'Rourke. York : Won the Oreat Yorkshire
Stakes. Doncaster : Won the (Ireat St. Leger by ten lengths. Harbinger
(second), Daniel O'Rourke (third), and Songstress (winner of the Oaks)
unplaced. Newmarket : Won the Grand Duke Michael Stakes, and the
Newmarket St. Leger. 1853. Ascot (4yrs., 8st. 51b.): Beaten a head by
Teddington (5yrs., 9st.) for the Emperor's Plate, the field also including
Kingston and Lady Evelyn. Never was there such a contrast between
two horses as between Stockwell and Teddington, the one a type of
massive solidity and strength, whilst Teddington was cast more in the
model of a greyhound, and Kingston was a handsome foil to both. A
long, flat, striding course best suited Stockwell, while Teddington fairly
revelled in the Ascot gradients. West Australian was purchased for the
Erench Grovernment for 4000/., and Stockwell by Mr. 11. C. Naylor for
4500/., and both died in May 1870.
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WEST AUSTRALIAN.
WEST AUSTRALIAN, a ,^ood, hard, yellow-bay son of Melbourne,—
Mowerina by Toiiclistone, — Emma (dam of Mundig and Cotlierstone),
was bred bj John Bowes, Esq., of Streatlam Castle, in 1850. The
West (as lie was fondly termed b}^ Erank Butler) was sold by Mr. Bowes
to Lord Londesborough , in 1854, for 5000 guineas. " Erank Butler and
Isaac Holden never quite settled how far the Leger was to be won.
Nothing seemed so absurd to Erank as the popular idea of his horse not
staying. ' Stay, indeed ! ' he was wont to say, ' he'll stay a thundering-
deal too long for any of them ; the faster they go, the sooner it will be
over ; they will wonder what is coming when I lay hold of them at
' Wliite Willie.' Erank promised Isaac that he would give him his
Bowes jacket whenever he died. 'All the boys,' he used to say, 'when
they don't go for the stuff, they put on the flash jacket ; but I always
put on the old Victory.' When he came out of the weighing room after
the St. Leger, and gravely asked Isaac if he had ridden quite to orders,
he repeated the promise as to the jacket. ' You'll never breed another
West,' he added ; ' I never knew what he was. I only touched him with
the whi]3 once in the Derby, and I was glad to get him stopped.' It was
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to Hobby Horse that The West coukl positively give six stone in a rough
gallop ; and, strangely enough, it was on that wretch that Frank weighed
in for the last time on the Houghton Saturday of '58." (From " The
Druid.") The triple-crowned hero was finally sold for 4()()() guineas and
sent to France. In reference to this, " The Druid " writes, " Here comes
the pick of England, said they, as he strode, with his beautiful white
reach head aloft, into the ring. There was quite a rush after him for a
last view ; but somehow or other, he is only an ordinary horse to look at
when his head is out of sight." Humphrey Clinker, the grand-sire of
"The West," was seventh in direct tail male from the Grodolphin
Arabian, and Melbourne had no less than thirty-nine crosses of this
famous blood. Principal Performances. 185.:2. Newmarket: In very
heavy going The West was beaten half-a-length by Speed-the-Plough for
the Criterion Stakes ; but, at the same meeting, he won the Glasgow
Stakes by two lengths, beating Sj)eed-the-Plough and others. 1853.
Newmarket : Won the Two Thousand Gruineas by half-a-length. Sitting-
bourne (second), and Barbatus (third). Epsom : Won the Derby by a
neck, the field including Sittingbourne (second), Cineas (third), Eataplan,
Orestes, Ethelbert, Brocket, Barbatus, and Filbert. Certain persons
appearing very eager to lay against " The West," Lord Derby and Col.
Anson, on the night before the St. Leger, called upon Frank Butler.
" Now, Butler, listen to me," the former said ; " if West Australian is
beaten to-morrow, a match between him and his conqueror will be made
to run over the St. Leger course, though it cost 10,0()()/. to do it." When
the winning number was hoisted, Harry Hill, who had laid heavily
against the horse, turned deathly pale, and he and Butler were never
friends again. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger, the field including The
Reiver (own brother to Hobbie Noble) (second), Eataplan (third), Cobnut,
Sittingbourne, and Cineas. Newmarket ; Walked over for the Grand Duke
Michael Stakes. " The West " was now sold to Lord Londesborough.
1854. Won the Ascot Cup, beating Kingston by a head, with Eataplan
also in the field. This was considered the fastest race ever run for the Cup ;
and it was won with great difiiculty. West Australian was considered by
many to have been the best racehorse, tfjj to //is time, of this century.
His stock first appeared in 1858, when Adelaide, Summerside, Joskin,
and Ticket-of -leave were credited to his account. In 1859, his best son,
" The Wizard," made his iWjut on the Turf.
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RATAPLAN.
RATAPLAN, a chestnut brotliev to Stoekwell, was bred by Mr.
The()l)al(l oi Stoekwell, in iSoO. " Pocahontas foaled Eataphm on the
very mornino- of the day on which Mr. Theobald died. This brother to
Stoekwell always went rather proppy on his long- pasterns, and was also a
very bad beginner ; but the further he went the better he liked it, his
custom being- to creep up to his horses at the half -distance, and make one
effort. His shoulders and his heart forbad a long struggle. Mr. Pavis'
orders were the same to all Eataplan's riders, namely : ' Let him alone till
he gets into his stride;' and when Sim Templeman, who strictly obeyed
this iniunction, rode him at Edinburo-h, he thoui>'ht he never would be
able to catch the leaders ; but he did, and won. His back power was
quite astounding ; and, when he threw up his heels, no boy could sit him.
Eataplan's finest performance on the Turf was his winning the Manchester
Cup under Ust. 81b. Bar J^anercost and Springy Jack, there never was a
more lazy colt foaled than Kata])lan. He would lie down at full length
while they plaited his mane ; and, after feeding, \\'ould go to sleep with
unerring I'egularity. He generally managed to stumble about twelve times
between his box and the downs, and it was never safe to take him out
without knee-caps." (From "The Druid.") Principal Performances.
Famon-s Ilor-se-s. :2V)'S
185.2. Eataplan ran very indifferently as a two-year-old. 1853. Fourth
for the Derby won by West Australian. Ascot : Won the Queen's Vase.
Third for the St. Leger to West Australian. 1854. Epsom: Beaten a
head by Kingston for the Cup. Manchester : AYon the Cup. Ascot :
Third to West Australian and Kingston for the Cup. This was considei-ed
the fastest race on record for the Ascot Cuj^. 1855. Won the Doncaster
Cup, beating Ellermire. During his career Rataplan won upwards of
forty races.
iVIENTIYlORE LASS, abay dau. of Melbourne,— Emerald by Defence ,—
Emiliana by Emilius, was bred by Baron Rothschild in 1850. The racing
stud of the Rothschilds may be said to have been founded by the purchase
of the mare Emerald. Baron Meyer de Rothschild won an emerald in a
lottery ; and, disposing of it for .240/., invested this sum in the purchase
of the dauo'hter of Defence, whom he named Emerald, and she became the
dam of King of Diamonds and Mentmore Lass. Mentmore Lass did not
run as a two-year-old ; but, upon her first appearance in public, she won
the One Thousand Guineas of 1853 by two lengths. Her subsequent
running, however, was but of an indifferent character. Mentmore Lass
was the dam of Hannah by King Tom.
SITTINGBOURNE, a chestnut son of Chatham (by The Colonel),—
The Landgravine by Elis, was bred by Mr. Clratwicke in 1850. Principal
Performances. 185.2. York: Won the Convivial Stakes. Newmarket:
Won the Prendergast. 1853. Beaten half-a-length by West Australian for
the Two Thousand Guineas. Beaten a neck by West Australian for the
Derby ; Cineas third, beaten a head ; Rataplan foui-th, half-a-length awa}',
the field also including Orestes, Filbert, Lmbriel, Pharos, Brocket,
Ethelbert, Barbatus, and Vanderdecken. Goodwood : Won the Gratwicke
Stakes. Doncaster : L^nplaced for the St. Leger w^on by West Australian.
Second to Balrownie for the Doncaster Stakes. Newmarket : Won the
Triennial Produce Stakes, the field including Filbei-t and Catherine
Hayes. 1854. Newmarket: Beaten a length by Orestes for the Poi-t
Stakes.
l^ainted bv JIanii JIall.
KNIGHT OF ST. GEORGE.
KNIGHT OF ST. GEORGE, a bay son of Irish Birdcatclier — a dau. of
Hetman Platoff, — Waterwitcli l)y Sir Hercules, — Mary Anne by Waxy
Pope, — Witcli by Sorcerer, — Sophia by Highflyer, — Catherine by Young
Marske, — Gentle Kitty by Silvio, was bred in Ireland in 1851.
" Knight of St. George was just fifteen hands high when he won the St.
Leger ; but he grew into a fine horse afterwards, and left a most
beautiful and enlarged likeness of himself in his son, Knight of St.
Patrick." There never was a more difficult horse to ride than Knight of
St. George. In his races he was a most uncertain runner, though his
capabilities were unquestionable. He required a deal of humouring to
induce him to show what he could do, whip and spur being unavailing.
When he was brought to Hambleton, in November, 1853, he was savage
and intractable. Basham took him in hand for the winter, and
gradually by gentle treatment brought him more under control. In
the St. Leger Basham rode him with consummate tact and judgment.
His Derby trial, with Kingston and Eulogist, was highly satisfactory, and
he won it in fine racing style ; but, in another essay wdth Kingston, he
cut his boot clean off, penetrating the flesh, and was thus baulked of his
chance for the Derby. Principal Performances. 1854. Epsom: Not
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placed in the Derby won by Andover. Uoncaster : Won the Great St.
Leger by a head, the field including Ivan (second), Arthur Wellesley
(thii-d), Sc^ythian and Boiardo. — 4 against Boiardo, 11 — 1 against
Knight of St. George.
ANDOVER, a bay son of Bay Middleton, — Sister to ^gis by Defence,
— Soldier's Joy by The Colonel, — Galatea by Amadis, was foaled in 1851.
Principal Performances. 1853. Goodwood: Won the Molecomb Stakes,
beating ^Mincemeat, The Caliph, Amos, and Strutaway. 1854. Epsom:
Won the Derby by a length, the field including King Tom (second),
Hermit (winner of the Two Thousand Guineas), Hospodar, Autocrat,
Knight of St. George, Champagne (winner of the Champagne Stakes at
Doncaster), Marsyas, and Dervish (the favourite). Stockbridge (101b.
extra) : Won the Triennial, beating Ivan. Doncaster : Won the Don
Stakes, beating Hospodar by a neck. This was Andover's last race.
lYllNCEIYlEAT, a brown dau. of Sweetmeat, — Hybla by The Provost,—
Otisina (sister to Lanercost) by Liverpool, was foaled in 1851. Principal
Performances. 1853. Newmarket: Won the Bedford Stakes. 1854.
Ej^som : Won the Oaks by two lengths, the field including Meteora
(second). Bribery (dam of St. Albans and Savernake), Sortie, and Honey-
suckle (sister to Newminster). 6 — 4 on Meteora, 10 — 1 Mincemeat, who
was now sold to Baron Eothschild ; and retired to the stud at the close of
the season.
HERMIT, a browm son of Bay Middleton, — Jenny Lind by Touchstone,
— Malibran by Whisker, — Garcia by Octavian, w^as foaled in 1851.
Principal Performances. 1853. Not having run as a two-year-old, Hermit
upon his first appearance in public, in 1854, won the Two Thousand
Guineas by half-a-length, Middlesex second. Ruby third. Epsom: Third
for the Derby to Andover and King Tom, Hermit being beaten less than
a length from the winner. Ascot : Won the Gold Yase, beating Eataplan
by a length and a half.
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KING TOM.
(Reproduced by permission of the " Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News.'")
KING TOIYI, a liglit-fleslied bay son of Harkaway, — Pocahontas (dam
of Stockwell, Rataplan, Ayaconora, Knight of Kars, Knight of
St. Patrick, Araucaria, e^'c), by Glencoe, was foaled in 1851, and purchased
by Baron llothsehild for .:2()00/. King Tom was a fine-tempered horse,
speedy, and yet a good stayer. Like his sire, he was somewhat high on
the leg ; l)ut in his appearance exhibited very considerable character.
Principal Performances. 1854. Prior to the Derby, King Tom had the
misfortune to injure his hock, necessitating, to some extent, a stoppage in
his work. Nevertheless he made a fair fight for it with Andover, the
field also including Hermit, Knight of St. George, Neville, Hospodar, and
Marsyas. King Tom did not run again during this season. 1855.
Newmarket : King Tom was amongst the starters for the Cesarewitch ;
but his leg gave way early in the race ; and no attempt was made to
bring him to the post again after this. His stock, as a rule, were
overgrown, loosely made, and ungainly as two-year-olds, in addition to
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being rather delicate of constitution and uncertain in temperament
Amongst tliem may be enumerated Kingcraft (winner of the Derby),
Hannah (winner of the One Thousand, Oaks, and Leger), Hippia and
Tormentor (winners of the Oaks), King Alfred, llestitution, King Lud,
and Corisande ; most of them good sound, honest animals, and endowed
with the wonderful staying ^^owers and endurance of their renowned
grandsire Harkaway. King Tom was essentially a " filly getter " ; and,
though Hannah came from a Melbourne source, Hippia from a Sultan
Mare, Tormentor from a daughter of Alarm, and Tomato from a
Sweetmeat mare, his two best colts, Kingcraft and King Lud, were
both out of Yoltigeur mares. Other successful alliances were with
daughters of Defence, The Cure, Bay Middleton, Kingston, Newminster,
Orlando, Pantaloon, and Slane. Further, from King Tom mares have
descended Winslow, Favonius, The Rake, and Kaiser. The young King
Toms were mostly bays or chestnuts ; and his fillies were more compact
and endowed with greater muscular power than his colts.
VIRAGO, a great raking chestnut dan. of Pyrrhus the First, — Virginia
by Rowton, — Pucelle by Muley, was foaled in 1S51. Mr. Stephenson,
her breeder, insisted on Virago going to the hammer as a yearling.
John Scott fancied her greatly and bid up to 340 guineas, when
Mr. Padwick added ten and secured her. She was tried when a two-year-
old with Little Harry (then four years old), receiving only 71b. William
Day rode Virago, and was so pleased with her that he offered 2 ()()()/. for
her on the ground, which offer was increased to 3()()()/. when they got
into the house ; but Mr. Padwick would not sell. After the Doncaster
Meeting, in LS54, she turned roarer, and was so changed that the little
St. Hubert (a son of Surplice) beat her at something under weight for
age in a spin at home. Principal Performances. 1854. Newmarket :
Won the One Thousand Guineas, beating Meteora and Honeysuckle.
Epsom : Won both the City and Suburban and Great Metropolitan
Handicaps*. York : Won the Great Northern and Flying Dutchman's
Handicap. Goodwood : Won the Cupf and the Nassau Stakes. York :
Won the Yorkshire Oaks. Warwick : Won the Cup, beating Kingstcm,
Cobnut, and Mincemeat (winner of the Oaks). Doncaster (71b. extra) :
Won the Cup, beating Kingston easily. LS55. Newmarket: AVon the
Poi-t Stakes. Ascot : Carried 9st. 71b. into fourth place for the Eoyal
Hunt Cup. Virago broke down shortly after this, and was relegated to
the stud.
* Wliicli at tins time were run on tlie same day
t West Australian Avas sent to Goodwood ; l)ut it was thought best not to oppose Yirago.
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WILD DAYRELL.
WILD DAYRELL, a rich brown sun of Ion,— Ellen Middleton by Bay
Middleton, — Myrrha by Malek (brother to Velocipede), — Bessy by Young
Grouty (son of Grouty), — Grrandillora by Sir Harry Dimsdale (son of Sir
Peter), — a dau. of Pipator, — a dau. of Young Marske, — Pyrrlia by
Match'em, was foaled in 1S52. AVild Dayrell stood over sixteen hands,
with length, strength, and symmetry to match. With the exception
of Lady Flora, Mr. Popham (the breeder of Wild Dayrell) never in his
life possessed a thoroughbred mare until, upon the advice of his groom,
who had a very high opinion of the Bay Middleton and Myrrha blood,
he purchased Ellen Middleton in 1850 for 50/., without even ever having
seen her. Grrandiflora (the great grand-dam of Wild Dayrell) was never
trained for racing. Having been turned out upon a moor upon which
was a miscellaneous collection of yearlings, two-year-olds, and ponies,
together with a stallion named Young (xouty, she was, when taken
up again, discovered to be in foal. Although it was difficult to decide
to whom the foal really belonged, the honour was eventually assigned
to Young (xouty, and the foal was named Bessy. Wild Dayrell left
to Buccaneer and The Rake (whose paternity, however, was questioned)
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the honour of perpetuating a strain of blood which, if not the stoutest,
was at any rate a vahiable variety, which we coukl ill afford to lose.
Most of Wild Dayrell's stock could race ; and several two-year-olds
at one time promised to make him a sire of fashion ; but the transition
from two to three years old was fatal to this expectation. A mouse -
brown colt, with a handsome head and rather hio-h on the leg-, mio-ht
safely be set down as a Wild Dayrell, and several of his stock, notably
Wild Charley, showed a deal of quality. The Eake, however, was
quite of another mould, and partook more of the character of the
Birdcatcher family. Wild Dap-ell was the sire of Buccaneer, The Eake,
Wild Charley, Avalanche, Horror, Hurricane, Wild Agnes, Wild Oats,
Wild Moor, iSrc. From his son Buccaneer descended Formosa, Brigantine,
Paul Jones, See-Saw, and Kisber. Buccaneer, unfortunately, was
banished to Hungary', before his success as a sire could be fairly tested ;
but this was sufficiently established before his son Kisl^er won the
Derby of 1S76. The Eake, Wild (3ats, and others of Wild Dap-ell's
stock went altogether wrong. Principal Performances of Wild Dayrell.
1855. Epsom: Won the Derby by two lengths, the field including
Kingstown (second) and Lord of the Isles (winner of the Two Thousand
Gruineas). York: Won the Ebor St. Leger, beating Oulston (winner
this year of the Biennial at Bath, the Queen's Yase at Ascot, the
Stewards' Cup at Stockbridge, and the Drawing-Eoom Stakes at
Groodwood). Doncaster : Broke down in running for the Cup. The
Baihj Telegrapli of March 13th, 1SS6, thus refers to Wild Dayrell:
"At first sight he seemed light below the knee ; but, on measuring his
fore-legs, they were found to be full of bone. He died at Littlecote Park
in Xovember, 1870. In the morning of the day on which he died,
Thomas Hodgson, who had succeeded Eickaby as stud groom at
Littlecote, entered Wild Dap-ell's box, and found him perfectly well.
He had emptied his manger to the last oat, and nothing indicated
his approaching dissolution. When, however, Hodgson visited him
again in the middle of the day, the great horse lay dead in his box. It
was the opinion of the vet. at Hungerford, that apoplexy was the cause
of his death." Had Wild Dapell not died prematurely, his fame as a
sire would doubtless have equalled, or nearly so, that of Touchstone,
Newminster, and Stock well.
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MARCHIONESS.
MARCHIONESS, a bay dau. of Melbourne,— Cinizelli by Touchstone,
— Brocade by Pantaloon (son of Castrel), — Bombasina by Thunderbolt
(son of Sorcerer), — ^ Delta by Alexander (son of Eclipse), — -Isis by
Sir Peter, — Ibis by Woodpecker, — Isabella by Eclipse, — a dau. of
Squirrel (by Old Traveller), — Ancaster Nancy by Blank, was bred by the
Hon. S. Hawke in 185.2 ; and won the Oaks of 1855, beating Blooming
Heather by half-a-length, the field also including Capucine, Clotilde,
Chalice (winner of the Iliddlesworth Stakes, the Ascot Boyal Hunt Cup,
and the Poyal Stakes at Newmarket), and Nettle (the favourite). In the
race Nettle bolted and fell over the chains, Marlow's leg being broken.
Marchioness was unplaced for the St. Leger won by Saucebox.
LORD OF THE ISLES, a bay son of Touchstone,— Fair Helen by
Pantaloon, was foaled in 1852. Principal Performances. 1854. Grood-
wood : Won the Lavant Stakes, beating Paradigm a head. Won the
" Grreat North and South of England Biennial," beating Clotilde (in
receipt of 91b., by a head), with Ellermire also in the field. 1855. Won
the Two Thousand Guineas. Mr. James Merry, the owner of Lord of
the Isles, was very capricious in his treatment of the jockeys who rode
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for him. Jem Goator luul been engaged some time previously to ride
Lord of the Isles in the Two Thousand Gruineas. Having weighed out,
he proceeded to assist in saddling the horse, as jockeys frequently did at
that time. Just as he was leaving the weighing room, he encountered
Mr. Merry, who abruptly said to him — " Take those colours of mine off ;
Aldcroft will ride my horse." Groater went white as death, but did not
reply. Turning back, he took off the colours, and handed them over to
Tom Aldcroft, who had barely time to go in and weigh. Aldcroft and
" Brusher " Wells (on St. Hubert) made between them the whole of the
running. In the Abingdon Mile bottom. Lord of the Isles reached the
girths of St. Hubert ; and, at the commencement of the cords, he got on
terms. About half-way up the hill the yellow jacket and black cap was
a good half-length in advance of St. Hubert, upon whom Wells now
called upon for an effort, and a slashing struggle ensued. Lord of the Isles
winning by a neck, after a desperate finish, both horses pulling up
dreadfully tired. Kingstown, three lengths away, was third. Lord of
the Isles was very much spurred, and Aldcroft had actually broken his
whip over him. This was the first appearance in public of St. Hubert,
who was a bright bay, and stood about 15.. 2. His shoulders were
splendid ; and his action magnificent in the extreme. He was in fact
about the handsomest horse in training at the time. After the race high
words ensued between Mr. Padwick, the owner of St. Hubert, and his
trainer, " honest John Lay," who had given Wells orders to " come along
all the way," knowing full well that St. Hubert had great speed, but
could only just get a mile. How good the latter really was, the j)iiblic
unfortunately never knew, as he only ran once more, when he broke down
in the race for the City and Suburban of 1856. Lord of the Isles was
third for the Derby to Wild Dayrell and Kingstown.
HABENA, a chestnut dau. of Irish Birdcatcher, — Bridle by The Saddler,
— Monoeda by Taurus, — Mona by Partisan, — Miltonia by Patriot, — Miss
Muston by King Fergus, was foaled in 1852. Principal Performances.
1854. Newmarket: Won the Bretby Stakes, and two or three other races.
1855. Newmarket: Won the Bennington Stakes, and the Column Stakes.
Won the One Thousand Gruineas very cleverly by three-quarters of a
length, a splendid struggle for second money ending in the head defeat of
Clotilde by Capucine. Won the Newmarket St. Leger.
I'aiiiti'd bii Harm Hall.
FANDANGO.
FANDANGO, a bay son of Barnton (own brother to Yoltigeur), —
Castanette by Don John, — a dau. of Ishmael, — Misnomer by Merlin (son
of Castrel), — a dau. of Phantom, — a dau. of Pericles, — Mary by Sir Peter,
— a dau. of Diomed, — Desdemona by Old Marske, — Young Hag by Skim,
was bred by the Earl of Zetland in 1852. " The Druid," in discoursing on
the blood of Blacklock, through its four perpetuators — Buzzard, Brutan-
dorf, Voltaire, and Velocij^ede — remarks that, — " No blood in the Stud
Book is better winded or runs better when full of flesh. Their aptitude
for a distance displays itself in a very muscular neck, without which ver}"
few horses ever yet stayed ; and they have also great depth from the withers
to the shoulder points ; and an immense roundness of rib in making the
curve from the spine. " Voltigeur and Fandango had all these characteristics.
Barnton w^as, like Melbourne, a coarse-headed, lengthy, rough style of
horse. He was deep in the rib, and rather narrow ; whereas Voltigeur
had more of the Blacklock roundness of rib. " Fandango's action was
very sweeping and workmanlike ; and we never saw him look and steal
along quite so well as when he ran second to One Act at 521b. for the Grreat
Northern Handicap." (From " Silk and Scarlet " by " The Druid.") Prin-
cipal Performances of Fandango. 1855. Epsom Spring (Ost. 121b.) :
Won the Great Metropolitan. Ascot : Won the Cup, Eataplan and
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Virago also iu the field. York : Beaten a neck by Eifleman for the Grreat
Yorkshire Stakes, the field also including Lady Tatton and Saucebox.
Was also beaten by Eifleman in the Don Stakes at Doncaster. 1856.
NewTiiarket : Won the Port Stakes. York : Won the Queen's Plate, beating-
Pretty Boy (winner of the Liverpool and Manchester Cups and the
Goodwood Stakes), Typee (winner of the (xreat Yorkshire Handicap), and
Fisherman. Doncaster : Won the Cup, beating Melissa by a head, the
field also including Eogerthorpe (winner of the Groodwood Cup) and
Warlock. Newmarket : Won the Cup, run for over the Beacon Course .
SAUCEBOX, a bay son of St. Lawrence, — Priscilla Tomboy by Tomboy
(son of Jerry, — a dau. of Ardrossan, — Lady Eliza by Wliitworth),— ^
Catalani by Tiger (son of Sir Paul, — Lady Charlotte by Buzzard), —
Wilna by Smolensko, — Morgiana by Coriander, — Fairy Bird by High-
flyer, — Fairy Queen by Young Cade, — Black Eyes by Old Crab, — The
Warlock Gralloway by Snake, was foaled in 1852. Principal Perform-
ances. 1854. Egham : Won the King John Stakes and the Magna
Chai-ta Stakes. 1855. Manchester: Won the Cup. Ascot: Won the
Queen's Plate. Liverpool : Beaten a head by Eataplan for the Queen's
Plate. Lancaster : Won the Queen's Plate and the Cup. Doncaster :
Won the Grreat St. Leger, beating Eifleman by a length, the field also
including Lady Tatton, Eotherham, Oulston, Marchioness (winner of the
Oaks), and Blooming Heather. Eifleman was, unquestionably, the bast
horse in the race. Also won the Doncaster Stakes. 1856. Won the
Queen's Plates at Salisbury, Northampton, Newmarket Craven, and
Shrewsbury ; and the Eaton Stakes at Chester ; and ran second for the
Grrosvenor Stakes at Chester, the Queen's Plate at Manchester, the Epsom
Cup, the Ascot Cup, and the Queen's Plate at Ascot. Tomboy, the
grandsire of Saucebox, " threw both legs clean round, and had all his
action so completely from behind, that Johnny Gray said of him, when he
rode him at Durham, ' he couldn't get on to his legs, without first sitting
down on his tail.' " (From " The Druid.")
J'liinted by JIanp Hall.
ELLINGTON.
ELLINGTON, a dark brown son of The Flying Dutchman, — Ellerclale
by Lanercost, — a dau. of Tomboy, — Tesane by Whisker, — Lady of the
Tees by Octavian, — a dau. of Sancho, — Miss Furey by Trumpator, — a
dau. of Marc Antony, — Signora by Old Snap, — Miss Windsor by The
Godolphin Arabian, was bred by Admiral Harcourt in 1853. "The
Druid," in his work entitled " Scott and Sebright," speaking of Ellington,
says that he " was ridden about at Admiral Harcourt's after his two-year-
old season by the coachman, and made as handy at gate-opening as a
hack." Principal Performances. 1855. York August : Won the Sapling
Stakes. Doncaster : Won the Champagne Stakes. 1856. York Spring:
Second for the Biennial. Chester : Second for the Dee Stakes. Epsom :
Won the Derby, beating Yellow Jack by a length, the field also including
Cannobie, Fazzoletto (winner of the Two Thousand), Fly-by-Night,
Leamington (winner of the Chester Cup in 1857 and 1859), Rogerthorpe
(winner of the Goodwood Cup), Artillery, and Pretty Boy. Doncaster:
Not ])laced for the St. Leger won by Warlock.
lYl INC ERIE, a chestnut dau. of Sweetmeat, — Foinnualla by L'ish
Birdcatcher, — Brandy Bet by Canteen, was foaled in 1853. Principal
Performances. 1855. Stockbridge : Won the Mottisfont Stakes. 1850.
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Nf^wniarket First Spriiii>' : Second to Maiig-aiiese for the One Tliousand
<Tuineas. Epsom : Won the Oaks, beating Melissa by a neck, the field
also ineludini'- \ ictoria (winner of the Coronation Stakes at Ascot, the
Triennial at Stoekbridge, the Yorkshire Oaks, and the Hoyal Stakes
at Newmarket), Secret, and Shot (the dam of Marksman), (ioodwood :
Won the Nassau Stakes. Doncaster (8st. 1.21b.) : Beaten a length by
Melissa (8st. 71b.) for the Park Hill Stakes.
FAZZOLETTO, a bay son of Orlando, — Canezou by Melbourne, was
foaled in 1853. Principal Performances. 1855. Fazzoletto did not run
as a two-year-old; but on his first appearance, in 1850, he won the
Two Thousand Guineas, beating Yellow Jack by half-a-length. Pit-a-pat
third, Bro. to Bird- on-tlie- Wing foui-th. Epsom : Fourth for the Derby
to Ellington, Yellow Jack, and Cannobie. Goodwood : Won the
Gratwicke Stakes. York : Won the Great Yorkshire Stakes.
YELLOW JACK, a chestnut son of Irish Birdcatcher, — Jamaica by
Liverpool, -^Preserve by Emilius, was bred at the Royal Stud in 185.3.
Yellow Jack ran second (beaten by a head or neck only each time) for
the Two Thousand, Derby, Chester Cup, Ascot Derby, Goodwood Cup,
and other races ; and his ill-luck in this respect has almost passed into
a proverb.
ARTILLERY, a bay son of Touchstone, — Jeannette by Birdcatcher, —
Perdita by Langar, — Delenda by Gohanna, — Carthage by Driver, —
Fractious by Mercury, was foaled in 1853. Artillery ran a dead-heat
with Bonnie Scotland for second place in the St. Leger of 1850 won
by Warlock.
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WARLOCK.
WARLOCK, a roan son of Irish Birdcatcher, — Elpliine by Emilius, —
Variation by Bustard, was foaled in 1853. " Warlock," says " The
Druid," " was a singularly unfortunate horse. At Epsom he was
suffering from very sore shins. At Newcastle he bolted in his first race,
and fell in the second. At Carlisle he was pulled up by mistake, after
going once round. He was a wonderfully game horse, but somewhat
slow, and required a deal of management. John Scott felt certain that,
barring Ellington, of whom he had just dread, the St. Leger was safe
enough for Warlock, whose finest performance, however, was when he
beat the redoubtable Fisherman for the Queen's Plate, at York."
Principal Performances. 185G. York : Won the Great Ebor Handicap.
Doncaster : Won the Grreat St. Leger, the field including Bonnie Scotland
(winner of the Doncaster Stakes), Artillery, Rogerthorpe (winner
of the Groodwood Cup), Victoria (winner of the Coronation Stakes, &c.),
and Ellington (winner of the Derby). 1857. York August : Beat Fisher-
man for the Queen's Plate by a neck. Doncaster : Won the Great
Yorkshire Handicap. Lincoln : Won the Queen's Plate.
FISHERMAN, a bay son of Heron (by Bustard),— Mainbrace by Sheet
Anchor, — a dau. of Bay Middleton, — Nitocris (sister to Memnon) by
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Whisker, wiis foaled in J85l3, and purchased by Mr. Tom Parr in 1855.
" In after times," says " The Druid," "Mr. Parr loved to tell how lie was
wont to humour Fisherman either with a long" gallop or a short one, but
he never left him long without work ; and he constantly referred to the
Oolb. and head beating which Fisherman gave to Misty Morn (the
winner that year — 1858 — of twelve races), and which performance he
regarded as Fisherman's greatest triu^mph out of all his sixty-seven
victories." Modern race-goers know little or nothing of " Tom Parr," as
he was familiarly called, who died in obscurity and poverty, and pai-alysed
with old age, in January, 1880. In his day Tom Parr was a great power
on the Turf. He began his career in 1843 with Young Lochinvar by
Tipple Cider (a son of Defence), purchased from Mr. Treen ; but he made
a poor show until 185.2, when he bought Weathergage for sixty guineas.
At this point his luck turned, and the Penham horses (including Gaspard
and Lupellus) achieved as great a name as those at Danebury and Russley.
But misfortune again dogged his footsteps, until at length the once
famous " Puce and White," so often to the fore in many of the great
races, died completely away. Fisherman won twenty-three Queen's
Plates, two Queen's Vases, nine Cups, and thirty-three other races,
beating such horses as Warlock, Ellington, Melissa, Mincepie, Gemma-di-
Vergy, Artillery, Sirius, Lord Nelson, Chevalier d'Industrie, Leamington,
Black Tommy, Skirmivsher, Saunterer, Misty Morn, Gildermire, Arsenal,
Sunbeam, Ignoramus, North Lincoln, Lifeboat, Newcastle, &c,
MANGANESE, a chestnut dau. of Irish Birdcatcher, — Moonbeam by
Tomboy, — Lunatic by Prime Minister, — Maniac by Shuttle, was foaled in
1858. 1855. Manganese appeared in public on sixteen occasions as a
tw^o -year-old, gaining ten winning brackets, including the Municipal
Stakes, and the Portland Stakes at Doncaster, the latter being at the time
a handicap for all ages, including two-year-olds, Manganese starting at
15^1 in a field of twenty-three, including one or two four-year-olds
carrying the same weight as the winner. Second to Coroner (who won
on each of the six occasions upon which he started this year) for the
Eglinton Stakes. 1856. Newmarket : Won the One Thousand Guineas,
beating Mincepie half-a-length. Doncaster : Second to Bonnie Scotland
for the Doncaster Stakes.
/■ iiited by Han-y Hall.
BLINK BONNY.
BLINK BONNY, a yellow-bay dan. of Melbourne,— Queen Mary by
Grladiator, was bred by Mr. W. I'Anson, of Malton, in 1854. "Blink
Bonny did very well until the autumn of IS •")(), when the harassing"
dentition fever, which was alvva}s peculiarly severe with the Melbourne
stock, set in, and she sank, as Blooming Heather had done before her, to
a perfect skeleton. She was the first of the family I'Anson had ever
trained as a two-year-old, and she had a strange propensity to lean to the
off-side, as through she was shrinking from some unseen fury. On her
journey up to Epsom for the Derby, she seemed to have improved both
in vigour and conhdence, and when she galloped on the Tuesday with
Strathnaver, on Epsom downs, she drew right away from him with her
head down, and going in her best two-year-old form, setting back her
ears, and flinging up her tail, as if she meant vengeance. In the race
I'Anson saw^ her off in the ruck, hard held by Charlton, but although he
swept the thirty horses, backwards and forwards, with his glasses, he
could never find Charlton's yellow cap till they were close at home." (From
"The IJruid.") In October, 1850, Mr. I'Anson refused 5000 guineas for
Blink Bonny, offered by Mr. John Jackson, the owner of Saunterer.
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After breeding Borealis, Blair Athol, and Breadalhane, Blink Bonny died
when foaling the last-named in 186:2, the colt being reared by a cart-mare.
Principal Performances. 1856. Liverpool: Won the (ireat Lancashire
Stakes. Goodwood : Won the Bentinck Memorial. York August :
Won the (iimcrack Stakes. Loncaster : Won the Filly Stakes and a
Sweepstakes. 1857. Newmarket: Not placed for the One Thousand
Guineas to Imperieuse, Tasmania, and Ayacanora, Epsom : Won the
Derby by a neck from Black Tommy, the field also including Adamas
(a head only from the second), Strathnaver (a neck only from Adamas),
Tournament (favourite), Skirmisher, Zuyder Zee, Special Licence, Chevalier
d'Industrie, and Saunterer. Mr. I'Anson's orders to Charlton M^ere,
"Not to hurry Blink Bonny, and to win as near at the post as he could,"
orders which Avere faithfully carried out. The connections of Tournament
were very sanguine ; but, when being saddled for the race, he broke out
into a " black sweat," as his trainer described it, and his running was too
bad to be true. In the St. Leger he was again unfortunate, as, when
going well, on passing the Rifle Butts George Fordham took a pull at
him, and could never properly set him going again ; and he only finished
third, but in front of Blink Bonny. His trainer, Drewitt, always
considered him unlucky not to have won both Derby and St. Leger.
Blink Bonny also won the Oaks by eight lengths, the field including
Moestissima and Imperieuse (winner of the St. Leger). Goodwood : Won
the Bentinck Memorial, beating Chevalier d'Industrie by twenty lengths.
Doncaster: Fourth only for the St. Leger, but won the Park Hill
Stakes — Blink Bonny 's last race.
IMPERIEUSE, a rich bay dau. of Orlando,— Eulogy by Euclid,— Martha
Lynn by Mulatto, was bred at the Hampton Court Paddocks in 1854.
Imperieuse was a handsome, blood-like filly; and nothing could have
looked better than she did on the St. Leger day. She won John Scott
his fourteenth St. Leger, though it was only the first he had won with an
animal of his own. Principal Performances. 1856. Goodwood: Won
the Lavant Stakes. 1857. Newmarket: Won the One Thousand Guineas
by half-a-length, the field including Tasmania (second), Ayacanora, and
Blink Bonny. Epsom : Fourth to Blink Bonny for the Oaks. Doncaster :
Won the Great St. Leger by two lengths, the field including Commotion
(second). Tournament (third), Blink Bonny (winner of the Derby), and
Adamas. Imperieuse did not run again.
Drwrii till J. Sttirgcsx.
SAUNTERER.
(Reproduced by permission of the "Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News.")
SAUNTERER, a black son of Irish Birdcatcher, — Ennui by Bay
Middleton, — Blue Devils by Velocipede, — Care by Woful, — Camarine's
dam by liubens, was foaled in 1854, purchased when a foal by
Mr. John Osborne for 50/., and resold at the end of 1(S57 to
Mr. James Merry for 2100/. Saunterer was just fifteen hands three
inches high. He had a habit of continually whisking his thin switch
tail about, and of invariably throwing back his ears. He always trained
light, and had a wonderful bloom on his coat, and, when in the humour,
could race and stay with the best of his year. Altogether, he was a
handsome specimen of the thoroughbred. Despite his great merits as a
I'acer, his fine breeding and splendid conformation, he was certainly a
failure at the stud. His Derby lot was cast in an extraordinarily good
year ; but, before the end of the season, he had distinguished himself
rarely ; and in the Cambridgeshire, for which he was handicapped at
8st. 121b., he won the large bet Mr. Jackson had made that "he would
finish within ten lengths of the winner." He finished third, a per-
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forniance wliicli was regarded as one of the most remarkable on record.
Wlien under Dawson's care, he was known in racing circles as " Matt's
Black " ; and in liis new colours (yellow jacket and black cap), he won the
Goodwood Cup. Principal Performances. 185G. Won several races.
1857. Epsom : Not placed in the Derby won by Blink Bonny. Chester
October Meeting : Won the Chester Handicap. This race was re-
markable for the terrific rush with which Saunterer came through his
horses at the half -distance, winning " hands down." Newmarket
(3yrs., 8st. 1.21b.): Third for the Cambridgeshire. 1858. Goodwood:
Won the Cup, beating Fisherman.
UNDERHAND, a bay son of The Cure (by Physician,— Morsel by
Mulatto, — Jjinda by Waterloo), — Contraction by Emilius, — Ophelia by
Bedlamite (son of Welbeck),-^Lady of the Lake by Sorcerer, — a dau. of
Sultan, — a dau. of Herod, was foaled in 1854. " Underhand," writes
"The Druid," " was a very small colt (a trifle under fifteen hands). . . .
His style of carrying his head very high, in his gallop, led to the belief
that he could not stay. This was a great mistake, as was proved in his
long races ; but, in a waiting race, his great speed always enabled him to
run through his horses, even under very heavy weights. Aldcroft rode
him admirably, his tender and patient nursing enabling him to win if it
was possible. He very nearly won the Northumberland Plate four years
in succession ; and no horse, save Underhand, ever ran in the same
handicap for five out of his six seasons, and not only win it three times,
but finish by being second. Principal Performances. 185G. Chester:
Won the Mostyn Stakes. 1857. Manchester: Won the Cup. New-
castle: Won the Northumberland Plate. 1858. Newcastle (8st.) : Won
the Northumberland Plate. 1859. Newcastle (8st. 121b.) : Won the
Northumberland Plate. York August (IJst. lib.) : Won the Great Ebor
Handicap. 1860. Newcastle: Second for the Northumberland Plate.
CHEVALIER D'INDUSTRIE, a rich chestnut son of Orlando,— Industry
by Priam, was foaled in 1854. The Chevalier stood over sixteen hands,
had a very sweet temper, and carried himseK very grandly. The best of
his stock was Friponnier, who, in ISGG, beat the winner of the Derby
and St. Leger; and, in 18G7, the winners of both Derby and Oaks.
Dratcn by J. Sturifest
VEDETTE.
(Reproduced by permission of the "Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News.")
VEDETTE, a brown son of Voltigeur, — Mrs. Riclgeway by Bird-
catcher, — Nan Darrel by Inheritor (son of Lottery, — Handmaiden by
Walton, — Anticipation by Beningborough), — Nell by Blacklock, —
Madame Vestris by Comus, — ^Lisette by Hambletonian, was foaled in
1854. " Voltigeur's finest nick," says "The Druid," "was with
Mr. Chilton's Birdcatcher Mare, and from it came Vedette, with
Blacklock blood on both sides. Nothing could have been more
unpromising than his yearling look, as his head was big, his middle
like a brood mare's, and his hocks very far behind him ; and hence, much
as Lord Zetland liked the blood, he wavered for some time, till
Mr. Williamson used all his eloquence in favour of 'the ugly one.' At
last the .250./. went the right way; and, unpromising as the beginning
seemed, it is doubtful whether such a horse has ever been at Aske. He
had quite as little idea as Fandango of leaving off, and for pace and
staying as well, if the trainers and jockeys were polled, he would have as
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many votes as Yoltii^-eur. When the chronic rhenmatisni was not
tronbling liim few had siicli action, and as lie went with liis head down,
he seemed to ' get all he stretched for. ' In a trial over two miles at
Catterick, he gave Ignoramus lOlb. and won by half-a-lengtli. This
course proved fatal to both of them at last, as well as to seven others
from Aske, including Sabreur and Fandango, and in each case it was
the left leg which gave way." Principal Performances. 1857. During
the spring of this year Vedette suffered from severe attacks of chronic
rheumatism ; and when he came out to run for the Two Thousand
Gruineas, rumours as to his lameness were rife. John Osborne walked
him dowai to the post; but a short canter seemed to put him right, and
he won without much difficulty ; though liis opponents were certainly
not of much account. Vedette was not entered for the Derby. In the
Grreat Yorkshire Stakes he easily disposed of Skirmisher and Saunterer.
At Doncaster he beat Fisherman in the Fitzwilliam Stakes ; and (John
Osborne up) won the Cup, finishing his three-year-old season without
defeat. 1858. York (8st. 71b.): Wcm the Great Ebor Handicap, the
field including Fisherman and Underhand. Doncaster : Won the Cup
for the second time, the field including Saunterer and Fisherman. His
last race. Vedette was the sire of Clalopin, Speculum, Grardevisure, &c.
GOVERNESS, a chestnut dau. of Chatham,— a dau. of Laurel,— Flight
b}' Velocipede, — Miss Wilkes by Octavian, was foaled in 1855 ; and won
the One Thousand (iuineas and Oaks of 1858, the field for the latter
including Grildermire (second), and Sunbeam (who afterwards won the
St. Leger).
FitZROLAND, a chestnut son of Orlando,— Stamp by Emilius,—
Receipt by Rowton, was bred at the Royal Stud in 1855. Principal
Performances. 1858. Newmarket : Won the Two Thousand Guineas.
Just before starting. Lord Ribblesdale communicated to Fordham (the
rider of Happy Land) the fact that an anonymous writer had asserted
that the latter intended to prevent his mount winning. Excited by this
unfounded charge, Fordham dashed Happy Land to the front from the
start, making the running at such a pace that the field were almost
"chopped" before they could feel their legs. Coming down the Bushes
Hill the pace was not quite so hot, and Wells on FitzRoland began to
show a bold front. In the Al)ingdon Mile Bottom, Happy Land, now
fairly pumped out, was caught by FitzRoland wdio beat him a length
and a haK, after a desperate race, the rest of the field being completely
spread-eagled. Happy Land certainly ought to have won, and Fordham
cried like a child both before and after the race.
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BEADSMAN.
BEADSMAN, a very dark brown son of Weatlierbit, — Mendicant by
Touchstone, was bred by Sir Joseph Hawley in 1855. " It is more than
probable that the grand blood of Weatherbit would, like that of Defence
and other noted sires, have lapsed into oblivion had it not been for
Beadsman; and it is to him alone that the honour of elevating- the
Sheet Anchor line into impcjrtance is due, stoutness of heart and well-
proved staying powers being the chief characteristics of that line," the
descendants of which do not, however, inherit that fatal gift of beauty
which has so often proved a snare and a delusion to breeders. Beadsman
had all the fine action of his dam, though people pronounced him a " rum
one to look at." He was a queer, angular, leggy style of youngster, and
the winter did not do much for him. As a three-year-old he was one of
those wiry looking animals who are usually more reliable than flashier
customers. When in training he was never a public favourite ; and it is
this fact, probably, coupled with Toxophilite's easy victory at (loodwood,
that caused popular opinion to veer in the direction of the " Black and
White " colours of Lord Derby, who ran second to Beadsman, with
Toxophilite, in the great Epsom race. Beadsman did not essay Cup
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honours. The St. Leg-er, moreover, had not such charms for Sir Joseph
as the Derby ; and it certainly does seem strange that the names of
Teddington, Beadsman, Musjid, and Bkie Grown shoukl have been omitted
from the Doncaster entries. " The IJruid " remarks, — " The Derby poHsh
put upon Beadsman's coat by Manning is a thing to be remembered by
all who saw him in the paddock on that eventful day. He was exactly
fifteen hands three inches high, rather light and leggy, and somewhat
wanting in bone. His head was large, plain, and lean, with full,
prominent eyes, and was well set on to an elegantly arched neck, so seldom
associated with the character of a genuine stayer. Nothing could possibly
be finer than the style in which he swept past the Stand at Epsom to the
astonishment both of Lord Derb}' and Flatman, who believed that the
beating which Toxophilite gave him at Goodwood, the year before, when
conceding him 81b., could not on this occasion, at even weights, be
possibly reversed. Sir Joseph won 80,000/. on this Derby, Principal
Performances. 1857. Beadsman was backward as a two-year old and ran
twice unsuccessfully. 1858. Ean a dead-heat with Eclipse (by Orlando)
for the Newmarket Stakes. Epsom : Won the Derby by a length, the field
including Toxophilite (second). The Hadji (third), Eclipse, EitzRoland
(winner of the Two Thousand), and The Happy Land.
TOXOPHILITE, a bay son of Longbow,— Legerdemain by Pantaloon, —
Decoy by Filho-da-Puta, was bred by Lord Derby in 1855. Legerdemain
slipped a filly foal the day after winning the Cesare witch of 1849, and
continued in training until after 1851. The soft-heartedness of Toxophilite
was most remarkable ; and he curled up at the finish of both the Derby and
St. Leger in a manner seldom seen. Principal Performances. 1857.
Goodwood : Won a Sweepstakes, the field including Beadsman, who was
third. 1858. Epsom : Beaten a length by Beadsman for the Derby.
Won the Ascot Derby. Doncaster : Fourth to Sunbeam for the St. Leger.
Won the Doncaster Stakes. Newmarket : Won the Grand Duke Michael
Stakes.
SUNBEAM, a bay dau. of Chanticleer (by Birdcatcher),— Sunfiower by
Bay Middleton, — lo by Taurus, — Problem by Merlin, was foaled in 1855.
Principal Performances. 1858. Ascot: Won the Coronation Stakes.
Goodwood : Won the Chesterfield Cup. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger,
beating The Hadji half-a-length, Blanche of Middlebie third, Toxophilite
fourth, with Knight of Kars, Governess, Gildermire, and Mentmore also
in the field.
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lYIUSJID, a bay son of Newminster, — Peggy by Muley Moloch (an
npstanding son of Muley, — Nancy by Dick Andrews), — Fanny by Jerry,
— Fair Charlotte (sister to Tarrare) by Catton, was bred by Sir Joseph
Hawley in 1856. " Musjid," says "The Druid," "was one of the
Tickhill ticklers. His sire, Newminster, had two seasons there with
Tickhill mares, and Tramp, Catton, Barefoot, Langar, Juggler (son of
Comus), Cardinal Puff, Hetman Platoff, and Rataplan also figured there
for a time, under those ivy-covered battlements, girdled with a moat,
above whose tangled mass of elm and sycamore the gilt Tarrare stands
forth, to tell of those blue-stripe days when George Nelson (Lord
Scarborough's favourite and faithful jockey) seldom missed strolling
of a morning to the old castle. The saddle-room box was Musjid's
Inrthplace, and he only contrived to save his year by six days. He was
the finest galloper in the paddock, but went very wide and awkwardly
behind. After his Derby trial, Wells vowed he had never ridden
anything so good, and never expected to do so again." Principal
Performances. 1858. Stockbridge : Won the Mottisfont Stakes. 1859.
Epsom : Won the Derby by half-a-length, the field including Marionette
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(second), Trumpeter (third, and beaten only a neck), The Promised Land
(winner of the Two Thousand Guineas and Goodwood Cup), fourth,
(beaten a neck from Trumpeter), and Gamester (who afterwards won the
St. Leg-er). Musjid did not run again.
TRUMPETER, a chestnut son of Orhmdo, — Cavatina by Redshank, —
Oxygen by Emilius, was foaled in 185G, and purchased when a yearling
for .220 guineas by Mr. Hill. Principal Performances. 1859. Newmarket
Craven : Won the Biennial. Bath : Won the Biennial, but pulled up
ver}- lame. Epsom: Third for the Derby to Musjid, who beat Marionette
half-a-length only. Trumpeter had been tried 101b. better than
Marionette ; but his leg gave way altogether in the race, and he was
forthwith taken out of training. Trumpeter was the sire of Abergeldie,
Koenig, Plutus (sire of Flageolet), Distin, Queen's Messenger, Lady
Elizabeth, &c., &c. His stock were often delicate and difficult to train.
" Queen's Messenger," says Sir George Chetwynd, in his interesting
work, " Pacing Peminiscences," " by Trumpeter out of the famous
Queen Bertha, was one of the gamest horses that ever looked through a
bridle, which was astonishing, as he was a star-gazer, with a trick of
always finishing with his head up in the air. He was not a success as a
sire, but when furnished and let down as a stallion, the beauty of his
small Arab-like head and ears was remarkable."
SUIYIIYIERSIDE, a low, lengthy brown dau. of West Australian, —
Ellerdale (dam also of Ellermire, Ellington, and Gildermire) by Lanercost,
was bred by Admiral Harcourt in 1850 ; and won the Oaks of 1859, the
field including Mayonaise (winner of the One Thousand).
GAMESTER, a brown son of The Cossack, — Gaiety by Touchstone, —
Cast Steel by Wliisker, — Twinkle by Walton, — a dau. of Orville, —
Lisette by Hambletonian, was bred by Sir Charles Monck, Bai-t., in 1850.
Gamester \von the Doncaster St. Leger of 1859, the field including
Defender (second), Summerside, and The Promised Land (winner of the
Two Thousand Guineas.
THE PROMISED LAND, a brown son of Jericho,— Glee by Touchstone,
— Harmony by Peveller, — a dau. of Orville, — Mirth by Trumpator, —
Hoity Toity by Highfiyer, was foaled in 1850, and won the Two
Thousand Guineas of 1859.
MAYONAISE, a bay dau. of Teddington, — Picnic by Glaucus, was
foaled in 1850, and won the One Thousand Guineas of 1859.
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THORMANBY.
TH OR MAN BY, a pale golden chestnut son of Windliound (by
Pantaloon), — Alice Hawthorn by Muley Moloch, was foaled in 1857.
Thormanby was a type of one of those wiry, light-fleshed, greyhound style
of horses, with bounding elastic action, whose abilities so often belie their
looks, and an uphill course was his delight. As was the case with most
of Mr. Merry's two-year-olds, he had to go through a very strong
preparation for his engagements. Never was a horse stripped in finer
condition than Thormanby for the Derby. His coat was like a mirror,
and when he galloped past the Stand he seemed to hardly touch the
ground. Umpire, looking like a " dog-horse," from the murderous
treatment of his trainer, speedily gave way to him in the betting.
" Thormanby forms a pleasant link for Matthew Dawson between his old,
and new service. He thought old Alice, Thormanby's dam, a very hopeless
subject ; but the spring brought her renewed strength, and she did not turn
from Windliound, as she had done three weeks before from Melbourne,
who got no foal at all that season." ("The Druid.") Thormanby
was the sire of Plaudit, Hester, Sunshine, Normanl^y, Thorwaslden,
&c. Nearly all his stock had good action, and their heai-ts were
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mostly in tlie riglit place ; but, as a rule, they did not train on.
Thormanby himself was all action, thonjj-h an indifferent beginner, and
was a lazy, good-tempered animal. Principal Performances. 1S59. Asa
two-year-old Thormanby won ten out of the fifteen races for which he
started, including the Ascot Biennial, Lavant, Uimcrack, Prendergast, and
Criterion Stakes ; beating, in these events, Mainstone, Butterfly, Oxford,
Pupee, Cramond, Sweet Sauce, Aurora, Contadina, King of Diamonds,
Thunderbolt, (!('c. 1800. Epsom: Won the Derby by two lengths, the
field including Tlie Wizard (winner of the Two Thousand Gruineas,
second), Horror (third), Nutbourne, Cape Fl^^away, Umpire (bred in
America), High Treason, Mainstone, and Cramond. Doncaster : Not
placed in the St. Leger won by St. Albans. Second for the Doncaster
Cup to Sabreur. Newmarket : Second to Wizard for the Grand Duke
Michael Stakes. 1801. Newmarket: Won the Claret Stakes, beating
Umpire by thirty lengths. Ascot : Won the Gold Cup very easily l)y
two lengths, the field including Fairwater (second), Parmesan, St. Albans,
and Dulcibella. Goodwood : Not placed for the Cup, won by Starke, who
beat The Wizard a head, the preparation for this race having settled
Thormanl)y.
NUTBOURNE, a very rich chestnut son of The Nabob,— The Princess
by Merry Monarch, — Queen Charlotte by Elis, — Charlotte West by
Tramp, was foaled in 1857. Nutbourne w^as the sire of Friiulein (winner
of the Doncaster Cup of 1875). Principal Performances. 1859. Good-
wood : Won the Findon Stakes, beating Thunderbolt, Thormanby, and
Contadina. 1800. Epsom: Broke down in the Derby won by Thormanby,
and was taken out of training.
THUNDERBOLT, a slashing rich golden chestnut son of Stock well, —
Cordelia by lied Deer (son of Venison), — Emilia by Young Emilius (son
of Emilius, — Cobweb by Phantom), — Peruvian by Whisker, was foaled in
1857. Principal Performances. 1801. Goodwood: Won the Stewards'
Cup with 9st. 181b. in the saddle. 180.2. Stockbridge : Won the Cup.
" Thunderbolt was of a very docile disposition ; but did not readily forget
cross words or blow^s ; and is said to have ' taken the shirt off ' one
attendant, who omitted making it up again after a misunderstanding."
SAGITTA, a bay sister to Toxophilite by Longbow, was bred by the
Earl of Derby in 1857, and won the One Thousand Guineas of 1800.
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ST. ALBANS.
(Reproduceil by permission of the " Illustrated Si)ortinfr and Dramatic News.")
ST. ALBANS, a showy and very rich dark chestnut son of Stockwell,
— Bribery by The Libel, — Split vote by St. ]juke (son of Bedlamite), —
Electress by Election, was foaled in 1857. The produce of Bribery were
delicate of constitution ; and St. Albans, himself, required extreme care
during the winter preceding his two-year-old season, owing to a weakness
in his knees, and he could never be relied upon for two days together.
His temper was bad to a degree, his constant frenzies rendering it
dangerous for any strangers to go near him. Springfield, Julius, The
Primate, Lady Grrace, The Parson, St. Ronan, Martyrdom, St. Mungo,
Caithness, and Seville were the best of the sons and daughters of St.
Albans. Principal Performances. 1860. Won the Grreat Metropolitan,
the Newmarket Stakes, and the Chester Cup. St. Albans after this
exhibited symptoms of unsoundness, and was w^ithdrawn from the Derby.
The state of the ground for some time prior to the St. Leger, however,
was highly favourable to his preparation, while Thormanby was to some
extent hurried in his work. The race for the St. Leger was magnificent.
Crossing the road, Umpire collared Sabreur, who here held out signals of
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distress, and shortly after gave place to The Wizard, who led the flying
squadron at a tremendous pace, and going himself so strongly that il
looked any odds upon him. Here, however, Luke Snowden, seeing that
every other horse in the race was beaten, gave St. Albans his head, and
the chestnut, coming at once with a mighty rush that fairly electrified the
bystanders, Avon by a couple of lengths. High Treason being second, The
Wizard third, Sabreur fourth, and Thormanby (whose defeat was greeted
by a frenzied yell from the inclosure) fifth. St. Albans lathered very
much while at the post. Sweetsauce, Umpire, Wallace, Buccaneer, and
King of Diamonds were also in the field. St. Albans also started for tlie
Doncaster Cup, l)ut pulled up very lame. 1S()1. Broke down during the
race for the Ascot Cup, leaving Thormanby to avenge his St. Leger
defeat. St. All:»ans did not run again.
BUTTERFLY, a chestnut dau. of Turnus (son of Taurus by Phantom,
— Katherine by Soothsayer), — Catherine by Don John, — Arachne by
Filho-da-Puta, was foaled in 1S57. Principal Performances. LS59.
Catterick: Beat High Treason. LSfiO. AYon the Oaks, the field including
Avalanche, Contadina, Rupee, Seclusion (dam of Hermit), and Vesta
(dam of A^espasian and Sabinus). Ascot : Beaten a head by Rupee for
the Cup, with The Promised Land also in the field. Taurus, grandsire of
Butterfly, was sixteen hands high, with enormous pace for a mile and a
quarter, and a very beautiful horse indeed. He was matched five times at
half a mile ; and, as he would be going best pace in forty yards, scarcely
anything could get to his shoulder at that distance.
"^THE WIZARD, a bay son of West Australian,— a dau. of The Cure
(by Physician), — Elphine by Emilius, was foaled in 1857. Principal Per-
formances. 1860. Won the Two Thousand Cluineas in a canter. Second
to Thormanby for the Derby. AVon the Ascot Derby. Doncaster:
Third to St. Albans and High Treason for the St. Leger. Newmarket :
Beat Thormanby in a canter at even weights for the Grrand Duke Michael
Stakes, with Thunderbolt and High Treason (each in receipt of 71b.) also
in the field.
RUPEE, a brown dau. of The Nabob (son of Glaucus), — Bravery by
Gameboy (son of Tomboy), — Ennui by Bay Middleton, was foaled in
1857. Principal Performances. 1859. Ascot: Won the New Stakes.
1860. Ascot: Won the Biennial. Also won the Ascot Cup, beating
Butterfly, The Promised Land, Weatherbound, and Gamester. Rupee
showed a very strong partiality for the Ascot course.
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KETTLEDRtFM.
KETTLEDRUIYl, a by no means eleo-ant, but very strong limbed,
chestnut son of llataplan, — Hybla (Mincemeat's dam), was bred by
Mr. Cookson in 1858, who chose Rataplan to mate with Hybla (who was
never broken), for the sake of the double cross of AYlialebone, through
The Saddler and The Baron, as it was his theory that " whatever may be
the best strain a mare has, the horse should be selected with the same."
" On a straight course Kettledrum could make his own running when he
had had a little time to settle down ; but he got his head up, and crossed
his legs immediately he tried to do it on a round one. A tremendous
pace was what he wanted, and the style in which he stole along on the
Derby day from Tattenham Corner — ever handy with Dundee, when the
bay came down the fatal hill into the straight like a flash, or flew up the
Doncaster one .... was a sight not to be forgotten. He was laid up
with plaisters on his legs long before the St. Leger, in which race York-
minster's flat refusal to make the running to the Red House, as he was
appointed to do, was fatal to his chance. ' ' (From " The Druid. ") Principal
Performances. 1861. Second to Diophantus for the Two Thousand
Guineas. Won the Derby. Before reaching the distance Dundee broke
dow^n very badly. At the half -distance, Klarikoff, Aurelian, Kettledrum,
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Diopliantus, and Dundee were running nearly level, when Bullock, with
one prick of the spur, sent Kettledrum a length in advance, and he
appeared to be winning easily. At the inclosure, however, Dundee came
again, in the gamest style, for the final struggle ; but failed to reach
Kettledrum, who won by a length, Dundee beating Diophantus a head
for second place. (Klarikoff had been very highly tried with Cape
Flyaway, and had been backed to win an enormous stake, the Derby
being looked upon at Whitehall as over. The horse was purchased by
Lord St. A^incent for a large sum. At the start for the Derby Klarikoff
escaped the notice of Mr. McGreorge, and was practically left at the post ;
and, on his return to Malton, was burnt alive in his van.) Doncaster :
Beaten a head by Caller Ou for the St. Leger ; and ran a dead heat with
Brown Duchess for the Doncaster Cup. Cymbal was Kettledrum's best
son, while Phoenix and Lady Langden (the dam of Hampton) also owned
him as sire.
DUNDEE, a bay son of Lord of the Isles, — Marmalade by Sweetmeat, —
Theano by Waverley, — Cherub by Hambletonian, — Spitfire by Pipator, —
Farewell by Slope, — a dau. of Young Marske, was foaled in LS58.
" Dundee was a coltish, light-fleshed horse, with a beautiful wind, a very
blood-like head, and fine thighs ; but, like his sire, a little upright on his
fore-joints. A few days before the Epsom Meeting, the condition of the
suspensory ligament, in the near foreleg, caused considerable anxiety and
suspicion that all was not right there. During the race for the Derby it
gave way altogether, the fetlock, at the finish, touching the ground ; and
it was with great difficulty that they got him back to Sherwood's. A
finish with Lady Clifden, Big Ben, Dundee, and Little Lady, and not
three-quariers of a length between them, is one Liverpool may not see
again. Once in form Dundee ruled for the season." (From " The
Druid.") Principal Performances. LS60. Epsom : Won the Wooclcote.
Goodwood : Won the Findon Stakes. Newmarket : Won the Hopeful
Stakes, beating the " flying " Little Lady, who was in receipt of 81b.,
by a neck. 186L Epsom : Broke down in the Derby.
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CALLER OU.
CALLER OU, a brown daii. of Stockwell, — Haricot by Mango (son of
Eniilius), — Queen Mary by Gladiator, was bred by Mr. William I' Anson
in 1858. Custance, in his " Eiding Recollections," says — "Caller Ou
was a very strong mare, with a ewe neck, and pulled hard, while she
generally was exceedingly awkward to ride. She carried her head high ;
and, in fact, her neck was almost the wrong way up." 18(50. Caller Ou
won all her trials both as a two and a three-year-old ; but, notwith-
standing this, her form, in her first season, was anything but brilliant.
1861. Not placed in the Oaks won by Brown Duchess. Won the
St. Leger, the field also including Kettledrum (winner of the Derby),
Imaus, Camerino, and Aurelian. Within the distance, Caller Ou joined
Kettledrum, and from this point the race lay between these two.
Opposite the Stand Caller Ou got slightly the advantage over Kettledrum,
whom, after a desperate struggle, she defeated by a head. 1863.
Newcastle : Won the Northumberland Plate. 1864. Newcastle : Won
the Northumberland Plate. York: Won the Cup. 1865. Newcastle
(9st. 01b.) : Beaten half-a-length by Brown Bread (-iyrs., 6st. 51b.) for
the Northumberland Plate. At the distance Brown Bread held a lead of
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a len^'th and a hall" ; but, at tlic lialf-distaiice, lie was headed l)y Caller
Oil. She died away a^-am, however, about hair-a-dozen strides from
home ; and l>rown JJread, catching- her on the post, won by half-a-neck.
Second to Ely for the Brighton Cup. Caller Ou started on no less than
101 occasions, winning upon 51.
DIOPHANTUS, a chestnut son of Orlando, — Equation (sister to Euclid)
by Emilius, was foaled in 1S58. Principal Performances. 1800. Won
the Ascot Biennial, the Mottisfont Stakes at Stockbridge, and the Mole-
comb Stakes at Goodwood. 1801. Won the Two Thousand Gruineas,
beating Kettledrum by three lengths, the field also including Klarikoff,
Knight of St. Patrick, and Imaus. Having been victorious in a trial,
Imaus (in the same stable) started a better favourite than Diophantus,
with wdiom Arthur Edwards made fast running, as this, it was supposed,
would suit Imaus. At the distance the greater part of the field were in
hopeless difficulties, and Diophantus, taking a line to liimseK on the whip
hand, won very easily. Time Imin. 48sec., the quickest so far on record.
Epsom : Third to Kettledrum and Dundee for the Derby. Newmarket :
Won the Midsummer Stakes.
BROWN DUCHESS, a brown dau. of The Flying Dutchman ,—Espoir
by Liverpool, — Esperance by Lapdog, — Orisette by Merlin (son of
Castrel), — Coquette by Dick Andrews, — Vanity by Buzzard, was foaled in
1858. Principal Performances. 1800. Ascot: Won the New Stakes.
Liverpool : Beaten a head by Dundee. Doncaster : Won the Filly
Stakes. 1861. Third to Nemesis and Fairw^ater for the One Thousand
Guineas. Won the Oaks. Ai the distance Fairwater resigned the lead,
and Brown Duchess and Lady Bipon came on side by side. At the half-
distance, Fairwater came again, and a fine race ensued, Brown Duchess
passing the post a neck in front of Lady Ripon who l^eat Fairwater a
length. Silver Hair (dam of Silvio), Queen of the Vale, Caller Ou, and
Eastern Princess (dam of Prince Charlie) were also in the field. York :
Won the Yorkshire Oaks. Doncaster : Won the Park Hill Stakes, and
ran a dead-heat with Kettledrum for the Doncaster Cup, The Wizard and
Avalanche also being in the held. Newmarket : Won the Grand Duke
Michael Stakes.
NEMESIS, a bay dau. of New^minster, — Varsoviana by Ion, — a dau. of
Langar, — Sister to Cobweb by Phantom, was foaled in 1858. Nemesis
ran but indifferently as a two-year-old, but won the One Thousand
Guineas of 1861, beating Fairwater by a length, with Brown Duchess
only beaten a head for second place, the field also including Queen of the
Vale, Bas Bleu (dam of Blue Gown), and Preceptress.
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CAEACTACUS.
CARACTACUS, a bay son of Kingston (by Venison), — Defenceless by
Defence, — a dan. of Cain, — Eiclotto by Ileveller, — a dan. of Walton, —
Goosander by Hambletonian, was foaled in 1859, and won the Derby
of 1(S62, beating The Marquis (winner of the Two Thousand Gruineas
and St. Leger) by a neck, the held also including Buckstone (third),
Neptunus, Argonaut, Alvediston, and Exchequer, 5 — 2 The Marquis,
40 — 1 Caractacus. So little expectation had Mr. Snewing (the owner
of Caractacus) of winning the Derby, that he did not even go to
Epsom to see the race ; and the colt was ridden by the stable lad.
Parsons, the horse and boy being very fond of each other. During the
race Parsons continually encouraged his mount by stroking him and
talking to him.
THE lYIARQUIS, a bay son of Stockwell, — Cinizelli by Touchstone, was
foaled in 1859. Principal Performances. 1861. Won the Doncaster
Champagne Stakes, the Prendergast Stakes, and three other races, these
being the only times of his running this year. 1802. Won the Two
Thousand Guineas by half-a-length, Caterer (second), and Knowsley
(third), all sons of Stockwell As The Marquis often showed temper
at the jDost, Scott thought it advisable for a boy to hold his head until
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the flag fell. Upon the boy letting go the magnificent bay, he shouted,
" He's won now ! " such a favourite was tlie animal with all in the stable.
The Marquis being a lazy horse was sent to the front, and waited there
until the hill was reached, when he came out, winning easily by half-a-
length. Second to Caractacus for the Derby. Won the Great St. Leger,
beating Buckstone by a head. The Marquis was sent to Russia in 1863.
BUCKSTONE, a bay son of Voltigeur, — Burlesque by Touchstone, was
foaled in 1659. Buckstone was not in his prime until his four-year-old
season. Tim Whiffler gave him 71b. in the Doncaster Cup of 1802, and
galloped him down. When they met at Ascot the following year, a dead-
lieat was the I'esult. In the decider, Tim seemed to fly over the turf ;
but, at the Stand, Buckstone collared him and won, beating West
Australian's time. The pace was terrific. Principal Performances.
1861. Ascot: Won the Queen's Stand Plate. Second for the New
Stakes. Stockbridge : Second for the Biennial. 1862. Epsom: Third
for the Derby to Caractacus and The Marquis. The betting as regards
The Marquis and Buckstone was very heavy ; but the latter did not like
the Epsom course. His trainer was sanguine he would turn the tables at
Doncaster; but The Marcj^uis just beat him by a head. 1863. Ascot:
Won the Gold Cup, after a dead-heat with Tim WhifHer.
FEU DE JO IE, a chestnut dau. of Longbow (by Ithuriel), — Jeu
d'Esprit by Flatcatcher, — Extempore by Emilius, was bred by P. C.
Naylor, Esq., of Hooton Hall, Cheshire, in 1859. Principal Perform-
ances. 1862. Won the Oaks in a canter, Imperatrice (second), Hurricane
(third). York : Won the Yorkshire Oaks.
HURRICANE, a brown dau. of Wild DayreU, — Midia by Scutari (son of
Sultan), was foaled in 1859. Principal Performances. 1862. Won the
One Thousand Guineas, Bertha second, Sappho third, with Imperatrice
and Cantatrice also in the field. Third for the Oaks to Feu de Joie and
Imperatrice. Unplaced for the St. Leger won by The Marquis. Beaten
a head by Imperatrice for the Park Hill Stakes. Beat Feu de Joie by
four lengths in a match at even weights over the last mile and a half of
B.C. Old Hurricane lived until 1892.
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MACARONI.
MACARONI, ;i dark bay son of Sweetmeat, — Jocose by Pantaloon (son
of Castrel), — Banter by Master Henry, was bred by the Marquis of
Westminster in 1800. Macaroni stood fifteen hands three inches high,
was of a most docile disposition, and a splendid stayer. Although
Carnival could give him 71b. over a mile, at any time during their three -
year-old career ; at a mile and a half, or any distance beyond, Macaroni
could give the same weight to Carnival and beat him easily. The only
time Macaroni ran as a two-year-old he was beaten by Automaton, owing,
it is said, to his having run to the end of the Beacon Course while at
exercise in the morning. The best points of Macaroni were his fine
sloping shoulders and great depth of girth. His neck was very thick and
muscular, indeed, amounting almost to a deformity. His defects were
his upright pasterns and length of cannon bone ; but his action was
exceedingly fine and free. It was a matter of general regret that
Macaroni and Lord Clifden did not meet in the St. Leger, for w^hich,
most unfortunately, the former was not entered. Principal Performances.
1863. Won the Two Thousand Gruineas by a length, the field including
Saccharometer (second). King of the Vale (third), Eapid Ehone,
Hospodar (winner of the ClearweU and Criterion), and Blue Mantle
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(winner of the New Stakes). Won the Derby by a head from Lord
Clifden, the fiekl also inchiding- Ixapid Rhone (third), The Ranger
(winner of the Grand Prix de Paris), Saccharometer, Pkie Mantle, King
of the Vale, Hospodar, and Tom Fool, upon whom Mr. Brayley, his
owner, stood to win 101), ()()()/. The horse, however, was struck into
during the race. This was one of the wettest l)erl)ys on record.
Tambour Major caused such a delay at the start that many of the
runners were tired before the flag fell. There were plenty of them " in
it " at the distance ; but Blue Mantle declined to try a yard further, and
Papid Phone " shutting up " at the Bell, the race was left to Lord
Clifden and Macaroni, the latter just winning by a head. It was said by
some that Fordham (on Lord Clifden) lost the race through looking
round when they reached the Bell. Doncaster : Won the (lold Cup,
practically on three legs, beating Queen Bertha (winner of the Oaks) l)y a
length, the held also including Blue Mantle and Papid Phone. Macaroni
was purchased in 1875 for 7100 guineas, for the Baroness Meyer de
Rothschild, and located at Mentmore where he reigned supreme.
QUEEN BERTHA, a bay dau. of Kingston, — Flax by Surplice, — Odessa
by Sultan, — Sister to Cobweb by Phantom, was bred by Lord Falmouth
in 1860. Principal Performances. 180.2. Ran indifferently until, at
Newmarket Houghton, she beat Blue Mantle by eight lengths. 18 03.
Won the Oaks, beating Marigold (dam of Doncaster) by a head, with
Vivid third, beaten a head only from Marigold, the held also including
Isoline (winner of the Manchester and G-oodwood Cups) fourth. Old
Orange Girl, Lady Augusta (winner of the One Thousand Guineas), and
Borealis ; the latter being favourite at 5 — 2, with 40 — 1 offered against
Queen Bertha. Doncaster : Second to Lord Clifden for the St. Leger,
with Borealis, The Ranger, and Blue Mantle also in the held. Second
to Macaroni for the Doncaster Cup, the held also including Rapid Rhone
and Blue Mantle. Queen Bertha was the dam of Lord Falmouth's flying
Ally, Wheel of Fortune by Adventurer.
LADY AUGUSTA, a chestnut dau. of Stockwell,— Meeanee by
Touchstone, was foaled in 1860. Principal Performances. 1862.
Goodwood (8st. 71b.) : Ran a dead heat with Blue Mantle (9st. 31b.) for
second place in the Chesterfield Stakes, won by Saccharometer (9st. 31b.)
by a head. York August: Won the Filly Sapling Stakes. 1863.
Newmarket : Won the One Thousand Guineas by three lengths, Flying
Fish second, Cadeau third, Marigold fourth. Unplaced for the Oaks
won by Queen Bertha. Ascot : Won the Coronation Stakes easily,
Fantail second.
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LOKD CLIFDEN.
LORD CLIFDEN, a bay son of Newminster, — The Slave by
Melbourne, — V'olley by A^oltaire, — IMartlia Lynn by Mulatto, was
foaled in LSGO ; and sold to Lord St. Vincent, in 1SG.2, for about 6500/.
Lord Clifden was a deejD bay with black points ; and stood nearly
16-| hands, covering a deal of ground. He was by far the biggest and
hardiest of all the sons of Newminster, while his temper was absolutely
perfection. Lord Clifden showed more of the character of Melbourne
than the beautiful quality of Newminster, and was best suited by a flat
course, on which his enormous stride told to the utmost advantage, while
his long back and weak loins were unsuited to a hill. Principal
Performances. LS62. Lord Clifden was very highly tried as a two-year-
old ; and, at Epsom, won the Woodcote Stakes in a canter. At
Doncaster, after being practically left at the post, he won the Champagne
Stakes just as easily ; and also won a Sweepstake in which he presented
Queen Bertha with 101b. 1803. Beaten a head by Macaroni for the
Derby, the field also including Eapid Ehone, The Eanger, Saccharometer,
Blue Mantle, and Hospodar. Lord Clifden had slipped up and injured
himself previously to the Derby ; and was, consequently, not quite wound
up. This was not generally known, his place on the training grounds
having been filled, during his absence, by the Irish horse, Bellman, who
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oTcatU' resembled liim. His condition caused him to falter in the last
few strides ; and gave the victory to a o-ood horse, but probably hardly
so good a one as Lord Clifden was when at his best. The preparation
of Lord Clifden for the St. Leger was a very severe one ; and he went to
Doncaster without being tried, the confidence of Lord St. Vincent being
unbounded. The going was good, and the race a most sensational one.
At the Red House, Lord Clifden, who had been practically left at the
post, was fully fifty lengths in the rear, and 50 — 1 was vainly oifered
against him. John Osborne, however, in the most wonderful manner,
brought him through, winning easily by half-a-length from Queen
Bertha, Borealis being third, with The Ranger and Blue Mantle also in
the field. Lord Clifden also won the Doncaster Stakes, giving lOlb. to
Borealis, who was very little bigger than a pony. The elegant Petrarch
was the best son of Lord Clifden ; and Winslow, perhaps, was the
handsomest, but did not stay so well as his sire ; while Hawthornden was
shorter and with less liberty about him. We must not, however, forget
Hampton, who proved such a great success both on the Turf and at the
stud. Lord Clif den's death in 1875 was justly regarded as a national
loss, as lie was uncpiestionably one of the grandest ornaments of the
English stud.
CARNIVAL, a deep rich brown, and particularly docile and generous
son of Sweetmeat, — Volatile by Buckthorn, — Jocose (the dam of
Macaroni) by Pantaloon, was bred by the Marquis of Westminster in
1860. Although so closely related, Macaroni and Carnival were strangely
dissimilar in every respect. Each promised well, Carnival being con-
sidered the most speedy ; and, on that account, was the more deeply
engaged. Tom Chaloner, who rode him in each of his races, always
spoke of Carnival as a horse of great courage. He had more length
and racing-like quality than Macaroni, though without the depth of
girth or substance of the latter. After winning his first three races in
the easiest possible manner, his leg gave way in the Cambridgeshire of
1863; and he was sold and shipped to Hungary in 1867; but some
years afterwards he was brought back again to England. In accordance
with the general foreign practice, he had, while in Hungary, been kept
in idleness and without exercise, and his feet had been so neglected as to
have grown to resemble exaggerated oyster shells ; but this was soon set
right. In his first season he had eight winners out of fourteen foals.
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BLAIB ATHOL.
BLAIR ATHOL, u Lriglit chestnut son of Stockwell,— Blink Bonny by
Mell)onrne, was bred by Mr. Wm. I'Anson in 1801. "His first Malton
trial," says " The Druid," was at even M^eights with Borealis (who was a
year older), and he beat her by two lengths. Mr. I'Anson then tried him
to give her 71b. ; but, as he ran out at the turn, Chaloner, on the mare,
beat him by a head. Owing to an injur}' to the muscles of his thigh,
about ten weeks before the Derby, he did not go out of a walk for the first
five weeks after it. In the Grrand Prix he ran big ; and yet, sore as he
was with the hard ground there, he crossed the Channel to Ascot, and cut
down Ely on the Friday over the New Mile. Caller Ou and Borealis
generally led him in his gallops, and a hard time they had of it. Mr.
lAnson never knew how good he was ; but was wont to say that he never
had a horse with such true action, as even in distress he never rolled or
rocked." ..." And now, gentlemen, what shall I say for the best
horse in the world?" were Mr. Tattersall's w^ords, when the mighty
blaze-faced chestnut came striding into the ring at Middle Park, casting
one contemptuous glance around, and then neighing a bold defiance to all
nations. When the hammer fell with a decisive ' Gone/ a burst of
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cheering broke from the crowded ring, and Blair Athol was withdrawn from
its admiring gaze, leaving the sum of 12,500 guineas to be paid for his
transfer to other hands." Principal Performances. 18(54. Upon his first
appearance in public, Blair Athol won the Derby by two lengths from
General Peel (winner of the Two Thousand Guineas), the field also
including Scottish Chief, Cambuscan, and Ely. Paris : Second to
Vermont for the Grand Prix. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger by two
lengths from General Peel, with Cambuscan and Ely also in the field.
This was Blair Athol's last appearance on the Turf. It is a matter for
regret that he did not aspire to C\ip honours, either at Ascot, where he
could again have tried conclusions with Scottish Chief ; or, at Doncaster,
where he would have met General Peel. Blair Athol was credited with a
large number of winners ; but their stamina was not equal to their speed.
He was sire of Silvio (winner of the Derby), Prince Charlie (the " Prince
of the T.Y.C."), Ecossais (the "Flying Scotchman"), Andred, Glen-
almond, Ethus, Cecilia, Scottish Queen, ko..
GENERAL PEEL, a bay son of Young Melbourne (by Melbourne),— a
dan. of Orlando, — Brown Bess by Camel, — a dau. of Brutandorf, — Mrs.
Cruickshanks by Welbeck, — Tramp's dam by Gohanna, was foaled in
ISfil. Principal Performances. 1S04. Won the Two Thousand Guineas
by a length, Paris second. Historian third, with Fille de I'Air unplaced.
Second to Blair Athol for both the Derby and St. Leger. Won the
Doncaster Cup. 1865. Ascot: Ean a dead heat with Ely for the Gold
Cup, but was beaten twelve lengths in the decider.
FILLE DE L'AIR, a chestnut dau. of Eoig-a-Ballagh,— Pauline by
Volcano (son of Vulcan), — Bathilde by Young Emilius, — Odine by Tigris,
— Miss Ann by Figaro (son of Haphazard), — a dau. of Tramp, — Harpham
Lass by Camillus (son of Hambletonian), — Statira by Beningborough, —
Stella by Phenomenon, — Skypeeper by Highflyer, — Miss West by
Match'em, was foaled in 18()1. Fille de I'Air won the Woodcote, the
Molecomb, and the Criterion Stakes in 1863, and the Oaks of 1864,
Breeze being second, with Tomato (winner of the One Thousand)
unplaced. 1865. AVon the Claret Stakes, and the Alexandra Plate.
TOMATO, a bay dau. of King Tom, — Mincemeat (winner of the Oaks
of 1854) by Sweetmeat, was foaled in 1861, and won the One Thousand
Guineas of 1864.
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GLADIATEUR.
GLADIATEUR, a bay son of Monarque (by the Emperor — Poetess), —
Miss Gladiator by (iladiator, — Taffrail by Sheet Anchor, — The Warwick
Mare by Merman (son of Whalebone), — a dau. of Ardrossan, —
Shepherdess by Shuttle, — a dau. of Buzzard, — Ann of the Forest by King
Fergus, — Miss West by Match'em, was bred by Count Lagrange in 1862.
Poetess (the dam of Monarque) won the French Derby of 1841. She
was sold at a provincial fair for four pounds, owing to her extremely
crooked hind legs. While tethered in a paddock at Chantilly some
mischievous boys drove her round and round, until, becoming entangled in
the rope, she fell and broke her neck. Monarque won the French Derby
of 1855, and the Goodwood Cup. Gladiateur was a rough -looking,
angular, horse, without any quality ; but, amongst his Derby competitors,
he stood out like a giant in the midst of pigmies ; and, as " The Druid "
remarks, " with his flying mane and hairy heels, he towTred above them all
like a king." After the breaking out of the Franco-Prussian war in 1870,
the entire stud of Count Lagrange was sold off. Gladiateur was a total
failure at the stud. Some of his earliest yearlings, owing to the prestige
of their sire, fetched high prices ; but they soon fell to pieces, and showed
no sign of recovery. Principal Performances. 1864. Newmarket : Won
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the Olearvvell. 1805. Newmarket : Won the Two Thousand Gumeas.
At the Bushes Hill, a sheet would have covered the lot, Zambezi leading;
but, on entering the cords, Grladiateur, Archimedes, and Liddington
joined issue, the four running a magnificent race home, Gladiateur
winning in the last stride by a neck, the same distance between
Archimedes and Liddington, Avith Zambezi beaten only a head from
tlie latter. Epsom : Won the Derby ; Rounding Tattenham Corner,
Gladiateur came outside all his horses, lengths wide of everything, finally
winning in a canter, the field including Christmas Carol (second), Eltliam
(third), Breadalbane, and Archimedes. Paris : Won the Grand Prix in
a canter. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger by three lengths from Regalia
(winner of the Oaks), with Archimedes, The Duke, Zambezi, and
Breadalbane also in the field. Won the Doncaster Stakes, giving
Breadalbane 101b. 1806. Ascot: Won the Gold Cup by forty lengths,
beating Regalia and Breadalbane. Also won several races in France,
including the Gold Cup at Paris, and the Grand Prix de I'Empereur.
REGALIA, a chestnut dau. of Stockwell, — The Gem by Touchstone, —
The Biddy by Bran, — Idalia (the dam of Pantaloon) by Peruvian, was
foaled in 1802. Principal Performances. 1805. Epsom: Won the Oaks
in a common canter, Wild Agnes (second), Zephyr (dam of Favonius)
third, the field also including Araucaria (dam of Rayon d'Or), and
Siberia (winner of the One Thousand Guineas) . Doncaster : Second to
Gladiateur for the St. Leger. 1800. Ascot : Second to Gladiateur for
the Cup.
SIBERIA, a brown dau. of Muscovite (by Hetman Platoff), — Figtree
by Envoy, — Azora by Voltaire, — Minnikin by Manfred, — Morgiana by
Coriolanus (son of Sir Peter, — a dau. of Pegasus), — a dau. of Lurcher, —
a dau. of Phlegon (by Match'em, — a dau. of Crab), was foaled in 1862,
and won the One Thousand Guineas of 1805 easily, Wliite Duck second.
La Fortune third, Gardevisure fourth. Siberia also won the Coronation
Stakes.
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LORD LYON.
LORD LYON, a dark bay son of Stockwell, — Paradigm by Paragone
(son of Touchstone), — Ellen Home by Pedshank, — Delhi by Pleni-
potentiary,^ — Pawn Junior by Waxy, was bred by General Pearson in
1863. Ellen Home, the dam of Paradigm, grand-dam of Lord Lyon,
Achievement and Bend Or; great grand-dam of Placida, Jannette, Minting,
Orvieto and Ormonde ; and great great grand-dam of Orme and Ladas,
was purchased by General Pearson for the bagatelle of 18 guineas, with
the idea of making her a hack for his wife. As a yearling. Lord Lyon
was tried to be some two lengths behind Pustic, then in the same stable,
but who was sold during the winter to the Duke of Beaufort for 5000
guineas. Custance, in his " Piding Recollections, " says — " As a three-
year-old Lord Lyon stood 15.3, with good bone, short pasterns, and flat
feet. He w^as a very nice horse to ride, free enough, though not a puller,
and a very game colt on his own course, but not quite a stayer." Principal
Performances. 18G5. Lr August, Lord Lyon, in a trial, beat Gardevisure
in a canter at 101b. for the year, the latter afterwards winning the
Cambridgeshire, for which race, it is said, the Ilsley people would have
preferred to have run the two-year-old at the same w^eight. Doncaster :
Kan a dead-heat with Redan for the Champagne Stakes, with Strathconan
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and Vespasian also in the field. Newmarket : Won the Troj Stakes and
the Criterion Stakes. 18(){). Newmarket : Won the Two Thousand
Gruineas by a length from Monarch of the Glen, with Knight of the
Crescent and Student also in the field. EpsDm : Won the Derby. So
strong was Savernake going at the distance, that he seemed to have both
Lord Lyon and Rustic beaten. Half-way up, however, Custance called
vigorously on Lord Lyon, wdio caught Savernake at the Stand, and just
won in the very last .sfrldc, Rustic beaten three lengths, with Vespasian,
Blue Riband, Strathconan, and Knight of the Crescent also in the field.
Doncaster : Won the St. Leger. At the distance, Savernake, who had
been shut in, and had to come round his horses, challenged Lord Lyon,
the two racing home closely locked together. Lord Lyon winning by the
shortest of heads. One yard further and Savernake must have won.
The field also inchided Knight of the Crescent (third) and Strathconan.
Newmarket : Won the Grand Duke Michael Stakes, and the Select
Stakes ; and beat Rustic in a match D.T. at even weights for 1000 so vs.
1807. Won the Ascot Biennial and Stockbridge Cup. Lincoln :
Queen's Plate : Custance, in his " Riding Recollections," says, — " The
ground was fearfully heavy ; and, as soon as the flag fell, I sent Rama
along at a good pace. When we got to the mile post, my mount began
to sigh, and changed his legs. I thought I had overdone it a bit, so
steadied him for a few strides to let him catch his wind. I then said to
him, ' Come on, old man,' and, catching hold of his head, sent him
alone: as hard as I could to the bottom turn . . . close to the
distance, up came Lord Lyon to within a neck of me ; but, just as we
were turning for home, I saw" him change his legs ; he led me, however,
a good neck thirty yards from the winning post ; but then tired, and
Rama, getting up in the last two strides, won by a head." Rama was in
receipt of 111b. Lord Lyon was a fair success at the stud ; Placida
(winner of the Oaks), and the magnificent Minting being the bright
pai-ticular stars.
TORIYIENTOR, a bay dau. of King Tom, — Torment by Alarm,— a dau.
of Glencoe, — Alea by Whalebone, — Hazardess by Haphazard, — a dau. of
Orville, — Spinetta by Trumpator, was foaled in 1803, and won the Oaks of
1800, Mirella second, Ischia third.
REPULSE, a bay dau. of Stockwell, — Sortie by Melbourne,— Escalade
by Touchstone, — Ghuznee by Pantaloon, was foaled in 1803, and won the
One Thousand Guineas of 1800, Bayonette second, Mirella third.
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THE HERMIT.
THE HERMIT, a chestnut son of Newminster, — Seclusion by Tadnor,
— Miss Sellon by Cowl (son of Bay Middleton), — Belle Dame by
Belsbazzar, — Ellen by Starch, — Cuirass by Oiseau, — Castanea by Gohanna,
was foaled in 1864. Hermit was a difficult and delicate horse to train.
In his trial with Rama ten days before the Derby, he broke a bloodvessel;
and in his races, subsecj^uent to this, he seemed afraid to fully extend himself
lest he should meet with a similar mishap, and would run in a flinching
kind of way as though apprehensive of something going to happen. Like
almost all the Newminsters, Hermit did not improve with too much
training ; and Custance, in his " Riding Recollections," says — " My
readers will forgive me for saying that I think the breaking of a blood-
vessel won Hermit his Derby." Principal Performances. 1860. As a
two-year-old Hermit was victorious over Julius, Lady Hester, Marksman,
Cellina, Seville, Vauban, A^iridis, &c. ; but went down before the flying
Achievement in the Woodcote. In the Troy Stakes he was so severely
punished by Custance, that he ever after trembled when that jockey
approached him. 1867. Epsom : Owing to his having broken a blood-
vessel only ten days previously. Hermit started at 1000 to 15 for the
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Derby, thouo'li in his o-allop on the Tuesday he fairly ran away with the
boy round Tattenham Corner, bounding over the hard ground with the
utmost freedom. As to the race itself — Before reaching the distance, the
finish appeared to be left to Vauban, Marksman, and Van Amburgh,
the latter going so strong and well that loud shouts proclaimed his
victory. Within the half-distance, however, the Van had shot his bolt,
and was displaced by Hermit, who now joined Vauban and Marksman.
Nearing the Stand, Vauban, was seen to be in difficulties ; but he gamely
struggled on, w^hile Marksman w^as going quite within himself, and at
such a strong and steady pace, that now the cry arose — " Marksman wins
in a canter." Less than 100 yards from home, however, Johnny Daley
challenged with Hermit, who, stride by stride, gained on his opponent,
the finish in the last fifty yards being of the most exciting character, and
terminating in the victory of Hermit by a neck. Julius, The Palmer,
The Eake (who also had broken a bloodvessel), Uncas, and Distin were
also in the field. Doncaster : Second to Achievement for both the St.
Leger and the Doncaster Cup. Hermit will be remembered, not only for
his sensational racing career, but for the great name he made at the stud.
Amongst the chief of his stock may be mentioned St. Blaise and Shotover
(winners of the Derby), Peter, Tristan, Thebais, St. Marguerite, Trappist,
Lonely, Queen Adelaide, St. Louis, and Friar's Balsam. Before he died, in
1S90, his progeny had won some 340,000/.; and since then, of course,
this amount has been ver}^ considerably increased. AVell might Mr.
Henry Chaplin, his owner, say of him — " Hermit was the best friend
I ever had."
JULIUS, a bay son of St. Albans,^Julie by Orlando, — Nun-Appleton
by Bay Middleton, — Miss Milner by Malek, — a dan. of Whisker, — a
dau. of Orville, — a dau. of Expectation, — Calabria l)y Spadille, was foaled
in 1864. Principal l^erformances. 186f). Newmarket: Beaten a neck by
Vauban for the Troy Stakes, with Lady Hester and Marksman also in the
field. 1867. Newmarket (8st.) : Won the Cesarewitch in the commonest
of canters. 1868. Newmarket (8st. 101b.) : Beat Hermit (Sst. 01b) in a
match for 1000 sovs. Bath (8st. 101b.) : Won the Beaufort Cup, beating
Achievement (9st. .21b.) by fifteen lengths. Julius was of a very excitable
temperament, and, with a hood over his eyes, used to go capering along, his
neighs ringing through the air as though he very much objected to being
led a captive.
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ACHIEVEMENT.
AC HI EVE lYIE NT, the "flying" dark brown sister to Lord Lyon (by
Stockwell, — Paradigm), was bred by Colonel Pearson in 18G4. Standing
over sixteen hands as a two-year-old, and quite of the greyhound type,
she was really a beautiful filly. Principal Performances. 1866. Achieve-
ment may be said to have " swept the board " as a two-year-old ; and
this in a brilliant year of exceptional animals, winning the Grrand Stand
Plate at Ascot Spring, the Woodcote Stakes at Epsom, the New Stakes
at Ascot, the July and Chesterfield Stakes at Newmarket, the Lavant
Stakes at Groodwoocl, the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster, and the Hope-
ful and Criterion Stakes at Newmarket, beating in these races Fripponier,
Marksman, Hermit, Vauban, Hippia, Lady Hester, Julius, Knight of the
C-arter, &c., &c.; and many of them on more than one occasion. Plaudit,
with 71b. the best of the weights, beat her a head in the Clearwell Stakes,
after a desperate finish. She was also beaten in a canter by The Pake, for
the Middle Park Plate ; but he again had a 71b. pull in the weights. 1867.
Newmarket : Although looking very light indeed, Achievement won the
One Thousand Guineas in a canter from a moderate field ; but could only
run a dead-heat with Romping Grirl for second place to Hippia in the
Oaks. Ascot : Second to Vauban for the Prince of Wales' Stakes ;
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Won the Coronation Stakes. York : Looking the picture of health once
again, Achievement cantered away with the Great Yorkshire Stakes,
beating Yauban by ten lengths. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger. Before
reaching the distance, Yauban was beaten, and Achievement hekl a slight
lead of Hermit, upon whom Custance was seen to be at work. At the
commencement of the inclosure, Chaloner called upon Col. Pearson's filly,
who won by a length. Julius, finishing most gamely, was only a head
from Hermit. AYon the Doncaster Cup. At the bend of the course
Hermit was leading ; but, when fairly in the straight, he was challenged
by Achievement. For several strides the pair raced side by side ; but,
after passing the distance, Kenyon sent Achievement to the front ; and
she won, almost pulling her rider out of the saddle. Achievement,
unfortunately, died almost as soon as her Turf career was ended.
HIPP I A, a bay dau. of King Tom, — Daughter of the Star by Kremlin,
— Evening Star by Touchstone, — Bertha by Eubens, — Boadicea by
Alexander, was bred by Baron Meyer de Rothschild in 1864. Principal
Performances. 1866. Ascot : Won the Queen's Stand Plate, the field
including The Duke and Marksman. Won the Fernhill Stakes, beating
Fripponier and YesjDasian. 1867. Epsom: Won the Oaks. Approaching
the Stand, Achievement was leading a length from Hippia. Passing the
Stand, Daley called upon the latter, who answered most gamely, and was
soon level with the favourite. Custance was now obliged to use his whip
vigorously ; but Achievement, who was completely out of form, was not
equal to the occasion, and the Baron's filly won easily at last.
VAUBAN, a brown son of Muscovite, — Palm by Tadmor, — Fig-tree by
Envoy, was bred by the Duke of Beaufort in 1864. Principal Per-
formances. 1866. Newmarket: Won the Troy Stakes, beating Julius,
Lady Hester, and Marksman. 1867. Newmarket : Won the Two Thou-
sand Guineas easily. Knight of the Garter (second). Marksman (third),
Julius (fourth), with Uncas, Pericles, Plaudit, and Yan Amburgh unplaced.
Ascot : Won the Prince of Wales' Stakes, and the Triennial, in which he
beat the " flying" Achievement,
Painted bii JJarrii Jln/l.
BLUE GOWN.
BLUE GOWN, a hard bay son of Beadsman,— Bas Bleu by
Stockwell, — Vexation by Touchstone, — Vat by Langer, — Wire by
Waxy, was bred by Sir Joseph Hawley in 1865. Bas Bleu (the dam of
Blue Gown) ran very moderately on the Turf ; and, as a rule, threw her
foals very late in the season. She was a plainish mare ; but with much
of the Stockwell character about her, although somewhat deficient in
length. Beadsman proved an excellent corrective in this respect, as
most of the Weatherbits excelled in length. Blue Gown stood close
upon fifteen hands three inches high ; and might be described as a
" little big " horse, taking more after his dam's than his sire's family,
and wanting only in the blood-like elegance of his half-brother and
sister — Eosicrucian and Green Sleeves. He was of a most docile dis-
position. Wlien being led back to the rubbing-house, after winning
the Derby, one of the stable lads was hanging on to his long tail. Sold
to go to the United States, his death was occasioned by the rolling
motion of the vessel while on the voyage to New York in 1880.
Principal Performances. 1867. Ascot. Won the Fernhill Stakes. New-
market : Won the Clearwell. Doncaster : Won the Champagne Stakes ;
but was disqualified for carrying over- weight. 1868. Epsom: Won the
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Derby. At the distance, the race was reduced to a match between
King Alfred and Blue Gown, all the rest being beaten. Two hundred
yards from home Blue Gown challenged ; and, amidst intense excitement,
drew up level ; and, gradually forging ahead, won a magnificent race by
half-a-length, the field also including Specvdum (winner of the City and
Suburban and Goodwood Cup), Paul Jones (winner of the Chester Cup),
Green Sleeves (winner of the Middle Park Plate), Rosicrucian (winner
of the Criterion and Troy Stakes), and See-Saw (winner of the Cambridge-
shire). It was said that, but for being indifferently ridden. King Alfred
would have won ; and Wells thought he would l^e only second witli
Blue Gown, so well was The King going. Sir Joseph Hawley would
have preferred winning the Derby with llosicrucian, as he had Ijacked
him rather heavily, and only started Blue Gown because the public had
extensively supported him. Ascot : Won the Cup easily, beating
Speculum and King Alfred. Blue Gown w^as, unfortunately, omitted
from the entries for the St. Leger ; but he won the Pitzwilliam Stakes
at Doncaster, beating Evelina and Vespasian. Newmarket Houghton
(9st.) : Beaten a length by See Saw (Sst. 21b.) for the Cambridgeshire,
the pace throughout being very severe. Won the Free Handicap under
the top weight, giving .2st. to Mortemer. 1809. Epsom : Won the
Trial Stakes, the field including Formosa (beaten only a head) and
Vespasian. Newmarket First Spring (9st.) : Beaten two lengths by
Vespasian (6yrs., Sst. lOlb.) in a match for 500 sovs. Ascot : Beaten
half-a-length by Brigantine for the Cup, with Formosa, Thorwaldsen,
and Trocadero also in the field. Goodwood (9st. ()lb.) : Won the Craven
Stakes by a head from Vespasian (9st. 91b.). Even betting between the
two. At the close of the season, Blue Gown was sold to Prince Pless
for 5000 guineas.
THE EARL, a bay son of Young Melbourne,— Bay C(plia by
Orlando, — Hersey by Glaucus, — Hester by Camel, was foaled in 18 05.
Next to Blue Gown, The Earl was no doubt the best of his year. He
was scratched for the Derby, after he had been extensively backed by
the public ; and the same policy was adopted as regards the St. Leger.
In fact, he did not run again after the Ascot Meeting of 1868. Principal
Performances. 1867. York August : Won the Gimcrack Stakes. New-
market: Won the Rutland ''Stakes. 1868. Newmarket: Won the
Biennial, beating Blue Gown and Suffolk. Paris: Won the Grand
Prix. Ascot: Won the Ascot Derby, the Biennial, and the St. James'
Palace Stakes. Broke down in his preparation for the St. Leger.
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EOSICRUCIAN.
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ROSICRUCIAN, an exceedingly lumdsome black-brown son of
Beadsman, — Madame Eglantine (dam of The Palmer) by Cowl, — Diversion
by Defence, was bred by Sir Joseph Hawley in 1SG5. Eosicrueian may
be described as belonging to the long and low type of thoronghbred,
with immense muscular power in his arms and thighs, a sjjecialife of the
stock of Beadsman. " A spreading tree upon the Berkshire down-land
ridge was ' Rosi's ' birthplace ; and under the shadow of those branches,
year by year, the wayward Madame Eglantine came to foal, her fine
quality and symmetry .being in striking contrast to the coarse and carty
Morgan-la-Faye, her relative. Terril^le stories were told of her training-
eccentricities ; and when at the post she fretted to such an extent that
she was beaten before the Hag fell. John Wells declared that there was
no horse he was so delighted to show off upon as Eosicrueian, who was a
beautiful mover in all his paces ; and he is said to have spoken of the pair
as ' John Wells on Eosicrueian, the handsomest man on the handsomest
horse in England.' John Porter considered Eosicrueian as good as
an3rthing he ever trained, as he could beat the fastest of his day over five
furlongs, the best stayer, Musket, over three miles, giving him 71b., and
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was a lOllj. better horse than Blue Gown, the winner of the Derby, the
hitter bein^- also inferior to Ureen Sleeves." Principal Performances.
1867. Ascot: AVon the Maiden Plate. Newmarket Second October:
Owinsf to being somewhat interfered with, and stumljling just at the
finish, Green Sleeves beat him a short head in the Middle Park Plate, the
tiekl also including Formosa, Lady Coventry, and Lady ' Elizabeth.
Newmarket Houghton : Won the Criterion Stakes, beating Leonie and
King Alfred. Won the Troy Stakes. 1868. During the spring both
llosicrucian and Green Sleeves suffered much from influenza, whilst Blue
Gown escaped comparatively with immunity ; and the two former, who
ran for the Two Thousand Guineas, may be said to have been " all to
pieces" at the time. Eosicrucian and Green Sleeves were also again beaten
in the Derby by Blue Gown, King Alfred, and Speculum ; and liosicrucian
did not run again until the Ascot Meeting of 1869, after which he ran
frequently, finishing in 1871 by spread-eagling his field in the Ascot
Stakes under 9st. ; and having all his own way in the Alexandra Plate.
Sir Joseph Hawley's horses were trained in private by Porter at
Kingsclere. Green Sleeves was a very racing-like filly, with a fine
fore-hand, and very grand quarters, though she lacked something of the
exquisite grace of her grand-dam Mendicant.
FORiVIOSA, a dark chestnut dan. of Buccaneer (by Wild Dayrell), —
Ella by Chanticleer, — a dan. of Tomboy,— Tesane by Whisker, was
foaled in 1865. Princijml Performances. 1867. Newmarket July
(8st. 71b.) : Won the Chesterfield Stakes, beating Leonie (9st.), Suffolk
(9st. 31b.), Athena (9st. — winner of the Lavant, Hopeful Stakes, &c.).
Newmarket : Not placed for the Middle Park Plate to Green Sleeves,
Rosicrucian, and Lady Coventry. 1868. Newmarket: Ran a dead heat
with Moslem (by Knight of St. Patrick) for the Two Thousand Guineas,
the field also including St. Eonan, Green Sleeves, Yale Royal, Rosicrucian,
King Alfred, and Pace. Within the half-distance. Green Sleeves and
Rosicrucian were nearly level with Formosa ; but, soon after, both gave
way, when Moslem closed w'\i\\ Formosa, finally making a dead heat of it.
Won the One Thousand Guineas also. Epsom : Won the Oaks in a
canter by ten lengths. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger in a canter, the
field including Paul Jones, Mercury, See Saw, and King Alfred.
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PRETENDER.
PRETENDER, a brown son of Adventurer (by Newminster), — Ferina by
Venison, — Partiality by Middleton, — Favourite by Blucher, — Scheherazade
by Selim, — Gipsey (sister to Aimator) by Trunipator, was foak^d in LS66.
Principal Performances. 186S. Newmarket Second October (41b. extra) :
Third for the Middle Park Plate to Pero Gomez and Scottish Queen. 1869.
Newmarket First Spring : Won the Two Thousand Guineas. The pace
was very severe from start to finish ; and, from the Abingdon Mile bottom,
Belladrum and Pretender came away by themselves, the hitter being a
bare half-length in front ; and though Kenyon made a splendid effort
with Belladrum, the son of Catherine Hayes was unable to lessen the
advantage held by Pretender. Belladrum was some time afterwards
shipped for the Cape ; but wdien about to land he jumped overboard, and
swam away seawards with great freedom. He was, however, captured
after some difficulty, and safely landed. Epsom Summer : Won the Derby.
Wells on Pero Gomez had been somewhat interfered wath at Tattenham
Corner and compelled to come round on the outside ; but, just opposite the
Stand, he dashed his mount to the front — Pretender having held the lead
by about half a length ; and, for a moment. Sir Joseph's colt seemed to
have the best of the race. Pretender, however, answering to Osborne's
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energetic call upon him, won as o-rand a race as was ever witnessed by a
short head. Wells always maintained that Pero Gomez was really in front
when they passed the post ; and many people were of the same opinion.
Doncaster : Not placed for the 8t. Leger won by Pero Gomez ; and, in
the Doncaster Stakes, was again defeated by Pero Gomez, who was clearly
the better horse, and unlucky not to have won the Derby. Pretender
ran several times in 1870 and 1871, but quite lost his form.
PERO GOIYIEZ, a dark brown son of Beadsman, — Salamanca by
Student (son of Chatham), — Bravery by Gameboy, was bred by Sir
Joseph Hawley in 1S6G. Pero Gomez when in training was not a
beautiful horse, being rather upright in front, and faulty as regards his
loins and quarters. He stood about fifteen hands three inches high, had
well laid shoulders, Avith fine depth and girth ; and, in all his races, proved
himseK a thoroughly game animal ; and was, moreover, of an amiable and
good-tempered disposition. Principal Performances. 18()8. Won the
Middle Park Plate easily by a length from Scottish Queen, Pretender,
Wild Oats, &c. Ran a dead-heat with Wild Oats for the Criterion Stakes.
1869. Newmarket Craven: Won the Biennial easily. Epsom: Beaten a
short head for the Derby. Ascot : Second for the Prince of Wales'
Stakes. Won the Ascot Derby. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger. Soon
after rounding the bend Pero Gomez took up the running, and came
along at a very fast pace. Osborne now called upon Pretender ; but the
Derby winner was beaten immediately. At the inclosure Pero was
challenged by Martyrdom, who appeared to be gaining, inch by inch, on
Sir Joseph's colt ; but, notwithstanding Fordham's resolute riding, and
an attempt at a fine dash, Martyrdom was unable to get on level terms,
and was easily defeated at the finish. After running third for the Free
Handicap at the Newmarket Houghton Meeting, in which he was
conceding the winner — Cardinal York — 301b., and the second — Border
Knight — 261b., Pero Gomez retired from the Turf.
BRIGANTINE, a bay dau. of Buccaneer,— Lady Macdonald by
Touchstone, — Fair Helen by Pantaloon, was foaled in 1866. Principal
Performances. 1868. Newmarket First Spring: Won the Two-Year-Old
Plate, beating Martyrdom, Rhysworth, and others. 1869. Epsom: Won
the Oaks. Ascot : Won the Gold Cup, beating Blue Gown, Formosa,
Trocadero, and Thorwaldsen. Wells, it was thought, laid somewhat too
far out of his ground mtli Blue Gown. Stockbridge : Won the Cujj,
beating Formosa by twenty lengths.
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KINGCRAFT.
KINGCRAFT, a bay son of King Tom, — Woodcraft by Yoltigeur, —
Wedding Day by Camel, — Margellina (sister to Memnon) by Whisker,
was bred by Lord Falmouth in 1867. Principal Performances. 1809.
Newmarket : Won the Chesterfield Stakes. Goodwood : Won the Ham
Stakes. York : Won the Convivial Stakes. Newmarket : Won the
Buckenham Stakes and the Triennial. Third (9st. 21b.) for the Middle
Park Plate to Frivolity (8st. 101b.) and Sunshine (8st. 131b.), heads only
dividing the three ; with Hawthornden (8st. 91b.) also in the field. Third
(9st. lib.) for the Criterion to Hester (8st. 81b.), and Sunshine (Sst. 81b.).
1870. Third for the Two Thousand Gruineas to Macgregor and Normanby.
Epsom : Won the Derby, 9 to 4 on Macgregor, 20 to 1 agst. Kingcraft.
On the morning of the Derby Tom French, while walking with Fordham,
picked up a horse-shoe, and, throwing it over his shoulder, exclaimed,
" Greorge, I shall beat you to-day ! " It seemed, however, almost a
certainty that Fordham would now at length have the wdnning mount in
the Derby, so good a thing did the race look for Macgregor ; but, when
half the distance had been covered, not only was the colt in the rear, but
Fordham was riding him hard and without avail. At the distance
Fordham called upon him again for an effort, but in vain ; and Kingcraft
rushing to the front, drew away, and won with consummate ease by four
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lengths. Doncaster : Second for tlie St. Leger. Kingcraft after this
entirely lost his form, the severity of the race having probably subdued
his spirit.
lYlACGREGOR, a bay son of Macaroni,— Necklace by The Fallow Buck,
— Bracelet by Touchstone, — Manacle by Emilius, was foaled in 18(57.
Principal Performances. 1870. Upon his hrst appearance in public
Macgregor won the Two Thousand Guineas very easily, beating
Normanby, Kingcraft, ike. An enormous stake was won over this race
by the stable connections. Epsom : Broke down in the race for the Derby.
Macgregor was tried at one time able to give 2Tlb. to Sunshine ; and
through a collateral trial, it was ascertained that he could have given
nearly tliree stone to (lamos.
HAWTHORNDEN, a bay son of Lord Clifden,— Bonny Blink by The
Flying Dutchman, — Prairie Bird by Touchstone, was foaled in 18G7.
Principal Performances. 1870. Not placed for the Two Thousand
Gruineas. It was considered useless to start Hawi]hornden for the Derby
against Macgregor ; but it is very possible he might have beaten King-
craft, as he afterwards did in the St. Leger. Doncaster : Won the St.
Leger. As they came into the straight Tom French brought up
Kingcraft, who w^as going so strong and w^ell that the wildest odds were
offered on him. At the distance, however. Jemmy Grimshaw rushed
Hawthorden up to the favourite's girths, and after a brief and ineffectual
effort to shake off' the challenge, French was seen to raise his whip, amid
the most deafening screams from the fielders ; and Hawthornden,
gradually forging ahead, maintained his advantage, and won cleverly,
despite the resolute riding of French, by half-a-length. Betting .2 to 1
agst Kingcraft, 28 to 1 agst Hawthornden.
SUNSHINE, a dau. of Thormanby, — Sunbeam by Chanticleer, was
foaled in 1n07. Principal Performances. 1SG9. Won the July, Lavant,
and Doncaster Champagne Stakes, and ran second for the Middle Park
Plate. 1870. Second to Gamos for the Oaks. Sunshine was amiss ; and
Hester, from some cause or other, did not show an}i;hing like her proper
form.
GAIYIOS, a bay dau. of Saunterer, — Bess Lyon by Longbow, — a dau.
of Toscar, was foaled in 1867. Principal Performances. After taking
half-a-dozen races as a two-year-old in 1869, Gamos won the Oaks of
1870 in a canter.
HESTER, a bay dau. of Thormanby, — Tomyris by Sesostris (son of
Whalebone, — Sister to Amazon by Driver), — a dau. of Glaucus, — lo by
Taurus, was foaled in 1867, and won the One Thousand Guineas of 1870.
JJrairn by J. .stii.nji'ss.
FAVONIUS.
(Reproduced by permission of the '• Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News.")
FAVONIUS, a chestnut son of Parmesan (by Sweetmeat, — Grruyere by
Verulam, — Jennala by Touchstone, — Emma by Whisker), — Zephyr
(sister to Hannah) by King Tom, — Mentmore Lass by Melbourne, was
bred by Baron Eothschikl in 18GS. Parmesan, though a mere pony, was
a fair racehorse at all distances. Favonius, having cut up badly in a
trial, did not run as a two-year-old ; and, upon his first appearance in
public, he was beaten a head only by Albert Victor for the Newmarket
Biennial, after a grand finish. At Epsom he won the Derby from King
of the Forest and Albert Victor, who ran a dead-heat for second place,
with Digby Grrand close up fourth. King of the Forest had been recently
amiss, and Albert Victor was considered somewhat overtrained. Favonius,
on the other hand, was trained to the hour and looked magnificent.
1872. Goodwood: Won the Gold Cup in a canter, giving Albert Victor
71b. The stock of Favonius were for the most part dark chestnuts or
browns, full of activity and go, but without any great amount of bone or
substance.
HANNAH, a bay dau. of King Tom, — Mentmore Lass by Melbourne, —
Fdiiioiix ffor-scs. '.Vl\
Emerald by JJei'eiu'c, was l)iv(l by Baron liothschild, oi' Meutniore, in 1S()S,
and named after one ol" his dangliters. Hannah was a small-l^oned filly,
somewhat lacking- in substance. Principal Performances. ISOS. New-
market: Won the July Stakes, the Triennial, and the Clearwell Stakes.
Third to Albert Victor and Steppe for the Middle Park Plate. Beaten a
head by Digby Grand (in receipt of 41b.) for the Prendergast Stakes.
1871. Won the One Thousand Guineas, Steppe second, Noblesse third.
Won the Oaks in a canter, Noblesse second, Hopbine third. Won the
St. Leger by a length, Albert Victor second.
BOTHWELL, a whole brown son of Stockwell, — Katherine Logic by
The Flying Dutchman, — Phryne by Touchstone, was foaled in ISOS.
Bothwell, a fair specimen of a Stockwell, was a lengthy, deep-bodied
horse, standing over fifteen hands three inches high, with immense bone
and substance and great power. Principal Performances. 1870. Ascot:
Beaten a neck by Corisande for the New Stakes. York : Won the
Gimcrack Stakes. Newmarket : Pan a dead heat with Noblesse (in
receipt of 41b.) for second place in the Criterion Stakes won l^y General
(51b. extra), with Blenheim, Digby Grand, Corisande, and Eipponclen also
in the field. 1871. Won the Two Thousand Guineas. On commencing
the final ascent, odds were offered on Sterling; but he died away to
nothing, Bothwell passing him half-way up the hill, and winning by a
length.
ALBERT VICTOR, a chestnut son of Marsyas,— The Princess of Wales
(dam also of George Frederick and Louise Victoria) by Stockwell, — The
Bloomer by Melbourne, was bred by Mr. Cartwright in 1808, The
Bloomer, proving worthless for the racecourse, had been left to graze for
some time in a field where there was a pool in which she had bathed to
her heart's content, and through want of grooming had become very dirty
and ragged, and had filled her stomach with grass to such an extent as to
destroy all her original symmetry. At the sale of Tom Oliver's effects
she failed to elicit a bid ; and Tom, as a favour, was allowed to retain her.
Mr. Cartwright gave him 15/. for the mare, for which paltry sum, it may
be truly said, poor Tom Oliver nn wittingly parted with a fortune. The
Bloomer was dam also of the " beautiful " Ely, and grand-dam also of
George Frederick and Louise Victoria. Albert Victor made a dead-heat
with King of the Forest for second place in the Derby of 1871, won by
Favonius.
STERLING.
'(Rejiroduced from a painting in the possession of Y. E. Graham, Epq.)
STERLING, a bay son of Oxford (by Irish BirdcatcLer), — Whisper by
Fkitcatcher, — Silence by Melbourne, — Secret, was foaled in 18G8. Prin-
cipal Performances. 1871. Beaten by Both well for the Two Thousand
(xuineas. King of the Forest also going down. Bothwell never did any-
thing afterwards, but went from bad to worse ; and it is very remarkable
how he ever managed to get in front of two such horses as Sterling and
King of the Forest. Brighton : Beaten a neck by Vulcan, who was
g-ivino- 181b. "Knowinof what beautiful shoulders Vulcan had, Fordham,
when they reached the top of the hill, dashed him down it at an alarming
pace, getting many lengths away from his opponent ; and, sending
his mount along to the bitter end, he just reached the winning post a
neck in front of Sterling." (From " Pacing Reminiscences," by Sir
George Chetwynd, Bart.) Newmarket Houghton : Ran a dead heat with
Allbrook for second place in the Cambridgeshire. Custance, in his
" Riding Recollections," says — " It rained in torrents and was dreadfully
cold. I had been wasting for other races, and we were about three-
quarters of an hour at the post. There were thirty-seven runners ; and
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Sterling', who had beluived himself pretty well for the first ten minutes,
beeame almost unmanageable afterwards. He reared, kicked, and did
everything he should not have done, as his temper was upset. At last
the Hag fell to a straggling start, and before we had gone two hundred
yards I was in the lirst three, with Ost. 71b. on. When we had gone a
quarter of a mile I was second, with my reins like soft soap.
My hands were numbed, and the sweat from the horse's neck made the
reins quite past holding." Allbrook, at the Red Post, was leading his
field by four lengths, when he began to falter, and cries of " Sterling
wins ! " filled the air, immediately followed by a shout of triumph from
the ring ; as Fordham, riding Sabinus with desperate determination, got
up and won a most exciting race by a short head from Sterling and
Allbrook, whom the judge could not separate. Won the Liverpool Cup.
Custance, who rode Sterling, says — " When we came round the last turn,
nearly half a mile from home, I began to draw away from the ruck,
and by the time we got to the distance towards the front lot, I saw King
Lud and Louise Victoria racing together. ... I still suffered and
waited, letting the other two run themselves out, and was at last
rewarded, partly by their coming back to me, and j)artly by the
extraordinary struggle made by Sterling. When I called on the gallant
animal for the final effort, he got up and won by a short head, the same
distance dividing second and third. . . . Nothing could have excelled
Sterling's brilliant gameness and determination." Custance considers that
the best horse he ever rode was either Sterling or Thormanby. Isonomy
was Sterling's best son ; and Paradox, Harvester, Enterprise, Enthusiast,
Greology, Gold, and Superba also own him as sire. When Sterling was
at the Yardley Stud, 10,000/. was twice refused for him in one week ; and
to a telegram from Australia, inquiring his price — Miss (Iraham replied,
" All the gold in Australia would not buy him."
KING OF THE FOREST, a rich bay son of Scottish Chief, ^Lioness
by Fandango, — Manoeuvre by Hector, — a dau. of Muley, — Sister to
Perchance, was bred by Mr. Merry in 186S. Principal Performances.
1870. Won six races ; beating, amongst others, Eosicrucian, Hawthornden,
Perfume, Camembert, and Pipponden. 1871. King of the Forest went
amiss prior to the Two Thousand ; and had to be content with third place
to Bothwell and Sterling. Epsom : Ran a dead-heat with Albert Victor
for second place to Favonius. Ascot : Won the Prince of Wales' Stakes,
with Hannah and Sterling amongst the beaten ones. Goodwood : Won
the Drawing-Eoom Stakes, and the Bentinck Memorial Stakes. 187.2.
Goodwood : Won tlie Bentinck Memorial.
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CREMORNE (MAIDMENT Up).
(Reproduced by permission of Mr. H. E. Slierborn. Newmarket.)
CREIYIORNE, a ricli bay son of Parmesan, — Rigolboche by Eataplan, —
Skinnislier's clam, was bred by his owner, Mr. Henry Saville, in 1S69.
Standing about fifteen hands three inches high, no gamer animal
or more reliable runner than Cremorne ever strode over Newmarket
Heath, and he was a very vigorous, though easy, mover in all his paces.
Principal Performances. 1871. Won the Newmarket Two- Year-Old
Plate, the Woodcote Stakes, a Biennial and Triennial at Ascot, the
Hurstbourne and Chesterfield Stakes, and the York Biennial. He won
again at Doncaster ; Ijut in the Criterion he could only get third to those
speedy animals. Prince Charlie and Nuneham. 1872. Beaten a neck by
Prince Charlie in the Two Thousand Guineas, with Queen's Messenger
third. Won the Derby easily by a neck from Pell Mell, (whom
Maidment, the rider of Cremorne, did not see until they were close on the
post). Queen's Messenger, Prince Charlie, (who was running out of his
distance), Wenlock, &c., being also in the held. Won the Grrand
Prix de Paris, and beat that splendid stayer, King Lud, upon two
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occasions. 1873. With Ost. .21b. in the saddle, Cremorne was beaten for
the City and Suburl)an, althoui^'h many blamed Maidment for not comim^-
sooner with him. Won the Ascot Cup by eight lengths from Flageolet,
with Thorn, Hannah, and Corisande also in the field ; and beat Vander-
decken fifteen lengths for the Alexandra Plate.
PRINCE CHARLIE, a chestnut son of l^lair Athol,— Eastern Princess
by Surplice, — Tomyris by Sesostris, was foaled in l.S()9. Prince Charlie
stood close upon seventeen hands, and his magnificent conformation
and noble carriage were the subject of universal admiration. Had it not
been for his roaring, he must have made a much greater name for
himself. " Sent to the United States, he became the sire of many
famous horses, notably of Salvator, who, in September, 1890, galloped a
mile (with a flying start, however) in Imin. 35^sec., the best time ever
made." (From " Pacing Eeminiscences," by Sir Greorge Chetwynd,
Bart.) In addition to the " Hying start," Salvator had three or four
companions who jumped in at various points of the course and
took him along at top speed. Principal Performances. 1871. Prhice
Charlie's first appearance in public was in the Middle Park Plate,
which he w^on by a head from Laburnum, with Nuneham and Wenlock
also in the field. Won the Criterion, beating Nuneham, Cremorne,
Drummond, &c. 1872. AVon the Two Thousand (luineas by a neck,
Cremorne second, Queen's Messenger third, with King Lud and
Wenlock also in the field. Unplaced for the Derby, his malady
effectually stopping him from negotiating the mile and a half
successfully. Ascot : Won the Fernhill and All-Aged Stakes. Second
to Wenlock for the St. Leger. 1873. A¥on all the ten races for which
he started. 1874. (lave 161b. to Tangible and beat him. Peat
Blenheim twice at even weights. Beaten two lengths by Blenheim
when attempting to give him 71b. Great consternation was caused
by this defeat of the " Prince of the T.Y.C.," upon whom as much as 5 — 1
was laid. " The Prince," in addition to being somewduit on the " big-
side," was not suited by the hard condition of the course ; and there was
not an effort left in him at the finish. Looking calmly at the result,
however, it does not seem anything extraordinary judging by the previous
form at even weights. Stockbridge : Beat Blenheim two lengths at even
weiofhts. Newmarket: Beat Peut-Etre in a match for 500/. over the
Ivowley Mile.
WENLOCK, a bay son of Lord Clifden, — Mineral by Eataplan, —
Manganese by Birdcatcher, was foaled in 1 S()0 ; and won the St. Leger
of 1872. He Avas sent abroad in 1891.
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DONCASTEK.
(Eeproilueed by permission of the " Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News.")
DONCASTER, a rich golden eliestniit son of Stockwell, — Marigold by
Teddington, — Sister to Singapore by Eatan, — a dau. of Melbourne, —
Lisbetli by Phantom, — Elizabeth by Eainbow, — Belvoirina by Stamford,
was bred at Sledmere by Sir Tatton Sykes in 1870; and sold when a
yearling to Mr. James Merry for 950/., the general o})inion being that
the colt would not stand training. A severe kick on the stiHe
prevented Doncaster putting in an appearance in public as a two-year-old,
which, perhaps, w^as all in his favour, as his fine frame had thus further
time in wdiicli to mature. Eatan, a chestnut standing over sixteen hiuids,
with immense substance, fine symmetry, and remarkably light action, was
by Buzzard (son of Blacklock), — a dau. of Picton (by Smolensko, — a
dau. of Dick Andrews), — a dau. of Selim, — a dau. of Pipator, — Queen
Mab by Eclipse. Doncaster stood about 15.8, and looked bigger than
he really was, owing to his very fine substance and bold carriage. He
seemed to dislike Tommy Osborne's riding, whose slightly "soaring" style
was hardly so well adapted for a nervous horse as the quieter generalship
of Webb, in whose hands Doncaster always ran straight and finished
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g-aniely. iVincipal lVri\)riuaiic'es. 1878. Newmarlvet : Unplaced for
tlie Two Tliousand (Juiiieas. Epsom : Won tlie Derby easily by a
leno-th and a half, (lano- Forward and Kaiser runnino- a dead-heat for
second place. Paris : Third to Eoiard and Flageolet for the Grand Prix.
Doncaster: Beaten a head by Marie Stuart for the St. Leger. liS74.
Ascot : Pan a dead-heat with Flageolet for the Gold Cup, Eoiard
winning by three-quarters of a length, with Gang Forward, Marie
Stuart, and Kaiser also in the field. It was thought that Webb
on Doncaster lay too far out of his ground. G ooclwood : Won the
Gold Cup, beating Kaiser by a neck. 1875. Ascot : Won the
Gold Cup by six lengths, Aventuriere second. Won the Alexandra
Plate (three miles). Doncaster now retired from the Turf, and was
piu-chased from Mr. Merry by Mr. Robert Peck for 10,000/., and resold
by him shortly afterwards to the Duke of Westminster for 14,000/.
Large as this price seems, it cannot be said to have been a dear bargain,
seeing that from Doncaster have descended three such animals as Bend Or,
Ormonde, and Orme.
IVIARIE STUART, a chestnut dau. of Scottish Chief,— Morgan-la-Faye by
Cowl, — Miami by Venison, was foaled in 1870. Principal Performances.
1872. Ascot: Won the New Stakes and the Biennial. Stockbridge :
Won the Mottisfont Stakes. 1873. Epsom: Won the Oaks in a canter.
Ascot : Won the Coronation Stakes. York : Won the Yorkshire Oaks.
Doncaster : Won the St. Leger by a short head, Doncaster second, Kaiser
third. Won the Park Hill Stakes. Won the Newmarket Oaks. 1875.
Ascot : Won the Gold Vase, beating Carnelion, Kaiser, and Peut-Etre.
Brighton : Won the Cup, Louise Victoria second. Kaiser third. Doncaster :
Ran a dead-heat with Louise Victoria for second place to Fraulein for
the Gold Cup, with Apology unplaced. Her last race.
GANG FORWARD, a chestnut son of Stock well, —Lady Mary l)y
Orlando, — Splitvote by St. Luke, was" foaled in 1870. Principal
Performances. 1873. Newanarket : Won the Two Thousand Guineas,
beating Kaiser by a head, with Boiard, Flageolet, and Doncaster also
in the field. Epsom : Ran a dead heat with Kaiser for second place in
the Derby won by Doncaster. Ascot : Beaten a head by Kaiser for the
Prince of Wales' Stakes. Won the Ascot Derby and the St. James'
Palace Stakes. 1874. Newmarket: Won the Jockey Club Cup.
CECILIA, a bay dau. of Blair Athol, — Siberia by Muscovite, was
foaled in 1870, and won the One Thousand Guineas of 1873 cleverly,
Angela second, Windermere third, but was unplaced for the Oaks won by
Marie Stuart.
GEORGE FKEDERICK.
(Repiuduced liy permission of Mr. 11. R. Sherborn, Newmarket.)
GEORGE FREDERICK, a sint^ularly rich red chestnut son of Marsyas,—
Princess of Wales by Stockwell, — The Bloomer by Melbourne, — Lady
Sarah by Velocipede, — Lady Moore Carew by Tramp, was foaled m 1871.
Mr. Cartwright (the owner of (leorge Frederick) owed his success on the
Turf to his mare. The Bloomer, (dam of the Princess of Wales, Fairwater,
Penarth, and " the beautiful " Ely ; and grand-dam of George Frederick,
Albert A^ictor, and Louise Victoria). Fairwater (by Loup Clarou) was
her first foal, to train whom Tom Oliver was specially settled at
Wroughton. Principal Performances of George Frederick. 1873. York:
Won the Municipal Stakes, beating Apology. Newmarket : Won the
Boscawen Stakes, and the Triennial Produce Stakes. LS74. Won the
Newmarket Stakes. Epsom : Won the Derby, Couronne de Fer second,
Atlantic third. " Crossing the road, Custance, bringing George Frederick
out wide on the right, took the scarlet and black cap to the front,
Couronne de Fer being next. Upon reaching Tattersall's inclosure,
George Frederick came clear aw^ay, winning in a canter by two lengths."
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Greorsre Frederick was witlidrawii from the St. Lee-er on the eve of tlie race,
and did not run again in IS/ I. Jn IS 75 he was l)eaten by Miss Toto for
tlie Chiret Stakes.
APOLOGY, a chestnut dan. of Adventurer, — Mandragora (dam also of
Holy Friar by Hermit) by Rataplan, — Manganese by Irish Birdcatclier,
was bred in IS 71 by the l\ev. Mr. Launde, whose colours — blue, red
sleeves and cap — were lirst registered in 180:3. Apology is an instance
of what may be achieved m a small but select stud by a judicious system
of mating. Standing only fifteen hands two and a half inches in height,
her girth was four feet live inches ; but, beyond her great substance, there
was nothing very extraordinary in the appearance of Apology, as she
was plainish about the head, while her action in her slow paces was not
striking ; and her colour, though a hard shade of chestnut, was not so
pleasing to the eye as the richer hues. Many of the Adventurers
were plain coloured and indifferent walkers ; in fact, Pretender, in
this latter respect, conveyed the idea that no true galloping action
could exist with such awkwardness in his slow paces. Principal
Performances. 1873. Newmarket : Won the Home-bred Sweepstakes.
1874. Newmarket, Won the One Thousand (ruineas. Epsom : Won
the Oaks, Miss Toto second. Lady Patricia third. Ascot : Won the
Coronation Stakes. York : Beaten a head by Trent for the (xreat
Yorkshire Stakes. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger, Leolinus second,
Trent third. " Trent was beaten at the distance, and whip and spur had
to be applied to Leolinus to keep him within reach of Apology, upon
whom John Osborne sat perfectly still until opposite the enclosure, when,
shaking her up a bit, he went on and vv^on by a length and a half. All
Yorkshire went mad with delight, and it was with great difficulty that
the mare and ' Mr.' John ever got safely back to scale."
ATLANTIC, a chestnut son of Thormanby, — Hurricane by Wild
Dayrell, was bred by Lord Falmouth in 1871. Atlantic was rather a
light-framed horse with good shoulders ; but his back was long and weak,
and he stood somewhat straight on his pasterns. Principal Performances.
1873. Groodwood : Won the Ham Stakes, beating liegal and Apology.
1874. Newmarket : Won the Two Thousand Guineas, Reverberation
second, Ecossais third. Atlantic unfortunately met with an accident
while on his way by train to Epsom ; and was, therefore, not at his best
when beaten in the Derby by (xeorge Frederick and Couronne de Fer.
Ascot (9st. lib.) : Second to Leolinus (8st. 31b.), for the Prince of Wales'
Stakes. Won the Ascot Derby. Doncaster : Unplaced for the St. Leger
won by Apology. His last race.
GALOPIN.
(Reprcidueed by iierniissioii of Mr. H. E. Sherborn, Newmarke'.)
GALOPIN, a bay son of Vedette,— Flying Duchess by The Flying
Dutchman, — Merope by Voltaire, — Velocipede's dam by Juniper, was
foaled in 1(S72. Greorge Dawson, the trainer of both Petrarch and
Galopin, considered the latter one of the very best animals that ever
trod tlie turf, asserting that they never could hnd out lioic good he was.
Principal Performances. 1874. Ascot: Won the Fernhill Stakes, and
the New Stakes. Newmarket (Sst. 181b.) : Third to Plebeian (Sst. Olb.)
and Per See (Sst. 31b.) for the Middle Park Plate, heads only dividing
the three, with Holy Friar (Sst. Olb.) close up, and Chaplet and Balfe
also in the field. Gralopin lost this race through his jockey being tied
down by intricate instructions. 1S75. Epsom : Won the Derby by
a length, Claremont second, with Balfe and Camballo (who was amiss)
unplaced. Ascot : Won the Fernhill Stakes. Galopin was not entered
for the St. Leger. Newmarket (Sst. .^Ib.) : Beat the speedy Lowlander
(5yrs., Ost.) in a match for 1000 guineas over the Rowley mile.
" Galopin, on whom Morris had orders to make the running, came
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tliroiigli at a terrific pace ; and, either Fordliam could not hold
Lowlander, or he dared not let the Derby winner get too far ahead,
for he was within about a length of him all the way ; and, in the
Abingdon mile bottom, both horses rolled slightly from the high
jH'essure they had kept up so far. They were unable to sustain the
effort any longer, and slowly as Gralopin finished up the hill, it was very
evident that Lowlander was even more tired. Fordham was now seen to
take up his whip in his left hand, and a lusty shout went up for the
Derby winner, who passed the post a length in front of his opponent
with very little to spare." (From Sir Greorge Chetwynd's " Racing
Reminiscences.") Won the Newmarket Derby by four lengths, Craig
Millar second, Balfe (in receipt of 71b.) third. Galopin's last race.
When Prince Batthyany was asked to name the price of Galopin as
a stallion, the answer promptly came, " Ten thousand guineas, with
the condition that he never leaves England's shores." At the stud
he was successful with quite a variety of maresV^inongst his stock being
St. Simon from a King Tom mare, Donovan from a Scottish Chief mare,
GraUiard from a Macaroni mare, Corrie Roy from a Stockwell mare,
Flyaway from a Hampton mare, Oberon from an Adventurer mare,
Fulmen from a Thunderbolt mare, Basildon from a Hermit mare.
Harbinger from a Springfield mare, Buckingham from a Sterling
mare, and Gro Lightly from a Rosicrucian mare.
HAIYIPTON, a somewhat small, but very truly made and blood-like
bay son of Lord Clifclen, — Lady Langden (dam also of Sir Bevys)
by Kettledrum, — Haricot by Mango or Lanercost, was foaled in LST.^.
A mere plater in the early part of his career, Hampton improved to such
an extent as to develop into the best stayer of his day. Principal
Performances. 1875. Epsom : Won the Grreat Metropolitan. Croydon:
Ran second to Chanclos for the Grand International Hurdle Race.
A gentleman, who had ridden Hampton over fences, declared that the
horse would have won the Liverpool (Irand National Steeplechase had
his attention been turned in that direction. 1876. Won the Groodwood
Stakes. 1877. Won the Northumberland Plate, and the Groodwood
and Doncaster Cups. 1878. Epsom: Won the Glold GHip very easily,
beating Verneuil, who, shortly afterwards, won both the Grold Cup and
Alexandra Plate at Ascot. Three winners of the Derby — Merry Hampton
(1887), Ap'shire (1888), and Ladas (1894) — own Hampton as sire ; and to
these might be added Highland Chief, who was only just beaten in 1883.
His other principal winners include Reve d'Or, Sheen, and Prince
Hampton.
: Reproduced by peniiissiuii of lliu ■'Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News.'
CAIYIBALLO, a l>ay son of Cainbuscan (by Newminster), — " the Hying' "
Little Lady by Orlando, — Sister to Voltig-eur, was foaled in 1872, and
purchased, a;> a yearling, by Mr. Vyner for 1000 guineas. In general
appearance Caniballo had a greater resemblance to Lord of the Isles than
to Newminster. Standing a good fifteen hands three inches high, his
colour was a beautiful sherry bay, almost resembling a chestnut at a
distance ; and a finer topped horse it would be difficult to meet with.
His action was almost perfect, and especially so when fully extended.
The above is an admirable likeness of Candjallo. Mr. Sturgess holds
a high reputation for close and truthful resemblance in the portraiture
of horses. Principal Performances. LS74. Ascot : Won the Biennial.
Stockbridge : Won the Hurstbourne Stakes, Claremont second. New-
market : Won the July Stakes, Craig Millar second, Balfe unplaced.
Loncaster : Won the Champagne Stakes. Camballo was very highly
tried as a two-year-old, and Avas an extraordinarily good horse when really
well. He was tried with Thunder at a mile, receiving lOlb., and won
very easily. A few^ days later they were again tried at 1.21b., the old
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horse being cleverly beaten by a neck ; so that Canibalk) as a two-year-old
may be said to have been the eqnal ol" Thunder, 4yrs., at not more than
loll). 1875. Newmarket: Won the Two Thousand Gruineas in a canter.
Picnic second, Breechloader third, Craig Millar, Claremont, and
Balfe nnphiced. This was said to have been the fastest Two Thousand
since the time of Diophantus. Pic-nic had broken his leg the
year before, and was put into slings for about six weeks. He would
not allow any person near him with the exception of the attendant
who brought him food, and the accumulation of dust and dirt was an inch
thick on his l3ack. He rapidly lost his form after running second for the
Two Thousand. In the interval between the Two Thousand (luineas
and the Derby Camballo Avent amiss ; and at Epsom was unplaced behind
Galopin. Ascot : Beaten a length by Balfe for the Biennial, this race
terminating his Turf career.
CRAIG IVIILLAR, a rather small chestnut son of Blair Athol,— Miss
Poland by Fitz-Poland, — Miss Bouzer by Hesperus, was foaled in 187:2.
Principal Performances. 1874. (rood wood : Won the Molecomb Stakes.
Newmarket : AYon the Buckenham Stakes and the Home-bred Foal
Stakes. 1875. Newmarket: Unplaced for the Two Thousand Guineas
won by Camballo. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger by three lengths,
Balfe second. 1870. Ascot: Beaten easily Ijy Apology for the (lold
Cup. Doncaster: Won the drold Cup.
SPIN AW AY, a l)ay dan. of Macaroni, — Queen Bertha (winner of the
Oaks of 1863) by Kingston, was foaled in 1872. Principal Performances.
1875. Newmarket: Won the One Thousand (luineas. Per Se second,
Chaplet third. Epsom : Won the Oaks, Ladylove second. Goodwood :
Won the Nassau Stakes. Won the Yorkshire Oaks and the York
Cup, beating Thunder and Lily Agnes. Won the Doncaster Stakes.
Newmarket : Beat Earl of Dartrey, and won the Royal Stakes and the
Newmarket Oaks.
BALFE, a brown son of Plaudit (by Thormanby), — Bohemia by
Weatherbit, — Cossack Maid by Hetman Platoff, — Sister to Fox by
Wliisker, — a dau. of St. George, — a dau. of Pontac, — a dau. of
Syphon, — Miss Wilkinson by Pegulus, — Miss Lay ton by Partner, was
foaled in 187.2. Principal Performances. 1874. Newmarket: Won the
Chesterfield Stakes, the Hopeful Stakes, the Burwell Stakes, and the
Post Sweepstakes. 1875. Ascot: Won the Biennial, beating Camballo.
Won the New Biennial, beating Ladylove. Doncaster : Second to Craig
Millar for the St. Leger. Newmarket : Won the Grand Duke Michael
Stakes. 1876. Newmarket: Won the Claret Stakes.
Ih-iuni hii J. Stiirr/ess.
KISBER. PETRARCH.
(Reproduced by permission of the "Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News.")
PETRARCH, an exceedingly liandsome and blood-like son of Lord
Clit'den, — Jjanra l)y Orlando, — Torment by Alarm, was foaled in 1873.
Torment, the grand-dam of Petrarch, realised no more than nineteen
sovereigns at the disposal of Mr. (Irev ille's stud ; and afterwards produced
Tormentor (winner of the Oaks), Laura (the dam of Petrarch, Fraulein,
&c.), and Inquisition. Laura was claimed as a three-year-old by Sir John
Astley at Goodwood for less than 400/. Shortly afterwards she broke a
blood-vessel while at exercise ; and the same thino- occurrino- once ag-ain,
when she ran at Newmarket, Sir John Astley sold her to Mr. Grordon, of
Midhurst, for 25/., for whom she proved a treasure indeed; as, in addition
to the magnificent Petrarch, she bred him Proto-Martyr, Praulein,
Ijammas, llotherhill, and others, most of whom had some form about
them. Inquisition was the dam of Rosy Cross, The Martyr, and The
Imp. Principal Performances. 1875. Petrarch only appeared in public
once as a two-year-old, vvlien he won the Middle Park Plate by four
lengths from the large field of thirty runners, including Madeira, Kisber,
Kaleidoscope, Lollypop, (Maiu-oiiald, and Wisdom. i87(). Newmarket:
Won tlie Two Thousand (Jiiineas in a canter, Julius Cjjcsar second,
Kaleidoscoj^e third. Epsom : Fourth for the Derby won by Kisber.
Ascot (9st. lib.) : Won the Prince of Wales' Stakes easily, Great Tom
(Sst. 81b.) second, Julius Caesar (8st. lOlb.) third. This race probably
upset Petrarch for the time, he being of rather a delicate constitution ; as
his two subsequent efforts at this meeting were ignominious failures, far
surpassing the usual Ascot fiascos. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger, but
by a head only, after a desperate race with the despised Wild Tommy,
Julius Csesar a bad third, and Kisber unplaced. 1877. Ascot : Won the
Grold Cup by a length from Skylark, Coomassie third.
KISBER, a bay son of Buccaneer, — Mineral by Pataplan, was bred at
the Kisber Stud in Hungary in 1873. It was the opinion of Sir
George Chetwynd — no mean judge — that there was never a better
horse than Kisber when fit and well. He was, however, subject to
rheumatism, a sudden attack of which is supposed to have affected his
running at times. Principal Performances. 1875. Newmarket: Won
the Dewlmrst Plate, Springfield second. 1870. Epsom: Having received
a special preparation, and brought to the post in faultless condition,
Kisber won the Derby m a canter, Forerunner second, Julius Ca\sar third,
Petrarch fourth. Paris : Won the Grand Prix easily. Doncaster :
Unplaced for the St. Leger won by Petrarch.
C AMELIA, a chestnut dau. of Macaroni (by Sweetmeat), — Araucaria by
Ambrose, — Pocahontas by Glencoe, — Marpessa, was foaled in 1873.
Principal Performances. 1870. Newmarket : Won the One Thousand
Guineas, Allumette second, La Seine third. Epsom : Pan a dead-heat
with Enguerrande for the Oaks, Merry Duchess third.
SPRINGFIELD, a bay son of St. Albans,— Viridi:^ by Marsyas,— Maid
of Pahmra by Pyrrhus the First, — Palmyra by Sultan, was foaled in
1873. Springfield was a blood-like and powerful horse, fully sixteen
hands, and very handsome. Principal Performances. 1875. York : Won
the Prince of Wales' Stakes and the Gimcrack Stakes. 1870. Springfield
was, unfortunately, not entered for the classic races, and, further, had
no opportunity of meeting the winners of these races at any time during
the year. Ascot : Won the Fernhill Stakes. Stockbridge : Won the
Cup, beating Lowlander easily. 1877. Ascot: Won the Queen's Stand
Plate by four lengths, Ecossais second. Won the New Biennial, Pob
Eoy second. Newmarket : Won the July Cup, beating Jjollypop,
Ecossais, and Trappist. Won the Champion Stakes, Silvio (winner of
the Derby) second.
SILVIO,
(rieproduceil from a pictui'c in the possession of M. Dawson, Esq.)
SILVIO, a bay son of Jilair Atliol, — Silverliair by Kingston, —
England's Beauty by Birclcatcber, — Prairie Bird by Touchstone, was
foaled in 1874. Principal Performances. IS 70. Goodwood: Won the
Ham Stakes. Newmarket : Beaten half-a-length by Verneuil for the
Buckenham Stakes. Won the Clearwell Stakes. 1877. Newmarket:
Unplaced for the Biennial, which was run for through a blinding storm,
which came right in the face of the horses, and rendered the result
altogether unreliable. Third for the Two Thousand Guineas to Chamant.
Epsom : Won the Derby cleverly from the outsider. Glen Arthur, with
the favourite — Rob Roy — beaten three-quarters of a length for second
place. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger, his stable companion, Lady
Golightly, being second. 1878. Ascot : Third to Verneuil and Hampton
for the Gold Cup. 1879. Ascot : Failed to give 71b. to Isonomy for the
Gold Vase. Beaten a short head by Chippendale (in receipt of 18lb.) for
the Hardwicke Stakes.
CHAIYIANT, a magnificent bay son of Mortemer (by Compiegne), —
Araucaria by Ambrose, — Pocahontas by Glencoe, was foaled in 1874.
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Principal Performances. 1870. Newmarket (Sst. 131b.) : Won the Middle
Park Plate, beating Pellegrino (8st. 71b.) by a bead, wlio in turn beat
Plunger (Sst. 91b.)\y a bead. Lady Goliglitly (8st. 131b.), a neck bebind,
being fourtli. AYon tbe Dewlmrst Plate (carrying Ost. 51b.), beating.
Plunger (8st. 131b.) by lialf-a-lengtb. 1877. Newmarket: Won the
Two Thousand Gruineas by a length. Brown Prince second, Silvio third,
beaten three-quarters of a length. Epsom : Unplaced for the Derby won
by Silvio.
PLACIDA, a brown dau. of Lord Lyon,— Pietas by Pelion, — Chalice
by Orlando, — Crucifix by Priam, was foaled in 1874. Principal Per-
formances. 1876. Sandown : Won the (lold Cuj), beating the speedy
Tangible in a canter. Goodwood : Won the Halnaker Stakes. Lewes :
Won the Astley Stakes. 1877. Ej^som : Won the Oaks, Belphosbe
second, Muscatel third, and Lady Gfolightly unplaced. Ascot : Won the
Fernhill Stakes. Newmarket : Grave Thunderbolt 01b. and a beating in
a match. Second to Jongleur for the Select Stakes, Verneuil third.
ROB ROY, a chestnut son of Blair Athol, — Columba by Charleston
(son of Sovereign), — Vexation by Touchstone, was foaled in 1874.
Principal Performances. 1876. Ascot: Won the Biennial by half-a-
length, Chevron second. Won the New Stakes easily, carrying 51b.
extra. These were the only occasions of his running this year. 1877.
Epsom : Starting favourite, he could only run third for the Derby to
Silvio and Glen Arthur. Ascot : Won the Biennial, beating Touchet and
Chevron. Second to Springfield for the New Biennial. " Soon after
this Rob Roy was turned out of training ; and, as he proved of no use for
stud purposes, was given to General Sir Arthur Hardinge, who rode him
for seven years as a charger in India, and a magnificent one he made.
He was of a darker chestnut than most of the Blair Athols, though he
had the conspicuous white markings of his sire, and was up to sixteen
stone with hounds, but free from all lumber, and with a beautiful head.
The natives of India used to rush to see him, and christened him ' The
Father of aU the Arabs.' " (Prom " Racing Reminiscences," by Sir George
Chetw3aid, Barf.)
BELPHCEBE, a bay dau. of Toxophilite, — Vaga by Stockwell, —
Mendicant (winner of the Oaks of 1846) by Touchstone, was foaled
in 1874. Principal Performances. 1876. Newmarket: Won the Bretby
Stakes. 1877: Won the One Thousand Guineas, Lady Ronald second,
Lady Goliglitly third. Epsom : Beaten three-quarters of a length by
Placida for the Oaks. Ascot : Won the Coronation Stakes.
JInnni hi ./. .Shiiyesx.
ISONOMT.
(Keproduced by permission of the " Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News.")
ISONOIYIY, a bay son of Sterling,^ — Isola Bella by Stockwell, — Isoline by
Ethelbert, — Bassisliaw by Prime Warden, — Miss Whimsey, was foaled
in 1875. Principal Performances. 1877. Isonomy ran three times
as a two-year old ; but unsuccessfully on each occasion, and in very
ordinary company. 1878. Though he could hardly have failed to
beat such a moderate animal as Sefton, Isonomy did not run for the
Derby, his owner (Mr. Grretton) preferrin"^ to keep him for the Cambridge-
shire, which he won. 1879. Ascot: Won the Gold A^ase, beating Silvio
(winner of the Derby of 1877), who was giving 71b. Also won the
Gold Cup in a canter, beating Insulaire, Jannette, Exmouth, and
A^erneuil. Time 5min. 8sec., or at the rate of 14.'29 yards per second.
Plying Childers is reported to have covered three miles at the rate of
14' 30 yards per second. This w^ould tend to show Flying Childers
to have been just a shade the better horse over a distance of ground.
Goodwood : Won the Gold Cup. Brighton : Won the Cup. York
(9st. 81b. up) : Won the Great Ebor Handicap in a canter. Doncaster :
Won the Gold Cup. Newmarket : A good fourth for the Cesarewitch
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with IJst. lOlb. in the saddle. ISSO. Epsom: Won the Gold Cup m
a canter, beating Chippendale and Ziit. jVIanehester, November Meeting
(Dst. 1.21b.) : Won the Manchester Autumn Cu}), giving heaps of weight
to several good horses.
SEFTON, a somewhat small bay son of Speculum (by Vedette), — Lady
Sefton l)y \Vest Australian, — Clarissa by Pantaloon (son of Castrel), — adau.
of Grlencoe, — Frolicsome, was foaled in 1875. Principal Performances.
1877. Ran four times unsuccessfully. 1878. Epsom : Won the City
and Suburban Handicap. Newmarket : Third for the Two Thousand
Guineas to Pilgrimage and Insulaire. Epsom : Won the Derby " all
out " by a length, Insulaire and Childeric being the runners uj). Won
the Newmarket St. Leger, beating Insulaire by six lengths.
PILGRIIVIAGE, a great fine chestnut dau. of The Palmer (by Beadsman),
— Lady Audley by Macaroni, — Secret by Melbourne, — Mystery by
Jerry, Avas foaled in 1875. Principal Performances. 1877. Third for
the Middle Park Plate won by Beauclerc. Won the Dewhurst
Plate, the little black Insulaire being second. 1878. Newmarket :
Won the Two Thousand Guineas, Insulaire and Sefton (the subsequent
Derby winner), being the runners up. Pilgrimage had a suspicious
leg, and Captain Machell was somewhat anxious about her prior to
the One Thousand Guineas ; but she won cleverly enough from Jannette.
Epsom : Although not at her best. Pilgrimage started favourite for
the Oaks ; but, coming down the hill badly, she failed to catch Jannette,
whom Archer pushed along from the turn. Pilgrimage, in fact, broke
down ; but, nevertheless, made a gallant fight of it.
BEAUCLERC, a brown son of Posicrucian, — Bonny Bell by Voltigeur,
Queen Mary by Gladiator, was foaled in 1875. Principal Performances.
1877. Newmarket : Won the Middle Park Plate, the field including
Pilgrimage and Insulaire. 1878. Becoming unsound, Beauclerc only ran
for the Doncaster St. Leger this season, won by Jannette.
JANNETTE, a charming bay dau. of Lord Clifden, — Chevisaunce by
Stockwell, — Paradigm (dam of Lord Lyon, Achievement, &c.) by Paragone,
was foaled in 1875. Principal Performances. 1877. Goodwood: Won
the Eichmond Stakes. Newmarket : Won the Clearwell and the Criterion.
1878. Newmarket : Second to Pilgrimage for the One Thousand Guineas.
Epsom : Won the Oaks, Pilgrimage second. York. Won the Yorkshire
Oaks. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger, Childeric second, with Insulaire
also in the field. Newmarket : Won the Champion Stakes, Silvio (second),
the field also including Verneuil and Petrarch. 187S, Won the Jockey
Club Cup.
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WHEEL OF FORTUNE.
(Reproduced from a painting in the possession of Mr. M. Dawson, of Exning, Newmarket.)
WHEEL OF FORTUNE, a bay dau. of Adventurer, — Queen Bertha
(winner of the Oaks of 1863), was foaled hi 1S76. Principal
Performances. 1878. Won the Pichmond Stakes at Goodwood, the
Prince of Wales' Stakes at York, the Dewhurst Plate, and other races,
without meeting with defeat. 1879. Newmarket: Won the One
Thousand Gruineas in a canter. Epsom : Won the Oaks in a canter also.
Ascot : Won the Prince of Wales' Stakes very easily, the field including
E.ayon d'Or and Puperra. York : Won the Yorkshire Oaks ; but met
with her only defeat in the Great Yorkshire Stakes won by Puperra.
SIR BEVYS, a dark brown son of Pavonius, — Lady Langden (dam of
Hampton), was foaled in 1870. Sir Bevys was undoubtedly bred to stay ;
and this he clearly showed when he won the Derby in very heavy going,
his previous performances ha\dng anything but foreshadowed his triumph
in the chief classic event of 1879, a victor}^ due probably to the masterly
manner in which George Fordham took advantage of the less treacherous
track upon the upper portion of the course. Two rank outsiders,
Palmbearer and Visconti, ran second and third. Having in the interval
turned roarer. Sir Bews made no show whatever in the St. Leger won
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by Kayon d'Or, and quitted tlie Turf at the close of liis tliree-year-old
season, being j^robably one of the most moderate animals that ever had
the good fortune to win the Derby. At the stud he proved a failure.
CHARIBERT, a chestnut son of Thormanby, — Grertrude by Saunterer, —
Queen JJertha by Kingston, was foaled in 1876. Principal Performances :
1878. Won the Doncaster Champagne Stakes, Rayon d'Or second; but
two days later the latter turned the tables upon him. 1879. Newmarket :
Won the Two Thousand Guineas easily, starting at the long price of
25 — 1, Cadogan being second, with Rayon d'Or, Ruperra, and Uncas also
in the field. Epsom : Unplaced for the Derby won by Sir Bevys. Ascot :
Second to Rayon d'Or for the St. James' Palace Stakes. During this
season the running of Charibert was of a very in and out character, one
reason probably being that he was but an indifferent stayer. 1880.
Charibert did better this year, winning on seven occasions, including the
Queen's Stand Plate at Ascot, the July Cup at Newmarket, the Gold Cup
at Sandown Park, and the Rous Stakes at Brighton.
RAYON D'OR, a great upstanding dark chestnut son of Flageolet
(by Plutus), — Araucaria by Ambrose, was foaled in 1876. Principal
Performances. 1878. Doncaster: Second to Charibert for the Champagne
Stakes. 1879. Epsom Summer : Unplaced for the Derby. Goater, who
rode Rayon d'Or, thought he would have won had he not been tied down
by orders how to ride. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger by five lengths,
Ruperra being second. Goater had orders to come right away, make the
whole of the running, and win if possible. With the exception of
Stockwell, this is the only instance of a Leger winner making all his own
running.
PETER, a most erratic chestnut son of Hermit, — Lady Masham by
Bro. to Strafford, — Maid of Masham by Don John, — Miss Lydia by
Belshazzar, was foaled in 1876. Principal Performances. 1878. Won
the Hopeful Stakes, the Rous Memorial, and the Middle Park Plate, the
field for the latter including Victor Chief (second), Charibert, Rayon d'Or,
and Ruperra. 1880. Goodwood: Won the Stewards' Cup. 1881. Won
the Northamptonshire Cup, Placida second. Goodwood : Won the
Singleton Stakes, beating Plienix and Parole. Ascot : Won the Hunt
Cup, after stopping behind to kick.
ilEND OK.
(Painted by M. Eniil Adam, and reproduced liy iiermission from a photu by Messrs. Franz Hanfstaengl.)
BEND OR, a mottled chestnut son of Doncaster, — Rouge Rose by
Thorinanby, — Ellen Home (grand-dam also of Lord Lyon and Acliieve-
ment, and great grand-dam of Ladas) by Redshank, was bred by the
Duke of Westminster in 1877. The above is the accepted pedigree
of the winner of the Derby of 1880 ; after which race, however, an
objection was made to the winner, on the ground that he was, in reality,
Tadcaster, the two colts having been mistaken, it was said, the one for
the other, when sent as yearlings to the training stable. The originator
of the story was a stud groom under notice to leave ; who, however, on
his death bed a few years afterwards solemnly averred that he had s])oken
the truth ; and, to substantiate his statement to some extent, Sandiway
by Doncaster, — Clemence (the dam of Tadcaster), had, like Bend Or,
peculiar dark markings on her, wdiile the produce of Rouge Rose
were worthless for racing purposes. Principal Performances. 1879.
Newmarket : Won the Chesterfield Stakes in a canter. Groodwood : Won
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the Richinond Stakes. IS>S0. Epsom : Won the JJerhy. "At the Bell
Eobert the Devil held such a coiiiinanding lead that it looked long odds
on him ; hut Archer was creeping up on Bend Or, and an exciting
struggle took place. Inch hy inch he caught the leader. Rossiter
appeared powerless on Bobert. Two strides from, the post the horses
were level ; but Bend Or, sticking gamely to his work, won on the
post by a head." (From " Bacing Beminiscences " by Sir Greorge
Chetwynd, Bart.) Mask, jMuncaster, Cylinder, Apollo, and Von der
Tann were also in the field. Ascot : Won the St. James' Balace Stakes.
1S81. Epsom Spring (9st.) : Won the City and Suburban easily. Epsom
Summer : Although really not fit, Bend Or beat Bobert the Devil
easily for the (lold Cup ; although, it must be added, Bobert himself
was unsound at the time. Bend Or evidently had a great partiality
for the Epsom course. Newmarket : Won the Champion Stakes, the
field including Iroquois (winner of the Derby of 1881). Bend Or will
not only be remembered as the winner of a sensational Derby ; but also
as the sire of the mighty Ormonde, and grandsire of Orme.
ROBERT THE DEVIL, a bay son of Bertram (by the Duke),— Cast-Off
by Bromised Land, — Wanona by Womersley, — a dau. of Hampton, —
a dau. of Cervantes, was foaled in 1877. Brincipal Berformances. 1880.
Epsom : Beaten a head by Bend Or for the Derby. Baris : Won the
Grand Brix in a canter. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger in a canter.
Newmarket : Beat Bend Or a head for the (xreat Foal Stakes. Won the
Cesarewitch w^ith 8st. 61b. in the saddle. Won the Champion Stakes,
beating Bend Or by ten lengths. 1881. Ascot: Won both the Gold
Cup and Alexandra Flate in a canter.
PET RON EL, a whole-coloured black-brown son of Musket (by
Toxophilite), — Crytheia by Hesperus, — Balm (dam of Yauban) by
Tadmor, was foaled in 1877. Brincipal Berformances. 1880. New-
market : Won the Two Thousand Guineas, beating Muncaster by a
short head. Ascot: Won the Biennial. 1881. Won the Epsom Stakes,
giving 1.21b. to Betreat. Ascot: Second for the Gold Cup won by
Bobert the Devil. Won the Doncaster Cup easily, beating Tristan.
JENNY HOWLETT, a chestnut dau. of The Balmer,— Jenny Diver by
Buccaneer, — Fairy by Warlock, — Leila by Melbourne, was foaled in
1877, and won the Oaks of 1880 by four lengths, Bonnie Marden second.
ELIZABETH, a brown dau. of Statesman, — Fair Bosamond by King
John, — Seclusion by Tadmor, w^as foaled in 1877, and won the One
Thousand Guineas of 1880, Yersigny second, Evasion third.
BAKCALDINE.
(Reproduced by permission of Mr. H. R. Sherborn, Newmarket.)
BARCALDINE, a bay son of Solon (by West Australian), — Ballyroe
by Belladmm (son of Stockwell), — Bon Accord by Adventurer, — a dau.
of Birdcatcher, — a dau. of Hetman PlatofP, was bred in Ireland in 1878.
Principal Performances. 1883. Kempton Park: Won the Westminster
Cup easily, beating Tristan. Epsom : Won the Cup. Ascot : Won the
Orange Cup. Newcastle (9st. 101b.) : Won the Northumberland Plate in
a canter, although by no means wound up. This was Barcaldine's last
appearance on a racecourse ; and he left the Turf undefeated, and with
the reputation of being one of the best animals ever foaled. Indeed,
very many declared him to be the very best animal within their
recollection. While nearly all his stock race, they have, in addition,
the faculty of improving as they grow older, a matter of the very
greatest importance to those interested in them. They usually have,
at least, one drawback, and that a serious one ; viz. : awkwardness of
temper. Amongst the descendants of Barcaldine may be mentioned
Mimi (winner of the One Thousand and Oaks), Morion, Wolf's Crag,
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Dumbarton, Sir Yisto, Marco, and Slow Step. The early deatli of
Barcaldine was a serious loss to the English Tuff.
IROQUOIS, a brown son of Leamington (son of Faugh-a-Ballagh), —
Maggie J)J). hy Australian (son of West Australian), Madeline by Boston,
— Magnoli by Glencoe, was foaled in 1878. Principal Performances.
1880. Newmarket: Beaten a head by Bal Gal for the July Stakes.
Won the Chesterfield Stakes. Goodwood : Won the Lavant Stakes.
1881. Newmarket : Second to Peregrine for the Two Thousand Guineas,
with Scobell and Tristan also in the field. Won the Newmarket Stakes.
Epsom : Won the Derby by liaK-a-length, the field including Peregrine
(second). Town Moor, Scobell, St. Louis, and Tristan. Ascot : Won the
Prince of Wales' Stakes, and the St. James' Palace Stakes. Doncaster :
Although heavily bandaged, Iroquois won the St. Leger easily, the field
including Geologist (second), Lucy Glitters, St. Louis, Scobell, and Bal
Gal. Newmarket : Third for the Champion Stakes to Bend Or and
Scobell. Won the Newmarket Derby.
PEREGRINE, a brown son of Pero Gomez, — Adelaide by Young
Melbourne, — a dau. of Teddington, — Maid of Masham by Don John,
was foaled in 1878. Principal Performances. 1880. Peregrine did not
appear in public as a two-year-old. 1881. Newmarket: Won the Two
Thousand Guineas in a canter, the field including Iroquois (second),
Scobell, and Tristan. Epsom : Beaten half-a-length by Iroquois for the
Derby. This was Peregrine's last appearance on the Turf.
THEBAIS, a chestnut dau. of Hermit, — Devotion (dam also of St.
Marguerite, Clairvaux, and St. Honorat) by Stockwell, — Alcestis by
Touchstone, — Sacrifice by Voltaire, was foaled in 1878. Principal
Performances. 1880. Goodwood : Won the Ham Stakes. Newmarket:
Won the Great Challenge Stakes, and the Criterion Stakes. 1881.
Newmarket : Won the One Thousand Guineas, Thora second. Ejjsom :
Won the Oaks, Lucy Glitters second. Goodwood : Won the Nassau
Stakes. York : Won the Yorkshire Oaks.
FOXHALL, a bay son of King Alfonso (by Phaeton, son of King
Tom), — Jamaica by Lexington, was bred in America in 1878. Principal
Performances. 1881. Paris: Won the Grand Prix. Newmarket: Won
the Grand Duke Michael Stakes, the Cesarewitch (7st. 121b. up), the
Select Stakes, and the Cambridgeshire (9st. up), the field including Tristan
(7st. 91b.), Bend Or (9st. 81b.), Corrie Eoy (Gst. 51b.), Peter, Petronel,
Prestonpans, Poulet, and Scobell. In this race Foxhall proved himself
to be a most wonderful animal, and actually and collaterally better at
weight for age than the Derby winners — Bend Or and Iroquois.
SHOTOVER.
SHOTOVER, a cliestnut dau. of Hermit, — Stray Shot by Toxopliilite, —
Vaga by Stockwell, was foaled in 1879. Principal Performances. 1881.
The two-year-old career of Shotover was anything but prophetic of a
winner of the (Kiineas and Derby, and she wound up the season by failing
to carry 7st. 61b. into a place for the Tuesday Nursery at the Houghton
Meeting. 18S.'2. Won the Two Thousand Guineas, Quicklime second,
Marden third. Beaten a neck l^y St. Marguerite for the One Thousand,
owing, probal)ly, to the fact that, the field being small, she had to make
her own running. Won the Derby very cleverly. Quicklime second,
Bruce (who was very badly ridden) third, and a moderate field. Won the
Ascot Derby. Shotover was the dam of Bullingdon, who ran Isinglass to
a head, with Ladas also in the field. She was also the dam of Orion, for
whom, when he was a two-year-old, l.:2,000 guineas was refused.
DUTCH OVEN, a brown dau. of Dutch Skater, — Cantiniere by Stock-
well, — Cantine by Orlando, — Vivandiere (sister to Voltigeur), was foaled
in 1879. Principal Performances. 1881. Won the Great Lancashire
Produce Stakes, the Pichmond Stakes and Pons Memorial Stakes at
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Goodwood, the Cluiinpioii J^reeders' Foul Stakes at J)erby, tlie ilous
Memorial, Clearwell Stakes, and Dewhurst Plate at Newmarket, and
ran Kermesse to lialf-a-leno-tli for the Doncaster Champagne Stakes.
1882. Dutch Oven was beaten in the Great Yorkshire Stakes, owing, it
was supposed, to the heavy condition of the course ; but won the
Doncaster St. Leger easily, beating Geheimniss and Sliotover.
KERIYIESSE, a brown dau. of Cremorne, — Hazeldean by Cathedral, —
Nntbush by Filbert, — Beauty by Lanercost, was foaled in 1870. Prin-
cipal Performances. 1881. Ascot: Won the New Stakes in a canter.
Newmarket : Won the July Stakes, Marden second, with Dutch Oven
and St. Marguerite running a dead-heat for third place, not more than a
length separating the four. Goodwood : Pan a dead-heat with St.
Marguerite for second place to Dutch Oven, who jnst won by a head,
Kermesse giving 31b. to each of the other two. Won the Doncaster
Champagne Stakes, beating Dutch Oven half-a-length. Newmarket :
AVon the Middle Park Plate easily, the field including St. Marguerite,
Laureate, Marden, and Sliotover.
GEHEIIYINISS, a brown dau. of Rosicrucian, — Nameless by Blink-
hoolie (son of Wisdom), — No Name by Teddington, — Queen of Beauty
by Melbourne, — Birthday by Pantaloon (by Castrel), — Honoria by Camel,
was foaled in 1879. Principal Performances. 1881. Stockbridge : Won
the Hurstbourne Stakes. Lewes : Won the Astley Stakes. York : Won
the Convivial Stakes. Newmarket: Won the Cheveley Stakes. 1882.
Won the Oaks, St. Marguerite second. Doncaster : Second to Dutch
Oven for the St. Leger, Shotover third. 1883. Goodwood (9st. Olb.) :
Beaten a head only for the Stewards' Cup. Doncaster (Ost. 31b.) : Beaten
a head only for the Portland Plate. 1884. Ascot: Won the All-Aged
Stakes and the (Queen's Stand Plate. Won the Stockbridge Cup.
ST. lYlARGUERITE, a chestnut dau. of Hermit,— Devotion by Stock-
well, was foaled in 1879. Principal Performances. 1881. Newmarket:
Won the Chesterfield Stakes, the Bretby Stakes, and the Home-bred Foal
Port Stakes. 1882. Newmarket: Won the One Thousand Guineas,
Shotover second, Nellie third. Epsom : Second to Geheimniss for the
Oaks. Goodwood : Won the Nassau Stakes.
ST. BLAISE.
(Reproduced by permission of Mr. H. B. Sherbom, Newmarljet.)
ST. BLAISE, a washy cliestnut son of Hermit, — Fusee by Marsyas, —
Vesuvienne by Griadiator, was foaled in 1880. Principal Performances.
1882. Newmarket: Won the Troy Stakes. 1883. Fourth for the Two
Thousand Gruineas, won by Gralliard. Won the Derby by a neck,
Highland Chief (second), and Galliard (third, haK a length away).
It was said that the rider of Highland Chief lost the race through looking
after Galliard, and failing to notice the dangerous proximity of St. Blaise.
Highland Chief was fast catching the winner at the finish ; and both
Webb, who rode him, and Archer, who was on Galliard, thought the Chief
had just got up. Indeed, Fred Webb, as he made his way to the paddock,
remarked to Charlie Archer, — " I could have won by another half-length.
The victory of St. Blaise was probably, however, entirely due to the
fearless way in which Wood sent him down the hill, hugging the rails,
and stealing several lengths. Owing to his heavy shoulders, Galliard
could not come down the hill, and lost too much ground ever to make it
up. St. Blaise, on the other hand, had faultless shoulders." (From
Famous Horses. 349
"Eacing Eeminiscences," by Sir George ChetwjTid, Bart.) St. Blaise
was exported to the United States in 1885.
GALLIARD, a very blood-like bay or brown son of Galopin, — Mavis by
Macaroni, — Merlette by The Baron, — Cuckoo by Elis, — Reel by Camel,
was foaled in 1880. Principal Performances. 1882. Newmarket: Won
the Chesterfield Stakes. York : Won the Prince of Wales' Stakes.
1SS3. Newmarket : Won the Two Thousand Guineas. At the Bushes,
the three placed horses came out together, Galliard winning a magnificent
race by a head from Goldfield, who was a neck only in front of The Prince,
with St. Blaise fourth, and Highland Chief unplaced. Epsom : Beaten
for the Derby by St. Blaise and Highland Chief, after a very fine race.
Ascot : Won the Prince of Wales' Stakes, the St. James' Palace Stakes,
and the Triennial. Galliard did not run again.
OSS I AN, a browm son of Salvator (by Dollar), — Music by Stockwell, —
One Act by Annandale, — Extravaganza, was foaled in 1880. Principal
Performances. 1883. Goodwood: Won the Sussex Stakes and Drawing
Room Stakes. York : Won the Great Yorkshire Stakes. Doncaster : Won
the St. Leger, Chislehurst (second), Highland Chief (third). Newmarket :
Won the Great Foal Stakes.
BON NY J EAN, a bay dau. of Macaroni, — Bonny Agnes by Blair Athol, —
Little Agnes by The Ciu-e, — Miss Agnes by Birdcatcher, was foaled in 1880,
and won the Oaks of 1883 in a canter, the field including Lovely and Rookery.
HAUTEUR, a brown dau. of Rosicrucian, — Hawthorndale by Kettle-
drum, — Lady Alice Hawthorn by Newminster, was foaled in 1880.
Princi]3al Performances. 1882. Epsom: Won the Acorn Stakes. Don-
caster : Won the Doncaster Champagne Stakes, beating Macheath, The
Prince, and GaUiard. Newmarket: Won the ClearweU. 1883: Won
the One Thousand Guineas.
BENDIGO, a black son of Ben Battle (by Rataplan),— Hasty Girl by
Lord Gough, — Irritation by King of Trumps, — Patience by Assault, was
bred in Ireland in 1880, and bought when a yearling for 70 guineas
only. Bendigo was of a particularly docile temper. " Both before and
after a race he would stand as quiet as an old sheep, and it was quite
a customary and pleasing sight to see him, after some more than usually
severe struggle, contentedly munching an apple." Principal Performances.
1883. Won the Cambridgeshire. 1884. Second for the Cambridgeshire.
1885. Won the Lincolnshire Handicap. Second for the Cambridgeshire.
Sandown: Won the Eclipse Stakes. 1887. Kempton (9st. 71b.): Won
the Jubilee Stakes. Second for the Cesarewitch, and second once more
for the Cambridgeshu-e (9st. 71b. up.)
ST. SIMON.
(Painted by M. Eniil Adam, and roiJroduccJ by iiflrmission from a photo by Messrs. Franz Hanfstaengl )
ST. SIIVION, a l)ay son of (hilopin,— St. Ano-elii by King Tom,—
Adeline by Ion, — Little Fairy by Hornsea, — Lacerta by Zodiac, was bred
by Prince Batthyany in 1881, and purcliased by the Duke of Portland
for 1800 guineas. Principal Performances. 1883. Doncaster (9st. .t^lb.) :
Ran away with the Prince of Wales' Nursery. 1884. Ascot : Won the
(lold Cup, beating Tristan twenty lengths. Groodwood -. Won the Gold
Cup in a canter. This was the last appearance of St. Simon upon a
racecourse, leg troubles having commenced to develop themselves ; and
he quitted the Turf an undefeated animal, never having been extended
by any of his opponents. Matthew Dawson, who trained Thormanby,
Wheel of Fortune, and Minting, declared St. Simon to have been the
best animal he ever had under his care ; and it is a fact that, as a
three-year-old, he was tried to be a stone and a half better than the
Derby dead-heater of the same year — Harvester ; and his trainer
considered him to be at least a stone better than Minting ; and, there-
fore, superior to Ormonde. At the stud his success has been so
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wonderful that it has hecoiiie almost hiipossible to secure a subscription
to him, whatever the price offered. Signorina, Memoir, and Semolina
were credited to him in his very first season. His fillies — which include
the peerless La Fleclie — have nearly all been of the highest class ; while,
on the other hand, his colts, with the exception of Raconteur, Raeburn,
Simonian, and St. Serf, have proved to be only moderate.
ST. G ATI EN, a bay son of The Rover (by Blair Athol),— Crinon by
Newminster, — Margery Daw by Brocket, — Protection, was foaled in
1881. Principal Performances. 1SS4. Epsom: Ran a dead-beat for the
Derby with Harvester (the stakes being divided). Queen Adelaide third.
Ascot : Won the Gold Vase, beating Corrie Roy and Tristan. New-
market (8st. 101b.) : Won the Cesarewitch, the field including Highland
Chief (4yTS., 8st.) and Florence (4yrs., 9st. 21b.). 1885. Ascot: Won
the Gold Cup, and the Alexandra Plate. Newmarket : Won the Jockey
Club Cup. 1880. Ascot: Won the Rous Memorial. Newmarket: Won
the Jockey Club Cup, beating Melton (winner of the Derby of 1885).
St. Gatien's last race.
HARVESTER, a brown son of Sterling, — Wheatear by Young-
Melbourne, — Swallow by Cotherstone, was foaled in 1881. Principal
Performances. 1888. Newmarket: Won the Triennial Produce Stakes
and the Clearwell. 1884. Newmarket : Won the Payne Stakes.
Epsom : Ran a dead-heat with St. Gatien for the Derby. Goodwood :
Won the Gratwicke Stakes.
BUSYBODY, a bay dau. of Petrarch, — Spinaway by Macaroni, was
foaled in 1881. Principal Performances. 1883. Newmarket : Won the
Rous Memorial. Won the Middle Park Plate, Royal Fern (second).
Queen Adelaide (third), Superba (foui-tli). Won the Great Challenge
Stakes. Beaten a neck by Queen Adelaide for the Dewhurst Plate.
1884. Newmarket: Won the One Thousand Guineas, Queen Adelaide
second. Epsom : Won the Oaks, Superba second. Queen Adelaide third.
Busybody did not run again.
SCOT FREE, a brown son of Macgregor, — Celibacy by Lord Clifden, —
a dau. of Cowl, — a dau. of Lanercost, — The Nun by Catton, was foaled
in 1881, and won the Two Thousand Guineas of 1884, St. Medard second,
Harvester third.
THE LAIYIBKIN, a bay son of Camballo,— Mintsauce (dam of Minting)
by Young Melbcjurne, — Sycee by Marsyas, — Rose of Kent by Kingston,
was foaled in 1881, and won the St. Leger of 1884, Sandiway second,
Superba third, with Queen Adelaide, Harvester, and Scot Free also in the
field.
MELTON.
(Painted by M. Emil Adam, and reproduced by permission from a ptioto by Messrs. Franz Hanfstaengl.)
lYI ELTON, a bay son of Master Kildare (by Lord Ronald),— Violet
Melrose, by Scottish Chief, — Violet by Thormanby, — Woodbine by
Stockwell, — Honeysuckle by Touchstone, — Beeswing, was foaled in 1882.
Principal Performances. 1884. Ascot: Won the New Stakes, Match
Girl second. Newonarket : Beaten a head by Luminary for the July
Stakes. Won the Middle Park Plate (carrying 71b. extra) by half-a-
length, Xaintrailles second, with Paradox and Poyal Hampton running
a dead-heat for third place, and Lonely also in the field. Won the
Criterion Stakes in a canter. 1885. Newmarket : Won the Payne
Stakes. Epsom : Won the Derby, beating Paradox a head, Eoyal
Hampton third, Xaintrailles fourth, with Crafton, Luminary, Kingwood,
and Esterling also in the field. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger in grand
style by six lengths. Isobar second. Lonely third. Newmarket : Won
the Great Foal Stakes. 1886. Ascot: Beaten two lengths by Ormonde
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for the Hardwicke Stakes. Newmarket : Won the July Cup. Liverpool
(9st. 311).) : Won the Liverpool Autumn Cup.
PARADOX, a bay son of Sterling,— Casuistry by The Miner,— Lady
Caroline by Orlando, — Lady Blanche by Stockwell, — Clementina by
Venison, was foaled in 1882. Principal Performances. 1884. New-
market : Pan a dead heat with Eoyal Hampton (71b. extra) for third
place in the Middle Park Plate won by Melton. Won the Dewhurst
Plate very easily, Cora second, Xaintrailles third, Lonely foui-th. 1885.
Newmarket : Won the Two Thousand Guineas, beating Mr. Gerard's
colt by Kisber, — Chopette by a head. Epsom : Beaten a head by Melton
for the Derby. Paris : Won the " Grand Prix " in a canter. Goodwood :
Won the Sussex Stakes, and the Free Handicap Sweepstakes, beating
King Monmouth. Paradox developed a fearful temper ; and one
morning, while upon Newmarket Heath, after savaging his attendant, he
broke away and made straight for Mr. Alfred Bloss, the trainer — an old
gentleman close upon eighty — who, seated upon his sedate little pony,
calmly awaited the attack, having no other weapon but a long whip.
When within a short distance of Mr. Bloss, Paradox, with gleaming eyes
and distended nostrils, pulled himself up into a trot preparatory to rearing
up and throwing himseK upon the pony and its rider. Measuring his
distance accm-ately, the sturdy old trainer now sent out the thong of his whip,
and caused it to crack bang on the nose of the infuriated horse. With a toss
of his head and a loud scream of pain, Paradox hesitated an instant, as if
about to annihilate his enemy ; but bang came the thong again fairly round
his muzzle, followed like lightning by a blow right across the eyes. This
fairly cowed the savage, who turned tail immediately and galloped away.
LONELY, a bay dau. of Hermit, — Anonyma by Stockwell, — Miss
Sarah by Don John, was foaled in 1882. Principal Performances,
1884. Newmarket : Won the Exeter Stakes. Goodwood: Beaten a head
by Satchel for the Lavant Stakes. Lewes : Won the Priory Stakes.
Doncaster : Won the Pons Plate by a neck, Chopette colt second.
Newmarket: Won the Hopeful Stakes easily, Rosy Morn second. 1885.
Epsom : Won the Oaks by a length and a half, St. Helena second,
Cipollina third. Doncaster : Third for the St. Leger won by Melton.
FAREWELL, a chestnut dau. of Doncaster, — Lily Agnes by Macaroni,
— Polly Agnes by The Cure, — Miss Agnes by Birdcatcher, was bred by
the Duke of Westminster in 1882. Principal Performances. 1884.
Stockbridge : Won the Mottisfont Stakes in a canter. 1885. Newmarket:
Won the One Thousand Guineas, Jane second, Satchel third. Doncaster :
Unplaced for the St. Leger.
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MR. JOHN PORTEK. ORMONDE (F. ARCHER UP).
(Painted by M. Emil Adam, and reproduced by jjermission from a photo by Messrs. Franz Hanfstaengl.)
ORMONDE, a bay son of Bend Or, — Lily Agnes by Macaroni, was
foaled in 1883. Principal Performances. 1885. Ormonde being built on
a somewhat large scale, John Porter wisely refrained from hurrying him
as a two-year-old ; and, therefore, he did not appear in public until the
Second October Meeting at Newmarket, when he beat the speedy
Modwena. He also won the Criterion Stakes and the IJewhurst Plate ;
and retired into winter quarters first favourite for the Derby, notwith-
standing the immense reputation of Minting, The Bard, and Saraband.
It may be said that never had four such colts been foaled in one season.
1886. So highly had Matthew Dawson tried Minting that, after Ormonde
had decisively beaten the latter in the Two Thousand Cluineas, the
veteran trainer could only ask, — " What kind of horse do you call ihat ? "
In the Derby Ormonde and The Bard came right away from their field, the
former winning by two lengths. The gallant little Bard was probably
good enough to have won ninety-nine Derby s out of a hundred. In the
Free Handicap at the Newmarket Houghton Meeting, Ormonde gave
.281b. to both Mephisto and Theodore, and won in a common canter by
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eight lengths. 1887. As a four-year-old Orinoiule gained his brightest
laurels at Ascot, when he beat Kilwarlin (winner of the St. Leger) by a
dozen lengths in the Eous Memorial. On the following day came the
memorable race for the Hardwicke Stakes. It was well known that
Ormonde's wind had become affected; and the policy of running him
against such a horse as Minting, and over the severe Swinley course, was
considered very questionable. From the distance the race resolved itself
into a match between the two cracks; and, after a beautifully ridden race,
Ormonde won by a neck with just a little to spare, amidst such a scene of
enthusiasm as is seldom witnessed on a racecourse, Bendigo being beaten
four lengths. Ormonde was sold for 1.2,000/. and shipped to Buenos
Ayres. Mr. Singer gave the extraordinary sum of 5000/. for the only
colt foal by him in 1890 — Glenwood. Ormonde was afterwards resold for
30,000/. to join St. Blaise as England's representative at the United
States Stud, and paid a visit to England en roiife.
lYllNTING, a bay son of Lord Lyon, — Mintsauce (dam also of The
Lambkin) by Young Melbourne, was foaled in 1883. Standing, as a
three-year-old, within the slightest shade of 17 hands, Minting as a
model of massive grandeur has probably never had an equal. It used to
be said of him when in training that if he were put in the scales he would
probably weigh half as much again as any ordinary thoroughbred.
" There's bone for you ! " proudly exclaimed Matthew Dawson, spanning
the colt's leg below the knee, as he stripped him for inspection prior to the
Prince of Wales' Stakes at Goodwood, in which race he made hacks of his
opponents. Principal Performances. 1885. Won the Prince of Wales'
Stakes at Goodwood. Won the Middle Park Plate. Giles, who was
riding Braw Lass, had backed his mount, at long shots, to win a fabulous
stake ; and he made the utmost use of the filly's speed, so that it was only
after a desperate finish that Archer got Minting home a head in front of
her, with Saraband, who was not quite liimseK, less than a neck behind ;
and many thought the latter unlucky to lose, owing to Wood laying so
far out of his ground. 1886. Beaten for the Two Thousand Guineas by
Ormonde. Minting did not run for the Derby, the course not being a
suitable one for him ; but he won the Grand Prize of Paris in splendid
style by five lengths. Archer pidling him up as he passed the post. 1887.
Ascot : Won the Jubilee Cup, and ran Ormonde to a head for the
Hardwicke Stakes, a race which excited a vast amount of interest. 1888.
Kempton Park : Won the Jul)ilee Stakes in a canter by three lengths,
with the welter of lOst. in the saddle; and it was considered that list.
would not have stopped him !
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MERRY HAMPTON.
(From a Photograph by H. E. Sherborn.
lYIERRY HAMPTON, a bay son of Hamptou,— Doll Tearsheet by
Broomielaw (son of Stockwell and Queen Mary), — Mrs. Quickly by
Longbow, — Venus by Sir Hercules, was foaled in 1884. Principal
Performances. 1887. Ej^som : Won the Derby by four lengths. The
Baron second, Martley third. Paris : Fourth for the Grand Prix won
by Tenebreuse. Doncaster : Beaten half-a-leugth by Kilwarlin for the
St. Leger.
THE BARON, a bay son of Xenophon, — Tantrum by Lord Lyon, —
Vex by Vedette, — Flying Duchess by The Flying Dutchman, — Merope
by Voltaire, was foaled in 1884. The Baron was a very sluggish horse
in his exercise gallops ; and, after his two-year-old season, degenerated
into merely a one-pace horse, a result probably due to the fact that,
a very slow horse being employed to lead him at exercise, he fell into the
habit of going at this one pace even in his races. Principal Perform-
ances. 1886. Epsom : Won the Woodcote Stakes. Kempton : Won
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the luterntitioual Two-Year-Old Plate. Lewes : Won tlie Astley
Stakes. 1887. Newmarket : Won the Craven Stakes. Epsom: Second
to Merry Hampton for the Derby. Paris : Second for the Grrand Prix
won by Tenebreuse.
KILWARLIN, a bay son of Arbitrator (by Solon, — Darling-'s dam
by Birdcatcher, — a dau. of Hetman Platoff, — Wliim), — Hasty Grirl by
Lord Gong-h (Son of Grladiatenr, — Battag-lia by Eataplan), was foaled in
1884. Principal Performances. 1887. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger,
Merry Hamj)ton second, Timothy and Phil close nj). Newmarket :
Won the Great Challenge Stakes.
ENTERPRISE, a chestnnt son of Sterling, — Sister to King AKred
by King Tom, a dau. of Bay Middleton, — West Country Lass by
Yenison, — Margellina by Whisker, was foaled in 1884. Principal
Performances. 1886. Ascot: Won the New Stakes. Newmarket: Won
the July Stakes. Beaten two lengths by Florentine (in receipt of
31b.) for the Middle Park Plate, Maxim third. Beaten three lengths by
Eeve d'Or for the Dewhurst Plate. 1887. Nemnarket : Won the Two
Thousand Guineas, beating Phil by half-a-length, the remainder of the
runners being of no account. Enterprise did not start again.
REVE D'OR, a chestnut dau. of Hampton, — Queen of the Eoses
by Sundeelah (son of Jeremy Diddler), — Couleur de Eose by West
Australian, — Maria by Harkaw^ay, was foaled in 1884. Principal
Performances. 1886. Newmarket: Won the Bretby Stakes. Won the
Dewhurst Plate, Enterprise (61b. extra) second. Freedom third, the field
also including Florentine and Timothy. 1887. Newmarket : Won the
One Thousand Guineas, beating Porcelain half-a-length, the same
distance dividing the latter from Freedom. Epsom : Won the Oaks by
three lengths, St. Helen second. Freedom a bad third. Goodwood : Won
the Sussex Stakes, but just failed to give 121b. to Maize in the Nassau
Stakes, Freedom, in receipt of 121b., being beaten three lengths. York :
Won the Yorkshii-e Oaks and the Queen's Plate. Newmarket : Won the
Great Foal Stakes and the Newmarket Oaks.
MISS JUMIYIY, a bay dau. of Petrarch,— Lady Portland by The
Primate, — Lady Nateby by Yan Galen, — Sweet Hawthorn by Sweetmeat,
was foaled in 1883. Principal Performances. 1885. Newmarket: Won
the Buckenham Stakes, the Eutland Stakes, and the ClearweU Stakes.
1886. Newmarket: Won the Eiddleswoi-th. Won the One Thousand
Guineas, Ai-go Na^^s second, Jewel Song third. Epsom : Won the Oaks,
Argo Navis second, Braw Lass third. Goodwood : Won the Nassau
Stakes. Doncaster : Won the Park Hill Stakes.
AYRSHIRE.
(Painted by M. Eniil Adain, and reproduced by permission from a photo by Messrs. Franz Hanf.staengl.)
AYRSHIRE, a very dark bay (almost brown) son of Hampton, —
Atalanta by Galopin, — Feronia by Thormanby, — Woodbine by Stockwell,
was bred by the Duke of Portland at Welbeck, in 1885. A}Tsbire stood
15.3, and was a charming little horse. Principal Performances. 1887.
Newmarket : Won the Chesterfield Stakes. Goodwood : Won the Prince
of Wales' Stakes. Doncaster : Won the Champagne Stakes. 1888.
Newmarket : Won the Two Thousand Gruineas. Epsom : Won the
Derby. Doncaster : Owing to his leg giving trouble, Ayrshire was not
placed for the St. Leger won by Seabreeze. Manchester : Beaten three-
quarters of a length by Seabreeze for the Lancashire Plate, with nearly
all the best winners of the day also in the field. Newmarket : Won the
Great Foal Stakes. 1889. Kempton Park: Won the Eoyal Stakes,
defeating Seabreeze and Friar's Balsam. Sandown : Won the Eclipse
Stakes, beating Seabreeze, &c. Ayrshire won eleven out of the sixteen
races for which he started. At the stud he commenced well ; as, in 1893
(the first year they appeared in public), his stock won eleven races,
value 4171/.
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SHEEN, a very handsome bay son of Hampton, — Iladiancy by
Tibthorpe, — Meteor by Thunderbolt (son of Stockwell), — Duty by
Eiileman, — a dan. of Sleight of Hand, was bred by Prince Soltykoff in
1885 ; and carried the familiar pink jacket and black cap of that good
sportsman throughout his racing career. Sheen, although a splendid
stayer, was decidedly deficient in speed. He was of the short-coupled,
almost cobl3y, type ; and very like his sire, though of a somewhat darker
colour. Equally good to meet or follow, he was one of the nicest little
horses it was possible to imagine, and carried a rare bloom when in
training. Like his sire, he showed his best form somewhat late in life ;
and his strong characteristics were stamina and marked ability to carry
weiglit. Principal Performances. 1887 and 1888. Sheen altogether
failed to distinguish himself either as a two or three year old. 1889.
Won the Biennial at Newmarket and the Jockey Club Cup. 1890.
Newmarket July (9st.) : Won the Handicap of 1000/. given by Mr. Eose
to encourage long distance racing. Newmarket Second October
(9st. .21b.) : Won the Cesare witch easily. Beat Amphion over the last
two miles of the Cesarewitch Course in the race for the second 1000/.
given by Mr. Pose. Amphion, being quite incapable of staying such a
distance, was very easily defeated.
SATIETY, a chestnut son of Isonomy, — Wifey by Cremorne, — Lady
Mary by Orlando, was bred by the Duchess of Montrose in 1885.
Standing well over sixteen hands. Satiety was very powerful both before
and behind the saddle, had splendid shoulders, and could both stay and
go fast. Principal Performances. 1887. As a two-year-old Satiety won
eleven out of the thirteen contests in which he took part. 1888. He
was not entered for either the Two Thousand Gruineas or Derby ; but
won the Liverpool Summer Cup, together with races at Ascot, Sandown,
and Newmarket.
SEABREEZE, a chestnut dau. of Isonomy, — St. Marguerite by Hermit,
was bred by the Duchess of Montrose in 1885. Principal Performances.
1887. Ascot: Won the Biennial, and ran second for the New Stakes
won by Friar's Balsam. Newmarket : Second for the July Stakes won by
Friar's Balsam. 1888. Second to Briar-root for the One Thousand
Guineas. Epsom : Won the Oaks. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger,
A}Tshire (wT.nner of the Derby) being unplaced. Manchester : Won the
Lancashire Plate, Ayrshire second. Friar's Balsam unplaced.
BRIAR- ROOT, a bay dau. of Springfield, — Eglentyne by Hermit, — •
Mabille (sister to Cremorne) by Parmesan, was foaled in 1885, and
w^on the One Thousand Gruineas of 1888.
DONOVAN.
(Painted by M, Emil Adam, and reproduced by permission from a photo by Messrs. Franz Hanfstaengl.)
DONOVAN, a dark bay son of Galopin, — Mowerina by Scottish Chief,
— Stockings by Stockwell, — Go-ahead by Melbourne, — Mowerina by
Touchstone, was foaled in 1886. Donovan is directly descended from
nine winners of the Derby, viz. : Galopin, Yoltigeur, The Flying
Dutchman, Bay Middleton, Wliisker, Whalebone, Saltram, Sir Peter, and
Diomed, while he is collaterally related to several others. Principal
Performances. 1888. Won the Brocklesby Stakes at Lincoln, the
Portland Stakes (worth 6000 sovs.) at Leicester, the New Stakes at
Ascot, the Hurstbourne Stakes at Stockbridge, the July Stakes at
Newmarket, the Ham Stakes at Goodwood, the Buckenham Stakes, the
Hopeful Stakes, the Middle Park Plate, and the Dewhurst Plate at
NeA\a"Qarket. 1889. Won the Prince of Wales' Stakes at Leicester (value
11,000/.). Beaten a head by Enthusiast for the Two Thousand Guineas,
with Pioneer and Miguel close up. This form was palpably all wrong ;
but why, it is difficult to say. Won the Newmarket Stakes, the Derby,
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the Prince of Wales' Stakes at Ascot (carrying the extreme penalty of
101b.), the Doncaster St. Leg-er, the Lancashire Phite at Manchester, and
the Eoyal Stakes at Newmarket. During his two and three -year- old
career, Donovan won in stakes alone no less than 55,154/. lO-y. His
career at the stud will be watched with interest, his breeding (on the
dam's side) being better than that of St. Simon (the latter being a double-
dyed Bhicklock), whilst his conformation is faultless, and his performances
most l)rilliant and varied.
AIVIPHION, a golden chestnut son of Speculum or Rosebery (probably
the latter ; but, in either case, the blood is much the same, Rosebery
being a son of Speculum), — Suicide by Hermit, — Ratcatcher's Daughter
by Rataplan, was foaled in 188G. Amphion had no very special engage-
ments, and the classic events were considered quite beyond him, although
he afterwards proved himself to be one of the very best horses of modern
times. He was a strongly built, powerful, and lengthy colt, with a beauty
of outline that is seldom excelled in a racehorse, and a marvellous length
of stride. Principal Performances. 1888. Won the Champagne Stakes
at Stockbridge, and the Great Kingston Two-Year-Old Stakes at Sandown.
1889. Won the Jubilee Stakes at Kempton Park, and the Fernhill Stakes
and New Biennial at Ascot. Goodwood (8st. 131b. up) : Second for the
Stewards' Cup, a splendid performance. IS 90. Won the Hardwicke
Stakes at Ascot easily, giving 161b. to both Surefoot and Sainfoin, the
winners, respectively, of the Two Thousand Guineas and Derby.
Manchester : Won the Lancashire Plate.
ENTHUSIAST, a chestnut son of Sterling, — Cherry Duchess by The
Duke, — Mirella by Gemma-di-Vergy (son of Sir Hercules), — Lady Roden
by West Australian, w^as foaled in 1886. Principal Performances. 1888.
Newmarket : Second for both the Criterion Stakes and the Middle Park
Plate. 1889. Newmarket: Won the Two Thousand Guineas, beating
Donovan a head. 85 — .20 on Donovan, 25 — 1 against Enthusiast.
Unplaced for both the Derby and the St. Leger won by Donovan.
L'ABBESSE DE JOUARRE, a black dau. of Trappist (by Hermit),—
Festive by Carnival, — Piercy by Atherstone, — Fair Agnes by Voltigeur,
was foaled in 1886, and won the Oaks of 1889, beating Minthe by a neck.
Ml NTH E, a bay dau. of Camballo, — Mintsauce (dam of Minting and
The Lambkin) by Young Melbourne, was bred by Mr. Vyner in 1886.
Principal Performances. 1888. Ran several times unsuccessfully. 1889.
Newnnarket : Won the One Thousand Guineas. Epsom : Beaten a neck
by L'Abbesse de Jouarre for the Oaks. Doncaster : Won the Park Hill
Stakes.
SAINFOIN.
(From a photograph bj- H. E. Sherbovn.)
SAINFOIN, a chestnut son of Springfield, — Sanda by Wenlock, —
Sandal by Stockwell, — Lady Evelyn by Don John, was bred in the
Royal Paddocks, at Hampton Court, in 1887 ; and purchased as a
yearling by Mr. John Porter for 800 guineas. Sainfoin stood fifteen
hands "three inches high. Principal Performances. 1889. Upon his
only appearance in public as a two-year-old Sainfoin, though hardly
up to the mark in condition, and ridden by a stable boy, won the
Astley Stakes at Lewes somewhat easily. 1890. Sandown : Won the
Esher Stakes. Sainfoin was now purchased by Sir James MiUer for
6000 guineas and contingencies. Chester: Won the Dee Stakes.
Epsom : Won the Derby. This race will long be remembered for the
unexpected defeat of Surefoot, who had w^on the Two Thousand Gruineas
very easily. After rounding Tattenham Corner, Watts always held a
good position with Sainfoin ; and, taking the lead just below the
distance, he won cleverly by three-quarters of a length, the queer-
tempered Le Nord being second, a neck only in front of Orwell.
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Ascot : Second to Ampliion for the Hardwicke Stakes — 1^ miles — with
Siu'efoot again behind. Doncaster : Unplaced for the St. Leger.
lYIEIYIOIR (own sister to La Fleche), a brown dau. of St. Simon, —
Quiver hy Yonuo- Melbourne, — Brown Bess by Camel, was bred at
the Royal Paddocks, Hampton Court, in 1887. Standing just sixteen
hands, Memoir resembled very considerably her younger sister, the
peerless La Fleche, each having the same slightly hollowed back, well
arched ribs, and sloping shoulders. Memoir was one of a trio of fillies
foaled to St. Simon in his very first season at the stud, the other two
being those speedy young ladies Signorina and Semolina. Principal
Performances. 1889. Memoir ran but indifferently as a two-year-old,
but she made great improvement during tlie ensuing winter. 1890.
Newmarket : Second to Semolina for the One Thousand Gruineas. As
the race was run Memoir could have won easily ; but the Duke of
Portland had declared to win with Semolina. Newmarket : Won the
Newmarket Stakes. Epsom : Won the Oaks, the field including
Signorina, who was, however, but a shadow of her former self, owing
to a wasting illness. Goodwood : Won the Nassau Stakes. Doncaster :
Won the St. Leger. Memoir's preparation had been interrupted to a
considerable extent ; and the race itself was a chapter of accidents.
SUREFOOT, a bay son of Wisdom, — a dau. of Galopin, — Miss Foote
by Orlando, — Grossamer by Birdcatcher, — Cast Steel by Whisker, was
foaled in 1887. Principal Performances. 1889. Epsom : Won the
Woodcote Stakes. Ascot : Won the New Stakes. Groodwood : Won the
Findon Stakes. 1890. Newmarket: Won the Two Thousand Gruineas,
Le Nord second. Epsom : Unplaced for the Derby. During the race
Surefoot endeavoured to savage Rathbeal ; and Liddiard was blamed for
not going to the front with him earlier in the race ; but the fact was
Surefoot could not stay much over a mile, although he showed really
brilliant form at that distance.
SEIYIOLINA, a very small brown dau. of St. Simon, — Mowerina (dam
also of Donovan) by Scottish Chief), was bred by the Duke of
Portland in 1887. Principal Performances. 1889. Semolina was
almost invincible as a two-year-old ; and carried everything before her
until she failed to carry a heavy weight successfully over the trying
course at Leicester. 1890. Newmarket : Won the One Thousand
Gruineas.
COMMUN.
(Painted by M. Emil Adam, and reproduced by permission from a photo by Messrs. Franz Hanfstaengl.)
COIVIIYION, a whole brown son of Isonomy, — Thistle (dam also of
Throstle and Groldfinch) by Scottish Chief (son of Lord of the Isles), —
Flower Safety by Wild Dayrell, — Nettle by Sweetmeat, — Wasp by
Muley Moloch, — a dau. of Emilius, was bred by Sir Frederick Johnstone
in 1888. Standing over sixteen hands, and built altogether on a large
scale. Common was not hurried in his training, and did not appear in
public at all as a two-year- old. Principal Performances. 1891. Upon
his first appearance Common won the Two Thousand Gruineas easily,
Orvieto second, Peter Flower third. Epsom : Won the Derby easily,
in very heavy going, the field including Grouverneur, The Deemster, and
Peter Flower, &c. Ascot : Won the St. James' Palace Stakes. Sandown :
Beaten for the Eclipse Stakes by the erratic Surefoot and Gouverneur,
after a close race ; Grouverneur being in receipt of 31b., with Memoir and
Orion also in the field. Doncaster : Won the St. Leger by a length,
after ha^dng to be hard ridden for the last half-mile, Eeverend, St. Simon
of the Pock, and Bosphorus all being close ujd. This was Common's last
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appearance on a racecourse ; and, during- the ensuing winter, he was
purchased by Sir J. Blundell Maple for 15,000/. Common was just a
sound useful horse in a very moderate year, but scarcely entitled in point
of merit to anything like an equal position with the other wearers of the
" triple crown " — West Australian, Gladiateur, Lord Lyon, Ormonde,
and Isinglass.
lYIIIVIl, a bay dan. of Barcaldine, — a dau. of Lord Lyon, — Sadie by
Voltigeur, — Julia by Launcelot, — Miss Nancy by Cain, was foaled in
1888. Principal Performances. 1891. Newmarket: Won the One
Thousand Gruineas easily, and the Newmarket Stakes, the field including
Melody (second), Orion, Peter Flower, and Orvieto. Epsom : Won the
Oaks in a canter, Corstorphine second. Doncaster : Not placed for the
St. Leger won by Common. Newmarket : Won the Zetland Stakes.
ORVIETO, a raking bay son of Bend Or, — Napoli by Macaroni, —
Sunshine by Thormanby, — Sunbeam by Chanticleer, was foaled in 1888.
Orvieto had great length of fore -hand and quarter, and stood over a deal
of ground. His action was best suited to a hill. Principal Performances.
1891. Newmarket: Second to Common for the Two Thousand Guineas.
Ascot (9st. lib.) : Beaten a head by Melody (8st. 91b.) for the Prince of
Wales' Stakes. Newmarket : Won the Midsummer Plate. Goodwood :
Won the Sussex Stakes in a canter. York : Won the Great Yorkshire
Stakes. Doncaster : Won the Doncaster Stakes. Newmarket : Won
the Newmarket St. Leger, the Newmarket Derby, and the Free
Handicap.
ORION, a chestnut son of Bend Or, — Shotover (winner of the Two
Thousand Guineas and Derby of 1882) by Hermit, was foaled in 1888.
Principal Performances. 1890. Newmarket: Won the Buckenham
Stakes. Goodwood : Won the Ham Stakes, and the Prince of
Wales' Stakes. Newmarket : Won the Champion Stakes, the field
including Memoir, Mimi, St. Serf, and Orvieto. Twelve thousand
guineas were refused for Orion. 1891. Early this year Orion met with
a slight accident ; but at Newmarket, in October, he won the Champion
Stakes, the held including Signorina, who just previously had won the
Lancashire Plate, in which she defeated Orme.
ORME
(Painted by M. Emil Adam, and reproduced by permission from a photo by Messrs. Franz Hanfstaengl.)
ORIYIE, a bay son of Ormonde, — Angelica (sister to St. Simon) by
Gralopin, was bred by the Duke of Westminster at Eaton Hall in
1889. While the sire of Orme was one of the two greatest horses
of the century, his dam (Angelica) was sister to the other. The
conformation of Orme indicated speed, and it is very doubtful indeed
whether he could get more than a mile and a quarter comfortably.
Principal Performances. 1891. Groodwood : Won the Richmond Stakes
and the Prince of Wales' Stakes. Manchester : Beaten half-a-length by
Signorina for the Lancashire Plate, Orme having the worst of the
luck in the race. Newmarket : Won the Middle Park Plate easily.
Also won the Dewhurst Plate, and the Home-bred Foal Stakes. 1892.
In the spring Orme went completely wrong from some unexplained cause,
and was withdi-awn from both the Two Thousand Gruineas and Derby.
He won the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown, however, after a good race with
Orvieto ; and carried off the Sussex Stakes at Groodwood after a severe
struggle with Watercress ; but failed to get a place in the race for
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the Doncaster St. Leger. Up to this time it is probable that Orme
had not fully recovered from his illness of the spring. At Newmarket,
in the autumn, he won the Grreat Foal Stakes ; the Champion Stakes,
beating Orvieto ; and the Limekiln Stakes, giving 91b. to El Diablo, with
Sir Hugo and Orvieto also in the field. 1898. Ascot : Won the Eons
Memorial. Sandown : Won the valuable Eclipse Stakes for the second
time, the field including La Fleche. Groodwood : Won tbe Gordon
Stakes, beating La Fleche (in receipt of 71b.) by a neck, with Watercress
beaten six lengths.
LA F LEG HE, (sister to Memoir), a good Yorkshire brown dan. of
St. Simon, standing about fifteen hands two inches high, was bred at
the Eoyal Stud, at Hampton Court, in 1889, and sold in 1890 to Baron
Hirsch for 5000 guineas, a price very considerably higher than any
previously given for a yearling. La Fleche, though somewhat shelly and
light of bone, was gifted with the beautiful greyhound-like action with
which the St. Simons are generally endowed, and a grander mover, when
fully extended, has seldom graced the Turf. Principal Performances.
1891. Newmarket : Won the Chesterfield Stakes. Groodwood: Won the
Lavant and Molecomb Stakes. Doncaster : Won the Champagne Stakes.
189.2. Newmarket: Won the One Thousand Gruineas easily. Epsom:
Beaten three parts of a length by Sir Hugo for the Derby. La Fleche
was evidently not herself at this time ; as, two days afterwards, she
had considerable difficulty in winning the Oaks, such a moderate animal
as The Smew runnuig her to a short head. La Fleche was a shy
feeder when away from home. Groodwood : Won the Nassau Stakes.
Doncaster : Won the St. Leger easily, the field including Sir Hugo
(second), Orme, and Watercress. Manchester : Won the Lancashire
Plate. Newmarket : Won the (Irand Duke Michael Stakes and the
Newmarket Oaks. Won the Cambridgeshire easily with 8st. 101b. in the
saddle. 1893. Won the Liverpool Autumn Cup. 1894. Ascot: Won
the Grold Cup. Newmarket: Won the Champion Stakes.
SIR HUGO, a chestnut son of Wisdom, — Manoeu\Te by Lord Clifden, —
C^uick March by Rataplan, — (^ui Vive by Voltigeur, — Mrs. Eidgway by
Birdcatcher, was foaled in 1889. Principal Performances. 1892.
Epsom : Won the Derby, La Fleche second. Doncaster : Second to
La Fleche for the St. Leger. 1893. Newmarket: Won the Biennial
easily. His last race.
BON AVISTA, a brown son of Bend Or, — Vista by Macaroni, — Verdure
by King Tom, was foaled in 1889 ; and won the Two Thousand Gruineas
of 189.2, St. Angelo second. Curio third.
ISINGLASS.
(Painted liy M. Eniil Adam, and reproduced by permission from a photo liy Messrs. Franz Hanfstaengl.)
ISINGLASS, a lengthy and well-balanced briglit bay son of Isonomy, —
Deadlock by Wenlock, — Malpractice by Chevalier d'Industrie, — Dutch-
man's Daughter by The Flying Dutchman, — Eed Eose by Eubini (son
of St. Patrick), — Sweetbriar, was bred by Mr. McCalmont in 1890.
Deadlock (the dam of Isinglass) had been such a persistent failure at the
stud that she was looked upon as worthless, and was put to draught
purposes ; until Mr. McCalmont, taking a fancy to her, purchased her for
20/. Standing a shade over sixteen hands, and lean and somewhat light-
framed, Isinglass, perhaps the handsomest son of Isonomy, is gifted with
perfect manners, though lazy, and said to be somewhat tricky in the
stable. His action is of the long sweeping type, and his hind leverage
enormous, while his speed and stamina are most pronounced. Principal
Performances. 1892. Isinglass won the New Stakes at Ascot, and the
Middle Park Plate, both in very easy fashion, Eavensbury, Le Nicham,
and Eaeburn being his immediate followers in the latter. In 1893 he
carried the scarlet and light blue quarterings of Mr. McCalmont first past
the post for the Two Thousand Gruineas, the Newmarket Stakes, the
Derby, and St. Leger, the unfortunate Eavensbury being the runner-up
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on each occasion. Mancliester Septeml)iM- -. Failed to give lOlb. to
Raeburn over tlie Ir.uicasliire Plate course, La Fleclie being third,
liaebnrn was a smart horse when well, and this was abont the right form.
189-1.. Newmarket July (lOst. ;ilb.) : Won the Princess of Wales' Stakes
by a head only from Bullingdon (Sst. 131b.), after a desperate race, with
Ladas (Ost. 51b.) beaten three lengths away, and St. Florian, Ravensbury,
Priestholme, and llaeljurn also in the field. The aggregate value of
these horses was estimated to have been at the time 7 5, ()()() guineas.
Priestholme cut out the running at such a terrific pace that the whole
field, himself included, were soon beaten. Isinglass appeared to be in
difficulties soon after half the journey had been completed ; but Loates
never relaxed his efforts, plying the whip freely, and the son of Isonomy
struggled on with indomitable courage, though Bullingdon, in spite of
havinsr been somewhat interfered with, would have won had the race been
a stride or two further. Time, Imin. 4Sfsec., which is slow, the
record time for a mile being Imin. 85^sec. Sandown Park : Won the
Eclipse Stakes. " Ladas, passing Ravensbury, challenged Isinglass, and
a loud shout went up in his favour, as Loates at once commenced to ride
hard. For the remainder of the distance both Derby winners were called
upon to do their level best ; but the last hundred yards of that tiring
ascent saw the brilliant challenge of Ladas die out ; and Isinglass,
retaining his advantage, won by a length." Watts afterwards
acknowledged that " the best horse won ; " and Jewitt had no anxiety
as to the result, coolly remarking during the race, — " It's all right ; they
don't know what they are taking on this time." It is a long time since
we had such a four-year-old as Isinglass ; and he is certainly a horse to
be proud of.
lYIRS. BUTTERWICK, a small bay dan. of St. Simon,— Miss Middle-
wick by Scottish Chief, — Violet by Thormanby, was foaled in
1890. Principal Performances. 1898. After comparatively moderate
antecedents, Mrs. Butterwick unexpectedly won the Oaks, Tressure being
second, and Cy|ma third. 1894. Northampton: Won Earl Spencer's
Plate.
SIFFLEUSE, a dark chestnut dan. of Saraband (by Muncaster), —
Assay by Sterling, — Lady Highthorn by Stock well, — Lady Elizabeth
by Sleight of Hand, was foaled in 1890. Principal Performances.
1893. Newmarket : Won the One Thousand Gruineas by a head from
Dame President, with Tressure third. York : Won the Yorkshire Oaks.
Doncaster (71b. extra) : Second for the Park Hill Stakes, won in a canter
by Self Sacrifice.
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LADAS (j. WATTS UP). MR. MATTHEW DAWSON.
(Paintei! by M. Eniil Adam, and reprodaee;!, by permission, from a photo by Messrs. Franz Hanf&taengl.)
LADAS, a wliole-coloured dark bay, or bro^ai, son of Hampton,^ —
Illiiminata (dam of Kinsky) by Rosicrncian, — Paraffin by Blair Athol, —
Paradigm (dam of Lord Lyon and Achievement), was bred by the Earl
of Rosebery in 1S9L Standing over sixteen hands, and of exceptional
length and quality, Ladas, in his fore-hand, decidedly favours the
Rosicrucian family ; but his hind quarters, together with his immense
stride and light and smooth style of going, remind one of the Lord
Clifden line of Newminster. Principal Performances. 1893. Owing to
his never having been tried, Ladas, upon his first appearance in public,
in the Woodcote Stakes, started at 10 — 1, winning, however, very easily,
Glare being the best of his opponents. Ascot : Won the Coventry
Stakes, the field including Bullingdon and Arcano. Doncaster : Won the
Champagne Stakes. Newmarket : Won the Middle Park Plate by two
lengths, Jocasta second. 1894. Newmarket: Won the Two Thousand
Guineas. " Matchbox, under pressure, assumed the lead below the
Bushes ; but Ladas, pulling over him, dashed to the front as they entered
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the Abingdon Mile bottom ; and, gamely tbough Matchbox struggled,
the son of Illuminata won by a length and a half, amidst a roar of
enthusiasm, and in a style unapproached since the victory of Macgregor."
It is said that, at this time, Matthew Dawson considered Ladas to be
the best horse he had ever had under his care ; and such a good judge
as Mr. Henry Chaplin stated that he had never seen a finer animal.
Newmarket : Won the Newmarket Stakes. Epsom : Won the Derby.
" Below the distance. Matchbox, gamely answering to the call of Morny
Cannon, put Ladas fairly on his mettle ; and, once on terms. Cannon
rode in desperate earnest, AYatts, meanwhile, sitting unmoved on Ladas ;
until, under pressure, Matchbox began to hold his own, and even to
forge slightly ahead Then, as in the Guineas, Watts called upon Ladas ;
and, in half-a-dozen strides, the verdict was placed beyond doubt."
Reminder was third, and Bullingdon unplaced. Newmarket July :
Prince of AVales' Stakes. " Long before reaching the foot of the hill,
Ladas (9st. 51b.) was beaten, and fainted away to nothing all the way
up ; or, rather, never made the semblance of an effort." AVatts remarked
afterwards that Ladas " wouldn't gallop." Sandown Park : Eclipse
Stakes. Beaten again by Isinglass. "From the distance it was a fair trial
between the two Derby winners ; but Isinglass, retaining the advantage
he had gained, passed the post a length in front, with Ravensbury
beaten three lengths from Ladas, and Throstle and Eaeburn unplaced.
Doncaster : Second to Throstle for the St. Leger, Matchbox third,
Amiable fourth.
MATCHBOX, a bay son of St. Simon,— Matchgirl by Plebeian,—
Fusee (dam of St. Blaise) by Marsyas, was bred by Sir Frederick
Johnstone in 1891. " Standing fully sixteen hands, and of rare length
and libei-ty, with perfect temper and action. Matchbox is of quite a
different type to the general run of the St. Simons. He is perhaps a
trifle flat-sided; but in all other respects the model of a high-class
racehorse." Principal Performances. 1893. Won the Great Produce
Stakes at Kempton, and the Dewdiurst Plate. 1894. Second to Ladas
for both the Two Thousand and Derby. Goodwood : Won the Sussex
Stakes. Beaten for the Doncaster St. Leger by both Throstle and
Ladas. Newmarket Second October : Won the Lowther Stakes, beating
Ravensbury and Greyleg.
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THROSTLE.
(From a photo by Mr. C. Hailey, of Ordnance-road, St. John's Wood.)
THROSTLE, a bay dau. of Petrarch, — Thistle (dam also of Common
and Goldfinch) by Scottish Chief, was bred by Lord Alington, and foaled
at Welbeck in 1891. Standing just under sixteen hands, Throstle is a
fine raking filly ; but of a most peculiar temperament. When foaled, a
film covered her eyes ; and, remaining in this condition for three months.
Lord Alington at one time thought of having her destroyed. She was
afterwards given away ; but the intended recipient not thinking it worth
while to send for her, she remained in the Kingsclere stable. Principal
Performances. 1893. Troubled very much with splints, Throstle only
ran thrice as a two-year-old, her best attempt being to run second to
Speed for the Chesterfield Stakes at Newmarket. 1894. Punning
disappointingly in the One Thousand Gruineas, it was not thought worth
while to send her to Epsom for the Oaks. In the Coronation Stakes she
only just got the best of the moderate Eoyal Victoria, with Amiable, who
was actually giving 2()lb., beaten only three lengths; and in the Eclipse
Stakes she had Isinglass, Ladas, and Eavensbury in front of her.
Although Throstle won the Nassau Stakes at Groodwood easily, it was
reported that she had turned jady and had taken to bolting while at
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exercise, so tliat lier j^rice at tlie start for tlie St. Leger was 50 — 1, her
mission being merely to make running for Matchbox, the stable being of
opinion that she could not stay more than a mile and a quarter. Abso-
lutely refusing to go to the front, she actually dropped back last ; but,
nearing the Eed House, Mornington Cannon persuaded her to go up to the
leaders. Shortly afterwards, however, she appeared beaten; and had to
be pulled out in order to avoid striking into the heels of Ladas. Waking
up suddenly, however, the mare was all life and fire ; and her long, low
stride and superior stamina (now so evident) quickly telling, she finally won
a most remarkably run race by three- quarters of a length from Ladas ;
Amiable, beaten two lengths, being third; the time, 3min. 1 If sec, being
the fastest on record. In the Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket,
Throstle bolted out of the course when half a mile had been covered. It
would seem just possible that she had never quite recovered her sight, and
that a wide expanse such as that of Newmarket Heath rendered her
nervous and upset her altogether; while, on the other hand, she would
perform brilliantly on a railed-in course ; and her record, both in public
and private, would seem to bear out this supposition. At Kempton Park,
in the Duke of York Stakes, Cannon kept her on the inside all the way ;
with the result, however, that when he attempted to get through, he was
hopelessly shut in, and could only finish fourth. In the Selection Stakes
at Sandown, Best Man, Avington, and Throstle (in blinkers) ran a splendid
race at weight for age, half a length and a neck only separating the three
at the finish. Three furlongs from home. Throstle appeared quite out of
it, and did not seem to be doing her best ; but she was drawing closer to
Avington at every stride in the last hundred yards.
AMIABLE, a bay dau. of St. Simon,— Tact by Wisdom,— Enigma by
The Ptake (son of Wild Dayrell), — The Sphynx by Newminster, —
Madame Stodare by Sleight of Hand, — Sister to Leconfield, was bred by
the Duke of Portland in 1891. Principal Performances. 1893. The
form of Amiable as a two-year-old was, like Throstle's, not particularly
brilliant. 1894. Newmarket: Won the One Thousand Guineas.
Epsom: Won the Oaks. "A quarter of a mile from home La Nievre
coUapsed in half-a-dozen strides ; and when, below the distance, Sweet
Duchess shot out a 'turn-up' seemed in store; but Amiable, rapidly
overhauling the leaders, ultimately won by three-quarters of a length,
making the fourth winner of the Oaks to the credit of St. Simon within
the last five years." During this season Amiable was afflicted with very
pronounced stringhalt in both hind legs, which evidently, however, did
not interfere with her action when galloping.
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SIR VISTO.
(Photo by W. A. Houch, Jtil, Strand, W.C.)
SIR VISTO, a son of Barealdine, — Vista (winner of the Great
Metropolitan of 18S3, and dam also of Bonavista and Velasquez) by
Macaroni, was bred by the Earl of Rosebery at Mentniore. A bay with
black points, and standing- fully sixteen hands. Sir Visto possessed fine
length and liberty of action, with, as Mr. Peck remarked at Epsom, "the
best shoulders, fore-ribs, and heart-room seen for many a day " ; but he
required time to settle down in his races, and, therefore, did not show to
advantage in short spins. Principal Performances. 1894. Sir Visto did
not shine as a two-year-old, not being thoroughly wound up, and starting
but twice. 1895. Finished third for both Two Thousand Guineas and
Newmarket Stakes. Won the Derby. Brought up with a rush by Sam
Loates, Sir Visto snatched the verdict from Curzon and Kirkconnel, thus
enabling Lord Rosebery to achieve the rare distinction of winning the
Derby in two successive years. Sir Visto was the first direct descendant
of the Godolphin Barb to win the Derby since the victory of Blink Bonny
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in 1S57. Matthew Dawson, the trainer of both Ladas and Sir Visto,
considered the former to be fully 141b. the better horse. Curzon, who
finished second for the Derby, rapidly deteriorated until he finally became
but a most indifferent selling-plater. In 181)6 Sir A'isto ran five times
without scorino' a win.
KIRKCONNEL, a bay son of Eoyal Hampton, — Sweet Sauce by Blair
Athol, — Trieste by Plum Pudding, — Trireme by lago, — the AVarwick
mare by Ardrossan, was bred by Lady Stamford, and sold at the annual
sale of the Park Paddock yearlings to Mr. W. Cooper for 520 guineas.
Royal Hampton was a son of Hampton, — Princess by King Tom,- — Mrs.
Lincoln by North Lincoln, — a dau. of Bay Middleton, — West Country
Lass by Venison. North Lincoln was by Pylades, — Cherokee. A bay
without white, save for a tiny star on the forehead, and standing fifteen
three, Kirkconnel was an excellent specimen of the low, level type of
thoroughbred. His perfectly placed shoulders indicated great speed,
while behind the saddle it was impossible to find a fault. Unfortunately,
however, he was of an extremely unreliable temperament. Principal
Performances. 1894. Won the July and Lavant Stakes. At the
Newmarket December Sales, Kirkconnel was purchased, with his engage-
ments, by Sir J. Blundell Maple, for 5()0U guineas. 1895. AVon the
Two Thousand Guineas. Nearing the winning post. Sir A^isto gradually
lost ground ; and Kirkconnel, who ran in blinkers, challenging Laveno,
stayed the race out well, and won by a length. Isinglass and Kirkconnel
each covered the Eowley Alile, in their Two Thousand Guineas races, in
Imin. 42fsec., this being, so far, record time, the previous best time,
Imin. 43sec., having been made by Diophantus in 18G1. In 1897,
however, Galtee More again beat the record, covering the course in
Imin. lOfsec, while in 1900 Diamond Jubilee won in Imin. 41fsec.
In 1896 Kirkconnel ran five times ; and, like Sir Visto, unsuccessfully on
each occasion.
LA SAG ESSE, a bay dau. of AA^isdom, — St. Mary by Hermit, —
Adelaide by Young Alelbourne, — a dau. of Teddington, — Alaid of Alasham
by Don John, won the Oaks of 1895.
GALEOTTIA. a bay dau. of Galopin, — Agave by Springfield, — AVood
Anemone by King of the Forest, — Crocus by Thormanby, — Sunflower by
Bay Aliddleton, won the One Thousand Guineas of 1895. King of the
Forest was by Scottish Chief, — Lioness by Fandango. Both Galeottia
and La Sagesse had run very indifferently as two-year-olds.
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PERSIMMON (j. WATTS UP).
PERSIIYIIYION (brother to Diamond Jubilee and Florizel), a bay son of
St. Simon, — Perdita II. by Hampton,— Hermione by Young Melbourne, —
La Belle Helene by St. Albans, — Teterrima by Voltigeui-, — Ellen Mid-
dleton, was bred by H.E.H. tlie Prince of Wales. Principal Performances.
1895. Won the Coventry and Richmond Stakes. 1896. Won the Derby.
Soon after turning into the straight, St. Frusquin, shaking off Bay
Ponald, drew out ; but was at once challenged by Persimmon, the pair
drawing rapidly away from the rest of the runners ; and the excitement
became intense when it was evident that the Prince's horse was gaining
on his opponent. A hundred yards from home the bearer of the Royal
colours got his head in front ; and, stalling off the efforts of St. Frusquin,
carried the purple and scarlet and gold in triumph past the post, a neck
in front of the blue and yellow of Baron Rothschild. The scene that
ensued defies description, the enthusiasm being boundless ; and the climax
was reached when the Prince of Wales, hat in hand, walked into the
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centre of the square formed outside the saddling paddock, and, with
beaming countenance, led his colt to the door of the weighing room.
Persimmon having also won the St. Leger, finished up his three-year-old
season by defeating the winners of the Two Thousand, Derby, and St.
Leger of 1895 in the race for the Jockey Club Stakes. The Ascot Gold
Cup of 1896 was won by Isinglass. In 1897 Persimmon won the Eclipse
Stakes, defeating Velasquez ; Watts, however, having to ride the Prince's
horse for some little distance for all he was worth. The career of
Persimmon at the stud opened in the most brilliant fashion ; as, at the
Newmarket July Sales of 1900, his yearling filly out of Ornament realised
the marvellous price of 10,000 guineas, the previous record price for a
yearling filly being the 4500 guineas given for La Fleche in 1890.
ST. FRUSQUIN, a brown son of St. Simon, — Isabel by Plebeian, —
Parma by Parmesan, — Archeress by Longbow, - Fingle by Slane, —
Vibration, was bred by Baron Rothschild. Plebeian was a son of
Joskin, — Queen Elizabeth by Autocrat, — Bay Rosalind by Orlando, —
Elopement. Joskin was a son of West Australian, — Peasant (lirl by
The Major, — Glance. Autocrat was by Bay Middleton, — Empress.
Principal Performances of St. Frusquin. 1895. Won the Middle
Park Plate (defeating the speedy Omladina and Persimmon) and the
Dewhurst Plate. 1890. Won the Two Thousand Guineas. Beaten a
neck by Persimmon in the Derby. In the Prince of Wales' Stakes at
the Newmarket July Meeting, St. Frusquin, with a 31b. pull in the
weights, defeated his Epsom conqueror by half a length, the winners of
the Two Thousand, Derby, and St. Leger of 1895 being unplaced.
St. Frusquin also won the Eclipse Stakes, this being his final appearance
on the Turf.
CANTERBURY PILGRIIYI, a chestnut dau. of Tristan (by Hermit),—
Pilgrimage by The Palmer, was bred by the Duchess of Montrose ;
and, at the break up of the Sefton Stud, was purchased by Lord Stanley,
acting probably for the Earl of Derby, for 1800gs. Principal Perform-
ances. 1895. Being backward ran indifferently. 1890. Won the Oaks,
Park Hill Stakes, Liverpool Cup, and Jockey Club Cup.
THAIS, a brown dau. of St. Serf (by St. Simon, — Ferula by Tlior-
manby, — Woodbine), — Poetry by Petrarch, — Music by Stockwell, was
bred by H.E.H. the Prince of Wales. Principal Performances. 1895.
Ran but moderately. 1896. Won the One Thousand Guineas, Santa
Maura, beaten a head, being second. Thais retired from tlie Turf at the
end of her three-year-old season.
Ffom a Painting ?ii/ Ca^itain Adam Jones.
GALTEE MORE.
GALTEE MORE, u Ijay son of Kendal (hy Bend Or,— AVindermere by
Macaroni, — Miss Agnes by Birdcatcher), — Morganette (for whom
Mr. Gubbins gave bnt the trifle of £50) by Springfield,— Lady Morgan
l)y Thormanby,^ — -Morgan La Faye by Cowl, — Miami, was bi-ed in
Ireland. Of great size, but without an atom of lumber; of high courage,
but with a beautifully equitable temperament, Galtee More was one of
the finest horses seen for many a year. Principal Performances. LS96.
Won the Middle Park Plate by six lengths from Yelasquez, this being
the only defeat of the latter as a two-year-old. 1897. Won the Two
Thousand Guineas in a common canter. Time, Imin. 40fsec., the fastest
on record. After the race an offer of £25,000 for Galtee More was
refused. With the Newmarket Stakes but an exercise canter for the son
of Kendal, the Derby resolved itself into a match more than a quarter of
a mile from home ; and, although Velasquez ran his race out bravely to
the end, he signally failed to disturb Galtee More, who won easily. At
the start for the Doncaster St. Leger, 10 — 1 was laid on the Derby
winner. Goletta, fighting for her head, made the greater part of the
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rimninc^, but gave way ere the distance was reached ; and Galtee More,
whom Wood had been driving with liis hands, assuming the command,
was challenged by both St. Cloud and Silver Fox, Chelandry also
shooting np on the right, and an exciting race ensued, Graltee More
ultimately winning a falsely run race by three-quarters of a length from
Chelandry, with St. Cloud and Silver Tox close up. In May, 1898,
Galtee ]\I()re was sold to the Russian Government for £.21,000.
VELASQUEZ, a whole-coloured bay son of Donovan, — Vista (dam of
Bonavista and Sir A^isto) by Macaroni, was bred by the Earl of liosebery
at Mentmore. Principal Performances. 1890. Won the July, Prince of
Wales', and Doncaster Champagne Stakes. IS97. Velasquez was
unfortunate in having to meet in the principal races a horse of such
exceptional merit as Galtee More ; but he finished up his three-year-old
season by carrying off the Champion Stakes.
CHELANDRY, a wiry bay dau. of Goldfinch (by Ormonde, — Common's
dam), — Illuminata (dam of Ladas), was bred by the Earl of Posebery.
Principal Performances. Is 90. Won the Woodcote and other important
Stakes. 1897. Won the One Thousand Guineas easily in the fast time
of Imin. 42|sec., Galatia being second, and Goletta third ; but was only
a moderate second in the Oaks to the staying Limasol. In the St. Leger
Chelandry ran a good race with Galtee More, though her forward position
was probably due to the fact of the race being run at a false pace.
LIIVIASOL, a chestnut dau. of Poulet (a son of Peut-etre, — Printanniere
by Chattanooga, — Summerside by West Australian) — that sterling stayer
Queen of Cyprus by King Tom, — Cypriana by Epirus, — the famous
Cyprian by Partisan, ran but moderately in 1890, but won the Oaks of
1897 in most decisive style, defeating the winner of the One Thousand
Guineas, Chelandry, by three lengths. Time, .2min. 45sec.
It was in the autumn of 1897 that the famous American jockey,
Tod Sloan, made his sensational drbfft on the English Turf, riding almost
straight along his horse's neck, with his hands close to the bit, a very
short stirrup, and the saddle more forward than usual, so that the weight
is thrown on the horse's withers. His success was phenomenal, especially
when riding in the face of strong winds. Other American jockeys, riding
in the same style, rode in England during the seasons immediately
following, their record of wins during the year 1900 being of an extra-
ordinary character. American trainers, too, evinced great skill, many
animals transferred to their care from English stables showing- immense
improvement in form.
CTLLENE (S. LOATES UP).
(Photo by C. Ilailey, Newmarket.)
CYLLENE, a light wiry chestnut, of exquisite quality and perfect
action, by Bonavista, — Arcadia by Isonomy, — Distant Shore by Hermit, —
Land's End by Trumpeter, — Faraway by Young Melbourne, — Maid of
Masham by Don John, though not entered for the classic races was,
undoubtedly, the chamj^ion of his year, Princi|)al Performances. 1897.
Only defeated on one occasion as a two-year-old when he failed to give
101b. to Dieudonne. 1898. Won the Newmarket Stakes (the field
including Jeddah, the subsequent Derby winner). Won the Jockey Club
Stakes of £10,000 with the greatest ease, defeating Velasquez, Chelandry,
and Airs and Graces. 1899. Won the Ascot Gold Cup, Loates almost
pulling the colt up before reaching the winning post, stroking his mount
with his right hand, and touching his cap in response to the cheers
greeting Cyllene's victory.
JEDDAH, an immensely powerful and bloodlike dark chestnut son of
Janissary (by Isonomy, — Jannette by Jjord Clifden), — Pilgrimage (dam of
Canterbury Pilgrim) by The Palmer, was purchased by Mr. Larnach (when
in foal with Jeddah and nineteen years old at the time) at the sale of the
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stucl of the Duchess of Montrose. Like many of Isonomy's descendants,
Persimmon, E-avensbury, and Common, for example, Jeddah was rather
high on the leg, as, indeed, have been the majority of the best horses of
recent years. He is full of Birdcatcher blood ; but is rather an outbred
horse, his dam's breeding going back chiefly to other strains. Principal
Performances. 1897. Very backward in his early days, Jeddah did not
make much show as a two-year-old. 1898. Won the Derby, after a
good race with Batt ; Dunlop, Dieudonne, and Wantage being all
close up.
WILDFOWLER, a chestnut son of Gallinule (by Tsonomy, — Moorhen
by Hermit,— Sister to Ehys worth by Skirmisher, — Yertumna by Stock-
well,— Garland),— Tragedy by Ben Battle,— The White Witch by
Massinissa, — Jeu des Mots by King Tom, — Jeu d'Esprit by Platcatcher,
was bred in Ireland. Isonomy and Moorhen, the sire and dam of
Gallinule, always showed to best advantage in long distance races, as did
also Ben Battle, the sire of Tragedy. A¥ildfowler was ever a difficult
horse to train ; and, being attacked by influenza after the Two Thousand,
it was found to be impossible to get him fit for the Derby. He did not
run again until the Doncaster St. Leger, when, coming through his field
a quarter of a mile from home, he caught Jeddah "hand over hand,"
and won easily by four lengths.
DISRAELI, a neat, beautifully balanced, truly shaped, and Arab-like
whole-coloured bay son of Galopin, — Laidy Yardley by Sterling, — Leda
by Weatherbit, — Wish by Touchstone, — Hope by Muley Moloch, — a dau.
of Peter Lely, was bred by Sir Tatton Sykes. Disraeli was the son of
aged parents, Galopin being twenty-three and Lady Yardley eighteen
at the time he was foaled. He won the Two Thousand Guineas of 1898
very easily, Jeddah shirking the contest to such an extent that Watts felt
he had no chance so soon as he was in the saddle. At the distance
Disraeli came up on the rails full of running, and, passing the pair of big
bays (Ninus and Wantage), won by a length and a half. Wantage having
a neck the best of Ninus. Disraeli broke down in the race for the
Doncaster St. Leger.
AIRS AND GRACES, a bay dau. of Ayrshire,— Lady Alwyne by
Camballo,^Florence Aislabie by Young Melbourne, — Mary Aislabie ])y
Malcolm, — a dau. of Actseon, — Beatrice, won the Oaks of 1898.
NUN NICER, a very fine bay dau. of Common, — Priestess by Hermit, —
a dau. of Lord Lyon, — Sadie by Voltigeur, — Julia by Launcelot, was the
winner of the One Thousand Guineas of 1898, beating Airs and Graces
by a neck.
FLYING FOX.
(Photo by C. Hailey, Newmarket.)
FLYING FOX, a bay son of Orme, — Vampire by (xalopin, — Irony by
l^osebery, — h?arcasm by Breadalbaiie, — Jen d'i-sprit by Flatcatcher, was
bred by the Duke of Westminster, and will ever be famous as the
youngest of that wonderful line of high-class winners, in direct male
line from sire to son, — The Baron — Stock well — Doncaster — Bend Or —
Ormonde — Orme — Flying Fox, victors in four Derbies and four Legers,
and in three contests for the ( luineas. Flying Fox is closely inbred to
Vedette, his own dam Vampire, as well as Angelica (the dam of Orme),
being by Galopin, while he gets a further cross of Vedette through
Eosebery. Princij)al Performances. 1898. Won the Ascot, New,
Stockbridge Foal, and Criterion Stakes. In the Imperial Produce Stakes
he failed by a head to present 51b. to St. Oris ; and, in the Middle Park
Plate, the all-conquering Sloan (on Caiman, who was in receipt of 31b.)
got home a length and a half in front of him. 1899. Won the Two
Thousand Guineas. Flying Fox was very restive at the post, and,
thoroughly upset by a breakaway, kept dashing about all over the course.
He was well away, however, when the flag fell, and from the Bushes
Cannon was simply playing with his field, turning in his saddle, time after
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time to look for the opposition that did not exist. Caiman, who finished
second, was the only one to persevere to the end, Trident being probably
second best. Won the Derby. Holocauste held the lead nntil well in
the line for home. In a moment, however, a dramatic change came o'er
the scene ; Holocanste, pecking, half recovered himself, and then, pecking
again, began to swerve badly. Sloan dismonnting on the instant, the
horse was found to have splintered his off fore-pastern, and had to l)e
destroyed. Flying Fox won easily by two lengths, Damocles being
second, and Insurance third, and during this season he also won the
Princess of Wales' Stakes, Eclipse Stakes, Doncaster St. Leger, and
Jocke3' Clul) Stakes, having, during his short career, won no less than
£40,000 in stakes. It was in December, l.s<)9, that the Duke of
Westminster died, and, at the sale of his stud in March, 1900, Flying
Fox was purchased by Monsieur E. Blanc for the record price of £37,500,
and left the shores of England for France a few days later.
SI BO LA, a bay dau. of The Sailor Prince (by Albert Victoi-),--Saluder
])y Mortemer, was the winner in 1.^99 of the One Thousand Guineas,
Champion Breeders' Foal Stakes, and Scarborough Stakes.
MUSA, a l)ay dau. of Martagon (by Bend Or,^Tiger Lily by Macaroni,
— Polly Agnts l)y The Cure, — Miss Agnes by Birdcatcher), — Palm Flower
by The Palmer, — Jenny Diver by Buccaneer, — Fairy by Warlock, — Leila
by Melbourne, — Meeanee, won the Oaks of 1899. Sibola at the start was
left ten lengths, but Sloan got her up to the front at Tattenhani Corner.
Halfway down the straight Corposant was beaten, and the issue was left to
Sibola and Musa, the latter of whom in a fine finish got home by a head.
MATTHEW DAWSON— rare old Matt— the doyen of trainers, died in
August, 1S98, at his house, Waterloo Lodge, Newmarket. The Dawson
family, as trainers, figure very prominently in the history of the Turf.
Matthew became the most celebrated of the four brothers, sons of (leorge
Dawson of Gullane, who trained horses there prior to the twenties.
Amongst the employers of Matthew Dawson were the Duke of New-
castle, the Duke of St. Albans, Lord Lascelles, Lord Falmouth, the Duke
of Portland, and Lord Hastings. For a dozen years or more the com-
bination of Lord Falmouth, Matthew Dawson, and Fred Archer was well
nigh invincible. Back in his earlier career Dawson considered Touch-
stone, Alice Hawthorn, Beeswing, West Australian, and Thormanby as
the bright particular stars of their respective days ; and, as regards later
times, he held an exalted opinion of his old favourite St. Simon, as well
as a very high opinion of Ormonde. Still, he recalled perhaps with
greatest fondness the name of that magnificent sprinter — Prince Charlie.
DIAMOND JUBILEE.
(Photo by W. A. Eoueh, IGl, Strand.
DIAMOND JUBILEE (brother to Persimmon and Florizel), a bay son
of 8t. Simon, — Perdita II., was bred at Sandringham by H.P.H. the
Prince of Wales. Principal Performances. 1S99. As a two-year-old
the son of St. Simon faced the Hag on six occasions, his only win being
when he got home by a head in the Boscawen Stakes at Newmarket. In
the Jnly Stakes he parted company with his jockey just prior to the
start, and galloped half the course before he was caught, finishing
absolutely last in a field of six. His best races this season were those for
the Middle Park and Dewhurst Plates, in each of which he appeared to be
but slightly inferior to Democrat. 1900. Won the Two Thousand Guineas
in a canter, Bonarosa being second three-parts of a length in front of
Sidus, with Elopement (the favourite) fourth. Diamond Jubilee covered
the course in Imin. 41fsec. The day was one for fast times, the last race
(Rous Course) being done in GOfsec. Newmarket Stakes. The Prince's
colt, as soon as Jones was in the saddle, repeatedly stood up on his hind
legs and declined to budge an inch. When the " chifney " had been
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taken off, however, lie was quiet enougli. In tlie race Sloan, on
Chevening, was all over the course, possibly with the idea of puzzling
Jones ; and, on coming out of the dip, closed with Diamond Jubilee ; but
the latter won an exciting race by a head. Epsom Derby. In the draw
for places at the post, the extreme outside berth fell to the lot of the
Prince's horse, who, moreover, was cannoned against when the flag fell.
The first to break the line was Chevening, who led his field at a
tremendous pace right into the straight, when he was . collared by
Disguise II., who, in turn, was passed by the bearer of the Royal colours,
while Simondale w^as close handy. A fine race home was witnessed,
Jones, on Diamond Jubilee, riding most confidently, and his mount
running as kindly as possible, stalled off Cannon's determined effort on
Simondale, and passed the jjost a neck to the good, the result being
heralded with a burst of enthusiastic cheering. A length away
Disguise II. was third.
Signally failing to present Merry Gal with 2 (lib. in the valuable
Princess of Wales' Stakes, run over the Rowley Mile, Diamond Jubilee,
over the ten furlongs at Sandown, won the Eclipse Stakes of 10,000 sovs.
after a good race with Chevening, the latter being in receipt of lOlb.,
with Simondale beaten some distance ; and in a fast run race for the
Doncaster St. Leger the Prince's horse won easily from Elopement and a
moderate field.
WIN I FREDA, a beautiful though small filly, by St. Simon,— Melody by
Tynedale, — Grlee by Adventurer, — Sweet Sound by Rataplan, — Hybla by
The Provost, was the winner of the One Thousand Gruineas of 1900.
Tynedale was by Warlock, — Queen of the Tyne by Tomboy, — a dau. of
Whisker, — a Phantom mare. Warlock was by Birdcatcher, — Elphine by
Emilius, — Variation. Winifreda going to the front down Bushes Hill,
was challenged in the Abingdon Mile bottom by Intpiisition, who, failing
to get up, was easily beaten by three-quarters of a length.
LA ROCHE, a hard bay and quite typical dau. of St. Simon, — Miss
Mildred by Melton, — Merino by Young Melljourne, — Braxey by Moss
Trooper (by Liverpool, — a dau. of Emilius), — Queen Mary by Gladiator.
Won both the Oaks and Manchester Summer Cup of 1900 in a hack
canter. In the Epsom race Lady Schomberg made most of the running ;
but there was really only one in it. In her home gallop La Roche had
proved herself quite the equal of Simondale. The Duke of Portland's
stud farm at Welbeck this year sheltered no less than five winners of the
Oaks, Wheel of Fortune, Memoir, Mrs. Butterwick, Amiable, and La
Roche.
ADDENDA TO II^DEX.
NAME.
Airs and Graces
Canterbury Pilgrim.
Chelandry
Cyllene
Diamond Jubilee ...
Disraeli
Flying Fox
Galeottia
Gallinule
Galtee More
Goldfinch
Jeddah
Joskin
Kendal
Kirkconnel
King of the Forest..,
La Roche
La Sagesse
SlllE. PAUE.
Ajr.shire 373h
Tristan 373d
Goldfinch 373f
Boravista 373g
St. Simon 373l
Galopin 373h
Orme 373j
Galopin 373b
Isonomy 373h
Kendal 373e
Ormonde 373f
Janissary 373g
West Australian . . . 373d
Bend Or 373e
Koyal Hampton ... 373b
Scottish Chief 373b
St. Simon 373m
Wisdom 373b
NAMH.
Limasol
Matthew Dawson
Musa
North Lincoln ...
Nun Nicer
Persimmon
Plebeian
Eoyal Hampton . .
St. Frusquin
St. Serf
Sibola
Sir Visto
Sloan, "Tod"
Thais
Tristan
Velasquez
Wildfowler
Winif reda
SIRE. rAilE
Poulet 37oi<'
373k
Martagon 373k
Pylades 373b
Common 373h
St. Simon 373c
Joskin 373d
Hampton 373b
St. Simon 373d
St. Simon 373d
The Sailor Prince... 373k
Barcaldiue 373a
373f
St. Serf 373d
Hermit 373d
Donovan 373f
Gallinule 373h
St. Simon 373m
INDEX TO PEDIGREES, &c.
NAME.
Abigail
A British Yeoman
Acacia
Acliievemeiit
Acbmeb
Actseon
Adelaide
Adeline
Advance
Adventurer
^gis
^the
Agatha
Agnes
Aimator
Aim well
A la Grecque
Alarm
Albert
Albert Victor
Alcestis
Alcides
Alcock Arabian
Alderney
Alea
Aleppo
Alexander
Alexander
Alexina
Alfred
Alice Hawthorn
Allabaculia
Allworthy
Almanzor
Altisidora
Amadis
Amaranthus
Amato
Amazon
Ambidexter
SIRE. PA(iE.
Woodpecker 194
Liverpool 217
Phantom 211
Stockwell 310
Sultan 195
Scud 137
Young Melbourne . . . 345
Ion 350
Pioneer 166
Newminster 316
Defence 265
Young Marske 89
Orville 185
Shuttle ' 210
Trumpator 234
Marc Antony 59
Eegulus 101
Venison 222
Waterloo 158
Marsyas 321
Touchstone 345
Babram 31
Imported 9
Skyscraper 198
Whalebone 307
Darley Arabian 11
Mungo 59
Eclipse 64
King Fergus 125
Match'em 45
Muley Moloch 212
Sampson 51
Crab 75
Darley Arabian 22
Dick Andrews 103
Don Quixote 232
Old England 176
Velocipede 199
Driver 205
Phenomenon 67
NAME
Ambrosia
Ambrosio
Amelia's dam
Amiable
Amphion
Ancaster
Ancaster Dizzy
Ancaster Driver
Ancaster Nancy
Ancaster Pert
Ancaster Starling ...
Andover
Andre ve
Angelica
Angelica
Angelica
Anna
Anna
Annette
Ann of the Forest . .
Anonyma
Antar
Antelope
Anticipation
Anticipation
Antient Pistol
Antonio
Anvil
Aphrodite
Apology
Aquila
Arab
Arabian (the first seen
Aracbne
Araucaria
Arbutus
Archibald
Archduke
Arcot Lass
Ardrossan
SIRE I'AOE.
Woodpecker 91
Sir Peter Teazle 74
Flying Childers 46
St. Simon 373
Kosebery 361
Blank 41
Ancaster Driver 47
Wynn's Arabian . 20
Blank 172
ElyTurk 20
Bolton Grey S barling 23
Bay Middleton 265
Orville 150
Snap 57
Eubens 181
Galopin 366
Eclipse 77
Coriander 123
Eclipse 63
King Fergus 304
Stockwell 353
Haphazard 119
Young Belgrade 179
Beningborough 95
Hambletonian 113
Snap 59
Octavian 121
King Herod 56
Bay Middleton 251
Adventurer 329
Eagle 217
Woful 145
in England) 2
Filho daPuta 199
Ambrose 335
Walton 122
Paulowitz 169
Sir Peter Teazle 79
Ardrossan 167
John Bull 125
376
Index to Pedigrees, 8fc.
NAME. SIRE. P.\GE.
Arethnsa Dungannon 84
Arethusa Quiz 217
Arsena Morisco 217
Arsenic The Colonel 217
Artillery Toiiclistoiie 275
Ascot Reveller 181
Ashton Walnut 97
Asparagus Pot-8-os 114
Aspasia King Herod 58
Assassin Sweetbriar 57
Assay Sterling 369
Atalanta Match'em 59
Atalanta Galopiu 358
Atlantic Thormanby 329
Attila Colwick 214
Auckland Touchstone 255
Augusta Eclipse 69
Augusta Woful 124
Augustus Sultan 159
Australian West Australian 345
Ayrshire Hampton 358
Azor Selim 117
Azora Voltaire 305
Bab
Baboon's dam
Babram (or Babra-
ham)
Bacchante
Bagot
Bajazet
Bald Charlotte
Bald Galloway
Bald Peg
Baleine
Balfe
Ballyroe
Banter
Barbara
Barbelle
Barcaldine
Barcarolle
Barefoot
Barnton
Baron, The
Baron, The
Bartlett's Childers..
Bas Bleu
Bassishaw
Basto
Bathilde
Bay Barb
Bay Bolton
Bay Ccelia
Bordeaux 214
Hip 27
Godolphin Arabian . 24
Brother to Walton .. . 120
King Herod 190
Godolphin Arabian... 25
Old Royal 16
St. Victor Barb 16
Pedigree unJcnoicn ... 8
Whalebone 241
Plaudit 333
Belladrum 344
Master Henry 176
Snap 73
Sandbeck 238
Solon 344
Stumps 199
Tramp 129
Voltaire 272
Irish Birdcatcher ... 226
Xenophon 356
Darley Arabian 21
Stockwell 312
Prime Warden 338
Byeilej Turk 8
Young Emihus 303
Imported 5
Grey Hautboy 8
Orlando 313
NAME. SIRE. PAGE.
Bay Javelin Javelin 131
Bay Mai ton Sampson 35
Bay Middleton Sultan 184
Bay Peg Leedes Arabian 8
Bay Roan (Sir Thomas Grestley's Arabian) . 9
Bay Starling The Bolton Grey
Starling 43
Bay Wilkinson's dam Why Not 21
Beadsman Weatherbit 284
Beatrice Sir Peter Teazle 112
Beauclerc Rosicrucian 339
Beauty Lanercost 347
Bedlamite Welbeck 143
Beeswing Dr. Syntax 188
Beiram Sultan 168
Belgrade Turk Imported 5
Belinda Blacklock 224
Belladrum Stockwell 344
Bella Beningborough 253
Bella Donna Seymour 199
Belle Justice 209
Belle Dame Belshazzar 308
Bellina Rockingham 77
Bellissima Phenomenon 75
Bell's Grey Arabian Imported 35
Belphcebe Toxophilite 337
Belshazzar Blacklock 201
Belvoirina Stamford 148
Ben Battle Rataplan 349
Bend Or Doncaster 342
Bendigo Ben Battle 349
Beningborough King Fergus 69
Berrington Sweet William 208
Bertha Rubens 311
Bertram The Duke 343
Bess Waxy 202
Bessy Young Gouty 268
Bess Lyon Longbow 319
Betty Leedes Old Careless 12
Betty Percival The Leedes Arabian 15
Biddy,The Bran 305
Bigottini Thunderbolt 247
Birdcatcher Sir Hercules 190
Birmingham Filho da Puta 159
Birthday
Bizarre
Bizarre
Black and All Black
Black Bess
Pantaloon 347
Peruvian 131
Orville 131
Old Crab 25
Camel 251
Black Eyes Old Crab 273
Blacklegs Hutton's Bay Barb... 17
Blacklegs Flying Childers 21
Blacklock Whitelock 116
Black Mare Makeless 43
Indcgc to Pedigrees, 8fc.
377
NAME.
Blair Athol
Blank
Blaze
Blink Bonny
Blinkhoolio
Bloody Buttocks
Bloody Shouldered
Arabian
Bloomsbury
Bloomer
Blossom
Blowing
Blucher
Blue Bonnet
Blue Devils
Blue Eyed Susan ...
Blue Gown
Blue Stockings
Blunderbuss
Boadicea
Bob Booty
Bobtail
Bohemia
Bolton Grey Starling
Bombasine
Bon Accord
Bonavista
Bonny Agnes
Bonny Bell
Bonny Black
Bonny Blink
Bonny Jean
Bonny Lass
Bordeaux
Bosphorus
Bothwell
Boudrow
Bourbon
Bourbon
Bracelet
Bran
Brandy Bet
Bravery
Briar-root
Bribery
Bridget
Bridle
Brigantine
Brilliant
Brim
Brimmer
Briseis
Brisk
Brocade
SIRE. PAGE.
Stockwell 302
Godolphin Arabian .. . 24
Flying Childers 21
Melbourne 278
Wisdom 347
Imported 15
Imported 10
Mulatto 205
Melbourne 328
Old Crab 29
Buzzard 119
Waxy 107
Touchstone 215
Velocipede 280
Rattle 27
Beadsman 312
Popinjay 175
Bustler 10
Alexander 176
Chanticleer 175
Eclipse 79
Weatherbit 333
Bay Bolton 20
Thunderbolt 270
Adventurer 344
Bend Or 367
Blair Athol 349
Voltigeur 339
Black Hearty 11
The Flying Dutchman 319
Macaroni 349
Bay Bolton 29
Herod 214
Babraham 190
StockweU 321
Eclipse 175
Le Sang 54
Sorcerer 114
Touchstone 319
Humphrey Clinker ... 177
Canteen 247
Gameboy 291
Springfield 359
The Libel 290
Herod 55
The Saddler 271
Buccaneer 317
Old Crab 32
Squirrel 61
D'Arcy's Yellow Turk 8
Beningborough 93
The Darley Arabian 20
Pantaloon 229
NAME.
Brocard
Brocardo
Brocklesby Betty
Bronze
Broomielaw
Brown Bess
Brown Betty
Brown Duchess . . . ,
Brown Fanny
Brown Eegulus . . .
Brunette
Brunette
Brutandorf
Buccaneer
Buckingham Turk .
Buckstone
Buffcoat
Buffer's dam
Barton's Barb Mare
Burlesque
Bush Molly
Bushy Molly
Bustard ...
Bustard
Bustler
Busybody
Butterfly
Buzzard
Buzzard
Byerley Turk
Cade
SIRE. PAGK.
Whalebone 147
Touchstone 229
Curwen Bay Barb .. 11
Buzzard 91
Stockwell 356
Camel 303
Basto 20
Flying Dutchman . . . 295
Maximus 230
Regulus 61
Squirrel 64
Amaranthus 176
Blacklock 133
WildDayreU 315
Imported 3
Voltigeur 297
The Godolphin
Arabian 32
Highflyer 190
Imported 3
Touchstone 297
Hampton Court
Childers 63
Chestnut Litton
Arabian 63
Castrel 159
Buzzard 197
Helmsley Turk 5
Petrarch 351
Turnus 291
Woodpecker 79
Blacklock 326
Imported 4
The Godolphin
Arabian 22
Cadland Andrew 150
Cain PaiUowitz 197
Calabria Spadille 101
Calash Herod 61
Calendulas Camerton 228
CallerOu Stockwell 294
Calliope Slouch 60
Calomel Mercury 120
Camarine Juniper 164
Camel Whalebone .............. 140
Camballo Cambuscan 382
Cambuscan Newminster 332
Camelia Macaroni 335
Camerton Hambletonian 228
Camilla Bay Bolton 46
Camilla Trentham 86
Camillus The Cullen Arabian... 27
Camillus Hambletonian 155
378
Index to Pedi(/rees, 8fc.
Canary Coriander
Canary Bird Whiskey
Canezou Melbourne
Cannon Ball Sanclio
Canopus Gohanna
Cantatrice Sampson
Canteen Waxy Pope
Cantine Orlando
Cantiniere Stockwell
Caprice Anvil
Captive Match'em
Cara Belshazzar
Caractacus Kingston
Caravan Camel
Carbuncle Babraham Blank
Cardinal Beaufort . Gobanna
Cardinal York Sir Peter
Care Woful
Careless Spanker
Carina Marske
Carnival Sweetmeat
Caroline , Phenomenon
Caroline Whalebone
Caroline Old Snap
Carthage Driver
Cartouche The Bald Galloway .
Castanea Gohanna
Castanette Don John
Castaway Old Merlm
Cast Off Promised Land
Castrel Buzzard
Castrellina Castrel
Cast Steel Whisker
Casuistry Tiie Miner
Catalani Tiger
Catgut Juniper or Comus
Catherine Woodpecker
Catherine Young Marske
Catherine Don John
Catherine Hayes . . . Lanercost
Cato Kug-ulus
Cattou Golumpus
Cavatina Kedshank
Cecilia Blair Athol
Cedric Phantom
Celia Volunteer
Celia Herod
Celibacy Lord Clif den
Ceres Sweet William
Cervantes Don CJuixote
Chalice Orlando
Chalkstone's dam ... Shepherd's Crab
Chamant Mortemer
Champion The Harpur Arabian
'AGE.
NAME.
147
Champion
147
Changeling
241
Chanticleer
105
Chanticleer
143
Chapeau de Paille . . .
65
Chapeau d'Espagne
133
Charles XII
346
Charleston
346
Charibert
153
Charlotte
71
Charlotte West
201
Charming Jenny . . .
296
Charming Molly
193
Chateau Margaux . . .
108
Chatham
87
Chaunter
115
Cherub
280
Cherry Duchess
12
Chesterfield
205
Chestnut Skim
301
Chestnut Thornton...
87
Chevalier d'lndustrie
123
Chevisaunce
181
275
16
Chiddy
Chifney, Sam
131
Chillaby
272
Chorister
9
Chorus
343
Chymist
90
Cinizelli
162
Circassian
287
Clare
353
Clarissa
273
Clay hall Marske
122
Clearwell
101
Clementina
264
Clinker
291
Glinkerina
257
Clio
28
Clumsey ..
102
Cobbea
287
Cobweb
327
Cockfighter
133
Coolia
69
Ca3lia
83
Goelia •...
351
Coffin Mare
57
Co-Heiress
194
Colibri
337
Colonel
93
Columba
336
Columba
34
Colwick
SIEE. PAGE.
Pot-8-os 78
Cade 27
Woodpecker 175
Irish Birdcatcher ... 230
Rubens 195
Dr. Syntax 195
Voltaire 200
Sovereign 337
Thormanby 341
Blank 67
Tramp 159
The Leedes Arabian 5
Second 25
Whalebone 137
The Colonel 263
The Acaster Turk ... 10
Hambletonian 293
TheDuke 361
Priam 231
Woodpecker 92
Makeless 61
Orlando 281
Stockwell 339
Hampton Court
Childers 47
The Jockey 157
Imported 5
Lottery 161
Trumpator 161
Match'em 164
Touchstone 270
Sultan 165
Marmion 205
Pantaloon 339
Marske 97
Jerry 173
Venison 239
Sir Peter 137
Clinker 137
Young Cade 81
Old Hautboy 11
Skyscraper 99
Phantom 132
Overton 78
Old Partner 36
Volunteer 69
Herod 83
The Selaby Turk 9
Pot-8-os 116
Woodpecker 87
Whisker 150
Alfred 78
Charleston 337
Filho-da-Puta 165
Index to Pedi(/rees, Sj'c.
379
Comet OldCade 214
Comical's dam Skyscraper 187
Common Isonomy 364
Commoner Place's White Turk 15
Comus Otho 46
Comua Sorcerer 118
Conductor Match'em 41
Coneyskins The Lister Turk 11
Confederate Comus 232
Confederate filly . . . Grey Grantham 21
Conqueror Fox 21
Constance Partisan 257
Constantia Walnut 118
Contessina YoungMarske 118
Contraction Emilius 281
Conyngham Slane 239
Copenhagen Meteor 100
Coquette Sedley Grey Arabian 86
Coquette Dick Andrews 295
Cora Match'em 75
Cora Peruvian 208
Cordelia Eed Deer 289
Coriander Pot-8-oa 147
Coriolanus Sir Peter 305
Corinne Waxy 119
Coronation Sir Hercules 210
Corsair, The Sir Hercules 201
Cossack Hetman Platoff 236
Cossack Maid Hetman Platoff 333
Cotherstone Touchstone 216
Cottingham ... Hartley's Blind
Stallion 22
Coughing Polly Bartlett'a Childers .. 51
Couleur de Rose . . . West Auatralian 357
Countess Blank 60
Countess Catton 217
Cowl BayMiddleton 308
Cowslij) Highflyer 59
Coxcomb Otho 49
Crab (Old) The Alcock Arabian . 16
Crab OldCrab 55
Cracker Highflyer 156
Craig Millar Blair Athol 333
Cramlington Pipator 167
Crassus Eclipse 229
Crazy Lath 55
Creeping Polly Black and All Black . 54
Cremome Parmesan 324
Cres.sida Whiskey 119
Crinon Newminster 351
Cripple The Godolphin
Arabian 29
Croft's Bay Barb ... Chillaby 7
Crucifix Priam 206
NAME. SIRE.
Cruiskeen Sir Hercules
Crutch Little John . .
Crytheia Hesperus
Cuckoo Elis
PAGE.
... 247
... 163
... 343
... 349
Cuirass Oiseau 308
CuUen Arabian Imported 23
Cure, The Physician 281
Curiosity Snap 45
Curwen Bay Barb . . Imported 5
Curwen Old Spot .. . Selaby Turk 14
Cwrw Dick Andrews 101
Cygnet Godolphin Arabian .. . 31
Cymba Melbourne 240
Cypher Squirrel 61
Cyprian Partisan 185
Cypron Blaze 34
Cytherea Herod 65
Dabchick
Dajdalus
Daintie Davie
Dairy Maid
Daisy
Damascus Arabian. . .
Damper
Dangerous
Daniel O'Rourke ...
Daphne
Daphne
D'Arcy Yellow Turk
Darioletta
Darley Arabian
Daughter of the Star
Deadlock
Deceit
December
Deception
Decoy
Defence
Defenceless
Defiance
Delhi
Delenda
Dolpini
Delta
Demirep
Dervise
Desdemona
Dcsdemona
Desdemona
Design
Destiny
Devotion
Diamond
Pot-8-os 122
Justice 71
Traveller 31
Bloody Buttocks 32
Buzzard 165
Imported 33
Spectator 43
Tramp 170
Irish Birdcatcher ... 252
Godolphin Arabian... 58
Eegulus 159
Imported 5
Amadis 238
Imported 6
Kremlin 311
Wenlock 368
Tandem 74
Shakespear 141
Defence 202
Filho-da-Puta 203
Whalebone 148
Defence 296
Eubens 148
Plenipotentiary 306
Gohanna 275
Highflyer 60
Alexander 270
Highflyer 133
Merlin 143
Greyhound 11
Mar.ske 117
Orville 142
Tramp 218
Sultan 191
Stockwell 345
Jew Trvimp 19
880
Index to Pedigrees, 8fc.
NAME.
Diamond
Diana
Diana
Dick Andrews
Dick Burton's Mare.
Dicky Pierson
Dictator
Didelot
Dido
Dimple
Dinarzade
Diomed
Diophantus
Dismal
Ditto
Diversion
Dizzy
Dizzy
Doctor's Sister
Dodsworth
Doll
Doll Tearsheet
Doncaster
Doncaster Gold Cup
Doncaster Races
Don Cossack
Don Dun
Don John
Donovan
Don Quixote
Dorimant
Doris
Dormouse
Dove
Dr. Syntax
Drab
Dragon
Driver... .. .
Drone
Drone
Duchess
Duchess
Duchess
Dulcinea
Dundee
Dungannon
Dun Mare
Duport
Dutchman's Daughter
Dixtch Oven
Duty
Dyer's Dimple
SIRE. PAGE.
Highflyer 73
Second 77
Stamford 137
Joe Andrews 104
Pedigree lost 9
(Grandson of Dods-
worth) 41
Match'em 51
Trumpator 73
Whisker 215
Leedes Arabian 15
Selim 133
Florizel 55
Orlando 295
The Godolphin
Arabian 51
Sir Peter 85
Defence 237
Blank 64
Ancaster Driver 64"
Goldfinder 113
A Natural Barb . 3
Woodcock 23
Broomielaw 356
Stockwell 326
(First Instituted) ... 41
(1681) 4
Haphazard 198
Brilliant 45
Tramp 197
Galopin 360
Eclipse 87
Otho 47
Blank 58
Godolphin Arabian . 24
Matchless 64
Paynator 108
Highflyer 122
Pedigree lost 4
Trentham 86
Herod 56
Master Robert 230
The Newcastle Turk 15
Whitenose 28
Cardinal York 115
Cervantes 157
Lord of the Isles . . 293
Eclipse 58
Acaster Turk 50
Cerberus 181
The Flying Dutchman 368
Dutch Skater 346
Rifleman 359
Leedes Arabian 9
NAME. SIRE. PAGE.
Eager Florizel 67
Earl, The Young Melbourne 313
Eastern Princess ... Surplice 325
Ebony Flying Childers . . 34
Ebor Orville 118
Echidna Economist 226
Echo Emilius 235
Eclipse
Economist ^. ..
Editha
Edmund
Eglentyne
Eleanor
Election
Electress Election
Elfrida Old Snap
Marske 38
Whisker 153
Herod 152
Orville 197
Hermit 359
Whiskey 80
Gohanna 92
248
152
Elis Langar 187
EHza Highflyer 69
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Ella
Ellen
Ellen Home . .
Ellen Middleton
EUerdale
Orville 101
Rainbow 224
Statesman 343
Chanticleer 315
Starch 308
Redshank 306
Bay Middleton 268
Lanercost 274
Ellington The Flying Dutchman 274
Elphine Emilius 276
Elthiron Pantaloon 245
Emerald Defence 263
Emilia Young Emilius 289
Emiliana Emilius 263
Emilius Orville 128
Emily Stamford 128
Emma The Godolphin
Arabian 41
Emma Whisker -. 146
Emma Telemachus 185
Emma Don Cossack 198
Emmeline Waxy 197
Emperor Defence 218
Enamel Phantom 135
England's Beauty . . Birdcatcher 336
Engineer Sampson 33
Enigma The Rake 373
Ennui Bay Middleton 280
Enterprise Sterling 357
Enthusiast.. Sterling 361
Ephemera Woodpecker 79
Epirus Langar 228
Epsom Lass Sir Peter 191
Equation Emilius 295
Escalade Touchstone 307
Escape Highflyer 63
Index to Pedu/rees, 8fc.
381
NAME. SIRE. PAGE.
Esperance Lapdog 295
Espoir Liverpool 295
Estelle Brutandorf 227
Euclid Emilius 201
Eulogy Euclid 279
Evander Delpini 87
Evelina Highflyer 82
Evening Star Touchstone 311
Everlasting Eclipse . . . . ; G7
Expectation Herod 95
Expectation Sir Peter 215
Extempore Emilius 217
Fadladinida Sir Peter
195
Fair Agnes Voltigeur 361
Fair Charlotte Catton 286
Fair Ellen Wellesley Grey
Arabian 143
Fair Forester Sloe 61
Fair Helen Viscount 123
Fair Helen Hambletonian 167
Fair Helen Pantaloon 235
Fair Rosamond King John 343
Fairy Warlock 343
Fairy Eird Highflyer 273
Fairy Queen Young Cade 273
Faith Herod 57
Faith Pacolet .. 59
Fancy Florizel 83
Fancy Osmond 217
Fandango Barnton 272
Fanny Tartar 54
Fanny Eclipse 69
Fanny Diomed 91
Fanny Sir Peter 142
Fanny Jerry 286
Fanny Davies Filho-da-Puta 191
Farewell Doncaster 353
Farewell Slope 293
Farmer Mare Chillaby 63
Fauchon Whalebone 201
Faugh-a-Ballagh .. Sir Hercules 219
Favonius Parmesan 320
Favourite The Widdrington
Arabian 19
Favourite A Son of the Bald
Galloway 42
Favourite Blucher 316
Fawn Smolensko 186
Fazzoletto Orlando 275
Fearnought Bay Bolton 17
Feather Godolphin Arabian . . 56
Feltona X.Y.Z 222
Ferina Venison 316
NAME
Feronia
Ferret
Festive
Feu de Joie
Fidget's dam
Fidget Colt
Figaro
Fig-tree
Filagree
Filho-da-Puta
Fille de 1' Air
Finesse
Firebrand
Firetail
Firetail
Fisher Lass
Fisherman
FitzRoland
Flageolet
Flatcatcher
Flax
Flaxinella
Flea, The
Fleur-de-Lis
Flight
Flight
Flirt
FHrtilla
Flora
Flora ;
Flora
Flora
Flora
Floranthe
Florizel
Flower Safety
Floyerkin
Flyer
Flyer
Flying Childers
Flying Duchess
Flying Dutchman . . .
Flying Whig
Foig-a-Ballagh or ■)
Faugh-a-Ballagh >
Foinnualla
Folly
Folly
Folly
Forester
Forester
SIRE. PAGE.
Thormanby 358
Bro. to Silvio 151
Carnival 361
Longbow 297
Match'em 67
Fidget 77
Haphazard 303
Envoy 305
Soothsayer 132
Haphazard 109
Foig-a-Ballagh 303
Peruvian 203
Lamplighter 215
Squirrel 45
Eclipse 194
Osmond 237
Heron 276
Orlando 283
Plutus 341
Touchstone 241
Surplice 299
Trentham 104
Coronation 245
Bourbon 138
Irish Escape 190
Velocipede 283
Squirrel 99
Conductor 99
Lofty 56
Squirrel 68
Young Cade 71
Regulus 114
King Fergus 199
Octavian 153
King Herod 41
Wild Dayrell 364
Stride 167
Sweetbriar 67
Vandyke Junior 135
The Darley Arabian 12
The Flying Dutch-
man 330
Bay Middleton 242
The Woodstock
Arabian 24
Sir Hercules 219
Irish Birdcatcher ... 274
Marske 120
Young Drone 153
Middleton 237
Hartley's Blind
Stallion 23
Forester 64
382
Inclea' to Pedigrees, S^'c.
NAME. SIRE. PAGE.
Forget-me-not Hetman Platoff 252
Formosa Buccaneer 315
Fortress Defence 228
Fox Clumsey 11
Fox Whisker 333
Foxcub Clumsey H
Foxhall King Alfonso 345
Foxhunter ... Brisk 20
Fractious Mercury 86
Frailty Filho-da-Puta 185
Frederick Little John 155
Frenzy Eclipse 59
Friar South 253
Fribble's dam Reguhn 45
Foi-y Tramp 215
Fusee Marsyas 348
Fyldener Sir Peter 01
Gadabout Orville
Gaiety Touchstone
Galantine Reveller
Galata Sultan
Galatea Amadis
Galliard Galopin
Galopin Vedette
Gameboy Tomboy
Gamester The Cossack
Garaos Saunterer
Gang Forward Stockwell
Garcia Octavian
Gaudy Blank
Geheimniss Rosicrucian
Gem, The Touchstone
Gemma-di-Vergy ... Sir Hercules
General Chasse Actaeon
General Peel Young Melbourne
GentleKitty Silvio
George Frederick . . . Marsyas
Georgiana Match'em
Gertrude Saunterer
Ghuznee Pantaloon
Giantess Match'em
Gibraltar Muley
Gibside Fairy Hermes
Gift Young Gohanna
Gilbert Gurney Muley
Gimcrack Cripple
Gipsey King William's No-
tongued Barb
Gipsey Bay Bolton
Gipsey Trumpator
Gipsy Queen Dr. Syntax
Gladiateur Monarque
Gladiator Partisan
226
287
165
166
232
349
330
291
287
319
327
169
49
347
305
361
179
303
197
328
95
341
210
76
207
112
234
229
36
25
29
316
255
304
191
NAME.
Glaucus
Glee
Glenartney
Glencoe
Go-ahead
Godolphin
Godolphin Barb or
Arabian
Gohanna
Golden Ball
Golden Grove
Goldenlocks
Goldenlocks
Goldfinder
Goliah
Golumpus
Goosander
Gossamer
Gouty
Governess
Governor
Gower Stallion
Gower Stallion Mare
Grace Darling
Gramarie
Grandiflora
Grasshopper
Grasshopper
Grazier
Grecian Princess ...
Green Mantle
Grey Diomed
Grey Dorimant
Grey Grantham
Grey Hautboy
Grey Highflyer
Greyhound (Old) . . .
Grey Momus
Grey Ramsden
Grey Robin
Grey Robinson
Grey Royal
Grey Skim
Grey Starling
Grey Trent ham
Grey Wilkes
Grisette
Gruyere
Guiccioli
Guildford
Guildford Nan
Gulnare
Gunpowder
Gustavus
SIRE. PAGE.
Partisan 171
Touchstone 287
Phantom 145
Sultan 178
Melbourne 360
Partisan 125
Imported 18
Mercury 70
Old Partner 23
Blank 107
Oroonoko 50
Delpini 100
Old Snap 41
Old Greyhound 17
Gohanna 101
Hambletonian 121
Birdcatcher 363
Sir Peter 209
Chatham 283
Trumpator 107
Godolphin Arabian . . 33
Gower Stallion 33
Defence 231
Sorcerer 115
Sir Harry Dimsdale 268
The Byerley Turk ... 9
Old Crab 176
Sir Peter 234
Forester 64
Sultan 157
Diomed 64
Dorimant 128
Brownlow Turk 15
Old Hautboy 5
Highflyer 72
Chillaby 4
Comus 198
Grey Hautboy 17
Gimcrack 53
The Bald Galloway . 24
D'Arcy White Turk . 15
Woodpecker 131
Bolton Grey Starling 51
Trentham 66
Hautboy 19
Merlin 295
Verulam 320
Bob Booty 190
Highflyer 124
Guildford 124
Smolensko 145
Eclipse 121
Election 124
IndcT fo Ppdif/rers, Si'c.
383
NAME.
Habena
Hambletonia
Hambletonian
Hampton
Hampton Court
Childers
Handmaiden
Hannah
Hannibal
Haphazard
Hardwicke
Hare
Haricot
Harkaway
Harmonica
Harmony
Harmony
Harpalice
Harpham Lass
Harriett
Harriett
Harriett
Hartley's Blind
Stallion
Hartley's Large
Mare
Hartley's Little
Mare
Harvester
Hasty Girl
Hautboy (Old)
Hauteur
Hawise
Hawthorndale
Hawthornden
Hazard
Hazardess
Hazeldean
Hebe
Hedley
Heinel
Helen
Helen
Helen
Helena
Helmsley Turk
Henrietta
Hephestion
Hephestion
Hermes
Hermione
Hermit
Hermit
Hernandez
SIRE. PAGE.
Irish Birdcatcher ... 271
Stamford 179
King Fergus 72
Lord Clifden 331
Flying Childers 15
Walton 282
King Tom 320
Driver 86
Sir Peter 81
Antient Pistol 51)
Sweetbriar 1G4
Mango 294
Economist 19G
Hambletonian 179
Herod 107
Reveller 237
Gobanna 205
Camillus 303
Match'em 114
Volunteer 148
Pericles 174
The Holderness Turk 14
Hartley s Blind
Stallion 24
Bartlett's Childers .. 24
Sterling 351
LordGough 349
Sedbury Turk 5
Eosicrucian 349
Jereed 249
Kettledrum •.. 3J9
Lord Clifden 319
Leedes 19
Haphazard 307
Cathedral 347
Chrysolite 122
Sir Peter 115
Squirrel 99
Spectator 58
Delpini 167
Blackloek 209
Eubens 209
Imported 3
Sir Solomon 141
Marske 49
Alexander 97
Mercury 112
Sir Peter 71
Bay Middleton 265
Newminster 308
Pantaloon 251
NAME.
Hero, The
Herod (King Herod)
Heroine
Heron
Hersey
Hester
Hester
Hetman Platoff
Highflyer
Highland Fling
Highland Laddie ...
Hip
Hip
Hip
Hippia
Hobbie Ncble
Hobby Mare
Hobgoblin
Hog
Hoity Toity
Hollandaise
Honeycomb Punch . .
Honeysuckle
Honeywood's White
Arabian
Honoria
Horatia
Horatia
Hornby Lass
Hornet
Hornpipe
Hornsea
Humphrey Clinker . .
Huncamunca
Hurricane
Hutton's Bay Barb .
Hutton's Grey Barb.
Hyale
Hybla
Hyfena
Hyllus
Hyppolita
lago
SIRE. PAGE.
Chesterfield 231
Tartar 34
Phenomenon 190
Bustard 276
Glaucus 313
Camel 245
Thormanby .. 319
Brutandorf 2 02
Herod 53
Spadille l-ts
Leedes Arabian 19
Cur wen Bay Barb ... 15
Herod 07
Childers 181
KingTom 311
Pantaloon 254
Lister Turk H
Aleppo 17
Old Hautboy 9
Highflyer 287
Match'em 55
TaffoletBarb 58
Touchstone 352
Imported 5
Camel 347
Blank 55
Eclipse 79
Buzzard 94
Drone 154
Trumpator 149
Velocipede 181
Comus ]37
Highflyer 73
Wild Dayrell 297
Imported 17
Imported 5
Phenomenon 83
The Provost 265
Snap G7
Sir Hercules 203
Mercury 67
Don John 228
.... 270
... 183
... 51
... 203
... 223
... 175
Ibis Woodpecker ...
Ibrahim Sultan
Icelander Morwick Ball
Idalia Peruvian
Idas Liverpool
lerne Bagot
niuminata Eosicrucian 370
Imperatrix Alfred 59
Imperieuse Orlando 279
Industry Priam 199
384
Index to Pedigrees, 8fc.
Inheritor Lottery 282
Interpreter Soothsayer 119
lo Taurus 285
Ion Cain 197
Iris Brush 113
Iris Ithuriel 251
Irish Birdcatcher ... Sir Hercules 190
Irish Escape Commodore 190
Iroquois Leamington 344
Irritation King of Trumps 849
Isabella Eclipse 270
Isinglass Isonomy 3G8
Isis Sir Peter 270
Isola Bella Stockwell 338
Isoline Ethelbert 338
Isonomy Sterling 338
Ithuriel Touchstone 251
Jack Spigot Ardrossan 125
Jamaica Liverpool 275
Jamaica Lexington 345
Jane Shore Woful 199
Janetta Beningborough 222
Jannette Lord Clifden 339
Jason Standard 28
Javelin Eclipse 93
Jeannette Birdcatcher 275
Jemima Snap 55
Jenny Diver Buccaneer 343
Jennala Touchstone 320
Jenny Howlett The Palmer 343
Jenny Lind Touchstone 265
Jenny Mole Carbuncle 108
Jenny Spinner Dragon 152
Jerboa Gohanna 186
Jereed Sultan 249
Jericho Jerry 223
Jerry Smolensko 133
Jessy Totteridge 156
Jett Othello 45
Jen d'Esprit Flatcatcher 297
Jewess Moses 228
Jew Trump Curwen Chestnut
Arabian 19
Jigg The Byerley Turk ... 14
Joan Regulus 75
Joanna Sultan 236
Joannina Priam 236
Jocaster Forester 88
Jockey Club (Foundation of) 29
Jocose Pantaloon 298
Joe Andrews Eclipse 104
Joe Lovell Velocipede 219
Joe Miller Venison 253
NAME.
Johanna
Johanna Southcote...
John Bull
Johnny
John o' Gaunt's dam
Julia
Julia
Julia
Juliana
Julie
Julius
Juniper
Juniper
Jiino
Jupiter
Justice
Kate
Katherina
Katherine
Katherine
Katherine Logic
Kermesse
Kettledrum
Kilwarlin
King Alfred
King Alphonso
Kingcraft
King Fergus
King Herod
King of the Forest. . .
Kingston
King Tom
Kisber
Kite
Knight of St. George
Knowsley
L'Abbesse deJouarre
Lacerta
Ladas
Lady Alice Hawthorn
L-idy Audley
Lady Augusta
Lady Blanche
Lady Bolingbroke . . .
Lady Caroline
Lady Catherine
Lady Charlotte
Lady Cow
Lady Cow
Lady Eliza
Lady Elizabeth
SIRE. PAGE.
Selim 187
Beningborough 159
Fortitude 68
Match'em 43
Pot.8-os 95
Blank 80
Whiskey 98
Launcelot 365
Gohanna 147
Orlando 309
St. Albans 309
Snap 43
Whiskey 152
Spectator 57
Eclipse 52
Herod 55
Auckland 255
Woful 155
Delpini 169
Soothsayer 173
The Flying Dutchman 321
Cremorne 347
Eataplan 292
Arbitrator 357
King Tom 357
Phaeton 345
King Tom 318
Eclipse 54
Tartar 34
Scottish Chief 323
Venison 296
Harkaway 266
Buccaneer 335
Bustard 220
Irish Birdcatcher . . . 264
Sir Peter 214
Trappist 361
Zodiac 204
Hampton 370
Newminster 349
Macaroni 339
Stockwell 299
Stockwell 353
Squirrel 56
Orlando 353
John Bull 100
Buzzard 101
Hampton Court
Chestnut Arabian.. 25
John Bull 113
Whitworth 188
Sleight of Hand 369
Index to Fedigrees, 8fc.
385
NAME.
Lady EveljTi
Lady Grey
Lady Harriett
Lady Highthorn
Lady Jane
Lady Langden
Lady Macdonald ...
Lady Mare, The
Lady Mary
Lady Masliam
Lady Moore Care«r...
Lady Nateby
Lady of the Lake . . .
Lady of the Tees ...
Lady Portland
Lady Rachel
Lady Eoden
Lady Sarah
Lady Sefton
Lady Stumps
Lady Thigh
La Fh'che
Lambkin. The
Lamplighter
Landgi-ave
Landgravine
Landscape
Lanercost
Langar
Languish
Lapdog
Lapwing
Lardella
Lass of the Mill
Liss of the Mill
Lath
Launcelot
Laura
Laurel
Lavinia
Layton Violet Barb
Mare
Leamington
Leda
Leedes
Leedes Arabian
Leedes Mare
Legerdemain
LeUa
Leonidas
Le Sang
Letitia
Lexicon
L'Huile de Venus ...
SIRE. PAGE.
Don John 244
Stamford 124
Marc Antony 95
Stockwell 369
Sir Peter 93
Kettledrum 331
Touchstone 317
Ancaster Pert 20
Orlando 327
Bro. to Strafford 341
Tramp 233
Van Galen 357
Sorcerer 281
Octavian 274
The Primate 357
Stamford 92
West Australian 361
Velocipede 328
West Australian 339
Tramp 202
Old Partner 41
St. Simon 367
Camballo 351
Merlin 175
Sir Hercules 245
EUs 245
Rubens 115
Liverpool 197
Selim 187
Cain 210
Whalebone 143
Whalebone 209
Young Marske 125
Old Traveller 35
Oroonoko 59
Godolphin Arabian... 55
Camel 207
Orlando 334
Blacklock 149
Pipator 159
Imported 3
Faugh-a-Ballagh 345
Filho-da-Puta 246
The Leedes Arabian .. 5
Imported 5
Leedes 25
Pantaloon 285
Melbourne 343
Old Cade 35
Changeling 37
Highflyer 125
Marske 55
Whiskey 113
NAME.
Libel
Lilias
Lily
Lily Agnes
Linda
Lioness
Lisbeth
Lisette
Lisette
Lister Turk
Little Agnes
Little Bowes
Little Fairy
Little Folly
Little John
Little John
Little John
Little Lady
Little Partner
Little Wonder
Liverpool
Locust
Lofty
Lollipop
Lonely
Longbow
Longwaist
Lonsdale Bay Arabian
Look-at-me-Lads . . .
Lord Clif den
Lord Lyon
Lord of the Isles . . .
Lottery
Louisa
Louisa
Louisa
Lounger
Lovely
Lucetta
Lucy
Lucy Grey
Lunacy
Lunatic
Lurcher
Luss
Lusty Thornton
Lydia
Mab
Mabille
Macaria
Macaroni
Macgregor
Madam
SIRK. PAGE.
Pantaloon 225
Interpreter 143
Blank 56
Macaroni 353
Waterloo 281
Fandango 323
Phantom 326
Snap ... 71
Hambletonian 122
Imported 3
The Cure 349
Mixbury 33
Hornsea 350
Highland Fling 148
Old Partner 25
Octavius 155
Remembrancer 222
Orlando 332
Partner 176
Muley 204
Tramp 162
Old Crab 211
Godolphin Arabian... 56
Starch or Voltaire ... 224
Hermit 353
Ithuriel 256
Whalebone 139
Imported 9
Grasshopper 21
Newminster 300
Stockwell 306
Touchstone 270
Tramp 130
Javelin 93
Orville 133
Ormond 157
Drone 75
Babraham 167
Reveller 156
Florizel 102
Timothy 102
Blacklock 215
Prime Minister 277
Dungannon 159
Hedley 156
Croft's Bay Barb ... 61
Poulton 210
Hobgoblin 33
Parmesan 359
Herod 230
Sweetmeat 298
Macaroni' 319
Bloody Buttocks 40
C c
380
Index in Pedif/rees, 8fc.
NAME.
Madame Eglantine . .
Madame Pelerine . .
Madcap
Madame Stodare
Madeline
Mademoiselle
Madame Vestris
Maggie BB
Maguoli
Magnolia
Magnolia the
Younger
Magniim Bonnm
Magog
Maiden
Maiden
Maid of all Work ...
Maid of Masham . .
Maid of Melrose
Maid of Orleans
Maid of Palmyia ...
Maid of the Oaks . . .
Mainbrace
Makeless
Makeless Mare
Malck
Malibran
Malibran
Malpractice
Mambrino
Mameluke
Manacle
Mandane
Mandragora
Manfred
Manganese
Mango
Maniac
Manilla
Manoeuvre
Manoeuvre
Manuella
Marc Antony
Marcella
Marchioness
Marchioness
Marcia
Marciana
Margaret
Mai'garetta
Margellina
Margery
Margerj Daw
SIEE. PAGE.
Cowl 314
Velocipede 241
Eclipse 153
Sleight of Hand 373
Boston 345
Diomed 209
Comus 282
Australian 345
Glencoe 345
Maske 148
Pegasus 228
Match'em 51
Match'em 51
Match'em 48
Sir Peter 140
Highflyer 66
Don John 341
Brutandorf 215
Sorcerer 95
Pyrrhus the First ... 335
Herod 57
Sheet Anchor 276
Sir Thomas Ogle-
thorpe's Arabian . . 7
Makeless 4
Blacklock 268
Eubens 255
Whisker 265
Chevalier d'Industrie 368
Engineer 42
Parti.san 144
Emilius 319
Pot-8-os 86
Rataplan 329
Election 119
Irish Birdcatcher ... 277
Emilius 193
Shuttle 95
Goldfinder 67
Lord Clif den 367
Rector 323
Dick Andrews 101
Spectator 43
Mambrino 156
Lurcher 159
Melboiirne 270
Coriander 202
Stamford 202
Edmund 197
Sir Peter 162
Whisker 318
Partner 44
Brocket 351
NAME.
Margrave
Margravine
Maria
Maria
Maria
Maria
Maria
Maria
Marianne
Marianne
Marie Stuart
Marigold
Maritornes
Marksman
Marlborough
Marmalade
Marmion
Maroon
Marotte
Marpesea
M arquis
Marshall Turk
Marske
Martha Lynn
Mary
Mary
Mary Anne
Mary Anne
Mary Grey
Masquerade
Massey Mare
Master Henry
Master Kildare
Match'em
Match'em Middleton
Matchbox
Matchgirl
Matchless
Matilda
Matron
Matron
Matron's dam
Mavis
May Day
May Fly
Mayonaise
Meeanee
Medea
Medora
Medora
Melbourne
Meliora
Melton
Memnou
SIRE. PAGE.
Muley 167
Little John 222
Herod 71
Telemachus 101
Highflyer 143
Waterloo 148
Whisker 201
Harkaway 357
Mufti 101
Squirrel 114
Scottish Chief 327
Teddinglon 326
Cervantes 232
Godolphin Arabian... 25
Godolphin Arabian ... 25
Sweetmeat 293
A Son of Whiskey ... 205
Mulatto 207
Match'em 190
Muley 205
Stockwell 296
Imported 5
Squirt 30
Mulatto 246
Sir Peter Teazle 117
Young Marske 245
Sir Peter Teazle 97
Waxy Pope 264
Friar 253
Marske 49
Massey's Barb 20
Orville 176
Lord Ronald 352
Old Cade 26
Match'em 55
St. Simon 371
Plebeian 371
Godolphin Arabian... 31
Comus 147
Alfred 77
Florizel 79
Bartlett's Childers... 45
Macaroni 349
Lamplighter 175
Match'em 176
Teddington 287
Touckstone 299
Sweetbriar 156
Selim 107
Swordsman 172
Humphrey Clinker... 194
Lord Portman's Fox 25
Master Kildare 352
Whisker 136
LicJea' fo Pedigrees, 8fc.
387
NAME. SIRE. PAGE.
Memoir St. Simon 363
Mendicant Touchstone 233
Mentmore Lass Melbourne 263
Mentor Justice 66
Mercury Eclipse 57
Merlette The Baron 319
Merlin (Old) Bustler 7
Merlin Second 28
Merlin Castrel 143
Merlin Mare Merlin 43
Merman Whalebone 304
Merope Voltaire 330
Merry Hampton Hampton 356
Merry Monarch Slane 222
Meteor Eclipse 65
Meteor Velocipede 215
Meteor Thunderbolt 359
Meteora Meteor 87
Miami Veni.son 237
Middleton Phantom 134
Midge A Son of Bay Bolton 62
Midia Scutari 297
Milkmaid Snail 25
Miltonia Patriot 271
Mimi Barcaldine 365
Mincemeat Sweetmeat 265
Mincepie Sweetmeat 274
Mineral Rataplan 325
Miner's dam Young Greyhound ... 33
Miniature Rubens 135
Minister Camillus 44
Minnikin Manfred 305
Minstrel Sir Peter 226
Minthe Camballo 361
Minting Lord Lyon 355
Mint Sauce Young Melbourne ... 351
Minuet Waxy Ill
Mirella Gemma di Vergy 361
Mirth Trumpator 237
Mirza Godolphiu Arabian . . 67
Misery Camerton 229
Misnomer Merlin 272
Miss Agnes Birdcatcher 349
Miss Ann Figaro 303
MissBelsea Regulus 137
Miss Belvoire Grey Grantham 15
Miss Bowzer Hesperus 333
Miss Bowe Catton 251
Miss Cannon Orville 191
Miss Cantley Stamford 168
Miss Cleveland Regulus 62
Miss Cogden Phenomenon 1 59
Mi.ss Cornforth Match'em 157
Miss Craigie Orville 159
NAME.
Miss Cranbourne . . .
Miss Cran field
Miss Dunnington . . .
Miss Elis
Mi?s Euston
Miss Foote
Miss Furey
Miss Garforth
Miss Giles
Miss Gladiator
Miss Green
Miss Grirastoi e
Miss Gunpowder . . .
Miss Hap
Miss Harewood
Miss Harvey
Miss Haworth
Miss Hornpipe Teazle
Miss Judy
Miss Jummy
Miss Layton
Miss Letty
Miss Lydia
Miss Makeless
Miss Mayes
Miss Meredith
Miss Meynell
Miss Middleton
Miss Middlewick
Miss Milner
Miss Muston
Miss Nancy
Miss Nancy
Miss Neasham
Miss Orvilb
Miss Paul
Miss Pratt
Miss Ramsilen
Miss Roan
Miss Roland
Miss Sarah
Miss Sellon
Miss Slamerkin
Miss Sophia
Miss South
Miss Starling Junr.
Miss Stephenson ...
Miss Thigh
Miss Tippet
Miss Tooley
Miss Twickenham . .
Miss Euston
Miss Vernon
SIRE. PAGE.
GodolphLn Arabian . . 75
Sir Peter 181
Shuttle 169
Stockport 227
Snap 61
Orlando 363
Trumpator 274
Walton 215
Lottery 207
Gladiator 304
Highflyer 147
Weasel 149
Gunpowder 121
Shuttle 159
The Saddler 245
Eclipse 81
Spadille 97
Sir Peter 149
Alfred 75
Petrarch 357
Partner 333
Priam 195
Belshazzar 341
Young Greyhound . 23
Bartletf s Child ers,. 27
Old Cade 44
Partner 43
Regulus 55
Scottish Chief 369
Malek 309
King Fergus 271
Beningborough 115
Cain 365
Hartley's Blind
Stallion 15
Pendulum 229
Sir Paul 169
Blacklock 226
Cade 52
Cade 40
Fitz-Roland 333
Don John 353
Cowl 308
Young True Blue ... 25
Stamford 144
South 34
Bolton Grey Starling 61
Scud 183
Rib 49
Mor wick Ball 240
Teddy the Grinder . . 19 G
Rockingham 248
Snap 61
Cade 35
388
Index to Pedigrees, 8fc.
NAME.
Miss Wasp
Miss Wentworth ..
Miss West
Miss Western
Miss Wilkes
Miss Windsor
Miss Wilkinson
Mistake
Mistletoe
Mixbury Galloway..
Mogul
Molly
Molly Longlegs
Momentilla
Mona
Monarque
Monoeda
Monica
Monimia
Monkey
Monstrosity
Montagu Mare
Moonali Barb Mare
Moonbeam
Moorcock
Morel
Morgan La Faye . .
Morgiana
Morgiana
Morgiana
Morimnia
Morisco
Morocco Mare
Morsel
Mortemer
Morwick Ball
Moses
Moses
Mother Neasham .
Mother Pratt
Mother Western . ,
Mouse
Mowerina
Mowerina
Mrs. Butterwick
Mrs. Barnett
Mrs. Cruickshanks.
Mrs. Quickly
Mrs. Eidgeway
Mulatto
Muley
Muley Moloch
SIEE. P.iGE.
Waxy 119
Cervantes 240
Match'em 79
Sedbury 75
Octavian 245
Godolphin Arabian ... 71
Eegulus 333
Waxy 231
Pot-8.os 83
Ciirwen Bay Barb ...5,14
Godolphin Arabian . . 28
Thoulouse Barb 17
Babraham 76
Bro. to Repeater ... 229
Partisan 271
The Emperor 304
Taurus 271
Sir Peter 179
Muley 245
Lonsdale Bay Ara-
bian 19
Plenipotentiary 219
Woodcock 10
Imported 7
Tomboy 277
High Flyer 153
Sorcerer 94
Cowl 327
Muley 183
Coriander 273
Coriolanus 305
Match'em 72
Muley 217
Morocco Barb 7
Mulatto 281
Compiegne 336
Eegulus 51
Foxhunter 27
Whalebone 131
Hartley's Blind
Stallion 15
Marksman 43
Smith's Son of Snake 38
Sir David 157
Touchstone 229
Scottish Chief 360
St. Simon 369
Waxy 109
Welbeck 303
Longbow 356
Birdcatcher 282
Catton 142
Orville 105
Muley 286
NAME. SIEE. PAGE.
Muley Moloch John Bull 83
Mnlso Bay Turk ... Imported 17
Mundig Catton 180
Mungo Damascus Arabian... 59
Muscovite Hetman Platoff 305
Music Waxy 103
Music Stockwell 349
Musjid Newminster 286
Musket Toxophilite 343
Mustard The Property of Queen
Anne 11
Mustard Merlin 183
My Lady Comus 249
Myrrha Whalebone 234
Myrrha Malek 268
Mystery Jerry 339
Nabob, The
Nabocklish
Nameless
Nan Darrel
Nancy
Nancy
Nancy
Nanine
Napoli
Natural Barb Mare
Necklace
Nectar
Nell
Nemesis
Nettle
Nettle
Neva
Newminster
Nicolo
Nightshade
Nike
Nimble
Nina
Ninety-three
Nitocris
Noble
Noisette
No Name
Northumberland
Arabian
Nosegay
Nosegay
Nun, The
Nun Appleton
Nunnykirk
Nutbourne
Nutbush
Glaucus 291
Eugantino 196
Blinkhoolie 347
Inheritor 282
Blank 43
Dick Andrews 139
Pompey 249
Selim 171
Macaroni 365
Imported 3
The Fallow Buck ... 319
Walton 113
Blacklock 282
Newminster 295
Sweetmeat 364
Bajazet 59
Cervantes 117
Touchstone 250
Selim 129
Pot-8-os 65
Alexander 75
Florizel 75
Selim 151
Florizel 71
Whisker 276
Highflyer 61
Squirrel 205
Teddington 347
Imported 33
Justice 71
Snap 71
Catton 351
Bay Middleton 309
Touchstone 244
The Nabob 289
Filbert 347
Index to Pedi(/rees, 8fc.
389
NAME. SIRE.
Nutcracker Match' em . . ,
Nutwith Tomboy . . ,
PAGE.
. 143
. 218
Oatlands
Oblivion
Octavian
Octaviana
Gctavius
Odessa
Odine
Oglethorpe Arabian
Oiseau
Old Bald Peg
Old Bay Arabian . . .
Old Cade
Old Careless
Old Cartouche
Old Child Mare
Old Crab
Old Ebony
Old England
Old England Mare...
Old Greyhound
Old Hag
Old Hautboy
Old Lady
Old Lady Thigh
Old Merlin
Old Montagu Ma-e. . .
Old Morocco Mare. . .
Old Partner
Old Pert
OldEoyal
Old Scarborougb
Mare
Old Snap
Old Sophonisba
Old Spanker
Old Spot
Old Squirt Mare
Old Tartar Mare . . .
Old Thornton
OldTraveUer
Old Woodcock
Old Wyndham
Oleander
OHve
Olive
Olivia
Olympia
Omphale
One Act
Ophelia
Oriana
Dungannon 125
Jerry 252
Stripling 97
Octavian 206
Orville 101
Sultan 299
Tigris 303
Imported 7
Camillus 155
By " An Arabian "... 7
D'Arcy Yellow Turk 7
Godolphin Arabian... 22
Spanker 12
Bald Galloway 16
Bay Roan 9
Alcock Arabian 16
Basto 34
Godolphin Arabian... 59
Old England 59
ChiUaby 4
Old Crab 6G
White D'Arcy Tiu-k 5
Pulleine Arabian 20
Partner 41
BiLstler 7
Woodcock 10
Morocco Barb 7
Jigg 14
ElyTurk 21
Holderness Turk 10
Makeless 14
Snip 29
Old Spanker 9
D'Arcy Yellow Turk 7
SelabyTurk 14
Squirt 46
Tartar 31
Brimmer 61
Old Partner 22
D'Arcy Woodcock .. . 21
Old Hautboy 7
Sir David 135
Sir Oliver 107
Woodpecker 141
Justice 97
SirOliver 187
Highflyer 60
Annandale 349
Bedlamite 281
Beningborough 97
NAME. SIEE.
Orion Bend Or ...
Orlando Touchstone
Ormo Ormonde...
PAGE
365
220
366
Ormond King Fergus 157
Ormonde Bond Or 354
Oroonoko Old Crab
Orvieto Bond Or
Orville Beningborough ,
Osmond Filho-da-Puta . . .
Osprey Highflyer
. 149
. 365
. 82
. 217
. 102
Salvator 349
Ossian
Othello Old Crab 25
Otheothea Otho 163
Otho Moses 35
Otis Bustard 197
Otisina Liverpool 265
Otterington Golumpns 101
OurNell Bran 215
Overton King Fergus 78
Oxford Irish Birdcatcher ... 322
Oxonian's dam Laurel 245
Oxygen Emilius 161
Pacolet Blank ....
Palais Royal Blucher .
Palm Tadmor . ,
Palmer Beadsman
Palmflower Weasel ....
Palmyra Sultan
Pan
37
253
. ... 311
339
78
245
St. George 93
Pandora Wrangler 229
Pantaloon Match'em 45
Pantaloon Castrel 203
Papillon Old Snap 62
Paradigm Paragone 306
Paradox Sterling 353
Paraffin Blair Athol 370
Paragon Paymaster 61
Paragon " An Arab " 124
Paragone Touchstone 306
Parasol Pot.8-os 85
Parasote Sir Peter 74
Paris Sir Peter 91
Parmesan Sweetmeat 320
Parsley Pot-8-os 124
Partiality Middleton 316
Partisan Walton 106
Partner (Old) Jigg 14
Partner Old Partner 21
Pasquinade Camel 225
Pastille Rubens 127
Pastorella Otho 107
Patience Assault 349
Patriot Bay Bolton 21
890
Index to Fedigrees, Sj'c.
NAME. SIRE. PAGE.
Patron Partisan 157
Patty Primrose Confederate 232
Paulina Florizel 71
Paulina Sir Peter 93
Paulina Buzzard 107
Pauline Moses I'Jl
Pauline Volcano 303
Paulowitz Sir Paul 169
Pawn Trumpator 143
Pawn Junior Waxy 306
Paymaster Blank 61
Paynator Trumpator 108
Pegasus Eclipse 181
Peggy Old Cade 56
Peggy Herod 119
Peggy Muley Molouh 286
Pelis.se Whiskey 87
Pendulum Orville 229
Penelope Trumpator ., 80
Penny Trumpet Trumpator 101
Pepper The property of Queen
Anne 11
Highflyer 172
Herod 61
Langar 275
Pero Gomez 345
Wanderer 154
Evander 102
317
113
Peppermint
Perdita
Perdita
Peregrine
Peri
Pericles
Pero Gomez Beadsman
Persepolis Ale sander
Peruvian Sir Peter 131
Peter Hermit 341
Peterea Sir Peter 253
Petrarch Lord Clifden 334
Petronel Musket 343
Petronius Sir Peter 93
Petworth Pj-ecipitate 183
Pewet Tandem 65
Phaeton King Tom 315
Phantom Walton 98
Pharamond Highflyer C9
Phoebe Tortoise 41
Phenomenon Herod 59
Phlegon Match'em 305
Phosphorus .
Phryne
Physician
Picnic
Piercy
Pietas
Pilgrimage
Pilot
lamplighter 192
Touchstone 245
Brutandorf 169
Glaucus 227
Atherstone 301
Pelion 337
The Palmer 339
Dainty Davie 47
Pindarrie Phantom
Pioneer Whiskey
123
166
NAME.
Pioneer
Pipator
Pipylina
Piracantha
Pitsford
Place's White Turk
Placida
Platina
Platina
Plaudit
Pledge
Plenij^otentiary
Plover
Plunder
Pocahontas
Poetess
Poison
PoUio
Polly
Polly Agnes
Pomona
Pomona
Pompey
Pope
Pope Joan
Popinjay
Portia
Portia
Postmaster
Potentia
Pot-8-os
Poulton
Prairie Bird
Precipitate
Preserve
Pretender
Priam
Prime Minister
Primette
Prince Charlie
Prince Leopold
Principessa
Princess
Princess
Princess
Princess
Princess, The
Princess of Wales . . .
Princess Royal
Prince T'Quassa
Priscilla Tomboy ...
Prism
Prizefighter
Problem
SIRE. PAGE.
Old England 188
Tmperator 89
Sir Peter 174
Match'em 155
Epirus 245
Imported 3
Lord Lyon 337
Mercury 73
Old Snap 75
Thormanby 333
Waxy 121
Emiliu8 174
Sir Peter 181
Herod 61
Glencoe 205
Royal Oak 304
Plenipotentiary 217
Orville 175
Black and All Black 141
The Cure 353
Herod 181
Vespasian 219
Emilius 249
Waxy 94
Waxy 135
Buzzard 175
Volunteer 67
Regulus 197
Herod 59
Plenipotentiary 211
Eclipse 50
Sir Peter 210
Touchstone 319
Mercury 95
Emilius 183
Adventurer 316
Emilius 158
Sancho 149
Prime Minister 169
Blair Athol 325
Hedley 115
Blank 99
Herod 94
Sir Peter 133
Eclipse 190
Slane 219
Merry Monarch 289
Stockwell 328
Castrel 182
Snip 108
Tomboy 273
Camel 224.
Florizel 172
Merlin 143
Index fo Pcdif/rcpf^, Sj'c.
391
NAME. SIRE. PAGE.
Progress Langar 214
Promise Old Snap 80
Promised Land Jericho 287
Prophet Eegiilus 35
Proserpine Marske 83
Protector Match'em 40
Provost.The The Saddlor 201
Prudence Waxy 108
Prue Trumpator 135
Prunella Highflyer 80
Puce Rowton 219
Pucelle Miiley 219
Pumpkin Match'em 46
Puss Teniers 208
Pussy PoUio 175
Puzzle Match'em 94
Pyrrha Match'em 69
Pyrrhus Sprightly 42
Pyrrhus the First ... Epirus 228
Quadrille
Queen Anne's Moonah
Barb Mare
Queen Bertha
Queen Charlotte
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Mab
Queen Mary
Queen of Beauty
Queen of Diamonds
Queen of the Roses
Queen of Trumps ...
Quick March
Quiver
Qui Vive
Quiz
Selim 173
Imported 7
Kingston 299
Eli.s 289
Eegulus 54
EcUpae 89
Gladiator 234
Melbourne 317
Diamond 182
Sundeelah 357
Velocipede 182
Rataplan 367
Young Melbourne . . . 363
Voltigeur 367
Buzzard 79
Rachel Blank 43
Rachel Highflyer 87
Radiancy Tibthorpe 359
Rainbow Walton 224
Rake Wild Dayrell 373
Rally Trumpator 83
Ralph Dr. Syntax 213
Ranthos Match'em 97
Rantipole Blank 75
Raphael Rubens 113
Rarity Match'em 57
Ratan Buzzard 326
Ratcatcher's
Daiighter Rataplan 361
Rataplan The Baron 262
Rattle Harpur Barb 27
Rayon d'Or Flageolet 341
NAME. SIRE. TAOE.
Rebecca Soothsayer 201
Rebecca Lottery 212
Keceipt Rowton 283
Red Deer Venison 289
Red Rose Rubini 308
Redshank Sandbeck 187
Reel Camel 349
Refraction Glaucus 224
Regalia Stockwell 305
Regina Moorcock 153
Reginald Haphazard 125
Regulator Careless 159
Rogulus Godolphin Arabian... 24
Regulus Mixbury ... Regulus 209
Regulus Tartar Regulus 45
Remembrance Sir Solomon 252
Remembrancer Pipator 89
Repeater Trumpator 229
Repulse Stockwell 307
Rove d'Or Hampton 357
Reveller Comus 118
Rhadamanthus Justice 67
Rhedyoina Wintonian 245
Rhoda Asparagus 114
Rib Crab 23
Riddlesworth Emilius 165
Ridicule Shuttle 125
Ridotto Reveller 296
Rigolboche Rataplan 324
Ringbone Old Partner 61
Riot Regulus 56
Rival Sir Peter 154
Robert the Devil ... Bertram 343
Rob Roy Blair Athol 337
Rockingham Humphrey Cliuker .. 172
Rockwood By a Son of the
Tregonwell Mare. . . 20
Romance Gouty 209
Rosabella Whiskey 114
Rosalind Phenomenon 91
Rosalind Coriander 116
Rosamond Tandem 118
Rosamond Buzzard 129
Roseberry Phenomenon 129
Rosebery Speculum 361
Rosebud Snap 137
Rose of Kent Kingston 351
Rosette Beningborough 118
Rosicrucian Beadsman 314
Rosinante's dam . . . Leedes 25
Rouge Rose Thormanby 312
Roundhead Flying Childers 54
Rover, The Blair Athol 351
Rowena Haphazard 123
392
Index to Fedigrees, Sfc.
NAME.
Eowton
Eoxana
Eoyal Mares
Eoyal Oak
Rubens
Eubini
Euby
Euby Mare
Euffler
Eufug
Euler
Eugantino
Eupee
Eussborough
Eutb
Euth
Eutilia
Sacrifice
Sadie
Saddler
Sagitta
Sailor
Sainfoin
St. Albans
St. Angela
St. Blaise
St. Gatien
St. George
St. Giles
St. Lawrence
St. Luke
St. Marguerite . . . .
St. Martin
St. Patrick
St. Simon
Salamanca
Sally
Saltram
Salvator
Sam
Sampson
Sancho
Sanda
Sandal
Sandbeck
Saraband
Sarcasm
Satiety
Satirist
Saucebox
Saunterer
Scandal
Scarborough Mare
SIRE. PAGE.
Oiseau 155
Bald Galloway 22
Imp07-ted 3
Catton 191
Buzzard 92
St. Patrick 368
Eubens 210
Blacklegs 30
By a Son of Brimmer 9
Election 135
Young Marske 56
Commodore 196
The Nabob 291
Tearaway 247
Eclipse 69
Blank 91
Blank 107
Voltaire 345
Voltigeur 365
Waverley 162
Longbow 289
Scud 122
Springfield 362
Stockwell 290
King Tom 350
Hermit 348
The Eover 351
Highflyer 93
Tramp 167
Skylark 209
Bedlamite 290
Hermit 347
Spanker 20
Walton 123
Galopin 350
Student 317
Sii- Peter 232
Eclipse 57
Dollar 349
Scud 118
Blaze 27
Don Quixote 87
Wenlock 362
Stockwell 362
Catton 187
Muncaster 369
Teniers 212
Isonomy 359
Pantaloon 212
St. Lawrence 273
Irish Birdcatcher ... 280
Selim 228
Makeless 14
NAME. SIRE. PAGE.
Sjhahriar Shuttle Pope 133
Scheherazade Selim 316
Scota Eclipse 107
Scot Free Macgregor 351
Scotia Delpini 83
Scotilla Anvil 187
Scotina Delpini 107
Scottish Chief Lord of the Isles 364
Scud Beningborough 118
Scutari Sultan 297
Seabreeze Isonomy 359
Seaf owl Woodpecker 83
Seclusion Tadmor 308
Second Flying Childers 21
Secret Melbourne 339
Sedbury Old Partner 148
Sedbury Turk Imi^orted 5
Sefton Speculum 339
Selaby Turk Imported 5
Selim Buzzard 90
Selima Selim 238
Selina Bethell's Arabian ... 34
Semolina St. Simon 363
Serina Goldfinder 57
Sergeant Eclipse 59
Sesostris Whalebone 319
Seymour Delpini 131
Shakespear Hobgoblin 25
Sharke Marske 48
Sharper Eanthos 97
Sheen Hampton 359
Sheet Anchor Lottery 183
Shepherdess Shuttle 304
Shift Sweetbriar 190
Shock Jigg 21
Shotover Hermit 346
Shoveller Scud 121
Shuttle Young Marske 88
Shuttle Pope Shuttle 133
Siberia Muscovite 305
Siffleuse Saraband 369
Signora Old Snap 274
Silence Melbourne 322
Silver Mercury 148
Silver's Dam Herod 92
Silverhair Kingston 336
Silverlocks Bald GaUoway 20
Silvertail Whitenose 32
Silvio Cade 33
Silvio
Singapore
Sir Bevys..
Sir David
Sir Harry
Blair Athol 336
Eatan 326
Favonius 340
Trumpator 135
Sir Peter 77
Index to Pedigrees, ^"-c.
393
NAME.
Sir Harry Dimsdale
Sir Hercules
Sir Hugo
Sir Joshua
Sir Oliver
Sir Paul
Sir Peter (Teazle) . . .
Sir Solomon
Sir Tatton Sykes ...
Sir Thomas
Sir Thomas Ogle-
thorpe's Arabian
Sir Walter Raleigh
Sittingbourne
Skiff
Skim
Skylark
Skypeeper
Skyscraper
Slane
Slave, The
Sleight, of -Hand
Slighted-by-All
Slouch
Sloven
Slugey
Smiling Molly
Smolensk©
Snake
Snake Mare
Snap
Snapdragon
Snip
Snowdrop
Soldier's Joy
Solon
Solon
Songstress
Soothsayer
Sophia
Sophia
Sophia
Sophonisba (Old) ..
Sophonisba
Sorcerer
Sorcery
Soreheels
Sorella
Sortie
South
Southdown
Spadille
Spaniel
Spanker (Old)
SIRE. PAGE.
Sir Peter 268
Whalebone 154
Wisdom 367
Rubens Ill
Sir Peter 107
Sir Peter 169
Highflyer 62
Sir Peter 79
Melbourne 232
Pontac 65
Im-poried 7
Waxy 230
Chatham 263
Sheet Anchor 240
Bolton Grey Starling 27
Waxy Pope 209
Highflyer 303
Highflyer 67
Royal Oak 191
Melbourne 300
Pantaloon 203
Fox Cub 31
Cade 60
Bay Bolton 17
Imported 4
Darley Arabian 19
Sorcerer 103
Lister Turk 7
Snake 19
Snip 29
Snap 53
Flying Childers 23
Highland Fling 165
The Colonel 265
Sampson 41
West Australian 344
Irish Birdcatcher . . . 253
Sorcerer 100
Buzzard 144
Godolphin Arabian . . . 149
Highflyer 264
Old Spanker 9
Dimple 15
Trumpator 76
Sorcerer 99
Basto 43
The Saddler 219
Melbourne 307
Regulus 34
Defence 222
Highflyer 63
Whalebone 160
D'Arcy Yellow Turk 7
Spark Honeycomb Punch .. 27
Spectator Old Crab 29
Speculum Vedette 339
Sphynx, The Newminster 373
Spiletta Regulus 38
Spinaway Macaroni . . 333
Spinetta Trumpator 307
Spinner's dam Old Hautboy 22
Spinster Old Partner 22
Spitfire Beningborough 139
Spitfire Pipator 293
Splitvote St.Luke 290
Sportley Blank 44
Sportsman Cade 32
Sportsmistress Sportsman 50
Spot (Old) Selaby Turk 14
Spotless Walton 175
Spot Mare Old Spot 33
Spread Eagle Volunteer 73
Sprightley Cade 33
Sprightly Whiskey 209
Springfield St. Albans 335
Sprite Bobtail 165
Squirrel Snake 15
Squirrel Traveller 32
Squirt Bartlett's Childers .. . 21
Stamford Sir Peter 92
Stamford Haphazard 202
Stamp Emilius 283
Standard Young Belgrade 23
Star Young Marske 185
Star Gazer Highflyer 196
Statira Beningborough 303
Staveley Shuttle 88
Stella Plunder 61
Stella Phenomenon 303
Stella SirOliver 165
Sterling Oxford 322
Sting Herod 67
Sting Slane 235
Stockings StockweH 360
Stockport Langar 227
Stockwell The Baron 258
Stradling Turk Imported 3
Stray Shot ToxophiUte ..
Stride Phenomenon
Stripling Phenomenon
Student Chatham
Stumps Whalebone . .
Suicide Hermit
Sultan Selim
Sultan Junr Sultan
.... 346
.... 167
.. 97
.. 317
.... 199
.. 361
... 120
... 253
Summerside West Australian 287
D D
394
Indeaj to Pedigrees, 8fc.
NAME.
Sunbeam
Sundeelah
Sunflower
Sunshine
Surefoot
Surplice
Surveyor's Dam
Susannah
Suwarrow's Dam
Swallow
Sweeper
Sweepstakes
Sweetbriar
Sweet Hawthorn
Sweetmeat
Sweetpea
Sweet William ....
Swift's Dam
Swordsman
Swordsman
Sybil
Sycee
Sylvia
Symmetry
Syphon
Tact
Tadmor
Taffrail
Tag
Tandem
Tantrum
Tantrum
Tarantella
Tarrare
Tartar
Tartar
Tartar Mare
Taurus
Teddington
Teddy the Grinder.
Tee-to-Tum
Teniers
Teresa
Termagant
Tertia
Tesane
Thalestris
Theano
Thebais
Theodore
Theon
Theophania
SIRE. PAGE.
Chanticleer 285
Jeremy Diddler 357
BayMiddleton 285
Thormanby 319
Wisdom 363
Touchstone 240
Tartar 214
Bajazet 209
Young Marske 121
Cotherstone 351
Sloe 175
Bloody Shouldered
Arabian 16
Syphon 44
Sweetmeat 357
Gladiator 224
Selim 207
Syphon 40
Old Cartouche 33
Prizefighter 172
Weasel 210
Interpreter 232
Marsyas 351
Young Marske 151
Delpini 77
Squirt 30
Wisdom 373
Ion 245
Sheet Anchor 304
Trentham 65
Syphon 66
Cripple 37
Lord Lyon 356
Tramp 173
Catton 141
Old Partner 25
Florizel 69
Tartar 81
Phantom 291
Orlando 248
Asparagus 196
Match'em 56
Eubens 208
Match'em 61
Tantrum 65
Emilius 240
Whisker 274
Alexander 154
Waverley 293
Hermit 345
Woful 126
Emilius 208
Delpini 85
NAME. SIKE.
Thistle Scottish Chief.
Thomasina Timothy
Thormanby Windhound
Thoulouse Barb Imported
Throstle Petrarch
PAGE.
. 364
. 133
. 288
5
372
Thunderbolt Counsellor 17
Tliunderbolt Sorcerer 94
Thunderbolt StockweU 289
TickleToby Alfred 113
Tiffany Eclipse 123
Tifter Thoulouse Barb 23
Tiger Sir Paul 273
Tigris Quiz 113
Timothy Delpini 75
Tippitywitchett Waxy 164
Tipple Cider King Fergus 151
Tiresias Soothsayer 121
Titania Shakespear 230
Tobinia Toby 229
Tomato King Tom 303
Tomboy Jerry 273
Tommy Wildair 55
Tomyris Sesostris 319
Tontine Election 135
Torment Alarm 307
Tormentor King Tom ... 307
Tortoise Crab 55
Totteridge Dungannon 156
Touchstone Camel 176
ToxophiUte Longbow 5^85
Trafalgar Sir Peter 89
Tramp Dick Andrews 104
Trampoline Tramp 178
Trappist Hermit 361
TraveUer (Old) Old Partner 22
Traverser Gilbert Gurney 229
Treasure Camillus 199
Trentham Sweepstakes 40
Trifle Justice 61
Trophonius Sorcerer 99
True Blue Honeywood's White
Arabian 11
Truffle Sorcerer 99
Trumpator Conductor 64
Trumpeter Orlando 287
Trumpet ta Trumpator 119
Tuberose Herod 51
Tulip Damper 74
Turcoman Selim 145
Turf Match'em 37
Turk Regulus 211
Turnus Taurus 291
Turquoise Selim 151
Twinkle Walton 287
Index to Fedigrces, 8(0.
395
NAME SIRE.
Tyrant Pot-8-os .
PAGE.
. 83
Ugly Buck, The
Underhand
Venison 219
The Cure 281
Vaga Stockwell 3£7
Vale Eoyal Sorcerer 241
Valentine Voltaire 237
Valiant's Dam Old Crab 50
Valye Bob Booty 175
Vandyke Junr Walton 135
Vanity Buzzard 122
Van Tromp Lanercost 238
Varennes Selim 147
Varia Lottery 227
Variation Bustard 159
Variety Selim 165
Variety Hyacinthus 210
Varsoviana Ion 295
Vat Lacgar 312
Vauban Muscovite 311
Vedette Voltigeur 282
Velocipede Blacklock 152
Velvet Oiseau 177
Venison Partisan 186
Venom Rubens 203
Venus Eclipse 65
Venus Sir Hercules 251
Verdure King Tom 367
Verulam Lottery 208
Vespa Muley 1 73
Vesta Delpini 89
Vesuvienne Gladiator 348
Vex Vedette 356
Vexation Touchstone 312
Vicissitude Pipator 112
Victoria Tramp 253
Vintner Mare Pedigree unknown ... 7
Violante John Bull 91
Violet Sharke 67
Violet Thormanby 352
Violet Meb-ose Scottish Chief 352
Virago The Panton Arabian 55
Virago Old Snap 57
Virago Pyrrhus the First .. 267
Virgin Sir Peter 152
Virginia Rowton 267
Viridis Marsyas 335
Viscount Stamford 123
Vista Macaroni 367
Vixen Holderness Turk 9
■Vixen Regulus 120
Vixen Pot-8-os 202
Volante Highflyer 69
NAME. SIRE.
Volatile Buckthorn
Volcano Vulcan
Volley Voltaire . .
Voltaire Blacklock . .
Voltigeur Voltaire ..
Volunteer Eclipse
Vulcan Verulam . .
Vulture Langar
Vulture's dam Justice
^AGE.
301
303
300
155
216
60
208
223
121
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Walnut
Walton
Wanderer
Wanowna
War Eagle
Warlock
Warlock Galloway...
Warter
Warwick Mare
Warwickshire Wag's
dam
Wasp
Wasp
Waterloo
Waterwitch
Waverley
Waxy
Waxy Pope
Weasel
Weatherbit
Weathercock
Web
Wedding Day
Welbeck
Wenlock
West Australian ...
West Country Lass
Whalebone
Wheat Ear
Wheel of Fortune . . .
Whim
Whimsey
Whisker
Whiskey
Whisper
Whistlejacket
White Mare
White Turk
White D'Arcy Turk
Whitefoot
Whitelock
Whiteneck
Whitenose
Prime Minister 149
Highflyer 97
Sir Peter 84
Gohanna 154
Womersley 343
Lanercost 237
Irish Birdcatcher ... 276
Lister's Snake 19
King Fergus 75
Merman 304
Marlborough 48
Gohanna 137
Muley Moloch 364
Walton 148
Sir Hercules 264
Whalebone 162
Pot-8-os .. 71
Waxy 94
Herod 55
Sheet; Anchor 227
Ruler 105
Waxy 132
Camel 318
Soothsayer 143
LordClifden 325
Melbourne 260
Venison 357
Waxy 96
Young Melbourne ... 351
Adventurer 340
Drone 230
The Darley Arabian 9
Waxy 110
Saltram 68
Flatcatcher 322
Mogul 28
By a Son of Regulus 51
Imported 2
Imported 5
Bay Bolton 25
Hambletonian 91
Paaton's Crab 37
Hall's Arabian 15
396
Index to Pedi</rees, Sfc.
NAME.
Whitworth
Whizgig
Wif ey
Wildair
Wild Dayrell
Wild Goose
William
Wilna
Wilson Chestnut
Arabian
Windhound
Wings
Wintonian
Wire
Witch
Witticism
Wizard
Wizard
Woful
Woodbine
Woodbine
Woodcock
Woodcock
Woodcock Thornton
Woodcot
Woodcraft
Woodpecker
Woodstock Arabian
Wowski
Wren
Wryneck
Wyndham
SIRE. PAGE.
Agonistes 188
Rubens 161
Cremorne 359
Cade 55
Ion 268
Highflyer 116
Governor 107
Smolensk© 273
Imported 22
Pantaloon 288
The Flyer 135
Camel 245
Waxy 175
Sorcerer 264
Sultan Junior 253
Sorcerer 95
West Australian 291
Waxy 101
Woodpecker 103
Stockwell 352
Merlin 13
Bustler 10
Woodcock 44
Mentor 230
Voltigeur 318
King Herod 52
Imported 9
Mentor 94
Woodpecker 75
Beningborongh 240
OldHaiitboy 7
Xantippe Eclipse 68
X.Y.Z Haphazard 222
X.Y.Z.'s dam Spadille 188
Yellow Filly ...
Yellow Jack ....
Yorkshire Jenny
Young Belgrade .
Tandem 61
Irish Birdcatcher ... 275
Young Cade 36
Belgrade Turk 19
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
Young
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Cade
Camilla
Child Mare . . .
Drone
Ebony
Eclipse
Emilius
Flora
Giantess
Greyhound
Gohanna
Gouty
Hag
Heroine
Magnolia
Marske
Melbourne .
Noisette
Eachel
Sir Peter
Sweet Pea . .
Tiffany
Traveller
Trunnion
Woodpecker
SIRE. PAGE.
Old Cade 27
Woodpecker 86
Harpur Barb 9
T)rone 153
Flying Childers 34
Eclipse 57
Emilius 289
Highflyer 65
Diomed 76
Old Greyhound 15
Gohanna 234
Gouty 268
Skim 66
Bagot 190
Highflyer 228
Marske 45
Melbourne 303
Diomed 205
Volunteer 92
Doge 139
Godolphin 207
Highflyer 123
King Fergus 67
Cade 67
Woodpecker 143
Zaida Sir Peter 125
Zaire Selim 163
Zara Eclipse 172
Zara Delpini .. .
Zeal Partisan .
Zebra Partisan .
Zephyr King Tom.
Zephyretta Hedley ...
Zilia
206
125
203
320
163
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Zinc Woful
Zinganee Tramp
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Zoe Orville
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