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ABOUT THE TWO-YEAR-OLDS. Gotthraest, the bay colt by Gobb-rcst -Qacwi, which is carded to make his first start in the third race at ;ravesond today, is a half brother to Electioneer, Tommy Atkins. Trumpet. Maximo Gomez. Qaoram, David II. and Taragoa. He was bred by the late Major B, G. Thomas at Dixiana Stud in Kentucky and was sold at Sheepshead Bay. July •"•. last to II. B. Daryea for 81,500, electioneer at that time had not begun bis triumphant career, lie did not make his first start until July 13, and he lin-ished second three times before he scored his victory in the Futurity at Sheepshead Bay September 1. and came right back to win the Autumn Maiden Stakes At the time of the purchase of this colt it was con sidered Ihat Mr. Duryea had got a bargain and alter the achievement of Klcctiouoor in the Futurity many aa owner would gladly have taken the youugste-off his hands for five times the price he paid. How much of a bargain Goldquest really is remains to be seen, inly his racing can determine that. lair Pk.v. the chestnut colt by Hastings— Fairy GoM, waa bred by August Belmont at he Nursery Stud in Kentucky and is the third foal of his dam. a young daughter of Bend Or. for which Mr. Belmont paid 8M.4M at the diaper aal of the stud of the late Colonel MeCalmont in England in June. 1803, Fairy GoM was a winner in MM and in l!t.» was sent to the stud in 1800, producing the following spring St. Etu-re to the mating with St. Serf, and the next year she foaled Golden Measure, by Floiizi-1 II. In MM Bhe missed to Isinglass aad was sent back to him. She was in foal to that great bone when she came to thie country and in the spring of MM dropped a bay colt, which died. Fair Play was the next and last year there eanie a chestnut filly, also by Hastings. St. Lucre and Golden Measure were both good winners in England, the latter in particular. If Masson races as well as did his half-brothers Sambo aad Culooean. he will prove himself well worth the 81,830 Tom Welsh paid for him when be was getting together the Newcastle Stable youngsters last summer. Masson is by Mazagan. out of Josio W.. and was bred by J. N. Camdeu, Jr.. at Hart lead Stud. His dam was a winner and is a sister to that old campaigner Now or Never which was the winner of more than fifty races. Masson is from a family or hardy horses. Miss Adkinson. the brown filly by Caldron — Dixie Flyer, is the first foal of his dam. a young daughter of Jim Core which is owned by O. F. Troutman of Lexington. Ky. Miss Adkinson was sold as a yearling to J. Adkinson for §100. She comes from the famous Picayune family. Gold Franc, the chestnut gelding by Goldcrest ■■— Francolin. is another first foal. He was bred by William Lakeland, whose colors he will carry today. Francolin is by Inverness out of Frantic and was bred by the late Manns Daly. Lucille P.. which is carded to start for the first lime at Louisville today is a full sister to Concert. She belongs to Edward Frazer. Dr. Mathews is a half brother to that good mare Agues Virginia. Ed Alvey got him from Miller Henderson, who paid 8380 or him as a yearling. St. Magnet is a full brother to Irish Jew and a half brother to Ladsariou.
