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KING EDWARD S ENGLISH TURF VICTORIES. Of late years the English roval colors of purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet tap with ROW fringe, have rarely finished first except in minor races. Tin- kings important su.i -sses on the turf were for lis most part gained while he was Prince of Wales aid Mraoms victory is the lirst of any note for the royal colors since l!Hi. when Diamond Jubilee won tie Two Thousand iuincas. Derby and the St. I.eger. ami Anibii-h II. won the Grand National. Tin- king registered his racing colors in 1S75. lull not until June 4. isst;. did he win his first victory--a maiden plate at Sandown Park. Since then the lines scarlet and gold have been carried successfully also bv Persimmon in the Derby and the St. Leger of I8M. In Persimmons year Thais won the One Thousand iitincas for his majesty. After 1900 came a succession of bad years. Last year held the promise of better things, for the kings Perrier was thought to have a good chance of winning the Derby, hilt the colt proved a gnat disappointment. Everyone hope- Minorus victory is but the tirst of fl series of -in . s-es. ihoiigh if they coine they will not be won with Samlringhain bred horses, as both Minora :nd Princesse de Jalles were among the number of two -year olds leased bv his majesty from Colonel .1. Hall Walker. Since 1803 the king has won seventy eight races, the stakes of which are worth 33,000.
