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KING GEORGES BIG BAND OF RACERS. His Majesty, whose patronage is unquestionably a most valuable asset In the welfare of the Turf, and whose interest in all matters appertaining to the Sandringham breeding stud and the horses in training at Egerton House is equally as keen as was that of tiie late King Edward, will commence the Hat racing season of 1514 with a string of twenty-live horses, which Is an appreciable advance ou this years compliment, and will, it is to be hoped, show a better return. Princess Daginar and Flowerjug have gone to the stud, and Nonnette and Pasture have been sold. Others that have been drafted out of the team are Hoyal Escort, Flitchain, and Panicle, while at the recent December sales Doraudo was sold a bargain to Mr. It. G. Heaton for 1,550 guineas, and will. I understand, retire forthwith lo the Egerton Stud, whilst Plutadeau and Carol .Singer were sold to Mr. J. Baylis, the one for 5:!0 guineas and the other for 300 guineas. During the past season His Majesty won live races, of the aggregate value of 4.4S0 guineas. Thus Anmer annexed the Hastings Plate at the Newmarket First .Spring Meeting. Brakespear signalised his debut at 1 lu; Second July Meeting by wlnulng the time-honored "Chesterfield," and at his next essay scored iu the Prince of Wales Stakes at Goodwood. This was n jironiising start, both victories having been achieved in the smart and business-like style of a good horse, but It was as disappointing as surpris lug subsequently to see him fade away when, with odds laid on hitn. he finished third to Honeywood and Ted Smith Tor, .the Boscawen Stakes in the First October week. It was different when, carrying a seven pounds penalty iu the Middle Park Plate, he wits unplaced to Corcyra. Stornowar, and Kenny-niore. but, for all that, the double failure came as something of a blow to those who, like myself, had expected so much from Ills initial performances. La Marquise won two of her seven engagements and whs unlucky not to secure another, as she would have done had not the reins slipped through his lingers -It was raining at the time when Jones asked her for a final effort in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Ascot, which she had won until the very last strhF. when she was headed by Land of Song. In connection with that race, it may be mentioned that the jockeys got such a soaking that all drew two jwuuds overweight on returning to scale. The lllly hail a big pull In the weights and was equal favorite with Dropwort when she raced clear away from Long-town for the Great Foal Plate at Lingtield. but that advantage could hardly be claimed for her when at four pounds she scored, by a length from Evnnsdale. which in mm hud a head the best of First Spear in their placing for the Hurst Park Foal Plate. Over another furlong that form was reversed when, at oven weights, Mr. Astors filly decisively beat the Hoyal representative for the Brotby Stakes at the Newmarket middle meeting, after which she retired into winter quarters. It is not in mortals to command success, nor can trainers win good races with horses of inferior r class, as were. I fear, the majority of those which liore the. royal purple and scarlet during the past season, hut everything comrs to him who knows how to wnit, n quality in which our gracious king is in no -way lacking. On the contrary, be Is the best of losers and the happiest of winners, as things may chance, and can bide as patiently as any man the favorable turn In Fortunes wheel. It "was admittedly a lean year for his majesty as far as racing was concerned, hut for all that the lK-st he has experienced since his accession to the throne. The time, no doubt, will come when he Continued on second page. KING GEORGES BIG BAND OF RACERS. Continued from first page. will have some Persimmons anil Diamond Jubilees to battle for him, and the sooner the better, for in the meanwhile we are all clearing our throats for the cheering inseparable from a royal victory. By permission of Ills majestys ".Master of the Horse." 1 was recently privileged to view the horses at Egerton House and by way of preliminary to my notes on what I saw may at once compliment Richard Marsh on the splendid up-ipearance of all his charges, while at the same time congratulating him on a clean bill of health throughout, for, considering the time of year, 1 never saw horses looking brighter and better. In addition to those of King George, Marsh has Beau Bois and Biter Bit, the last-named recently repurchased from the Duke of Portland, in training for I.ord Marcus Rorosford. I am sure that all will be interested to peruse the appended list of the horses in training at Egerton House. Ages are as they will be in 1914. His Majestys. Le Lac, b. g, 5, by Florizel II. Loch Doon. Thrace, b. g, 5, by Thrush Laodamia. Aniuer, b. e, 4, by Florizel II. Guinea Hen. Laomedon, b. c, 4, by Spearmint Laodamia. Brakespear, b. c, 3, by .Spearmint Guinea Hen. Nadir Shah, ch. c. 3, by Eager Persian Lilac. Sunny Lake, eh. c, 3, by Sundridge Pearl of the Loch. Sunni, ch. c, 3, by Sundridge April Princess. Per Mare. b. f, 3 by Marcovil Perla. La Marquise, ch. f, 3, by Marcovil Princesse de Galles. White Locks, b. f, 3, by The White Knight Loch Doon. Aiglette, ch. f, 2, by White Eagle Ecila February 0. Vervaine, b. f, 2, by Louviers Vain Air February 10. Flowery Speech, b. f, 2, by Cicero Persian Lilac February 27. Sprig of Erin, b. f, 2, by Desmond Sweet Vernal March 31. Symbolism, b. f, 2, by Symington Amphora April S. Grey Linnet, br. f, 2, by Thrush Marie Legraye April S. Markie, ch. c, 2, by Marco Princesse de Galles January 23. Sammarco, b. c, 2, by Marcovil Saints Mead February 17. Ludovltch, b. c, 2, by Louviers Witch of the Air February 21. Friar Marcus, b. c, 2, by Cicero Prim Nun January 20. Border Don, b. c, 2, by Bayardo Loch Doon March 2. Seed Pearl, b. c, 2, by Spearmint Perla March 20. Markhope, b. c, 2, by Marcovil Nadejda May 18. Jungle Cock, b. c, 2, by Sundridge Guinea Hen April 20. Lord Marcus Beresfords. Beau Bois, ch. h, 5, by Lord Bobs Yella. Biter Bit, b. h, 0, by Martagou Queen of the Heather. Of the three-year-olds I am anticipating the ages for the New Year Sunny Lake is au upstanding colt, with much of the Sundridge character about him, but rather Jong in his pasterns. It is hardly fair to judge him by his past record, as, after having spilt one of his hind pasterns, he had to be hurried to make his debut in the Buckenhani Stakes at the First October meeting, when he showed creditably, though beaten by Hoiieywood and First Spear, while at his next attempt, in receipt of nine pounds from each, he split Parhelion and Longtown for the Bretby Stakes, and finally was fourth for the Moulton Stakes. Clearly, therefore, he has the gift of going, and being now quite sound and doing well, should at least pay his way with ordinary luck. Brakespear and La Marquise are both wintering most satisfactorily. The former, appreciably grown, Is a Hue colt, witli all the power of his sire Six-aruilnt, exceptionally strong over his back and loins and or beautiful quality but perhaps a little light below the knee. In short, a good-looking colt In spite of a suspicious-looking eye. If a bit long in the back and a little short in her ribs. La Marquise is nevertheless a charming blood-like lilly. with the best of legs and feet, that will be unlucky should she fail to win some of her engagements next year, while Sunni is a great, line colt, standing fully 10 hands 2 inches, too big to do himself Justice as a two-year-old, and still wanting plenty of time. The coming two-year-olds number fourteen, eight colts and six fillies, a well-bred and good-looking lot. Seed Pearl is small, but remarkably strong and compact, while in striking contrast is Aiglette, a typical White Eagle filly from Ecila, full of good racing points, though it may be some time before she comes to her best, as she already stands sixteen hands. Vervaine Is strong well balanced and business-like, favoring in marked degree her sire, as does Ludovltch, also by Mr. Raphaels horse, Witch of the Airs first foal and a fine and racing-like one. Louviers strikes one as the beau ideal of mates for mares of the Persimmon, St. Simon and Galopln blood, and I hear flattering accounts as to the promise of his progeny. Grey Linnet is a sweetly pretty filly of beautiful quality that looks like bopping along to a merry tune, and should come early to band, and of similar character is Sprig of Erin. Of the sturdy, strong sort, but a little heavy in her shoulders, is Flowery Speech, and if rather small Symlwlism is beautifully shaped, and a rare mover. Border Don is a sound-legged colt of superb quality, of the long, low and level pattern, and half-brother to Pearl of the Loch. Perla Petsehau and Le Lac, and racing-like in every way, witli plenty of size and scope is Sammarco, a handsome, dark brown that shows all the characteristics of St. Simon. Jungle Cock, is a nicely-turned colt, with powerful back and quarters and Immense bone, but a trifle upright in front, half-brother to Pintadeau, Brakespear and Anmer. Similarly related to Dorando Is Markhope, a big, good-looking colt, already 15 hands 3 incnes, though a late foal that will want time, but looks like making a good horse. He is out of Nadejda, sister to Persimmon, whose only other foal died, and which proved barren, last season to William the Third, by which she was covered again. Another big un Is Markie, half-brother to La Marquise. In spit of being slightly dipped In his back, this is a remarkably good-looking and powerful horse, with deep shoulders, a long rein and lovely quality. He is a grand galloper and shows every promise of making a good horse. Friar Marcus is not quite as big, but still possessed of plenty of size. He is a dark bay with black points, showing much quality, with enormous power, especially in his back and quarters, and splendidly furnished as regards legs and feet. " It is, of course, hazardous to prophesy concerning horses of which nothing is known beyond their looks, but it will be strange indeed if some of these do not race. "Vigilant," in London Sportsman.
