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ENGLISH THREE-YEAR-OLDS Extra Fine Specimens of That Age In Training at Newmarket. Gainsborough C»nNlilered llcst of the Colts anil II* ne veil te of tb - Fillies. It is the cx|mi tation in England that English racing of this year is to Im- adorned with the exploits of an unusually large number of high -class thn-c-year-olds of both sexes. Of these last years racing IKiints to Gainsborough as somewhat the best of the colts and Benevente of the fillies. The majority of these promising young horses is in training on Newmarket Heath, and concerning their np|»caraiicc and work a rei--iit edition of London Sportsman said: "The pleasure of S. B. Joels visit to Newmarket on Thursday was marred by the accident to The Finch, particularly as the horse had done so well since Koates took him in hand ami had been going extra well in his work. Cutaway is a three-year-old brother to Pommern that has not yet run. He was a bit of a slouch last year, but appears to have made a lot of improvement and now closely resembles in appearance his distinguished relative. His hocks may be a little faulty, but they do not interfere with his action, which is particularly vniooth and effective when he is extended, and from having been a little impetuous he is now quite a fine colt. He has done plenty of work. and. like all the Sefton Lodge horses, is well advanced in condition. Princess Nathalie has grown into a beautiful mare and has been striding along with Blue Danube in such style that she may yet fulfill the promise of her juvenile days, when she was thought to lie something more than useful. llivcrsbore Brumby ». Polyscope Douoghue and Pandion had a good exercise gallop over about one mile and a half, just brisk enough to extend them and mak-tlien blow a bit. They aiv three fine colts and all moved well, especially Rivershore. which is a big, IMiwerful horse and a remarkably strong galloper. but as regards quality Polyscope, which has made most satisfactory pnigress during the rc«-ess, bean away the palm and may be described as the gentleman of the party. Pandion is u fine colt that carries a heavy barrel and may require tender handling when the ground becomes hard. He had to In- eased for a few days lately on account of a bruised find, but is all right again. Mr. Joels recent purchases. Jessin and Kashmir, are both fine fillies ami Imth good movers, the Irish mure especially so. while th.-breeding of the other, by Bayardo — Highness, must surely tell when she retires to the Maiden Erlegh paddocks. She has only run once, when she was unplaced behind Drayton Court. Star of Light and Alpaca. Syndrian is now a grand-looking colt, with plenty of size and liberty anil a rare galloper, and he showed up well over seven-eighths with Nation. Mr. Joel and his traiuer have every reason to look forward with confidence to a successful season with the three-year-olds. DE MESTRES STABLE AND OTHERS. "All De Mestres horses are making satisfactory progress, and have been kept well ou the move. Scatwell has grown and thickened into an attractive colt, and Skynicket has also made considerable improvement, though he makes a hit of a noise." They have had some good gallops with Grand Kleet. Tre-clare. Blanco and White Squall, all horses likely to pay their way. anil Skyrocket has been going ex -•optionally well. Scatwell was coughing slight ly for a day or two. but it was nothing of consequence, and he is all right again. Oood accounts come to hand concerning the well-being of Lord Kmdon-derrys beautiful filly, Benevente. which has grown all the right way. and although in -lined to lie ex citable when above herself, is settling down now that she is in regular work. Evans has been riding her occasionally, and her lovely action was seeu to perfection, when, striding alone on Wednesday with Shenley Boy and Mabella. recently arrived at Bedford Lodge fnmi Chattis Hill. Beaufort has grown a little, but is still more remarkable for neatness than size, and moves like a prospective winner. In Pickerings team Somme Kiss and Carados have bath done n-markably well, aud an- in good work. The Irishman, which won three of his five engagements last year, is a fine, upstanding bay colt, with plenty of liberty and strong action, and seems to have improved considerably since he joined the Keutford string. "At Stanley House Callander and Avon Tyrell are two big. good-looking colts, but neither has yet i:p-liearetl in public, aud all that can Is- said of them is that they shape well, perhaps better on soft than hard ground. Parsifal is a general favorite with the local cognoscenti, and has fined down into a colt of beautiful quality. He is much bigger than his half brother. Friar Marcus, but with an easy. sweeping stride, and he went well on Thursday iu the presence of Kord Marcus Beresford over a m.K anil a quarter with Jutland. Soap Bubble. Epiugle and Thrace. Two newcomers to Newmarket arc Arwin and Ctillingow. Inith unknown quantitys, but well-growu. good-looking colts and attractive movers. Not a big one. but a model of shape and quality is Cattegat. which lias also to make his first appearance in public. Watson has given him a lot of work and he will belie his style of galloping if he does not turn out a race horse of more than average merit. Jack Point, trained by Basil Jarris, is half brother to Magpie, by Swyiiford. and a slashing tine colt, good looking enough for anything, but untried as yet. and other Newmarket three-year-olds have wintered well and are going well are Freesia. King John. Galicinn. McNeil and Earua. The last has grown into a grand filly." a ;
