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CONTRASTS IN COST OF BREEDING In view of the high prices now asked for the services of even untried stallions, it is rather interesting to compare some of the fees of stallions a century or so ago. In the list for the season 1S14 the highest-priced ones were Dick Andrews, sire of Tramp, which was advertised to stand at Newmarket and to fifty mares at a fee of 2! guineas, and Walton, at Gipping Hall, near Stowmarket, at 2! guineas. The only others reaching 20 guineas were: Waxj-. at Newmarket. 40 mares, by subscription, each at 25 guineas: Gohanna, at Pet-worth. Sussex, at 21 guineas; Soothsayer, at Newmarket, at 21 guineas; Camillas, at Middlethorpe, near York, 50 mares, besides those of his owner each at 20 guineas, and Orville. at Laxborough Farm, about a mile from Newmarket road, 50 mares, by subscription, each at 20 guineas. Seventy-seven sires in all were advertised, and thus was described Castrel, for which only 10 guineas and a half guinea for the groom was asked: "The celebrated stallion Castrel is arrived at Mr. Knaptons Huntington Stud Farm near York. He stands 10 hands, and is thought by superior judges to possess the finest racing shape, united with excellent action, great powers, the most courteous temper, was never fired, and free from all natural blemishes." Horse and Hound.
