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GLORIES OF OLD RUNNYMEDE Son of Late Col. E. F. Clay Plans to Keep Up Famous Place as Breeding Farm. LEXINGTON. Ky.. April 4.— Runnymede. which was the home of the late Colonel E. F. Clay, than whom Kentucky never had a more honorable nor a more popular turfman, and which is one of the magnificent farms in Bourbon County, again is to be the home of thoroughbred horses. Brutus Clay has decided to join the ranks of the bleeders. Brutus Clay, brother of Woodford and of F.zekiel Clay, both of whom were well known in breeding and racing circles, graduated in the law at Princeton University in 1896 and until a short while back practiced his profession at Atlanta. Ga. He is now back on the 600 acres of Runnymede and has decided to indulge his inherited fondness for the thoroughbred horse by producing it, as did his beloved father. The foundation stock for this new stud at Runnymede is to come from the studs of former Inited States Senator Johnson N. Camden and of John K. Madden, he having arranged with each of these gentlemen for the purchase of a given number of matrons that are to be bred to such sires as Light Brigade. Friar Rock. Sir Martin and Spanish Prince II., and to be delivered at Runnymede July 1. There will be fourteen mares in the band at Runnymede to form the nucleus of the stud. Mr. Clay has it as a part of his plan to go to England for a stallion and he may make the trip next fall. Another breeder who has decided to go to England to bring back a first-class stallion is J. O. Keene. He is planning his trip for late September. ♦
