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described. Tradition says they were originally puce- 

 and-white ; but, alas ! age, and the effect of a variable 

 climate, left but the faintest trace of one colour, and 

 none of the other. Still, George in the old familiar 

 Noah's Ark jacket, with breeches and boots to match, on 

 Fisherman, was often vociferously cheered when hailed 

 the winner, as, after being weighed, he led his gentle old 

 favourite back to the stable with inward feelings of satis- 

 faction. Indeed, on the Western circuit, George's vic- 

 torious rush was as well known and as much dreaded by 

 the rest of the jockeys as ever were the performances of 

 Buckle and Eobinson in their day at Newmarket ; whilst 

 Mr. Parr himself, in the same colours and capacity as 

 a gentleman-rider, was a veritable 'triton amongst the 

 minnows.' 



CHAPTEE XIII. 



'LOBD OF THE ISLES.' 



Doncaster Town Moor A search for a yearling Lord of the Isles 

 bought for Mr. Merry Trial Wins Lav ant Stakes at Goodwood ; 

 Paradigm a good second The ' owner's friend ' Comments on my 

 riding My brother put up for the second race An invisible differ- 

 ence Mr. Merry at Woodyates Remarkable scene Detailed 

 trial for the Two Thousand The race Rival owners and trainers ; 

 heavy wagering In the saddling-ring Mine wins The owner after 

 the race The Derby Kingstown mysteriously backed Why did 

 Lord of the Isles lose ? A jockey's opinion The real facts. 



ON the Town Moor of the far-famed Doncaster, early in 

 the morning on the Monday, and during the race week, 

 may be seen thousands of people from all counties, and 

 representing every class, eager to catch a glimpse of the 

 favourite. Conspicuous amongst the throng, in number 



