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consider the mares of this breed of great value as 

 breeders. They are natural trotters, with splendid 

 action and lots of speed, but have generally developed 

 a " soft spot," in other words, are deficient in staying 

 qualities. This single defect, we have no doubt, will 

 be remedied by judicious crossing; and we confidently 

 predict, that the time is not far distant, when these 

 mares will be almost, if not quite, as highly prized for 

 breeders as the Stars. 



Idol's colts are very promising ; and we feel confi- 

 dent that, as soon as they acquire sufficient age, will 

 duly honor their parentage. 



Sayer's Guy Miller. 



This horse was bred by Mr. Richard Sears, of 

 Orange County (now deceased), who lived on a large 

 farm some three miles south from the Village of 

 Goshen, and had given much time and attention to the 

 breeding of fine horses, and would undoubtedly have 

 realized his highest anticipations could he have lived 



