GREEN; YELLOW SLEEVES, BELT, AND CAP 



which was run on the 22nd of March. With a 12 lb. 

 penalty he won the Lancashire Steeplechase on the 4th of 

 April with equal ease. 



In 1908 Caubeen made a bid, though not a successful 

 one, as he missed a place, finishing fourth. The race 

 wanted some winning this year, indeed all the dozen 

 starters had at different times distinguished themselves, 

 the race going to Sir Peter Walker's Albuera, who was 

 followed by a constant winner in Moonstruck and a 

 sturdy, good class 'chaser in Tom West. I have seen 

 a good many horses who appeared to have broken down 

 hopelessly return and win good races. Albuera was an 

 example. When paying a visit to Osmaston I went 

 round the stables one evening with Sir Peter Walker 

 and we came to a sorry looking animal with a coat like 

 a sheep, and a general aspect of forlornness. Possibly 

 I looked at him with a lack of admiration, for Sir Peter 

 remarked " I suppose you don't recognise that one. 

 He won the Manchester Steeplechase." It was indeed 

 Albuera who had long been in retirement, but who came 

 out in very different shape and duly won races. 



1908. MANCHESTER. 



LANCASHIRE HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of £1725 ; 

 3|m. 



Sir Peter Walker's Albuera, by Wellington, 



a. 10 St. 2 lbs. - - . . . Chadwick I 



Mr. R. B. Henry's Moonstruck, a. 10 st. 9 lbs. A. Newey 2 



Mr. H. Hardy's Tom West, a. 10 st. 8 lbs. - Murphy 3 



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