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until the groom was getting ready to turn in for 

 the night. Deciding that it was rather rough to 

 leave Peter out in the cold he took the halter and 

 walked over to the paddock. As he approached the 

 gate he saw the champion waiting for him. When he 

 opened it the big gelding after rubbing his nose 

 against his shoulder placed his head in position for 

 the halter and walked to his stall. 



As he was released Peter Manning turned around 

 a few times on the bedding and flopped for a roll in 

 the straw. This was followed by a shake to get the 

 loose earth out of his coat and a stretch. After tak- 

 ing a drink Peter turned towards his feed box in 

 which there was a portion of broken oats and bran. 

 While he was eating it the farm lights went out and 

 as his groom patted him on the neck with a friendly 

 good night the night watchman passed by with his 

 flashlight. Peter Manning's outing was over. 



GUY AXWORTHY'S GRANDAM 



Guy Axworthy is the leading sire of trotters. In 

 1929 his service fee was $2,000. The speed and rac- 

 ing qualities of his get placed him at the top. For 

 several years his get dominated the colt stakes. In 

 1929 he led in the aged events with Full Worthy, 

 High Noon, and Gaylworthy, while his son Mr. McEl- 

 wyn was represented in the two-year-old events by 

 Main McElwyn. The returns shows that Guy Ax- 

 worthy has sired four two-minute trotters, one 



