PRINCE PALATINE 



shire manufacturer to the ranks of owners. Mr. 

 Pilkington, at the same time, was not absolutely 

 a new-comer. His colours, French grey and cerise 

 hoops and cap, had been registered for many years, 

 and he had bred a number of horses, but nothing of 

 note. He had at length determined to fly high, 

 to obtain possession of a horse who would be likely 

 to make a name for himself, and truly he succeeded ! 

 Lancashire, it may be remarked in passing, has 

 been exceptionally well represented of late years in 

 the racing world. Lord Derby has headed the list 

 of winning owners, Sir John Thursby has bred a 

 classic winner in Kennymore, Mr. Hulton's horses 

 have been conspicuous in the classics, Fifinella 

 having won a (substitute) Derby and Oaks, and 

 Mr. Pilkingfton's name will be ever memorable in 

 the annals of Lancashire sport because of Prince 

 Palatine. 



Having obtained undisputed possession of the 

 colt, his owner sent him to be trained by Beardsley 

 at Lambourne, Captain H. B. Purefoy, younger 

 brother of Captain W. B. Purefoy one of the most 

 successful owners of his day, kindly undertaking the 

 management of the animal. Unfortunately records 

 of his trials are unobtainable. Mr. Pilkington never 

 seems to have had copies, or if he ever had he tells 

 me that he has lost them. Captain Purefoy has 

 been unable to supply this deficiency, but I do not 



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