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CHAPTER VIII. 

 Trainers and Jockeys. 



THE chief trainers, at the present time in India, are 

 John Wheal, H. Ryder, H. Bowen, N. Vinall, T. Donald- 

 son, and 0. Dignum. 



Wheal was formerly well-known in Ireland and 

 Wales as a bold and finished steeplechase rider. Since 

 then, he has spent a long and honorable career as a 

 trainer in India. His natural cleverness, great experi- 

 ence, and the fact that he is never above personally 

 looking after his horses, have made his success most 

 marked. 



Ryder, whose name has been so often coupled in 

 victory with the celebrated Arab Anarchy, is second to 

 none as a shrewd and able trainer. He rides well, and 

 is an admirable judge of pace. 



Unimpeachable probity and strict attention to his 

 business have always characterised Bowen's connection 

 with the Indian turf. 



Vinall has been a successful trainer, and is one of the 

 best jockeys we have ever had in India. 



Donaldson has always maintained the most unblem- 

 ished name as a jockey, and generally heads the list for 

 winning mounts. His wonderful quickness in getting 

 away at the start is well-known. 



Dignum is a brilliant cross-country rider, and has 

 been a fairly successful trainer. 



