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treatment of older horses whilst in training. A minute 

 comparison between horses of the present day and those 

 of past years, with the object of ascertaining their rela- 

 tive merits. Suggestions to clerks of courses, lessees, and 

 other functionaries ; and hints for a different manner and 

 time of entries for many of the large stakes and other 

 matters relating to them. 'J1ie formation of an outer 

 i-ing, on all race-courses, for the convenience and pro- 

 tection of the small bettor, as well as his more opulent 

 opponent. The interest owners have in their horses, 

 and how far they may be called private or public 

 I)roperty, Commission agents and their emissaries. Notes 

 on trainers and jockeys. The purchase of yearlings, show- 

 ing the fallibility of the best judges in giving high prices 

 f(jr useless animals ; and how the high and low priced 

 horses, ranging from lo to i,ooo guineas, have turned out; 

 with hints which to reject and which to choose. The con- 

 sideration of engagements ; a serious item for the economist 

 and needy sportsman. Low and high staiidards of weights 

 and long and short courses. Our foreign competitors and 

 their studs. The subversion of the old and the introduction 

 of the new .system of training. TJie abolition of sweating, 

 and the circumstances under which it was brought about. 

 The superabundant clothing once in u.se, and the paucity that 

 succeeded it. All these, and many other interesting matters 

 which cannot well be enumerated here, will be found em- 

 bodied in the work ; exhibited as fully and intelligibly as 

 the author's best efforts and aiixious desire to do justice 

 to his subject will permit. 



In ruRSUANCKof the plan sketched out, the training stables 

 take precedence of the description of other matters. They 



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