SIXTY YEARS ON THE TURF 



have won the Derby. But Norman could not get 

 through when he sought an opening, and instead 

 of securing a clear course was forced on to the 

 rails, Stockwell, in the scrimmage, having his stifle 

 severely cut. The upshot was a victory for Daniel 

 O'Rourke, whom Stockwell had thrashed in the 

 Two Thousand and whom he trounced afresh in 

 the Leger. 



That was a shocking Derby for Da vies. Mr. Greville 

 approached him one day with a view to backing 

 Daniel O'Rourke, trained by John Scott, who 

 generally let Mr. Greville into his plans. Davies 

 tendered him 100,000 to 2000, but the price was 

 declined. Then Davies offered to split matters, by 

 laying 100,000 to 1500. But Mr. Greville refused. 

 Davies was equally firm, and, nettled at the refusal 

 of what he considered a good offer, turned to the 

 barmaid at the " Salisbury Arms " (she used to make 

 up his list and take money in his absence) with 

 "Emma, put up 100 to 1 Daniel O'Rourke. But, 

 mind, nobody can have that price to more than a 

 fiver. If the stable won't take 66 to 1, let the 

 public have the money." Mr. Greville heard this, 

 but remained unmoved. The liberal odds tempted 

 the public, and yet Davies did not alter the rate 

 till he had laid "Daniel" to lose £100,000. After- 

 wards he betted Mr. Greville 50,000 to 1000. 



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