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about the same time of Frank Buckle, that " it 

 would have been easier to turn the sun from his 

 course than either of these famous jockeys from 

 the path of duty." Consequently, his services in 

 the saddle were in much request by many dis- 

 tinguished noblemen and gentlemen, whose colours 

 he habitually wore. Whenever he heard of a 

 good horse or became cognisant of the merits of 

 some good performer, he would exclaim, " I wish 

 he were mine ! Wouldn't I turn him into ' Button 

 Park ' ! " Nevertheless he did not succeed in fill- 

 ing his pockets very full, although, for many years, 

 no man had more riding. In addition to winning 

 countless races, he was continually wanted to ride 

 trials, as he was a capital judge of the noble 

 animal, and always secured a good pace when 

 questions were asked. In 1822, shortly before 

 the Craven Meeting, Lord George Cavendish tried 

 Godolphin to be a good horse. At that time 

 Godolphin had no engagements, and his Lordship 

 was undecided in what race to run him. The 

 Craven Stakes, then a very important event, gener- 

 ally gave rise to some spirited betting. Mr Boyce, 

 who trained for Lord George Cavendish, advised 

 his Lordship to run Godolphin in the Craven 

 Stakes. With his usual caution Lord George 

 interposed with the remark, " Send for Arnull, 

 and let us hear what he says." Upon the great 

 jockey's arrival he was asked whether he thought 

 Godolphin could win the Craven ? " Win, my 



