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all who saw him that it was generally remarked, 

 " Although he came into Doncaster in the rear of 

 six horses, he will leave twice that number to 

 inspect his tail in the great race." 



The van, although cumbrous and heavy, was a 

 commodious vehicle, and completely fitted inter- 

 nally with padded sides. Moreover, the horses 

 stood upon a hard-stuffed mattress, so that their 

 knees might not be broken if they fell down. 

 There was also a manger for each, and every other 

 convenience ; so much so, indeed, that the machine 

 resembled a movable stable. 



As this enterprise proved beyond expectation 

 successful, Mr Herring was instructed by Lord 

 George to build another van upon an improved 

 principle in short, a less cumbersome and pon- 

 derous conveyance. A hind platform was attached, 

 which could be let down, so that the ascent might 

 be made less steep. A door was also added in 

 front, to obviate the necessity of turning the 

 horses round or backing them when getting them 

 out. This second van was used by me for many 

 years. Mr Hunnybun, a coachbuilder at New- 

 market, subsequently built others upon greatly 

 improved principles, with peculiar axles which 

 brought the body of the van much nearer the 

 ground, so that the difficulty often experienced 

 of getting the horses into their travelling carriage 

 was overcome. Mr Hunnybun's vans were beauti- 

 fully finished and admirably constructed, costing 



