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10,287 in stakes alone. She went to the stud a 

 " cripple," " sacrificed ere she reached the zenith of her 

 age by premature abuse of her great powers." Yet 

 she became the dam of a Derby winner in Surplice. 

 Mr. Orde bought the dam of Bee's-wing at Mr. Riddell's 

 sale for 22 guineas. A list of the prices given for Derby, 

 Oaks, and Leger " cracks " of 1831 during eighteen 

 months is interesting reading at the present day. 

 Riddlesworth sold for 3000 guineas, after running second 

 for the Derby; Black Daphne for 1500 guineas; 

 Trustee, third for the Derby, for 2000 guineas; Non 

 Compos for 2000 guineas; Fairy sold at two years old 

 for 3300 guineas; Ludlow for 5000 guineas; Ladyfly 

 for 1000 guineas; and Gratis for 1000 guineas eight 

 horses, and nearly 20,000 in all. 



