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installed favourite at evens, although carrying top 

 weight, 10 St. 7 lb. He won in magnificent style, 

 and good judges are unanimously of opinion that 

 he is the finest horse, both in looks, speed, and 

 stamina, that has hitherto appeared on a South 

 African course. He was never extended, and won 

 like a champion.' 



" We had him led out for us to see, and this is 

 the first time since leaving Australia that he has 

 ever been really trained. ^ '' 



I found South Africa most interesting, and saw 

 many notable things in Mr. Cecil Ehodes's house, 

 and the Stand, not very far from there, where they 

 originally sold slaves by auction. I also saw as 

 much of the racing at Kenilworth as time would 

 permit, and when asked for suggestions about 

 the horses and racing I gave them freely to the 

 best of my ability. 



To my surprise the sportsmen of Cape Town 

 appreciated this to such an extent that they 

 presented me with a silver tea and cofiee service. 

 The suggestions I made were re the mating of 

 horses, training, treatment generally, the courses, 

 and many other things. 



Mr. Cecil Ehodes's house. Outside Cape Town, 

 attached to Mr. Cecil Rhodes's house, was a large 



* Chbsney has since then proved a successful stallion in South 

 Africa. 



