CHAPTER XII. 



'Broomielaw' and 'Peter' — Trying Two-year-olds — Mr. Verrall's 

 " Eccentric " Handicap — My Derby Career — Why I gave up 

 Riding — Systems of Training — The Brothers Dawson as 

 Trainers — John Scott, the Wizard of the North. 



ITH the love of race-riding and horses 

 still fresh in my memory, it is impos- 

 sible to conclude without adding a 

 few words about riding races, and the 

 different temperaments of thorough- 

 bred animals. As I have pointed out, I have had a 

 deal to do with some very queer-tempered horses. 

 Amongst others, I may mention ' Broomielaw ' and 

 ' D'Estournel,' both of whom were confirmed rogues, 

 and would stick their toes in the ground, kick, and 

 try all they knew to get rid of their jockey, or stop 

 in the race. Nothing but the greatest determina- 

 tion and force would persuade such animals to do 

 their best. ' Peter ' was another horse of the same 

 character. Many others could I mention, but these 



