APPENDIX. 



Betting : 5 to 4 against Rock Sand, 7 to 4 Sceptre, 5 to I Ard Patrick, loo to 6 Duke oj Westminster, and 33 to I Oriole 

 (offered). 



Both the parade and canter were led by Ard Patrick, and the horses assembled at the post a few minutes after the hour fixed 

 for the start, and a minute after the white fl ig went up the barrier was released. The first away was Rock Sand, followed 

 by Oriole and Ard Patrick, with Dnkc of Westminster last. On settling down into their places Oriole drew out clear of Rock 

 Sand and Ard Patrick, with Sceptre next. A mile from home Ard Patrick joined Rock Sand, but Oriole continued to lead until 

 fairly in the line for home, where Ard Patrick drew to the front, followed by Rock Sand and Sceptre. A quarter of a mile from 

 home Sceptre became second, and, passing Ard Patrick soon afterwards, the pair fought out a most exciting finish, Ard Patrick 

 winning by a neck ; three lengths separated the second and third. Duke of Westminster was fourth. Time, by Benson's 

 chronograph, 2 min. 7| sec. 



It was early known that Mr. Gubbins had agreed overnight with Count Lehndorff, through the 

 International Horse Agency and Exchange (Limited), to sell Ard Patrick for delivery after running not 

 more than three weight-for-age engagements during the remainder of the current season. The price is 

 20,000 guineas, the same as the Russian Government gave for Galtee More, through the same Agency, but 

 with this important difference that Mr. Gubbins has three valuable races to the good, one of which, 

 the Eclipse Stakes, he has already won, and the other two the Jockey Club and the Champion Stakes 

 he will probably win. 



But as to the race, the race for few looked at any other to-daywell, they paraded and cantered, 

 nothing going down quite so well as Sceptre, though Ard Patrick also strode out with the utmost freedom. 

 And now they were at the gate. I could feel my heart going thump, thump, as I doubt not many 

 others did. It was a supreme moment, one in which you seem to live through ages, and then up went 

 the barrier. The start was superb. Presently Oriole dashed to the front, followed by Rock Sand, with 

 Ard Patrick always lying handy, Sceptre, as usual, a bit slow in getting fairly into her stride, and Duke 

 of Westminster dropped behind last. Just as they neared the top turn I saw what made me sure Ard 

 Patrick would beat Rock Sand, for Madden took his mount up without any apparent effort, and gained 

 a good place for the crucial turn. The big horse came round it well, and Sceptre was now fairly moving, 

 so that although Ard Patrick got first run into the straight and soon settled the leaders, Sceptre was 

 hard on his tracks, and a furlong from home seemed to have taken his measure. Already there was 

 a roar of delight over the anticipated victory of the public idol. "Sceptre wins !" Yes, it seemed clear 

 as the day. There she was, making one of her brilliant runs, which no opponent yet has ever stalled 

 off, for Sceptre has never been beaten when putting in her best efforts. " Come on, old girl ! " cried 

 an irreverent admirer ; and then came first a murmur, growing quickly into a shout, " Ard Patrick ! 

 Ard Patrick ! " and people choked and gasped with excitement. What a race ! What a race ! 



The gallant Irishman had come again with extraordinary resolution and courage, but the mare also 

 held on, amazed, I dare say, to find any presumptuous horse challenging her supremacy. Yes, she 

 held on, and both jockeys rode for their lives. Rock Sand faded away ; you only saw the splendid duel 

 as it progressed in all its bitterness and all its beauty before your eyes. Not till very close home 

 could the most acute of judges have foretold the result, and then Ard Patrick fairly battled the mare 

 out of the race, but only by a neck, and a great sigh of relief went up from all and sundry. Few could 

 pull themselves together for several minutes after seeing this sight of a lifetime. For my part I could 

 scarcely bear to think of it, so overpowering had it been ; and, after just staying to see the winner and 

 Sceptre weigh in, I went home. No more racing, no race but one to-day. 



NEWMARKET FIRST OCTOBER MEETING, 1903. 

 THIRD DAY. THURSDAY, OCTOBER i. 



3.0. The JOCKEY CLUB STAKES of 10,000 sovs. ; the second received 1,500 sovs. ; the third 1,000 sovs. ; the 

 nominator of the winner 400 sovs., and the nominator of the second 200 sovs. ; weight for age, etc. Last mile and 

 three-quarters of Cesarewitch Course. 



3. Mr. \Y. Bass's b. f. Sceptre, by Persimmon Ornament, 4 yrs., lost, (yellow, green sleeves 



and cap) F. Hardy I 



5. Sir J. Miller's br. c. Rock Sand, by Sainfoin Roquebrune, 3 yrs., 8st. I3lb (white, primrose 



braid, sleeves, and cap) D. Maher 2 



6. Mr. W. B. IMirefoy's b. g. Cappa While, by Buckingham Eivir, 4 yrs., 8st. 7lb. (light blue 



and black hoops) B.Dillon 3 



4. Mr. J. Musker's William Rufus, by Melton Simena, 3 yrs., 8st. I3lb. (light blue, violet 



sleeves, grey cap) O. Madden 4 



2. Duke of Devonshire's Cheers, by Persimmon Applause II., 4 yrs., lost, (straw) W. Halsey o 



The figures preceding the owners' names correspond with the numbers on the card. 



(Race started at 3.11. Winner trained by A. Taylor, at Manton, and bred by the late Duke of Westminster.) 

 It was very soon a case of laying odds 1 1 to 10 on Rock Sand, but, at the same time, &<gfMrhad adherents galore at 1 1 to 8 and 



Rtifus, loo to I against Cheers (offered). 



Neither Sceptre, Cappa White, nor Cheers was on view in the paddock, and H 'illiam Rufus cantered down to the post in front 

 of Rock Sand. The white flag was hoisted at 3.10, the lot being despatched to a capital start a minute later, Cappa Whitt 

 showing the w.iy to Rock Sand and William Rufus, with Cheers whipping in. There was no change whatever till about six 

 furlongs from home, when Sceptre took third place, and, gradually improving her position, she drew to the front after passing 



