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Ebor was purchased this year for the Emperor 

 of Russia, of Mr. Wm. Barton of Fulford, near 

 York, for 500 gs. ; and Tranby, from the royal 

 stud at Hampton Court, was sold for 1,000 gs. for 

 America. 



The following celebrated stallions died in the 

 course of this year : 



Longwaist, the ornament of the Underley stud, 

 in May, in consequence of accidentally striking 

 his head against the doorway of the stable. The 

 performances of this famous racer are comprised 

 in the years from 1824 to 1828 ; during which 



