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with Susan, steered by Captain Smith, after a dead 

 heat with Mr. Forbes' s Hock; Ayrefield, another of 

 his horses, was third for the same race, a year after- 

 wards, and in 1877, his colours were carried a few 

 times unsuccessfully. 



His Lordship is a Liberal In politics ; is unmarried; 

 he is one of those who appreciate racing as a national 

 pastime, and not merely as an Instrument for gambling. 

 Eiiji)!, he is- a sportsman sa?ts peur et sans reproche — 



" Loving the sport for its dear sake alone ; 

 Hating the base defilers of its fame ! " 



