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to meet. Thoroughly conversant with the racing events 

 of the past forty years and blessed with a good memory, 

 he is a most entertaining companion. 



Though well advanced in years he is a hale and hearty 

 man and gives as close attention to his horses in train- 

 ing now as he did twenty years ago. He has the well- 

 wishes of a host of friends. 



