^'CHERRY AND BLACK" 



no appreciable signs of age as he galloped a quarter 

 of a mile past the stand amid the cheers of his admirers 

 and then passed forever Into merited retirement. For 

 years he was used as a hack at Rancocas, but he had 

 become so fond of the companionship of people that 

 he would come to the door of any of the houses on the 

 farm and whinny until some one came out and noticed 

 him. He had been granted "the freedom of the city," 

 like the conquerors of olden times, and had free range 

 to go where he pleased, but would follow people like 

 a dog. 



During 1885 the Lorlllard stable won 43 races and 

 $98,490 In stakes, of which Wanda won $29,640 ; Dew- 

 drop $17,037; Pontlac $14,955; ^"d Unrest $10,408. 



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