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wins falling to horses from his stables were seven in 

 number, and in 1899 they numbered five. 



Richard Marsh was born at Smeeth, in Kent, and from 

 an early age was an adept at horse-riding ; in fact, it was 

 during his schooldays that he won the Dover Handicap. 

 He was two years with Captain Machell, and afterwards 

 went to Epsom. He was subsequently private trainer for 

 Mr. Baltazzi at Six-Mile Bottom, for whom, as well as 

 for several other owners, he also rode. In 1892 he 

 moved to Egerton House, where he has since been. 

 In 1898 two of his horses figured as winners at Ascot, 

 and last year three horses. Persimmon was trained in his 

 stables. 



Matthew Dawson was the trainer of his day, and as 

 such, was most successful. During the earlier part of his 

 career he was trainer to Lord Eglinton, and on setting 

 up for himself had for his first good horse Hobbie Noble. 

 He next trained for Lord John Scott, and in 1858, when 

 Mr. Merry's horses were in his care, he moved to Russley. 

 Eight years later he went to live at Heath House, 

 Newmarket, and there formed the acquaintance of Lord 

 Falmouth, for whom he became trainer, whilst he also 

 enjoyed the patronage of the Duke of Portland, Mr. Vyner, 

 and Lord Hastings. When he at length retired to Exning 

 the Newmarket stables were placed in the charge of his 

 nephew, George Dawson, Mr. Dawson died on August 

 25th, 1898, in his 79th year. Among the horses trained 

 by him, and which have taken part in Ascot Meetings, 

 are Catherine Hayes, Saunterer, Thormanby, Buckstone, 

 Thunder, St. Simon, which have all been victorious at 

 some time or other. 



