A GREAT REVIVAL 



In the course of the racing season of 1867 the 



Cannon Heath stable once more became the 



abode of horses capable of holding their own 



with the best in the land. The series of lean 



years had terminated ; the " cherry, black cap " 



were again prominent on the Turf. Blue Gown, 



icrucian, and Green Sleeve had " arrived '* 



md were to make stirring history before they 



iisappeared from the public's ken. For two 



[seasons these three treasures, all bred by Sir 



[Joseph Hawley, and all by Beadsman, were 



^ery closely associated. Two of them often 



m in the same race, while on one memorable 



occasion the three came together under the 



starter's orders. 



Blue Gown was the first to run. He was 

 out of Bas Bleu, a mare by Stockwell from 

 Vexation, daughter of Touchstone. Bas Bleu 

 herself received forfeit in a couple of Matches, 

 but did not otherwise contribute to her keep, 

 for she was beaten in all the six races she ran. 

 In those days a spring meeting was held at 



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