SCOPE AND DESIGN OF THE WORK. 3 
treatment of older horses whilst in training. A minute 
comparison between horses of the present day and those 
of past years, with the object of ascertaining their rela- 
tive merits. Suggestions to clerks of courses, lessees, and 
other functionaries; and hints for a different manner and 
time of entries for many of the large stakes and other 
matters relating to them. The formation of an outer 
ring, on all race-courses, to afford the convenience and 
protection to the small bettor, which the opulent now 
enjoys. The interest owners have in their horses, and 
how far they may be called private or public pro- 
perty. Commission agents and their emissaries. Notes 
on trainers and jockeys. The purchase of yearlings, show- 
ing the fallibility of the best judges in giving high prices 
for useless animals ; and how the high and low priced horses, 
ranging from 10 to over 4,000 guineas, have turned out; 
with hints which to reject and which to choose. The con- 
sideration of engagements ; a serious item for the economist 
and needy sportsman. Low and high standards of weights 
and long and short courses. Our foreign competitors and 
their studs. The subversion of the old and the introduct’on 
of the new system of training. The abolition of sweating, 
and the circumstances under which it was brought about. 
The superabundant clothing once in use, and the paucity that 
succeeded it. All these, and many other interesting matters 
which cannot well be enumerated here, will be found em- 
bodied in the work; exhibited as fully and intelligibly as 
the author’s best efforts and anxious desire to do justice 
to his subject will permit. 
IN PURSUANCE of the plan sketched out, the training stables 
take precedence of the description of other matters. They 
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