140 The Life of Fred Archer 
Almost in his noviciate Lord Hastings played a somewhat 
conspicuous part, his pretty " eau de nil ; crimson belt and 
cap " on several occasions, both before and after an important 
race, having been the observed of all observers. This Lord 
Hastings must in no way be confounded with the Marquess 
of Hastings, the victim of Hermit, Danebury, and plunging, 
and the registered owner of the scarlet and white hoops. 
In 1880, Master Kildare, ridden by Archer, won the City 
and Suburban, and at that time he was a very good horse. 
Mr. G. Parker wrote : 
MASTER KILDARE. 
Winner of the City and Suburban, 
April 22, 1880. 
Owned by Lord Hastings. Trained by M. Dawson. 
Epsom Spring ! What golden memories come unbidden at 
thy name — 
Memories of thy once great stronghold, " metropolitan " of 
fame ; 
But thy cherished source of greatness to a rival soon gave 
way, 
And the " City " at thy gathering long has held the pride 
of sway. 
With its string of gallant warriors, bringing fame to horse 
and man. 
To the time of doughty Thunder, who in weighty armour 
ran. 
Epsom now again invites us — welcome in the name of 
Spring. 
Haste we then into the presence of the Champions of the 
Ring. 
