CHAPTER V.

THE ENGLISH RACE HORSE.

The real origin of the English race horse in confusion—Full

list of the “foundation stock” as given by Mr. Weatherby one

hundred years ago—The list complete and embraces all of any

note—Admiral Rous’ extravaganza—Godolphin Arabian’s origin

wholly unknown—His history—Successful search for his true

portrait—Stubbs’ picture a caricature—The true portrait alone

supplies all that is known of his origin and blood 67-78

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