Sharps, flats, gamblers, and racehorses . known man on some important topic. SirGeorge Chetwynd was very kind to me in this respect,and would give me a column full of interest on occa-sions. Sir Georges memory extends further backthan my own, and his stories and opinions were soabsorbing and sound. \Miat a pity it is that he hasnta big stable of horses to-day ! When in Paris hewould not go racing regularly, but usually on Sundayhe would be at either Auteuil or Longchamp. Itshows how a man once so tremendously keen can breakaway from it. Lord Alfred Douglas had a small string of horses atChanti
Sharps, flats, gamblers, and racehorses . known man on some important topic. SirGeorge Chetwynd was very kind to me in this respect,and would give me a column full of interest on occa-sions. Sir Georges memory extends further backthan my own, and his stories and opinions were soabsorbing and sound. \Miat a pity it is that he hasnta big stable of horses to-day ! When in Paris hewould not go racing regularly, but usually on Sundayhe would be at either Auteuil or Longchamp. Itshows how a man once so tremendously keen can breakaway from it. Lord Alfred Douglas had a small string of horses atChantilly and one of his, a horse named Hardi, oncedid me no end of a turn at Maison Laffitte. Runningunbacked by his owner, he started at fifty-seven to oneto win and twelve to one for a place and your UncleDudley won a much-needed little stock of notes. Ihad all sorts of impending obligations, including afamily practically in pawn at Dieppe, advance rentof a furnished flat I had taken, and heaps of odd thingsto pay for and things to buy. 150. SweeperOne of the best known trainers in France CHAPTER XXV THE FRENCH NEWMARKET One and Only Sweeper—Charlie Cards ?—Incidents of the Commune—The Late Alf Suffolk—Danny Mahers First Appearance on aFrench Racecourse—American Riders—Late Tom Lane before aBig Race—William Pratt and George Stern There were some good times at Chantilly with capitalhospitality from trainers and others. Bill Sweeper,who then trained for Prince Murat, is known both inFrance and England. He was always a good friend tome, putting me wise about all sorts of odd things whichmade life more welcome and my work easier. I amglad that the cordial friendship has been continuedto this day. George Milton, who trained then forM. Marghilowan, was a most hospitable man. He com-bined veterinary surgery with training, and won manyraces. Milton could be more emphatic about thechance of a horse of his than many others. Bob Ruddock—well, everyone knows him. He is
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