§ 68. Sir R. NEWMANasked the number of thoroughbred stallions who have been awarded a King's Premium for this season that have won races under Jockey Club rules; and whether, in view to the great value afforded by the racecourse test as to a horse's stamina and soundness, the judges who award these premiums are instructed to consider a stallion's record on the turf before making their awards?
Sir A. BOSCAWENOf the 60 stallions which were awarded King's Premiums this season, 53 had been raced and 36 of them were winners. In their award of premiums the judges take into consideration a stallion's turf record, and with this object in view they are furnished by the Ministry with particulars of the racing performances of all the horses exhibited for premiums.