WALNUT
,—the name of a horse of much racing reputation. He was bred by the present Duke of Hamilton, foaled in 1786; got by Highflyer, out of Maiden, (who was got by Matchem,) own sister to Pumpkin. In 1790, then four years old, Walnut started at York, and won a subscription of 25 guineas each, seven subscribers. The same week he won the great subscription of 295l. beating those excellent runners, Telescope, Enchanter, Toby, Tickle Toby, and Camilla. At Doncaster he walked over for the Doncaster Stakes of 10 guineas each, six subscribers, with 20 guineas added by the Corporation; and the next day won the 100l. plate, beating Harold and Telescope. In 1791, he again won the great subscription at York, beating the Prince of Wales's Creeper, and Telescope. At Doncaster he again won the Doncaster Stakes of 10 guineas each, with 20 guineas added by the Corporation.
The first of his produce, as a stallion, appeared in 1798. A bay filly (Duke of Hamilton's) won 200 guineas at Doncaster: and a bay colt (Mr. Peirse's) 200 guineas at York, and 80 guineas at Malton. In 1799, seven of his get started, who were the winners of ten plates, matches, and stakes. In 1800, nine appeared, and were the winners of sixteen prizes. In 1801, twelve started, and won twenty-five plates, matches, and sweepstakes, of which Lord Strathmore's colt won seven; Lignum Vitæ, five; Jack's Alive, three; and Richmond, two. In 1802, the Duke of Hamilton's bay filly won two sweepstakes at Ayr; 80 guineas, 50l. and 20 guineas, at Hamilton. Lord Strathmore's bay horse, two fifties at Chester, and the King's Plate at Newcastle. Risby, 150 guineas at Catterick, and 86l. 15s. 0d. at Morpeth; and Lignum Vitæ won the first class of the Oatlands Stakes, 450 guineas, 50l. and the King's Plate, at Newmarket; 120 guineas at Newton; 70 guineas at Stamford; 220 guineas, and the King's Plate, at Litchfield.