There are several horses entered who seem to have great chances, making the race as difficult as a problem in Euclid—but my selection will most certainly be "there, or thereabouts," which is a comforting, if somewhat vague reflection.

Yours truly, LADY GAY.

Duke of York Stakes Selection.

The muse is dull!—the day is dead!

And vain is all endeavour

To light afresh the poet's spark—

I can't find a rhyme for the winner,

Iddesleigh,

P.S.—Really it's most thoughtless of owners to harass one with such names!