bred by Douglas Hamilton, 8th Duke of Hamilton; The General Stud Book, 1793, Vol.1, p.228 (SKIM MARE), 1808, Vol.1, p.298 (EXPECTATION - sister to Telemachus); diverse owners/breeders; Offspring: 13 (1787-1802); died 1804 in the property of Mr.G. Cock; 3 Aug 1784 - 3rd King's Plate Edinburgh; 21 Sep 1784 - 3rd £50 Morpeth (to Gladiator); 19 Oct 1784 - beaten 50gns match Newmarket (to Invalid con 1lbs);
Grandam of Maniac (taproot mare Family 4-c); 4th dam of Chorister (1831 St Leger); and of the great staying racemare Alice Hawthorn (winner of 52 races, 1843 Doncaster Cup, 1844 Goodwood Cup); 5th dam of Our Nell (1842 Oaks); of Lord of the Isles (1855 2000 Guineas); of Manganese (1856 1000 Guineas, taproot mare Family 4-d; and of Thormanby (1860 Derby, 1861 Ascot Gold Cup).