2 Quotes by D.E. Ireland

If I am asked to give advice to those who are inclined to spend their time and their money on the Turf I should give them the advice 'Punch' gave to those about to marry – don’t.” --5th Earl of RoseberryThe Fast Set: The World of Edwardian Racing by George Plumptre, 1985.

I can imagine few things more delightful than to be invited there for Ascot. One sees the racing in the most comfortable way, meets all one’s friends (and enemies), makes– or loses – a little money, and all without fatigue or bother.” --Princess Daisy Ples