American contender for Ascot Gold Cup arrives - brought by Mr A C Bostwick . Mr A C Bostwick , the elder of the Bostwick brothers , who has ridden in Britain with success under National Hunt Rules arrived at Southampton aboard the " Berengaria " . He brought with him his Ascot Gold Cup horse , " Mate " . " Mate " has won many of the important races in America and is considered one of the best horses sent to Britain from the States during the last decade . Photo shows ; Mr A C Bostwick with " Mate " on arrival at Southampton . 22 December 1933