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Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 289, 5 December 1900, Page 3

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Messrs L. D. and N. A. Nathan have the best lot of foals this season that have ever graced the luxurious paddocks of their Sylvia Park stud. There are 15 in all, five being colts and ten fillies. A handsome filly, sired by Seaton Delaval from Charente (dam of La Gloria and Nonette), was scampering at her mother's side at the time of my visit a day or two ago, while an equally g-ood-looking one was one by Seaton Delaval—Miss Gladys, by Cuirassier. A big brown colt, by Hotchklss from Sybil (by Leolinus, imp.), is a magnificent fellow, with a hardy wear and tear look about him. There Is also a very attractive bay filly in the paddocks by Seaton Delaval—Campania (full-sister to Miss Delaval). Roie (by St. Leger—Hippona), dam of Rosella, has not been represented for some two seasons, her produce having gone amiss. However, it is pleasing to know this year she lias a handsome filly, bay in colour, at her side, to Seaton Delaval. A brown fiTly, by Cuirassier—Lady Moth (dam of the flying Hohoro), may be summed up as perfection, being full of quality and good looks. Miss Rose (by Dreadnought—Miss Letty) proved herself the champion liliiputian under big weights when raced at Ellerslie. She has a lovely brown filly, sired by Hotchkiss, running at her side, full of good looks, combined with size and substance. A big well-grown bay colt, by Seaton Delaval—Miss Letty (fullbrother to Beddington), will attract the attention of judgrea, for he is the beau ideal of a young racehorse. Recently Messrs Nathan added Robonilla (by Robinson Crusoe— Campanilla) to their stud. Since being at Sylvia Park she has produced a splendid colt foal to Capstan. He is a great big sturdy fellow, and evidently a very hardy sort. All of the paddocks are rich in grass, so much so that it was hard to dfscern many of the foals that were lying down until one came to close quarters. Altogether I greatly enjoyed my stroll among the brood mares and their offspring, and if everything goes ov well with them the Messrs Nathan's Sylvia Park Stud should be able to boast of a record yearling sale for the year 1901.

While on a friendly visit to Mangere the other day Mr John Lennard invited me to have a look over his thoroughbreds. The handsome Dorothy (by The DauphinBragela) was attended by a well turned filly sired by Seaton Delaval. Ida (by King- Cole-Bragela) had at her side a fine big bay filly with black points, sired by Seaton Delaval, and the foal does Messrs Nathan's horse credit. Vieux Rose (dam of Val Rosa) fiad browsing at her heels a rare-auartered bay filly, witn black points, also sired by Seaton Delaval. Mr Lennard is a great believer in Messrs Nathan's horse, and he has been a liberal supporter of him ever since he was first imported from England. Marjone (by Penrose-Miss Sly) was attended by a massive colt foal. He sired by Firearm a son of Carbine, and he stands over on his knees like the Melbourne Cup winner Mr Lennard also has in the pacidoeks, unbroken, a big fine muscular two-year-old gelding by St. Hippo-Dorothy, of whom he speaks with pardonable pride. He proposes to keeft him for jumping and adds that he will never sell him unless a buyer is prepared to give him a cheque for lOOOsovs for him. Subsequently George Absolum very kindly showed me the racehorses ill training. Maroon and Gold (by St. Hippo-Ida), winner •of the Avondale Nursery Handicap, Matamataharakiki, Bona Rosa (by St. Hippo-Vieux Rose), who has not started, and the well-performed Val Rosa, each came under review. All bore a healthy and well-trained appearance, and they will be seen out at the A.R.C. Summer Meeting, when I hope they reward Absolum for his time and patience with a substantial win.

A two-year-old that is doing well at Ellerslie is the gelding Glasgow (by Hotchkiss—Lady Augusta). His mentor, George Wright, is giving him plenty of useful pacing, and he is gradually fining down. Glasgow is poscsessed of remarkably fine thighs. I had a look over him the other day, but I fear it will be the autumn before he is able to race.

Beddington is looking bright and well, and he is building up across the loins. The gelding has not yet been out of a place, and he promises to do his owners further service. Wright, his painstaking mentor, kindly allowed me to have a look over him the other day.

Messrs L. D. and N. A. Nathan secured this month a three-year-old filly by St. Leger—Charente (full sister to La Gloria), who was " bred at Sylvia Park and sold at auction for a mere song to a Puhoi resident. The buyer evidently did not know the winning strains she possessed, for he put her to the laborious task of. gum packing. The mare was allowed to get mud fever, and when she was picked up she was low in condition. However,, she has tenanted a box at George Wright's commodious training establishment •at "Van Dieman Lodge," for some days, and she is picking up nicely. A race will no doubt be secured with this mare, but no career has yet been mapped out for her. At the stud she should prove a success, for her, pedigree is full of stout racing strains.

Hastings is looking- really well just now. He is getting more solid in condition, and he may'yet do better things. However, he is not a weight-carrier, and the two local handicappers never lose an opportunity of being severe on him. Such straightgoers as the owners, Messrs L. D. and N. A. Nathan, do not deserve it.

i It Is intended to give Explosion another trial at the racing game. A day or two ago, in company with one of his owners andGeo. Wright, I looked over the handsome black, and his legs appear to be as sound again as the proverbial bell of brass. It appears that he struck himself in a gallop and hurt the fetlock of the near lore-foot. Wright ran his hand over Explosion's iegs. and he was much pleased. It was the Ellerslie trainer who worked long and early and turned out Explosion the gallant racehorse he proved himself. During the past season Explosion was mated with half a dozen of Messrs Nathan's own mares.

At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Auckland Racing Club, nela on Monday, the following letter was read: —On ■ behalf of my brother, Mr Sam Tooman, T wish to bring under your notice as follows: Some time ago your measurer passed out his ponies kittle •Wonaer and Bavaria as being over heiglit. and since then he has been refused another chance of .measurement. The circumstances under which they were

formerly measured are as follows:—There being- no fear of their failing to pass they were brought off the paddock mud fat, and, I understand, with full shoes on. Further, carpenters were working overhead at the time, causing the ponies to become very excited. Since then, and only a fortnight ago, I have myself seen both these ponies measured in the stable, with shoes on, when they -were well under your standard. And, on behalf of the owner, I now ask if your committee will be good enough to grant him a chance. He is quite willing to be called up at any time, and is not at all anxious to take any advantage of anyone. Further, your committee can depend that nothing has been or will be done with the ponies which will secure anything- unfair. It is hardly necessary for me to mention that Sam Tooman has done much to make the pony races so popular as at present. Therefore I feel sure your committee will sec justice done to him. It will be necessary for him to have his ponies measured prior to your entry date, and I depend on your granting him the favour asked for. —Thanking you in anticipation, yours truly, A. TOOMAN.

The committee unanimously granted Mr Tooman's request.

Australia was represented in the Cambridgeshire Stakes, which was run a few weeks ago, but only poorly, for Syerla finished 12th in a field of four and twenty, and Australian Star, who has been a gigantic disappointment, was further away still. The winner, Berrill, started at 20 to 1. After the race 5800gs were offered and refused for the winner, who is a four-year-old, by Rouge Dragon from Creve Coeur. The owner of The Raft, who ran fifth, was much cut up at his defeat, and offered to back his horse to run the winner for any sum' desired.

The charges which were recently made by Lord Durham against American jockeys and some of their followers created a great stir both in England and America. After all sorts and conditions of people had given their opinion in prim, Lord Durham returned to the attack, and wrote to "The Times," stating the reasons why he made his now famous remarks. He said he did not agree with the decision of the stewards "after a careful, investigation of the recent running of Escurial;" and that they should have also investigated the ridTng of L. Reiff in other races. Sloan was suspended last year for disobedience at :.he post. This year he was reprimanded for unscrupulous riding in the Derby; he was disqualified for bumping and boring at Liverpool July meeting; and he was complained of for unfair riding at Dor\caster, and suspended for the remainder of the meeting. His Lordship does not think it right, in the interests of the turf, that Sloan should be a prominent buyer at the Doncaster yearling sales, or that one of his "followers" should be an American trainer for whom he has been busily endeavouring to obtain a license at Newmarket. J. H. Martin has this year been twice disqualified for foul riding. Rigby was reprimanded and cautioned" for his unscrupulous riding in the Liverpool July Cup, but the warning has had no effect on his reckless riding. His performances at Gatwick last week were distinctly dangerous. So much, says Lord Durham, for American jockeys.

At the Waitara meeting Vanquish registered a win in the Hurdles, this being perhaps due to Waylay coming to grief. Puanga, who has been rather a disappointment up to the present, won the Maiden Plate, and just failed in the Welter Handicap. Haydn was well supported. Two firsts, three seconds, and one third is- the Hawera record for place getting at the meeting. Royal Flush, by Reclus? —Ling, who is owned and trained by J. J. Russell, sported silk for tffe first time, and went great guns for the best part of the journey in the Welter Handicap, when he fell back beaten. Full Cry failed in the Flying, and in the Final Flutter was given the steadier of 9.9, but did not start. The handicapper evidently regards Full Cry as being something out of the ordinary, and holds a more exalted opinion of the gelding-'s ability to carry weight than his connections.

By permission of Mr Thos. Morrin, a full yearling brother to Waiuku will be offered for sale by auction by Mr Henry Nolan at Wellington Park on behalf of Mr Wm. Sandy. The deeds of Waiuku are well known, and his name is inscribed among the roll of N.Z. Cup winners. Full details are advertised' in this impression. 9 j

The Otahuhu Trotting Club commence their two days' Spring Meeting on Saturday next at Potter's Paddock, Epsom. The first race start at 1.30 p.m. No betting allowed except through the medium of the totalisator. Luncheon provided. Trams will run every five minutes. Admission to stand and paddock 2/6.