THE MOST BRCING OF BATHS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVII, Issue 72, 24 March 1906, Page 6

THE MOST BRCING OF BATHS.

A delicious sensation of Coolness and purity instantly follows a bath containing Condy's Fluid, which invigorates the body and braces the nerves in a manner that is unattainable by any other means. The Cooling and strengthening effects are Simply Magical (See k Medical Reports in Book on bottle) I _. dy _■ Fh - id -» s-W by all Chemists. 1 rJL2 lbstl^ tes -"* greatly inferior. ■ insist on having Fluid."

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-hance. I'ariturn. 9.0. would -probably be suited better if the journey was a bit farther, and I have no present fancy for him. Exmoor, S.H. has only 21b more than he won with at Wanganui. and should prove l hard nnt for the best of them to crack. Solctlon. S.S, Is weighted up to her best form, and -will probably drop out. Hohoro, S.T, has nothing to complain of on the score of weight, but the distance may prove a trifle far. Putty. 5.6, is nicely plae_cL and. dressed in his best, should run prominently. Marshal Soult, 5.6, has been Dff the scene for some time, which may af!ect him. Were he to regain his old form. I would take him in preference to any of :hose above him. Gladstone, 5.4. Savoury. ..?.. -and Bourrasqu.. S.o should be held .afe by 1-ady Annie, Mr Annitage's :ia:--- is. to my mind, exceptionally vreli :reatcd. and fi; and weil on the day. J -_j>.-ci to see her in the first three. Ghoorka r.IS 1 will pass, but Strathavon. on the an* mark, has to be given a chance. Anjetle. 7.12. is s probable non-starter. I_e,__tor. T.S. is a young horse that has been in the improve for some time, and although Sis performances at the Takapura Sumner Meeting were a bit disappointing, too _un<-h notice cannot be taken of them, _s be small track Would be all against such l long striding horse. Leonator is in the air.t stable as Landlock. and it would oc_asie:_ no surprise were he to be chosen to represent the stable, in preference to the :op Wright. Geordie. T.S. I will let run igains; mc. Giennllin. 7.7. Jewellery, 7.7. Ie Arohii. T. 6. are all in it up to their _erks. the former especially so. and on paper be iooks one of the picks of the aanTjicap. < if those on the 7.3 mark. Marguerite. Master Delaval. Nervine. Wai jnua. Iroumould. and Apologue. Waipuna itid Master Helaval should prove the bestMlllie ami Carl Rosa read the most likely .if the 7.4 bunch, and Le Beau. 7.3. Wni_ati. T.S. I-lania. T. 2. and the pony fashionable. ti.l2. I take to be the pick of the ighter division. Taken aU round. Mr Morse _.as succeeded in framing a flattering h.iniicap. and he should be rewarded -with a :ood acceptance. Many amusing anecdotes are related with reference to queer starts on the racecourse. Some jockeys are noted for their quickness _n that respect — for their cleverness in getting well away under pretty nearly all c-ireuffistanoes, and it used to be said of Fred. Archer, for example, that he was as sood at one end as at the other — if not ~ better at both." That is. apparently, a cryptic statement, though e_4perienced turfites wil perceive its actual significance. Races ar. won sometimes at the .tart as well .is at the finish: there is not bine like having a bit in hand. a!s the saying is. to be going on with towards the man in the box. Mares, ioo, are apt to be "kittle cattle"' in this relation. I remember t.says an English writer) a useful chaser of that sex who could win vainable slakes, 'but only on one condition — thai she was jumped off in front with the leaders, kept there all the way quite in the thick of the lighting, and incited to struggle consistently until her opponents were strung out to the last ounce. Allowed to lose two or thre lengths at the start, .he would not go at all. "It is easy." her owner - jockey told mc. "to have her down the course" when that policy is expedient"—but why did he wink so atrociously?— "and." be went ou. in soberer vein. "I can get her beaten in the first few strides if the last few threaten' to be —er—inimical." 1 have watched him riding her vigorously in the rear when she made do attempt to improve he> position; she simply whisked her tail. Starters in Belgium have not always had a rosy time. One -of them, as alleged, used to have a brick thrown at Mm almost regularly, and when it missed he considered himself lucky. "I have learned to dodge it to some extent." he said, "but they are sure to catch mc napping seme day. when my sleep is likely to be prolonged." At Ghent races, too. on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. I was interested in a horse that ran in a half mile sprint, being ridden by an English gentleman jockey who thoroughly enjoyed the fun. There were about _.(. runners, and he was informed that the other iockeys would take care that he did not gel a fair start. "They can't stop mc." h- retorted, 'unless my saddle slips, and *-■> en tnen it is not a 'sood thing' for them if I don't slip \\Kh it." As a matter of fact, he jumped of with a lead of three lengths, and finished iv the ruck: the long Journey from England had demoralised our candidate. He could go a tremendous p_b-e iti his own country for four furlongs, and then stood still: buT. taken from his own familiar downs, he seemed incapable ot extending hiinseif .even to that distance. At !-'•- sum no h.rse could beat him. It was at the other end thai his rroubJes began. A representative of the "Daily re:, graph" recently paid a visit io His Majesty the King's stud tarm at Sandringhani, and rnatr. the follo-Wiug interesting ..-ommt.l.: A sportsman's paradise, the well-stocked coverts yie.d an amplitude of game of ai_ sorts. The land is particularly suitable for partridges and pheasants, but in addition the estate abounds -with woodcock, snipe, and seafowl. No tvouder that His Majesty finds joy and recreation away from the care_> of State amidst such surroundings, for he is not only a sportsman in the true sense of the word, but an agriculturist and fanner as weil. The quality of his shorthorns, shire horses, pigs, and other stock is historical, and as a prize-taker at the principal shows. King Edward is brilliantly and deservedly successful. The thoroughbred stud is arranged on lines which harmonise completely with everything upon this admirably-managed and perfectlyapointed estate. The buildings, withou: being ostentatious, are smart and tasteful, and the Y>ox<-s. ueedless to say. are tbe essence of scrupulous cleanliness, v.iiii plenty of ventilation and light. Grand. roomy paddocks, surrounded by a high. substantial fence, and sheltered from The rigours of the north winds, is another essential and well-devised feature. The whole are situated ao as to secure the full benefit of the morning sunshine, and thanks to the sandy soil, good, wholesome grass, and pure ozone-laden atmosphere, bloodstock, young and old. ought indubitably to thrive and grow. His Majesty is fortunate in having the services of a thoroughly shrewd and sensible adviser like Lord Marcus Beresford. and a conscientious, practical stndgroom such as Mr Edmund Walker, who has -been attached to the Snndringham stud since the days of its inception. Mr Walker is not only kindness itself, but is a veritable encyclopaedia upon everything appertaining to the breeding of horses. In the early part of his career he looked after the famous Rosicrnclan. and mentions with pardonable pride the fact that his father, who was so long counseled witb the Middle Park Stud, has just completed his eighty-sixth year, and is still comparatively hale and hearty. It would be a work of supererogation to repeat the oft-told story of Perdita 11. and how she virtually founded the fortunes of the stud, bur the memory of this worldfamous mare is affectionately cherished here. Her illustrious sons have made an ineffaceable notch on the history of the I Turf, and than Persimmon, who is the lord of the harem, no more magnificent horse has probably been seen. For power. strength, and quality he is immeasurably srperior to his brothers. Florizel 11. and Hiauiond Jubilee, and the only animal to ; compare with him in the way" of looks at j the present moment is, perhaps. Ajax. M. Blanc's splendid son of Flying Fox. who will doubtless help m further enhance and enrich the glories of the Haras de Jardy. I Persimmon is located at Sandriugham pro- : per. but he will, as is <-ustomar-v at the j commencement of the stud season, shortly I tie removed io the branch establishment at : Wolferton. where the public mares are 1 always kept. His box is lofty and roomy. allowing him any -amount of freedom, but. ] as a rule; - he spends a considerable time | in the open-air.and never und-pr any circumstances wears clothing. Consequently, he ! is both hardy and robust, with a granu | constitution, and in contrast to Diamond Jubilee, possesses irreproachable manners. [An artist could scarcely desire a more ! perfect model of a racehorse -than this truly | imposing son of St. Simon, whose fine i shoulders, short back, immense quarters, and good straight hocks represent the very , best and most-looked-for qualities in the j rhoronghbred. He measures do less than Oft 9in round the girth, has 9_tfn of bone below the hock, and S3.in below the knee. Considering the time of the year, his coat was bright and glossy, he was the picture of health, and -with his good hard cJlonr. appears what he is—a veritable prince amongst stallions. Even if he never sired any other animal of snper-excellence. Sceptre and Zinfandel have cast enduring glamour over his name, to say nothing of Mead. Chatsworth, and Colonla, and as he is only thirteen years old, he has plenty of time wherein to add materially to his reputation. His career on the Turf Is too familiar to need recapitulation, but how great his transcendent racing ability really 1 was Is known only to the King and Richard Marsh themselves. In hla trial prior , to the Ascot Gold Cup I beUfrre lie con-

i'£_m__L &3®i, ■_& Sad pt-notisiy finished .6HD&! for thfe GrSfet MetrojKilltan, something like Sst _b, and heat him by nearly I a quarter of' a mile. As a stud horse his silt-cess has already been unique, and up to the end of 1905* his stock had won the colossal sum of £90,456 Id stakes alone. AVOXDALE JOCKEY CLUB'S ATTTTTMN" MEETING. The following is a list of the acceptances received In connection with the opening day's racing -of the Avondale Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting, which takes place on Saturday next:— Avondale Handicap, one mile and a-quar-ter.—Landlock 9.3. Paritntu 9.0. Putty S.lO. Gladstone 5.2. Apologue 7.9. Jewellery 7.9, Ironmould 7.9. Waipuna 7.5, Master "Delaval 7.7. Nervine 7.7. Noteoriui 7.6. Akarana 7.0, Delania 7.;:. ! Railway Handicap, seven fnrlongs.—Lady I Annie 5.2. Avalanche S.O. Te Aroha S.O. Delania 7.11. Carl Rosa 7.5. Noteoiini 7.G. Waitati 7.6. Bonomian.-i 7.0. Handicap Hurdle Race, two miles. — Khama 11.1. Tahae 10.10. Rosej-lot 10.10, Lady Hune 10.7. Loch Fvne 9.9, King Paul 9.9. Maiden Handicap, six furlongs.—Confide 5.2. Soultmal-d S.O. Trephine 7.12, Ben-7.5. Hermes 7.0. Worane 6.10. Intombie 6.10, I Tivandei 6.10. j Juvenile Handicap, five furlongs.—Looni gana S.ll. Duart S.S. Primo 5.3. Misere 7.10. Lady Cressy 7.6. Lochbui 7.0. Api-ohonans 7.0. Sir Rupert 7.0. Paroquet 7.0. chestnut colt by San Francisco —Lady Moth -7.0, Fenuku 6.11_, Saga 6.10. Pony Handicap, six fnrlongs.—Luresome 9.2. Kilderkin S.lO. Lady TThite 5.4, Forth 7.12, Hopscotch 7.0. Kaipaki 6.12. Chevalier Handicap, six furlongs.—sotutmaid 5.12 Trephiue 8.11. Midcyr 5.7. Lucio S.o. Baltimore 7.10. Flashlight 7.10, Silkweb 7.7. Lady Ellen 7.7.