YEARLING SALES AT TRENTHAM

Press, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 26943, 20 January 1953, Page 4

YEARLING SALES AT TRENTHAM

5000Gns For HalfBrother To Dalray MR C. NEVILLE PAYS RECORD PRICE (From Our Own Reporter) WELLINGTON, January 19. A determined Australian, who attempted to buy a half-brother to Cal ray, failed on the first day of the twenty-seventh national sale of yearlings today, but the champion’s Greymouth owner, Mr Cyril Neville, had to pay 5000gns, a record price in the history of the sales, to keep the colt in New Zealand. This colt, one of the first crop sired hy Count Rendered, has attracted tremendous interest from the time he was foaled, and it was apparent several months ago that he would set a new figure for a yearling in New Zealand. The previous record purchase at the •ales was 4750gns paid by an Australian owner for Record Reign, a filly by Coronach from Princess Ball, a few. years ago. Bidding for Dalray’s half-brother Opened this afternoon at 3000gns a few seconds after the colt bounded into the ring. He rose to 4000gns in the fiext bid, then to 4250gns, 4500gns, •nd finally to 5000gns, which was Mr Neville ’a bid. .Bidding against Mr Neville was Mr C. McQuillan, manager of the Melbourne branch of Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., who was acting as agent for an undisclosed Australian owner. The colt was “all horse,” with some resemblance to Dalray, and showing terne of the spirit of the champion. He was bred by Mr H. F. Woofindin. Of New Plymouth, who would not have been anxious to sell for less than •OOOgns. Seventy-two yearlings were sold today for 46,860gn5, an average of WOfgns. It was a good start to what should be a good sale. Although there had been no relaxation of restrictions affecting Australian buyers, thfese visitors were active right through the day, for both the high-class youngsters and for the less attractively-bred one*. Ten of the 26 lots sold before lunch today went to Australian bids, and their total for the day wsj 21 head for 13370gn5. There was other overseas interest in the sale. Christchurch-born Mr Neil

Watkins, now prominently associated with the wool industry in Montevideo, Uruguay, today made two purchases worth 1725gns through his agent, Mr Ken Austin. Mr Watkins has reason to be pleased with his previous purchases at the national sales. He bought three youngsters at the 1951 sales, and each of them has been a good winner in Uruguay. Dunedin Owner’s Purchase Fourteen yearlings changed hands today at fow-figure prices. The second highest price was 2900gns, paid by Mr G. J. Barton, of DUnedin, for a fine Chestnut colt by Ruthless from the Nizami mare. Rosina. The vendors of this colt, a half-brother to the good winner, Golden Galleon, were Messrs W. Alexander and E. Simpson, of Te Awamutu. The next highest price was 2350gns, paid by the successful Sydney trainer, T. J, Smith, for a bay colt by Balloch from Rural Lady, one of the first run frofti the Alton Lodge Stud. Sfriith has had an outstanding record with two-year-olds during the last few yeats, and many good winners from his •table have come from the Trentham sale ring. The Alton Lodge offerings attracted mo4t interest today until the appearance of Dalrly’s half-brother. The stud, owned by Sir James Fletcher and Mr J. C. Fletcher, put 16 yearlings into the ring and secured 1748Sgns for them, at an average of 1074gns. Nine of the 16 offerings brought four-figure prices. Tn* new Governor-General, Sir Willoughby Norrie, who has raced horses in England and Australia, made his first New Zealand purchase this afternoon. He went to 750gns to secure a bay colt by Midday Sun from Knock Out. This colt Is a descendant of a well-known family established at the Stonyhurst Stud in Canterbury, and he Was reared at the Alton Lodge Stud. There was applause from the crowd when i r was announced that Sir Willoughby Norrie was the colt’s buyer. The Governor-General was at the ringaide from the start of the sale, and he sought the • advice of the Trentham trainer, "W. J. Bromby, on several of the yearlings. Bromby will be Sir Willoughby Norrie's trainer. Midday Sun, sire of Sir Willoughby Norrie’S purchase, was represented by his first New Zealand crop today, but he aired several good winners in England, one of them being Sterope, twice winner of the Cambridgeshire Handicap. Midday Sun is the second winner of the English Derby to come to New Zealand. The first was Coronach, now dead. The top-priced filly today was a daughter of Faux Tirage, whose stock were also making their first appearance at the sales. This attractive filly is from imported Mi Careme, a daughter of Donatello 11. She was bought by Mr M. Grogan, of Sydney, for 1500gns. Faux Tirage, a son of Big Game, is the htehfest-piced sire to be brought to New Zealand. He cost 25,000gn5.

Sales at 200gns and more Were:— Gns. Account Mrs D. Green and Miss P. Richards, Timaru: B c. by Peak Halyard— Sekhmet: O. V. Roberta, Adelaide .. 350 Account G. H. James, Tiakitahuna: Ch c, by Neptune—Marai Rosa: L. A. Donald, Auckland .. ~ 500 Account Mrs G. H. James, TiakitaB c, by Knock OuV—Balgowan: W. B. Grade, Christchurch .. 240 Account G. P. Goodfellow, Waihou: Ch f, by Fair’s Fair—Vai Musk: J. Plews, Adelaide ..840 Br f, by Count Rendered—Highland Watch: L. R. C. Macfarlane, Cui- . verden .. .. 375 Account J. Kirton: Manunni: Gr c, by Boissier—Tetramarch: C, McQuillan, Melbourne .. 425 Account Alton Lodge Stud, Te Kauwhata: Ch c, by Gold Nib—Fame: F. Smith, Takanini 1600 B e, by Midday Sun—Lincoln Fair: F. Smith, Takanini .. 850 B f, by Moorcock—Gold Point: H. Jones, Auckland .. 310 B c, by Balloch—Rural Lady: T. J. Smith, Sydney .. .. 2350 Blk c, by Gold Nib—Colorado Maid II: J. S. Shaw, Riccarton 1100 B e, by Foxbridge—Quick Rise! M. Millar, Palmerston North .. 1200 Br c, by Midday Sun—Beginner: D. Prince, Melbourne .. 600 Ch f, by Gold Nib—Egyptian Hose: E. Temperton, Awapuni .. 500 B c, by. Knock Out ll—Chorine: j. S. Shaw, Riccarton .. .. 750 Account ■ Mrs J. O. Billing, Bambton Park, Levin: Br c, by Wedgwood—Dame Flora: W. H. Dwyer, Wanganui .. 525 B e, by Wedgwood—Newsreel: Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Christchurch, as agents .. 210 Account L. W. Starry, Langley Lea Stud, Christchurch: B f, by Neptune—Roberta: H. • Guppy, Auckland .. .. 475 Account Mrs S. J. Waldron, Ngatea: Br c, by Count Rendered —Baltimore: J. S. Shaw, Riccarton .. 475 Account H. P. Toose, Hamilton: B f, by Faux Tirage—Mi Careme: M. Grogan, Sydney .. .. 1500 Account D. Penny, Whangarei: Br c, by Instinct—Mintlight: F. Dalton, Sydney .. 750 Account W. H. Ciindy, Featherston: Ch f, by Amber —Bianita: M. Marshall, Brisbane .. s .. 260 Account W. Alexander and E. Simpson, Te Awamutu: Ch c, by Ruthless—Rosina: G. J. Barton, Dunedin .. .. 2900 Account Miss J. Edgar Jones, Geraldine: Ch c, by Neptune—Patria: H. R. i Ryler, Auckland 700 Br c, by Massowa—Ever Ready: C. McQuillan, Melbourne .. 240 Br f, by Massowa—Lucullus Lass: L. W. Sims, Te Horo .. 200 Ch c, by Blue Flame—Sigrid: J. Plews, Adelaide .. .. 260 Account V. Goddard, Auckland: B c, by Massowa—Luxmint: Wright, Stephenson and Company, as agents .. .. .. 500 Account H. W. S. Faulks, Mount Barker Stud, Wanaka: Br C, by Royal Chief—Tissue: C. Neville, Greymouth 1250 B c, by Equipped—Power Light: J. Plews, Adelaide .. .. 250 Account J. L. Mackay, Te Awamutu: Br f, by Duccio—Town Dance: J. N. Norton, Otaki .. 300 B f, by Duccio—Dignify: Wright, Stephenson and Company. aj I Stfinte; , _ ~ jog

On account J. J. Barry and D. D. Bailey, Bell Block: Br c, by Booby Trap—Moylena: Wright, Stephenson and Company, as agents .. .. 300 Account J. A. Mitchell, Santa Rosa Stud, Longbum: B c, by Ruthless—Water Vixen: C. W. Ansford, Stratford .. .. 510 Br c, by Ruthless—All Serene: T. J. Smith, Sydney ~ .. 475 B c, by Pherozshah—Flying Quex: W. B. Herlihy, Inglewood .. 220 Ch f, by Ruthless—Sal; D. Prince, Adelaide .. ..700 Br f, by Ruthless—Light Fantastic: J. S. Shaw, Riccarton .. .. 400 Br f, by Ruthless—Piccalilli: Wright, Stephenson, and Co., as agents .. 350 Account F. «. Robertson, GreTtowh: Br c, by Underwood—Marchette: A. H. Christmas, Awapuni, as agent 800 Br c, by Faux Tirage—Vespers: F. J. Fitzgibbon, New Plymouth .. 275 Account Alton Lodge Stud, Te Kauwhata (second run): • B c, by Foxbridge—Cruden Bay: J. N. Watkins, Montevideo .. 1200 B c, by Gold Nib—Sweet Lass: F. Smith, Takanini .. .. 1000 B c, by Midday Sun—Cairness: F. Dalton, Sydney .. .. 2200 Br c, by Gold Nib—Assault: T. J. Smith, Sydney .. .. 1000 B c, by Balloch—Hunter’s Lass: F. C. Johnstone, Hamilton .» 1500 Ch c, by Gold Nib—Goddess of Fire: H. H. Rilev Takanini .. .. 500 B f, by Balloch—Antibes: J. N. Watkins. Montevideo .. .. 575 Account Mrs M. V. Fletcher, Auckland: B c, by Midday Sun—Knockout: Sir Willoughby Norrie ;• 575 Account F. W. Hughes Proprietary, Ltd., Sydney: B f, by Roussel Water—Ticonundra: K. Austin. Kaiapoi .. •. 300 Account G. R. Grace, Htmterville: B f, by Gold Nib—Dancing Water: F. Dalton, Sydney .. 600 Account H. F. Wooflftndin, New Plymouth: Br c, by Count Rendered—Broiveine: C. Neville, Greylnouth .. 5000 Account S. O. Skelton, Matamata: B c, by Count Rendered—Exclusion: F. Dalton, Sydney .. .. ■ 600 B c. by Count Rendered—Gold • - Shread: L. H. Pratt, Ordri .. 325 Account Mrs H. V. Ldndsky, Matamata: B c, by Count Rendered—Love Letter: B. H. Sullivan, Mathmata 400 Account S. O. Skelton and J. H. Lindsay, Matamata: Ch c, by Count Rendered—Lochhaven: J. S. Shaw, Riccarton »» 400 Account R. J. Koberstein, Ototohanga: 1 Gr c, by Pherozshah —Prophetic: T. J. Smith, Sydney .. 230 Gr c, by White Heather—Theology: ( M. Khan, Rotorua .. .. 575 Account F. Armstrong, ChristChtitCh! B c, by Ruthless—Enticing: J, L. • Muir, Awapuni .. 1250