YEARLING SALES END

Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27563, 21 January 1955, Page 4

YEARLING SALES END

Record Figures Established

3500GNS FOR GOLD NIB COLT

(From Our Own Reporter) B WELLINGTON, January 20. The twenty-ninth National Sale of Yearlings ended on a highly successful note at Trentham today, when Australian, New Zealand, and Fijian 1 buyers paid 91,375gns for 136 lots to give an average of 671$gns—a record E for a single day’s selling. c Today’s good figures also made possible a record average for the sales. Total figures for this year’s sale were g 279 yearlings sold for 177,955gns—an average of 640gns. The previous best E average was 617gns received last year, when there was an aggregate of 157.285gns from the sale of 255 young- £ sters The influence of Australian buyers e on this year’s sale was marked, and but for their activity the result would ( not have been very good. The Australians this year took 124 lots, and in E doing so spent 91,330gn5. Last year they spent 53,765gns in buying 90 head. Strong drafts from the Trelawney. _ Alton Lodge. Santa Rosa, and Okawa studs heightened the interest and boosted activity today. Thirty lots changed hands at four-figure prices, e and more than 3000gns was paid for a filly. This was a bay by Gabador from the English-bred Sagati, offered by Mr R. H. W. Holden, of Boukawa, owner- C breeder of Hot Drop (the Telegraph Handicap winner at Trentham last Saturday), also of the brilliant per- _ formers Sweet Nymph and Sweet Spray. Opening Bid 2000gns Bidding for this beautifully-rounded E i filly opened sensationally at 2000gns, and in a few seconds she was knocked down to the bid of Mr J. C, Fletcher, who made the purchase for the Alton I Lodge Stud. Sagati. dam of this filly, was bred bv and raced successfully for the Aga Khan. She has left three winners—all her produce to have raced so far — in England, and her half-sister, Black Star, was sold as a yearling in the ( United States for 29.000 dollars. Sagati is by Turkhan from See, a daughter of Solario, and dam of four winners. 1 The top-price today, and for this year’s sale, was 3500gns. paid by the Rand wick trainer, Frank Dalton, for a colt from the Alton Lodge Stud I draft. This was a richly-bred, medium- j sized, whole brown colt by Gold Nib 1 from High Glory. 1 A good race mare in New Zealand, and a daughter of English-bred < parents, High Glory is by His Highness from Toil’s Kiddie, the dam of a Faux Tirage colt in this draft. 1 which was bought for 1800gns by Sir Ernest Davis. High Glory won five I races and £3400 in stakes in New Zealand. She did best as a sprinter, 1 but was a minor place-getter in good 1 class middle-distance races. Mr T. C. Lowry’s Okawa Stud < topped the stud averages today. Five from this stud brought 6515gns. giv- J ing an average of 1303gns. j Mr Ken Austin did next best in the averages with a small draft from < Inglewood Stud. Kaiapoi. Four from this stud changed hands at 3890gns. 1 an average of 972Jgns. Heading this j draft was a smart Lucky Bag colt, a half-brother to the well-performed, < A. but New Zealand- . owned Prince Cortauld. With a bid of 1500gns, the. Riccarton <trainer. J. S. Shaw, secured this colt for Mr M. J. Moodabe. who own* Prince Cort- • aui' 1 Active Buyers The youthful Strong brothers were the most active Australian buyers to- ; day. Two of the principals in a Brisbane firm of bloodstock dealers, they bought 12 vearlings today, and 23 altogether. for the outlay of 8970gns. They went to four figures for only one of their purchases this year Mr C. E. Robertson, who was mainly ' instrumental in establishing the sales 1 =nd has been bloodstock manager and head auctioneer for Wright. Stephenson and Company. Ltd., sold yearlings tor the last time today. A tribute to his services was paid after the selling today by Mr Ken Austin, who thanked him for the good he had done for the New Zealand bloodstock industry. Sales at £2OO and over were:— On account Mr J. A. Mitchell, Santa Rosa Stud. T.ongburn: Gns. Br. colt, by Rutile^s—Blissful Lady: N. H. Bt-own. Sydney .. 1300 B. colt, by Ruthless—Moutua Bond: H. M. Glazebrcok, Hastings .. 2500 Fr. colt, by Ruthless—Light Fantastic: A. J. W. McKenzie, Hastings 850 Br. colt, by Ruthl^gs —Flying Quex: W. J. Bromby; Trentham. as agent .. .. » .. 1500 B. colt, by Oman—Fyxen: J. Shaw, Riccarton 725 Ch. colt, by Ruthless—Water Vixen: J. B. Mitchell. Palmerston North 650 Blk. filly, by Ruthless—Blue Halo: Wright, Stephenson and Co., Auckland, as agents .. 1000 . Blk. filly, by Ruthless—ldle Jest: J. Shannon, Melbourne, as agent .. 325 B. filly, by Ruthless—Faultina: J. Shannon, Melbourne, as agent .. 275 Br. filly, by Boissier-Salmiss: E. J. - Dicksen. Adelaide .. 350 On account Mr L. Elliot, Wanganui: Ch. colt, by Gold Nib-r-Signify: J. S. Shaw, Riccarton, as agent 1250 On account Mr K. Austin, Inglewood Stud, Kaiapoi: Br. colt, by Lucky Bag—Capricious: M. J. Moodabe, Auckland .. 1500 B. colt, by Lucky Bag—Chestnut Glow: J. M. Morton. Otaki, as agent .. .. 340 Ch. colt, by Pride of Kildare— Sitala: Dalgety and Co., Queensland, as agents ~ .. 650 Ch. colt, by Sun King—Spiora: D. W. J. Gould, Christchurch, as agent 1400 On account Mr J. Jameson, Masterton; Ch. filly, by Gold Nib—Cardoness: Wright, Stephenson and Co., Melbourne, as agents .. 1200 ■ Br. filly, by Balloch—Golden Barb: . J. Shannon. Melbourne, as agent 325 On account Mr J. McLean, W aim ate: Br. colt, by Alonzo—Queen’s Slipper: J. R. Shaw, Riccarton, as agent 575 On account Trelawney Stud, Cambridge: t Br. colt, by Marco Polo ll—Honey- , wood: Sir Ernest Davis, Auckland 1500 . Br. colt, by Khorassan—Foxette: Sir ( Ernest Davis, Auckland .. 1750 B. colt, by Marco Polo ll—Lady Fox : N. H. Brown, Sydney .. 1800 .B. colt, by Khorassan Battle r Cruiser: F. J. Smith, Takanini .. 1200 t B. colt, by Marco Polo ll—Shirred I Ribbon: T. J. Smith, Sydney 1000 . B. colt, by Gold Nib—Mere Ana: F. . J. Smith, Takanini 1500 , B. colt, by Marco Polo ll—Sally- | wood: Wright. Stephenson and Co.. Melbourne, as agents .. 1300 5 Br. colt, by Khorassan—Rudabeh: H. B. Bonney, Brisbane .. 750 - B. colt, by Marco Polo ll—Astoreth: T. Impey, Auckland .. 1000 1 B. colt, bv Marco Polo ll—Crystal i Ring: C. W. Ansford, Stratford .. 350 B. colt, by Morcock—Pinocle: E. J. Jennings, Riccarton as agent .. 225 . Blk. filly by Khorassan—Astoreth: M. F. Khan Rotorua 325 3 Br. filly, by Marco Polo ll—Flying Vixen: J. O’Brien, Corowa, 1 N.S.W. .. .. .. 400 . B. filly, by Marco Polo H—Tamineh: J. Shannon, Melbourne .. 210 i B. filly, by Sajakeda—Lady Buchan: j H. S. Limmer, Waiuku .. 400 On account Messrs E. P. and W. - A. Fathers, Paeroa: J Br f. by Marco Polo ll—Jocelyn Ann: W. H. Rundel, Auckland .. 210 1 On account Mr T. C. Lowry, t Hawke’s Bay: . Br c by Faux Tirage—Good Abbess: » T. J. Smith. Sydney .. 2000 ißr c, by Faux Tirage—Flying Bridge: F. J. Smith. Takanini .. 1100 c Br f, by Faux Tirage—Recipient: t T. J. Smith, Sydney .. .. 975 On account Dr. R. H. Bettington and Mr T. C. Lowry, Okawa, Hawke's Bay: ' B c, by Faux Tirage—Sports Flash: E. J. Jennings, Riccarton, as agent 1000 / On account Mrs T, C. Lowry, Okawa, Hawke's Bay: t Br c, by Faux Tirage—Ray. of Sune shine: F. J. Smith, Takanini .. 1450 . On Account Mr F. B, Stonex, Papatoetoe: j Ch c, by Alpheus—Mary Scott: M. p F. Khan, Rotorua .. .. 700 . Br f by Khorassan—Valdene: F. J. " Cobb, Takanini. .. .. 500 a On account Mr D. R. Johnson, Waihou: g Ch c, by Fair’s Fair—Ohatella; M. F. Khan, Rotorua •• w M 950 A

On account Mr G. H. Hodgson, Br c by Got^NitiJ^-Leniency; J. R. Shaw, Riccarton, as agent .. 550 ? On account Messrs Meier Brothers, 1 Matangi:* J B c, by Oman—Scribble: T. Lewis, Melbourne ... 700 Br c. by Oman—-Whitford Princess: J. C. Pollock, Hamilton .. 200 On account Mrs G. E. Grigg, Ashburton: Br f, by Khorassan—Top Note: T. Lewis, Melbourne .. .. 400 On account Mr F. Armstrong, C hristchurch: t Br c, by Treasure Hunt—Pocket fr Money: Wright. Stephenson and 1 Company, Auckland as agents .. 220 On account Mr H. G. Cogan, a Christchurch: T B c, by Treasure Hunt —Loveraorn: 0 Wright, Stephenson, and Com- t pany. Auckland, as agents .. 550 s On account Mr 'W. M. Crockett, a Glen Park Stud, a Palmerston South: s Dk br c, by Underwood—Jericho Jane: J. Duncan, Wellington 350 B c. by Gabador—Steady Aim: M. J McCarten, Randwick .. 725 t Ch c, by Beaumaris—Lady Clifton: i Strong Bros., Brisbane .. 575 g On account Montana Stud, Oxford: g B c, by Sun King—Lady Law: A. H. f Storey, Te Awamutu .. 3GO Br c, by Lucky Bag—Trellis: W. C. Clifton, Takanini .. 375 c On account Mr R. H. W. Holden, Poukawa: * Br c by Targui—Sea Anemone: W. f R. Kemball, Melbourne .. .. 1300 g B f, by Gabador—Sagati: J. C. Fiet- i- , cher, Alton Lodge .. .. 3100 £ On account Mr and Mrs J. A. Cur- £ ran, Red Oaks, Hastings: Br c, by Faux Tirage—Poor Little , Rich Girl: F. Dalton, Sydney .. 2500 1 On account Mr F. J. McGovern, c Te Awamutu: Br c. by Instinct—Gay Cushla: H. B. 1 Rickard, Wellington .. 240 On account Mr C. Charlton, Cam- I bridge: t Br c, by Duccio—Miss Kanui: P. j Gainfort, Paihia .. .. 200 £ On account Mr A. J. Parris, 1 # Timaru: r Ch c, by Golden Souvenir—Flotilla: J. C. Tomkinson, Riccarton .. 900 On account Mr. G. A. McDonell, Palmerston North: I B c, by Faux Tirage—Morotai : Strong j Brothers, Brisbane 850 j On account Mr M. T. Murphy, £ Auckland: ; Br c, by Balloch—Broiealice: H. H. Riley, Takanini .. .. 1300 On account Mr W. J. Bromby, Trentham: B c, by The Unicorn—Knockfln: E. J. 1 Jennings, Riccarton .. .. 600 I I On account Mr R. C. Holmes, Mata1 mata: j . Ch c, by Paper Bby—Pelisse: E. M. Langley, Hastings .. .. 550 ' On account Mr W. E. Holmes, ; Matamata: : Ch f, by Gold Nib—Mittie: H. M. ‘ Glazebrook, Hastings .. 625 On account Mr D. Tye, Matamata: Br c, by Beau Repaire—Coinage: J. A. Mitchell, Dannevirke .. .. 600 On account Alton Lodge Stud, Te Kauwhata Br c, by Midday Sun—Beginner: F. Dalton, Sydney .. 1500 Blk c, by Gold Nib—High Glory: F. Dalton Sydney .. .. 3500 Br c, by Faux Tirage—Toll’s Kiddie: Sir Ernest Davis, Auckland .. 1800 1 . Ch c, by Balloch—Lady Nikotine: S. i S. Taylor, Otaki 700 > B f, by Gold Nib—Palormia: T. 1 Lewis, Melbourne 800 • B c, by Gold Nib—Caithness: T. D. Harvey. Tauranga .. 650 i B c, by Balloch—Kamet: B. Conighan, Melbourne .. .. 550 Br c, by Balloch—Goldpoint: F. Dal- 1 ton, Sydney .. .. 1400 Br f, by Midday Sun—Fame: Pyne, Gould, Guinness Ltd., as agents 625 : IGr c, by Balloch—Portadown: J. . ’ Shannon, Melbourne 550 B c, by Targui—Princes Irene: J. Shannon, Melbourne .. .. 600 B f. by Gold Nib—Cruden Bay: R. 1 Roden, Brisbane .. . 250 1 Ch c. by Pai ir—Sunny’s Last: M. 1 Anderson, Sydney 500 B c. by Midday Sun—Rural Lady: D. ; Prince, Melbourne .. .. 525 ’ Br c, by Midday Sun—Courier: Mrs 1 B. Cameron, Auckland .. 275 , Ch c. by Balloch—Goddess of Fire: Strong Bros., Brisbane .. 300 [ Br c. by Balloch—Filleule: Strong Bros., Brisbane .. 500 On account Mr J. P. Punch, Raetihi: Br c. by Balloch—Novena: E. F. Ward, Levin,' .. .. 1200 t On account Mr W. B. Connors, Wangaehu: ■ Blk c, by Potent—Donegal Bay: W. Hogg. Wanganui .. 500 On account Mr W. C. Taylor, Hastings: . Blk c,. by Booby Trap—Beau Peri: r Loan and Mercantile Co., Ltd., Timaru, as agents 425 ’ On account Mr B. Roberts, Hawera: ; Ch c, by Balloch—lmpulsive: B. I Sullivan, Matamta 725 On account Mrs G. Kay, 5 Te Awamutu: . Br c. by Underwood—Sfoyal Glory: , W. R. Kemball, Melbourne 1150 j On account Mr H. P. Toose, a Hamilton: ' B f, by Faux Tirage—Mi Careme: A. McGregor, Te Rapa .. 1250 On account Mr H. T. Reilly, Hamilton: Br c, by Summertime—Lady Lu: B. Conlghan, Melbourne .. 875 On account Mr H. A. Hunter, 3 Waverley: B c. by Dogger Bank—Exquisite: ® Strong Brothers, Brisbane .. 300 r) On account Flaxmoor Stud, Master ton: B c, by Gilpin—Flaxmoor: J. Casey, j Ruawai .. . 230 On account MR R. C. Middleton, 5 / Pokeno: Blk c, by Alpheus—Arawhata: j. 3 Shannon, Melbourne .. .. 350 On account Mr A. H. Storey, Auckland: 0 B f. by Sajakeda—Emma Hamilton: T. H. Knowles, Awapuni .. 275 5 On account Mr L. J. Gerke, _ Kimbolton: 6 Blk f, by Boissier—Surrey Hills: 0 Strong Bros., Brisbone 375 On account Te Rapa Stud, Frankton: B c, by Resurgent—Forth Bridge. Wright, Stephenson and Co., Melu bourne, as agents 450 Br c, by Resurgent—Hineroto: Mrs J. W. Perry, Palmerston North 650 Ch c, by Resurgent—lmperial Gold: 0 J. Williamson, Auckland . 950 Br c, by Resurgent—Even Keep: Sir Matthew Oram, Palmerston 0 North .. 450 Ch f, by Resurgent—Maktoub: R. Porter, Feilding 450 0 B f, by Resurgent—Mundane: P. Trickett, Lower Hutt 380 B f, by Resurgent—Suva Maid: S. 0 Holmes, Ngaruawahia .. • • 210 B c. by Summertime —Oleno: K. L. Richards, Rotorua 700 On account Mr J. W. Garland, Cambridge: 0 Br c, by Resurgent—Te Awe Awe: F. R. Meynell, Hawera .. 600 5 On account T. Hogan, Cambridge: Br f, by Summertime —Lady Heather: I. Macrae, Masterton . 360 On account Westhill Stud, 5 England: B c, by Pearl Diver—Phophelia: T. J. Smith, Sydney • • 600 On account Mr S. M. Holmes, Ngaruawahia: 0 B c, by Fair’s Fair—Addnine: E. Williams, Wellington, as agent 380 0 On account Mr L. McGuire, n Auckland: v Br c, by Underwood—White Blaze: 0 W. R. Kemball, Melbourne .. 800 On account Cranleigh Stud, 0 Wanganui: Ch c. by Dogger Bank—Plassida: W. 0 McEwan. Otaki . • 350 Ch c, by Faux Tirage—Kilmurry: Strong Bros., Brisbane .. 525 « Ch f. by Whistling Wind—Vasty Deep: J. J. Woods, Winton 220 0 Ch f, by Whistling Wind—Wave Crest: K. Austin, Kaiapoi .. 200

CONDITION OF TRACK AT TRENTHAM

AUSTRALIAN TRAINER’S CRITICISM

(New Zealand Press Association) WELLINGTON, January 20. “The course proper was beautiful this time last year when it had a wonderful sole of grass. Today it is like an up-coun-try track,” said one Australian trainer here for the yearling sales when describing conditions at Trentham this morning. Other trainers have expressed dissatisfaction with the hard state of the course, parched after the long spell of fine weather. Some expressed surprise that the course proper had not been watered, as an up-to-date sprinkling system is installed. Several trainers said that Monday’s fields may be even srqaller than those in some of Saturday’s events. Already many horses have been affected by the hard going. No comment was available today from the Wellington Racing Club. The last heavy rainfall in Wellington was on December 20, when 1.72 inches fell. Wellington’s prolonged dry spell is officially described by the Weather Office as a “partial drought.”

Canterbury Jockey Club Entries Entries for all events at the summer meeting, to be held at Riccarton on Saturday, February 5, Will close at 4 p.m. Todajr. —Advt

PROSPECTS FOR TOMORROW

FRANKLIN CLUB

“The Press" Special Service AUCKLAND, January 20. The weather has been fine and the track should be hard and fast for the Franklin Racing Club’s midsummer meeting at Pukekohe on Saturday. The double will be on the Fred Hosking Handicap and the Pokeno Handicap. Prone is a doubtful starter in the Pokeno Handicap. Selections are:— 11 am.—County High-weight Handicap: Gallant Robin, Conciliate, Royal Comet. 11.45 a.m.—Mercer Plate: First Division— Fair Ann, Columbine, Asana. Second Division: Topwood, Brenda, Clune Brown. 12.30 p.m.—Papakura Hack Handicap: Anzus, Regal Nib, Peter Keith. 1.25 p.m.—Fred Hosking Handicap: Peter Willonyx, Stanford Hope, Last Post. 2.8 p.m.—Karaka Stakes Handicap: Estimate, Jack’s Count, Raumati, 2.56 p.m.—Pokeno Handicap: Robert Craig, Kauri Heart, Sweet Wren 3.41 p.m.—Awhitu Hack Handicap: Kaiteri. Royal Heritage, Mangatoki. 4.30 p.m.—Drury Hack Handicap: Hollywood, Anzus, Pride of York. Tlie fields, with form, for the douole races are:— FRED HOSKING HANDICAP, Of £l3OO. Ten furlongs and threequarters.

ASHHURST CLUB

"The Press" Special Service AUCKLAND, January 20. double at the Ashhurst Racing Clubs meeting at Awapuni on Saturday will be run on the Ashhurst Cup and the Manawatu Gorge Hack Cup. Ocean Lore is a doubtful runner in the latter event. The going will be hard and fast. Selections are:— 11.15 a.m.—Hack Hurdles: Young Isaac High Street, The Pawn. 11.57 a.m.—Novice Stakes—First division: St. Anthony, Black Jeff.- Second division: My Choice, Young Christine. 12.42 p.m.—Komako Hack Handicap: Golden Roll, Tamatoa, Honest John. 1.32 p.m.—Ashburst Cup: Delude Isisford, Papiro. 2.17 pan.—Raumai Juvenile Handicap: Lady Hopeful bracket, Gilt, Ermengold. 3.2 p.m.—Manawatu Gorge Hack Cup: Young Scholar, Iridium, Retreat. 3.47 p.m.—Pohangina Handicap: Illusionist. Golden Torch, Timanah. 4.39 p.m.^—Siberia Hack Handicap: Hematite, Lady Jess, Devastator. 1 The fields, with form, for the double races are:— ASHHURST CUP,

Scratchings for meetings tomorrow have been issued as follows: Trentham Mungaroa Highweight: Bulla. January Handicap: Golden Cloud. Ruapehu Hack Handicap: Bulla. Metropolitan Handicap: Battle Fort. Franklin Pokeno Handicap: Prone. Ashhurst Hack Hurdles Handicap: High Street. Manawatu Gorge Handicap: Ocean Lore. 1 Taranaki Moturoa Handicap; Faritutu.

st. lb. 0112 Peter Willonyx (9) 8 9 0000 Highland Sandy (7) 8 6 1120 White Ensign (5) 8 3 0101 Stanford Hope (2) ... 8 0 2430 Rose of France (6) 7 7 1010 Last Post (13) 7 5 0100 Pouto (15) 7 3 00 Jean’s Beau (16) .. 7 3 0000 Najmi (4) 7 2 4112 Tinonui (8) 7 2 0030 Dupion (3) .. 7 0 0000 Aranga (10) .. ; 7 0 0000 Royal Lincoln (12) 7 0 0000 King’s Deputy (17) 7 0 0000 Kintruth (14) 7 0 0000 Innes Lass (1) 7 0 0000 Havelock (11) 7 0 Bracket: Last Post and Dupion. AWHITU HACK HANDICAP Of £600. Ten furlongs and three-quarters. st. lb. 0301 Royal Heritage (13) .. 9 0 0010 Fordson (21) . 8 11 0041 Kaiteri (6) 8 8 0000 Big Blow (10) . 8 5 0021 Wanderlust (17) . 8 5 0010 Lucky Cruiser (5) . 8 0 2000 Royal Festival (1) . 7 12 0000 Cinna Maid (18) . 7 12 0423 Rangi’s View (12) . 7 9 0030 Cassilis (3) . 7 8 0000 Monsieur (2) . 7 8 3000 Imagine (14) . 7 8 0000 Time Lag (23) . 7 8 0044 Nobly Born (9) . 7 7 0000 Rose- Panair (11) . 7 7 30 Our Audrey (16) . 7 7 1000 Mangatoki (22) . 7 7 0 Evil Knight (15) . 7 7 0020 Great Delight (4) . 7 7 0000 Lady Scribe (7) . 7 7 0000 Silver Touch (8) . 7 7 00 Sun Flame (20) . 7 7 Balloted out with right of re-enterinc: 0004 Evelyn Wood 7 7

Of £750. One mile and a quarter. 0230 Aureomycin (4) 9 3 0100 Delude (14) .. 8 6 0312 Isisford (2) 8 4 1100 On Parade (13) 8 2 2400 Sublime (6) .. 7 9 0004 Papiro (12) 7 7 2301 Cambridge (10) 7 5 1243 Writer (1) 7 3 3110 Prince Joseph (11) 7 1 1100 Ticino (8) 7 0 0014 Omalass (3) 7 0 3202 Clever Lass (5) 7 0 0000 Red Souvenir (2) 7 0 0000 Merry Flight (9) 7 0 0040 Driftwood (15) 7 0 MANAWATU GORGE HACK 2UP, Of £500. One mile and a quarter . st.lb. 0102 Young Scholar (15) .. . 8 13 4000 Easterbrook (9) . 8 12 3301 High Street (14) . 8 5 3000 Quits (10) . 8 4 1400 Ocean Lore (11) . 8 3 0220 Rotoviti (16) . 8 2 4000 Bowater (1) . 8 2 0010 Iridium (4) . 8 1 4420 Retreat (17) .. . 7 13 Lord Huron (8) . 7 11 100 Coral’s Son (5) . 7 7 0000 Marjohn (7) .. . 7 7 0000 Charisse (6) .. . 7 7 000 Haslan (13) . 7 7 0000 Royal Velvet (18) .77 0000 Chuca (3) . 7 7 0004 Merry Andrew (12) . 7 7 0 Kitranight (2) . 7 7 - - ■ • SCRATCHINGS ISSUED