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Dunstan Times, Issue 2316, 8 January 1906, Page 7

TO STAND AT OWNER’S FARM THE IPUHEBRKU CI.YDESDALE STAI UoS Marksman. Sire Crown Prince, g-sire Lord Salisbury, imp,, dam Flora, by Prince Victor, imp. g-dam Pride by Prince Charlie imp, ; g g-dam Fanny imp. MARKSMAN is a. beautiful thick set stout hearted dapple brown stallion, about 10 hands 3 inches, with bone and hair iof the imest quality, ilia sire Crown Prince has proved himself the greatest success of any horse that has ever been in New Zealand, He is the sire of Prince Alfred, champion at Waimatc, Cedric the Saxon champion at Oamaru, Prince Arthur champion at Napier, Sir Pcrccival champion at Melbourne, Royal Conqueror, champion at Auckland, Prince Albert, Prince of the Clans, Princess, champion marc at Oamaru, Flora, champion at Dunedin, besides scores of other prize-takers. At liic annual Clydesdale sale in Melbourne, August. 185*7, three of Crown Prince's colts realised 1700 guineas. His dam Damsel (imported), was first a( Ayr. Stirling, Dumbarton, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dumfries, and Perth, also the winner of the champion prizes at Dumbarton, Glasgow (cither sex) Hamilton, Stirling and Perth. Lord Salisbury imported (1205), sre Young Conqueror and (95!)) dam Darling (74), g-dam Jean by Surprise (810). Lord Salisbury has never been beaten cither in Scotland or New Zealand.' Marksman’s dam Flora by Piince Victor imported,' g-tiic Piince of Wales, dam Rosie by Victor, g-dam Jean, the dam o) Disraeli, who as a two and three year ok) won first prize at Glasgow Stallion Spring Shows (1875-1873). Prince Victor was champion at Timaru, Oamaru, and Dunedin. Gsdara Pride by Prince Charlie, imp.. ,sirc Prince L ifred. Prince Alfred has taken the champion prize in Christchurch three years in succession. His dam Darling has been a very successful prize.-taker. In 1888 she gained the Highland Society prize of £lO for the best blood mare, open in Scotland. Her first foal Prince of Wales! gained the first prize open to Scotland, also hist prize at the Royal Show, Man* 1 Chester, Prince Charlie’s dam had seven | colts and fillies, the money value of which amounted to £5.000. MARKSMAN on a large ring secured second prize as a yearling in Oamaru. First prize same year in Dunedin (1909), also as a two year old first prize at the Central Otago A. and P. Show 1901. Asa three year old he secured second prize at the Dunedin A. and P. Association Show with keen competition. From the above it will be seen that Marksman is descended from the finest strains of successful Clydesdale stallions. Terms : £2 2s payable Ist February, and £2 2s when mare proves in foal. Paddocks provided. Mares sold or exchanged, owner at time of service held responsible. All care taken but no responsibility. For full particulars apply to JOHN WILSON,

Ophir. Or Groom in Charge Groom's ice ss, payable at first serviceTO STAND AT OWNER'S FARM AND TRAVEL THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. Young Epicure . (By Epicure out of Fanny (Chorister). First-class paddocks provided free lor one month, after which Is lid per week will he charged. Owners at time of service held | responsible. All care taken but no responsibility. Mares sent to paddocks full guarantee. 2 For particulars apply to— JOHN WILSON, Ophir. O r Groom in Charge Grooms fee ss, payable at lirst service TO STAND AT OWNER'S FARM A TRAVEL THE LAUDER DISTRICI The Thorougbred Stallion '■'V'W* Mariner , Nancy Lee Crcswick Natlendon he Chestoi Q.E.D. fins imp. a* 55 - > k2 r. o <6 C a Mariner was bred by .John Field Esq., Tasmania, and has won 27 races in New Zealand, including live cups. Mariner is a dark brown stallion standing Hi Lands nigh, lie has an excellent, temper, sound constitution, splendid action, and is a sure foal getter. He lias proved himself to be a racehorse, as he has beaten some of the best horses in New Zealand, and has won with over 11 stone on his back. A pair of carriage horses by Mariner out ol Hackney mares fetched 100 guineas, For further particulars, pedigree, etc., apply R, WH.BON (Owner) (Lander) Leeks. Terms ; .‘»gf. LI Is, and 1/2 2s when marc proves io foal