ROBESPIERRE'S PROGENY

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 28, 3 February 1937, Page 17

ROBESPIERRE'S PROGENY

Many masters of arts and crafts are often not recognised; until after they are dead. The same often applies.to stallions, and in a minor way the Phalaris sire, Robespierre, may well be a case in point, says the "Star-Sun." Robespierre died less than a year ago after a number of years at the stud-in. New Zealand,..but it is.only in the present season that his progeny are > beginning to show consistently good form. '■•■.;".■

• During the recent holiday period alone; 'Robespierre horses won £1410 10a in stakes, compared with the total of £1124 10s credited to their; sira for-last" season. Fairway, thejleadirig sire in England for the past season,' arid Pharos who, though standing in Fr.ance, was'third ■'oh-the English list, arc-both. by.Phalaris, Robespierre's sire. Robekpierre should have his best season to date this year, and though he will not be near the top of the list, the.: stakeearnings credited.to him: should; reach quite an appreciable amount. ' « Rebel Lad, Rebel Chief,- Rotokino, Gold Label, Peony- Rose, Rousseau, Thermidor, and Rodeiir•■■■ail" contributed to the good total for the holidays, and the most successful were Rebel Lad; who went on to show good form, in open company in Wellington; Rebel Chief, Gold Label, and Rotokino. '.