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Marlborough Express, Volume XLVI, Issue 233, 1 October 1912, Page 2

TO STAND THE SEASON At Criterion Stables, Blenheim, an 4 travel the surrounding districts. THE TROTTING STALLIO26 WILD CRY, Sire, Wildwood (imp.); dam, Lady Criterion (King Harold—Culloville). King Harold is by Child Harold. Culloville by Pinal Patchem (imp.) from a thoroughbred mare. Wildwood is the sire of Ribboawood, Wildwood jun., Willow-wood, and a long list of speedy horses. Lady Criterion is possessed of aom« of the best imported trotting strains. She has also proved herself on tho trotting track, getting to the end of tho first mile or a two-mile race at Tahuna Park in 2.31 twelve yeara ago, and was capable of compassing a | mile in 2.20. This information is from Mr A. Pringle, who rode her in most of his races. Lady Criterion's dam was also a winner. WILD CRY is a beautiful dappled brown horse, 6 years, perfectly gaited trotter, standing 17 hands and proportionately conformed. He ia capable of a very high turn of speed, but owing to an accident he has never had a preparation.'' He, however, has raced in the rough, and has acquitted himself well, running first, second, and third in three starts at Petone; also first at Reefton, beating a field of 19 starters, and at Hokitika beating, a very large field, of 22 starters. Breeders are asked to 'inspect this horse before definitely deciding on the horse they intend using. FEE: £5 ss. Further particulars from — THOS. McGRATH, Owner. AT THE STUD THIS SEASON, 101| To Stand and travel the Surrounding District. THE PURE-BRED CLYDESDALE STALLION $!LVERTON. (N.Z. Stud 800k r 891.) SILVERTON ia -a.: beautiful darf bay, with a, mild temper, and a great mover. He has been sucees* ful in tho Marlborough Show Ring. Silverton was foaled October 27th, 1907. Prizes secured by him are as follows:—As a foal, November, 1907, one first and on© second; as a yearling, November, 1908, one first; as « two-year-old, November, 1909, one first; as a four-year-old, 1911, second any aged class. Pedigree: Sire, Silver Gift (imp.), by Prince of Carruchen, dam Lady Darnley; dam, Diamond, by Glengyfe (373), Terms as follows:—Season, £3 10s, payable at Ist January, 1913; halffuarantee, £2 10s, payable on Ist anuary, 1913, and £2 when mare proves to be in foal. Groom's fee■ ss, at first service. Paddocks provided for mares from a distance at 2s per week. All car© will be taken with the mares, but no responsibility. ANDRELL BROS., Owners, , Grovetown. TO STAND THIS SEASON^ At .the Owners' Stables, Grovetown. THE CLYDESDALE STALLION SILVER COIN. (N.Z. Stud Book, 892.) SILVER COIN/ is a beautiful dark dappled bay, with a mild temper, and is a great mover. , Silver Coin is rising four years old. He haa secured nine first and special prizes at the Marlborough and Nelson A. and P. Shows, including first for the best draught stallion any age at the Marlborough Show, 1910; first for best three-year-old, 1911. Pedigree: Sire, Silver Gift (imp)., dam Florrie (N.Z. Stud Book 2121): sire, jiDuke or'Marlborough; second dam^ Nellie (2120) by Lord Ranfurly,£ third Ham, Diamond, by Glengyle (373).'. ' • *- Florrie has proved herself one of the greatest show mares .ever es*hibited in Marlborough. She secured 16 first and special prizes at the Marlborough and Nelson Shows, including champion draught mare, 1908; also best action mare or gelding at the Marlborough Show; at Nelson, 1909, champion draught i mare, and at Marlborough, 1910, i champion draught mare with or withi outfoal. i Terms: £4 10s single mare, with a reduction for two or more mares;, payable Ist January, 1913. ANDRELL BROS. THE STUD. THE THOROUGHBRED SIRE; GAY SPARK s (2). By Clanranald (1), dam Catherine Wheel (2), by Maxim—Miss Kate (imp.) GAY SPARK is a dark brown horse, black points, standing about 16.2 in height, showing great power and quality. Clanranald, his sire, was one of the most successful sires in Now Zealand, whose stock for the past twelve years have won about £60,000 in stakes. The following are some ©f his best known progeny:—Glenculloch, Glenogle, Glenowlet, Fleetfoot, Flitaway, Flying Spark, Terrapin, Cannie Cniel, Windwhistle, Clanchattan, Sharpshooter, Signalman, Kirrimuir, Madam Madcap, Masterpiece, Broadsword (winner of-the Newmarket). Gay Spark is full brother to Flying Spark, who won the Ascot £1000 and many other important races in Australia and New Zealand. • Gay Spark's half-brother Treadmill, who is third on the list of winning sires for th« past season, ia the sire of Autumnus and Counterfeit. The latter takes first place on the list of winning horses with £3547 10s against her nam«,. while Autumnus takes second place with £3070. The following areuoM of his best known racingh stock:—Husbandman, w;jnaer of Canterbury »»d Auckland Derbvs and other important races; Miss Mischief, winner of Auckland Racing Glufc Handicap £850, Wellington Cup £760, and numerous other races; Heatherbrae, Browa Owl, Taskmaster, etc., etc. Breeders wiskimg to take advantage of tin* high-clam horse, please note that tibia is kis last season at the stud in Marlborougk. t Terms: 10 guuwas; half-bred mares, " 3 guineas. A. MWDDLi&'FON, 1 } ©wfc»r. *