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Marlborough Express, Volume XLVI, Issue 262, 5 November 1912, Page 2

TO STAND THE SEASON At Criterion Stables, Blenheim, ant travel the surrounding districts. THE TROTTING STALLIOK WILD CRY. Sire. Wildwood (imp.); dam, Lady Criterion (King Harold—CuUoville). King Harold is by Child Harold. Culloville by Pinal Patchem (imp.) i from a thoroughbred mare. W4ldwood is the sire of Ribbonwood, Wildwo«d jun., Willow-wood, and a long list «f speedy horses. Lady Criterion is possessed of some of the best imported trotting strains. She has also proved. herself on the trotting track, getting to the end of the first mile of a two-mile race: at Tahuna Park i* 2.31 twelve years ago, and was capable of compassing a mile in 2.20. This information is from Mr A. Pringle, who rode her in mo3t 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 M 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, 1911 To, Stand and travel the Sur- ". rounding District. THE PURE-BRED CLYDESDALB STALLION SSLVERTON. (NX Stud Book, 891.) SILVERTON is a beautiful darfc bay, with a mild temper, and k a great mover. He has been success ful in the Marlborough Show Ring. Silverton was foaled October 27th, 1907. Prizes secured by him are af follows:—As a foal, November, 1907, one first and one 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 Glengyla (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 care will be taken with the mares, but no responsibility. ANDRELL BROS., Owners, Grovetown. TO STAND THIS SEASON. At the Owners' Stables, i Grovetown. THE CLYDESDALE STALLION SILVER COIN, (N.Z, Stud1 Book,-892.) SILVER COIN k a beautiful dark dappled" bay ? with a mild temper, and is Sa great mover. Silver Coin, is rising four years old. He has secured nine first aHd special prizes at^the Maryborough and Nelson A. and P. Shows,1 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, Duke of Marlbbrough; second dam, Nellie (2120) by Lordßaniurly; third dam, Diamond, by Glengyle (373). Florrie has proved herself one of the greatest show mares ever exhibited 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 Marlboreugjh. Show; at Nelson, 1909, champion draught mare, and* at Marlbprough, 1910, champion draught mare with: or without foal. Terms: £4 10s single mare, with a reduction for two or more mares; payable Ist January, 1913. * ANDRELL BROS. THE STUD. v THE THOROUGHBRED SIRE, GAY SPARK (2). By Glanranald (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. Clanr&nald, his sir©, was one of the most successful sires in New Zealand, whose stock for the past twelve years have won about £60,000 in stakes. The following ' are some of his best known progeny:—Glenculloch, Glenogle, Glenowlet, Fleetfoot, Flitaway, Flying Spark, Terrapin, Cannie Chiel, 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 «ther important races in Australia and New Zealand. Gay Spark's half-brother Treadmill, wb« is third on the list of winning sires for the past season, is the sire of Autumnus and Counterfeit. The latter takes first place on the list of winning horses with £3547 10s agaiast her name, while Autumnus takes second place with £3070. The following are more of his best know* rs<n?£ stock:—Husbandman, winner of Canterbury and Auckland Derbys and-«tb©r important races; Miss Mibohfef^winner of Auckland Raciag §5& HMdioap £850, Wellington Cup ±,790, and numerous other races; Heatnerfcrae, Brows Owl, Taskmaster, etc., etq. , Bijeeders wishmg to take advantage ofjfcoM^ high-class horse, please note that -Hub is his last season at the stud in Marßorough. Varna: 1« guineas; half-bred Mares, S gai»«a«. A. HUDDLESTON, ftwner.