SPORTING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume 9166, Issue 9165, 15 March 1910, Page 7

SPORTING.

By "Gebaint." During a recent visit to Wanganui I availed myself of an opportunity to renew my acquaintance with tho Bushy Park stud, upon which its owner, Mr G. F. Moore, is lavishing a lot of time, attention and money. On arrival at the farm the equines were paraded for our inspection by J. Stewart, who is still stud groom, and his assistant. The lords of the stud were the first visited, and the Haut Brion horse, Fontenoy, was the first led out. He has furnished into a very handsome horse, greatly resembling his iiustrious relative, Abercorn, who is held by many writers to be tho

I peer of Carbine. Fontenoy has proved most successful as a sire, and if his progeny but inherit the pace and stamina of their sire Mr Moore will have no cause to regret the purchase of Fontenoy, whom he sccured as a yearling from his breeder, Mr Hordern, N.S.W. The next on the line of inarch was the well-per-formed Signor, who, it may be remembered, holds the Australasian record of 3min 53 2-5 sees for 2£ miles, put up at the C.J.C. meeting in 1908. Signor's ex- ; cellent performances in Australia last autumn will also be remembered. Tho turf has seen tho last of tho little horse, who will take up stud duties at the farm this season. Signor has thickened out a lot of late, and as his breeding (Pilgrim's Progress—Ma Mie Rosette) is not only fashionable, but full of the stoutest strains of racing blood also, is likely to prove an acquisition to Bushy Park. The next, and final on the list, was Sweet Simon, the brown son of Cyrenian (imp.) and Ma Mie Rosette, by Trenton, and therefore half-brother to Signor. whom, however, he does not in the least resemble; indeed, he would almost make t\vo of the little chestnut horse. Sweet Simon is a particularly handsome horse, fully 16.3, and is a whole bundle of quality. He greatly resembles his dam's sire, Trenton, and is possessed of a most docile temperament, a quality he transmits to all his progeny, together with his size and bone. The eldest of them are two off and are very promising, especially from a jumping point of view. Mr Moore, in addition to using his own stallio'ns, patronised Charlemagne 11., Boniform and Benzonian. Ma iVlio Rosette and that good mare Armistice visited Charlemagne 11., Helen Portland and Carard (haif-sister to Koran) Boniform, whilst Docility (dam of Golden Loop) and Colleen (l)y Gossoon) went to Benzonian.

Fontenoy's list this year included Guiding- Star (dam of Guiding Step and Beacon), Melinite (darn of Armistice, Waimarie and Carcssima), Puss (dam of Catapult, Sammy and Co.), Nightingale (dam of Bowman. Loch Erin, Polycaste, Inniskillcn and The Lark), Lady Helen (dam of Helen Portland), Hurricane, Driand, Miss Penelope. Imeprious, St. Lyra, and Carcssima). Polycaste and St. Evangeline went to Sweet Simon. The matrons at the stud include the following high-class mares:—Guiding Star (imp.), by Calma—Starlight; Melinite, by Nordenfeldt —Pearl Ash; Driand, by Dorchester—Guiding Star; Puss, by 1 Natator; Nightingale, by Forst King— Ilolloway; Hurricane, by Sou'-wcster — I Whatitiri; Miss Penelope, by Anteaus— Vic; Lady Helen, by Barbarian —Lady Fanny; Imperious, by Impetus —Margot; St. Lyre, by St. Leger—Lvrcnna; Carisby San Fran —Melinite; Polycaste, by Nestor—Nightingale; St. Evangeline, by Hotchkiss—St. Evelyn. The crop of foals this year include the following:—Guiding Star, blk f; Melinite, b c; Nightingale, b c; Imperious, br c; each to Fontenoy. Miss Penelope, b c to Kilcheran; St. Lyra, ch f to Achilles. The last to be inspected was a handsome brown filly by Vladimar from Ma Mie Rosette, and therefore half-sister to Signor and Sweet Simon. Vladimir is by Stcpniak, and as the filly possesses two strains of Musket blood, a. strain of Barcaldine, also a strain of Rosecrucian, she should become valuable eventually as a brood mare. She has an intelligent head, nice frame, with good flat bone, and !s heavily engaged in classic events.

Several young horses arc running out at Mr Moore's x>' acc! at Nukumaru, which was too far to visit in the time

at my disposal. Among them is a rising throe-year filly by Kilcheran —Nightingale and a 2yr Sweet Simon —Lady Moana, also a rising 2yr by Conqueror from Van. arid each is full of promise in the opinion of the numerous judges who have seen them.

It is understood that both Crucinella and Koran will go to Riccarton for the Great Easter and Great Autumn Handicaps. Mr Ken. Duncan, the Wellington sportsman, is leaving for England next month by the lonic, .and will be away for the best part of a year, during which time he will probably be on the look-out for a couple of good brood mares for his brother's stud at Waikanae. Waiwhera, the dam of Milan, will be remembered as the winner of the Winter Cup from a big field some years ago. After she bred Milan, Mr lan Duncan sold her to a South Australian breeder, but, as bad luck would have it, she died about six weeks after reaching the other side. White Cockade has proved a real bargain for Mr J. Westerman. Since he purchased the Finland—Miss Lochiel gelding last spring he won at Timaru the first time out in the new ownership, and subsequently annexed the Greymouth Cup, while he added another to his list of wins by carrying off the Peninsula Cup at the Akaroa meeting on Thursday. The latter w|n was very popular, as Mr Westerman is recognised as a good sportsman. The English-bred filly Lovelorn was the unlucky performer in the Peninsula Cup field on Thursday, for she was badly bumped more than once, and then just failed to get up in the straight. She is coming on nicely, and should win a decent race for Mr Buchanan at an early date. At a meeting of the Auckland Metropolitan Committee last week, the Hon. E. Mitchelson presiding, Hector Gray appeared in reference to evidence given by him in conncction with the late inquiry into B. _ Deeley's riding at the Takapuna Spring Meeting of 1909, and a severe caution wa6 administered. Recording to a Southern authority, Osiris, who ran second in the Wanganui Cup and Stakes, will leave shortly for Australia. He will be accompanied by Tuniut and Aberration. The trip appears unlikely in the fneo of Mr T. McGrath's expressed intention to proceed to England at an early date, though it is, of course, quite possible that his son will take the horses across. Sir George McLean, the popular Dunedin sportsman, who has recently sold his stud, started racing 30 years ago in partnership with Sir Hercules Robinson. Amongst the horses to carry the Zetland spots successfully were Lady Emma, Legerdemain, and Gitana. Many fine performers were bred by Sir George at the Warrington Stud, including that great sprinter Blazer, - the C.J.S. Derby and New Zealand Cup winner Eurocly-

don (siro of North East), Pampero, Lord Rosslvn, Vladmir, and Blizzard. Undaunted by the disappointments of the previous two seasons, it is stated that Messrs W. J. and A. F. Douglas, of Hawke's Bay, will visit Australia again next winter, when they will probably take Maku, Pikopo, and Kopu with them. Frank Wootton, who has accepted a retainer of £2500 from Lord Derby for next season, is credited with having received upjvards of £7000 in riding fees during the season 1909. In all probability ..an additional £1000 and £500 for first and second claims on his services will further enhance his princely income. Mr Lowry, owner of Bobrikoff and Downfall, was in Palmcrston yesterday en route for Australia to sec his horses run. Owners and trainers are finally reminded that acceptances for the Feilding J.C. Easter meeting close with the secretary, Mr E. Goodbchero, at 8.30 p.m. to-night, when entries for the Maiden Scurry will also be received.

AUSTRALIAN RACES. (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (Per Press Association.) MELBOURNE, March 14. At the forfeit payable to-day the following have gone out of the Doncaster Handicap: Mary, Bobby, Queeno'Scots, Salvia, Burston, Seaton Dale, Balgowan, Aurarious, and No Name. The following have gone out of the Sydney Cup:—Morage, Roscommon, Burston, and Balgowan. The last forfeits for both events are due on Thursday, tho 24th inst. PATEA WEIGHTS. (Per Press Association.) WaNGANUI, March 14. The following weights have been declared by Mr G. Morse for the Patea R.C. Easter meeting: — Hurdles, IJ,- miles. —Golden Glow 11.4, Claremont 10.8, Somali 10.4, Lingerer 10.2, Toddy 9.13, Taupo 9.12, Kauroa 9.9, Clemency 9.5, Drudgery 9.3, Lochguard, Lantern .9.1, Manutoa, Nero, Federation, Red Star, Highden, The Leader, Mast, Lethe 9.0.

Easter Handicap, one mile three furlongs.—Bismark 9.0, Starboard 8.13, Paul 8.12, Valentine 8.10, Tam Glen 8.7, Feu-de-joie 8.6, Silva 8.5, Awha, Tho Leader 8.2, Mulga Bill 8.1, Tsushuma 7.9, The Reiner, Ranghthetu 7.7. Alton High-weight, one mile.—Starboard 9.12, Paul 9.11, Feu-de-joic, 9.5, Silva 9.4, The Leader, Awha 9.1, Newport 8.13, Lochguard 8.12, Lady Lupin 8.10, Clemain, Queen's Prize 8.9, Shining Star 8.8, Patrobus, Mnkau, Starliko 8.7. Borough Handicap, seven furlongs.— Starboard 9.0, Kaurnara 8.9, Tam Glen 8.8, Maori Rifle 8.0, Royal Youngster, Sea Wind 7.15. Shining Star. The Reiner. Tsushuma, Sandy Paul 7.12, Clorinda, Laura Lea, Ma6t, Lethe, Voca, Red Star 7.11. Flying Handicap, six furlongs.—Billington, Valentine 9.0, Fond Memory, Kaumara 8.11, Mulga Bill 8.9, Hinekorangi, Ambergris, Nukuhau 8.6, Newport 8.4, Lady Heroine 8.3. Maori Rifle 8.2, Lady Lupin 3.1, Queen's Prize 8.0, Uhana. Sandy Paul 7.13, St. Prior, Clorinda 7.12.

Yv T AIPUKURAL' weights. Mr J. E. Henrys has declared the following weights for the Waipukurau meeting, to be held on Easter Monday:— Easter Handicap, once round.— California 9.8, Mundic 8.5, Voetgang 7.13, Faunus 7.11, Barca 7.8, Kings Lynn 7.7, Separator 7.7, Berengaria 7.6, Rose Lethe 7.3, Millenial 6.9, Obscurity 6.7, Ballyneety 6.7. Waipukurau Handicap, one mile and a quarter.—California 9.6, Kopu 8.9, Lamsdorf 8.7, Berengaria 7.9, Glissade 7.9, Separator 7.8, Amato 7.6, Rose Lethe 6.13, Donald 6.7, Tupaea 6.7. Ladies' Handicap, one mile and ahalf.—Barca 12.5, Dan Leno 12, Forest 11.13, Obscurity 11.13, Karakaturua 11.8. Centaur 11.7, Captain Jingle 11.3. Dorando 10.12, Blackwater 10.11, Marca 10.9, Rechabite 10.8, Kaiwha Maid 10.7, Hatana 10.7, Stormlight 10.7. Hack Handicap, one mile and a quarter.—Amato 9, Corazon 8.10. Meremere 8/7, Obscurity 8.6, Dan Leno 8.6, Ivarakaturua 7.13, Donald 7.12, Niwaru 7.10, Ultimatum 7.9, Merriwing 7.8, Prince Hassan /.7, Captain Jingle 7.6, All Trumps 7.3, Nero 7.2, Blackwater 7.2, Anchor Head 7.1, Cauldron 7, Moana 7, Merrie Lawn 7, Tupaca 7, Lord Irwell 7. Two-Year-Old Handicap, four furlongs.—Kohinoor 9.13, Sea Eagle 9.9. Derelict 7.9, Waikehau 7.4, = Mo ite Leone 7.4, Vide 7.4, Golden Mite 7.4, Humairire 7.4, Lady Mars 7.4, Frica 7.4, Waitoke 6.10. Flying Handicap, six furlongs.— Mundic 9.2, Glissade 8.11, Voetgang 8.9, Rose Lethe 7.13, Mayflower 7.7," Idealism 7.7, Amaru 6.7, Burton 6.7, Harekoa 6.7. Final Handicap, five furlongs.— Faunus 9.2, Meremere 8.9, Andrew Mack 8.7, Lord Possible 8.4, Niwaru 7.13, Merriwing 7.13, Eiya 7.12, Amaru 7.12, Ultimatum 7.11, Anchor Head 7.8, Useful 7.7, Bay Paul 7.7, Handy Jack 7, Perchance 7, Artistic 7, Yorkshire 7, Artie 7, Queen of Scots 7.