SALE OF THE WELLINGTON PARK YEARLINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11275, 19 January 1900, Page 3 (Supplement)

SALE OF THE WELLINGTON PARK YEARLINGS.

SPIRITED COMPETITION.

TWENTY-NINE LOTS REALISE 6652 GUINEAS.

The 14th annual sale of yearlings bred by Mr. Thomaa Morriu was held yesterday at Wellington Park. The. Auckland estate has achieved such wide famo for tho breeding of high-class horses that tho annual sale? never fail to draw a largo representative attendance, and the crowd of Jan. 3 :ouipared with any previous assemblage that has ever been brought together at New Zealand's celebrated home of tho thoroughbred. Unstinted hospitality was dispensed, Mr. Motrin having given tho caterer (Mr. Stilwoll) oarte blanche, and though the demands ol the assemblage were large, tho resources ol the commissariat proved equal to every call made upon it.

There were many well-known (aces at the ring side when tin important business of the day came to bo faced. When Mr. James Philwn took his pl ace on the improvised rostrum, attended by Mr. Henry Nolan, the Broil-Known form of Mr. G. G. Stead was one that could be picked out in a promi. nent place, the Southern sportsman, as usual, being in close proximity to the auctioneer Standing against the wall of the concrete stables, away to the right, Mr. Dan O'Brien might have been seen in cycling costume, and tho veteran's presence, it was quite recognised, betokened busmen. The Hon. Mr. Mosman took up a position in a secluded epot, whilo Sir 'Jeorgo Clifford could bo seen seated on a front form fringing the sale ring. Mr. N. A. Nathan and Mr. A. Davis were close handy, and Mr J. B. Reid, Mr. J. Cook, Mr. L. Do Peliehet, Mr. 1. Campbell, and Mr. J. Brabazon wero also in the same vicinity. Two English visitors in tho persons of Messrs. W. Niohol* unci A. Crocker nero present, and they stood in close proximity to the auctioneer. Proimnont amongst those scattered around the ring wro l Messrs. W. H. Hemes, M.H.R. T. Wilford, M.H.R, W. F. Massey, M.11.K. «. lernval, J. 0. Evett, J. Russell, S.' 7'%. {;e .°,- R0 Dumiett « John Marshall, W. Mclaughlin. J. T. Armitago, D. MoKinnon, Donald MoLeod, W. Williams, H. 1. Cone, H. H. Han, J. Ralph, J. Win! ter, together with a largo assemblage of local and visiting trainers and peuci!lers, who it is hardly necessary to say, manifested the keenest interest in the proceedings. lho lot that fetched top price was tho fu brother to Screw Uun, „ brown colt by Hotchkiss from Hose of Wei ington. _ Before t|. B auctioneer had nno to indulge in a panegyric on the family from which the youngster springe, 500 guineas was bid, and in leaps of 100 it went to 1000 guineas (Mr. Stead's bid), which was a Fignal for a round of applause. Off it went again in a bid of 100, and then an advance of another 100 brought 1200 guineas up. "It's against you, Dun," remarked the auctioneer, addressing Mr. D. O'Brien. Tho veteran racing man -camo again with 50 guineas, which was capped by Mr. Stead with an equal amount. Mr. O'Brien answered with 1550 guineas, and Mr. Stead quickly with 1400 guineas. The auctioneer made one more effort at a rally, but Mr. Stead held possession of tho field, and amid a round of cheering the colt went to him. The son of Hotchkiss and Rose of Wellington, who noW takes rank as one of tho highest-priced yearlings sold in Australasia for some years past, is a youngster of commanding appearance, and may be said even now to look a high-class racehorse. He carried a particularly determined head, and hi* neck is of just the proper lengfli. All round hois equipped with power, and with a well-sprung barrel, is entitled to be ranked as one of the finest yearlings which Mr. Morrin's famous establishment has evo( turned out.

Tho total amount of tho Bale was 6652 guineas, an arerago of 229 guineas. Last year 23 lots were offered, which realised 5W5 guineas, an averago of 235 guineas. The following aro the details of the sale : — Gs. Brown colt, by Hotchkiss from Eve, by Brigadier, Mr. Dan O'Brier. ... 4S Boy filly, by Castor from Lady Wellington, by Musket, Mr. Wyburn Williams (Wellington) W Chestnut colt, by St. Leger from Valentiniii, by Leoliuus, Mr. A. Moss (Dun-. Odin) 41 Brown colt, by Hotchkiss from Lady Evelyn, by Perkin Warboek, Mr, CJ. G. Stead (Christchurchl S2S Brown colt by Hotchkiss from Queon Cole, by King Cole, Mr. W. Laucewood 5? Brown filly, by Motchkiss frop , Gaunet, by Anteros, W. Lyons (Sydney) ... 50 Grey colt, by Castor from Vivandiere, by Musket, A. Moss (Dunedin) ... 105 Bay filly, by Castor from Bnnglo, by Musket, Mr. Dan. O'Brien 60 Chestnut colt, by St. Leger from Lady Curelon, bv Goldsbrough, Mr. Do Pelichet (Napier] 200 Chestnut filly, by Hotchkiss from St. Evelyn, by St. Leger, Mr. G. G. Stead (Christdiurch) 110 Bay colt, by St. Leircr from Janet, by Castor, Mr. A. Moss (Dunedin) ... 205 Brown colt, by llotehkiss from Lady Augusta, by St. LegtT, Mr. Georgo Wright 200 Chestnut filly, by Hotchkiss from Agnes, by St. Leger, Mr. Donald McKinnon 20 Chestnut colt, by St. Leger from Forma, by Hotchkiss, Mr. G. G. Stead (Christchurehi 225 Brown filly, by Castor from Lady Walmslcy, by' Musket, Mr. J. B. Williamson 80 Chestnut colt, by St. Leger from Lndy Peer, by Muskapeer, Mr. J. Ralph... 95 Brown filly, by Castor from Lyrelinns, by Leolinus, Mr. W. Pereival ... 20 Brown colt, by Hotchkiss from Frailty. by Goldsbrnugh, Mr. G. G. Stoad (Christolmrch) 660 Brown filly, by St. Leger from Hazel, by Xordenfeldt, Mr. W. Nichols ... 105 Brown colt, by Hotchkiss from Hose of Wellington.'by St. Legor, Mr. G. G. Stead (f'hristcluirch) WOO Bay filly, by Hotchkiss from Sapphire, by The Drummer, Mr. Footo ... 80 Bay filly, by Hotchkise from Crescent, by Castor, J. T. Ryan 50 Bay colt, by St. Leger from Cissy, by Musket, Mr. G. G. S'.ead (Christ-

church) 725 Chestnut filly, by St. Leper from Forme, by Nortlenfcldt, Mr. G. G. ■Stead iChrietchurch) ... 325 Brown colt, by Hotdikiss from Ouida, by Yattendon, Mr. .T. B. Williamson 250 Brown filly, by Hotchkiss from Brown Alice, by Nordcnfeldt, Mr. H. H. Hayr ' 70 Brown filly, by Cuirassier from G.inza, by Castor, Mr. W. Garrett ... ... 25 Brown filly, by St. Legor from Necklace, by Musket, Mr. A. Moss (Dunedin) 500 Brown filly, by St. Leger from Hilda, by Musket, Mr. W. Nichols 410 Total 6552 SYLVIA PARK YEARLINGS. The annual sales of yearling thoroughbred* were- commenced on December 29, when tho several lots at Messrs. L. D. and N. A. Nathan's breeding establishment at Sylvia Park were offered by publio auction. Tho details are as under: — Gs. Bay filly, by St. Hippo-Maratea, Mr. Robert Todd ... ■•• « Brown filly by St Hippo-Bellona. Mr. W. Hunter . " Chestnut filly, by St. Hippo-Waitemata, Mr. n. Fibre ■ •• ••■ 2° Bay filly, bv Soaton Delaval-Leocant, 'Mr. H. Franks ••■ ■■• 15 Brown colt, by St. Hippo-Innisfail, Mr. W. Joughlin •■• » Chestnut colt, by Seaton Delaval-Cna-rente, Mr. J. T. Ryan ... 105 Chestnut colt, by St. Leger-Ellerslie, Hon. H. Mosman " THE GLENORA PARK YEARLINGS. The progeny of the St. Simon sire, Soult, from Glenora Park, Papakura, were then offered on behalf of Mrs. W. Walters, the catalogue embraced five yearlings. The details are as under: — Bay filly, by Soult-Hipporina. Mr. G. Duncan - •■■ a- " Bay colt, by Cressma, Hon. 11. 'Mnsman •■■ " Bay filly, by Soult-Helen McGregor, Mr. P. Hall ~ - 20 Bay filly, by Soult-Lady Emmeline, passed at •■•« ■■• *5 Bay filly, by Soult-Rose and liVTiite. Mr. 11. T. Gorrie 1B MISCELLANEOUS LOTS. The yearlings having born disposed of, several miscellaneous lots were brought under the hammer on behalf of Mr. E. i. Roche. Blaircarrig, a five-year-old gelding, by Blairgowrie, from Cobweb, went to Air. Harry Mnss»y at 10 guineas; a two-year-old filly, by St. Hippo, from the same dam, to Mr. Jas. Hill, at nine gum-jas; .the brood mare Cobweb to Mr. F. Stenning, at 20 guineas; and the brood mare Lady Moth ta, Mr. H. M. Jwvey, at 36 guineas, _, •