AUCKLAND TOPICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2811, 26 August 1908, Page 55

AUCKLAND TOPICS.

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August 24. Owing to injuries sustained at RiccartoTl while contesting the Grand National Steeplechase, it !s not likely that the I Auckland owned jumper Pierre will be shipped to Australia. In connection with the sale of Rattles for lOOOgs at the dispersal of the Grassier Stud, it is worthy of note that the daughter of Nelson when put up to auction in 2902 ' at the Wapiti Stud sale (Auckland) fell it] I the bid of Mr B. Williamson, the welP | known trainer, after poor competition fort • 85pfs. She had no performances of note WJ j her credit, and the Elleralie trainer, failing | to get a. race out of the chestnut mare,- - i she went to the stud in 1903, and two years later was soldi to the late Mr G. G. Steadl for 220g«. So far her progeny have nob earned winning distinction, though it is anticipated' that Mantiform, the two-year-ok6 son ot the Nelson mare who sold for 2050gs when the- late Canterbury sportsman's horsed went under the hammer the other day, as likely to win a name for his dam. It transpires'that Scotty, who was brought' back from Christchurch on Saturday, struck one of the fences heavily during the running: of the C.J.C. National Hurdles, end difficulty was experienced in getting the 6oq: of St. Leger back to his stable. Satisfactory .nominations have been received for the leading events to be decided* at the Avondale Jockey Club's spring meet-* injr. including several outside horses,amongst the number being King Post r Comedian, Waiiethe, Douche, Sir Artegal, and Waihuka.