SCOTLAND’S STALLION SHOW.

Otago Witness, Issue 3612, 5 June 1923, Page 13

SCOTLAND’S STALLION SHOW.

CAWDOR CUP WON BY AN AI'STRA LI A N EX II IB LTC >R. GREAT ARRAY OF CLYDESDALE HORSES. (From Our Special Correspondent.) The Scottish Stallion Show of 1923. held at Glasgow, was one of the finest ever held under the auspices ..of the Glasgow Agricultural Society. It was notable, too, in respect that the Cawdor Cup was won for (lie first time by a colonial exhibitor. Notwithstanding the fact that there is so much in-breeding being practiced there was a wonderful exhibition of size and substance with an abundance of quality and drawing power. With few exceptions thir remark applies lo the young stock as well as to the more mature animals. But. of course, such a line of action is bound lo tell in the course of time. PREMIUM HORSES. Qn the opening day of the show two premium horses to serve marcs in the district of the Glasgow Agricultural Society were selected by a special bench of judges. For the senior premium the big. black stallion Ifuming Castle (19739) was chosen. He is owned by Mr Walter Aitkenhead, Hauling Valley, Linlithgow. Ever since he was a yearling he has been well forward at the leading shows. When a two-year-old he won reserve for the junior premium, and as a three-year-old he was first at iho Glasgow Summer Show. Last year he was fourth in a strong class a 1 the Highland and Agricultural Society's Show at. Dumfries. Got by Dtinure Footprint (15203) he is out of Alary 11. of Haining Valley (30235), by Baron’s Pride (9122), the grandsire of Footprint. There was a splendid turn out of horses competing for the premium. The animal selected for the junior premium of 1924 was the rwo-year-old Eddlewood Trueline (20749), bred' by Mr George Argo, Ret-hy,

Tyne, and owned by Messrs David Ilastie and Sons, Eddlewood, Hamilton. This colt was brought out in somewhat raw condition, but he has the makings of a great stallion, and won handsomely in very strong company. He. is up to a good size, with superb quality of bone, fine feather, and the best of wide open feet. Timeline moves to perfection both going and coming. Got by Dun lire Footprint, he is out of the handsome mare Clarice, by the noted champion Everlasting (11331). At the summer show he was third in a strong class, and at the_ Straihaven Exposition he was first and champion. On the opening day several new classes were, through the enterprise of some private individuals, for the encouragement of the sires of geldings. The champion of the section was the famous gelding Jim Scott, owned hv the Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society. He was got by Carbrook Buchlyvie (18273), and, as that horse is now owned by Messrs Blandon Brothers, Forrest, Ontario, the medal for the sire will go to that firm in Canada. OPEN CLASSES. On the second day of the show the judging was done in the open classes for Clydesdales of all ages. The weather was ideal for the work of the show. As five classes required to be dealt with, as well as the championships, judging began early—at 9.30. Two rings were occupied, and the judges were allocated by ballot. The class for aged horses, instituted a few years ago, has proved an immense success. This year it was lor animals foaled before January 1, 1916. Some 17 entries were made, and most of the horses were on the ground. This aged class was a fine example of the mature Clydesdale with weight, substance, and quality, and fit to compete with any other breed in the matter of size and drawing power. The fops were quite exceptional. Mr James K.lpatrick, Craigie Mains, Kilmarnock, once again brought out the celebrated Craigie Litigant (19071), the winner > of many victories in the past, including tue Cawdor Cup. the Beydon Challenge Shield, the Glasgow Society’s Jubilee Challenge Cup, and the championship of the Highland and Agricultural Society. Now rising eight years old he is as fit and fresh looking as ever he was, and moved superbly with the vim of a three-year-old; He was hied by Air James Anderson, Pitcarry, Bane, aiid was got bv the celebrated Baron of Buchlyvie, oat of F-.vouiite Queen (32062). by Roval Favourite. Next in order came Mr John Pollock’s Dandaleith Quest (19082), from Byres Farm, Pollockshuws, Glasgow, and rising e.ght years old. He was bred by Mr John Philip, Dandaleith. frame! Uichie. anil got by Dune.re Footprint, out 'of Queen Mary 1.08tt49). by Baron s Pride. Quest has been the winner of many important honours, including the Beydon Challenge Shield, and first at ihe Highland Show at Stirling in 1921. On this occasion lie was looking remarkably fresh and fit. ami gave a splendid show. Perhaps as thick and evenly balanced a stallion as any was the horse placed third Mr George Alston’s 'lhe Ally (19291), from Loudoun Hill Daevel He was bred in ihe north by Messrs W. and C. Uimdell, Delnv, Rossshire and is a son of the Cawdor Cup champion Revelanta <11876). out of the fine marc Dunitre Lilia (39656). by Balm of Buchlyvie. With a great top piece he is deep in' his ribs, finely coupled, and a splendid goer. He has won numerous prizes including third at the Highland Show at Dumfries last year. As a premium horse he has been very popular, and this year woes to the Monkv.ood and Mmishanl district of Ayrshire. The horse placed fourth was Scotland's Excellency (19h56). bred by Mr H. El Roberts, at Monkcurtle. Carlisle, and owned by Mr Robert Ralston. Kilminnet. Ccnmsi Glen. This horse, too, is rising eight years old. Got by Auehen (lower (12007). he is out of the noted iname Selene (33690), by Baron of Buchlyvie. A stylish horse and a good mover he won much favour. The well-known and hiuhlvpopular Dunure Flower (16574), owned by Mr George McDowalt, Kirwinnoch, Stranraer, was fifth. .Vs is generally known Ibis grand horse was bred by Mr John Lamont. Ardvne, Toward. He is by Revelanta, out of the good mare Lady Jane (26670), by Hiawatha (10067), the celebrated stallion

which gained the Cawdor Cup on four successive occasions. Air James Ciuwford, Blough'ton, Skeog. Sorbic, was sixth with Scotland’s Victor 113108), bred at. Hjrvie.*toun, anil got by Royal Favourite (10630), out of the Cawdor Cup mare Pyrene (19757), by Baron’s Pride. The great, big, substantial hor.-e Hamlet (17928). bred bjr Mr John Paterson, Wester Frew, Kippen, and owned by Air Win. Main, Uoudorrat, Croy Station, was seventh. He is by Re vela nta, out of British Maid (27024.1, by British Chief (12500). Creenhill Mark, a horse owned by Mr Alex. Mclntosh, which won in (lie leet for ilie aged premiums, was eighth, and Dunure Luxury (19108;, bred by Mr James Fleming, Easter Coni, A licitterarder, was ninth. He is by Dunure Footprint, out of Sceptre '32139). by the champion Marcell us (11110). There was a great class of 33 horse* in the class for animals foaled in 1916, 1817, 1918. or 1919. All over the quality was of a high standard. After a careful sending of the lot; a leel of eighteen w.i# drawn out from which the judges eventually selected the prize-winners. "I here was little doubt about the leader. This proved to tie Mr James Kilpatrick’s Craigie Excellence 119971). the winner of the Cawdor Cup and tiie Farming News Challenge ( up, the supreme championship, two years ago. He was brought out in great style, and went as straight, and true as was possible. Next to him tame the great, big horse Uenionstrator (20543), bred by Air Adam Corr’.e, Rerriik, Kirkcudbright, and owned by Air Johnston. Dunmore Home Farm, Larbert. Last year this horse was second at the stallion show, first at Aberdeen, and first at Kilmarnock. lie is a teal cart tvpe. and moves well on parade. Mr Thomas Clark, Pivlandie. Stanley, was third with Royal Tide (195501. bred by Mr Robert Barclay. Redwells, Kmglassto. He is bv Rising Tide (17454). out of Daisy of Redwells' (37019). by Alarcell us. Tins is a gav horse of excellent quality. He is the. premium sire for the Kirkmanleli and Stoneykirk district this year. Mr And M. Montgomery was fourth with his big, flash stallion The Alien (20473). which hr. bought from Mr Wm. Swanson. Rockmll. V\ ick, at ilie Glasgow Summer Show last year when he was "'first, in ihe three-year-old class. The Al : en was bred hv Mr John H. Gieeu* Ccllvhill. Inverurie, and is gol by noted stallion Hiawatha Again (13763). out of Love of C’oll.vliill (47867). hv Mg net (16316). Last year he was third Ui» Hi"hlatid. This year he goes to < aarn VaTlev, ami in 1924 he will be in the Fvvie district. A great, .powerful horse is the chestnut Auchenerai/ (20233). now owned bv Mr David G. Findlay. Dalsalloeh, Auchinleck. He was placed iiflli. Certainly one of the most attractive horses on tne ground, he gives a grand show, and looks everv bit a draught sire. The three-vear-old was a great class ot 28 from which a leet of a dozen was eventually chosen. There was tittle difficulty in deciding upon the winner. tins was the great colt Flashdale (20576) winch was bought at the dispersion of the Northern Sind at Lanark by Mr W m. Moore Bi "k. of Melbourne. Australia, for ISiOgns. Flashdale would have been at. the other side of the world eri? now hut for th* Lm® that he is engaged to the Lockerbie <umnci for 1923. and must remain in t.-e country until the end of the season. He thus maintains the position he occupied in t he younger class last year, and he wa ' and reserve champion at A herd '©n. Gred al Harviestoun he is by Dunure Footprint, out of Harviestoun Amy (37629), hv Baron s Bride. A colt of great quality he is not over-sized, but has lots of outcome, and besides having a great forefoot, he moves to perfection. Air James Kilpatrick Craigie Alains, Kilmarnock, was second with Craigie Prince Charming (20534). bred by Mr Walter A Aitkenhead. Haming ' al e.V. Linlithgow. This is a very handsome colt, with beautiful bone and good feet, while he moves straight and true. Got m' the champion Graigie 1 ilyourt. out of Hauling Sunray (46935). by Dunure Footprint. This is very close breeding, and the unit is true to type and a good liie. He is the Ayrshire premium horse of the present year. Tn the third place there was the bUigest horse in the class, and one that is a great example of the breed. This was A[r A. M. Montgomery’s first prize winner at the

Highland last year—Buchan Voucher <20519), bred by Mr \\ ni. Park, Wcodhead of CairJiess, Rathen. He is a big massive rolt, with grand flat bones and excellent feet, while he moves very well. Got by Buc-h-------lyvie s Choice (17799), he is out of Heather Bel! of Woodhead 133523), by Baron's Voucher (12041). Ho is the premium horse in the Carlisle district this year. Next in order came Mr A. Cunningham’s Cragston Mount Royal (207211. from Cragston, Stewarton. He has champions on both sides of his pedigree, being got by Dunure Footprint, out of Miss Ruth of Stenhouse (43549), by Scotland Yet (14839). A colt of good size, he is gay on parade, and looks like growing into a valuable stallion He has been a noted prize-winner. As a yearling he won his class at the stallion show. Last year he was first and champion fit Ki! marnock, reserve champion at Ayr, first at Glasgow. and third at the Highland. Another great colt was tifth. 'Phis was Messrs David TTastie and Son’s Eddlewood Mainline (20568). which has already figured prominently at the leading shows, and never getting anything more than his due. Last year he was third at the stallion show and again at the summer show. A eolt of great size and substance be has the best of bones, straight, siiKy bair, and feet without a fault. Bred bv Mr John Me Nee Afton House. Crieff, he. is by Dunure Footprint, out of Belle of pundurn (50827), by The Dunure (16839). Tins year lie is the Biggar and Peebles premium horse.

Of the two-year-old eolts the judges singled out for the premier position the beautiful black colt Dunplin Castle (20745), now owned by Mr John Johnston, Dunmore Home Farm, Larfcert. He was bred bv Lord Forteriot, of Dunplin, and is by Dunure Footprint, out of a Svnet dam. Among the honours already won by this young swell were first in 1922 at the Stallion Show, first at the Highland Show at Dumfries. and the supreme championship at Falkirk. Up to a good size he is of outstanding quality, and has been hired for the Scottish Central district as far forward as 1925. The Roval Society of England champion of last, Mr James Kilpatrick’s Craigie

McQuaiu (20724), was second. He is bv the champion Bonnie Buchlyvie, out of a mare by Everlasting. Eddlewood Trueline. the eolt chosen for the junior premium of 1924, was third. Mr A. 31. Montgomery was fourth with St. Louis (20816), which was second at the Royal. He is by Carry On (19655), out of a mare by Baron’s Stamp (17100). In the yearling colts Mr A. M. Montgomery had a right good colt in the lead. This was a son of the champion of last year. Fyvie Sensation (20042). out of the Dunure Footprint mare Maud of Beys, a noted prize-winner. The colt is ten months’ old, but is an animal of wonderful substance and a splendid mover. The colt standing second was Guinea Stamp, r beautiful black owned by Mr James Gray, Birken wood. Gargumoek. He is by the good breeding horse Botha (19026), out of an Apukma dam. This colt was first ihis class at the recent show at Aberdeen of the Royal Northern Agricultural Society, and be was champion of the autumn foal show at Stirling. Mr Albert James Marshall, Bridgebank, Stranraer, was third with a son of Dunure Footprint, out of the great mare Harviestoun Phyllis (37631). by Royal Favourite. The fourth award went to Mr James Kilpatrick for a very pretty chestnut named Craigie Lord Roberts. He is by Craigie Litigant, out of the beautiful mare Glax5 7 (48866). For the first time in the history of the competition the Cawdor Cun went to a colonial breeder —Mr Black, of Melbourne — his eolt Flashdale being the winner. Mr A. M. Afontgomery’s yearling colt was reserve. Mr James Kilpatrick’s Craigie Excellence could not compete for the cup as he won it in 1921, but. later on he was awarded the Beydon Shield and the Supreme Championship, the Farming News Challenge Cup, Flashdale being reserve in both cases. NAPIER WOOL SALES. SATISFACTORY PRICES. NAPIER, May 28. The last Napier wool sale of the season was held to-day when a small catalogue of

2436 bales was offered to a fair attendance of buyers. There was not a particularly good selection of wool, and bidding was not very animated. However, prices compared favourably with the Wellington sale. The following is the range of prices obtained: Fine Crossbred.—Average, lljd to 14fd; inferior, Bjd to 9Jd. Medium Crossbred. —Average, 10£d to 13d; inferior, 8d to 9^d. Coarse Crossbred. —Average, 9d to 101 d; inferior, 7Jd to B|d. Low Crossbred.—Average, 8d to B|d; inferior, 6Jd to. 7Jd. Hoggets.—Medium, lid to 12fd; coarse, 8d to 9fd. Lambs.—Fine, 12d t.o 14d; medium, lOd to lljd. Bellies and Pieces.—Crossbred, good to super, 8d to 9d; crossbred, low to medium, 5Jd to 7d. Crutchings.—Good, 7jd to BJd; medium, Old to 7Jd; inferior and seedy, 4d to fljd. Locks. —Crossbred, 4d to od.