STABLE VISITS.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 182, 7 September 1914, Page 9

STABLE VISITS.

/ R LONGLETO ESTABLISHMENT. Though belonging to the modern school oftrainers, "Dick" Longley has had more than an average. amount of experience of thoroughbreds,, both in the matter of handling and training them. His conseientiousnsss and pains- - taking methods are now being well rewarded, for during the past few seasons he has had improved material to work on, and his patrons now number several ■..' well-known supporters of the Turf. Recently I had.the pleasure of a visit to Longley's stables, and found them well adapted for - their purpose. Situated within easy reach of, the raeecourse, they comprise eight roomy boxesjwelj ventilated," with feed house attached. A couple of jpaddocks adjoin the stables which form the play-ground of the horses during their leisure hours. No detail associated with* the requirements of a well appointed training establishment is*-wanting, and it is quite evident that. Longley leaves no stone unturned in providing for the welfare cf the hoTses placed in-his charge. AN AUSTRALIAN COLT. The first of the inmates to come under review was the .four-year-old colt, Twelfth Night by Menschikoff, from Nante by Malvolio. Bred 'in AustraKa by Mr Harvey Patterson, he attained his first success as a two-year-old in Ihat sportsman's colours at Moonee Valley. Like his. sire, he is not what might be termed a big one, being of the compact order with a splendid set of legs \ and well ribbed up. He has plenty of propelling power, and is a good doer, so everything points to his future being a distinguished one. Since passing into Longley's possession he> has performed with considerable credit, as apart from his Australian, success he

also showed to advantage i% the Juvenile Handicap at • Ashburton last uutumn.- Twelfth Night has wintered remarkably well, and Ms track form during the past few weeks ha.3 been of such a. satisfactory nature as to suggest further successes during the preBent season. The next box was tenant--2d by Sartorze, the brown son of Sarto ind Quartorze, the latter by Nelson from TreT 1 Duce, dam of the triple crown winner Manton. This fellow is now five years old, but • so far has not raced up to what his high lineage would suggest. He is one"". of .the low set, lengthy type, and such a good mover that he can hardly.fail to go fast. Early -last. season he ji severe attack of strangles, which necessitated his being laid aside for a considerable time. Like the other members of Longley 's team, Sartorze is at present in wood heart, and looks like making good before the season has advanced much further. A.DIMINUTIVE CHAMPION. Hejfa is where "the busy Be.e'presides,- was my guide's remark as he threw open the door of that speedy filly's box. : When one comes to look the daughter of Martian and Lady Disdain over she is certainly of the small but.good order, like the Irishman's pig. Little more than a pony in stature, she is low set in front, but has plenty of barrel. From a casual glance one might well wonder where Bee gets her " undoubted speed from, but \ closer examination shows such massive quarters as.would not be out of place in a fully grown racehorse. She has a set of legs like iron, with the best of feet and a rare constitution. The little lady was l>red by Mr C- G. Dalgety, and was purchased last year by Mr A. Hunt, in whose colours she raced consistently, and with a fair amount of success. Out of nine starts she was only once un- • placed, her successes including the Juvenile and-. Nursery Handicaps at Oamaru, and the Pacific Handicap at "Wellington. Probably her best achievement was that in which she chased Gharmilla home at Riecarton last autumn, when the six furlongs was cast behind in the record time of lmin 11 4-ssec, a head only separating the pair. FEOM KARAMUf A recent addition to Longley's team in Banian was the next-inspected. He is a .powerful type of gelding bred by the Hon. J. D. Ormond, being by Birkenhead from Banzai by St. Andrew. With such excellent blood lines he should, turn; out something more than ' useful, for, with it he combines plenty of size, and has not been over-raced. Lupin Giri is another recent addition to the stable, and she is now in active -work.; So far she has only started once,

but her size and conformation suggest her as likely to make-a useful hurdler, ti6 which part of the business her energies are to be devoted. This is the best team that',Longley has ever had undex,'his'' charge to start a-season with, and if care and attention count for anything, '"Pick'/..should certainly have the pleasure of leading in a few winners before it is very far advanced. x TEMPLAR.