WANGANUI LETTER.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume II, Issue 61, 24 September 1891, Page 4

WANGANUI LETTER.

(from our own correspondent.) Tuesday, September 22nd. The well-known steeplechaser Owahoko has been sold to a sport in Foxtbn, for the sum of £3O. Goodwood, by Ascot—Maid of Eccelston, has been purchased by Mr. T. Rowe, for the sum of £175. He is a nice looking colt, and; for the short time he was in work last season; showed great promise of turning out a good racer. O’Rourke, by Daniel O’Rourke—Phantoms mare, has been purchased by Mr. W. H. Keith,, who, I hear, intends to race for a while on this coast before returning to Australia. Keith has also a gelding in hand by The Mute, and a filly by Piscatorious. The thoroughbred horse Redwood, by. Natator—Rosalind, passed through Wanganui.' last week en route for Hawera. He; has been purchased by Mr. D. Barry of Hawera, who intends standing him in that district during this season.

Mr. E. McElwain’s stables includes; four horses, viz.: Waterbury, Epsom, (full sister to Waterbury) a two - year - old by Torpedo— Opawa mare, out of a Peter Flat mare, and a; bay gelding by Natator — Gladiator mare. These horses are all looking well, and should pay their oat bill during the season. F. Potto is in charge of them, and as he is thoroughly experienced in this work, he will no doubt have them fit when they come to the post.

The Thames Jockey Club have appointed Mr. J. H. Greenslade, secretary for the ensuing season. There was a; great crowd of owners, jockeys, trainers and spectators present at Potter’s Paddock yesterday afternoon, eagerly watching the pony measurements. The Taranaki ponies, Lady Onslow, Rodney and Fibre passed satisfactorily, as did also Sweet Lavender and Desmond. Much surprise was manifested when it was proven that Reuben was considerably over the standard. His owner being quite satisfied with the result, saying he knew the horse had grown inches. The New Plymouth ponies Were eagerly scanned by the crowd.