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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume V, Issue 215, 6 September 1894, Page 12

SIRES OF THE SEASON yO STAND THE SEASON AT WAPITI, EPSOM. The thoroughbred horse THE WORKMAN, By Robinson Maid. Major F. N. George’s well-known bay horse will serve a limited number of mares at Wapiti, Epsom, tins season. The breeding of The Workman should gain him a high place in breeders’ favour, and whether the quality of his forerunners was transmitted to him may be guaged by the performances, standing to his credit. As is well known, it was only through a mishap that he was prevented from adding to his list the last Auckland Cup (won by his stable companion Pegasus). . The Workman’s victories include the following . A.R.C. Welcome Stakes, 5 furlongs, 8.5, in lm 5 4-5 s 5 V.R.C. Farewell Handicap, one mile, 8.1, in Im 41aS (beating The Harbour Light, Fortunatus, &c.); C.J.C. Handicap, 1 mile, with 8.8, m Im 41is, beating Aidershot, Thame, &c.; C.J.C. Electric Plate, w.f.a., 4 furlongs, with 9.1, in 49js. beating Roseguard, Rebellion and others; AR.C. Newmarket Handicap, 6 furlongs, 9.0 in 1m 18is (beating St. Clements, Lottie, rec J, A.R.C. Victoria Handicap, 7 furlongs, 9.5, in lm 355. He also ran second to Loyalty in the First C.J.C. Challenge Stakes, 6 furlongs, canning 9 0, the winner cutting out the distance in lm 14s. For particulars apply to H. HARRISON, Wapiti. <pO STAND THIS SEASON, AT EPSOM HOTEL, EPSOM, AUCKLAND, The Thoroughbred Horse “ E R O S. ” Eros is a beautiful bright bay, with black points, standing 16.1 high, and full of quality, and the possessor of a splendid temper. He is the only son left in New Zealand of that wonderful mare Idalia, who produced Betrayer Liverpool, Fair Nell, and Sir Modred and Cheviot, who are now the champion sires of America. One of Sir Modred’s get brought £B4O at the recent sale of the Rancho del Paso yearlings. # Idalia, the dam of Eros, as a broodmare, is well worthy to take rank with the famous old-time mares Penelope, dam of Whalebone and Whisker, or of the Alexander Mare, dam of Selim Reubens and Castrel, or of the more recent but equally celebrated Pocahontas, dam of Stockwell, Rataplan and King Tom; for, like these celebrated English matrons, Idalia’s sons have already become known far and wide by their phenomenal success as stud horses in America, where Sir Modred and Cheviot are now located, „ ~ , . --n Yattendon, the sire of St. George, who sired Eros, was also sire of Grand Flaneur, a horse that never suffered defeat, and winner of all the great three-year-old events, beside Champion and Melbourne Cup. Amongst numerous other of Yattendon’s stock, mention'need only be made of Lady Emma and Yatterina, whose performances in New Zealand are too well known to mention. Cambuscan, sire of Idalia, was also sire of the celebrated Hungarian mare Kincsem, who won 54 races, and never suffered defeat. Studmasters with Tradueer blood to breed from should take particular note of the success of this nick in the Idalia family and breed accordingly. Terms: Thoroughbred Mares, £lO 10s. For further particulars apply to TWENTYMAN WILSON, Owner, Or, Groom in Charge. Groom Fee, ss. gTUD SEASON 189 4. The Well-performed Stallion ST. HIPPO, By St. Leger—Hippona, Will Serve Six approved mares at Sylvia Park. FEE—3O GUINEAS. L. D. NATHAN & CO. FOR SALE, AT REASONABE FIGURE, The jumper, “DIC K,” 6yrs, by St. Clair. During last year Dick won the hurdles at Pungarehu, Waitara, Stratford, and New Plymouth, (beating Belle nn the last two occasions), also the Trial Steeplechase at Wellington, and the Open Steeplechase at the United Hunt Club Meeting. The gelding is thoroughly sound and can be inspected before sale at his owner’s place. For particulars as to price, etc., apply to—8. HILL, c/o R. G. Pardy, New Plymouth. Or, H. H. HAYR, Spouting Review, Auckland. pOB SALE, the Imported Thoroughbred Horse “ KALO,” By Yattendon—Gipsy Girl. Also, the Pure-bred Clydesdale Stallion “LAIRD O’ LARGO,” By Glengary—Lochleven. Both horses can be seen at Wattie’s Hotel, Epsom. Full particulars from S. C. CAULTON & CO., Central Hotel. ANTED — RUNNERS to SELL “The Sporting Review.” —Apply at the Publishing Office,