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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VI, Issue 283, 26 December 1895, Page 10

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[By

Gipsy King.]

Sunshine, the dam of Waterbury, Epsom Eothen, and several others, died last week. The bld mare, who was the property of Mr H. N.. Harrison, of Fordell, near Wanganui, has left behind her a four-year-old Sou’-Wester filly, and a two-year-old full brother to Waterbury, and was this season on a visit to the Apremont horse, Kimberley. In my notes last week a typographical error made me say that George Knight, of Palmerston North, was training Brooklet. The latter portion of the paragraph referred to would explain that Brookfield was the horse he had in band. However, since the paragraph appeared there hao been a law case in connection with the horse us to disputed ownership amongst some Wairarapa natives. The horse is now being looked after by young Neary. . It may be taken for granted that, Twist will not be a starter for the Wellington Cup, or any other events that he is now nominated for. The son of Ingomar is now running in a paddock during the day, and I am sorry to say that, it has been found necessary to give him a lengthy spelS. Excessive staling is his chief trouble. Tangaroa, the hurdle horse, is slightly amiss. General satisfaction haa- been expressed upon the appointment of Mr Harry Piper as starter for the Wellington Racing Club. I wish to remind owners and trainers that Friday, 3rd January, is general entry day in connection with the Wellington Racing C’ub’s Summer Meeting. There are some “ plums” to be picked up, and the programme, which will be found in another column, is worthy of perusal. On Friday, the 10th January, the Egmont Racing Club’s programme will require attention. Owners cannot nominate too early. The full programme appears on our first page. About the same time Saturday, the 11th January, acceptances and general entries are due for the Stratford meeting.

[A lengthy budget of news from “Gipsy King” is held over. — Ed. S.R.]