THE YEARLING SALES.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XV, Issue 879, 10 January 1907, Page 9

THE YEARLING SALES.

GLENORA PARK. Last Thursday the annual sale of the Glenora Park yearlings took place at the well-known Papakura Stud Farm. A special train took a fair number out, while many drove to the ground. Accepting an invitation to motor out, an hour’s smart running saw us on the old spot some time ahead of the special, and this gave an opportunity for a glance over the yearlings, most of whom were looking splendid. Then after a hurried lunch

had been partaken of Mr. H. O. Nolan mounted the rostrum and the sale commenced. Genuine buyers were few and far between, and bidding was far from spirited. Eigtheen yearlings were disposed of for a total of 2366 guineas, an average of 131% guineas each. The highest pricedone was a dark brown colt by Soult from Vieux Rose. There was a spirited battle for his possession between Mrs. Coombes’ commissioner and Mr. George Robinson, and the latter had to give 410 guineas before he obtained possession of the half-

brother to Carl Rosa. The bay colt by Soult from Hotcherina also attracted bidders, being knocked down to Mr. A. Hughes at 400 guineas Marshall Soult’s brother has plenty of size and quality, and on appearances was the pick of the sale. Mr. George Robinson paid a similar price for a brown colt by Soult from the Cuirassier mare Roxana, a very handsome youngster. Memories of the good deeds of Golden Rose come into one’s mind as her youngster by Menschikoff was lead into the ring. There were no lack of admirers, judging by the bidding, but Koss Heaton stayed in the longest, and got the colt for 400 guineas. A colt by

Soult from Did realised a century, but the other lots went cheap. The particulars were as follows: — YEARLINGS. Gns. Brown colt, by Eton —Lustrous, Mr F. Morley . . . . .. 14 Bay colt, by Soult—Marjory, Mr George Robinson .. .. .. 50 Brown colt, by Soult—Did, Mr. W. Ryan . . . . .. .. 100 Brown filly, by Salvadan—Blairina, Mr J. Brown (Otorohanga) 22 Brown filly, by Explosion—Pansy, Mr. P. Tapper .. . . .. 20 Bay colt, by Soult —St. Edith, Mr C. Strettle (Melbourne).. .. 105 Brown colt, by Soult — Lady Hester. Mr. R. Thorpe . . . . 150

Brown colt, by Soult —Caller On, Mr C. Matthews (Waitara) .. 25 Bay colt, by Soult —Fairy Tale, Mr. F. Stenning . . . . . . 45 Brown colt, by Soult—Vieux Rose, Mr. Geo. Robinson .. .. 410 Brown filly, by Soult —Inamorata, Mr C. Strettle (Melbourne) .. 70 Chestnut colt, by Salvadan—Cuirasette, Mr W. Foss .. .. 50 Brown colt, by Soult —Roxana, Mr G. Robinson . . .-. .. 400 Brown colt, by Soult —Princess Alice, Mr J. H. Wilson (northern Wairoa) . . .. . • 25 Brown filly, by Soult—Golden Mavis, Mr. C. Strettle (Melbourne) .. .- .. .- 60 Bay colt, by Menschikoff—Golden Rose, Mr. K . Heaton . . .. 400

Black filly, by Soult—Chiara, Mr. P. Bolton (Wairangi) . . . . 20 total for 18 lots .. .. 2366 OTHER LOTS. Brown filly, 3yrs old, by Cuirassier—Lady Agnes, Messrs Hill Brothers .. .. .. .. 31 Corusca, chestnut mare, by Medallion—lrisli (stinted to Soult), Mr J. Wilson .. .. .. 70 Musket Maid, by Musket—Miss Ariel (stinted to Gluten), Mr C. Hunt .. .. .. .. 17 Lorelei, _ bay mare, by Leolinus— Miss Ariel, with colt foal at foot by Seaton Delaval and stinted to Soult, Mr J. Nelson .. .. 55 Chiara, brown mare, by Cuirassier —Ouida, with filly foal by Soult and served by Gluten, Mr. P. Bolton .. .. . . ... 55

Lady Hester, brown mare, by St. Leger—Musket Maid, withi colt foal at foot by Seaton Delaval and stinted to Soult, Mr H. Me . Panlv Z brown mare, by King Quail —Winnie, with colt foal at foot by Soult and stinted to Gluten, Mr J. Chaafe, jun. ■■ •• Lady Grattan, 4yrs, by Soult, tarn by Retrenchment, Mr G. Wood -5 Lovelink, syrs, by Castor— Bangle Mr Hill •• •• CAMBRIA PARK. A powerful motor makes very light of the distance between Glenora and Cambria Parks, and in a quarter of an hour we were at the latter up-to-date establishment, which was found to be looking particularly well.. Alter partaking of refreshments and looking over the yearlings Mr Nolan called for a ring to be formed, and soon operations were started. It was soon evident that although the list of yearlings was only a short one this year owing to the difficulties incidental to reforming the stud; yet quality was by no means lacking. After a small filly by Bluejacket from Victoria had gone cheap, a very shapely colt by Eton from Peace was led in. Mr Handley, in getting him for 80 guineas, picked up a bargain if appearances go for anything. A filly by Hotchkiss from Cressy went cheaply to Mr. M. McLean, while a threequarter brother to Landlock looked a •bargain at 77 guineas. When the chestnut colt by Seaton Delaval from Harpist was led into the ring there was a hum of admiration, and there was some sharp bidding for his possession. Mr C. Dawson got him for 325 guineas, which did not look his value, for he is just the stamp of a Derby colt. A bay filly by Eton from Tournament did not attract much attention, but when a really beautiful bay colt by Soult- from Sprite made his appearance bids came thick and fast. At 400 guineas all dropped out but the owners of Master Delaval and Star Rose, who each had some Cup winnings to spend. The duel was a keen one, but when Mr. C. Matthews said 500 guineas there was no farther response, and this handsome youngster goes to Waitara. A brown colt by Menschikoff from St. Mary went to Mr. Cunningham, and a few other lots were then disposed of. The particulars were as follows:— YEARLINGS. Gns. Bay filly by Bluejacket—Victoria, Mr. R. Peacock •. . • . . . . 20 Bay colt by Eton—Peace, Mr Wm. Handley . . .... ~ 80 Brown filly by Hotchkiss —Cressy, Mr. M. McLean . . 43 Bay gelding by Elintlock —Hesper, Mr. H. Lee (Te Awamutu) . . 77 Chestnut colt by Seaton Delaval— Harpist, Mr Charlton Dawson . . 325 Bay filly by Eton —Tournament Mr J. Molloy . . . . . . . . 32 Brown colt by Soult —Sprite, Mr. C. Matthews (Waitara). . . . 500 Brown colt by Menschikoff—St. Mary, Mr. Cunningham . . . . 25 OTHER LOTS. Bay filly Caracole, by Eton —Guinevere, Mr. T. M. Bowling . . 25 Brown mare Azoff, by Menschikoff —Queen Cole, Messrs Cook Bros. (Hamilton) . . . . . . . . 19 Brown mare Lycia by Soult—Lady Musket, served by Monoform, Mr. H. McKenzie . . .. .. 75