MR. N. A. NATHAN.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVI, Issue 932, 16 January 1908, Page 5

MR. N. A. NATHAN.

In this issue we publish a recent portrait of Mr. N. A. Nathan, one time part owner of the famous Sylvia Park Stud. Some years ago the pale blue colours of Messrs. L. D. and N. A. Nathan were well known at all the meetings round Auckland, their horses being trained by the late George Wright. Possibly the best to carry the colours were Rosella, an exceptionally good mare when really well, and that great horse St. Hippo. With the latter the Messrs. Nathan won the Northern Champagne Stakes, Hawke’s Bay Guineas, N.Z. Cup, G.N. Derby, A.R.C. Handicap, and other races. Explosion, whose memorable duel with Major George’s Seahorse will long be remembered by all who saw it, was another good one to carry the light blue banner, while others to '’’’stingu.sh themselves were Three Star, Beddington, Miss Emmy, Miss Rose, Northumberland, Laetitia, Hastings, and others of lesser note. Although not taking quite such a prominent part in racing as his brother, the late Mr. L. D. Nathan, Mr. Alfred Nathan was always present at the meetings when the stable had horses running, anad it was a great loss to the Auckland turf when the racing establishment was given up. As breeders of high-class stock the Messrs. Nathan were highly successful. They owned the Whitford Park Stud and afterwards the more famous Sylvia Park Stud. With such grand sires as Seaton Delaval and San Francisco and many beautifully bred mares it is not to be wondered at that many winners first saw the light at this well known breeding establishment. The stud was broken up in 1903, a greatly to be regretted fact. Horses bred there have had a great innings lately. A few names which readily occur are those of Apologue, winner of the Melbourne Cup, Master Delaval, winner of the Auckland Cup, ’Frisco, winner of the N.Z. Cup, and Elevation, a winner over all distances, and which some writers consider to be the best colt bred in New Zealand since Carbine’s day. If only Mr. N. A. Nathan could be induced to race a few horses again his return to the arena would be heartily welcomed by all.

THE MANGATARATA SALE OF YEARLINGS.

The sale of the Mangatarata yearlings took place at Hastings on Friday, but the bidding was slack, and many of the lots were quitted very cheaply. The principal sales went as follows: — Gs. Ch g by The Possible —Maid Marion, Mr. J. Small (Kaikora North) Br f, by Waiuku —Miss Stent, Mr, J. Hannah (Hastings) • • • Br f, by Waiuku —Bonnie Idee, Mr. G D Beatson (Meeanee) 41 Ch f, by Sylvia Park —Misfortune, Mr. Allen (Taradale) • • a 3 B f, by Waiuku —Julia, Mr. H. H. Pharayn (Newstead) 38 Br f, by Waiuku —Motuotaraia, Mr. Hunter (Porangahau) 25 Br f, by The Possible —Primula, Mr. R. Gooseman (Hastings) . . 100 Ch c,’ by Waiuku —Namoa, Mr. J. S McLeod (Hastings) 27 Ch c, by The Possible—Hine Nuitepo, Mr. Egden (Hastings) .... 41 Ch c, by The Possible —Seraph, Mr. J. Cameron (Hastings) 6 J Br c, by The Possible —Scotia, Mr. E. J. Watt (Hastings) 60 Br g. 2yrs, by The Possible —Primula, Mr. H. H. Pharayn (Newstead) f 5 B f, by The Possible —Violet, Mr. R. Gooseman (Hastings) 45 Total for 13 lots 570 RACING IN THE NORTH ISLAND. Southern writers have been hitting out from the shoulder concerning the easy-going methods adopted by many honorary stewards at some North Island race meetings. The “ Weekly Press,” after discussing the Rangitikei meeting, about the leniency shown in a very bad case says: — “ The Rangitikei stewards have before now been charged with being very tolerant of things that ought not to be allowed to go unchallenged. In the present case they held an inquiry and administered punishment which in many quarters is not considered sufficient. A good deal happened during the racing which called for some enquiry, so I am informed, and really it is this failure to act on the part of honorary stewards which makes the demand for stipendiary stewards more persistent day by day. At Ashhurst, too, the stewards could have done no harm by asking some necessary questions, while two correspondents write me of an affair at the Wairarapa meeting which, if as stated, should certainly have received attention at the hands of the stewards. I am told that the rider of one horse struck another horse with his whip while at the . post, and when remonstrated with, threatened with foul language, to deal similarly with the jockey. I hear that this occurred with the full knowledge of the starter and a steward who was present to witness the start. I mention this so as to give the Wairarapa officials the opportunity of making any explanation. If the facts as stated by my correspondents are correct, then there is no doubt at all that the starter and the steward failed in their duty. I have said that day by day the demand for stipendiary stewards, is becoming more persistent. This demand particularly comes from those who regularly attend the race meetings of country clubs, and certain occurrences this season have given the paid steward movement a big lift onwards.

DEVELOPMENT OF COLTS’ TEETH.

The horse has two sets of teeth, the milk teeth are temporary, and are the ones which the colt sheds, while those that come in or remain without being shed, are called the permanent teeth. The cutting of the teeth in the foal varies some, but at or within nine days after birth the foal has four front teeth, two in the centre above the two below, and in the back part of the mouth he is found to have twelve molars,, three on each side of jaw; at from seven to nine weeks he gets four more incisors in each jaw ; at nine months old he gets the last of his milk or temporary teeth, these being the four corner teeth, two in the upper and two in the lower jaw. Now he has his full set of m Ik or temporary teeth, consusting of twelve molars or grinders and twelve incisors or front teeth, six above and six below, making twenty-four teeth in al'. As the colt advances in age he must shed all these. After this age the colt commences getting his permanent teeth. At one year old he gets four permanent molars, two in each jaw, one on each side behind the three temporary ones- At two years old he gets four more pet manent molars, one on each side of each jaw. When the age of two years and nine months has been reached he sheds the four front nippers or center teeth, two above and two below, which are replaced by two permanent incisors in each jaw and at the age of three years these four permanent incisors are up in wear. At this age the first eight temporary mo'ars are shed, two on each side of each jaw,

and are replaced by eight permanent mo'ars, which are also up, and at three years and nine mon.hs old he sheds four more from teeth next to the ones shed at three years old, two above and two below. These are replaced by four more peimanent incisors, or front teeth, which are known as the lateiial incisors, which are up in wear at four years old. Also at this age he sheds the four remaining temporary molars which are replaced by four more permanent mo ars at the back of the mouth. Thus at the age of four years the colt has a full se. of permanent molars, consisting of six on each side of each jaw, making twenty-four in all. This is the hardest year on the colt. At four years and one months old he sheds the four remaining temporary incisors or front teeth, which are replaced by four permanent incisors. These are known as the corner teeth, and should be up and in wear a. five years old. It is well to become familiar with the time the colt sheds his different teeth, for sometimes the caps or shells of the teeth do not fail off when they should. These should be watched for if they do not fall off when they should, they greatly interfere with the animal’s feed ng, and should have the attention of some good veterinary dentist. At five years of age the canine or bridle tee h, four in number, make their appearance, so at the age of five years the colt has all his teeth, or what is known as a full mouth of teeth, numbering forty in all.—Frank L. D.V.S.

TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB.

The Autumn Meeting of the Taranaki Jockey Club will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, March 25 and 26. wi 1 be seen from our advertising columns, the programme is a good one and well deserving of attention. On the opening day the events are the Kawaroa Hack Hurdles, miles; the Sewards’ Handicap, of 100 sovs, 5 fur'.ongs ; the Pukaka Hack Hand cap, of 65 sovs, 6 furlongs ; the Taranaki Cup, of 300 sovs, miles; the First Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs, one mile; the Kaitaki Hack Handicap, of 65 sovs, one mile; the Flying Handicap,, of no sovs, 6 furlongs; and the Hack Scurry, of 50 sovs; 5 furlongs.

On the second day the items to be considered are the Pukotori Hack Hurdles, of 60 soys, 1J miles; he Grandstand Handicap, of too sovs, 5 furlongs; the Warepapa Hack Handicap, of 65 sovs, 6 fur ongs ; the Paul Memorial Handicap, of 200 sovs, one mile and a distance; the second Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs, 7 furlongs; the Kawau Hack Handicap, of 65 sovs; the Farewell Handicap, of 80 sovs, 6 furlongs; and the final Hack Flutter, of 50 sovs, 5 furlongs. Owners intending to assist at the meeting should make a note of the date when entries are due with Mr Mussell Flutwood, the secretary. This is 9 p.m. on Friday, February 13. The fixture shou d receive liberal patronage from Auckland.

ENGLISH RACING STATISTICS.

Just before the last mal lefc England the flat-racing season closed, and the statis ics published show that St. Frusquin failed to catch Gallinule in the race for the position at the head of the winning sires’ list. Sti'l, there was very little between the pair at the fin:sh, the difference being only The chief contributors to Gallinule’s amount, £23,383, were Slieve Gallion and White Eagle. The former won Craven Stakes and Two Thousand Guineas, and White Eagle won four rich two-year-old races. Galli nue represents the line of Birdcatcher through Sterling and Isonomv. whilst St. Frusquin is of Galopin descent through St. Simon. St. Frusquin’s chief con'ributor to his was Lesbia, which credited him with £8066 10s, but Dusty Miller, Frugality, Rhodora, Elxir, St. Cyril, and St. O lalia all won good races for him. Desmond, main’y owing to the The White Knight and Land League, is third with £19,738, and but for Lally, Amphion would have had a very poor year, as Lally accounted for £11, 555 of his Orme had a good year, as Orby won the Derby for him, and Witch Elm the One Thousand Guineas, whilst Vamose earned ios. The St. Leger winner, Wcolwlnder, was mainly instrumental in placing Martagon sixth on the list with £14,587, as he won of that sum. The expa'riated Diamond Jubi'ee, who is now in South America, claimed n ne winners of 15 races worth Sancy was his best winner with and Jubilee was responsible for £3083. Persimon dropped from top place las' season with to eight w th Isinglass claimed two good winners in Witch Elm and Bqltinglass, and fo'lowed Persimmon with then coming Cy’lene w th £10,539, Marco with £lO,025, and Matchmaker wi‘h £9782. Lally was the biggest winner during the season with. £11,555, ; ' l - en fol'owing Woolwinder (£10,417 • Sancy (£9204), Lesbia (>£8066),

Slieve Gal.ion White Eagle C£7s7i), Orby (£6717), The White Knight and Beppo (£5008). Bill of Portland did we 1 in England last season, as his stock accounted for 24 races, worth Carbine had a bad year, his stock only w nning 21 races, valued at Other Australian sires represented by winners were: —Merman (£665), Patron Seneschal (/J1052), and Trenton (^?33 10 )-