TROTTING 1650 Gns. TOP PRICE IN RECORD SALE

Press, Volume CV, Issue 31005, 10 March 1966, Page 4

TROTTING 1650 Gns. TOP PRICE IN RECORD SALE

~ Two colts by Garrison Hanover realised top price of 1650 guineas at the twenty-second New Zealand national sales of trotting and pacing yearlings at the show grounds, Addington, yesterday. Garrison Hanover was also the sire of the top-priced filly.

The sales were a record, the choice youngsters meeting with keen inquiry from a large bench of buyers from Australia, as well as from all parts of New Zealand.

Although passings were frequent for short periods during the sale, 85 lots were sold for 46,195 guineas, a record average of 543} guineas.

Last year, when the sales j were held in Dunedin, a new j record average of 503gns was set, compared with the previous best of 366Igns in 1961. The first colt to realise 1650gns was by Garrison Han- t over from Melody Maid. He was offered on behalf of Mr S. R. Messervy, of New Brighton, and was bought by the Melbourne trainer, R. Parker It was nothing new for Mr Messervy to produce the top • priced lot at the sales. Most I of the progeny of Melody J Maid have passed through the, ring at high prices and morel often than not they have been. among the top prices of the I day. Her progeny include Maestro’s Melody, Swing Set. I Sand Blast. Tranquility, Aloocrat, Tarcoola, and Hit Song. Late in the sale the Auckland trainer, W. Baker, equalled the top price of the day for a colt by Garrison Hanover from Sandra Kay offered on behalf of Mr A. C. Crack, of Invercargill. This colt, a half-brother to Holy Smoke. Lusty Lad and the season’s top two-year-old. Hot* Hal, was one of five lots purchased by Baker for 4400gns. The other four-figure purchase by Baker was a colt by Thunder Frost from Heather Mary offered on behalf of Roydon Lodge Stud, Ltd., I Yaldhurst. Mr A. Spark, of Methven. i had to go to 1450gns to secure a colt by Forward from I Wee Doll, offered on behalf I of Rosewood Stud, Annat.; This colt is a brother to! Avante and a half-brother to| Adorato, good winners for Mr| and Mrs Spark. Top Filly The top-priced filly was offered on behalf of Roydon Lodge Stud. By Garrison Hanover from Spangled Brigade. she was bought by the Templeton trainer, D. G. Jones, for 1200gns. The only other four-figure price for a filly was lOOOgns paid by the Riccarton trainer, J. S. Shaw, as agent, for one by Garrison Hanover from Miranda Scott. She was offered on behalf of Mrs M. A. and Mr A. J. Cunningham, of Christchurch, and was originally passed in at 950gns. She was sold a few minutes later Altogether 13 lots realised four-figure sums, only five of them going to Australian buyers. who, in recent years, have dominated the sales, particularly among the top-priced lots.

Garrison Hanover sired six of the four-figure lots. Thunder Frost three, Caduceus two. and Morris Eden and Forward one each. Well-bred fillies met with a reasonable inquiry, 22 being! sold for 10.430gn5, an aver-1 age of 474gns. Last year 38 were sold at an average price of 391gns. Australian Buying Australian inquiry was keen throughout the day for well-prepared youngsters and they paid 18.465gns for 32 lots, an average of 577gns Last year they bought 55 of the 82 lots sold at an average price of 525gns. The Sydney trainer. P. J. Hall, was most active and bought eight lots for 6650gns His purchases included three four-figure lots. Mr S. R. Messervy, of New Brighton, was the most successful vendor. receiving 4050gns for three lots, an average of 1350gns. Rosewood Stud. Annat. received 3750gns for three lots, an average of 1250gns. Roydon Lodge Stud, Ltd., Yaldhurst, sold nine lots for 7200gns, an average of SOOgns Some yearlings were passed in at high prices, the Belfast trainer. J. G. Hampton, refusing 1600gns for a colt byJohnny Globe from Meadowbrook.' Several other lots were passed in at or close to four-figure sums. The sales were conducted by National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand. Ltd., in conjunction with ■Wright. Stephenson and Company, Ltd. The auctioneers were Messrs P. J. Kelly, H. D. Matson, and W. L. Paterson. Sales at 100 guineas or more were: On account C. Attchison, Oamaru: Br c by Newport Chief— Admiration: R. Parker. Melbourne SOO Br f by Newport ChiefAdoration: C. F. Sonne. Timaru 400 i On account C. Holmes, Templeton: B c by Morano—Allure: Wright. Stephenson and Co. Ltd.. Auckland, as agents soo On account J. M. Connolly, Temuka: Br f bv stormywav—Erin McCoy: H Vickers. Hamilton 275 Br c by Stormvwav— Hilda Scott: C s Williams. Cambridge 200 zßr c bv Stormyway—Matron Dale: N F White. Yaldhurst 200 B c by Stormyway—Scotch

Melody: R. Seaglione, I Auckland -• 37a On account of R. Sullivan and T. J. Shanahan, Christchurch: Blk f by Goodland—Local I Flirt: K. Abraham, Melbourne 475 B c by Deep Adlos—Royal Talk: H Vickers, Hamilton ISO | On account J. H. Parsons, Christchurch: Ch f by Local Light— Falon: J. Kemp, Gore . ISO | B f by Local Light—Pat White: W. R. Butt, ‘ Templeton 180 Br f by Local Light—Becoming: Mr A. Millar, Gore 250 B f by Local Light—Soubrette: R Clark, Christchurch - ISO On account J. Smyth, Christchurch: B c by Thurber Frost —Belle > Clare: C. S. Donald, Belfast 450 B c bv Van Dleman—True i Step: K. Wilson, Halkett 300 On account Roydon Lodge Stud Ltd., Yaldhurst: Br c by Thurber Frost— Black Abbess: Wright, Stephenson and Co. Ltd., Nelson, as agents 1250 j B c by Thurber Frost — Camille: W. S. Ake- | hurst, Ohaupo 650 i B c by Thurber FrostHeather Mary: VV. Baker, Auckland 11501 Ch c by Thurber Frost —La Mignon: P. J. Hall, Sydney 875 I B c by Killarney Hal—Loch Katrine: K. Abrahams, Melbourne 4251 B f by Light BrigadeLocal Gold: W. Baker, . Auckland 7001 3 f by Highland Air—Roydon Heather: Wright, Stephenson and Co., Melbourne, as agents . 200 B f by Garrison Hanover— Spangled Brigade: D. G. Jones, Templeton .. 1200 B f by Highland Air— Spangled Queen: D. J. Townley, Tinwald. as agent • - 750 On account S. R. Messervy, Christchurch: Br c, by Garrison Hanover —Cadenza; P. J. Hall, Sydney, as agents 1150 Br c. by Garrison Hanover —Melody „ Maid; R. Parker, Melbourne . 1650 B c. by Morris Eden— Princess Melody; P. Taylor. Melbourne .. 1250 On account W. Hosklng, Waiuku: ! Br c, by Hi Lo’s Forbes — Choice Smoke: J. D. Litten, West Melton .. 450 Br c, by Hi Lo’s Forbes— Sabre Dance: D. G. Nyhan, Templeton 300 Br c. by Hi Lo’s Forbes— Wendover: J. Moore, Christchurch .. ..240 On account C. E. Anderson, Leeston: B c, by Caduceus —Fronlka: F, A. McMahon, Sydney 525 B c, by Garrison Hanover— Romarin: W. Baker, Auckland 400 On account P. P. Roberts, Maheno: Ch c, by Garrison Hanover —Cosy Dell: P. Taylor, Melbourne • 370 Br c, by Garrison Hanover—Tame Duck: E. T. McDermott. Halswell. as agent . 1300 On account C. C. Scott, Edendale: B f. by Flying SongDaisy Grattan: B. J. Forrester, Sydney 250 B f, by Flying Song—Dillon’s Pride: C. S. Donald, Belfast 260 B c. by Flying SongNative Song: P. J. Hall, Sydney . 200 On account J. L. Ferguson, Ashburton, and W. Falconer, Invercargill: Ch c. by King Creed--Dil-lon’s Fashion: C. D. Best. Nelson .. . - 250 On account F. Oliver, Oamaru: Blk c, by Van Hanover —Gala , Girl; R. Gillman, Kaiapoi • • 450 | B c, by Van Hanover —Rain Cloud; C. McDonald, Christchurch . 400 On account J. A. R. Hampton, Christchurch: Blk f, by Goodland—Scotomy; J. G. Ward and Co., Gore 550 Blk c, by Court Martial— Tat Scott: R. C. Christchurch 475 On account J. Johnston, Oamaru: / B f. by First Lord—Maud Grattan; T. R. Newman, i Perth 375 : Br c, by First Lord —Rustic j Lady; J. E. Smith, Auckland, as agent .. 550 On account M. V. Banks, Christchurch: B c, by Johnny Globe— Amberdale; B Verekea, Woolongong, N.S.W. 650 On account O. M. Quinlan and A. R. Smith, Rolleston: B f, by Morano—Arriaga; O. M. Quinlan, Rolleston 200 On account Mrs J. Godsail, Oamaru: B c, by First Lord —Bettya polls; H. E. Taylor, Melbourne .350 On account Mrs C. E. Winter, Christchurch: Br c, by Goodland—Bonny Brigade; R. Fedler, Melbourne 400 On account W. J. T. Lochhead, Ashburton: IB g, by Garrison Hanover— Cloudy Horizon: P. J. Hall. Sydney .. .800 On account Mrs M. V. Hamilton, Winton: B c. by Newport Chief— I Dainty; p. j. Hall, Sydney .525 On account Mrs E. C. Connolly, Temuka: Br c, by Stormyway—Duskv Logan; Parramatta Livei stock Agency, Sydney 400 On account F. S. Hampton, Kaiapoi: B c. by Thunder On—Effie Grattan; Parramatta ; Livestock Agency, Svd ney * . no On account C. A. Winter, Christchurch: B c, by Johnny Globe—Fifth Brigade: A. D. Sraaill. Heriot . 700 On account J. M. G. Osborne*, Christchurch: Br c by Goodland—Flying Jill: W. Baker. Auckland .500

On account of O. D. Moore. Templeton: ’Be by Caduceus—Forever; P. J. Hall, Sydney .. 800 On account of T. C. Nyhan and O. J. Callahan. Christchurch: Br c by Stormyway—Fourthora; Parramatta Livestock Agency. Sydney. 375 On account of W. F. Fletcher and M. J. O'Leary, Christchurch: B c by Thurber Frost—Gale Frisco: W. Francis, Halswell <OO

On account of Mrs M. K. and T. P. Ryder, Christchurch: B f by Grand John—Jet Propelled; F. A. McMahon, Sydney .. 200 On account of J. D. Garrett and K. W. Aldwen, Christchurch: B f by Johnny Globe—Lady Ardee; A. Miller, Gore. 600 On account of E. T. Cosgrove, Winton: Br c by Van Hanover —Lady Canova: R. Fidler, Melbourne . 375 On account of G. D. Melville, North Auckland: Ch c by Killarney Hall— Light Blue; Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., Auckland, as agent 500 On account of G. V. Maginness, Belfast: Br f by Stormyway—lnitiate; Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., Melbourne, as agents .. 250 I On account of M. J. L. Ferguson, Ashburton: 'Be by Johnny Globe— Loretta Direct; W. R. Butt, Templeton .. 450 On account of R. H. Bennington and B. H. Lynskey, Christchurch: | B c by Thurber Direct—Los Angeles: J. S. Shaw, • Riccarton .. • • 1100 ;On account of R. S. Thornley, Christchurch: • Blk f by Flying SongLouise; B. Coram, Melbourne 475 !on account of J. J. Brosnan, Kerrytown: BI by Whipster—Lucky Choice; K. D. Murray, Christchurch, as agent. 220 On account of W. Adair, Christchurch: Blk c bv Soangetaha—Our Billie; M. Hessey. Templeton .160 On account of L. G. Wray, Invercargill: B f by King Creed—Night Spot; E. J. Dobson. Edendale .. .. 120 On account of A. H. Brown, Waimate: B c by Johnny Globe — Norma’s Pride; O. Wheatley, Woodend .. 450 On account of J. F. Cutler. Waitahuna: B f by Paisley Lad —Paula Grattan; J. Paynton, Silverdale 100 On account of J. X. Ferguson,

B f by Garrison Hanover— Phantasy; R. Fields, Palmerston North .. 825 On account of J. O. Ferguson, Sheffield: Br c by King Creed—Prim; J. Ashton, Melbourne . 200 On account L. D. Ashton and N. Simpson, West Melton: B c by Deep Adies' —Recitation; H. C. Miller, Balclutha 160 On account J. M. Le Llevre, Culverden: B c by Johnny Globe—Roydon Derby; R. A. McKenzie, Wellington, as agent 510 On account A. C. Crack, Invercargill: B c by Garrison Hanover— Sandra Kay; W. Baker, Auckland .. • 1650 On account T. Deegan, Winton: Blk c by Van HanoverScottish Talent; R. Fidler, Melbourne .. 900 On account Mrs V. Moore, Templeton: B f by Garrison Hanover—- ; Sentimental Lass: Wright, Stephenson and Co., Wellington, as agents .550 On account K. C. Smith, Temuka: B c by King Creed—Sprightly; D. Callahan, Christchurch 170 On account Mrs A. E. Clark, Onehunga: Br c by Fallacy—Sue Scott; J. S. Dalgety, West Melton .825 lOn account W. G. Butler, I Christchurch: B c by Court Martial —Sui premacy; Parramatta Livestock Agency, Sydney 500 On account R. A. Levy, Christchurch: B c by Goodland—Tinsel; Wright. Stephenson and Co., Ltd., Melbourne, as agents 250 On account Rosewood Stud, Annat: B c by Caduceus —Twig: P. ga'de: P. J. Hall, Sydney 1250 B c by Caduceus—Turtg; P. J. Hall. Sydney .. 1050 B c by Forward—Wee Doll; A. Spark, Methven .. 1450 On account Mrs L. M. Round, Christchurch: B f by Johnny Globe — Stella Potts: D. J. Townley, Tinwald, as agent ■ ■ 500 On account Mrs M. A. and A. J. Cunningham, Christchurch: B f by Garrison Hanover — Miranda Scott; J. S. Shaw, Riccarton, as agent 1000