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Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 544, 14 October 1902, Page 4

STAND THIS SEASON, At MAKARAKA, The Handsome Thoroughbred Sire, BULLDOG.

By Nordenfeldt—Crcssina, by Leolinus—Rosarina, by attcrina by Yattendon.. Tlie above pedigree is undoubtedly “18-carat,” containing the strains of several famous families, and breeders who take advantage of this horse’s services at his present low fee (£3 3s) are likely ere long „o l>e in a position of congratulating themselves on their foresight. Bulldog now enters on his fourth season at the stud. He ha's grown into a handsome stallion of the low-legged type, is very docile, and a sure foal-getter. The champion Gold Medallist is by Medallion, a son of Nordenfeldt and as there are only a few sons of Nordenfeldt left in the colony, Bulldog should again be well patronised by breeders. Those requiring the services of a good entyre should not fail to look into Nordenfeldt’s successes. Terms : Single mare, £3 3s ; two or more as per agreement. Good paddocsing provided. Every care taken, but no. responsibility. 'Mares left with Messrs J. or P. Malone, of Makaraka, will be attended to. All mares not removed after _,notice of stinting has been given will be charged 2s Gd per week for paddocking. For further particulars, Apply to— J. MALONE, Or to P. MALONE, , Makaraka. All mares left at O’Reillys' Stables will be promptly attended to.

TO HON WITH HIS MARES, At Uisborne, The Celebrated Coaching Stallion, ROBIN lIOOD.

ROBIN HOOD is a lieautiful dark chestnut, stands 17 hands high, with immense muscle and strength, and grand temper, and is a sure loal-get-ter. He has stood in the Wairirapa for four seasons, where his stock is in great demand. He has never been beaten in the Show ring. Took first, prize in the Wairarapa and East Coast A. and P. Society’s Shows, 1896, as the best coaching stallion on the ground ; also, first in 1897, and Gold Medal at same Show ; also, first at Wellington A. and P. Show, 1897. First prize at Masterton, 1898 ; also, first prize at same grounds, February 22nd, 1899.

Robin Hood, by St. Albans.—St. Albans sire o£ Tasman ; dam trotting mare Nellie, by Monga Park. Mcir.ga Park sire of Maid of Munster, Rockwood, and Moonlight. Maid of Munster ran second in Christchurch over hurdles, also won five trotting races, and won the three-mile trot in 8 minutes. Was sold for 100 guineas to go to Melbourne. Won one trotting race there, and was afterwards disqualified for life, for running under a wrong name. Was shown at Sydney, and took first prize as the best jumper on the ground ; first prize as best trotter, first as brood mare, and first and special as the best mare on the ground Afterwards was sold to Mr Bartlett, of Sydney, for 200 guineas, to go to England where she now is. It will be seen by the above that Robin Hood, as a coaching stallion, cannot be bea.ten.

TERMS : Single mares,£3 3s ; two or more mares, as per agreement. Good paddocking for marcs free for one month, afterwards 2s per week will be charged. Blares to be paid for when notice of stinting has been given. Every care taken, but no responsibility. For further particulars, apply to— J. R. REDSTONE, Owner.; —Or, Groom in charge. to STAND AT ORMOND 'THIS SEASON, And to travel district, The Oldenburg Carriage Stallion, DELPHIN Delphin, imported direct from the celebrated Oldenburg Stud, Suwundan, near Rodenkichea, Grand Dukedom of Oldenburg, Germany. Horses from this qtud have lately taken over 400 prizes and medals m Europe and America. Delphin is the true type of a coachmg stallion, and is, in fact, the best specimen to be seen in the Hemisphere. He was bred by Edward Lubben, and foaled 22nd April, 1887; is a rich blood bay with two white ankles, and stands 10 hands 3 inches j high. Delphin’s- breeding is of the most successful strains, being got by Magnet by Agamemnon, by Yellachioh, dam by Zernebog, by General Garl, Wedel by Boradih The breeding of horses in Germany is paid great attention to by the Government, and all the stallions at the service of the public have to be passed by the Government Veterinary Surgeon as sound, and of good conformation and constitution. Dolphin is a handsome blood bay horse, of grand proportions, also splendid conformation. He is of a thoroughly sound constitution, most docile temper, superior action, and is a sure foalgetter. The stock of Delphin should command extreme prices when mated with good mares, such as superior carriage horses, upstanding backs, cross-country horses, Indian remounts, anil cavalry horses. Delphin was the winner of the first prize at the February Show, and also first prize and certificate at the September Show at Wanganui in 1891; first in 1894 as the best horse on the ground. Delphin was also first and champion ut Tokomariro in 1890, and first at cluthn same year. Terms: £3 3s; guarantee as per arrangement. Two or more mares as per agreement. All fees to be paid before the removal of mares. Good paddocking, with fresh stream of water. Paddocking, 2s Od per week after service of mares. All care taken, but no responsibility. Apply to— C. KEENAN, Ormond. WANTED Known —The “Expert” Sewing Machines are selling like hot cakes at “ The Beehive,” Gladstone road.

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