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Opunake Times, Volume III, Issue 131, 4 October 1895, Page 4

rrio STAND THIS 1 -*- SEASON, and to travel between 1 Stoney River and Oeo, returning via Kaponga * and Eltham Road, The Thoroughbred Sire, Fantastic. FANTASTIC was foaled in 1888, and is highly fashionable, being by the best blood on both sides, and has proved himself a sure foal getter. His sire, Apremont (brother to the great French horse Charnant), was bred in France in 1878, being by Mortemer, darn Arancaria (dam of Rayon d'Or), by Ambros—Pocahontas (dam of Stockwell, &c), by Glencoe. Mortemer by Conquienge (son of FitzGladiator)—Comtesse, by Baron of Nuncio. Ambros, by Touchstone— Aunette, by Priam. Apremont was imported into Canterbury 1882 by Mr G. G. Stead. Fantastic's dam, Fantasy, is by Traducer, out of Miss Flat, who was by the imported Peter Flat, out of the imported Mountain Nymph, who again was by Sir Tatton Sykes' Giselle, by Stockport. Miss Flat is the dam of a numerous family, the greatest of whom was the renowned Welcome Jack, one of the greatest race horses ever bred in New Zealand Fantastic isabeautiftilbay, standing 17 hands high, possessing great bone substance, and symmetry. His sire, Apremont, came out at the top of winning sires in the season of 1882, beating no less than 186 other sires. The placing at disposal of the breeders of the above districts the services of such a well-bred animal as Fantastic is an opportunity that should not be missed by those who desire to obtain good stock. Terms—£2 10s per mare, payable by p.n., due January Ist, 1896. All care, but no responsibility. Good paddocks at Puniho for mares. Groom's fee, 2s 6d, to be paid when mares are served. J. CADDY, Owner, Puniho. 10 STAND THIS SEASON, I The American TrotHi ting Stallion, Grand Moor Junr. (Time: 2.18£.) GRAND MOOR JUNR. is a magnificent dark brown horse, standing 16.1, bred by Mr Martin, Mendenhall, of Livermore, Gal., U.S.A., 10 years old. Got by Grand Moor (2,874), sire of Abdul 2.28 ; Myrtle T, 2.27|; Sadie Moor, 2.29£, and dams of Sidmoor, 2.19 f, Mustapha, 2.23. First dam Coiisande, 2.24£ (one of the most beautiful mares ever seen); She, by lowa Chief (528), record 2.34 f, and sire of Bertie M, 2.27 f, Charlie Baldwin, 2.271 &c, &c. Grand Moor (2,374) is by The Moor (870), record 2.37, sire of Sultan, 2.24, who in his turn was the sire of Stamboul, 2.07 i, and 25 others in the 230 list; Tommy Gates, 2.24; Del Sin, 2.24 ; and of dams of Sable Wilkes, 2.18. It will thus be seen that two other great families are represented in the horse, viz., Clay Pilot (93) and Mambrino Patchen (58). Grand Moor Junr. did some excellent times, and was looked upon as such a fine stamp of horse that he was put to the stud about five years ago, and his stock are now considered amongst the finest in California. He is thoroughly sound in every respect, with a beautiful set of legs, and Yery quiet to drive. Fuller particulars in future issue. J. D. MITCHELL, Manaia. 10 STAND THIS - SEASON, Purebred Clyr'desdale Stallion, Glasgow Georclie, By Taieri Tom. Dam—Violet, by Sir Colin. GLASGOW GEORDIE'S stock are so well known that no further comment is needed. He is a sure foalgetter. Will travel between Oakura and Opnnake. Stony River, ' Monday ; Oakura, Tuesday ; Opuuake, Friday; and at Farm, Oaonui. Terms : Single mares, £2 10s ; two or more mares, the bona property of the same owner, as per agreement. Fees payable by Ist January, 1896. C. LANGTON. _ rno STAND THIS • ' SEASON, „ The Draught Entire, Glengarry, By Jock, dam—Sir William Wallace GLENGARRY is a fine upstanding dark bay, 6 years old, possessed of immense bone and muscle, and firstclass action ; and is a sure foal-getter. He will travel the Opuuake, Awatuua and Oeo districts. Terms : £2. Ciood paddocking for mares. For further particulars apply to W. PEARCE, Pihama, Or W. TOSLAND, Groom-in-Charge. K, Kappley, Baker and Confectionery A WAT UNA. Balls axd Parties Catered for. CIART goes along Eltham Road as J far as Mangawhero Road on Mondays and Fridays, and visits Opuuake on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.