Purple-Blooded Stock

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 329, 14 April 1928, Page 7

Purple-Blooded Stock

HAWERA BREEDER'S STUD J. R. Corrigan 's Big String FOUNDATIONS CAREFULLY LAID WITH SUCH A REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY OF TROTTING ENTHUSIASTS PRESENT AT HAWERA LAST WEEK-END IT WAS NOT SURPRISING TO FIND A LARGE ATTENDANCE OF INTERESTED SPORTSMEN AT “THE OAKS" ON SUNDAY IN RESPONSE TO AN INVITATION FROM MR. J. R. CORRIGAN TO HAVE A LOOK OVER HIS STOCK OF YOUNGSTERS.

’Abaydos” had the privilege of forming one of the party, which included owners from all parts of the Dominion, North South, East and West being well and truly represented. On arrival at the commodious and wellkept quarters of the big family of pacers and trotters, visitors were shown over the property by the owner, while the veteran Jim Bullock and Alex Corrigan made preparation to exhibit the stock, which it was seen immediately wet in excellent health and condition. “The Oaks” private track was coated thickly with dust, but this did not deter the various youngsters from giving those present a fair sample of their capabilities. TOUR OF INSPECTION The inspection was confined chiefly to yearlings, two and three-year-olds, and as each one paraded the onlookers were filled with admiration at the appearance of the large contingent. Apart from the excellent manner in which the whole team was turned out, the docility and tractability of each member was ample proof of the special care bestowed on their early education. There was a general expression of opinion that never before had such a well-mannered lot of juveniles been exhibited on the one station. REASON FOR SUCCESS These important characteristics were a warm tribute to the patience, energy and perseverance of trainer Bullock

and reinsman Corrigan and both were recipients of eulogies and congratulations on the remarkable manner in which the whole contingent was turned out. Horses in training were also seen at “The Oaks,” an<\ these bore evidence of the ability and efficiency of those responsible for their tuition, care and general preparation. But it was when the candidates were geared up and stepped out on the track that the spectators were roused to even greater ‘ admiration and in many instances surprise was expressed that young stock could thus early be brought to such a state of perfection. No flaw could be found with the gait of even the youngest of the stock, and here again was a glowing testimonial to the old and young trainers who had laid the foundations so faithfully and well. THREE-YEAR-OLD PACERS One of the first to step out was a quality-looking tliree-year-old chestnut filly by Brent Locanda from Lady Rothesay, a daughter of the mighty Rothschild, and the young lady quickly made a host of friends by the genuine manner in which she performed her paces. She showed a fine turn of speed and did everything right and promises to be a good one. (This filly was purchased since by Mr. Bolton, of Kaponga, for lOogns.) Another filly of similar age, closely related to the former, next made her appearance, and also showed signs of

possessing the family speed. She is by Brent Locanda from Nancy Maxwell, a daughter of Lady Rothesay and Harold Dillon, breeding rich enough font/ anything. Still another Brent Locanda representatve was paraded, a gelding who claims relationship on the dam’s side to Petroleuse, being from Monica Galindo, who was got by Galindo from Monica (sister to Admiral Wood), whose dam, D.1.C., was full-sister to Wildwood Junr. This cliap favours the pacing business, for which he displays aptitude. PURPLE BREEDING When a bay filly by Sonoma Harvester—Belle Bingen made its appearance there was a stampede to get a closer view of the young lady, whose style and action left nothing to be desired. Tier dam is a daughter of Bertha Belle, a direct descendant of Peter the Great, and the finest brood mare producer in the country. Sonoma Belle, as the young pacer is named, has all the attributes that go to make a champion and she has a well-balanced brain-box. (The filly was bought by Mr. J. A. Mitchell for 395gn5.) The next to create excitement was the wonderfully-built brown colt. Bin-

gen Spiers, by Nelson Bingen from ; the imported Miss Spiers, who is also i a daughter of Peter the Great. This ; colt has conformation and general ap- j pearance, and is certainly not lacking

in speed proportions. Bingen Spiers is closely related to the American champion, McElwyn, who has a three-year-old mile record of 1.591. Apart from a racing proposition, this colt should later prove invaluable as a sire, combining as he does the greatest blood strains in the world. THREE-YEAR-OLD TROTTERS To prove that he did not cater for the pacing fraternity alone, Mr. Corrigan produced a few young trotters for inspection, and they also were pleasing to the eye. The three paraded were fillies, the first being a half-sister to that fine mare Sister Beatrice, whose deeds on the track are well known. This filly is by Baffin, her mother being Lady Derby, half-sister to Nelson Derby and Nelson Fame. Next came Bit o’ Fashion, who, as her name would imply, is by First Fashion, a fine trotter, from Poi Dillon, a daughter of Harold Dillon and the imported mare Lolen Gazelle. This filly is showing early promise and claims an engagement in the 1928 New Zealand Trotting Stakes. Then came a handsome black youngster by Nelson Bingen from Hurikia, a mare from Muricata by Petereta. Muricata is a half-sister to the crack pacers Tairaire and Ahuriri, and her trotting daughter already gives indication of inheriting some of the family speed. (The filly fell under the hammer to Mr. J. A. Mitchell for 275gn5.) PROMISING TWO-YEAR-OLDS Four high class two-year-olds were geared up for inspection and exhibition purposes, and they created a. splendid impression. Three of them are booked to appear in future A chestnut pacing colt attracted a lot of attention and when stepped out moved with rare freedom and precision. He is by Real Guy (son of Guy

Axworfliy) from Ladie Dillon, daughter of Harold Dillon and Miss Youngley, and consequently closely related to Great Hope, one of the best pacers ever seen on Australasian courses. He is engaged in the next New Zealand Derby. “A little beauty,” was the expression heard on all sides when the daughter of Worthy Bond and Lady Haldane finished her exercise. She fairly delighted the assembly with her speed and action and was ticked off as a likely successful candidate for the Sapling Stakes and next Great Northern Derby. (The filly changed hands during the sale for 385gns, her new owner being Mr. J. A. Mitchell.) A compact, sturdy and well-man-nered youngster is the daughter of Peterwah and Ivy Pointer, and she has discarded the gait «of her sire and taken to the manufactured style. Her grand-dam was Ivy Dean, whose blood traces back to the Childe Harold strain, while her mother was got by Logan Pointer. The lilly is a sweet mover and is also engaged in the Sapling Stakes and Northern Derby. Last, but by no means least, came a filly (with the veteran Jimmy holding the ribbons) that had only been broken in to harness about four weeks. The youngster was as approachable as a lamb, and she stepped out like an old hand. She is a brown filly by Brent Locanda 'from Cocoaleen (own sister to Moneymaker) and throws back to the famous Hambletonian lineage. According to the trainer, who is one of the best judges in the business, this filly when matured and experienced will be a champion pacer. Time did not permit of a visit to the yearlings, but before the assembly dispersed Alex Corrigan produced the

chestnut ' stallion Worthy Bingen, elder brother to Great Bingen, who gave a high-class exhibition of squaregaited locomotion, which proved an eye-opener in the art of trotting. Arrived back to town the theme of conversation among the trotting fraternity was the Corrigan turn-out, and it was unanimously agreed among the experts that the stock inspected were a wonderful lot. “It is no wonder.” concluded one good judge, “that J.R.C. wins races, as he produces the material, and has two experts to round it into shape ready to deliver the goods.” The Corrigan-Bullock combination is a powerful one, and judging by the stock, young and old. still on hand, the blue, brown and gold livery will be much in evidence for some time.

THE Hawera Trotting Club leaves no stone unturned to make the visit of owners and trainers to the Easter carnival as enjoyable as possible, and many thoughtful acts add to the pleasure of the meeting. A novel idea, and one greatly appreciated by trotting enthusiasts, is the social function held on the evening of the first day’s racing, which affords an excellent opportunity for owners, trainers and reinsmen to meet convivially. Needless to say, the function held last Saturday evening was a splendid success from every point of view.