BREEDS HIS OWN

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 969, 12 May 1930, Page 12

BREEDS HIS OWN

MR. F. STONEX’S HORSES PROMISING YOUNGSTERS The racing livery of Mr. F. W. Stonex is well known on racecourses in the Auckland district, but few followers of the game realise that, like many other turf patrons, his racing stock comprises only horses of his own breeding. By degrees the Auckland sportsman has gathered round him a small stud principally horses he raced and their progeny. The farm is ideally situated within a short distance of Otahuhu and comprises some of the best land in the district. Here the yearlings are put through the rudimentary stages of their education and only recently some were handled and ridden. By reason of his size, a bay colt attracts a lot of attention and it is granted there are few bigger babies about. He is an own brother to the two-year-old Grand Spirit (winner of a double .at Rotorua this year), and like his relative is similarly marked. As is customary with overgrown youngsters, a patient policy will be followed in his preparation and probably he will be three years before making acquaintance with the racing game. Will Come Early But there is one youngster who should make a return early, a filly by the defunct Catmint from Cradle Song, a mare which went wrong before she could bo raced. She was speedy, however, and if the looks and action of her daughter do not deceive she will be worthily represented. Although a bit on the small side, this rising two-year-old is well made and should come to hand early. Another member receiving attention at present is the yearling gelding by a Romeo colt from Solitudo. Although not looked upon so favourably as his companions, he may prove the best of the lot. It would not be an isolated case if such were to happen. Brood mares running in the paddock are Lady Bunyan, Solitudo (with colt foal at foot) and Cradle Song, with a Kilbroney foal. The latter pair’s progeny are not doing well at present. Luqullus is also represented by a fitly foal from Soliloquy, a mare which died at foaling. This youngster went blind subsequently, but she has practically got over this disability and should now go forward in her preparation. Two of the older horses put aside have been Chansonette (Catmint — Soliloquy) and Semicircle (Gold Circle —Soliloquy). Later on it is intended to make a jumper of Semicircle.