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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 27 September 1907, Page 4

SIRES OF THE SEASON. TO STAND THIS SEASON A 1 OMATA, The Purebred Clydesdale Stallion WHAT'S WANTED. Sire, Armadale; gi. sire, Glengyle; g. gr. sire, Prince of tlie Isles; dam, Duchess of Alexandra, hj St. Alexandra; gr. dam, Queen of the Cranbournes; g, gr. dam, Jenny, by Wait-a-Wee. WHAT'S WANTED is a very superior well-bred colt, 6 ycira old, of the very be3t quality and true type of the Clydesdale breed, standing 10 hands % inches high, on short legs. He is a very massive horse, with clean, flat bones, strong and well-formed joints, beautiful silky hair, and feet of good quality. He has a beautiful head, neck, and crest, well-sprung ribs, and strong, short-coupled back. Altogether, he is a most compactly built, well-put-togethej specimen of a Clydesdale horse. WHAT'S WANTED as a yearling gained first prize at the Egmont A. and P. Society's Show, and first prize as a two-year-old at the Taranaki Metropolitan Show. His sire, Armadale, was got by that celebrated breeding and show-ring sire Glengyle, out of the fine breeding mare Nancy, who was shown until 13 years of age, and was never beaten in her class. She won nine first and four champion prizes. Duchess of Alexander's gr. dam, Jenny, was one of the best draught mares ever bred or imported to the colony, being dam of the New Zealand and Australian champion mare, Flower of Balmoral. His dam, Duchess of Alexandra, was a most successful prize-winner, having gained the following prizes, viz.:— First and champion at Tapanui ('South Island) as a two-year-old. First prize at Egmont A. and P. So-

ciety's Show. First and champion at Wanganui. First and champion at Taranaki. First prize as brood marc and champion prize as best draught mare or filly at Taranaki Metropolitan Show, New Plymouth, 1900.' From the foregoing it will be seen that WHAT'S WANTED'S breeding cannot be surpassed, and he is certain to prove himself a getter of the very best type of Clydesdales. Terms: £3 10s. Two or more as per arrangement. Good, provided free for mares, bat .Jo responsibility. Apply to A. N.MILLS, Barrett Road, Omata, Or Groom in charge.

ffO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE TARANAKI DISTRICT, The Thoroughbred Entire Horße, GILNOCKIE First and Champion in blood stallion class at Taranaki Agricultural Show, 1900. GILNOCKIE, out of Ilagar by Gipsy King; Hagar out of Escape by. The Painter, out of Art Unon by The Marquis (imp.), out of Cinizelli by Stockwell. Gipsy King, out of Gitana by Le Loup, out of Mermaid (imp.), by Traducer (imp.)

GILNOCKIE, bred By Mr Jas. Davidson, of Hawera, is a handsome dark bay, with black points, standing 15 hands 3 inches, with good legs and feet, of sound constitution, excellent temper, and warranted sound. He has proved very fast, winning several races both on the flat and over hurdles, and is a genuine stayer. Attention is directed to his pedigree, which is exceedingly good, descending from the best imported stock on both sides. Dates and places later. Terms: £3 10s per mare. Further particulars can be obtained from M. JONES, Owner, Or Groom-in Charge

TO STAND "THIS SEASON AT OWNER'S STABLES, And travel Stratford Surrounding Districts, the Standard-bred Trotting Stallion CRAIGARUSKEY. CRAIGARUSKEY. is a black horse, standing 1C.2 in height, with plenty of bone and splendid temper. He is rising 8 years, and was bred by Mr. G. Geddes, of Christchurch. CRAIGARUSKEY is by Wildwood (imported) from the Blackwood Abdullah mare Mona, bred by Freidlander Bros., Ashburton. CRAIGARUSKEY is half-brother to Ribbonwood, the fastest pacer in Australasia—record, 2.7 for 1 mile. lie is also half-brother to Black Child, the champion trotting Btallion in New Zealand—record, 4.37 for 2 miles. FEE: £4, on or before January Ist, 1908 J. B, and H. JONES, Owners, Crown Stables. fTO Stand the Season at New Plymouth, and will visit Waitara and Urenui on Mondays, returning by Tikorangi, Huirangi, and Sentry Hill on Tuesday; Inglewood on Wednesday, if sufficient inducement offer, THE HACKNEY STALLION LORD KITCHENER By Albury. Dam Isisis. Albury by Master Agnes by Cassivelaunua (imported), dam Bijou Isisia, bred by the late Mr. John Grigg, Lon£beach.

LORD KITCHENER, a dark chestnut, is now eleven years of age. He is a powerful compact horse standing 15.2 to 3. He is possessed of grand temper, has free action and good bone. He is the type of horse calculated to breed cavalry remounts, light harness horses, milk-cart horses, and hunters if mated with suitable mares. Ilis record in the show ring is as follows:—First as yearling, Timaru, ; first 2-year-old, 1898; first 3-year-old, 1899; first 3-year-old, Temuka, 1899; first 3-year-old, Chriatchurch, 1899; first Christchurch, 1900; first, Timaru, 1902; first, Taranaki, 1903; first, Taranaki, 1904; two firsts, Taranaki, 1905; two firsts, Taranaki, 1900; wjth Beyeral specials, constituting an unbroken record. Terms: Service, £3 ss, payable Ist January, 1908. Two or more mares us per agreement. Groomage, 2a 6d, payable at first service. JOE WEST.

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