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RACEHORSE NOMENCLATURE.

(By

"Moturoa.”)

Entries for the two-year-old classics of the coming season are now making their appearance, and they are of particular interest to students of racehorse nomenclature. Right away it may be said that the art of naming horses appropriately and euphoniously Is almost a lost one, and year after year it becomes more evident that few owners have the Intelligence, or initiative, or whatever you like to call it, to pursue the art at ail. It is therefore pleasing to note occasional exceptions to the general rule, and to grant honorable mention where such appears to be merited. “What's in a name'?’’ asks Shakespeare, and the answer is promptly found in Heywood’s second book of Proverbs: “He that hath an ill name is half hanged, you know!” Sir Geo. Clifford usually stands out amongst the few who exercise a little brain-fag over the naming of horses, and this year’s batch of rising two-year-olds include: “Consequence,” by Treadmill—Helter Skelter; “Rich Prize,” by Antagonist—Sailor’s Hope: “Dinner Bell,” by Autumnus—Full Speed; “Viewpoint,” by Autumnus—Telescope; “Thorndale,’’ by Antagonist—Brambletye; “Owlscombe,” by Autumnus—Glenowlet; “Top Score,’’ by Autumnus —Winning Way; and “Wild Hind,” by Autumnus—Kirriemuir. Possibly some of the above names may not appear to be quite up to the Clifford standard, but in breeding so extensively from Autumnus the squire of Stonyhurst has been set some difficulty in appropriate naming, and has had to select names mainly in keeping with the dams* side. Naturally trie Absurds are easier. The latest bunch include such gems as “Frivol,” by Absurd—Week End; “Parody," by Absurd— Mimique; “Laughing Stock,” by Absurd—Commerce ; “Foolish,” bj’ Absurd—Cintra; and "Bathos,” by Absurd—Amyrln. Other names that are worthy of mention are : “Goosestep," by Nassau—Warstep ; "Tiff,” by Martian—Lady Disdain; “Scorn,’’ by Clarenceux—Disdainful; “Spoony,’’ by Nassau—Cooing; "Popoff„’’ by Kilboy—Ararat ; “Spotlight,” by Nassau—Stardancer ; “La ly Elusive,” by Quarantine —Lady Officer; and “Royal Wink," by Winkle—Lady Victoria. Once again the senseless method of cribbing a few letters from both sides of the pedigree is noticeable, particularly amongst the Kemball team, which includes “Bonlita," by Bonlform—Rosalita; and “Kilris,” by Kilbroney*Tigris.

The famous English trainer, John Porter, who died a little while ago. left estate of the gross value of £35,825. The bequests to his son, Thomas Baron Porter, included the diamond pin presented to Mr. Porter by King Edward VII., the gold watch and chain presented to him by Mr. H. Gretton, the links presented to him by Sir Frederick Johnstone, .and the following pictures of famous racehorses:—Ormonde (2), Flying Fox (2), Isonomy, Orme, Bend Or, Flying Dutchman and Voltigeur, Common, La Fletche, Rodney, Faradym, and Stockwell, and of two hunters, a quantity of jewellery, two guns, his bowling green bails, and all his sticks, top coats and overcoats, and his racing books.

Thespian’s yearling brother, for whom Mr. L. K. Mackinnon gave 1600 guineas, ’is to race as Paradox. He Is reported as doing well in the care of G. Foulsham, at Flemingten. As Mr. Mackinnon Is a plucky buyer, it is to be hoped Paradox’s deeds prove in keeping with his price. Another yearling owned by him is the 1500gns. Woorak—Our Queen colt, Sandringham.

“Was there ever an instance in New Zealand when the double-event machine was permitted on the racecourse that those operating failed to find the winner?” was the nature of a question recently asked of the Auckland writer. Phaeton. He replied that such an incident did occur, and that, too, in connection with gi brace of noteworthy events. The races involved were the New Zealand Grand National ‘Steeplechase and the New Zealand Grand National Hurdle Race of 1904, In which Slow Tom and Medallius were the respective winners. Those who had money invested on the double received a refund, less 10 per cent.

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Taranaki Daily News, 27 June 1922, Page 3

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RACEHORSE NOMENCLATURE. Taranaki Daily News, 27 June 1922, Page 3

RACEHORSE NOMENCLATURE. Taranaki Daily News, 27 June 1922, Page 3

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