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A Tip on the Thames Cup.

(Gencludedfrom our last.) Next on the coarse comes the Colonel— a fine bred horse. He is from Justice, by the Warden, who traces his racing family back to some of the best sires that Scotland ever produced, was nerer known to bolt, is sound in wind and limb, and always ready to do his duty on the course. He knew neither Christian, Infidel, nor Jew, but only, straight running. In his Court stables there was no trainer good enough to intimidate or deter him a running on the square; he is a horse in the prime and vigor o'Ms faculties; he has had a large experience which fits him for any race, and I cannot help saying that I am heartily sorry to see him so heavily handicapped ; but he has not run so long on his merits without making troops of friends, and I hate no doubt but that they will work to secure him a Victory. Next on the list comes Gei .nan by Pried Herring, from Beer Barrel, by XXX, from 9 Gallons, by Public Bathi. The German is being trained by the well known Jock Joseph, who is backing him to win at all odds; Well, Joseph, jem will never be * Bishop if you have to wait until your horse wins. The German has too muoh cold blood for me, not even to chance a cent. oq. It is reported that he will be ridden by Sir Frederick. .■•:■; v -^'TH -tfT ?:<;->:■? Little Shop is scratched. I am Sorry for thisi for he • comes from a good bid stock of stayers, and would have made it hot for some of the cocktails, but I suppose his owner thought it best to save him for another and better; occasion. Last, but not least, comes Chairman, from County, by ProvineUl.rfrom fogel, by the Big Pomp, froni Walter Ba^ei by 'the King of the Waiotahi Creek, from "Royal Engineer., Chairman is a fine ap standing bay stallion,; goes well in harness, has any amount of blood in him, as game as * pebble when wanted, and has always done his best to win money for the public, • He has won some local races before now, and I hope will do so again. Sis trainers have been looking forward to this race for some time, and have spent a | considerable amount of the needful on his 1 preparation. His nomination, acceptance and all other; expenses has already been subscribed by a host of admiring friends, whilst he was doing a canter down to Wellington in ihei/ interest. Treasurers, County Councillors; Jockey, Hollis. Talent and ability here all through; stable companions and trial horses, Inspector and Adam. ißspfctor it by the well-known Sir Schoolmaster, from Erin', by Miner's Bight, from Allum. He is a horse well fitted for this kind of work, a good old general, and up to' all the turf dodges, and fast; up to the Engineer's weight across the Thames County, well bred, and powerful in, his own way, ; never runs with the hounds, and hunts with the hare, but goes straight to them, quiet and ; free from vice, well knovrn to, the county pack, the best Ladies' horse in New Zealand. He very nearly won a Parliament Cup once at the North Shore, but the late John Williamson who rushed his horse in at the finish, and beat him by half a head ; X wish him better luck next time. The Bible tells us that Adam was the first man, but it says nothing about the first horse, so if you will allow me, Mr Editor, j. will enlighten your readers on the subject. Adam is a cocky little pony, stands about twelve and a half hands high. I am sorry to say that he met with an accident in his early training which made him a roarer. This has been a great drawback to him in a long race. However, he won one of the County purses last year hands down, through being good at figuring on the course, and also being brought oat on that occasion by Chairman's Trainer. It is reported that this cheeky little korse will be nominated for County Chairman's purse next year, but I should advise his backers to keep him until he gets over his blowing. Adam is by Maori Weed from the West Coast, and is generally kept in training by Liddle John.' In the meantime should there be any more horses trotted out, I shall be only too happy to advise you as to their condition and pedigree.

Old Spost.

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Bibliographic details
Ngā taipitopito pukapuka

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3332, 27 August 1879, Page 2

Word count
Tapeke kupu
766

A Tip on the Thames Cup. Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3332, 27 August 1879, Page 2

A Tip on the Thames Cup. Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3332, 27 August 1879, Page 2

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