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Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume III, Issue 361, 8 October 1889, Page 4

FIIHE Celebrated Thorough--r» JL bred Sire— DANIEL O’ROBKE, Winner of the Ca_iteibiiry Cup, Canterbury Derby, and other important events, will stand this ‘season at Ormond. DANIEL O’RORKE’S tabulated pedigree will show that he stands second to none in the Colony. I Sir Hercules .Whalebone .2 ~ Irish Bird- Teri 11 catcher. Glliccioli | Bob Booty Flight ' HetmanPlatoff Brutandorf S'=s Forget- Comiismare_ me-not. Oblivion SLraneo x a Pantaloon p? s I t . rel • = S - Sleight of Idalia a J■. ! Hand Filo de PutaJ M D ) Hnesse a * S Hampden 7, n; \ ilU , ® fa Daughter Rachael el ‘ s* of (BrownyGreyliomus(d) Cervantes • i ,« Emina ® Cain iPaulowitz J 1 1 ton (sire oi Danghter of W Wild •\fprtro-rnf- Edmund ” & Dayrell) Margflrct Medorali *2l Saltan Bacchante a £ Palmyra Hester Montafa * i 7 ~ ' Blacklock k rr o 4.«, „ « Brutandorf Maudane ~ Hetman g Platoff jComus Daughter of Marciana ® !j£ “ ‘ Castrol I Pantaloon Idalia Birthday j Honoris. .Maid of Honor n Derby 1810. |St. Leger 1824. §Bt. Leger. I Oaks. By glancing through the pedigree it will be seen that DANIEL O’RORKE is equally as well bred on his dam’s side as on his sire’s. It will be seen that Sledmere, Dan’s sire, is a grandson of Irish Bird-Catcher, the grandsire of Stockwell, which is alone sufficient to prove the excellent blood that courses through his veins. Tadmore. the sire of Brunette, Dan’s dam, is also Sire of Seclusion, dam of Hermit, the most celebrated sire in England. Brunette’s gr.aiddam. Birthday, is also granddam of the celebrated horses. Stockham and Panic, the corner stones of the Australian Stud Book, they being the sires of the most celebrated horses bred in Australia, including Commotion, Wellington, and Pell Mell and several others. Brunette, Dan’s dam, was imported by Messrs Harris and Innis, along witli Mermaid and Traducer, which has been proved to be the best blood ever imported to the colony. Brunette has been admitted by competent judges to be one of the best brood mares ever imported south of the Line. Dan has proved himself a most brilliant racehorse, Which his performances will show. He has also proved himself to be one of the most successful sires in the country, and is mentioned in the N.Z. Referee as having been greatly neglected by breeders. Out of the 133 winning sires of New Zealand O’Rorke Stands tenth, and has had few cliancen of distinguish* Ing himself. He is the sire of Sir George, winner of the Wanganui Cup value 600 guineas, in the fastest time it has been accomplished, ft. so of Recluse, winner of £1126, who is admitted by sporting scribes to be the fastest horse in the colonies, and the speedy colt Wanganui. He is likewise si eof Teddy, Derby, Sweet Briar, Made, Badsworth, Dan O’Connell, Hol] derness, Faust, Ironsides, Melville, Tramp and Cicero, winner of the Oamaru Champagne Stakes of 1885 and Oamaru Derby, 1886. His stock have realised very high prices, £lOOO having been refused for some of his progeny. He has likewise been successful in the prize ring, taking twelve first class prizes in Christchurch, Timtru, and other places, against imported horses, and the Association’s prize for the best thoroughbred on the ground. Tbbms.—Thoroughbred mares £lO 10s each, half bred mares £5 5a each, others £4 4s, two mares (the property of same owner) or more than two aa per agreement.

All moneys must be paid before the deliver of mares. Good secure paddocking. Grass free until notice of stinting is given, after which 2s 6d per week will be All care taken, but no responsibility. Any mares missing last season will be served for a ee of £1 Is. For further particulars apply to— C. S. ABBOT, Ormond. TO STAND THIS SEASON AT MAKARAKA

rpHE Thoroughbred Entire "Mr.jr.llL Horse—qßHp "MORPHEUS.” MORPHEUS is a golden chestnut, standing 16 hands 3 inches, and by that fast and well-known horse Castaway, dam Somnambula by Towton imported dam Opera, by H Barbiere, dam Cassandra, by Priam ; Towton, imported, by Melbourne ; Castaway by Traducer, imported, dam Mermaid, imported. MORPHEUS comes from a great racing family, claiming some aristocratic and high-class performers as liis relatives. His sire won the Wellington Cup, Ashburton Cup, and ran second for the Christchurch Derby and Great Autumn Handicap. He is full brother to Lurline and Le Loup. The performances of these animals in New Zealand and Australia need no comment. Le Loup won the Canterbury J.C. Handicap and Cup in 1880; Opera, grand dam of Morpheus, won the Canterbury Derby in 1864. Tambourini was also from Opera, by Towton, and won amongst other races, the Canterbury J.C. Handicap and Canterbury and Wellington Cups, besides performing successfully over hurdles. Salvage, by Castaway, ran second for Wellington Cnp in 1882, giving the winner a year and a pound. Won the Great Autumn Handicap at Christchurch, and ran second to Adamant for the Dunedin Cup, giving the winner two years and twenty-four pounds. Won the Auckland Cup and Free Handicap. Towton (imported) is the grandsire of Morpheus, and the sire of such noted performers as Golden Cloud, Master Rowe, Misfortune, Tambourini, Lara, Puriri, Korari, Atalanta, Ayncena, Cocksure, Matora, Lillipee, Stirabout. Songster, Lacenfeed, Ramarama, and Twitter. Morpheus is nearly full brother in blood to Darebin, admitted to be as brilliant a horse as ever trod the Australian turf. Darebin, by The Peer (imported), full brother to Towton (imported) dam Lurline, full sister to Castaway. Terms £2 10s per mare; two or more Mares belonging to same owner, as per agreement. After one month, grazing at 2s 6d per week will be charged. All moneys must be paid before removal of Mares. F further particulars apply to— GAINE CARRINGTON, Proprietor. SEASON 1889-90. e?* rpHE THOROUGHBRED X STALLION—DERRINGER Will stand this season at Ellerslie, Patutahi. DERRINGER is a handsome dark brown hone, now seven years old, showing great quality and power, with a remarkably fine temper; combined with plenty of fire and courage. Pbdigbeb : —Derringer by Musket, out of Besellie—by Patriarch out of Elying Doe—by The Premier out of Wilhelmina—by Borneo out of Miss Bose ; Patriarch by Yattendon— Days of Old—by Irish Birdcatcher; Yattendon by Sir Hercules—out of Cassandra— Musket—by Toxopholite. At two years, he won the Nursery Handicap, beating Rosebud and Eoulshot. At three, he won the Stud Company's Sires Produce Stakes, carrying Bst 101 b. He has started for twenty four events—fint twice, second nine times, third four times. Teems :—Single mare, £2 10s; two or more mares, as per agreement. Paddocking free for one month, after which 2s per week will be charged. Every care will be taken with mares, but under no circumstances will the owner be responsible for accidents. Hind shoes to be removed from all mares. All fees must be paid before removal of mares. Any mare having missed to the horse last season will be taken on the usual terms, viz., £1 for feeding and attendance. Mares can b e left in Mr Black’s paddock, Childers Eoad, and will be forwarded free. WALTER BLACK, Ellerslie, Patutahi. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BREAD CONSUMERS. George How Chow Un Chef de Cuitine si tee Masosic Hotel) HAVING taken over the Business lately carried on by Ma Hkxrt Fibebb, Gladstone Boad, begs to announce that he has determined to meet the times, and BEDUCE THE PBICE OF BBEAD TO 3d per 21b Loaf, CASH, Delivered by the cart, at Customer’s Doors, MB F. McCOBMICK So long and favorably known, will still retain the position he formerly occupied, which is a sufficient guarantee to present customers, ai well as an inducement to those whose layers are sought. Special attention to the confectionery and Luueheon-room Departments, Hot Plea every day. Pork Pies, Ham and Veal Pies, Ham Sandwiches every Saturday,