BLAST FROM THE PAST
J A BUCKLAND: NSW Owner
J A BUCKLAND'S HORSES ARRIVE
The well-known New South Wales trotting enthusiast, Mr J A Buckland, arrived from Sydney with a team of seven horses yesterday. Despite a somewhat rough passage the visitors are all in the best of health, though their enforce idleness has naturally left them somewhat backward in condition.
Fritz, the trotting champion of Australia, who is matched against the New Zealand-bred Ribbonwood, visited this colony some four years ago, when he practically carried all before him, and established a then Australasian record of 2:13. The Vancleve gelding, though getting on in years, looks really well, and his owner is confident that he will surpass any of his previous efforts in his engagements next month.
Viva, a daughter of Vancleve and Madge Wildfire, has also raced here before, and the occasion of her last appearance will be remembered by the sensational dividend she paid.
The other members of Mr Buckland's team are a four-year-old half-brother to What, by Burlington Jnr; Veronica, a six-year-old mare by Vancleve from Veto's dam; Velvet, a daughter of Burlington Jnr and Vashti, who has raced with success in Australia; Franz, a six-year-old brother to Fritz, who has a 2:30 record; an Quincey, by Vancleve from Gracie. The last named is engaged in the NZ Metropolitan TC Juvenile Stakes, and is a particularly well-shaped youngster.
The visitors are located at C Piper's stables, Riccarton, and will be prepared for their engagements under the supervision of their owner.
Credit: The Press 21Mar1903
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