Nerula 1,402 Report post Posted October 12, 2018 i had an enquiry about the above from a friend. See below. We would be grateful if you can respond on here or you could PM me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,076 Report post Posted October 12, 2018 From a quick google Neil https://natlib.govt.nz/items?utf8=✓&text=Catalogue+of+Waikanae+yearlings+to+be+sold+by+auction+by+Pyne+Gould+Guinness+Ltd+at+Mr+Ian+Duncan's+private+stables https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/63727915/4550166 It appears he moved to Oamaru about 1925. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerula 1,402 Report post Posted October 12, 2018 Thanks Mate, thats a start. Some great old stuff on that news page too. Hoping the repository that is Gubellini chimes in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,076 Report post Posted October 12, 2018 25 minutes ago, Nerula said: Thanks Mate, thats a start. Some great old stuff on that news page too. Hoping the repository that is Gubellini chimes in. Gubes may well be able to assist. Lots of Duncans in the Oamaru area white pages. A few phone calls might dig up something more. https://whitepages.co.nz/white-all/duncan/oamaru-area/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,995 Report post Posted October 13, 2018 Nerula an IG Duncan owned the 2f Blackmail who won the 1920 WFA 7f North Island Challenge Stakes at Trentham carrying 7.7 ridden by LG Morris. She was by Bezonian out of Historiette. As a 3yo she won the WFA 6f Palmerston North Stakes at Awapuni carrying 7.13 again ridden by LG Morris. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,995 Report post Posted October 13, 2018 Nerula Ian G Duncan sold nine lots at the 1930 National Yearling Sales at Trentham. In the catalogue he sold them under the banner of the Elderslie Stud, near Oamaru. Lot 22 ch c by Tea Tray- Philomela. 400 Gns named Tea Chat. Lot 23 br f by Paper Money- Rebekah. 300 Gns. Won three races in Sydney. Lot 24 b c by Paper Money- Fleeting 340 Gns named Instalment. Lot 25 br c by Weathervane- Tortrix 300 Gns named Baroscope. Lot 26 b c by Tea Tray- Gazeworthy 200 Gns Lot 27 b c by Tea Tray- Gardenia 75 Gns Lot 28 br c by Paper Money- Tango 250 Gns named Teller. Lot 29 b f by Weathervane- Frenzied Finance 60 Gns named Miladie. Lot 30 b f by Paper Money- Pussy Foot 60 Gns named Cautious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,995 Report post Posted October 13, 2018 Nerula Ian Duncan had two registered sets of colours. First Navy blue and white bands, navy blue sleeves, white cap. Second Navy blue cap. In the 1920-21 season his horses earned £590 and he finished 58 equal on the Owners Earnings List. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerula 1,402 Report post Posted October 13, 2018 Thanks Gubes it is fantastic the resources you have and kind of you to take the trouble! scooby3051 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,995 Report post Posted October 13, 2018 Nerula Ian must have built up a large broodmare band at Elderslie Stud. He sold 13 yearlings at the 1933 Trentham Sales. 14 at the 1934 Sales and 13 at the 1935 Sales. His highest price was Lot 23 at the 1935 Sales a br c by Night Raid out of the English imported winning mare Quadrilateral. Sold for 1450 Gns he was bought by LS MacKinnon of Melbourne and named Rob Roy. Other mares he imported from England were Ebba, Sunkissed winner of a Masterton RC Novice Stakes, Sweet Charity, Bonny Dawn, Aunt Madge, Dancing Doll. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,995 Report post Posted October 13, 2018 Nerula in the mid 30’s a JJ McGrath moved from Wellington to Waikanae and established the Curragh Stud. In 1937 he sold 7 Yearlings at Trentham fetching between 50 and 120 Gns. Four were by Philamor, two by Cape Horn and one by Rabbi. In 1938 he sold three : Lot 114 b c by Siegfried- Tareka 130 Gns sold to D McCauley, Trentham. Lot 115 b c by Siegfried- Hark Forrard 150 Gns sold to F Bristol, Wanganui. Lot 116 br f by Leighon- Lady Pym Passed 85 Gns Reserve 250 Gns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,995 Report post Posted October 13, 2018 Lot 114 was named Tristan Lot 115 was named Magnafier Lot 116 was named Roeon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,995 Report post Posted October 13, 2018 Correction Lot 115 was named Magnifier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerula 1,402 Report post Posted October 14, 2018 Gubes you've surpassed yourself!!!!!!!!! bazach 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
