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j " • - • - o 0 1 I o 0 . r " " . " II J j . r " 9 a - ■ • • ■ : | EDWARD CEBRIANS STUD IN CALIFORNIA. While the organization last summer of Die Golden Cite Thoroughbred Breeders Association and the staging of its Inaugural ran- mrrting at the expo sition track was the means of awakening a goad deal of interest in the thoroughbred ami the increase of holdings on horseflesh of this kind on the part of numerous California sportsmen, none have gone at the matter in a more enthusiastic and extensive way than has Mr. Edward Cebrian of this city, who has through numerous part bases Assembled one of the meat pretentious studs in the west. Some months ago Mr. Cebrian purchased of Al Joseph of this city the stallion Von Tramp and a number of high bred mares, augmenting this band more recently by a draft from the Oakwood Stock Farm of Law rence and Corn-took, including the handsome son of St. ii- Ruby and Ladybug. Tim Payne, the last ar-J rival- bringing hi- broodmare holdings well along toward the "three score and ten" mark. Winning to have his breeding and training opera- tioaa conducted at a paint easy of access to San Francisco anil baring no realty of his own in this radius suitable for the establishment of a stock farm. Mr. Cebrian leased the San Jose Driving Park from the Campbell estate and assembled hi- lioi-sc- at that well equipped plant. There, with that well-known horseman. Al Farrell. as superintendent and trainer, he hopes to breed and develop ninny youngster- that will carry his colors to the front on American tracks, both east and west. That lie has laid an excellent foundation for the fulfillment of this de-ire is evident when the quality of his -tud is considered, as both mares and stallions spring from the be-t familiies known to the running turf. Von Tramp, a hose services will be used much more extensively than those of his stable mate, Tim Payne, is of the rugged, substantial type and is one of the best bred horses in America, being a -on of the mighty Ben Brush sire among many others of the famous stake winner Broomstick, which earned in excess of 5,000 during hi- career on American tracks, while his dam. Cinderella, by Hermit, al-o produced Peter Pan, which carried the colors of .lames I. Kerne to victory so frequently some eight or ten years ago. Himself a fast horse. Von Tramp gave an excellent account of himself for his opportunities, and while his stud advantages have been slight he has demonstrated that he is a sire of coming fame, three youngsters by him. Illuminator. Bt flans and San Leandro. bavins proven winning two-year-olds during the season last passed. That lie will now have .-in excellent chance to demonstrate his true worth is readily gleaned from a cursory inspection of the class of mares to which lie will have access under his new ownership, the following "samples" having been taken at random from the assembly of seventy now at San Jose: Rosegal. b. m. 11. by Galveston — Rosormonde, by Ormonde. Ishtar. b. m. 17. by Sam Lucas — Isiac. by Rose-f bery. Isolation, b. m. l.i. bv George Kessler — Fair Recluse, bv .alliard. Boasetta, hr. m, 14. by htasetto— Ban Ban, by Hindoo. DuBatry, blk. in. 15. by St. George — Palmetto. by Virgil. Candlewiok. eh. m, 21. by Candlemas — Intrepid, by Hindoo. Andrewetta. b. in. 19. by St. Andrew — Princess Noretti. by Emperor of Norfolk. Joiirdain. b. in. 12. bv Watercress -The Dome, by Maxim. Mode-ia. b. in. 13. by Cnnopus — Moderocia. by Sir Modred. Ruth W.. eh. in. 13. by Kings Counsel — Letter B.. by Erdenheim. Lotta Creed, eh. m. t, by Hammon — My Fair Kentucky, by Ingoldsby. Mammy, b. m. 7. by Sempronius — Manola Mason. by Top Gallant. Ledatrix. ch. m. 15. by Brutus — Leda. by Nathan i Coombs. Dally, br. in. 11. by Giganteum — Dal. by Mor-tesaer. Tenacities t, b. m, 15, by Goldcrest — Tenderness. by Uosebery. Zalvidea. b. in. 17. by Chesterfield — La Palada. by Vera no. Chico. ch. m. 12. by Gotham — Blue Dress, by - Enquirer. Alondra. by Emperor of Norfolk — Vera II., by ■ Verano. Foul Play. b. m. 19. by Foul Shot— Theresia. bv Duke of Montrose. Trained Nurse. I, or br. m. 15, by Yo El Rey — . Santa Rosa, by Wheatly. Dod Anderson, b. m, 15. by The Commoner — Leora. by Leonatus. Cricket, b. in, 21, by Chesterfield — Miss Boggs. by Joe Hooker. Bertola, b. in, 13, by Albert — Bonnie Ola, by . Elkwood. Gottlieben. ch. m, 15, by Rubicon — Seruphin, by Emperor of Norfolk. Ellen Atkin. ch. m, 11. by Kingston — Hazel W., by The Sailor Prince. Sister Modred. b. m. 22. by Sir Modred — Sister to , Jim Douglas, by Wildidle. Opsonin, b. m, IS, by Amigo — Martina II., by The Hook. Armadoni, ch. m. 19. by Gano — Armada, by Crichtoii. La Sinaloa. b. m, 18, by Emperor of Norfolk — Janova. by Grinstead. Katherine Eimis. b. m. 18. by Bonnie Joe — Night Shade, by Free Knight. Ializado, ch. m, IS, by Gano — Formosa, bv Rutherford. Sola II., ch. m. 12, by Rubicon — Sebastiana, by Foul Shot. Arcadia Belle, b. m. 12, by Emperor of Norfolk — Annabel, by Friar Tuck. La Poeta, b. m, 18, by Honduras — Paola, by Rutherford. Sain Shot, b. m, 12, by Sain— Belle Shot, by Foul Shot. Escarola. ch. m, 16, by Amigo — Colonias, by Emperor of Norfolk. Illusion, b. m, 12, by Mesmerist — Marmarica, by Duke of Montrose. Mi Reina, b. m, 11!, by Santiago — Leola. bv Lead On. Zorita. br. m. IS, by Cerito II. — Savannah, by Grinstead. Ardiente, b. m. 22. by Gano — Sister Anne, bv Glenelg. Directs, b. m. 15. by Vilictor — Santa Zalida, by Gano. Charm II.. ch. m. 17. by Mariner — Charm, by Cheviot. Future Bright, b. m. 15, by Ben Brush— Palian-thus. by Springbok. Symphorien Castle, b. m, 11, by St. Sympliorien — Castle Hill, by Forager. Zenana, b. m. 12, by Kismet — Cimeter, by Hvder " Ali. Saleska. ch. in, 5. by Salvation — Escarola, by Amigo. Mr. Cebrians advent to the ranks of Californias breeders of the thoroughbred has been widelj welcomed, and the progress of his operations will be watched with much interest. In addition to the stallions and mares limited to the breeding ranks, i he owns a few younger things of quality which will be raced in the western meetings of the present season, but the plans to rely entirely upon his awn products when once the fir-t crop comes to raciag age, and hopes — and believes — that by that ■ time the state of California will have joined the roster of enlightened communities where a racing I commission and the use of the pari-mutuel are everyday affairs. Heres hoping, Mr. Cebrian. — San Francisco Breeder and Sportsman.