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MR. MUSKERS GREAT DISPERSAL SALE Three-Hundred and Twcnty-Thrco Horses Sold for J Highly Satisfactory Average. The closing out sale of the horses composing J. II. Muskers breeding establishment in England, concluded with the disposal of broodmares, foals, stallions, three-year-olds and two-yesr-olds at Newmarket July 10, mid of yearlings July 18. In the . ,M course of three days of selling 323 horses in all were sold for a total of 352.930, so the dispersal of the most extensive -breeding stud in England was satisfactory in respect to returns. The yearlings sold July 18 brought small sums us a rule and it will probably turn out that real bargains were cheaply secured in some Instances. A feature of tho venture of July 1G, was the sale of the world famous mare Sceptre for the benefit of the Red Cross fund. Of the proceedings on this day, London Sporting Life said: "The sale ring this morning bore an animated appearance and I noticed that the popular Rector, Rev. H. 15. Young, was an interested spectator during a part of the proceedings. A fortnight ago the conditions under which Mr. Muskers horses were offered were in poignant contrast with those prevailing today. Then the position as regarded the future of racing was by no means satisfactory, but now that we know where we are a feeling of greater security exists. Under the circumstances, therefore, it is rather curious that business was hardly so brisk as en the former occasion, and even Sceptre failed to make as much money as was expected by many people. Doubtless, however, buyers of broodmares secured almost all they wanted at the earlier sale and, of course, the market has its limitations just now. "There were here and there instances of keen competition, however, and before Mr. Muskers bands came in, such as Flying Foot, Bongo, Dark Beauts. Cranbrook and Marathon made amounts from 220 guineas to 390 guineas, the latter figure being forthcoming for Cranbrook and her colt-foal by Sunder, sire of two smart juvenile winners this year. The first from the Melton Studs Anglian Queen, witli a colt by Glenesky made only 100 guineas, but Mr. Porsse went to 030 guineas for Drawbridge, half-sister to the Oaks winner Keystone II., and her colt by Galloping Simon. "Half a dozen bands later came Oration, by Cicero William the Thirds sister Gravitation, which has a colt-foal by Glenesky and has been mated again with that horse. Started at 100 guineas, bidding went on quickly to 1,000 guineas and did not cease until 1,800 guineas had been notified by Reid Walker, whose thief opponent was the good Greek buyer Mr. Varipate. Rosary, sister to Primer, with a filly by Cyllius, was also started at 100 guineas, but P. F. llcybourn secured her at 1,000 guineas. Bidding for Famous Mare Sceptre. "It was Sceptres turn next, and although there was a pretty general idea that 2,000 guineas to 3,000 guineas would buy her, plenty of people, as already remarked, though she might make considerably more, especially in view of the fact that she Was being offered in the interests of the Red Cross Society. Captain Deane asked for 3,000 guineas to begin with, but there was no response, neither was 2,000 guineas forthcoming immediately. She was started at 1,000 guineas, however, by a lady Mrs. Barkwith, and Mr. Fnber, Sir William Ta-tom. Mi. Mortimer Singer, and the representative Of the British Bloodstock Agency joined in. The latter retired at 1,550 guineas, and afterwards Mr. Singer and Sir William Tatem carried on a duel, ending in victory for the Western sportsman at 2,500 guineas. Thus Sceptre, whoso filly-foal by Glenesky is a really good one, continued her romantic career by contributing the amount named towards the war-chest of one of our most worthy institutions. As Mr. Tattersall remarked, there is still time for her to breed another good winner or two, and everybody will be glad if she does so for Sir William Tatem. With Zefa and her William Rufus colt at 750 guineas, Mr. Mortimer Singer consoled himself for losing Sceptre, and that transaction closed the brood mare department. "There were no high prices among the three-year-old fillies, the British Blood Stock Agency taking the most expensive, White Silk, at 220 guineas. Good business was done, however, in tho two-year-old section, the agency named making several judicious selections. It was Reid Walker, though, who went to 1.G00 guineas for Brilliant Star, a daughter of Sunstar Oenone, while H. L. Cottrill secured Cecilia, sister to Cicerone, at 1,000 guineas and the Due Dccazes Denise Field, by Tre dennls at half that amount. After this matters were quiet until Guerdon, by Bayardo, realized 410 guineas to the French breeder M. Duret.- The well-, bred Madam Spearmint made 710 guineas: to Mr. Varipate, but Reid Walker was successful in claiming Marchioness Melton, great granddaughter of La Fleche, at 310 guineas. Band 99, Princess Elizabeth was an absentee, while Spearmark and Hemstitch, being slightly amiss, will not be offered until Wednesday. Mr. Varipate was busy again when Silver Light, by Radium Drawbridge, was in the ring, but she became the property of Reid Walker at 420 guineas. Sceptres Daughter Brings a Big Price. "Then followed Sceptres Daughter, by Swvnford, for which naturally a number of people were ou the lookout, as she combines the blood of the famous mares Sceptre and La Fleche. She is a charming filly, if a trifle on the small side and Mr. Cottrill, putting her in at 1,000 guineas, followed up with bids of 2,000 quineas, 3,000 guineas, 1,000 guineas and 5,000 guineas. After that Basil Jarvis and he kept up a sharp duel, but Cottrill retired at 0,000 guineas, leaving the other patron, W. Black, successful at an advance of 100 guineas. It was quite like pre-war times to witness bidding like this and at the fall of the hammer there was a round of applause. "For Tricycle, by William the Third, Mr. Varipate gave 510 guineas, while Colling was fortunate in securing Violet Tints, half-sister to Grey Feathers, dam of tho recent Irish winner. Grey Simon, at 300 guineas. "The first of the stallions, Glenesky, sire of Sceptres foal, was decidedly well bought by Mr. Varipate at 500 guineas, while the others did not make that amount all told. Mr. Muskers eighty-onu bauds realized the satisfactory total of 25,050 guineas." The British Bloodstock Agency was a frequent buyer and it is quite sure a part of its purchases will come to this country in due time!
