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GINISTRELLI WAS NOTED TURFMAN LONDON. England, October 30. The recent death of the - Italian Chevalier Ginistrclli removed, a notable figure from the racing world. A respected and genial personality, many people will have a kindly recollection of him and all admired the enthusiasm he threw into his connection with the turf. His colors, white and blue hoops, blue cap, were first registered in England in 18S0, but he met with no success of importance until the advent of Siguorina, by St. Simon Star of- Portici. He bred the mayj himself, and regarded her witli great affection. She practically laid the foundation of his racing fortunes, for not only was she a brilliant performer, but was the dam of Signorinetta. As a two-year-old Signorina was undefeated and woii all the nine races in which she took part, some of which represented valuable stakes. Sent to the stud, she proved a shy breeder, and produced nothing of note till Signorinetta came on the scene in 1903. Her sire was Chalcureux", so that she had staying blood in her vains, but as a two-year-old she did nothing to warrant the supposition that she would present any danger in the Derby of 1908 and, as ii matter of fact, she had run without distinction in the One Thousand Guineas, and done no better in the Newmarket Stakes, .But, she was a different filly on the day of the Derby, and the Chevalier, who trained her himself, was not without some confidence, though he was a non -betting owner. To general surprise, Signorinetta was a two-lengths winner in front of Primer, 40 to 1, with Llangwm, 100 to 8, a neck away, third. After the race the late King Edward sent for him to shake him by the hand and offer his congratulations. On the following Friday Signorinetta was b-ent to the post for the Oaks, for which, in view of her Derby victory, she was well backed by the public, and won easily. Signorinetta did nothing of note thereafter, and wlicu sent to the stud did not produce a. winner.
