3.

First in break, not in mend.
Second in bow, not in bend.
Third in hash, not in meat.
Fourth in cold, not in heat.
Fifth in ice, hot in snow.
Sixth in abuse, not in blow.
Seventh in fish, not in fowl.
Eighth in kill, not in howl.
Ninth in fail, not in try.
Whole a mountain in Australia.

Hoppergrass.