TROTTING CUP.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19152, 8 November 1927, Page 12

TROTTING CUP.

GREAT CONTEST EXPECTED SPECTATORS SHOULD SEE FAST RACE. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Spring Meeting, which opens to-day, gives every promise of being one of the most successful ever conducted by a club that has done more than any other in Now Zealand tow aids the improvement of the i>port, which has grown steadily in popular lavour in Canterbury until now it rivals every other. The race for tho New Zealand Cmp, the most important event in the Dominion, each year creates widei and wider interest and can always bo expected to provide a contest of the very best horses. The raco was first run in I'JO-l when the valuo was 310 sovs and was uon bj that great old trotter, Monie Carlo, who, receiving seven seconds _ fctlllt > went tho two miles in -1.1-1 J--J—very fair going at that time. Ho was driven by B. Edwards. In 1905 P. 1 rl^' L drove Bircbmark, seven seconds, to victory in 5.17 3-5, and at the Lxluntion Meeting in 1906 Price dro»o his second winner in Sal laskeiy Usee, the time being 4.44 '2-3. Gu ls . o( ; ca r sion the race was worth 000 soys, bu it dropped to 400 sovs the lolloning year when J. Tasker won with Marian "in 5.16 2-5. In 1908 the stake was attain raised to 000 sovs and A. riingc won in -1.36 with that good horsj. Durbar. Up to this time the Cup had been decided on the third day ot the Meeting, but in 1909 a. new departure was made, the race being decided on the first day, while the prize money had been increased to 700 sovs. •idwood Junior, driven by W. Kerr, ■non in 4.39, and ho repeated the victory a i year later in 4.33, the race being worth j 1000 sovs. Lady Clare, driven by J. Brankin, won in 1911 in and in 1912 A. Hendriksen scored his first wm in the race, when lie drove Albert H. to win in 4.-18 4-o. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trottins Club made a bold more when it increased the stake from 1000 sovs to 2000 sovs, breaking it up into four prizes. N. L. Price was the victor on this occasion with Havens child, 4.35 2-5, and when the stako was raised another 500 sovs in 1914 A. Pringle scored his second win, this time with Win Soon in 4.31, another great mare, Country Bells, being second. The latter won the following year in 4.3-5 3-5, when A. Hendriksen drove his second winner. J. Bryce won in 1916 with a good performer in Cathedral Chimes, who Went 4.31 1-5, scoring a popular win, but there was another sensation that day when, after the second raco had been decided, the stewards' stand caught fii'e and was completely gutted, the face in consequence being postponed from 1.50 p.m. to 3.15 p.m. Adelaide Dijeet, driven by M. Edwards, put up a record for the race in 1917 by going 4.27 4-5, and in the following year it was won by Author Dillon (B. Jarden;, one of the greatest horses, if not actually the best, to over grace a New Zealand trotting track. His time was 4.26 2-5, a record that nas not bettered until Sheik won in 1924. Since Author Dillon's great win others to win the biw prize are as follows: —1919, Trix Pointer (F. Holmes), 4.30; 1920 and 1921, Reta, Peter (A. G. Wilson;, 4.30 2-5 arid 4.29 1-5, the second time after Sherwood had finished first and had been disqualified; 1922, Ag&thos (A. Butterfield), 4.33 2-5; 1923, Great Hope (J. Bryce, jun.), 4.31 2-5; 1924, Sheik (P. Riddle), 4.25 4-5; 1925 and 1926, Ahuriri (J. BrJ'cfe), 4.28 1-5 and 4.25 respectively. Some really good horses have won the New Zealand Cup, and though at times the race has not provided the thrilling contest expected, there have been sevral glorious struggles that have served to bring out the best in horses and drivers. It is very doubtful if a better all-round field has ever contested this race, now worth 3000 sovs, than that which will be Oh the track at Aldington to-day, for every horse has been through a thorough preparation. Spectators may expect to see a fast run two miles. The great interest that lias been taken in the preparation of the Cup horses and the varying opinions as to what will win the race gives promise of the greatest enthusiasm being shown at Addington to-day. No race in the-trotting calendar provides quite the thrills Of a good Trotting Cup. There are other races on the day's card that will cause the keenest speculation, and the • lover of the straight trotter will be given a good opportunity of seeing tho free-legged brigade in action in the Dominion Handicap, which has attracted as classy a field of trotters as has ever contested the race. With Trampfast, Moneyspider, Peter Swift, and Young Blake engaged the talent availablo is the very best. Those who prefer the fast-class sprint races will have their desire in the Hagley Handicap, when some of the fastest short-distance horses in the Dominion will meet.

Providing the weather keeps fine, the track should be in excellent order, and the racing at Aldington full of interest. The first race will start at 11.30 a.m., and the <Jay's card is as follows 11.30 a.m.—SPRING HANDICAP (in har* noss), of 300 sovs. 3.34 class. 11m. Nelson Mclflnney scr Real the Great .. 48 Katute .. 12 Little Logan .. 48 Lady Fan .., 12 Nigfißorn ~., 48 Tiny Moon ..24 Wild Hebe .. 48 Bridget Galindo 24 Herbihvyn .. 48 Nourmahal .. 36 Duke Bingen ..> 60 Cloftmel .. 43 Cannonball .. 72 Fourteen useful unhoppled trotters stand their ground in the Spring Handicap, including tlie American-bred Real the Great. This mare has been doing well in her work and probably will be the elect of backers, _ but Cannonball has only to give of his best to be very hard to beat. 12.20 p.m.—ST. . ALBANS HANDICAP (in saddle), of 306 sovs. 2.15 class. Im. Firpo .. scr Auguste Dillon 24 Daisy Pointer .. scr Filial McKinney High Jinks ~ scr inc. 24 pen. .. 24 Bingen Lad .. sci- Jewel Pointer .. 36 Albert Logan .. scr Darknito .. 36 Event .. 12 Countryman .48 Pan Yan • • 1? Author Jinks .. 60 General Bingen 12 Though penalised 24yds in the St. Albans Handicap for her win at the Oamaru Meeting last month, Final McKinney is still expected to put up a great race. There are _ some very speedy pacers engaged, including the AucklandJ-owned JciVel Pointer, and Firpo, while Author Jinks, though giving away. 60yds, cannot be left oat of consideration.

1.10 p.m.'—NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP HANDICAP (in harhess), of 8000 sovs. For horses that have done, or have been handicapped to do, 4.28, or • better- 2m. 0. E. Hooper's b g Audacious by Great mare aged Owner ecr F. A. Neale and G, W. Deyell's b m Escapade by Nelson Bingen—Country Bello aged .. A. Butterfield scr Miss N. Gvinri's blk g Locanda Mac by Brent Locanda—Advance mark aged M. Holmes scr G. S. Simpson's b g Logan Chief by Logan Pointer —Regina Belle aged J. J. Kennerley 12 G. S. Simpson's br h Peter Bingen by Nelson Bingen—Bertha Bell aged F. G. Holmes 12 A. Hendriksen's b g Cardinal Logan by Logan Pointer—Lady Superior aged Owner 12 C. E. Lindsay's b g Talaro by Great Audubon—Coin aged . . F. Holmes 12 J. R. McKenzie's b h Acron by Logan Pointer —Millie 0 aged d, Bryce, jtan. 24 G. MiiMillan'g ch ti Sbs Pearl by Nelson Bingen—Pearlchild 6yrs , It. B. Berry 24 D. Speqce's b m Queen's Own by Adonis —■Country Queen aged E. 0. McDermott 24

K. Grant and H. "Winter's bik g Black Admiral by Brent Locanda—Queen's I Drive aped . . M. B. Edwards -4 I J. L. Webb's blk h Kobara by Cathedral ! C'liimes —Bright Alice aged ! A. Bryce 21 G. V. Dransfieid's b p I.oganwood by Logan Pointer —ilyrtlev.ood aged L. Fro?t 36 tT. H. McGirr's blk Ti linn o' War by Peri Huon—Wilga aged . . Owner J. Trengrove and J. Bryce sch Great Hope bv Great Audubon —Sadie Dillon aged .. -.J- Bryce 36 T. B. Louisson's br g Imprint by Denver Huon—Prince Imperial mare j,»ed • • ■ • L- F - Berkett 4S Jack' and Stewart's blk h Prince Pointer bv Logan Pointer —Princess fcljer* wood aged . . - . R. E. Mill* GO J. R. McKenzie's br h Great Birigen by Nelson Binzcn —Bertha Bell aged D. AVithors 84 111 being set to give away 84yd.s in the New Zealand Cup Great Bingen has been set a task seldom asked of a hor«e in New Zealand, but he has proved himself worthy to be placed on such a mark, and to-day he will have a great number of supporters. Previous to last year's race I>. n traiwr of Great Bingen, expressed the opinion that he was prepared to go a world's record with Great Bingen to win but the champion unexpectedly collapsed in the early stages of the race It is the general opinion that Great Bingen is better now than ever before, and great . tilings can lie expocted of him. lb is a great task 0 ask even of a champion, ana tne slightest bit of bad luck during the running will mean his defeat. Prince Pointer is very brilliant, but it is questionable whether he has the stainina to go a gruelling two miles from his present mark, and Imprint, on yards, is a bit too close, to Great Bmcren. Great Hope is a possibility, and on a heavy track Man o' ar's chances will be improved. Logan wood does not appeal, but Kohara has been doing such good track work that his chances cannot bo ignored. Black Admiral is a voung, improving parer _ wll o n as been pleasing his trainer immensely, but Queen's Own, Sea Pearl, and Acron are hardly the type ou which much reliance can be placed. Talnro and Cardinal Logan will start off the 12yds mark, and both will comP'aud a lot of sunoort 011 the totalizator. Logan Chief's form during the past year has not been encouraging, but Peter Bingen is brilliant, and with tho rare run to suit him will be the elect of Kennerley's stable. Locanda. Mac has not done enough work to be seriously considered, and Escapade's latest track efforts have not inspired confidence. Audacious, on the limit, is particularly well, and is expected to raco prominently. In the most open race since the Cup was instituted, Talaro looks the best proposition, with Cardinal Logan. Black Admiral, ami .Kohara the most dangerous of the others engaged.

2 p.m.—EMPIRE HANDICAP (in harness), of 350 sOvs. 2.52 class, lim. Bonalenfc .. scr Hoon Hay .. 13 Omaha .. scr Locanda Child .. 1-a

Sungleiim .. ccr Avenger .. Exclusive .. Ncr Genuine •• -l" Oboe M. TVilkes scr Locafida's General 1Sahib .. per Harold Burwood 24 Harvest Child .. scr Berenice .. 24 Acre .. scr Granite City .. 2i Royal Oak .. scr Grey Cloud. .. 36 Nipper . . Per Glandoro . . (IS Dillon Gold .. scr Bob Logan .. 35 Epigram .. scr

If Glandore could be depended upon to go awav correctly, the Empire Handicap would probably go her way, but she is unreliable, and miire dependable horses in the race include Acre, Epigram, and Berenice.

2.45 p.m.—RICCARTON' HANDICAP (in harness), Of 400 sovs. 4.42 class. 2m. Wairua .. scr Great Actress .. 24 Alvira .. Per Pointalena .. H 6 Carbine Direct Ber Henry Logan .. 36 Binscarth .. scr Meb .. Mate o' Mine .. scr Bold Bill ■. . <IG Wenlo .. scr High Jinks .. GO Daytime .. scr Amaris .. >2 King Pointer .. scr t In the Riccarton Handicap, Great Actress is not sefc a very formidable tusk for one of her reputation, find the class on this occasion seems well within her comriass. Henry Logan is a good solid later, and Meb may be -tho best of the remainder.

3.30 p.m.—DOMINION HANDICAP (in harness), of 1000 eovs. 4.38 class. 2m. Lee Todd .. 12 Judge Hancock 48 Red Oak .. 13 Whispering Bonny Spec ••. 24 'Willie 48 Elzea'r .. 24 Peter Swift .. 72 Kola B6y .. 36 Moneyspider .. 84 John Mauritius 3(3 Trampfast inc. Master Audo .. 36 (30 pen. .. 96 Young Blake .. 48 Tlio Dominion Handicap, confined to unhoppled trotters, looks like providing ono of tlie best races of the meeting, and the chances of Young Blake and Elzear (bracketed), Peter Swiit, and Moneyspider apnear better than those of others engaged. 4.15 p.m.—VICTORIA HANDICAP (in harness), of 450 sovs. 4.36 class. 2m. Lady Embrace scr Dalmeny .. 36 Marshal Noil .. scr Wharcpiana .. 36 Succession 12 Silk Thread . . 36 Doctor Dillon .. 24 Billy Sea .. 48 Stunt Artist .. 24 Moneyspider .. 00 William the Great Jowel Pointer .. CO inc. 24 pen. .. 24 Author Jinks .. GO Bing Boy .. 24 Tom Thumb .. 72 Menember ;.. 24 Trcnand .. 72 Trimmer .. 36 There is a good field carded to meet in the Victoria Handicap, and the betting should l>e spirited. Stunt .Artist has been doing particularly well in his work, axid Metiember, Trimmer, Silk Thread, Jewel Pbinter, and High Jinks also appear to be in popular favour. Menombcr, Stunt Artist, and Silk Thread look the best. 5.5 p.m.—HAGLEY HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs. 2.45 class, l|ni. Talent .. scr Bell Harold .. 12 lfight Ever •... scr Bessie Logon .. 24 Dillon Wilkes .. scr Jack Potts ~ 24 Harold Thorpe scr Ahuriri .. 24 St. Maura .. 12 Bonny Logan .. 36 Golden Devon .. 12 Waitafci Girl .. 38 QUeen'B Own .. 12 Native Chief .. 48 Tho smart _ pacers engaged in the Hagley Handicap look like providing a most interesting race. Talent aiid Fight Ever look the best of the limit horses, but the backmarkers have been £*iven every chance, jack Potts is a brilliant pacer, and with Bonliv Logan and St. Maura looks a possibility.

OTAHUHU T.C. HANDICAPS. (PHESS ASSOCIATION TKLiGRAM.) AUCKLAND, November 7. INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (id harness), o£ 300 bovb; for unhoppled trotters; 3.48 class; ljm—Billy Cnrßifle set - ; Ooloilel Thorpo scr; Chessey scr; Roe.z scr; neal Todd scr; Royal Bob scr; Solidarity scr; Mona Moko scr;. Quickfiro scr; Deballszac scr; Seville Moko scr; Nelson Girl scr; Bright Light 12; Peter Tracey 04; Lady Slcpney 36; Boina Bingen 48; Gold Star ■IS; Great Change 84; Anseline DC. HANGERS HANDICAP (in harness), of SOU sots; 2.57J class; ljm—Golden Grattan scr; Jean McElwyn scr; Dillon Huou scr; Blnck Balliu scr; Concertina scr; Beatty scr; 'Red Star scr; Hohora scr; Halgana scr; Golden Park scr; Speed King scr; Maid of the Mountain scr; Silver Link scr; Peter Dillon scr; Gold Circle scr; Royal Authoress scr; Horizon scr; Admiral Hood scr; Peter Grattan scr; Surveyor srr;. Typist scr; Bingen King 12; Uramic 12; Master Cute 12; Koamer 12; Tony Victor 12; Ursuline 24; Master Huia 24; High Sea 24; Padlock 24; Tui Zoloek 36: Marionette 36; Tamerlane 36; Taipare 4S. OXEHUNGA HANDICAP (in harness), of 350 sovs; 4.40 class; 2m—Reliance scr; Coalight scr; Pointalena. scr; Van Rich scr; Luvan ?cr; Rockburn 24; High jinks 24; Gold Jacket 24: Florent 24; Hypo 24; Wallroon 36; Woodvale 36; Amaris 36; Uncle Bert 36; Lady Dunmore 48; Dick Dillon 4s; Lord Nepean 48; Waikaha 48; Kohara 144. JELLICOE HANDICAP (in harness), of 1000 sovs; 4.34 class; 2m—Black Lila 12; Holly Boy 24: Jewel "Pointer 24: Anselm 24; Dillon Wilkes 24; Money Spider 24; Dalnahine 24: Tom Thumb 36; first Carbine 36; Cardinal Logan 72; Sea l?earl 84. Omaha and Lady Dunmore ineligible. STEWARDS' HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs—Daytime scr; Kingscrere srr; Mary Audubon scr; Araroa scr; Lord Minto scr; Great Ballin scr; Wrigley 32; Toll Chimes 12; Heather Girl 12; Scandal 12; Dad's Hope 12; Reremai 24; Buz Buz 24; Festive Morn 24; Mars 24; Loch.Moigh 24; Mulwaree 24; Luvan 36; Van Rich 36; Goldman 72; Direct Morning 96. CAMPBELL HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs; for unhoppled trotters. 4.46 class; 2m—King Capitalist scr; Ngatira 12; Petroleuse 12; Sistef Beatrice 24; Tb6 Tartar 24; Tiger Salve 21; Hutu 24; Peter Me-

Junn6y 36; Tradesman 48; Rose Siflgift ?2; Peter Dean 72. MAS3EY MEMORIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 500 sovs; 2,50 class; ljm— Woodvale 24; Lady Joan 24; Dick Dilloh 24; Amaris 24; Lord Nepean 24; Nelson Tasker 24; Hue Coronadd 24; Fibal McKinncy 24; Holly Boy 24;' Auselm 24; First Carbine 24; Black Lila 24; All Bell 24; Tom Thumb 36; Jewel Pointer 36; Dillon Wilkes 36; Kelson Fame 60. MANUKAU HANDICAP. (in saddle),. of 350 sots; 2.19 class; lm—Dattime 12; Our Patch 12; Kirigsclere 12; Scandal 12j Tranquil 12; Ajax 12; Heliancs 12; Delavan Bill 12; Ruapere 12; Lord Minto 12; Logah Rothachild 12; Hucn Grattaii 12; Blair Audubon 12; Liberate 12; Loch Moigh 12; Pointalena 12; Van Rich 12: Mulvraree 12; Caprice 24; Pitaroa 24; Gold Jaoket 21; Uncle Bert 24; V.'allroon 21; Hughie Wallace 36; Direct Jlorniiig 4S. VICTORIAN RACING. (sit CABLE—FRfcSS ASSOOUTIOS—COPtaIGgT.) (ACSTBiiUS AND M.B. CABLE ASSOCiATiok.) (Received November 7th, 11.16 p.m.) Melbourne, November i. The Willi&mstown Cup resulted:—Stir P'Or 6-7 1; Affirm 8-5 2; Afnounis 9-5 8. Eleven started. Won by half a head. Tim&, 2.31.