TROTTING NOTES.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 52, 29 January 1938, Page 14

TROTTING NOTES.

FERRY POST IMPROVES. SUCCESSES IN SOUTH. (By “Square-Gaiter.”) Ferry Post is showing a considerable improvement in the south, and was a winner at both Ashburton and Forbury Park, beating a strong field at the latter fixture.

Ferry Post got up to beat Bayard on the post at Ashburton, and showed grit after making a slow beginning. The race did him good, as at Greymouth he showed just what he is capable of when driven out. On the first day he refused to go off with the field at the rise of the barrier in the Intermediate Handicap, and when he did settle down he was a good hundred yards from the leaders. Then Donald had to let him reach his speed before setting off after the field. Gradually but surely he crept up, though, starting the last half any ticket-holder on him would gladly have sold-jaut. Once the straight was reached he finished on in determined style, and though he had no chance with Lazybones and Policy, he got up to fill third place. The final day saw him go off slowly but correctly in the Railway Handicap, but once again Donald let him find his feet. From the three furlongs post the race was all over as he gathered in the leaders, Jovial and Tagua, without apparent effort, and passed the post with three lengths to spare. Indianapolis Eased Up. As further work may bring about a recurrence of his split hoof, the trainer of Indianapolis has deemed it wise to ease him in his training, and he missed the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting. While there is nothing seriously amiss with the Wrack horse at the moment, no chances are being taken with him at this stage, and he will be reserved for the interDominion championships. Had he continued to make good progress in his work it was his owner’s intention to send him against the existing mile record on the second day of the Dunedin fixture.

Sandusky's Derby Prospects. Sandusky, who was treated to a holiday after racing at Addington, is going along smoothly in his Great Northern Derby preparation. He has won only one race this season, but has been placed in his other three starts, his victors being Crocus, Refund and Twos Loose.

American Recommissioned. The American-bred Bill B. was recently given a thorough examination by a veterinary surgeon, and it was decided that his condition will permit him to enter into training again. For a while it was feared that his racing career had been ended, and that he would have to be put to stud duties, but he has made a good recovery. At the moment he is being given light exercise in preparation for serious training, and he will shortly be taken over again bf F. C. Dunlevy at Addington.

A Difficult Line. Nervie’s Last has reached a difficult line, and with no sprint races at Epsom, his opportunities will be limited. He may be one of the candidates from Smith’s stable for the Addington championship carnival. Logan Derby Injured. Because of knee injuries received a few weeks ago, which are responding to veterinary treatment, Logan Derby will not be competing at the interDominion championships, states the Australian Trotting Record. According to a Tasmanian report Mr H. Barnes has by letter withdrawn the versatile Globe Derby stallion from his New Zealand engagements. Wherever raced Logan Derby has won well, and in 1936 he was the outstanding performer at the Australian championship carnival in Perth. Reaching His Best. Since his win on the second day of the recent Canterbury Park fixture Southern Chief has been kept in strong work, and he will probably have his next outing at the Wellington Trotting Club’s meeting next week. This horse took a long time to come to his best, but in his last few races he has shown himself to be a pacer of exceptional merit, and he gives every indication of reaching the tightest classes.