SULKY AND SADDLE

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 347, 7 October 1932, Page 6

SULKY AND SADDLE

WAIKATO TROTS DIRECT MORNING'S CHANCES LIKED IN MARK MEMORIAL - FREE LOGAN FOR SPRINT (Notes by "Misere.") The flags will be 'f lying at Claudelands to-morrow when secretary Tom Reynolds and President "Herbie" Burch will welcome the crowds to the opening of the country circuit when Waikato stages its spring meeting. The racing is always interesting and the generous way in which the club caters for interested patrons by the distribution of complimentaries is one that invariably brings its due reward. First on the day's sport is the Introductory Handicap for the legitimategaiters and here the field is nice and compact, though, unless a couple drop out, it may be.necessarj to have two lines in the limit lot. There are 11 on this peg out of 16 a,cceptors. George Stubbs has his new entry here, Autumn Lu and he has been working nicely but be may be a bit green as yet. Then there is Barba Bepo who is perhaps a bit b'etter than his outlandish name implies. Britisli Metal is a new one too. Grand Triumph from Kennerley's Te Awamutu stable shaped promisingly as a baby but has not done m'uch' since then. Happy Thought had three starfs last year for no places but the daughter of The Triump'h rather impressed "Misere" as a likely improver at Thames winter meeting when she ran fourth to Win Huon, Nebraska and Mattie Herbilywyn. She •might bring off a surpris'e. Homeleigh Girl is very fast off the mark but leaves her feet, and the Morrinsville mare is a very 'iffy propusition to punt on. She is by that champion South Island trotter Homeleigh Diclc and if breeding eounts should do well. Indolent is just what his name implies and in addition is uncertain, for he might start off pacing. Kohewah has been the bane of Wilfred Johnstone's life, for he has been backed and beaten so often that his oat hill must be a big, one. La Triunrph is a fair sort but fli^hty. Nell Yolo by the world champion Peter Volo was imported and might run very nicely if sufficiently acclimatised. One that may do better than most is Waskasu who is very- forward. Peter Tracey off one second has not done anything for a long time and may need the racing. The same applies to Te Ngutu, the Hauraki Plains owned trotter being a fair sort when ready. Wiriwhata has done nothing since he paid a halfcentury "divvie" at Thames, but he can go like a scalded cat when he feels like it. He is in work at Te Aroha and little is known of his condition. Mattie Herbilywyn if she gets away should be handy but may find the handicap too much. Frank Heginbotham has brought Hue Coronado all the way from Waverley and though he is well back he is the solidest trotter in the field. He will beat more than beat him. The issue is very open but may lie between: Waskasu Mattie Herbilwyn Happy Thought INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP Of £70 ; unhoppled trotters ; limit 3.50; 1£ miles. Grand Triumph, lt; Autumn Sun, It; British Metal, lt; Barba Bepo, lt; Happy Thought, lt; Home Girl, lt; Indolent, lt; Kohewah, lt; La Triumph, lt; Nell Yolo, lt; Waskasu, lt; Peter Tracey, 12yds behind; Te Ngutu, 24yds bhd; Wiriwhata, 60yds bhd; Mati Herbilwyn, 90yds bhd; Ilue Coronado, 108yds bhd. There is another big field in the Frankton Handicap run over 1 i miles at a 3.5 bat. Cogent was better under saddle than in harness last year and ran a very .attraetive raee for "Darky" Broughton. Fnee Gift which will be bracketed with Our Summer is new but the other leg is one of Saunders' and the horseshoe jacket would be a popular one to see first past the post. Maud Chenault is a novice but woi'k■ed convincingliy at Hutt Park; she may find the northern climate a bit against her. Another who will take the eye is Pedlar and the Great Auduhon gelding who is owned by Mrs. Wheeler may give his lady owner a thrill. Roylette is also distinctly useful whilst Stormy Mack has been most unlucky in recent starts just getting hemmed in at the crucial moment. Then there is Mrs. Burch's Taniwha and there will be cheers if the colours of the popular wife of the club's president come home in front. Neither Te Mahanga nor Thelma Mack appear forward enough but there must be all sorts of respeet for the Raider. Donee had a win last season when in Bob MacMillan's care out owner Kelly has taken him haclc and he has not gone so generously. Don Juan off 24yds will probably be in front after a furlong is covered, for Phil Brady has him in great nick, but he stops badly. However the ten furlongs are just his mark. Alexis is quite handy, but Sister Chris may need the race. It is very open indeed and chances are undeniable held by several including Cogent, Pedlar, Roylette, Stormy Mack, Raider, Don Juan and Alexis. Perhaps the result may lie between Don Juan Pedlar Raider FRANKTON HANDICAP. Of £70; limit 3.5; li "miles. Cogent, lt; Free Gift, lt; Maud Chenault, lt; Our Summer, lt; Pedlar, lt; Roylette, lt; Regina Derby, lt; Stormy Mack, lt; Taniwha, lt; Te Mahanga, lt; Thelma Mack, lt; Raider, 12yds bhd; Donee, 24yds bhd; Don Juan, 24yds bhd; Alexis, 36'yds bhd; Sister Chris, 36yds bhd. Then comes the main race of the day, the Mark Memorial and it may be as well to jpause and think whom it commemorates. The late Mr. Mark did wonders for trotting and it was he who got the Waikato Club its start and its dates. Glandore and Oliver Thorp'e share the limit. Glandore has a 4.29 time against him but he is so unreliable that if he comes home it may be another startling dividend. (He paid nearly half a century at this meeting last year). Oliver Thorpe is just starting to take on two-milers and showed sorne symptoms of staying last time out. "Old Football Jersey" as he is known owing to his colours

is capable of doing well. Brentlight who ran nine times into the money last season without cracking it for a win may stand a great show here for he has had a let-up and apparently is working soundly. The grass track may militate against his chances but Kennerley has him in such wonderful nick that he will probably start favourite. However there are others to reckon with such as Carnui, although his staying powers are a bit in question over the full journey. Still he has Fred Smith to pilot him and that counts a bit. Then th'ere is Direct Morning and those who remember Bill CockbilPS" gelding's efforts at Thames and Epsom will not go far past him. He is perhaps the j most genuine pacer in the field and | never turns it upi under pressure. "Misere" has always had a lot of time for both horse and driver. Te Wahia who was very fast a couple of seasons ago has been under a cloud but Bob MacMillan h'as got the Our Thorpe gelding well again and since Prince Pedro has been with■drawn in his favour a hint to the wise should be enough. First Flight won twice at Epsom and was stopped at Cambridge when moving well. Her trouble is that she is liable to crack up at the post and she is on a mark where she can't- afford to do so. However Wilfred Johnstone has told the world that if she doesn't win soon i shje'll soon go to tb,e stud. Peter Pirate is well back but Mike Moodabe's horse is a good one now he is sound. Still he has it like Paddy with the barrow. It is not by any means an easy race to sum up but fancies may range on the lines of. Direct Morning Tfe Wahia Brentlight MARK MEMORIAL HANDICAP Of £150; limit 4.37; 2 miles. Glandore, lt; Oliver Thorpe, lt; ^Brentlight, 12yds bhd; Carnui, 12yds bhd; D. Morning, 12yds bhd; Te Wahia, 36yds bhd; First Flight, 36yds bhd; Peter Pirate, 108yds bhd. The Stewards sprint is next, for the moderates, with a field of eight. Homeward has been doing so well that Sid August thinks he will be up amongst them. Margaret Wallace is too "iffy" to be sweet on but Pukemiro is not like the peo-ple of the place he is named after; he never goes on strike. Jers'ey Thorpe is a bit unlucky, always goes wtell ehough to be topp'ed off. Rector, right up from southern work, may not handle the turf going, but if he does, look out! Eleawah from the Johnston stable won at Thames but is unreliable. Lady Coronado from Waverley should go well if she keeps down whilst Rey de Quest is a quiet tip among the "heads." Again it is not easy but form points to Homeward (Rector Pukemiro STEVYARDS' HANDICAP. Of £85; limit 2.59; li miles. Homeward, lt; Marg. Wallace, lt; Pukemiro, lt; Sister Chris, lt; Jersey Thorpe, 12yds bhd; Rector, 24yds bhd; Elawah," 36yds bhd; Lady Coronado, 86yds bhd; Rey de Quest, 48 yds bhd. Most of those who are down to contest the Claudelands Handicap are set to start earlier and their running then will be best observed as a guide. A newcomer is tbe well-bred Lislea, wlio is trained in the backbloeks and is likely to turn out a fair sort but lacks proper trial tackle. The best may be (that is if they are given a fiutter in this): — Raider Pedlar Alexis CLAUDELANDS HANDICAP. Of £75; limit 3.40; 1£ miles. Alexis, lt; Donee, lt; Don Juan, lt; Lislea, lt; Pedlar, lt; Raider, lt; Sister Chris, lt; Thelma Mack, lt; Te Mahanga, lt; Pukemiro, 48yds bhd. Another for the square-gaiters figures on the programme the Hamilton Handicap with a field of eight and considerably better in class. Hue Coronado has it all before him to do and Laurier will be feeling that he i? back to ehildhood days (some 16 years ago). E1 Merit from Jim Corrigan's stable may plug along sufficiently to compensate his owner for losing his seat on the Dairy Control Board, and he may not. Nelson Girl. J hasn't been to the races for quite a while and will probably feel unfashionable in select company. Moko Bells is a very useful sort and should run prominently in this event for he still has a second or two up his gaiters. Parrish Belle if "Jumbo" Pillenger will only keep out of the sulky and let someone else drive should be home on the bit, but Jumbo loves driving for the sport of it (which is mostly what he gets). Parrish Belle is one who should be very close under another pilot. Carl Mack s'eems to have settled down for Ian Morrison but at his best is liable to leave his feet when tackled. He is fast enough to win from end to end but "iffy" enough to keep any one poor. Probably the best will be: Moko Bells Parrish Belle EI Merit HAMILTON HANDICAP Of £90; limit 3.40; (unhoppled trotters), lh miles. Hue Coronado, lt; Laurier, lt; Mati Herbilwyn, lt; El Merit, 12yds bhd; Nelson Girl, 24yds bhd; Moko Bells, 36yds bhd; Parrish Belle, 48yds bhd; Carl Mack, 72yds bhd. Newcomers in the President's Handicap are Inverness, Winshow, Adjutant and Pegaway and curiously ■enough all have a show. Pegaway on his Epsom and other running is the logical favourite despite the fact that he is well handicapped. Winshow is another of Corrigan's and the grey mare will be up with the leaders part of the time at any rate. Inverness rarely runs a bad race fresh or not and though he looks pretty rough he has to be reckoned with. Adjutant went a couple of nice races early last season and goes well fresh. Hector, Lady Coronado, Eleawah and R'ey de Quest will have been out previously in all probability, as will Homeward. It is the hardest race of the day but may end: Pegaway Winshow Inverness PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP Of £85; limit, 4.49; 2 miles. Adjutant, lt; Homeward, lt; Jersey Thorpe, lt; Rector, lt; Winshow, lt; Inverness, 24yds bhd; Elawah, 36yds behind; Lady Coronado?

36yds bhd; Rey de Quest, 48yds bhd; Explosion, 72yds bhd; Pagaway, 72yds bhd. Explosion is handicapped as a Trotter. The closing event is the tight-mark sprint 11 miles at a 2.16 mile gait and the issue will be guided a lot by 'the form shown in the two-miler. Prince Pedro is having his first appearance and should be amongst it. Free Logan, if he goes off, will take all sorts of lashing whilst Dad's Hope, Master Huia, Oliver Thorpe and Direct Morning are all solid sprinters with plenty of toe. Brentlight should show what he can do in the previous run whilst Little Guy won so easily at Epsom that he will have hosts of friends. Real Girl is a good sort and First Flight no slouch. Carnui and Glandore seem the unlilcely o'nes but neither is out of it entirely. It is a proper punters puzzle with preferences for Free Logan Prince Pedro Little Guy VISITORS' HANDICAP. Of £100; limit 2.50; 11 miles. Dad's Hope, lt; Free Logan, lt; Glandore, lt; Master Huia, lt; Oliver Thorpe, lt; Brentlight, 24yds bhd; Carnui, 24yds bhd; Direct Morning, 24yds bhd; Little Guy, 24yds bhd; Prince Pedro, 36yds bhd; Real Girl, 36yds bhd; First Flight, 60yds bhd.