TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 1, 23 March 1927, Page 9

TROTTING

Shows Promise H. Kinnimont is handling a two-year-old filly by Man-o’-War from Liberty Bell, by Gold Bell from Bell Soult, by the thoroughbred sire Soult from a Bell Boy mare. The maiden made her appearance on the tracks on Monday morning, and shaped well for one wearing the hopples for the first time.

Logan Chief's Form The once brilliant Logan Chief, after failing dismally over a period, was seen in a better light at the New Brighton meeting on March 15, when he ran second to the speedy St. Maura in the Flying Handicap, one and aquarter miles. On a fast track, asked to di. 2.43, he went 2.44 1-5, about a 2.12 gait. Logan Chief was third fancy, bracketed with Peter Bingen, but he would have been a big outsider had Peter Bingen not figured in the event, for it was on his chance the money was invested.

Young Recruits The veteran owner-trainer R. Millen has several youngsters running on his farm at Pakuranga that will probably be placed in commission at the end of the season. A four-year-old filly by Great Audubon from Lady Haldane, and a three-year-old by St. Kevin from Ivy Bean are two likely to receive attention for next season’s racing. On the same property a colt foal by Marble Star from Miss Marvin Downs is running about and is reported to be a fine-looking youngster. Best of Her Sex

The Auckland-owned though south-ern-trained mare Sea Pearl, has proved herself one of the best of her sex and age in the Dominion. At the New Bringhton meeting she ran third in a mile and a-quarter event. Her full sister, Nantwich, who won the Great Northern Derby in 1925, accounted for the race following that in which Sea Pearl competed, going 2.13 2-5 for the mile and winning easily. ‘ Nantwich is a year younger than Sea Pearl, and present indications point to her performing every bit as meritoriously as her sister.

Successful in Australia W. Kelsey, well known at Alexandra Park, has had a small measure of success since he journeyed to Perth, West Australia, with Dean Dillon and Ratana. Kelsey has received three more light harness performers. Lady Alva, Pattie Alto and Whakuku, to race in Perth. Both Lady Alva and Pattie Alto are winners in New Zealand, while Whakuku has notched place money. The Easter carnival at Perth may see Kelsey driving either one or the other to victory.

Waiting To Settle Down When Roma Bingen won the Green Lane Trot Handicap at the Auckland spring meeting, a successful future was predicted for her. In the interim the best the daughter of Nelson. Bingen could do was to gather second and third money in a number of starts. Roma Bingen’s speed is beyond question, but her erratic behaviour in races soon places her out of commission. Roma Bingen has onty to settle down in the President’s Handicap at Thames to prove a tough proposition to the others engaged. A Likely Sort

Tony Victor is sure to come in for a large following should he start at the Thames meeting, as his winning performance at Northland when he made his debut followed by two victories at Alexandra Park were easily achieved, and suggested that more good things would come his way. Very seldom nowadays do we see an aged gelding win at the first time of asking, and it was unfortunate that Tony Victor, possessing such speed and staying ability, did not sport silk earlier in his career. Expensive. To Follow Richore has cost his supporters no end of money, and though he began his career last season auspiciously by winning the New Zealand Sapling Stakes, he has only managed to notch third money since then. When raced in Auckland Richore’s efforts were not worthy of note, for he broke badly after showing some disinclination to face the barrier. His sire, Rey-de-Oro, is leaving some good ones, and Richore possibly may improve as he matures. Does Good Trials For some considerable time Admiral Hood has failed badly, and though he does things on the training tracks, fails to produce anything like that form in his races. At the Waikato meeting the son of Logan Pointer went a couple of good races, and conveyed the impression that he was improving, and likely to do his best in forthcoming events. Admiral Hood claims an engagement at Thames, and as he has been working well at Mangere, it will be interesting to watch how he shapes in his next few outings.

Declined to Sell There are a number of aspirants of both gaits—who will make their debut next season—receiving their education at Alexandra Park. A three-year-old trotting filly by Nelson Bingen from Auckland Girl, is perhaps one of the most promising, for she appears to have the necessary staying powers, while her action is sound. It is understood that a prominent South Island breeder a week or so ago made a good offer for her, but the filly’s owner, Mr. J. Pettie, declined to part with her. Two for Wanganui

The Taranaki, owner, Mr. A. J. Corrigan, recently purchased the Harold Dillon pacing gelding, Dillon' Huon, from Messrs. McKendrick Bros., of Auckland, and the chestnut will in future be trained by J. Bullock at Hawera. Mr. Corrigan also bought (at what is believed to be a good figure) the three-year-old filly Hostess Xby Gold Bell —Mayflower, who, while in the McKendrick Bros.’ stable, showed plenty of dash when moved along; at Alexandra Park. Both the pacers were sent to their new home last week, and most likely will be contestants at the Wanganui meeting, where they have been freely nominated.

The Mighty Imprint. According to reports from the South Island, Imprint is to be placed in commission again after a spell of about three months. When Imprint was performing so well last season, and more particularly in Auckland, where he went his fastest time, 4.2 S 3-5, good judges were expecting him do even better than that. However, Imprint failed to carry on with the good work, and eventually broke down in the Free-for-All at Northlands. It will be pleasing to see Imprint once again on the tracks, and as he is only five years old there is still time, provided he goes on the right way, for him to win more races and perhaps achieve something in the nature of record time.

The Deal was Made When Mr. J. Simpson, of Alrnadale, New South Wales, visited these shores some time ago with Direct Action, Don Douglas, Fancy Pronto and Merle Pronto, he soon came to be recognised as an authority on breeding. Mr. Simpson, offering his horses for sale, hit on one prospective buyer in Mr. F. J. Docherty. After the usual lengthy discussion, in which Mr. Simpson enthused over the prospects of Direct Action, the sale at a fair figure was ,

effected, Mr. Docherty becoming the owner of a trotter with a reputation. Since then Direct Action has started on eighteen occasions and has failed to get in the money. Direct Action is now attached to J. T. Paul’s stable, and as this trainer is one of the best with pure-gaited horses some return may come the way of the Auckland owner. In the President’s Handicap at Thames, Direct Action is on the limit, and with J. T. Paul in the sulky has every chance to earn a place. In The Thames Cup Followers of recent form in looking for an equine likely to make a bold bid for victory in the Thames Cup—taking previous running and times into consideration—cannot go past Jean Darling. At the Waikato meeting Jean Darling came with a wellsusta'ned run to win, in brilliant fashion, the Visitors’ Handicap, covering the mile and a-quarter in 2.45 1-5, or at a mile gait of 2.12. In the Thames Cup Jean Darling is handicapped to do 4.36, or a 2.18 mile gait, and on figures she is leniently treated. Certainly Jean Darling cannot be expected to cover two miles at the same rate of speed per -mile, 2.12, as she accomplished in her winning effort over one mile and a-quarter, but in allowing her 2.24 to cover the concluding mile Mr. George Paul has given her every chance. In doing so he has caused some dissent among owners of other horses engaged in the same race, who are set to compass the distance in somewhere about their best times. Jean Darling, despite the chance that has been given her, may not win, for picking winners on times in the past has not proved a royal road to successful investing. We have seen quite recently trotters and pacers with much better time against them than they were handicapped to do get well beaten. To quote a couple of instances. Take Lenorma at the Te Aroha meeting. With about 14 seconds up his sleeve he got well beaten in slower time. Then on the second day of the Waikato meeting Gold Jacket was asked to go 5 3-5 seconds slower than he went on the first day, but could not reproduce the same effort. No, picking winners on time cannot be looked upon as a successful venture! Jottings From Epsom J. T. Paul at Mangere has an addition to his stable in a two-year-old filly by Man-o’-War from Ivy Dean. Amaris, who fell at the Otahuhu meeting, seriously injured a leg, and the son of Logan Pointer may be off the scene for a considerable time. W. Evans has leased Moko Pete, and that gelding is now being exercised in company with Moko Chief and Master Councillor. Glandore is very fit and should strip well at Thames. In command of plenty of speed, Glandore always has a chance, but his repeated failures to leave the barrier correctly sees him one of the first beaten. Sidelight figures in the Turua Handicap at Thames, handicapped to do 3-38. In the same event last year Sidelight ran home an easy winner, going 3.35, and should he be fit on Saturday he may make a showing. When Dealer won at Taranaki on a heavy track he went 0.12 1-5 better than handicapped to do, going 3.37 4-5 for a mile and a-half. In the Turua Handicap at Thames Dealer is set to do 3.38, and on Taranaki form must be given a chance.

THE TIMARU MEETING LIST OF ACCEPTANCES Press Association ‘ „ „ . TIMARU, Tuesday. Ihe following' are the acceptances for the autumn meeting of the Timaru Trotting Club: KINGSDOWN HANDICAP: li miles.

CHRISTCHURCH NOTES TAUREKAREKA ON SALE LIST (THE SUN’S, Special Representative) CHRISTCHURCH, to-day. Taurekareka is out of commission, but he is to join the active members of J. Bryce’s team in a few days. It is the owner’s intention to sell half-a-dozen horses to make room for a batch of young ones, and Taurekareka will be one of the number to be disposed of. Ahuriri is still enjoying a rest from active commission. He has not done very much since he last raced, and is carrying a winter coat, but is in good condition, and when his holiday expires will be in good fettle for the start of the new season’s racing. He will endeavour to annex his third New Zealand Trotting Cup.

Acron is now being trained at Oakhampton Lodge by J. Bryce. D. Withers was not anxious to continue training the Logan Pointer horse, hence the change. When Acron left Auckland he showed slight signs of soreness, but is again working regularly, and the trouble totally disappeared. Since racing at the New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting, High Jinks has left A. E. Messervey’s stable, and is now under the care of J. Bryce. COMING EVENTS March 26—Thames Trotting Club. March 26—Timaru Trotting Club. April 9, 11—Wanganui Trotting Club. April 16, 18 —N.Z. Metropolitan Trotting Club. April 16, 13—Hawera Trotting Club. May 7—Cambridge Trotting Club. June 18, 22—Auckland Trotting Club.

Lassiter . . Lord Tracey . Benmuir . . It. Ben Logan . . j'Ci. bhd. Nelson’s Guest. Llano .... 36 Red Peter . . . Gold Digger . 36 Bonwood . . . Goldmark . . 48 Freeman . . 144 TRIAL HANDICAP; li miles. Helen . . . Logan Brae . Bell Somerton Direct Wave Brentwood . . It. Henry Tracey . 12 Nan Brent . Marlindo *. . Trilby Huon . 24 Jimmy Chimes. It. Dumas . . . Vican .,. . . It. First Imperial . 36 Mac De Oro . . 84 TIMARU CUP; 2 miles. Oboe It. Dalmeny .... 24 M. Wilkes . It. Stunt Artist . . Pan Yan . . It. Macaranda . . 24 yds. bhd. Succession . . . 24 Haunui . . . . 12 Honour Bright. 36 Menember . . . 12 Linden .... 36 Terence Dillon . 24 Machine Gun . 36 Whispering Talent 72 Willie . . . . 24 Dalnahine . . . 72 SEADOWN HANDICAP; lis miles Medler . . . . It. Jackie Storm Bell . . . It. Audubon . • * 24 Nota Bene . . . It. Auto VA yds. bhd. Actor 24* Wastewood . . 12 Colene Pointer. 36 . 12 Miri Dillon . . 36 Lochree . . . 24 Evelyn Locanda 36 Planet .... . 24 Free Lance . . 48 TEMUKA HANDICAP; 2 miles. Sea Queen . . It. yds. bhd. Bon Elect . . It. Nourmahal . . 12 It. Avalanche . . . 24 Little Johnnie . It. Tamaline . . . 48 Drifting Spec It. Merry Peter . . 60 Wee Olga . . It. Trampfast . . . 96 Ben Logan . . . It. WASHDYKE HANDICAP; 1J miles. Desborough . . It. William the Rufine . . . It. Great .. - . 12 It. Haunui .... 12 It. Tommy Direct . 24 Locanda Child It. Rev Logan . . 24 Bold Bill . . It. Logan Holme . 24 yds. bhd. Nantwich . . . 48 Rosie Nut . . . 12 Honour Bright. 48 Aran Chief . . . 12 Event .... 48 FAIRLIE HANDICAP; 2 miles. yds. bhd. Wee Gus . . . 12 Thraneen . . . 12 Great Actress . 12 Logan Park . . 12 Pluto 12 Jolly Roger . . 12 Kibirangi . . . 24 . 12 Okoura .... 36 Glen Farg . . 12 First Rater . . . 36 Dusky Pointer . 12 Ayr .60 Randolph . . . 12 Kelman .... 60 Free Lance . . . 12 Lazarus .... 72 Glengary . . . . 12 Hoon Hay . . . 84 WAI-ITI HANDICAP; 1 mile. yds. bhd. Haydock . . . 24 Storm Bell . . . 24 Lucky Dillon . . 24 Logan Lad . 24 Nepia .... 24 Wastewood . . 24 Edith Locanda. 24 Margalong . . 24 Ben Mac . . . 24 Drone . . 24 Nipper .... 36 Blue Thorpe . . 24 Rosie Nut . . . 48