TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 18, 12 April 1927, Page 6

TROTTING

By

“Abaydos.”

A Consistent Mare Great Actress, the five-year-old mare by Great Audubon —Nance O'Neill, who was a "hot pot” for the Wanganui Cup on Saturday, in which she finished third, is consistent, if lacking in brilliance. At Westport on Boxing Day she won the Buller Handicap after a desperate finish with Bryce’s Na/imova, registering 4.50 for the 10 furlongs. Later in the day Great Actress succumbed to Sahib in a ten furlong flutter, but as she was conceding the Christchurch gelding 12 yards there was merit in her performance, and the pair finished as they started, and tramped the journey in 2.59. Attractive Effort

At the Manawatu meeting last month Great Actress put up an attractive performance when she finished within half a length of The Shrew, in the Cu t .. and tramped the 16 furlongs in 4.45. The Great Audubon mare made amends later in the day, when she headed off a fair field in the ten-furlong heat, covering the journey in 2.56 2-5. On Saturday the consistent mare finished third in the Cup in 4.52, but she will improve upon this a good deal before long. A Good Asset

J. McCreanor, the Canterbury light harness enthusiast, has a pretty useful three-year-old in Asset, a shapely daughter of Harold Dillon Petrova. At the Westport Trotting Club’s Christmas fixture the filly, who was under the care of J. N. Clark, won a mile and a-half heat on the opening day, registering 3.43, or five seconds better than her handicap. On the concluding Asset failed by a head to top off Springtime, who was in receipt of 12 yards, her time for the mile being 2.23 3-5. McCreanor’s mare was produced at Hororata on Saturday, and after finishing second to Fair Lad over 12 furlongs cut out in 3.37 3-5, Asset later in the afternoon defeated a good field in the two-mile event, winning comfortably in 4.52 — a smart performance for a three-year-old. She should prove a good asset to her owner. Wanganui Cup Winner

Dillon’s Pride, winner of the Wanganui Cup on Saturday, in which he started the outsider of the field, is an aged gelding by Harold Dillon from Lady Disdain, and is owned and trained in Nelson. Last season, after several seconds, Dillon’s Pride annexed a mile heat at Blenheim, tramping 2.27. This year, after several thirds to his credit, he succeded in winning an eight-furlong flutter at Blenheim last month. As the Harold Dillon gelding has been kept racing over shorter courses, the backers were no doubt justified in discounting his prospects at two miles, but those who stuck to Davidson’s charge were amply remunerated for their faith in Dillon’s Pride, and his ability to get over the larger journey.

New Zealand Metropolitan Meeting Acceptances for the opening day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club meeting close to-night, when there is every reason to believe there will be a liberal response from owners. The Easter fixture of the Metropolitan Club is one of the most popular in the South Island, and creates a lively interest among adherents of the light harness pastime throughout the Dominion. The 1927 gathering should prove equal to its predecessors in the way of providing some interesting and exciting sport. A Hard Part. The aged Harold Dillon trotting mare Sebisco, will take on a Stiff proposition if started at Christchurch on Saturday in the Preliminary Handicap, and she will find Nourmahal, Merry Peter, and Bridget Galindo, who are all on the end with the Aucklander, hard to keep pace with.

Will Haydock Improve? The Rey de Ora filly Haydock, owned by the local sport Geo. McMillan, and trained at New Brighton by Roy Berry, may be given a run in the Belfast Handicap at Addington on Saturday. Big things have been expected from this young lad' 5 * but so far she has failed to salute the judge. She does not appear too reliable. A Fair Sort

Fair Lad, who won the mile and alialf event at Hororata on Saturday, is a fair sort, and is sheltered at Irvington Lodge, where he is under the careful supervision of the young Canterbury mentor, M. B. Edwards. Now that he has broken the ice, the six-year-old son of Brent I ocanda should be heard of again when the company is suitable. Nothing Doing At Wanganui on Saturday morning Mr. J. R. Corrigan, the Taranaki sportsman, was offered £7OO for his three-year-old gelding Explosion, by Nelson Bingen from Ena Bell. Mr. Corrigan’s reply was pert and to the point: “Nothing doing.” Bill Todd Runs Off

On the opening day at Wanganui, Bill Todd was elected favourite for the Morton Memorial, and, early hitting the front, his connections were on good terms with themselves. But their jubilation was short-lived, as Bill ran off the track at the turn into the straight. Had the Todd Bells gelding stuck to his guns he would have made the finish even more interesting. A Slashing Finish

One of the most exciting finishes ever witnessed on the Wanganui track occurred in the Morton Memorial on Saturday, when Tui Zolock led into the straight, closely followed by George IV., Lady Zoe, Fliton, Jesmond Dene, and Item. In a slashing final burst Tui Zolock lasted long enough to win by a small margin, with George IV., Jesmond Dene, Hope Dillon, and Item almost in line, heads only separating the quartette. Another Battle Royal Promised Great Peter, winner of the Great Northern Derby, and Shadowland, who filled second position at the finish of the big classic, promise to fight out another strong battle in the Champion Stakes at Addington on the second day of the fixture. The three-year-old brother to the champion pacer Great Bingen has arrived at his £ mthern quarters in splendid condition, and ready to race for a kingdom. Shadowland, the three-year-old son of Realm and Grey Owl, has made improvement since last seen in Auckland, and his connections are optimistic regarding the Realm representative’s prospects of success. Mac de Ora, who has recently come into the limelight in pacing circles, is mentioned as one likely to keep Great Peter and Shadowland busy all the way.

Only to be Expected Halgana was a warm favourite yesterday at Wanganui, when she finished second to Enawah. In view of the circumstances surrounding her efforts on the opening day, this was only to be expected, and evidently Halgana attempted to win on this occasion, and failed.

Her First Victory Enawah, who won at w yesterday. is the lirst of the S* 81 ” 1 * of the American importation p22®*» to bring winning honours to Enawah is a two-year-old flllv ® ®rfand bred by the Gisborne R. C. Fisken. who was elated at the youngster’s first Going Downhill 0ry *

Honest Bells who has raced in S va ney tor several seasons by Mr r V' and had a trip to New Zeai-'ns' I ’?’ still competing at the *• courses. He is not showing arvts-' 11 like his best form, and ace is‘ton. 11 * heavily on him as regards speed ** the Cootamundra meeting he was! fancied of the three competitors ir ft' Flying, and finished last. Mirrool a double, being at odds-on in both retests. A Perth Disqualification

There has been much activity „„ part of the Perth stewards. 'p e rh= the best pacer bred in West Austral?* is Canton, a son of the Wi'i ... i horse Breeze, who has sired a winners. Canton was driven in ", a fashion by his lessee-driver S' Moran, that the stewards held'™ i„ quirv, which extended over such period that the gelding was prrvsntJJ from contesting the W.A. TrothDerby against Katie Wood. Cam„ was the only one that would have tended the Victorian-bred filly whom Sheehan has been sc successful since he took her to Perth. Moran ami Canton were disqualified for two yea-? The appeal was dismissed. ra ‘ Southern Sparks

The Reefton-owned Trimmer j. Davey Bennett's stable, is in fine lettlT He may trim up the opposition .. Saturday. “

Bold Bill is a bold pacer, and is j uat about due. He will show a bold from at Addington.

Avenger is fast stocking his beet form, and will have revenge shortly 0 n those who have been keeping him onr of the first dividend.

Honour Bright Honour Bright is a real dtnkura pacer, and can always be relied t non to do his best. He is worth keepbur in view—-honour bright!

Haunui, a Westport and Groymouth Cup winner, is doing good work at Christchurch. Fhe is as honest as the sun, and Ben Jarden has iier in hand.

Little Logan is a little beauty, %nd Harry Ga skill has the Logan Pointer square-gaited gent very well at pregl ent.

Final McKinney will have a lot of friends at Addington in the saddle heat and at the end her connections will expect to see her among the finalists when the judge is reached.

The Fight Is On Fight Ever is due to break it for a win at an early date, and the roan gelding should be capable of fighting out a good finish, in whichever event he starts on Saturday.

High Jinks is just the sort to make things merry at the Metropolitan meeting, and there will be some high jinks among his admirers if he lands the thick end .of the purse on Saturday. Golden Devon at present appears in the list for the Easter Handicap (two miles) and Flying Handicap (ten furlongs). If reserved for the latter, the West Coast crack will let the others know they have been to the races. Getting On Menember is getting among the sere and yellow, but remember he lias still a good amount of pace. His recent performance at Timaru, when he finished third to Machine Gun and Pan Yan in the Cup, showed he has not yet lost his dash. Firpo will have a good following if started in the mile saddle dash at Addington. The son of Hal Zolock— Proceed retains a good punch. That good old trotter Nighbcrn Is again showing fine dash in his vork. and Ben Jarden has hopes that the Westport-bred gelding will win another stake before giving ut> the game.

Might Go Well The Petereta mare Elzear. performances since winning ir. Auckland at Christmas time includes four wins and two seconds, will not be far away from the limit decision in the free-legged events at Christchurch. Pan Yan will be in big demand at the metropolitan fixture. The grey gelding is a very saucy fellow, and when he gets to the front objects to anything passing him. Great Bingen looks a long way back, in the Addington Easter Handicap, but such a great horse as he has proved himself to be will not be very far away at the box.

WANGANUI MEETING THE SECOND DAY Press Association WANGANUI, Monday. The Wanganui Trotting Club’s meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather. The course was in good oraer and the attendance was fair. The totalisator handled £8,778. compared with £11.890 10s on the second da> last year, making the total for tn meeting £18.177, compared with £20,829 last year, a decrease ot £2.652. L. G. Morris, rider of Great Kevin hi the Stewards’ Handicap, broke his collarbone through hishorse fajling during the preliminary. Morr was taken to the hospital. Results. - BOROUGH HANDICAP, 11 Midland. 72yds. bhd. (owner), 1; I taMT pillar. 84yds, 2; 4 Lady Ena hmit. J. Also started: 7 Octachord, 6 S Dentistry, 3 Bright Light. 5 Petei Mt Donald. Won by three lengths an J a half, a head separating second and tn LIVERPOOL HANDICAP, 2 mlles—l Loch Moigh, limit, 1; 2 Great £ »i so 36yds, 2; 8 Master Cute, 24yds, 3. Als started: 6 Kellie Bramley and Gold im (bracketed), 4 George the Fourth, MP| Dillon. 7 Dillon’s Pride, 11 Blue„ c The Lottie Advance, 10 Pearl Shrew. 12 Direct Mormng. . threequarcers of a length, thr S^ me *4.47 between second and third. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, 1 n l ' l ',” Great Kevin, limit <L. Fairhanih 1. Item, 12yds bhd. 2; 4 » Bil yds, 3. Also started: 9 Azelzion, Todd, 1 Desmond Dene, 7 Benm . 2 Cora Tacks, 8 Some Jazz, won lengths. Time, 2.20 2-o. e BALLANCE HANDICAP, 2 m Lady Ena. limit (owner), 1. 3 r » 84yds bhd. 2; 2 Louisiana, 7-)ds, . g started: 9 Bon Taper 10 Au J,“ f ),icReal Todd, 4 Tui Bells, JLiSTTu MW Donald, 1 Great Change, 7 Raima. 6.1 Leda. Won by six lengths. Time. " WANGANUI STAl t?f’ Nellie Parson, 24yds bhd (owner), Gaza, 12yds, 2; 5 Firebell,limit. 3. started: 4 Indicator, 6 Kevin Brae, J Dial. Won by a length with ... between second and third. FAREWELL HANDICAP. U ™ 11 ; f 8 Toi Castle Chimes, limit (owner). J. Als „ Zolock, 4Syds, 2; 5 Rem, 12yds, J- Jfe , lje darted: 2 Gaza. 11 Good Laa>, ** HoP e Bramley, 6 George the Fourth. 3 » n # Dillon, 7 Mary Audubon, 10 Blue u Master Cute. Won by a "I'd third lengths separating second and Time, 3.1 3-5. _