TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 47, 18 May 1927, Page 6

TROTTING

(By “ABAYDOS.”) EPISODES AT EPSOM ACTIVITIES RENEWED JUNE MEETING IN SIGHT After the Rain There were a good number of pacers and trotters present at Alexandra Park yesterday, but the tracks had not dried sufficiently to allow of any solid work. One or two got in pipe openers on the extreme .outside of the clay circuit, but the majority were content to give their charges light exercise. When the track becomes firm mentors will take the opportunity of hunting their June candidates along before being overtaken with another bad spell. Looking a Picture

The grass track at Alexandra Park is looking a real picture and' the caretaker is putting in good work with it in view of the racing next month. The turf is in fine fettle, and it certainly does not get any excessive work. An occasional work-out on the outer would not do the track any harm, and would be beneficial to the horses engaged at the meeting, and appreciated by trainers. Another matter that requires attention in the interest of those participating in the sport is the turfing of the bare patch leading on to the inner tracks for race days. In its present state it is liable to cause some contestants to falter or leave their feet. Another Entrance Required The fact that the gates leading into Alexandra Park in the vicinity of the tramway buildings is under lock and key is causing a certain amount of inconvenience to owners and trainers coming from that end of the locality. There is a danger of horses coming to grief when walking along the macadamised road, some trainers state,,and this could be obviated by allowing an entrance through the top gates. There does not appear any reason why this could not be done and a move in this direction would be appreciated by those whose interests would be served. Returned to Work

J. Johnson had' Respect and Pitaroa out, and after being exercised on the jogging circuit, the latter was given a couple of rounds on the clay track. Although looking a trifle rough in appearance, the aged pony pacer moved freely and gave the impression that he is not done with yet.- The son of Petereta —Aotea Roa has some fine performances to his credit, but he is on a difficult mark, especially with so many improving pacers not on the end of the handicaps. In Excellent Trim

The Gold Bell —Miss Albert gelding Respect is looking in admirable condition and does trainer Johnson every credit. He looks ready to break it for a win in the near future, and his turn may come at the local June meeting. If Respect gets beaten in his engagements next month, it will not be on the score of fitness, as the son of Gold Bell has never been in better trim. If he is in the mood on June 22, Johnson’s charge should play a prominent part in the decision of the Adams Memorial Gold Cup. Likes it Soft

Pyramus was worked in saddle, with Luvan on the lead, and both of Julian’s charges looked in good health. After exercising the trotting daughter of Peri Huon showed signs of lameness, but as this is customary with the mare it did not occasion much concern. Pyramus has a lot of speed and can use it to advantage when the tracks are on the soft side. An effort will be made to get her right for next month, but judging by her appearance after finishing the task, her mentor will have a difficult job. Not Being Bustled Luvan is in nice condition, but has not been able to tackle any solid tasks. She moved freely in her light exercise, but is still showing the effects of her leg trouble. The daughter of Lulu Boy—Van Roy has been shaping very well off and on in her essays, and providing she gets over her latest affliction and stands up to the serious business during the interval Julian’s mare will be well fancied in whatever event she starts next month. Ready for the Camera

Jack Shaw’s team, comprising Jewel Pointer, Amaris and Direct Morning, put in an appearance under the guidance of Messrs. Sewell and Fairman, and when stripped the trio looked ready for the camera-man. The Man o’ War —Air Raid gelding, which is owned by the lady light harness enthusiast, Mrs. Sweetapple, was also in attendance, and was well in the picture with his good looks. The quartette were much admired by the few onlookers present.

Anxious for Work Jewel Pointer, who is the pride of the stable and the apple of owner Moodabe’s eye, is anxious to get busy, and even when worked at half-pace fights for his head with a view to putting his best Loot forward. When the time arrives for the son of Logan Pointer —Law Chimes to step out in earnest he will make the opposition sit up. His owner has not given up hopes ocf his robust pacer being able to qualify for the New Zealand Cup next month, but with the track likely to be soft it seems a hopeless task. A Good Recovery Amaris has made a good recovery from, the accident which befel him at the Waikato fixture, and is showing a fondness for his work. The Logan Pointer colt was given a run both in saddle evnd harness at Cambridge, and while lxtf> did not succeed in getting among fihe dividend payers, showed sufficient form to suggest that he will be somewhere near his previous best by the da±e of the local meeting. Long List, of Outs Direct M-orning is carrying more condition thvm usual and bears a more contented appearance. The son of Direct Wilkres and Morning is not being bustlecl along at present, but a few sharp buir.sts prior jto the meeting should suffice. He has raced fairly persistently during the present season and has not "''turned a colour,” but there is every reason to believe once Jack Shaw gets .him to do it right, he will make amende.

All Well Conditioined PI. Kinnimont was on the tracks with half a dozeii, easy work being allotted the team. The trainer drove a nice-looking and remarkably wellmannered filly by Ikfan o’ War, a few circuits, and although only being accorded light exercise the young lady carried herself elegaiutly. Other members of the Roj r al Oak stable seen out were Gold Jacket, Van Rich, Black Gold, Roma Bingen and Colonel Thorpe, and no fault .could be found with the condition of any of Kinnimont’s charges.

A Nice-Mannered Pacer F. Smith had his handsome mare, Tui Zolock, at the Park without the hopples, but she showed no inclination to go at any pace. Tire daughter of Hal Zolock —Pakotui is in forward condition and should not require much tuning-up for the local meeting. Tui gives the impression on the track that she would be on her toes at the start, but she is a sweet-tempered young lady at the peg and, what is more, she is a quick beginner. Peter McKinney Arrives The latest addition to the workers at Alexandra Park is the trotting gelding Peter McKinney and the son of Petereta —Annie Bells, McKinney looks none the worse for his racing in the South Island. Peter has raced with varying success during the last few seasons, but succeeded in getting s»me money for both O. Hooper and P. Riddle. He is now back with his Northern owner, and will make an effort to land a stake next month at Auckland.

Trying a Change The popular light harness enthusiast* F. Smith, has secured a lease of the Australian pacer, Delavan Bill, from W. Wilson, another keen advocate of the sport. Smith is pottering the son of Delavan Chimes about and -will straighten him up for next month’s fix ture. Delavan Bill has not cracked the ice during the last two seasons, but has put up some interesting displays for second money. On the Warpath C. G. Lee is keeping Wrigley, Florent and Tiki up to the collar in view of the Alexandra Park activities next month, and the trio show signs of being well catered for.. The Florizel geldings showed impressive form when the Waikato meeting was held on the local grounds, Florent registering a win, while Wrigley ran a good race when just topped off by the improving Southerner Sahib. Tiki was seen in action at Cambridge, but will require to improve on her display there to get on the winning list. Two Tradesmen

The veteran mentor, E. G. Sandall, has recommissioned the aged trotting gelding Tradesman and the squaregaited son of First Voyage is beginning to give some cheek. Tradesman went a good race behind Elzear at Alexandra Park in March, securing second berth and recouping his supporters in a handsome manner. If he can go one better next month, the victory would be a very popular one and no one would begrudge the genial old sportsman his win. Well Cared For Master Councillor, well bandaged, was given a run round on the sand and then had a trip on the clay circuit. His coat is looking a bit on the rough side, but this can be expected at this time of the year. The Councillor gelding has had a strenuous season, and for very little .money, and as he is getting up in years it is going to be difficult for the old pacer to push some of the young ones aside. However, he has a kind and patient mentor in owner Evans, and this factor keeps the Master going along, and the pair have expectations for the near future. Looking Well

Geo. Phipps’s team consists of Dick Dillon, the Derby filly Bonniewah and a couple of youngsters by Nelson Bin-

gen and Adonis respectively. latter is out of Lou Dillon,' da m J the aristocratic-looking Richard, is among the Derby entrants. Bonnie! wah is a nice filly and does her sire. Peterwah, credit in looks at any rate! while she moves along in a manner that suggests Mr. Docherty has some! thing pretty useful to carry Inis colours Dick Dillon is looking the part, but whether he can play it or not is a different matter. At present the sou of Kyana does not give the impression that he will get a two-mile journer, Dick has not done any good over * journey for some time past. An Unsuccessful Tour

G. Mitchell has returned from an unsuccessful attack on Canterbury and Dunedin stake money with his trotter Sebisca. The Harold Dillon mare did not give of her best in the other Island and proved a costly proposition. On arrival in Christchurch the Auckland mare worked attractively, but did not race with ant dash at either fixture. In fact, at Dunedin her display was decidedly poor.