TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 59, 1 June 1927, Page 7

TROTTING

(By “ABAYDOS”) NOTES AND COMMENTS FROM NEAR AND FAR Auckland’s Hope Uncle Bert has developed into a mudlark, which, considering the state of the training and sand track at Alexandra Park, the last few days, is just as well. With the straps on the son of Gold Bell—Merry Kate rolls into the heavy stuff in fine style, and if the “reserved” racing track is soft on June 18, then Uncle Bert will be one of the few locals that can be looked upon as havin? a chance of keeping some of fhe stake money from wandering South. The Last Lap Owners and trainers are reminded that nominations for the 14 events to be decided at the winter meeting of the Auckland Trotting Club close definitely at five o’clock to-morrow evening with the secretary, Mr. C. F. Mark, at the office, Durham Street. At the same hour, second forfeits in connection with the 1927 Great Northern Derby, which will be run at the club’s spring meeting, will be received, and entries for the Derby of 1928 accepted. All interested should note that the bell is aounded for the last lap this season.

E'-awah Gone South two-year-old Ally Evawah, a; K e(l anc trained by R. C. Fisken at tint- 01 ? 10, * ccom Panied her crack trotSinr Slre ’. Feterwah, to Christchurch. h a 6 a rriving at headquarters the filly finrt # de many friends, and she will v * v our with a good number of in\e r ® she goes to the post for the ua fil . z?a and Sapling Stakes next -end at Ashburton. Unfortunate Injury sw*!. 3 u:i f° r tunate for the Gisborne iojurv m * an ’ Fisken, that an u ” is fine free-legged horse pa r * , a " precludes him from taking His \H; ie George Handicap on Hnawnh eS T ys birthday. The son of himself Janov ah had been acquitting the v<rel .i on his home track, and o ** 0118 of tlie -American-bred him ”* an "’ere Quite prepared to see burv the Pacers at the Canterur > Park fixture. e * tas Sparking Well M?h U^ erners are more than pleased Serial m<inner the Matchlight—lmlar who is the popuq?, n for the New Zealand tasks ** eis - is accomplishing his 1 iey will not listen to even a beaten ° n , tlu «t Vestas might be *een hon* 1 ” unless anything unforelQises . ppens - Tomkinson’s colt protw 0 !Jel a favourite for the year-old classic.

In Great Buckle By the manner in which they are doing their work it is evident that both Native Chief and Peter Bingen are in rare fettle, and they should give a good account of themselves at the Canterbury Park meeting. The Chief is doing a lot of work in saddle, which would suggest a fly in this heat. One for Wanganui The Christchurch sportsman, Mr. H. Fox, has sold a two-year-old by Key de Oro from Tit Bits to Mr. W. R. Kronast, Wanganui. The Wanganuiite has raced a few gallopers, but this marks his entry into the trotting business, and his friends will hope that the youngster turns out trumps. Solid But Unlucky

The Dunedin-owned and trained Berma Pointer has been unlucky in his recent efforts. At the Forbury Park Club’s meeting, when going well, he got mixed up in a smash and fell. At Oamaru he was just beaten by St. Bridget after pacing a solid race all the way.

Improving Fast B. Jarden’s three-year-old by Author Dillon from Lady Wildwood, who will race as Author Wood, is improving very fast. He is pacing much more solidly and looks like being able to go a journey. He may be a starter in the Maturity Stakes at Canterbury Park on Saturday.

Coming Right Again Bessie Logan has got rid of the infirmity that impaired her efficiency for 12 months or more, and is now putting all her 'feet down alike, and with determination that will enable her to win races. When right the Logan Pointer mare can wind the clock up pretty tight over a mile. Standing Up to It Away has furnished into a grandlyproportioned horse. At present he is under A. G. Wilson’s care. In a spin over a mile and a-half at New Brighton the other morning the gelding paced with perfect freedom, and at present his front legs are as sound as a bell. The Adonis gelding is one of the eligibles for the New Zealand Cup, having tramped the required time—--4.28. An Old Trotter

The Te Awamutu trainer, L. Bayley, has leased the aged trotting gelding Appeal from Mr. F. Quinn. Appeal, who is well among the sere and yellow, is by Ghoai from Plaintiff, and has not won a heat since the Auckland autumn fixture of 1921.

Escapade’s Sister W. J. Morland is developing a five-year-old mare, a sister to Escapade, by Nelson Bingen from Country Belle. If she turns out as good as her elder sister, she will create quite a stir in light harness circles. Related to a Good One

W. J. Morland is educating a two-year-old by Rey de Oro from Curfew Belle. Morland does not intend racing the youngster till age has helped to mature it. Curfew Belle is a halfsister to that great performer, Country Belle, winner of the 1915 New Zealand Cup. Country Belle also registered 2.7 1-5 against time for a mile, and 4.22 4-5 against the clock for two miles. Bill’s Next Chance Bold Bill has tightened up with the racing he had at Oamaru, and will be as fit as hands can make him for Addington contests. Bill is in a mile and a-half heat, and although there is a big crowd in front of him, if he gets half a show he will keep all hands busy at the finish. Prince Doing Well R. E. Mills has Prince Pointer well forward for winter contests, and. all going well, it is more than likely that the son of Logan Pointer will sport silk at Addington this week. The Speedy Prince promises to be one of the early favourite selections for the 1927 New Zealand Cup. The Best Prospects J. D. Smith is endeavouring to make a saddle performer of Jolly Roger, but to date the gelding’s displays have been of a concertina nature The pacer’s best prospects are that a ticket will be tied to his bridle with directions thereon for “home, sweet home,” says a Southern writer.