TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 66, 9 June 1927, Page 6

TROTTING

(By “ABAYDOS.") AUCKLAND CANDIDATES UP AGAINST IT NO FAST WORK The Drought Broken j With the few fine days experienced during last week end, local mentors were given an opportunity of working their charges with the gear on, and hopes were entertained that the “spell” would last. The “dybught” broke on Monday night, however, and things at Epsom and Mangere are again “as they : were.” Lola Moves Up Lola Reklaw. who showed such consistent form at Thames and Cambridge, is booked to step out a bit faster at Alexandra Park. Judging by the manner in which she did her work at the meetings mentioned, the Harold Dillon mare will not disgrace her connections in the higher society. Message From Mars Mars, who won at Cambridge like a tradesman, is on the end of the Mangere Handicap, and provided the Huia Dillon gelding has gone on the right way since his outing, Jones should have a reasonable chance of getting a slice of the stake money. A Suitable Distance Bingen King is doing his work well for trainer Groat, and off the end of the 3.30 mile and a-half event, the son of Native King should be able to make the race interesting. This distance should suit the black horse admirably. Still Going Strong The Gold Bell gelding Respect is very well at present, and he must be entitled to respect in whatever event he starts in during the local fixture. From a 4.37 mark at Cambridge Johnson’s charge secured second money, and off the same handicap next week, he should be able to account for the majority of his local associates. Will Be Kept Busy Rock Hinton has been penalised two seconds for his Cambridge Cup victory, but even from his perch on the 4.36 peg, the Nut Ansel gelding must be taken into consideration. He is standing up a few speedy visitors, however, that may give him a headache before reaching the box. in His Place Nelson Tasker’s connections have adopted the wisest policy in tackling the sxjeed merchants in the mile dash, and although the son of Nelson Bingen and Sal Tasker is among the heads, he is in hiS place. Providing the Hen-derson-trained gentleman does not dilly daily at the get-away, he will keep his opponents busy. Looking the Part Amaris is behaving himself like a little gentleman, but he requires some fast work to tune him up. Like the rest of trainer Shaw’s team, the Logan Pointer horse bears marks of careful attention, and he has fully recovered from the effects of his spill at the last local meeting, he should make a creditable display in his races

A Little Beauty “What a little beauty!” remarked a well-known visiting horseman, who was present at J. Shaw’s stable on Monday afternoon, when the rug was taken off Mr. M. Moodabe’s handsome horse, Jewel Pointer. This opinion was unanimously endorsed by others present, and as one visitor observed, “If good looks will win races, then the Campbell Handicap is in your kick, Mr. Moodabe.” New Lease of Life Goldman is standing up to his work iiu fine style, and trainer Roe has the GoLd Bell gelding in fine condition. He heus nothing to complain of, being on the end of the handicap, in the big evevrt, except perhaps that some of those on the same peg have youth on their side as well as speed. Uncle Bert on the Job UncKe Bert is a name to be mentioned respectfully, and there is every reason to belie ve that Uncle Bert will pay liis respects to the judge before the winter meeting" terminates. He delights in the going, and appears as happy as a santf. boy when the mud is flying around. May Not \See It Out Luvan is hale and hearty as far as her general health is concerned, but mentor Juliaji is still paying attention to one of hei’ understandings. When seen at close cx.uarters on Monday afternoon, the AustV'alian-bred mare did not give the impression that she would see the business enrt of a severe two-mile race, and this ;the coveted Gold Cup promises to develop into. Joining the Mat**c>-ns Old Pyramus lias never looked in better condition bodily than at present, but she is nursing a very tender leg. Her trainer, A. Julian, is endeavouring to get the grand oki lady to the post on the 18th inst., which may be her last public appearance. Dr. Rayner, who owns Pyramus, is seeding her to Gisborne after the Juno meeting to be mated with that fine trotter Peterwah. “Granny,” as her owner fondly terms the mare, should make an excellent matron. Hard Part to Play Wallroon is just as fit as hands can make him, and P. Rogers* .has been unsparing in his efforts to get the son of Wallace L. ready for the coming tourney. He does not, however, appear to have any of the Vest of the argument in the adjustments, and will have a hard part to play in lieading off some of those near the end of. the handicap. Change of Occupation Bittern left a good home %at Jack Shaw’s on Monday and will t\ake up his abode in the country, whe\~e fon many days to come he will render service as a lady’s hack. The bi*t son of Harold Dillon will fill the bill 1 admirably, and it is problematical whether he will ever return to the .race track.

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