LATE TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 70, 14 June 1927, Page 9

LATE TROTTING

AUCKLAND MEETING TRAINING OPERATIONS WORK AT ALEXANDRA PARK The training track at Alexandra Park had dried considerably by this morning, and after being harrowed afforded good going. A fairly large number of those engaged at the coming winter meeting were worked over various distances, but nothing exceptional in the way of fast time was recorded. INTERESTING TRY-OUT The onlookers were given something interesting to watch when the imported Australian-bred Western King, Jewel Pointer, Glandore, and the South Island owned. Peter Bingen, were geared up and sent over a two-mile journey. Glandore got the advantage of the start, while Peter Bingen was the last to move. However, at the conclusion of a mile there was not much between them, and the pace was clapped on. Peter Bingen proved too good for his companions, and his achievement is likely to bring him in for a deal of support. Western King was in front of Jewel Pointer and Glandore, and he also went well. Still, the son of Rock Huon —Hopefield Maid is evidently feeling the effects of the cold weather, for he showed a tendency to move short. Jewel Pointer could perhaps have done better for he was not driven out. but Glandore was not seen to advantage. ROMA PLEASES Roma Bingen, tlioughlnot sent along at top, trotted over a couple of miles in such a manner as to gain her more than a few friends. The daughter of Nelson Bingen was accompanied by Black Gold, who paced freely. The Shrew was not hustled, completing several circuits at half pace free-legged. The trotter Peter McKinney was never seen to put a foot wrong, and gave a good exhibition over two miles. This fellow is in good order and likely to strip fit on Saturday. Van Rich moved nicely over a mile and a-half, showing a burst of speed when sprinted. PROMISING SOUTHERNER Two visitors in Great Earl and Countryman, both unhoppled, were given strong work, the former pleasing the most. Countryman left his feet on one occasion. After being warmed up Master CoLincillor, Respect, Uncle Bert and Grattan Thorpe were asked to do something solid over two miles, and they got through the task well. In company with Admiral Lock, Luvan went a mile and a-half to pull up very well after sprinting over the final half mile. The disappointing. Harris was only jogged easily, while YVimmer.a King worked on the sand track. UNDER A CLOUD The Henderson-trained pair, Nelson Tasker and Billy Carbine, were brought to Epsom this morning, and the first-named covered a mile at a usefLil gait. Billy Carbine has gone lame and may not be a starter at the meeting. Amaris is looking in good trim, while Warplane has shown much improvement during the past few weeks.