Late Turf

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 71, 15 June 1927, Page 9

Late Turf

ON EPSOM TRACKS THIS MORNING’S TROTTING The' track at Alexandra Park this morning was in very fair order for training operations, and there was a large gathering of mentors with their various charges. A good mLister of spectators showed a keen interest in the work and demonstrated the interest that is being taken in the approaching fixture. Taking it Easy Though there was such a good number of competitors present, nothing much was accomplished, trainers being content to let their charges do easy work mainly unhoppled. A Sure Starter Jewel Pointer performed usefully unhoppled. The son of Logan Pointer is engaged in two races on Saturday, and it is understood that he will be a starter in both, all things going well in the interim.

Showed Improvement Dick Dillon,, who claims an engagement in the Campbell Handicap, was strapped up and given a rousing workout over two miles.

The chestnut went nicely, and more particularly over the conclLiding halfmile, which he covered in fair time. Change of Gait

Peter Bingen, the crack pacer, was worked at the trotting gait and gave a very pleasing display, reeling off four furlongs in surprisingly good time. Pleased the Visitors

Western King pleased the visitors, who had not yet seen him, by the way lie paged free-legged. A good jLidge was heard to remark that when the Australian becomes acclimatised he will work his way into the best New Zealand society.

Quite All Right Luvan was worked without the gear and showed fine speed with occasional bursts. The mare is very well.

Working Nicely Gold Jacket pleased the track watchers by the manner in which he accomplished several rounds without the hopples, and Kinnimont has the black pacer in fine heart. Pleased the Touts

Countryman, who claims an engagement in the Thousand Pounder on the opening day, made a good impression with the onlookers by the manner in which he hit out over several circuits. Warren has the Logan Pointer gelding in rare heart.

Short of Work Amaris was given plenty of steady work without the gear, and appeared to relish the task. He is still big in condition and will require a race or two to sharpen him up. A Popular Fancy Great Earl, who looks an aristocrat, was given a fair amount of steady pacing, but was not asked to do his best. He is one of the favourites with the crowd at Alexandra Park. F. Smith’s Pair Tui • Zolock made her reappearance on the training track and worked gingerly. She was not bustled along by owner Smith. Delavan Bill, in the same stable, worked free-legged and gave a sound display. SOLID WORK-OUT NELSON TASKER WELL GOOD HALF-MILE The Shrew and Nelson Tasker were geared up for a spin over a mile, being joined by Admiral Lock over the last four furlongs. Admiral Lock finished in front of Nelson Tasker, with The .Shrew a length or so away. Admiral Lock went well, but as he had a break on the others when he jumped off with' them at the half-mile peg, it was only natural that he received the best of the bout. Nelson Tasker is always a good track worker and got through his task usefully. There was a suspicion that The Shrew could have done better, for she made a forward move a furlong from the finishing post, but was steadied. SOUTHERNERS ARRIVE SOLID CONTINGENT The majority of the Southern trotters and pacers engaged at the Auckland fixture, which opens at Alexandra Park on Saturday, have put in an appearance at headquarters, and without exception all bear a well-trained and well-seasoned appearance. By this morning’s express the following trainers and horses arrived: — W. Tomkinson. —Napland, Holly Boy,

Yesterday’s results of play in the ladies’ golf championship will be found on page 7. Bell Harold, Elzear, Richore, Birect W ood. W. Lowe. —Trampfast. H. Withers. —Frisco Beau, Silk Thread. M. Edwards.—Harold Thorpe. A. Hendricksen.—Cardinal Logan, Hay Time. - R. Berry.—Machine Gun, Rey Logan. J. Bullock. —Billon Huon, Sister Beatrice, PetroleuSe, Great Change. H. Willetts.—Kolmar. R. Fisken.—Peterwah, Enawah. S. Smith.—Uramic, Master Cute. E. Saunders. —Peter Boy. C. Hadfield.—lngle Bingen. E. C. Meßeraaott.—Nourmahal. W. Hughes, with Loch Moigh and Billy Sea, is due to arrive this afternoon. and L. Berkett, with Imprint and Marshal Neil, will reach Auckland this evening. Terence Billon and Final McKinney (J. Henderson), Kempton and Nantwich (H. Warren), as well as others, are expected to-morrow.