TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 72, 16 June 1927, Page 6

TROTTING

(By “ABAYDOS.”) NOTES AND COMMENTS RUNNERS AT EPSOM HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS Everything points to the Winter meeting of the Auckland Trotting Club being a huge success, and the arrival of a large number of visitors from the Southern areas has had the effect of creating a great deal of interest in the gathering. The tracks during the last few mornings have borne an animated appearance, and some interesting work has been witnessed at Epsom and Mangere. A Tough Proposition

TJramic is just the kind of customer to give the opposition a lot of bother over 10 and 12 furolngs, and if Smith has the Van Coronado gelding rigged out in his holiday attire, the Taranaki representative will be c e of the hardest to beat in the Marconi Handicap, in which he figures at the end. Not a Bad Patch Our Patch comes North with pretty good credentials, and the son of Our Thorpe—Nancy Patch will not be friendless if stepped out at Epsom this week-end He won very comfortably at New Plymouth over a mile with the weight on top, but the opposition in the Marconi Handicap will be a harder lot to dispose of. Among the Elite

There is a whisper floating round to he effect that Jean Darling is setting ire to the track, and in some quarters he Wildmoor mare is reckoned to lave a chance second to none in the

speedy mile. Cameron’s mare will find the company pretty hot, and with Pinal McKinney, Hey Logan and Nantwich off the same mark, she will have the hardest part to do to get first to the line. A Possibility The Wellsford-trained Gold Dial, if landed at the post fit and well on Saturday, will need to be reckoned with when the slower class two-mile event comes up for decision. Williams’s mare has won several useful prizes on holding tracks, and will find matters to her liking during the approaching fix v ture. Overdue

The black son of Brent Locanda, D’Artagnan, has disappointed his connections on so many occasions that ic is not • surprising to find them losing confidence in the black pacer. That is usually the time when such customers turn up, and he has every chance in the Marconi Handicap to make good. A Real Good One Luvan is very well just now and the Short journey on the opening day at Alexandra Park should suit the Aus-tralian-bred mare. Julian’* big pacer has not hade a race for a while, but when warmed up to her work she will keep the rest of the big field busy. The run should do the Lulu Boy mare good in view of her Adams Memorial Cup engagement on the concluding day. Lost Some Friends

Wallroon was well fancied in many quarters for the opening heat on Saturday, but after seeing his effort on Tuesday a number of his admirers have gone stone cold on the son of Wallace L. he gelding looked remarkably well, but when the pace was right on he failed to respond when called upon.

The veteran has had his share of mishaps. One fall in particular, a season or so ago was expected to go against Roisel, and many considered he would never be able to tackle his hurdles again. But he was at home the same evening, and did not show the slightest effect of the encounter with the hurdle. He is so hardy that accidents do not seem to hurt him.

In his recent outing he began faster than usual, and was going nicely when his rider was clouted out of the saddle. Perhaps the mistake made on landing by Trustyvale, who was right in front of him, put him out of his stride. WON OVER £B,OOO Twelve months ago Roisel won his last race, and he has not been seen in action much since then. His last Australian Hurdle win brought his stake winnings to over fB,OOO. Though three Australian Hurdles have fallen to his credit, Roisel has failed to win the Grand National, in which he has started twice. Last year, with 10.12, he finished fourth, and in 1922, with 10.4, was second to Fiscom. Only once in six starts has he been unplaced in the Australian Hurdle. That was in 1923, when with 11.11 he finished fourth. The first time he contested the race, six years ago, he carried the minimum weight, and won easily. A jump to 11.2 next year was not sufficient to prevent his finishing third to Pistolier and Fiscom, and with the same weight two seasons later, he led home the field for the second time. A week later he completed the double by winning the Australian Steeple. Roisel won his third Australian Hurdle 12 months ago.

In the four-rniler he fell in 1923, and won the following year. In the last two races over the course he came to grief.

Might Do Better If Master Huia can reproduce his form of a few weeks ago at Cambridge, he will prove equal to taking a hand in the decision of the Mangere Handicap. He made a great bid for victory in the final heat at the country gathering and helped to furnish the stirring finish with Admiral Lock and Tui Zolock.

A Sturdy Admiral Admiral Lock is nice and bright and it is quite evident he has fared all right since his victory at Cambridge. The Admiral has a happy knack of getting there just at the right time and if Julian can get clear of the double line in front of him, Admiral "Wood gelding will be in the firing line at the finish.

Coming Right The Don Pronto —Franzetta horse Longford is working more attractively at Mangere, and in his work-out on Tuesday he gained many friends. Owner-trainer Richards has P® r “ severed with the ex-Australian and a win for the Otahuhu sportsman would be popular with the public.

Another Young Author Dillon A neat little pacer seen in action at Mangere on Tuesday was a filly by Author Dillon from a mare named Winnipeg, who is under the care of that painstaking mentor, W. Willetts. The filly is rather on the small side, but makes up for any defect in this respect by her many excellent qualities. When put to the racing business the young lady should make good. Rockaway Going Well P. Rogers has Rockaway very well at present, and the son of Van Coronado is pleasing the Mangere track watchers by the thorough manner in which he is doing his work. Although the gelding has so far performed conspicuously in saddle events, he can handle the sulky to some tune, and can turn on a fine measure of speed. Gold Cast’s Relative

W. Orange is working a smart looking youngster at Otahuhu, that claims full blood relationship to Gold Cast, being by Gold Bell —Caseling. This youngster is well balanced, and has already shown promise of being speedy.

A Derby Candidate A fine wel-grown colt by Guy Great in S. Groats’s’ stable at Mangere was greatly admired on Tuesday when paraded on the track. He is a thorough gentleman in every respect, and as he claims an engagement in the Great Northern Derby, his development will be watched with interest.

Revels in His Work T. Roe has the aged Gold Bell gelding, Goldman, in splendid spirits, and the chestnut pacer is accomplishing his tasks with a rare relish. He handles the grass track at Mangere in great style, and it does not make much difference to him how heavy it is. Goldman cannot be despised in his Alexandra Park engagements.

In Fine Form Trainer W. Rae has made a real good job of Doctor Dillon, and if the Harold Dillon gelding fails to get any of the Auckland stake money, it will not be on account of lack of condition. Rae deserves to get some return for his labours.

Will Tickle Them Up The roan gelding Mulwaree will tickle up the opposition in the shorter events at Alexandra Park on Saturday and Wednesday, and it will be advisable to remember that the son of Honest Huon is among the fields. Trainer Dyer has the pacer very forward despite the unsatisfactory weather. Might Effect a Surprise

Delavan Bill is working for ownertrainer Smith in a manner that suggests he will do his best for once. While he prefers the weight on top, the son of Delavan Chimes can scamper to some tune when strapped to.the sulky, and it is only a case of him deciding to do it right to make the opposition feel unhappy. On the Stool Logan Rothschild has not shown up to the best advantage in his races, but judging by the confident manner in which he is doing his work for trainer G. Robertson, the son of Logan Pointer is on the stool of repentance. He certainly looks like making a bold bid for some of the stake money at Alexandra Park.

Unfortunate Tui Zolock Tui Zolock, who pulled up lame the other morning, has effected a good recovery, but the interruption will serve to put the daughter of Hal Zolock back a bit. Tui is a good beginner and an honest mare, and prior to her misfortune was one of the most fancied for the ten-furlong flutter.