SQUARE GAITERS AT EPSOM

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 84, 30 June 1927, Page 7

SQUARE GAITERS AT EPSOM

many entered but very few SUCCEEDED

Thirty-four followers of the uphopnled style of locomotion figured at Epsom, and while the four events on the card saw 61 competitors endeavour to get. some of the .prize money, only nine contestants succeeded in dividing ,j, e stakes. There were 12 amounts available, but Betty Moko (two wins), appeal (first and second) and The Tartar (twice second), bagged a double share.

Well Done, Betty Betty Moko's performance was a dazzling one and stood out in bold relief against the sombre-hued displays of the great majority. T. Brady’s mare *vas never better and she revelled in the going, while the reinsman, W. Orange, entered into the picture with excellent tone. Early in the season the peter Moko mare had been consistently placed, and she tppped off performances with a decisive, meritorious and popular dual victory. A Strong Appeal As Betty Moko shone in the higher grade free-legged section, so did the aged Appeal stand out in the secondary c lass. He followed up his runaway victory in the Winter Handicap by making a great effort to secure the big

GIVING IT UP Longford, the handsome-look-ing son of Don Pronto—Abbey 80110, again let his connections down at Alexandra Park on the opening day, and his owner did not ask him to step out again during the fixture. T. Richards, the popular Otahuhu light harness enthusiast, has had a bad run with the pacer, and also the square gaited son of Rock Huon, Tiger Salve, and he is iraking an effort to dispose of the Australian-bred pair, with a view to giving up the game. Mr. Richards intends searching for dividends in another direction, having acquired the hotel known as Gleeson’s, and which he takes over next month. The many, sporting friends of the Otahuhu mentor will wish him jolly good luck in his venture.

end of the stake in the Royal Handicap, but Floraline played the Te Awamutu gelding at his own game, clearing out early from the field and gave Appeal, who beat all the rest, no show to collar the first prize.

Consistent Tartar The Tartar was the only other competitor in the square-gaited heats to attain consistent efficiency, and his two seconds to Betty Moko, were full of merit. The son of Wildwood Junr. —Emmeline raced with pleasing solidity and his connections must feel gratified at the manner in which the aged gelding played his part. The victory of Floraline will not be forgotten for many a long day by those who were present at the Pa.rk when he showed the big field a clean pair of heels. Floraline is by the Harold Dillon horse Florizel, who is also the sire of Single Mint and Wrigley. Floranz, dam of Florizel, won the Auckland Cup in 1910. Has Done Better

Tamerlane ran a good race on the opening day, but when harnessed up on the final day of the fixture gave an indifferent display. The Petereta gelding has won some good races this season, including one at Alexandra Park on the third day of the Auckland summer gathering, when such good performers as Elzear, Kp-tute, Bridget, Galindo, and Fairlight finished behind him. Under Offer

Peter Boy was more solid in his •econd attempt at Epsom, but still was not good enough to get closer than third. Owner Sander held the ribbons the first time and failed to recover the Petereta gelding when he broke up. On the final day D. Withers was on deck, but Peter was unruly once or twice and delayed on the journey. Peter Boy was under offer to an Auckland sportsman prior to leaving for his Southern home, but no business resulted.

A Rear View W. Orange did not have it all his own way in the free-legged events, despite his dual success with Betty Moko. In the Winter Handicap “Billy” donned the satins, and sat behind the St. Kevin horse, Escalator, but he had a good rear view of the contest. The Otahuhu-owned trotter has plenty of time to improve, and if there is anything worth developing the veteran mentor will bring it to the surface. Next Season, Perhaps

Although the Mangere-trained mare Roez did not get into a place on either day, she gave a good deal of promise by her displays. The Gold Bell mare has faced the starter on several occasions this season, without getting her name inscribed on the winners’ list. The sister to Gold Sovereign should he a good proposition next season at some o:C the country gatherings.

Promise Not Fulfilled There was not much money for the Harold Dillon—Wood Nymph mare Tiki, in her start on the opening day the Park, and she ran about as well as the support indicated. When Tiki w ®n at the Northland fixture she looked like obtaining further successes, hut in her later efforts the mare failed to materialise.

Below Best Form The Hutt representative. Miss Leda, did not produce anything like her form that secured her some good stake money earlier in the season. The daughter of Hal Zolock and Leda never appeared at home in the heavy Soing, and was never within striking distance of the leaders in either essay. During the past season Miss Leda won r aces at South Wairarapa, Wellington and Blenheim.

Difficult Problem Ansel in e was expected to show out Jhoic prominently at the recent fix- : Ur,i * but she was evidently hampered 7 Die going, as the daughter of Nut was never conspicuous at any during her two appearances. Anciine has had a lean season and apto be on a mark from which she 8 finding it difficult to get any money. W *nted It Solid stvi° ltien Gate was working in fine Dp - at Mangere on the clay track fei° r to the fixture at Epsom, and a . r of his admirers were prepared * e f the Gold Bell gelding effect a th,. rlse - When It came to repeating th :’ perf ormance on the grass circuit an .1 6 n Was a Different story to relate, th' Broughton’s charge was never in a,! firing line. N«v, r | n tt c °uld be found with the of the Hamilton-trained at h? 8 ’ Nut when he appeared Trnt >ar ß to contest the Winter , the son of Nut Ansel—Wild could not make any impression m i

on those in front of him and it was early noticed that his chances were nil. He was not produced on the second day. Still Out of Pocket Tiger Salve, the Australian-bred son of Rock Huon, added another brace of outs to his already lengthy list. The Mangere-trained and owned gelding has sported silk over a dozen times during the season, but never once has he secured any return. Some day Tiger Salve will come into his own, and then someone will get a big parcel.