TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 108, 28 July 1927, Page 7

TROTTING

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NOTES AND COMMENTS

FROM NEAR AND FAR PROVINCIAL GOSSIP Putting on Airs Colonel Thorpe struts about the track since being geared up with all the airs ot a peacock, and in his work, which so far has not been of a strenuous nature, the son of Our Thorpe— Lady Natalie has paced in a manner that suggests he will take the new game on seriously. If he would only use his pace to advantage the big fellow would win enough money to repay his sporting owners and patient trainer for their outlay and trouble. Change of Quarters The trotting gelding Tiger Salve, who was one of the disappointments T. Richards purchased in Australia, has changed his quarters from Otahuhu to Epsom, having become a member of C. G. Lee’s force. The Rock Huon gelding should be able to do better than he has done, and perhaps the change may prove effective. Not that there was anything wrong with his treatment by the Mangere mentor, but often in such cases a change in the method of work or surroundings will work wonders. A Useful Pair Hohora, who made such a pleasing showing at Alexandra Park on the opening day of the Auckland winter fixture, will be one of the Mangere trained pacers that should be well forward when the spring carnival eventuates. Reremai, who is owned and trained by J. Simkin, is in the same stable, and with such a useful pair, the Mangere trainer looks like picking up an early stake or two. Should Do Better The Ron Pronto gelding Direct Action, which during the season just closed threatened to win a race on several occasions for his sportive

owners, Messrs. Morgan and Docherty, is nyt being overtaxed with labour at present. If the Mangere-trained trotter effects an improvement in the new season he will be a tough proposition at country fixtures. The Fruits of Victory Since his good victory at Auckland the square-gaited Floraline has been

allowed to take things quietly, and the gelding is enjoying the respite. He will come up again in the spring and take on the trotting element, but it is doubtful if the son of Florizel will ever get the chance of paying such a thumping dividend again. A Good Pacer

The promising mare Golden Grattan, who showed a taste of her qualities at Cambridge, has been having an easy time of it at her owner’s place at Te Awamutu. The daughter of Gold Bell —Grattan Maid, who is just

entering her sixth year, should show a big improvement when sent oh another collecting errand in the hew season. Will Appeal Again Appeal, the Te Awamutu-trained trotter, who put up two fine performances at the Auckland winter fixture, promises to be in excellent trim for the spring racing. Having effected a good come-back the son of Ghoai and Plaintiff will not be allowed to get too far off the beaten track, and in the capable hands of W. B. Pollard, the aged square-gaited gelding will be heard’ of again. SOUTHERN TATTLE Want to Improve The racy-looking gelding Daytime, which caused his admirers to lose quite a tidy sum each day at Alexandra Park, figures on the end of a twomile heat at Addington next month. The son of Nelson Bingen—Olive Wood has some pretty speedy customers to contend with and will require to show better form than he did at Auckland to get some money. A Solid Fighter Fight Ever is getting ready for the Metropolitan clashes, and the speedy Australian-bred gelding is just as full of fight as ever. The roan son of Honest Huon put up some very creditable performances during the season just concluded, but he will do a lot better in the new trotting year just dawning. This chap, when well, can both go fast and stay. No News—Good News Nothing has been heard of Leo Berkett and his two charges Imprint and Marshal Neil, since his visit to Auckland, but the Hope-trained pacers claim engagementsat Christchurch. “No news is good news” and it can be taken for granted that Leo is doing quite well with the preparation of his charges. That they were in excellent health again was demonstrated during their visit here last month, and both Imprint and Marshal Neil should be heard from at Addington.