TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 125, 17 August 1927, Page 10

TROTTING

(By

"ABAYDOS.”)

Brutus Coming Back Brutus is performing in a manner that indicates he will yet return to his former pedestal on the trotting stage, in which case he will be a nuisance to the opposition. Two years back the son of Hal Zolock won several good handicaps, over all distances, both in saddle and harness, and if he again reaches the standard of that period, Brutus will rake in some stake money. Hard Luck for Henry Another of the Logan Pointer clan, in Henry Logan, showed improved form on the last day of the fixture, when he finished second to Genuine in a two-mile race. C. Lonald’s pacer did not appear to have a smooth passage, and although he got clear at the turn and put in a fine run he suffered defeat by a narrow margin. Henry should soon have a turn at accompanying the clerk of the course into the birdcage.

Not a Bad Record The performances of Amaris at Christchurch were very gratifying to his connections, and J. Shaw only once failed to finish in a place with the Logan Pointer horse. One win and three thirds in five starts are pretty good going, and the manner in which Mr. Moodabe’s pacer accomplished tasks makes the outlook for the future particularly rosy. The ex-Christ-church horse showed dash and determination in his work, and looks likegoing on with the business. No Need For Alarm Great Earl raced like a good horse., despite the fact that he did not not get on the list of winners. The day Great Audubon’s son put up a gallant fight with Ariki, but was compelled to take the small end of the purse, while in his next attempt he also ran a sterling race, although beaten out of a remunerative position. Mr. Olivier’s pacer is only young at the game, and remembering that “Rome was not built in a day,” his supporters should not be discouraged, as with a bit more time the chestnut will prove a good stake earner. Hard Luck For First Water First Water had bad luck in bumping up against the vastly improved Logan Park on her first essay for the new season, and being forced into second place. It was, however, harder luck to be compelled to tramp the two miles in 4.35 2-5 from a 4.42 peg to collect the minor portion of the prizemoney. The Harold Rothschild mare will find her level at one of the approaching fixtures in the South, and then —look out. His Turn Will Come

Mountain Chimes, whose consistency on the first and second day at Addington led his supporters to anticipate a victory on the concluding day. found the task beyond him. He beat practically all his opponents of the previous days, but in Jewel Pointer and Final McKinney the son of Four Chimes struck two that had been racing in high society harness heats, and their presence in the saddle field upset the calculations of a good many. There will be good money for Mountain Chimes in the South presently when the saddle merchants congregate. Daisy Will Bloom Soon

Daisy Pointer, the racy daughter of Logan Pointer—Day Spring, showed by her forward running in the mile dash last Wednesday that J. Bxyce has the mare right again. Daisy Pointer is a useful mare with the weight on top. but can also scamper to some tune in the sulky. At Wellington last February J. Bryce, jun., piloted her past the judge eight lengths clear of Lochree. one of M. B. Edwards’s team, who is no sluggard in saddle. Daisy will soon be on deck again. Bob’s Consistency Bob Logan’s form was consistent, and his two attempts were full of merit although he was unlucky enough