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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 128, 20 August 1927, Page 7

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NOTES AND COMMENTS PROVINCIAL TATTLE QUIET DAYS AT EPSOM Back From Holiday Fred Smith brouuglit Tui Zolock in from her pleasant pastures this week, and the. daughter of Hal Zolock—Pakotui has thrived well since going on holiday. She will be given a course of easy work for a while and will then spruce up lor the forthcoming spring fixtures. Tui should render her popular and painstaking - owner useful service this season. Among the Actives Again Huon Grattan, who has not saluted the man in the box since the summer fixture at Wellington in 1926, when he spreadeagled a field in the mile saddle event, is again among the actives and looks as if he has benefited oy the spell. The Grattan Abbey gelding can muster up a fair turn of speed and may be seen to advantage later on in races where the avoirdupois is on his back. Getting Ready for the Fray Owner-trainer F. Young i 3 steadilv working his pair, Lord Nepean and Buz Buz, and they will be given another chance to distinguish themselves under silk during the next few months. The little Charming Bells horse looks quite nippy after his rest, and will probably come to hand early. The mare js on the robust side and will take longer to come right. Lord Nepean’s son. Lord Lou, will shortly join the pair in their activities. y'r. n? ra rli y'r y'ez yfc %£ yft fjFILLY’S TONGUE CUT TX/'HAT would appear to be a deliberate attempt to maim the handsome Peterwah—Ami Dillon filly Bonniewah was perpetrated at J. T. Paul's Mangere establishment recently. The filly was quite all right on Saturday evening, but the following morning the trainer, on entering her box, saw that something was amiss. On examination he found that the youngster’s tongue had been severely cut. Mr. Paul cannot in any way account for the occurrence, and it certainly looks as if it had been done purposely. If this is correct, it is to be hoped that whoever is responsible will be brought to account and severely dealt with. Bonniewah is the property of Mr. F. G. Docherty, and claimed an engagement in the Great Northern Derby. Making Preparations Black Lila, who has been enjoying a lengthy vacation, has been taken up again by Geo. Phipps, and with Dick Dillon will do battle for the Mount Roskill owner-trainer during the approaching fixtures. This trainer has a maiden in hand by Rey de Ora from Bequest, dam of Arran Chief, while several youngsters will also keep him busy with their education. Phipps is a capable and careful mentor, who deserves to meet with a favourable turn of fortune’s wheel. Will Get Another Chance Direct Morning, who has had the freedom of the paddock during his owner’s absence in the Cathedral City, will be asked to look on the serious side of things now that J. Shaw has returned home. The Direct Wilkes gelding appeared to be coming right prior to the National fixture, but on account of the handicapper's high estimate of his ability he was not persevered with. He has been a hard horse to get right, but may be on the turn at last. A Solid Team Garth Robertson has four in hand now, Horizon and Admiral Hood having joined forces with Logan Rothschild and Great Ballin. Each of the quartette is in good health and bears signs of having wintered comfortably. When conditions are suitable, the Epsom mentor will begin to put the gloss on in readiness for October. Not to be Hurried A. Julian has reappeared at Alexandra Park with Luvan. who is looking nice and fresh after her short respite. The daughter of Lulu Boy will not be bustled for a while, but should she stand up to her preparation may later on be among the winners at Epsom. Luvan has as a companion on the track the Derby candidate by Man-o’-War from Miss Rolfe. Metal Going to Waikato

J. S. Johnson, owner of that handsome horse Metal, will leave next week for Ngaruawahia with the son of Don Pronto —Annie Bells, wh> will Lake up his stud duties in the Waikato district. The first batch of young Metals have made their appearance in the province and are spoken of in very high terms. The proof of satisfaction is given by the fact that owners of mares who have visited the Don Pronto horse have re-booked their charges to Metal. Unsuccessful Trip Nelson Fame has returned from his unsuccessful invasion of Christchurch. The crack-a-jack miler was not seen at his best, and Southerners were generally disappointed over his performances. The continued preparation for two-mile races had evidently taken the edge off his great sprinting powers and he failed in every department. On the concluding day the Nelson Bingen horse showed a rare burst of speed in the ten-furlong Farewell, but it was made too early in the race to be of advantage at the right end. A Double Reputation Wallroon, the Mangere-trained son of Wallace L. and Octoroon, who gained a reputation at Addington on account of his fine forward appearance and impressive track work, gained a further reputation during the progress of the carnival for bad behaviour at the barrier. He earned the displeasure of the starter through his tac- ; tics and did not receive any blessings from his supporters. On one occasion, when P. Rogers induced him to take it on kindly, Wallroon put up a good effort and went close to returning a second dividend.

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WITH TRACK FIRM MANY TIGHTENED THEIR HANDICAP Although it was generally anticipated just prior to the opening of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Clubs annual August fixture that the track would not be conducive to re-cord-breaking, or a display of fast times, owing to the wet weather, the elements cleared early enough to allow the track to dry. When the tote bells were set in motion on the opening day for the initial heat, the clay circuit was in very good order, and improved as the day wore on. FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS With the conditions favourable overhead and underfoot, it is not surprising that quite a number of competitors improved pn their handicap time, and some, smart performances were recorded. The second day’s records in this respect eclipsed its predecessor, and the track was in gi'eat trim, with the result that some of the competitors wound up the watch to a tight figure. As is usual in such instances, some were unlucky enough to clip off a good slice from their previous register for the small end of the purse. WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN Owing to rain falling before the fixture terminated, conditions were unfavourable on the last day, and the heavy nature of the track rendered it impossible for record-breaking, and saved the situation for a few of the speed merchants. Over all distances was the time improvement in evidence, and in both the trotting and pacing departments various candidates showed themselves capable of doing better than on any previous occasion. This is a pleasing feature of the sport at all times, and proves that great progress is being made generally; while it also reflects continued improvement in the light harness stock. It also proves the necessity for still further reductions in the limits of certain races; and as the season advances this important factor will be more forcibly brought home to metropolitan and other clubs. “Abaydos” has compiled the appended table showing the improvements effected during the carnival, which will prove of interest to lightharness students. The time which the improvers were regulated at by the handicapper is given in parentheses: THE MILERS Some very smart performances were registered by several milers, the most notable being the speedy young Author Dillon gelding, Author Jinks, who with the weight on top, improved from a 2.13 gait to 2.10 2-5. The latter is the official time, but it is stated that young Author was actually timed from post to post to do 2.7 1 —a remarkable speed exhibition. Bonny Logan, in harness, gave a high-class display, tramping 2.7 4-5 from a 2.10 mark. Loganwood and Concliff in the mile division also put up attractive performances. The list is as follows: Loganwood (2.13), 2.9 3-5 first: Author Jinks (2.13), 2.10 2-5 first; Bonny Logan (2.10), 2.7 4-5 second; Concliff (2.12), 2.10 third. MIDDLE DISTANCES Among those who were conspicuous over ten furlongs, Logan Park and Amaris clipped a piece off their handicap, while those who finished in the money in each of these events also went a bit faster. The 12-furlong contests were confined to the squaregaited fraternity, and they were not backward in winding up the watch. Tamerlane effected the biggest cut, and got the purse, „ while Nourmahal knocked off a few seconds for minor prizes. The undermentioned improvements were effected: Tamerlane (3.34), 3.2 S 4-5 first; Cannonball (3.33), 3.30 3-5 first; Wild Hebe (3.33) 3.28 1-5 second; Nourmahal (3.34) 3.31 4-5 second; Nourmahal (3.33), 3.28 3-5 third; Bridget Galindo (3.32), 3.31 third; Logan Park (2.52). 2.49 2-5 first; Amaris (2.52), 2.49 2-5 first; Harold Burwood (2.51), 2.48 4-5 second; Genuine (2.53), 2.50 3-5 second; Bob Logan (2.50), 2.48 third. TWO-MILERS In the £I,OOO events, there was very little paring of times, Audacious and Imprint on the first day getting just a fraction under their handicap, while Loganwood, winner of the two-mile heat on the saddle day, was just a shade on the other side of his allotment. What would have happened on the final day, had conditions been favourable, is difficult to conjecture, but there was every chance of Imprint improving on his time of the opening day. The most appreciable difference in times over the 16 furlongs were recorded by the second division contestants, some of whom travelled fast enough to be able to take their place in the near future among the senior brigade. Logan Park, who was in great buckle, and those who chased him to the tape for second and third money, produced the largest reduction, while Fight Ever placed himself further back by his forward showing. Logan Park and Fight Ever are now eligible to take their places among the top-notchers.

The following* tightened their handicaps: Logan Park (4.37), 4.30 1-5 first; Fight Ever (4.31), 4.29 1-5 first; Audacious (4.30), 4.29 2-5 first; First Water (4.42), 4.35 2-5 second; Menemr (4.35), 4.33 3-5 second; Omaha (4.42), 4.35 4-5 third; Wallroon (4.35), 4.33 4-5 third. TROTTING FIXTURES x oanNATiONs Aupr 26—Wellington Trotting Club October 7—Greymouth Trotting Club ACCEPTANCES September 7—Wellington Trotting Club October IS—Greymouth Trotting Club SYMPATHY NEVER RELIEVED A COLD PUT YOUR TRUST IN BAXTER’S When your head is choked up with cold, when your eyes seem dull and heavy, when your throat is dry and sore, when you’re calling your handkerchief “into play” pretty often, your friends sympathise with you. but sympathy never relieves a cold. You need Baxter’s Lung Preserver. A course of this sterling time-tested remedy will clear the head, ease the throat, and break the phlegm. It has done and is doing it for thousands of others. “Baxter’s” will do the same for you. You can feel the first dose of this rich, soothing tonic do you good. It starts its work with the first spoonful and does not let up until the cold has left vou. Really, it is unequalled. Just try it i once, and you'll agree it’s a friend indeed. Baxter’s Lung Preserver costs only 2s. 6d. for a generous-sized bottle, although economical people purchase the large family size at 4s. 6d. Order to-day from your chemist or grocer. —2.