NOTES AND COMMENTS

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 133, 26 August 1927, Page 6

NOTES AND COMMENTS

PROVINCIAL TOPICS QUIET AT HEADQUARTERS The weather continues unfavourable for training operations throughout the province, with the result that owners and trainers are still pottering about with their charges. A number of maidens are putting in an appearance, and while several have good looks to recommend them, they will be backward when it comes to racing. An Attractive Filly The Nelson Bingen—Auckland Girl filly belonging to Jas Pettie has been named Sweet Nell, and will, in all probability, make her debut in October at Alexandra Park. Sweet Nell is a fine-looking young lady, level-headed and well-behaved, and while she may not be ready to polish off the opposition in the spring, promises to make good later on. Should Make Good Nothing looks better after the winter vacation than Ted Sandal’s four-year-old filly Margaret Wallace, and if the daughter of Gold Bell—Florrie Roe does not turn up trumps this season there is something radically wrong. Margaret has furnished into a very* fine piece of horse-flesh, and should be in evidence at the country fixtures. There will be nothing to suit her, or others of her class, in October. Not Finished Yet The big trotting gelding Tradesman, is back in harness again after a spell in the long acres, and the son of First Voyage looks in fine heajth and good spirits. Although getting up in years the big free-legged customer can still muster up a fair amount of pace, and, as he will be on the end of some of the unhoppled heats during the season, he may be able yet to pick up a stake. A Sturdy A! Mack The A 1 Mack —Geneta gelding belonging to Mr. E. R. Davis has grown into a fine stamp of animal, and his good appearance, reflects credi: on his parentage. The three-year-old, which is now under the capable supervision of George Phipps claims an engagement in the Derby, but like the rest of the Auckland-trained aspirants, will not be anywhere near ready when the day arrives. Given time the son of A 1 Mack will prove his worth on the track. Two Fine Youngsters The veteran enthusiast, Mr. Jas. Pettie, is handling two very fine and handsome youngsters by The Triumph and "Worthy Bond, that are a credit in every respect to their American ancestors. Both are square-gaited exponents, and already have shown an aptitude for the business that is decidedly encouraging to their owner, who is breeding on sound lines with a view to securing a champion trotter to carry his colours. Deserving of Success The veteran, J. Pettie, has the trotter, Aerial Bingen looking as attractive as any picture in an art galgery, and the old gentleman still knows how to get the polish on. The son of Nelson Bingen is a fine stamp of a horse, with nice action, but he has not proved so far the success anticipated at the racing business. The sporting fraternity would be pleased to see Aerial Bingen make amends and return his painstaking owner some tangible token for his trouble. Not Much in the Limelight Not much is being heard of Woodvale these days, but the gelding will be on deck again when the Auckland and Otahuhu fixtures are drawing near. The son of Wildwood Junior was not much in evidence prior to the Auckland winter fixture, but he soon proved that his education had not been neglected. His victory on the ! concluding day was a well-deserved ; one, and he may prove equal to repeat- I ing the dose when harnessed up again. As Busy As a Bee C. G. Lee is one of the busiest men at the Park nowadays, as well as attending to his string of pacers, he is on hand to adjust a shoe or put on a new set. “Togo,” as he is familiarly known among the light-harness fraternity, is equally well up in this department of the game, and always makes a good job of anything he undertakes. Lee is also attending to Wrigley, Florent, Tiger Salve and three fine-looking maidens, one of which is a relative to Florent. A Patient Trainer Joe Gee has not many idle .moments at present, and with Maid of the Mountain, Ruapere, Amberite, Anseline and a maiden relative to the latter, he will be kept pegging away for the next few months. Gee i s a careful, patient, and persevering trainer, and deserves a better spin of fortune’s wheel. His team may not be a formidable one, but when properly tuned up some of the number should be capable of lifting a stake. Handsome, Useful Trio Jewel Pointer and Amaris are looking nice and bright after their visit to the other Island, where both sons of Logan Pointer succeeded in placing owner M. Moodabe’s name early on the winning owners’ list. Jack Shaw has the pair in great condition, and +^ estern King takes his place with them at some of the fixtures ahead, the owner of the trio should have his name inscribed higher on the list.