TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 173, 12 October 1927, Page 12

TROTTING

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"ABAYDOS."

OAMARU JOTTINGS As usual the light-harness heats on the Oamaru Racing Club’s card on Saturday proved interesting, and assisted toward the success cf the fixture. Good fields and good rac:r./ was a feature of the two events staged, and some promising candidates were seen in action. THE FAVOURITE WINS Lee Bingen was made a good favourite for the Waikaura Trot Handicap, and justified the support placed in his abality to win, by scoring in

rather easy style. The favourite was always in a prominent position, and six furlongs from home he drew away from Return Voyage, to win with a lot in hand.

A PROMISING YOUNGSTER Return Voyage, the three-year-old gelding by Happy Voyage, paced quite a good race, and with experience he ig sure to win races. He was one of the first to show out. and for nine furlongs was always among the leaders. When Lee Bingen drew away from him *4x furlongs from home he hung cm gamely, but was beaten when the straight entrance was reached. Ills performance was a promising one indeed, and he should not be long getting on the winning list. RAP KNOCKING AGAIN Rap paced his usual solid race into second place. He was a fair distance behind the leaders when he settled down, but along the back gradually improved his position. However he never appeared to have any chance of beating Lee Bingen, but he should soon be rewarded for his consistency. DAN CLOSES UP Dan Huon opened up big break on liis field in the Landon Trot Handicap, but he tired over the last halfmile. and the best he could do was to finish a poor third. ANOTHER AUTHOR DILLON On Friday last. Young Author injured one of his hind legs, and it was thought he would be allowed to forego his engagement in the Landon Trot. However the injury was not of a seri r|- t|t ;j- rfc fl~ fj- rk 3K % %

ious nature, but it was plainly noticeable that he was inclined to favour his leg during his preliminary. He warmed up to his work, and though made a decided favourite, he was no match for Wallace Mac over the last furlongs. The injury must have affected him to a certain extent, and a big improvement can be expected from this son of Author Dillon in the near future. AN EASY WIN ' Wallace Mac scored an easy win in the Landon Trot. He was a long way back in the early stages, but three furlongs from home he moved up quickly, and before the straight entrance was reached, it was apparent he _ would win. Continuing his run, he easily disposed of the opposition in the straight, and though eased up slightly over the concluding furlong, he had no difficulty in defeating Young Author by six lengths. NOT A SOLID ONE Master McGrath, who was having Ills first race for some considerable time, ran below expectations in the Waikaura Trot. Jn his oreliminaty he refused to hit his straps, and w’ent up in the air on several occasions. He ran a poor race, and though a stallion, the re seems little hope for him as a racing proposition. GOOD DERBY CANDIDATE Don Derby, who was penalised 48yds as the; result of his victory at Kurow, rail a good race into fourth place in tip Waikaura Trot. The well-bred son of Nelson Bingen and Frances Derby still bolds his ground in the Great Northern Derby, and Oamaru trotting enthusiasts expect him to make a big bid for the blue riband. _

1 NOTES AND COMMENTS c > AUCKLAND FIXTURE i j ROUND THE TRACKS \ THE spring fixture of the Auckland Trotting Club is fast ap- * proaching, and with the arrival of visitors, affairs in the light-harness i world generally are assuming a brisk appearance. The fine weather e experienced recently has given local t trainers an opportunity to speed up \ their charges, and several are < showing fine improvement. t Some interesting work was witnessed 1 at Epsom on Monday, but owing to the Ellerslie races being in progress, trainers had the course practically to themselves- The track was in splendid order, but a bit on the jarring side for < candidates with tender feet. < Hitting Out Well Amaris and Jewel Pointer, Mr. M. Moodabe’s handsome pair of pacers, stepped out to perform a solid task, the journey being 12 furlongs. Both sons of Logan Pointer performed splendidly, but there was a surprise in store, as Amaris had his stablemate doing his best over the last half. Will He Act on the Turf? Amaris has recently shown that he is a vastly improved horse, and the trip to Christchurch in August did him a power of good. The clay and cinder tracks suit him admirably, and when he can hear his hoofs beating on the solid surface, he does his best. So far he has been a bit of a disappointment on the turf, but if the going is solid on Saturday he may make amends.

Has the Speed Wrigley and Logan Rothschild wore companions in a bout over a few circuits. The former did not begin correctly, and Logan Rothschild soon opened up a good gap. When Wrigley v/armed up to his work he went, like a tradesman, and “had the wood on” his associate before the end of 10 furlongs. Inclined to be on His Toes Wrigley is very well and his trainer, •Togo” Lee, deserves credit for the manner in which he has attended to the wants of this moody customer. If he leaves the peg correctly arid gets a break on his field it is 10 to 1 he will stop before the post is reached. Then there is a chance he will get on his toes and not go away till the rest are well on the Journey. A Wist Move Although Respect is in excellent health, and has been accomplishing useful work, his leg trouble would not allow cf him sporting silk on Saturday with a reasonable chance of success, £-nd his owner was well advised to drop the engagements. Webb is giving the limb every attention, and if he succeeds in getting it right, Respect will win some good money later on. Out of Luck Again Direct Morning, who was stepped out over a sprint course during the beginning of the week, struck himself, and lias been an absentee from the track since. At present trainer J. Shaw is doubtful if he will be able to start the Australian-bred pacer, and the accident will not enhance his prospects of getting a stake. Bad luck is dogging the footsteps of this horse, who has not yet won a stake for his sporting owners. Bert and Bill Uncle Bert and Delavan Bill had a spin over eight furlongs, which was interesting till the latter closed up. It is a pity Bill will not do his best in company, but he has an aversion to the sulky. Some day he may land a saddle heat and then again he might not. Bert went like a good boy all the way, but Bill was unruly. What’s Gone Wrong? Luvan is looking 0.K., but the speedy mare is not doing her work as well as her connections would like. She appears to have become moody, in which case it will be a case of catching her in the humour. There is nothing wrong with the mare’s pace, and if she takc;s it on, it will be look out for squalls. An Improving Filly The Blue Mountain King—lntaglios Ally in J. McKendrick’s stable was slipped over the Derby course (not on the grass) during the week-end, and surprised the onlookers by her fine display. Free Advice, as she is called, is a free mover, and when a bit more seasoned will make her presence felt in the trotting arena. MANGERE MOVEMENTS Business in connection with trotting was somewhat quiet at Mangere yesterday morning, and very little was attempted in the way of fast work. The grass track was available, but with the exception of a try-out for the Derby candidate. Realty, whose owner, Mr. F. Richardson, of Gisborne, was present to see the youngster work, no horses used the turf. A Premising Youngster An interesting trial was witnessed between the Derby candidate Realty and Black Ballin, when extended over a mile on the grass course. It was the first time Realty was sent against the watch, and though his performance did not suggest that he is a likely one for the blue-ribboned event on Saturday, the impression was formed that with experience he should pay his way. Black Ballin went well and had to be hard held to keep with his companion.

Bstty Moko’s Ef'ort Betty Moko was given a run over two miles at Mangere yesterday, and when asked for a final effort over the last two furlongs, she finished well. The brilliant daughter of Peter Moko is however suffering from a slight cold, which may or may not prejudice her chances at the coming meeting. Addition to Groat’s Team S. Groat has an addition to his team in the shape of a two-year-old colt by Peterwah from Lady Morelamd. The youngster who arrived from Gisborne on Monday is in the same own«ership as Realty and is a. half-brother to that pacer. A Hard Head G. Paton has Ursuline bowling: along in fine heart and the daughter l of Our Thorpe—Ursula is as handsome as ever. Whether she can effect a return to her best days or not is problematical, but on appearances she will make a lot of friends. The Tartar is doing everything that is required of him. He is a hard head. TROTTING FIXTURES (October 15-19—Auckland TX'. October 22-24. —Greymouth T.C. October 24.—Oamaru T.C. November 8-10-11.—N.Z. Metropolitan November 19-23.—Otahuhu T.C. November 25-26.—Forbury Park T.C. December 3.—Waikato T.C. December 10.—Northland T.C. December 15-17.—New Brighton T.C. December 27-29-31.—Auckland T.C.