TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 193, 4 November 1927, Page 7

TROTTING

. By

“Abaydos”

notes and comments

busy TRACK AT EPSOM

NO RECORDS ATTEMPTED . IEXANDRA PARK presented a A very busy scene yesterday when approximately 60 and trotters were exercised Jn th.cl.y and sand tracks, which „ er . in good order. Despite the ffre.it number parading ercunds tew indeed essayed any ?* ‘of special note, the great majority '' A ,-ontent with light exercise or f „fy of jogging. The few exceptions, '■‘"ter gave interesting displays and oflded to liven the dull monotony of continual slow rounds. f, Solid Work Out Van Rich (A. Richardson) and Uncle sot (J. Lynch) were geared up and Lined off from the two-mile peg and ! on the pair was going at a solid clip, tin Rich on the inner was the pacemaker with Uncle pegging away a -th’or two in the rear. Turning for iome Lynch hustled Bert along and he jSied on terms with the leader. It , a 3 a pleasing work-out on the part .1 both horses, the time being good. , Richardson displayed splendid judgment while making the pace and got ,ood results from Van Rich.

Miking Good Progress \nselm (H. Kinnimont) after traversin'- several rounds at a steady pace stepped briskly over 10 furlongs, finishing up his task in a resolute manner. The Nut Ansel gelding has improved beyond recognition since coming under the Royal Oak trainer’s care, and he (houid be in line order for Christmas racing. Rudy Any Time

iVoodvale (A. G. Warnock) was not sent against the watch over a distance but the big chestnut reeled off an occaaionai furlong in a fashion that augurs veil for the future. The son of Wildwood Junior —Velvet Vale is in rare Settle and the game will indeed be hard ii his connections do not soon collect a decent stake. Should Oo Better This Year

T. McQuoid was in attendance with Cold Circle and Heather Girl and both look as if they have not been neglecte'd since last seen under silk. The latter is a good sort of mare by JJormlntson tan Lady Natalie, and is capable of belter things than her last year's record signifies. Gold Circle is a halfbrother by Gold Bell to Heather Girl, and should prove useful at provincial Istures.

An Interesting Bout Pitaroa (J. Johnson) and Ena Thorpe (A. Shepherd) were associated over several circuits at a business-like clip, end the pace was all on over the confluding half-mile. Both paced nicely the Our Thorpe filly pleasing onlookers hv her display. Old Pitaroa. who is in great heart, went on a few furlongs with a solo effort, during which he showed a lot of his old-time dash. Trotters In Action The trotters Marble Star (R. Millers), Eoyal Bob (H. Millen) and Wild Downs IG Webb) idulged in solid work, and all soaped well. Marble Star showed a fine lorn of speed and is fast coming into form. Royal Bob, a big stride’’, was bit-lined to leave bis feet at times, but •hen he discards this habit will get a •take. Considering lie has only been up * orief space, Wild Downs, who looks * picture, gave a sound exhibition. Standing Up To Hi. Work

The one-time Auckland crack, First arbine, and his stable-mate Lord * into are regular attendants to the *7*’ but so far have not been asked do anything very serious. Entlius•«StS P lea sed to know that the or El Carbine and Wallacena, who ri as , a t two-mite record of 4.27 3-5 to his is up to his work and are entertained that Xewdick’s soa horse will survive an Auckland '-up Preparation. -ri s«r Likes Work

• othing at present visiting Epsom in , better condition than C. G. * pair Tiger Salve and Florent, and ...J 1 “tended fbey display a lot of ‘ Rotter will in future be situaLs th l eal square-gaiters are ut i£ lle continues to make 1,6 Can * 3e st * ll reckoned with v. u, e races come up for decision, fj,.. 1 out boldly in a work-out the er m °rmng on the sand. Wh «" Will Florent Race? tl ,\ a question as to when trainer rmn"? don t,le colours, the hues h7 PUed not t'H the handicapper fh.right mark.” Togo V:.. that ‘t was not so much tras the t^ Fl ?^ ent " as P'aced on that with hett ,™ ul>e ' £>ut That other horses nr with hiv rec ,” ds ' " ere cither in front ike owner” , seld ' ns: ; "Its hard luck for sooner .1? con,ln ucd. "but we would deck .ham 7 * lorse back in the padlions. 1 ' st art under present condi- * Good-Looking Maiden ~Jt of'attention 8 ’ 1 . t‘ S , attractinß f i uitc a » nil, bv rw a A the Park of late is £taceas Ena U wm? < i Untain . Klns from " n «ruction i ,h h , is re ceiving further «tHs. Th» , „ bands of trainer Eli be lat»m t” 8 lady ' who will prob?,0 untain Princl" 0 "" to racegoers as sort an ?’ ’ S a «bapel.y wellfchted bv w’ i P , d " as broken in and *°°d opinion' 3! n " lmon *. -who had a v mon of the youngster.

TROTTING fixtures

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NO CERTAINTY IN TROTTING GAME

FATE PLAYS HAVOC WITH TWO HORSES AT EPSOM RACES THERE is always an element of -* good or bad luck attached to the racing business, but the result of the free-legged heat at Epsom last month furnished a striking case of two horses having been a party to Dame Fortune’s smiles and frowns at the same time 0 THE case is that of Tiger Salve and Petroleuse in the Remuera Handicap at the Auckland spring fixture. The result served to show clearly the uncertainty of the game. LIBERALLY TREATED Petroleuse was, figuratively speaking, pitchforked into the handicap, being placed on a 4.50 mark, although she had previously recorded a win in 4.48 on the Epsom track, and to those who studied the position closely it looked the proverbial moral for the Hawera trotter, but there was the old fly in the ointment. Despite the time in her favour Petroleuse was found to go six seconds faster and then only got the secondary consideration of the purse. So the good luck in finding favour with the handicapper led eventually to bad luck in the long run. FORCED TO DO IT But what of the winner. He had the good fortune to strike form which led to his connections having a fine win, but in so doing the trotter was compelled to go at a gait that knocked six seconds of his record a few years back and eight seconds off his handicap. Under ordinary circumstances Tiger Salve showed improved form that should have got him two good races before coming back to 4.42, but it was his bad luck or fate to strike Petroleuse with a few seconds the better of the handicap argument. Corrigan’s little mare, although missing the stake-and settling her time arrangement by several seconds, caused the Tiger, who was just coming right, to go all-out to get the thick end, at the sacrifice of a good slice of handicap. Although Tiger Salve had the good luck to win, he had the bad luck to strike something that just made him go extra quick. Fate was playing havoc with both parties.

TROTTING AT NIGHT

SUGGESTION IN SOUTH

NON-TOTE MEETINGS Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, Thursday. In his annual report, which he read to-night at the annual meeting of the Canterbury Owners’ and Breeders’ Association, the president, Mr. D. F. Dennehy, advocated night trotting meetings. He suggested that such meetings would be popular, and that they would give trainers an opportunity of giving young horses race experience. A halfmile track, he said, might be built on the show grounds for the purpose. He thought non-totalisator meetings might be held at first, but later it might be possible to get permits.

BUSINESS RESUMED

BILL CLIFTON BACK TO THE GAME

VISITING ALEXANDRA PARK THE six months* expulsion from -A- the sport measured out to W. Clifton at Wanganui last April having expired, and his certificate having received the O.K. stamp of the authorities, he has once more taken up duties at Alexandra Park. The liglit-liarness sport in the Auckland district was admittedly the poorer during the enforced absence from the scene of trainer W. Clifton. Billy, as his friends call him, was always a prominent and genial figure at Alexandra Park, and also at fixtures throughout the province, and many were the regrets expressed by followers of the pastime at the Epsom enthusiast’s lapse which caused his sudden cessation from active participation in the sport. GOOD CONDUCT TICKET “Abaydos” is not in a position to go into the pros and cons of the question, but whether the suspension was warranted or not, Clifton took his gruel like a man, and conducted himself during the “outski” period in a manner that made it easy for reinstatement honours. Clifton is once again a visitor to the Epsom trysting ground, and he has been welcomed by all who are pleased to see him with his team adding interest to the business. TEAM TO START WITH Three charges are under “Billy’s” care, Halgana. Master Councillor and Dad’s Hope, and all bear marks of having been well-fed and groomed during the “taihoa” period. The former is a five-year-old mare by Bingane from a Hal Zolock mare, and only started three times last year for two thirds and a second. Once the mare strikes form she should not be long in showing a profitable return. Old Master Councillor is too well-known to need much comment, but suffice to say, that last year the son of Councillor— Holly Maid, faced the dispatcher 25 times for two second prizes. The previous season he was a fairly regular place-getter, and after his appreciable let-up the old chap is apt to come back and do anything. THE WHITE HOPE The other representative, Dad’s Hope, is perhaps the hope of the stable, but he will probably take some time to get

acclimatised. Dad’s Hope was bred by A. B. Williamson, of Sydney and prior to coming to the Dominion established a 12-furlong win of 3.30”. Geo. Phipps was responsible for the Australian pacer. who is by Ribbonwood from Florinda, taking up his abode in the Dominion. Anyway, may good fortune be the portion of Bill Clifton n«>w he has returned to the fold.