PREPARING FOR OTAHUHU

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 200, 12 November 1927, Page 7

PREPARING FOR OTAHUHU

WORK AT ALEXANDRA PARK EARLY BIRDS AND LATE-COMERS Several Epsom trainers are taking advantage of daylight-saving, some working their charges at "break o' day,” others appearing just as the sun goes down. The early bird catches the worm, and Togo Lee and W. Coghill were so successful in this direction recenty that others are trying the prescription. Forgot the Clock Last week-end the Hack was available for work up to a certain time in the morning, and it is reported that several of those who do not rise too

early missed badly. When they arrived, as they thought, in good time, the gates were locked. They had forgotten to push the clock on. Getting Busy Some interesting work was witnessed at Alexandra Park during the last two days, several owners electing to hurry their charges along in view of the Otahuhu fixture next week. Others appear content to jog along in the same happy-go-lucky style that has been in evidence for some time past. Signs of Soreness All Bell, with C. Farmian on deck, was whipped over a mile early in the morning, the speed being on all the way. The recent surprise winner appeared sore and did not work with his usual freedom. The Gold Bell gelding is finding the hard tracks unsuitable, and his trainer will be lucky to get him to stand a preparation. An Improving Pacer Horizon (S. Robertson) and Logan Rothschild (T. Sewell) were extended over 32’ furlongs, and both pacers did all that was required of them in good style. Logan Rothschild will be suited by a shorter distance. Horizon is coming on well. Holgana Goes Well Holgana (W. Clifford) and Speed King (G. Stubbs) were associated in a bout over three circuits, in which the former showed to advantage. Speed King is no champion, and by his performance again showed that he has been misnamed. ITolfma is a nice mare, but inclined to get on her toes. Delavan Bill Turned Out Delavan Bill has been tried at climbing exercise, and his young rider, "Dorm” Craig, has been working him on the slopes of One Tree Hill. This

toil did not improve the disappointing pacer, as he fell away in condition. A trial run yesterday showed he was going “down hill” all right, so he was not paid up for at the Otahuhu fixture, and his few consistent supporters will now be able to keep the “dollars” in their pockets, as Bill is now turned out. An Oil Paiting A. Ayres visited Alexandra Park with Nelson Tasker, who is now looking like a first prize oil painting. The bonny pacer exercised unhoppled for several circuits, and then, geared-up, traversed a merry mile. The Henderson hoi'se, now six years old, was never better in his life. Anseline in Form Anseline, with Maid of the Mist as a companion, executed a pleasing task over two miles, and although not out to make time, showed they are in forward condition. J. Gee drove the trotter, who worked with great gusto. Coming Right Roma Bingen (H. Kinnimont) and Black Gold (A. Richardson) stepped over a mile and a-half at a useful pace. The trotting mare has made good improvement from her recent indisposition and may now go solid. Black Gold is pacing truly, and will be ready for Hamilton. A Pleasing Display Anselm, with trainer Harry Kinnimont in the sulky, set off on a two-mile journey, hitting the trail in great style. The awkward-gaited pacer appeared anxious to clap on the speed, and when picked up at the mile disc by Van Rich, with Claude Farmian on his back, the pair made for the home post in fine style. It was a pleasing display. The Proper Kind to Have Lord Nepean and Buz Buz were associated in a pleasing effort over 12 furlongs, and both pacers showed a

| good turn of speed. The mare is a i sweet worker, but does not appear to j act so well on the day. Op the other ; hand, Lord Nepean is not the ideal i track horse, but races a whole heap ; better. He’s the right sort to have. A Good Work-out j L’ncle Bert and Dad's Hope hopped i out together for a sound work-out and ' pleased the onlookers by the manner in ; which they performed the task. The e-Australian pacer was pulling hard ! and looked as if he could have taken j charge at any part of the journey. ' Dad's Hope should make the children j hopeful. ; Red Star and Florent were companions in an after-dawn brush over two miles, the pace being strong. Red Star was doing his best, but Lee’s charge held him easily and finished in The van. Florent is looking and moving well, and a credit to hjs pa nisi a Icing trainer.