TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 210, 24 November 1927, Page 6

TROTTING

. . By

“Abaydos”

MAIDEN TROTTERS SEEN AT EPSOM BILLY CARBINE IS ONE OF THE BEST ■ OF LATER YEARS The slow class trotting events at i the meeting just concluded gave evidence that the district possesses some high-class maidens. Each day placed horses showed considerable time improvement, which apart from the fast nature of the track was proof of their capabilities. TJTERY often tlie square-gai ted * events, familiarly known as the “improvers’ ” class, prove a farce. They are generally won by something from the back mark that is well past the novice stage. Usually from a maiden status point of view these events are a failure, and in many instances the novices have given anything - but assur* ing displays. There have been occasions on which some of the so-called improvers have finished so far behind the leaders and arrived so late that the officials have felt worried in case the stragglers would not be off the track before the next race commenced. ROEZ SHINES OUT The Otahuhu fixture was however responsible for the production of two good improvers in this class. Roez, who last year had race experience, elected to go right, and getting a good break on her field on Saturday gave nothing a chance. That good old general, Sam Roe, went for the doctor and duly arrived with the dope. The mare improved her time seven seconds. Yesterday, another novice, and one that was a real maiden, in Billy Carbine, put up a performance that was ! full of merit, and stamped him as a l eal horse. BILLY CARBINE PROMINENT Billy Carbine two weeks ago did nor look as if he would see the races, yet through the careful attention of trainer Ayres and owner Xieholls. the El Carbine gelding made good progress. When he took his place in the Inno- ! vation Handicap field. Billy looked still on the light side, but he put up a wonderful performance, and after making ; practically, all the running was only beaten in the last few strides by that good and experienced trotter, Great Change. ONE OF THE BEST

Billy Carbine was well driven.by bis trainer, A. Ayres, and there is no doubt about the trotter’s qualifications. He is endowed with a good turn of speed, as he proved in going 4.53. is levelheaded, and as gahne as the proverbial pebble and if Billy Carbine does not soon reach good society in the trotting arena, there is something wrong with the game. Without exception the Henderson horse is one .of the best maiden trotters seen out for some time, and well worth making a note of. DRIVER’S RECORD “CORRIGAN—THAT’S ME” THREE FIRSTS AND SECOND The one-time popular retrain, “Harrigan, That's Me,” might easilv have been resurrected and remodelled at Alexandra Park yesterday to "Corrigan, That’s Me.” Pour horses, the property of the Hawera sportsman, were turned out in apple-pie order by the veteran trainer Jim Bullock, and each returned a dividend. Great Change set the ball in motion in the opening event: Billon Huon followed this up with a second in the next heat; and Petroleuse, who put up a meritorious performance in the race for unhoppled horses, which was the third item on the card, made it two out of three. The stable did not produce anything again till the Visitors' Handicap, another trotters’ race, in which Sister Beatrice won handsomely. A GREAT RECORD Three firsts and a second in four starts on the one day was something to be proud of. particularly as all the wins were recorded by the squaregaited members of the team. It was a splendid performance, and owner, trainer, and driver, A. J. Corrigan, were warmly congratulated on their achievement. JUST A HABIT But tiiis is not the first time that the Corrigan combination has shown a tendency to almost clean up a card. Six years ago, at Wanganui, on the second day, horses from the Hawera stable were practically in the money all the day, the returns being two firsts two seconds, and two thirds. Las; Boxing Day. at.the South Wairarapa fixture, Jim Bullock did the hat trick with Petroleuse, Mary Audubon, and Sister Beatrice. Two races later Petroleuse won again, and in the following event Jean Audubon was just topped off by Bicolour. Many other instances could be auoted, but sufficient has been recorded to show that the Hawera stable is a powerful one when in form. g L E C T R 1 C EIGHT Don't buy your Light carelessly. Ask for "Mazda” Lamps and ensure good light. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND ENGINEERING CO.. LTD.

j CARNIVAL ATTRACTION IN WEST AUSTRALIA VICTORIAN TRAINER, A. SHEAHAN, MEETS WITH SUCCESS The West Australian Trotting A*, sociation has not yet had advice -mtth •respect to any entries that may fetve been received in the Eastern States fa the principal events to be decided at the coming Cup carnival. Aside fram those, .the nominations are very aa tiefactory. For the W.A. Trotting c®p 42 horses holding records of 241 or better axe listed. One entry from New Zealand —that of Bell Harold. CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL The Carnival meetings will not be conducted on the nights originally fixed. Alterations have been compelled because the authorities have determined upon changes in the Christmas and New Year holidays. The carnival w ill be opened on the night of December 24 and the Cup race will be decided in two qualifying heats and a final on the night of December It Each qualifying heat winner win take £IOO, and there will be £I,OOO far the placed horses in the final. The New Year Handicap will be carried out on the night of December 31 tad the principal on the oonclodkg night will be the Metropolitan Han* cap, which will be over two miles, tar horses 2.2 S or better. A NASTY SMASH At the meeting held on October ! last there was ,a nasty smash durinz i the running of the Merredin Handicap. Samar came down and his ownerdriver, Mr. Paul Villaine, was seriously injured. Until Mr. Villaine had sufficiently recovered to permit of ..hjs attending. the stewards adjourned an toi vestigallon. This was held a ooupk i of days ago. and it concluded tltat I the mishap was accidentally caused | through Samar faulting and breaking portion of his gear. Mr. Villaine his been most unfortunate during recent , months. While exercising Samar on the training track he was thrown and sustained hurts that kept him hr hoe- | pital for several weeks.DEAN DILLON’S EFFORT Stepping at a 2.17 J rate that fine pacer Lord I>erby, who was cleverly handled by his owner. Mr. L. B. Walton, beat seven others in the principal race. Seattle was favourite with Dean Dillon next, the winner at a longer price. The distance was a mile and a-ha If. Maori’s Friend got the pok early and he made the pace fast throughout. Lord Derby had his measure before they entered the hom* stretch, but was at his best clip to .get Jto the wire four yards in* front rf Maori’s Friend, while the New Zealander. Dean Dillon, was only a yard farther back- Dean Dillon, who toe* i a wide berth all the way, recorded the ; fastest rate of the night, being credited with 2.17.

RATANA’S GOOD EFFORT A. Sheahau, who came from Victoria, and has gained a leading place among our trainers and drivers. a race with Yeringa The Hoots Double gelding defeated 14 others and got to the wire a yard in a neglected one in Katana, with Wffln Childe, who was favourite, in place. The winner, Real Dillon. Mylandra, came with a late dash the market. The son of Logan Pot®* —Our Aggie put in a brilliant finishing run. _ . Sheahan's success with Yeringa __ well received. He is very popular those who watch the sport closely he has a team in hand that will P ** ably’ be instrumental in making a. more of a favourite during the n» few months. A GOOD STRING Here are the names of some of it: —Larimda, Katie Wood, O *T,~ Lass, Chirrup, Derby Rock, . Breeze. Anna Bells, Yeringa, (late Biddy Logan). Jewel Maarigal and Sunnette. The m ' in which Sheahan attends lo charges and the way in which ne cises them are object lessons tor of our trainers and reinsxnenThe fine performance of vin in the Richmond Thousand terested enthusiasts in the , this State. If the bri.liant litUe lion comes this way for the nival meetings he will prove attraction, for his great our track will long be reme

TROTTING FIXTURES For bury Turk T.C.—Nov. 25, - 6 - Wuikato T.C.—Dec. 3. ... .'••rthland T.C.—Dec. 10 Wellington T.C. — Dec. 10. - Yew Brighton T.C.— Dec. 15. D* \shburton T.C.—Dec. 26. Westport T.C. —Dec. 26, 27- jt South Wairarapa T.C.—Dec. Gore T.C.—Dec. 26. Auckland T.C.—Dec. 27. 29. Winton T.C.—Dec. 29. , . Canterbury Park T.C.—Jan. z, Westland T.C.—Jan. 3. Greymouth T.C. —Jan. 4, 5. Forbury Park T.C.—Jan. 26, . Hawke’s Bay T.C.—Jan. -5Kelson T.C.—Jan. 31. Feb. L Takaka T.C—Feb. 2 Cheviot T.C. —Feb. 1 . N*.Z. Metropolitan T.C.—Feb. ** Otahuhu T.C. —Feb. 18._23. Kaikoura T.C.—Feb. 25.