TROTTING...

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 215, 30 November 1927, Page 6

TROTTING...

By

“Abaydos”

NOTES AND COMMENTS CLAUDELANDS ON SATURDAY COMPETITORS PROSPECTS If Amaris, whose acceptance for Waikato was overlooked at the Hamilton end, starts on Saturday, it looks as if his owner will require to find another driver. His old pilot Jack Shaw, who, by the way, has an interest in Bold Bill, will no doubt be behind the latter. Perhaps S. Selkirk may hold the ribbons for Amaris. Rod in Pickle

Rockburn is reported to be a rod pickle for the Waikato Cup. He m; be, but the “brine” will just be to tl liking of Loch Moigh. However, months ago the Rock Huon geidb

won three heats on end, including two Cups, for Jack Shaw, and if A. McMillan has him right, well, lie may have a show of getting a slice of the stake, but it won’t be “undercut.*' It evidently pays to train winners for some owners, as it is stated that a trainer who succeeded in presenting his patron with two victories at the recent -fixture received a bonus that reached three figures. As there were two trainers who scored trebles at the same meeting, it would be interesting to know what figure their Christmas boxes attained. On a Good Mark Waikaha can have no cause for complaint over his treatment in the Waikato Cup, and with one or two more out of the way the solid trotting son

of Gold Bell would liave a good chance of securing the handsome cup for J. T. Paul’s sideboard. In any case, he is bound to give a good account of himself, and if he doesn’t salute, why worry? He is now on a 4t36 mark—and the limit in the richly endowed Rowe Cup is 4.36. A Big Contract The neat filly Medusa, who is the property of President Dick Reid, of the Waikato Club, will probably be given her first public run on Saturday on the new course. The daughter of

Man o’ War—Miss Rolfe Is a shapely youngster, and full of promise, but in such a field of experienced novices it will be asking her a big question to hoist the president’s number.

Good Chance Missed When Gold Dial refused to go away right in the unhoppled race at Epsom last week, few, if any, expected to see the Gold Bell mare turn up again be-

fore the finish. But turn up she did, and if the post had been a little further off the turn-up would x have been trumps. After all, she finished a good third in 4.50. Gold Dial is on 12yds in the 4.46 two miles on Saturday, and the Wellsford mare only wants to go away correctly to make a big majority of the others take a back seat.

Old Tradesman appears among the acceptors for the saddle event at Hamilton, and off a 2.55 peg he cannot find any cause for complaint. But there will be other things to be taken into consideration, and the aged First Voyage gelding will no doubt find a few round him that will carry him off his feet. If he strikes a “High Sea," the old trotter will require a Joe “Aspro" to restore him again to a “Tranquil" state. Little Bit Wanting

Gold Jacket is sure to hauve a host of friends in the principal heat at Claudelands on Saturday, but he still has the hardest part to do. When the Gold Bell 'gelding ran second to William the Great last month at the Auckland fixture, he had-every show, but just lacked the little extra bit. At the recent meeting he just failed again over the final pinch, and unless he pulls out something' stronger this time he will miss. 4.

Tackling the Longer Course Single Mint has been withdrawn from the Frankton Handicap, which suggests that trainer Norman Cunranghara is satisfied with the prospects of

Golden Park. The Florizel mare stands her ground in the Claudelands Handicap of two miles, and, like her elder brother, Wrigley. is evidently staying on. Not a Good Doer Daytime is only taking on one heat at Claudelands, the mile harness event, and he is sure to be a tough nut to crack. The son of Nelson Bingen is not a good doer when away from home, and this accounts for his rather indifferent displays at times. Under the care of A. Rattray he is doing all right, and should be able to give a good display on Saturday. Can Wrigley Stay? ’

Although Wrigley was not looked upon as a stayer a little while back, the‘Florizel gelding has been paid up for in the Claudelands Handicap, run

over, two miles. This suggests that Wrigley is hanging on better in Ills work, and “Togo” should know where to place him. With Florent and Tiger Salve to show him how to run the distance, Wrigley might effect a mild surprise.

Mistaken Idea A lot of people run away with the idea that Hughie Wallace is not a stayer, and will be better suited by a shorter journey. There may b© something in the argument if last year's performances are taken on their own, but if students go back a little earlier they will find that the Huia Dillon gelding won the big race at the Waikato summer fixture of 1926, carving out the journey In 4.32 2-5. In this particular event First Carbine, off a 4.29 peg, registered 4.27. Hughie Wallace is on 4.35 on Saturday.

TROTTING FIXTURES

Waikato T.C.—Dec. 3. Northland T.C.—Dec. 10. Wellington T.C.—Dec. 10. New Brighton T.C.—Dec. 16, 17. Ashburton T.C.—Dec. 26. Westport T.C.-—Dec. 26, 27. South Wairarapa T.C.—Dec. 26, 27. Gore T.C. —Dec. 26. Auckland T.C.—Dec. 27. 29. 31. Winton T.C.—Dec. 29. Canterbury Park T.C.—Jan. 2, 3. Westland T.C.—Jan. 3. Greymouth T.C.—Jan. 4, B. Forbury Park T.C.—Jan. 26, 28. Hawke’s Bay T.C.—Jan. 28. Nelson T.C.—Jan. 31, Feb. 1. Takaka T.C. —Feb. 2. Cheviot T C Feb 1.