TROTTING...

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 230, 17 December 1927, Page 6

TROTTING...

By

“ Abaydos "

Interesting Sport at New Brighton

BONNY LOGAN WINS BIG RACE (Special to THE SUN} CHRISTCHURCH, Friday. f’T'HE postponed meeting of the New Brighton Trotting Club was opened in dull, cold and showery weather. The attendance was only fair, but the course was in surprisingly good order. The racing was full of interest and the fixture was excellently conducted. The machine showed a decrease on last year, the figures being: 1926, £19,796; 1927, £13,928.

UNSATISFACTORY RACE The Trial Handicap was an unsatisfactory race, and Peter Timmerman, who finished second, is unlucky in being: deprived of first money, for the winner, Lady Fan, broke and galloped quite a furlong going along the back. When she did correct her gait, she was full of running and, overhauling Peter Timmerman and Sarsaparilla, she outstayed them in the straight to win by a clear length. A furlong from home Sarsaparilla was disputing every stride with the leader who, at that stage, was ,Peter Timmerman, but just when he appeared to have his opponent beaten he went into the air. Trampcrisp was first out of the barrier, and led for five furlongs where he faulted. Taipoiti, who was with him when they left the starting post, made a break at the end of two furlongs, and Nancy McKinney refused to strike her gait till half a mile was completed, which does not augu.r well for her xYuckland trip. Nelson Boy went a pleasant race, being in the picture all the way. He is engaged at Alexandra Park, where he promises to go a true race. Sarsaparilla was well placed all the way and he was handled carefully, yet when it came to the serious part of liis task he left his feet. The winner, Lady Fan, scored at "Wellington last week. She is owned by Mrs. F. C. Allington, and is trained by R. E. Mills, wlio drove hex. It took Trampcrisp 1.20 to go the first half-mile, and Peter Timmerman was in front at the mile in 2.34. It is only fair to state that when Lady Fan broke R. E. Mills did his utmost to get her to strike the trot, but that does not get over the fact that she galloped for more than a furlong. PROTEST DISMISSED The Judicial Committee met after the race to consider a protest by Mr. F. W. Young, owner of Peter Timmerman, the second horse, againet Lady Fan being declared the winner of the Trial Handicap, on the grounds of galloping, but the protest was dismissed. JEAN McELWYN STILL A MAIDEN Billy Whiz flattered his supporters for five furlongs in the Improvers' Handicap, but then retired. He threatened to come again at the bend for home, but just when promising his followers a dividend, he went to a break- The winner, Searchlight Lad, was in second place when the field settled down and he took charge seven furlongs from home and was never headed, winning in good style by a length from Jean McElwyn, who lost a lot of ground through making a faulty beginning. Had she began smoothly she would have been very difficult to beat. Wee Gus was well placed all through the contest, but he could not unwind enough speed to earn a dividend for his followers. Binscarth, Erin’s Royal and Auto Minto were well enough placed with a mile to go. but they never threatened danger, Binsearth doing best of the party and finished fourth. Searchlight Lad is an aged gelding owned by Mr. J. Robb and is trained by E. C. McDermott, who drove him with fine judgment Searchlight Lad is by Disappear from a mare by Franz. At the end of a furlong and a-half, Great Form lost his driver and Spring Time was pulled up. BONNY LOGAN A STAYER As was expected, Bonny Logan won the Mace Memorial Handicap, the only surprising part of her success was the simple and easy manner in which she did it, for after accounting for Concliff over the last furlong she just toddled home. Neither Glandore nor Bing Boy got away correctly, and Menember was in a break at the end of half a furlong. Dr. Dillon led for seven furlongs, where he became unbalanced, and Harold Burwood passed

the mile post in 2.19 2-5, with Dr. Dillon, Billy Sea, Stunt Artist, William the Great, Bonny Logan, Shine Soon and Concliff racing in that order. Going into the back stretch Shine Soon misfired in his gait. They were at the mile and a-half disc, at which point Concliff, Bonny Logan and Billy Sea closed on Harold Burwood, and rounding the far bend Concliff dashed into the lead with Bonny Logan after him, the pair drawing right away from the opposition. At the distance post Bonny Logan had Concliff beaten, and came home in comfortable style, with Billy Sea six lengths behind Concliff- The next to finish were Stunt Artist and Moneyspider. Bonyy Logan was third in the New Zealand Gold Cup at Wellington, and the one-time recognised sprinter has entered the rank of twomilers. She is by Logan Pointer from the American mare Bonilene, and is trained by F. Holmes, who drove her a perfect race. Billy Sea went a solid race, but Ouimet, Peter Swift, Harry Audubon and Dr. Dillon acted disappointingly. The mile and a-half peg was reached in 3.30, the last halfmile being done in 1.6 3-5. EPIGRAM’S FINE PERFORMANCE Epigram put up a pleasing performance by coming from 24 yards behind and winning the Bowhill Handicap in convincing style. He was patiently handled by G. MeKendry, his trainer, and judged by liis performances at Wellington and New Brighton, lie is going to prevail in good company. Epigram is by Brent Locanda from Belette. Kulnine’s driver was tipped out at the start, but no harm was done. Sungleam showed the way past the stand with Nipper, Maud Logan, Pat Dillon, Stan Wilkes and Royal Oak, all racing in close formation. Going past Mace’s, Epigram and Locanda General moved up and Native Queen commenced to put in her claim. Half a mile from home Native Queen took second place with Epigram, Nipper, Maud Logan and Hoon Hay handy. Rounding the home bend the watch read 2.18 for the mile, at which stage Sungleam looked a winner, but halfway ‘down the straight Epigram overhauled him, and ran home an easy first from Sungleam, who though very tired, managed to reach the judge a neck in front of Hoon Hay, who was followed home by Native Queen and Nipper. Over the last furlong nothing had any chance of beating the winner. Maud Logan was in third place a furlong from home, when she bored out badly and settled whatever chance she had of collecting some of the money. EXCITING FINISH Ariki and Daisy Pointer both failed to begin correctly in the Dash Handicap. Lord Bingen went away quickly and showed the way along the back to Harold Burwood and Berenice, with Bob Logan, Albert Logan, Daisy Pointer and Kotuku Jack racing in that order. The half-mile was cast behind in 1.10 2-5, and Lord Bingen was still in front as they wheeled for home, but at the distance Berenice, Harold Burwood and Kotuku Jack challenged—an interesting finish ending in Kotuku Jack getting through on the inside and winning by a length from Lord Bingen, who was half a length in front of Berenice, with Harold Burwood only a neck further away fourth. Kotuku Jack is a brother to Prince Pointer, and is owned by Messrs Jack and Stewart, and is trained by R. E. Mills, who registered his second win for the day. SHEER GAMENESS Sheer gameness and stamina on the part of Bonny Spec won. her the Seaview Handicap. At the entrance to the straight she appeared to have had enough, but once in line for home, she responded to the familiar call of her trainer, R. Townley, and won in good

style. She is an aged mare, owned by Mr. A. South, and is by Bon Pa tell from a mare by Manibrino and. one that is a true trotter and °:t real dividend getter. For & mile and three-quarters Marvin, jun. a mixed display, but managed to retain the lead, Wild Hebe, NourmahsJ and Bonny Spec being his nearest attendants. Over the last half-mile Xourmahal collared Marvin, Junr. a furlong from home, and then Wild Hebe and Bonny Spec took a hand in the issue, A snappy finish ended in Bonny Spec winning by half a length from Wild Hebe, who beat Xourmahal by a head, with Marvin Junr. fourth. The favourite, Cannonball, made a bad break after going six furlongs, and lost a lot of ground. Randolph gave one of his worst displays, and Tiny Moon faulted before she had gone a furlong. The first mile was compassed in 2.27 2-5, and the mile and a-half in 3.38 2-5. A SMALL FIELD Of the nine carded for the Wainoni Handicap, four declined their engagements, and of the starters Sea Pearl was favourite, but she failed to handle the track and gave a bad display. Quimet went away smartly, and with five furlongs covered he had a lead of ten lengths of Logan Holme, Sea Pearl and Loganwood. Half a mile from the judge Loganwood drew into second place and set after Ouimet. The latter was still well clear as he entered the straight, but he then commenced to tire, and Loganwood overhauled him, and won by a length. Waitaki Girl being six lengths further away in third place. Loganwood was driven by his owner, G. W. Dransfield. The son of Logan Pointer and Myrtlewood is very well and is likely to pick up a big prize at Christmas time. OUTSIDER SCORES The Electric Handicap provided an interesting contest, several smart mile performers in saddle getting safely on the journey, and fighting out a keen finish. When half the journey was completed, Bing Boy was just in front of Olandore and Pan Yon, with Native Queen and Pointalena just behind them, the distance being negotiated in 1.10. Nearing the straight, Bing Boy, Pan Yan and Glandore drew slightly away from their opponents, and in a ding-dong finish Bing Boy won by three-quarters of a length from Pan Yan. who finished four lengths clear of Glandore, with Pointalena fourth. Lord Bingen and D’Artagnan declined to leave the mark properly. Bing Boy is owned by Mr. D. Rodgers, and is trained by D. Welsh, and is by Harold Dillon from Coral Queen. He has plenty of speed, but so seldom leaves the mark that he always returns a great price. Additional results are:— TRIAL HANDICAP Of £200: 1J miles; 3.42 limit 9—LADY FAN, 120vds 1 •>—BBTKR TIMMERMAN. 4Syds .. 2 6 —NELSON BOY, limit .. I Scratched: Brent Boy, Quiekfire. Little Bingen, and Great Elect. Won by two lengths. Time, 2-5. IMPROVERS* HANDICAP Of £200; U miles; 3.32 limit 4 SEARCHLIGHT LAD. limit .. .. I 2—JEAN McELWYN, limit 2 —WEE GUS. limit 3 All started. Time, 3.31 2-5. MACE MEMORIAL HANDICAP Of £400; 2 miles: 4.34 limit 1— BONNY LOGAN, 36yds 1 B—CONCLIFF. 48vds 2 2 BILLY SEA, 12yds = Scr.: Taurekareka and Golden Devon. Won by three lengths. Time, 4.36 S-S. BOWHILL HANDICAP Of £200; II miles; 2.53 limit 2 -EPIGRAM, 24yds ] —SUNGLEAM, limit \ —HOON HAY. 12yds - All started. Time, 2.55 2-5. DASH HANDICAP Of £200; 1 mile. 6 KOTUKU JACK, 12yds J 7 LORD BINGEN, limit ' J I—BERENICE, 12yds * Scr.: Bing Boy, Diamond Child. on by a length. SEAVIEW HANDICAP Of £200; 2 miles. 7—BONNY SPEC, 108yds 2 5 WILD HEBE, , —NOURMAHAL, 36yds * All started. Won by a neck. Tune, 4.49 1-5. WAINONI HANDICAP Of £200; 1J miles. 3 LOGANWOOD, 60yds 1 S—OUIMET, limit 4 WAITAKI GIRL, 72yds * Also started.—2 Loganholme, 1 a Won by a length, six lengths between second and third. Time, 2.48. ELECTRIC HANDICAP Of £200; 1 mile. 10—BING BOY, 12yds j I—PAN YAN, 24yds - 3 7—GLANDORE, Also started.—2 Lord Bingen. canda Child, 12 Nepia, 5 Pointalena, Native Queen, 8 D’Artagnan. U 4 Daisy Pointer, 6 High Jinks. Won by a length, four lengths Devw second and third. Time, 2.1 a

NOTES AND COMMENTS

AUCKLAND PREPARATIONS WORK AT ALEXANDRA PARK There was a fair amount of work at Alexandra Park on Thursday morning, although the various performers were not out to make time. The clay track was in good order, but with the large number engaged on the circuit there was no scarcity of dust, and this made conditions unpleasant for drivers. Ready for the Co y Single Mint paced attractively over several rounds, and is in line fettle. The Florizel mare was not taken to Whangarei, but will be ready for the next country fixture. Her rtable companion, Golden Park, is also improving. and while nothing brilliant, : s showing form that should encourage trainer N. Cunningham to continue th .* good work. Norman is also educating a maiden that has a quality appearance and moves nicely. : Doing It Steadier Explosion, who looks none the worse for his outing to Whangarei, moved pleasingly while negotiating several rounds at a good clip. He threatened to put in an occasional hitch, but driver J. Shaw kept him under control and the journey was accomplished correctly. Prior to joining the local stable Explosion was nominated for South Wairarapa, but he is not likely to make the trip. Doing On With the Game Bingen King and Bold Bill were popped off together for a serviceable work-out, but Bill would not act properly till a round had been covered, while bis companion was doing everything correctly. When Bold Bill eventually made up his mind to "take it on" he moved nicely, but the display of the black horse, who was freepegged. was much more impressive. Bingen King looks like going on with the business. George Phipps’s pair. Black Lila and Dick Dillon, were given steady work, without being over-exerted. Black Lila at first appeared to move gingerly, but when warmed up, paced with freedom. Dick Dillon, who lightened up after hit visit to Hamilton, has picked up again in good fashion, and should be ready for the fray during holiday week. If either of the Mount Roskill pacers land a stake it will be a popular win. An Unreliable Sort Grattan Thorpe, looking a picture, strode over a few circuits in resolute style, and appeared anxious to increase the pace. The little son of Our Thorpe is endowed with a fine turn of speed, but he has a will of his own. as his supporters know to their cost. Whenever Grattan decides to give it a fair go in a race the rest of the field will get a good view of the proceedings from behind him. Jewel Pointer O.K. The Auckland candidate for Cup honours. Jewel Pointer, looking at his best, was given several circuits at a useful pace, and then assisted by a galloping pace-maker, carried out a merry mile. The little horse fairly revelled in his task, and promises to be one of the best-conditioned horses on the eventful day.

Spoiling Their Work tJ A* i U ! ian had a » air <>» the track that gave a great display of mixed motion The trotter Special Bell, from whom something good was expected last season, while showing pace in patches, put in several bad breaks and spoiled his work. Then that promising filly Meduse, while taking part in a company bout, tangled repeatedly and was soon out of count. She wiil get over this practice, however, and win a decent race later on.

Still a Possibility Master Councillor is fast coming back to his best form, and lie pleased his friends by the solid manner in which he did his work with Gold Jacket and Uncle Bert. Bill Clifton lias put the varnish on the old gelding all right, and lie should be among the winners before the season ends. Owner "Bill" Evans, mine host of the Waiwera hostelry. and one of the finest sportsmen ever connected with the game, was present to see his favourite work, and expressed satisfaction at the progress ' eing ade. W. Cockbill warmed All Bell up and while not out to record any time improvement, the aged son of Gold Bell infused quite a lot of dash into his effort. The persevering owner-trainer has the pacer in rare trim, and he will require to meet with a lot of bad luck if he is to be kept out of the money during the Christmas campaign. The same trainer also worked the Our Thorpe mare, Rosie Thorpe, and she appeared to go more evenly than at Hamilton.

WESTPORT T.C

SUMMER FIXTURE

LIST OF ACCEPTANCES

The Westport Trotting Club’s annual fixture will commence on Boxing Bay and be concluded on December 27. Following are the acceptances for the first day’s events:

Seddonville Handicap, 12i fur.—Alpine Melody, Mona Logan, Challenger, Gold Rush, Jessie Bells, Anon, limit; Charlie Lincoln, 48yds behind; Knocklyn, 72yds; Ocean Chimes, 84yds. Te Kuha Handicap, 12£ fur.—Circus Girl. Billy Ashley, Dart, Audubon Maid, Bonny Audubon, Miss Derby, King Elect, Dipnoi, Rebecca, Bookstall, Corriedale, Proud Mag. Merrijigs. limit; Wild Peter, 24vds; Kitty Patch, Royal Review, Whispers, 36yds; Mat Audubon, 60yds; Comfort, 96yds. Williams Memorial Handicap, 16£ fur.— Nellie Parsons, Golden Locanda, limit; Mac Dillon, Wineberry, 12yds; The Thistle, 24yds; Locanda Boy, 48yds; Panto, 60yds; Logan Lad, 60yds. Addison's Handicap, 12J fur.—Du Maurier, McKenzie Girl, Challenger, Lincoln Pointer, Gold Rush, Peter Wilkin, Myrtle Dillon, Nigger Minstrel, limit; Lady Brent, 12yds; Sylvie Logan, Meritor, Red Comet, 48yds; Smithfleld, 84yds. President’s Handicap. 16i fur.—Dart, Bonny Audubon, Miss Derby, King Elect, Dipnoi, Rebecca, Bookstall, Peter Fashion, limit; Wild Peter, 36yds; Royal Review, 48yds; Kitty Patch, 48yds; Mat Audubon, 84yds; Maori Peter, 108yds; Comfort. 132yds.

Denniston Handicap, 8L fur.—Smithfleld, Clive Bell, Du Maurier, Rotlibell, Lady Brent, Wee Audubon, limit; Venarc, Rita Gay, 12yds: The Thistle, 24yds; Bonnie Thorp, 36yda. Progress Handicap. 121 fur.—Anon, Alpine Melody, Mona Logan, Plain Bill, Sederata. Jessie Bells. Peter Wilkin, Kawana (late Majestic), limit; Logan Spec. Hilda McKinney, 24yds; Charlie Lincoln, 48yds; Knocklyn. 72yds; Ocean Chimes, 84yds.

Stockton Handicap, 101 fur. —Golden Locanda. Rotlibell. Rap. limit; Rapier. 36yds; Kreisler, Hope Dillon. Panto, 4Svds; Logan Lad. 60yds.

TROTTING FIXTURES

New Brighton T.C.—Dec*. 15, 17. Ashburton T.C.—Dec. 26. Westport T.C.—Dec. 26, 27. South tVairarapa T.C.—Dec. 26, 27. Gore T.C.—Dec. 2tk Auckland T.C. —Dec. 27, 2D, Cl. Winton T.C. —Dec. 29. Canterbury Park T.C. —Jan. 2.2. Westland T.C.—Jan. 3. Greymouth T.C. —Jan. 4, 5. Forbury Park T.C.—Jan. 26, 2S. Cheviot T.C.—Feb. 1. N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. —Feb. 11. Otahuliu T.C. —Feb. IS, 22.