New Brighton Trots

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 231, 19 December 1927, Page 7

New Brighton Trots

HIGH-CLASS RACING Machine Gun's Fine Display MONEY SPIDER SHOWS GOOD FORM (Special to THE SUN.) CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. THOUGH the weather was overcast and cold the New Brighton Trotting Club succeeded in disposing of the concluding day of its summer attraction before a fair muster of enthusiasts. The racing was particularly interesting and despite the rain that fell overnight the course was in good order.

JACKIE AUDUBON MAKES AMENDS The Innovation Handicap provided a stirring finish, Jackie Audubon prevailing over Ivor and Wee Gus, after being cleverly handled by J. Kennerley. This is the gelding’s first win since he went into the Addington trainer’s stable. Dundas Boy, a member of R. B. Berry’s stable was sent out favourite, and he began quickly, but lost his feet after going a furlongs and dropped right back into the ruck. La Sonnette was first away, and with half a jmile disposed of he was racing at the head of a bunch, which consisted of Great Form, Wee Gus, Ivor, Jackie Audbon and Petronius. So they raced till the straight was entered and a furlong down the lane Le Sonnette was headed, and Ivor, Wee Gus and Jackie Audubon settled down to a stern tussle. in which Jackie Audubon triumphed over his opponents. It was Jackie Audubon’s best performance to date and it is to be hoped that the five-year-old Non of Great Audubon and Lady Moth continues to race generously. tiOURMAHAL SEES THE JOURNEY OUT. The seven trotters engaged in the Shirley Handicap provided a real contest, and with few exceptions they trotted well all the way, and in close formation. When a chain had been covered Nourmahal took charge and patiently handled by her trainer, E. C. McDermott, she arrived first, being all through at the end. She is by Great

tour horses were claimed to be the winner, and it was a sparkling performance on the part of Kotuku Jack to win. To do so. he had to negotiate a big field, and during his task Alvira broke in front of him, and Kotuku Jack was sent to a break also. This cost him five lengths, but, however, the brother to Prince Pointer came round his field in the straight, and finished in real style, and he got up in time to win by a head. In the early stages Billy Whiz, Erin’s Royal, Alvira, Locanda’s General, Sungleam, Binscarth, Orphan, and Epigram were conspicuous, but on nearing the straight High Jinks and then Kotuku Jack commenced to join the band. Binscarth was first in line for home, followed by Billy Whiz, Epigram, High Jinks, and Erin’s Royal, with Kotuku Jack coming on the outside. A hundred yards from home High Jinks got to the front, with Epigram and Kotuku Jack offering stern argument, and in a hot finish Kotuku Jack beat High Jinks by a head, with Epigram a length further away third, and Erin’s Royal fourth. Epigram was also very unlucky during the race, and, with decks clear all the way, it is pretty certain that he and Kotuku Jack would have fought out the issue. Kotuku Jack is trained by R. E. Mills for Messrs. Jack and Stewart, owners of Prince Pointer. A GREAT FINISH Though six horses lined out for the Avon Handicap, two were put out of court at the start. It happened through

Audubon from Lulu Child and has improved considerably under her present tutor. She is owned by Mr. IX F. Dennehy, president of the Canterbury Owners ’and Breeders’ Association. Randolph was allowed to begin slowly, and he was with the leaders at the bend for home, but when expected to register an overdue win, he took exception to the task and went in the air. Our Lady began nicely and went a level race, but could not pull out a big enough effort to gather any of the money. Once again Wild Hebe picked up a portion of the prize. He is very well and is racing better than he lias ever done. The favourite, Tamerlane, had every chance and then was beaten into third place. Tiny Moon was well blaced with a mile to go, but left her feet and that was the end of it for her ;party. SOUND INVESTMENT Mr. H. C. Watson enjoyed his third success with Taurekareka when the gelding won the Waimairi Handicap in decisive fashion. The gelding cost his present owner 100 guineas, and in addition to having proved a bargain, there is every indication of his qualifying for big-money events; and, what is more, he will win some of them. He was bred by Mr. R. N. Morten, and in his early years he was trained by I. Bryce. Since ho changed hands, N. C. Price has attended to the gelding’s preparation, and to him credit is due for the marked improvement the son of Matchlight or Cathedral Chimes lias made. Fight Ever went something approaching his track work in finishing second, after making the pace all through the middle stages. Fight Ever only has to come right to cheer up nis supporters. Billy Sea got away well, and went a good race, as did Away, tin three furlongs from home, where he commenced to tire. Waitaki Girl, driven by J. Bryce, had an opportunity to score, and was going hke a prospective winner when she Wade a break at the distance post. Pad she finished level she may have been second, for the determined manPor in which IX Withers brought TauJjkareka along made it appear as if *he would have required to pull out

JJ* of her very best efforts to have ueaten him. Bonny Logan, who fin«hed fourth, completed her task in real jrcyie. sufficient to convince students form that she may add to her list two-mile successes before the seais concluded. The first half-mile e journey was accounted for in the mile in 2.24 4-5. the mile and , a i f in 331 3-5, and the full journey 4 39. kotuku jack again Summer Handicap added to the st of pleasing contests that have been 'JWistered on the historic course, for fight to the last stride no fewer than

Harold Burwood swerving round and stopping Ouimet, and this left four speedy milers to light out the issue, and a wonderful contest it was. Logan Holm with Bing Boy alongside of him, made the running from Rey Logan and Bob Logan. They were at the half mile in 1.8 3-5, and not till seven furlongs were disposed of did Rey Logan and Bob Logan join their colleagues. From there on the four horses fought out every inch of the journey, a hair-rais-ing finish ending in Rey Logan beating Bob Logan by a head, with Bing Boy half a length away third, Logan Holm being another half-length away fourth. Rey Logan is a brilliant pacer by Rey de Oro from Locality. He is owned by Mr. J. McLaughlin and is trained by F. G. Holmes who drove him a heady race. The first half-mile was covered in 1.8 3-5 and the mile in 2.16 1-5. MONEY SPIDER’S FINE EFFORT The New Brighton Trotting Handicap provided one of the several thrills that were staged during the afternoon, and the contest ended in a meritorious victory for Money Spider, who came along

in the straight to win in easy style. With a mile completed he was being followed by Escapade, and everybody expected to witness a real tussle between the two great trotters over the last part of the journey, but four furlongs from home Escapade made a break, and left Money Spider to pursue the leading division. Once he reached the straight he mowed his opponents down in sensational fashion and won. Our Lady and Duke Bingen made the pace for a mile and five furlongs, where Cannonball drew to the front, and it was not till within a hundred yards of home that Money Spider overhauled him. Then Bonny Spec, who had made a break a furlong from the judge, came fast and just beat Cannonball for second monev. John Mauribus. who was last with a mile to go, trotted fast over the concluding four furlongs to occupy fourth place. The first half mile was accomplished in 1.14 4-5, mile in 2.25 4-5 mile and a half 3.34. and the full distance in 4.38. The winner is trained bv J Bryce, who drove him. Money ! Spider is by Lorere from Mantle. MACHINE GUN’S BRILLIANCY

Machine Gun’s fine effort in the Beach Handicap is a pleasing preliminto his important engagement in the Auckland Trotting Cup. The Aus-tralian-bred gelding demonstrated his superior qualities over a high-class field, and did it with superlative ease. Away, followed by Talent and Queen’s Own. got down to the two furlongs disc in 37 l-ss, and were still the leaders at the six furlongs peg in 1.44 2-5. At this stage Logan Chief. Machine Gun and Jack Potts were just in behind them, but once the straight was reached, Away and Talent took the knock, and Queen’s

Own assumed the lead. Then Machine j Gun and Jack Potts challenged, a bat- ; tling finish ending in Machine Gun prevailing by half a. length from Queen's Own, who beat Jack Potts by a similar distance. Bessie Logan was early in trouble, but Waitaki Girl was going well a furlong from home, when she left her feet. Logan Chief, who had every chance filled fourth place. Machine Gun is trained by R. B. Berry who drove him, and is owned by Mr. Geo. McMillan, of Auckland. PAN YAN CONCLUDES THE MENU Pan Tan annexed the Farewell Handicap very easily from Bingen Lad, who had made the pace for seven furlongs. Glandore was the only member to refuse to go away. Bingen Lad was closely followed by High Jinks, Pan Tan. Menember. Bing Boy and Daisy Pointer till the straight was reached. Half way down the running Daisy Pointer improved her position, but High Jinks. Bing Boy and Menember. were hopelessly beaten. Pan Tan is owned by Mr, C. F. Reid and is trained by F. Holmes who rode him. TOTALISATOR DECREASE Owing to the unsatisfactory stale of the weather, which greatly affected the attendance each day, the totalisator returns for the meeting showed a shrinkage on last year’s turnover. The machine handled £17.152 for the dav, compared with £23.832 for the corresponding day in 1926, in which year the total for the meeting was £43,808. This year’s figures only reached £31,080, being a decrease of £12,728. INNOVATION HANDICAP Of £200; 1J miles. S—JACKIE AUDUBON, 12yds .. . 7 12— IVOR, limit 2 10—WEE GUS, 36yds 3 Scr.: Roldena. Won by a neck, five lengths between second and third. Time. 3.31. SHIRLEY HANDICAP Of £200; 2 miles. 2—NOURMAHAL, 24yds 1 4 WILD HEBE, 36yds 2 I—TAMERLANE, 24yds 3 Scr.: Marvin Junior. Won by a length. Time, 4.50 2-5. WAIMAIRI HANDICAP Of £400; 2 miles. 1— TAUREKAREKA. It 1 5 FIGHT EVER. 12yds. bhd 2 6 BILLY SEA, It. 3 All started: Won by two lengths. Time, 4.39. AVON HANDICAP Of £200; 1 mile. 2 REY LOGAN, 12yds 1 3 808 LOGAN, 12yds 2 6 BING BOY, 12yds 3 Scr.: Berence. Won by a nose. Time, 2.16 1-5. SUMMER HANDICAP Of £200; 1 h miles. 7 KOTUKU JACK, 48yds 1 17—HIGH JINKS, 36yds 2 —EPIGRAM, 48yds 3 Scr.: Mate o’ Mine. Won by a length. Time, 3.27 1-5. NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING HANDICAP Of £250; 2 miles. 2—MONEY SPIDER, 84yds .. 1 4 BONNY SPEC, 48yds 2 1— CANNONBALL, 24yds 3 Won by half a length. Time, 4.38. BEACH HANDICAP Of £230; 1£ miles. 4—MACHINE GUN, 24yds 1 2 QUEEN’S OWN, 24yds 2 I—JACK POTTS, 36yds 3 Also started. —9 Talent, 8 Away, 7 Logan Chief, 6 Bessie Logan, 5 Loganwood, 3 Waitaki Girl. Won by half a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2.46. FAREWELL HANDICAP Of £200; 1 mile. 1— PAN YAN, 12yds .. y 1 2 BINGEN LAD, limit 2 3 DAISY POINTER, limit 3 Also started.—9 Menember, 4 High Jinks. 8 Glandore, 6 Bing Boy, 7 Darknite, 5 Auguste Dillon, 10 Countryman. Won by three lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, 2.13. The totalisator investments amounted to £17,152 10s, as against £23.832 last year. The decrease for the meeting was £12,727. NOTES AND COMMENTS Not Quite Right Betty Moko, the pride of Otahuhu, is not doing as well as could be desired in her Rowe Cup preparation, the hard tracks experienced lately causing trouble to her legs. It will be unfortunate if the brilliant Peter Moko mare is not at her best for the big event, as it will rob the race of a certain amount of interest, and perhaps owner Bradv of a good stake. With the track soft Betty would be In her element, as she demonstrated at the June fixture. Plenty of Speed Elzear continues to rule favourite for the Rowe Cup despite the fact that many enthusiasts in Auckland consider Waikaha unbeatable. When the Betereta mare won the Dominion Handicap at Christchurch last month she put up a striking performance, and several shrewd judges who saw her final dash after losing ground at the start, promptly ticked her off as the probable Rowe Cup winner. She will not require to stand long at the peg with Waikaha and Sister Beatrice in front of her.

A Good Trotter Billy Carbine is going to be a little dandy at the square-gaited game, and there is another race in him yet before he goes any further back, although he was not allowed to remain long on the front line, as a result of his second to Great Change. His win at. Whangarei was full of merit and Billy will find the target again before long. TROTTING FIXTURES New Brighton T.C.—Dec. 15, 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, 5. Forbury Park T.C. —Jan. 26, 2s. Cheviot T.C.—Feb. 1. N.Z. Metropolitan T.C.—Feb. 11. Otahuhu T.C.—Feb. IS, 22.