TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 265, 30 January 1928, Page 12

TROTTING

By

“Abaydos”

Forbury Park Concludes McLENNAN’S TURN FOR DOUBLE Terrence Dillon and Brentloc KATE THORPE PAYS BIG PRICE (Special to THE SUNJ DUNEDIN, Saturday. rE Forbury Park summer fixture was concluded in overcast but warm weather. There was a large attendance and the track was in splendid order. Considerable adverse comment was made regarding the late houv the last race was scheduled to start. The management generally was excellent. The totalisator handled £36,149 for the day, making a total of £62,015 for the meeting, compared with £37,859 for the final day last year and £63,286 for the meeting.

AN INBRED CUSTOMER A MUCH inbred gelding in All Peters was backed as if he could not get beaten in the Waverley Handicap, and after running with Audalie for a mile, he went to the front and stayed there to win comfortably by a length. All Peters is by Petereta, from a mare by Petereta, and is trained for Mr. W. Doyle by R. Townley, of Winchester. Audalie made a couple of mistakes on the trip, and Quiekfire misfired badly a few yards from the judge, who was unable to separate Quiekfire and Audalie for second honours. Arctotis went unsteadily and Wattle Patch lost ground through being delayed on the mark. RICH REWARD FOR PLUCKY PUNTERS

A seventeenth favourite in Kate Thorpe won the Telegraph Handicap in attractive style. She was taken to the front with seven furlongs to go, where she remained to win, going away from Fashion Queen, who was hard ridden all through the lane, in anticipation of the winner fading. On this occasion Kate Thorpe stayed on particularly well, and was full of running when the line was crossed. Ayr, who was considered invincible, ran a disappointing race, not that she did anything wrong, for she *was third to leave the barrier, but never once did she flatter her supporters, gradually failing back till she was in a hopeless position. Fashion Queen put in a good run in the straight, but could not reach the winner. The third horse, Pointalena, began fast, and was always in the thick of the fight. Kate Thorpe’s dividend was in the region of two-thirds of a century. SARSAPARILLA IN FORM

The much-improved trotter Sarsaparilla made a bre.ak in the Gore Handicap, and then came on over the last half-mile to outstay Sea Queen for the big end of the prize. By his mistake, which occurred at the end of six furlongs, Sarsaparilla must have lost six lengths. Fortunately for him Avalanche and Len Wood, who were forcing the pace, both misfired in their gaits, with a round to go. Swiftbine looked a possibility with five furlongs to go, but he lacked a finishing effort, and was well down the course when the race was all over. Pieter Timmerman began quickly, but was incapable of paying a dividend. TERENCE DILLON A GOOD ONE The fact of the favourite Logan Park failing to get on the journey in the Metropolitan Handicap deprived the race of considerable interest. Downcast, Golden Devon and Harry Audubon were quickest to begin and . when the field had settled down Golden Devon was setting the pace to Downcast, Harry Audubon, Event, St. Maura, Terence Dillon, Bonny Logan, Logan Chief, Machine Gun and Dalnahine. There was no material change as they went past the half-mile in 1.9 1-5, and the mile in 2.17 4-5. Entering on the last lap Terence Dillon ran to the front and was down at the mile and a-half disc in 3.26 3-5. In the run down the back St. Maura, Bonny Logan, Machine Gun and Logan Chief set after Terence Dillon, and as they Wheeled for home Bonny Logan went into second place, but in the race to the post Terence Dillon held her safe and won comfortably by nearly three lengths from Bonny Logan, who finished two lengths in front of Machine Gun. Logan Chief was fourth. The last half-mile was done in 1.4.

DUNDAS BOY MAKES AMENDS Dundas Boy was a big fancy for the Stewards’ Handicap, and leaving the mark sweetly he always looked a winner. When his driver, R. B. Berry, asked him a question going down the back the last time, he joined Royal Authoress at the front, and stayed with her till the last furlong was entered upon. Then he came away to score like a good horse. He is owned by the Auckland sportsman, Mr. G. McMillan. Royal Authoress went her usual true race and was unlucky in striking such a good one in the winner. Cardinal and Blue was in front till within two and a-half furlongs of home, where she was quickly accounted for. FREE HOLMES DISQUALIFIED At the conclusion of the race the Judicial Committee took evidence regarding a report from the patrol steward that Free Holmqp, driver of Royal Authoress had crossed Cardinal and Blue at the bend in the last circuit. After a lengthy hearing Holmes was disqualified for three months for interference with Cardinal and Blue. R. Berry’s evidence was considered unsatisfactory. A caution was administered. Free Holmes has appealed against the decision of the committee. ENGAGEMENT’S GREAT FINISH Duke Bingen essayed to win the Crescent Handicap all the way, but in the list few strides Engagement fairly threw herself at the winning post and passed the judge a neck in front of Duke Bingen. Engagement is a peculiar gaited trotter, but she can get over the ground, and she is one of the best stayers in commission. Our Lady began beautifully, but with three furlongs disposed of she faulted? and was pulled up. Cannonball and Elzear both misfired at the start, and it was a fine effort of Cannonball’s to finish in third position. Over the last half mile John Mauritius and Petroleuse were putting in some telling work, but on nearing the mile and three-quarters disc they fell and Clonmel, who was running third at the time, went in the air at the bend for home and cost him what appeared a certain position for a place. A WONDERFUL FILLY After putting up a bold performance for a mile and a-half, Searchlight Lad looked to be certain for first or second money in the Royal Handicap, but while his supporters were gladdened by their prospects, the big pacer made a bad break, and declined to regain his balance, being a long way behind the winner at the finish. It was a wonderful performance on the part of the winner, Daphne de Oro. She is only a three-tyear-old, yet she conceded a big field upward of 48 yards and had the race won a furlong from hom£. In the early part of the race she was forced to cover a lot of ground, but over the last circuit she enjoyed the rails till her pilot, F. G. Holmes, took her out

to tackle Searchlight Lad. That was at the head of the lane; on she came to win handsomely in the smart time of 3.42 2-5 for the journey. Transport began quickly and La Sonnette, Diamond Child, Tennesseee Child and Four Bells had every chance. La Sonnette finished well and beat' his colleagues as easily as Daphne De Oro beat him. Mclennan completes double Brentloc hung on long enough to annex the Au Revoir Handicap from Concliff, who put in a sensational run over the last furlong to beat all but Brentloc. Acre and Nantwich hobbled on the mark, but Jean McElwyn shot to the front with Desert Star, William the Great, Brentloc and Harold Burwood racing in close formation. Going into the back stretch Brentloc ran to the front with Jean McElwyn, Desert Star, Donside and Bob Logan in hot pursuit. Entering the straight Brentloc had a useful lead on Jean McElwyn, but over the last furlong Concliff simply flew and got up in time to secure second money.

ROYAL HANDICAP Of £275; 1 mile 5 fur. I—DAPHNE DE ORO, (J. Washington), by Logan Pointer or Rey de Ora—Doraldina, 48yds, F. G. Holmes 1 4—LA SONNETTE (G. R. Hunter), 12yds, F. Price 2 9—DIAMOND CHILD (J. McLean), 24yds., owner 3 Also started. —11 Lucky Dillon, 7 Okoura, 6 Liberal, 3 Searchlight Lad, 10 Transport, limit; 12 Some Wilkes, 2 Ten. nesse’s Child, 13 Four Bells, 5 Hector’s Own, 12yds; 7 Panto, 14 Huon Denver, 15 Kate Thorpe, 24yds. Won by Tour length*, with three between second and third. Time, 3.42 2-5.

AU REVOIR HANDICAP Of £300; 1 mile. 1 — BRENTLOC (Hannon and Henderson), by Brent Locanda—Sashwood, 36yds, J. McLennan l 2 CONCLIFF (G. J. Barton), 60yds W. J. Tomkinson .. .. 2 10—JEAN McELWYN (G. McMillan), limit, R. Berry 3 - Also started:—B Acre, limit; 5 Bob Logan, 3 Desert Star, 9 Donside, 12yds--3 Downcast, 24 (bracketed with Desert Star), 6 Nantwich, 11 Harold Burwood, 24: 7 Loganholme, 48. Won by two lengths, from the fastfinishmg Concliff, who beat Jean McElwn by a head. Time, 2.13 2-5. NEXT SATURDAY MATAMATA’S BIG DAY ANNUAL RACE MEETING Considerable improvements have been made to the Mata mat a racecourse during the past few months. The starting posts have been moved in order to provide for a straight start for every race. The course is ore mile and one chain in length, a per feet oval, and declared by many experts to be the best country course in the Dominion. A good feature of the traclj: is that it does not get hard in dry weather nor sodden in wet. Excellent acceptances have been received for the annual meeting on Saturday next, and the fixture promises to be a great success. A special train leaves Auckland for Matamata at 6.20 a.m. on Saturday, and returns after the last race. WAIPA CLUB TOTALISATOR REFUND COMMITTEE MEETS (From Our Own Correspondent) TE AWAMUTU, Saturday. Mr. F. Quin presided over a Committee meeting of the Waipa Racing Club on Friday evening. There were also present: Messrs. A. H. Storey, C. F. Storey, A. Bond, T. G. Martin, A. S. Wallace, J. P. O’Sullivan, and the secretary, Mr. J. G. Wynyard. An agreement for a further term of five years in respect to the conduct of the totalisator at the local race meetings between Messrs. Blomfield and Co. and the club was approved. Referring to the 2£ per cent, tax on privileges, owing to the amendment of the existing legislation, the secretary said the Government now required club officers to assume responsibility jointly and severally. • The attendance at the recent race meeting was 3,650, including 900 ladies. 143 members, 158 holders of complimentary tickets, and 163 - holders of passes for owners, trainers and jockeys. The Department of Internal Affairs forwarded application forms for the refund of lj per cent, of totalisator turnover up to a maximum of £20,000. In this connection it was decided that the matter of pressing improvements be referred to the Grounds Committee for a report, with a view to obtaining the refund, which is provided conditional on improvements to the amount of the refund claimed being carried out.' It was decided to grant £3 toward the prize funds for best thoroughbred mare and thoroughbred gelding at the forthcoming Te Awamutu Agricultural Show: The application of the Frankton j Railway Employees Picnic Committee for the use of the racecourse for its annual picnic on February 19 was granted on the usual conditions. An agreement of apprenticeship between F. E. Loomb (employer) and D. D. McGrath (apprentice) was approved. TROTTING FIXTURES Forbury Park T.C.—Jan. 27, 28 Hawke's Bay T.C.—Jan. 28 Nelson T.C.—Jan. 31. Feb. 1 Takaka T.C.—Feb. 2. Cheviot T.C. —Feb. 4. Otahuhu T.C.—Feb. 8. 22. N.Z. Metropolitan T.C.—Feb. 11 Kaikoura T.C.—Feb. 26. -