TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 280, 16 February 1928, Page 6

TROTTING

NOTES AND COMMENTS OTAHUHU ON SATURDAY GOOD FIELDS ENGAGED The arrival of all the visiting horses engaged at the Otahuhu fixture has created keener interest in the proceedings, and with such splendid fields and good class horses competing, a most successful meeting is assured. In Good Trim The Henderson-trained Nelson Tasker is creating a very favourable impression at Alexandra Park by the thorough manner in which he is getting through his tasks, and he has come well into favour for the Myers Handicap in which he is off the front. A brilliant beginner, he will be sure to be in the picture and providing he can pull out the last little bit should get a slice of the stake.

Do Not Forget Him Terence Dillon is no stranger to Alexandra Park, and the public should not forget his fine performance of June last when he won the ’ Auckland thou-sand-pounder like a real horse. That he is in form the son of Author Dillon demonstrated at Forbury Park, when after finishing fourth on the opening day, he romped home in the big two-mile event the last day. There is every prospect of the flying chestnut, Concliff, starting favourite for Saturday’s big heat and he will be a very hard horse

to beat. A. J. Tomkinson has the ex-Aussie pacer in rare buckle and now he has struck form Concliff is liable to go on with the game and achieve further distinction. Ready For The Races Native Prince is ready for the races, and he will let the others know they have been there when he is finished with them. He will find one or two pretty stubborn customers, however, in the slower class two-mile heat, and there is one chap at least who may grab the crown away from the Prince. A Bracket With Prospects The Simkin bracket, Hokora and Roamer, will meet with some support on Saturday. Although the former has not shown anything this season to make his friends wax enthusiastic, Roamer gave an encouraging display at Whangarei when not long in work, and will do better when next seen under silk. He is meeting some speedy improvers, however.

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Can He Make Amends? Peter Grattan will have a chance on Saturday to make amends for * his Hawke’s Bay failures, and as he ran a creditable ten furlongs when he secured second berth behind Zella, a good sort, Peter will have a fair number of friends when harnessed up for the Tamaki Handicap. A Promising Sort When last seen out under silk Gold Circle showed sufficient promise to persuade his friends that he would be all right later on. Not a great deal has been seen or heard of the Gold Bell four-year-old, but trainer McQuoid can be depended upon to have the gelding ready for the fray and he should put up a tough fight. Some Folks Say— A few who consider they are in a position to know say that Bell Dial is only one remove from Gold Dial, as far as pace is concerned, but several removes on the point of good barrier behaviour. If Bell Dial, then, is a sure beginner and almost as speedy as Gold Dial, what a chase a lot of those in the unhoppled heat will have at Epsom.

Deserves to Succeed Rockburn is due for a win, and while everyone would be pleased to see his popular owner land a stake, it is generally recognised that his task on Saturday next is a most difficult one. He is sure to run a good race, and his consistency will no doubt be rewarded, if not at the forthcoming meeting, then later on. In Good Company Charming Pronto went two good races at Whangarei and his form on that occasion was encouraging. The Don Pronto gelding should be a possibility at some of the country fixtures, especially in a saddle heat, but his owner is evidently bent on giving him a go with the good field in the Tamaki Handicap. Partial to Weight Mulwaree should be at home over the mile course, and as the roan is partial to the weight on top style of progress he must have a good chance of getting a share of the prize-money. Dyer’s pacer was not seen at his best during the holiday carnival, which accounted for his indifferent display. How good is The Shrew? is a question being repeatedly asked with the approach of the Cup contest. Well, the Hal Zolock mare is so good that if she cannot win the big event on Saturday she will make the others do something

better than usual to top her off. Or. this occasion she should get a shorter route, which will make a lot of difference at the finish.

Uncle Bert is showing preciable return to his better daw and if he is on his best behavn** during the Otahuhu fixture eft keep his opponents busy. yvj, applies mainly to the mile -sad*? in which he is nicely provided he is not done to tW in his earlier (T two miles —will be in at Looking Well Peterwah, the handsome Qifew trotter, is in great spirits, iQ Fisken has the pure-gaited looking a picture. Before Peter wah put up some fine trackw^T

and will be in the thick of tiurfighife the big event on Saturday. Jf He track should get a bit soft by ttafey or the race be run at a slow cftpove the initial stages, the Gisborne imp will be there at the finish. A Big Job Taipare prefers a ten-furlong j«t* ney and he should make fVl<T ygt hfrresting in the Tamaki Handicap’ Tts« grey will have a hard part to do ic getting through or round such u bu’ field, and if the Otx Thorp* geldit? can accomplish the task he will deserve great credit. It is a job tto: requires a Padlock to handle, and the* does not appear to be any of that calibre on the back mark._^ Tony Victor’s Threats Tony Victor has threatened to ea a race on two occasions this seasot and while he almost accomplishedtfr desired end was beaten into mom place. At Hamilton, Daytime cat Mangere-trained gelding out .of' be first certificate, and at his last stir that good trotter, Native Star, got if at the finish to beat him for theihiei end of the wallet. Tony may go oc* better during the Otahuhu -moeltig. If He Is O.K. If Hal Chimes is dressed in his wt at Epsom on Saturday he wiil .jub the saddle heat highly intsctjUK When right it takes a, good oneJMw the Ngaruawahia- trained pacefc te his trainer has not been able'teTW him forward on account of ttMj faPt tracks affecting one of his understand ings. He is nicely placed off thofn® of the handicap. Just a Bit Better Machine Gun is earning a p& name for consistency and bfc jb® record this season is a solid iaafr won a double at the Auckland. UP®* fixture, and at New Brighton gBtMW with a ten-furlong flutter. At ft**; ite in the Auckland Cup, h» IjPttg and occupied a similar pbattteaj* second day behind Peterwah andC** cliff. At Dunedin two third® <*■*■*

way and on Saturday he $ second portion at Addington. ** ■ , he go one better at Otahuhu" 2 " Striking Form Dalmeny looks nice and u I K the brother to Dalnahine able to give a good account self in the Papakura Handicap urday. When right the black f a good one, and as he appe**» e coming along the right should be a prize awaiting him » near future. TROTTING FIXTURES Otahuhu T.C.—Feb. 18. 22. „ N.Z. Metropolitan T.C.—Feb. “ Kaikoura T.C.— Feb. 25. Greymoutb Jubilee —Feb 25. Inangahua Jubilee —Feb. 27. Marlborough T.C.—Marco a. Invercargill T.C. —March *. *■ Waikato T.C.—March 8. Manawatu T.C —March T. Timaru T.C.—March 8. Wyndham T.C.-Mareh «■ New Brighton T C —Marc n »> Thames T.C March Ik Wellington T.C.— March »•