TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 307, 19 March 1928, Page 10

TROTTING

By

“Abaydos”

New Brighton Trots

BIG RACE TO COLENE POINTER NOTES ON THE RACING ( Special to THE SUE) CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. Though overcast and threatening, the weather remained fine for the concluding day of the New Brighton Trotting Club’s Meeting. There was a good attendance, and owing to the rain that fell overnight the course was dead. It cut up as the racing progressed, making fast times out of the question. A Good Performance Mr. C. McMillan’s five-year-old, Dundas Boy, was responsible for a stylish performance in the Innovation Handicap. Starting from 60 yards behind he worked his way through a field of 20 horses and was in front a little over half a mile from home. He negotiated his first eight furlongs in 2.19 3-5. When the barriers were released Peter Daunt jumped to the front, being closely pursued by Naldera, Trespass and Great Audo. On reaching the stand Great Audo elected to take the lead and went out of the straight from a bunch, which comprised Trespass, Peter Daunt, Naldera, My Sonny, Lady Brent, Pretty Pointer, Wenlo and Dundas Boy, and so they raced till the back stretch was reached, where Dundas Boy ran past them half a mile from home. Only Peter Daunt, Lady Brent, My Sonny and Wenlo had any chance of reaching the money. None could overhaul Dundas Boy, but Peter Daunt succeeded in getting to the judge in time to beat My Sonny by a length for second honours. Wenlo and Lady Brent, who were the next to finish, went a creditable race. Her Third Victory By winning the Bexley Handicap, Great Amazon registered her third successive victory. She gave another faultless display and won as if she still has a bit up her sleeve. She is by Great Audubon from Aipazon. For a mile and a-half Lady Fan, Nelson Boy, Pieter Timmerman and Mount Royal went good races, but could not hang on to get any of the money. With M. Holmes in the sulky Peter the First was encouraged to strike his gait after beginning on a break, but despite the efforts of this capable horseman the gelding declined to settle to his work. The favourite, Sea Queen, in addition to making a bad beginning, seemed as If she could not handle the track, losing her balance several times on the trip. Three furlongs from home Randolph appeared on the scene, but when promising to overhaul Great Amazon he went into the air and spoilt what* appeared to be a reasonable chance of success. Little Johnnie and Tiny Moon finished fast and the former secured second prize and Tiny Moon filled fourth place. They are due to pick up a race before the season ends. Big Event to Colene Pointer King Pointer carried a few more tickets than Colene Pointer in the New Brighton Handicap, and he gave a much better showing than when lie raced at Timaru and on the first day of the New Brighton fixture. But for making a break at the start and misfiring again when five furlongs had

been completed he would have caused the winner a lot of trouble. As it was he finished second, and to make up so much ground over the last mile showed that the gelding is a very fast pacer and one with ability to take high honours, provided of course that he can be cured of his breaking tactics. As the course on this occasion was difficult for some horses to handle, King Pointer may have suffered in this respect. Shine Soon took no part in the race through his driver being out of his sulky when the field was sent away. Ariki refused to begin pacing and was early out of the race. Over the first half mile Epigram and Avenger put in a break which cost them a good deal of ground. Daphne De Oro left the mark correctly, and with a mile to go she dropped in behind Colene Pointer. She remained in this position till within half a mile of home, but when expected to engage in a real tussle with Colene Pointer she faulted and lost a few lengths. She came again, but though she finished gamely, she had to be content with third money. Colene Pointer has a perfect action,

RACING IN AUSTRALIA

MEETING AT CAULFIELD By Cable. — Press Association. — Copyright. MELBOURNE, Sunday. At the Victoria Amateur Turf Club’s meeting yesterday, the following was the result of the leading event: ST. KILDA HANDICAP Of £1,000; 1£ miles VALWVNE, C. B. Kellow’s b m, aged, by Valais—Beambri, 8.7 l CORNCRAKE, aged, 7.0 2 IMITATOR, syrs, 8.0 3 Seven started. Valwyne won by a length, three-quarters of a length separating second and third. Time, 2.381.- A and N.Z. Rosehill Meeting SYDNEY, Sunday. At the Rosehill meeting yesterday, the following was the result of the leading event; ROSEHILL CLUB HANDICAP Of £200; 1J miles BLATHER, A. Braemar’s b h, 4yrs, by Magpie—Charade, 6.10 " i CUMERLONG, 7.3 * o DRAWBRIDGE (imp.), 7.S .. .. \\ \\ 3 Sixteen started. Blather won by two lengths. Time, 2.6 J.—A. and N.Z.

RANGITIKEI MEETING

REHANDICAPS DECLARED MARTON, To-day. The following rehandicaps have been declared for the Rangjtlkei meetingHurdles Handicap: Kilburn. 10 0 Pukenui Handicap: Court Jester, S 0 Clifton Handicap: Manly, 5.9.

and in addition to having good manners she has speed and stamina. The first half mile was run in 1.10, the mile in 2.23 and 12-furlongs in 3.32 3-5, while the time for the full distance was 4.40 Placings Reversed Though a field of 19 went out to contest the Eclipse Stakes, for three-year-olds and four-year-olds, the race was really confined to Free Advice and Baron Bingen. The former hopped away smartly, but with a furlong covered. Baron Bingen ran past her, and in close order the pair raced well clear of the field, of which His Lordship and Prince Audo were most 'prominent. Going along the back stretch Free Advice drew up to Baron Bingen and the pair were at the mile peg in 2.27. The pace was increased, and just before reaching the home bend Free Advice got his neck in front of

Baron Bingen, who put in a skip. Free Advice gradually got to the front where she remained to secure first prize from Baron Bingen, who arrived a length in front of His Lordship. Free Advice is owned by Messrs. McKendrick Bros., of Auckland, who bred her. She is by the Australian bred pacer Blue Mountain King from Intaglio, a sister to Onyx. Baron Bingen is a three-year-old brother to Great Bingen. Baron Bingen is a classy colt and considering that it was his first appearance his display was distinctly pleasing, and he is certain to uphold the traditions of the family. Of the beaten division Author Franz and Writer gave the best displays. After the race Baron Bingen was placed first and Free Advice second owing to Bryce, driver of Free Advice, interfering with Baron Bingen at the turn for home. The stewards considered Bryce’s act a wilful one. and fined him £25. The owners of Free Advice have appealed, but the stewards decided to pay out the dividend in accordance with their finding. Arran Chief Won Well The contest for the Telegraph Handicap over the last half of the journey was confined to Golden Sun, Cannonball, Arran Chief, Harold Burwood and Sahib. Nearing the entrance to the straight Harold Burwood went in the air and Cannonball appeared to falter. Golden Sun led into the home stretch, but when S. D. Edwards pulled Arran Chief out, he quickly got to the front, and came home in attractive style. Arran Chief is a brilliant customer, but to date he has not acted like a stayer. Sahib finished well in third place, but Pat Dillon broke when in fourth place. That was about half-a-mile from home. The favourite, Searchlight Lad, broke at the start, an error that Lord Bingen committed also. * Swiftbine Wins Easily Notwithstanding that several of the 11 competitors in the Brooklyn Handicap left their feet more than once during the race, it was a grand contest. After leading the field for seven furlongs Katute made a break, and by the time the stand was reached Real the Great was just in front of Sarsaparilla, Nelson McKinney, Katute. Nourmahal, Audobell, Randolph and Swiftbine. Going out of the straight Real the Great made a break and left Nelson McKinney and Sarsaparilla in charge, with Nourmahal, Real the Great, Randolph, Audobell, Swiftbine and Katute next. Going to the far turn Real the Great again took charge with Audobell, Swiftbine, Sarsaparilla, Nourmahal, Nelson McKinney and Randolph racing in close order. Once in line for home Swiftbine came through, and trotting genuinely all the way won by two lengths from Randolph, who, after a tussle with Sarsaparilla, gained second money by a narrow margin. Elzear filled fourth place. A Great Race The Flying Handicap provided a thrill, six of the ten pacers being engaged in a battling finish, after racing in close formation all the way. Of the party that faced the starter Waitaki Girl was the only candidate to decline to leave the mark. William the Great carried the field along for six furlongs, where Taurekareka headed him, and led into the straight, with Jean McElwyn, Trimmer, Black Admiral and Acron in hot pursuit. Down the lane they were all hard at it, and while the five pacers were battling it out Fight Ever came like lightning on the outside, and got to the judge first, being a neck in front of Trimmer, who beat Jean McElwyn by a bead for second money. About a similar distance away came Black Admiral, who was a head in front of Acron. Won Under Big Handicap After beginning on a break and losing fully six lengths Kulnine won the Final Handicap very closely. He took charge at the head of the stretch, and was full of running and was going away from his field when he passed the judge. High Jinks led for seven furlongs and though he went a good race he had no chance with the winner. Lulu Lad did not leave the mark, but Daisy Pointer went a splendid race. Native Queen, after a happy beginning, was close to the leader two furlongs from home, but failed badly in the straight. Concluding results: BROOKLYN HANDICAP Of £250; unhoppled trotters; 4.47 class; 2 miles 4—SWIFTBINE (T. Ritchie), 24yds, F. G. Holmes l —RANDOLPH (W. S. Mitchell), scr, H. Gaskell 2 2—SARSAPARILLA (R. Grant), 24 yds, M. B. Edwards 3 Also started. —7 Katute, 12yds bhd; 5 Nelson McKinney, 36; 30 Nourmahal, 6 Real the Great, 11 Audo Bell, 1 Petroleuse, 60; 3 Red Oak, 96; 4 Elzear, 132. Won by two lengths; a neck between second and third. Elzear was fourth. Time, 4.54. FLYING HANDICAP Of £275; 2.48 class; lifc miles 10—FIGHT EVER (J. J. Kennerley), 36yds, owner 1 7—TRIMMER (J. Burley), 24yds, D. Bennett 2 1— JEAN McELWYN (D. R. Revell). 24yds, R. B. Berry 3 Also started.—2 William the Great, 6 Dalmeny, scr; 5 Pan Yan, 24yds bhd; 4 Black Admiral, 3 Taurekareka, 48; 9 Waitaki Girl, 8 Acron, 72. A great finish. Won by a neck; the thii'd horse a head away. Black Admiral was close up fourth. Time. 2.52. FINAL HANDICAP (Saddle) Of £170; 2.17 class; 1 mile 2 KULNINE (E. and G. L. Rutherford), 12yds, M. B. Edwards .... 1 *> —HIGH JINKS (Mrs. M. Ore), scr, H Frost *> DAISY POINTER (.VI. Dunn’)' 12yds, D. Bennett 3 Also started.—lo Pointalena, scr: 8 Lulu Lad, 7 Panto, 24yds bhd; 5 Native Queen, Won by four lengths; two lengths between second and third. Native Queen was fourth. Time, 2.15.