TROTTING.

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 320, 3 April 1928, Page 13

TROTTING .

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“Abaydos"

notes and comments

FROM NEAR AND FAR FORM AT WANGANUI Although Peter Pirate proved class enough in the opening event at Wanganui to get up and win after losing about 50yds at the start, the bad habit he has acquired at the barrier will prove costly to his connections. On the second day the Peter Moko youngster was very fractious at the getaway and eventually got left. When ho started on the journey he was in a hopeless position and was pulled up before the first circuit was completed. A Likely Sort Great Delight made quite a lot of •friends at Wanganui When he ran Peter Pirate to a head on the opening day. The Kea Dillon gelding was always in a good position and turned for home looking a winner. One hundred yards from tho box 11. Garnett still had his charge in front, but under the hard drive ho broke, allowing the favourite to get up and win by a small margin. Great Delight did not start on the second day. On the Improve Great Ballin faced the starter twice each day at Wanganui, and the racing on the opening day did the four-year-old a lot of good, as he put plenty of dash into his essays on Saturday. In the Improvers’ item Garth Robertson’s charge came with a rattle from the distance, throwing out

a strong challenge to Welcome Pearl, but he tangled at the critical juncture to get second. Later in the day the Auckland-owned pacer made another strong dash at the finish of the Suburban Handicap, but just as another second seemed within his grasp he broke and finished just behind the placed horses. Great Ballin is showing appreciable improvement. A False Price

A useful sort of a mare in Welcome Pearl was seen in action at Wanganui, and while she failed to get a situation on the first day she ran with such prominence as to suggest she would be a dividend proposition the next time out. With Phil Green in the sulky, the Jewel Chimes mar© proved on Saturday that her first day’s form was correct by winning comfortably. The mare paid a good price, the public evidently overlooking her previous performance. Will Make Good Derby Lynn appeared short of a race when toiie went out to contest the Eastbrook Handicap at Wanganui on Thursday. The Nelson Derby filly was slow to find her feet, but once under way sh e moved pleasingly. On the concluding day Hughes’s youngster put up a fine performance in a two-mile event and was only beat.cn at the finish by The Abbey, who showed a wonderful improvement on his first day’s form. From a 4.54 peg Derby Lynn ran the 16 furlongs in 4.48, and will do better when more seasoned. A Smart Filly A smart sort of a four-year-old was in action at Wanganui, named Hula’s Maid, which is trained and owned at Napier. On the opening day she put up a smart performance by running third in tho Innovation Handicap, registering 3.37 3-5 from a 3.4 S mark. This exhibition attracted the attention of the handicapper, who put tho Uuia Dillon mare 60yds behind on Saturday. Welcome Pearl, who was only a length behind the Napier mare the first day, was still on the limit and looked a better proposition. Huia lost her driver, however, and did not get a chance to show her ability. Nellie Parsons Consistent Nellie Parsons ran consistently at Wanganui and was perhaps a trifle unlucky in her first essay when she succumbed to Bell Dial. From the back mark the Nelson-owned mare made up her ground in good style, but was then kept to the outer of the field. In a hard drive, Nellie headed Bell Dial, but Williams’s mare came again to get hqr neck in front at the box. Beckett’s charge improved her handicap to such an extent that she was- 96yds behind the next time and after again being up with the field early could only finish third. Started in a saddle heat she occupied a similar position. Fulfilling Early Promise When Queen Elizabeth was in Auckland last spring she created a favourable impression and many good judges who saw* her race in the Great Northern Derby expressed the opinion that the Man o’ War filly would turn out a good on© later on. Although she

Greytown and Hastings, Queen Elizabeth gave the public a taste of her qualities at Wanganui on Saturday, wheel'© she won a 12-furlong heat in a capable manner. Jim Bullock had Queenie in great fettle and when the filly was pressed at the finish she showed real grit and determination. Sh© will be a fine pacer with a bit of age. Explosion Bubble Exploded There was a big rush foi Explosion at Wanganui, where followers of the sport retain vivid recollections of his form last year. Although slow to move away in the Cup J. Shaw soon had the big fellow in a good position and when the field turned out of the straight his prospects were held in high respect by backers. Half a mile from home it became apparent the favourite was beaten and he finished well back. In his other starts he did no better and the Nelson Bingen gelding looks as if he requires a spell.

Not Good Enough Speed King found the opposition too hard as well as the track at vtanganui £nd the big gelding was all at sea in his several starts. His best performance was in the Wanga2 U , 1 - S , takes ’ where after trailing the held for the first mile, he finished dose up behind the placed horses with Hostess, who was favousrite. Speed King may improve from now on, but he does not appeal as a sound proposition. High Sea Staying On The roan gelding High Sea proved that he is something more than a sprinter by seeing the Cup journey right out and landing the stake by a narrow margin. The son of Blue Ribbon had nothing to spare when the judge was reached and, as has been mentioned previously, was lucky ir t defeating Tui Wildwood. High Sea had every show again the second day in the Liverpool Handicap, but was not good enough to repeat his first day’s performance. Returned to Form 0 Tho Wellsford-trained mare Bell Dial showed a return to form when she won the Eastbrook Handicap at Wanganui on Thursday. The sister to Gold Dial was in front before two furlongs had been covered and although challenged hotly by Nellie Parsons at the finish hung on to win nicely. Later in the day, after being penalised to 60yds, Williams’s mare again made a good showing. By an oversight Bell Dial was not accepted for on the second day. SOUTHERN JOTTINGS A few Southern-owned and trained horses are engaged at Addington this week-end. Among the number, with their trainers, are:—J. R. McMurray (Gore), Lucky Dillon, Fashion Queen: R. Townley (Winchester), Nelson McKinney, Engagement; T. Wallis (Washdyke), Author Jinks; O. E. Hooper, Panto, King Pointer. Royal Serene: J. Henderson (Oamaru), Queen’s General, Dalnahine, Great Hope; A. Smith (Waimate), Omaha; H. Lane (Methven), Killinchy; W. J. Gudsell (Tinwald), Pluto. After Easter Eggs W. J. Tomkiuson, who is at the head of the successful ‘trainers so far this season with 20 wins, has a strong brigade in active work in anticipation of the approaching fixtures. The string

includes Logan Park, Young Blake, Shadowland, Lingfield, Elzear and Western Voyage, and the stable should secure some of the Easter eggs. Going Strong Western Voyage, who showed up prominently at New Brighton is doing well, and looks a possibility in the near future. Young Blake, another of W. J. Tomkinson’s string, is looking well, and is trotting fast and even. Peter Bingen on the Improve Peter Bingen is steadily on the improve, but it will be some time before he is seen at his best. He is a solid customer when right. A Promising Sort Writer is not being hurried. . .He is a good pacer, and likely to salute the judge at any time. One of the Author Dillon breed, he looks like having a good future before him. Ready for Action The following trainers are busy at headquarters: B. Grice (King Craft and his dam, Colene Pointer), W.

Haiston (Zenith), F. E. Harris (Yoicks). R. McDonnell (Evelyn Locanda), T. H. McGirr (Bay Nut), J. R. Waite (Hector’s Own). Sea Pearl in Easy Lane Sea Pearl is not likely to do much racing during the next few weeks, and may be reserved for the Auckland T.C.’s winter meeting in June. Acron Coming Back Acron showed a return to form at New Brighton, and only requires a few fast work-outs to win a sprint. The mile record-holder will be worth keeping an eye on. An Auckland Trio J. Shaw has booked accommodation at Addington for Jewel Pointer, Direct Morning and Native Prince. The former is on a good horse’s mark, and the other pair should pay* their way. Improvements at Addington .The work of altering the Addington course has been completed. The turn going out t of the straight is much more easily* negotiated, and is favourably commented upon by trainers. The track will now be 11 yards shorter, which will necessitate the removal of the judge’s box. However, it has been decided to do away with it altogether, and the judge will occupy a position at the end of the stewards’ stand. A strip of land has been taken off the track, and this will give outside stand accommodation for 2,500 more people.