MODERATES ARE WELL CATERED FOR

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 344, 3 May 1928, Page 6

MODERATES ARE WELL CATERED FOR

CHANCES FOR IMPROVERS THREE HEATS CARDED The moderates have been remarkably well catered for at the Cambridge fixture, which eventuates on Saturday, three items being placed at their disposal. These are run over 10, 12 and 13 furlong courses, and there will be big fields in each event. Pre-post selectors and stay-at-home , backers are set a regular Chinese | puzzle over the three heats carded for i the improving and moderate pacing division, as quite a number of contestants appear in each item. This is confusing to those who are following the fortunes of the aspirants from a distance, but to those who the meeting it often acts as a genuine guide to form later in the day.

The Leamington Handicap is the first to claim attention and it has a very large field, but owing to the big track at Cambridge all will be started at once. There is a big crowd on the limit and the luck of the marbles will be in evidence, but Moko Fly, Great Eyre. Rosie Thorpe, Mountain Dell, Edna Thorpe and Gold Circle may be worth keeping an eye on in this 12-furlong heat.

; The Hautapu Handicap has a large field also and again the bulk of the starters are off the end. but there are* some smart and useful performers just behind the front liners. Edna Thorpe may do best of the limit lot, but Zealous, Great Bailin, Signor. Lord Haldane, and Lola Reklav will be in the picture. For the Stewards’ Hanj dicap, run over the odd journey of 13 ■ furlongs, Zea'ous will have a fine show j off the front, while Great Ball in. Hostess. Bell Dial, Lord Haldane and | Dealer will keep her busy. TROTTERS AT CAMBRIDGE TWO EVENTS PROVIDED BIG FIELDS PROMISED Recognising the important part played in the light-harness sport by the members of the squaregaited society, the Cambridge committee did not forget to cater for this section in connection with Saturday’s function, and two heats have been placed on the schedule for their special benefit. | r J'HK first of these items is the Introductory Handicap, a 12-furlong heat, for what is known as the improving class of trotter, but which this season at all events has been chiefly contested by “galloping trotters.” Quantity is more marked than qualityin this particular contest, and 15 appear on the front line, the majority of which have no credentials of any consequence. Carwood. on account of his peculiar performance at Te Aroha, will perhaps be the best known of this lot, but Lena Ansel will nave several acquaintances. The baby, Great Way. will also attract attention, if onlv for the manly style in which he doe's his work. Lochude will have a good lowing and will make it lively for ti / tfont, and Mokanna will go solid if not fast. Special Bell’s Thames win has not been lost sight of, but he will require to keep a more even gait. Peter Tracey could do a lot better if he left the galloping stunts alone, and Etta Cole requires to take things steadier. Lsidy Ena will be knocking before the | finish is through, and Colonel Thorpe I having tasted the sweets of victory* ! may want a return dose. Kolmar has ! a ton of speed if rightly used, but despite being in the next paddock, Lacki e w ood will make no mistakes, but will benefit by those of bis opponCarwood Lochade, Makanna. Lady Ena, Lackiewood and the two-year-old Great Way are likely - - ; support. THE BIG TROT Some good-class trotters will measure strides in the Bardowie Handicap, and especially among those further back there is material to ensure a keen and exciting contest. The front lot look to be held safe by Billy Carbine while Kolmar is also on a'handv mark. Old Roi Alto is trying to stage a come back.” The Tiger is one of h, z yp G and never shirks his G ? W . Star has a great turn blia S i?r eed V aDd lf he would keep his balance few could finish in front of 5?“; „ Bln f e * Starr is still issuing threats, and Roma Bingen has only to do it right to be troublesome. Sebisc i Fi e n n rhr eU 15. Te Ar ° ha ’ and so dod Floraline, while Anseline’s Hawera ml?? 11 mv! 11 1? title her to respect. KolK TISer ’ Gold ‘ Star ’ Roma fibifmes sca and Ans * Une are » TROTTING FIXTURES May 3, s—Forbury Park T.C. May s—Cambridge T.C. May 19—Oamaru T.C. June 2, 4—Canterbury Park T.C June 4—Hawke’s Bay T.C.