Minor Events on Saturday's Card

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 386, 21 June 1928, Page 7

Minor Events on Saturday's Card

THREE INTERESTING ITEMS FIELDS LARGE AND CLASSY While treated as "minor events” in such a high-class schedule as that being presented by the Auckland Club on Saturday, the items referred to below would constitute “big heats” on many of the trotting cards of the Dominion, and they will play quite an important part toward making the winter function a success and provide fans with plenty of thrills. In the arrangement of its various programmes the Auckland Club has set a high standard for the secondary division in keeping with the solid tests provided for the first grade performers, and in the events scheduled for the former class, quality makes its presence felt among the contestants. Better known, perhaps, as improvers’ handicaps, these items cater for a promising class of competitor, and one that has risen from the fringe of the second division to the shades of a higher circle. Although such heats as the Mangere, Hobson and Marconi Handicaps have been tightened up as far as the limits are concerned, making more scope for the better class of improvers, the time reduction has not affected the size of the fields, as is reflected in the acceptance list. This proves that many horses are annually passing the proficiency test and making advancement, along lines that will eventually lead them to the higher circle. Mangere Handicap There is a large field engaged in this 12-furlong event (3.28£ limit), with 14 runners lined up on the front mark. Good beginners will be invaluable here and the draw will also have some bear-

ing on things generally. Several recent winners appear in the big list, including Maid of 'the Mountains, Andover. Concertina, Pageant, TJramic Call on the end), and Great Actress, Luvan and Jackie Audubon, further back. Admiral Lock, Harvest Child, Hohoro and Mars have succeeded in securing place-money and of this quartette Admiral Lock has been very consistent. Harvest Child is displaying better form of late, and may yet juetify the high opinions formed of him early in the season.

mose wno gained nrst Honours Andover has good qualifications, having won in fine style over 12 and 16 furlongs. His trouble seems to be at the starting gate, but if he goes right he is a hard horse to beat. Pageant has won on the West Coast of the South Island and at Wellington, but his best performance was perhaps his effort at Ilawera on the second day, when he put up a hard fight with Taipare and Gold Jacket in the big go and took third money. Concertina had a day out at Thames when she won the double and a repetition of that form would make it difficult for the rest. Uramic’s second to Andover at Claudelands from GO yards behind, when he tramped 3.24 for 12 furlongs, has not been forgotten, and in his more recent essay in which he dead-heated with Joy Bird at Cambridge in the 10furlong saddle heat, proved that he can deliver the goods all right. Great Actress has failed several times over two miles, but when last at Epsom she gave a real taste of her qualities over a 10-furlong course, defeating a good field. Luvan has not raced much this year, but her last outing was impressive. That was the mile saddle, in which she beat Gold Jacket by a narrow margin. The mare was in receipt of 12 yards, but to defeat the speedy black pacer was no mean performance. Jackie Audubon has won over all distances. and seems to be right in form just now. There is plenty of material for a keen contest, and half a dozen in demand may be Andover, TJramic, Pageant, Harvest Child, Luvan, Great Actress Hobson Handicap This gives budding two-milers a chance to distinguish themselves, and others more staid and who have been taking part in many of the country cup contests are given a further opportunity of attempting to win a stake. With its 4.40 limit the Hobson Handicap has drawn an attractive field and it promises to be a splendid contest. Included among the runners are several cup winners, Lady Barrington (Hawke’s Bay Cup), Neerson (Nelson Cup), Dillon Huon (Cambridge Cup), Ciold Dial (Whangarei and Te Aroha Cups), Uncle Bert (1927 Adams Memorial Cup), and Dealer, winner of the East Coast Handicap at Hawke’s Bay recently. The latter has given away a lot to get into the society, which suggests he has shown something pretty good to his party. However, he will be properly tested among this lot. Neerson recently won over 12 furlongs in approved style, and should not find it difficult to get the extra half-mile. Lady Barrington is inclined to be erratic at the post, but she has a fine turn of speed. Dillon Huon raced during the autumn as if he meant business, and his victory at Cambridge was a meritorious one. He was unlucky in not landing the double on that occasion. Gold Dial has had a lot of racing this season, and as she thrives on the treatment, should be in rare form to tackle the opposition, and. as she is one of the Northern hopes for the Adams Memorial, must have good prospects in this heat. Lingfield won the Gore Cup at Christmas, but has had a let up since then, and may be better suited by a shorter journey. Uncle Bert will not mind if the track is heavy; in fact, the heavier it Is the more friends Bertie will claim. But there are a few in the race that will attract attention, although their winning deeds may not stand out so effectively. Pageant can see the two miles out, and will be a hard proposition if reserved for this go. Tony Victor has been placed in events Ibis season from one to two miles, and is due to go one better. Reremai put up a fine performance last winter over a shorter course, but has not done much good during the summer and autumn seasons. And what about Great Peter? One of the hottest favourites ever harnessed for the Hawcra Cup. the brother to Great Bingen and Co., failed badly and repeated the dose on the second day. But there was reasonable excuse for the first defeat, as Paul’s horse struck all the trouble WHAT THE CHEMIST SAID—- “ ‘NAZOL’ is the scientific, common sense remedy for colds,’ said a certain chemist. “It quickly heals the inflamed membranes and clears the pulmonary passage.” Is 6d buys 60 doses of “NAZOL.” From all chemists and stores. 5.

going, and the last day he was not seen at his best. Off the front of this handicap he must be respected, and would be a hard one to head off when once established in the lead. A possible half-dozen should be Pageant, Neerson, Dillon Huon, Great Peter, Tony Victor, Gold Dial. Marconi Handicap Ten-furlong flutters are always popular with the Epsom public, and the Marconi Handicap, with its 2.51£ limit, appears to be equally favoured by owners, as it comprises the biggest field of the day. Twenty-five are named as starters, the majority of whom will begin, or get the chance to begin, from the end of the handicap. It is a shortlimit event, and the back-markers have a chance of making it interesting at the finish. Winners of recent date figuring in this heat are Cora Tacks, Neerson, Dillon Huon, Sister Beatrice, Free Advice, Taipare, Great Actress, Harry Audubon, Native Prince and Jackie Audubon, and it will not be surprising to see the winner, or in fact the placegetters, drawn from this bunch. Cora Tacks won a mile brilliantly at Hawcra while the trotter, Sister Beatrice, at the same fixture cleaned up a good field of pacers over 10 furlongs. Having Sister Beatrice and Dillon Huon engaged, .T. R. Corrigan holds a strong hand. Neerson may elect to tackle the two-mile, but as this is the only event in which Free Advice figures the Auckland-owned filly will probably see the post, and perhaps a short price too. She has shown good form under “Scotty” Bryce’s tuition, and should add further to her laurels. Taipare and Great Actress are a solid pair at the distance, and will add interest to the flutter, although Harry Audubon having “come back” for C. Donald, may repeat the dose. Jackie Audubon is a hard head and being in good form will keep the others busy. Of the others, consistent Nelson Tasker should make his presence felt, while Harvest Child and Lingfield should find this distance quite satisfactory. If Lady Joan was right, what chance would the others have of collecting? If old Pitaroa hits the trail and gets his head in front, he will take some settling. Half-a-dozen probables that appeal are Free Advice. Neerson. Taipare. Great Actress, Corrigan bracket, Jackie Audubon.