TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 394, 30 June 1928, Page 7

TROTTING

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“Abaydos”

NOTES AND COMMENTS GLIMPSES OF EPSOM FORM SOME PROMINENT PACERS Several performers at Alexandra Park while only receiving the smallest portion of the prize money showed encouraging form, while others who failed to get any cash at all put up creditable displays. A number of these are worth keeping in mind for early engagements in the new season. Not in His Best Form JL.ocTi Moigh found his tasks in the higher society a bit beyond his capabilities. but he will do a lot better next season. He clid not appear to be as forward as when lie previously visited Auckland and VV. Hughes has not got him back to liis best since spelling the son of Nelson Derby. When he strikes form the Longburn-trained pacer will prove he is fit for the dress circle company. Still Consistent Once more a minor place in a cup event goes down to the credit of Nelson Tasker, who has raced with commendable consistency over the longer jour- —

neys this season. I-lis effort in he Adams Memorial Cup was a creditable one and although he is not partial to heavy going he trotted on gamely to

the end. Three seconds and two thirds in five starts over two miles in succes-

sive attempts, is not a bad record and next season the Henderson horse will probably do better. Logan Chief found the heavy going all against him on Wednesday in the two-mile heat, and when the straight was reached he was a tired horse. F. G. Holmes handled the Logan Pointer gelding perfectly and gave him the advantage of the shortest route. At the half-mile disc he moved forward and was reducing the gap to the leader Dalmeny. Turning for home the Chief hit the air and left his backers lamenting. When conditions are favourable he will win over a distance all right. Mars Failed Badly The Hula Dillon gelding Mars appears to have lost his punch and while he ran prominently in his engagements for a period he could not keep his position. On the second day r he was well

out in both starts and flattered his supporters by the way he Was handling the conditions. When required to put in a final effort the Mangere pacer stopped badly and failed to get even the small end of the purse. Did Not Stay On Great Peter was only produced once at the meeting and after having every show in the Hobson Handicap faded away at the latter part of the twomile journey. Driven by his owner. J. W. Tims, the brother to Great Bingen. Peter Bingen and Co., commenced in good style and acted as pilot for a considerable portion of the .journey, when he componded. The four-year-old has not raced much this season but with another year over his head he may prove all that is expected of him.

A Poor Beginner | Harvest Child is not a good beginner ! and this fault has kept the three-year- | old from collecting a first certificate | during the season. When the field was dispatched in the Manukau Handicap on Wednesday the Southerner was very slow away and then had a rocky passage over the major portion of the journey'. The Sonoma Harvester gelding put in good work over the final half-mile. but. had to be content with third berth. Shorter Journey Suits Luvan Luvan was not capable of seeing out the two-mile journey of the Adams Memorial Cup. although she ran a very creditable race. A. Julian always had i her in a handy position and did his I best to nurse the Lulu Boy mare for ! the final pinch, but she was unable to I respond when the time arrived. On i her display each day it looks as if a j race over a shorter distance would i have been within her compass on the j concluding day. Imprint On the Big Side Imprint was very robust in condition as at this period last year. Uncle’s Alexandra Park, but the Nelsonian improved with the racing. On the final day he managed to get in the monfty. taking the third portion of the stake in the Au Revoir Handicap. The interference with his preparation prior to leaving Richmond, although only’ of short duration, was all against him. but L. Berkett hopes to have his sturdy pacer dressed in his best for the Na- | tional meeting in August. Leo has not | forgotten the last National Cup, and neither have the other drivers who were in the race. Western King on the opening day made a fine showing in the Cornwall Handicap, and he handled the heavy grass circuit surprisingly well. It was only the ex - Austral ian pacer’s second attempt under such conditions, but his display was sufficient to guarantee his friends some good cash when he steps out on a firmer foothold. In the Adams’ Memorial Western King could not get going in the mud and was practically out of the contest early. Uncle Was Not Ready Uncle Bert improved each time he was raced during the recent carnival, but he was not as forward in condition as at this period last year. Uncle’s holiday was arranged at an awkward time, and when lie resumed business there was not ample time lor him to get back to his best form. His last start —the Adams Memorial Handicap—saw him go a sound race, but fourth was the best he could do at the end. There will be a race for Jim Lynch's pa.ccr in the spring. Daytime Will Be All Right Daytime showed by- liis forward running in the Liverpool Handicap that ho is striking form just as the season is closing. A. McMillan, who purchased the Nelson Bingen gelding before the event, drove him a good race, and he beat everything just as comj fortably as Dillon Huon defeated him. Daytime will prove a useful horse for the Tamahere trainer.

A Nose Decision As generally anticipated. Cardinal Logan improved sufficiently after his outing on Saturday to be returned a winner on Wednesday. It was a close shave, however, when it came to the business end, and the Cardinal was fortunate that he was prominent enough to catch the judge's eye. lie was always nicely placed, and Albert liendricksen drove a vigorous finish to secure the money. His narrow victory was a boon to many who had coupled Cardinal Logan with Dalmeny. Talent on the Improve Talent was shaping well in his essays on Saturday, and when it came to the Au Re voir Handicap on Wednesday he was a much-improved horse. Hopping him away smartly. H. Frost took the inner and kept the Calm gelding going at a great rate. lie was still well in the van when the straight was entered, and his supporters considered the black home and dried. Talent ; looked all over a winner 50 yards home, but when the Cardinal came with a great final dash he cut Frost’s charge out of first money.