NOTES AND COMMENTS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 426, 7 August 1928, Page 10

NOTES AND COMMENTS

FROM NEAR AND FAR PROVINCIAL TOPICS The Great Audubon—Miss Rolfe colt in A. J. Julian's hands continues to please the few onlookers that occasionally visit Alexandra Park. The chestnut is hittTng out with freedom over short journeys, and hopes are entertained that he will be forward enough to take his place in the Great Northern Derby field. Now that the Wellington fixture has been arranged for September 15. the half-brother to Medusa will probably be given a race at Hutt Park. For Brood Purposes The Australian-bred mare Luvan who was undoubtedly endowed with a rare turn of speed, but suffered with shoulder trouble, may not be asked to sport silk again, at least for some considerable time. After her efforts at Epsom in the winter, the trouble recurred with severity, necessitating a spell. Her owner will now put the Lulu Boy mare to the breeding business, and it is probable that Nelson Bingen will be selected as her consort.

Back to Duty Warplane, the promising Man-o’-War youngster, who gave a taste of his ability when he won the novice event at the last Thames fixture, is a daily attendant at Alexandra Park. Although rough in the coat, the black fellow is in good health, and is showing signs of being anxious to get busy. He is under the charge of Hoy Speedy, during J. Shaw’s absence in Christchurch, and the young pacer will be ready for the trainer to get busy on when he returns. Not Going South Nelson Tasker will not make the trip to Addington, and is on the easy list in the meanwhile. The owner of the handsome pacing son of Nelson Bingen—Sal Tasker is of the opinion that his charge was too well taken care of by the Southern adjuster, and he certainly appeared to be set a difficult task, though Jackie Audubon and Pageant after Auckland running. The Henderson-trained pacer will be given a preparation for the Epsom spring fixture.