SUCH IS FAME

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 486, 16 October 1928, Page 13

SUCH IS FAME

In his address at Hikutaia last evening, Mr. A. M. Samuels, who is standing for the Thames seat, referred to the fact that his opponent, Mr. McGregor (United) had said that the only things Mr. Coates had ever achieved was to join, the mustard club, and to become No. 21 on a cigarette card. Mr. Samuels added: “Surely Mr. McGregor must know that it is only the great men of the world that are asked to join the mustard club and to be photographed for cigarette cards. I must say the Prime Minister finds himself in excellent company. I havent’ seen George Forbes’s and Harry Holland’s faces on cigarette cards yet, and,” he added, plaintively, “nobody’s asked me to join the mustard club.”

AT EPSOM TO-DAY PLEASANT TRAINING CONDITIONS PROMISING WHANGAREI CANDIDATES The ideal overhead conditions this morning attracted a large number of light-harness enthusiasts to Alexandra Park, where a good deal of interesting work was witnessed. Most of the horses engaged tomorrow were exercised, but few undertook more than useful work. Those who ran prominently yesterday showed no ill-effects of their efforts, and will bo in good order for their engagements. Several of the Whangarei candidates were stepped out, however, and while the footing was not conducive formances. Margaret Wallace (Ted Sandell) was given a rattling good go over 12 furlongs and executed her work in splendid style. Chrystal, with A. Richardson in the sulky, paced freely over several circuits. and the grey son of Gold Bell pleased the onlookers. Tributes were paid to trainer Kinnemont for the improvement he has effected in Dorothy Dimple’s offspring. Medusa slipped over a mile in great style and her fine even gait won the commendation of many good judges. Pavlova, who has come on a lot under W. Nightingale’s care, was driven 10 furlongs by A. Bryce, and acquitted herself creditably. The black mare is not quite ready, and will probably go South to be topped off by J. Bryce. Free Advice moved sweetly in her work and has taken no harm for her outing yesterday. She is a warm favourite for her 10-furlong engagement to-morrow. Of the novice class seen out nothing pleased better than Vanity Boy, and Alan McMillan has made a big improvement in the ex-trotter. Gold Jacket greatly pleased the touts by his display over a few rounds of the track. The Gold Bell gelding looks to have benefited by his run yesterday, and is one that may upset all calculations in the two-mile race tomorrow. Given a good track Gold Jacket may qualify for the Auckland Cup. The Abbey, with Jack Shaw in the sulky, did a lot of strong work, pacing with freedom. If he can see out the two miles, another victory for the good old sire. Gold Bell, should be recorded. Etta Cole worked in “Oliver Twist” fashion, and was looking for more. Despite her severe penalty of 36yds. F. J. Docherty’s mare will take a lot of beating to-morrow. Joy Bird, looking nice and robust, was given sound work, and this mare, who is endowed with more than the average speed, will make things interesting on the final day in the Improvers’ class. Nelson Tasker, who appeared to harden up after his run yesterday, was bright in working over several circuits and should be an improved pacer tomorrow. Great Way’s style of locomotion attracted a lot of attention from the many “heads” present, and the general opinion was that Ted Bridgen's youngster will turn out the goods later on. Loch Moigh, who was very sore after his run in the Spring Handicap, was given easy work, but the sturdy Longburn pacer moved all right after being warmed up. Young Blake was in great heart and trotted faultlessly in his work. If reserved for the square-gaiters’ heat, W. J. Tomkinson’s charge will be a hard proposition, and his final dash will carry him well to the fore when the judge hoves in sight.