TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 491, 22 October 1928, Page 11

TROTTING

(By -ABAYDOB.-) notes and comments EPSOM SIDELIGHTS GOOD FORM REVEALED AMONG THE SQUARE-GAITERS The much-talked-of spring carnival of the Auckland Trotting Club has come and gone, leaving in its wake happy recollections for numerous followers of the sport, while others are saddled with sad and, in some instances, unpleasant reflectibns. SOME good displays of trotting were witnessed in the events placed on the card specifically for square-gaiters, the most notable performers in this section being Ltta Cole and Tiger Salve, two Epsom-trained candidates who were not satisfied in taking out the first prize on the opening day, but repeated the dose the second time up. Both fine, reliable trotters, they will win more races, and their condition was a testimonial to the respective trainers, Fred Gilchrist and “Togo” Lee, each of whom also handled their charges patiently, judiciously and ably. Not Quito Ready When Bright Light paraded on Monday he looked as if lie was in need of a. race or two, and after making a good showing for 10 furlongs Alex Corrigan’s charge faded out of a place. The Petereta gelding went a good race on the first day and was unlucky in not getting the second stake when Lonesome galloped so far up the straight. The Hawera trotter will not. lose any friends by his showings at Epsom last week. Lucky Lonesome After being well beaten into third place by Etta Cole and Gold Sovereign on the first day, the public elected to support Ben Jarden’s mare on Wednesday to a greater extent than the winner of Monday’s race. This judgment was all wrong, although the Nelson Bingen mare’s supporters were fortunate enough to almost get their money back. It would not have occasioned surprise had she been placed third after her exhibition of galloping, and in view of the fact that for mixing it for a few final strides at Christmas time, Dolores, tho winner, was placed second, every one was prepared to see Bright Light get second certificate. Not Two Days Alike Gold Sovereign went such a fine race on Monday when, after putting in a break half a mile from home, he got close to Etta Cole—evidently on suffer - ance—that many expected to see Tom Roe pull off the mile and a-half trot on the second day. But the Gold Bell gelding did not reproduce his dash of his previous effort, otherwise he may have been second again. He. may, however, bo among the winning brigade in the not distant future. Likes It Soft Kolman trotted soundly In both his attempts at Alexandra Park last week, but found the opposition too solid. The Nelson Bingen gelding would have preferred the footing much softer than obtained during the spring fixture, and when W. Willetts gets a track to suit the brown trotter, he will be worth keeping In touch with. The racing he had at Auckland will do Kolmar good. Stays On Well Roma Bingen, without getting any of the prize money, trotted fairly well at tho Park, although a break or two each day helped to keep her out of a minor place. The Nelson Bingen mare was finishing on each day, which suggests a longer Journey would bo in her favour. Trainer Klnnimont, who has put in a lot of time with the mare, had bad luck in overlooking Roma's entry for the two-mile heat at Whangarei to-day. Plenty Of Speed When Jack Shaw got Great Change to leavo the peg correctly in the Mountain Trot backers of the dapper little trotter felt on good terms with themselves. The Great Audubon gelding stuck to his gait in good style till three furlongs from home, where he went in the air. Unfortunately, he took too long to settle again, but showed a rare turn of speed in the run home to get second. On the strength of this exhibition. Great Change was accorded solid support on tho seco id day, but he was in one of his bad moods and failed to do anything right. But the speed is there all right. A Good Performance Although old Tradesman was the least fancied candidate of the halfdozen runners in the Hillsbro’ Trot on Wednesday, it would have been a popular win had tho son of First Voyage succeeded In reaching the wire before, instead of after Tiger Salve. As it was, the veteran sporting owner, Ted Sandall, was congratulated on all sides for producing his trotter in such good fashion, while bouquets were also handed out to Driver Joe Gee for getting the old stager to the end of two miles with only one break. Small End Twice It is not often Young Blake, Who is a favourite with the Auckland public, returns from Epsom to Addington without scoring a victory, but on his recent visit W. Tomkinson’s charge had to be content with third money in the two big trotting heats. His display against the pacers was not in keeping with his Sunday form, but in his own section he gave fine exhibitions, particularly on the second day, when he tramped the two miles in 4.28 3-s —almost a second faster than Gold Jacket’s time for the Alexandra Handicap. He will go some at Addington next month. Not His True Form The handsome American trotter Maxegin was an expensive proposition to a large section of the public at Epsom last week, where B. Jarden’s horse was certainly not seen at his best. He broke badly each day, an unusual occurrence with thi* tine trotter, whose brilliant displays over 12 furlongs at Addington in August stamped him as a classy customer. The trainer informed the writer that the son of Judge Maxey was not right and he may probably be operated on later on. Off Colbur The fine trotting mare. Rose Bingen, was right off colour at the recent meeting and her displays each time she went out to contest a race were a long way removed from her good efforts of last season. In fact, they were too bad to be taken as an indication of future events, and when the daughter of Nelson Bingen gets the spring season over she can be looked for to show a marked improvement. Betty Moko’s Hbpeless Task That Betty Moko’s chances are hopeless while confined to a 4.43 mark was again forcibly demonstrated when she chased the field home last Monday in the Mountain Trot. Dwner Brady intends to keep the daughter of Peter Moko going with a view to Gfaristmas racing, but unless the handicapper alters his exalted opinion of Betty’s ability, it is only wasting time keeping the mare going- If she retains her present tight mark —which *he has not earned — her owner will have no option but to retire her to the mentor’s paddock. She should make a great brood mare. Will Soon Have Her Robes On Sister Beatrice was not seen at her best while in Auckland last week.

although she ran well enough on the concluding day to say she is coming back to form and will be in the oicture again in the not distant future. The Nelson Bingen mare could hot foot it with the pacers on the opening day off the mark in the 10-furlong flutter, and was soon out of count, but when kept among her square-gaited associates on Wednesday she did much better. Alex. Corrigan will have Sister well dressed at Addington. CARDINAL LOGAN SUCCESS AT GREYMOUTH NUMBER OF INQUIRIES Press Association GREYMOUTH, Saturday. The Greymouth Trotting Club's spring meeting was opened to-day in fine weather. The track was in good order and the attendance was fair. The totalisator handled £10,764, compared with £14,011 on the first day last year. Results were:— Introductory Handicap, of £120; 121 fur.—2 Dilworth, limit Birkett), 1; 4 Arikitoa, limit, 2; 6 Jackie Logan, 24jds, 3. Also: 12 Myrtle Dillon, 1 Du Maurier, 6 Allona, 13 Proud Pointer, 9 Black Locanda, 3 Pedro, 11 Beau Sabreur, 10 Lady Author, 7 Kanieri, limit; 7 Dillon Chimes, 12yds; 8 Lady Bee, 72yds. Won by three lengths, with a head between second and third. Time, 3.46 2-5. Petrie Handicap, of £120; 12J fur.—s Kereata, limit (owner), 1; 3 Nelson Parrish, limit, 2; 2 Nancy Bingen, 12yds, 3. Also: 19 Huon Bell, 1 Scuttle, 20 Sandy Wilkes, 6 Merijigs, 14 Royal Review, 18 Chancellor Boy, 7 Todd Bingen, 9 Bramdean, 11 Ockley Wood and Royal Audubon (coupled), 11 Brent Boy, 4 Eva Reta, 8 Comfort, 12 Accumulator, 13 Greywood, 10 Kitty Patch, 15 Connie. Audubon, 16 Repute. Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Mowhera Handicap, of £235; 12J fur.— 2 Hackthorne, 12yds (Hooper), 1; 6 Smithfield, limit, 2; 7 Thorpie, limit, S. Also: D Audience, 10 Beverley Audubon, 7 Bessie Dillon, 12 Bingenwood, 3 Rose Logan, 14 Wastewood, 1 Lough Neagh, limit; 9 Bingen Patch, 12yds; 8 Royal Authoress, 24yds; 11 Becky Mine, 36yds; 4 Travis Axworthy, 4Syds; 3 Real Light, 60yds. Won by a length, five lengths separating second and third. Time, 3.46. Blaketown Handicap, of £125; 10S fur. —4 Dilworth, 48yds (Birkett), 1; 1 Logan Princess, 12yds, 2; 9 Ecstacy, 12yds, 3. Also: 13 Meritor, 14 Myrtle Dillon, 5 Bonnie Locanda, 8 Waipuki, 2 Du Maurier, 10 Bingen Wilkes, 11' Little Author, S Ola trice, 6 Val Logan, 12 Harina, 7 Prince Chimes, 15 Sedmere. Won by four lengths. Time, 3.11 1-5. Royal Oak Handicap, of £140; 142, fur. —6 Repute, 86yds (owner), 1; 2 Nancy Bingen, limit, 2; 5 Silurian, 24yds, 3. Also: 8 Todd Bingen, 4 Scuttle, 11 Greywood, 7 Comfort, 10 Bramdean, 9 Connie Audubon, limit; 1 Golden Spray, 3 Trarapcrisp. Won by a neck, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 4.36 2-5. Inquiries and Protests After the Royal Oak Handicap, E. J. Smith, driver of Nancy Bingen, lodged a protest against Repute, the winner, for alleged galloping at the end of the race. The judicial committee, after taking evidence, decided to dismiss the protest. Smith lodged an appeal against the decision and the totalisator investments were impounded. The judicial committee also considered the showing of Repute in the Petrie Handicap as compared with that in the Royal Oak, and after hearing the explanation of H. Frost, the driver, decided to take no action. Greymouth Handicap, of £300; 12J fur. —1 Cardinal Logan, 6yds (owner), 1; 3 Great Bingen, 42yds, 2; 4 Ahuriri, 30yds, 3. Also: 5 Talaro, 6 Audacious, 7 Quality, 10 Golden Devon, 9 Loganwood, 5 Bonnie Logan (coupled with Talaro), 2 Peter Bingen, 8 Waitaki Girl, 4 Imprint (coupled with Ahuriri). Turning into the straight Cardinal Logan took the lead, while Ahuriri and then Great Bingen came through and challenged the leader, who, however, went on to win comfortably by two lengths from Great Bingen, who was half a length ahead of Ahuriri. Time, 3.37 1-5. Diggers' Handicap, of £120; Si fur.—l2 Harina, limit (Phelan), 1; 1 Golden Dawn, limit, 2; 3 Great Abdallah, limit, 3. Also; 15 Waipuki, 4 Arikitoa, 9 Spotlight, 5 Reta Nelson, 14 Alexis, 8 Ecstasy, 10 Roger Lyon, limit; 1 Tommy Dillon, 24yds (coupled with Golden Dawn), 7 Bingen Wilkes, limit, and Lady Bee, 24yds (coupled); 13 Master Don, 2 Red Comet, 17 Guide Rangi, 11 Reta Gay, 8 Pet Locanda, 12yds; 18 Waste wood, 16 Author Minto, 24yds; 6 Avonwood. Won by three lengths. Time, 2.31 4-5. Aviation Handicap, SJ fur.—Muriel de Oro, 12yds (F. G. Holmes), 1; High Jinks, 4Syd3, 2; floyal Authoress, 12yds, 3. Also; Audience, Dillon Pride, June de Oro, Direct Wave, Becky Mine, Springtime, Nipper, Real Light. Won by one length. Time, 2.29 2-5. TROTTING FIXTURES Northland T.C.—Oct. 22. Oaroaru T.C. —Oct. ZZ. Greymouth T.C.—Oct. 20, 22. Metropolitan T.C.—Nov. 6,8, 9. Otahuhu T.C. —Nov. 17, 21. Wellingoon T.C.—Nov. 24. Forbury Park T.C.—Nov. 20. Dec. 1. Waikato T.C.—Dec. 8. Westport T.C.—Dec. 26, 27. Auckland T.C.—Dec. 27. 20, 31. Winton T.C. —Dec. 29. Inangahua T.C.—Dec. 31. Canterbury Park T.C.—Jan. 1,2. Westland T.C. —Jan. 3. Greymouth T.C.—Jan. 4, 5. Timaru T.C.—Jan. 12. Wellington T.C.—Jan. 19. Forbury Park T.C.—Jan. 24, 26.