TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 498, 30 October 1928, Page 11

TROTTING

(By “ABAYDOS NOTES and comments from near and far EPSOM JOTTINGS fred Gilchrist, who inet with such fine success at the recent Epsom fixture with Etta. Cole, has an addition his stable in Direct Action, a squareeaited son of Don Pronto. The geld-

•Lg races in the colours of F. j nocherty. hut has not sported silk for some time. At the 1027 Cambridge fixture. Direct Action showed fair form by finishing third to volmar and Native Star. At present he is being backed about by Gilchrist, f-nd providing he shows sufficient form, will be given another chance to make good as l trotter. In August’s Care

S. August was present at Alexandra park yesterday morning with Amaris, having taken over the gelding from Bert Adams, who has shifted camp to Te Awamutu as private trainer to Wilfred Johnstone. Amaris was given j, spin in saddle on the same track, but the going was against him, and he was unable to handle it to good advantage. The son of Logan Pointer is in nice condition to undertake another preparation, and may be heard from later on. Getting Into Form Lord Haldane is hardening up, and will soon be in tip-top shape for serious business. Owner Saunders was rather unlucky in overlooking the closing hour for the Northland acceptances, as the Good Gift gelding would

have been a nuisance to the opposition in the saddle heat. Lord Haldane is not by any means brilliant, but solidity is a trait that assists horses in his class to get money. A Fine Pair Rolfe Audubon is bright and cheery since his Derby essay, and the handsome chestnut is being kept up to his work in view of later engagements. A. Julian's charge gave a fine display in the Auckland classic, gameness being one of his chief characteristics. The son of Great Audubon and Miss Rolfe may be taken to Wellington with Medusa for the meeting at Hutt Park on November 24. The filly is none the worse for her Whangarei exertions, and will be in great heart when asked to step out in public again.

Soon be Saddle Time While Nihilist Junior’s showing in the harness event at the Auckland spring fixture was anything but promising, the Four Chimes gelding is going along all right in bis work, and will take his place in the saddle fields at Otahuhu next month. This style of racing is his long suit, and he should bo quite at home with the weight on top. H. Kinnimont will probably take the ex-Southerner to Wellington for the saddle race at Hutt Park.

May Go to Wellington After his creditable showing at Whangarei the grey gelding Chrystal is being kept going with a view to a trip to Wellington next month, after which he will be seen out at Claude - lands in December. The son of Gold Bell and Dorothy Dimple proved himself a real racehorse, and his young owners, Bridgen Bros., should not be long in securing a return for their enterprise.

Taking Things Easy Roma Bingep is on the easy list, the square-gaited mare having knocked her kne© while running in the paddock since racing at Epsom recently. The daughter of Nelson Bingen was not eligible for the Otahuhu trotters’ items, and as she will not be long oft the scene, should be

ready for tlie Auckland Christmas carnival. Roma Bingen in her class should prove equal to picking up a stake or two this season. SOUTHERN TOPICS Trumpcrisp would not trot at all on the first day at Greymouth, but D. Withers was seen to advantage with the American horse in the Gieseking Handicap on the final day. He allowed Trampcrisp to get properly into his gait beofre sending him along, and over the last three-quarters of a mile showed somo speed. He just failed to head off Golden Spray at the finish, making a dead-heat of the race. It is the first time that Trampcrisp has raced at all solidly since the South Wairarapa meeting last Christmas, but now that he is striking form may make amends for his failures. Popular Victory High Jinks raced well at the Greymouth meeting. On the first day he was second to Muriel de Oro, who is a classy sort, and he won the Whirlwind Handicap on the second day with Plenty of margin. He is owned on the West Coast, but is now trained by Nelson Price at Rangiora. iigh Jinks looked bright and well, and he Faced more generously than usua'l. His success was well received, as Owner Arty Beban is one of the most popular sportsmen on the Golden Coast. Not Short of Speed Vesuvius showed a lot of speed in his racing at Greymouth, but he did not keep solidly to his gait. On the first day. when looking all over a -vinner. he broke badly in the straight. Vesuvius Is now back at Addington, and looks none the worse for his

Matchlight geldhas l ft ff t . urn of speed, but he moreth*^ 'vner-trainer Alborn down more than once with the colours up. One From Australia '77 e Australianbred trotter Tonic “er a c L l , mprcasion a work-out u \ tr distance at Addin^t.-m p£reant ay - W i H r hIS stabl e-companions ine’at Ro ® e Marie - His outhili i „ has S rea Uy improved “ 7;, , ar ( d h ® d,d not put a foot wrong accl mi'rfAc 6S 3f y - When thoroughly 1 ,i the Australian squaregaiter should win some money for W. J- lomkinson. Well-bred Pacer

n .'i V i a , Urico Oillon, winner of the Trial a£ - the Oamaru meeting on most 1S yarded as one of the Son I Juveniles in commisfie is a tour-year-old gelding fore A t ha'if 1 ?, 1U 77 lrom Maura . therefore half-brother to St. Maura.

Maurice Dillon is trained in the South by his owner, H. J. Delurgey, but wi* probably eventually find his way into G \ Hohnes’s stable at Addington. Maurice is a bold pacer, and gives the impression of being a thorough racehorse and should assist in keeping his sire s name well in the limelight this season.

Chasing His Third N.Z. Cup Ahuriri finished third to Cardinal Logan and Great Bingen in the Greymouth Handicap on the first day, but he did not start on Monday in the Jubilee Handicap. His trainer, J. Bryce, stated that Ahuriri was all right alter his race, but as the Cup was near at hand he did not think it was advisable to give his charge another race. The outing would do the dual Cup winner a lot of good, and he promises to be one of the favourites for the big race at Addington next week. One to Remember Robert Guy, who raced without success at Greymouth, is a well-grown four-year-old gelding by imported Real Guy from Edenchild. At present Robert Guy is very inexperienced, and he did not handle the track to advantage, although once on th© journey "lie showed considerable speed. He is one that can be kept in mind later on, and the season should not be by anv means through before Robert collects some prize-money. TROTTING FIXTURES Metropolitan T.C.—Nov. 6, S, 9. Otahuhu T.C.—Nov. 17, 21. Wellingoon T.C.—Nov. 24. Forbury Park T.C.—Nov. 29. Dec. 1. Waikato T.C.—Dee. 8. Westport T.C.—Dec. 2G, 27. Auckland T.C.—Dec. 27, 29, 31. Win ton T.C. —Dec. 29. Inangahua T.C.—Dec. 31. Canterbury Park T.C. —Jan. 1,2. Westland T.C.—Jan. 3.