EPSOM FINALS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 513, 16 November 1928, Page 13

EPSOM FINALS

CANDIDATES ALL WELL NO WATCHES BROKEN THE LAST LOOK ROUND From an early hour this morning there was an interested congregation of I ight - harness enthusiasts at Alexandra Park, and watches were well primed to get the final efforts of the various candidates taking part at the Otahuhu fixture which commences to-mor-row. Trainers, however, were not out to put up time on the fast track and fans did not get much to guide them from a time point of view. Tho local mentor. J. Shaw, was the first to put in an appearance, while the atmosphere was cool, but none of his charges were asked to exert themselves to the utmost. Native Prince and Jackie Audubon are both in rare trim, and cannot fail to play their part well to-morrow. “Togo" Dee was next on the scene with Tiger Salve and Nelson Dillon, and they stepped nicely over a few circuits. Their condition is perfect, and if any of the trotters make a mistake on tho journey in the two-mile heat. Tiger Salve will gather them in. Tho grey gelding, Chrystal, who is booked for Wellington next week, skip-

ped over a couple of circuits in resolute fashion, and Southern visitors present formed a good opinion of the son of Dorothy Dimple.

Great Way attracted a lot of attention, and many were the flattering remarks heard about the Peterwah gelding’s perfect style of locomotion. A. Kinnimont has the juvenile in great heart, and if he does not take fright at the barrier to-morrow Great Way will give the opposition a fright in the improving trotters’ race. In fact, if the band doesn't upset Ted Bridgen’s horse, he will beat the band.

A. W. Broughton was present with Hal Chimes, and the saddle merchant bears a well-trained, robust appearance. He has a fine turn of speed, and the fact that “Darkie” will be on deck will enhance his prospects. Daytime was not exerted, but the Cambridge-trained pacer looks fit to run for a kingdom. Taipare also looks to have come through a solid preparation without much hurt. Mate O’ Mine was worked without the straps, and gave a nice display of pacing, finishing up a sound two-mile effort with a resolute dash. “Dil” Edwards’s horse has benefited by his recent racing, and will court a host of friends to-morrow.

Billy Sea, who looks a picture, pleased the track watchers by the bold style in which he paced over several circuits, and he is now a quiet fancy for the Jellicoe Handicap. Mutu, the aged square-gaiter, was not asked to wind up the watch, but he showed during exercise that he is in great heart. Joe Edwards has not been letting the old chap take things too easy.

While not asked to test the track, Golden Bubbles slipped over a short journey in accomplished style. The mare looks all the better for her race at Addington and will strip very fit to-morrow. With a reasonable run in the fast ten furlongs F. G. Holmes's mare will be waiting to see her number go up at the conclusion of the race.

St. Bridget was geared up and moved pleasingly over a mile nd a-half, although the sister of Daplander was not exerted to anything near top pressure. Her condition is Al and she may get some money before the meeting closes.

Nella Dillon paced in fine style over a sprint journey and showed a good turn of speed. The little mare has gone on the right way since Whangarei, and in “Tartar” Julian’s hands will run a good race to-morrow. Derby Dynn, unhoppled, traversed several circuits at medium pace, pleasing the “touts” both by her action and general appearance. The filly may require a race to tune her up, but she i*s sure to make a great showing. Free Advice and Evelyn Locanda were worked without any leg gear and acquitted themselves well. Evelyn Locanda is a fine stamp of a mare and gives the appearance of being able to run at a distance.

Uncle Bert surprised the natives by reeling off a half mile in rare style. The old chap is on the robust side, but he certainly races well when fresh and if he can see out the mile to-morrow will give the opposition something to think about in the saddle heat.