TROTTING AT EPSOM

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 597, 25 February 1929, Page 7

TROTTING AT EPSOM

OTAHUHU FIXTURE THREE WINS FOR J. SHAW AUCKLAND HORSES HAVE FINE TROT GOOD, clean sport under excellent management marked the successful opening on Saturday of the Otahuhu Trotting Club’s summer carnival. The large assemblage of patrons was treated to stirring contests on a track that*was in great order, while the climatic conditions were all that could be desired.

With the exception of two events, t he fields were large, but even those contests wer highly interesting and provided keen speculation, while the racing in every item was well up to the high-standard mark. Speculation was fairly brisk, the sum of £ 40,380 10s being handled by the capable totalisator against £44.97 % 2 for the opening iiay last February. The popularity ,>f the saddle race as a speculative medium was amply demonstrated by the fact that although only seven

faced the starter, the pool on the machine was second only to that on the Cup raop. Fine Management The sport was clean and crisp, and Stipendiary Stewards R. T. Reid and F. J. Beer, assisted by patrol stewards, kept a vigilant watch over the proceedings, and there was a total absence of anything that might have called for serious consideration. A. complaint by a driver in the opening race against a fellow-reinsman for interference was investigated, and dismissed after hearing the report of the patrol stewards.

The management of the meeting was Al, and the president. Mr. 11. R. MacKenzie, attended to the requirements of visitors in his usual hospitable manner. The secretarial work was again efficiently carried out by Mr. R. L. Absolum, while the various officials attended to their respective duties in a manner that left no room for complaint. The Hon. P. A. do la Pcrrelle, Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr. H. R. Nicol. president New Zealand Trott.ng Conference, and Air. R. A. Armstrong, president Wellington Trotting Club, were guests cf the club, and spoke in appreciative of its hospitality Starter J. Williamson, Judge E. V. Sutherland, and Handicapper C. E. (Jooseman were generally commended on the fine results of their labours. Shakes for Auckland The local trainer-driver, J. S. Shaw, was in great form, and experienced a successful trot, winning with Halgana, Torpedo Huon and Great Change, while there was every indication in tho Mt. Albert Handicap that he would add to his tally with Warplane, but the gelding stopped badly near the post when in front, to finish third. Otlier Auckland successes were* J. T. Paul (Akenehi), Garth Robertson (Van Rich) and Claude Kairman (Nelson McCormack). Dundas Roy, winner of the Myers Handicap, is owned by the local sportsman Mr. Geo. McMillan. so with the exception of W. J. Tomkinson, who won the Cup with Glideaway, visitors did not succeed in securing many of the plums. Akenehi at Last Of the 14 starters in the opening event there was plenty of support for Akanehi (£533), Great Way (£485)

and Dipnoi (£370), with Billy Carbine carrying £lB9. At the start Great Way, Ben Bingen, Black Magic and Direct Action failed to go off correctly Akanehi leading out of the straight from Tamahine, Lochade. Don 2olock. Billy Carbino and Great Way. Akanehi was still in command passing down the back and in front of the stands, being attended hex-e by Tarnafaine, Leo Mauritius, Lord Reberts,

LIVE ORGANISATION breeders, trainers and, in fact, anyone interested in popular sport of trotting, should not miss the opportunity afforded of attending the important meeting of the North Island Association called for to-morrow evening at Mr. G. Knight’s premises in Newmarket. Since the revival of the organisation a few months ago, the executive has- been busy enrolling members and generally paving the way for placing the much-needed assoc iat ion on a sound progressive footing, and an interesting report will be presented to-morrow evening. It is to be sincerely hoped that all interested in the movement will support the executive in their valuable work by attending the meeting.

Billy Carbine, Don Zolock, and Dipnoi, i The favourite was still clear along the I back, Billy Carbine moving up, and ! he was with Tamahine three lengths | behind Akanehi into the straight, Don Zolock, Lord Roberts and Dipnoi being a long way back. Akanehi went on to win easily by three lengths from Billy Carbine, with Tamahine (who broke in the straight) two and a-half lengths away, with a similar distance back to Dipnoi. Then came Don Zolock, Koro Peter, Lord Roberts, Great Way, Anseline and Leo Mauritius. Halgana's Success With four withdrawals there were still seventeen starters in the second event, in which there was some good money for Halgana, £6lB, Rose Marie, £594, Nella Dillon, £428, and Nelson McCormack, £389. Ursuline stood on the mark, and Glandore, Lady Harrington and Koniniwbod were slow away. Red Star went to the front at the start from Halgana, Lord Lu, Blair Audubon, Sparkling Pronto and Nella Dillon. Rose Marie put in a fast run in the straight and was in the van going out from Halgana, Lord Lu, Red Star, Admiral Lock, Nella Dillon, Nelson McCormack and Marionette. Down the back and into the straight Rose Marie and Halgana were well clear of Nelson McCormack, and in a good finish between the trio Halgana won by half a head from the fast-finishing Nelson McCormack, with Rose Marie a length and a-half away. Maid of the Mountains was three lengths back in fourth Place, and then camo Admiral Lock, Curfew Boy, Nella Dillon, Marionette and Red Star. Favourite Beaten Lhe Papakura Handicap saw the downfall of a hot proposition in Wrackler, who was entrusted with £1,606, while Torpedo Huon, £846, second choice, was responsible for his defeat. At the start Gold Dial lost a lot of ground, and Torpedo Huon was not slow to strike a gait, settling down quickly, and was in front passing the stands the first time from

Wrackler, Tiger Salve, Gold Dial and Laplander. There was no change in the order the next time past the judge, and along the back, Torpedo Huon being half a length in front of the favourite at the home turn, with Tiger Salve next four lengths away. The favourite and Torpedo Huon had a good race home, the former winning by three parts of a length, with Tiger Salve four lengths away third and Gold Dial another length away fourth. Goldman was fifth and Laplander last. Shaw Arrives Again Tonic, £1,211, Raima, £1.036, and Bonnie Belmont, £967, carried big money in the President’s Handicap, lout the winner turned up in the doublefigure chance. Rose Bingen, Bonnie Belmont and The Tartar broke at the start, and Raima went off slowly. Great Change began very fast and led past the stands from Mutu. Tonic, The Tartar. Tradesman, Napland and Bonnie Belmont. There was practically no change in the next round, but going out for the last lap Tonic ran up into second place. Great Change was doing his best all the way, and lie was still two lengths clear into the home stretch, followed by Tonic, Napland and The Tartar, going on to win by a length and a-half from Tonic, with three lengths back to Napland. The Tartar was a. fair fourth, and next over the line wexe Raima, Mutu, Tradesman and Ngatira. Van R ch Breaks the Spell A dozen lined up for the Mt. Albert Handicap, and in a good pool backers expressed preference for the bracket, Ribbonwood’s Last and Warplane £1,482, Hal Chimes, £1,174, and Curfew Boy, £:L,160, Gold Dial, £221, being at a long price. Passing the stands the first time the order was Warplane, Ribbonwood’s Last, Gold Treasure, Van Rich, Curfew Boy and Kockburn, and along the back Kockburn ran up into second place, being with Ribbonwood’s Last passing the post the second time, following this pair being Warplane, Curfew Boy, Van Rich, TJncle Bert and Gold Dial. Turning for home Warplane headed Ribbonwood’s Last and looked all over a winner at the bottom of the straight, but he stopped to a

PAPAKURA HANDICAP Of £400; 2 miles 2—TORPEDO HUON (I. E. Sweet

walk, and Van Rich collared him to win by a neck from the big outsider, Gold Dial. Warplane being a length away. Ribbonwood’s Last was a good fourth, and then came Uncle Bert, with a big gap back to Hal Chimes and Kockburn. Dundas Boy’s False Price After running fourth in the Cup, Dundas Boy came out and won the sprint. Daytime £1,113 was -favour He, with money also for Harvest Child £1,003, Quality £832 and Logan Park .£BIB, with the eventual winner carrying £ 538. Harvest Child was a bit slow in striking his straps, Daytime going out fast, soon to be joined by Harvest Child, the pair being well clear in the first quarter. Passing the stands Daytime was making play from Harvest Child, Ladv Dunmore, Dundas Boy, All Bell. Dillon Huon, Loch Moigh and Logan Park, the backmarker being in striking distance. Dundas Boy moved up into third place along the back, and at the home turn Harvest Child, Daytime, Lady Dunmore, Dillon Huon, Dundas Boy and Logan Park were in close order. Once straightened up Dundas Boy came through and won by a length from Logan Park, who was only a neck in front of Loch Moigh. with Harvest Child fourth and Lady Dunmore, Daytime, Quality and Dillon Huon next in order. Favourite All the Way Nelson McCormack £1,602 was always in front in the saddle race, and Finally won easily. Others to come in for support were Joybird £1,344 and Tony Victor £l,OlO. The favourite vent out fast from Rockaway and Tony Victor, the latter being a bit slow, while Goldman broke up after getting away fairly well. Passing the stands Nelson McCormack was clear of Rockaway, Tony Victor, Glandore and Dick Dillon, with the other pair ;<t. intervals well back. The order was practically unchanged from this out, Glandore moving into third place along the back. Nelson McCormack retained his early advantage to the post, winning by a couple of lengths from Tony Victor, with Glandore a similar distance away third. Dick Dillon was a length and a-half away in fourth place, and Rockaway was fifth, with the other two a long way back.

TRIAL HANDICAP Of £300; li miles. 1— AKENEHI (M. H. Tims), gr m, by Peter Moko—Agnes Chief, syrs, limit, J. T. Paul 1 9 BILLY CARBINE (Messrs. Halton and McSweeney), br g, by El Carbine—Koromiko, 6yrs, 72yds, J. G. Robertson 2 5 TAMAHINE (J. A. Mitchell), b m, by Nelson Bingen—Hurikai, 4yrs, limit, W. Hughes 3 Also: 2 Great Way, limit 0 7—Black Magic, limit 0 4 Ben Bingen, limit 0 15—Lochade, limit 0 6 Don Zolock, 12yds 0 12— Lord Roberts, 24yds 0 3 Dipnoi, 36yds , 0 10— Roez, 60yds - .. 0 13— Leo Mauritius, 72yds 0 11 — Direct Action, 84yds .. 0 5 Koro Peter, 96yds 0 14— Anseline, 120yds 0 Winner trained by J. T. Paul, Mangere. Won by three lengths, third horse two and a-half lengths away. Times: 3.36, 3.31 3-5, 3.3 S 4-5. TAMAKI HANDICAP, Of £300; li miles. I—HALGANA (A. M. Hill), br m, by Bingana—Hal Zolock mare, 6yrs, J. S. Shaw 1 4 NELSON McCORMACK (Casey and Grayden), b g, by Nelson Bingen—Marie Narelle, aged, P. 3 —ROSE MARIE (G. J. Barton), b in, by Happy Voyage—Sympathy, 4yrs, W. J. Tomkinson 3 Also:— 13— Lord Lu, limit 0 14— Marionette, limit 0 10— Red Star, limit 0 3 —Nella Dillon, limit 0 12— Blair Audubon, limit 0 7 Lady Barrington, limit 0 9—Kon ini wood, limit 0 15 — Sparkling Pronto, limit 0 5 Maid of the Mountains, limit .... 0 s—Admiral Lock, 12yds 0 5 Horizon, 12yds 0 6 Curfew Boy. 36yds 0 11— Glandore, 48yds 0 Winner trained by J. S. Shaw, Ellerslie.

Admiral Lock and Horizon were brackWon by half a head, a length and alialC between second and third. Times: 2.50, 2.48 1-5, 2.50 4-5.

apple), br h, by Black Huon — Crystl Clare, aged, limit, J. S. Shaw 1 I—WRACKLER (H. F. Nicoll), b g, by Wrack—Trix Fointer, 3yrs, limit, D. Warren 2 S—TIGER SALVE (T. Richards), b g, by Rock Huon—Unknown, aged, 12yds, G. G. Lee 3 Also:— Gold Dial, 12yds 9 Goldman, 36yds 6 Laplander, S6yds 0 Winner trained by D. S. Shaw, Ellerslie. Won by three-quarters of a length, third horse four lengths away. Times; 4.34 1-5, 4.34 2-5, 4.37 2-5. OTAHUHU CUP HANDICAP Of £1,000; 2 miles 1— GLIDEAWAY (W. J. Tomkinson), b m, by Direct Way—Buzzy mare, aged, 12yds, Owner 1 2 JEAN McELWYN (D. R. Revell), b m, by Nelson Bingen—Miss Spiers, syrs, limit, J. Bryce .. . . Z 3 HARVEST CHILD (R. Ward), b g, by Sonoma Harvester—Gwenchild, 4yrs, limit, M. Holmes 3 2—DUNDAS BOY (G. McMillan), ch g, by Brent Loeanda —Wildwood Junior mare, 6yrs, 12yds, R. B. Berry 4 Also:— s—Nelson Tasker, limit 0 12 —Lady Dunmore, limit 0 i 11—Real Light, limit 0 10—Native Prince, 36yds O' 9 Dillon Huon, 36yds 0 7 Loch Moigh, 36yds 0 ; 5 The Shrew, 36yds 0 \ 6 The Abbej', 36yds 0 4 Machine Gun, 48yds 0 | Jean McElwyn and Dundas Boy were | bracketed. Winner trained by Owner, Addington. Won by half a length; three-quarters of a length between second and third; fourth horse one and a-half lengths away. Times, 4.29 1-5, 4.30 2-5, 4.31, 4.30 3-5. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP Of £450; 2 miles 6 GREAT CHANGE (I. E. Sweetapple), b g, by Great Audubon— Myall, aged, limit, J. S. Shaw .... 1 1— TONIC (G. J. Barton), br g, by First Voyage—Medicine, aged, i limit, W. J. Tomkinson 2 ! 9—NAPLAND (I-T. Ivininmont), b g, by Petereta—Dreamland, aged, 60 yds, owner 3 Also: 8— Mutu, limit . . . n 3 Bonnie Belmont, limit 0 5 The Tartar, limit 0 2 Raima, 12yds 0 10— Tradesman, 12yds 0 4 Rose Bingen, 48yds 0 7 Ngatira, 72yds 0 Winner trained by J. S. Shaw, Ellerslie. Won by one and a-half lengths, third horse three lengths away. Times: 4.42, 4.42 3-5, 4.39.

MOUNT ALBERT HANDICAP Of £300; 2 miles 5 RICH (J. G. Robertson and H. Sewell), b g, by Van Coronado —Lady Richmond, aged, 12yds, J. G. Robertson 1 6 GOLD DIAL (G. A. Williams), ch m, by Gold Bell—Sundial), aged, 60yds. owner 2 ; 1-WARFLAME (I. E. Sweetapple), br g, by Man-o-War—Air Raid, 4yrs, 36yds, J. S. Shaw 3 I Also: 8— Gold Treasure, limit 0 j 10— Moko Chief, limit 0 | 3 Curfew Boy, limit 0 ; 1— Ribbonwood’s Last, 12yds ft 9 Kockburn, 24yds .. ft 4 Happy Rosa, 24yds ft 7 Lord Nepean, 36yds 0 2 Hal Chimes, 36yds 6 11— Uncle Bert, 36yds 0 Warplane and Ribbonwood’s Last w'ere bracketed. Winner trained by J. G. Robertson, Roval Oak. Won by a neck, half a length between second and third. Times: 4.40 3-5, 4.36 4-5, 4.39. MYERS HANDICAP Of £500; 1\ miles. 5 DUNDAS BOY (G. McMi’lan), ch g, by Brent Loeanda—Wildwood •Tunr., mare, 6yrs, 24yds, R. B. Berry 1 4—LOGAN PARK (Armstrong and Johnson), b g, by Logan Pointer — Miss Burlington, aged, 72yds, W. J. Tomkinson 2 7 LOCH MOIGH (J. A. Mitchell), b h, by Nelson Derby—Flying Bells, 6yrs, 24yds, W. Hughes 3 Also:— 1— Daytime, limit 0 2 Harvest Child, limit ft 9—Lady Dunmore, 12yds ft 8— Dillon Huon, 24yds ft 6 All Bell, 24yds 0 3 Quality, 24yds 0 Winner trained by R. B. Beri'y, Christchurch. Won by a length, tliii'd horse a nock away. Times: 2.46, 2.42 2-5, 2.46 3-5. RAILWAY HANDICAP (SADDLE) Of £300; 1 mile. 1— NELSON McCORMACK (Casey and Grayden), b g. by Nelson Bingen —Marie Narelli, aged, limit, C. Sairnan 1 3 TONY VICTOR (C. F. Jones), b g, by Antonio—Bella Victor, aged, limit, T. Grimmond 2 4 GLANDORE (B. Dyer), rn g, by Honest Huon—Florrie 8., aged, 12yds, R. Wood 3 Also:— 7 Rockaway, limit . • 0 5 Dick Dillon, 24yds 0 2 Joybird, 36yds 0 6 Goldman, 48yds 0 Winner trained by P. Rogers, Epsom. Won by two lengths, a similar distance between second and third. Times: 2.15 4-5, 2.16 2-5, 2.16 3-5. THE CUP CONTEST GLIDEAWAY JUSTIFIES CONFIDENCE JEAN McELWYN’S GAMENESS The race for tne Otahuhu Cup was one of the most spectacular witnessed in the history of the great event. With the exception of the unfortunate incident at the start which put The Abbey and Machine Gun out of court, it was a clean, clear-cut contest with a keen finish that aroused the enthusiasm of the large assembly of trotting-loving fans. When the contestants paraded in the enclosure they were eagerly scanned by backers, and no fault could be found with the appearance and condition of any of the 13 starters. Bill Tomkinson’s mare Glideaway, who had been a sound favourite since the handicaps were issued, satisfied her admirers that she was ready for the fray, and the Victorian mare retained her position in the speculative market throughout, carrying £I,BOB. As anticipated in The Sun, the public made Rey Berry’s bracket, Jean McElwyn and Dundas Boy, second choice with £I,OBB, and the judgment proved correct as, when it came to the deciding point, Glideaway scored the victory from Jean McElwyn after a j hard tussle, this pair being the dividend payers. Harvest Child, who was next best supported on the machine with £746, filled third berth, and Dundas Boy credited his owner with the £SO attached to fourth place. Making the Pace

Nelson Tasker (£433), who finished next to the money-earners, went a fine race and he was excellently handled by his youthful driver, Leslie Laver, who was making his first appearance in a harness race. The lad was cool, calm and collected, and going to the front set a pace that would leave his non-staying charge with a punch at the end. Nelson Tasker was at the mile post in 2.18 2-5, and he maintained his position in front till two furlongs from home, where the favourite ranged alongside, with Jean McElwyn, Harvest Child, Dundas Boy and Dillon Huon all in the picture. Stirring Finish

All hands were hard at it up the straight and Nelson Tasker hung on gamely with Glideaway and Jean Mc-

Elwyn, but they had his measure 100 < yards from the box. Harvest Child < and Dundas Boy also finished better than the Henderson horse who was, however, only about five lengths from the winner when he passed the post. Dillon Huon did best of the remainder and was always in the limelight, to finish close behind Nelson Tasker. The Shrew, Loch Moigh and Native Prince were never dangerous at any

stage of the proceedings and finished well back. Lady Dunmore gave a lot of cheek for a mile and a-half, but when the pace was clapped on she drifted and finished in the ruck. Real Light refused to begin correctly and would not go on the journey till the field was well along the back stretch and The Abbey jumped round suddenly as the barrier was released, dislodging Ms driver, while Machine Gun, who was just behind him. could not avoid a collision and the pair had their chances quickly extinguished. Trophies Presented At the conclusion of the race, lion. P. A. de la Perrelle, Minister of Internal Affairs, in a happy speech, presented the handsome Gold Cup attached to the first prize to W. J. Tomkinson, congratulating the successful

owner-reinsman on his fine victory, tie also handed a gold-mounted whip to the driver to mark the occasion. The Minister rcfe. red in glowing terms to the splendid trotting programme provided by the Otahuhu Club and thanked the president and officials for its hospitality. After Mr. R. A. Armstrong has briefly replied on behalf of Mr. Tomkinson, cheers were given for the winning horse and driver, the club and Hon. de la Perrelle. Bingen Starr’s Withdrawal WAS HE ELIGIBLE FOR TRIAL? SIMPLIFYING THE QUESTION Bingen Starr was scratched for the Trial Handicap as His connections did not wish to cause any controversy over his eligibility for the event, which was for horses that had not won at better than 2.23 to the mile. When pacing for Alan McMillan, the gelding had a record that would keep him out of such heats, but since his conversion to the trotting gait Bingen Starr has not registered the required time to bar him from taking part. Had the horse started in the Trial Trot, and won it, he would have opened up a big discussion, but any likely trouble was averted by his withdrawal. Not Too Clear The wording of the race stipulation is not too decisive. Although the event is for trotting horses only, it stipulates “For horses that have not won at better than 2.23 to the mile at time of starting.” The question arises whe- ; ther a horse converted to the trotting game is guaged on what he accomplishes in the straps. Bingen Starr has never been handicapped on his pacing record, but the fact remains he has won at better than 2.23. To get over the difficulty clubs should make the stipulation “For horses that have not won at the trotting gait in better

than 2.33 to the mile.” Such a procedure would simplify matters and eliminate the possibility of any controversy after a race. HAMILTON TROTS HORSES REHANDICAPPED FOR OTAHUHU SUCCESSES Mr. C. E. Gooseman has allotted the following rehandicaps to winners at the Otahuhu fixture -on Saturday for their engagements at the Waikato Trotting Club’s Cup meeting, which takes place at Claudelands on Saturday:— Improvers’ Handicap.—Akenehi, limit, to 156yds bhd. Waikato Cup.—Torpedo Huon, limit, to 24yds bhd. Members’ Handicap.—Great Change, 72yds bhd, to 96yds bhd. Waipa Handicap.—Halgana. limit. to 24yds bhd; Nelson McCormack, limit, to 48yds bhd. Farewell Handicap.—HaJgana, limit, to 72yds bhd; Nelson McCormack, 48yds bhd to 96yds bhd. Acceptances for all events on the card close at 5 o’clock this evening with either Mr. A. G. Mabee, secretary Auckland Club, or the Waikato secretary, Mr. T. G. Reynolds, at Hamilton. TROTTING FIXTURES ) ’ \ Otahuhu T.C.—February 23, 27. j Invercargill T.C.—February 27, 28. j Marlborough TC.— March 1. j Waikato T.C.— March 2. t Timaru T.C. — March 9. s Wyndham T.C. —March 13. Manawatu T.C.—March 13. New Brighton T.C. —March 16. Thames T.C.—March 23. 1 Cheviot TjC.—March 25. 1 Takaka T.C.—March 30. J Hawera T.C.— March 30, April 1. N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. —March 30 April 3. ~ Taranaki T.C. —April 6. Z Wanganui T.C.—April 11, 13. r Ashburton T.C. —April 20. s Te Aroha T.C.—April 20. e Forbury Park T.C. —May 2. 4. t Cambridge T.C.—May 4. Hawke’s Bay T.C.—June 1, 3 e Canterbury Park T.C. —June 1, 3. r Oamaru T.C.—May 18.