TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 611, 13 March 1929, Page 13

TROTTING

ALL QUIET AT EPSOM THAMES WILL BE NEXT SPLENDID ENTRIES RECEIVED Fol'rvving on the Hustle and bustle 'of the Otahuhu and Waikato fixtures at Alexandra Park, train e rs are allowing their charges to dodge along leisurely, but next week will see affairs generally on t he improve in view of the Thames fixture, which eventuates on Saturday, March 20. Attractive Youngster UcKendrick Bros.’ 11*29 Derby represcntative Blue King ire. has been entered for the novice event at the Thames fixture. The jiljy, who is a line-looking youngster with a good style of locomotion, will ticnire on the race card as First Flight, popular Enihuisast Ted Bridgens, a popular young lightharness enthusiast, who has not mot >vitn the luck he deserves since jointhe ranks of owners, is fast getting huJ latest acquirement. Bloss Audubon. into shape. Ted handles the ribbons with dexterity, and will not be ion-' In gaining sufficient experience tiut will prove successful. Promising Sort When tho Worthy Bond filly. Belle Wworthy, visited Epsom prior to tho Derby fixture in October, she attracted ;i -rent deal of attention by her high- ! ass appearance, and it was generally conceded that when she v'as topped off for racing she would prove {he goods. Belle Axworthy may be >ec*n under silk at Thames. Work Again Carnui. who last year was showig fair form on the ti’acks for C. Andrews. but which was not reproduced on race days, is among those active ;i r Mangere, being under the care of Tom Roe, who originally taught the 3:1 Carbine gelding his paces. Carnui, •who is a sturdy-looking customer, sufit!vd last autumn from kidney trouble, but if ho has got over the ailment, •uity make amends on the country cir|n Great Heart There will not be many maidens at tl,*» Thames meeting that will have anything on Margaret Wallace when it comes to condition. Ted Sandal has been attending to tho Gold Bell mare’s preparation with patience and carefulJess, and when Maggie sports silk she will be as fit as hands can make her. Another point worth noting is the capable and generous manner in which Me does her work—a factor that should prove profitable for her party.

One from Whangarei Practically nothing has been heard of }loko Fly since tho WWhangarei fixture on Labour Day, but the frequency with which his name appears on the •Thames entrance list suggests that all is well with the Peter Moko gelding. 3loko Fly is one of the solid type, without pretence to brilliancy, and when the company is not over select, will always have a chance of getting a crust. His owner-trainer, C. Schon, is one of the best sportsmen in the tame and deserves success. Change of Address Scandal has changed his address again recently, and is now under the tare of Bob Hall at Papatoetoe. The pacer, who shows a partiality for saddle racing, although ho does not object to trying the sulky business, is at present a bit. on the robust side, but when he gets down to fighting weight the Antonio gelding will be heard from again.

May Hold the Joker When the handicaps first appeared for tho Waikato fixture Dealer was ticked off as a likely aspirant for honours, but his owner did not give him a run. The Hova gelding appears in the Thames list, and as he must now be getting somewhere near ready for a shuffle, his owner may not be long before he receives a full hand.

Kohara’s Relative Tumatakura, tho richly bred four-year-old gelding in J. Bryce’s stable, has been havnig a fairly quiet time since his outing at Havvera last Easter. where he was backed solidly and beaten soundly by Lottie Advance. The youngster ran a bit green and should be improved with a race or two. Being by Matclilight from Bright Alice. Tumatakura is a half brother to that real horse, Kohara.

A Useful Sort Royal Locanda, who has been nominated for the Thames meeting, is an aged gelding by Brent Locanda from Princess Minnie, that raced last seawithout much distinction in the South. His outstanding performance, and the only one to gain his people any money, was when at Ashburton in the winter he ran Tr&vifl Axworthy to a length, after conceding the American 24 yards. Not His Right Form When stepped out at tho Otahuhu fixture on the opening day, Hal Chimes did not give anything like a good renuvring of his part, cracking up badly in tli© early stages, and finishing well back. The hard track evidently affected the son of Hal Zoloek and he tv as withdrawn on the second day front his only engagement. He will probably be seen out in the Thames J-’ U P. but will require to be on his behaviour to have a chance. Still Going Strong I® his younger days Brutus was a clas *7 pacer and while he won several ?ood harness heats, his particular fwas with the weight on top. year the son of Mai Zoloek tried foe free t a comeback, but without succtss - The old stager commenced the ?, resent season in promising fashion by ginning second in a saddle heat at the -ijtropolitan August carnival to Sa- - 3 tramping 2.14 2-5 and beaten by ' l fiead, paying a ‘’thumper.” Later at vrimaru he went 2.13 4-5 for third iioney. Brutus is entered for the sa ddl© heat at Thames. Causing Anxiiety George Stubbs is experiencing a lot 0 trouble in keeping Speed King and although the Our Thorpe jpding is nominated for the Thames ;‘ iure, it is doubtful if he will see the Pvst. His optimistic and entliusias- ,‘ c pwner*trainer is deserving of botp luck at the game, and he has spent

lot of time and cash with the misnamed pacer. Some day George will get a good one. and no one will begrudge seeing him getting the silver. Bred cn Right Lines The four-year-old son of Heal Guy —Lady Moreland, Realty is one that promises to give trainer Lincoln a chance later on to meet with further success. When taken to tho South Wairarapa meeting at Christmas, Realty won a mile saddle race, but the company was not comparable with that he will be asked to meet at Thames. However, he is a young bold pacer, and with age and experience should make good. Wants a Short Journey For some time past Ben Zoloek has been throwing out signals of speed, but in tho races selected for him, the son of Hal Zoloek has got the stitch before the box appears in sight. A mile would suit him nicely, and as he is just the stamp that should carry weight well his young Takapuna trainer may soon have the pleasure of leading Ben home a winner. At Ngaruawahia Bill Thomas, the genial Ngaruawahia owner-trainer, is determined to make Joe Aspro stay a distance. Tlie son of Winn Alto was not a starter at Claudelands, Bill’s acceptance message, like the renowned pardon, arriving too late. However, the owner of Luckiewool, who by the way is on holiday, intends being in plenty of time with his Thames acceptance and Joe will have a fly at the slow two miles and perhaps later in the saddle heat. William has a yearling by Metal from Miss Murphy that is a fine stamp of pacer, and promises to keep tho mauve and red jacket in the limelight when his time arrives. A Fine Colt Grand Light, the promising colt in Scotty Bryce’s Hornby stables, is among the list of entrants for the Thames Cup, and although the son of Matchlight—Our Aggie has yet to break it for a win, he will not be firendless if broughth North. Last season as a two-year-old Grand Light had three seconds for three starts, and this year he has filled a similar position on two occasions. The Matchlight colt is a quality looking customer and one that is sure to stay over a journey.

His Turn Soon Last season Warspite showed sufficient promise to suggest that his name would be on the winning list before he: was much older, and his turn may come in the near future. It was at: Thames last March where the Man o War gelding finished third to Warplane: and Nelson Dillon, and if he has made; the progress anticipated in the interval, should do better the next time out. Should Do Better

Polly’s Picture, who is now under the careful and able charge of Garth Robertson, is making steady progress for the Royal Oak mentor. Last year the daughter of Prince Child only sported silk on two occasions, and in her second outing, was unfortunate in bumping up against Joy Bird, who the previous week had shown excellent form at Hamilton. Polly’s Picture had not been long in work at the time, and her essay was promising. When properly seasoned the mare should be capable of earning something for her upkeep.