COUNTRY TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 653, 3 May 1929, Page 13

COUNTRY TROTTING

CIRCUIT ENDS TO-MORROW FINE CARD FOR CAMBRIDGE QUALITY FIELDS BIG FEATURE trotting lias become so popular in the Auckland v Province that followers of the pastime are prone to express regret when the season is drawing to a close, but the last chance offered at Cambridge is always taken full advantage of, with the result it is looked upon as the big attraction of the country circuit. The stage is well set for a successful function again to-morrow, and the appended review of the fields by “Abaydos” will be of interest to enthusiasts.

Qh'CE again the annual fixture of the progressive Cambridge Trotting Club is at hand, and while thoseheld in past years have attended with marked success, it is no vain boast to say that given suitable climatic conditions the 1929 function will eclipse all previous records. The committee, with secretary Stopford at the helm, has left no stone unturned to bring about such a state of affairs, and it is generally anticipated that a great assemblage of light-harness supporters from all parts of the province will be in attendance at the popular suburban trysting area to-morrow.

Tho initial “tote” meeting of the Cambridge Club only dates back to 1925, when A. McMillan won the Cup with Oakhampton, who registered 4.41 for the journey. The following year the fixture was held at Epsom and a surprise was in store for backers. Bawldy. Locanda securing first place in 4.39 4-5. returning a large dividend. The 1927 function was held again at Cambridge, when Rock Hinton scored an easy victory in 4.42 1-5. and last year Dillon Huon came home on his lonesome, registering 4.44 2-5. During the few years the club has been operating, steady progress has been made, and as a result of the “live wire” tactics adopted by the country organisation, the fixture has become very popular with followers of the sport. This is reflected in the fine fields engaged to-morrow, when not only quantity, but that all-enticing factor, quality, is a strong feature of the card. Tho racing promises to be full of excitement, and some thrilling finishes can be looked forward to as the result of the “smothering up” efforts of handicapper Goosman. Backers will require to put their considering caps firmly on to-morrow when endeavouring to solve the many problems. Introductory Trot A moderate lot at best, with the exception of the back-marker Royal Bob, will parade for the opening event. Will they trot or gallop, or give a mixed exhibition, is what the public would like to know, and it can bo taken for granted that very few will keep to the correct gait, if past performances are any criterion. If Nelson Girl goes off quietly and keeps down she will be hard to dispose of, and Wild Downs, if he does it right, would have a chance. Elego may need a race and Paradigim of late is a doubtful starter. Special Bell mixes it but does not lose much ground, while Royal Bob looks a long- way back. Solidity will find Paradigim in favour, but if he does not answer the roll call Nelson Girl and Special Bell will be in demand. Leamington Handicap A big field of novices will be seen out here, and of the front lot Great Parrish, if started, will be the chief choice. But he is also in the tenfurlong heat and may prefer to wait. Wharepoa Belle is a promising sort, but has yet to be tested in a race; but Moko Fly, Carnui and Princess Betty know something about, the glare of public life. Tawa King is a seasoned sort and Moko Chief has the speed if he would use it to best advantage. Bonanza is on the. improve, but Conder Bell appeals better, while Zealous has some farm to recommend her. If Great Parrish is withdrawn the elect rnay be Conder Bell and Princess Betty. President's Handicap There will be some good wagering in the ten-furlong saddle heat, and of the limit lot Benefice will have most friends. Hohbro has been doing better in his work, and Joe Aspro is one likely to upset the best-laid plans. Andover if started will be troublesome, while Admiral Lock is honest. Rockaway is in rare form and should account for Silver Link and Master Councillor, but High Sea will keep all hands busy. He likes the style and is master of the journey. Brutus appears to have lost form, but Scandal on To Arolia showing will be there at the end. So would Uncle Bert, if back to his best, but he lopks to have a hard job to head off High Sea and Rockaway, who should be the favourites. Cambridge Cup This event, the main one of the day, is discussed fully under a separate heading. The classy field will give backers plenty to think about, and at least half a dozen candidates can be ticked off as possessing good prospects. They will be Peter Pirate, who is on the improve, Cora Tacks, and in the stayers’ class Carmel, a. solid customer, Derby Lynn, who performed with promise at Hawera. Great Delight, with three successive two-mile victories, and Concertina, the Te Aroha Cup winner. Spirited betting

1 *' > 17 LEAM,NGTON HANDICAP

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP

CAMBRIDGE TROTTING I.o* CUP HANDICAP Of £335; 2 miles; limit 4.4.?.

will no doubt make Derby Lynn nnd Great Delight the elect, with Peter Pirate as the local hope. Hautapu Handicap A number of the. winners in the ten-furlong heat will have been seen out earlier, and their form will be better gauged after their essay. The “alley” will also have its influence with some of those on the front, the best of whom would appear to be Great Parrish (bracketed with My Thorpe), Carnui, Princess Betty and Wharepoa Belle. Sonoma Belle is an uncertain quantity, but has breeding to recommend her, and she brought a good price at the Corrigan sale of 1928. Condor Bell is handily placed, and Vanity Boy and Belle Axworthy should be in at the settlement if those in front make any mistakes. The Great Parrish-My Thorpe bracket may have the call over Sonoma Belle. Bardowie Handicap The two-mile square-gaiters will havo their opportunity in this event in which Te Ngutu has the end to herself. This may not he much use to her, while Battery Bell has not been seen out for a good while. Akenelii, if in the mood that characterised her Epsom effort, would be a “home and dried” proposal, but she may not he ready for such a contest. Royal Bob is sure to be dangerous, and Peterson might stage a come-back. Wild Nut has the hard part to do, but Sebisca will be a nuisance to the opposition. A.nseline won this race- last year, but Peter McKinney looks to have the wood on the back-markers, nehi and Peter McKinney. Stewards' Handicap A good field will contest the 13furlong event, in which some real good improvers figure among the rearguard". Of the front lot Richmond Lass, after her runaway victory at Wanganui, must be taken into consideration, and Zealous should make it interesting from the next peg. The distance may trouble Horoto, but Benefice if she went evenly would be a nuisance. Lord ITaldane might not

see it out. but Polly’s Picture and Great Ballin are in winning vein, and the latter must have a big say. Haerenga Pai, Dealer and Dawdler are a solid trio, but all appear also in the next heat. Given a start. Dawdler may be favourite over Great Ballin, and if he is absent Zealous will be in demand. Farewell Handicap The final flutter presents a serious problem for backers, as nearly every contestant claims other engagements, and as mentioned in the preceding review, three appears in that race. A. McMillan will have a strong hand with the Liberate-Childe Audubon-Dawdler bracket, while J. Shaw has two good strings to his bow in Warspite and Carmel. Off the front Haerenga Pai has a fine chance, and Dealer is well in. Reremai will go a merry mile and if Rockaway escapes a penalty he, too, will have a say at the post. Glandore is hitting out well of late and Cora Tacks can unwind a fine burst of speed. Hal Chimes and Joy Bird are, two with possibilities, but Haerenga Pai and Carmel should find most friends, but if either may be missing Rockaway will be favoured.

THE ACCEPTANCES

1 1 QO INTRODUCTORY LJL.O& HANDICAP.

235 HAUTAPU handicap

Discard . . . Lt O BARDOWIE HANDICAP

— STEWARDS’ HANDICAP Of £100; 1 mile 5 furlongs; limit 3.57

4 50 FAREWELL HANDICAP Of £100: 1 mile; limit 2.20

of £100: 1J miles; limit, 3.52. Nelson Girl . Lt. Wild Downs . . Lt. Motumaoho . . Lt. Golden Down Lt. Eleso • • • • • . yds bbd Special Dell . 24 Sweet Memory Battery Bell . 132 Koval Bob . . 1^0 Paradigm ... Te Ngutu . - t>o Ternuha . . . Lt.

Of £100; i "miles; limit, 3.4J. Singlemint . . Bell T odd .. ■ Moko Fly . • • Oliver Thorpe . Thorn. Thorpe . Bt. let. Bt. Bt. Bt. Lady Yvonne . Bt. Wharepoa Belle . . • . • 1^' tlreat Parrish Bt. Discard . . • ■ yds bhd Margaret Wallace . . . Great Gold . . Golden Stone . Rolanrl - . - - Carnui • • • • Lt. Bt. Lt. Bt. Bt. Ansel Bell . . 12 Tawa King . . lMoko Chief . . Bonanza . . • Zealous . • ♦ bJ Princess Betty Lt.

Of £150; li miles; limit. 2.u6. Huon Grattan Joe A s P ro • • * Lt. Lt. Andover . . . Master Councillor . . 12 24 Regret Lt! Lt. Silver Link . . 24 Marosa • • • • Benefice . . • Rockaway. . . High Sea . . • 24 36 Hohoro . • • Hori Dillon D Brutus . . • • Scandal . . • 60 60 60 Admiral Lock 12 Uncle Bert . •

Andover . - • Peter Pirate . . High Sea . . - Lt Lt Lt Derby Lynn Great Peter joy Bird . . Daytime. . . . Concertina Great Delight Hal Chimes . . 36 . 4S Cora Tacks . Gold Treasure yds. Lt 1- lid 1 2 4S 4S GO Reremai . . • 24 24 Rockburn . • N'apland . - «o Explosion . . - 24 Glandoro « * GO

Of £130; : 1 i miles; limit 3.4. Lt Roland .... Lt Singrlemint . . Lt. Princess Betty Lt Lt Ansel Bell . . Lt Nathaniel . . . Lt Lady Yvonne Lt Sonoma Belle Lt W lmrepoa Lt Belle .... Lt Margaret J A yds. l>lid Taw a King . . 12 Moko Chief . . 24 Lt Lt Vanity Boy . . GO Mv Thorpe . . IA Belle Axworthy <2

Of i)200; 2 miles; limit 4.5G. Te Ngutu ... I*t Royal Bob . . . CO yds. 1 Wild Xut . . . 72 Battery Bell . 24 Sebisca . . . .120 Peterson ... Anseline .... 132 Akenehi .... CO Peter McKinney 1 14

Richmond yds khd Raps .... Rt Zealous .... 12 Edl Todd . . Lt Haroto 12 Moko Fly ... T.t Ben.flre . . . . 1.4 Oliver Thorpe Rt Rord I-Ialdane Marearet Polly's Picture 60 wBace ... Bt Great Ballin . 60 Rord Lu ... Rt Dealer Bonanza . . . Rt Dawdler . . . Haererfga Pai 72

Admiral Lock Regret .... Lt Lt Master Councillor 12 Gold Cast - • • Lt Xa plane! . . 12 Ctiildc A u cl u don . . Lt Reremai . . Xella Dillon 12 12 Liberate . - . Lt Roc k a way . 1 2 I 1 enter .... Lt Silver L i n k 12 Marionette • • Lt Warspite . . 1 2 Gold Treasure Lt Carmel . . . Cora Tacks . 24 r,6 Hohoro . •. . - Lt Gland ore . . 60 bind .Toybird . . . Dawdler . . . 12 Hal Chimes . 60