TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 732, 3 August 1929, Page 13

TROTTING

ACTIVITIES AT EPSOM PREPARING FOR SPECIAL FIXTURE The track at Epsom yesterday morning was fairly dry and the surface allowed of fast work being undertaken. Several horses were geared up and given useful tasks, but no fast times were recorded owing to the dead nature of the footing. j Dillon Huon (J. McKendrick) worked over two miles and the chestnut exe- { cuted his task in pleasing style. The j son of Harold Dillon —Elsa Huon is in nice shape for topping off, and he j should be one of the best-conditioned i horses at the benefit meeting. Old Trotter Goes Well Tradesman (D. Woods) gave a lirst- ! class exhibition of trotting over several j circuits, and the vim the old fellow

put into the effort savoured of rejuvenation. The First Voyage gelding has never looked better and given a fair chance in the handicaps. Ted Sandall’s stalwart will prove a force to be reckoned with at the end of the month. A Useful String A. Julian gave Jewel Pointer sound work, and the little champion fairly revelled in the task. The son of Logan Pointer is signs of coming back to his best form and with more work and some racing will again make his presence felt in big contests. Rolfe Audubon, looking big and lusty after his recent operation, has rejoined “Tartar’s” team, which also includes Explosion, Special Bell and a fineloking novice by A 1 Mack—Gineta. Not Impressive Reynard, carrying a whole heap of condition, stepped out briskly for Stan Selkirk, but after traversing a circuit in attractive style, left his feet and lost a lot of ground before recovering his gait. In the next round the California —Vixen gelding was showing a

lot of speed when he faulted again and thus spoiled what promised to be an' interesting piece of work. The trotter is evidently short of fast work and can be expected to improve in his next essays In Good Order Lord Nepean, with Owner F. Young in the sulky, hit out impressively over several rounds, infusing a lot of dash into his work. The little pacer is in great heart at present, and he may give his painstaking owner a return at the forthcoming fixture. All sportsmen would be pleased to see Young have a change of luck, as in the past he has had more than his share of the contrary kind. Coming Along Nicely R. Low sent Warplane over three circuits of the track at a sound bat and the Man-o’-War gelding appeared anxious to increase the speed. The same young horseman gave Stoney a hustle over a similar distance, and the white horse hit out in a manner that again proved he likes to feel his feet on solid ground. Both pacers are coming along nicely and will be ready to play their part at the early meetings. Among the Young Ones C. G. Leo was busy educating several youngsters, of which he has a good number under his charge, including representatives of The Triumph, Florizel and A 1 Mack. A gelding by the latter from the dam of Free Advice is more forward than the others and shows fine promise. The Florizel colt is a good looking youngster, but like The Triumph offspring will require time. The older horses Tiger Salve, Nelson Dillon and Bonanza are all looking exceptionally well. Picking Up Again A. Richardson allotted Peter Lloyd several rounds at a fairly solid clip, without the straps. The son of Peterwah has improved wonderfully in condition since x’eturning to Harry Kinnimont’s stable, and is putting a lot

more life into his work. Napland, who is still in “easy street” at Papakura is making a good recovery from his leg tr—uble and will probably be put into training again in the immediate future. Uncle Bert (W. Kerr), Mountain Dell (H. Mitchell), and Gold Jacket (L. McMahon) hopped out together for a 12-furlong task, and when they got into their stride, old Uncle was showing out in front from Gold Jacket, with the Blue Mountain King mare a couple of lengths behind. There was not a great deal of pace on till approaching the mile peg, where J. McKendrick joined issue with the Derby filly First Flight, and business became brisk. The quartet was in line when the final burst was undertaken, and getting a run on the rails Mountain Dell finished slightly ahead of Gold Jacket, with the other pair well handy. First Flight, who covered a lot of extra ground, pleased by her half-mile dash.