Seaside Trotting

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 761, 6 September 1929, Page 13

Seaside Trotting

new BRIGHTON FIXTURE Big Fields for One Day Card THE new trotting season will be advanced a farther stacre on Saturday when the New Brighton Club will sta"2 the first of its four one-day fixtures on the seaside course As the ting is the forerunner to the Canterbury amalgamated clubs’ earthquake benefit .function the following Saturday, keen interest will be taken in the form displayed this week-end. A review of the fields by “Abavdos’’ is appended.

rhe New Brighton C'lub is a wellestablished light-liarness organisation ihat f° r many years held two-day flxtules in the summer and autumn sessions. but of late the management has conceived the idea of spreading the permits over a wider sphere, with the result that one-day meetings are held a t four seasonal periods. The first function of tlio present series will eventuate tomorrow, when some good snort is promised. Being an early fixture and one that caters chiefly for the medium class horse, the fields are large, and the majority of the competitors are having •heir first run of the new season, which v,m make the task of selection difficult for the public. A lew horses carded took part in the Christchurch Metropolitan carnival last month, .and these will have the advantage of the racing, and " ill probably be more advanced than a number of their opponents. Improvers* Handicap There is a tremendous field carded for this heat, in which over half the field is on the limit. The best known of the front lot is Bonne Fine, Rapture and Great Dillon, and they should keep those behind them busy. Waiata Poi has a chance, and Scuttle must be respected. Great Glee and Nancy McKinney are likely ones, while Bramdean is a useful sort. Further back some good improvers in Great Way. Nelson Prince, Walt, Admiral Bingen and Peter Fashion will claim attention, and when the public get. busy it may look for a return from Bramdean and Admiral Bingen. Belfast Handicap Another big field will face the starter for the improving pacers’ event, and again there will be t large unknown element off the front. Great Epsom. Venarc, Bonnie bocanda, Beeky do Oro, Cushle do Oro. Otaio Rose and Grand Canyon are likely to be in the picture and if the latter has come on the right way this will bo his chance. Further back Warenore, Cyone, Pleasant Wave, Nel de Beau, El Direct and

Arikitoa will keep the front contingent busy, but the final selection may favour Grand Canyon and Cyone. Burwood Handicap This is the principal heat of the day, and a good contest is assured. Fair Wave and Golden Ore are a useful pair on the front line, while just behind them is a Rood sort in Erin’s Lynn. Locanda Boy, if the going is soft, should bo in the money, but a firm track will stop him. and Firpo may do butter. The trotter. Western Voyage, showed such consistent form at Addington that he must be seriously considered, while Billy Sea and Trimmer will be in the picture at the finish. Favourites will probably bo Western Voyage and Firpo. Seaview Handicap A useful field is engaged in the ten- : furlong flutter, and off the front Apex and Audrey Billon must be labelled dangerous. The former is a consistent performer, while the latter has repeatedly threatened to break the ice. A smart quartet in Alpine Melody,

K r eis lor. Mac Dillon and Sunsliower ar° on the 24yds. line, and if in tune the former will be a nuisance. Tactless and Delightful are a pair of improved pacers that will be thereabouts at the finish, but the chief betting may be for Apex and Alpine Melody. Autumn Handicao Some fair performed square gaiters will contest this heat, and New Metford on the limit will keep all hands busy. Dipnoi is nicely' placed, while Repute and are more than useful at the distance. Nelson Ata is a possibility, and Midland is a solid

customer, while Kelson Boy, although not a recognised stayer, won this event last year. Wild Hebe can go quick anrl is capable of getting the journey, and Tonic will be given a good show. Bingen Starr on 4.41 must he reckoned with, if he can be induced to go correctly. When the figures are adjusted the order may be Midland and Bingen Starr. Dash Handicap Harness milers have an opportunity to display their prowess in this heat, and Lough Neagh on the front line will be in demand. The next mark contains some smart sprinters, in Beck Mine, Mac Dillon, Nelson Fay and Great Triumph. If right the latter is a speedy customer that will make his rivals hurry up. Dilnon and Cora Tacks are handily placed, and Nelson McCormack has recent form to recommend him. The latter is accepted for in the following heat, but if this should be Nelson McCormack’s mission he will be in favour. In his absence there will be support for Lough Neagh and Becky Mine. Wainoni Handicap There is a good class lot engaged here, and the limit horse, Curfew Boy, will be a pest to those in the rear. Invader is likely to bob up, and Jolly Pet only requires to go away right to say ‘‘How do. you do?” to the judge. Hector’s Own, William the Great, Lady Matchlight, Grey Cloud and Nelson McCormack are likely to be well in the picture, while the latter’s stable mate, Glideaway, has to be reckoned with. On a 2.46 mark the ex-Victorian mare is given a fine chance to collect, and the public may go solidly for Tomkinson's bracket and Hector’s Own. Electric Handicap The saddle heat is full of possibilities, and it is quite on the cards there will be a surprise in store for the public. Hackthorne and Kautoma are a lively pair, while the trotters, Young Carbine and Nelson McKinney, must not be despised. Kreisler is a good saddle miler, and Pearl Logan, Black Wattle and Great Triumph know the weight-carrying business. Sylvia Logan has a nice turn of speed and Cora Tacks, if a suitable rider is found, will be knocking at the post. Avonwood. Mercury and Bing Boy are all winners at this* department, and in making a final choice from a difficult lot, backers may select Great Triumph and Cora T acks.