TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 783, 2 October 1929, Page 13

TROTTING

By ABATDOS EPSOM JOTTINGS FINE TRACK YESTERDAY NO SPECIAL FEATURES The main track at Alexandra Park yesterday morning was of a “cushy” nature, but its fine condition and appearance did not tempt many trainers to indulge in fast work. The majority of those present were given free-legged tasks. In Fine Trim Native Prince bowled along resolutely over several circuits without approaching anywhere near race time, and Warplano was assigned a similar task. Both of J. S. Shaw’s candidates aro in nice trim and the Man o’ War gelding is shaping up nicely, and should strip a fit horse at Claudelands next week. Wants the Hopples Explosion went very evenly’ over 12 furlongs, but his companion Rolfe Audubon would not keep his feet. Although the last mile was only being negotiated at about a 2.30 clip, the Great Audubon gelding tangled on three occasions, leaving Explosion to finish alone. The latter paces strongly without the straps, but Rolfe Audubon does not evidently appreciate freedom of locomotion. A Smart Effort Margaret Wallace was bowling along pleasingly’ over a couple of circuits, and had Mountain Princess as a companion for a brush over five furlongs, which was accomplished smartly. Margaret Wallace went another circuit at a good clip, and pulled up without any signs of distress. Mountain Princess, one of the Blue Mountain King breed, is a stylish pacer that should do well when seasoned. Mission Spoiled Reynard, after being warmed up over several circuits, hopped away at the 12-furlong disc, and when he reached the half-mile peg Stoney. unhoppled, stepped briskly out in front to make the pace. Before getting to the mile wire at the back Reynard broke

up badly and was pulled up. Shortly afterward lie was sent a mile on his own, and although he negotiated the distance without misadventure, the time was not good. Enjoying Their Work Torpedo Huon and Gold Jacket, freelegged, worked over a two-mil© course at a useful, strong pace, without an effort to put up time at any stage of the journey. Torpedo Huon, who lias not been hitting out too kindly without the straps, gave a much-improved display, and fairly revelled in the exercise. Gold Jacket thoroughly enjoyed the outing, and is in nice condition. The gem of the morning was Goldman’s lone hand essay over two miles, with Les Laver, who will probably drive the Gold Bell gelding at Hamilton, holding the reins. “Goldie,” who was geared up, was not exerted over the early stages, but with half the journey covered, Laver began to step on the gas, with the result his charge went a very useful mile, the final four furlongs being reeled off in smart time. The old pacer is in fine shape at present. Ready For the Road Mountain Hell, looking fit for her approaching engagements, was not requested to unwind the speed spool while being exercised, untrammelled, over several circuits. The task was no more trouble to the Blue Mountain King mare than having her breakfast, and she was quite willing to tackle anvthing that came alongside her, had Driver Mitchell not kept a good check on the rein. Promising Filly Al Rosa, the Ally by A 1 Mack from Rosie Drift, pleased by the determined manner in which she stepped over a couple of circuits without being pushed right out. The filly has been on the easy list of late, having contracted a cold, but she is well on the way to recovery again, as she demonstrated by her essay. Al Rosa has a nice stylo to which can be added a good percentage of speed, and when she gains racing experience should bloom all right. More Than Useful Student Prince, the half-brother by Blue Mountain King to Dillon Huon was not unduly exerted in traversing several circuits. "When he first stepped out the Prince showed signs of a limp, but when warnied up this had disappeared. Student Prince lias developed into a nice cut of a horse, and has a free and easy style of locomotion that suggests he will go fast when properly tuned up. Hike Dillon Huon, he can go equally well in saddle or harness, and should be a good proposition for the country circuit. Speedy Youngster Impressive form was shown by the two-year-old filly by Worthy Bond from Norah Creina, when she reeled off some occasional furlongs, during steady pacing exercise over several circuits. The youngster has come along nicely the last few weeks for Jim O'Kane, anti like the majority of Worthy Bond's progeny, is showing signs of early speed. Bred on such good lines Sid Hedley should have a sound proposition in this filly. Arrives Tomorrow Nell do Beau is due to arrive tomorrow morning from Christchurch, and will enter P. J. Smith’s stable at Epsom, where she will continue her preparation for the Waikato, Northland and Auckland fixtures. The Nelson Bingen mare was not raced much last season, but showed fine promise in her essays. The other day she was in

the boom at Ashburton, but was caught off colour on the day, and never appeared in the picture. She should be at home in the society she will meet this month in the Auckland Province. Three-Handed Game On Saturday afternoon Mountain Dell, Lady Barrington and Hohora engaged in a three-handed encounter, over a mile and a-half, and while time was not the objective the pacers put up a useful go. Hohora was not in his best mood, but Driver McMahon kept him well in hand, and he finished with a good effort. Lady Barrington also paced steadily and Mountain Dell, as usual, accomplished her task with that free, sweeping style of locomotion that enables her to get over the ground attractively. Useful Starting Practice

First Flight was geared up Monday morning and after Trainer Smith had warmed the filly up, he indulged her in some starting practice, in which the daughter of Blue Mountain King performed most creditably, standing quietly and moving away smartly. The handsome three-year-old was then allowed to run over a mile and a-half course, the last mile being reeled off at a nice even clip, registering an eighteen to the furlong gait. When she gains a bit more racing experience, First Flight will deliver the goods all right.