Auckland Trots

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 835, 2 December 1929, Page 13

Auckland Trots

CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL

First Day’s Chief Events

three richly endowed heats

Light HARNESS enthusiasts throughout the Dominion arc looking forward with keen interest to the Auckland Trotting Chib s ( hristmas carnival. The three-dav function staged during the festive season at Epsom is one of the greatest trotting events of the year, and productive of the highest grade sport.

The schedule ha* been reviewed at i , -th in The Sun on several occasions, nd to prove the attractiveness of the ‘‘ nival, owners in all parte of New /caland have responded liberally with tries. The best pacers and trotters l n the land have been nominated for . !l0 Auckland Cup, and liowe Cup, while the finest lot of three-year-olds rnwn in the history of New Zealand noting will parade for the Great wrthern Derby. No sporting organisation can boast such a feast of highevents on tin* one day, and in i-onftninfc the principal attractions to , t „ opening day, the Auckland manage- ' nt has ca*>-red most generously for In. public. The carnival will be bold on DecemVr 27, 28 and 31 and good prize- | money is offered each day for various ! Friday, December 27, is the day of

,] a ys, for patrons of the pastime, ns three of the greatc* t items in New Zealand will be contested on that particular day. The Auckland Cup—--aond only in magnitude to the New Zealand Cup—is run on the opening ,lay. while the Rowe- Cup, equal in importance to the Dominion handicap, •he big Addington event for square niters, also finds its place on the me card. These two items, would ;; 0 sufficient, with the other minor interesting events scheduled to make .i remarkable days sport, hut the local management lias gone further, and included on the menu the Great Northern Derby. This popular ■ lassie, lias never at any previous stage of its history promised to produce smell a wonderful contest, as can confidently be looked forward to. Mr. George Paul, the Club’s handicaper. will release his handicaps for all events on the opening day tomorrow. December 3. Ten days later. Friday, December 13, Mr. A. G. Mabee will receive acceptances.

Pending the publication of the handicaps, keen followers of the sport are bu«y discussing the possibles and i’robables for the Auckland and Rowe ' ups, and many have already allotted what they consider the marks of the various competitors. The final paynrnts for the Derby left a fino field engaged, and this attractive event is daily the *tib>-4»t of keen discussion among trotting withusiasts. Abaydos" has delved into the past records of horses engaged in the two ••ups, and for the benefit of lightuarness tans appends an interesting table, showiifg the best placed time of each entrant, together with its last nark and position in the race. The tigures in parentheses represent the candidates’ be*<t- placed time. AUCKLAND CUP

Of £1,650 and lOOgn gold cup; 4.28 limit; 2 miles.

Nineteen entries were received for the principal event of the card, and th« list includes many of New Zealand's best pacers. Among the more •xperienced brigade are such good and oroved one* as Peter Bingen (dual New Zealand Cup winner, and holder of the world’s race record). Padlock 'who defeated the champion in the Frofe-for-AU), (".old Jacket (Auckland ''up winner), Kohara (New Zealand up winner), Prince Pointer, Jack and Imprint (all high-class handicap horses) and the crack trotter. Peterwah. Opposed to these guns will e several young pacers, who have re'/rtly made i*apid progress at the business, including Dilworth. Free Advice and Linkman. This trio fit nd well will add lustre to a splendid Md. Others who are capable of doing their job among the “elite’' are Pointer. The Abbey, Silk Thread, ’Hideaway. Cuncliffe. Torpedo Huon, Bonny Log;*n and Mnchinr Gun. Auckland Cup Table

kowk trottixg cup Of £ 1,000 a rut £IOO C.old Cu p 4.36 limit: 2 miles

fourteen squarc-guitcrs of the higbdegree figure in the entry list for nis popular event. The champion, ,^ terwu h (holder of a world’s race -curd), is a j so included in this lot, ® other notable performers in • Young Blake. Western Voyage "Uprising formidable Tomkinson a (dual Rowe Cut> •'filer), Native Star, Kcmpton (Rowe ** dinner) and Sister Beatrice, are

,f a mong the entrants. Judge Hancock. ! Ngutira, Lc© Todd, Rose Bingen (Rowe ,fup winner). Peter McKinney and I mima (recent winners at Epsomi ! make up a strong field, and the race j for the rich stake and handsome cup : will again be well worth seeing. Peter • MgKinney and Raima have only lately , become eligible for the big go, but they will both prove an acquisition to the j select circle. I Raima (4.34 4-5) 4.38 Ist. Rose Bingen (4.33 1-5) .. 4.37 Ist. Uc Todd (4.34 2-5) 4.37 unp. i Peter McKinney (4.38 1-5).. 4.36 unp. Ngatira (4.35 4-5) 4.35 uni). Judge Hancock (4.34 2-5) .. 434 un7> ' Waikaha (4.312-5) 4.33 unp. Tvempton (4.34 3-5) .. .. 4.32 unp. I Sister Beatrice (4.2 S 4-5) .. 4.32 unp. Western Voyage (4.30 2-5) 4.31 2nd. •Young Blake (4.28 3-5) 4.28 i unp I Elzear (4.25) 4.27 3rd.! ! Petcrwah (4.23 4-5) . . . . 4.25 unp. GREAT NORTHERN DERBY : * Of £1,000; J A miles While previous Auckland Derbies luivo been productive of interesting contests, there has never in the history of tlie race been such an open . field of liigh-class three-year-olds as will be seen in action for this year’s classic. Previous contests have shown some competitors of outstanding merit, but for the event under review there are at least eight candidates that are known to possess fighting chances, while it may ho that among the so-called lesser, lights a youngster of exceptional merit will be unearthed. The recent New Zealand Derby at Addington threw its • j dazzling rays on the prospect of four j aspirants for Epsom honours. These aro Purser (who created a fresh Derby > record). Royal Silk, Ngingo Ngingo, who Finished second and third respectively, and almost in line with the win- . ner, and the Auckland colt Great ■ Parish, who, while only fourth at the box. registered 3.23 for the journey. ! A meeting between this quartet alone would produce a stirring contest, hut 1 there are four others, who dici not . parade at Christchurch, entitled to the greatest respect. Real Huon, whose 1 wonderful effort over the final stages , of the Sapling Stakes last season. , landed him a close second to John Jinks in record time, and Grand Canyon, a recent handicap winner, and ; two from the South who will strengthen the visiting contingent. ! Then there is the Wrack filly Lydia, who won so well at Forbury Park on 1 Saturday, and the stable mate of Wrackler must bo considered. To add to the prospects of the honour remaining at home. First Flight and Kewpie’s Guy will play their part. On performances the former must have a great chance of success and as she is likely to show further improvement, as will Great Parrish, who will be at home on the grass track, the fight be-

tween North and South will be one of the liveliest of the decade. Good and nil as Purser, Real Huon. Royal Silk, Ngingo Ningo, Lydia and Grand Canyon are thev will meet with the stoutest opposition from Great Parrish and First Flight when the much-discussed and keenly-awaited event comes up for decision.

Dilworth (4.26) 4.30 1st ftie Abbey (4.-8 4-5) .. 4.28 unp Wng Pointer (4.25 4-5) 4.27 3rd. ■'"* Thre:ul (4.31 3-5) 4.29 unp Mideawav (4.28 2-5) 4.28 u np 1 onellff (4.29 3-5) . . . . 4.27 unp torpedo Huon (4.27 2-5) 4.30 unp pw Advice (4.27 3-5) 4.29 2nd Sonay Logan (4.29 3-5) 4.2 8 2nd Machine Gun (4.25 2-5) 4.28 unp. Unkman (4.25 2-5) 4.25 unp merwah (4.23 4-5) .. 4.25 unp. (4.25 1-5) 4.26 4th Potts (4.23 4-5) . . 4.24 unp *)1<1 Jacket (4.24 1-5) 4.24 unp v’nara (4.25 4-5) .. .. 4.24 unp prince Pointer (4.22) 4.23 unp .‘“'“f Bingen (4.15 4-5) 4.23 1st ' i-ook. (4.21) unp