THE PAY ROLL

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 862, 4 January 1930, Page 11

THE PAY ROLL

Successful Owners at Epsom Trots

DIVIDING THE SPOILS

Durirg the three days’ racing at Alexandra Park, the Auckland Trotting Club disbursed in prizemoney the fine total of £.12,855. Of the three most lucrative items, Auck lard Cup, Rowe Cup and Great Northern Derby, local owners had a good measure of success, while provincial owners also had a fair innings..

Mr. U. J Parkes, owner of Gold Jacket, heads the list, through the agency ©l' his crack pacer, assisted with mir.or sums by Torpedo Huon. The Auckland sportsman was the only one to pass the £I,OOO mark.

The excellent performances of the great trotter Young Blake, placed Messrs. M. O'Brien and G. J. Barton next on the pay-roll, but the Southerners were closely followed by Messrs. Wilfred Johnstone (Enawah and Peter Bingen), J. W. Tims (Great Peter), and A. McMjllan (Machine Gun). Messrs. J. T. Paul (Great Parrish), J. H. Lloyd (Raima) and T. B. Louisson and L. Berkett (Dllworth) also received substantial cheques. Following is the complete list:

E. J. Parkes, gold cup and £1,240 M. O'Brien and G. J. Barton 800 TV*. Johnstone 750 J. W. Tims 770 R. A. McMillan 757 J. T. Paul 660 .1 H. Lloyd, Gold Cup and 650 T. B. Louisson and L. F. Berkett 645 <?. J. Barton .. _ .. .. .. r>lo J. A. Mitchell 502 H. F. Nicoll 430 C. and W.. Johnstone .... 400 FT. TT. Cucksey .. ... .. .. 365 R. J. Elliot 315 AlcKendrick Bros. .... 310 • V E. Sampson, £280; L. O. Thomas, £380; J. R. Corrigan and J, L. Webb, £270; Mrs. F. C. Allington, £245; T. ) toe. £210; R. Young, £210; E. Morgan, £210; K. M. Morton, £200; Averill Bros., £190; C. S. Donald, £160; W. Land, £120; S. J. Thomas, £100; R. A. McMillan and C. Moran. £100; E. X. Lellevre, £100; A. Anderson, £80; W. E. Cockbill, £80; V. Alborn, £75; J. Simkin, £7O; T. M. Robertson, £7O; A. J. Corrigan, £7O; G. Mitchel, jun., £7O; R. J. Stirling, £6O; M. McNair, £SO; R. .7. Peacocke, £35; W. G. Stephens, £3O; 5. G. Larcom, £3O; A. Wheeler and L. Booth, £3O; R. Fisken, £3O; M. H. Tims, £3O; Mrs. I. E. Sweetapple, £3O; total, '£12,855.

THAMES IN MARCH

ATTRACTIVE SCHEDULE The march of progress so apparent with country trotting organisations during later years has been very marked in the case of the Thames Club, which will hold its popular fixture on March 29. This club lias made wonderful advancement during the last few years, and its generous policy with owners and trainers has earned the club a measure of popularity with the lightharness fraternity, that has placed it on a high pedastel of public opinion. The sterling arrangements of the Thames management are recognised to be the best in New Zealand. 'Every facility and inducement is offered and the accommodation is free, another strong feature when racing expenses generally are at such a high rate. The club’s carrier meets all boats and trains to render assistance with the gear, this service also being rendered gratis. The hospitality of the Thames sportsmen is too well known to require further comment, while the manner in which Secretary E. O. Brownlee attends to the various arrangements in connection with the meeting has earned him a high place in the estimation of the trotting fraternity. As the Waikato Trotting Club’s next fixture is held the Saturday following the Thames function, the latter club will grant owners and trainers the free use of its stabling facilities during the time they wish to remain at Thames between the two meetings. Entries for all events at this fixture close with the club’s secretary at his Thames office, or can be lodged with the secretary of the Otahuhu Trotting Club, Mr. R. L. Absolum, on Mardh 7. Mr. George Paul will have the handicaps ready for publication a week later, and acceptances will be received not later 1-han 5 p.m. on March 21. The card is as follows: Hikutaia Handicap, of £100; 3.41 limit; 1J miles. Kerepeehi Handicap, of £150; 4.40 limit; 2 miles. Parawai Handicap, of £100; 3.50 limit; 1J miles. Trotters only. Puriri Handicap (saddle), of £115; 2.23 limit; 1 mile. Thames Trotting Cup, of £4OO, including £SO cup donated by Mr. George McMillan; 4.40 limit; 2 miles. Turua Handicap, of £115; 3.36 limit; di miles. President’s Handicap, of £200; 4.59 limit; 2 miles. Trotters only. Kopu Handicap, of £200; 2.54 limit; 1| miles. Trainers’ Honours J. T. Paul with four wins (Great Peter 3, Great Parrish 1) headed the list of winning trainers, being closely followed by W. J. Tomkinson, who produced three (Young Blake 2, Concliff 1). and Alan McMillan with a similar number (Enawah 2, Machine Gun 1). L. O. Thomas secured a brace (Lady Fan and Genuine). Other successful trainers were: F. J. Smith (Linnett tide Great), L. McMahon (Gold Jacket), W. Nightingale (Evelyn Locanda), J. J. Kennerley (Raima), C. S. Donald (Wriier), W. Dyer (Kohara), W. Hughes (.Padlock), D. Warren (Wrackler), T. Roe (Peterson), A. J. Julian (Belle Axworthy), L. Berkett (Dilworth), S. August (Stanmoor), A. 'VV. Broughton (Florent). Winning Reinsmen J. T. Paul was the most successful driver at the Auckland meeting, piloting four winners (Great Peter 3 and Great Parrish). W. J. Tomkinson (Young Blake 2 and Concilff), and Alan McMillan (Enawah 2 and Machine Gun) were next. L. O. Thomas (Lady Fan and Genuine) was the only other reinsman to catch the judge's eye more than once. The following recorded one 'vin:—F. J. Smith (Linnett the Great), A. Bryce (Gold Jacket), J. Bryce (Evelyn Locanda), J. J. Kennerley (Raima), A. W. Broughton (Florent), (\ S. Donald (Writer), A. J. Corrigan < Kohara). W. Hughes (Padlock), M. Holmes (Wrackler), S. J. Roe (Peterson), A. J. Julian (Belle Axworthy), L. Berkett (Dilworth), S. August (Stantnoor).