Main Events for Hutt Park Card Appear Open

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 871, 15 January 1930, Page 12

Main Events for Hutt Park Card Appear Open

Wrackler Will Have Keen Opposition in Cup FINE TROTTING CONTESTS At first sight Auckland lightharness enthusiasts will look upon the big race at Wellington on January 25 as a foregone conclusion for Wrackler, but when the position is analysed it will be seen t h ere are several others with equally good prospects. The brilliant performances of the son of Wrack—Trix Pointer at Alexandra Park during the recent Christmas carnival certainly entitles the Ashburton pacer to the greatest respect and with anything like a reasonable run during the race the crack four-year-old will assuredly beat the great majority of his opponents, and should turn the tables on Dilwortli. who was certainly lucky to finish in front of him at Epsom on the final day. But the improved Concliff. the consistent Dundas Boy, the brilliant Koi LOr, and the mighty Padlock are a few that will make the task of Mr. H. F. Nicoll’s gallant pacer a serious one. The Cup Field Of those handicapped on the limit, 4.27, Concliff appeals most. The handsome Austfalian pacer when at the top of his form is a real good one, but he seems to be a difficult horse to get right. He has subjected his connections to many disappointments since racing in the land of his adoption, but two years ago, when W. J. Tomkinson had the son of Childwood in rare condition he gave a taste of his true qualities by handsomely winning the Dunedin Cup. Since then he lias proved a failure, till the recent Auckland carnival, where lie showed a glimpse of his best by finishing second to Machine Gun in the Summer Cup, and decisively winning the ten-furlong Bremier Handicap on the concluding day. Owner Barton was well satisfied with the form of Concliff, and remarked to “Abaydos” tha’t now the chestnut was coming along all right he would show the public just how good he is. If the Addington trained candidate has gone on the right way Jn the interval, he will play a prominent part in the Gold Cup, and must be preferred to Daphne de Oro, King Bointer and Logan Chief. The 4.26 line contains a great lot, and while as already mentioned Wrackler should account for Dilwortli at the assessment, Dundas Boy will prove a thorn In the side of D. Warren’s champion. The Auckland-owned pacer is brilliant when at the top of his form, and-if in the same condition as when seen at Addington in August and November, R. Berry’s charge is going to be hard to dispose of. A Good One Of the pair on 4.25, Roi L’Or must be given pride of place on recent happenings. The son of Rey de Oro is not only brilliant, but possesses rare stamina, and with these appreciable attributes he is going to give a lot of cheek in the Hutt Bark contest. Those further back in the handicap represent high-class, but Terence Dillon (4.23) and Badlock (4.22) will have most friends. Koliara is being kept on the hard and fast 4.24 peg, but in view of liis showings over two miles, and particularly this season, his job is a severe one. Badlock looks to have the best chance of those behind the 24yds mark, and as he is a genuine stayer, endowed with great speed and ability to begin better than most of those in the event, the Hal Zolock gelding promises to be handy at the finish. The event promises to prove a thrilling contest, and at this stage most support may be forthcoming for Concliff, Wrackler, Dilworth, Dundas Boy, Roi L’Or and Padlock. Other Leg of Double The speed merchants’ ten-fur-long heat—the other Wellington leg—also bears an open aspect, but with so many of the entrants engaged in the Cup, early selectors are faced with an intricate puzzle., For those who prefer to make an investment on the commencing day. The Sun policy of “second up” is worthy of recommendation on this occasion. The result of the principal race will undoubtedly throw a great deal of light on the shorter event, and should the second horse in the Cup be harnessed up in this heat, backers will be wise to have a leaning in that direction. Often, however, the second horse declines the later engagement, when the occupier of third berth, in the big race is entitled to support in the short contest. Such good ones as Wrackler, Dilworth, Imprint, Concliif, Dundas Boy, Quality, Kohara, Terence Dillon and Brince Bointer claim the dual engagement, and it is certain that some of these missing the thick end of the Cup purse will be found making an attempt to capture the stake attached to the Dispatch Handicap. But there are some notable speed merchants who will only be seen out in the short distance item, and they can confidently be looked to for a splendid essay. In this section can be mentioned Athalone, The Shrew, Bessie Logan and Kingcraft. Athalone is a pacer that has made excellent improvement during the last twelve months, and off the front of this handicap will set the rest a merry task. The Shrew can go well at this journey. but her form of late will not encourage early backers to include her in their dual selection. Will Kingcraft Leave? Bessie Logan will appeal better than Bonny Logan, and the consistency of the former this season will be a strong factor in making her many friends. As a speedster Kingcraft needs no build-up, but his disinclination to leave the peg correctly will have the effect of making many of his admirers let him run against them over a sprint course. With a good getaway D. Withers would have an excellent chance of capturing this stake. Of the fresh lot Athalone, Bessie Logan and Kingcraft will have most friends at this stage, while Dundas Boy, Concliff and Dilworth, if unpenalised, also read well.