Straight Trotters

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 898, 15 February 1930, Page 15

Straight Trotters

entrants for otahuhu “Abaydos ” Reviews Form THE square-gaited fraternity has been well catered for by the Otahuhu trotting dub and on the opening day horses that elect to travel in the correct style are given" three items. These are divided into three degrees, and with the exception of the middle section good fields are engaged.

i a dv Ena (First Voyage—Kentucky marr)" should have a chance in the ■Trial Handicap off the limit. When keeping to the correct gait, A.. Hill’s mare makes good progress, but she shows a tendency to “go up” on the least provocation, and does not regain her feet till a lot of territory has been lost. Don Zolock ( Hal Zolock—Miss Moore) is a peculiar customer, but when in the right mood he can trot a fairly sound 12 furlongs. He clid not impress at Te Aroha, where It was expected Geo. Pa ton would get a portion of the stake. However, Hon has a happy knack of showing his best at and it may be his “day on” next Saturday. Ever since he won at Alexandra Park early in the season, Kangitero (Native King—Calmly) has raced disappointingly and proved expensive to his many admirers. However, the Longburntrained trotter will again be striding over his favourite distance next week, and should show appreciation of this factor. White Satin (Wrackler—Pearl Pointer) is one of the best young trotters ever seen out in this land, and while she has received the maximum penalty for her Forbury Park success, the filly "id add a lot of interest to the content if her owner decides to bring her North. After her Southern record the three-year-old will have a lot of admirers. * * * Lord Haldane (Good Gift—Lady Haldane) made a creditable showing in his initial outing when put back to the trotting ga.t, but he did not have inuc’n to spare at Te Aroha when he heat Paradigm and Black Magic. Nevertheless, R. Saunders’s gelding was susceptible to further improvement and will have to bo reckoned with in the improvers’ class. * * * Togo’s Promise (Ribbonwood—Togo's Belle) has not shaped as well in his last couple of starts as his earlier form this season warranted. The journey to Carterton was evidently too

much for the old gelding, but W. Lincoln is getting him to hit out again solidly at Otahuhu and he may show to greater advantage in his neat three public essays. * * * Audo Spray (Great Audubon—Sea Spray) was in fine form when he last visited Auckland and Harry Garnett has kept him going along solidly in the interval. The Ashhurst-trained trotter will be about at the top of his form for forthcoming engagements. Paradigm (Childe Audubon—King George mare) has been a most consistent performer this season, and this characteristic has gained him a position well at the rear of improvers’ handicaps. The Claudelands’ representative ia always a tough snag, but his job at present is no easy one. Marble Star (Marble Arch—Yankee Golly) can go very quick over a mile 'l a_ balf and off a 3.36 mark in the Irial Handicap ho will be one to be taken seriously. A great beginner, the Australian-bred trotter can make tip a lot of his handicap smartly, a nne asset in such a field. * * * Second Section Although the middle-class item— Mount Albert Handicap—has only attracted six trotters, they represent a fine sextet and recent form gives each one a reasonable chance of success. The smallness of the field will not make the work of selecting the winner any easier. Kolmar (Nelson Bingen—Rothschild has not so far this season, wfii C p Ufht note but his solidity 111 ma ke him something to be reck°ned with off the end of the 4.48 divilon; When in good order, Kolmar is sturdy customer as he proved at Hawera last Easter.

* * m nir An 2 eMne (Nut Ansel—Mattie) is nne her owner-trainer, Joe Gee, wellnown to Auckland racegoers. Con-

*' s er suit, and after “i* fine display recently at Te Aroha, ®keep her rivals busy next *hHi tersun (Petereta—JH.l.C.) has thi Wn an appreciable return to form ,i f B f as °n and he has proved a content performer for Tom Roe. In be nf-?* this description, Peterson will f„ n ? Ul f e a t home, and is sure to be Fend y "or the light. tlle Great (McGregor the Vnrfi Llnne tt) has already given the Tie* llei 7 l Public a taste of her qualiite Jin v lie English mare is a favourMll ok ®P son * fans. Just how she main® ' Jn<^or new management re- ‘ t'j he seen, but such a well - ihaiiiH j and good-gaited trotter man do all ri £ht with any reins-

Akenelii (Peter Moko—Agnes Chief) is an up and down sort of trotter. On occasion the grey will trot fast and square, but there are times when one break puts her right out of court. At Te Aroha she went level and won handsomely and a repetition of this work would make her hard to beat at Otahuhu. Sebisca (Harold Dillon—Alice Wood) is a game, tough old trotter and when it comes to a hard drive home there are few in his class that can head him off. The shorter limit of the Mount Albert Handicap should be all in his favour next week and the Mangeretrained gelding will make a bold bid for victory. Of Higher Degree The tighter class trot finds some of the best sq uare -gaiters in the Dominion engaged and at the handicap backers are set a pretty stiff problem. It should be a great race and some of the limit brigade will give the back-markers something to do to head them off. Writer (Author Dillon—Ruby S), a recent convert to the square gait, has made good and on his present form

will be one of the dangerous lot in the President’s Handicap. He is not deficient in speed and staying is one of his long suits. Tonic (First Voyage—Medicine), while not recognised as a stayer, showed up well enough over two miles at Christchurch last week-end to suggest that he will be dangerous over this course in future engagements. The ex-Aussie trotter is also in C. Donald’s stable. Dolores (Peter Chenault—Esperanza) is a greatly-improved trotter, and earlier in the season proved her staying ability. She is taking on higher society, but will not disgrace herself. * * * Gold Sovereign (Gold Bell—Black Queen) will be one of the local hopes for the big trot. T. Roe’s trotter has shown good form this season and will be in fine shape to tackle the Southerners next week. * * * Jock Bingen (Nelson Bingen—Annie K) since signing on with J. Bryce has made fine improvement toward solidity, a factor that has quickly put him into a better class. At the recent

Wellington meeting Jock showed both dash and stamina in winning a. twomile event, knocking a big slice off his handicap. Tradesman (First Voyage—Kentucky mare) is nothing if not consistent. and he continues to pay expenses in his races. The old chap has not broken the ice for a clear-cut win for a long time, but trainer Sandall keeps pegging away “painting the clouds with sunshine,” and Tradesman keeps earning enough to pay for the best brand of oats. Great Change (Great Audubon —Myall) is showing appreciable improvement in his track work and if he races in the right mood will have to be considered during the Otahuhu fixture. Mutu (Ghoai —Bella Victor) is an old hand at the game, but he has not yet lost his punch. If landed here next week fit and well, the Te Awamutu gelding will add a lot of interest to the principal trot. Sarsaparilla (Ballin —Kuu Kel) has not so far this season performed up to his best label, but M. B. Edwards is a persevering trainer and should not be long in getting the certificate that is awarded for the best brand of goods. Peter McKinney (Petereta —Annie Bells McKinney) has shown such rare form this year that his friends can confidently look to him to give a lot of cheek in the tighter trotting heats at Otahuhu. A. McMillan has evidently found the right key to this fellow. * * * The Top Deckers Rose Bingen (Nelson Bingen—Rose Elect) was the consistent and unlucky trotter at the local Christmas carnival. Three seconds in three starts was her tally, but this has got her a good trotter's mark. However, she will keep the opposition busy when next stepped out under silk. Waikaha (Gold Bell—Queen Pirate) Auckland’s favourite, has not been much in the public gaze since his fine effort among the pacers at the earthquake benefit meeting at Epsom in August. In the Rowe Cup he was not seen at his best, but as the footing gets easier. J. T. Paul’s sturdy trotter should again be on deck. ♦ * * Ever since his surprise victory at Cambridge as a two-year-old, Koro Peter (Peter Moko —Koroena) has steadily climbed the ladder, till he has reached a high position among the; sq uare-gai tens of the Dominion. For a four-year-old he has a great record and the best of the Papamoa-bred gelding has not yet been seen.

OTAHUHU TROTS

OTAHUHU ACCEPTANCES

SUMMER CARNIVAL FIRST DAY ACCEPTORS The summer carnival of the Otahuhu Trotting Club, which opens at Alexandra Park on Saturday, February 22, and terminates on Monday, 24, gives promise of being a highly successful function. Since the appearance of the handicaps interest in the meeting has been marked by a keenness that will only be eclipsed by the acceptance declaration. Track work at both Epsom and Otahuhu has livened up as the deciding day draws closer, and with good fields, containing many performers of high calibre, the public can look forward confidently to some interesting and exciting sport when the light-harness flags are unfurled next week-end. The acceptances are as follow: TRIAL HANDICAP

Trotting owners and trainers expressed pleasure yesterday at seeing the secretary of the Otahuhu Club, Mr. R S. Absolum, on deck again after his recent severe illness. The acceptances received were on a liberal scale, demonstrating that the work of the handicapper, Mr. C. E. Goosman, had given general satisfaction.

Of £200; 1£ miles; limit 3.45 Te Ngutu . . Lt Whlriwhata Lt Colonel White Satin . Thorpe . Lt 60 Petulant . . . Lt Lady Ena . . Lt Carl Mack . Lt Nebraska . . Lt Lord Roberts 12 Marble Star . 10S TAMAKI HANDICAP Of £200; li miles; limit 2.57A Man o’ Belle . Lt Lt Some Dillon Nathaniel . . . Lt Lt First Flight . 24 Pavlova . . . . Lt Mountain Horizon .... Princess 12 36 Maid of the Mountains 12 Haroto . . . 24 Nella Dillon . . Ursulino . . . 24 Holioro . . . 24 Lord Nepean . PAPAKLTRA HANDICAP Of £200; 2 miles; limit 4.37 Warspite . . . Lt Limosa . . . Lt Explosion . . . Lt Tony \ ictor . . Lt Concertina . . Lt Stoney . . . . Lt Cornelian . . . Lt 60 Hal Chimes . 12 Gold Dial . . . 60 OTAHUHU C-UP - Of £750 and c miles; limit 4.30. Talent Lt Free Advice . 24 Torpedo Hu on. Lt The Abbey . . 24 Native Prince. Lt 48 Great Peter . Lt Nelson Tasker 12 Sunshower . 24 •Padlock .... 96 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP Of £350; 2 miles; limit 4.40. Writer . . . . Lt Mutu 24 Gold Sovereign. . Lt McKinney. 48 Tradesman . . Lt Waikaha . . . 84 Great Change 12 Rose Bingen . 96

MOUNT ALBERT HANDICAP Of £200; 2 miles; limit 4.48. Kolmar , . Tit Linnett the Anseline . 24 Great .... 48 Peterson . . 36 Akenehi .... 48 Sebisca .... 48 MOSS DAVIS HANDICAP Of £350; li miles; limit 2.47$. Oakhampton Tit Carmel .... 24 Gold Dial . . . Lt Sunshower . . 24 Florent . . . I.it Free Advice . 24 'Pony Victor . . Lt Talent .... 24 Rockburn . . 12 All Bell . . . 24 Stanmoor . . 60 First Carbine 12 Jewel Pointer 60 Joy Bird . . 12 RAILWAY HANDICAP (Saddle) Of £250 1 mile; limit 2.17. Satinbird . . Lt Dick Dillon . . 12 Trustworthy lit Uncle Bert . . 12 Kingsclere . Lt Van Rich . . 12 Dad’s Hope . Lt Te Wahia . . . 12 Vanity Boy . lit Laplander . . . 24 Glandoro . . Lt Goldman . . . 36 Dord Nepean Lt Master Huia . 26 Benefice . . . Lt Darknite .... 36