NOVICES AT HASTINGS

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 926, 20 March 1930, Page 13

NOVICES AT HASTINGS

PROMISING MATERIAL MODERN LIGHT SHINES Several novice pacers who were not present at the Manawatu fixture were produced at Hastings, and, generally speaking, their form was more impressive than that displayed by the Ashhurst candidates. Modern Light, owned and trained by W. Hughes at Longburn. caught the eye ?.s one likely to go far in the game on the successful road. A Useful Pacer Highland Derby showed interesting form on the opening day, and justified the opinion the writer formed of his ability at New' Plymouth last year. In his first start Nelson Derby’s son beat everything except Rangihau, and on this display was backed confidently in the ten-furlong heat. He gave Andy Bryce a cosy drive. On the final day Charlie Willetts produced his pacer over the same distance, but he failed, the hard track evidently finding him out. The four-year-old will dance a merry tune again shortly. Not His Best Golden Oaks, a son of Gold Bell and Kokemoor, was a sorry proposition for backers at Hawke’s Bay. After His good showing at Ashhurst—where he was raced against pacers of the Lady Author, Richmond Lass, and Mountain Princess calibre—he was expected to materialise at Hastings. The money went in hot and heavy, but there was no return. It was stated that Gold Bell’s son would not handle the hard track. He will b© kept in mind, how - ever. for later engagements. Well-shaped Youngster A natty-looking three-year-old is Rector, by Guy Parrish from Waiterere. and the youngster gave a pleasing display jn his only start at the meeting. Rector is owned and trained by H. Jones, who also races Hal Jiuon, a speedy customer, but difficult to train. With age and experience. Rector threatens to be a useful performer 0 on the trotting turf. Another Pcterwah • Manco, is a four-year-old claiming the Gisborne horse Peterwra.li as his ®h*e, the dam being Puninga. He comprises one of J. H. Lloyd’s string, and is trained by A. Gerrard, who dro\e the novice in his engagements. After his initial display on Saturday, Manco was given a reasonable chance of success for Monday’s mission, and while he had no show with Modern Light at the finish, he beat the remainder. Had Teri Kingi steered a straight course, Manco would have been third, but he *'ili be heard from during the next season or two. A Real Lady Another Lloyd production, and one that looks like turning out the honest goods, is Capilano, a four-year-old thare by Hal Junior from Cinderettc. At present she is on the green side, but has all the manners of a real lady, a nd is possessed of <4 nice turn of

speed. Capilano was not ready to sec out the race journeys, but for six or seven furlongs she hurried along in a fashion that promises future success. Speedy, but Green Victor Kyle is a green pacer hailing from Carterton, and owned by Mrs. L. K. Page, who has had a good deal of success with Native Hero. The latter is the sire of Victor Kyle, whose dam is Cast Pearl. The youngster showed a rare turn of speed for a mile on the opening day, but was not capable of lasting the other two furlongs. With a bit of age, Victor should make good at the game, and on the country circuit will place Native Hero’s name on the winning sires' list. Didn’t Like the Track The Auckland novice Roland did not have much luck at Hastings, and lie appeared unable to handle the track with any degree of confidence. However, each day, when going right, he showed some speed, and his effort on Monday suggested that, with a race or two, the Great Audubon gelding would come right. J. Shaw’s charge is not a robust-looking customer, and long trips do not suit him at present, but at meetings nearer home he should show some improvement. Might Have Won The Wanganui maiden. Teri Kingi, went close to returning his few supporters a nice price in the novice event on Monday at Hastings. Half a mile from home Phil Green was sailing along several lengths clear of the field, and halfway up the straight the Guy Parrish gelding was hailed a winner. Then he left his feet, and ran right across the xourse. Driver Green sent him along again, but it was too late. Teri Kingi is one of the novice brigade that will show an early return.