SPLENDID SCHEDULE

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 934, 29 March 1930, Page 13

SPLENDID SCHEDULE

CAMBRIDGE TROTTING CLUB STAKES INCREASED The success achieved by the Cambridge Trotting Club during the brief period it has been assisted by a totalisator meeting is reflected in the attractive card drawn up for the sixth annual meeting, which eventuates on May 3. Progress has been the keynote of the Cambridge executive, of whom the live wire secretary, Mr. Walter Stoplord, is the pivot. Each year, as the club came through its fixture successfully, advancement was made in the standard of the schedule, and today the popular country *n is giving away the handsome total of £1,305 in prize-money. The sin of tardiness in getting the programme out cannot be laid at the door of the Cambridge Club, and the early appearance of the card is appreciated by the lightharness rank and file. Owhers and trainers like to know, and are entitled to know just what classes are being arranged for by clubs, as in the event of nothing suitable appearing for their charges they are relieved of the necessity of keeping them on the active list in expectation. It has been a failing with some of the smaller clubs in New Zealand to put forward the schedule at a belated date, thus causing inconvenience to many trainers, but the Cambridge Club has recognised the importance of being early afield. Well-Defined Card In connection with the 1930 schedule, two important alterations are noticeable. The saddle heat, formerly run over ten furlongs, has been reduced to a mile journey, with a 2.20 limit, and the 13 furlong Stewards’ Handicap is set over and a mile and •.-half, for horses that can do 3.36 or better. The classes throughout have

been tightened up somewhat, and the stakes increased, two factors that will add to the popularity of the function. The main event, Cambridge Trotting Cup, has been set at a 4.40 limit, bringing it into line with Te Aroha and Thames, while the prize is raised to .-£4OO. This progressive move will result in a fine field taking part in the big event on May 3. The Farewell Handicap, one and a-quarter miles, has been filled to correspond with the main item, and with its 2.54 limit and stake of £155 will give those competing in the cup another chance to i gain expenses. Trotters have not been neglected. I and in the Leamington and Bardowie Handicaps, the square-gaited frater nity are well catered for. The former is worth £llO, run over one and a-half miles (3.50 limit), while the class in the other item, which is half a mile longer, is 4.54, the prize being £165. Novices are allotted two events with a 3.40 and 3.2 limit, over 12 and 10 furlongs, respectively. Such a splendid schedule cannot fail to appeal to owners and trainers, and when nominations ; close on April 15, with Secretary Stopford, or Blomfield and Co., High Street, Auckland, the list should be a record one. The Programme A summary of the programme is appended:— Introductory Handicap, of £110; 3.40 limit; lb miles. Leamington Handicap (trotters), of £110; 3.50 limit; IS miles. President’s Handicap (saddle), of £125; 2.20 limit; 1 mile. Cambridge Trotting Cup, of £400; 4.40 limit; 2 miles. Hautapu Handicap, of £110: 3.2 limit; li miles. Bardowie Handicap (trotters), of £165; 4.54 limit; 2 miles. Stewards’ Handicap, of £130; 3.36 limit; lb miles. Farewell Handicap, of £155; 2.54 i limit; 15 miles.