TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 970, 13 May 1930, Page 13

TROTTING

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ABAYDOS

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trainers and their EPSOM CHARGES CANDIDATES FOR JUNE Affairs generally in the trotting line are decidedly quiet at Epsom an d Otahuhu these days. This is not to be wondered at considering the break between the finish of the country fixtures and the big winter meeting of the Auckland Club. A Long Gap There* is no doubt tlint the 3.5t6 1 ■ • ■ n Cambridge and Auckland meetings is anything but advantageous to the sport. When the country circuit concludes the general run f’horses are at their “peak" form, and if the metropolitan function was in the nature of a "follow-on" the fields for Epsom would be much larger than is usually the case. Giving Away Time Again the difference in the classes at* the respective fixtures does not allow of a great number of country subjects taking part, as the majority are a pfced to give away time to take part at the Park winter session. Some owners, whose horses are racing up to form do not mind doinfe this from week to week, but to keep candidates in work for a month or two under the circumstances is not encouraging. Quiet at the Tracks [t is not surprising, therefore, to find tlv3 two main provincial tracks quiet . lt the present time. At both Epsom anc j otahuhu the number of Auckland elmibles is small, and while some owners are keeping the moderate sectic n in work, it is not with any rosy prospect of success next month. Durj n .* the recent tour of the “smalls” the number of entrants gaining proficiency certificates was negligible, and the big majority will be found resting till next season. Will Soon Liven Up There are some trainers, however, who have eligible candidates undergoing a preparation for the winter fixture, but as these have had a good amount of racing during the last few nonths, they are not being set any serious tasks at this stage of the proceedings. Later on, however, things •will assume a busier aspect, and the tracks will no doubt provide more interest for followers of the popular pastime. During the past 12 months things at Epsom have taken a remarkable change. Before the last winter meeting J. Shaw had a big team in work, while today his string is small in number, although stiil strong in quality. On the other hand, trainer W. Nightingale, who has now the largest team of possibles in work, a year ago was confining his attention to one or two charges. Well-Conditioned Lot The Onehunga trainer has a promising team in hand for next month’s programmes. The string includes Evelyn Locanda, Pavlova, Nelson Tasker, Typist, Chrystal, Roma Bingen, all of whom will find a race or two on the Auckland card to attract their attention. With such a solid combination, it will indeed be surprising if Nightingale fails to lead in a winner during the session. Old All Beil Again W. Cockhill is again on the scene with the evergreen All Bell. The young fellow looks liale and hearty, and if the customary winter track is available next month, the Gold Bell gelding will be a nuisance to the opposition. Cockhill has recently taken Direct Morning in hand, and this .speedy customer appears to have thrown off bis soreness. Rosie Thorpe makes up the trio, but where she is likely to come in at such a big function is a bit of a puzzle. L, McMahon’s String L McMahon has not given up hope of getting Torpedo Huon to show his beat before the season finishes, and the ex-Australian pacer will be asked tor another effort in June. If the tracks remain firm, Torpedo Iluon will not bo found wanting. Mignonne, who failed disastrously at New Plymouth,

is going along the right way in her work, but as a racing proposition will squire to do a lot better if she intends paying her way. Gold Jacket is in work, but will not be asked a question till next season has opened. The Abbey on the Job . When The Abbey displayed such fine form at the Otahuhu summer meeting, trainer Clifton decided to give him a turther chance to prove his sincerity and ability. He was give a trip to •'ellington, and although he failed to Set a prize ran two fine races. The Gold Bell gelding is being kept going [n view of next month’s meeting, and ne appears in great heart to tackle serious duty. The Royal Oak trainer a j So has Explosion under his wing, and the big chestnut may show his new Party an early return. Consistent Rose Bingen A. Julian is keeping several mem)ers of his big team, on the active list a few of them will sport silk at Alexandra Park in June. That fine, consistent, but unlucky trotting mare, ja 6 is on deck once more pd looks the picture of good health. •Nelson Gir] is also visiting the tracks, ut it will be hard for her to show >uch headway by' the meeting. Gold reasui 'f. who trained off on the Hatrip, has brightened up considwhile Rolfe Audubon has been out ° in lland again for another tryAfter a reasonable holiday, the Posing Mountain Dell is again headquarters. The Blue Moun*,n King mare has not put on condition with the let-up, but appears nice and fresh. Trainer Mitchell has hopes of having her ready for some of the short-dis-heats at the forthcoming Auckland winter session, and if tuned up Mountain Dell should be P*ayl» * ° f 9 ' v ' ng some good disAdamVcup Candidate f r * r £ < r niie Has brought Stoney in m his short respite and the white

gelding may he given an opportunity to make amends, if possible, for past defeats. Arachne, looking none the worse for her Cambridge outing, is doing everything asked of her in the meantime. During J. Shaw’s absence in the South Roy Low is attending to the requirements of Warplane, who, despite failures at his last two starts, gives promise of doing better next, month. Handsome Young Metal Kr-n Morrison has recommissioned Benefice and the mare, despite wellbandaged torelegs, is in nice condition. She was unfortunate to receive slight injuries returning from Thames, but has been given every chance to “pVf a fe ' ood recovery. The daughter ot Key de Oro is a promising pacer that should yet reach a good mark. Morrison is also handling a two-vear old by Metal from a well-bred in are. that is a real quality-looking customer, and a good advertisement for the Don Pronto horse. ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT Anxious. —No. The' Hawke’s Bay fixture was held this year on March 15 and 17. There is no other meeting at Hastings and the ‘ official” calendar is incorrect in stating there is a fixture on May 31 and June 3. TROTTING FIXTURES ?J ay 17.—Onmaru Trotting Club. Ma.v «.I, .Tune o.—Canterburv Park TC i; 1 "® I~£ shb t urton Trotting Club. June ,1-^q.—Auckland Trotting Club.