TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 988, 3 June 1930, Page 12

TROTTING

Chief Events for Relief Fixture DOUBLE DISCUSSED FORBURY PARK FUNCTION The unemployment relief carnival promoted by the Forbury Park Trotting Club will follow closely on the heels of the Canterbury Park fixture, which concludes today. Horses taking part at Addington and booked to appear at Dunedin on Thursday will not have much time to spare over the journey. Neither will there be much time to review the card and in "Wednesday’s issue of The Sun “Abaydos” will only be able to deal briefly with the situation. However, while awaiting final acceptances, the fields in the two principal events are the subject of discussion. Awarua Handicap, 2 miles, 4.34 limit The limit set for the chief heat of tli© day has admirably suited a number of pacers which are passing from the secondary to a higher standard. Many that commenced the season as improvers have made excellent advancement, and are now within a stone throw of qualifying for admission to the inner circle, where the best grade ones are eligible to compete. Of the 3 6 entrants for the big race at Forbury Park, 12 figure off the limit, ami while the other four represent good class, it seems quite probable that the prize .winners will be found on the front line. But the contract of finding the dividend payers is by no means easy when the references and qualifications of at least half of the lim*t brigade are considered.

To divide this lot into two divisions, the following are ticketed in the first allotment: Cyone, Erin’s Fortune, Morning Sun. Neeoro. Nelson de Oro and Wrackeen, and a promising sextet it is. Erin's Fortune’s recent form will no doubt lead to her being installed favourite, while Neeoro, who followed her home at Oamaru, will also be in demand. Nelson de Oro, Cyone and Morning Sun have performances over this distance to recommend them, while Wrackeen is just the sort to make the best of them sit up when it comes to business. The second division consists of Hector's Own, Kid Logan. Lingfield, Logan Hanlon, Vecto and High Jinks, but while they all have speed on their side, they do not appeal from the stamina standpoint as strongly as the rival contingent. On a handy mark is Great Logan, and he should be the pick of the rearguard. Muriel dc Oro’s Addington success will earn her a penalty, which will make her task difficult. To select a likely trio at this stage the vote will be in favour of Erin’s Fortune. Wrackeen, Nelson de Oro. Flying Handicap, 11 miles, 2.4 S limit Fourteen have been allotted positions In this 10-furlong sprint with its enticing limit, and of the quartet on the end of the handicap Roj al Comrade and Tony Victor must be given tho

brightest prospects. Royal Comrade won over this journey at Oamaru, while on Saturday at Addington Tony Victor showed up in a favourable light birunning second to Travis Ax worthy. If he does not earn a penalty today. Tony should be holding out his hand at Dunedin. Kid Logan has plenty of speed, but she is a bad proposition at tho starting gate, and tlifs will discount her chance. Steel All is handily placed, while Muriel de Oro is a dashing pacer over this journey, and even if given a small penalty she must be seriously considered El Direct is a desperate chap at the finish of such a race "and if ready to take his place in the field will be a thorn in the side of the opposition. If reserved for this

event Great Logan should be lak*n_. dangerous, and Talent ;< a usefiri* unlucky, chap that may effect a * ’ prise. Of the back markers Tcrf?! Dillon after his fine Oamaru will not be lacking i n fi-T Several of the c*-: again today at Addington, and SrJJ two may earn a penalty. ti? stag© a. *lihol> t nbe Tony V'c* Muriel de Oro. Royal Comrade. Handicapping Inaccuracies WINTON CLUB'S PROPOSAL QUESTION NOT FOR BOARD The New Zealand Trotting Association met yesterday at Chri«church, when the vexed questio* of the handicapping system, whicF is causing great concern amons owners and trainers generally, chiefly on account of the different interpretations placed on the penalty policy by some handicappers. was under review. The subject was introduced by the Win ton Trotting Club, which for- | warded the following resolution on - . | subject from its committee: Uniformity Aimed At “That in the event of the present system of handicapping being Jontinued. it be a. recommendation to the New Zealand Trotting Association t 0 convene a meeting of all trottins: handieappers in the Dominion, to place in Christchurch during the August carnival week, to discuss ta* best means of arriving at unifonaftt in allotting the fixed penalties, w deal with any other matters' arismr out of handicapping which would k a benefit to the sport.” Tho chairman of the association vJ- H. Williams, said tl question was not one for the board *o deal with, but Mr. J. TL MrKenzie Apressed tho opinion that the association should give a ruling on the subject, which was of such import to owners. Conference Should Decide Mr. R- A. Armstrong advised cawfulness on the part of the board in dealing with the question. It shod! be dealt with fully b}' the conferenX and if no satisfactory ;J rraageaKct was made the association should f«. deavour to find a solution of the Mk culty. It was decided to refer the Wintoa Club’s resolution to the Trotting Coaference. ] fit should not b© difficult for n ] like the conference to remedy the de- | A>s Ur i j i<*usiy ! j “Abaydos,” the system, properk ) manipulated, is all right, hut it Is the ' misinterpretation of its relative value by certain adjusters in the South that j has caused the outcry With fix .\ - them handicapper. the position ajs ! pears to have been clearly defined.)