Trotting Season Ends

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1006, 24 June 1930, Page 13

Trotting Season Ends

AUCKLAND’S FINAL DAY

Florent’s Consistency Rewarded

HAROLD LOGAN A REAL PACER IX showery, squally weather, a large attendance of light harness enthusiasts witnessed keen racing at Epsom yes ter day. First day’s form proved a good guide for speculators, with the result that they were able to make their seiec tions with a fair degree of accuracy, favourites having a better spin than on Saturday.

When proceedings opened, the elements were quite favourable, but just as the horses were lined up foi* the big event at 1.15 the rain descended in torrents, and after that several heavy showers were registered. The conduct of the function loft nothing to be desired and the management is to be warmly congratulated on the success achieved. President J Rowe and Secretary A. O. Mabee were at their respective posts and carried out the duties attendant upon their responsible positions most efficiently. The stipendiary stewards, Messrs. R. T. Reid and A. E. Commons, kept a close supervision of the racing, which was again of an appreciably clean nature. Speculation during the day was keen, the sum of £34,524 being put through the machine, compared with £35,378 for the concluding day last year. The figures for the carnival were £64.882, compared with £74.067 for the 1920 session. With the termination of the meeting the curtain was lowered on the 1929-30 trotting season in the Dominion, and except, for a few minor events at race meetings in the South, light harness fans will have an easy time till the new season opens in August. Visiting trainers had a better trot than on the opening day, Blue and Gold, Genuine (Wellington), Denver City, Harold Logan and Country King (Canterbury) being victorious, while the Auckland Province was repre-

sented by Nelson Girl (Epsom), Trustworthy (Otahuhu), Florent (Te Awamutu) and Peter McKinney (Tamahere). The outstanding performance was that of Harold Logan, winner of the Adams Mem ~ial Cup. He won with ridiculous ease, to register almost six seconds faster time than that accomplished by Florent in the big event. The Southerner, who is a real class horse, was accorded a fihe reception on return to the birdcage. A Double Gaiter The 3-year-old Great Parrish £74t, was backed solidly for the Manukau Handicap in which there was fair support for High Sea, £279, and Trustworthy, £245. High Sea, Kingscler© and Trustworthy made play early but passing the stands the last-named led Kingselere, Goldman, Richore, Great Parrish, High Sea and Great Ballin. The pacemaker mad© her advantage four lengths over Kingselere down the back, and three lengths farther back followed Great Parrish, Great Ballin and Goldman. The favourite improved her position approaching the turn, but Trustworthy led round the bend six lengths to the good. She tangled then, and was stopping badly, but Great Parrish just failed to reach Trustworthy by a. neck, while Great Ballin was a similar distance back third. Another neck away came Kingselere, ahead of Explosion, Richore, To Wahia and Goldman. The winner paced unhoppled and after her lapse finishing at a "trot.” A Dead-heat Fairly even betting in the Royal Handicap found favourites in Blue and Gold. £6 52, Ben Bingen £576, and Parrish Belle £540. but one of the divi-dend-payers was Nelson Girl £155. In the early part Nelson Girl led from Parrish Belle, but at the stands the latter had charge from Ben Bingen and Nelson Girl, with a gap to Direct Action, and also daylight back to Blue and Gold, who broke badly in the first furlong. When they Came past the stands the second time there was no alteration in the leading trio, with Blue and Gold, Direct Action and Rangitero following. Leaving the straight Ben Bingen broke badly, and Parrish Belle and Nelson Girl were soon eight lengths clear of Blue and Gold and Direct Action, and in this order they turned for home. The favourite made a gallant effort to just catch Nelson Girl on the post, the judge declaring a dead-heat with Direct Action threeparts of a length back third. Then 10 lengths away came Rangitero, Parrish Belle and Ben Bingen. A Close Call Gold Treasure £749 and Home Voyage £719 were the prim© fancies for the Suburban Handicap, but the dividends were returned by Denver City £467 and Trustworthy £l3O. Denver City. Rangihau and Belle o' Mine made the early running, but Trustworthy ran through smartly to take second position to Denver City at the stands, where following them were Belle o’ Mine, Arachne, Rangihau, Hohora, Nelson Dillon and Gold Treasure. At the stands the second time Arachne and the favourite occupied places in behind the leading pair, but Trustworthy began to move and along the back soon headed Denver City, maintaining her advantage to be two lengths clear at the bend, with Denver City, Dealer Gold Treasure, Belle o’ Mine, Arachne and Dan Direct following. Trustworthy went very wide at the turn, allowing Denver City to get up on the rails and inflict a narrow defeat —half a head. Gold Treasure was two lengths back third, and then came Dealer, Belle o’ Mine. Dan Direct and Arachne. Pacing in the Rain The main event, the Prince of Wales Handicap, was run in a blinding shower. The favourites were Linkman £1,198, Reremai £622 and Jewel

Pointer £579; the winner, Florent, carrying £471. The Abbey refused at tho start, Logan’s Pride, Florent anti S unshower going out smartest, but passing the stands Jewel Pointer (who mad© up his ground fast) ranged alongside Logan’s Pride, with Florent. Sunshower. Carmel (all together). Linkman, Cardinal Logan and Reremai in attendance, there being . just six lengths between the field. Jewel Pointer led at the stands the second time from Reremai and Logan’s Pride, with Linkman. Carmel and Florent *ll on terms, followed by Cardinal Logan and Sunshower. Moving down the back only half a length separated Jewel Pointer and Reremai, and a length and a-half away followed Linkman, Florent. Carmel and Cardinal Logan. With the exception of Florent displacing Reremai this order was maintained into the straight. Florent and Jewel Pointer made it a good finish, and tho. former won only by a neck, with the favourite, Linkman, two lengths away. Reremai was a head back fourth, and Cardinal Logan fifth. Hot Fancy Walks In Money rolled in for Harold Logan in the Adams Memorial Cup, and his support came to £1,476, twice as much as the second and third fancies, Neeoro, £761, and Enawah £525. Several tangled at the start, but Warspite and Gang Awa’ went away well from Mountain Dell, 'Warplane and Neeoro, and when they reached the stands Mountain Dell, Warplane and Neeoro were all together, leading Stanmoor, Gang Awa’, i Warspite, Harold Logan, Peter Pirate, I Invader and Enawah. After a further | circuit Neeoro was in play from Gang I Awa', Harold Logan (on the outside), Stanmoor, Invader and Enawah, and reaching the back stretch Stanmoor assumed command, his attendants being Harold Logan. Gang Awa’ and Enawah. Then crossing the top Harold Logan took charge to lead into the straight from Enawah, Gang Awa’, Invader, Warspite and Peter Pirate. The favourite liad matters his own way to tho post, beating Enawah by five lengths, with Warspite another four lengths back. Fourth place went to Gang Awa’, with Invader and Peter Pirate next. A Keen Finish Selections for the Members’ Handicap wero Akenehi £ 823, Olive Nelson £627 and Peter McKinney £578. Nelson’s Boy, Olive Nelson and Sebisca were prominent at the start, and passing the stands Olive Nelson had charge from Nelson’s Boy, .Sebisca, The Tartar, Tradesman and Gold Sovereign, but with a round covered Sebisca and Nelson’s Boy were then piloting Olive Nelson, Akenehi, The Tarter, Peter McKinney and Dipnoi. Along the buck Akenehi deposed the loaders, and she turned for home attended by Peter McKinney and Dipnoi. A fine finish saw Peter McKinney secure the honours by a head from Akenehi and Dipnoi, who passed the post locked together. Dolores, Sebisca and The Tartar were next. Consistent Country King Country King £1,549 was elected a good favourite for the Liverpool Handicap, and backers judged his form correctly as he won nicely. Brutus £661 and Gang Awa £560 were the next in order, with Great Ballin £SOB also in demand. Lord Nepean and Benefice wero the first to show out, followed by Country King, Direct Morning, and Woodvale. Crossing the top the favourite broke and lost his. position, and Lord Nepean led past the stands from Woodvale, Direct Morning, Benefice, Vecto and Brutus. Woodvale got to the front in the back stretch from Lord Nepean, Vecto and Brutus, while Country King was moving up fast. The last

named hit the front before the home turn was negotiated, being - followed by Woodvale, Vecto, Gang Awa, Brutus and Great Ballin, who had left his feet at the three-furlong post. Great Ballin made a strong attack in the final lane, but failed by half a length to overhaul Country King, with Brutus a length away third, and Vecto fourth. Then came Gang Awa, Woodvale, Direct Morning and Goldman. Genuine Does Best The Au Revoir Handicap saw a good pool, in which Genuine £1,389 was backed confidently, while Wilma Dillon £B9O and Linkman £063 were given good chances. Stanmoor, .winner of the big mile on Saturday, was at a good price, with only £329 invested on liis prospects. Ngahuia led out from Gold Dial. Hal Chimes. Evelyn Locanda and All Bell. Passing the stand All Bell was in front, followed by Gold Dial, Evelyn Locanda, Xgahuia, Wilma Dillon and Genuine. Evelyn Locanda moved up going down the back and was in behind All Bell, and then came Xgalmia, Wilma Dillon, Carmel. Genuine, Linkman and Stanmoor. Wilma Dillon took charge as they raced for the straight, where Evelyn Locanda. All Bell. Linkman, Stanmoor and Genuine were in the picture. Once straightened up, the favourite dashed through with Stanmoor. and they fought out the finish, Genuine winning by half a length, with Wilma Dillon a neck away third and Evelyn Locanda fourth. Then came Linkman, All Bell and Carmel. MANUKAU HANDICAP Of £250: limit 3.25 i; It miles 3—TRUSTWORTHY (Mrs. T. Brady), cb m, bv Worthy Bond—Connie, 4vrs limit. S. M. August 1 I—GREAT PARRISH (J. T. Paul), hr c. by Guy Parrish—Bertha Bell. 3vrs, 24yds. J. T. Paul 2 S—GREAT BALLIN (J. G. Robertson), b g, by Ballin —Runaway, 6yrs, 12yds. J. G. Robertson .... 3 Also: 2 High Sea. limit: 7 Kingsolere, limit: 9 Glandore, 12yds; 4 Riehore, 12yds; 8 Explosion, 36yds; 10 Goldman, 3Gjds: 6 Te Wahia. 38yds. Won by a neck, with a neck between second and third. Times: 3.39 3-5, 3.37 4-5. 3.39. Winner trained by T. Brady, Ea£t Tamaki.

ROYAL HANDICAP Of £250: limit 4.57; 2 miles 8— NELSON GIRL (W. Johnstone), b m. bv Nelson Bingen—Auckland Girl. Gyra, limit, A. Julian ** I—BLUE1 —BLUE AND GOLD (L. O. Thomas), j b m, by The •Triumph—Kola Bell, 9 DIRECT ACTION iG. E. Morgan j and F. J. Doclierty), b g, by Don j Pronto —li non Junior mare, aged, 4Syds, F. Gilchrist 3 •Signifies dead-heat. Also: 2 Ben Bingen, limit; 3 Parrish Belle, limit; 11 Prince Triumph, limit; 10 Royal Triumph, limit; 7 Black Magic, 36yds; 4 Lord Haldane, 48yds: 6 Rangitero, 60yds; 5 Audo Spray, 72yds. Won by three-quarters of a length. Times; 5.15, 5.12, 5.11 2-5. Nelson Girl trained by A. Julian. Ellerslie. Blue and Gold trained by L. O. Thomas, Lower Hutt. SUBURBAN HANDICAP Of £250; limit 4.46; 2 miles 4 DENVER CITY (B. F. Spiers), ch g by Denver Huon—Prince Imperial mare, 4yrs, limit. A. J fendricksen I 9—TRUSTWORTHY (Mrs. T. Brady), ch jj i, by Worthy Bond —-O uni-', 4vrs, 12yds pen., to 48yds, S. 51.. August 2 1— GOLD TREASURE (H. A. Swaf-1-ield), g, by Gold Bell—Casting. Oyrs. 12yds, A. Julian 3 Also: 8 Belle o’ Mine, limit; 1.4 Chrystal, limit; 2' Home Voyage, limit; 16 Lady Author, limit; 15 Maid of the Mountains, limit; it Rangihau, limit: 17 Thelma Alack, limit; 12 Mignonne, 12yds; 5 Some Dillon. 12yds; 5 Nelson Dillon, 21yds; 10 Arachne, 36yds; 7 Dan Direct, 86yds: 6 Hohora. 36yds; 13 Dealer, 60yds: 1# Reliance, 60yds: 18 Uncle Bert.' S4yds. Won by half a head, with two lengths between second and third. Times: 5.2, 4.58 1-5, and 5.2 2-5. Winner trained by A. Ilendricksen, Halswell. PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP Of 1750; limit 4.30; 2 miles 5 FLORENT (O. 32. Sampson), hr g, by Florizel—Adelaide, aged, limit, A. W. Broughton 1 3—JEWEL POINTER (D. Brideson), br h, by Logan Pointer-—-Law Chimes', aged, 60yds, b. M. August 2 I— LINKMAN (V. Alborn), b g, by Matehlight—Harold Dillon mare, Syrs, 24yds, A. Cox. .. 3 Also started: —7 Logan’s Pride, limit; 8 Carmel, 12yds; 2 Reremai, 24yds; 9 Sunshower, 24yds; 4 Cardinal Logan, 36yds; 6 The Abbey, 48yds. Won by a neck, with two lengths between second and third. Times: 4.57, 4.52 1-5, ancl 4.56. Winner trained by A. W. Broughton, Te Awamutu. ADAMS' MEMORIAL CUP Of £500; limit 4.36; 2 miles I—HAROLD LOGAN (Miss E. Hinds), b g, by Logan Pointer—lvy Cole, aged, 24yds, R. Humphreys 1 3 —ENAWAH (W. Johnstone), ch m, by Peterwah—Ena Bell, syrs, limit, R. A. McMillan 2 9—WARSPITE (Averill Bros.), b g. by Man-o’-War—Victor Royal mare, syrs, limit, J. T. Paul .... 3 Also started: 4 Gang Awa’, limit; 10 Ilal Chimes, limit: 5 Invader, limit; 2 Neeoro, limit; 14 Peter Pirate, limit; 7 Mountain Dell, 12yds; 11 Warplane, 12yds; 13 Laplander, 24vds; 6 Stanmoor, 24yds; 8 Evelyn Locanda, 36yds; 12 Gold Dial, 36yds; 15 Torpedo Huon, 483 r ds. Won by five lengths, with four lengths between second and third. v Time: 4.51 2- 4.55 2-5 and 4.58 1-5. Winner trained by R. Humphreys, Templeton. MEMBERS' HANDICAP Of £400; limit 4.43; 2 miles 3 PETER McKINNEY (U. 11. McMillan and C. Moran), br g, by Petereta—Annie Bells McKinney, aged, 72yds, R. A. McMillan .... 1 I—AKENEHI (M. H. Tims), gr rn, by Peter Moko—Agnes Chief, 6yrs 60yds, J. T. Paid * ll DIPNOI (D. Rodgers), ch g, by Ballin Glen ogle mare, aged, 12yds, W. Barron * ♦Dead-heat for second. Also started: 8 Nelson’ Boy, 2 Olive Nelson, limit; 4 Floraline, 5 Sebisca, 12 yds: 7 Lady Fan, 3 2 Tradesman, 24vds; 10 Gold Sovereign, 9 The Tartar, 36yds; 13 Dolores, 6 Writer, 60yds; 14 Rose Bingen, 120yds. Won by a head. Times: 5.3 3-5, 5.4 4-5 and 5.8 4-5. Winner trained by R. A. McMillan, Tamahere. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP Of £250; limit 2.513;; llmiles. 1— COUNTRY KING (G. J. Barton), ch g, by John Dillon—Country Queen, syrs, 24yds, W. J. Tomkinson l 4 GREAT BALLIN (J. G. Robertson), b g, by Ballin—Runaway, aged, 12yds, A. Julian ; 2 2 BRUTUS (J. P. Smyth), br g, by Hal Zolock—Salix, aged, 12yds, R. A. McMillan 3 Also Started: 6 Hostess, 7 Benefice, 9 Lord Nepean, limit; 10 Direct Morning, 8 Woodeale, 12yds; 3 Gang Awa', 11 Gold Man, 24yds; 3 Vecto, 36yds. Won by half a length, with one length between second and third. Times: 3.6 2-5, 3.7 3-5 and 3.7 1-5. Winner trained by W. J. Tomkinson, Addington. AU REVOIR HANDICAP Of £400; limit 2.47*; II miles. 1— GENUINE (L. O. Thomas), b g, by Brent Locanda—Succeed, aged, 24yds, L. Thomas 1 6 STANMOOR (R. J. Elliot), br g, by Wild moor—Victor Royal mare, aged, 24yds, S. M. August J2 2 WILMA DILLON (G. J. Barton), hr g, by John Dillon—Marvin Wilkes, mare, aged, 24yds, W. J. Tomkinson 3 Also Started.—ll Gold Dial, limit; 5 Hal Chimes, limit; 7 Ngahuia, limit; 4 Evelyn Locanda, limit; 4 Nelson Tasker, 48yds (bracketed with Evelyn Locanda); 9 All Bell, 12yds; 10 Carmel, 36yds; 3 Linkman, 36yds: 6 The Abbev. 36yds; 12 Machine Gun, 60yds; 13 Gold Jacket. 72yds. (Winner trained by L. O. Thomas, Lower Hutt.) Won by half a length, neck between second and third. Times, 3.2 3-5, 3.2 4-5, TROTTING FIXTURES NEW SEASON. Dates applied for. August 9 13, 16—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. September 6—Now Brighton T.C. October 4—Methven T.C. October 11—Waikato T.C. October IS—New Brighton T.C. October 25. 2 7—Greymouth T.C. October 25, 27—Auckland T.C. October 27—Northland T.C. October 27—Oarnaru T.C. November I —Wellington T.C. November 11. 13, 14—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. November 2b 22—Nelson T.C. November 22. 26—Otahuhu T.C. November 27. 29—Forbury Park T.C. December 13—New Brighton T.C. December 20 —Hawke’s Bay T.C.. December 26—Ashburton T.C. December 26—Gore T.C. December 26. 27—Westport T.C. December 26, 27—South Wairaraoa T.C. December 27. 30. 31—Auckland T.C. December 30—Win ton T.C. December 31.—Tnangahua T.C.