Trotting

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1049, 13 August 1930, Page 14

Trotting

By

“ABAYDOS”

EPSOM JOTTINGS ADVANTAGE OF CINDER TRACK The advantage of the cinder track at Alexandra Park was fully demonstrated yesterday morning when, after the recent heavy rains, trainers were able to gear up their charges and indulge in useful work. The footing as yet is heavy and shifting, but the fact that it was workable, when the clay track was out of commission, proved a boon to those preparing horses for the approaching relief fixture. The average working gait for the morning was 2.40 to the mile, but as the distance was assessed from the posts on the dirt track, those worked were covering a good deal over the eight furlongs. The two Worthy Bond colts in A. J. Julian's stable pleased the onlookers by their even style of pacing. At present it looks as if Haricot’s offspring will be the better of the pair, at any rate for early racing. Arachne (C. Fail-man) stepped over a mile and a quarter in fine style.

handling the track splendidly. The Logan Pointer mare is improving in the art of steadiness in her work. Evelyn Locanda (A. Brain) and Pavlova (J. Young) were companions over a mile and a-half. Both paced solidly, the former pulling very hard, while the black mare was inclined to be lazy. Mr. Cucksey’s pair are getting into shape for the meeting. Explosion (W. Clifton) gave a finished display of trotting. Over several circuits the big chestnut maintained a regular gait and he appeared to revel in the condition of the footins - The Abbey, stable-mate of Explosion, paced resolutely for several laps, and was anxious to incerase the pace. The Gold Bell gelding is in great heart and will be making his presence felt at spring fixtures. * * * Lord Haldane (K. Morrison), after r few rounds of steady toil, trailed Pavlova and Evelyn Locanda for a mile of their essay. The son of Good Gift

was trotting in great style till three furlongs from home, where he went in the air, and did not come down again till another furlong was covered.

Prince Triumph (F. Smith) gave a pleasing display of square-gaited locomotion, hitting out with fine freedom

and never attempting to make a mistake. The son of The Triumph ii showing steady improvement for the ex-Greenford Park trainer. Nelson Tasker (W. Brain) and Chrystal (C. Lee) hopped away for a 12-furlong spin, but the former broke a hopple after the jump out and was pulled up. Chrystal then essayed a mile on his own and after traversing six furlongs at a sound, even gait, left his feet. Before tangling the grey was hitting out ir* fine style. * ♦ * The same reinsman sent Antonia Direct over a few rounds without the aid of the straps, and the sturdy red man moved in a most attractive fashion. Wellington Direct’s son is carryW plenty of surplus condition, but owner Smith is not hustling his charge along, A real solid task was that of Hohora, who has signed on with the Epsom trainer, George Webb. The

Gold Bell gelding fairly rolled into bis work, and he gave a finished display of pacing. Owner Doyle was present to see Hohora work, and he was pleased with the efforL Great Vanity (G. Webb), still somewhat on the big side, rattled over threo circuits at a solid clip. The Great Audubon gelding has built up since he last raced, and this season he should make amends for his autumn failures, * * • Stoney (C. Fairman) appeared to bo right in his element, while hopping over a mile. The white pacer maintained an even gait throughout, and when he pulled up gave the impression he would have relished another circuit. * * * Lady Ena (J. Hill) was the essence of solidity in a task over a mile and

a-half. The farther she went tbe better she liked it, and the daughter of First Voyage was putting in telling strides over the last half-mile. Sne is on the upgrade. * * * J. McKendrick wefrked Windshield without the gear and the sister or Free Advice, after warming up, went a couple of circuits at the square gahThe mare displayed quite a good styie of trotting, and her trainer may ten disposed to try her out at this gait. Rolfe Audubon (A. Julian), with the straps on. worked solidly on the sana

track, infusing a good ‘Jf?'°, y Fon d id his task. The son of Worthy f orn ,. beginning a. return to Xelln Dillon, free-legged. The other that tackled the sand robus t, Author Dillon mare is her and owner Robertson roon th. in racing trim at the end of tne n Goldman (C. G. Lee) Morning (W. Cockbill) were solid, in a mile bout. Theyg» • of even display for t e rcat Mornin? the journey, where Direc jsh j n tangled, leaving Goldman to at front. The old pacer is ten tin present. ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT “Sportsman.- Avondale: Harold D*£| did not start in the Queen Man Ia dicap at Addington last Saturday this respect The Sun was correct.