EPSOM JOTTINGS

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1051, 15 August 1930, Page 12

EPSOM JOTTINGS

With the Auckland Club's relief meeting only two weeks away, trainers are beginning to get busy at Epsom. Wet weather at times keeps the clay track shut up, but the newly-formed cinder circuit is answering its purpose well, and there is no occasion now for horses being prepared for immediate engagements to miss any workouts. An Attractive Filly The filly by Herbilwyn, owned and trained by Bob Saunders, is making quite good progress with her education. She has a nice square-gaited action and in her tests so far has not shown any inclination to leave her feet. Trotter on the Improve prince Triumph is doing well under the care of F. J. Smith, and the young trotter is showing a fair measure of improvement in his track essays. The son of Triumph and Liberty Bell is developing the bump of solidity, a feature that should prove invaluable when he is ready for the races. Showing Good Form Lady Ena is standing up to her work in good style and the trotting mare will be in fine shape for spring engagements. There is no disputing her speed, but the tendency to become unbalanced in her races has kept owner Hill from getting a good return on more than one occasion. The day Lady Ena goes square all the way, there will be a parcel for her supporters. Her Turn Will Come Golden Huia keeps plodding along in the quiet, even tenor of her way. Gold Bell’s daughter does not give the impression she will ever set the Thames on fire, but that is not to say the chestnut mare will not win

a heat one of these days. Owner Lovegrove has been patient and painstaking and this season he should meet with a well-deserved reward.

Wanted for Sprints Judging from the tasks being allotted Mountain Hell, the fine-looking daughter of Blue Mountain King will not be asked for a race effort over two miles at the benefit meeting. There will, however, be a short race or two to suit her at the end of the month, and later on trainer Mitchell can turn his attention to catching a good stake over a two-mile journey. Should Make Amends Ban Direct is bowling along in his usual free manner and the roan horse promises to be fit for the early racing.

Although the English importation let his connections down last season, they should not lose heart, as he is likely to show a lot of improvement shortly. Maggie Hitting Out Margaret Wallace, who has yet to be led in a winner, continues to please her owner-trainer by the resolute style in which she performs her tasks. Most of her work is being done free-legged, and the Golden Bell mare appears to revel in this class of exercise. On her home track Maggie should make things interesting at the forthcoming fixture. Should Make Good Student Prince is rounding into something approaching racing trim, and he should be able to take his place in the novice fields at the relief meeting. The son of Blue Mountain King has not so far lived up to his early reputation, but last season be was unlucky in being hindered more than once with his preparation. He showed a glimpse of form at New Plymouth in his first start, and next time out, at a more suitable distance, he struck trouble when he had fine prospects of landing a stake. He is now under the care of F. J. Smith, who has leased the pacer from McKendrick Brothers.