TROTTING AT EPSOM

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1079, 17 September 1930, Page 12

TROTTING AT EPSOM

USEFUL WORK YESTERDAY TRACK IN GOOD ORDER Caretaker Ronnie had the dirt track at Epsom in fine order yesterday morning and trainers were persuaded to step out their charges in useful work. There was no attempt at time-making, but the majority of candidates required for the October fixtures are in good condition for a speeding-up process later on. Pavlova (W. Nightingale) and Nelson Tasker (W. Brain) worked over ;< few circuits in company. both pacing freely. The Nelson Bingen horse is doing well and should be back to his best form next month. Pavlova is in good order and promises to be ready for the Claudelands meeting. Stoney (N. Craig) was ridden unhoppled over a mile and a-half and performed his task creditably. The footing was to his liking and the Rock Muon gelding appeared anxious to give of his best. When he gets a track to suit him the white pacer may yet show something approaching his Australian form. The same lad was behind Roland in a task over a mile, which the Great Audubon gelding accomplished in satisfactory style. If He Keeps Sound Nathaniel (W. Willetts) was r*ot asked to unravel his speed powers over three laps, but the pacer, who is get-

ting into racing shape again, gave a pleasing exhibition. He still favours a somewhat dicky leg, but if his careful trainer succeeds in keeping the son of Our Thorpe sound during his preparation, he should be prominent in his spring engagements. Golden Huia (C. G. Lee), Prince Etawah (A. Shepherd) and the Florizel colt (F. Lovegrove) were associated in a useful task. The Gold Bell trotter '

went soundly and is showing further improvement. The unnamed pacer also pleased by his resolute style, while the Peterwah representative was always going smoothly. Billy Carbine (G. Phipps) was given a steady task and showed that he has not forgotten how to hit out freely. The son of El Carbine lias not sported silk for some time, but ho should be all the better for the holida3*. Under the able tuition of Phipps. Billy will probably prove himself equal to two-mile efforts later in the season. Another Change J. O'Kane was behind Hohora in some brisk work ov£r several circuits. While going smoothly, the pacer was impressive, but he hitched uncomfortably on a couple, of occasions. The Gold Bell gelding has been a decided disappointment as a racing proposition and has been tried out by various trainers. If J. O'Kane can succeed in getting his charge to settle down solidly,, the long delayed turn of the wheel may be in sight.

Arachne (C. Fairman) paced resolutely over 12 furlongs, but she showed an inclination to pull vigorously during the allotment. J. SKaw has the Logan Pointer mare in splendid fettle and with the firmer tracks which can be expected at forthcoming fixtures, Arachne should be able to produce her best form. Ilaroto (W. Brain) was given a sound essay over a mile and a-half and despite his troublesome leg got through his work creditably. With the tracks hardening, however, the owner ot the Xormintson gelding will have an anxious time in trying to keep him right for forthcoming engagements. Although he managed to win a heat early last season, Haroto failed badly next time out, and a recurrence of his leg trouble kept him front again spoiling silk during the session. The novice Win Alto gelding in C. G. Lee’s stable was given plenty of .strong work and for the major portion of the task he trotted in bold style. Over the final circuit he left his feet twice, losing a fair slice of ground before settling down to the real business again. However, when the green square-gaiter is cured of this defect, he should show a good deal of improvement in his deportment. Derby Candidates First Fame pleased by the stylish manner in which he paced over a short journey for Ally Patten. The srey son of Nelson Fame and Rubv Muon has furnished into a line tvp’e of three-year-old and if appearances count for anything he should prove a useful racing proposition. First Fame will probably have a run or two in public during the spring, which will sharpen him up for his prospective Great Northern Derby engagement at Christmas. * =* * Another candidate for the classic, Worthy Chief, gave a pleasing displav with L. Laver behind him. The three-

year-old son ol Worthy Bond and Haricot has benefited by his outing at the relief fixture, when under most adverse circumstances for one of his tender years, the 3-oungster made a very creditable showing. He will have further opportunity of trying himself out before * Derby Day. and in the hands of such a past-master in the art of preparing and steering lightharness horses. Worthy Chief will have every chance of worthily upholding local prestige at Christmas. Prince Triumph (F. J. Smith! trotted steadily over several laps and infused a fair amount of dash into the task. Since joining the Epsom trainer’s establishment, the son of The Triumph and Liberty Belle has built up well in condition and is now in readiness to undertake serious tasks.

If the young trotter continues to improve during the spring he later prove equal to holding a good hand among the novice brigade. rSmith lias an addition to his team a maiden pacer by Blue Mountain King, who last sea-son showed some promise for owner Herring. * * * Mignonne is not being set any diificult tasks ami the Matchlight looks in excellent heart and M* shown no ill effects from her strenuous races at the relief fixture. that the made good L

Mahon's charge should he •* * seareach a higher grade bef ore silC # son is very far advanced. trainer has an addition to Tbe in a sturdy-looking pacer • Triumph from a McKinney shows promise.