THE LIGHT HARNESS SPORT.

Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 76, 29 March 1924, Page 12

THE LIGHT HARNESS SPORT.

(By " STEEL BELL.")

j FIXTURES SEASON 1923-24. 1 _____ M>ril r> and 9—Auckland T f= April 19 and 2a—.\.Z. Metropolitan T.C. April 21—Waimate Piains T.C. May S ana 10 —I-orbury Park T.C. May ai and June a—Canterbury Park T.C. June 3—South Wairarapa T.C. J Junu 7—AsliDunon T.C. ' Excellent acceptances were received by the Auckland Trotting Club Tor their forthcoming meeting, which opens on Saturday next. A larpe number of southern horses , have engagements, and the racing promises Ito be ul , a hii-l! order, ! Prior to the break in the weather some interesting W ork was accomplished on the ! training Hack at Kpswn. Peter ;iean trotted solidly over several rounds, but was not op. a tune-making i mission. ! By the manner in which Huon Grattan is pacing- he appears! Iα bo nuite at the top of his Turin. due day during last week lie :was credited with leaving a mile behind him iin more than useful Mini-. Prize l , earl (in lanies^ 1 and i.og-an Queen (in saddle 1 lert one mile behind tin-11l in smart time. the pair finished together, and are 111 Hrst-fl!ss order.

n. .Milieu appears to i,e none the worse for his mishap with Wimmera king, as he is still a regular attendant on the trainingtrack Willi tlv remainder of hi* team.

Araby made two mistakes while trotting three circuits. lie will Unci it hard to win from his present mark

H. llendriksen gave Lady Nan and nicolour plenty or half-pace work. The latter has been responsible for some very good work or late, and should show to advantag-e next Saturday in the uuliuppled even i.

Nipper did nserul work over one and a half miles. This unhnppled pacer has been somewhat or a disappointment 10 his connections, but lie seems lv )-e working- in improved style of late.

Audex was alluded several circuits at three-quarter speed. Tills trotting mare appears to lie doing her work with more conlldence than usual.

P. Riddle gave Argus. Escort, and Plieik about two miles at a strong pace, without sending them against the watch.

Stroller and Master councillor showed to advantage while covering three circuits In company. The former appears to be carrying more condition than when he last raced, and should be greatly benellted by

Haricot and Pyramtis strode over two miles in company, llnishing the last hair in good time. The latter left her feet twice when the pressure was applied, but both snowed a nserul turn or speed, and promise to be well advanced by Saturday next

White Porks Is not working- up to his early promise, and looks like being- some time yet in securing a stake.

The Australian-bred roan pacer Glandorc paced well without tile hopples.

Aerlel Ilingen went about two miles, but trotted a lung way below his best.

Queen Audiibon did sprintlnp work, but did not create a pood impression This mare has not come on to what was expected or her.

niurwnnrt is doing his work like a tradesman, and will make his tlrst appearance for the season al the coming meeting.

l'itaroa and Cute 1.8(1 (rave a pood oxliibltion or pacinic over two miles, mc last hall or which was covered in useful time.

Moneymaker and I list Carbine (rave a pood exhibition or paring over throe, round.without tlio hopples.

Panl. who has recently boon trained by A. MrMilian. al Caniiiiulpc. hart lhr> misfortune to pivo his rctlork Joint a bad wrench, and will he absent fruni the race track until next season.

At the conclusion or the Otahuhu meeting , Speculator was taken 5011 th to be trained in Chrlstrliurch by .1. nrvce. in all probability he will be raced at New Brighton to-day.

Rinjren Jean, which was at one time owned and trained in Auckland, was recently .sold in Clirlsirhurrh tv an Australian sportsman, and was snipped to the other .side last week.

Owners and trainers are reminded mat the nominations for (lie »w Zealand Metropolitan Trottin..- Club's taster Meetingclose with the secretary, Mr. A. J. Hatlray, Christchurch, on Thursday, April 3rd.

After bring , bndl.v inicrrprrd with rliiring the running or the Dash Handicap. I'aknti's time —i'.lu •.'-."•—must bu regarded as. a good performance.

The Auckland-owned horses Johnny Gold dust. Haricot, and James Conway, are ad vertl#eti for sale on I'rlday next.