LIGHT HARNESS SPORT.

Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 248, 18 October 1924, Page 14

LIGHT HARNESS SPORT.

» (By " ROTHSCHILE ')

FIXTURES, SEASON 1924-25. Oct. 25, 27—GreyrnouJh T.C. Oct. 27—Oamaru T.C. Nov. 11. 13. 14— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. rsov. 22, s>o—Otahuhu T.C. iSov. 28, 29—Forbury Park T.C Nov. 20—Cambridge T.C. r>ec. 6—Waikato T.C liec. 13. 16 —New Brighton T.C. Dec. 26 —Oore T.C. Dec. 26—Ashburton T.C. Dee. 56. 2? —Weslport T.C. nee. 2T, 90, 31—Auckland T.C. Dec. 30—Winton T.C. * . At the conclusion of the recent meeting J. ltryce left La Kayetto in Auckland to tie trained. The stylish-looking , pacer will probably po into S. Aug-ust's hands for the time being. The visiting horses. Holly Roy, Zolock Palm. Grey Lady and Cole Drift will remain in Auckland until after the .November mi-etuis'. Blue Mountain has evidently trained on", and will need to improve considerably on his recent showing to have any chance or success in the .New Zealand Cup. (ioori reports came from Christchurrh ol TaurPkareka's work prior to the meeting, lml last season's champion three-year-old railed to race up to expectations In either or his two starts. The youngster was no douht considerably handicapped by his rough trip from the South. Towards the latter end of last season Dean Dillon could have been nought Tor a very small ll(?ure, but Judging by hts recent showing, It would lake twice the amount to buy him at the present time. IMtarna was very unlucky in not winning the Maiiiikiiii Handicap. While racing in a handy position in the early part Of the race he met with interefe.rence and broke, which cost him several lengths. He was putting In some good work at the finish, and ran a very creditable second. Comedy Chief had every chance In both or his engagements, but proved unequal lo the occasion, lie appears to be. a llg'ht or olden days. Judging by the showing- or Pyramus In the Ilillsborough Handicap, she should not be long: In annexing , a stake. 0. Paton Is said to have refused a (rood offer Tor Nlta Bell during race week. This (rood mare Is nol yet ready for a hard run race, but should be In better order The Green Lane Handicap produced the smallest neid known Tor many years back for that class horse. The double winner, tion'in both maiden trotting events. This Is the tlrst of Peter Moko's progeny to win a stake, and she is a good advertisement for her sire, whose owner should have no trouble In doing a pood season with the American entire. Elsa Nore was unlucky lo meet such a (rood maiden as Betty Moko. The former Is a greatly Improved mare, and should not be long in capturing a stake. Catchllle failed to justiry the support accorded him. This Is no doubt due to being his llrst appearance on a race track. Golden Gate did not trot as well as usual in his engagements at the meeting, though he has bqen doing pood work on the track. The Texan raced very green In the Newmarket Handicap and will require a race or two to settle him down. Native Prince was a class above the rest or Hie. neld In the Newmarket irandlcap, and had the race In safe keeping fully two furlongs from home. Doctor Dillon raced consistently the meeting , , and Just failed to securo first money on two occasions.

Nelson Tasker failed to race up to his reputation In both of his engagements, but can be expected to do better with a little more racing experience. Jewel never left the Alexandra Handicap In doubt by winning with a little in hand. She promises to develop Into a Cup mare. The owners or Logan Chier had anticipated qualifying for the big races In Ctirtstchurcti with the Locan Pointer gelding, but railed to do so. unless fourth plare counts in these big events, as Logan Chief registered 4.31 4-5 Tor rourth money. Linden ran his usual honest race when he finished second In the Alexandra Handicap. The opposition proved too strong ror Dreamallon In the big events. Maybe the effects or his cold stopped the grey g-eld-Ing. The Tartar and Some Jazz gave very indifferent displays In the Rernuera Handicap. Both paced ror rully naif the Journey. Nipper paced his best rare to date in the Remuera Handirap, but. as usual, was stopping badly at the finish. Maggie Pronto and Don Douglas are a pair of useful unhoppled pacers when right, and should pay their way in the unhoppled events at Christmas time. Woodvale had every chance In the Manukau Handicap. He lert the barrier correctly, and was two lengths in front of the 'field when he left his feet lor nothing. J Her Ladyship ran two genuine races, finishing second and third In her respective engagements. P. Roger deserves credit for the condition In which he turned Prince Lyons out to race. This gelding has been racing unsuccessfully Tor the past I a months, and by his recent showing in the Junction Handicap he should soon reward his trainer with a win.

DISPLAYS AT THE SHOW. THE ACCEPTANCES. The following- acceptances have boon received for the two displays in connection with the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Show: — TROTTING EXHIBITION HANDICAP of lOObovs. Two miles. Lord Roberts limit yds.bhd. Ambcrlto .... limit Style :21 I.och Loraoml limit Mint Boy ' 4S Golden Gate., limit Seblsoa 30 yds.bhd. Aerial Bin gen .. 15t> Gold Sovereign 12 PACING EXHIBITION HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Two miles. T'rsullne limit Il.irold Junior 3fi Golden Moes.. limit I'ttaroa 4S liua Pere .... limit Woodvale .... 48 yds.bhd. Blue Mt. King 182 Goldman 24 Man o . War .. 15(1