TROTTING.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 41, 18 February 1927, Page 11

TROTTING.

OTAHUHU TROTTING CLUB.

CrP DAY TO-MORROW.

BIG FIELDS ENGAGED.

There are no meetings more popular with the public, owners, and trainers than those staged by the Otahuhu Trotting Club, and the Cup fixture which opens to-morrow at Epsom will not be an exception. The trotting sport has advanced remarkably in Auckland during tht past decade or so, and with the

prize money attached to a race 'frequently running into four figures it goes without saying that the best horses in the land are attracted. It would be surprising to find it otherwise.

The Elite. With the exception of the Auckland Cup meeting at Christmas, when the prizes are particularly solid, no meeting this season in the North Island will see a better class of pacer or trotter competing than will be stepped out tomorrow or Wednesday next. Acron, a horse which has gone a mile in 2.3 3-5 Logan Chief, 2.7 3-5, Great Bingen, a mile and a-half in 3.16 and two miles ™ Nelson Fame, a mile in -.9 1-5, these are only a quartet of the brilliant pacers who will be racing on the first or second day. The smooth working of the gathering, which will be in the hands of Mr. R. L. Absolum and his officials, can be guaranteed, and there should be a good attendance when the horses parade the birdcage at 11.15 a.m. prior to going out for the first race.

The TriaL "Hie first problem set backers is the Trial Handicap, and experience has shown that these clow-class races for straightout trotters are not good to punt on. The fact of Gold Star being now trained "y J- T. Paul will be sufficient for some backers, because the Mangere trainer is not the sort to waste time on useless animals. Of the many others on the limitSSena n Trubhais should be the best. His form at Te Aroha. where in two starts he registered a win and a second, entitles him to support to-morrow. Petroleuse won two small races at South Wairarapa, and, owned bv Mr. J. R. Corrigan, is likely to be good. Red Dennis has won three races in two seasons. which gives him consideration, and of the many others engaged Don Zoloek, 36yds, and Tui Bells, 24yds, may go well. Backers are hardly likely to go outside Petroleuse, Sean Trubhais and Tui Bells.

Twenty-four on Limit. It is doubtful whether backers will support their fancies in the Tamaki Handicap confidently. In an acceptance of 36 for the mile and a-quarter, no less than 24 are on the limit, and if there is a mix-up at the start it will cause no surprise. The draw for positions at the barrier is important, and backers would do well to learn the draw before making their investments. Master Huia, Maggie Pronto, Sahib, Manna, Horizon, Taipare and Goldeast are useful pacers, but their prospects depend upon whethe they draw a position in the front row. Unhoppled Horses. The Mount Albert Handicap, limit 4.50, will see a mixed lot of trotters and pacers line up. Five are on the limit, and Tony Victor should be the best of them. Maggie Pronto should go well off 36yds, and Sister Beatrice may be the best of the others. Maggie Pronto or Tony A ictor may be favourite. Will Concliffe Win? Is Concliffe as good a horse as reported? If hp is then the Cup to-mor-row is the best of good things for him. Sydney writers who saw him win a mile and a-half in 3.21 and do it comfortably express the opinion that he is the best pacer to leave for New Zealand. Remembering that Realm, Happy Voyage, Globe Derby, Sheik, Minton Derby, and other great horses came across from Australia, it is a pretty tall order to put Concliffe down in their class. He has not yet raced in the Dominion and therefore all we know is that he has a record of 3.21. He looks the goods, and assuming he is only nearly as good as credited, then it is not much use looking elsewhere for the winner. Maybe Concliffe is not a champion, but he will not require to be to win off the end of a 4.32 class. Should Concliffe fail Bessie Logan may be prominent.

The Trotters.

There will not be a big field i n the President's Handicap, but those engaged are good trotters. Six of the eleven are on the limit, and Ingle Bingen should be the best of them. She went 4.42, winning on the second day of the Forbury meeting, and is now on 4.42 so it will be hard to pick one to beat her if she produces her Dunedin run. The Tartar has pace, but is unreliable at the start, but Betty Moko, 4Syds, much have a chance. The final summing up of backers may be Ingle Bingen and Betty Moko. The Speedy Sprinters. Betting on the Myers Handicap will depend upon whether Condiffe starts in this race or the Cup. Whatever he is stepped out in will see him favourite, but it is not likely he will run twice. Glandore would have a chance off the limit if he went away right, but the odds are against it. Doctor Dillon can go a good mile and a quarter, and there was a suggestion in one of Goldman's runs at Christmas that heh had not lost all his dash. Talent and Jewel Pointer, each on 12yds, are fair sorts, and Bessie Logan, 36yds, if reserved for the sprint, may be prominent. In the absence cf Concliffe backers may prefer Jewel Pointer, Talent and Bessie Logan. The Saddle Mile. There will be a big field in the mile saddle race, which brings to-morrow's programme to a closc, and on paper it looks as though Firpo will be hardest to beat. Off a 2.17 mark at Christchurch on Saturday lie went 2.13 2-5. and as he is on 2.17 to-morrow it will be seen that he has 3 3-ssee to spare on actual time. Of course results do not always pan out according to form, and Firpo may find there are others opposing him quite capable of knocking seconds off their handicap. Reliance should be able to go better than 2.1S without trouble, and others who can go a fair mile if they go away right are Uncle | Bert, Jean Darling. Huon Gratton and Amaris. However, it is unlikely backers | will go past Firpo or Reliance when find- | ing a favourite.

The first race is timed to start at 11.45 a.m., and there will be a frequent tram service to the course.

| The programme is as follows (the figures in front of each name Wine the | last three performances this season, both in New Zealand and Australia \ denotes first; 2, second; 3, third, 0 unplaced; and no previous performances this season) : 1 TRIAL HANDICAP of oOOsovs. Limit 3.45. One mile an<r a-lialf 111 £ 000 000 01 2 i!am baiS {f 0 o°o Vt T™ 5 " " Direction \* Z Lt. 2 2 1 Tui Bells .. 24 00 0 Kolmar ~a.? t i £ ** * ? Isa Nore 00 u Gol d Sovereign . l3n -0 0 Lady Ena Lt. 0o 0 Colonel Thorpe 24 TAM AKI HANDtCAP of SOOsovs Limit. 2.57 J. One mile and a-quartor. O Gold Circle . Lt. 0 0 0 Le«?woo<I .. r.r. V.i« hini -00 Charm. Pronto Lt. Nancy BeU .. Lt. Percv Dillon 1""' 00 1 Gold Dial .. Lt. 00 2 Manna Lt. -1 0 Aggie Bell r> I 0 Master Hnia. Lt. 00 0 Ansel Bell ... Lt. 00 0 Wrleiev " l" 2 JeanAndubon Lt. 00 2 Moko Chief .. Lt. Con<S>rtini i-~l Rona Moko . Lt. -0 1 Horizon Lt. 10 0 Uramic '" l~ ' ~~ ~ £ n t. e .} 0 P e •• • -- 1 Taipare Lt. 00 2 hey Logan"'.'. 241 10 0 £ahib .. Lt. Mokonui Lt. 00 1 Admiral" Lock -41 ri ort Fisher. Lt. -3 0 Red Star Lt. 00 1 Roamer 24 00 0 Bittern Lt. Goldcast Lt. 00 3 Bingpn Star . _ o Great Ando . Lt. 00 3 Maid of Mtns. Lt. 30 3 Van Rich ... 30 ' -0 1 Nut Hinton.. Lt. -0 0 Maggie Pronto Lt. Irt 0 Luvan 36! -0 0 Don Douglas. 36 MOUNT ALBERT HANDICAP of SOOsovs. Limit, 4.00. Two miles. 00 0 Golden Gate Lt. 00 0 Rio Alto "*! "s* 00 O* Wild Nut™": "-is 1 on- v-- ood ■ 00 0 Tiger Salve .. 24 O0 O Some Jazz . r.o : i Victor . Lt. 12 1 Elzear 36 %1 1 Si«t«>r Beatrice T" 1 ?, !* ? ™ a !* *' r - -20 Sobisca 36 00 0 Billy Whiz . . | " Ambente Lt. -0 0 Maggie Pronto 36 00 0 Toll Chimes . luß OTAHUHL CUP of lOOOsovs and Gold Cup. Limit, 4.32. Two miles. - 0 0 Billy Sea . . Lt. Yds blid vi- hi 110 Stan o m^f Chine- °°° Ta)Pnt • V ~ 210 S " a Pearl " ■"»« V" 00 1 Bessie Logan. 12 02 0 Acron «->•» 00 1 Rhrt Tii,"" it l i° ,° ;? Locanda Mac 24 03 I Kohara 00 1 Black Li.a ... Lt. 110 Cardinal Logan 24 00 0 Logan Chief . 6:j PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP of SOOsovs. Limit, 4.42. Two miles. 0 0 1 Ingle Bingen . Lt. 22 0 Wimmera King Lt. Vf u h ,„i 00 0 Ngatira Lt. Yds. bhd. 00 0 Pete Peter . 3.5! Mutu Lt. 0 0 0 Aerial Bingen 12 00 0 Pvramu* 4s 00 0 A 1 Mack Lt. 03 1 The Tartar.. 24 -2 3 BettfMoko" " 4 s 00 0 Tradesman .. Lt. 02 0 Peter Swift . 36 * PAPAKL RA HANDICAP of 400sovs. Limit, 4.40. Two miles. 0 0.0 Some Wilkes Lt. Yds bhd Vri- h», i i 00 3 Bingen Star .Lt. 00 0 Respect 12 Oil Rock Hinton 48' 00 0 Fll« '* tr' o,° P° Q D« a S las • 12 000 Rock burn ...! 4S, 00 0 Florent Lt. 310 Buz Buz 36 000 Direct Morning 48 100 Luvan ..." 12 Direct Wood 36 00 0 Machine Gun 72 j MYERS HANDICAP of 500sovs. Limit, 2.48 J. One mile and a-quarter. 1 ® Glandore Lt. 00 0 Hughie 12 2 Jewel Poilter bh r"'l 00 0 Cute Lad .... Lt. 00 0 Goldman .... 12 003 AH Bell -4 00 0 WaUroon .... Lt. 00 0 Landlord.... 12 00 1 36 I 7" ~ syP°s y P° Lt - 00 0 Talent 12 02 0 Acron 60 I ' 00 0 Dr. Dillon ... Lt. Concliffe ... 12 10 0 Peter Bingen 60 RAILWAY HANDICAP (Saddle) of SoOsovs. Limit, 2.15. One mile. 00 2 Liberate Lt. Bronze Patch. Lt. -0 2 Firpo T» 0 2 0 Bicolour Lt. 0 0 0 Uncle Bert .. Lt. 00 0 Rua I'ere Great Bingen. Lr. 0 0 0 Respect Lt. 0 O O Uunu Grartan 24 1 Delavan Bill.. Lt. — 0 O Mulwaree .... Lt. 13 3 Aaiaris "4 ' 1 0 Jean Darling . Lt. 10 2 Master Cute.. Lt. 00 0 Gold Jacket.. 24 00 0 Reliance I.t. Yds. bhd. 02 0 Mas. Councillor 24 ] ... Lt. Wood vale ... 12 00l Lord Nepean. 4S 00 0 Satinbird Lt. 0O 3 Wm. the First 12 30 0 Glandore .. 60 *