TROTTING AT ADDINGTON.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19286, 16 April 1928, Page 12

TROTTING AT ADDINGTON.

PADLOCK WINS PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. NATIVE STAR A GREAT TROTTER

Favoured by weather conditions that were well-nigh perfect, the second'day's racing of the New Zealand Metropolian Trotting Club, postponed from Wednesday last, attracted a huge crowd to Addington on Saturday to witness sport that compared with the best ever offered to Canterbury light harness followers. The totalisator investments on the first day had shown a decrease of over £-3000 on those registered on the corresponding clay last year, but on Saturday £-15,812 was put through the machine as against £38,11)9. making a total for the meeting of £86,536 10s as against £84,128 10s at last year's meeting, an increase of £2IOB. this result is eminently satisfactory to all concerned. The course was in very fast condition, and in most of the races tho winners improved considerably on the times they were asked to do. The feature of the dfciy's racing was the grand exhibitions of trotting given by Native Star and Elzear in tho Sumner Handicap, and the fact that the first and second horses registered 4.30 2-5 and 4.30 1-5 gives some idea of the state of the track. Padlock, hailing from Palmerston North, showed himself a performer of more than average merit by winning tho President's Handicap in 4.26 3-5 from a 4.29 mark, thus setting the back-marker, Jack Potts, an almost impossible task. What time Padlock would have registered had he been driven out. is a question hard to answer. The third noteworthy performance registered during the afternoon, was that of Quality, who, in a field of 24 horses, started from a back mark and won in 4.28 4-5, or 9 1-5 seconds better than the handicapper had asked of her. The excellence of the racing was in no small manner due to the work of the Club's handicapper, Mr H. Brinkman, who brought the fields well together-, had backers well puzzled, and provided several most exciting contests. Mr A. Dickson, as judge, came out of the ordeal with flying colours, for though there were several good finishes, the numbers were hoisted as promptly as they usually are at Addington Mr H. Goggin, secretary, had dotail arrangements working smoothly from start to fiuish, and the honorary officials performed their duties in a manner that ensured success.

Details of the racing are as follows : HARVEST HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs; eecond 60, third 40; for unhoppled trotters. 3.H4 to > 3.24 class, lim.

8. C. H. and Mrs Breeze's b g NELSON M6KINNBY by' Nelson BingenRosie McKinney aged 24 R. Townley 1 10. D. F.-Dennehy's, ch m Nourmahal 6yrs GO .. E. G. McDermott 2 7. Fox and Watson's b g Nelson Boy syrs 12 'f. (i. Vox 3 12 Tiny Moon 12; 6 Western" Voyage 12; 4 Sea Queen 12 and Swiftbino 21 bracketed; 17 Mount Royal 12; 14 Burnie 12; .1 Sarssparilla 24: 2 Kompton 36; IS Proud Ata 36; 5 Petrolouse 86; 9 Audobell 48; 3 Herbilwyn 48; 15 Harold Child 48; 18 Our Lady GO; 11 Real the Groat 72; 19 Little Logan 84; 16 Duke Bingen 96 also started. When the field had covered two furlongs, Nelson McKinney was showing the way to Burnie and Nelson Boy. Passing the stands Nelson McKinney led. Burnie, Nelson Boy, Sarsaparilla, and Nourmahal. Down the baok Nelson McKinney drew well; clear ot the field, and was not troubled to win by eight lengths from Nourmahal, with •Nelson Boy three lengths back. Burnie was fourth. Times—B.lo 2-5, 8.80, 3.85. Winnor trained by R. Townloy. OXFORD HANDICAP (in saddle), of 300 aovs; second 60,* third 40; 2.14 class, lni. 6. H. W. Aker's blk m NATIVE QUEEN by Native King—Rawene syr 3 scr ' ■ F. Aker 1 8. G. J. Barton's b g.Dalmeny aged scr J. Bryco, ]un. 2 2. C. F. Scid's gr g Pan Yan aged 12 F. G« Holmes 3

4 Hue Corouado scr; 12 Bob Logan bci; 10 Queen's General scr; 0 Fashion scr; 1 Bingen- Lad 12; 11 General Bingen la- 6 Darknite 24 bracketed with winner; 5 Sea Pearl 36; 8 Taurckareka 3fl; 18 Countryman 38; 1 Logan Chief .86 also started. Native Queen was the smartest to begin and led past the stands, followed by Bingen Lad, Dafmeny, Queen's General, Hue Coronado, and Pan Yan. When five lurlorigs had been covered, Native Queen was well clear of Bingen Lad, Dalmeny, Hue Coronado, Pah Yan, and Darknite. Native Queen was not headed and won comfortably by six lengths from Dalmeny, who was five lengths ahead of Pan Yan. Bingen Lad was close up fourth. Timos-2.10 2-5, 2.11 4- a , 2.12. Winner trained by owner.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in harness), of 1000 sovs; second 200, thud 120, fourth 75; 4.20 class 2m I J. A. Mitchell'B b g PADLOCK by Hal Zolock—Rawene aged scr W. Hughes 1 8 C. E. Lindsay's b g Talaro aged 24 M. Holmes 2 i. D. Spence's b tn Queen's Own aged 36 , F. G. Holmes 8 5. D.' O'Keofo and T. Wallis's b g Author Jinks 4yre 12 ....•• T- J Mia i 13 J W. 1 Lewis's b g Roicole aged scr Owner 0 7 R. C. Fisken's ch h Petsrwah aged 12 ' A. Hendriksen 0 II H. C. Watson's blk g Taurekareka, aged 24 •■ •• *>• Withers 0 3. G. McMillan's b g Machine Gun aged 36 .. R. B. Berry 0 0. Grant and Winter's blk A* miAl aged 36 ... M. B Ldwanfe 0 12. G. W. Dransfield'a b g Loganwood , aged 36 .. .. ••. Owner ° 10 J. M. Samson's ch b Dilnahine aged 36 J. MoLennan 0 2. H. W. Akor** b m Waitaki Girl aged 48 • ■ < 3. Bryre 0 6. A. Anderson's b h Jack Potts aged 72 ~ O. S. Donala 0

Padlook was- the first out, followed by Roicole;. Peterwah, Talaro, Author Jinks, Loganwood, and .Queen's Own. Passing the (■tands the first time, Roicole had displaced Padlock in the lead with tho others unchanged. The same order was maintained for another round, ana with -six furlongs to go Roicole was leading Padlock, Peterwall (who broke up badly), Talaro, Author Jinks, Queen's Own, Loganwood, and Black Admiral. There was no change down the back except that, Padlock went to the front three furlongs from home and was not extended to win by two longln from TalaTO, who was three lengths in front of Queeri a Own. Author Jirikß was close up fourth, with Black Admiral fifth, Timcs-4.26 S-5, 4.25, 4.21 2-5. Winner trained by W. Hughes. HALSWELL HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovi; second 100, third 50. 4.36 to

S. D. R. Revell's b m JEAN McELWYN by Nelson Bingen—Miss Spears 4yrs 12 .. .. H. B. Berry 1 4. C. M. Ollivier's ch g Great Earl oyrß 12 .-. .. M. Holmes 2 1. A. J. McLaughlin's b g Rey Logan 4yrs 12 .. F. G. Holmes o 10 Fas Won Queen scr: 11 Kotuku Jack 12- 8 Succession 12; 11 Honour Bright 12: 2 Jackie Audubon .12; 13 Epigram 24; 9 t>almeny 24; 14 William the Great ?.6; i Monevspider. 48; 5 Shine Soon 48; 15 Trimmer 60: 6 Pluto 72 also started. Succession «ook the lead from the start from Great Earl, Jean McElwyn, William the Great, Honour Bright, and Jackie Audn 1-.qn. Whan half a mil'o had been covered the order was Succession, Great E«rl. Jean McElwvn, Dnlmcny. Bey Logan, and Honour Bright.' The positions wero unchanged for the next round, and passing the stands the last time, Succession was still in front, followed by Honour Bright, Great Earl Jean McElwyn, Dalnwny, and Rev Logan. Succession retired along the back and Honour Bright was left in charge to be first into the straieht, but in the race to the post Jean McElwyn won by half a length from Great Earl, with Rey Logan three lengths further baek. Honour Brieht was fourth. Times—4.36, 4.SG 1-5, 4.37 1-5. Winner R. B. Berry. WELCOME HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs; second 100, third 50; for three-

year-olds, ijm. 3. McKendrick Bros.' ch f FREE ADVICE by Blue Mountain King-In-taglio 60 .. .-J. Brycc 1 2. A. Wyaocki'a ch g Writer 24 J. J. Kennerley 2 1. J. F. McKendry's b g Delightful ecr F. G Holmes 3 2 Prince Chimes scr bracketed with Writer; 4 Dice scr; 9 Author Franz scr; 7 Wild Voyage e<r;'lo Rafa scr; 8 Rote Marie scr; 6 Baron Bingen 36; 5 Great Triumph 86; 11 Sonoma Star S4 also started. When the field had fcetlled down. Rose Marie waa in command from Wild Voyage,

Delightful, and Authov Franz. \ .Crossing the top the first time, Rose Marie, Delightful, Wild Voyage, and Author Franz were leading a bunched field. With a. round to go, Rcae Marie was still leading from Delightful, Author Franz, Free Advice* Wild Voyage, Writer, Baron Bingen, and Great Triumph. Throe furlongs from Lome, De-ligl-tful took the lead and was first to turn for home from Free Advice, Writer, and Author Franz. Free Advice finished strong to win by a length from Writer, with De lightful half a length away third. Author Franz was fourth. Times—3.2s, 3.28 1-5, 3.30 2-5. Winner trained by J. Bryce. . APRIL HANDICAP (in harness), of 350 6ovs; second 75, third SO; -4.42 to 4.36 class. 2m. 0. J. O'Grady's ch m QUALITY by Denver Huon—Ladv Superior aged 48 C. S., Donald 1 7 Clarkso.'i and Graham's b f Lady Matchlight 4yr3 24 .. M. Holmes 2 5. B. Jarden'a b g Acre tyrs 48 Owner 3 4 Kreisler scr and Locanda Hoy 12 bracketed: 19 Lulu Lad tcr; 3 Mate o' Mine scr; 10 Binscarth scr; 20 Lucky Dillon scr; 13 Wenlo 12; 8 Sadie Huon 12; 1G Mac Dillon 12; 12 Evelyn Locanda 24; 1 Meb 24; 2 Harvest Child 24; 6 Hector's Own 24: 18 High Jinks 36; 21 La Sonnette 36: 13 Tlieckla Boy 36; 22 Hustler 36; 16 Diamond Child 36; 14 Genuine 48; 23 Lingfield 48; 11 .Tolly Pet 72 also started.

Binscarth was the early leader, but passing the stands the first time, Lady Matchlight was showing the way to Binscarth, Wenlo, Kreisler, and Evelyn Locanda With a mile to go, Lady Matchlight had a two lengths' advantage from her nearest attendants, Binscarth, Wenlo, Kreisler, Evelyn Locanda, and Acre. Four furlongs from home. Lady Matchlight was still in command, and rounding the top, sho was followed by Binßcarth, Acre, and Quality. Lady Matchlight was first into tho straieht, but Qualitv beat her home by a length, with Acre half a length awav, and Binscaith fourth. Times-4.23 4-5, 4.31, 4.29 4-5. Winner trained by C. S. Donald. SUMNER HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 'sovs; second 100, third 50; for unhopplcd trotters: 4.40 class. 2m. 1. W. Fav's ch m NATIVE STAR by . Native King—Muriel Starr 6yrs 72 M. B. Edwards 1 2. G. J. Barton's b m Elzear aged 72 J. McLeansn 2 4. G. McMillan's b m Petrole'.isc- 6yrs scr R. B. Berry 3 7 Red Oak 24; 6 Clonmel 24; 10 Little Logan 36; 3 Cannonball CO; 11 Master Audo GO; 9 Kola Boy 60: 2 Young Blake 108 bracketed with Elzear; 5 Peter Swift 108; 8 Money Spider 108 also started Petroleuse soon had a commanding lead, and when four furlongs had beer, covered her closest attendants were Clonmel, Little Logan, Kola Boy, and Red Oak. Tho same order was maintained down the back with Native StaT and Elzear making forward moves. Petroleuse was still in command" with a round to go and led to tho top turn where Native Star went to the front, with Elzear in third place. Native* Star'led into the straight and won nicely by two lengths from Elzear, who beat Petroleuse, through tho latter breaking when under pressure, bv a lengh. Clonmel was fourth. Times-4.30 2-5, 4.30 4-5, 4.37. HIGH-CLASS HANDICAP (in harness), of -400 sovs; second 100, third 50; 2.45 class, lira. i. D. O'Keefe and T. Wallis's b g AUTHOR JINKS by Author DillonLady Jinks 4yrs 24 .. T. Wallis 1 2. Jack and Stewart's blk h Prince Pointer a-ged 30 ..J. H. Wilson 2 8 J. R. McKenzie's b h Acron aged 36 G. S. Smith 3

3 Talaro 12; 9 Fight Ever 12; 5 Black Admiral 12; l,St. Maura 12 and Queen 6 Own 2t bracketed; 5 Logan Park 12; 7 Logan Chief 24; 11 Sea Pearl 24; 10 Loganwood 21; 12 Great Hope 36 also started. St Maura was slow to strike her gait and Black Admiral took the lead from Fight Ever, Logan Park, Talaro, Loganwood, "and Prince Pointer. With six furlongs to go, Black Admiral and Fight Ever were in the lead together from Talaro, Lo»anwoofl, Logan Park, Aoron, and Prince Pointer. Entering the back the order of the leaders was the same, with Author Jinks making up his ground after a slow start. Crossing the top, Pnuca Pointer and Author Jinks were together, followed by Fight Ever and Black Admiral Prince Pointer led into the straight proper, but Author Jinks drew out to win by two lengths, with Acron, who made a brilliant run over the last furlong, a neck away third Fisbt Ever was fourth. Times--2.42 4-5. 2.42. 2.42 1-5. Winner trained by T. Wallie.

NOTES ON THE RACING.

Accident Spoils Race. The Harvest Handicap was complete: ly spoilt by an accident that happened in the first furlong of the race. Proud Ata lost his rider, and continued at a mad gallop for the full distance, upsetting A. Hendriksen, driver of Western Voyage, and causing consternation in the ranks of the remainder. Sarsaparilla was surprisingly well backed, while there was solid support also for the first day's winner, Kempton, and Herbilwyn. Nelson McKinney effected a very smart beginning, and to this he owed his win, for he was enabled to avoid any interference from the galloping Proud Ata. The contest was not an interesting one, for Nelson McKinney led all the way, and the only horses to threaten serious opposition were Nourmahal and Nolson Boy, the former staying the better to register a meritorious second. Burnie was always prominent, but failed when the speed was cracked on, and Sarsaparilla broke six furlongs from home. The winner is one of R. Townley's charges, and as his form of late had not been impressive, it was not surprising to find him returning hia supporters a very substantial • dividend. Nourmahal was paying an entirely false prico for one of her ability.

Native Queen Wins. The show of a return to form made on the first day by Logan Chief 'was responsible for the solid support accorded him in the Oxford Handicap, while Taurekareka, Pan Yan, and Bingen Lad had all assisted to make a good betting race. There was a short limit of 36 yards, but none had a chance from start to finish with Native Queen, who started off the limit. The black maTe began correctly, and led all the way to win rather easily by half a dozen lengths in 2.10 2-5, which was leaving the back-markers to break a world's record to win. None ever looked capable of doing it, and the only one seriously to challenge the winner waß Dalmeny off the limit. It was not an interesting contest from the public's point of view, but the performance by ihe winner was full of merit, for 2.10 2-5 for a mile in saddle is fast travelling. Native Queen and Darknite, who finished fifth, are both owned by the New Brighton sportsman, Mr H. W. Aker, and they were ridden by F. Aker and C. Aker respectively. Pan Yan did not show enough speed to reach the loaders, but he Btayed on well enough to defeat the tiring Bingen Lad for the 40sovs attached to third money. Even Pan Yan went 2.12, a second faster than he was handicapped to do. The form of the remainder hardly calls for comment.

A Warm Favourite. Padlock was backed as something of a certainty for the President's Handicap, in which he was set to meet a number of high-class pacers. The good thing duly materialised, for, beginning smartly, he was'soon in front, but surrendered the lead to Roicole, who led for a mile and a half, when Padlock again assumed command. W. Hughes was touching the Northerner up with the whip three furlongs from home, but the result was quickly put beyond doubt, and towards the end the winner was under a strong pull, and won with his mouth open. It was one of the easiest wins recorded in a big race at Addington for many a day, and stamped the Hal Zolock pacer as something well above the average. In registering 4.26 3-5 Padlock earned the privilege to enter the most select company, but hi 9 fast time will mean that in future he will be set to meet some fine pacers off the same mark. Just how far Padlock will go remains to be seen, but the manner of his win suggests that he will be quite at home in the moat select company. Talaro's second place was the reward of a determined exhibition of pacing from start

to finish, and he finished much better than he has done on some previous occasions. Like the winner, Talaro registered his fastest time to date for a place. Queen's Own, like Talaro, was driven very patiently, and she put in a nice burst at the finish to defeat Author Jinks for third money. Again, the last-named did not finish with the determination characteristic of a champion. Black Admiral seemed to lack brilliancy, and Peterwah, when well placed six furlongs from home, went to a break that cost him a lot of ground. Koicole's showing was an improvement on some of his recent displays. Machine Gun went a solid race, and Loganwood showed great brilliancy in the middle stages. Dalnahine just plodded along to the best of his ability, but Waitaki Girl, who lost ground at the start, Taurekareka, and Jack Potts were never prominent.

A Promising Filly. Kev Logan's supporters rallied round him to such good purpose that he was sent out favourite for the Halswell Handicap, with Jackie Audubon next in demand, and Jean McElwyn also well supported. The race was a thoroughly interesting one from start to finish, and six furlongs from home almost anything appeared to have a chance of winning. Three furlongs from the ' post Great Earl, Jean McElwyn, Jackie Audubon, Honour Bright, Eey Logan, and Kotuku Jack were all in the picture, and it was not until the straight was reached that R. B. Berry brought Jean McElwyn out to challenge the leader, Great Earl. It was a well-timed effort, that brought the desired result by the narrow margin of half a length. It was a most interesting finish, and the determination shown by the winner promises more good things to come. This marked Jean McElwyn 'a first win over two miles, though she had run well over the distance previously. She is not a big one, but is full of quality, and as game as they are She is a well-bred one, being by Nelson Bingen from the imported mare, Miss Spears, by Peter the Great. Great Earl, on whom W. Warren has expended a lot of time in an effort to get him sound,, paced a good race, and he can be looked to to perform aa well in even better company ere long. Two furlongs from home he looked a likely winner and just failed to respond to a last call from his driver. Eey Logan went his best race for some time, but his third placing in a comparatively slow run race, does not make him out a champion. Honour Bright was in the picture for a good part of the journey, suggesting a win in the near future, but Jackie Audubon failed just when real racing commenced.

Promising Juveniles. Kaces confined to three-year-olds at Addington havo so often proved disappointing that it was pleasing to find the Welcome Handicap providing a sterling race from start to finish. Delightful, a useful type of gelding by Happy Voyage—Tui Russell, finished up the best backed of the twelve starters, and for the greater part of the journey it seemed that ho would win. He was in front at the entrance to the straight, but Writer, Author Franz, Free Advice, and Great Triumph were all handy at this stage. When F. G. Holmes drew the whip on Delightful he acted like a green one, and promptly . attempted to gallop. This gave Free Advice and Writer a chance to gain a few lengths, 'and a fine race resulted in Free Advice getting the verdict from Writer, while Delightful, straightened up again, got to within three-quarters of a length of the second horse. Free Advice was probably the most experienced of the field, and to this she owed her victory.

She is a particularly good type, and only recently had won at New Brighton and again at Wellington, although at New Brighton she was placed second to Baron Bingen on account of alleged interference. J. Bryce had her in great order, and thoroughly deserved the win. Writer made quite a good showing, finishing as game as a pebble, and Author Franz gave a showing full of promise. The fact that the winner went the mile and a half in 3.25 shows that the speed was on all the way.

Backers Astray. Meb, Harvest Child, and Mate o' Mine were the elect of backers in the April- Handicap, but not one of the three was in the forward division towards tho end of the race. Lady Matchlight, the good-looking four-year-old fillv bv Matchlight—Lady Trafalgar, made most of the running. In the straight she had to withstand challenges in quick succession from Acre, Quality, and Binscarth, and Quality was the onlv one she had to bow to at the finish. " It was a great race, run at a very fast clip, and the performance of Quality from the back was easily her best to date. She did not appear amongst the leaders until three furlongs from home, but there was no doubt as to her finishing run. In Quality C. S. Donald has a half-sister to Cardinal Logan, and as she is by Denver Huon, it is not surprising to find her staying particularly well. Lady Matchlight's performance was also pleasing, for she was only a length away at the finish, and still doing better than Acre, who also put up a great go from the back mark. It was not to be wondered at that- a number of those engaged were feeling the pace towards the finish, for the winner, handicapped on 4.38, registered close on ten seconds better time, and the minor place-fillers improved almost as much. Wenlo again went a good race, and so did Binscarth, who was tenth in order of favouritism. Evelyn Locanda was in the picture for a good part of the journey, but Meb and Harvest Child gave moderate displays.

Straight-Out Trotters. The Sumner Handicap was a race full of interest from start to finish, and provided sterling exhibitions of straight-out trotting by at least three of the competitors, while the Bolid pace set precluded any idea of the backmarkers taking a hand at the finish. Native Star was backed down to a very short price, and returned her supporters the shortest winning dividend at the Meeting. From the start Petroleus'e made the pace a cracker, and with more than half the journey covered it did not seem that she would be caught. All the time, however, Native Star and Elzear, both trotting faultlessly, were making up their ground, but with only three furlongs to 'go Petroleuse was still in front, though Native Star was handy. There was little between this pair and Elzear in the straight, and though Native Star won, she was plainly doing her beat, while a battle Royal between Elzear and Petroleuse ended in a slight advantage to the former. It marked Native Star's fifth win this season, and showed her up as one of the best —if not. the best —trottors in New Zealand. Handicapped on 4.34, she registered 4.30 2-5, so to have won any one of the back-markers would have had to register phenomenal time. The victory was made all the more meritorious owing to the fact that during the first mile Native Star's girthband gave way, and M. B. Edwards had a rather anxious drive over the greater part of the journey. Elzear, with the winner, shared the honours of the race, for after she had gone a furlong she made not a mistake, and at intervals showed great' bursts

of speed. She was only a short distance away from the winner at the finish, so the merit of the performance must be recognised. It was a thrilling race won by a crack trotter. Petroleuse was mainly responsible for the fast time registered, and she stayed a bit better than many expected her to do.

A Popular Win. Backers regarded F. G. Holmes's bracket, St. Maura and Queen's Own, as almost certain to pay a dividend in the High Class Handicap, but neither ever looked a "winner, for St. Maura refused to begin and Queen's Own was evidently feeling the effects of her race earlier in the day. The contest was a most exciting one, for, after Author Jinks had lost a little ground at the Btart; and Black Admiral had carried on the running, Prince Pointer assumed the lead as the straight was reached. But Author Jinks was not done with, for he had made up his ground gradually, and came with an electric burst in the straight to win rather comfortably. It was an overdue and a popu-

lar win, for the little trained pacer has been out any luck. It performance, for, with &§§lHflH ney gone, Author in the field, and did a chance. It seems his long suit, as he & at the end of t\tt&Ue ( euM|lH|«j Jointer is overdue nlucky in striking Acron went'a falilliißW with any luck in the rl§fflUH have made the than he did; The °?6 : fu|||fflH pacer is getting back to'hulmHH Fight Ever and Blaolt, Ajlfflflß|l the best showing of the gWHmHBHB||