METROPOLITAN

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20619, 8 August 1932, Page 14

METROPOLITAN

AUGUST MEETING. REVIEW OF FIELDS FOR TO-DAY. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club will open its August meeting at Addington to-day. Tho track, trie bad state of which on Friday caused the postponement of the opening day of tho meeting until to-day, has dried up veil in the meantime, and if the frost is not very sever© this morning it should be very nearly normal again when a raoe or, two have been decided. Good fields will parade in all events except the Advance Handicap for four-vear-olds, but what is lacking in quantity in this race will be amply made up for in quality, and the event promises to bo one of the most keenly contested of tho day. The field for the principal race is well up to its usual standard. Arethusa has been favourite since acceptances closed, but the track will have to be good for her to .show her best. A number of horses will be making their first appearance after spelling, but generally the horses engaged are in forward condition to open the new season's campaign, and a good day's sport may bo anticipated. There will bo the usual frequent tram services to and from the course, and the first race is timed to start at 11.35 a.m. The programme is as follows : 11.55 a.m.— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, . Of 150 boyr. Sinln 32b60 class. Trotters. One mile and a half. First Wrack .. scr Todd Bingen .. scr Gay Paree .. scr Arctotia .. 24 Great Amazon scr Dolores .. 24 Katuto .. scr Todd Lonzia .. 24 Morce Bingen scr All Peters .. 48 Ropute .. Bcr Ambition .. CO In the Introductory Handicap nothing appeals more than First Wrack, who was unluckily beaten last outing. She has only to begin correctly to make amends for that defeat. Gay Paree is in rare form at present, and Katute has improved considerably since she raced at tho Belief Meeting. Todd Lonzia is a good trotter and likely to bo handy at the finish. When final selections are made First Wrack, Todd Lonzia and Gay Paree may be favoured most. 12.15 p.m.— ADVANCE HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs. 2rain sGsoc class. Fouv-year-olds. On© mile and a quarter. • Avernus ' .. scr On Parade .. scr Eureka Boy .. ser Clro . . 12 Lone Derby .. «cr Tempest .. 24 Lord Leslie scr The smallest field of the day will bo paraded in tho Advance Handicap for f'oiir-ycnr-olds, but even though it is small tho problem is none the less difficult as Avernus, Ciro, and Tempest will be making their first appearance in a race for some time. Taking a line through last season's classic form these three Should fill the places, and with Avernus now receiving the advantage of the handicap he may I"~. given preference. , Tempest and Gii-o should'be next fancied. 12.55 p.m.— AUGUST HANDICAP. Of 500 sovs. 4mln 29seo class. Two miles. Golden Pedro scr Lindbergh .. 24 Muriel do Oro Bcr Rett Shadow .. 34 Arethusa . . 12 Regal Voyage 30 Linkman .. J 2 Free Advico .. 48 Roremai -. 12 Author Jinks 60 Auto Machine 24 Carmel •.. 00 King Pointer 24- Roi I'Or .. 60 Muriel do Oro should beat Golden Pedro from the same mark in the August Handicap, and Arethusa makes more appeal than the other two on 12 yards. Auto Machine, Lindbergh, and Red Shadow are a strong trio on 24 yards, with preference for Red Shadow, who won so handsomely at Ashburton in June. Regal Voyage may be in need of a race to bring her to her best, and the same may be said of Free Advice, although these two mares aro likely to register good performances. Author Jinks will add interest to tho race on account of this being his first appearance after" such a long absence Carmel and Roi I'Or appear to have a too difficult task in front of them, and they will be better suited by the faster classes later in the meeting. The race bears a very open appearance, but Red Shadow, Lindbergh, and Arethusa may be seen to best advantage. 1.40 p.m.— TRIAL HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs. 4min 40sec class. Two miles. Nelsonian .. Bcr Tactless .. 12 Nimbus .. scr Wild Guy .. 12 Nona Bingen .. scr Awa-iti .. 24 Rokcna .. scr Gunfire .. 24 Silver d© Oro scr Kelp ~ 24 War Paint .. acr Erin's Lynn .. S« Wrecker .. scr Netta Oro .. 36 Gold Tinge ..12 Gold Tinge has improved a great deal during the past few weeks and sho may be expected to race better than when last seen in action at Addington Wrecker was one of the most consistent pacers in commission last season and he can be relied upon for a solid performance. Nimbus bears a good reputation and when he elects reproduce bis best form he is a pacer above the ordinary. Wild Guy will not be devoid of friends, and Kelp showed promise by finishing second at his last start. A trio likely to demand strong support are Wrecker, Nimbus, and Gold Tinge. 2.20 p.m.— STEWARDS' HANDICAP, j Of 250 sovs. 4min 40seo class. Trotters. Two miles. j Great Nelson .. scr Ambition. ..'. 36 Mountain Mist scr Quickflre .. 36 | Valloden .. scr Biddy Parrish 48 j Gemlight .. 12 Great Way .. 48 | Boneta .. 24 Fifa .. go . j Nelson Ata .*. 24 Huon Voyage 84 New Metford 24 Stanley T. .. 06 The past season's form suggests that Biddv Parrish and Great Way will be prominent in the finish of the Stewards' Handicap, but if Huon Voyage were at his best he should be a most dangerous contender, but there is still a doubt about his soundness. New Metford showed encouraging form to finish fourth at the Relief Meeting and a repetition should find him handy over the business stages. With Great Way now meeting Biddy Parrish on better terms ho may this time finish in front of his old rival. Mountain Mist is an improver, but he may bo in need of a race to sharpen him up after his spell. Great Way, Biddy Parrish, and New Metford may be the place-fillers. 3 p.m.— j» QTTEBN MART HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs. 4min 85sec class. Two miles. Editor . . scr Nimble Direct 24 Mountain Ore scr Ayrmont Nelson's Chimes 30 Victory 12 Cyone .. 36 Royal Comrade 12 Harvest Child 36 Sir Guy 12 Steel All • • 30 Sunchild .12 Dillon Logan 48 Wilma Dillon 12 Suuny Bob ... 48 Great Parrish 24 Pluto . . CO Major Lind .. 24 Mountain Ore registered a very pleasing performance at Addington last taster, when he recorded 4mm 25 2-OKec, and at his most recent start he ran second to Millie de Oro at the Methven Meeting. If . ho begins well he should occupy a prominent position through tho

running of the Queen Mary Handicap. Editor is on the improve and Great Parrish has been completing his training essays in dashing stylo. Ayrmont Chimes may race with a little more luck this season than he did during the term just ended, and if so he should not be long in returning to the winning list. S one finished in grand style in third loe at the Relief Meeting, and a little improvement on that form should find her catching the judge's eye. Mountain Ore, Great Parrish, and Cyone make most appeal. 3.40 p.m.— SELWYN HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs. 2min «18sec class. One mile and a quarter. Aleron . . scr Wilbur White scr Apex .. scr Arachne .. 12 Brentlight .. 6cr Avenger .. 12 Dusolina .. scr Baron Bingen 12 Country King scr Colorado .. 12 Eugene de Oro scr Grand Canyon 12 Herod .. scr Morning Sun 12 Morrison .. scr Olive Nelson .. 12 Roddy .. scr Tarndale .. 3 2 _ Somerby .. scr Wrackeen .. 12 Sunny Morn scr Neeoro '.. 24 At the Canterbury Park Meeting in June, Sunny Morn won so well that he will again be in demand in the Selwyn Handicap, and on his earlier performance he should run an excellent race. Country King has recent winning form to recommend him, and Colorado has raced very well during the latter part ; of the season. He looks in great order at present. Grand Canyon can be expected to make a good showing, but those likely to solicit most favourable consideration are Sunny Morn, Colorado, and Country King. 4.20 p.m.— INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs. 2nrin 12seo class. One mile. Belinda .. scr Wilma Dillon scr Colonial Boy scr Cranlelgh .. 12 Gold Country scr Enawah .. 12 Mac Dillon .. scr George Rey ... 12 Neeoro ...scr Impromptu .. 12 Nimble Direct, scr Glenrossie .. 24 Pluto .. scr, Groat Logan .. 24 Princess Rollo .. .24 Mauritius scr Carmel .. 4S Sir Author .. scr A field of smart sprinters will contest the International Handicap of one mile. Gold Country's recent work has drawn attention to his prospects and he is likely to be one of the favourite division. George Rey has some very fast performances to his credit and he will no doubt receive very good support. Cranleigh has proved himself a good one over any distance and in any conditions, and he is likely to be seen in a forward position when the finishing post is in sight. Of those on the 24 yards division Rollo appears to have the best prospects. This race Fhould be productive of a widely distributed betting pool with Gold Country, Cianleigh and George Rey at the head of quotations. ~ AUSTRALIAN RACING. WARWICK FARM MEETING. (CNITBO IT.KS3 ABSOCIATIOX—B* ELBCTIUO TELEOBAPH—COPTBIGHT.) (Received August 7th, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, August 6. At the Warwick Farm races, Concentrate and Oratorian were unplaced in the Denhara Court Handicap, which was won by Burracootboo, by Magpie from Fadehna Lavington was unplaced in the Novice Handicap, and White Wings did not start in the Edonsor Park Handicap. JOCKEY PREMIERSHIP. W. DUNCAN'S RECORD. (Received August 7th, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Ausust 6. j At the Victorian Amateur Turf Club's Meeting to-dnv, W. Duncan rode four winners and heads the jockeys' premiership lis!. Duncan has now registered this performance on eleven occasions since he first won the honour ia 1920..

VICTORIA A.T.C. HURDLES WON BY LORD DARNLEY. (Received August 7th, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, August C. Tho Victoria Amateur Turf Club's steeplechase meeting was held to-day in fine weather and with a large attendance. Results '.— WILGAH STBBPIiBtoHASBBS , FLAT, Of 800 »ov«. One mile seven furlongs and Bixtyflve yards. T. Kiernan's br js TKILAOBE by Tril-lion—-TressacFe aged 10-9 D. Leally 1 F. 0.-Robertson's br g King's Street by Kiug Offa—Alleyway 6yrs 9-8 A. Armsden 2 3i 8. Dunbar's b g Bang Bang by TwoShot —Gwenda aged 10-8 B. Inkson 8 There were eleven starters. •." Won by a length and a half; half a longtn second and third. Time, Smin 32sec. AUSTRALIAN HTODXJ3 RACE, Of 1500 sovs; second horse 250 sova, and third horse 150 sovs. Three miles and a quarter and twenty yards. A. J. and P. G. Hay'a br g LORD DARNLEY by Rizsio—Ardville aged 9-2 .. H. Thompson 1 8. A. Rawdon's b g Barocto by October —Mary 6yrs 9-0 .. R. Sweetnam 2 J. 0. Bitter's eh g Shooting Boy by Squire Tuck—Prince Traquair m«re 6yr» 9-0 car. 9-2 W. Nelson S Mosstrooper, Landmark, Polygonum, Make Up, Dunkeld, Ithuriel, Ceilidh, Longlands, Oreades, Bon Haven, Poidale, and Zygon also started. The leaders after'going a couple of furlongs were Ithuriel, Bon ' HaTen, Sarocto, Make Up, Shooting Boy,. Lord jDarnley, and Landmark. With the race half run Zygon was leading and making a hot pace. With five furlongs to go Zygon, Poidale, and Shooting Boy were disputing the lead, while > Lord Darnley and Sarocto were improving their positions. The two last-named put in powerful runs, and Lord Darnley drew ahead to win a great race by a length and three- { quarters, with three-quarters of a length be- | tween second and third.. Zygon and Poidale were close up next, then came Ceilidh, Land. | mark, Dunkeld, Ithuriel, Bon Haven, and Mosstrooper, with Make Up last. Time, 6miu ! 9Jaec. MALAHOFF STAKES, Of 300 sovs. Nine furlongs. Mrs L. R. Buxton's ch c HIGH BRAE by Highfleld—Syceonelle 4yrs 9-2 W. Duncan 1 A. T. Creswick's b f Mural Crown by Rossendale—Cymbals fiyrs 7-12 H. Badger 2 Buach 7-0 v .. H. Skidmore 3 There were thirteen starters, including Lady Pam. Won by two lengths; three-quarters of a length second and third. Time, lmin 57Jsec. MOONDAH PLATE, Of 800 sovs. Six furlongs. Mrs'W. M. Gollan's blk g CASQUE D'OR by Rossendale—Naroama aged 8-12 W. Duncan 1 G. R. Daily's b g Steel Guitar .by Blaque—Eukelele aged 8-9 H. Badger 2 D. H. McLeod's gr g Araunah .by Hunting Song—Rewanga 4yrs 8-0 W. Broughton 3 There were twenty starters. Won by a neck; length and a quarter second and third. Time, lmin 16Ssec. -,