FORBURY PARK CLUB

Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25092, 25 January 1947, Page 4

FORBURY PARK CLUB

TROTTING

TO-DAY’S PROSPECTS Bonny Scott’s effort to- win the Vauxhall Handicap on the first day of the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting was a particularly good performance, and although she has been penalised 36 yards for her success she should prove capable of taking part in the finish of the Waverley Handicap, the opening event on the programme for the concluding day of the meeting, which will be held to-day. The locally-trained Sure Maid, which was sent out favourite for the Vauxhall Handicap, never appeared likely after being well back in the early stages, and she would need to begin much better to have any chance. Port Bowen, which will start from the 12 yards mark, finished well to earn second money; and Loyal Flier, which finished in third place, showed a lot of speed over the last four furlongs. Fairy Wings has the ability to win if she would trot solidly from the start; but after her display last week she will have to be taken on chance. Jimmy Wharton, which will start from the back mark with Bonny Scott, is aquick beginner, and if C. M. Laing can get a good position with him early he may trouble Bonny Scott, Port Bowen, and Loyal Flier at the finish. An evenly-matched field of 11 horses will parade -in the Metropolitan Handi-

cap. On the first day’s form, Cameronian, Dundee Sandy. Acropolis, and Dunmore should all carry solid support. 9 Dunmore appeared the unlucky runner in the Dunedin Cup, and if G. McKendry can secure a clear run with him he should improve on his fourth placing last week. Sea Born showed a glimpse of his best form when he finished close up in fourth place in the Flying Handicap after being last into the straight on Saturday, and that form entitles him to respect in the Au Revoir Handicap, the concluding event of the meeting. Most opposition to him may come from Dundee Sandy and from Trusty Scott. AU. Scott gelding. Trusty Scptt recorded 2min 52 l-ssec when he finished in second place to Dundee Sandy in the Flying Handicap. This time is equivalent to 2min 37sec for a mile and a quarter, and on his present form he should not be long in winning a race for Mrs W. T. Lowe. Handy-sized fields are carded throughout the programme and, with the prospect of a fast track, racing should be full of interest. Horses in form include:— Waverley Handicap: Bonny Scott, Port Bowen, Loyal Flier. Stewards’ Handicap: Indigo, Peter’s Pal, Special Effort. Telegraph Handicap: Stirling Castle, Loyal Nelson, Horatio Nelson. Metropolitan Handicap: Dundee Sandy, Cameronian, Dunmore. Crescent Handicap: Golden Amazon, Kildonnin, Castigate. Gore Memorial Handicap: Sahara Queen, Maori Home, Blaze Away. Royal Handicap: Mandrake, Bien Sur, Copper Trail. Au Revoir Handicap: Dundee Sandy, Sea Born, Trusty Scott. The following is the programme:— WAVERLEY HANDICAP, of £300: 3min 39sec class; one mile and a half.—Bingen Dale, Cathay, Sure Maid, White Damp scr; Christmas Queen, Julie, Lucky Bill, Port Bowen 12; Percy Volo, Voco Power 24; Fairy Wings, Loyal Flier 36; Jimmy Wharton, Bonny Scott 48. 11.45 a.m.—

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of £300; 3min 33sec class; one mile and a half.—Air Mail, Ben Ledi, Brown Shadow, Gold Strike. Hal Derby, Indigo, Palava, Peter’s Pal. Rose o’ Day, Rustic Gold, Senate, Trustee scr; Admiration, Checkmate, Royal Gamble, Special Effort, Oporo 12. 12.30 p.m.— TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of £400; 4min 39sec class; two miles.—Darrington Hall, Horatio Nelson, Janet Hall, Limerick Pride, Mount Mellick, Sypland scr; Stirling Castle 12; Jill, Loyal Nelson 24; Doonholme 48. • 1.20 p.m.— METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, of £1500; 4min 27sec class; two miles.—Dunmore, Fancy Goods, Liberty Bond, Scotch Music scr; Elation, Jack’s Son 12; Acropoli., Dundee Sandy, Parrish Lad 24; Trusty Scott, Cameronian 36. 2.5 p.m.— CRESCENT HANDICAP, of £BOO ; 4min 43sec class; two miles.—Golden Amazon scr; Jimmy Dillon, Monagh Leagh 12; Kildonnin 24; Nationalist 36; Castigate 60; Frank Scott 72. 2.50 p.m.— GORE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of £350; 3min 29sec class; one mile and a half.— Blaze Away, Hal Derby. Hydro Belle, Indigo, Sand Piper, Scottish Star, Special Effort scr; Sahara Queen, Lady Vi, Lucky Meg, Navy Queen, Nelsonova 12; Maori Home 36; Limerick Pride 48. 3.35 pJB.— ROYAL HANDICAP, of £500; 3min 22sec class; one mile and a half,—Bien Sur, Certainty, Copper Trail, Doonholme, Elaine Travis scr; Absolutely, Mandrake, Bel Hamed, Ben Adam, Happy King. Jeeves, Manpower, Special Force, Tam o’ Shanter 12; Punctual, Safari, Wade Lane 24. 4.25 p.m.— AU REVOIR HANDICAP, of £750; 2min 59sec class (2min 43sec, one mile and a quarter); one mile and three furlongs.— Dunmore, Jack's Son, Liberty Bond, Scotch Music scr; Dundee Sandy, Acropolis, Elation, Sea Born 12; Lady Dawn 24; Trusty Scott 36.

AUCKLAND CLUB ACCEPTANCES (P.A.) AUCKLAND, January 24. The following acceptances have been received for the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting to be held on February 1: IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, of £500; 4min 55sec class; two miles.—Onerous, Sabre, Soldier Sam, Swordsman's Triumph scr; Peter Abbey, William 12; Don Parrish, Oval’s Pride 36; Belworth, Eaton 48; Best Girl, Mine Host, Rival Chief, Worthy Worker 60; Tell Us 72. WAIRAKEI HANDICAP, of £600; 3min 29sec class; one mile and a half.—Auto Chief, Direct Heir, Fly High, Gung Ho, Implacable, Indian Lad, Indian Quest, Indian Triumph, Jackie Boy, Jack Irvine. Killowen, Scintillante scr; Auto Era, Balalaika, Deeside, Glen Murray, Paper Man, Haste, Hey Dey, Lady Averill, Parrish Jewel, Professional, Rita Grattan, Robin’s Pride, Sir Archie, Sura Wave, Symetra, Vera Lyne 12; Red Ace 24; Confirmed 36. CAMPBELL HANDICAP, of £800; 4min 39sec class; two miles.—Believe Me (T.), Certify, Daphne Grattan, Lady Spray, Larissa, Limerick Pride, Noble de. Oro, Rangi’s Star, Snowflake scr; Cold Steel, Contender, Lone Raider. Te Taonganui, Whanako 12.

OTAHUHU HANDICAP, of £1500; 4min 31sec class; two miles.—Diamond Trust Doctor Ted, Golden Shadow, Quite Happy scr; Characteristic, Local Gold, Portadown 12; Bill Scott, Single Direct 24; Bonnie Jack 36;. Nyallo Scott 84. MOUNT ALBERT HANDICAP, of £1000; 3min 22sec class; one mile and a half.— Ann Scott, Black Machine, Caledonian Gold, Castlebar, Dyrham Lea, Lord Brooklyn, Peter’s Find, Raven, Sandstone. Sprayman scr; Captain Gaillard, Direct Medium, Flying Chips, Kewpie’s Crown, Remlap, Sir Victor 12; Doctor Ted, Dunkirk, Jewel’s Eyre. Prince Grattan. Quite Happy. Toushay 24. FEBRUARY HANDICAP, of £800; trotters; 3min 35sec class; one mile and a half.—Axworthy Star, Blackdale, Ihi Ihi, Mavis Nelson, Maxee. Mine Host, Noble Star, Tell Us scr; Keen Blade 12; Little Hero, Mamanuas, Silver Plane, Vindictive Lady 24; Nero. Songbird 36; Jimmie Scott, Pardon Me, Strummer 48; Aerial Scott, <Cossack 72; Toushay 84; Benghazi 96. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of £750; 2min 51sec class; one mile and a quarter.—Confirmed, Fashion Club. Herald, Jorrocks, Snowflake scr; Baby Grand, Certify, Cold Steel. Daphne Grattan, Delwyn, Durato, Gallant Navy, Great Waitaki, Lady Spray, Larissa. Limerick Pride. Master Lawn, Noble de Oro. Our Gail, Te Taonganui. Whanako 12; Castlebar. Peter’s Find 24. PAPAKURA HANDICAP, of £lOOO ; 2min 43sec class; one mile and a quarter.—Bill Scott, Catalpa, Heliopolis, Local Gold, Portadown. Prince Grattan. War Guard scr; Alcazar. Characteristic, 'Davey Day, Great Belwin, Hillcrest. Nyallo Scott 12; Black Label 24: Sabu 36; Double Peter, Volo Senwod 48.