SIR VIVIAN AND ENCIRCLE

Press, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 25589, 2 September 1948, Page 7

SIR VIVIAN AND ENCIRCLE

TROTTING

LIKELY WINNERS AT ADDINGTON Vivian and Encircle, which were both successful last season, will probably be sent out favourite for their races at the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting riub's meeting at Addington on Saturday w present plans are carried out Sir Vivian will start in the Metropolitan Stakes m preference to the Improvers' Handicap. The conditions for the Metropolitan Stakes, which is for four-year-old pacers whicli have won one or more races at ♦h 3 time of nominations, provide that the winners of one lace will start from jcratch, the winners of two races from 12 yards behind, the winners of three races from 24 yards behind, the winners o f four races trom 36 yards behind, and ♦be winners of more than four races from vards behind. Under these conditions the field will stan as follows: —Aqua Lady, Brynawelon Fortuna, Whipster scr; Ada Scott, Beckleigh, Demetrius, Gay Knight, Quarter peik 12; Sir Vivian 36. ier In a 3min 52sec class race, the field would be handicapped as followsAoua Lady. Fortuna, and Whipster scr; Brvnawelon 12: Quarter Deck 36; Ada Scott Beckleigh 48; Demetrius, Gay Knight 60 Si- Vivian 144. On this basis. Sir Vivian, which worked well with Aerial Scott at Addington on Tuesday morning, stands out as the logical favourite, and he will probably be a t a short price. A sturdily-built son of Springfield Globe and Arietta, Demetrius won two races as a two-year-old for O. E. Hooper, and last season he added five minor placings to his record. Together with the Springfield Globe gelding-. Gay Knight, which won two races for Miss P. Berry last aeason, Demetrius is entitled to respect. Beckleigh, which is now being trained at Belfast by F. E. Upton, appears to have good prospects. A consistent performer with a record of two wins and six minor placings to his credit last season. Beckleigh. which is by Dillon Hall from Maeve, should be handy to Sir Vivian. Gay Knight and Demetrius at the finish of the Metropolitan Stakes.

Addington Trotting Stakes The conditions for the Addington Trotting Stakes, which is for four and five-year-old trotters, provide that four-year-olds will be handicapped on scratch and that five-year-olds will start from 36 yards behind. Any five-year-old having won two or more races at the time of starting will start from 60 yards behind. Under these conditions, the field will start as follows:—Dictation, Encircle, Lillian Mac, Lucky Ducrow, Norma’s Pride, Sarjdyshore. Single Task, Super Sarin scr; Bashaw, Blandish, Conceit, Desworthy, Harmonist, Lady Inchcape, Pat Review, Rowan McCoy, Stray Shot 36; Pay Boy 80.

In a 4min class event, the field would be handicapped as follows:—Dictation, Lucky Ducrow, Norma’s Pride, Sandyihore, Super Sarin, Bashaw. Blandish, Conceit, Desworthy. Harmonist. Pat Review, Rowan McCoy, Stray Shot scr; Encircle, Lillian Mac, Single Task, Lady Inchcape 24; Pay Boy 48. Encircle, a well-bred gelding by Quite Sure from a good winner in Within, gave a good display at the trials at Addington on August 19 when he finished second to Lilian Mac in the 3min 57sec class trot. Encircle appears to be above the average, and in what should be an interesting race he may fight out the finish with Lillian Mac. Single Task, and Lady Inchcape. Jottings After being slow away and then having to cover a lot of extra ground, Ingle Belmer did well to finish in second place to Sprayman in the Louisson Handicap on the first day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s national meeting. With better luck in the running, Ingle Belmer should prove hard to beat from the 24 yards mark in the National Handicap on the second day of the meeting. County Antrim’s feet are causing ms trainer. L. O. Thomas, some worry. Once he was warmed up, County Antrim showed a lot of speed in the Islington Handicap at Addington on Saturday. At his best he would be a possibility in the Improvers’ Handicap this week. Certainty, which was trained at Addington by V. Alborn for his races last season. is now in G. H. Stubb’s team at Epsom. Horsemen’s Rooms

"In some instances the rooms are fair, but when one has travelled throughout New Zealand and Australia, it is apparent that the drivers’ accommodation for changing, showers, etc., is really at a low ebb. and the facilities must be described as definitely poor.” said the president, Mr A. L Matson, at the New Zealand Trotting Conference on Friday. “Although permits and materials are limited, there is really no excuse for the present conditions. Every club should give first consideration to this important matter and provide accommodation, such as hot showers. proper lockers, and sanitary arrangements, that are in keeping with the high-class sport.” By Dillon Hail Now racing in the interests of S. A. Edwards, who trains him at West Melton, Easter Parade showed some ability when he finished third to Cavalier and Airborne in the first division of the 2min 59seC class pace at the Canterbury Owners’ and Breeders’ trials at Addington on August 19. A well-bred gelding by Dillon Hall from Fancy Free, which is by Louis Direct from a good performer in Arethusa, Easter Parade should be prominent if he races at West Coast meetings this month. Finished On After having 14 horses in front of him with six furlongs to go. Make Believe finished on well in seventh place in the Islington Handicap on the first day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting at Addington on Saturday. If he has been improved by the race. Make Believe may finish in a place in the Improvers’ Handicap, the opening event on the second day of the meeting. French Gold French Gold is to be trained for his races this season by M. Holmes at Russley. By Gold Bar from Marie Louise, which left another winner in Gold Nip to the same sire. French Gold gained five minor placings last season when trained at Addington by J. Purdon for Mr L. Wigzell. Consistent The consistent Bellisima, which earned £1430 when she gained four wins and three seconds in her nine starts last season for Mr W. E. Stickings, for whom she is trained by C. R. Berkett at Templeton. has been nominated for the Spring Handicap at the New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting next week. A six-year-old daughter of Certissimus and Morewa, Bellissima is expected to win her way to the best classes this season.

Has Some Good Form Proprietor will have his first start since racing at the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting on May 29 in the Queen Mary Handicap at the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting at Addington on Saturday. The winner of four races last season. Proprietor, which races In the interests of C. Nordquist, who trains him at Methven, must be conceded a good chance from the scratch mark. Increase In Stakes ‘‘The stakes for the 1947-48 season, including trotting events on the racing clubs’ programmes, amounted to £450.639 •S against £407.461 In the 1946-47 season.” said the president. Mr A. L. Matson, at the New Zealand Trotting Conference on Friday. “It is worthy of mention that 147- horses won more than £lOOO compared with 97 horses in the 1946-47 season,” he added.

Likely Improver Super Scotch’s record of five minor Placings in his last eight starts last season included a fine performance to win by 60 yards from Sporty Boy after leading all the way in the second division of the Morven Handicap at the Waimate Racing Club’s meeting on April 10 and a two-]engths win over a useful type in Wayfarer in the Otipua Trot Handicap at the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting on April 24. A likely improver by U Scott from Escapade, Super Scotch should prove hard to beat over the mile and a quarter journey in the Avon Handicap at the New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting next week