NEW BRIGHTON CLUB

Press, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 25609, 25 September 1948, Page 4

NEW BRIGHTON CLUB

TROTTING

Worthy Dick May Win Pacific Handicap

WAYFARER IN FORM

I Few pacers seen out last season created such a good 1 impression as Good Review, which earned £l9Bl for R. H. j Butterick, who trains him at Rakaia, when he gained four wins / and three minor placings in nine starts. A consistent son of a successful sire in Sandydale, Good Review should prove hard I to beat in the Henry Mace Handicap, the main event on the , programme for the New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting to- | day.

Most opposition to Good Review is expected to come from County Antrim, a winner in three of his last four races; Bonny Scott, which has done particularly well since finishing third to County Antrim and Starshell in the J. R. D. Johns Handicap at New Brighton on September 11; Proprietor, a place-getter on the second day of the National meeting at Addington; and from Make Believe, which won the Cambridge Handicap in fine style at the New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting on September 11. '

Scholarship followed up his third placing to Lyndaie and Remlap in the Fendalton Handicap at the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting on May 29 with a stout effort to finish second to Baby Grand in fast time in the Heathcote Handicap at the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting on August 28. On the strength of that form, Scholarship will probably be sent out one of the favourites for the Farewell Handicap, the main event for sprinters. Likely types in the field include Sir Vivian, Starshell, Pimpernel, and Carisbrook, and they should be in the picture with Scholarship at the finish.

Elmdale’s second to Spring Fashion in the Brighton. Handicap the meeting at New Brighton on September 11

was full of merit, and he would need to* show little improvement oh that performance to win the Introductory Handicap for H. Greenhorn, who him at Addington.

Promising pacers in the field include Will Scarlett, French Gold, Free .Style, Lusty Bingen, and Red Flight. One of V. Leeming’s team at Prebbleton, Lusty Bingen, which is by Volterra from .Providence, gained a win and two seconds last season, his win being in the Redcastle Trot Handicap at the Oamaru Jockey Club’s meeting on March 13. *

Red Flight showed a lot of ability as a three-year-old last season to be placed in 12 races, his record including a win in the ficst division of the Ashley Trot Handicap of one rhile and five furlongs at the North Canterbury Racing Club’s meeting on October 27, and in the Hillersden Trotting Handicap of one mile and a quarter at the Marlborough Racing Club’s irieeting on April 12. With the race run to suit him, Red Flight may dispute the finish of the Introductory Handicap with Elmdale. Will Scarlett, and Free Style.

Shirley Handicap Conceit, the winner of the Addington Trotting Stakes at the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting on September 4, appeared certain of finishing in a place with a furlong to go m the Welcome Handicap at New Brighton on September 11, but he broke under pressure and dropped back. If he elects to trot solidly all the way he should go close to winning the Shirley Handicap, in which he may strike most opposition from Merry Man, Mosquito, and Mack Sure. Mack Sure, which is making his first appearance for the season for Mr A. McLean, for whom he is trained at Oamaru by S. Easton, showed his .best form last term to win the second division of the South Hillend Trot Handicap at the Winton Trotting Club’s meeting on December 27. A gelding by Quite Sure from Mahinerangi, he may take a tighter mark this season.

A Large Field With 24 improving pacers, most of which have some good form to their credit, engaged in the Seaview Handicap, inventors are set an intricate problem. Demetrius, Beckleigh, Hall Ace, and Our Nulgie have all been placed in their recent races, and, together with Direct Heir, which won nicely at the trials at Addington on Tuesday, and Gantree, which worked well at Addington on Thursday morning, they should take part in the finish.

Wayfarer and Gay Knight, which were winners last season, were seen at their best when they dead-heated in the Avon Handicap at the New Brighton Trotting Clubs meeting on September H. On that form, they will probably dispute favouritism in the BowhiU Handicap. Of the others. Gay Note, Melton, His Excellency, and Sunny Hall may carry most support. The H. F. Nicoll Handicap may prove a stepping-stone to Dominion Handicap company for Java, which is handicapped to give away starts of up to 120 yards. Java, which has shown splendid form on grass tracks, beat David Dryden and Swanee River in the Spring Handicap at the last New Brighton meeting. Together with Dan Martin, which -is making his first appearance for the season, David Dryden and Swanee River appeal as the most likely to divide the prize-money with Java. A Consistent Pacer Worthy Dick, which finished in a place in his .last eight races last season, will probably be sent out a strong favourite for the Pacific Handicap, which has attracted some useful pacers, including Despatch, Kingcobra, On; Approval, arid Melvian. A recent addifl&i to -W.7R; Butt’s team at Templeton, Melvian dhow* ed good form in Southland last season to gain three wins and four minor placings in 12 starts. A promising six-year-old gelding, Melv’an is by Dillon Hall from Cushat, which left other winners, including Liberty Bond and Understudy, to Worthy Bond. Under Butt’s guidance, Melvian should win his Way to good company in Canterbury. Excellent fields are carded- mid, although rain yesterday may make for slow times, patrons should enjoy an interesting day’s sport. Horses in form include: Introductory Handicap: Elmdale, Will Scarlett, Freestyle. Shirley Handicap: Conceit. Merry Man. tylosquito. Seaview Handicap: Demetrius. Beckleigh, Hall Ace. Henry Mace Handicap: County Antrim, Good Review, Bonny Scott. Bowhill Handicap: Wayfarer. Gay Knight, Sunny Hall. H. F. Nicoll Handicap: Java, David Dryden, Dan Martin. Pacific Handicap: Worthy Dick, On Approval. Gold Strike. Farewell Handicap: Scholarship, Sir Vivian, Starshell.

-x. The following is the programme: 10.45 a.m.—

AUCKLAND CLUB

TO-DAY’S PROSPECTS “The Press” Special Service AUCKLAND, Sept. 24. The Auckland Trotting Club’s September meeting will be*ccncluded to-morrow with good fields, two of which, the Devonptfrt Handicap and the Papatoetoe Handicap, are likely to require two divisions. The weather at present indicates a firmer track than on the first day. Horses in demand may include:— 10.45 a.m.—DeVonport Handicap: First Division—Fortune, Brig o’ Dse, Indian Star. Second Division—Fan Tan. Milford Led, British Machine. 11.35 a.m.—lnnovation Handicap: Belshazzar, Legionnaire, Not Quite. 12.20 p.m.—Putiki Handicap: Goldina, Captain Sandy, Scottish Brogue. 1.10 p.m.—Fergusson Handicap: Sand Piper, lied Ace, Caledonian Gold. 2.9 p,m.“-Whitfo’’d Handicap: Bellissima, Big Guy, Noble Star. 2.50 Handicap: Attack, Ikaroa, Belle Potts. 3 35 p.m.—Franklin Handicap: Captain Sandy, Scottish Brogue. 4.30 p.m.—Papatoetoe handicap: First Division—lvy Goodwin, LOne Raider, Red Ace. Second Division—Black Machine, Sand Piper, Single Direct.

AT AUCKLAND

SAND PIPER MAY WIN FERGUSON HANDICAP Sand Piper, the runner-up to Lone Raider in the Takahini Handicap on the first day of the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting, paced boldly When working over a mile and a quarter with Battle On, Captain Sandy, Scottish Emperor, and Highland Dale at Epsom on Thursday morning. Scottish Emperor and Highland Dale marred their efforts by breaking in the early stages. Sand Piper, which appears to have been improved by her races on the first day of the meeting, just shaded Captain Sandy, after covering her last half mile in imin 7sec. A stoutly-bffed mare by Sandydale from Sash wood. Sand Piper is nicely .placed in the Ferguson Handicap, the main event on the programme for the concluding day of the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting to-day. Captain Sandy, which finished second to Goldina In the United Handicap at Auckland last Week, looks a model of condition. He should prove hard to beat from the scratch mark in the Putiki Handicap to-day. Wprking wide out on the course at Epsom on Thursday, Goldina beat Certainty at the end of a mile and a half in 3min 32 2-ssec. the last half-mile in imin 6sec. Goldina is handicapped to give away starts of up to 24 yards in the Putiki Handicap. A quick beginner, he should toe handy to Captain Sandy at

Paced Attractively Minoru, which finished third to Ivy Goodwin and Red Ace in the September Handicap last Saturday, paced attractively when worked over a mile and a half on the dirt track. He must be respected in his races to-day.

Nero, Cyone Maid, and Bellisima were worked over , two miles, Bellisima winning easily after covering her last four furlongs in Imin 11 3-ssec. A winner last week, Bellisima should not be extended to give away starts of up to 72 yards in the Whitford Handicap. Belshazzar and Wilbur Shaw trotted Solidly when working over a mile and a quarter in 3min 6 3-ssec. They form an attractive bracket in. the Innovation Handicap to-day Led All the Way Gung Ho led all the way when Working over a mile and a quarter, with Lady Averil, Remlap, Mac’s Ace, Fillmore, and Monagh Leagh*. Remlap arid Lady Averil, which were both impressive, covered the last two furlongs of their trial in 33 2-5 sec. ' Attack, which did not appear to be able to handle the track conditions on the first day of the meeting, looked well when he Worked with Ikaroa on Thursday morning, sprinting his last two furlongs in 32 seconds.

Ikaroa, which is well placed .in the Oneroa Handicap, covered her last half mile in Imin 7sec.

Sirocco and Trustee were let off with an easy two miles on Thursday morning. With the prospect of a firmer track today. Sirocco may be placed. Single Direct, which was worked unhoppled. pleased by his display when worked With Noble Star, which gave a solid performance. Commander Scott and Fan Tan were not allowed to do their best when Working over two miles. A place-getter last week. Fan Tan may win the second division of the Devonport Handicap to-day. Jottings Mac’s Ace. which is trained at Addington by F. G. Holmes, is one of the favourites for the Oneroa Handicap at Auckland today. Chenlight, which is owned by J. Wilson, Rakaia. is a four-year-old mare by Light Brigade from May Chenault, the dam of winners in Rosalind Maid and Surrey Park.

Grated Fleet, a winner last season, may show up in the Mount Harding Handicap at the Methven Trotting Club’s meeting next week. Mr L. Gorman, Temuka, has registered his six-year-old gelding by Quite Sure from School Belle as Top Scholar. Black Machine has been racing consistently. He may show up in the second division of the Papatoetoe Handicap at Auckland. Disqualified for Life An Auckland owner and breeder, W. Webb, was disqualified for life under Rule 461 (20) by the board of the New Zealand Trotting Association on Thursday evening for corrupt practice in connexion with the horse Bell Pronto. Brackets at Auckland

The following horses will be bracketed on the totalisator at the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting to-day:—Devonport Handicap: Airswept and Alex Potts; Andy’s Pal and British Machine; Atawhero and Jewel Pride; Grattan 1 Star and Hey Dey; Awamutu and Cam Derby. Innovation Handicap: Belcar and Gold Horizon: Noble Triumph and Reclamation; Wilbur Shaw and* Belshazzar. Putiki Handicap: Pony Express and Goldina; Jackie Boy and Paper Man. Ferguson Handicap: Noble de Oro and Whanako. Oneroa Handicap: Belle Potts and Real Nugget; Gay Bond and Cumnock; Milford Led and Indemnity; Volo Bond and Amber, Light; Franklin Handicap: Pony Express and Goldina: Gold Strand and Democrat; Jackie Boy and Pacer Man. Papatoetoe Handicap: Ahn Scott and Dyrham Lea: Doctor Ted, Lone Raider, and Double Peter; Goldina and Monagh Leagh: Noble de Oro and Whanako. On Trotting Association Board Mr R. de G. Robilliard, Who is the treasurer of the New Brighton Trotting Club, was appointed to th> board of the New Zealand Trotting Association on Thursday evening.

«. INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP Of £325. 4min 47sec class. Two, miles. Canny Scot .. scr play Boy . 12 Elmdale .. scr Red Flight . 12 -French Gold ..scr Seven Bar . 12 Lusty Bingen .. scr Will Scarlett . 12 Sure Jinks Freestyle . 24 (P.) scr Quarter Deck 24 Economist .. 12 11.28 a.m.— SHIRLEY HANDICAP Of £325 . 3min 38sec class. One mile and a half. Conceit, .. scr Black Forest . 24 Doreano .. scr Gallant Ruth . 24 Merry Man .. scr Mack Sure . 24 Passive .. scr Mosquito . 24 Loyal Wrack .. 12 Pay Boy . 36 Silver Volo .. 12 Who Knows . 36 Sure Jinks .. 12 12.13 p.m.— SEAVIEW HANDICAP Of £475. 2min 53sec class. One mil and a quarter. Beckieigh .. scr West Point . scr Best Globe .. scr Worthy Jack . scr Direct Heir .. scr Aloysius . 12 Double Deck .. scr Crown Plate . 12 Emily Volo .. scr Demetrius . 12 Gay Piper .. scr Gantree . 12 Lucky Potts .. scr Golden Game 12 Makarewa .. scr Hall Ace . 12 Marcia .. scr Kimono Girl . 12 Our Nulgie (P.) scr Shadow Chimes 12 Ovend , .. scr Substitute . 12 Rose Volo .. scr Volodale .. 12 12.58 p.m.— HENRY MACE HANDICAP Of £1250. 4min 31sec class. Two miles. Bonny Scott .. scr Jack High . 12 Make Believe scr Quite Happy . 12 Mountain Hall scr Tenpennybit . 12 Nola Scott .. scr Congo Song . 24 Proprietor .. scr County Antrim 24 Wade Lane .. scr Dragoman . 24 Ben Adam .. 12 Indigo . 24 Good Review ..12 1.43 p.m — BOWHILL HANDICAP Of £550. 3min 27sec class. One mile and ~ ' a 'halfc. Boston Lady .. scr G6y Knight . 12 Gay Note .. scr His Excellency 12 Grattan Gold .. scr Lyceum . 12 Melton .. scr Nelsonova . 12 Pirouette .. scr' Sunny Hall Red Arrow* .. scr Theabelle . 12 . 12 Sandy Potts .. scr Wayfarer . 12 Tudor Minstrel scr Wedding .Ring 12 2.28 p.m.— H. F. NICOLL HANDICAP Of £625. Trotters. 4min 48sec class. Two miles. Bardia .. scr Mamanuas . 24 Little Jeah .. scr Morning Wings 24 Billy McElwyn 12 Swanee River 36 Dan Martin .. 12 Maxee - 48 Sandy s Epic .. 12 Beverley Volo 72 Terrytoon .. 12 David Dryden 72 Jimmy Warton 24 Blackdale . 96 Loyal Toast .. 24 Java . 120 3.13 p.m.— PACIFIC HANDICAP Of £625 3min 25sec class. One mile and * a half. Ben Ledi .. scr Mourne Spring scr Dandy Grattan scr On Approval . scr Despatch .. scr , Sea Craft . scr Gold Strike .. scr Melvian . 12 Herald .. scr Red Herring . 12 Kingcobra .. scr Worthy Dick . 12 King’s Confirmed . 24» Messenger scr Hal Derby . 24 3.58 p.m.— FAREWELL HANDICAP Of £625. 2min 48sec class. One mile * a quarter. Carisbrook .. scr Sir Vivian scr Clueless .. scr Bay Machine .' 12 Larry Grattan scr Loyal Nelson . 12 Likely ’ .. scr Northern Lass 12 Loyal Ghief .. scr Pimpernel . 12 National Velvet scr Scholarship . 12 Notus .. scr Starshell . 12 Premier Royal scr Tam o Shanter 12 Silverlight .. scr