SUCCESSES AT HUTT PARK

Press, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 26832, 10 September 1952, Page 4

SUCCESSES AT HUTT PARK

CLOSE RELATIVES WIN THREE RACES ♦ Aladdin, which had finished very fast in third place behind Brava and Paia Royal in the Metropolitan Stakes at Addington the previous week, came into his own on the opening day of the Wellington Trotting Clulrs spring meeting on Saturday, when he won both the Discovery Handicap and the Visitors’ Handicap. Aladdin has not been extensively raced, but he has compiled an outstanding record. He has gained more confidence with every race, and he should develop high-class form. On Saturday he joined Brucus in the lead in the Discovery Handicap at the end of four furlongs,. Brucus challenged Aladdin strongly in the straight, but he could make no impression. Aladdin lost about 60 yards at the start of the Visitors’ Handicap, and it was not until the last half-mile that he appeared likely to win. He took control early in the run home, and came on to win with a lot in hand. ’ ~ x ... Inglewood, a close relative to Aladdin, came into her own in the Carterton Handicap. She began slowly, but worked her way into the lead at the end of six furlongs. She was never in danger of defeat, and won comfortably from Masterpiece, which just shaded Loyal Scott. A high opinion has always been held of Inglewood, but she has lost a number of winning chances through breaking at the start of her races. Inglewood and Aladdin were the successful doubles combination, the return being only £4 Ils 6d for £l. , , , . Both Aladdin and Inglewood are trained at Methven by J. L. Benrns for their breeder. Mr P- A. Watson. Aladdin is a four-year-old gelding by Grattan Loyal from Anita Patch, by Jack Potts from Purple Patch, by Hey de Oro, tracing back to Papilla, a thoroughbred mare. Inglewood is a five-year-old mare by U Scott from Purple Patch, the dam of high-class winners in Loyal Rey, Countless and Ingle Belmer. and other winners in Inherit and Direct Link. All these horses have raced in the interests of Mr Watson, who has a number of membprs of the same family yet to race.

Hutt Park Scratchings Our Roger (September and Express Handicaps) and Maekworth (Belmont ana Randwick Handicaps) have been withdrawn from their engagements on the second day of the Wellington Ti otting Club's meeting on Saturday.—(P.A.)

At New Brighton „ . The New Brighton trainer, F. Bodgcr, Is educating a likely type of three-year-old filly by Dillon Hall from Sailors Fancy, the dam of Sailor’s Globe, winner of four races in recent weeks In New South Wales. The filly has not had much serious work so far, but she impresses as a useful pacer.

Denbry Not Sold e . Mr J. Darwell. part-owner of Denary, said yesterday that the horse had not been sold after winning the Johns Handicap at New Brighton. He had just been transferred to N. L. Berkett’s stables. When telling G. S. Smith, the former trainer of the horse, of the impending transfer. Mr Darwell implied that there had been a change of ownership.

Broke at Start A J The Oamaru-tralned mare, Retard, a warm second favourite for the Avon Handicap at New Brighton on Saturday, lost her chance when she broke at the start. She was paraded in great order by R. J. Cleave. She should soon make amends. Last season the Radiant Walla mare showed fine form over all distances, and she should develop worthwhile form. Battle Royal Battle Royal, which had broken at the straight entrance under pressure in some of his races last season, did the same thing on Saturday in the Welcome Handicap at New Brighton. He was pulled out at the straight entrance to make a run, but he immediately left his feet and lost all chance. At the time he appeared to be trotting well. Battle Royal is a capable trotter. The first time he trots solidly he should go close to winning. Back in Work

Maida Dillon has done well-during the winter at Hinds, and she is back in work again with L. C. Frost. She had her first hoppled work last week, and appeared to revel in the light task allotted her. The Dillon Hall mare is now a 10-year-old, but she appears to carry her years lightly. However, she is at an age when she will not find It easy to compete successfully against the younger horses. Maida Dillon more than paid her way last season with one win and six placlngs from 20 starts. Beacon Light, a maiden half-sister to Nankin. Zest, and Quest, is also being prepared by Frost. She may require a race or two to bring her to her peak.

Return to Form Crimea returned to form in the Woburn Handicap at the Wellington meeting on Saturday. He gave trouble at the start, and was sent to the outside of the front line. He began well and took charge at the end of one furlong. Crimea was always running like a winner, and he won well from Heorism, which finished fast once he got clear, and Imperial Lord, which had every chance. Crimea, a five-year-old gelding by Light Brigade from Gallant Maid, has not been extensively raced, and has now had three wins. He will have good prospects of extending his record in the September and Express Handicaps on the second day of the meeting. Crimea is bred to go a long way, his dam being by Gallant Knight from Rustic Maid, the dam of Highland Scott, Chamfer. Free Fight, Helali, Scottish Lady, and others. Crimea is closely related to Fallacy, last season's leading three-year-old. He is trained at Prebbleton by V. Leeming for Mr P. Reid, of Hamilton. Brilliant Win

Masterpiece gained his first win since being trained by J. G. Hampton, when he outclassed a useful sprint field in the Ferry Handicap at Hutt Park on Saturday. Starting from 24 yards, he rushed into the lead with less than half a mile to run, and, travelling well within himself. he had three lengths to spare over Inglewood at the post,' His time of 2min 42 3-ssec for the mile and a quarter was an outstanding effort, considering the rough nature of the track. Earlier in the day Masterpiece had been blocked at the straight entrance in the Carterton Handicap. He finished brilliantly once he worked clear, to take second place behind Inglewood, Masterpiece showed brilliant form in Southland last season, and he looks as though he will do well in Canterbury this season. A five-year-old entire by Light Brigade from Tijuana, he is a half-brother to a fine performer in Clockwork.

Hampton had two other successes during the dav and won both races for trotters with Damaskeen and Ecosse, both of which are expected to graduate to good company. The three wins at Wellington brought a welcome change of luck to Hampton, who recently shifted his headquarters from East Eyreton to Belfast.