SET POINT TO RACE IN U.S.

Press, Volume XCIII, Issue 27917, 14 March 1956, Page 5

SET POINT TO RACE IN U.S.

"SPONSORSHIP BY MR N. SIMPSON (N.Z. Press Association—Copyright) (Rec. 9 p.m.) SYDNEY, March 13. The New South Wales pacer, Set Point, winner of an Inter-Dominion Championship heat, will go to the United States soon to compete in big pacing events. A firm offer to race the pacer in America has been made by Mr Noel Simpson, of New Zealand. Mr Simpson, one of the leading breeders and importers of trotting stock in Australia and New Zealand, regards Set Point as the ideal type for American courses. After four trips to America, Mr Simpson has a thorough knowledge of what is required of a horse there. “If Set Point retains his present form I believe there will be plenty of opportunities for him to win races in the United States,” Mr Simpson said. Set Point, a bay horse foaled in 1950, is by Lawn Derby from Nelia Luss. He has won 22 races at provincial and metropolitan meetings His owner, Mrs K. Chick, of Katoomba, is now arranging the trip, and present plans are for her husband, Mr Keith Chick, to take Set Point to America by air. ADDINGTON BRACKETS The following horses will be bracketed on the first day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s Easter meeting at Addington on Saturday:— Preliminary Handicap: Ricochet and Dresden Lady. Spreydon Handicap: Beehive and Admiral Cane. Rothschild Handicap: Con Scott and Scottish Brigade, Kingsdown Direct, Te Koi, Stadium Chief,'and Surfman. N.Z. Welcome Stakes: Allanah Marie and Silver Wings. Rattray Handicap: Starbeam, Brahman, and Jaunty. Stewards’ Handicap: Lady Baffelan and Margaret Scott, Amijo and Factotum. Fendalton Handicap: Trueco and Macall. Merry Gold, Reyleen Hall, and Straight Eight. Bryndwr Handicap: Radiant Diamond and Kingsdown Grattan. THREE HORSES QUALIFY AT WESTPORT The Greymouth-owned and trained Drioli, driven by G. Nelson, was one of three horses which qualified in a trial held at Westport by the Buller Owners’ and Breeders’ Association. He paced the mile and a half in the good time of 3min 24sec, well inside the required 3min 30sec. Sattelite, driven by E. Allerby, was second in 3min 25sec. and Arab Chief, driven by D. Marr, third in 3min 25 3-5 ■ec.