TROTTING SUMMER MEETING AT ADDINGTON

Press, Volume XCIV, Issue 28133, 23 November 1956, Page 4

TROTTING SUMMER MEETING AT ADDINGTON

Johnny Globe Favoured In Pacing Championship

CHANCE FOR RECRUIT IN FREE-FOR-ALL

Johnny Globe is selected to win his first race since last March in the £l7OO New Zealand Pacing Championship, one of the main races and the first leg of the double at the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s summer meeting at Addington tomorrow. If he can win, he will bring his number of wins in free-for-alls to 16, 10 more than the number won by Gold Bar.

Johnny Globe entered calculations for tomorrow’s race when he made an exhibition of his opponents in a two-mile free-for-all at Ashburton on Tuesday. With a minimum of effort he paced this distance in 4min 24sec, his last mile in 2min 4sec. It was a brilliant effort and showed that the Logan .Derby stallion was right back to his best. With luck in the running tomorrow, he should be the hardest to beat.

Johnny Globe had only one start at the Cup meeting, in the New Zealand Free-for-all on the last day. He was left three out without a trail over the last six furlongs and failed by half a length to catch Caduceus.

Johnny Globe will be making his fifth appearance in the Pacing Championship. He was third in 1951, fourth in 1953, third in 1954, and he won last year. There was no contest in 1952. So far Johnnv Globe has had 98 starts for 34 wins and 44 placings worth £42,802 10s in stakes. The winning stake tomorrow is worth £llO5, which would increase Johnny Globe’s total to £43,907 10s, almost £2OO more than that earned by Captain Sandy in New Zealand and Australia.

Most opposition to Johnny Globe is expected to come from J. D. Litten’s bracket of Caduceus, False Step, and Our Roger. The outstanding form of Caduceus and False Step at the cup meeting will probably result in the bracket being the actual favourite for the race. False Step is selected to do best of the three. A brilliant stayer, False Step is certain to appreciate the strong pace expected in tomorrow’s race. His three wins at Addington were all most decisive and although he will be meeting much stronger opposition tomorrow, he is expected to distinguish himself. Caduceus. third is the New Zealand Cup, second in the Ollivier Handicap, and a winner in his other two starts at the Cup meeting, is very fit at present and over the middle distance tomorrow. he is certain to be prominent. Our Roger was disappointing at the Cup meeting, but he is expected to be an improved horse now. He is usually most reliable.

Laureldale was twice placed in three starts at the cup meeting. He was a sound second to Thunder in the New Zealand Cup and was fourth in the New Zealand Free-for-all. The Josedale Grattan stallion is racing most generously at present and, if he has trained on satisfactorily, will have bright prospects of reaching a place.

Thelma Globe showed she was returning to her best when she finished fast along the inside for third to Caduceus and Johnny Globe in the New Zealand Free-for-all. The Springfield Globe mare is unlikely to do much more racing and a win for her. pithough it would be at good odds, would be well received. Tactician’s Prospects Tactician disappointed in the New Zealand Cup, his only start since he won the Hannon Memorial at Oamaru last month. That failure was nothing unusual for Tactician, a difficult horse to keep at his peak. He has had a chance to freshen up since then and ir will not surprise if he makes a bold showing. On his day he is one of the greatest pacers in commission. Brahman may do best of the other three starters, although he should be safely held by Johnny Globe, False Step? and Laureldale. In spite of his failure in the Greyhound Handicap on the final day of the cup meeting. Recruit is certain to be at short odds in the New Zealand Trotting Free-for-all, which should be an exciting race. Recruit won the Worthy Queen Handicap on the opening day of the Cup meeting, and finished a grand third in the Dominion Handicap. He has brilliant speed and stamina, and. if he does not lose too much ground early, should gc close to winning. Slipstream will be the hardest to beak He was runner-up to Vodka in this race last year. At the cup meeting he raced well from long handicap marks at his three starts, his fifth in the Greyhound Handicap being his best effort. Slipstream is the most leliable trotter in the race and he is certain to take part in the finish. Battle Cry trotted two fine races at the Cup meeting, his first starts for the season. He was a close sixth in the Dominion Handicap after giving away starts of up to 60 yards. That effort entitles him to be one of the favourites tomorrow.

Superfortress was a useful fourth in the Greyhound Handicap, and that effort suggested she was near her best. She is a grand type of trotter and should be prominent. The consistent Lady Baffelan, which is usually most reliable, will be set a difficult task here, but if she races up to her best she may be placed.

Precaution, which raced well from long marks at the Cup meeting, and Red Valley make most appeal of the others. Distant Star Favoured Distant Star is expected to extend his good record at the Cup meeting when he parades in the Smithson Handicap. The Sir Michael gelding had no luck in his racing on the first two days at Addington, but he came into his own in the Le Lievre Handicap on the final day. when he gained a narrow win in the two-mile Le Lievre Handicap. He had previously shown his best form over sprint and middle distances, and there was considerable merit in his win. He has raced most consistently in recent months, and from 12 yards should take catching tomorrow.

Stadium Chief, which will be bracketed with Rowan Star, is overdue for a win. The Dillon Hall gelding was placed in his three starts at the Cup meeting, and. with a little luck, would have been returned a winner at one appearance. He did not always begin smoothly, but if he does not lose too much ground in the first furlong, he should extend Distant Star.

Rowan Star's best effort at the meeting was a second, beaten a neck, to Caduceus in the Express Handicap on the second day. She has plenty of ability and could be prominent. Ricochet, a disappointment in the Metropolitan Challenge Stakes, should do better here. The Logan Derby four-year-old has more ability than most in the race and should be "placed. Mighty Fine, third in the Australasian Handicap. Scottish Brigade and Beau Marie are others expected to race well.

La Mignon, unplaced in her only start at the Cup meeting, impressed at the Ashburton trials on Tuesday, and she may win the Harold Logan Handicap. The Light Brigade mare is

an outstanding pacer and she must be near her best now. Lady Shona raced most consistently at the Cup meeting, and even from 36 yards must be respected. Lucky Hall raced well at the Cup’ meeting, and as he stays well he must be given more than an outside chance. He is a fit horse at present.

Banjo, which has raced well this season. Fervent Scott, and Young Sam make most appeal of the remainder.

Prospects And Fields

Prospects and fields for the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s summer meeting at Addington tomorrow are:— Noon.—Utility Handicap: Bugle Call, Jaquine, Daybreak. 12.35 p.m.—Harold Logan Handicap: La Mignon, Lady Shona. Lucky Hall. 1.20 p.m.—New Zealand Pacing Championship: Johnny Globe, False Step, Laureldale. 2 p.m.—Smithson Handicap: Distant Star. Stadium Chief. Ricochet. 2.35 p.m.—New Zealand Trotting Free-for-all: . Recruit. Slipstream, Battle Cry. 3.15 p.m.—Flying Mile Handicap: Aldora, Esteem, Pointer. 3.55 p.m.—Churchill Handicap: Showdown, Super Royal. Brandon. 4.35 p.m.—Shirley Sprint Handicap: False Step. Distant Star, Rowan Star. Fields, with form, are:— UTILITY HANDICAP.

Waimate Trotting Chib Nominations for the annual trotting meeting to be held on the Waimate Racecourse. Saturday. December 8. 1956. close with the undersigned, Monday next. November 26, 1958, at 4 p.m. M. J. Leonard, Secretary. P.O. Box 78, Telephone 237, Waimate. —Advt.

Of £700. Trotters. 4min 41sec class. Two miles. 0022 Bugle Call (2) . .. scr 0000 Glengallan (3) . .. scr 2240 Jaquine (4) .. . .. scr 0240 See All (1) . .. scr 223 Daybreak (2) . .. 12 030 Fogbound (2) .. 12 000 John Sydney (1) . .. 12 3030 Deportment (2) .. 24 000 Flammula (3) .. 24 0000 Sure Phoebe (1) . .. 24 0004 Hazel Grattan . .. 36 0000 Kevin (1) . .. 43 000 Madam Grattan (2) . .. 43 1410 Quite Contrary (3) .. 43 001 Shirley Dillon . .. 60 Scratched: Seaforth. HAROLD LOGAN HANDICAP, Of £925. 4min 33sec class. Two miles. 0030 Banjo (5) .. scr Dalise (7) •. scr 0004 Fervent Scott (4) «. scr 0000 Kelso (6) •. scr 0 La Mignon (3) •. scr 0000 Lucky Hall (1) .. scr Marshland Scott (2) .. scr 000 Roving Gypsy (8) .. scr 0400 Young Sam .. 12 0300 Bedivus (2) .. 24 0100 Gay Cobar (1) .. 24 0000 Marshal Foi (3) . . ? 0000 Scottish Note (4) .. 24 0000 Con Scott (3) .. 36 0000 Dourglo (2) .. 36 0241 Lady Shona (1) .. 36 FIRST LEG OF DOUBLE NEW ZEALAND PACING CHAMPIONSHIP. Of £1700. 3min 33sec class One mile and five furlongs 1210 Brahman (9) .. scr 3211 Caduceus (6) .. scr 0111 False Step (3) •. scr 3000 Our Roger (7) •. scr 0000 Fxcelsa (2) •. scr 0000 General Sandy (8) .. scr 4022 Johnny Globe (1) .. scr 2204 Laureldale 15) .. scr 0100 Tactician (4) •. scr 0303 Thelma Globe (10) ..' scr Bracket: Caduceus. False Step, and Our Roger. SMITHSON HANDICAP. Of £1250. 3min 35sec clas One mile and five furlongs 2000 Direct Hall (1) • • scr 0003 Mighty Fine (2) ■ • scr 3210 Ricochet (4) .. scr 4140 Scottish Brigade (5) .. scr 0322 Stadium Chief (3) .. scr 3000 Beau Marie (1) .. 12 0440 Black Douglas (3) .. 12 0041 Distant Star (4) .. 12 0020 Rowan Star (2) .. 12 0000 Starbeam (5) .. 12 0 Merval (1) .. 36 Scratched: Mayenga. Bracket: Stadium Chief and Rowan Star. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING FORALL, Of £1150. 3min 42sec class One mile and five furlongs 00 Battle Cry (11) • • scr 1200 Centennial Star (9) • • scr 0004 Ecosse (10) •. scr 0000 Excellenza (12) • • scr 0400 Gold Horizon (5) •. scr 412 Lady Eaffelan (7) .. scr 000 Precaution (8) .. scr 0023 Prestbury (6) .. scr 3130 Recruit (4) .. scr 400 Red Valley (2) •. scr 4000 Slipstream (1) .. scr 2104 Superfortress (3) .. scr Bracket: Centennial Star nd Precaution. SECOND LEG OF DOUBLE FLYING MILE HANDICAP, Of £900. 2min 12sec class. One mile. 1223 Aldora (3) . .. scr 00 Esteem (1) .. scr 00 Ice Drift (7) . .. scr 4300 Kingsdown Direct (8) ■. s**r 0000 Marshal Foi (2) . .. scr 4000 Merry Gold (5) .. scr 00 Pointer (6) .. scr 0001 Straight Eight (4) .. scr 2404 Belle Renarde (3) .. J2 0100 Danniel’s Pride (5) .. 12 0000 Golden Marino (1) .. 12 2010 Invicta (4) .. 12 0000 Lynberne (2) i ** Bracket: Kingsdoun Direct Gnlri and Merry CHURCHILL HANDICAP. Of £725. 4min 36sec class. Two miles 0400 Quo Vadis (2) scr 0000 Silver Circle (1) scr 00 Brandon (3) 12 0040 Double Talk (1) 12 6000 Lady French (2) 12 0002 Welsh Heir (4) 12 0300 Arriba (4) 24 0600 Hula Rose (2) .. . 24 000 Scotch Paree <T.) (5) 24 2223 Super Royal (3) 24 0000 Te Hana (1) 24 0000 Battalion (2) 36 0030 Martini (1) 36 0031 Showdown (3) 36 Bracket; Brandon and Arriba.

SHIRLEY SPRINT HANDICAP, Of £1100. 2min 44sec class. One mile and a quarter. 3000 Beau Marie (3) .. .. scr 0000 Excelsa (2) .. .. ' .. scr 0000 General Sandy (6) .. .. scr 0 Merval (1) .. .. .. scr 3210 Ricochet (5) .. .. scr 0020 Rowan Star (4) .. .. scr 0041 Distant Star (1) .. ..12 0111 False Step (5) .. ..12 3000 Our Roger (4) .. ..12 0322 Stadium Chief (5) .. ..12 noon Starbeam (3) .. ..12 “211 Caduceus (1» .. ..36 2204 Laureldale (2) .. ..36 0303 Thelma Globe .. 42 Brackets: Stadium Chief and Rowan Star. Caduceus. False Step and Our Roger