TROTTING ORDEAL SHOULD DO WELL

Press, Volume XCVIII, Issue 29004, 19 September 1959, Page 6

TROTTING ORDEAL SHOULD DO WELL

Trotters’ Race At New Brighton Ordeal, which was promoted to second behind Beau Clair in the Winter Handicap at Addington on August 22, should be too good for her rivals in the Em Smith Handicap, the main race for trotters at the New Brighton Trotting Club’s September meeting today . Durban Chief equalled Dictation’s world record of 3min 25 l-ssec when he finished fourth and was subsequently promoted to third in the Winter Handicap. Ordeal that day was behind Durban Chief at the end of five furlongs, and she beat him home by three lengths. She will only have to trot solidly for the first furlong today to run out a decisive winner.

With You showed outstanding form at Addington last month when he was unbeaten in two starts. He will be facing a sterner test in this field and will receive only 12 yards from Ordeal. Nevertheless, this smart trotter should at least finish in the money. See All trotted two fine races at Adidngton, finishing second to Beau Clair on the first day and fifth in the Winter Handicap a week later. See All has trained

on well in the meantime and he will have bright prospects of reaching a place. Coronet Lass and Larnie Scott, second and third respectively to Ebonite at New Brighton a fortnight ago. look handily placed on the front mark, and they may be prominent once more. Indianna, Mighty Brigade and Highland Glen have all shown good form against the best trotters in commission and they appeal most of the remainder. The performances of Van Rush, Stormont and Samatha in the recent elimination beats suggested

that they will dispute the finis! of the Maiden Event, which ha: drawn a big field of 20. Van Rus) will be having his first race start but he has shown sufficient ability in recent weeks to be a winning prospect. Stormont was impressive wher he won at'the Methven trials ant in his elimination heat and hs looks in for a successful season He could be the hardest for Var Rush to beat. Integration. Lucky Surprise anc Epic Battle may also show up while Admit and Tranquil Brigade would have a chance if they can overcome bad barrier positions. The double will be run on the Henry Mace Handicap and the Seaview Handicap, Guard’s Brigade and Raven Dew forming a likely combination. Weather prospects are fair and the track will be in splendid order.