TROTTING

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 150, 24 March 1928, Page 9

TROTTING

WELLINGTON MEETING ' TO-DAY (By ‘JOvercheek.”) Tho acceptances for the Wellington Trotting Club's meeting, which is being held at the Hutt Park to-day, are not as numerous as those generally received by trotting clubs, but nevertheless those who attend will witness some interesting racing, for, with a moderate number of horses engaged in each race, the possibility of interference is materially reduced. In association with the Railway Department, the club has worked out a train service which should meet the convenience of town patrons. The first race, the Petorie Handicap, is duo to commence at noon, the contestants being as follow:—

PETONE HANDICAP (harness), of 200 sovs.; 3.42 class. Cue mile and a half. Bara Gold ser. Toorhead scr Native Hero ... ser. His Lordship ...' 24 Prince Audo .... scr. Bingenwood .... 48 Golden Morn . scr. Free Advice .... 60

The "old” brigade includes Bara Gold and Golden Morn, neither of makes a strong appeal. Native Hero ran The Abbey to half a length at the recent Manawatu meeting, and is credited with having registered 3.36 2-5. Judged from a time point of view, this performance is likely to make him favourite. Prince Audo registered 3.40 when he finished third to Great Triump and Warrenore at Cheviot, which is slightly better than that credited to His Lordship when, he finished behind Baron Bingen and Free AclVice at New Brighton on Saturday. The latter went 3.39 3-5. Ac the going was on '.be slow.side, better times may be expected from both to-day, but as His Lorlshi’p now comes in on 36 yards better terms ; his prospects may make a stronger appeal to the public than those ol Free Advice. Bingen wood has shown tome promise, having registered 3.0 for a mile and a quarter at Westland.early in the New Year, This works out nt 3.36 for twelve furlongs, so he is not badly placed on a 3.38 mark.

KAITOKE HANDICAP (harness), of 301 sovs.: 3.30 class. One mile and a half. Herbilwyn ... scr. Cannonball 36 Petroleuse scr. Bonny Spec .... 48 Real the Great sor. Elzear 69 Nourmahal 12 Moneyspider 96

The distance of . the Kaitoke Handicap will probably draw attention to Herbilwyn, Nourmahal, and Cannonball, as their best form has been shown at a mile and a half, Whereas the recent wins of the others have been at two miles. Herbilwyn at Addington in February ran third to Duke Bingen and Nourmahal when their times were 3.25 1-5, 3.29, and 3.29 1-5 respectively. Nourmahal and Heroilwyn were off the same mark, 48 yards behind in a » 3.34. class; now the latter receives 12 yards, but notwithstanding the public will probably favour Nourmahal, who at Addington in August registered 3.28 3-5 and 3.28 2-5. Cannonball’s best performance was when tie won at Addington in August, recording 3.39 3-5. With 24 yards rhe best of the handicap Nourmahal appears to hold him safe. Of the remainder, Elzear may prove the best, but she is rather erratic. Moneyspider has solidity to recommend him. hut the distance may not be quite far enough.

IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP (harness), of 200 sovs.; 3.35 class. One mile and a half. ' Glenaray scr. Vikota 24 Dillon's Pride . 12 Hard Knocks .. 36 Pageant 12 Zella 36 Athlone 24 Abundance 48 Glenaray will need to shot.' a good deal of improvement on past performances this season to justify any support that may be accorded him. Dillon’s Bride and Pageant, both on 12 yards, are entitled to consideration. The former has been very consistent, and in September last at Wellington went 4.33 3-5, time which has not so far beeu equalled by any of the .others he now meets. Pageant went 12J furlongs in. 3.43 4-5 at Greymouth when he won the Explorers’ Handicap, and being a young horse should not bo long in doing something better. Athlone and Vikota appear to me to be too close to Hard Knocks and Zella. The tlret of the two last-named ran third at Carterton to Grey Lvnn and Huon billon, .to whom he was conceding 24 and 12 yards respectively. The winner registered 3.37 3-5, and won bv a length and a quarter, with a head between second and third. Hard Knocks must therefore have run about 3 36, which is a fraction of a second slower than the time Zel.a registered the same day when she won the Greytown Handicap by five lengths in 3.35 3-5. Abundance has won once at a ■mile in 2.16, while she also secured third at Nelson over a mile and a quarter, In what is likelv to be a keen contest the chances of Pageant. Zella, and Dillon’S Pride may be preferred by the public.

MARCH HANDICAP (harness) of 050 sovs.; 4.38 class. Two miles. Jolly Pet scr. Dillon Gold 12 Higii Jinks ser. Jean McElwyn 3? Quality scr. Key Logan 3o Llngfie’ld 12 From the point of view of brilliancy, Jean McElwyn is probably endowed better than any of the others, but she has yet to win at two miles. Her best effort over two miles to date was her fourth in the Burwood Handicap at New Brighton last week. Jolly Pet registered 4.37 4-5 lit Gore in December, Quality 4.36 1-5 at Forbury in November, and Lingfield 437 2-5 at Forbury and Gore. The latter defeated Jolly Pet by half a length at Gore when-both started from the same mark, and I am inclined to think he will do so to-day. Quality has failed several times since registering the time mentioned, and her performance was uossibly a bit above her general form. Dillon Gold is racing well just now, and he has: already shown his ability to tro two miles. Rey Loerin has had but little hut is credited with being a good horse. He ran third to Zenith and Jackie Audubon at Addington in February, defeating CoDiie Pointer, to whom he was conceding 12 yards, amongst others. With Jean McElwyn to carry him a'omr, he mnv prove troublesome, but Liimfielfl and Jollv Pet will make an interesting race of it for the two back-markers.

NOVICE HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs.; 3o class. One tune and a quarter. Bara Gold scr. Rougouui scr. Toorhead scr. ins Lordship .. 12 Priuce Audo ... scr. Biugeuwood —. 36 utile Author .. scr. Zoiock Wood ... 36 Golueu Morn ... scr. unit Wave 36 Xxoiueiignt sir. tree Advice 48 Eoim in tho opening event will assist backers iu their effort to select the winner of the Novice Handicap, but there are three o; four new horses, whose presence will tend to obscure the position. Favouritism may, however, be bestowed uu Free Advice, His Lordship, and Bingeuwood. HIGH-CLASS HANDICAP (harness), of 450 sovs.; 4.37 class. Two miles. Cannouoall scr. Elzear 36 Native Star .... 12 x-eter Swift 72 Bonny Spec .... 12 Moueyspider .... 72 Cannonballs best form for two miles this season was his 4.39 at Forbury in January, when he ran third to Engagement and Duke Bingen. In that race lie was in front of Elzear when the difference between them was exactly the same as it is now. Native Star is very reliable, and ran .4.38 2-5 and 4.35 at Auckland in January. She registered the lastmentioned time when she finished third to Bingen King and Great Change in the New Year Handicap. Bonny Spec registered 4.39 1-5 at Addington in November and so Native Star appears to hold her sate. Elzeax- will be hard to defeat if she will do her best, but one win in nine starts is not a record in keeping with her reputation for speed. Peter Swift showed greatly improved form at Otahuhu last month, going 4.30 3-5, while the consistent Moneyspider has shown his liking for Wellington by his meritorious win against the pacers in September last, when he lecorded 4.34. On paper he has none the best of it compared with Peter Swift or Native Star, but he is sure to command >t lot of respect.

UKAUEFIELD HANDICAP (harness), of 225 sovs.; 4.50 class. Two miles. Matagouri ... scr. Vikota 24 , Crusader Bcr. Exclusive 36 Miss Leda scr. Hara Knocks . 48 Dillon s Pride .. 12 Jleruilwyu 84 Pageant 12

Matagoui-i, who won by five lengths at Banks Peninsula recently, registering 4.54, may receive most support of the scratch division in. the Grace-field Handicap. Dillon’s Pride may hold Pageant safe, while Exclusive and Hard Knocks look the most likely pair of those further back. Exclusive has a couple of placed performances at oue mile and a quarter to her credit this season, and I see no reason why she should not run a decent two miles. Hard Knocks, it will be remembered, won the Cheviot Cup in February, the journey being covered in 4.46, the mark he is now on. Possibly he will be the popular selection. DISPATCH HANDICAP (harness), of 250 sovs.; 2.17 class. One -mile.

Vesuvius scr. Caprice 12 Lincoln Huon .. scr. Lingfield 12 Jolly Pet scr. Dillon- Gold 24 Sungleam sor. Hue Coronado . 36 Pearl Coronado scr. Jean McElwyn 60 Henry Logan .... scr.

Vesuvius won at a mile and a quarter at Manawatu in 2.53 4-5, and with Jolly, Pet is sure to command a lot of respect in the Dispatch Handicap. Fit and well, Pearl Coronado would be entitled to ■ consideration, but I think she hag had but one outing this season, and piay npt be at her best. Lingfield and Dillon Gold should also go good races. Jean McElwyn is on a tight mark, and. the fact that she will have to go round the field will not enhance her prospects. Those on the front in a sprint have much in their favour if they begin correctly, and Vesuvius has credentials in this respect.

In order to cater for the large attendance expected at Hutt Park to-day, the Railway Department has made arrangements for a fast and frequent train service to run direct to the course. A popular faro hag been instituted, and it is expected that racegoers will avail themselves of the opportunity of using such a cheap and convenient means of transport. ■WANGANUI ACCEPTANCES By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wanganui, March 23. The following acceptances have been received for the first day of the Wanganui Trotting Club's meeting on March 29:— INNOVATION HANDICAP (harness), of 80 sovs. One mile and a half.—Lady Jewell, Don Wildman, Tawa, King Von, Great Delight. Peter Pirate. Huia Maid. Great Ballin. laiuie Dillon, Warplane, Van Mac. Musical, Welcome Pearl. Lena Chimes. Loyalty. Indicator, scr.; Electric Gold. 24yds. behind. KIRKWOOD HANDICAP (harness), of 85 sovs. One mile and a half—Octachord, La Campione, Carberley, May Beta, Ilaere Grattan, Nelson’s Request, Mokanna, scr.; Rangitiro, 36yds. behind: Lady Ena. 48yds. behind; Jewel Wave. 96yds. behind. EASTBROOK HANDICAP (harness), of 95 sovs. One mile and a half.—Bara Gold, Great Ballin. Warplane. Prince Audo. Lady Zoe. scr.; Queen Elizabeth. Ce Adyanceur, 12vds. behind; Richmond Lass, Bell Dial, Hilltop. Native Hero, 24yds. behind; Abrudbanya. Vallamont. Derby Lynn, 48yds. behind; Nellie Parson, Fljton, 60yds. behind.

WANGANUI CUP (harness), of 150 sovs. Two miles—George the Fourth. Our Nancy, Briga’’.!, Kevin Brae, Clive, Bell, Master Cute. Speed King, scr.; Lottie Advance, Syringe, 12yds. behind; High Sea, Lady Barrington. 24vds. behind; Explosion, 36yds. behind; Tui Wildwood, 60yds. behind: Dillon Huon. 72yds. behind; Van Cap. 84yds. behind; Gold Dial, 96yds. behind.

AUTUMN HANDICAP (saddle), of 100 sovs. One mile.—lndicator, Lady Kevin, Lena Chimes, Blue Pedro, Little Huia. Zolock Wood, Mr.ry Brown, scr.; Matenga. Abrudbanya, 24yds.• behind: Cora Tacks, Nellie Parsons, 36yds. behind: Some Jazz. 48yds. behind. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (harness), of 100 sovs. Two miles.—Colonel Thorne. Mokanna, Lady Ena. scr.; Tui Bells. Rebecca, ?.4yds. behind: Call Boy. 36vds. behind; Jewel Wave. 48yds. behind; The Tiger, 96 yds. behind. FOSTER HANDICAP (harness), of ICO sovs. Two miles.—Logan Star. Peter Pirate, Va.n Mac. Ce Adv.anceur, Richmond Lass, scr.: Bell Dial. Trumneter. 12yds. behind; iSn.iloi - Voy, 36yds. behind; Fb'ton. 48yds. behind: Louisiana: 60vds. belaud; Sneed King. The Abbey. 72yd.s. behind. MORTON MEMORIAL HANDICAP (harness). of 100 sovs. One mile and a, quarter.—Nellie Bromley, Hal Huon Vallamont, Cora Tacks. C’ive Bell, Item, -scr.: Master Cute. Lott in Adva.nce. 12yds. behind; Direct Todd, Syringe, Explosion. W'-ig-ley, 24yds. behind; Abundance, High Sea, 36vds. behind; .Admiral Lock, 48yds. behind; Sister Beatrice, Van Cap, Our Patch, 60yds. behind. SALE OF TROTTING STOCK Immediately following the two days’ meeting of the Hawera Trotting Club at Easter one of the biggest dispersal sales of trotting stock, and certainly the most important so far held in tlie Dominion, is to be conducted by Messrs. Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd,, in conjunction with the Farmers’ Co-operative Organisation Society of New Zealand Limited, on behalf of the wellknown Hawera owner and breeder, Mr. J. R. Corrigan. Mr. Corrigan’s successes are well known, for during the P a ®t ten years he has won stakes to a total of over .£30,000, and that period covers one season in which he did not race and another season in which he had one representative racing only. Despite this, Air. Corrigan’s winnings exceed those of any other owner racing during the same period by at least .£5OOO. As might be expected, a man who has been so successful as owner and breeder has now in his old-established stud a particularly high-class collection of trotting and pacing stock. His team in training and in the stud now comprises 51 heafi, and the whole of these are to be offered at bis sale on Tuesday, April 10. There are thirty youngsters all told to be disposed of, and the quality of these is indicated by the tact that there are close relatives to such noted performers as Great Bingen, Great Hope, Taraire, Ahuriri, and the American three-year-old record breaker Mr. .McElwyn, 1.59 J. These are a few only of the 'famous champions and noted performers on the New Zealand and Australian turf of which blood relatives are to be sold. The sale is one that is bound to create great interest amongst owners and breeders. Catalogues are available from the Auctioneers.