TROTTING

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 228, 27 June 1928, Page 16

TROTTING

IHXTURES. June 23, 27—Auckland T.C. Winter. June 30—Ashburton County R.C. (two Julj^2l— South Canterbury Hunt Club (one August n il,' 15, 17—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. NOMINATIONS. , Tu ly s—South Canterbury Hunt. July 19—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. ACCEPTANCES. j u ly J6—South Canterbury Hunt. August 7—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. AUCKLAND MEETING (By “Overcheck.”) The Auckland Trotting Club was not over-fortunate in the matter of the weather conditions which prevailed for the opening day of its winter meeting, while it was distinctly unlucky in so far as the totalisator returns were concerned, for they fell off by some £ 450 ff odd. The meeting concludes to-day, and If fine weather is experienced it is to be hoped that the totalisator returns will not again show a decrease. Last winter meeting the figures were down £13,000 odd as compared with the preceding year, and the club does not want a repetition of such a state of affairs.

To-day’s proceedings commence with the Manukau Handicap, the only fresh horses being Beatty and Master Hula. The former had to be eased in her work recently, and so is uot likely to be at her best, while the latter does not impress one as being the likely winner. Pageant, the first day’s winner, is not engaged. Mars aud Maid of the Mountains failed to move off on Saturday, and so extinguished their chances. The former was seveuth favourite, but maid of the Mountains was one of the outsiders. According to advices from the north, Mars was lying about sixth when heads were turned for home, so* must be taken into consideration. Favouritism seems likely to be conferred upon Harvest Child,' while Admiral Lock and Uratnic are entitled to support ou their showing on Saturday.

The limit for the Royal Handicap is the same as that which obtained iu the case of the Winter Handicap on Saturday. The winner of the latter race, Raima, has now been placed on a 4.44 mark as against 4.47, while Call Boy, who finished second, has been penalised one second. The latter, with Kolmar, led for most of the journey ou Saturday, while others to run good races were Maxagin and Seblspa. In the case of Maxcgin I am of the opinion that he should be greatly benefited by the race, but if Raima gives an equally good exhibition of trotting as he gave on Saturday, he may again finish ahead of the imported horse. Anseline’s performance on Saturday was not up to standard. Form points to Call Boy, Raima, and Maxegin receiving most support.

Native Prince and Logan Chief did not contest the principal event the first day, each contesting one of the short-distauce races, the latter being successful in the Cornwall Handicap. Gold Jacket hns gone back two seconds for his success the first day. Tom Thumb occupied a prominent position throughout on Saturday, aud should strip a better horse to-day. and it will not be surprising to find him closer up than fourth when the numbers are hoisted. Peterwah again showed his ability to foot. it. with the pacers and should again have a good following. Loch Moigh failed to see out the distance on Saturday, and is therefore likely to go out of favour somewhat. Dalmeuy went another- honest race., but he appears to be just good enough to get beaten at two miles. In an open race, Native Prince, Tom Thumb, and Peterwah may have most friends.

In the Adnms Cup Memorial, Nelson Tasker and Talperc, ou scratch, are sure to have a solid following, while of those further back, Jaekie'Audubon, The Shrew, and Harold Thorpe may receive the strongest support. The latter won the Prince of Wales Handicap on the second day last year, being on the limit, 4.33. Now he is on 4.32 in a slower class, and should have a.n excellent chance of securing some, of the money. Jackie Audubon’s fastest time to date is 4.37, which be recorded nt Forbury in January, but possibly his best performance was in the big race at Ashburton on June 9, when he ran 4.40 1-5 on a dead track. The Shrew went 4.31 1-5 at Auckland in December. Nelson Tasker has been placed four times at two miles during the past couple of months, while Taipare registered a win at Hawera in 4.37 2-5, and was second at Te Arohu. On the last occasion he vtas receiving oue second from Nelson Tasker; now they are both on 4.37. Possibly the three that will carry most support will be The Shrew, Nelson Taster, and Harold Thorpe.

The two-year-old First Wrack and Koro Peter will be seen In action in their challenge race. Possibly the latter may prevail as he is a solid sort, and has not had a cold to contend with as First Wrack has. The weather, too, has been against her.

Great Change and Kempton failed to go off correctly in the Stewards' Handicap on Saturday, but the former was prominent during the running of the race, and provided he goes away right, may seriously trouble the opposition in the Members’ Trot Handicap. As necks separated Waikaha, Young Blake, and Rose Bingent on Saturday, and the latter now meets each of these horses on better terms, she should be one of the favourites. Sister Beatrice and Peter Swift did not compete iu the Stewards’ Handicap on Saturday, and of the pair Sister Beatrice may find most favour, for it will be remembered that at Wellington in April she finished third to Peter Swift and Peterwah when on the same mark as the former, and in receipt of 48 yards from the latter. Now Mr. Corrigan's horse receives four seconds. Rose Bingen, Sister Beatrice, and Great Change may be found to have received the greatest measure of support when the totalisator is balanced. ■

The Liverpool Handicap has a very open appearance, and will be a hard race to win. Daytime, Dillon Huon, and Neerson are a trio likely to find most favour of the limit division, while I am Inclined to think that Free Advice and Bing Boy may have most friends of those further back. Seventeen are ou scratch, so that post positions may influence the result. Daytime, Free Advice, and Dillon Huon may be supported in that order.

The meeting will be brought to a close , with the Au Revoir Handicap, which race was won by Cardinal Logan fast year from Imprint and Nelson Fame. The class Is now tighter, but Cardinal Logan is only asked to go 2min. 44isec.. as against 2min. ,45sec. last year. Peter-Bingen, ran well enough on Saturday to suggest that lie is in good shape, aud it is probable that he, Cardinal Logan, and Harold Thorpe may be in most demand. Logan Chief looks to be too close to Jewel Pointer, who, how-, ever, has been set a severe task in being asked to go 2min. 41jsec., as I think the fastest time for the distance is 2min. 40 l-ssec. Logan Chief, in his heydey, registered 2min. 41 4-ssec., which time has been bettered ou six occasions only. Peter Bingen has 2min. 42 3-ssec. against his name, aud is now on 2min. 43jsec.