TROTTING

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 138, 7 March 1929, Page 17

TROTTING

NOTES AND COMMENTS FIXTURES. Timaru T.C.—March 9. Wyndham T.C.—March 13. ManaWatu T.C.—March 13. New Brighton T.C.—March 16. Thames T.C.—March 23. Cheviot T.C.—March 25. Takaka T.C.—March 30. Hrtwota T.C.—Match 30. April 1. , N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. —March 30, Apr. • Taranaki T.C.—April 6.

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The meeting of the Waikato Club, at Claudelands on Saturday, was a most successful one, though there was a decrease of £2654 compared with the figures for last March. The track was particularfy fast, and in practically every race horses shattered their handicaps to an extent that would not be appreciated by their owners. Torpedo .Huon, for instance, won the Cup in 4.27 4-ssec„ from a 4.34 mark, while both Gold Dial and Lady Dunmore registered 4.28, The race was robbed of considerable interect by reason of the. fact that Wrackler failed to strike his correct gait when the field was dispatched. In tlie early stages, he lost about 100 yards, but he raced in brilliant style Once he,settled down, to finish a close fifth. Had lie gone away correctly, it appears certain that he would have caused the winner a great deal of bother. Torpedo Huon gave a splendid exhibition, btit he is ndw On a mark that will probably leave him with little to come and go upon. Carmel, a six-year-old gelding by Our Thorfie—Abbess, Carried most support in the Progressive Handicap, and won nicely from Mountain Dell in the smart time of 3.25 3-ssec. This pair really h«d the race to themselves after a furlong had been covered. Entering the straight, they held an advantage of several lengths frotn their nearest opponent, but Regret got up to within five lengths of the second horse at the finish. Form at Otahuhu pointed strongly to Taniahine in the ’ Improvers’ Handicap, and she was made a very solid favoufite, carrying £1442 as against slightly, over £l2OO iriteSted upon the chances of . Don Zolock. Tamahine was never headed and won comfortably by a length and g quarter. Her time was 3.45 2-5, or 4 3-5 better than her handicap. She should win again Boon. The Members' Handicap,. tgo, was robbed of a great deal of interest by reason of the fqet that Etta Cole did not arrive on the course in time to contest the event. This left a number of investors lamenting, as they had been waiting for’ hef as the bet Of the day. The owner was, it is understood, given permission to refrain ffoin scratching her till the horses left the birdcage, a request to leave the mare in utitil starting -time being refused oil the ground that machine investments would have to be returned if the mare did not arrive, in time. Within a minute or two of signing the scratching book Etta Cole made her appearance, but was not able to start. ' ' \ But for a couple of breaks Koro Peter would have been hard to beat in the Members’ Handicap. Approaching the straight he lost a lot of ground through breaking, and he went to a second break when challenging Anseline in the run home, allowing the latter to win by three lengths. Rolfe Audubort tangled at the start of the Raglan Handicap, and While this militated against his chances, it is doubtful whether he could have defeated Cornelian with an even break. The latter commenced very smartly and paced > attractively throughout. "I s ? raced will ,but when fighting it out Cornelian in the straight went; to a break leaving the latter to win by three lengths. Rolfe Audubon was eight, lengths further baclc C f,Xngs covered the journey of sixteen luriongs in 4.35 2-5, thereby bettering her handicap time by 7 3-ss6c. Tnnv Victor put up the smart time of 2.13 Th to -wlnlbe Walpa Handicap from Gold Dial (2.12 4-5) and ftfediisa (—l4 3 o). The former held an advantage a >v lengths at the finish so that driver miaht have saved a second or so had he been so inclined. Still it does not always pay to drive too close a finish. In the concluding event Mountain Dell was made favourite on the showing in the Progressive Handicap, ana she wtw unlucky to be defeated by only half a jength as «ll% lost q s r e s T l ou , 1 e d ’’ B ‘ h o t at the commencement. She should not be long in securing a stake. Ukulele Lady. ' winner of the Fgirball Trotting Handicap at the Marlborough meeting, is said to have given a particularly pleasing display, D. Withers was right on the spot at the Banks Peninsula meeting for be drove the winner if each of the two trotting races on the programme. Logan Princess, who won the Wairewa Handicap beat a large field, registering 3.30 2-5 as against her handicap time of 3.40. She made up her ground very fast and secured a mce position early in the race. M hen called upon for an effttft in the straight she had no difficulty in settling the pretensions of Proud Dillon to win by four lengths. It Is understood that the Forbnry Park Club is to lay flown a grass track. This type of track is certainly much nicer than a dirf one, when it comes to racing on a sry wlntjy and as most of the racing is done on grass, no doubt th® clubs actiyp "will be appreciated by owners ana trainers. Wild Hebe is reported to be doing good work down south. Avenger is having a spell, His form this year has not been up to the mark, and the change may do him a lot of good. Lindbergh is regarded as an early winner In the south. The nominations for the Hawera Trotting Club’s meeting are due to-morrow. The programme was reviewed in these columns some time ago, and will warrant a close study by owners. The Cup is worth £6OO. The acceptances for the Timaru Trotting Club’s meeting on Saturday are very good, and the racing should be of a high standard. A full review of the form of the horses engaged will appear on the morning of the races. On his Waikato running. . when he was unofficially tlmea to go about 4.29 after a bad start, it will not be surprising to find Wrackler made a good favourite, but there arc a number of useful horses engaged, and the race may take some winning. The pacer Dllnon has been sold by W. Warren to a patron of C. S. Donald s stable, and will in future be trained at Belfast. WYNDHAM ACCEPTANCES By Telegraph.—Press Association. Invercargill, March 6. Following are the acceptances for the Wyndham Trotting Club’s meeting on March 18:— ■ NOVICE HANDICAP (in harness), of 105 sovs. One mile and a.half. Imperial Orphan Annie . scr Bingen scr Evening Sun .. scr Real Home ... scr Spot Locanda. scr Southern Light scr Wavesoon .... scr Sunbloom scr Jack Hobbs .. scr Erin’s Own ... scr Sunflre JGolden Light . scr Weary Dillon . 12 Godetia scr Mountain Queen 12 Crown Jewel . scr Fescue Bill ... -4 Larsen scr Perky Locanda -4 FERRY HANDICAP, in saddle, of 105 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. One mile and five furlongs. Doliray Wilkes . scr Royal Stan ... scr Merce Bingen . set Peter Para ... scr Fortress scr Major Domo.. 24 Fresco Maid ... scr Helen Macgregor 48 Fernlee scr Snider ‘~ Sunny Gold ... scr Bob Wilkes .. 7Cathedral Rose scr Young Tom ... 108 Dummy Bingen scr Buck Up 1-0 Honest Harold scr Kyra 144 WYNDHAM TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP, in harness, of 300 sovs. 1.40 class, ♦wo miles. Shady Spot... scr Country King . lLuath scr Logan Hanlon -4 Sunshade scr Bingen Patch . -4 Lady Freeman scr Tarndale -J I Marines scr Fair Wave ... 30 Slump scr Lucky Harold . 36 Sheila Chimer 48 Fleetwood scr Sunshpwer ... 72 Hush-a-bye .. scr Liberal 72 Storm Bell .... scr Lenamimr .... 84 Suncblld ... 12

EDENDALE HANDICAP, in harness, of 140 sovs. 3.57 class. One mile and five furlongs. Bcllwin .. scr Princess Thorpe 12 Lady Zita scr Rollicking Bells 12 Mountain Queen scr John Logan .. 2 Bricklayer .... scr Erin s Advance 2-t Resaleeri scr Erin Chimes .. 24 . Knight Morning Sun .. 24 Commander scr Willie Wilkes . 06 Sea Hawk .... scr Pleasant Wave 36 Harold Soon .. scr Coldstrearn John Appear ..12 Guard 48 ReO Chimes .. 12 Sandown 60 TOI TOIS HANDICAP, in saddle), of 120 sovs. 2.22 class. One mile. Lady Voisin .. scr Free Lance ... IGolden Dawn . scr Dawson Bingen 24 Alva Lass ....scr Hylas -4 Needles scr Miss Adonis... Ndrthope scr Imperial Thorpe 36 Winnie Nelson McLlWyn 48 Chrysler scr Marinea 48 Mattys Boy ... scr MENZIES HANDICAP, in harness, of 135 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. 5.4 class. Two miles. .„ Peter Para .... scr Snider 48 Pattie Bingen . set Bob Wilkes .. 48 Sunny Gold ... scr Jade 84 Sptib scr Peter Boy .... 96 Major Domo .. scr Young Tom .. »» Mahinerangl .. scr Jock Bingen .. 1-0 Gardenella .... 24 Kyra loSurispeck 24 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, in saddle, of 120 sovs. 3;40 class. One mile and a'-half.- - ' 1O Erin’s Own ... scr Suncross 1Real Home ... scr Cresar .. 1Fescue Bill ... scr Play Wave ... -4 Patch Pointer . scr Erin Chimes .. -4 Knight Princess Thorpe 24 Commander ser Golden Dawn . -4 Sunflre scr Erin’s Advance 36 Chimingdale ..scr Matty’s Boy .. 36 Bricklayer .... 12 Winnie Chrysler 48 Overture 12 Erin's Fortune 84 FINAL HANDICAP, in harness, of 175 sovs 2.57 class. One mile and a quarter. John Appear . scr Shady Spot ... 12 Ladv Freeman scr Country King . 12 Santlown scr Farndale 24 Alva Lass .... scr Lucky Harold . 24 Coldstream Stormbell 24 Guard scr Logan Hanlon 24 Hush-a-bye ...scr Chimer 36 Sunchild ser Miss Adonis ■■ 36 Northope ser imperial Thorpe 36 Morning Sun . Scr Bingen Patch . 48 Needles '. scr Sunshower .... 48 Fred Lance ... ser Nelson McElwyn 60 Willie Wilkes .. scr NEW BRIGHTON HANDICAPS By Telegraph.—Press Association. ChHstohurcli, March 6. The New Brighton Trotting Club's handicaps for March 16 are as follow:-— IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, of 135 sovs.; unhoppled trotters; 3.50 class. Orife mile and a half.—Lingerie, Elando, Imperial Bell, Bell Heather, Admiral Bingen, Ballln Wood, Gem Light, Great Appßfise, Great Away, Great Dillon, Blue and Gold, Lady Parrish, Spencer, Flora Volo, Golden Girl, Appear, Great Harvester, scr.;’Pldm Tree, Raphite, Warata Goi, 12yds. behind; Midland, Connie Audubon, Miss Wilkes, 60yds. behind; Accumulator, Bon Elect, Alleen Wood, St. Petrox, 72yds. behind; Golden Sprav, Tot Logan, 84yds. behind; Peter Fashion, Nelson Prince, Peter Elect, Brent Boy, 96vds. behind: Eva Beta, 108ydB. behind; Dillon S., 120yds. behind; Great Amazon, 168yds. behind. . BELFAST HANDICAP, of 130 sovs.; 3.40 class. One mile and a half.|—Brixton, Belle Pointer, Ashley Dillon, Mferitof Prince, Audo Kautoma, Beau Sabreur, Myra Locanda, Regime, Joati Dillon, Adoree Frills, Frunzee, Logan Alpine, Melodv, Bonnie Lonanda, Sonoma, Athlete, Kate Logan, Grace Huon, scr.; Sparkling Chimes, Harold Logan. Monopole, Decoy Bells, Mountain Ore,, Xoldenri, Lady Bee, Peter Daunt, 24yds. brihind; Lightfoot, Shirley, McKfnnriy, Pearl Logan, Beverley, Audubon Rap, Nonsuit, 36yds. behind; Harold Lee, Great Abdallah, Great Epsom, 48yds. behind; Florrie Pointer, Schoolmate, Royal Time, (ffiyds. behind; Wrackeen, 84yds. behind. BURWOOD HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs.; class, 4.40. Two miles.—Krina, Mercury, Chimer, Star Lady, TOnlc, Meb, Golden Author, Curfew Boy, scr.; Flrpo, Sahib, Linkman, Baynut, Kiowa, 12yds. behind; Okoura, Athfllone, 24yds. behind; Avenger, Shadowiand, Hector’s Own, SafOlla. Jiihe d’Oro, 36yds. behind; Rey Logan, Travis, Axworthv, Royal Serene, 48yds. behind; Uuimet, 72yds. behind; Jolly Chimes. Billy Sea. 84yds. behind; Glideaway, 132yds. behind. ECLIPSE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half.—Dark Girl. Strolholme. Ellesmere Chimes. Lady Wrack, Tastless, Beryl Do Oro, Myrtle DlliOn, Ruth Logan, Sohoma, Enrolment, Becky De Oro, Grace Huon, Author, Franz Salute, scr,: Rey Child, Golden Ore, 12yds. behind; Editor, Rafa, Pearl Logan, 36yds. behind; Harold Lee, Arlkitoa, Baron Bingen, 48yds. behind; Royal Comrade, 60yds. behind; Donard, Sunny Bob, 72yds. behind; Anon, 96 yds. behind; Lindbergh, 108yds. behind. DASH HANDICAP, of 155 sovs.; class, 2.19. One mile.—Roger Lyons, Del Ore, Young Bingen, Audubon Lad, Flora Golding, Thorple, Nelson McKinney, Horotane, Peter Wilkins, Kyana, Winter Audubon, Rollo, Cullcnsvllle, Nonsuit, Logan Lad, scr,; Guide Rang!, Becky Mine, BOpnle Prince, Great Logan, Locanda Boy, 12ydS. behind: Rose Marie, Vlkota. Mac Dillon, Sylvie Logan, Albert Logan, 24yds. behind; Wakataua, June d’Oro, 80yds. behind; Lo;burn, Ouimet, 48yds. behind; Trimmer, 72 yds. behind. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. Unhoppled trotters; class 4.50. Two miles.— Repute, Bonata, New Metford, Quickflre, St. Petrox, Bropt Boy, scr.; Little Johnnie, 12yds. behind; Climax, Dipnoi, Trampcrisp, Bingen Star, 24yds. behind; Groat Amazon, Marvin Junior, AU Peters, Sflyds. behind; Western Voyage, Nelson Ata, 48 yds. behind; Lady Fan, Nelson Boy, 60yds. behind; Wild Hebe, 84yds. behind; Nourmalial, 96yds. behind; Bonnie Belmont, 108 yds. behind; Happy Rosa, 144yds. behind. WAINONI HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. Class 2.55. One mile and a quarter,— Avonwood, Springtime, . Audrey Dillon, Heroic. Apex, Nonsuit, scr.; Roger Lyon, Peter Wilkins, Logan Lad, Loco Binscarth, Bingen Wood, Young Bingen, Nourmahal, Royal Time, Thorple, Nelson McKinney, 12yds. behind: Loiterer, Becky Mine. 24 vds. behind; Vlkota, Mac de Oro, Delightful, Chimer, Sir Author. Rose Marie, Kreisßr. Mac Dillon, Lindberg, 36yds. behind; Kiowa Dilnon.' Whakataua, Lulu Lad, June de Oro, 48yds. behind; Rebel, 60vds. behind; Firpo, 72yds, behind; Chef, 84yds. behind; Willie Logan, 06yds. behind: Daphne de Oro. 108yds. behind. ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 sovs. Claes 2,19. One mile.—Audubon Lad, Flora Golding. Horotane, Pearl Logan, Donard Winter, Audubon, Gibraltar. Rollo, Loco, Cullensville, scr.: Ivor, Red Audubon, Mercurv, Direct Tod, Vestas, Great Logan. 12vds. behind; Sylvie Logan, Logan King, Albert Logan, Meb, 24yds. behind; Avenger. 36yds. behind; Loburn, Bing Boy, 48vds. behind: Bingen Lad, Granite City, Darknite, 60yds. behind; Auguste Dillon, 72.vfls. behind; Countryman, 108yds. behind.