TROTTING

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 7, 3 October 1929, Page 17

TROTTING

FIXTURES. Oct 3—Birchwood Hunt Annual (one - events). Oct. s—Methven T.C. Annual. Oct. s—Kuroiv J.C. Spring (two events). Oct. 43r-Waikato T.C. Annual. Oct, T.C. Annual. Oct, lp=-Upper Clutha R.C. Annual (two events). Oct. 10-— New Brighton T.C. Second Oct. T.C. Spring. Oct. 26; 28—Auckland T.C. Spring, Oct. 28—Oamaru T.C. Spring. Oct. 28, 80—Gore R.C. Spring (four events). Nov. 2-rWelUngton T.C. Spring. Nov. 13, M, 10-N.O. Metropolitan T.C. Spring, . NOTES AND COMMENTS (By Overcheck.) During the week-end I paid a visit to petone and had a look at tho Improvements being effected by the Wellington Trotting Club to their course. The extra stand «n*l lawn accommodation being provided is going to make things much more comfortable for patrons, and everyone should now experience little difficulty in securing an uninterrupted view of the racing. There Is still a good deal to be dope, and this applies more particularly to the track, but given reasonably fine weather between now and the end of the month the contractors should have the course and appurtenances in good shape by November 3, When the improvements in hand are completed, the club will have a very-good Course indeed, and with the nicely graded turns it should prove to be a fast track.

The northern writer "Orlon" states that although Jewel Pointer has been nominated for the New Zealand Cup, he may not ba sent south, as’during the past three weeks he has done no work on the tracks, and it is hardly likely he could be brought to the top of his form by November. He advlsea those who fancy him to wait a. ■week or two before entrusting him with any of their money.

A. Bryce has arrived at Epsom from Christchurch. Evelyn Locanda, Choysa and Student Prince went north with him. Their presence on the northern track will add Interest to the training operations there.

Already there have been one or two certainties under the new system of handicapping (states a northern exchange), and another seems to be in sight if Lingbergh is brought to Auckland for the Waikato meeting on October 12. It is not Usual to penlalse horses ■ for a third performance, but even if an exception is made ot Lindbergh he seems to have a Boston crab” hold upon the big end of the stake. Off a 4.36 mark In his last start at Addington he finished third in the Belgium Handicap, after getting a bad run and meeting with considerable attention from another driver In the race. To finish third Lindbergh went 4.28 4-5, and, if not penalised, will be on 4.36 in the Mark Memorial. If time counts for anything then the race might well be called the Lindbergh Handicap.

In referring to Mrs. Harriman’s exhibition mile with Highland Scott at Goshen on August 28, the "American Horse Review” says: "In many rather brisk previous work-out miles in company with Mr. Harriman and trainer Will Dickerson, horsemen had complimented Mrs. Harriman upon her light hand, apparent lack of nervousness, or fear of any horse, regardless of its age or manners. And at both Hartford and Goshen her composure whs just as apparent ns at any time in her life. The mile was beautifully rated, she held a nice tension on the great pacer, and, without any of the spectacular, hurrahing efforts such ns are frequently observed in a great effort, the horse came steadily to the wire In 1.89 J. The entire performance reflects the fullest measure of credit upon the new champion woman driver, no small measure of credit being also due Will Dickerson for bls clever fitting of tho horse, rating of the mile and assistance In its successful consummation.

Llewellyn Is engaged in tw6 races at Methven, and if he accepts he Is sure to be again In strong demand.

Salient, who ran third to Cushla d’Or and Venarc at New Brighton, is reported to be coming along nicely for A. Cox at Addington. He also is engaged at Methven,.

G. McKendry Is now giving Grace Huon fast work and .she should soon be In her best form. She Is a five-year-old mare by Denver Huon from a McKinney mare, and wea at her last and seventh attempt. This was in the Belfast Handicap at the March meeting ot the New Brighton Club. She won this race by two lengths In 3.86 and returned a substantial dividend.

Du Maurler, who hails from 0. E. Hooper’s stable, started in three of the four light-harness events at the Geraldine meeting;'but he failed to do any good. He has demonstrated-on the track that he is possessed of a nice turn of speed, but is unreliable, breaking for no apparent reason.

Epigram was ottered at auction at Tattersall’s Horse Bazaar, Christchurch, on Saturday, but the reserve price was not reached and he was passed in. Subseqehtly he was purchased by Mr. C. E. Kirkpatrick, owner ot Countryman, and it is understood he will in future be trained by N. C. Price at Ranglora.

A southern exchange states that at present more than fifty pacers and trotters are in work on the Rangiora racecourse, while a number of others are being worked on private tracks.

Great Epsom, who won the Domain Trot at Geraldine, is by Great Audubon from Santa Rosa, an American mare imported to Victoria and who subsequently came to the Dominion. She produced El Rosa to Lord Elmo, Transport to Logan Pointer, and Great Epsom and the trotter Happy Rosa to Great Audubon. Great Epsom has not done much racing. Spencer, a trotter by Homeleigh Dick from Olive L., is pleasing his connections by the manner in which .he is getting through his training work at New Brighton, and he is expected to race well the first time he is started. Elzear is going splendidly in her work. She is now on a tight mark, but in the hands ot her capable trainer she will no doubt again have a profitable season. Northerners are expecting better things of Great Peter over two miles this season.

He has displayed plenty of speed over short courses, but so far has not proved - equal to winning beyond a mile and a ■ half. From a breeding point of view, there is no reason why he should not stay out two miles. Flossie Harvester has been showing promise in her work at Addington, and there

are those who look to her to race well at Methven. Flossie Harvester Is a halfsister to. Tom Thumb, who, by the way, is in work again.

The American stallion Adloo Guy, who arrived recently, and is at present undergoing a period of quarantine at Quail Island,* is going to have an early opportunity (of making a name for himself, as the dams of several good winners have already been booked to him. These include Regina de Oro (dam of Native Chief), Regina, Belle (dam of Logan Chief), Queen’s Drive (dam of Black Admiral), Pleasant Drive (dam of Dalnahlne and Dalmeny), Play Soon (dam of Harold Thorpe), and Loghn's Drive.

A southern writer states that Royal Silk is now regarded as more than a possibility for the New Zealand Derby, and yet the public allowed him to go out eighth favourite when he won recently In what was certainly not a classic field. Heavy acceptances have been received by the Methven Trotting Club for its meeting on Saturday, and bnckers may have difficulty in making the right selections.

The handicaps for the New Zealand Trotting Cup have niade their appearance, and trotting enthusiasts are now better able to assess the prospects of the various horses engaged. Later on I shall take the opportunity of reviewing the handicap at length, but at the moment horses that make a decided appeal are Kingcraft, Duud?s Boy, Author Jinks, and Ahurlrl. The latter was considered to be unlucky in last year’s race, and I am Inclined to think he will, be the hardest to beat this year of the horses in the second section ot the handicap.

The following statement shows how the horses that contested the Cup of 1928 have been treated in comparison with last year’s

From the foregoing It will be seen that Imprint has been let out two seconds, Peterwah one second, and Jack Potts half a second, while Peter Bingen, Prince Pointer, and Padlock have been penalised two, one, and three seconds respectively.

handicap:— 102S. 1929. Peter Bingen ... 4.25 4.23 Great Bingen ... 4.22 ... 4.23 4.22 4.23 Prince Pointer ... ... 4.24 4.23 Tnlnro ... 4.25 4.25 Pcterwah Terence Dillon ... ... 4.25 4.25 ... 4.25 4.25 Padlock ... 4.25 4.22 Tvohnra ... 4.24 IVaitahi Girl ... 4.24 4.24 Imprint ... 4.24 4.26 Jack Potts ....... ... 4.23} 4.24