TROTTING

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 143, 20 June 1925, Page 20

TROTTING

J. J. KENNERLEY'S STABLE

In company with two Southland enthusiasts a visit was paid recently to the home of J. J. Kennerley, at Belfast, writes "Mascot." It certainly was not the best of days for the outing, but this fact did not detract from the pleasure of the trip to Belfast, nor did it dampen the hospitality which was extended by the genial Jack! Native Chief was the first horse ' to claim attention. On being stripped'he was found to be a picture of health. It was evident that he had done his share of toil. He is built on different lines to his speedy relative, Logan Chief. More of the chubby build, and although only a two-year-old and certain to grow and develop, ho is never likely to be as big as Logan Chief. He is to 'be gelded. Logan Chief's covers were then removed, to reveal him in the pink of condition. He is to have a short spell after his efforts at Ashburton.

;The next box was occupied by Waitaki Girl, who has improved oat-of all knowledge in her-manners on race days, and is certain to win more races before the handicapper finds her out. On looking int the next box I remarked, "Are you training hunters, nOj'?" ' But Kennerley said he was not, and ' that the animal under inspection was Sparkling Chimes, and that one of tho young horses in the paddock had taken a fancy to his tail, and had chewed it off to within a foot from tile stump • hence the mistake. Notwithstanding the unsightly appearance, it is not likely to stop Sparkling Chimes from showing to advantage in some of his future essays.

The pride of the homo was the next to meet the eye. It was the diminutive .tetlro Pronto. Not having seen him before, the visitors were particularly taken with him, and although on the easy list at present his condition is a' credit to his owner. It is not likely that Pedro as he is familiarly known, will be asked any serious question on the training tracks for a month or two.

Koicole was the next on the list. This speedy pacer has been a little disappointing m some of his recent outings, bnt the Belfast mentor is optimistic regarding his future on the race track. Hare Bell Direct is having a well-earn-ed rest, and from all appearances she is appreciating the holiday. Great Epsom was enjoying himself in a little, yard with a nice shelter. When Kennerley first took this gelding in hand, some two months ago, he was low in condition, owing to being tronbled with his teeth, bnt he is now doing well and is building np nicely. He should bo ready for early spring racing. Clomnel was running in the next yard, and was kicking up his heels and "playing like a two-year-old. This is a good trotter, and when Kennerly gets him properly wonnd np he is certain to do his new owner a good turn.

Dixie Prido is another who is enjoying a ho iday. Kennerly maintains, and is probably correct, that he requires time to acclimatise, and he openly stated that he expects him to more than hold ins own in good company. _ That good trotter, First Fashion, has aust been taken in hand again after a lengthy spell. He is looking very mnrff in the rough at present, but, with s bit of light work, he will soon round into snape.

„ rhf visitors were next shown a vearing by Don Pronto, who has just'been broken m. He is like his relative, Pedro Ironto, very small, bnt is a natural pacer and a nice mover.

. Hoon Hay, who raced unsuccessfully in the Maturity Stakes, is spelling. * The last of the horses to come under notice were two foals that are'inst being weaned. One is by Fi rst Fashion from Alone, who is by Wild wood, Jun and the other is by Brent Locanda from i- StrOVEL.

How about the track?" was the remark of one of the company. "Yes, we M'lll inspect that next," said Kennerley; so a qmet walk was taken down to the paddock where the track is, that is about a hundred yards from the stables. We found it m excellent order. This done, the visitors returned to town, quite impressed w,th Ivennerley's team'and its ability to win races next season

James Bryce states that Great Hope, the w.nner of_ the championship race in Pp 11 ' f """ft broU Shfc back fron^ ierth by James Bryee, juil. : that Tanure has teen sold to I West AusUalian, and that lour-yoar-old. named Plane by Globe-Derby, is being brought, over by yonng Brvce, havir? been purchased, for bis father