TROTTING BREVITIES

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 73, 23 September 1938, Page 13

TROTTING BREVITIES

F. J. Smith won the Bollard Memorial with Ironside last year, and he will drive Bexley Girl in that event tomorrow. Philario and Twenty Grand, who are engaged in the principal events at the Park, are both trained by M. B. Edwards. He will drive Philario himself, and J. Bryce, jun., will handle Twenty Grand. Wild Moness, the dam of Sagamore, also threw Wild Guy, who took a 2.10 record before his racing career terminated. Mitaya, who is to contest the1 Wellington Stakes tomorrow, will be having her first start in the colours of Mr. W. Hosking. She was previously owned by Messrs. J. E. and H. L. August. . It is understood that Embark may return home! to Southland shortly. He has been a trifle disappointing since being located at Addington. The Nelson Derby gelding Vice Regal has been purchased by an Auckland owner. He is a half-brother to Dark Hazard. The half-sister\to Grand Mogul has been named Aspirant. She is a particularly promising three-year-old and will have her first start at Gore next month. -; _ L_ . The injury received by Great Surprise has resulted in his being turned out for a spell. He should be all the better for "the let-up. Addington presents a busy appearance these days as there are over 100 horses in work at that centre.

There is no speedier improver in commission than Otaua, and if his barrier manners have mended he will take some beating in the Railway Handicap tomorrow. The Maxegin—Lorraine novice trotter in S. Eagan's stable is making steady headway, and will probably race in the near future. Dollar Maid, Bexley Girl, and Baron Alfonso are giving away .one second in their respective races tomorrow, but that should not jeopardise their chances. Silver Grattan, engaged in the novice races at Hutt Park, is owned by the Auckland sportsman Mr. D. R. Revell, in whose colours Parisienne races. Cavatina, a daughter of Arion Axworthy and Dilworth, and trained by L. F. Berkett, is reported to be a very promising pacer. Dilworth took a record of 4.19 2-5 before being retired to the stud.