TROTTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18888, 10 December 1924, Page 6

TROTTING.

SEASON'S FIXTURES.

December 13, New Brighton Trotting Club. December 27, 29, 31—Auckland Trotting Club. February 21, 25—Otahuhu Trotting Club.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB.

SUMMER MEETING.

The Summer programme of the Auckland Trotting Club will require attention at the hands of horse-owners on or before Friday next, on which day at 5 p.m., acceptances close for the following races, which come ill) for decision on tho opening day:—lntroductory Trot. December Handicap. Auckland Trotting Cup, I'arncll Handicap, Grandstand Handicap, Itowc Handicap and St. Hellers Handicap.

THE WAIKATO MEETING.

NOTES ON THE FORM.

BY PICADOR.

Despite the fact that tho tolalisator figures showed a slight decrease compared with those of last year, the Waiknto Trotting Club lias every reason to be gratified with the result of its annual meeting held at Claudelands on Saturday. Tho attendance was good and thoso present witnessed some interesting sport.

The field that contested the Introductory Handicap could nut be highly rated. The winner turned up in Lena Ansel, who was always in the leading division and scored narrowly after a. rare tussle with Gold Lad. Turning for home Mountain Boy appeared to have the race won, but broke up badly, and it was subsequently found that he had broken down. Neither Lena Ansel nor Gold Lad were in much demand, and both paid good prices.

Olio of the easiest wins of tho day was recorded by The Pointer, who showed a nice turn of speed when asked for an effort. Tho Pointer is a beautifully-bred gelding by Logan Pointer from Theima. hence a half-brother to Wildwood Junior and Waverley. Unfortunately ho hits his knees.

Both Satinbird and Jasper displayed some speed in the Frankton Handicap, but failed to stay. The former is by Don Pronto from Lou Dillon, dam of Dick Dillon, and should see a better day.

Prince Lyons and Bronze Patch were responsible for tho pacemaking in the Waikato Cup and set a solid pace lor the first mile and a-half. The lormer looked to have a great chalice four furlongs from home, but was well beaten when the straight was reached.

Thi success of Goldman in the Cup was full of merit. With six furlongs to go he was a long way back, and his chance did not look bright, but he made a great run and had a length and a-half to spare at the post. Goldman is a true stayer and should will a big handicap during the season.

No excuses can be offered for Cute Lad, who paced a good race into second place in the Cup. E. S. Groat turned him out very fit and drove him a perfect race, the Brown Pearl gelding being beaten simply because he could' not cope with the winner at the handicaps. Cute Lad was not well backed and paid a nice second dividend.

Koliara is a. good coll. Ho was finishing very fast in lie Cup when the tiring Bronze Patch came over on. him and almost brought him clown. This interference cost Kohara a place, as lie would certainly have been third, if not second.

It was generally understood that Mnn-o'-War was to go against Country Belle's record (against time) of -lm 22 l-us for two miles, but the official card stated that ho would attempt to lower the Australian and New Zealand record of 4m 21 <!-ss. The latter time was credited to Author Dillon when he finished third to Rita Peter and General Link in the' New Zealand Trotting Cup of 1020. The old method of starling by the clock was in vogue at Addington at that time, and Author Dillon started from scratch. It was a. great performance and was really deserving of success. Man-o'-War was unsuccessful in his attempt, though he did well under the conditions.

R. A. McMillan produced a promising pacer in Scandal, who won the Claudelands Handicap from end to end and made his backers a substantial return. Scandal is a four-year-old gelding by Antonio from Charley's Aunt, and this was his first start. He improved upon his handicap by Us. and should do belter later on.

Direct Chimes was all the rage ( for the Glaudelands Handicap. The son of Cathedral Chimes had every chance, and, though ho went. 8 s better than handicapped to do, he could only get second. His performance was only moderate, as the class was not, good.

The three-year-olds Gratia 11 Thorpe and Wrigley, who showed promise at tho Otalmhu meeting, "were well _ supported for the Claudelands Handicap. The former was with the leaders {or over a milo and then dropped back, while Wrigley stood on tho mark, and lost any chance he had.

After many failures Brendo succeeded in getting oil the winning list in the Stewards' Handicap, which ,he won very easily after taking charge when a furlong had been covered. It is nearly two years since Brendo scored previously, so that the success was overdue.

Wnitarere has been performing disappointingly of late. She was heavily bucked for the Stewards' Handicap and seemed certain to be in the money entering tho straight, but she left her feet and missed a, place.

Hose Bitigen trotted in her best style in. the Hamilton Handicap and had the race won a loiv; way from home. For such a good performer she returned a good dividend considering tho class she was opposed to.

The Australian-bred Katalo was first in demand for the Hamilton Handicap. lie did not give his backers much of a run, as he broke early and afterwards never looked dangerous. Kataio is a- nice trotter and should do better.

Training honours were well distributed, J. Brown (Lena Ansel), R. A. McMillan (Scandal), S. Pratt (The Pointer), T. 800 (Goldman), W. Orange ißrendp). A. Julian (Bawldy Locanda), W. Willetts (Rose jiingen). and .1. Gee (ltua I'ere) each having uno win.

J. Brown (Lena. Ansel), R. A. McMillan (Scandal), J. Paul (The Pointer), S. Roe (Goldman), W. Orange (Brerido), A. Julian (Bawldy Locanda). W. Willetts (Kose Bin gen), and R. Woods _ (Run, Pore) were each associated with si winner.

. NEW BRIGHTON MEETING.

FIRST DAYS ACCEPTANCES.

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CHRISTCHURCH. Tuesday.

The following are the acceptances for the New Brighton Trotting Club's meeting, which opens on Saturday:

TRIAL HANDICAP. .11 miles.—Peter's Pet. Mount Royal, Lady Fan. Nnpland, elicit. Te Kepa, Wildbine. Audo. Bill, Jluia Son. Wakefield, Happy Rosa. Brent Boy, limit: Bon Elect. l'2yds bad: Welcome Whispers, Cabin tori. 21yds; Silurian. Dragoon •fun., 30yds; Queen Ida. Bingenette, 48yds; Wild Hebe. 84yds.

IMPROVERS' HANDICAP. 14 miles. -- Wainoni. Ocean Spray. Yen. Binsear'.h. Barley Dillon. Lady Trafalgar. Mejrahi. Jingal, Ruby ITuon, limit; Kihiringi, >.ibl>idard. Lady Uocknwa»v. Dalmeny, _ Xellie Audubon, Logan Holme, George Grafton, 12vds bhd: ratio Tliorpo. Auto, Black Admiral, Hustler, The Toff. 24yds; Guy Fawkes. Albert Logan, Plywood, 3Cyds; Henry Tracey. 48yds.

MA( MEMORIAL HANDICAP, 2 miles. ---Olive Huiin. Talcro, Pinnvale. Kvent, limit Brownwoncl. Dalnnhine, Brutus, 12yds ; Vera Logan, '2-Iyds; Wild Thyme. Partner. Waitaki Girl. 31',yds; Escort. 4Ryds; Ouimet. Whispering Willie, Bog,in Wood! OOyds: Pedro Pronto. Perlic Chimes. 72yds.

! BOWIIIEE HANDICAP, - miles.—Annie's ! Dream. Axtel. Oriole. Miss Hubs. Lilly | Dillon, Squatter, Bright. 8011. Maheno, j limit: Crusader, l'2yr!s blid: Kins Alxlallnh. Grncic Thorpe. Stunt Artist. Transport. Renown. 24yds: Reappear. King Dillon, Hi',yds; Prince Burlington, Avenue. Bon Sonly. 4«y«is; Bosio Nut. Thivcndale. GOyds; The j Hook. 72yds. i BBAVIKW HANDICAP. 2 miles.-.- Car- ! binea. limit; Marvin Drift. Duko Biugen. 12vds" hhfl ; Pietor Timmerman, Wonder ! Why Master Audo, Tiny Moon, Proud At.i. ' Red Oak. Jlfiyds: Ingle Bincun ,AitdominI inn. 18yds; Nelson Bell. r.Oyds; .renin Bells. j 7'zyds; Manenutu. Kean John, 81yds: First, j Fashion, 132yda.

DASH HANDICAP, 1 mile.— Bell, I Mountain Chimes. Harold Burwood, Peter King, Le Todd. Glenelg, limit; Golden Sun. I 12yds bhd: Ben Dillon, 60yds.

WAIN ON I HANDICAP. H miles.—War Bond, I'nkoti, limit; Audacious, Ol.ro IT lion. 12yds bhd; Jjißhtnin'. Elite, Emperor. 24yds: Adair. Fancy Boy. Gleaming. i Jack Potts. 3l>yds; Onyx, OCyds.

ELECTRIC 11 ACAT, ] mile. — Hard Bell, Peter Kins, Reappear. Quiver. Silent Sign. Bare Bell. Direct, lJarowood, limit. ('•old Bud. Coronol. Kmc Karri, Weaver. Bex Coronado, 12yds; War Bond. Glen Mavis, 24yds; Phil Smith, 30yds; Trooper Dillon, 'J übermory, Goldst'ream, -lSyd^j

WELL-KNOWN PACER DEAD. [BY TEI.EIiR A PH. —I'lt ESS ASSOCIATION". ] DUNEDIN. Tuesday. A private message received from Onmnrii states that the well-known pacer, Albert ('ling, him died, Albert. Cling kiki one of the most brilliant pacers 111 Now Zealand during recent, venrs. and hud a record of 2m i 4-ss. established at Addinuton.