TROTTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19798, 19 November 1927, Page 15

TROTTING.

SEASON'S FIXTURES. November 19, 23 —Otahuhu Trotting Club. November 25, 26—Forfeury Park Trotting » Club. December 3—Waikato Trotting Club. December 10—Northland Trotting Club. December 10—Wellington Trotting Club. December 26, 27—Westport Trotting Club. December 27, 29. 31—Auckland Trotting Club. February 18. 22—Otahuhu Trotting Club. March 24—Thames Trotting Club. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. " Wager."—There were 14 starters in the Wakefield Handicap, the race won by Wairon Belle at Nelson on March 5, 1920. The dividend paid on Wairoa Belle was in advance of £IOOO. OTAHUHU CLUB'S MEETING. OPENING DAY'S PROGRAMME. The Otahuhu Trotting Club opens its spring meeting to-day, and, with a good prospect of weather conditions being in keeping with the season, a capital day's sport may be anticipated. The following is a list of the horses engaged in the various evenle:

REVIEW OF THE FIELDS. BY PICADOR. A moderate field of trotters will contest the Introductory Handicap, and among (he number are several who have had no public experience. On recent form Royal Bob reads the pick of the limit division, although lie is not too solid. Real Todd is a likely customer, and Bright Light has shaped well on previous occasions. Roma Bingen and Gold Star will strip in excellent condition and would only requir<% to . show their best to have chances. The same applies to the back-markers, Great Chauge and Anseline. The favourite may come from Bright Light, Real Todd, end Royal Bob. A big'field is carded for the Mangere Handicap, and, with runners likely to be numerous, luck will be au important factor. Over half the field is on the limit and the horses on this mark will have to be started in two rows, so that thoso who draw the front rank will have & slight advantage. The event bears a very open aspect and fancies are cure to take a wide range. Hohora, Typist, and Padlock are well handicapped, but the lastnamed may not be Quite at his best. Beatty is a speedy mare who went two good races last meeting, while Golden Grattan, Jean McElwyn, and Dillon Huon are other limit possibilities. Tony Victor is a solid customer and may go as well as any of those behind the limit mark, although 5n the big field those conceding starts will be up against it. Ihe betting will probably be wide, with Hohora, Typist, and Beatty among the popular fancies. One of the best races of the day aay be provided by the Onehunea Handicap, ns the class engaged is fairly even. Reliance showed a flash of form last meeting, but the other limit horse, Luvan, does not appear to be Quite right. Rockburn is very well, but the last part of the journey may trouble him, and Gold Jacket, "who was narrowly beaten in the same class last meeting, appeals more. Florent is a possibility, and it would be impossible to write out any of the seven horses on the back marks. Amaris has another engagement, and it is not definitely known whether he will take his place in the field. Should he run, fce will receive x strong support, but in his absence the public may show a preference for Gold Jacket, Uncle Bert, and Wallroon. There is only a small field of six engaged in the Jellicoe Handicap, and on recent form Cardinal Logan *irid Jewel Pointer stand out. At Addington last week Cardinal J-cgan finished second off a 4m 27s j mark in the New Zealand Trotting Cup, while Jewel Pointer went 4m 28 2-5s to run second in another race and niso won off '4m 29s on the final day. The pair are j similarly handicapped to-day, and on that account their prospects look particularly rosy. Sea Pearl is a good mare, but will find it hard to concede start to the abovementioned pair. Cardinal Logan v-ill probably start favourite. A useful field of pacers will contest the Stewards' Handicap. Daytime has shown promise, and, being a very fit horse, reads best of the limit division. Dad's Hope is a likely sort, but Reremai and Loch Moigh may be preferred. Loch Moigh finished second ofi 3m 28s in his last start and on the same mark reads very nicely placed. Backers may fancy Loch Moigh, Reremai, and Daytime. The field engaged in the Campbell Handicap is not strong. Ngatira won the event last year and history might repeat itself, although on recent form he should be held safe by Petroleuse, Sister Beatrice, and Tradesman. The elect of Mr. Corrigan s pair, Petroleuse and Sister Beatrice, will probably dispute favouritism with Trades man.

There is material for ■» good race in tJie Mas.ey Handicap. Lady Joan h notwliable at the b«ri«r. *Bd the other to*

i" \' ■» horses, Arnaris and Dick Dillon, will ba more fancied. On recent iorra Lord Ntspean, and Nelson Tasker must both have good chances, and Anselm is another possibility. Holly Boy has not been racing well lately, and First Carbine is not yet ready. Jewel Pointer is engaged, but at the handicaps J. Shaw may prefer to run his other charge, Amaris. Nelson Fame has been out of form this season, but at hiß best, would bo dangerous. It should be a sqlid betting race, with money lor Nelson Tasker, Arnam and Dick Dillon, The Manukau Handicap (saddle) has attracted a useful field of milers, including a number that hav« shown nbility with tho weight on top. Fancies are likely to take a wide range, with Scandal. Muhvaree, and Uncle Bert among the popular picks. EPSOM TRACK NOTES. BY PICADOR. The dirt training traok at Alexandra Park was in splendid order yesterday, but there was very little fast work, most of the horses being jogged. R. Berry worked Jean McElwyn and Sea Pearl separately, the latter going a mile and a-quarter at a solid speed. Jean McElwyn went freely and is a promising pacer who will have to be respected in the slow-class events at the meeting.

The Cambridge trainer, R. A. McMillan, arrived with Scandal, Tsipare, Rockburn, and Childe Audubon on Thursday and hud his charges out working usefully yesterday. The members of the team all look well and it should not be for lack of condition if they fail to . race prominently at the meeting.

Another country trainer to put in an appearance was A. Broughton, who was present with Festive Morn and Lady Dunmore. Judging by appearances. Festive Morn and Lady Dunmore have trained on. well since racing last month, ar.d fhe latter has never looked better than at present.

Without doing anything out of the v-£.y. Dad's Hope has pleased tho trackvvatchera by the manner in which he has been accomplishing his work. The Australian, importation seems to be a solid customer, and, though he may not be really s,ood, ho should win races in his present class. If started to-day, Dad's Hope will be making his first public appearance in the Dominion.

It is intended to start Uncle Bert in both the Onehunga Handicap and the Mantikau Handicap. R. Berry will drive him in the former event and A. Broughton, who ha 3 successfully piloted him before, will be his pilot in his eecond engagement. Uncle Bert is a very fit horse.

There is a strong disposition to regard Cardinal Logan as something in the nature of a certainty in the Jellicoe Handicap, and he will no doubt start a hot favourite. One would not care to pick anything to beat him, but Jewel Pointer, whose form at Addington was also attractive, might keep him extended.

Those who have seen Bright Light racing have been favourably impressed by his efforts. The chestnut trotter has the appearance of a useful horse and should make his presence felt in the slow-class trotters' events at the meeting.

Without managing to reach a place either day, Gold Star trotted two fair races at the last meeting, and, with slight improvement, should have possibilities at this meeting. J. T. Paul may have effected the necessary improvement in the Gold Bell gelding in the meantime.

It should not be for want of condition if Golden Grattan fails to win a race soon. The Gold Bell mare. is carrying a very bright appearance and has seemingly trained on well since last meeting.

One of the moßt promising young pacers seen out last Beason was Loch Moigh, whose record of four -wins and two seconds in' seven starts was attractive. It is expected that- Loch Moigh will reach good company this season, and, though he has not ■ raced for some months, he looks forward enough to show form immediately. The son of Nelson Derby may be a good one to follow. »'

Among those engaged in the Campbell Handicap to-day is the old trotter Mutu, who has only raced twice since ■winning the Members' Handicap at the Waikato meeting at Alexandra Park in March, 1926. The Ghoai gelding seems to be carrying l is •age well and bears a very healthy appearance. He is no* trained at Te Awamutu.

FORTHCOMING MEETINGS.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB.

The Auckland Trotting Club's Summer Meeting is fixed to be held at Alexandra. Park on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, December 27, 29, and 31. and, villi £15,000 offered in prize-money, it will be recognised that interesting figures are placed before horaeowners. The Auckland Trotting Cup, with a stake of £2200 ui.d a gold cup of the value of lOOgns, is appropriately the leading event of, the programme, and three other events —'he Rowe Handicap, Summer Cup, and Presi-

dent's Handicap-—each carry a. stake of £IOOO. Nominations for all events close next Friday, at 5 p.m., with the secretary, Mr. A. G. Mabee.

Horseowners are reminded that firct forfeit in connection with the Greut • Northern Trotting Derby (1928) falls due next Friday, at 5 p.m. WAIKATO TROTTING CLUB. The handicaps for events to be decided at the Waikato Trotting Club's meeting •frill be declared by Mr. C. E. Goosman nest Friday,, and acceptatice.3 close on. Monday. November 28. FOKBURY PARK MEETING. FIRST DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. [Bl* TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] DUNEDIN. Friday. Acceptances for the day of the Forbury Park Trotting Club's meeting are ROSLYN HANDICAP, 1 mile 5 fur.— Genevieve, Major Domo, Wilkie Bard, Ria Audubon, limit; Len Wood. Grey wood. 12 yds; Hawkesbury's Pride, Jade. 24; Dolores, Sid Wilkes, 36; Lord'Traoey, Peter the First, 48; Master Peter, 72; Avalanche, 84; Nelson McKinney, 144. PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP. I jnil« 5 fur.—Onoto, Stockade Junior. Celestial. Sir Author. Linda Chimes. Honielight.Jolm Appear, Dahlia Dillon. Firebrand, limit: Dillon Blake, 12yds: Sadie Huon, 24; Kinney Dillon, 36: Slump, 48; tvihilist ,Tumor. _ Wild Pigeon,. Great Form, Drake, 72; Kibinngi. 84; Nelson McElwyn, 108. ST. HILDA HANDICAP. 1 lmle.-Four Bella, Robert' Bell/ Nipper. Desbqrough, Omaha, Queen's General, Van Director, limit; Acre, Lady Embrace. Cold water, Jolly Chimes,: 12yds: Doctor Dillon, 24; General Bingen, 36. SPRING HANDICAP. 2 miles -Master Peter, Jade, limit: Nelson Ata, 12yds; Avalanche, 24; Swiftbine, Underviewer, 48; Randolph, 60. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. 2 miles.— Bell Harold, limit: Downcast Bonny Logan, Taurekareka, 12yds: Trampfaat Trwmd, 24; Author Jinks, Dalnahme, l ignt L.u, Talent, 36; Away, 48. CAVERSHAM HANDICAP. 2 down. Kate Thorpe, limUStar, Logan Hanlon. Zenith. 1 - > ena Lingfield, Evelyn Locanda. 24; lointa.ena, 36; Fashion Queen, 72. DOMINION HANDICAP. w ®#! Bingen, Herbilwin. liwitProgd a g I s 8,,k -

"dash handicap,! namber, Haunui, J Bingen Lad, 12yds; Ever, 'Terence Di»°".

12 Noon—INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, Of £300. Limit 3.47. 14 miles. Billy Carbine Lt. Deballszac . . . Lt. Colonel Thorpe . Lt. Yds. bhd. Cliessey . . . Lt. Bright Light . . 12 Roez . ... . Lt. Peter Tracey . 24 Real Todd . . . Lt. Roma Bingen . . 48 Royal Bob . . Lt Gold Star . . . 43 Solidity .... Lt. Great_ Change 84 Mona Moko . Lt. Anseline ... 96 12.45—MANGERE HANDICAP, Of £300. Limit, 2.57i. li miles. Golden Grattan Lt. Admiral Hood Lt. Jean McElwyn . Lt. Peter Grattan Lt. .- Dillon Huon . . . Lt. Typist Lt. Concertina . . . Lt. Yds. bhd. Beatty Lt. Bingen King 12 Red Star . . . . Lt. Uramic ..... 12 Hohora . . , . Lt. Master Cute . . 12 Halgana ... . Lt. Roamer .... 12 Golden Park . Lt. Tony Victor . . 12 Md. of Mountain Lt. Ursuline . . . . 21 Silver Link . . Lt. High Sea , . . 24 Percy Dillon . Lt. Padlock .... 24 Gold Circle . . , Lt. Marionette . . . 36 Horizon .... Lt. Taiparie .... 43 1.35—ONEHUNGA HANDICAP, Of £300. Limit 4.39. 2 miles. Reliance . . . Lt. Yds. bhd. Liuvan Lt Woodvale . . . 36 Yds. bhd. Amaris 36 Rockburn ... 12 Uncle Bert . . . 36 Gold Jacket . . 24 Lady Dunmore . 48 Plorent .... 24 Dick Dillon . . 48 Hypo 24 Lord Ncpean . . 48 AVallroon .... 36 Waikaha . . . . 48 2.25—JELLICOE HANDICAP, Of £1000. Limit 4.33. 2 miles. Yds. bhd. Yds. bhd. Black Lila ... 12 Jewel Pointer . 48 Holly Boy ... 24 Cardinal Logan. 72 Anselm .... 24 Sea Pearl . . 84 3.10—STEWARDS' HANDICAP, Of £300. Limit 3.30. li miles. Daytime .... Lt. Yds. bhd. Kingaclere . . . Lt. Buz Buz .... 2* Araroa Lt. Festive Morn . . 24 Lord Minto . . . Lt. Mars ...... 24 Great Ballin . . Lt. Loch Moigh . . 24 Yds. bhd. Luvan 35 Toll Chimes . . 12 Van Rich . . . . 36 Dad's Hope . , 12 Goldman . . . . 72 Keremai .... 24 3.55—CAMPBELL HANDICAP, Of £400. Limit 4.44. 2 miles. 1 King Capitalist. Lt. Yds. bhd. Yds. bhd Mulu . ..... • 24 Ngatira .... 12 Peter McKinney 36 Petroleuse ... 12 Tradesman . . . 48 Sister Beatrice . 24 Peter Dean .. . . 72 The Tartar . . 24 4.45—MASSEY MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of £500. Limit 2.482. li miles. 1 Ladv Joan . . . Lt. Yds. bhd. Dick Dillon . . . Lt. Holly Boy . 24 Amaris Lt. Anselm . . . 24 Yds. bhd. First Carbine . 24 Lord Nepean . . 12 Jewel Pointer f.O Nelson Tasker . 12 Nelson Fame . 60 5.40 —MANUKAU HANDICAP (Saddle), 1 Of £350. Limit 2.18. 1 mile. Daytime Lt. Yds. bhd Our Patch ... Lt. Loch Moigh . . 32 Kingaclere . . . Lt. Pointalena . . 12 Scandal Lt. Van Rich . . . 12 Tranquil ..... Lt. Mulwaree . . 12 Ruapere Lt. Caprice . . . 24 Lord Minto . . . Lt. Gold Jacket . 24 Logan Rothchild Lt. Uncle Bert . . 24 Huon Grattan . . Lt. Wallroon . . . 24 Blair Audubon . Lt.