TROTTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19800, 22 November 1927, Page 15

TROTTING.

SEASON'S FIXTURES. November 23—Otahuhu Trotting Club. November 26, 26—Forbury Park Trotting Club. December 3—Waikato Trotting Club. December 10—Northland Trotting Club. December 10—Wellington Trotting Club. December 26, 27—Westport Trotting CluD. December 27, 29. 81—Auckland Trotting Club. Februarj 18. 22 —Otahuhu Trotting Club. March 24—Thames Trotting Club. June 23, 27—Auckland Trotting Club. OTAHUHU CLUB'S MEETING. SECOND DAY'S EVENTS. GOOD LIST OF ACCEPTANCES. The following is a list of the acceptances for events to bo decided on the second day of the Otahuhu Trotting Club's Spring Meeting, which takes place at Alexandra Park to-morrow: 12 noon—INNOVATION HANDICAP,

NOTES ON THE FORM. BY PICADOR. Unless some of the horses that contested the Introductory Handicap can show considerable improvement upon their form in that event, they will have little chance of winning races. On the whole it was the woist exhibition of trotting seen at Epsom for a long time and afforded further evidence of what a poor lot of slow-class trotters there are about at present. The hitherto disappointing Roez made n one-horse race of the Introductory Handicap, going to the front from 'the start and winning by a big margin. Most of her opponents made mistakes and this made the way easy, although she clipped seven seconds off her handicap time ii.nd could probably have won in any ca. j e. Roez appears to have become solid and should be heard of again this season. Like a number of the others, the favourite. Bright Light, failed to begin correctly in the Introductory Handicap and was a 1-ng way back before striking a gait. Once he settled down he trotted in good style r.nd narrowly missed second place. Bright Light may be a better horse for tho race. Nothing was travelling better at the finish of the Introductory Handicap than Gold Star, who finished fifth after being slow to get going at the start. The Gold Peil gelding should relish ihe longer journey on the second day and may give an improved display. Anseline trotted a solid race in the Introductory Handicap and registered ii fraction better than her handicap tim». Nevertheless she had -no chance with tho winner, Roez, although she beat all the others rather comfortably. The Nut Ansel mare is near the top of her form at present and a stake may come her way soon. Having his first race for about two years. Padlock sprung a surprise on backers by winning the Mangore Handicap in decisive fashion. As he had previously wo.n off tin 39s and been handicapped on 4m 3f'S, Padlock was undoubtedly well handicapped on 2m 55is 02m 20s to the mile), yet he was not fancied to any extent. This was probably due to his long absence Lom racing and also to the fact that he has never been too sound. Only for his infirmities Padlock would have been racing in much botter company now. It -would probably not be wise to take much heed of the failures of some of 11 e runners in the Mangere Handicap, as, outside of the winner and four or five of tho limit horses who began well, none of U>e others had a chance. The limit horßes to go away fairly decently were Red Star, Dillon Huon, Golden Grattan, and Gold Circle, and they wero prominent throughout the race, R«d Star and Dillon Huon filling the minor placings. When trained locally Dillon Huon i.ted to record brilliant trials on the tracks only to fail in his races, and ho is evidently still the same. Bcforo leaving Hawera he is credited with running a particularly last trial, but he could not reproduce it in the Mangoro Handicap, although he finished third. Ono of the quickest to begin, Dillon Huon had every chance and is evidently not a genuine racehorse, as ho was never putting much heart into his work. 'There was solid support for Uncle Bert in his two engagements and his defeats were rather costly to his admirers. Sent out favourite for the Onehunga Handicap, ho ruined his chance in tho first couple of furlongs by failing to hit bis gait correctly. In the Manukau Handicap he was again a trifle slow to get going, otherwise he may have finished second instead of third. Although ho did not have a good field to beat, it was impossible not to bo lm pressed by the manner in which Loch Moigh won tho Stewards' Handicap Nelson Derby horse was always travelling like a winner and appeared to have a good deal in hand at the finish. It should rot be long before Loch Moigh is found racing in bettor company. Ono of the surprises of the racing was the good showing made by Lord Minto in dead-heating for second with Kingsclere. It ia a long time since the black gelding has shown any form, and it was not surprising that he w»« one of the outsiders

of the field. Lord Mmto also contested the Manukau Handicap (saddle), but failed to leave the mark- correctly. After dead-heating for second in the Stewards' Handicap Kingsclere was produced again in the Manukau Handicap, and went another good race to finish fourth. Only for beginning badly Kingsclere would have been much closer in the latter event, as he lost nearly a couple of seconds on the mark. Black Lila made a game effort to win the Jellicoe Handicap from end to end, and went under by less than a length to Jewel Pointer, who joined her in the front a few furlongs from home. It is over 12 months since Black Lila won a race, and a victory for her would not have been out of turn. She has not been an easy mare to train, but G. Phipps has her very well at present, although Bhe pulled up o little sore. Having run second off 4.27 in the New Zealand Trotting Cup, Cardinal Logan was rogarded as something to bet on off the same mark in the Jellicoe Handicap, and was made a hot favourite. The Logan Pointer gelding paced a solid race, but could not finish any closer than third. Some believe that he was not seen quite at his best on the day, but against this is the fact that he went 4.27 4-5, or one second better than his previous best time over the distance. Holly Boy failed to race kindly in the Jellicoe Handicap, going to a break early in the contest, and eventually being pulled up. The black pacer went some good races last season, and among his victories were the Summer Cup at Alexandra Park in 4.31. On his latest efforts he is a long way below that form at present. There was good public support for Keremai in the Stewards' Handicap, and she went out second favourite. Like several of the others in the same race she probably did not display her correct form, and only finished seventh. The Our Thorpe mare is a solid pacer, and may soon make amends for this failure. The Australian importation Dad's Hope had his first run in the Dominion in the Stewards' Handicap, and although he was back seventh at the finish, made a fair showing. It is to be expected that he will improve with racing, and he should do better in his next few starts. Last season Florent gave evidence of being a very useful horse by winning over two miles in 4.35 2-5, and in accounting for the Onehunga Handicap in 4.34 2-5 on Saturday he demonstrated that he is still on the improve It was only by a narrow margin that he won, but his finishing effort was pleasing, and he defeated a decent horse in Amaris. Florent might still be capable of doing a little better. Though beaten into second place Amaris recorded his best performance to date over two miles in going 4.33 3-5 in the Onehunga Handicap. To show what a solid customer he is Amaris came out again in the Massoy Memoral Handicap later in the afternoon and led all the way. to win hand- j somely from the favourite, Nelson Tasker. With the exception of his stablemate Jewel Pointer, there is probably no more improved horse in Auckland than Amarie. Figures pointed to Scandal as the likely winner of the Manukau Handicap, and he duly won. From the start he was never farther back than fourth, and over the last few furlongs was always going like a winner. Handicapped on 2.18, Scandal only had to go 2.18 1-5 to win. There has been a lot of comment over the handicapping of Jewel Pointer for the Fergusson Handicap on the second day. For his win in the Jellicoe Handicap Jewel Pointer has only been penalised 12yds. It is usual for a winner to go back at least 24yds.. and, while a handicapper cannot be blamed for not following custom and using his discretion. Mr. Gooseman has certainly treated the Logan Pointer horse well. As Jewel Pointer has won twice off 4 23 inside a fortnight, he must be accounted fortunate in getting into the Fergusson Handicap on 4.28. CANTERBURY NOTES. ACTIVITY ON THE TRACKS. MANY HORSES AT WORK. [BT TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CHRISTCHURCH. Monday. The near approach of several meetings has caused increased interest in the training work both at Addington and New Brighton. There is a large number of horses at work on both tracks. Stunt Artist appears to be sound again and he is working satisfactorily at Addington. When at his best he is a useful twomile horse as he possesses plenty of stamina. The trotter Todd Bingen has never looked better than at present. In his training work be trots fast and he is a good stayer. With the colours up, however, he is not reliable in his gait, nor does he seem to possess stamina. It appears as if he will require,- a good deal of racing. Marlindo is remaining fairly sound but requires careful handling. He showed a lot of promise when he was first raced, but h© has not come on as well as was expected. If he keeps sound he should win a two mile race. C. Tasker continues to persevere with the pacer Billy Whiz. The American stallion will find it very hard to succeed from his present handicap as he is not on the improve. Proud Ata is trotting satisfactorily in his work but it is very doubtful if he has improved in his speed. He is now on a mark where he requires to be at his best to have any chance. A. Cox is not giving Cannonball nxuch work at present. The West Coast trotter is improving with racing and he already has some smart performances to his credit this season. Cannonball is not yet at the end of his powers. The pacer Kreisler is a hard proposition in his training work. He seems to be capable of doing anything in reason, but it is quite a different story with the colours up. Kreisler seems to shirk his work in a race and he has not to date repeated in public the speed which he has shown in training.

Of £300; 2 milea; limit 5.2. Billy Carbine Lt. Yds. bhd. Colonel Thorpe Lt. Roma Bingen . 60 Real Todd . . Lt. Gold Star . . 60 Royal Bob . Lt. Great Change 9fi Yda. bhd. Hoez 10R Bright Light, . 12 Anseline . . . 10S Peter Tracey . 24 12.45—EPSOM HANDICAP, Of £300; 1J miles; .limit 3.33. Dillon Huon Lt. Horizon . . . Lt. Surveyor . . . Lt. Admiral Hood Lt. Beatty .... Lt. Bonanza . . . Lt. Concertina . . Lt. Peter Grattan Lt. Red Star . . . Lt. Yds. bhd. Hohoro .... Lt. [Jramic .... 12 Halgana . . . Lt. Master Huia 12 Golden Park . Lt. Bingen King . 12 Maid of the Master Cute . 12 Mountains Lt. Ursaline . . . 24 Percy Dillon . Lt. High Sea . . . 24 Gold Circle Lt. Taipare .... 48 1.35—PAPATOETOE HANDICAP, Of £300 ; 2 miles; limit 4.50. Golden Grattan Lt. Yds. bhd. Gold Dial . . . Lt. Tony Victor . . 24 Great Eyre . . Lt. Roi Alto . . 24 Kolmar .... Lt. Bluewond . . . 30 Charm. Pronto Lt. Wild Nut . . 30 Roylette . . iit. Floraline . . . 48 Anscline . Lt. C'hilde Audubon 48 Yds. l>lifl. Petroleum? . . 84 Master Huia 12 Toll Chimes . . 108 Spirit Bell 12 2.25—FERGUSSON HANDICAP, Of £1000; 2 miles; limit 4.33. Lord Nepean Lt. Yds. bhd. Amaria . . Lt. First Carbine . 24 Yds. bhd. Jewel Pointer 60 Black Lila . . 12 Cardinal Logan 72 Holly Boy . . . 12 3.10—FRANKLIN HANDICAP. Of £350; 2 miles; limit 4.39. Daytime . . . Lt. Yds. ' hd. Buz Buz . . . Lt. Nelson Tasker 36 Reliance .... Lt. Wallroon . . . 36 Yds. bhd. Uncle Bert . . 36 Padlock ... 12 Dick Dilion . . 48 Goldiacket , 24 Waikaha . . . 48 Woodvale ... 80 Florent . . 60 Direct Morning 36 Nelson Fame . 84 3.55—VISITORS' HANDICAP, Of £400 ; 2 miles; limit 4.44. Yds. blul. Yds. bhd. Ngatira .... 12 Peter McKinney 36 Mutu 12 Tradesman . . 48 The Tartar . . 24 Sister Beatrice 48 Tiger Salve . . 24 4.45—DUNEDIN HANDICAP (Saddle), Of £500; 1 mile; limit 2.14. Caprice .... Lt. Yds. bhd. Amaris . . . Lt. Lady Dunmore 12 Yde. bhd. Holly Boy . . 12 Black Lila ... 12 All Bell . . . 24 Anselm .... 12 Nelson Fame 48 5.40—ROYAL OAK HANDICAP, Of £350; li miles: limit 2.521. Huon Grattan . Lt. Our Patch Lt. Hypo .... Lt. Yds. bhd. Padlock_ . . . Lt. Van Rich . . . 12 Lord Minto . . Lt. Mulwaree , . . 12 Ruapore . . , Lt. Pitaroa .... 24 Marionette . . . Lt. Scandal .... 24 Bonniewah . . . Lt. Cute Lad . . . 24 Buz Buz . . . Lt. Goldman . . . 36 Kingsclere . . . Lt. Lady Joan . . 36