TROTTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19827, 23 December 1927, Page 15

TROTTING.

SEASON'S FIXTURES. December 26—Gore Trotting Club. December 26—Ashburton Trotting Club. December 26, 27 —Westporfc Trotting Club. December 26, 27—South Wairarapa Trotting Club. December 27, 20, 31—Auckland Trotting Club. December 29—Win ton Trotting Club. January 2, B—Canterbury Park Trotting January 3—Westland Trotting Club. January 6—Greymouth Trotting Club. February 18, 22—Otahuhu Trotting Club. March 24—Thames Trotting Club. June 23, 27—Auckland Trotting Club. THE AUCKLAND CLTJB. ELECTRIC TOTALISATOR. PREPARATION OF PLANS. The committee of the Auckland Trotting Club met on Tuesday, when the president, Mr. J. Rowe, reported on the visit of the special committee appointed to make an inspection of tho electrio totalisators in use in the North Island to Palmerston North, Feilding and Marton, where the machines in use were inspected. Full details of the totalisator buildings and electrio totalisators at these courses were noted. A resolution was unanimously carried that Mr. N. Wade, the club's architect, be instructed to prepare Bcheme plans of the totalisator houses and members' stand, these to be submitted when completed to the committee at a meeting to be called by the president. A resolution was passed expressing great appreciation of the courtesy and assistance rendered to the special committee by Sir Maui Pomare, Acting-Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr. P. J. Kelleher, of tho Internal Affairs Department, and tho presidents and secretaries of the Maaawatu Racing Club, Feilding Jockey Club, and Marton Jockey Club. A lettor enclosing a cheque for £52 10s was received from Mr. R. C. Fißken to cover tho cost of the gold cup he has donated for the Rowe Handicap Trot, A hearty vote of thanks, which is to be conveyed by letter. was accorded Mr. Fisken for his donation. A number of appeals for assistance were received from charitable institutions, and several donations were granted. Mr. G. E. Tansley, chairman of the Works Committee, furnished a report on the improvements that £»ad been carried out at Alexandra Park, including the installation of new barriers. Accounts totalling £354 3s 3d were passed for payment. EPSOM TRAINING NOTES. YESTERDAY'S WORK. BY SENTRY.

Although it was anticipated that some interesting trials would be witnessed at Alexandra Park yesterday morning, the large number of spectators who lined the rails witnessed little likely to give them some idea of the capabilities of the various performers. Tho track, owing to a thick top layer of dust, though in good condition for the horses, did not favour fast times, and the dust was sornewloat of a nuisance.

Looking none the worse for bis recent escapade, Peterwah gave a good exhibition of trotting over two miles. He stepped faultlessly throughout, accompanied by Daytime and Master Councillor, the lastnamed tailing off at the conclusion of a mile and a-half. Daytime, who is in better heart than when he last raced, gained many admirers and should be. equal to figuring prominently in his engagements at the meeting. The St. Heliers Handicap candidate, Nelson Tasker, was not after time, but strode over a mile and a-quarter. Ayers has his candidate in the right heart to race prominently.

It was expected that Cardinal Logan would be seen to advantage when, in company with Uncle Bert and Dad's Hope, he was strapped up to go over two miles. Although he made his companions look only moderates, ho did not gain many admirers, for at tho conclusion of the workout ho was blowing hard, which, in addition to his having a bad cold, does not say much for his cup chance. Dad's Hope tangled badly throughout. Un«le Bert went well, although he was not speedy enough for Cardinal Logan. With ordinary luck he should be equal to earning stake-money at tho meeting.

Billy Carbine trotted a couple of miles, but was never asked to do his best. His condition appears to bo better iihan when seen out at Whangarei, and he should have every chance in the Introductory Handicap.

Though xvnhoppled. The I3h:rew paced evenly when sprinted with Native Star over a few half-miles. Both are moving attractively and will not bo wanting for friends next, week, especially Native Star, who is a solid trotter that is liable to improve on her recent good performances. After going half a mile Jewel Pointer was picked up by Amaris and Bold Bill and the pace was on over another mile. The trial proved that .the trio are in the pink of condition. After being allowed to loiter over a mile, Great Change was asked to clap on tho pace over tho concluding four furlongs. Ho shotild bo benefited by tho run and is also settling down, well under J. Shaw's tuition. The hard tracks aro beginning to toll on Black Lila, who was a little soro after covering two miles. Tho mare is somewhat unsound and G. Phipps is evidently going to get as much out of her as possiblo while sho remains on her feet. Tho aged pacer Pitaroa and All Bell were associated over a milo and . a-quarter, getting through their task satisfactorily. If any surprises aro to be registered at the meeting, it may come from one of ibis pair. Both Bingen King and Raima went well while traversing a milo and a-half. Tho latter is otio susceptible to improvement, for sho has only <o control her speed to figure as a useful trotter. # Gold Jacket easily disposed of Van Rich over a milo and a-half. The son of Gold Bell has only to reproduce his track form in public to earn a stake or two. When Sheik, driven by D. Withers, and Native Prince, with P. t Riddle handling tho reins, were geared tip to go two miles tho work-out was tho be3t of the morning. Sheik, who covered tho most ground, waß under a strong hold throughout, and was slightly in front of Native Princo at the finish. Both P. Riddlo's charges have made tho trip from Sydney without sufforing any harm, and, as both . possess undoubted speed and staying ability, they should go close to earning somo of tho prize-money. It is scarcely likely that the trip would havo been undertaken unless their prospectß were considered reasonably good. NOTES FROM THE TRACK. Tho Petorwah filly Enawah, who seriously strained a ligament while training for the Auckland Spring Meeting, is slowly recovering. Her owner, R. Fisken, may havo her in active training toward tho close of the season. V The latest rocruit to the ranks at Alexandra Park is a four-year-old gelding by Blue Mountain King from Uretta. Although ho has only been handled for a few days, ho is very docile and should soon settle down to business. Mr. H. C. Nicholls, of Henderson, while attending the Northland meeting, was much taken with tho maiden Ida Ana, who showed up for a timo in the Counties' Handicap. After that event Mr. Nicholls leased the mare and she will bo prepared by A. Ayres for future engagements. When sho raced at Whangarei Ida Ana had only been in work a very short time.

The much-discussed Conoliff arrived at headquarters yesterday in company with Elzear, Young Blake, Dalmeny, and Bell Harold. He lookß in much bqjtter condition than when he was last at Epsom, and, though he .is not much in the boom for the Auckland Cup, there are at least a few who are prepared to see him go a good race. The other members of Tomkinson's team are all looking bright, more particularly Elzear and Young Blake, who fill the eye well.

Mr. P. J. Docherty yesterday morning completed the deal attached to tho salo of the three-year-old filly Etta Cole (by Peterwah from Lady Cole). The maiden, yet unraced, possesses good looks, and when she joins up with the trotters should prove herself j, worthy representative of her sire.

Since coming to Auckland " Andy" Bryce, who is setting up as a trainer at Otahuhu, has taken in hand a five-year-old pacing gelding by Gold Bell from Lady M. -It is anticipated that Bryce will get a useful team together before the season closes.

Yesterday's arrivals included the following trainers:—W. Warren (Orphan and D'Artagnan), C. Donald (Jack Potts, Quality, Auditress and John Mauritius), R. Berry (Machine Gun, Sea Pearl and Escapade), D. Withers (Great Bingen, Dolores. Great Actress and Nourmahal), F. Holmes (Tom Thumb, Quickfire, Bob Logan and King Pointer), and J. Bryce (Ahuriri, Koharai and Money Spider).

CANTERBURY NOTES. STARTERS FOR WAIRARAPA. [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT. 3 CHRISTCHT7ECH, Thursday. The American stallion Trampcrisp will bo racing at the South Wairarapa Trotting Club's meeting next week. Owing to D. Withers having his large team in Auckland at the time the trotter will go North in charge of J. Bryce, junr. J. N. Clarke will race a small team at the South Wairarapa Trotting Club's meeting next week. H. Frost intends racing some of his team there. Nancy McKinney looks particularly well at present, and she is doing capitally in her work. She is not reliable at the barrier, but when she is cured of this defect she should soon win a race.

Saidie Huon did a good race at New Brighton last week, and as she ia working well she can be expected to race prominently in future engagements. Nelson Bell is now being trained by A. G. Wilson at New Brighton. If trotter would stand a preparation he would soon win a race.

J. Lorgelly is still persevering with the American stallion Brigand, but the horse is not likely to stand up to a solid preparation. G. F. Robinson has an addition to his stable in a pacer by Ballin, who looks like making a useful sort.

Taurekareka looks none the worse for his racing last week, and he is bowling along in his training work in great style.

A. G. ' Wilson has a very promising pacer in work by Taraire from Red Cross. The youngster has a good way of doing his work. Sungleam raced well, but unsuccessfully, at the recent New Brighton meeting, and the Sungod gelding looks none the worse for his racing. He may do better in his next effort. Audubon Chief is now locking in capital form. The pacer will be raced on the West Coast next week.