TROTTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20024, 14 August 1928, Page 14

TROTTING.

SEASON'S FIXTURES. August 15, 17—New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club. September 15— Wellington Trotting Club. October 13, 17—Auckland Trotting Club. November 6, 8, o—New0 —New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club. November 17, 21—Otaliuhu Trotting Club. November 21 —Wellington Trotting ClubDecember I—Waikato Trotting Club. December 27, 29, 31—Auckland Trotting Club. NOTES BY PICADOR. PETERWAH'S BRILLIANT RECORD. The trotter Peterwah was responsible for a brilliant performance in beating a select field of pacers in tho August Handicap at Addington on Saturday. Handicapped on 4m 28s, Peterwah had to register the fast time of 4m 23 4-5s to win, and he thus established a New Zealand record for two miles for a straight-out trotter. Tho previous record for a straight-out trotter stood to the credit of Escapade, who stepped 4m 27 l-5s to annex the Easter Handicap at Addington last year. Other trotters with fa at times to their credit over two miles are Reta Peter (4m 28 2-os) and Whispering Willie (4m 28 2-Ss). Peterwah's record is one that may Btand for • many years, although, with the general improvement in the breed, the Dominion may produce some champion trotters in the years .to come. The performance compares very favourably with the best that have been registered by our leading pneers and stamps Peterwah as a champion trotter. It seemed to be the general opinion that tho chestnut was in need of a race, and he therefore sprang a big surprise in winning in the fashion he did. Peterwah is an aged horse by Etawah from Janova and was imported from America by R. C. Pisken. who effected his purchase as a yearling. Like many good horses, Peterwah has been in the limelight since ho began racing and has previously shown splendid form. This is the sixth season he has been racing and his winnings now total £5759. WINNERS GO FAST. Weather and track conditions must have been porfect for time-making at Addington on Saturday because fast times were recorded in the various racos and all the winnerg improved upon their handicaps The following table showing the handicaps and times recorded by the winners will illustrate the margins of improvement: Time ImproveHandicap. Recorded, ment. rti. b. m. s. s. Jackie Audubon 4 33 4 31 2-S 13-5 Maxegin . . 3 31 3 20 2-5 4 3-5 Sahib . . .. •2 15 214 1-5 0 4-5 Peterwah .. i 28 4 23 4-5 4 1-5 Dillon Hvion. . 4 38 4 30 1-5 7 4-5 Kempton . . 4 30 4 31 1-5 4 4-5 Native Prince 2 48 2 45 4-5 2 1-5 Western King 2 13 2 11 2-5 1 3-5 MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. A feature of tho racing at Addington on Saturday was the success of favourites, no fewer than five being successful. The favourites to score were Maxegin, Kempton, Jackie Audubon, Native Prince and Western King.

When J. Shaw left for Christchurch with a team of horses for the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's August meet, ins ho was very hopeful about the prospects of Native Prince and Western Kine. The pair realised expectations by winning 011 Saturday and scored in Buch stylo as to suggest ' that they may achieve more success soon. Western King's performance must have been very meritorious, as he is reported to have lost a good deal of ground at the start. METROPOLITAN MEETING. TO-MORROW'S PROGRAMME. THE LIST OF ACCEPTANCES.

[by telegraph.—PßESS ASSOCIATION.3 CHRISTCHURCH, Monday. The following acceptance list was posted at noon for the continuation on Wednesday of the Now Zealand Metropolitan Club's meeting:— IMPROVERS' HANDICAP. U miles.— Katute, Merry Bingen, Sea Queen, Louisiana, Young Carbine, limit; Snrsaparilla. Nelson Boy, 12yds bbd; .Lady Fan, Wild Hebe, '24; Great Change, Proud Ata, 36; Maiigoutu, Kprrwood Bell, Nighborn, Nelson McKinney. 48; Real the Great, Happy Rosa, CO; Nourmahal. Maxegin, 72; Tamerlane, 84. DASH HANDICAP, 1 mile.—General Bingen, Hnrry Audubon, Brutus, Loch Moigh, Hue Coronado. Okoura, King Pointer, Tommy Direct, Marvin Mae, Nantwich, limit; Shine Soon. Firpo. Darkmte. 12yds bhd. KING GEORGE HANDICAP, Of £1000; 2 miles. Roicole . . . . Lt. , yds bhd Zenith .... Lt. Loganwood . . 36 Talent .... Lt. Terence Dillon . 48 Gold Jacket . . Lt. Dalnahino ... 48 yds bhd Queen's Own . 48 Tom Thumb . . 12 Peterwah .. . . 43 Daphne D'Oro . 12 Jewel Pointer . 60 Quality .... 24 Imprint .... 72 Peter Bingen . 24 Waitaki . Girl . 72 Gondii! . . .24 Great Bingen .84 Machine Gun . 36 BELGIUM HANDICAP. 2 miles.—Bankhead, Carbine Direct, Mate o' Mine, Firp 9 . Donard, Bay Nut, Harvest Child, Snd.ie TTuon, limit; Kingscraft. Neerson. High Jinks, Theckla Boy, Revolt, Orphan, 12yds bhd; Saralla, Pageant, 48. LINCOLN HANDICAP. li miles.— Shadowland, Lochroe, Auditress, Great Form. Jolly Chimes. Event. Genuine. Lady Embrace, Some Wilkes, Hector s limit; Avenger, Sister Beatrice, Parkwood. Free Advice, Arran Chief. kotuku Jack, Great Actress. Lady Matchlight, 12yds bhd; Sahib, Acre, William the .Great. 24; Jackie Audubon, 48; Western King, 72. AVON HANDICAP. Of £600; 2 miles. Little Logan . Lt. yds bhd Korrwood 801 l Cannonbnll . . *-4 Our Lady . . . Lt. Bonny npec .. . Duke Bingen . Lt Sister Beatrice S4 yds bhd \ onng Blake . . 84 Master Audo . • 12 Peter Swift . . 108 CANTERBURY HANDICAP. 2 milosAriki. Nantwich. Buig Boy, limit,; Double Event Vesuvius. Wharepiana. . Macaranda, 12yds 'bhd; Jean McElwyn. King Pointer, <M- Parkwood, Glenelg. Trimmer. bight Ever. Billy Sen. Jolly Pet. 36; Pluto. 48; Western King, Native Prince, 60. SPEEDWAY HANDICAP, H mil™ TTarold Thorpe. Jean McElwyn, limit; >.pigram, Taurekareka, St. Maura. Talpxo, ]mnrint 12yds bhd; Western King, Ahurin Arron, Great Hope. Peter Bingen. Cardinal Logan. 21; Princ.c Pointer, Jack Potts. Bonny Logan, 36; Jewel Pointer, 48.