TRACK WORK AT OTAHUHU.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20595, 20 June 1930, Page 9

TRACK WORK AT OTAHUHU.

INVADER PERFORMS WELL.

CARMEL AND JEWEL POINTER

The most interesting piece of work at Otahuhu yesterday morning was that between Invader (C. S. Donald), Carmel (Donald), Jewel Pointer (S. M. August) 'and Master Huia (T. Grimmond). They went a mile and a-half in good time for a holding track. Tho local horses, Master Huia and Jewel Pointer, had a couple of lengths' advantage over tho Southerners at tho start. With six furlongs covered there was little between the quartette. A furlong from homo Master Huia was eased up. At this stage Invader made a forward move, closely followed by Carmel. The two stable companions were both going strongly in the run home, and at the finish Invader had a slight advantage, Carmel and Jewel Pointer finishing on terras. G. Paton drove Tho Tartar over several circuits, and the big gelding handled the heavy going in good stylo. The Tartar has only to race up to his track form to be prominent at the meeting. Sebiaca (G. Mitchell), Gold Sovereign (T. Roe), Great Ballin (G. Robertson) and Lord Nepean (S. August) were companions over a mile and a-half, which they traversed at a useful gait. Another interesting work-out was performed by Kingscl.ero (T. P. Grimmond) and Stanmoor (S. M. August). They went a mile in good time, considering the track conditions. Floraline (Groat) had Writer (Donald) as a companion in a work-out over two miles.—Both gave a resolute exhibition of trotting and there will be little fault to be found with their condition on race-day. Writer finished a little the better of the two. Direct Action (F. Gilchrist) showed improved form in a mile and a-half essay on tho grass at Otahuhu yesterday afternoon. He accomplished his task with more freedom than he had shown in his last two efforts. ; Strong, useful work was done by Realty and Lady Yvonne. LATEST ARRIVALS. VISITORS FROM THE SOUTH. A further batch of visitors for tho Auckland Trotting Club's Winter Meeting put in an appearance yesterday, when several trainers arrived with teams from southern centres. The following trainers and horses were among the arrivals: — ' R. B. Berry.—Sunshower and Vecto. L. Thomas.—Genuine, Lady Fan, and Blue and Gold., . W. Dyer.—Ngahuia, Richore, and Hostess. Rey Logan did not accompany the other members of W. J. Tomkinson's team to Auckland, and he will not be brought to the meeting. Another Cornwall Handicap candidate, Joy Bird, is also reported to be an unlikely starter. PROCEDURE AT INQUIRIES. ASSOCIATION'S STATEMENT. To remove any misunderstanding which may arise in regard to tho allowing of appeals against disqualifications on the ground of inconsistent and unsatisfactory performances, the New Zealand Trotting Ateociation has made a pronouncement on the subject. The association states— When an objection is lodged by a stipendiary steward or anyone else, the charge must be made in writing and read to the perQn or persons accused. Evidence in support of the objection mußt be given and recoided fully in the minutes, and in every case tho persons accused must be definitely invited to call evidence in defence. Ip two cases recently before the board it found that the evidence was insufficient, as there was no proof that the performances in each case were unsatisfactory, as well as inconsistent. In cases of alleged inconsistency something more is required than a statement or even proof that the performances were inconsistent, or that there was a difference in the totalisator investments. Proof of inconsistency in performance should be followed up by some evidence that the owner, trainer or horseman connected with the horse unproperly caused or contributed to such inconsistency. It is desirable to bring under the notice of Btewards and stipendiary stewards that where a horse does not run up to his known performances, and there does not appear to be any good reason for his not having done so, then each performance should be tho subject of an inquiry. Waiting for a horse's second performance is not nearly as satisfactory as dealing with the matter when the horse first runs. SEASON'S FIXTURES. June 21, 23—Auckland Trotting Club.