TRAINING AT EPSOM.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20724, 18 November 1930, Page 7

TRAINING AT EPSOM.

TRIALS ON COURSE PROPER. THE ABBEY IN GOOD HEART. ARACHNE WORKS SMOOTHLY. Alexandra Park presented a busy appearance yesterday morning', when tlio final work-outs for the Auckland Trotting Clfub'» meeting were undertaken. The outside of the course proper was open, but the going was dead and the times recorded were consequently slow. Belle Axworthy (A. Julian) was stepped along over ten furlongs, After running the first half-mile in 1.9 she was not hurried over the remainder of the journey, her first mile occupying 2.22. Bello Ax worthy is in fine order for her coming engagements.

Goldman (C. G. Lcc), with Golden Huia ns a companion for part of the journey, went over a mile and a-hal£ unhopplcd. He worked strongly, coming homo the last four furlongs in 1.17. Warplano (J. Shaw) jumped off at the 12-furlongs post. With a half mile covered in 1.22 he was joined by Queen Elizabeth (A. Corrigan). They passed the mile post in 2.40, the pace was then increased, the last half being traversed in 1.10. Queen Elizabeth's mile was 2.28, and she was going comfortably at the finish. After running half a mile in 1.17 4-5 The Abbey (W. Clifton) went the second half of a mile task in 1.11 2-5. He paced resolutely and is in great heart. Linnett the Great (F. J. Smith) was allotted a mile and a-half, which she accomplished in faultless style in 4.6. The last mile took 2.44, on which time she could have improved. Linnett the Great has made good progress during the last few weeks. Mignonno (L. McMahon) was not bustled to run 12 furlongs in 3.51. After registering 1.20 for the first half-mile she reached the milo in 2.37, and then went the final half to 1.14. Mignonne began well from a standing start and paced pleasingly. Gold Treasure Paces Well. Rolfe Audubon ((L. Lavcr) and Windshield (J. McKendrick) began at the mile and a-auarter post two seconds in advance of Gold Treasure (A. Julian). Windshield finished well and had a slight advantage at the post, registering 3.10 1-5 for the journey, .Rolfe Audubon taking a fraction longer. Gold Treasure, who was full of running at the end, took 3.8 2-5, Ben Bingen (J. Shaw) and Explosion (W. Clifton) trotted together over a couple of circuits, both giving sound displays. Timed for ten furlongs they registered 3.17, the last four furlongs being run in 1.15. Explosion was doing it easily, but Ben Bingen's effort was a pleasing one. Pavlova (F. Smith) was 6ent a mile and a-quarter, but was not extended at any stage, going fastest over the last half-mile in 1.15. Pavlova is improving with each work-out. Marble Star (C. Millen) was given several rounds at a steady pace, trotting the last mile in 2.40. Tho trottex appears to have had a sound preparation and is carrying a bright appearance. Billy Carbine (G. Phippa) had Margaret Wallace (E. Sandall) as a companion over three circuits. They were not on a timemaking mission, but Billy Carbine trotted in bold style and was anxious to go faster. Billy Carbine will probably race on Saturday. Arachne (J. Shaw) went from the 12-fur-long disc, but was eased up after going a mile and a-quarter. She ran a half comfortably in 1.16, Arachne appears to be right at the top of her form. Lady Ena (J. Hill) trotted a mile and a-lialf without a mistake, registering a 2.40 gait over the last six furlongs. Lady Ena is in nice condition for her comine engagements. Benefice Beats Dad's Hope. Benefice (K. Morrison) went away from the ten-furlong post, Dad's Hope (W. Clifton) joining in at the mile, a couple of lengths in front. Three furlongs from home Benefice took the lead and maintained it to the post, although Dad's Hope finished very strongly. Benefice ran tho mile in 2.27 2-5, the last half in 1.14 4-5.

Whakahihi (J. O'Kane) was given a 12furlons task, taking 2.43 to reach the mile. He was pacing emartly on the run home, but broke before reaching the» post, and the full journey occupied 4.4. Moko Chief (E. Tuke) paced freely for a couple of circuits, but spoilt his effort by breaking when sprinting the last halfmile. the' first two furlongs of which he ran in 38s.

Richore (J. McKeudrick) was net hurried over the first mile of a mile and a-half, but ran home the last half-mile in 1.13 3-5. Etta Cole (A. Julian) trotted steadily over a few laps, and then traversed a mile in 2.33 2-5, tho last half in 1.14 2-5. Etta Cole mado no mistakes and did her work in a very satisfactory manner. Nelson Girl (A. Julian) had Prince Etawah to assist her over a mile of a mile and a-half spin. Nelson Girl broke badly several times, but did better in the last half, which she covered by herself in 1.22. Nelson Girl is moro solid in a raco than on tho track. Gold Jacket (L. McMahon) did not show his best form over the first circuit of a mile and a-half, but paced more solidly over tho last four furlongs to register 1.14. Gold Jacket may start in tho inile and a-quarter event gn Saturday. Kewpie's Triumph Improving.

Maid of the Mountains (K. Bell) went away four seconds ahead of Kewpie'a Triumph (J. Gee) from the mile post and they finished as they started, both recording 2.30 Kewpie's Triumph is making good progress in his preparation.

Stoney (P. J. Smithy was sent a mile and a-quarter in 3.10. The grey pacer handled the holding turf better than usual and came home tho last half-mile in 1.11 4-5, finishing in determined style. Carnui (A. Nixon) paced boldly over several circuits, but was not asked to make time. Carnui looks much improved sinco ho raced last month. Dan Direct (A. Newdick) and Great Fame (A. Patten) were associated for a mile and a-quartcr. After going a useful three furlongs they were eased and tho pace was not applied until the last half-mile was entered on. They were eased again near the finish when travelling at a 2.30 speed. Lord Haldane (K. Morrison) and Direct Action (F. Gilchrist) commenced together from the mile and a-half barrier, but Direct Action broko several times and Lord Haldano was well clear at the mile in 2.40. Direct Action trotted better over tho last half, but could not reach Lord Haldane, who registered 3.57 2-5 for the full journey. Glandore (A. McGarry) accompanied Anseline (J. Gee) over ten furlongs of a milo and a-half. Glandore was unhoppled, and when the pace was on in tho final stages left his feet. Aneelino gave a solid exhibition of trotting, registering 3.22 for n mile and n-quarter, and going the last half-mile in 1.16

Great Vanity (G. Webb) was given strong work, with a burst over three furlongs. He showed a nice turn of speed when extended.

Mountain Dell (unhoppled), Wood vale and Parrish Belle were exercised on the clay track. Parrish Belle looks light) but will probably go well if the track is dry tomorrow. Mountain Dell and Woodvale have both had solid preparations and aro in good trim for to-morrow's engagements.