TE AROHA MEETING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20867, 8 May 1931, Page 9

TE AROHA MEETING.

TO-MORROW'S FIXTURE. EXCELLENT FIELDS ENGAGED. MANY HIGH-CLASS RUNNERS. The Waikato trotting circuit, which was opened successfully nt Cambridge last Saturday, will be advanced a further since tomorrow with the annual fixture of the To Aloha Trotting Club. The meeting isbeing held much later than during the last few seasons, but this has not in any way affected the liberal patronage of owners and trainers, and tho fields in the eight events aro large and fully representative of the best-class horses in the various grades. The course has recently been greatly improved and will offer good footing, while its increased width will obviate the necessity for making two rows for limit horses in 'lie crowded novice events. The cup field contains some high-grade performers, rind in addition to First Flight and Peter Pirate, who filled the minor places at Cambridge, good performers in Great Parrish, Grand Canyon* and Mignonne are engaged. Tho cprint events, the Farewell and Hot Springs Handicaps, contain several smart ones, the former including Some Dillon, Little Guy. Lady Author and Iligh Sea, in addition to several cup candidates. Tho saddle race will be full of interest with Judy Thorpe, Maroso. Nathaniel, Our Peter, Andover and June Noraiea taking part. Tho Manawaru Handicap, two miles, for improving pacers, promises a keen contest, and the well-performed backmarkers. Impromptu and L.idv Yvonne, should find stout opposition from Kcwpie's Guy, Kewpie's Triumph and Cainui. As usual, tho novice races have filled well and Betty Guy, Dolly Thorpe, Bismuth. Ariibond and Ben Zolock in the Waitoa Handicap, and I'oi. Great Fame, Betty Guy. Eleawah, Jackie Thorpe and Prince Lochinvar in t'ne Runkaka Handicap will find plenty of supporters. There aro two races for square-gaited competitors. and among tho improvers Win Htion, Tiwhn. Miss Braeside. Golden Ilui.i, Lady Stepney and Black Magic will make matters interesting. In the better-class trot Mr. Penalty. Finoro, Gold Star, Royal Triumph and Wimmera King will provide food for thought. Special transport arrangements for trainers and their charges and the general public have been made, while tho management of tho club has left no stone unturned to mako the duy's sport enjoyable for its many patrons. This year's meeting at To Arolia should bo one of the best yet promoted by the popular club.

TRAINING AT EPSOM. CINDER TRACK IN USE. AUTO MACHINE PACES WELL. "Work at Epsom yesterday was confined to the cinder track, rain rendering tho dirt circuit unfit for i,se. Consequently the times were not fast, but several horses put up creditable performances. Benefice (J. Johnston) covered a mile and a-hnlf in 3.41, taking 2 27$ for the mile and 1.13J for tho final half. Benefice is getting into good shape for her Hamilton engagement, in which she will probably be driven by A. Bryce. Auto Machine (A. Brown) ran a mile and a-half in 3.41, 'he last half in 1.13. The Australian pacer was going strongly at tho finish and is fast coming into form. Etta Cole (L. Lu.ver) trotted steadily over several, circuits, making no mistakes. Allowed to speed up over the final halfmile, she registered 1.12—a good effort on tho cinder track.

j Dad's Hope, ridden by P. Morrison, had I Lord Lu (W. Clifton) as a companion over 10 furlongs in 3.7. Dud's Hope. who pulled hard in the early stug.:3, finished full o; running. Tlie last half occupied 1.16, Mr. Penalty (F. J. Smith) and Carnui (C. Smith) were given two circuits at- a sound clip and then stepped over 10 furlongs in 3.12. Mr. Penalty trotted in bold style and the pair ran the final half-mile in 1.16J Warplane and Mignonne. Warplane (C. Fairman) and Mignonne (L. McMahon) were associated over a mile and a-half. They ran the first mile in 2.2-1 rtnd over the last half, which was covered in 1.16}, Warplane was doing the Warplane will be in good shape for his Claudelands engagement. Jock Bingeu (F. J. Smith) was not bustled to traverse 12 furlongs in 3.57, the mile taking '2.-10 and the lipal half 1.17. Jock Bin;;en is in splendid fcttlo for Hamilton. Modern Light (G. Phipps) worked solidly over several rounds without the straps. .1 ho mare has built up a lot since coming to J'.piiom and should soon be ready to give of her best. Tiger Salvo (C. G- L.ee) showed that tie has not lost any of his ability by the resolute manner he trotted a milo and a-half. He was not asked to record anything fast, : but hit out solidly. i Miss Bracsido (F. J. Smith) and Pavlova (C Smith) ran 12 furlongs, but were not against the watch. Miss Braeside trotted , faultlessly and is improving, whijo Pavlova, who will race at Claudelands, is m good order. ~ . , , . Princess Betty (F. J. Smith) was .given ft I useful work-out over two circuits. I lie, i mare hu3 been causing her trainer some ' an"iety during the last few days, being oil ! colour, and is a doubtful starter at Je Arohu.

Golden Huia Trots Well. Taking advantage of better conditions on the dirt track, several trainers elected to work-out on' Wednesday afternoon, when some useful performances were registered. Great Vanity !F. J. Smith) travelled mile and a-half in 3.31. He was not hurried in the early stages, but stepped briskly over the final half in i Golden lima (G- F. Lovegroye) tio.ted 12 furlongs without making a mistake, out covered the distance in 3.19, which she is asked to go at Te Arohn. and did '"win hVioi: (C, G. Lee) gave a sound display of trotting without being asked to wind up the watch Taken steadily fm half a mile, the Australian-bred trotter lan the next mile in 2.32. doing it nicely. Moko Chief (W Evans I stepped oxer I. o miles in 4.50. lie was not hurried foi the opening half, but covered the remaining mile and a-half in 3.33, the last halt ]8! Moko Chief finished on st mnjrn. Nathaniel <W. >Villett-=. had Oliver Thorpe. «;. Coir', -ii saddle as a companion over a mile and a-half. ii executed their work soundlv and came home together in 3.31. the last mile iu 2.1). Nathaniel again showed signs of soiene.ss a fter t lis effort. . Modern J,ad.v If, r-nmn.in) gave a no display of trotting for n novice over J-. mloiigs in 3.57. The filly did no. p ■ foot wrong and showed 1.1-1 for 'he la J half-mile.

RACING IN ENGLAND. RESULT OF CHESTER CUP. LONDON, May G. The race the Chester Cup resulted as follows BROWN JACK, Major Wernher's .. 1 THIMDON •• 2 FIREAWAY Sixteen started. Won by a length: half a length betwecni second and third. IE KUITI RACING CLUB. nominations close to-day. Nominations for the Te Racing Club's annual meeting, to bo held at Jo Awamutu on May 211 and 25, close at 0 p.m. to-day with the secretary, Mr. A. W. W h.vte.. To Kuiti, and at 5 p.m. with Messrs. iitomfield and Co., Auckland. RACING FIXTURES. Mhv 8. 9—Marlborough Racing Club. May 9 Franklin Racing Club. May 13, It—Southland Racing Club. May 14, 10—Wanganui Jockey Club. May 2'2. 23 Masterton Racing Club. May '23 —Ash burton County Racing Club May 23, 25—Te Kwiti Racine Club. May 27— Opunake Racing Club.