TROTTING NOTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20982, 19 September 1931, Page 9

TROTTING NOTES.

FORM OF EPSOM HORSES. KEWPIE'S TRIUMPH IMPROVES. ROYAL IROQUOI'S CONDITION. Now that, tho programmes for tho October meetings of tho Waikato and Auckland Trotting Clubs havo been drafted, trainers at Epsom are beginning to givo their charges more solid work. Most of (lie horses aro well forward, and a. few fast trials should seo them rounding up for racing again. The racing which Kewpio's Triumph had at Epsom last month has had a beneficial effect on hull, and ho looks greatly improved in every respect. Ho has not been asked any serious questions since his clearcut victory, but on Tuesday, with the straps on. worked with plenty of vim over u mile and a-half. Curl Mack is again bowling along in good stylo, and although ho is not being required to unwind his best speed on tho tracks, in the meantime, ho is displaying more solidness than he did prior to tho last meeting. Once ho learns to trot correctly all tho way ho will win good races, and ho is just the type of trotter to improve with ago and racing and work his way into highgrade society. Cleao has thickened out since the August meeting, and when sho next sports silk should bo much fitter G Webb gave her some solid work at Alexandra Park on Tuesday, and then 11. Hendriksen hunted her along for a circuit at a fast clip, when she comfortably registered a 2.25 gait on a track that was not conducive to speed. Cleao should not, bo long now in losing her maiden status. Thelma Mack Improving. A. G. Warnock is working a big improvement in Thelma Mack, and tho maiden pacer is fast shaping up into racing condition. Thelma Mack displayed a lot of promise on tlio tracks last season, but did not, reproduce her best form in races, although on ono or two occasions sho ran prominently. Thelma Mack is now eix years old. and as time will probably play its part with her, she should get, on tho winning-list this season. F. J. Smith has succeeded in putting a good deal of condition on Royal Iroquois during tho two weeks ho has had him under his charge, but there is need of further improvement before tho newcomer can be expected to give of his best. Royal Iroquois is a speedy-looking horse, and since coming to (Epsom has demonstrated on tho straights that ho can go fast, but the bends tie him up owing to a tendency to knock his knees. He is on a good mark if Smith can got him right. Oliver Thorpe is thriving on the steady work assigned to him lately, and W. Wil letts promises to have him dressed in his best for' next month's racing. On his latest showings Oliver Thorpe has more stamina than previously, and as ho is endowed with a reasonable amount of pace, ho should prove a useful proposi'ion on the country circuit this season. Ho may not possess the speed of his full-brother Nathaniel, but he is sounder in limb. Woodvale's failure last month has not lessened A G. Wamock's opinion of him. and he is still among the regulars in work for the October meeting. Woodvalo was not seen at his best in August, as an injury to one of his feet caused an interruption in his preparation just aB ho was showing an appreciable return to form. If the tracks remain soft Woodvalo should have prospects of securing tome prize-money. Progress ol Dad's Hope. Dad's Hope has benefited from his short lot-up, and will soon bo in readiness for serious tasks again. He was unfortunate in striking three brilliant horses in the Massey Memorial Handicap, snd while Great I'arrish, Ayrmont Chimes and Benefice finished in front of him, he gave a sound display. If Dad's Ilopo had produced tho same dash in the' saddle race he would have been closer at the end than third, but when asked to make a move that would have spelled success, he failed to respond with any decree of gamoness. W. Evan's Nelson Bingon filly Mazda is one of the most --promising young paces seen at Epsom for some time, and she made a very creditable showing at Epsom last month when having her first raca. Mazda is nicely shaped, and on more than one occasion in her training displayed fine speed, and whon more seasoned should prove cnpftble of winning among the novices and improvers. When there aro no nicotines in sight she is trained on the beach at Waiwera, but will visit, Epsom again shortly for a winding-up process before tho spring meetings. . L. McMahon has taken Cold Seam up again after a lengthy spell, and the novice pacer is bearing a, robust appearance. When first placed in work two seaßons ago Cold Seam showed a lot of promise on the tracks and made such advancement that ho was given more than an outs ; de chance of winning a race or two. However, cn racedays he ran "green," and last neascn was not persevered with. He may improve with age. A. O. Hill is adopting a patient policy with his Peter Moko—Whispering Dell filly, a half-sister to Mountain Dell, who was also bred by Hill and was sold for a mere "song" to her present owner. IT. Mitchell. Tho filly is not on the big side, but she has a good, even stylo of pacing, and when allowed to run over a couplo of furlongs can show n, fast gait. Tho trotting inaro Lady Ena, who raced in the samo interests, has been retired to the matron's paddock, having been mated with Nelson Bingcn. TROTTING FORM. STATEMENTS RESENTED. APOLOGY MADE TO OWNER. Reference to statements made by Mr. W. Easton at tho annual meeting of tho Forbury Park Trotting Club concerning the running of ono of Mr. G. ,T. Barton's horses was made by Mr. Barton at a meeting of tho commit too of the club last Monday. Mr. Barton said lie took tho stroueest exception to tho remarks made, as they wore entirely unwarranted. Ho had secured an apology from Mr. Easton. which he would hand to the chairman Tho apology, however, was not satisfactory, neither from his point of view nor from that of the judicial committee. He was of opinion that, no club in tho Dominion looked after the interests of the public better than the Forbury Park Club and it was not right that such remarks as those that had been made by Mr. Easton should go unchallenged, Mr. Barton produced figures and photographs to show the exact condition of nflairs with regard to tho running of the horse in question on both days of tho meeting, and submitted that it must be plain to tho merest, novice in tho sport that there was nothing that, the judicial committee or the public could question in the running of tho horse. The chairman, Mr. B. S. Irwin, then read (ho letter of apology, drawing attention to tho ridiculous contradictions it. contained. In the first place il said that thero was no intention of casting any reflection on either owner or trainer. They had no charge to answer. Then tho writer went on to say that his criticism was directed at, the officials, notwithstanding the fact that he had already stated that nothing was wrong in the running of the horse. It was nonsonso to blame tho officials for something in which he admit("d thero was nothing amiss. Tho writer also said in tho letter that an inquiry was hold concerning the running of Mr. Barton's horse on the second day, whereas it should havo been held on the first day, That, said tho chairman, was absolutely untrue. He contended now. as ho had contended at the annual meeting, that the judicial committee had not been remiss in its duty and lie regarded the criticism levelled at the officials by Mr. Easton as entirely unfounded. After some discussion tho following minute was approved"That this committee is satisfied that tho remarks made by Mr. W. Easton at, the annual meetimr were quito unjustified and is pleased to nolo that Mr. Easton has completely exonerated Mr. Barton and his trainer from any suggestion ot improper practice." WAIKATO TROTTING CLUB. NOMINATIONS NEXT TUESDAY. Nominations for tho Waikato Trotting Club's Spring Mooting on October to close at 5 p.m. next Tuesday with the secretary. Mr. T. G Reynolds. Hamilton, or Messrs. Blomlield and Co.. Auckland. TROTTING FIXTURES. October 3—Methven Trotting Club. October 10—New Brighton Trotting Club. October 10—Waikato Trotting Club. October 24, 26—Auckland Trotting Club.