EPSOM TRACK WORK

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21359, 7 December 1932, Page 9

EPSOM TRACK WORK

TROTTING CUP CANDIDATES FORM OF KEWPIE'S TRIUMPH PETERWAH'S ASSESSMENT BY ABAYDOS The features of the training work at Epsom yesterday were sound displays bj the Auckland Trotting Cup candidates Kewpie's Triumph, Mountain Dell. Peterwah and Pageant. The dirt track was in good order and provided fast footingKewpie's Triumph (J. Gee) ran two miles ill '1.33. a good effort, but he was tiring the ' finish. This was not surprising, as it was only his second solid work-out since the October meeting, anil lie was sent along fast in tho early stages, lie ran the fiist half in 1.9, the second in 1.8, the third in l.f'.J and the fourth in 1.9 - With a costly skip on the last circuit Puterwah (K. J. Smith) completed'a mile and aTmlf in 3.26. He was assisted by Pageant (M. Morrison), who set a useful puce all the way, and Carnui (C. Smith), who went the last mile and a-quarter. Pageant paced well in front, reaching the mile m 2.21, at which point Peterwah, who went away a few lengths behind Pageant, was trotting faultlessly in a handy position. The trotter had the measure of his companions crossing the top, but left h'.s feet. Carnui and Pageant finished very strongly, with Peterwah coining fast to be handy ut the post. Pageant ran 3.20 '2-5, the last half in X.a l-;>, and Caruui, going very smoothly, registered 2.00 tor the mile and a-quarter, Hie last half in L 5. leteiwah, after recovering from the lapse, showed rare speed and trotted the final hail' in 1.5 3-5. Peterwah has been assessed oil ■!,.-![ among the pacers, and will continue ins preparation tor the Auckland 'renting Cup. .Mountain Dell (L. Mitchell) ran two miles very leisurely in -1.15 3-5, displaying a fine burst of speed in tiie run home. She was pulling hard to reach the mile in '2.28, and was still under restraint as she got to the mile and a-hali in 3.-10. Stepping out boldly over the concluding halt she registered 1.5 3-5, and looked capable of doing better it driven right out. She ran the last mile in '2.17 3-5. Helson Taskcr's Progress Nelson Tusker (\V. Brain) was allotted long, steady unhoppled woik, which lie accomplished in icsoiiite fashion, lie appears to have made a satisfactory recovery from the soreness which affected him aiter his work-out lust Wednesday. In the interval lie has been restricted to walking and swimming exercise, and this was his first steady tusk oil the truck. Brain does not consider that the ailment is of a serious nature and expects to send his charge along solidly at the week-end. Wee Machine (!•!. S. Groat) v.-as responsible for a pleasing mile and it-half in 3.32 3-5 lie was accompanied by Jester (M. K. Groat), who had time seconds start, while Pegawuy .). Smith) joined in belore they had run a quarter. Jester made play to the mile in where Pegawuy and Wee Machiuo were together, tin* (utter clocking 2.2(5. Jester led into the straight, where the other two made tneir effort. Pegaway jumped a heap oi dirt, losing a couple of lengths, but finished with tine dash to be on terms at the post, registering 2.53 3-5 for the mile and a-quarter. Wee Muchine finished with determination to run the final half-mile in 1.0 2-5. Jester, who run tho full distance in 3.35 3-5, displayed more courage than usual and his effort sugge-stinl that he is on the improve. Moko Girl (W. T. Dye) trotted a mile and a-half in 3.35, giving a sound exhibition of trotting. She was not hurried on the first lap and while travelling easily, threatened to mix her gait. After passing the half in 1.15 she settled down to serious business and ran tho next mile in 2.20, each half at an even clip. Realty (U. S. Groat) conceded a start to Prince Etawali (K. A. Shepherd) and' Rolfc Audubon (L. Laver) and beat them home m 3.20 for a mile and a-half. Prince Etawali led to tho mile in 2.23?. but Holfe Audubon joined him as tho mile and a-quarter was passi 'J in 2.56', where Realty was *lose. Unco the straight was reached Realty went on to finish clear of Holfe Audubon, who recorded 3.31, with Prince Etawah bandy in 3.32. Jiealty run tho last half comfortably m 1.0 3-5. Worthy Cause (A. J. Julian) was allotted sprint work. Willi Prince Etawah he inn a half in J.lO and joining in for three furlongs with Realty, Prince Etawah and Kolfo Audubon, registered 51s. Finally by himself Worthy Cause dashed over a quarter along tho back in 33Ss. An Easy Two-Miles Task Nellota (L. Mitchell) ran two miles nicely in 4.52, and could have done better if driven along earlier. She took 2.30 for the lirst mile, but warming up to her work, ran 2.22 foj? the second mile, the Ijst half in 1.9*. Tho three-year-old has dono well while having a short let-up from solid work. Nathaniel (W. Willetts) finished better than Oliver Thorpe (A. Peters) at the end of a mile and a-half in 3.36. They were together at the mile in 2.27, but when tho last furlong was entered upon Oliver Thorpe dropped buck. Easing up, Nathaniel comXileted tho last half in 1.9. Modern Light (P. J. Smith) v.-as given several circuits at a steady pace, w;ih a sound run over tho last three furlongs in 535. .Modern Light has not raced this season, but is in splendid condition to undertake serious work for the Christmas meeting. Carl Mack (T. R. Morrison) had to be kept under u strong pull while .working the fust mile of a mile and a-half task with Carbloy (W. T. Dye) at a 2.37 gait, but stepping along over the final section, the trotter ran 1.12 very easily. Marble Star (J?. Milieu) was not timed while travelling numerous circuits on the sand track. He was sprinted occasional quarters, displaying plenty of dash. Marble Star thrives oil his long, steady work, and should bo very tit for his Rowo Cup engagement. La Triumph (J. Shaw) trotted alongside the Nelson Tasker colt (G. Webb). the "Worthy Bond filly (U. Herring), and the Metal colt (K. Morrison) for two circuits and then ran half a milo in 1.10, without being fully extended.

COLORADO FOR EPSOM CUP AS SPECIAL MISSION Mr. D. K. lievcll, of Auckland, owner of tlio vury promising pacer Colorado, bliUch thai hia norsc will bo brought to Epsom lor tins mouth's meeting, ins special mission noma the Auckland '.trolling Cup. Colorado visited Epsom for (lie last winter meeling, and on a truck that did not suit him he run set on I to Peler L'liato ill the jji'iiicipa.l two in.n.-i race each day. Tina acaaoii fit lias shown splendid form. At the Auduigton August meeting K. tj. Betty drove him to victory in the Canterbury Handicap in J.HI, _und on Labour jJuy lie won the Oaniatu .Handicap lioni -J.30, running 'l.-1(1 on a wet track. At the New Zealand Cup meeting he won the 2.-17 Empire Handicap from the i2 yards mark, beating a largo held of smart performers in 2 11 3-5. Although he will bo one of the backmarkers in tlie Cup, Colorado's performances prove him to be a genuine stayer and a pacer of more Ulan average ability, and Berry reports 11 ii n to bo in ureal order.

DIRECT MORNING'S PROSPECTS TROTTING CUP PREPARATION Tlio tree-legged pacer Direct Morning is troing along in the right way at Hamilton and if all goes well he will take his place m the Auckland Trotting Cup field this month. JJo has won tluee successive two miles races tins season, and, while his victories in the Mark Memorial Handicap at Hamilton and -lellicoe Handicap at Auckland were gained with ease, ho was put to a severe test in the l.abour Day Handicap on the second day af lipsom, when he won narrowly from Brenflight. Direct, Moni r ms conceded Dreiltlight :t(i yards start, and fiis rare stamina stood fo him at the end of a gruelling context. In view of Brentlight's form at ( huidelands on Saturday, Direct. Morning, who will he on 21 yards in the Auckland Cup, must he considered one of the Northern hopes. He will have fiont opposition from a strong visiting contingent. hul. i,f lie retains his good form lie should make a bold bid for victory.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB Entries for all handicap events at the Auckland Trotting Club's Summer Meeting and first payments for tho Great Northern Trotting Derby. 1933, are due at 5 p.m on Friday. TROTTING FIXTURES Decemner 10—New Brighton Trotting Club. December 26—Gore Trotting Club. December 20 —Wairarapa Trotting Club. December 20—Ashburton Trotting Club. December 20, 27—Wcslport Trotting Club. December 27. 29, 31—Auckland Trotting Club. December 29—Win ton Trotting Club. December 30— Rcefton Trotting Club. January 2, 3-Canterbury Park Trotting Club. January 4—Westland Trotting Club.