TROTTING NOTES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21807, 23 May 1934, Page 9

TROTTING NOTES

MANY USEFUL NOVICES PROSPECTS OF AIRCRAFT TRANSWORTHY SHOWS PROMISE BY ABAYDOS A prominent feature of the recent Auckland trotting; circuit was the revival of interest in races for novices and improvers, which attracted largo fields. Apart from winners, a good number of horses performed well enough to suggest that they should have reasonable prospects of success at their next starts. One of tho disappointments at Hamilton was Aircraft, who. after his forward showins tit Epsom, was expected to reach the winning list. Lnpl, season ho was tried on tho country cut; it. but failed, proving to bo a bad traveller, and it is quite possible tiint his latest displays were duo to a similar cnuse. Tho half brother to Warplane is capable of better things and ho may make amends at tho Auckland winter meeting next month. A young pacer, who attracted more than ordinary interest was Transworthy, a stablemate of Lady Fame and Play Lady, both of whom have Avon. Transworthy ran a fine race in the Improvers' Handicap at Hamilton and a little improvement will find him winning before tho season closes. He is a four-year-old gelding by Worthy Bond from Tranquil, a very speedy mare, who raced successfully in the province some years ago. In spite of his excellent breeding ami very fine appearance, Arion Axworthy hus so far failed ns a racing proposition, but in his latest efforts, when not assisted by a good start or a rosy passage, lie was showing up in the final stages. He was imported from America by Mr. J. R. McKcnzie, of Christchurch, and was later sold to L. F. Berkett. who passed him on to F. J. Smith. On breeding Arion Axworthy should bo a useful stud horde. Grey Mist Improving An Epsom-trained novice likely to show to advantage in the near future is Grey Mist, a mare by Florizel from Crosslands, a descendant of tho thoroughbred horse Maniapoto. As a, two-year-old Grey Mist displayed much promise for H. Kinnimosjt, but an accident put her off tho eceno for some considerable time. Sine© joining L. Mahoney's stable she has been making Bteady .progress and her two useful races at Hamilton augur well for her future prospects.

Without, reaching a placo in her few starts. Pink Lady ran creditably and. she should, derive benefit from the racing. She w'aa formally owned by Mr. Wilfred Johnstone, of Tamahere. who sold her to her present trainer, S. M. August. Pink Lady is a daughter of Nelson Bingen and Glade, a maro who raced prominently in the South Island. Nelson Luvnn. who has been unfortunate in having his preparation interrupted On more than one occasion during tho season, showed signs of returning form by gaining places both nt Cambridgo and Hamilton. Ho has mado his best showings at a mil© and a-quarter, but with a littlo more age should prove equal to racing soundly over ft longer journey. His dam, Luvnn. an Austrnliau-bred mare, was a particularly smart sprinter, and won useful races when trained by A. J. Julian.

The Cambridge trainer, G. T. Mitchell, has made some improvement in Shining Metal, who raced solidly, if ft trifle unluckily, on the' circuit. Shining Metal is a smart beginner, and requires only to improve a little in stamina to win. Her sire Metal was also represented at Hamilton by Black Metal, a. solid-looking pacer from White Raven, owned and trained at Horotiu by J. Parsons. When- sho gains more racing experience, Black Metal may show to advantage. The Ahuriri filly Dainty Lady, who showed a good deal of promise on the Epsom track before the circuit commenced, did not raise much enthusiasm by her public displays. In her earlier starts she was very babyish and had 110 idea of what was required of her when lined up at tho barrier. While 6ho showed some improvement in this- respect in hor last two races, sho did not put up much fight when it came to a finish. Dainty Lady may improve with age. Prospects o 1 Rayon D'Or

A three-year-old who Bhowed sufficient form to warront tho belief that lie will poscess good prospects later on is liay D Or, a well-built racy-looking son of Hey de Oro and Dandy Roße. a mare who raced successfully on th 3 West Coast of tho South Island some years ago. Rayon D'Or has recently registered two thirds and his effort in tho Kaipaki Handicap at Hamilton was sound. . When Elthorpe overcomes hor nervousness at the barrier, she should make some of tho novico races decidedly interesting. Sho has a turn of speed above that of the average iiovico, and although she doe 3 not run over a distance she should bo dangerous in short races, whenever she goes away smartly. Elthorpe is by Our lhorpe from Flora Elmo and is a full-sister to Joy Bird, who was a high-grade sprmter, but not bo successful over a journey. S M August Was unlucky to lose tho services of the ' promising maideu pacer Derby Fame at a timo when ho looked like winning. After racing prominently at Auckland in February and at Thames. Derby Fame had a bad spill on the track at Otahuhu, which put him out of action for the remainder of tho circuit. As he has not been over-racid he should make good progress when he fully recovers from his misb Although ho failed to secure any prizemoney. Pedlar ran several useful races. and for a horse who is not partial to roft ground his displays were very ■creditable Pedlar is an exceptionally smart beginner. while ho is recognised more _as a eprmte , he was staying on better m the Btance events. Ho was turned out m splendid condition by C- Smith, and it was bad luck for the young trainer that he did not strike a suitable track. , , Lucky Love ran his best race to date, when he followed Kowpio « Bond home m the Waipa Handicap on . th e first Hamilton, and with anything like * TCnSO f able passage he would nenni hayo been tho money on the second dav. Lucky Love has furnished into a nice-looking four-year-old and should make further progress. He is well-bred, being by Nelnon Tnsker from the Australian-bred mare Sparkling lionto.

Bonny Consistency For consistency tho form of Bonmo Direct is hard to surpass and. during tho last two seasons, she has veryrarebfaiMtoreturn a placo dividend. In her last four starts sho has paid three dividends, and hor form is all the more creditable as sho had an interrupted preparation. Hecent roc ing has improved her and with classes to suit at Epsom next month, she may add to her consistent record. , After a long absence from tho race track Bctterwin made his reappearance at Hamil - ton, and although he failed to finish in tho money, showed glimpses of returning form. When first raced by. 1. P. & i million d, Bctterwin raced consistently, and after registering fivo consecutive sec^" f |® scored a well-deserved win. He has done very littlo racing since then, but now that ho is again among the active brigade, he should make sufiicient progress to have 'dfd 9 not score out, of her turn when she ran a dead-heat with the brilliant Kowpie's King in tho Farewell Handicap ot Hamilton, but her return to form iurr J? &&&&* has been rm/iiilt to train owing to a recurring aild'fflcult to train oik rn:u lc a good rpcoverv sho may flll fi 1 her early promise. Lady Amanda opened tho present season nrHvo placed performances. Btmmm ™il= ,»irl «,<■»"« ■"»' month, should take beatm„. HUNT CLUB'S RACE MEETING rotorua-eiay of plenty [nv TE JYP.G It A I'll —OWN CORRESPONDENT] WELLINGTON, Tuesday The July dates surrendered by the Bav Turf Club have been allotted, 0110 .0 the Rotorua-Bay of Vub tho other to tho Egmont R nu Club. Epraont proposed racing on Juno -.1. but will have to find another dale, ns this clashes with the Napier Park mot tinTROTTING FIXTURES June 2, 4— Canterbury Park Trotting Club. Juno 2, 4—Hawke's Bay Trotting Club. j u)10 9—Ashburton Trotting Club. Juno 20. 23—Auckland Trotting Club.