TRAINING TRIALS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22140, 20 June 1935, Page 9

TRAINING TRIALS

SOLID WORK PERFORMED GREAT LOGAN IMPRESSES NIMBUS IN GOOD ORDER Most of the horses engaged on Saturday were given sound tasks on the cinders and sand tracks at Epsom \esterday. All the pacers worked unhoppled and none looked better than Great Logan. Nimbus (A. W. Broughton) and Red Hope (K. F. Morrison) stepped along at a solid pace, putting energy into their work. Red Hope, who has never looked or worked better, was keen to hit out fast, and in his improved condition ia not without prospects. Nimbus, a lazy track horse, is in good heart, and, if the going is not too heavy, he should race prominently in the Adams Memorial Cup. Great Logan (L. A. Maidens), with Manoeuvre on the lead, went steadily over several rounds on the sand, and, when taken on to tho cinders, stepped nlong briskly, his companion going at a gallop. Manoe ivre was still shewing signs of soreness at first, but shook it of? after warming up. The owner, J. P. McKendry. stated that the maro was quite sound before leaving home and he thinks the trouble was caused by her kicking in the stall. Great Logan, a powerful-looking horse, bowled along in good style and was anxious to increase the speed. He looked improved as a result of the fast run on Tuesday, which km only his second task in hopples since he raced at Forbury Park, due to the fact that the heavy snowfall prevented his tiainer from working him in Canterbury. Great Logan has come into favour for tho Adams Memorial Cup. Worthy Nor' 3 Soreness Worthy Nor (P. Morrison) moved a little short on the cindern, but went better when taken on to the 6and, where the soft going suited her. The daughter of Norah Cremu has been more or less sore for the last fortnight, having been kicked by her etable mate E.lthorpe, but when she is warmed up trouble does not affect her speed. Young Rodney (G. Bodman) trotted without a fault over three rounds. He ia in much better condition than when raced *t Hamilton and is likely to show his beat form again. Aerial Bell (C. G. Lee) paced over several taps. She looks in good racing trim, but is not very robust, and may find the conditions against her. Lee also stepped Audo Patch along and he trotted steadily after being u bit slow in the early stages. Audo Patch is engaged in the Royal Handicap on the second day, and, if he reproduces •he form he showed at Manawatu, Wanganui and Cambridge, should make the race interesting. Chartsris Bay (A. Cole), in 6addle, worked resolutely and put some energy into his finishing effort. He has furnished into a gcod type of young pacer and his excellent condition should assist him to run sound rcces. Auto Machine's Condition Tinokaha (J. Paton) and Mountain Sun (W. Fleming) were associated over lour laps, both moving with freedom. In spite of the fact that he is not given many exacting tasks, Mountain Sun is bright and muscular and is in fine order to run a solid race. Tinokaha nas thickened out with racing, -and, if he can handle tne eoft track, will have a chance. Auto Machine (A. Brown) was keen to increase the speed toward the end of a Round work-out. but was held under restraint. He has come along quickly since having a few solid runs in company and will not lack condition. YViriwhata (W. G. Stephens) trotted well both on the sand and cinders and it ts difficult to nnderstand his failures when worked on the grass. He has put up his best performances on soft ground and requires only to strike form to be dangerous. STRAIGHT-OUT CLASS GOOD FIELDS ENGAGED J. T. PAUL'S STRONG BRACKET The good fields in the two races for straight-out trotters at Epsom on Saturday indicate that the limits selected admirably suit the majority of the horsea in the province. The Stewards' Handicap, the intermediate class race, has filled particularly well, and it 6hould provide a most interesting contest. The two horses on the limit. Great Admiral and Ann Parrish, arc good young trotteris who have won their way irom the novice section by solid performances. Great Admiral has won three of his four races with ease, and it is difficult to say just how good h.B really is. Xle made an auspicious beginning at Te Aroha in December, when he scored in 3.29 from a 3.49 mark. On less favourable tracks at Cambridge and Hamilton he won very decisively. Ann Parrrsn is owned and trained by R. Townley. of \\ ashdyke, who is recognised as one of tne best men in New Zealand with straight-out trotters. Ann Parrish displayed very good form for a first and a second at the recent Forbury Park meeting, her win being gained at a mile and five furlongs, for which her time was 3.52 from a 4.3 line. Autumn Lu. Nelson Pirate and Winwhata were winners last season, Manna's Son was successful in October. Kuini has not raced this season, but has had a sound preparation. Judging by his lateat track-work Mountain Sun is ready to run one of his best races Te Knhu is a stablemate of Great Admiral. and. like him. is a four-year-old whose post deeds should be nothing to what he accomplishes in the future. Of the backmarkers, Gala Day and Mute, the latter has orrly this season reached the winning-list, putting up some very creditable performances. At times he shows a tendencyto leave his feet, but will improve. Gala Day has done well under winter conditions Fancies may take a wide range, with a preference for J T. Paul b bracket Great Admiral and Te Kahu. Ann Parrish. Kuini and Mountain Sun . , In the Witter Handicap, the back-marker Meadow King has shown good form, having scored three wins and two seconds in his last five starts, but his task of conceding Worthy Nor 48yds and Captain Bolt 72yds will be difficult. At Claudelands he defeated Captain Bolt at a difference of 48yds. but the latter r.ow has a good chance oi revenge. Worthy Nor is improving al the time, and her prospects are bright, s Glory, who has speed, but lacks eolidness. gave an improved showing at Hamilton, i Native Princess has more than nn outside chance. La Triumph has been off the scene for some time, but if J. Donald has cured her of her breaking habits, she may create a surprise. Waskasu and Young Rodney may show improvement. Those in most demand nre likely to be Captain Bolt. Worthy Nor, Meadow King and Nelson's Glory. RIDER OF DERBY WINNER ACHIEVEMENTS OF F. FOX F. Fox. who was on Bahrain in the Derby, and also rode him in the Two Thousand Guineas, which he won on Diolito in 1930. won the 1931 Derby on Cameronian. and was second on Walter Gav in 1928. Fox's first win in one of the important three-year-old races was on Mr J. A. Rothschild's Atmah in the One Thousand Guineas in 1911. Fox won the St. Leger on the Agn Khan's Firdnussi in 1932. so that ho now needs only the Oaks to ioin the jockeys who have won the five. Gordon Richards reouires the Derby. One Thousand, and Two Thousand to eivo him the five. He won the Oaks on Rose Of Enslnnd and tho St. Legcr on Singapore Huston, who wns second to Windsor Lad ' last year, is Richard's only Derby place-getter. COURSE IMPROVEMENTS ROTORUA CLUB'S SCHEME An extensive scheme of alterations and improvements to its course at Arawa Park j is to be placed in hand by the Rotorua j Jockev Club and at n recent meeting of the committee a decision was made to call for tenders for levelling a considerable area of the properly, entailing the removal of about 18.000 yards of soil. The complete scheme will be spread over a period and it includes the lengthening of tho track from seven furlongs to a mile, the erection of new stobles, the construction of a car parking area, and the removal of the p r e?ent buildings to u new position in conformity with tho alterations to the course. RACING FIXTURES June 00, 22—Napier Park Racing Club. June 22 -Ashburton Racine Club. June '29—Levin Racing Club. July 3~-Dannevirke Hunt Club. July 9, 11, 13—Wellington Racing Club,