THE TROTTING TRACK

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22167, 22 July 1935, Page 7

THE TROTTING TRACK

f 1 WORK ON THE CINDERS

r ■ ■ KEWPIE'S TRIUMPH WELL

CONDITION OF SILVER WATCH

BY ABAYDOS

Epsom trainers are preparing for the now season earlier than usual this year in view of the Auckland Trotting Club's meeting on August 31 and September 7, and on Saturday there was some useful work on tho cinders track, which was in good order. A feature of the work was the number of young horses who were in action. Kewpie's Triumph ('K. Br>ll) conceded Kewpie's Crest (J. Gee} several lengths' start over a mile and a-half, the latter finishing slightly in front. They were not extended, Kewpie's Crest running tho journey at a 2.84 gait, while Kewpie's Triumph covered the last five furlongs at a 2.27 rate. Kewpie's Triumph looks a picture and benefited by his racing last month. Kewpie's Crest bears a bright appearance and took no harm from his efforts on the heavy track at tho June meeting.

Silver Watch (L. J. Mahoney) worked soundly over several • laps, showing a 2.30 gait for the final circuits. The grey is in fine shape to be wound up for the spring meetings.

Young Rodney (G. Bodman) trotted two miles at a useful pace, maintaining a steady gait throughout. Young Rodney had a short respite after the winter meeting and is nice and bright. As ho is a consistent trotter, he is likely to earn more money next season. Worthy Nor's Eflort

Worthy Nor (P. Morrison), without being sot an exacting task, trotted stylishly over a mile and a-half. A short let-up after the June meeting proved beneficial and she appears quite sound again. Morrison also sent Elthorpe along steadily and the relative to Joy Bird is assuming good trim. Star Pronto (B. Dyer) accomplished useful work over several circuits, pacing boldly. In spite of his poor display last month, Star Pronto may snow good form when next raced. Spessiva (D. Smith) was worked unhoppled and acquitted herself creditably. The Travis Axworthy filly has done well during the last few weeks under the supervision of her owner, Mr. E, H.. Cticksey. Smith also sent the rising three-year-old Lyn Worthy along at a steady clip and the Frank Worthy colt gave a pleasing display. The four-year-old Nelson Bingen— Lady Em mare (G. H. Stubbs), the three-year-old Dan Direct —Queen Betty filly (G. Cole) and the Great Parrish — Manna two-year-old (G. Saunders, jun.) were associated in a useful effort over three laps. For green pacers the trio gave a promising display. Young Horses at Work

Kewpio's Bingen (J. Gee) and Dean Parrish (K. Bell) were allowed to run along smoothly in the closing stages of two laps, and they paced smoothly. Kewpio's Bingen is a chestnut, being the fourth member of Kewpio's family to resemble her in colour. Gold Pointer (G. Bodman) and C. G. Leo's two-year-old by Great Parrish —Blue Mountain King mare gave a pleasing display over a mile. The latter is a nippy little pacer who may come to hand quickly. The Jewel Pointer colt is a lazy worker. The Gumdigger—Nellie Bramley two-year-old (W. Willetts) and the Guy Parrish —Lou Lee three-voar-old trotter (C. G. Lee) stepped, along at a good clip in the final stages of their task

over three laps. Tho Gumdigger pacer puts a lot of dash into his effort, while the Groat Parrish colt trotted very evenly .throughout. > Wiilettis also worked the Gumdigger —Nellie Bromley and Gum digger—Lady Doris three-year-olds over several rounds. Both paced freely, but did not go as, resolutely as their younger stable mate. Direct Line (J. Paton) worked soundly unhoppled and revelled in his work. The Florizel pacer showed some promise early in the season, but after an operation did not make any progress. Direct Line looks to have derived benefit from a good spell. WORTHY QUEEN RETIRES .. , - J CHAMPION TROTTING MARE The champion trotter of New Zealand and Australia, Worthy Queen, 2m 3 3-ss, has developed soreness, and than break her down, her trainer and lessee, J. S. Shaw, of Christchurch, has decided to retire her from the race j track, and she will be returned to her owner in the North Island for breeding purposes. 1 " • I Worthy Queen has proved to be the greatest trotter up to a mile and a-half in this country. In addition to her wonderful achievement of trotting a mile against a high wind at last season in 2m 8 3-ss, she has been privately timed to c»ver a mile and a-half in a race, and from a standing start, in 3m 11 l-ss. Worthy Queen was foaled in 1927 and did all hor early racing in the colours of her breeder, the late Mr. j. R. Corrigan, of Hawera. Hor coraplote record is 14 firsts, four seconds and two thirds in 44 starts, and she has won £1953 in prize-money! She is by Worthy Bingen a brother to Great Bingen and Potor Bingen, from Queen Chimes. PRINCE ETAWAH DEPARTS RETURN TO GISBORNE OWNER R. A Shepherd has returned the Peterwah pacer Prince Etawah to R. C. Fisken at Gisborne. For two seasons Prince Etawah displayed a lot of promise, winning a few races and being several times placed. It was through running second at Epsom while giving away three seconds handicap that Prince Etawah reached a mark from which he found it difficult to win. S. M. AUGUST'S TEAM ADDITIONS FROM THE SOUTH Although, tho Epsom trotting trainer S. M. August is not giving Manoeuvre, Lucky Love and Great Chum any solid tasks ho is keeping them healthy with jogging and hill work. Manoeuvre was left with August after winning the C, F. Mark Memorial Handicap and may do somo further racing in Auckland. August will have a couple of additions to his team any day now, namely, .Compass, who is replacing Homeward, and Argolis, who has been purchased by Mr. A. lies. Argolis, who is rising six years, is by the Auckland Trotting Cup winner Nelson Derby, from Maud Logan. Last seapon he started in 12 races, but did not gain a place. Argolis did better this season, winning the Glendore Handicap at the Hororata race meeting in 3.28 off 3,43 and the Bollard Memorial at Cheviot off 2.23 in 2.14 4-6, and subsequently in three races at Greymouth finished third each time. TROTTING FIXTURES August 10, 14, 16—New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club, August 81, September 7—Auckland Trotting Club.