SOLID TROTTING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22413, 8 May 1936, Page 9

SOLID TROTTING

WORK AT CLAUDELANDS TESTS ON HEAVY GROUND MISHAP TO OUR McKINNEY [HY TFXKGRAPH —FROM ABAYDOS] HAMILTON, Thursday Following overnight rain, the footing was very heavy at Claudelands this morning for the final work-outs of horses engaged at the Waikato meeting. The trestles were out 30ft. from the rails.

Outstanding performances were recorded by the trotters Waikato Prince and Polly Pan. Others who handled the heavy track satisfactorily wore Arapai, Sir Frank, Bingen Sun, Norrio Hock, Roval Jewel, Stargum, Franz Derby, Mr. Guy and Worthy Princess. Silk Cord and Winshow, both freelegged, went from the mile and a-half, but before reaching the quarter-mile post Silk Cord broke. On settling down he quickly ran to the front and led the rest of the way in 3.59. He ran the final half-mile in 1.13 2-5. Wiusliow marred an otherwise good performance by breaking badly in the last furlong. Arapai and Franz Derby ran a mile and a-half in 3.58, the latter led to the mile in 2.10, but Arapai, under a pull, took her measure, trotting his last half-mile in 1.10.

Native Fashion began two seconds in front, of Royal Jewel from the mile and a-quarter, but the latter finished the better in 3.15, the last half-mile taking 1.14. Royal Jewel has furnished well since winning at the Auckland meeting in February.

Sir Frank led Ilori Bingen all the way over 10 furlongs in 3.11, the final half-mile requiring 1.14. Sir Frank is an improving young horse. Hori Bingen did not relish the going. Tinokaha, after going a mile in 2.34, broke up. Bingen Sun Improving

Bingen Sun trotted a mile and ahalf in 3.51, the last six furlongs at a 2.31 rate. He gave a faultless display. Moriori led Stargum from the mile and a-quarter, setting a lively pace, but Stargum headed him at the five furlongs and, finishing on well, registered 3.12. Moriori took 3.16, stopping badly, which was not surprising, as he ran his first quarter in 355. Polly Pan, after going one circuit at a steady pace, increased the speed and trotting in groat style, recorded 1.12 for tho last half-mile. F. J. Smith's cast-off has settled to her work since coming to Claudelands. Worthy Princess and Mr. Guy ran a milo and a-quarter, the latter finishing slightly in front, to record 3.20, the last half-mile in 1.16. Worthy Princess, although showing symptoms of soreness, showed marked improvement on her display of Tuesday. Norrie Rock worked soundly over a mile and a-quarter in 3.9, and impressed by coming home the last half-mile resolutely in 1.13. Waikato Prince, who went lazily in the early stages, completed a mile and a-half in 4.8. Sent along over the last six furlongs, ho finished full of . running, taking 1.11 3-5 for his final halfmile —the best effort of the morning. Rockella, free-legged, was not seriously troubled to run a mile and a-quar-ter at a 2.40 gait. He finished strongly, running the last half-mile in 1.15. Kewpie's Bond was also allotted strong, unhoppled work. She looks none the worse for her two miles' effort at Cambridge, where the heavy track was against her. On the way from Te Rapa to Claudelands Our McKinney fell and was very lame on arriving at the track. L. N. Vernall was unable to work the pacer, but hopes are entertained that he will be able to fulfil his engagements. RACING AT BLENHEIM TO-DAY'S EVENTS REVIEWED

The Marlborough Racing Club's Autumn Meeting'will open at Blenheim to-day and will close on Saturday. The two-dividend betting system will be in use.

Telegraphing last night the Herald's correspondent advised that the following horses should he well supported:— Hillersden Trot. —Dusky Chum, Lord Avis. Trial Stakes. —Sky Pilot, Mvriam. Picton Handicap.—Vinco. Free Pose. Flaxbourne Handicap.—Sweet Agnes, Poyal Gallant. Wither Trot. —Buddy, Travis Pringle. Omaka Handicap.—Brown Pearl, The Sandwichman. Delta Handicap.—Sisterina, Arena. Following are tho acceptances: —

12.15-HILLERSDEN TROT, of £160; limit 3.43: 1} miles.—First Judge, Juggler, Loyal Avis. Reddie, limit; Dusky Chum. 3Cyds blul; First Aid. 72.

12.55.—TR1AL STAKES, of £SO; 5 fur.— Sky Pilot. 9.0; Conception, Gayspear, Myriam, The Pawnbroker, 8.7; Lady Bun. Mishna, 7.13. I.4O.—PICTON HANDICAP, of £6O: 9 fur.—Vinco, 9.13; Free Rose, 9.8; Back Lead, 8.9; Chaste, 7.12: Dark Rose, Zetes. Pawky. Algol, 7.11.

2.2S.—FLAXBOURNE HANDICAP, of £100; 1 mile.—Might. 9.12; Sweet Agnes. 9.G. Dnrecourt, Sisterina. 7.13; Royal Gal hint. 7.5: Rose Val, 7.0. 3.IO.—WITHER TROT, of £6O; limit 3.3; It miles.—Buddy, Treasure Trove. Juggler, Travis Pringle. limit; Activity, Hnppi, Dusky Chum. Dushkn, Greatfast, 12yds bhd; Dundy 'Locunda. First Aid, Janice. 36; Lucky Guy, 48; Aimworthy, 60. 3.SS.—OMAKA HANDICAP, of £6O; 6 fur. Brown Pearl, 10.3; Vinco, 9.13; Free Rose. 9.8; Windward. 8.2; The Sandwichman. 7.12; Needful, Zionist, Gas Mask, 7.9. 4.4O.—DELTA HANDICAP, of £75; 7 fur. Dnrecourt, Sisterina, 9.1: Arena, 8.13; Consummation, 7.13; Pegged Exchange, Kaimuk, 7.11.

ON TE AWAMUTU TRACK GOOD EFFORT BY SWEET ROSE [by TELEGRAPH —OWN correspondent] TE AWAMUTU, Thursday The going was very heavy on the course proper this morning, where the llags were out 20 feet. By coming home easily from the five furlongs peg in 1.8 •>-*3, Sweet Hose pleased. Galilee was hitting out nicely over a mile in 1.56 2-5, Arawa Rose and Tuahealio taking one-fifth of a second longer. Gay Sister and Grand Tonic could have "bettered 1.13 3-5 for five furlongs Gay Sister bled. Taking 55s for four furlongs, Little Ruse and Tree of Heaven finished on terms. Lady Rider showed up better than Chikara over five in 1.9 J. donation was sent, alone over three, taking 10 l-ss. Cyllaros was sent six furlongs, but lie was not out for time. Golden England, Spalpiko and Cromwell were sent to run a mile and a-hnlf. Golden England soon opened up a gap of several chains on his companions and he had a still bigger advantage on the post. Cromwell was pulled up at the end of a mile nnd n-qunrter. The were: Golden England,- hrst half s<s,5 <s, last six 1.27. Spalpiko was timed over the full distance at 3.2 1-5. Winlonn had Queen Nona as companion over live furlongs, taking I.B}. Tlicv wore assisted over the last hallmile by a General Latour gelding On the ins : ''c track were Toimerre the Ruapapa—Sibfor.d gelding, Quadroon, Sunerior Guard. Namakia. Jonathan, Gallic, Ruaville, British Nation, Musquil, Nugget and Choval do Volee.