EPSOM WINNERS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22512, 1 September 1936, Page 9

EPSOM WINNERS

NELSON BINGEN STOCK KING'S PLAY IMPRESSES SUCCESS OF YOUNG RODNEY BY ABAYDOS Nelson Bingen was again well represented as a. successful sire at the Auckland Trotting Club's August Meeting, his direct winner being Young Rodney, but two sons, Great Bingen and Peter Bingen, sired a winner, and if the latter is entitled to tho credit for King's Play, as is the opinion of tho owner, Mr. W. Johnstone, Bingen horses sired four of eight winners. Great Bingen and Peter Bingen aro full-brothers by Nelson Bingen from Bertha Belle and they,,were both highclass racehorses. Great Bingen won tho Froe-for-All in 1926 and Peter Bingen scored in 1928. Tho latter won the New Zealand Trotting Cup in 1928 and 1929, defeating Great Bingen by a head tho (irst year and tho following time establishing his record of 4.18 4-5. Great Bingen hud a record of 4.19 2-5. King Country, winner of tho Mount Eden Handicap, is bred on clip-winning lines, being by Peter Bingen from, Winestra, whose sire, ltavenschild, won the New Zealand Trotting Cup in 1913. Ravenschild was by Rothschild from llavensdale, by Lauderdale from Jean. King Country has improved with racing and his solid effort indicates that ho will prove useful. King's Play, who is either by Peter Bingen or Blue Mountain King, won tho August Handicap just as easily as lie did the two miles events at Cambridge and Hamilton in May. Like King Country, he was turned out in splendid condition by G. T. Mitchell, who trains the majority of Mr. Wilfred Johnstone's horses at Cambridge. Free-legged Pacers

Bu7, Buz, dam of King's Play, was an Australian-bred free-legged : pacer, which is interesting in view of tho fact that Star Pronto and Nervio's Last, who were second and third respectively to King's Play, were bred in Australia and aro free-legged pacers. Buz Buz is by Charming Bolls from Springbed, a mare related to the champion horses Walla Walla and Auburn Lad.

King's Play has won in his only three starts at two miles and has demonstated in no uncertain manner that he

is a genuine stayer. He is likely to reach higher class very quickly and will be an acquisition to any field. King's Play is only commencing his third season and has won seven races, as well as being placed several times.

While Young Rodney has previously won, ho gave his best display in winning the Royal Oak Handicap, although he would have had some trouble if Meadow King had gone without mistake. Young Rodney represents the Bingen-Peter tho Great cross, which lias proved a great success in America in tho production of straightout trotters. He is by Nelson Bingen from a Great Audubon marc and is bred on similar lines to Great Admiral. Eeplica's Overdue Win When F. J. Smith imported Nell Volo to New Zealand he took tho trotting maro in preference to a young pacer, Toilgate, who later on reached tho highest standard in America and took records very close to two minutes. When the opportunity came of exchanging Polly Pan for the Ne\v Zealandbred Toilgate Smith _ did not hesitate and there was a certain degree of sentiment on account of the former incident. Toilgate, who is by Great Bingen from Glendora, did not prove the success his earliest, form suggested, but his latest efforts indicate that he is on the improve. Toilgate has not been out of a place for Smith. - Replica's success in the Grey Lynn Handicap was not unexpected after her forward running at Cambridge, but her display was not flawless. There is no disputing her speed, and, if she develops mffre solidness, she should render R. A. McMillan further service. It was Replica's first success since she won at Ashburton in May, 1935, in a field of 30 horses, recording 3.22 2-5 off 3.42.

TROTTING ASSOCIATION OWNERS AND TRAINERS Stating that he was of the opinion that any organisation would benefit by a change of presidont at least every two years. Dr. M. G. Pezaro declined to accept office for another term at the annual meeting of tho Auckland Trotting Owners and Trainers' Association. However, ho intimated that ho would not lose his identity with tho association, which was functioning successfully for the general progress of trotting. Dr. Pezaro outlined tho work during the two years of the association's activity arid said a most pleasing feature was the cordial relations, now existing between it and tho clubs in tho Auckland district.

Appreciation of the retiring president's good services was made by several members, and also of the fact that he would still bo available as an executive member.

As a compliment to tho loyal and useful service rendered both to the old and present association, Mr. E. S. Groat was elected a life member. Mr. W. Eynon (Morrinsville) asked tho Auckland Owners and Trainers' Association to again consider the question of tho application of handicapping •penalties in Auckland; He pointed out that winners at Cambridge received severe penalties for small stakes, in spite of tho assurance from Mr. H. F. Nieol that such would not be the caso. If the position was not relieved, he suggested tho formation of a North Island Trotting Association. Mr. C. V. Carley (Hamilton) saidthe position was becoming serious, particularly with country clubs, and/tirter the experiences of last season, 'it did not look as if any assistance/would bo forthcoming from tho New Zealand Trotting Conference. If a North Island association was formed" they might get redress, but in the event of some clubs' not being favourable to this view he thought that the time hnd arrived when clubs in tho Auckland Province should stand together and form a northern association.

Mr. J. Geo said tho question of penalties at country meetings required attention. Ho did "not think tho association was against the handicapping system, but the Trotting Association did not evidently grasp tho situation as affecting northern owners. It was decided to inform' the Now Zealand Trotting Conference that the Auckland Owners and Trainers' Association is not opposed to the present hand Trapping S3 r stem, but wishes to-record a protest against tho manner in which penalties are applied in the Auckland district, especially in respect to the optional clauses. Further, that the penalties allotted where stakes are small are harsh arid detrimental to country trotting clubs. Officers for tho ensuing term were elected fis follows:; —Patron, the Hon. Eliot Davis; president, Sir. 12. C. Webberley; vice-presidents, Mrs. I. 10. Swcctnnplc. Dr. M. G. Peznro, Messrs. J. T.. Paul. S Ward. W. K. Francis, C. H. Trigg. R. T. ;Reid (Hamilton), and Ernest Davis; committee, Messrs. E. G. Bridgens, C. V. Carley (Hnmilton), W. Clifton, 0. Cowan. L. Cavalier, W. Eddowes. J. Gee. T. T). Lawson, G. Plant, J. G. Robertson, T. Roe, J. StorniQnt, jun., G. H. Stubbs, F. J. Smith and W. H. Wheeler; honorary secretary Mr. C. E. Craig; honorary treasurer, Mr. A. G. Downes.