COMMENT ON FORM

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22615, 31 December 1936, Page 7

COMMENT ON FORM

PABISIENNE'S DEEBY TWO SURPRISE WINNERS KENWORTHY AND KEWPIE'S KING The second fancy, Winnie «Pnrrish, gave a sound display of trotting to win the Oak Handicap from the each-way favourite, Swordsman, who made a couple of breaks on the journey. Winnie Parrish never looked like making a mistake, and she won very decisively, deepening the good impression she created when sho won a double at Nelson last season. Swordsman broko badly about half-way down the straight, but he did not appear likely to overtake the winner, who thoroughly deserved her success. Win Huon made a crcditablo showing for third, and Bingen Sun shaped respectably for fourth, being in the picture throughout. All Special wont well for about a mile and a-half and then faded out. deception spoiled her chance by breaking at the start, and Elissa was going well when sho broke after reaching the front at tho end of three furlongs. Two Wins for R. B. Berry Oil tho strength of her good form in tho South Island, the brilliant filly Parisienno was supported down to a short prico in the Great Northern Trotting Derby, and she justified tho confidence by winning all the way. She paced smoothly throughout and never appeared to bo in danger of defeat, although Musketeer made a very creditable showing by following her closely until Hearing tho home turn and finishing second. Ropata tired at the end after being close for about a mile and a-quarter, and True Trust did likewise. Parisienno was better class than the others, although some of them are likely to improve and make useful horses. The winner raced at Ashburton last Saturday, and had a hurried trip to Auckland, arriving on Monday morning.

Tho each-way favourite Molly Direct finished very resolutely to win the Telegraph Handicap. She was not well placed in tho early running, but was handy beginning the last half-mile, and when asked for a final elfort she proved too solid for Frank Best, who had every chance, and weakened near the end alter taking the lead at the half-mile. The winner accompanied Parisienne on the trip from Christclnirch, and gave R. B. Berry his second winning drive. She is a smooth pacer, possessing plenty ot' courage and is likely to win more races. The back-marker Logan Palm paced a fine race for third, and Gloster ran a creditable fourth. Tho others were well beaten, although Transfer would have been closer only for a slow beginning and getting into <i good deal of trouble afterwards. Back-marker's Fine Display

The back-marker, Red Shadow, gave a fine display of pacing in the heavy going to win tho Champion Handicap from the little-fancied Glenrossie, who paid a fino place dividend. The winner hugged the rails all the way when tho others wore keeping out in an attempt to benefit by better gohig, and ho obtained a run right through 011 tho rails in the straight, just "defeating Glenrossie, who also came home well on the outside. Bingen Palm was third after leading into the straight, and he appeared a shade unlucky, in that ho got into an awkward position threo furlongs from home after trailing the pacemakers, _ Great Parrish and Willie Derby. King's Warrior dashed through on the fence, to take tho lead at this stage, and shortly afterwards Bingen Palm sprinted fast on the outside after becoming pocketed. Grand Mogul did not show his best in the heavy ground. Rey Spec extinguished his chance by breaking badly after going two furlongs.

Relishing the heavy going, Ken- | worthy showed slight improvement upon | his fourth on the first day to win j the Tramway Handicap from the outsiders, Bismuth and Baron Grand, who returned good place dividends. Kenworthy was seventh on entering the last round, but he was in front with two furlongs to go, and always had the measure of the opposition afterwards. Bismuth ran his best, race for some time and Baron Grand again performed solidly, coming home gamely. Kewpie's Crest was closer at the finish than at any other stage. Mountain Flight was going well in third position with two furlongs to go when she broke and dropped right out. Te Kahu Outstayed The win favourite, Te Kahu, attempted to lead throughout in the Epsom Handicap, but he was outstayed at the finish by Meadow King, who trotted attractively from 60yds behind. Less than 100 yds from the post Meadow King endeavoured to go up on the inside of Te Kahu, but did not have sufficient room, and was checked. His driver then pulled him to the outside of the leader and he went fast to win well. Meadow King was very capably handled by A. Cranston, who is likely to drive many more winners if given ! the opportunities. Franz Derby and ! Bittersweet displayed plenty of dash early, but tliov failed to run on in the heavy going. * Audo Patch trotted one of his best races, but weakened near the end, after appearing likely to head Te Kahu just J.fter entering the straight. Kewpie's King was responsible for a surprise in winning the Dominion Handicap, paying double figures on the straight-out machine. The winner showed great promise in the early stages of his career, when trained by F. J. Smith. Unfortunately he went amiss. On this occasion he relished the heavy track, although he had to be hard driven at the finish. Argolis also j handled the going well, but had to j make his run on the outside. Impostor j made a very creditable showing for j third and Compass shaped respectably ! for fourth. Most of the others were beaten by the ground and Aircraft stopped quickly when the real struggle commenced. Levity and Spessiva failed to handle the conditions and were never dangerous, the former finishing last. Place Favourite Scores The place favourite, King's Play, cained a very decisive victory m the ltanfurly Handicap. Oil past occasions ho has shown his ability to handle heavy going and ho handled tho conditions much better than tho others to.be a definite winner over the last two furlongs. After following Hohoro and Rongomai for seven furlongs he went to tho lead without a serious effort, and he always had the measure of tho opposition once he reached the lead There arc few better pacers m Auckland in heavy ground than King s Play, who is also a fine stayer. Princo Pedro battled on gamely to get second and Rongomai shaped creditably under the conditions for third. Mocast was fourth. Star Pronto, who broko badly in the middle stages, and lost considerable ground, did well to get fifth. King's Guido broke early and was not seen at his best under the conditions.

OWNERS AND BREEDERS SPECIAL MEETING TO-NIGHT An urgent special meeting of the Auckland branch of tho New Zealand Owners and Breeders and Trainers' Association will be held to-night in the Remuera Library Hall. The honorary organiser will give his impressions of tho situation in the North Island. Visiting owners and trainers are cordially invited to bo present.