TROTTING NOTES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22618, 5 January 1937, Page 7

TROTTING NOTES

HIGH-CLASS PACERS REVIEW OF EPSOM FORM RED SHADOWS EFFORTS BY ABAYDOS Some high-class performances were registered by good horses at the Auckland trotting meeting, while in the improvers' division several gave the impression that they will reach better class later on. The track wns in great order on the first day and fast times were a feature, but the changed conditions on the two later days, when rain made the course heavy, favoured horses who had previously proved their ability in bad ground. Red Shadow's return to his best, form was ono of the outstanding features, and, although lie could only get third in tho Cup, his time, 4.16 2-5, was tho third best tor the course. He was perfectly at home on the other two days on the soft track and won with ease tho final day. Red Shadow has shown an excellent return to form since returning to tho charge of J. Brvee. King's Warrior was responsible for a game effort in winning the Auckland Chip and in two other starts ho Avas third and fourth. His success was a triumph for F. J. Smith, Avho had an anxious time when ono of his legs gave trouble just before tho meeting. The day before the race King's Warrior was kept at long intervals standing in hot water. l'ey Spec repeated last year's performance by acting as runner-up in the Auckland Cup and it was generally anticipated he would win at the meeting. However, he was unable to handle the heavy conditions and did not have the success that attended his visit last December. Bonny Azure's Speed Jn spite of her failures at two miles. Bonny Azure again demonstrated her fine speed in winning the St. Heliers Handicap and finishing second in the Pioneer Handicap after a very bad beginning. Like tho majority of Blue Mountain King's progeny, she handles heavy ground particularly well. Recognised as a rare stayer, Bingen Palm was disappointing in the Auckland Cup and President's Handicap, but lie displayed much better form for a third in the Champion Handicap. He showed great speed prior to a break in the Premier Handicap.

Grand Mogul was tho greatest disappointment, as he had a track to suit him the first day. Mr. G. J. Barton stated that the horse was suffering from kidney trouble. The going was against him the second day and lie did not start the final day. Although he was only once in a place, Sinooger did not run a bad race and in easier fields ho would have earned some money. Glenrossie gave one glimpse of his old form and his solid effort in the Champion Handicap was worthy of something better than a neck defeat. In the two-mile races he was badly beaten. Prince Pedro showed a fine return to form and he was one of the most consistent horses racing, his success the final day being well deserved, although if Bonny Azure had gone away right Prince Pedro would hnve been second. He was. also aided by the conditions. The Best Trotters King's Play was produced only once, but the manner of his victory suggested that he could have repeated the performance in spite of his 24 yards penalty. King's Plav, who has been a good stake-earner, is likely to do his next racing in the South. Great Admiral, who started only once, gave a splendid display to win the Howe Handicap for the second time in succession and he was the most reliable trotter at the meeting. He should render good service to his new owner, Mr. G. J. Barton. • Meadow King showed a return to his June form, and, although he could not match Great Admiral at the handicaps, lie beat the rest decisively and won nicely the second day. At his third attempt he made two very costly mistakes. Corrianda proved herself a useful trotter, and, as she has not had a great deal of racing, should make further development. She won the Association Handicap from end to end, showing improvement on her Epsom Handicap effort. Captain Bolt, who was acquired by C. S. Donald before the Howe Handicap and sold to Mrs. K. I']. Berrvman, looked like giving an early return until he made two lapses near the finish of the Association Handicap. Captain Bolt should win races in the South Island. One of the soundest displays at the meeting was that of Winnie Parrish, winner of the Oak Handicap, and she. justified the good opinions formed when she won a double at the Nelson meeting. She is owned by B. J. jMackle, who trains Corrianda.

Kewpie's King In Form After an absence of two seasons, Kewpie's King, who was a high-class three-year-old, returned to the winning list by beating a good field in the Dominion Handicap. Had he not covered so much extra ground in his next start, he might have won again. Now that he is on the upgrade again, Kewpie's King may win good races. Kenworthy, who indicated at the October meeting that he would soon win, scored very easily in the Tramway Handicap and ran a fine race for second in the Onslow Handicap. He is ono of the most solid of Frank Worthy's progeny and should reach good company. Imposter ran consistently and improved with each race, scoring a good win in the Onslow Handicap. Although not an attractive pacer, the Sonoma Harvester horse is useful in his present class. Great Jewel won the Akarana Handicap in the same courageous manner that marked his two previous successes. A bad beginning extinguished his chance the last day, but the Jewel Pointer gelding should soon make amends. Derby Lu, who won the New Year Handicap from end to end, is a mare whoso future looks very bright. The Three-Year-Olds As was only to he expected after her South Island achievements, Parisicnne was the star among the three-year-olds. ]sv her success in the Great Northern Derby she equalled the record of Taurckereke in winning the New Zealand Sapling Stakes and both Derbies. Owing to some ailment, the cause ot which has not yet been discovered, the filly is to be spelled. Sho is by Hey de Oro —Ycuot and was bred by Mr. G. McMillan and educated by H. Gray. Musketeer displayed fine form by being runner-up in tlio classic event, an effort that proved the way for his success in the Park Handicap, in which he inflicted a decisive defeat on his consistent stable mate, Frank Best. The latter ran three seconds and with his second one earned 12 yards penalty for winning over £7O. True Trust, who won the December Handicap to pay the largest prico of the meeting, is a fine type of pacer by Truman Direct from Trustworthy, a mare that performed very creditably with and without hopples^