AWAPUNI REVIEW

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22707, 20 April 1937, Page 7

AWAPUNI REVIEW

GLOEIETTA GOES EAST GOOD DISPLAY BY TAN JOHN BRONTE SHOWS IMPROVEMENT The success achieved by the Manawatu Trotting Club at its meeting last week is shown by the fact that the totalisator return of £14,894 was only £344 less than that handled for the two days last April and £SOB more than was put through at Hawera on Easter Saturday. The fields were large enough for three dividends to be returned in every race. Tan John was responsible for a perfect display in winning the McDonald Handicap, in which he trotted 4.42 off 4.51, and could have gone faster. Considering the track, it was a smart effort. Tan John has raced very consistently on the circuit, and his win was popular. He has registered two firsts and four seconds in his last six starts, and is thriving on racing. Tan John is to compete at Epsom on Saturday and should go well in the Whitford Handicap. Bronte trotted soundly in the McDonald Handicap, doing much better than at his earlier start, lie got into a good position at the mile and, although he could not go with Tan John in the last furlong, he beat the rest very easily. Bronte -has not had much racing and should derive benefit from the two races.

Glorietta's Cup By going 4.34 and conceding several smart pacers 48 yards, the consistent Glorietta registered a striking performance to win the Manawatu Trotting Cup. She was patiently driven by the young horseman P. Campbell, and when asked for a final effort had too much speed for the opposition. Glorietta had previously run second to Bed Flush in the Wanganui Handicap and to Kenworthy in the Taranaki Cup. She is by the American horse Brigand and is owned by Miss E. Hinds. Doris Derby is a very smart pacer by Nelson Derby from the Logan Pointer mare Doris Pointer, and had she got out a little sooner in the Manawatu Cup would have made the winner's task more difficult. O. E. Hooper's charge made amends in the President's Handicap and turned 011 a rare dash over the last furlong to leave the others standing. Doris Derby, who showed a lot of promise two seasons ago, ran 2.48 off 2.54. Although she displayed a lot of speed in the Stewards' Handicap off 2.56. Silver Black failed to gain a place, but when started again in the President's Handicap, off 2.54, she did much better to get second, hanging on solidly in a hard finish with Imposter. Like her sister, Doris Derby, Silver Black is by Nelson Derby.

t Courage of Sandusky The fine, finishing effort of the two-year-okl Sandusky when he got up to beat the two four-year-olds Kingussie and Worthy Audubon, in the Longburn Handicap will not be quickly forgotten. Sandusky was badly placed early and did not get a run until the straight was reached. He responded in great style and showed the courage characteristic of his sire, Jewel Pointer, in wearing down the leaders. He is a halfbrother to the brilliant Bonny Azure, and is making good progress. Having only her second start for F. J. Smith, Grattan Girl improved on her second at Thames to win the Ladies' Bracelet Handicap, going 3.32 off 3.43. She is a level-headed young mare by Grattan Loyal from Choice and should make further advancement. Grattan Girl is owned by Mrs. L. Robertson, Auckland, who has only recently joined the ranks of owners, and has another young pacer by Worthy Bingen from Queen Elizabeth in Smith's stable. Casino, who has not had much racing this season, showed a return to form by running second to Trevor de Oro in the Pohangina Handicap, and. as a. result, she was favourite whei* she later won the Stewards' Handicap. Casino is by Jack Potts from Mustapha, and is improving with age. Her three-year-old full-sister. Adverse, owned and trained bv C. S. Donald, showed promise in two starts, although a trifle greefi. An Auckland owner was interested in Adverse, but Donald's price was considered too high. Trevor de Oro's Dash Trevor de Oro, added to his record by winning the Pohangina Handicap in hollow fashion, his speed and stamina over the final quarter giving the opposition no chance. He ran the thirteen furlongs in 3.42 3-5 off 3.53, which equalled the 2.17 mile rate of Glorietta in the Manawatu Cup. At Wanganui Trevor de Oro won the Suburban Handicap off 4.53 in 4.30, or four seconds faster than Aide de Camp's time in the 4.4.3 Liverpool Handicap. Trevor do Oro's next race will be in the Marlborough Trotting Handicap, in which he may not have very strong opposition. Although Reno has won at middle distances, she has not succeeded in scoring at two miles, her second in the Manawatu Cup being her best effort. She bad every chance, but was just a little lacking in stamina at the finish and was lucky not to be beaten for second by Doris Derby, who was finishing much faster. Well supported for the President's Handicap, Reno extinguished her chance at the start. When he led into the straight in the Manawatu Cup it looked as if the disappointing Levity was going to spring a surprise, but without any apparent reason he left his feet and dropped back. In the President's Handicap he broke up after the start and was never dangerous. Franz Derby trotted well among the pacers in the Manawatu Cup and went 4.39 2-5 to get fourth, after setting the pace for a mile and a-half. A feature of her effort was solidness, and it is worthy of note that she had only her. first race at the last April meeting.

Worthy Member Solid Having only his second race at the trotting gait, Worthy Member gave a very solid display to win the Awapuni Handicap at over a score.. He was always handy to the leader, Native Leaf' and when she left her feet near the post, Worthy Member had no difficulty in winning. He is by Worthy Bingen'from Jean Auduhm. and, although he was a failure as r, pacer, gives the impression that he may be useful as a trotter. Although Arapai trotted two sound races, he could not do better than finish third each time, repeating his efforts of the second day at Wanganui. Last vear, Arapai was the star trotter at the meeting, winning three times in four starts, but he has not shown the same form since. Waingake again demonstrated that ho is a speedy trotter, but made too many lapses to 'gain a place. He should improve with racing. Waingake, who is by Rev de Oro, has the speed of his sire's family, but at present lacks the solidnoss of his dam, Renown, who was a useful trotter. A novice who displayed a lot of early speed was Crystal Chimes, an aged gelding by Cathedral Chimes from Hue Daphne, and when he develops a little more staying power he should win in moderate' company.

TROTTING FIXTURES April 24 —Auckland Trotting Club. April 27—Marlborough Trotting Club. May S —"Waiknto Trotting Club May B—Oaiuaru8 —Oaiuaru Trotting Club. May 12, 15 —Forbury Park Trotting Club, June 12 —Ashburton Trotting Club. June 19, 23 —Auckland Trotting Club.