TROTTING NOTES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22725, 11 May 1937, Page 9

TROTTING NOTES

WATKATO WINNEES • | FULL-BROTHERS SUCCESSFUL BLUE MOUNTAIN KING STOCK BY ABAYDOS In spite of unfavourable weather, early and the frequency of large dividends, the Waikato Trotting Club's meeting at Claudelands last Saturday was a pronounced success. The fields were large, allowing three place dividends in every event, and the totalisator returns showed a substantial increase. The track was holding, which may have accounted for the failure of many fancied horses. Progeny of Blue Mountain King wero well to the fore, his sons Kewpie's Crest scoring twice and Kewpie's Kins once. The-Australian-bred horse is also the sire of the dam of. Tangaroa, who returned a sensational place dividend in the Introductory Handicap. Kewpie's Crest and. Kewpie's King are full-brothers. Kewpie's Crest, who is trained by his owner, J. Gee, was produced in excellent condition, and, well handled by W. C. Willetts, won the Rukuhia Handicap, although lie had little to spare from the: two-year-old Sandusky, who was not well placed on the first circuit. A 12 yards penalty failed to stop Kewpie's Crest in the saddle event, in which -Willetts• was again associated with him. Kewpie's King had his chance in the Coronation Cup extinguished when he struck trouble at the homo turn, but later narrowly defeated the favourites King's Play, in the Kaipaki Handicap. Kewpie's King has responded well to the treatment of his trainer, C. H. Goodall, for whom he has won three races. He was driven in his latest success by A. Bryce.

A Good Family

Kewpie's Crest and Kewpie's King are by Blue Mountain King from Kewpie, a Petereta mare, who has produced five winners among the six of her progeny to race. Kewpie's Guy, an elder sister to the Waikato winners, was a good all-round performer, and Kewpie's Triumph, by The Triumph, and Kewpie's Bond, by "Worthy Bond, have won useful races. The only unsuccessful one of her stock is Kewpie's Bingen, by Peter Bingen, but he has not had much racing. Kewpie's Bingen made a creditable showing in the Introductory Handicap and left the impression that he will not be long in adding to the fine record of tbe family. Tangaroa is by Great Parrish from a mare by Blue Mountain King from Cool Time. The last-named was imported from Australia by G. H. Phipps. who was associated with Blue Mountain King in his Tasmanian and Australian successes. Tangaroa won at Hawera after previously registering three seconds and may do better with age.

Bronte, who was third in the Eureka Handicap and won the Autumn Handicap, was sold cheaply two years ago by L. F. Berkett to Mr. P. Vautier, of Aslihurst, who also acquired Fleet Arrow from the Nelson owner. Bronte is by Nelson Bingen from Rose Alure. who was got by Pygmalion, a son of Rothschild. Since joining C. R, Wood's stable Bronte has. raced consistently and will have further opportunities at Epsom next month. Kftdy Bunker's Success

Lady Bunkor, who registered her first success by capturing the Eureka, Handicap, claims Bingen lines through her dam, Bessie Bingen, who is by Nelson Bingen from Bertha Belle. On the paternal side Lady Bunker has the Axworthy strain through her sire, Guv Parrish. Like her sister Bessie Parrish, Lady Bunker is improving with age. Although Gloster was at a long price, his form, especially on country courses, has been so consistent that his*success was well received. The Peter Moko gelding lias been racing for some time and his best efforts have been recorded on holding tracks Musketeer gave Jewel Pointer another win, and, although lie did not hare much to spare at the finish, the three-year-old accomplished the feat in a manner that loft no doubt about his courage. Ho has now won three events, but has to sonio extent marred his record by poor displays on several occasions.

Great Clium, who was second to Musketeer and filled a similar place in the saddlo race, is a half-brother, by Nelson Bingen, to his conqueror, both being from Harvest Home, who produced other winners, Guid Hairst and Great Jewel, while a two year-old fullbrother to the last-named, Real Jewel, is promising. Great Chum is racing consistently and a -"victory for him would be well deserved.

Ironside in Form

After failing to reach the winning list for just over 12 months, Ironside made a fine recovery to score very decisively in the Coronation Cup and finish close up third in the Kaipaki Handicap with a 24 yards penalty. When in form, Ironside is a fine pacer who stays well. He is bred on excellent lines, being by Wrack, 2.1 J, from Gatwick,.."a Logan Pointer mare, who traces back through her grand-dam, Kildare, to the thoroughbred-Seaton Delaval. Now that he has returned to form, Ironside should have prospects at Epsom next month.

Our McKinney is steadily improving in staying quality and has finished second in his last two starts at two miles, Iseing beaten by Gold .Dredge at Auckland and Ironside on Saturday. Ho is a very, useful pacer, as he is at home on any kind of track, and go'cs particularly well in soft ground.

King's Play was 1 disappointing in his finishing effort and he lo<st his race in exactly the same, way that Ladv Fame did at Epsom. As it was his first race since His Auckland December success,* King's Play may not have been quite attuned, and if ho appears at Epsom next month will have plenty of supporters. Ho is a fine stayer and should be well suited by the Adams Memorial Cup,

W. J. Eynon's Trotters

W. J. Eynon has succeeded in making a good deal of improvement in Waskasu, who in three consecutive starts at two miles has registered a first and two" seconds. While she is still inclined to leave hor feet, Waskastt's lapses are not nearly as frequent as formerly. Eynon also got a good effort from Grand Triumph, who has been through a number of trainers' hands. If Grand Trinhiph can make the same improvement as Waskasu, he may yet reach the winning list. Bronze Queen, a promising three-year-old by Key do Oro from the speedy Logan Queen, a Logan Pointer mare, was responsible for a fine effort in finishing second in the introductory Handicap. She is a half-sister to the unlucky Bronze King, who is by Frank Worthy, and looks like reaching the winners' list before her relative. The two-year-old Sandusky was responsible for another very fine effort in running second in the Riikuhia Handicap, and once again lie displayed high courage. The Jewel Pointer—Bonnie Bingen gelding has furnished well and he looks like being good as he matures.