EPSOM WINNERS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22822, 1 September 1937, Page 11

EPSOM WINNERS

PEOGENY OF BINGEN SIX TIMES SUCCESSFUL LADY FAME AT TWO MILES BY ABAYDOS The successful opening of the Auckland Trotting Club's 1937-38 season on Saturday last was gratifying to all concerned and particularly to the management, which for some time, in the face of adverse conditions, has done everything possible to raise tho status of the sport to its position of a few years ago. The turnover of £34,913 was the highest recorded for a one-day Epsom meeting for man}' years. Tho course, for such an early period, was in excellent order, improvements being registered in six races, while their handicap time was equalled by winners in the other two events.

The outstanding feature was the success of horses carrying the blood of Bingen, whose stock was represented by six winners. Progeny of Nelson Bingen have proved good stakeearners, while in the last two seasons his sons, Native King, Nelson Derby, Nelson Fame, Great Bingen, Peter Bingen anil Worthy Bingen, have assisted materially in swelling the total. Te Kahu's Improved Stamina

J. T. Paul, who placed Nelson Bingen at the service of breeders in Auckland and has had a good measure of success with progeny of the Bingen horse, won the Royal Oak Handicap with Te Kaliu, a solid trotter by Nelson Bingen. — Lottie Audubon. To Kaliu has been a fine performer at middle distances, but hitherto iias been regarded as a doubtful stayer. However, tho manner in which he defeated Tan John over two milc-s indicated that he has improved in that respect. More success should await Te Kaliu.

Tan John is'by Worthy Bingen, the eldest son of Nelson Bingen and Bertha Belle, a daughter of Peter the Great. Worthy Bingen produced Worthy Queen, 2.3 3-5. Active Lady, dam of Tan John, is by Advance, by Prince Imperial from Pose, by General Tracey from Phyllis, who wore both by Berlin. Berlin was a standard-bred American sire, bred in Kentucky in 1870, but as a colt he went to Scotland, whence he came to New Zealand in 1882.

Lady Fame, who had her first twomilo win iu the August Handicap, justified the opinion expressed alter her displays last February that she would make good at the distance. This was M- Stewart's ninth success, of which the brilliant King's Play scored four, sineo becoming Mr. W. Johnstone's trainer. Lady Fame is beautifully bred and it is of interest that both her sire, Nelson Fame, and maternal granddam, Lady Derby, arc from Norice, who was imported from California in 1903 by the late Mr. James Pettie. Norico also produced Lord Derby, Derby Bells, Derby Chimes, Queen Colo and Queen of Spades. Success of Argolis

S. M. August is deserving of credit lor his pcrsevcrauco with Argolis, who registered his first win in the North island when lie narrowly defeated liaiii'urly Lass in tile Orakei Handicap. The Nelson Derby gelding has proved unreliable, showing a tendency to wilt under pressure. However, on Saturday he ran a splendid race. Maud Logan, dam of Argolis, is by Logan Pointer from Precision and is a full-sister to Gctwick, dam of Ironside. Kanfurly Lass is by Peter. Dingcn. This was her second appearance since going into C. 11. Goodall's stable and she won at her previous start.

Great J3iu gen, full-brother to Peter Bingen, was represented by Crocus, who scored her second success since joining F. J. Smith's stable. After losing ground at the start, Crocus showed rare speed. Her stable mate Sandusky followed her home, much to the jubilation of place supporters of the pair, who received quite a handsome return compared with that of the win supporters.

Querida's First Win When Querida won tho Introductory Handicap she gave Mrs. X. Bridgons, wife of the president of the club, her first success as an owner, while it also marked the trotter's first win. i'. JSmith won the sumo race la«t year with Vain Lad. Querida had a little racing last 6eason, and she should do well. She is by Nelson Bingen lrom Bettv Moko, a very line trotting mare bv Peter Moko, 2.5. Betty raced in the interests of .Mrs. T. Brady, who bred Querida and sold her last sc:i«on. llori Bingen, always a good beginner, was at a long price when ho won the Mount Eden Handicap, which was surprising, as lie drew No. 1 at the barrier The Hamilton horse looked much improved and raced accordingly, staying on solidly in the run home. He is a hardy son of Peter Bingen from Mufti. Pura Bingen, who trotted a splendid race into third plaeo in the Introductory Trot from 9(3 yards, is another olfspring of Nelson Bingen, and on her line showing the daughter of Pura Wilkes should not be long in adding to her score. Kewpie's Bond, who won the Onehunga Handicap, had her first success since winning the same race last August, when King's Guide, who finished first, was placed second for galloping. Rowing's Bond is by Worthy Bond from Kcwpie, one of the most successful brood mares in >«ew Zealand.

ANOTHER DAY WANTED WAIKATO TROTTING CLUB [FROM OUR OWN correspondent] HAMILTON, Tuosday "I think there is no club in the North Island more entitled to another day than ours," said the president of the Waikato Trotting Club, Mr. R. T. Reid, when referring at the annual meeting to-day to tho action ot tho dates committee of the New _ Zealand Trotting Conference in allotting two extra clays' trotting, given up by tho Northland and To Aroha clubs, to tho Cambridge and Thames clubs. "Thames is using a, racing course, and Cambridge is practically carried on by tho Hunt Ciub," said Mr. Reid. A resolution of protest and condemnation was passed on "tho motion of Mr. T. G. Reynolds. The season had been successful, said Mr. Reid. The club's overdraft was going down and it was hoped the bank would shortly relievo the guarantors. Repairs would be necessary this year, but a sum had been earmarked for that purpose. Messrs. A. B. Cassidy, Hamilton, and Mr. H. F. Nicoll. president of the New Zealand Trotting Conference, wore elected life members. The report and balance-sheet, previously published, were adopted. The nominations of Messrs. It. i. Reid, G. Jew, MeL. T. Clephane. E. ■T. Swann, W. Pcrrin and R. A. Hinton for tho six vacancies on the cominittco were approved.

PAKURANGA HUNT

POINT-TO-POINT RACES Entries for tlie Pnkurnuga Hunt point-to-point steeplechases at Ihumatao, Mangere, on September 11, Ho.so with the secretary. Mr. R. B. Neal, 21 Palmerston Buildings, Queen Street, Auckland, at i p.m. next Friday.