EPSOM TRAINERS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22833, 14 September 1937, Page 7

EPSOM TRAINERS

BY ABAYDOS

RENEWED ACTIVITY

HORSES RESUME WORK

S. M. 'AUGUST'S CANDIDATES

A number of Epsom-traiued horses who wore spelled during the winter have been put again into full training. These include Audo Patch, Manna's Son, Silver Watch, Golden Maid, Bismuth, Frank Best, Petit Jewel, Handicapper, Autumn Lou, Real Red, Fisher and Dick Redmond. In addition, there are the newcomers Kewpie's King, Ranfurly Lass, Marcus and' Free Grattan, while several young horses are being prepared for the matinee mooting on October 2.

S. M. August has a team of six, comprising Argolis, • Great Chum, Qucenie Direct, Top Hand, Clay Pot and Equipoise. The last-named two are three-year-olds, who may run in the Great Northern. Derby in February. Equipoise appears the more forward and is a nice • type of colt by Rey de Oro from a mare related to Stanmoor. Clay Pot is by Jack Potts from the Westport mare Jessie Bolls. Promotion for Argolis

Argolis and Great Chum were in the same category until the former won the Orakei Handicap and graduated to the 3.30 class. The Nelson Derby—Maud Logan gelding only requires to race as generousy next time to keep busy others in his ngw section. Great Chum did not start, but lio fault can be found with his condition. The Thames Cup, in which he finished fourth last season, will suit the Kelson Bingen gelding. Queenie Direct, who was not given a strenuous preparation for her last engagement, evidently thrived on that sort of work, as she ran a fine race to finish third to Crocus and Sandusky in the Grey Lynn Handicap. Top Hand, by Jack Potts —'Alone, is a novice who should make good progress. J. Peters is training Autumn Lou. Handicapper and Worthy Quest,, and the last-named,' a maiden by Frank Worthy, is endowed with a fine turn of speed. Autumn Lou has not raced for some time and is showing the marks of blistering for shoulder trouble. She is standing up to her work, and, if she does not suffer a recurrence of the ailment, should soon return to form. Handicapper Thriving

Handicapper is getting through, strong work without being asked for speed. He has put on weight since racing in tho winter, and, if he can retain that condition, the Great Bingeii pacer will reach a higher grade. ! 1 Petit Jewel has furnished well and on looks is up to tho Jewel Pointer standard. Ho is inclined to pull in his work, but when this is overcomo he should win races, as lie has speed and stamina.

L. J. Malioney has reeommissioned Silver Watch and Golden Maid and is keeping Pirate's Last going steadily. In spito of his lapse in tho Introductory Handicap, Pirato's Last left the impression that he will develop into a solid trotter.

Golden Maid, tho full-sister to Kuini, lost her novice status when she won the Royal Handicap in Juno and for one of little experience her display was surprisingly good. Owing to her racing four seconds out of her class, the win was costly, but sho will, develop further. Silver Watch has not fulfilled the promise of two seasons ago, when he was tho star track-worker at Epsom. Chartcris Bay did not raco up to expectations last month, although he was awkwardly placed in giving, starts to Crocus and Sandusky. OIF tho limit of 3.35 class ovents ho will have a better opportunity next month. W. C. Willetts' Novices

G. Cole has Free Grattan also under his care and she is a good type of young mare by Grattan Lpyal from a Great Audubon mare. Sho has the appearance of having done some work and may not bo l<?ng/in showing form. W. C. Willetts is doing steady work witliTiuckv Love, Gold Kip, Jewel Crest and a maiden trotter by Nelson Bingen —Rosie Drift. The maiden was tried as a pacer, making very little progress, but the change-over has found his correct gait. Gold Kip is gaining more confidence in his work. Jewel Crest was given his first race last month and looks, all the better for the experience. Ho is. a son of Jewel Pointer from tho • well-bred Bingen Crest. Lucky Love broke a remarkable run of placed performances when he failed to reach tho money in two starts at the last meeting, but ho was unfortunately placed, giving starts to' staunch improvers in one race and racing just out of his class in tho other. Lucky Love will be bettor served at next month's meetings. • Manna's Son has not shown any form for a long timo, and, becoming aifcctcd with soreness, lie was spelled. Until asked for serious efforts, it will not bo known if he can stand another preparation A Useful Team

C. G. Leo is very busy with a team which, besides several young horses, includes Parrish Belle, Audo Patch, Great Guy, Tangaroa and Marble Boy. Parrish Belle has been racing against the pacers, but with the tightening of tho trotting limits she mny return to her right department. Audo Patch, whom Leo mado into a really good trotter by pationt tactics, has been spelled sinco his success in February. Although not long in again, tho Great Audubon gelding is getting into shape. Having his first raco for a year, Great Guy trottect solidly for second place last month and created a favourable impression. Ho is' bred on American standard lines, being by Guy Parrish from Lou Lee.

The aged Marble Boy has not raced, but, judging by his progress, his years will not deter him from proving a useful novice. Tangaroa has not done much since racing at the Waikato and' Auckland winter meetings, where his form was encouraging.

H, McNaughton hn« a pair of young pneors in Itewpio's Bingen and Blue Crest. For a three-yen r-okl, tho latter is shaping very well. He has a double cross of 131 no Mountain King, his siro. Kewpie's Crest, and dam, Maid of tho Mountains, being, products of tho Ribbonwood horse. Kewpie's Bingen has profited from racing and should not bo long in showing a return. With Kewpie's King, Ranfurly Lass, Marcus and the Maxegin—Katuto filly, ,A. Bryco lias good material. Kewpie's King and Ranfurly Lass, who wero formerly in C. H. Goodall's stable raced prominently at the August meeting. Tho form of Kewpie's King indicated that his pi'ospects at his .next appearanCo would bo bright, and - Ranfurly Lass has only to keep sound to secure more money.

Marcus, a four-year-old by Maxegin, may require building up before lie can bo "expected to show his worth. Franli Best, who won three races last season, after gaining a long list of placings, is not being hurried. Tho Frank Worthy gelding has wintered well.