DE SOTO APPEAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22916, 20 December 1937, Page 9

DE SOTO APPEAL

LENGTHY HEARING REFERRED BACK TO CLUB EARLY CONSIDERATION OF CASE [by telegraph—press association] CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday At a meeting of tho New Zealand Trotting Association last evening an appeal against the decision of the New Brighton Trotting Club's stewards in disqualifying De Soto and his owner, Mr. C. Johnston, and his driver, J. Pringle, for three months was considered until 2 a.m. In view of the additional evidence that was provided, it was decided, under Rule 77, to refer the case back to the New Brighton Trotting Club, which, will consider the caso within the next day or two. It was also decided, under Rule 387, to remove the disability in connection with Racketeer, who is owned by Mr. Johnston, but is being raced by Mr. A. Chinnery. Until the disqualification is removed De Soto will not be able to race. CHARITY TROTTING MEETING AT ADDINGTON FREMONT SHOWS GOOD FORM SUPERTAX BEATS ROI L'OR j [bv TELBGRAI'ir —OWN CORRESPONDENT] | CHRISTCHURCH; Saturday The Canterbury Owners and Breeders' Association to-day held a most successful charity meeting at Addington, the ' races being keenly contested. In the Owners and Breeders' Handicap, Parisienne was responsible for a really good effort for after being handily placed throughout, she came with a rare burst of speed over the last two furlongs and won decisively in the good time of 4.34. It was a promising race, in view of her Ashburton Cup engagement. Her stable-mate, Lucky Jack, lost ground, at the start, and while he never got near to the leaders, he showed great speed in patches. The race will do him good. Pot Luck also paced brilliantly. The American pacer, Fremont, who is engaged at Auckland, outclassed tho field in the Caddy Memorial Handicap and ,covered a mile and a-quarter in 2,55. In the early stages pace was slow but Fremont's speed over the last half-mile left the others with little chance. Fremont is in R. B. Berry's stable and is a speedy and well-mannered pacer. The Burke Handicap provided a great race and in a punishing finish. Marlene, Jane .Worthy, Young Pointer and Jambo passed the post almost in line. Marlene, driven by C. S. Donald, was always in the leading division with Young Pointer, Post Haste and Jambo. Young Pointer took the lead three furlongs from home, but Marlene put in a great burst of speed and won decisively. Jane Worthy also finished at a great rate. Young Pointer should be greatly improved by the race. He j will join Lucky Jack and Fremont on I | the trip to Auckland. Marlene and Jane i i Worthy should win races during the j holidays. The feature of the day's racing was a match between the free-for-all winner Supertax and Roi ,I'Or over a mile and a-quarter. Roi l'Or was the leader for the first mile, the first quarter being run in 355, and the half-mile in 1.7, after which the pace was clapped on and the last mile was run in 2.8, the journey taking 2.42. Supertax showed himself a great sprinter but Roi l'Or would derive great benefit from the solid trial. He will be a much better horse when paraded for the Auckland Cup, for which he has manv admirers. Supertax had too much brilliance for Roi l'Or in the concluding stages and he won handsomely. Chudic won the Stacey and Hawker Handicap in the good time of 4.33. Bing Crosbv, running under a strong pull for most of the journey, covered his last half-mile at a great rate. Evora, a mare by Grattan Loyal, was too good for the : others in the Canterbury Stock and' Station Agents' Handicap, but Bayard showed speed and may win soon. LAST TRIALS BEST WORK AT RICCARTON CLUBMAN'S IMPROVEMENT [BY VELECItAPH OWN CORRESPONDENT] CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday The tracks at Riccarton, with the exception of the plough, were firm todav, and tho No. 1 grass track provided an excellent galloping surface, although there Lad been heavy ram in the past 24 hours. All fast work was done after the breakfast interval, when the going had become fasterThe best gallop of the morning was the last. Dollar Prince and Clubman were to have run half a mile along the back stretch, but the former broke away and ran the distance in 495. Clubman followed after a short interval and his time was 48 3-ss. This gallop took place when the ground had dried up considerably; nevertheless it was an outstanding trial. Owlsgleain and Royal Amphora ran six furlongs in 1.20, which was equalled later by Drink Up and Baby Bun. Courtyard easily beat Patuma over five furlongs in 1.4. Top Coat finished in front of Grampian and Convivial at the end of six furlongs in 1.18. Wine Card and Fiord ran seven furlongs in 1.32 3-5. Both went well. Rebel Chief finished solidly to be on terms with Tunneller over five furlongs in 1.5. Dictate and Linguist went abreast throughout seven furlongs in 1.33 3-5, the first three taking 375. Epic took 1.34 3-5 for seven furlongs. He should earn- distinction in the south. Davolo and Raeburn ran half a mile, easily in 565. Pelmet did similar work in 55 3-ss. A venal, a small two-year-old filly by Nightmareh from Sky Lass, showed promise by galloping half a mile in 51 3rss She is to be taken to Wingatui for her first racing. TROTTING INTERESTS WAIKATO ASSOCIATION [from our own correspondent] HAMILTON", Sunday It was decided at a meeting of the Waikato Trotting Owners, Breeders and Trainers' .Association to vote £5 from the funds to N. 11. McKenzie, \yho was injured when he fell from Lady Amanda at the recent Waikato meeting. ! J> The secretary, Mr. C. Moran, pointed out that the membership now stood at 52. With -a'view to encouvaging trotting events at the Ngarunwahia Racing Cltib's annuaT fixture it was decided to present a driver's whip for one event, while tho president, Mr. Cliilcott, intimated his intention of presenting another whip. Mr. A. W. Ebbett will present a dressing rug.