HAWERA TRACK

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23000, 30 March 1938, Page 11

HAWERA TRACK

RAIN EASES GOING SPRINT BY GOLDEN ORCHID LOWENBERG IN GOOD TRIM FAFNER PERFORMS SOLIDLY [bv telegraph—OWN* correspondent] HAWERA, Tuesday Practically all the Hawera candidates for Stratford on Saturday were galloped this morning. In spite of last night's rain the outside of the course proper was in good order, with the sting out of the going. The best efforts were those of Daisy Chain, Golden Orchid, Lowenberg, Race Call and Dark Eagle. Ruling Lady (Fryer) worked at half pace to the top of the straight and sprinted home. She has come to hand nicely. Daisy Chain (Pepperill) ran an easy three furlongs in 395. She has many friends for the Farewell Handicap on Saturday.

Golden Orchid (Soxton) commenced from the half-mile and, picked up after a furlong by Wee Ethel (Fryer) ran home in 51 is, the last three furlongs in 39.J5. Golden Orchid has developed into an attractive filly, and appears to have excellent prospects in the Juvenile Handicap. King Pliito (Toki) covered a round at a three-quarter pace. Lucrece (Toki) was not bustled to run five furlongs in 1.9. Naughty Marietta (Sexton), after a slow beginning, was brought home over the last half-mile of seven furlongs by Fafner (Fryer), to run 1.34 4-5, the last four occupying 535. Both horses appreciated the easing of the ground, and were travelling well at the finish. With a strong horseman on Saturday, Fafner should be difficult to beat, Resinguard Improving Resinguard (Sexton) finished clear of the Sandstar—Lady Ora novice (Stevens) at the end of half a mile in 5345. Resinguard is on the improve. Fiancee (Fryer) revealed a fine turn of speed to record 52s over the same ground. Fiancee, who is by Siegfried—.rtethrothal, is being given plenty of time.

Lowenberg (Cole) traversed five furlongs in 1.6. being accompanied over the last half-mile by Lickem (Monkley) in 52js. Lowenberg is in capital order. Lowenberg has previously raced well at Stratford.

Amoroso (Monk ley) was blowing badly at the conclusion of a mile in 1.49. Thei 'e is little doubt about his ability over short distances, but he lacks stamina.

Race Call (S. R. Farland), bearing a bright appearance, pleased by reeling off half a mile in olis. He was under a good hold throughout and is much improved.

Captain Bligh (Fryer) was kept up to his work to register 52is for half a mile. Ho is still very light in condition, Swift Sand (Stevens) hung in badly over the final stages of five furlongs in 1.7. Dark Eagle (Monkley) shaded Prime Quality (Cole) at the end of half a mile in 51 ss. Both youngsters are in first-class order.

Fiddleine (Stevens) finished a trifle better than Flying Hostess (Monkley) at the end of half a mile in 52Js. Royal Fire (Cole) gave his usual good display over a round of five hurdles.

Arrival of L. George L. George arrived from Now Plymouth yesterday to take over the establishment vacated by J. Fryer. George's team comprises Race Call, Winsome Lu, Dancing Lady and tho juvenile Lady Boden. The" quartette will strengthen the ranks of horses in work at Hawera, which now totals approximately 60. Winsome Lu has been on the easy list during the past couple of months, but she is to rejoin tho active brigade this week. J. Browivs trio for Stratford, Notium, Student Prince and Trilitha, were let off with easy tasks on the inside of the grass. Their proposed Hastings trip has been cancelled. The disappointing Lysander gelding Narrator has been been turned out until the tracks become easier on account of muscular soreness The latest reports state that the course proper at Stratford has a splendid sole of grass and the going should bo good for racing on Saturday.

TROTTING CONTESTS INTEREST IN SPEEDY BOY [by telegraph—own correspondent] C3RISTCHURCH. Tuesday With the prospect of several acceptors from New South Wales, the field for the inter-Dominion Trotting Championships will be trulv representative of Australia and Now Zealand's best pacers. While the absence of Lawn Derby is to be regretted, his trainer J. O'Shea was possibly the best judge of his chance against tho other cracks. The Australian-bred horses, Speedy Boy, now owned by Mr. G. J. Barton, and Evicus, who has done all her racing for the last 12 months in New Zealand, will help to give Australian sportsmen a further interest. The Australian acceptors at present include the following:—R. Bradley's Lady Childewood (West Australia), by Childcwood —Peri Huon mare; J. P. Stratton's Kolcct (West Australia), by Vin* Direct—Kola Girl; B. A. Coram's Dan's Son (Victoria), by Don Bells —• Lady Edna; G. Hill's Joy's John, by John Maruen—Joy; G. Hill's Kernel Lu (Victoria), by Lulu Boy—Slipstone; E. C. Luckie's Our Wnlia (Victoria). by Walla Walla —Dixie Fox; and D Sexton's Picador (Victoria), by The Design—Marguerite. This will he tho third inter-Domin-ion" Trotting Championship hold sinco it." inauguration, mainly through the efforts of Mr. H. F. Nicoll, president of the Now Zealand Trotting Conference. and Mr. J. P. Stratton, president of the West Australian Trotting Association.

The first was held in Perth and tlio second in South Australia. The coming meeting will attract the greatest field of horses ever produced in the southern hemisphere. In years gone by the West Australian Trotting Association staged whnt were known as the Australasian Championships, and class horses that went 'from. Now Zealand to Perth included Great Bingen, The Acron, Great Hope and Tnrairc. Roi l'Or was to have heen a starter at Perth, but he was injured at Melbourne and was taken no further tlmn Adelaide. As showing the interest being taken in the championships, the accommodation in a number of hotels in Christehurch has heen fully booked for the Easter carnival.

ADDINGTON EVENTS CONTESTS AT EASTER [BY TELEGRAPH —I'RESS ASSOCIATION] CHRISTCHURCH, Tuesday Owing to the Inter-Dominion Trotting Championships being decided in three heats instead of four, the committee of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club decided this evening to substitute the three following races: — First Day.—Akaroa Handicap, of £350, 3.31 class, li miles. Second Day.—Takaho Handicap, of £350, 2.52 class, 1J miles. Third Day.—Kiwi Handicap, of £350 3.31 class, 1$ miles.