WAIKATO HORSES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23203, 24 November 1938, Page 11

WAIKATO HORSES

UNHOPPLED DIVISION GOOD FORM OF RECEPTION BIG KAURI LIKELY IMPROVER BY ABAYDOS; There is no scarcity of straight-out trotters of tho novice and improving grades in . Auckland, as is shown. by tho list of entries for tho. 3.49 and 4.57 classes at tho Waikato meeting on December 3. Those from further afield include Bingen Chimes, Black Native, Big Kauri, Decoy Bird and Fleet Arrow. Big Kaiuri, who left the maiden ranks at Hawera, was an entrant for tho last Auckland meeting, but missed tho acceptances. Ho is. almost certain to make tho trip and success in the slower class would assure him a chance in the two-inile event. Black Native has won races, but unplaced performances over a long period have brought < him closo to the limit again. He was not at his best when ho came to Epsom in August. Bingen Chimes last ihonth created a favourable impression and he will find an'increased number of friends. He is not big, but is a striking trotter of rare breeding. . ; •.* Shirley's Pal has joined M. Stewart's team. Even with sufficient improvement to win a maiden event, she would be giving away handicap,in the 4.57 class. Converted Pacers ; Decoy Bird, an aged gelding by Wrack —Lovebird, was a useful pacer three years ago when trained by F: J. Lynch at Westport and he won at all distances. He established a mile record Of 2.13 at' Nelson, which was reduced to 2.12 by Allworthy, and last February lowered to 2.10 3-5 by,Poli Negri. Decoy Bird is reported ,to have shown promise at tho trotting gait. Fleet Arrow has had a varied, career. When in L. F. Berlcett's stable he won at both gaits. He was takeii over by Mr. It. Vautier in exchange for Dusky Chum and raced consistently for the Ashhurst owner at the trotting gait.' j Another former well-known paeer. Iron. Man, appears in .this .section. He won races for C. S. Donald and was purchased by J. E. Smith, but has not •raced lor some time. Iron Man now is in W. E. Cockbill's stable at Hamilton. Canadian went amiss after winning at Epsom, but he is working once more in good style. . , 'Worthy Worker gave the impression when ho raced at Claudlands in May that ho was likely to make progress with experience. For a raw recruit lie displayed speed and solidness, and ho may provide a surprise when next raced. Consistent Performers On top of the ground Reception is a smart trotter, having five seconds to her credit without a win since April. She has more speed than the average trotter in her class and is not deficient in staying power. A win for her would be well deserved. ' : Since he resumed racing Nelson Chief has- been four times-in a place; He is trained, at To Awam utu with Te Kahu, who has been on the easy list for some time. Te Kaliu is engaged among the pacers and may have; a race in preparation for .the Ttowe Handicap. Win Huonwas the star performer at the last two meetings at Claudelands, winning twice at two miles, while this season lie has been placed in two starts. .fDilfashiou, who has not won for a loflg time, was close up in the two miles at Thames, and, if he has continued to; improve, ho should have- a chance. Altbpugh on 144 yards, Great Sonoma ,'is not too far, back, as he has put up his best displays from well behind. At Thames' in March, he won a 5.2 class froni 132 yards' and was twice third at Hawera from 156 yards. At the last Thames meeting he won a 4.57 class event off 108 yards. Elissa has won previously at Hamilton from 120 yards and at Auckland she scored from 96 yards and was •second off 4.50 in 4.33 3-5. She has not reproduced her best this season. Moira Bingen Makes Good Moira Bingen's success at Thames was not out of turn, but the all-round improvement displayed can be taken as a signal for further good efforts. She has apparently, developed the stamina necessary.to go a sound two miles. For, one who mado her appearance only during the winter, Aurumar showed a good deal of improvement by winning in August and registering a second place last month. She was a little disappointing at her last two starts, but' was off colour. Frontier : Boy's last win was 'at Claudelands in May, but/' he lias not had a great deal of racing. When Llanvabon won at the Epsom spring meeting his effort was full of merit and won him a host of who were disappointed when he failed at Thames, Llanvabon is handily placed on 3.45 and success, would give liim a chance to test his ability at two miles. Braemar last season was one of tho most consistent in his class. He has not sported silk this term, but he.is one of the few who race well frosh. Grand Triumph won his first race at Claudelands and ho has since shown up on the same course. Ho stays well and has a fine turn of speed, but he b as a tendency to leave his feet when pressed, Tho encouraging return to form by Nelson's Glory at tho Auckland meet-, ing whs discounted by two uneven displays at Thames. Leeleeta' whoso end-of-soason form suggested she would _ bo' an early winner, has not mado tho improvement anticipated;' but she should bo getting seasoned with, rncing. ' MILTIADES SCORES u SUCCESS AT KENSINGTON (Received kovombor 23, 0.45 p.m.) SYDNEY, Nov. 23 The New Zoaland-hrbd colt Miltiaclcs, by Iliad —Black-Cat,, won the first division of the Handicap, of £125, fivo N and arhalf . furlongs, at the Kensington facing Club's meeting to-day. Silver Coat, by Pink Coat-r-Silver Patch, was third in the Jumpers'. Flat, one milo; " . ] ':1 'n I ' ' V ' V ' AN UNUSUAL EVENT CUP WINNERS' APPEARANCE [BY TKLKGBAPH' —OWN COKUESPONDENT] PALMERSTON NORTH. Wednesday A most unusual event is planned for tlie Foilding Jockey Club's meeting on Saturday, when it is hoped to have two winners of tluvMelbourne--Cup present. Arrangements are,being mado for Catalogue and Wotnn to Btride along up, the straight before tho preliminaries for tho Manchester Handicap, iu which Wotan is engaged. Tho appenranco of these two should Create a great deal of interest. ' CLAUDELANDS TROTS ! [BY TELKGRAPII —OWN COItftESPONDENT] HAMILTON, Wednesday Fernbroolc Lass, 24yds behind, should bo added to tho horses in the Stewards' Handicap, of £l6O, limit, 2.49, 1$ miles, at the Waikato Trotting Club's meeting at Claudelands on. December 8,