TROTTING WORLD

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23491, 31 October 1939, Page 5

TROTTING WORLD

WAIKATO SHOW EVENTS

VERY INTERESTING CONTESTS SUCCESS OF NORTHERN SMILE FORTEX GIVES FINE DISPLAY BY ABAYDOS The trotting races at the Waikato Show fully justified their inclusion anil were highlights of a fine programme. One event gave novices and improvers a chance and the other catered for the better-class horses. The pace was solid in both races and the finishes interest-* ing. Owing to R. A. McMillan being at the Wellington meeting to drive Scotty Direct, Uonuku was withdrawn from the High-class Handicap. Northern Smile was responsible for a very fino performance in winning the Novico Trotting Handicap, as tho raco was half over before she nppoared in tho picture. Willi a good run across tho top, Northern Smilo was handy at tho homo turn and she outstayed .Narbada to score decisively. Her sound display suggested that she will soon leave the maiden; ranks Narbada again ran a useful raco and appeared likely to win when ho headed Wortny Worker at the distanco, but could not withstand tho final dash of tho winner. Ho has made improvement under the caro of L.'N. Vernall, and, if he remains sound, is likely to roach tho winning list. Vernall has a good record of successes with horses who are more or less unsound. Worthy Worker Pleases Tho exhibition of the trotter Worthy Worker was good, and, if, ho had aot left his l'eet after entering the straight the last time, ho would have added interest to tho finish. He began bettor than any of tho hoppled division, and, setting a good pace over the first halfmile in J. 10, refused to surrender tho lead until he broke. It was a good test and suggests early success for Worthy Worker, a gelding by Worthy Bond. Owing to lack of experience, Kitty's Choice lost a lot of ground in the early stages, but ■she put in good work afterwards and was closer at tho end than any other part. Kitty's Choice is a nice type by Auto Machine from a Blue Mountain King niaro who produced Tangaroa and Trauan. She is owned by Mr. A. G. Pillengcr and is a member of C. L. Lee's useful team at Cambridge. Nawton Junior, a three-year-old by Nawton Parrisli, was produced by A. W. Broughton, and, although ho did not take a prominent part in the final stages, his effort was very encouraging. Willi more experience), Nawton Junior, who is the property of Mr. It. Holmes, should have prospects. E. R. Smith was represented by tho three-year-oUI County Jewel, a full brother to the promising Our Jewel. County Jewel, by Jewel Pointer, was very green, but he gave the impression that with age and experience ho may bo useful. Well-bred Novice

W. Evans, who successfully raced Master Chancellor, ' Moko Pete,' Moko Chief and Mazda, produced Star Guide, a full-brother to Guide Peter and half-brother to First Plight and King's Guide. For a green four-year-old, Star Guido, by Peter Bingen from Guiding Star, created.a good impression. Anotnor maiden to race was the four-year-old Alcazar, by A 1 Mack from a Ghoai mare. Ho is owned and trained by W. E. Cockbill, who will give him plenty of time to develop. Winter, who has had a little racing experience, made u' reappearance, but, although looking bright, was too robust to do herself justice. She is by Peter Bingen from Win-, estra. 'and is related to King Country, a good performer a couplo of_ seasons ago. Sustenance, who failed in an attempt to concede tlio novices 30 yards sturt, displayed a good deal of speed in the middle stagos, but was not quite forward enough to see the journey out. Sustenance is by- Rey do Oro from Lady Brent. There was a lot of merit in tho success of Fortex, who was very capably handled by M. Sparling, ono of M. Stewart's assistants. Fortex made the pace and there was no loafing, as she was kept going by several opponents nt various stages. With rare determination, she refused to fjivo up the lead and she displayed better staying power than that with which she has-been credited when challenged by Our McKinney. Oifr McKinney, who freshened up quickly after racing at the Auckland spring meeting, registered a very solid effort and was not dis* credited in failing by a narrow margin to concede SG'yards to Fortex. Our McKinney, who was for some time so unsound that it was thought ho would"- not race again, has responded well to the careful treatment of L. N. Vernall, and his prospects of extending his winning record are reasonably bright. Hillcrest Improving

Hillcrest, who showed up prominently for a second-at the Auckland spring meeting, tan another tine race and it was only in the last pinch that he was shaded by Fortex and Our McKinney. Hillcrest, who is now five years old has grown into a solid typo and further improvement can bo expected. His dam, Worthy Crest, did not race, but sho comes from the same family as Derby Lynn. Cimarron and Bingen Crest. . , Double Peter was restrained in tho early part and was standing the leaders up a good start when the last, half-mile was commenced. He made a fine effort and was not discredited by failing to get into a place. When he settles down. Double Peter is likely to develop into a good pacer. Loyal Direct was going a fino raco when she struck herself and faded out Tho injury will put'her out of action for a few weeks, which is unfortunate, as she showed signs of regaining the form that won her several races last season. . ~ Making his first appearance for six months. Adversity ran a very fine race'for a mile and a-quarter. but his condition gave out and he was not knocked about in the run home. Policy was also a starter, but ruined her chance by a very slow beginning. Tangaroa was in the picture most of the way and gave the impression that it w»I not lone before he is back to his best. Hottentot went well while his condition lasted and a few sharp runs should be beneficial to bim. Sir Frank covered a good deal of extra ground, but was in tho running for a good part of the journey, only to drop back when tho pressure was finally applied. Ho may not be long in regaining form.

MATINEE MEETING RACES' ON SATURDAY OFFICIALS APPOINTED The matinee meeting at Epsom on Saturday will be run in accordance with tho Rules of .Trotting, and the raping will bo under the supervision of Mr. A. E. Commons stipendiary stoward. Owners of horses enlaced, who have not previously raced, are required to havo the registration papers in or( \Vith 71 horses, many of whom are cntracrcd in two events, the fields promise to be of good size. The races, and the order of running, with starling times, •' rim.: F. C. Knight Memorial, Horaco Bull's trophy, I.Vi miles; 2.20, Iwo-year-old Parade; 2,15 Trial Slakes, E. S. holm and Company's trophy, IV> miles; 3-1 Novice Drivers and Registered Stablemen s Handicap,, E -E Cressv's trophy, 1% miles; I . H. I-iridgens' Memorial Trot. N Cunningham s tronhv, I'A miles; 4.0, Saddle Handicap, women riders, 11. E. Salter's trophy. O furlongs- '1.15. Waikato Plate, .7. R Henderson's (Hamilton) trophy, 1% miles. Trophies will also he presented to tho winnlii" drivers, the donors being Messrs. Scott Ramsay, -T. Mackay, Limited. N. Cunningham and tho Owners and Breeders AssoC ' ! The following officials havo been appointed:. —JudEc: Mr. E. V. Sutherland; starter, Mr. J Gavin; timekeepers. Messrs. J. K. Douglas, and M. V. Kronfeldt; bird cago steward, Mr A. E. Walkins; clerk of course Mr. Paton; clerk of scales. Mr. S. Ward; veterinary practitioner, Mr. J. Jarvio;announcer. Mr C. E. Craig; horse steward, Mr. Lance Codfrey. SOUTHERN RIDERS MOUNTS AT RICCARTON [ilY TKr.KOUAPn —OWN correspondent] ' PALMERSTON NORTH,' Monday It is understood that L. J. Ellis will rido Beaupartir in tho Canterbury Cup at the New Zealand Cup meetinp at Ricenrion. O. R. Tnltcrsall will rido Rachiirn. Miss Ilallomet and Anitn Foe, tho lnst-nnmed in tho Oaks. Ho is also engaged for Siegmund on tho second day. H. Stewart will rale Great Lesion, and C. B. Ooulsbro will pi ot Verey Lights. Classform, whoso mission is the Oaks, will ho ridden by T. Green, who ma.v also ride DuiiCannon. Beaupartir returned from Irentham In good fettle, ami he appears to have improved since. On Saturday he galloped six furlongs with Raeburn, and, although not out after time, lie worked reallv well, suggesting that it will not be long before ho is ready to show his true I W'. J. Broughton's engagements for Rlccarton 1 include Lowenberg, Globo Trottor and Authoress.