CAMBRIDGE TROTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23860, 10 January 1941, Page 5

CAMBRIDGE TROTS

0001) FIELDS ENGAGE!) MAIDEN EVENT DIVIDED USEFUL FORM OF IMPROVERS BY ABAYDOS lite popularity ol tin- Cambridge I rotting Clubs Summer .Mooting with owners and trainers is reflected in the splendid tiehls listed 10-morrow. and the fact that, vorv lew ol the horse.s handicapped declined their engagements. W itli 21 on the limit of the Introductory Handicap, provision ha.s been made to run the race in two division-:, and the totalisator for both will close prior to the tirst being run. A number of those on fho limit in each division have revealed useful farm, and of those in the first heat, Antarctic Star, Guide I eter, Maratua. Auto Bingen and Vanson are place getters. In the other division, Franco, Scotty Direct, Katoomba, and Marmingo have raced prominently. Other novices likely to be improved with recent racing include Cam Derby, Erna Peter, Velvet Cushion, Cyoue Girl and Bold Boy, tho last named now being trained by A. W. Broughton at Cambridge. The Australian-bred filly Miss Lola, bv Lawn Derby, 1.5!) 2-5, from Miss Black, will make her debut. She is owned by Mrs. L. Robertson, and was brought to New Zealand by R. A. McMillan, who trains the three-year-old. Bingcn Fashion, and Nawton Junior,'who are on 30yds in this race, lost their novice status at tho Wnikato meeting on November 30 and December 7 respectively. Tho field for tho Hautapu Handicap is very similar, but fresh ones on the limit are Guiding Light, Kentucky Frank, Storemnn, l-'ar-rish Lad and Parrish Queen. The last named revealed promise when raced by J. T. Paul last season. She is now under the care of R. Dunn, who trains Belfast Jack, Clovcrdale, Katene, Marmingo and Novikoff, all of whom are engaged at the meeting. Snowy Bingeu, on -tsyds, won a race last term, and Cynic, 60yds, won the second division ni" the December Handicap at Epsom last month. Cynic, who is an improving mare by Giro, son of Wrack, has a later engagement in the Bruntwood Handicap, in which she is mi the limit. Belfast Jack has been withdrawn from the Summer Handicap, leaving Katene and I'loverdale to represent the stable, and they form a sound combination. Their most dangerous rivals may be Crucible and Stargum. Belfast .lack and Clovcrdale comprise a bracket in the President's Handicap, in which strong opposition should be forthcoming from Crucible, .if started again. Kewpie's Queen, Stargum, Clay Pot and Kete Kara. The first, race will si art at 12 noon. Betting will be on the win and place system. The following horses will be bracketed on the totalisator: - Introductory Handicap.--Guide Peter and Scotty Direct; Pearloro and Vanson. Farmers' Handicap.—-Golden Journey and Buncrana; Silver Countess and Worthy Worker. Summer Handicap.—Clovcrdale and Katene, Fencourt Handicap.—Albertini mid Tumble. Hautapu Handicap.—Josedalo Dawn find Vanson. President's Handicap.—Belfast Jack and Clovcrdale; Sentiment and Kinawley; Tanzania and Transwell. Bruntwood Handicap.—Bingen's Best and Snowy Bingen.

STAKES INCREASED FEBRUARY MEETING AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB Prize-money totalling £1075. representing an increase of £'725 on last year's figures, is featured for the Auckland Trotting Club's meeting to be held at Alexandra Park, Epsom, on February s and 12. The increase is general, covering all handicap events, except the Papakura Handicap, in which the distance has been reduced from one and a-half miles to one and a-quarter miles, and ttie limit extended to 2.55, as against 3.27, equal to 2.51, last year. The principal handicap races on the first day are the Otahuhu Handicap, ol £soo, limit 3.21; Railway Handicap, of C3OO, limit 4.4 1; and February Handicap, of £275, for trotters, limit 4.57. Main items for the second day are the Alexandra Park Handicap, of C'soo. limit 4.33; Farewell Handicap, of £-",'J5, limit 'J.-ts; and Richmond Handicap, of £3OO, limit 3,25. Provision is made to run the Waiheke Handicap, limit 3.5, in two divisions, me each day, with £2oo to each division. The Great Northern Trotting Derby will be run the first day, and the Great Northern Trotting Stakes, for two-year-olds, on the second day. Final payments for these events and fir.-t payment for the 1012 Derby are due on general entry day, January 24. Details of the programme are: — First Day.™-Trial Handicap, of £2OO, trotters, limit 3.19, l', a miles'; Waiheke- Handicap, of 1200. 3.5, l'j miles; Croat Northern Trotting Derby, of £son. 11,I 1 , miles; Otahuhu Handicap, of £SOO, 3.2-1, 1C miles; Mount Albert Handicap, of £250. 3.38, 11.,I 1 ., miles; February Handicap, of £275, trotters, 4.57, 2 miles; Railway Handicap, of £3OO, 4.11, 2 miles; Papakura Handicap, of £".'75. 2.58, 1' 4 miles. Second Day.—Manurewa Handicap, of | £20(), trotters, limit 3.49, I'.. miles; Wai- : lieke Handicap, of £2OO, 3.5, L,< miles; ; Great. Northern Trotting Stakes, of l;1i)0, 1 mile; Alexandra Park Handicap, of £SOO, 1.33, 2 miles; Rangitoto Handicap, of £275, | 3.33. 1 1 ; miles; Forbes Handicap, of 1275, i trotters. 3.12, l'j miles; Richmond Handicap, I of £3OO, 3.28, IVi miles; Farewell Handicap, !of £325, 2,18, 1) 4 miles. WAIKATO PACERS TRAINING AT CLAUDELAMDS [by TKr.RCR.mr —own cohiikscomient] HAMILTON, Thursday Weather and track were idea! a! Claude- ! lands this morning for the final trials of ! horses engaged at the Cambridge meeting on : Saturday. Snowy Bingen (Laird) went from the mile ' and a-half, being joined h.v Nawton Junior | (Smith) at the mile and a : quarter. The pace ' was on over the last half-mile, Snowy Bingen holding his companion to register 1.9 for the final section. Alcazar (Cockbif!) and Scotty Direct (Veri nail) finished on terms, clear of Blush Worthy (Marquand), at the completion of the final section of a mile and a-half which required 1.9. Tumble (Compton) led Bingen's Fashion (Cutis) and Roi Grande (Oliver) over a mile and a-quarter. jo run the distance in 2.57 and the last half-mile in 1.8. Tumble paced solidly throughout. Belfast Jack (Dunn), who is bearing a healthy appearance, worked over two rounds, coming home his last half-mile in 1.7 2-5. ('alia Lily (Vernal!) and Guide Peter (Marquand) were associated over a mile, the last half in 1.12, both doing their work freely. Worthy Treasure (Laird) and Bingen's Best (Laird, jun.) hit out over a mile and a-half in 3.42. Narbada (Vernall) was doing better than Noble Prince (Oliver) and Albertini (Cults) at the end of a. mile and a-quarter in 2.57, the last- half in 1.7 1-5. Noble Prince broke three furlongs from home, but recovered smartly and was on terms with Albertini bill several lengths behind Narbada, who lacks nolhing on the score of condition. The four-year-old colt brother to Modest Maid in W. E. Cockbill's stable trotted nicely over n couple of rounds on the inside grass. Clovcrdale and Katene paced two miles, finishing together, after Clovcrdale had set most of the pace. AWAPUNT TRACK. SOLID MILE BY THE BUZZER [from orII OWN (-OHKKsI'ONOKNT ] PALM ERSTON NORTH, Thursday The outstanding ollorts al Auapnni this morning were the mile gallops liy llil-ee Wellington Cup horses. Old Bill, Catalogue and The l>u/./.er, and a good cllotf over lice Inrlong-, by Chary. The gallops took place on the plough, upon which t here was plenty ol (lust. The Buzzer > 1). \V. Redstonci mainlaineil an even pace throughout a mile with LastAcre 01. Stewart) in 1.50. The firs! half look 50s and the last half s|s, ami Ihe.v finished strongly. Carrying a good deal of dead weight. The Buzzer finished like, a really good horse to win the Marlon Cup. a fasi-run race, and he should give a good account of himself ill Hie Wellington Cup. Catalogue (15. 11. Morn-) and cherry Bay (R. H. Ireland) completed a mile e a.- iI x in 1.50 'J-5, the last three lorlongs in 42.-. lie looks as well as ever and il will not be at ■ill surprising if he runs a good race in the We!iingion Clip. Old Bill (M. Uowden), looking bright and keen io work, was allowed to bowl along at even time until past the four, wlieii ihe pace, was increased, and lie came home smoothly over the lust three furlongs in 395. lie is certain to be one of the favourites for the Wellington Cup. Chary (S, Wnd(lell) ' sprinted five furlongs in 1.3 3-5, the I .as I three in 395. It was Iho best of the morning over the distance. Elrusran (J. Williamson), looking none tho worse for his Christmas racing, covered the Lisi five of six furlongs in 1.0. Kotua (Morris) and Colonel Bogey (W. J. Broughloii) were going well together at Ihe ei|d of seven furlongs in 1.33 2-5. Rose Acre (J. K. Searle) and Rhodes (Williamson) covered the same grojind in 1.30. Colerioa (Redstone) sprinted three furlongs down I lie back in 30 3-,55. Wild fore (Stewart) j and Tau-uru (Wuildell) covered the last six j of seven furlongs ill 1.21. Colerica worked on the course proper and so did Dainly Sue I'Broughlon), who ran the Inst six of seven furlongs In 1.22 2-5. Dainty Sue has improved a lot. She is not engaged Ihe first day fit Trentham. Flying Spray (WaddOU was in front of Aberdovey (Stewart) al (lie end of half a mile In 52 3-ss. On the course proper, Amorangi (Searle) and Drake's Drum (S. Anderson) sprinted five furlongs in 1.6 3-5.