Trotting

NZ Truth, Issue 878, 23 September 1922, Page 9

Trotting

(By "THE TOFF.*')

| There are two trots at Ashburton and four at Geraldine. Doris Dillon is supposed to be able to fly, but so far .her race form has : been mediocre. Wild Sunset has been exhibiting soreness. Her work does not make her out an early winner. Dolly Doyle' is pretty useful,- but it is a' long time since she had a race. She is on at Ashburton. and Geraldine. The big track at Ashburton will suit Brownwood, who is inclined to bang his knees a lot on small coursesEnniswood has been heralded, as a good thing too often to wager much on She is m at Ashburton and Geraldine. " . The disappointing pacer, Soldiers' Vote, is being got ready m hope of getting iback some of the lost bullion. He mayVome right with age. Pessimist can hurry m saddle, and he can stay. < _ Miss Babs is brilliant over short journeys. She should take a lot of beating over a mile, provided, of course, she is a dinkum racehorse.' The quality, looking filly, Osier Beauty, is worth following. Only has to be labelled to win. Master Hal broke down during the August meeting. Since then he has been fired, and allotted a spell m the/paddock. Ivy Irvington is big and lusty after ' her spell- It is her owner's intention to get her ready, for spring, racing. Eileen Dillon is hitting out .pretty well* m saddle. She has only to leave the mark to win. Ouimet is beirtg dodged about. The first time Geo. Robertson flukes him right it will be good day to the others. But George has the hardest part to doPleasant Mount has gone to the pack. Her legs may be repaired, but her heart never. The big awkward pacing gelding, Prince Wildwood, has resigned his position at .Z.. Davidson's, and been turned out on the long acres. The four-year-old colt, Dalnahine, is booked to appear .at Geraldine. He is a promising sort and should pay his way this season. J. Henderson has; a useful maiden m Guy Fawkes- The younster made a lot of friends when he raced as a two-year-old at the 'end 'of last season. Vilo has. built up m good style, and promises to reach the post fit and well m November.

I A good sort is Prince Swithin, sad-. I die or harness. . . I While out pig hunting recently, F. Holmes, Junior, fell over a cliff and was -unconscious for four hours. He is nearly all right again, and l&ft for a trip to Sydney, last week. Tatsy Dillon is 'doing everything expected of her at Waimate- The Harold Dillon mare has freshened up since August. . * - , . Albert Ching is being indulged m useful tasks, but so far has not been stepped along. Until the speed is on, one cannot say if he will come right. ' Box Seat suffered an injury to one of his legs recently, and is at present on the easy list. The wound is not healing as well as it should, and it may be another week before he can be stepped along m his Cup preparation. Quite a bunch are waiting to get evert on Blue Mountain King. They say he is right at last. Trix Pointer is m big demand for the Trotting Cup. All going well m 'the meantime, she will be among tho hardest to beat inj November. That good colt, Aeriel Bingen, will make the Australians cough when he meets them. ' One . of the plums of the season is Miss Dunmore. -Can't go wrong. Elsa Noro can trot fast, but like the majority of Willwood Junior mares she is moody. Moneymaker is going for his life on the northern tracks, and only has to retain his form to again be heralded as a winner. First Carbine is m great buckle. Always be with a good 'un. Ayonside is a, puzzle, ought to be chucked into - the river. •'.■'A number of Westportites are squealing over the local club changing the amateur race at the Christmas meeting from saddle to harness Darkest has wintered well, and looks, like finding more speed this season. The erratic pacer. Rainbow, is now an inmate of C. Isaacson's stable at WestportWestport boasts of a hummer m: Logan Spec. On breeding it should be the goods. , After a well-earned rest, that good horse, Kilmarnock, is m the pink of condition. This season should see him a winner over a distance. Norma Dillon is that well that she threatens to kick the cart to pieces, A brilliant mare thisR. Robinson is busy knocking^ Friendship into shape. She should pay. her way. The much boomed Brown Chequer 0 is being worked m saddle, and is some good. The Minister of Internal Affairs ha 3 approved of the arrangement made by the Canterbury Park and New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club. In future the Canterbury Park Club will hold its meetings at Addington, where the Metropolitan Club will also conduct its fixtures till its new property at Riccarton, is ready for occupation.