NOTES FROM THE NORTH.

NZ Truth, Issue 1035, 26 September 1925, Page 15

NOTES FROM THE NORTH.

(By "Candid.")

-> The track at Epsom has hardly been m order (owing to the continual wet weather) for 'members of the. light harness brigade to be sent along, and jogging about the roads has mostly been the order. * # # The ex-Australian, His Pal. is under offer to a southern sportsman, and it is thought a deal will eventuate. • • # # •■ * Both Dean Dillon and Hypo bear a bright appearance after their recent racing. * * * Master Councillor, who has bobbed up more than once and returned a dividend at Alexandra Park, is ready to again show his best at any time. * * * .. First Carbine continues to stand up to his Cup preparation, though such has only been road work of late. . * # '■> # • The Otahuhu programme for the season will satisfy owners and trainers. . The limits arranged are generally considered satisfactory. *#* ' . Imprint, who got on the winning list at the Fleet meeting here, will be keenly supported by the more ardent Auckland enthusiasts for the Wellington fixture. *f # # A total of £14,200 is to be allotted m stake money for the two fixtures of the Otahuhu Trotting Club this season — £6900 at the spring meeting and £7300 at the summer gathering. There is a Free-for-All (1% miles) on the/ summer programme, while the principal events for the season carry £1000 m stakes. * * # There appears on the spring pi*ogramme of the Otahuhu T.C/a "Massey' Memorial" Handicap, named after the late Prime Minister, who filled the office of patron to the club for many years. . . ' ' ■ # * ' . ■ * ■■■ Ruby Huon and Grey Peter are a pair .of A. Newdick's team being kept busy at road jogging. * * # Jack Shaw has Florrie Bingen, Peter Dean, Peter McDonald, The Squire and others all bearing a presentable appearance, despite track difficulties. * * * Audex is again among the regulars. J. Shaw is m charge. *. * * Delavan Bill is the only Aucklander m at Wellington. * # # Woodvale is ageing, but looks well. * ■ # * Whakataua is likely to come north and join Shaw's team at Ellersiie later on m the spring. * # « Old Bluewood is still m work under G. Webb. * » * Harold Junior continues bright and healthy, if that is anything. * * * Trainer P. Rogers recently suffered a bad kick by Walroon, but he is mending. * ■ *.. . * Old Mutu may be tried again shortly. * # * Miss Rolfe, who raced m Dick Reed's interests, may have a representative tried m the future. One. of her's by Man o' War is about the district. If breeding goes for anything the youngster should be all right when her turn comes. .