TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 25, 21 April 1927, Page 6

TROTTING

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“ABAYBOS”

Small End of the Stakes The Mangere trainer, E. S. Groat, made a bold bid to land a stake at Hawera with Profiteer and Araroa, but once more Dame Fortune frowned on his prospects and the. Aucklander had to be content with the small end of the purse in each instance. Profiteer ran a sound go in the mile saddle and was only beaten by a narrow margin for second berth, wfien paying a good price. In the Trial Araroa was in the I firing line and had the Croesus gelding succeeded in getting second another acceptable dividend would have been offering. Just Paying Entry Fe«s Black Ballin, a son of Ballin and Alabama Thorpe, from whom good things were expected, was not able to finish any closer to the winner than third. At the Poverty Bay January meeting, with Groat in the sulky, Black Ballin ran two thirds, while at the Taranaki meeting he went one better and secured second prize. At Hawera ! on Easter Monday, when tried with the weight on top, the Ballin gelding could not do any better than finish third. Silver Link Improves Silver Link’s forward appearance at Hawera attracted considerable attention and with that good general, S. August in the saddle, the Logan Pointer gelding came in for a fair amount of support, finishing a good fourth in order of favouritism on the machine. Silver Link threatened to collect the silver until High Sea linked up with August’s mount over the concluding stages and a second prize : was handed out.

A Respectable Performance The Epsom-trained gelding Respect, was a competitor in the big field which went out to contest the chief event at Hawera on Monday, but his chances were not treated very respectfully by backers and he started at a long price. That he was entitled to a greater degree of respect he clearly showed by his effort as Johnson’s Gold Bell gelding beat all but Pluto and Ricardo, securing .40sovs as his share of the stake.

Roe’s Hard Row T. Roe, the well-known Mangere mentor, had no luck at the Southern fixture with the trotters Roez and Peterson, although on the opening day each presented their connections with a small cheque, fifteen and twenty pounds respectively, as place money. Roez was expected to do better on the concluding day, but failed to get a berth, and Peterson later proved to be in the same box. Roe certainly lu,td a hard row to hoe, but his turn will come again presently. A Colourless Trip

The Wellsford owner- trainer, S. A. Williams, who is a good patron of the trotting turf, took four of his team to Wanganui and Hawera, but met with no success. Gold Dial, Bell Dial, Nellie Bramley and the trotter Ngatira comprised the quartette, but they failed to tune in and the trip was a colourltess one for the Wellsford sportsman. Williams deserves to have a better spin of Fortune’s wheel at the light harness game.

Wrong Side of the Ledger J. G. Robertson made the trip to Hawera with Horizon and Admiral Hood, but both failed to materialise. Horizon appeared above the sky-line at Te Aroha, where the son of Huia Dillon annexed a 12-furlong event In a manner that was suggestive of better things later on. Admiral Hood has not had a win since he dead-heated with La Sonnette at the Otahuhu spring fixture of 1924, and the Logan Pointer gelding must be a long way on the wrong side of the ledger. Gains Distinction

Out of the large number of representatives from the Auckland district which took part at the Hawera gathering, the aged Nut Ansel gelding, Anselm, was the only one to gain the distinction of having his number hoisted on top. His third in the Thames Cup to Gold Jacket and Respect, and the second to Concliffe at the Waikato fixture, while of a high order were eclipsed by the Waikato pacer at when he conceded 156 yards to such a good one as Explosion, and winning the journey through a big field in 4.31. Backed and Beaten Hoon Hay, whose performance in dead-heating with Machine Gun in the Grandstand Handicap at the Auckland Trotting Club’s summer meeting has not been forgotten, was expected by his connections to do things at Hawera. The son of Great Audubon put up such a sterling go in the cup when just touched oft' by the consistent and dashy The Shrew, that the public felt no anxiety in making the South Island pacer a warm favourite for the big race on the Monday. Backed and beaten was the verdict when Hoon Hay failed to get among the dividend payers. Will Do Better Gaza, the son of Our Thorpe, who won nicely at the Poverty Bay meeting, and was in the money on each day at Wanganui, was the medium of fairly solid support at Hawera, but Cameron’s charge failed to make good. Aggie Bell also had a trip to the Southern gatherings without results. With this pair and Jean Darling, the Mangere trainer promises to pick up some prize money later on. A Speedy Trotter Arran Lad, who won the mile trot at the Kumara Jockey Club meeting on Monday, is one of the speediest trotters that has looked through a bridle for many a long day, but he requires a lot of handling, and is a bad breaker. The black son of Woodland Whispers has repeatedly silenced some of the best pacers in work on the Coast, but when the band begins to play Arran Lad begins to beat time to the air.

Meritor Again Meritor proved that he is a solid gentleman by winning the 12 -furlongs event at Kumara without any trouble, but it must be noted the Christchurch pacer Audubon Lad did not take him on. As Meritor is only a novice at the business, he promises to make good and next season should see the son of Great Audubon—Radiance holding his own in more pretentious company. Registration Refused The New Zealand Trotting Association has refused to sanction the registration of the imported horse Metal, by Don Pronto —Annie Bells. The Aus-tralian-bred colt is a fine type of horse flesh and has the appearance of being an attractive stepper. Without straps the son of Dan Pronto has a taking action. A Record Holder

A 1 Mack, the high-class American trotting stallion, which is located at Onehunga, has a worlds trotting record of 2.51 to his credit. He is a very handsome gentleman and shows his aristocratic breeding in his carriage and excellent mannerisms. Mi. \ "F. Hazelman, owner of the champion. has a very valuable asset in A 1 Mack.

Great Peter, Champion three-year-old The Auckland crack three-year-old Great Peter made good, as generally i expected in the Champion Stakes, ana can now lav claim to being the best three-vear-old of the season. Hearty congratulations will be extended to the owner. Mr. J. W. Tims, on the success of his champion, and also to his trainer-driver, J. T. Paul, of Mangere, who landed the colt at the post in fine fettle. Great Peter is a worthy representative of a worthy family and gives early promise of later reaching the j high standard of his elder brothers, j Great Bingen and Peter Bingen.

FINAL DAY AT ADDliGTOlfct DARKNITE PAYS BIG PRICE NOTES ON THE RACING (Special to THE SUN.') CHRISTCHURCH, To-day. j The Raster meeting of the New j Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club j was concluded in cold and threaten- ( ing weather. The course remained in ! good order, and the attendance was in accordance with previous years. BRIDGET GALINDO MAKES AMENDS Speculators seemed to know that Bridget Galindo had recovered from the injury that prevented her winning on Saturday, and supported Tomkinson’s pupil to win the Harvest Handicap, which she did in top-hole style. After being allowed to find her feet she was taken to the front with » ten furlongs to go, where she remained to win without being extended. Herbilwyn began fast and dropped into second place going down the back the first time, anti he trailed the winner all the way, but never looked like beating her. Peter McKinney gave a bad exhibition of breaking. He finished third and his owner must be considered fortunate in not having the money for third prize awarded to Merry Bingen, who finished fourth. Real the Great and Freeman broke up badly at the start. Sebisco was the first to reach the front and he was the first beaten. Mount Royal was going well when he went into the air. VIEWED WITH SUSPICION After the race the judicial committee considered the running of Bridget Galindo as compared with her running on the first day, and it was resolved that the committee viewed the matter with suspicion, but in view of the evidence no action was taken. A THUMPING RETURN Darknite prevailed in a field of smart milers in the Oxford Handicap, and returned his few investors with a dividend approaching a century and ahalf. The gelding is one of the most consistent mile saddle horses seen out in New Zealand, and to the presence of so many alleged brilliant and more fashionable candidates ’ being in the field can be attributed the small support accorded Mr. H. Akers’s gelding. Darknite was brought over from Australia by P. Riddle. Nantwich, High Jinks and Macaranda were heavily backed. High Jinks was in second Place for five furlongs, where he cried enough. Macaranda raced badly. He went level all the way, but seemed unable to muster up his speed. Nantwich was prominent two furlongs from home, but she could not come on. General Bingen will make good next season. Rosie Nut began smartly and with half a mile covered she was well clear of her field, but she failed to stay on sufficiently good enough to prevent Darknite from beating her for the big end of the money. BLACK ADMIRAL MAKES GOOD When seven and a-half furlongs were covered in the President’s Handicap, Black Admiral from 3(> yards behind went to the front. He stuck to his guns all the way and though hard pressed in the straight he reached the judge a length in front of a bunch, of which Queen’s Own, who had been prominent all the way, was second. Trenand led for a mile and was stiLl

well enough placed half a mile from home, where he cried enough. Golden Devon was also beaten at this stage. Escapade broke after going a furlong and was pulled up. Peter Bingen, who was favourite, was under restraint for a mile and a-half, where Kennerley gave him his head. He moved up into second place at the bend for home and engaged Black Admiral in a sharp tussle. Half a furlong from home Peter Bingen weakened, due to striking himself, and Queen’s Own, who came fast on the rails, cut him out of second money. Locanda Mac and Talent were within a yard of Peter Bingen. Logarfwood spoilt his good j chance by making a break eight and a-half furlongs from home. Black Admiral ran second to Escapade in the Easter Handicap. tie was bred by Messrs. Stevenson and McMath, is owned by Messrs R. Grant and H. Winter, and is trained by M. B. Edwards, who drove him. PETE PETER PREVAILS Duke Bingen made the pace to within a few strides of the winning post, where Pete Peter, who had trailed him all the way, got his head in front. The contest was the Halswell Handicap. Herbilwyn lost ground by making a bad break soon after the start. First Fashion crumpled up badly on two occasions. Moneyspider, who looked like a prize turkey, was driven over a lot of ground and then he finished a close third. When he is in racing condition he won’t get beaten. Le Todd made one break but otherwise put up a good showing. The winner was favourite. GREAT PETER ALL THE WAY The Champion Stakes was a fiasco. When the tapes were released Ricliore,

Bonnie Prince and Haydock broke badly. Great Peter made the pace to his own liking, with Shadowland being punched along and Patsy Phagan tucked in behind them. At the far turn the second' time round Shadowland broke. Haydock then appeared on the scene and was in second place two furlongs from home, but broke badly before reaching the straight, leaving Great Peter to wheel into the straight, with Patsy Phagan as his only opponent. Great Peter came home an easy winner, being two lengths in front of Patsy Phagan, with Haydock, who came again, a head further away in third place. Great Peter is a brother to Great Bingen, and Peter Bingen, and gives promise of maintaining the prestige of the family. NOT SATISFIED The Judicial Committee inquired into the driving of Patsy Phagan by D. Withers and decided to caution Withers for his driving of that horse. AVENGER’S IMPRESSIVE FORM The three-year-old Author Jinks was solidly supported for the April Handicap, but after doing his work like a tradesman, he was beaten by a length for first money by Avenger, who led all the way for a mile and three furlongs. Logan Holm, Hustler and Honour Bright were in the pipture, but they failed to stay on. Ltdy Embrace began well and was driven a splendid race, but third was her position. Kotuku Jack’s off hind leg again suffered a state of cramp, after he had gone four furlongs, and pulled up to a standstill. The winner is a much improved horse and one that will do well next season. CHARLES DIXIE’S GAMENESS Peter Swift was sent out a stout favourite for the Summer Handicap, and he was going well when he broke, with a round to go. Nighborn went well for a round, where he left his feet, but he came again to be in third place at the finish. Our Lady broke soon after the start and lost five lengths. She took charge with ten furlongs to go, but after leading into the straight she tired and dropped into fourth place. Rose Bingen was a big disappointment. The winner, Charles Dixie, came from a long way back over the last half-mile, and snatched victory by a length. He is a game old trotter and on this occasion his pilot was M. B. Edwards. A GREAT RACE The High Class Handicap furnished a spirited finish among Talent, Taurekareka and Bonny Logan, who had been favourably placed all the way. It was Talent who made the pace and it was only in the last ten strides that Taurekareka headed him. Then Bonny Logan got her head and neck in front of Taurekareka, Queen's Own and St. Maura being at the head of the others. It was a great race. The favourite, Jack Potts, had a bad passage all the way and was hopelessly beaten a furlong from home.

METROPOLITAN MEETING

BLACK ADMIRAL WINS PRESIDENT’S CHAMPION STAKES TO GREAT PETER The Metropolitan trotting meeting concluded at Addington yesterday, when the weather was dull but fine. The sum of £38,409 was put through the totalisator for the day, making a total of £84,428 10s for the meeting, compared with £91,200 last year, a decrease of £6,771 10s. Remaining results: — PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP Of £1,000; 2 miles. 4 BLACK ADMIRAL, R. Grant and U. Winter’s blk g, 6yrs, by Brent Locanda—Queen’s Drive, 36yds. (M. B. Edwards) 1 5 QUEEN - ’S OWN, 24yds (O. E. Hooper) 2 I—PETER BINGEN, 4Syds (J. J. Kennerley) 3 Also started. —2 Locanda Mac, 24yds.; 13 Dalnahine, limit; 11 Golden Devon, limit; 5 Trenand, 12yds (bracketed with Queen’s Own); Talent, limit; 10 Escapade, 24yds; 8 Loganwood, 24yds: 6 Kohara, 48yds: 3 Talaro, 48yds; 9 Waitaki Girl, 72 yds; 2 Sheik, 84yds (bracketed with Locanda Mac); 7 Great Bingen, 120yds. Black Admiral was in front at the straight entrance, but Peter Bingen drew level with him. In a stirring finish Peter Bingen stopped badly and Black Admiral won by a length from Queen’s Own, who came fast and beat Peter Bingen by a head for second place. Locanda Mac was a head away, fouth. Talent was fifth. Time, 4.26 4-5. HALSWELL HANDICAP Of £400; 2 miles. 1— PETE PETER, limit (W. J. Tomkinson) 1 3 —DUKE BINGEN, limit (owner) . . 2 2 MONEYSPIDER, 36yds (owner) 3 Also Started. —5 First Fashion, 7 Hert>ilwyn, 6 Peter McKinney, limit; 4 Lee Todd, S Blue Thorpe, 24yds. A fine finish ended in a victory by a head for Pete Peter, with Moneyspider a length away third. Le Todd was fourth. Time, 3.44 3-5. CHAMPION STAKES Of £750; 1 mile 5 fur. 1— GREAT PETER (J. T. Paul) .. 1 2 PATSY PHEGAX (D. Withers) .. 2 2—HAYDOCK (R. B. Berry) 3 Also Started.—s Bonnie Prince, 3 Richore. 4 Shadowland. Great Peter led, all the way and in the run home held his own to win easily by two lengths, with the fast-finishing Haydock a head behind Patsy Phegan. The second and third horses were bracketed. Time, 3.51 1-5. APRIL HANDICAP Of £350; 2 miles. 6 AVENGER, limit (J. D. Smith) . . 1 I—ALTHOR JINKS, 24yds bhd (T. Wallis) 2 10—LADY EMBRACE, 12yds bhd (H. Gaskill) 3 Also Started.—7 Ayr, 2 Kotuku Jack, 8 Hustler, 14 Lord Bingen, limit; 4 Loganholme, 12 Locanda Child, 12vds bhd; 13 Diamond Child, 11 Zolock Palm, 9 Direct Wood, 3 William the Great, 24yds; 5 Honour Bright, 36yds. Avenger led all the way and won by a length, with the third horse a similar distance away. Time, 4.36 3-5. SUMNER HANDICAP Of £400; 2 miles. S—CHARLES DIXIE, 48yds bhd (M. B. j

9—LE TODD, 48yds (J. J. Kennerley) 2 B—NIGHBORN,8 —NIGHBORN, limit (B. Jarden) .. 3 Also Started.—B Peter McKinney, 4 Our Lady, 12yds bhd; 7 Pete Peter, 48yds and Elzear, 48yds (bracketed); 1 Peter Swift, 2 Rose Bingen, 36yds; 5 John Mauritius, 60yds (bracketed with Charles Dixie); 9 Whispering Willie, 10 Audominion, 72yds. A great finish saw Charles Dixie get up to win by a neck from Le Todd, who was a length in front of Nighborn. Our Lady and Whispering Willie were next. Time, 4.38 1-5. \ HIGH-CLASS HANDICAP Of £350; H miles. 2—BONNY LOGAN, 12yds bhd (F. Holmes) 1 *II—TAUREKAREKA, limit (J. Bryce) 2 •13—TALENT, limit (H. Frost) .. .. 2 Also Started.— 3 St. Maura, 7 Glenelg, limit; 8 Loganwood, 12yds bhd; 10 Black Admiral, 24yds; 6 Golden Devon, 9 Queen ? Own, 5 Cardinal Logan, 12yds; 14 Bel Harold, 4 Logan Chief, 1 Jack Potts, 2* yds; 12 Waitaki Girl, 36yds. Bonny Logan came fast in the atraiglii to beat Taurekareka by half a length, a neck separating second and third. Queen’.* Own was fourth. Time, 2.45 3-5.

YEARLING SALE

SOME HIGH PRICES SYDNEY, Wednesday. The sale of yearlings in New South Wales has been characterised with much spirited bidding. The leading lots so. far disposed of have realised the following sums: Gns. Chestnut colt, by Valais—Glittering Gold 5,000 Chestnut colt, by Valais—Aerobelle 3,300 Chestnut colt, by Claro—Black Battery 1,800 Bay colt, by Valais—Bedevia .. 1,500 Bay filly, by Valais—Lady Earn 1,300 Brown colt, by Spearhead—Blue Dome .. .. .. 1.200 Bay colt, by Spearhead—Ramson 1.200 Brown colt, by Saltash —Reap . - I.l°° Bay colt, by Spearhead—Queen of Florence l.®»0 Bay colt, by Valais—Nimbletoe .. I.o'*” Bay filly, by Valais—Maunganui.. I.o*"* Brown colt, by Spearhead—Scream l.*W® Chestnut colt, by Saltash—Mother Carey l.jJ'J' Chestnut colt, by Saltash —Apua Chestnut colt, by Claro— Royal Beauty s , Three colts submitted on acoru w Mr. Ernest Alison, of Auckland, realised 1,100 guineas. , Mr. A. McDonald, of New Zealand, bought the following yearlings: Bay colt by Comedy King—Battle Scene, 300gns.. bay colt, by Claro—-Contempt, 450gns.. brown gelding, by Australian Sun Rosaline, 450gns.: and brown colt, w Flying King—Samian Flirt, 250gns. Mr. J. Lowe, of New Zealand, oougni the brown colt by Australian Sun—La»Travancore, for lOOgns. . As a result of the first day’s sales, tn 176 yearlings offered were sold for tn sum of 69,882gn5. The highest sum realised for a y*? r " ling in Australia is 5,500gn5., w’hicn was paid last year by the Melbourne sportsman. Mr. E. M. Pearce, for colt by Valais—Courante. —A. and >• j