TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 91, 8 July 1927, Page 7

TROTTING

(By “ABAYDOS.”) notes and comments from near and far In the Money George Noble, who took Globepool to Perth years ago, and stayed there, as had six wins, seven seconds, and two thirds this season. I Good Sire The American stallion The Exponent, sire of The Triumph, 2.84, died recently at Maple Lawn Farm. U.S.A. was 23 years old, and left 223 standard performers. Awkward Customer Nelson Bell has gone into B. Jarden’s stable. The big trotter is an awkward customer to do much with, but in such capable hands there is a chance that the well-bred but disappointing gelding will make good. Tough Problem New South Wales owners are spending a few hours sitting on the tops 0 f buckets trying to work out how they are going to beat C. Rockkjer’s Golden Rose in the Sydney Thousand, says an exchange. Speedy Runs Huoness, who recently broke her back at Perth, was a full-sister to Fight Ever, who is a pupil of J. J. Kennerley’s stable. The Australian sire, Honest Huon, has left some speedy roans, of which Fight Ever, Glandore, and Mulwaree are a wellknown trio in the Dominion. Likes It Firm Mulwaree will be kept jogging along quietly in view of the Northern Spring fixtures, and, when the roan next appears at Alexandra Park under silk,

he should find conditions more to his liking. The son of Honest Huon doe: not appreciate the heavy stuff, bui when B. Dyer gets him on top of th< ground it will be a different story. No Need to Worry

Auckland admirers of Mr. Moodabe’s handsome pacer, Jewel Pointer, while they did not find following the son of Logan Pointer—Law Chimes a profitable business at the Auckland Winter fixture, are in no way downhearted. They have no reason to be, either, and when the new racing season opens in earnest, followers of Jack Shaw's charge will get their money back with interest.

A Speedy Piebald The Mambrino Derby mare, Bicolour, who is probably the now engaged in the light harness sport in the Dominion, has been enjoying a good rest. Mr. Mitchell’s mare won on two occasions during the season, and in her last essay at the Waikato gathering made her future prospects difficult by tramping a mile in 2.14 2-5 off a 2.18 mark. But those who are intimate with the piebald say she will go a lot faster yet. A Star Trotter The Feilding-owned trotter, Native Star, who met with a good measure of success at several minor meetings during the season, is wintering well, and when taken in hand again will be in fine condition to undertake the serious duties that lie before her. The daughter of Native King and Musical Star will be a star performer next season. Standing Off The Nelson Bingen trotting gelding fiaima, who showed good promise for Head this season, is still on the easy list. Raima was entered for the recent Auckland fixture, but did not come North. It was stated in some Quarters that the appearance of Commander Bingen in the handicap was fue reason of Raima’s defection, and fhat the former did not take the trip owing to the anticipated presence m Raima. Anyhow those who tackled ltl e job were not sorry to see both absent.

Another Old Identity The Rothschild—Palm Bell trotting peiamg Theseus, who v<as bred and ~* er raced for many years by Mr. H. vv - Kitchingham, is well among the s ? re and gallant. It is three years since the old chap won a race, but curing training operations this season he threatened once or twice to get a stake. Theseus did his early racing j>n the West Coast, and in 1913, as a !S?i* year —old. won his first heat. In J* Hari *y Oaskill drove the bold rotter home at the head of a field of Pacers in the Greymouth Cup, and he a.so won several good races on the L *st Coast.

Brood Mare For Gisborne ** ia re Ported that the Waikawa Studmaster, Mr. J. O’Brien, has sold to r lr * R- C. Fisken a five-year-old mare f y Petere ta from Rosie McKinney, in j 1 * to that splendid sire, Nelson Binfu!l’ * Ir * Fisken’s new purchase is un of great possibilities. She is a A re with a splendid family lineage, !P a on © that should produce something , th e average if mated with Mr. f , ken’s imported sire, Peterwah. The Bin at slie is ln foal to Nelson 3«h cn enha r»ces her value as an ad--Btu< jn t 0 the North Isla nd sportsman’s U »eful Pacer

p T^ e Otago-owned and trained Pert un i ei *’ wko has been treated to a letin >? to be put into solid work again - , l ew of early engagements. He ‘8 done exceptionally well under the j- Ie of the veteran trainer, Jas. MeSe . n » who, despite his years of acti,l In the game, has few masters in Mil art of P re Paring a green horse for ©> track. The son of Logan Pointer polygon is one of the useful type, ‘ 5 should add further to his sueesses next season.

A Good Pacer .Jr F - Jones, the successful Mangere 15 ner-driver. had a good season with 8 pair ALars and Tony Victor. Mars kis winning account at Camariage in May, and followed it up with t nrst an d second on the opening day 'L A, ©xandra Park. his earnings dH I °J ntin& tu £340. Tony Victor crehL- Jc ! nes with 185 so vs. his successes a( 'hieved in the Dargaville Hanii aj ?. at Whangarei. and the Raglan ture Cap at the Waikato Autumn fix-

May Come Back There is a probability that the aged trotting mare Nikora will again grace the race track with her presence. The Ghoai mare has not raced since the Auckland Summer gathering of 1925, when she ran unplaced in the Rowe Handicap off a 4.35 mark. That was her only start that season. The previous season Nikora only sported silk on one occasion, and she landed the Dominion Handicap at Christchurch, the big race for square gaiters. The

fine mare was attended to by F. Monk, and if the trotter takes up duty again she may go South to her previous mentor.

Naming Colours Racing rules in force throughout the Missouri Valley country (U.S.A.) say that “each driver must wear distinguishing colours when driving in a race.” The rules of the North Pacific Fair Association say: “Get your coloured cap and coat ready, for you must wear them in order to drive; Your colours must be named with your entries. This rule will be strictly adhere to.” We like that rule better than the one first referred to. as it compels drivers to name their colours, savs an American journal. V e would *o a step further and have drivers name their colours when they apply for a licence.