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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 136, 30 August 1927, Page 11

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from near and far southern activities _ Hope is coming into favour - South for the New Zealand TrotlM Cup- He showed all his old-time tmS h at the recent Metropolitan meetwas not sufficiently advanced to see out a solidly 10 -two miles. He has only to stand * his work to secure further honW™ The point to be decided hower Is will the son of Great Audua survive the trying ordeal of a Jap preparation? pother Author Dillon Vo Fear has resumed work under H. frost at New Brighton, and is reported \be looking very well. She registered '• J win out of live starts last seun and should do better this year. cm is Author Dillon from Ma,™!hla and has breeding to recommend jar for any society. A Big Disappointment J. Tomkinson will most likely transfer Napland to an establishment Irith a private track in the hope that ' change of environment will bring about an Improvement in form. The Led s° n ot Fetereta started 12 times ", 3 ean for one third and a fourth, boik of which performances were registered at the Auckland Trotting Club's summer meeting. In several innances a change of quarters has eroved beneficial, and it may prove dually effective in Napland’s case.

Still in the Game Most New Zealand sportsmen will reuulseuuu uuuuSouuthu aODuiWa in member the popular New South Wales owner, Mr. J. A. Buckland, who drove his horse Fritz in a match race against Ribbonwood at Addington in 1903. And they will be interested to know that he is still an active participant of the sport. At the Australian Trotting Club’s meeting held at Victoria Park, Sydney, on August 15, Mr. Buckland drove Cubanette to victory in the Trotters’ Handicap. The two miles was accounted for in 4min. 58isec. Araby, who finished second, -was at one time trained, in New Zealand by P. Riddle. A Good Asset

The pacer Asset in J. N. Clarke’s stable has thickened out during the winter and will be a great acquisition to “Brooklyn Lodge” this season. The daughter of Harold Dillon—Petrova •iad a pleasing three-year-old record last season, with three firsts and two ■seconds out of seven starts. She will deliver the goods again this year. Will She Stay?

It Is on the cards that Bonny Logan will be tried over a distance his season. So far, she has failed badly over lurther than 10 furlongs, and while she lias given no encouragement regarding Improved stamina, there is no harm in trying the speedy mare over a journey, provided it is not going to impair her sprinting abilities. Preparing the Novices

J- J. Kennerly is taking advantage the quiet period to get a number the minor members of his team into lacing shape. He has Homelight, Imperial Bingen, the American thr.ee-year-old Lou Lee, Lively Pronto, and a couple of two-year-olds in work. Homelight is a Southland-owned colt by Four Chimes, from whom good tilings were expected last season when, 513 a. three-year-old he raced several times, but only succeeded in notching second. Better than Thought

The Southern trotting four-year-old son of Petereta—Bellflower, Arctotis, •ilthough only registering one victory last season, was in the myney three times, and on as many occasions he failed to get a prize. He is a whole heap better than his record would imply, and when he commences his winning campaign will go a good way before being checked. More Stamina Wanted

The Logan Pointer mare Exclusive, who last season failed to return his connections anything on their outlay, ts reported to be in nice trim at present for engagements ahead. She was not over-raced last year, being started on only five occasions, and though unsuccessful in her essays, showed sufficient Promise to warrant a continuation of her activities. If the daughter of Logan Pointer—Tit Bits can pull a- .little more staying power she *'fil soon make good. A Spiendid Mare

Prior to the concluding day at Adnmgton that brilliant and sturdy paei.nS mare. Bessie Logan, suffered injuries to one of her legs through being felted. The daughter of Logan ointer —Bess Elect has made a satis--actorv recovery and is once again 2® tye active list. Bessie gave tne opposition and the general public f t*®te of her capabilties at the Canterbury park winter fixture, where she '■aided a double in great syle. W hen wound up again she will probably rePeat the performance.

A Good Chance ICven though the pacer Pert Pointer giving away 96 yards in the WingaJtH Trotting Handicap at the Otago Hunt Club’s meeting, his people will S? disappointed if he does not win. jtt Pointer beat a good field over a J® ~e and a-quarter. in saddle at and judged by the effortless way he drew away from his opponents at the finish he should be capable of seeing out a mile and a-half journey.