LADY BARRINGTON HAS TRIAL FOR HASTINGS CUP

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 260, 24 January 1928, Page 10

LADY BARRINGTON HAS TRIAL FOR HASTINGS CUP

MOODINESS SPOILS TEST SHOWS FINE SPEED OVER FINAL STAGES What was intended to be an interesting workout came somewhat undone at Alexandra Park during the weekend owing to the principal competitor being in the wrong mood. The idea was to give the Hawke’s Bay Cup candidate. Lady Barrington, a test before making the trip to the East Coast, and she had as associates in the two-mile spin Red Star and Wrigley. Nella Billon was to pick the field up at the 12-furlong pegWhen the signal was given, Wrigley shot away, followed by Red Star, who soon tangled, while Lady Barrington danced a jig before deciding to embark on the journey. "When Wrigley reached the end of the opening halfmile, Nella Billon hopped in, and set the pace, Lady Barringtor being several lengths away. The latter put in a good dash, and was overhauling tbe front pan, when sne left her feet. At the end of 12 furlongs Wrigley showed signs of tiring, while Nella Billon st»L sailed aiong calmly in the van. Over the final stages the Hastings Cup candidate came with a fine burst of spe«c, and finished on terms with Nella B* l ' lon. Although the display of Lady Barrington was disappointing, it was sufficient to show that, should right on the day, the Morning*®®* trained mare will have a big say the decision of the Cup.