HORSES FOR ADDINGTON STEP OUT AT EPSOM

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 418, 28 July 1928, Page 13

HORSES FOR ADDINGTON STEP OUT AT EPSOM

INTERESTING WORK TO-DAY J. SHAW GOES SOUTH TO-MORROW The track at Alexandra Park this morning was in fair order for fast work, although the footing was in places uneven after the recent heavy rain. Owing to the deadness of the circuit no records were established, but several horses put in attractive work. The Moodabe Pair Well Jewel Pointer (Claud Fairman), and Western King (J. Shaw) were geared up and after a pipe-opener went away from a standing start at the mile disc, the champion being on the rails. Claud took the Logan Pointer horse to the front early, but Western King was always within striking distance, and when it came to the

final quarter drew up to his stablemate, and the pair made for home under a hard drive, Jewel Pointer having a slight advantage "at the post. The ex-Australian pacer was inclined to bore out on the turns, otherwise his display was a real good one. The left-handed going at Addington will suit Western King, and if the footing is solid he should soon be in the money. Little Jewel Pointer also pleased by his resolute showing, and with a race or two to sharpen him up will be on deck again. Great Change Full of Pep Great Change stepped over several circuits with fine dash and exhibited a lot of pep. The Great Audubon gelding. did his work in thorough style, and the time was quite creditable considering the nature of the track. The little square-gaiter is in tip-top condition for his Southern engagements.

Native Prince Ready for Fight Native Prince had his war-paint on and worked over two miles in a mariner that suggests he will be right after the enemy at Addington. After traversing 10 furlongs he overtook Betty Moko and Trustworthy, who had set sail from the 12-furlong flag and the •two made the pace merry over the next six furlongs. The Prince was in front at the box 'and his effort was a remarkably line one. Derby Candidate Pleases Trustworthy, the Great Northern Derby filly, pleased the spectators immensely with the way she hung on to Native Prince and Betty Moko when the pace was all on, and although she was bloying hard at the end of the jaunt, it was a fine performance on the part of the two-year-old daughter of Worthy Bond. Gold Jacket Still Going Strong Gold Jacket, who seems to be improving with each work-out, was given steay exercise by JL. McMahon and the son of Gold Bell appeared anxious to clap on the pace. “Ted” Parkes’ pacer is in royal trim to tackle the Southrners and he will leave for Addington on Tuesday nig..t.