See How They Ran

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 548, 28 December 1928, Page 7

See How They Ran

BY

ABAYDOS

Etta Cole was a good thing beaten in the Introductory Handicap, being badly placed for the greater part of the journey. When she got clear three furlongs from home, her display of speed was good to see. but Gold Star had too big a break on the filly, who did well to finish so close up. Commander Bingen trotted solidly in his essay, but while he failed to gain a dividend-paying berth, gives promise of making a return before the carnival concludes. Kolmar had the going to his liking yesterday, and while always well

placed, did not quite reach the money. But he should not be long now. Just how much Great Peter could have won by in the December Handicap could only be a question of guessing, but his pleasing display convinced his patient admirers that he is a good one when in order. He will be popular with racegoers during the meeting. Harvest Child is recognised as a great stayer, and over the first part j of a 12-furlong journey loses a lot of j ground, but lie makes up for it at the right end, as was demonstrated yesterday. Concertina came along at the finish of the December Handicap to some time, and she will soon strike the right note. Nelson McCormack set a merry pace in the 12-furlong heat, but the journey was just a shade too far for him. The race should do him good, and he will have his turn yet. Padlock looked much better when stripped for the Cup than he did at Christchurch last month, and he made a good enough showing to suggest that he will soon unlock another successful effort. Queen’s Own raced in the Cup as if she is coming back to her own again. The mare races well for Ossie Hooper. The Abbey lost enough ground at the stau.-t of the Parnell Handicap to keep him lrom getting some of the money. When he goes away right, he will be troublesome at the box. Audacious showed some of his oldtime dash, but the journey yesterday was beyond him. Over a shorter distance he will be more at home. Kady Dunmore is racing consistently over two-mile journeys, and there is every chance of the T© Awamutu mare scoring at this distance in the near future. Evelyn Kocanda made a game effort when giving Hal Chimes a big start over the last half-mile of the Grandstand Handicap to head him off, but the task was beyond her powers. She will make amends during the carnival. Had Ribbonwood’s Kast not tangled twice on tlie journey yesterday, the rey would have returned a dividend. He is a much better horse in a race than on the track. Kingfield was showing up during the running of the Grandstand Handicap and finished fourth. She will be till the better for the race. Reremai was giving a lot of cheek in the Grandstand Handicap, but when it came to the final bout she faded out. Still, she is making a return to her one-time good form. Ngatira went a fine race in the Rowe C up, and was a wee bit unlucky at one stag© of the journey. He should go one better before the carnival closes. Sister Beatrice looked like being in the money for the big trots when heads were turned for home, but a break at the critical juncture put her out of : court. Elzear trotted a fine race, while her stablemate. Young Blake, spoilt his chance at the start. He was flying in the straight when be struck trouble and finished out of a place. Trampfast showed a lot of speed in the Rowe Cup. but covered a lot of extra ground. With a shorter route he would have been closer than fourth at the post. King Pointer proved himself a real horse in winning the St. Heliers Handicap. He did rVbt go kindly in the early stages, but was well in at the half-mile peg. Further on he left his feet, losing a lot of ground, but came with a rattle again at the finsh, to win. Any distance under any conditions suits O. E. Hooper’s black pacer. A sprint race is yet within the reach of All Bell, wlio appears to always put up a good effort for W. Cockbill. He displayed great dash over ten furlongs yesterday. Glideaway will improve on her