HUTT PARK TROTS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 565, 18 January 1929, Page 11

HUTT PARK TROTS

GOLD CUP CONTEST

WILL AUCKLANDER WIN TROPHY?

TO-MORROW’S FIELDS REVIEWED

THE principal annual fixture staged by the Wellington Trotting Club, which is fortunate; in having four permits for the season and being allowed to race on four separate Saturdays, comes up for decision at Hutt Park to-morrow when the New Zealand Trotting Gold Cup holds pride of place oil ail attractive programme.

For man> years the dearth of totalizator permits kept the Wellington Trotting Club from making the progreji* warranted in such an important centre, hut those controlling the destinies of ,he Empire City organisation did not j o se heart, and by dint of perseverance, eventually broke down the barriers of opposition, until the distributing powers saw tit to recognise the club’s claims, with the result that four permits are now available annually.. The executive appears satisfied to .spread these permits over four sessions, Which is certainly neither in the interests of the club nor the owners and trainers who have eligible representatives. It is no doubt due to this reason, in large measure, that the fields for to-morrow’s fine card are on the narrow side, but the quality of the contestants in the principal items will compensate for the lack of quantity, and the racing generally promises to be of a high order throughout the day. The Gold Cup was placed on the trotting map in 1916, when the well known Altaroa sportsman, Mr. E. X. Lelievre, won the event with his American importation. Great Audubon, whose son. Audacious, achieved a similar result

In 1925 for O. E. Hooper. Other good horses to have their name inscribed on the roll of honour of the Wellington big heat are Whispering Willie, Dean Dillon, Locanda Dillon, Taraire, Locanda Hac, Peter Bingen, and Silk Thread. No Auckland-trained horse has yet won, but it points that way this year. Those who have not yet passed the novice stage will take part in the opening event, well named the

PROBATIONERS’ HANDICAP Of £200; li miles; limit, 2.40. Alice Hardy Jack . Lt Axworthy . Lt Lady Oran . . Et Ambleside . . Lt Logan’s Pride Lt

Bonny Lorraine . . . Lt Locanda . . Lt Ola trice . . . Lt ?rook Pointer Lt Rolex ..... Lt ara Gold . . Lt Slogan ....... Lt Carmel .... Lt yds bhd

Choysa .... Lt El Direct ... 12 Golden Morn . Lt Red Rey . . 12 Grace Huon . Lt Lady Jewel . . 36 Haimore . . . Lt Richore ... 60

Auckland is well represented here with Alice Axworthy, Choysa (trained in Christchurch), and the unraced Carmel, and the trio should not disgrace the locality they represent. Carmel is a promising sort, and provided he knows what to do when the signal is given, should make a bold showing. Ambleside and Golden Morn, also on the limit, are recent winners, and Haimore and Hardy Jack are possibilities. Of the front lot perhaps. Slogan, who finished second to Sunny Bob at Timaru in smart time, will have the best qualifications, while just behind is the wellperformed El Direct and Red Rey, who showed promise on the West Coast. The backmarkors, Lady Jewel and Richore, are not to be disregarded, but Slogan and El Direct will be in most demand, but if either is reserved for a later heat Carmel may find friends. Straight-out trotters of more than ordinary ability are billed to measure strides in the KAITOKE TROT (Trotters) of £250; 12 miles; limit, 3.29. Bonny yds bhd Belmont . . Lt Sarsaparilla . 12 Herbilwyn . . Lt Duke Bingen . 24 Mutu .... Lt Maxegin ... 48 Nelson Boy . Lt Kemp ton ... 60 Ha tut© . . . Lt Elzear • . * . 96 Although only 10 figure in this event. It will supply a keen contest, and present backers with, a tough problem. Half the field is ranged on the front line, and most of them can trot a nierry 12 furlongs. Bonny Belmont is a Victorian with good credentials that figures in a pacers’ race later in the day. When right, Herbilwyn can go uuick, and Mutu is not a back number yet. Katute, if in the humour, can deliver the goods, while over this distance Nelson Boy will be at home to all callers. If he puts tip another trot similar to that which gained him the first certificate at Addington in November, it will be a regular ‘•foxtrot.** Sarsaparilla is in splendid trim at present, and is fast developing into a reliable trotter, while Duke Bingen is a speed merchant at a mile and abalf. Maxegin is a rare specimen, und Kempton and Elzear are both cap " able of a solid effort. Duke Bingen and Sarsaparilla may claim attention, but if either is reserved there will be a rush for Nelson Boy. *

Ten pacers of high degree, several ef whom have risen rapidly to fame this season, will parade for the great event of the day, the N.Z. TROTTING GOLD CUP ©f £750; 2 miles; limit, 4.00. Mate o’ Mine Lt King Pointer . 18 Talent .... Lt Free Advice . -4 _ yds bhd Bonny Logan . *4 Native Prince 12 Logan Park . . -4 Pageant ... 12 Padlock . . . *>6 Tom Thumb . 12

Mate o’ Mine and Talent are a useful pair off the front, and the latter das raced fairly consistent for some time without pulling out a win over the distance, while Mate o’ Mine has Put up some good performances during the last two months. Native Prince a double at the Otahuhu meeting 10 rare s*yle, and his chances on this occasion are viewed with optimism by those who have seen his recent work, “ageant is another consistent and improved pacer, and as he will be bracketed with Logan Park, president Armstrong will have rosy prospects of lift,n * the trophy. Tom Thumb, if dressed ln k* B best, would be a nuisance to the opposition, while King Pointer is one or the real sort that is capable of ginning in the most select society. f. re « Advice beat him at Epsom, but p 6 tables may be turned to-morrow-, onny Logan is fast coming right and *1 a dd a lot of interest to the race, J'ml© Padlock, if 0.K.. has been given “fine chance to make amends for his failures. Backers will want ative Prince and King Pointer, but 'o Tomkinson bracket will attract a iot of attention.

With the excitement of the conte^i

over and the presentation of the gold c-up concluded, the field will get busy for the IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP Of £200; li miles; limit, 3.32. L. Barrington Lt Cora Tacks . . 12 Limosa . . . Lt Hal Huon ... 12 Pet Locanda . Lt Hinkler .... 12 Trustworthy . Lt Athalone ... 24 Zella Lt Derby Lynn . 36 yds bhd Becky Mine . 12 Eleven useful pacers are billed to dispute the argument, and on the front are several smart ones, including two from Auckland in Trustworthy and Lady Barrington, and both should put up a good fight. Limosa won recently, but Pet Locanda has not so far fulfilled earlier promise. Zella is a likely sort, but may spoil her chances at the barrier. Becky Mine and Hinkler have holiday victories to their credit, but. Cora Tacks will probably find the distance too far. Hal Huon is a merry pacer, and while he may perhaps be better for a race will keep the opposition busy. Athalone is a solid customer, while Derby Lynn, if she has struck form, would be home and dried. Public opinion will probably favour smart beginners like Trustworthy and Hal Huon, while if the latter does not start, Derby Lynn will be favoured. A big field of maidens and improvers will parade for the NOVICE DASH HANDICAP Of £200; li miles; limit, 3.2 Alexis .... Lt Idol Boy .... Lt Alice Lorraine .... Lt Axworthy Lt Slogan ..... Lt Bara Gold . . Lt Lady Author . Lt Bonny yds bhd Locanda . . Lt El Direct ... 12 Brent Zolock . Lt Great Abdallah 12 Carmel .... Lt Lady Jewel . 12 Choysa .... Lt Red Rey ... 12 Golden Morn . Lt Baron Bingen 36 Haimore . . . Lt Roger Lyon . . 48 Hardy Jack . . Lt Wakefield ... 60 Drift Wave . . Lt

There is a similarity between the field in this heat and the opening one and the placings and prominent running of the earlier event will throw a lot of light on the prospects of the respective candidates in the shorter journey. Again Slogan. Choysa, Carmel, Golden Morn, El Direct and Red Rey will meet, while some useful newcomers in Alice Axworthy, Lady Author, Drift Wave and Baron Bingen will make things interesting. It' Slogan gains an early penalty, El Direct and Alice Axworthy will have friends.

The next event is confined to the square-gaiters, and there is a good class engaged in. the QUALITY TROTTERS' HANDICAP Of £200; 2 miles; limit, 4.40

Mutu Lt Bonny Spec . . 72 yds bhd Sister Proud Ata . . 12 Beatrice . . 96 Sarsaparilla . 24 Elzear 132 Duke Bingen . 24

Duplication, of runners in the mile and a- half trot will cause stay-at-home backers a lot of anxiety, but for those on th€> course the form earlier will act as a good guide. Mutu off the front will bo a nuisance, while Proud Ata, having struck form again, will keep all hands busy. Sarsaparilla has been given a great chance, and on his recent showing will b© difficult to dispose of. Duke Bingen may be able to get to- the end of the journey by this, while Bonny Spec is a class jtrotter, with favourable August form. Sister Beatrice likes the Hutt Park, and while her latest efforts have not been fraught with success, she will probably be right now. Then Elzear will be at home over this journey and her prospects are not to be denied. If not penalised, Sarsaparilla will be favourite, but Sister Beatrice and Elzear should be a strong attraction. Interest will next centre in the popular ten-furlong event, which completes the double, and a smart lot will strip for the DISPATCH HANDICAP, Of £325; 11 miles; limit, 2.46. Loch Moigh . Lt. Pageant . . . 12 Audacious . . Lt. Logan Park . 24 yds bhd Bonny Logan . 36 Black Admiral 12 Native Prince 42 Free Advice . 12 Audacious won a similar heat at Hutt Park last meeting and being on the same mark must again have, a good

show. Loch Moigh would be a warm favourite off the front if at his best, but when seen at Christmas time lie did not look the part. Black Admiral is a consistent performer at the distance and never fails to put up a hard fight at Wellington, while Free Advice is brilliant over a mile and a-quarter course, and if she begins corroctlv the rest will have something to tackle in trying to head her oh. Pageant is another with big possibilities, while his associate Logan Park is one of the best in commission at the journey. He does not always elect to go off right, but providing he does not lose too much ground will be there at the finish. Tomkinson’s pair will be a strong fancy. Bonny Logan can cut out a merrv ten furlongs, while Native Prince is at home over any distance. The public selection will no doubt be Logan Park-Pageant bracket and Free Advice. The card will be brought to a close with a race for the medium class distance aspirants, and a keen contest can be looked for in the GRACEFIELD HANDICAP. Of £250; 2 miles; limit, 4.46 Kevinbrae . . Lt. yds b A d Hr • ; SSSTSSS ont ggt Wi • ft Star Lady . . Lt. athalone ; . - j g Of the front contingent the Auckland mare Lady Barrington will have a splendid chance and if anything is to upset the favourites it will be Herring's mare. Kevinbrae is quite capable of stepping well over the journey but does not always elect to do his best, si-,.- Ladv is branded as a good sort, but recent failures will not enhance her value on the machine. H inkier should be able to see out the distance •ind a race of this description will suit the Victorian Derby candidate, while Zella* i£ she is in the will a.cjl ,

interest to the event. Great Logan is a genuine pacer and what beats him will be welcome to the stake, while the consistent Athalone will not be overlooked. Mercury, having struck form at last, will be handy off the back mark, but Great Logan and Athalone will have the best following. Should the latter earn a penalty earlier, L£<y Barrington will come in for attention.

Ngaruawahia’s Carnival Day

GOOD SPORT PROMISED GALLOPING AND TROTTING CARD Ngaruawahia. will be en fete tomorrow, when the energetic and progressive racing club will stage its annual non - totalisator race fixture, which provides an attractive and mixed card of galloping and trotting events. The popularity of this picnic function with owners and trainers is demonstrated by the big acceptance list received, and a glance at the class engaged is sufficient guarantee that from its sporting side, the carnival is considered well worthy of being on the Auckland provincial racing map. Good Class Competitors Many well-known and prominent gallopers claim engagements to-mor-row, and this fact alone, while a warm tribute to the efficiency of the country management, proves conclusively that those closely connected with the progress of the sport generally recognise that a club of the calibre of Ngaruawahia is deserving of support, and must one of these days reap the just reward of its enterprise by receiving a “tote” permit. With sucl gallopers as Star Comet (the cup and publican’s purse winner of last year). New Moon, Gold Rain, Hakanoa, Ramblin’ Kid, Glena Bay, Regent, Rarangi, Brampton, Master Roley, Blago, Maurea, Rangi Kokiri, Nulli Secundus, Town Hall, Archileen and Kaih .remai engaged in the principal events, the racing should prove highly interesting and the sport provided in this respect will be keen 1 and exciting. Light Harness Heats

The Ngaruawahia Club is not above admitting that its success ir_ the past has been assisted by the support of light harness patrons, and consequently two trotting heats continue to find a place on the correct card. These items are extremely popular with the public who visit the country fixture (as

“Abaydos” proved last year), and the fields engaged to-morrow will create a further interest iiy the proceedings. The heats, having no limits, have drawn a varied class of competitor, and while this made the work of handieapper Gooseman difficult, he tackled the problem in his usual efficient style to the general satisfaction of those with candidates engaged, as is shown by the liberal response from owners. The better class horses are asked to concede long starts, but their owners, entering into the real spirit of the carnival, and realising that a run in public is worth a good deal in the preparation of their charges, did not fail to seize the opportunity offering, and two keen contests will be witnessed. Well-known performers like Joe Aspro, Gold Sound, Regret and Lady Somerst will find strong opposition from improvers such as Singlemint, Lady Linda, Red Raven and the trotter Merrimax. TROTTING FIXTURES Wellington T.C. —January 19. Forbury Park T.C.—January 24, 26. Nelson T.C. —February 1,2. N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. —Feb. 9. Wellington T.C.—February 16. Kaikoura T.C. —February 23. Otahuhu T.C.—February 23, 27. Invercargill T.C.—February 27, 28. Marlborough T.C.—March 1. Waikato T.C.—March 2. Timaru T.C. —March 9. Wyndham T.C.—March 13. Manawatu T.C. —March 13. New Brighton T.C.—March It*. Thames T.C.—March 23. Cheviot T.C. —March 25. Takaka T.C.——March 30. Hawera T.C.—March 30, April 1. N.Z. Metropolitan T.C.—March 30, April 3. Taranaki T.C.—April 6. Wanganui T.C.— : April 11, 13. Ashburton T.C.—April 20. Te Aroha T.C. —April 20. Cambridge T.C. ; —May 4.