TROTTING TESTS

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 688, 13 June 1929, Page 11

TROTTING TESTS

Late Turf —

WORK AT OTAHUHU TODAY GRASS TRACK AVAILABLE By “ABAYDOS.” The opening of the Otahuhu Trotting Club’s grass track today induced the Epsom trainer, J. Shaw, \ to visit the suburban course with his team, which with the addition of the locally-trained contingent, provided spectators with some interesting tests. Notwithstanding the heavy rain of the last few days the circuit was in fine order, although the footing was not conducive to fast times. Trainers expressed appreciation to "Abaydos” of the action of the Otahuhu Club in ■ opening the grass track for work, and j also of the manner in which caretaker I Somers had prepared it. Torpedo Huon Pleases Torpedo Huon (J. Shaw) and Stoney (C. Fairman) opened proceedings with a bout* over 12 furlongs. The white pacer made play for a mile, but the Waikato Cup winner had it on him at the finish. A couple more solid essays and Torpedo Huon will be in line trim next week-end. Native Prince (C. Fairman) begq.ll better than Warplane (.J* Shaw) in a 10-furlong flutter, but the latter handling the footing in good style was very close to his stable mate at the finishing post. All Bell, looking the picture of good health, was slipped over a mile journey by George Paten, the old pacer coming home the last half in rare style. Floraline i« Form Tony Victor (Mick Groat), who was unhoppled, had Floraline (S. Groat) as a companion over a mile and a-half task, both acquitting themselves creditably. The trotter impressed by his faultless display. Groat’s pair are in capital trim. Don Zolock (G. Paton) began quicker than Peterson (Sam Ttoe) aijd Gold Sovereign (T. Roe) from the t\yomile peg, but with three furlongs gone, the leader broke badly and dropped back. Without making any mistakes Roe’s pair finished up a sound task on terms.

An interesting work-out over ten furlongs was witnessed when Trustworthy (J. Shaw), Warspite (C. Fairman), Carmel (Roy Low) and Stanmoor (S. August) were stepped out together. Warspite went to the lead, with Carmel at the rear, but with half the distance covered, Stanmoor moved up with Trustworthy handy. Trustworthy was in front in the straight but Carmel, finishing like a Trojan, broke evens, with the mare at the post, the other pair a few lengths back. A mile and a-half by herself was Arachne’s allotment, and the Hawke’s Bay Cup winner gave a pleasing display, without being asked to put up anything in the nature of fast time. * * * S. August sent Rockburn over a two-mile journey, and the Thames Cup successful candidate proved that he is in splendid order by accomplishing the task in a solid manner. The Tartar, who has been suffering with shoulder trouble, was not asked a serious question. The old trotter looks in excellent condition, but the interruption to his preparation will make it difficult for him to see out a journey.