TROTTING TRIALS

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 995, 11 June 1930, Page 12

TROTTING TRIALS

UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS SQUARE-GAITERS GO WELL The weather continued unfavourable yesterday for training operations at Epsom and Otahuhu. At the former rendezvous a few Auckland candidates were worked on the sand track, while on the suburban course the grass circuit was again available. Caretaker Jack Somers had the track, despite bad weather, in good shape. Lord Nepean at Mangere At Otaliuliu, Sid August was the first t« breast the tape, but his team was given only strong galloping work. Singly, Jewel Pointer, Stanmpor and Lord * Nepean were exercised in this fashion, and each appreciated the allotment. August’s trio are looking in splendid nick and thriving on the tasks assigned them. “If Lord Nepean can’t win at the next trots,” said Sid, jocularly, ‘T will try him in Sydney at the pony gallops.” George Paton drove the big Worthy Bond gelding Whakahihi over a couple of circuits, and the four-year-old acquitted himself well. He rolled inco the heavy footing in good style and gives promise of next season doing useful service for his popular and sporty owner, Mrs. Collins. « * « The same trainer gave Hohoro a bustle over a mile and a-half, the Gold Bell gelding displaying plenty of dash. This chap has previously raced well under conditions and may do so again. A Brisk Work Out Sebisca (S. Mitchell), Gold Sovereign (T. Roe), Trustworthy (S. August) and Great Ballin (Garth Robertson) set out on twelve-furlong mission. The last named became unbalanced at the start, losing fully 60 yards. Sebisca was the early leader from Trustworthy, with Gold Sovereign 24 yards away, and this was the position at the end of a mile. Wide out. Trustworthy was level with Sebisca as the last half mile was entered, and Gold Sovereign and Great Ballin closed up. In the final lane Gold Sovereign got through on the inner, while Great Ballin, when almost level with his associates, tangled, leaving the trio to finish together. It was a nice piece of work all round. * * * Floraline Impressive The next go of interest was the bout between the trotters Floraline (Mick Groat), The Tartar (S. Paton) and the pacer Realty (Sid Groat). They went away at the twelve-furlong flag. The Tartar early taking up a rearguard position. With six furlongs covered there was little between the trio all going solidly, and three furlongs from the box Realty was eased up. The trotters continued on their jaunt. both showing solidity and determination. Floraline appeared to have the most in reserve at the business end. * * * While there was a large number of horses in attendance at Alexandra Park, jogging work was the main feature. A few were “hurried up” on the sand circuit, which was in useful order for strong, steady exercise.^ Uncle’s Adams Cup W. Iven sent Uncle Bert over a mile and a-half and the old pacer showed willingness in his essay. Three years

ago Uncle Bert was worked regularly on the sand track, while other aspirants for winter honours were jogged or walked on the roads. On the eventful day, Uncle came up smiling in the mud and won the Adams Memorial Cup by a street. History may repeat itself if Bill can hit the right nail on Uie head.

Goldman, looking as well as ever he did, traversed a mile in a fashion that suggests the old son of Gold Bell is in fine heart for his immediate engagements. Last winter Mr. H. Hedlev’s pacer put up a great performance over ten furlongs, when he chased Linkman and Wrackler home. Goldman is not getting any younger, but there is still a good kick left in the old fellow. Can He Trot?

"W. Clifton does not lose any chances of giving his candidates solid work, and The Abbey and Explosion were associated in a sound essay over a medium distance. Both fared well, and the Royal Oak pair will be as forward as any of the locals engaged at the meeting. Explosion is a nominee for a trotters’ event, and while let up to a 4.44 mark, he can not be taken seriously in such a contest. Torpedo Huon had the dashing Gold Jacket as a sand companion in a workout where steadiness was the chief feature. Both of L. McMahon’s charges S V i e -£ re f ol V te display, and there will e ' l . tt . le f aul t to be found with their p^h'Z. o " raCe day - Gold Jacket l 1 ’ " 16 any going, but Torpedo te” t „ 31!,!°°? d ° as well as if the con--round decided on top of the