TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1024, 15 July 1930, Page 12

TROTTING

By

“ABAYDOS.”

TRACKS STILL QUIET

PROGRESS AT EPSOM WORK AT OTAHUHU In a general sense the tracks at Epsom and Otahuhu present a quiet appearance these days, although there can always be found a good number of horses at both centres. Work, however, is chiefly confined to jogging and medium pace operations, but the majority of the candidates are well forward for a speeding up process later on. Still has a Chance Woodvale, who showed encouraging form for Trainer Jim O’Kane at the winter fixture of the Auckland Club, after a short preparation is at present being exercised by his owner, as also is the other Warnock representative, Thelma Mack. Both will be kept going in view of the early Epsom fixtures. With a little more improvement. Woodvale might capture a heat on the opening of the new -season. I Promising Young Triumph With the conclusion of the Auckland winter carnival Bert Dyer sep£ Reliance back to his owner, and he did not find the aged Gold Bell pacer any improvement on his former charge, Glandore, as far as earning power was concerned. But the Epsom trainer is not going out of the game and will now turn attention to the preparation of the young pacer by The Triumph—Bequest, which he acquired s °me time ago. The youngster lias grown into a good type of horse, and while he will probably take time to develop his pacing powers, he will have every chance at the hands of Dyer, who is a. patient, painstaking trainer.

Luck May Turn F. Young is persevering with Lord l.u, and the little fellow is a regular attendant at Alexandra Park. Lord -Nepean’s son appears none the worse for his racing experience during the last six months, and he will be forward enough to tackle any early heats that will suit him. Lord Lu is not devoid of speed, and on some occasions with the colours up of late he has displayed stamina as well. Owner \oung has had a long run of “outs,” hut he believes in the old adage, “it’s a long lane that has no turning.’’ To Got Another Trial

Gold Seam has done well as the re"ult ,en Sthy spell and the Gold . . 1 Raiding is now in good shape to .loin .L. McMahon’s active lisfc Gold &eam gave promise earlier in the season of proving a useful novice, but he laced very green when taken to the country, and his owner decided to turn him adrift for the rest of the season. The other members of McMahon’s string. Gold Jacket, Mignonne, and the Grand voyage novice trotter, are all going along the right way in their steady preparation.

Some Good Youngsters C. G. Lee is busy handling several novices just now including represen' lives of Peterwah and A 1 Mack A sturdy looking trotter of Australian

progeny is making satisfactory progress but will take time to reach the polished stage. The two-year-old son of Guy Parrish and Miss Spiers continues to please his party, and his fine Physique and conformation attracts the attention of visitors to Epsom Parrish Belle is doing A 1 and despite the solid tasks of last month looks none the worse for the orde- ’ Ready to “Speed Up”

Whenever Mountain DeJi is taken on to the track at Epsom she appears anxious to step out briskly and Trainer Mitchell has his work cut out to keep her at moderate exercise. The daughter of Blue Mountain King was getting back to her best form when the local meeting took nlace, and she promises to be one of the most forward of the Kpkom candidates for early racing. With another year tacked on the black mare should do well in the new season.

The Green Lane Brigade A. J. Julian's team is moving along '-inoothly and when required the elder members will be ready for s ious duty. Nelson Girl is none the orse i>*r her recent racing; in fact, the efforts of last month appear to have proved beneficial to the improving equare-gaiter. Rolfe Audubon will be

in readiness to take hie place in the early season fields, and Gold Treasure will keep his end up for the Green Lane stable later on if his owner does not elect to give him a holiday. J.G. Keeps Smiling The Grey Lynn trainer. J. Gee, is not stirring his team along just yet, but Anseline and Maid of the Mountail?s. are the best of health and spirits. The latter, although failing to get any money during the season, ran several creditable races, and it will not be surprising to find the Blue Mountain King mare making amends in the spring. The novices, Our Jessie and Temuka, will also be included in J.G/s team when activities are commenced in earnest. OTAHUHU OPERATIONS Mr. W. Walker has disposed of the game little pacer, Master Huia. Under Tom Grimmond’s care the son of Huia Dillon won several good races, and displayed particularly smart form over a mile with the weight on top. Although he is getting on a difficult mark, Lady Dunmore’s half-brother will win some money for his new owner. Should Make Good T. Grimmond is keeping Some Dillon jogging along in view of the early fixture at Alexandra Park. The Peter Moko gelding is a speedy customer, and when he learns to go evenly all the way, will reach more select society. He has the righr material in his composition to make a good pacer over a journey. A Useful Lot Garth Robertson is busy just now with Great Ballin. Van Rich and a three-year-old by v The Triumph from Miss Lexter. The 'last-named is a likely sort that should do well under the careful supervision of the Otahuhu trainer. Great Ballin, who is a greatly improved gelding, is in nice heart to tackle serious business when his owner says the word. May Show Improvement George Mitchell has Lady Yvonne going along nicely, and the Our Thorpe mare appears to be more solid in her undertakings. She should be in good shape when the special fixture at Alexandra Park falls due. Old Sebisca, who looks a picture, is taking things quietly, but he will be on deck again when required before the turf gets too solid. All In Rare Nick S. August’s team is bearing a hardy appearance, and that good breadwinner Stanmoor looks none the worse for his recent severe - races at Epsom. When next seen out the Wildmoor gelding will probably tackle a longer journey, and as he has already proved his ability to run a sound two miles, the Mangere trainer should get more successes with the brown pacer. Gold Sovereign, Hal Chimes and Army Boy, other members of August’s team, are doing satisfactorily. Back To Her Best Form Trustworthy’s return to form of late was a pleasing episode for Owner Brady, who never lost faith in the ability of the Worthy Bond mare to do something big before the season closed. She has never appeared to better advantage, and will be heard of again in the near future. The promising trotter Windchat, by The Triumph from Betty Moko’s dam, is back at work, and when properly tuned up should make amends for her recent failures. Some Improving Novices Sid Groat’s team on the score of condition do him every credit. The Worthy Bond—Logan Queen pacer has furnished into a solid-looking mare, and she has pretensions to race winning. Lucy Bell, who was a dis*nt ♦hi? season, hr* v rntered of herself later on. Kohara ahJ Realty are nice and healthy, and the latter, who has done well for the Otahuhu trainer, is developing stamina that will make him useful over a longer journey.