Review of Trotting Form at Epsom

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1074, 11 September 1930, Page 13

Review of Trotting Form at Epsom

NO-PRIZE brigade better results later Without getting any money, old Goldman ran a couple of creditable races at the recent Alexandra Park meeting. In the mile dash he began quickly for C. G. Lee. and taking up a good position was always in the firing-line. The old pacer lacked the dash at the finish I> that was necessary to get him some of the prize-money. The second day the Gold Bell gelding was again well handled by “Togo” Lee, and he finished well up with the placed division. Along the back he showed a rare turn of speed when Gang Awa’ tackled him, and while he finished well in front of the speedy Longburn mare, ho failed to get any money. With so many younger and improved rivals to contend with, “Goldie” will require an easier mark than his present , one to capture a stake. Whakahihi It came as a surprise to those who hart sized up the training demonstrations of the big gelding Whakahihi to And him in such keen demand for his maiden appearance on a racecourse. Ths Worthy Bond pacer made a decidedly good showing for a fair portion of the Journey, but when the pace was on. the bends beat the huge fellow, and ho lost a lot of territory. In

the straights George Paton had him hitting out in solid fashion, and later on Whakahihi’should get some money, especially when ho gets on a big course. Great Vanity

When Great Vanity learns to jump out from the barrier smartly and correctly. George Webb will have excellent prospects of returning a dividend. The first day at Epsom tlj£ son of Great Audubon was fidgety on the mark, and eventually was lost in the rush for positions after the start. While he went out better the last day he was a bit unbalanced at the commencement.

but once settled down the half-brother to A anity Boy put in a good dash and lor a mile was one of the leading division. Lack of condition told in the nnar stages, but the effort was encouraging. Nelson's Chum w fter his Phasing form at Nelson v ® eason « when he won a mile and a-nalf heat in 3.34, it was not surprising to find Nelson’s Chum solidly supp>r»?u om his Peg at Alexandra ar ■® ut Nelson Bingen gelding raced poorly, and not at any time in ms engagements did the Nelson V&llqv representative flatter his supporters, -oming from a district where the dry ’ not fa st, it is Quite meiy Nelson s Chum was anchored in ne heavy footing, as he laboured like a ship in distress whenever asked to him. on his speed gauge. Ockley Wood The Nelson owner-trainer L. Berkett *ound his trip to Auckland for the re•ier meeting expensive, while the faille® 0 two of his charges, Ockley Wood . na s,e * sor i ,s Chum was costly for 'ackers, who looked upon the pair as fkf 6 to , ca tch ..bo judge’s eye during •w> C 5 Ockley Wood gave most sionous displays, and her form was

Jjr below what she revealed last teaw!! j? Hastings and Wanganui. The oodland Whispers mare is capable of ‘ meta i n £T far better than her Epsom p, ™i ures suggest, and probably on a s °d track she will make amend, Rosalie’, Triumph Tv?,! 19 joung square-waiter Kosaiie’s annl mp i ’ who made her initial public cpS^ iSnce at Epsom recently, was as of as a cabbage, and had no idea tTnaJo 1 was required of her when the ter f ?; ere relea sod. The roan daughthft o Triumph did not appreciate th« * * goins and failed to trot up to (i lrf ro , rm she was displaying on the fn e x. rcuit at Otahuhu prior to the , However, the experience —neq m her outing should prove bene-

ficial, and trainer Hangar will later on find a race or two to suit his candidate on the country circuit. Caballero Tho good impression made by the young trotter Caballero when he led a useful field home at Hastings in March was not supplemented by his recent displays at Epsom. He has become nervy at tho tarting gate, and began erratically each day. But even when into his stride, the son of Real and Lady Nan did not show the solidarity that marked his East Coast performance. Unless he mends his ways soon, W. Hughes’s charge will find his admirers forsaking him. Like a number of other wellknown and aged pacers, Brutus cannot hope to show any improvement and must expect to find his young and improving rivals troublesome. Nevertheless, the Hal 'Zolock gelding gave a lot of cheek each day he started at Epsom. He appreciated the pliable footing, and the first day, hopping out like a flash, he attempted to win the mile dash from end to end. A furlong from home he was still hotly disputing the issue, but he was eventually beaten into fourth berth. The Hal Zolock gelding tackled the ten-furlong item the last day and although kept behind the leaders this time, the old fellow was lacking in dash ever the final pinch, and again just catching the small end of the purse. Lady Jewel Lady Jewel lias never been recognised as a stayer, and it was asking her a big question to tackle proved two-milers like Mignonne, Arachne, Trustworthy and Little Guy. The Jewel Chimes mare did her work well for a mile and a-half, and then faded out of the picture. Started the last day in a ten-furlong heat, 11. Garnett’s mare was accorded good support. She did not bounce out too smartly, but with a few furlongs covered she was in a useful position, and the mare flattered her backers for a mile. After that she got the “stitch,” and was well back at tho judge’s box. Prince Etawah

Prince Etawah, the four-year-old son of Peterwah and Princess Ena, had his first taste of the race business at the recent Auckland meeting, when he contested the Mount Eden Handicap. He was a bit perplexed when the barriers shot loose, but Driver Shepherd did not bustle him, and the Prince, as soon as he discovered what was renuired of him, paced along freely. While he had no chance of heading the leading bunch the chestnut’s performance Avas an encouraging for his patient owner-trainer. Bonniewah Bonniewali nut up quite a respectable showing in the medium class twomile event on the concluding day at the Park, and her effort on a track that was not to her liking would indicate that the Peterwah mare will win over a distance this season. The Gisbornebred mare is now owned by Ted Cann, of Hawera, and trained by H. Garnett, at Ashhurst, and while the connections of the pacer did not secure anything for expenses on the Auckland trip, she will'make up the losses nearer home. Belle Wilson Bejle Wilson, who showed a fair measure of promise at Cambridge in May, again gave a glimpse of possi-

bility in her races at Epsom. President Wilson’s daughter Is a smart beginner, and this gives her the advantage of early securing a handy position. Her trouble so far has been her inability to maintain this advantage when the Dace is on in earnest, but on the last day of the recent fixture the mare was still giving cheek at the home turn, to fade away in the final lane. The Matamata representative should have her chance on the country circuit. Man o' Belle When it comes to bad ground Man o* Belle shows the same aversion to handling it as the majority of Man o’ War’s stock that have been racing. Prior to the Auckland relief fixture, the Point Chevalier-owned mare was working sufficiently well to give her a chance in the novice events, but Liberty Belle's daughter did not show up at all on the day. Owner Whitten has the mare looking in splendid condition, and when the tracks are firmer she should prove equal to getting her name among the list of winners. Judy Thorpe Had Judy Thorpe raced up to her track work at Otahuhu prior to the Epsom fixture she would have made the finish of one of the novice events decidedly interesting. But the Our Thorpe mare had done all her tasks on the clay circuit., and when it came to racing on the grass, and under adverse conditions, she was unable to make any headway. Under T. Grimmond’s tuition Judy Thorpe will make improvement, and when she finds a suitable track will make a bold bid to capture a stake. NORTHLAND MEETING riXED FOR JANUARY 29 At a meeting of the committee of the Northland Trotting Club it was decided to apply to the Dates Committee of the New Zealand Trotting Conference for January 29, 1931, as the date on which to hold tho club's trotting Sz> i t«wa»