ADDINGTON TROTS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17382, 10 November 1924, Page 7

ADDINGTON TROTS.

TO START TO-MORROW.

TROTTING CUP DAY. The spring meeting ol the Metropolitan Trotting Club, which is held during Carnival Week, has come to be recognised as the chief trotting nxture in the Southern Hemisphere, the club lias made such headway during the last l : ew years in public patronage that it is enabled to give very large stakes for all its races. At this time of the year it provides a very attractive programme, which draws to Addington all the best horses in the Dominion, as well as many crack performers from the Commonwealth. The prospect of seeing the very best in action stimulates public interest and the meeting which commences to-i-orrow and which will l>e continued on Thursday and Friday lias been freely discussed lor months past. Provided the weather remains favourable is certain to be a very large crowd, and with the class of competitors engaged the racing should bo up to the club's usual high standard. The fields are a trifle on the large size, but it is to be hoped that this will not prevent keen contests.

All the best local horses now in commission are engaged and there is as usual a contingent from other parts, who will add interest to the proceedings. The chief event of the first day will be the New Zealand Trotting Cup, which carries a stake of £3OOO and ,s for horses that have done 4min 30sec or better. Judged by the improvement shown last season it will not be long before the class will have to be further tightened. There, was an entry of nineteen, but Box Seat died, Great Bingen was scratched early, Don Wild, Snow-shoe and Logan Lou failed to stand their preparations and Man-o’-War lost- form and his engagement was not continued. Thirteen horses still remain in the race and they are all likely to start. During the training operations various reports have been circulated regarding fast times accom-

plished by some of the candidates, but experience has shown that any horse m the field who can race up to handicapped time has a great chance of securing some of the stake money. The general opinion is that the handicapper, has set backers a difficult task and whilst the chances of several can reasonably be written out there are n. number whose success would cause no surprise. Amongst the latter are Tats.y Dillon, who is reported to be on the top of her form ; Great Hope, last year’s winner ; Sheik, whose track work has gained him many friends; Acron, brilliant but erratic at the post; Realm, whose late arrival to form and soundness has been one of the features of the training operations; and that great pacer. Onyx, who has probably never been in such condition previously 'prior to a big race. The mile and live furlongs race in harness, for trotters, is likely to provide a fast contest and greatly improved time put up by those who win the stake money. Auciominion, Avalanche and .Judge Hancock have recent winning form to recommend them. Were the lastnamed a sound horse he would, most likely be successful. The Americanbred stallion is a rare good trotter but unfortunately he is not yet at hjs best, on account of suffering from a bad splint. Ingle Bingen is one of the improving sort, while Queen Jda lias that great quality of fast beginning to assist her. Of those in the back marks Woodlass looks to possess the best chance. at Oamaru on Labour Day. •Judged by the early backers’ choice, the mile saddle event is all over, as Orion is stated to have the race at his mercy. The Australian-bred stallion has not done much saddle work and some of his track showings in harness have not been impressive. He appears to possess plenty of speed, but does not always pace reliably. The turns seem to give him a good deal of trouble. 801 l Harold is in such good form at present that although penalised for his Oamaru success it look as though he will be hard to beat. Willie Logan will he dangerous if in his best form, and Lady Swithin can go fast once she is into her gait properly. It should lie a good raceThe Empire Handicap, which is the fastest class of the day for two milers, with the exception ol the Cup, has a strong field engaged and this event should provide a really line race, as most of the contestants have well exposed form. Bearlie Chimes looks the best of those on the limit. The Australian mare is very well at present, despite her failure at Oamaru on Labour Day. Golden Devon and Brutus, on the next line, should give a lot of trouble. The West Coaster appears to be very well, while Brutus has improved a groat deal since first raced in harness. Dolly Dillon raced so well at the last meeting, without securing a win, although improving her time, that a win would not be undeserved. She is reported to be working well and still showing some improvement. Delnvau Quest, 48 yards behind, has paid for his successes in Auckland but the Australian-bred pacer is very well and he should beat all those on his mark and most in front of him. As is always expected, the slow class two mile harness race has attracted a large acceptance and it is almost certain that a big field will. face the starter. Possibly time alone will convince owners that it is useless to accept for this event unless their horses are at least capable of going ssec 1 aster for the distance than that on which they are handicapped. It might be pointed out, however, that there are a number in the field who cannot go even their handicapped time. There are twelve on the limit, quite half of whom will have to he placed on the second line, which will lie a distinct handicap. Of those on ilii.s mark Rebel reads the best. fie is a very much improved pacer and should show up well, especially if he begins right and meets with no interruptions early in the contestRebel is not too good a beginner, however. and this may prejudice his chance. Oriole can go fast and stay, but he is very bad at the start. Kissing Cup will he raced free-legged, which will enable her to make a fast beginning, but it is possible the distance will he too far for her powers. Away is racing well at present and may be dangerousIvy Audubon has been backed so solidly and has let her connections down so badly that she seems to be a greatly over-rated pacer. Jim Logan does not look to possess much chance from Jns work. The two mile race for trotters i? always one of the most popular on the day’s programme, and there is a fine field in the Middleton Handicap. The Toff, Tiny Moon and Lady Irving are on the limit, and of the trio

I the last named seems tlie be*t. I Lackiewood has shown a lot of improvement during the List few months and promises to be a much better trotter than pacer. Le Todd is one of the solid sort, but Little Logan has the reputation for honesty in such events, as lie is most reliable. This converted pacer will yet reach much higher honours amongst the unlioppled brigade. Mangoutu has speed but is unreliable. llierc is likely to be so much improvement bv the front division that none of the back markers can hope for much chance of success. The 4min 36see to 4min 40scc class has drawn a fine field, includes a number of young pacers likely to show considerable improvement. Peter King, although looking at his best, has not been pacing at all well in his work. Quiver is much improved, and now races solidly. He does not get round the bends well, but he has come through a good preparation and can be expected to perform satisfactorily. Golden Sun is one of the most reliable pacers now in commission, and *s on the top of his form. If Bell Harold is reserved for this event he is sure to race prominently. Colchester raced badly at Oamaru. but the grass track may not have been to his liking. He and Dalnaliine should show up prominently. Downcast looks well, but it remains to be seen if he can go two miles in this company. Audacious has improved and may be dangerous. • * The mile and a quarter has not attracted such a good field as was expected. but there will be sufficient to make a good contest. Chid. Adair and Gleaming all seem to be held safe by Bonny Logan, on the same mark, as the Logan Pointer rnar© is brilliant over the distance. Logan wood is very well and may be troublesome. Great Hope and "\ ilo both claim engagements in the Cup, but the former has the best credentials over Jhe distance. Albert Cling showed a slight return to form at Oamaru, but Great Bingen and Logan Chief should beat him. Kennerley's pair will command a lot of respect from backers. and Great Bingen may prove superior to his big stable companion. The first race will be started «S* 11.20 a.m. The following is the programme : SPRING HANDICAP (in harness). Of 300 sovs; second horse 60 sovs and third “orse 40 sovs from the stake. Unhoppled „ '. ’ " " imiiJ to 3.50. One mile and live furlongs.

NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP (in harness), Of 3000 sovs; second horse 700 sovs, third hor6e 500 sovs and fourth horse 300 sovs from the stake. Class 4.30. Two miles. Mr H. C. Yates's h e Faul Dufault, by Harold Dillon—Marie Narelle. aged scr 000 Mrs F. C. Arlington's b g Whispering Willie, by Woodland Whispers— Gossip, aged .... scr 01 Messrs Newdick Bros.' b g First Carbine, by El Carbine —Wallacena, aged scr Yds. hhd. 000 Mr J. Dench's b s Tatsy Dillon,by Harold Dillon—Viotta. aged . . 2 0 Messrs M’Kendrick Bros.' blk h Blue Mountain King, by Ribbonwood —Don S.. aged . . . - .24 20 Mr .J. Tren grove's ch h Great Hope, by Great Audubon—Sadie Dillon, fivn 24 000 Mrs M. Lawrence's b g Alto Chimes, by Abbey Bells—Rose Alto, aged 3G 424 Mr E. J. Smith's b m Vilo. by Brent Uocanda—Violet M.. aged . 36 0 Mr P. Riddles b h The Sheik, by Bonnie Chief—Francesca, aged . 3c 1 Mr J. R.' M'Kenzie's b h Acron. by L-ean Pointer—Millie C. syrs . JG 0 Mr P. M. Morten's rn h Taraire. by Four Chimes—Muricata. aged . 49 020 Mr J. Barrett’s blk h Realm, by Ribbonwood—Levnka. aged ", 2 11 Mr T>. G. King’s 1> m Onyx, by Logan Pointer—Cameos, aged . St EMPIRE HANDICAP (in harness). Of 750 sovs; second horse 175 sovs and third horse 100 sovs from the slake. Class 4.3 r :> to 4.30. Two miles.

00 May Audubon . . __ gcr — Wakefield ... * scr 0 Freeman ... * scr 000 Zelica . 023 Wire " * " scr 010 Avalanche ... scr 0 Welcome Whispers . . scr 01 Atidominion . . . scr 31 Judge Hancock . . . scr 00-2 Proud Ata . ?C r yds. bhd. 0 Ingle Bingen . . . .12 000 Queen Ida . . . .12 — Master Ando . . .24 2 Bose Peters . . . .24 3 Woodlass .... 48 00 Wild Hebe . . . .48 10 Nelson Bell . . . .48 00 Wonder Why . . . .60 300 Pieter Timmerman . . GO — St Anthony . . . . 0G ST ALBANS HANDICAP (in saddle), Of 300 tovs; second horse 60 soys and third horse 40 sovs from the stake. Class 2.1* One mile. — Bose Pointer .... scr _ 00 The Book .... scr — Gracie Thorpe . . . scr OO War Bond . . . .scr yds. bhd. 001 Boll Harold .... 12 1 Olive Huon . . . .12 00 Terieriffe . . - .12 — King Karri . . . .12 — Oaknut . . . . .12 1 300 .John Pointer . . .24 — Orion ..... 63 0 Willie Logan . . . .36 02 Lady Swithin . . .36 000 Ben Dillon . . . .36 00 Elite .... 36 000 Grand Denver . . .36 000 Ben Ohau . . . .48

0 Royal Oak . . . pci000 Nellie Scott .... grr — Event * . . . scr 020 Pearlie Chimes . . . scr 031 Prince Derby .... scr Yds. bhd. 00 Emperor . . . .12 —Wild Briar . . . .12 00 Golden Devon . . .12 — Brutus 12 20 Lady Joan . . ■ .24 00 Ouimet . . . . .30 — Partner .... 36 330 Harbour Eight . . ..36 223 Dolly Dillon . . . .36 032 Childe Pointer . . .43 ' 00 Waitaki Girl . . . . 48 — Delavan Quest . . .48 — Wild Thyme . . . .48 — Ahuriri .... 48 RTCCARTON HANDICAP (in harness). Of 500 sovs; second horse 125 sovs and third horse 75 sovs from the stake. Class 4.14 to 4.40. Two miles. — Plywood . . . scr 000 Oriole . . . scr 0 Rebel .... scr 0 Leila Denver . scr — Kissing Cup . . scr 00 Transport . scr 000 Kate Thorpe . scr 00 Bruce .... acr — Black Admiral . . per 02 Lady Rockaway . scr — Daphne Wildwood . acr — Grade Thorpe . acr yds bhd 000 Harewood . . .12 001 Away . . . .12 00 Avenue . . .12 00 Becky Logan . .12 — Swift Pointer . .12 000 Ivy Audubon . . 3(5 0 Jim Logan , #48

illDDLKTON HANDICAP (in harness). Of 500 sovs; second, hcrse 12 5 sovs and third horse 75 sovs from the stake. Unhoppled trotters. Class, 4.46. Two miles. 3 The Toff . scr Oft Tiny Moon » * 00 Lady Irving • yds bhd 0 Red Oak • • 02 J>a.ek ie wood » . 12 00 Our Lady . « 031 Le Todd . . — Marion Style . 36 01 Little Logan 0 Clonmel . 4 8 000 Mangoutu • • • 48 — Kean John • . . 4S 2 Marvin Junior 0 Bundaberg * . 48 0 Young Blake — Pete Peter . S4 — Peter Dean 21 Peter Swift . 132 VICTORIA HANDIC \P (in harness'). Of 50<> sovs: second horse 12 third horse 75 sovs from the stake. Class, 4.40 to 4.36. Two miles. 00 Peter King 200 Quiver . . 0 Hackthorne 0 3 Golden Sun • 00 Jack Potts • yds bhd 001 Bill Harold . 300 Vera Logan » . 12 010 Pine vale • 12 103 Colchester • 32 302 Dalnahine . 24 — Oaknut . • * 24 0 3 Audacious . . . 24 201 Downcast * . . 24 — Fancy Boy 230 Lincoln Huon , „ 4S PI AG LEY HANDICAP (in harness). Of 500 sovs; second horse 3 2 5 sovs and third horse 75 sovs from the stake. Class, 2.45. One mile and a quarter. 00 Chid 30 Bonny Logan —■ Gleaming . 000 Adair . . . scr yds bhd 003 Loganwood • . 12 20 Great Hope . . 24 424 Vilo . 24 002 Albert Cling - 24 12 Great Bingen 24 Logan Chief 60 The figures in front of the horses’ names show the results of their last three, starts, when they have raced this season. The last figure represents the last start.