EIGHT HORSES TO CONTEST N.Z. TROTTING CUP FINAL

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19225, 12 November 1930, Page 9

EIGHT HORSES TO CONTEST N.Z. TROTTING CUP FINAL

Fine Fields Engaged For Second Day Of The Metropolitan Club’s Meeting.

THE FINAL RACE for the New Zealand Trotting Cup lias Koliara, Terence Dillon, King Pointer. Author Jinks, Wrackler, Logan Park, Jewel Pointer and Logan Chief to contest the issue. After the two divisions were finished on the first day an analysis of the form shown leaves the tinal of the Cup still a very open one. There is one point that should not be forgotten when the performances of those left in the race arc considered. The track was very trickv on the first day, and this feature may have an effect'on the final running of the big race.

The track was in first-class order although there was a good deal of loose earth on the top which naturally would cause times to. be slower than if solid going was the order. A wind sprang up and the dust nuisance threatened, so the water cart was freely used. The first or second application did not cause the track to become any worse, but as the water continued to be used it softened the loose earth and afforded unreliable going. The best part of the track was that portion near the rails, which by reason of its continual use was firmer than the other part, and it took longer for the water to penetrate. The same remarks apply in a lesser degree to the outside portions of the track which naturally do not receive so much attention. Several of the oldest trainers and drivers on the course mentioned cn the first day that the track was particularly tricky, and some of the pacers and trotters were all at sea on certain portions of it. Kohara’s performance in the first division stamped him as being back to his very best form. It is true he had all the best of the running of the race, but the Cup winner of 1927 may be the first horse to win the Cup twice, not in successive years. The Aucklander looked in rare form and being such a proved stayer, equally good on any sort of track, his chance of succeeding in the final is an excellent one. Terence Dillon, who finished second to Kohara, was on his best behaviour, except that he was pulling very hard. The Oamaru pacer is a trifle moody and some critics thought he was driven a bad race in the division, but had he not been taken to the front he may have pulled harder and used up all his force fighting for his head. He paced determinedly till the last fifty yards. He may be inclined to race in kinder fashion in the final and if so will be very dangerous. King Pointer was slow to find liis speed and lost several lengths in the early part of the race. The solid speed set throughout should have been to his advantage as he is such a fine stayer, but he did not seem to come home in his usual determined fashion. The race may do him a lot of good, and like Terence Dillon he may even improve on his division effort. Author Jinks went a wonderful race. Mixing his gait at the barrier-rise, he lost a lot of ground, and over the first half of the distance seemed to have no chance of qualifying for the final. Once in the back stretch the last time the little pacer put in splendid work, and finished up so well that he cut out Harold Thorpe from the final. Author Jinks had been a trifle sore for a few days prior to the race, and he may not be as good in the final as on the first day. Should he go to the post showing any improvement, he will be a very disturbing element in the final issue. When the divisions were made, the second one was thought to be the harder one, but the failure of Travis Axworthy, Kingcraft and Native Prince to race up to expectations made it easier for the others, with the result that two little-fancied candidates in Jewel Pointer and Logan Chief have qualified for the final. Wrackler’s success proved his gameness, as each time he was asked for an effort in the race he responded generously. With Kingcraft well out in front half a mile from home, Wrackler was asked to move up, and he quickly reduced the gap. Rounding the turn into the straight, he caught the leader, and then had to make another effort to stall off the fast-finishing Logan Park. This he also did with credit. Logan Park trailed the front division till the last half-mile, and then gradually commenced his run. Once in the straight, Logan Park came very fast, and was putting in great work. The race should do him a lot of good, but he will require a firm, solid track to be seen at his best. Jewrt Pointer went a solid race throughout, and finished on in his usual resolute style. Evidently his connections were of opinion that racing does the Logan Pointer pacer good, as he came out later in the day and won the fast mile and a quarter. Logan Chief must be accounted as somewhat lucky to get into the final. Driven a most judicious race by F. Holmes, who nursed him all the way in a good position, Logan Chief stayed on better than usual. The final is certain to be a great race and may end with Kohara, Logan Park, Wrackler and Terence Dillon filling the places. 2.25 p.m. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP, (In harness), Of 2000 sovs; second liorse 500 sovs; third horse 350 sovs, and fourth horse 150 sovs from the stake. Class 4inin 26sec. Two miles. KING POINTER. Mr W. McDonald’s blk *r, by Young Star Pointer —May Stanley, aged, scr (O.yE. Hooper). LOGAN CHIEF. Mr J. F. MKendry’s 1» g, by Logan Pointer —Regina Bell, aged, scr (F. Holmes). KOHARA. Mr J. L. Webb’s bile b, by Cathedral Chimes—Bright Alice, aged, 12yds bhd (J. Bryce). AUTHOR JINKS. Mr D. O’Keefe’s b g, by Author Dillon—Lady Jinks, aged, 12yds bhd (J. Young, jun.). WRACKLER, Mr H. F. Nlcoll’s b g, by Wrack—Trix Pointer, syrs, 12yds bhd (M. Holmes). JEWEL POINTER. Mr P. Brideson’s hr h, by Logan Pointer—Law Chimes, aged, 12yds bhd (S. M. August). TERENCE DILLON, Mr P. McCarthy's b g. by Author Dillon —Terasita, aged, 24yds bhd .. (D. C. Watts). LOGAN PARK. Messrs R. A. Armstrong and A. L. Johnson’s b g. by Logan Pointer—Miss Burlington, aged, 24yds bhd .... (W. J. Tomkinson). The programme lor the other events is as follows: 12.20 p.m. WHITELEIGH HANDICAP (in harness). Of 350 sovs; second horse 75 sovs and third horse 50 sovs from the stake. Ifnhoppled trotters; class 3.32. One mile and a half. Eileen Wood scr Ambition 24 Gemlight scr Midland 24 Olive Nelson scr Nelson Ala 24 St Petrox scr Nelson Boy 24 Scuttle scr Young Carbine 24 White Satin scr Lady Fan .’’.6 Boneta 12 Nourmahal 36 Fifa 1 2 Surprise Journey 36 Trampcrisp 12 Cannonball S 4 All Peters 24 Duke Bingen S 4 There will be another large field in the mile and a half trotters’ race. Gemlight and Scuttle should race best off the limit, and Fifa from 12yds.

Young Carbine should beat all off 24vds» though Midland may race better than on the first day. Surprise Journey, on 36yds, however, won so easily on the first dav that he looks likely to succeed again. The placings should be Surprise Journey, Young Carbine and Scuttle, l p.m. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING DERBY (in harness). Of 1000 sovs; second horse 250 sovs and third horse 125 sovs from the slake. For three-year-olds. One mile and a half. Messrs Pirie and Kelly’s 1> c Chenaway, by Peter Chenault—-Runaway. Mr J. O’Connell’s ch g Bingen Junior, by Nelson Bingen—Breut Locanda mare. Mr T. C. Butcher's br g Royal Chenault, bv Peter Chenault —Princess Ann. Mr J. Westerman’s b f Location, by Rey de Oro—Locality. Mr G. M'Millan’s b f Checkers, by Worthy Bond—Fancy Pointer. Mr D. It. ltevell’H ch c Colorado, by Wrack—Osier Beauty. Mr D. {Spence’s ch f Gold Chips, by Rey de Oro—Prospect. Mr H. F. Nicolls ch f Flying Cloud, by "Wrack—Pearl Child. Mr H. F. Nicoll’s b f Arethusa, by Wrack—Trix Pointer. Mr R. M. Morten’s b g Rawhitiroa, by Rey de Oro—Bright Alice. There is a larger acceptance than was expected for the classic event. Form points to Arethusa winning, with Rawhitiroa and Chenaway as her hardest opponents. 1.45 p.m. COURTENAY HANDICAP (in harness), Of 1000 sovs; second horse 200 sovs third horse 125 sovs and fourth horse TwS°mVa° m the StakC - Class < 3C - Erin’s Fortune scr Free Advice 12 Great Logan scr Bonny Logan 24 P* ar^, . est scr Carmel 24 Fcr Daphne de Oro 24 Muriel de Oro scr Tom Thumb 24 £® e „°. ro scr Jean M’Elwyn 24 scr Harold Logan 36 Vendome scr Imprint 60 Grand Light ecr There is a capital acceptance for this event. Erin’s Fortune, Grand Light and Neeoro read best on the limit, while Free Advice should race well off 12yds. Carmel may show up prominently off 24yds, but the all-conquering Harold Logan may beat all off 36yds. The placings may lie Harold Logan, Neeoro and Free Advice. 3.5 p.m. NOVEMBER HANDICAP (in harness), Of 400 sovs; second horse 100 sovs and third hprse 50 sovs from the stake. Class 4.35. Two miles. 6 lero Jb, Bcr Steel All ‘ 24 bunchild scr Wrackeen 36 Sunny Bob ecr Avenger 36 Ijelson Oro 12 Arikltoa <* W akataua 12 Pageant os Huon Denver ll Torped ° Hu °“ If Aleron shows improvement on hi. first day's running he looks the best of the limit division. Nelson de Oro may go better than on the first day, and Wrackeen put up a good race when she finished second to Sir Author in the Victoria Handicap on the first day. John Noble had none the best of the running in his race on the first day. and may be lucky to get a better run in his second effort. Nelson de Oro, Wrackeen and John Noble may fill the places, 3.45 p.m. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP (in harness), Of 400 sovs; second horse 100 sovs and third horse 50 sovs from the stake. Glass 4.40. Two miles. Curfew Boy scr Hostess 24 Our George scr John Jink* 24 Ngingongmgo. 12 Mac Dillon 24 Proud Dillon 12 Apex *»6 S‘ r ,r G £ y «. 12 Fair Wav ® 36 Bay , Nut 24 Sonoma 36 Erin s Lynn 24 Tarndale 26 Our George should beat Curfew Boy off the limit. Sir Guy* appears to be the best on 12yds, whilst Hostess, who had a bad passage in the Riccarton Handicap on the first day, should do better in her second attempt. F. Holmes’s bracket, Sonoma and Proud Dillon, are entitled to respect, especially the last-named in it. Curfew Boy made a slow beginning in the Riccaiton Handicap, and he may do better with a good start. Hostess, Sir Guy and Our George may race best. SOCKBURN HANDICAP (in harness). Of 450 sovs; second horse 100 sovs and third horse 50 sovs from the stake. Unhoppled trotters; class 4.30. Two miles. Dipnoi ecr Hose Ando scr Great Change scr Ukelele Lady 2« Jock Bingen scr Tonic •*« New Metford scr Cannonball «s Peter Lin ecr Engagement 4*c Quickfire scr Writer 72 Surprise Western Voyage 26 Journey scr If Surprise Journey can stay he should have a great chance in the twomile trotters’ race, as he is in fine form at present. New Metford has been doing well in training, and Quickfire has plenty of speed. Ukelele Lady raced well in the Dominion Handicap, but she broke, and the field is not so good in this race. Cannonball also put up a good race in the Dominion Handicap Jor a mile and a half. Ukelele Lady, Quickfire and Surprise Journey (if not penalised) may do best in the race.

5.5 p.m. SPRINTERS’ HANDICAP •» (in harness). Of 400 sovs; second horse 100 sovs and third horse 50 sov.s from the stake. Class 2.12. One mile. Avonwood scr Nelson Tasker 1 2 Final M’Klnney scr Epigram Morning Sun scr Bonny Logan 24 Pageant scr Tom Thumb 24 Talent scr Kohara 26 Great Logan scr Native Prince Sff Carmel 12 Jewel Pointer 46 Linkman 13 There is a good field in the mile harness event. Great Logan and Final M’Kxnney look the best of the limit division, and Nelson Tasker, Carmel and Epigram may race well off 12yds. Bonny Logan gave evidence of retention of form by finishing third in the Hagley Handicap. Kohara and Jewel Pointer will both have raced in the Cup final and may not start in this event. There should be a good contest for this event, with Carmel, Final M’Kinney and Nelson Tasker in the places.