AGAINST TIME.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20281, 16 April 1934, Page 8

AGAINST TIME.

Walla Walla and Worthy Queen’s Attempt. ALTERED ARRANGEMENTS. Provided the weather and the track are favourable, the crack Australian pacer, Walla Walla, will make an attempt at Addington, at half-past 12 o’clock to-morrow, to break his existing mile record of 2min 2 2-ssec, which was established at Harold Park. Sydney, on a half-mile cinder track, in May of last year. People interested should note the altered time, as 1 p.m. was originally fixed. In addition, the trotter . Worthy Queen will attempt to break 2min 6sec for a mile. If Worthy Queen is successful she will win a trophy presented by the New Zealand Metropiltan Trotting Club. Walla Walla will go from a flying start and he will have the assistance of one or more pacemakers. So far no definite arrangement has been made, but it is probable that a galloping pacemaker will be available. The Rules of Trotting provide for the appointment of officials in all cases where a trial against time is contemplated. it being necessary for the starter, three timekeepers and the secretary of the club controlling the trial to certify to the horse’s performance. The New Zealand Trotting Association has appointed Mr A. J. Hastings as starter, also three timekeepers, Messrs R. Wallace, H. Reynolds (timekeepers to the local trotting clubs) and Mr W. J. Moir (timekeeper to the Canterbury Jockey Club). These four, with Mr A. I. Rattray (secretary) will be the officials required to comply with the rules. Both Walla Walla and Worthy Queen were on the Addington track this morning. Walla Walla was given only jogging work. He looks very fit. Worthy Queen, who was somewhat distressed after her race at Ashburton, has made a quick recovery. She was given a half-mile trial this morning. She had the assistance of a galloping pacemaker. After taking 31 2-ssec for the first quarter, she did tKe second quarter in 29 2-ssec, making lmin 0 4-ssec for the full journey. There will be no charge for admission, but representatives of the Mayor’s Relief Fund and the St John Ambulance will take up a collection at the gates. ___________