THE AUCKLAND MEETING.

Waikato Times, Volume 104, Issue 17589, 19 December 1928, Page 9

THE AUCKLAND MEETING.

CANDIDATES BEING PREPARED. The approaching Auckland Summer meeting is creating p. Jot of enthusiasm in light-harness circles and the gathering should promote some decent examples of the correct gaits.

The Auckland Cup is mostly discussed at present and Prince Pointer's name is frequently heard for favourable 'mention. However, Gold Jacket is likely lo go,well and Terence Dillon, Jack Potts and Padlock must also be considered.

For the Rowe Trotting Cup Trampfast, Nalive Star and either Elzear and Young Blake have good credentials, but a hotter idea should be formed at the conclusion of the final trials.

Most of the South Island horses nominated for the meeting paid up on acceptance day and they are due to arrive at Auckland on Friday.

Etta Cole stepped over a mile the reverse way round on Monday morning at Alexandra Park at a useful clip, doing it well. She will not lack support at the coming fixture.

Goldman recently left two miles behind in approved style. He was unhoppled and was driven by F. Gilchrist. »

Tradesman is a little sore in front as a result of his escapade at Claudelands when he jumped over the rails. He should be all right to compete in the Rowe Cup but his credentials are not good enough for an event of this kind.

J. Shaw's team comprising Warplane, ' Bingen King, Bibbonwood's Bast. Native Prince, Tin' Abbey, Jackie Audubon and Jewel Pointer are in line fettle. There is a suggestion that The Abbey will improve on his Waikato form next time out.

Uncle Bert is doing everything required of him and is in just the condition to again get in the money. He appears a likely one for events ahead.

When Raima starts again he will be in demand, not because he failed dismally at Claudelands but because he can go a merry two miles. The second day at the Auckland meetins may se.e,.b.im suited besL - ■—