LATEST TROTTING.

Waikato Times, Volume 117, Issue 18589, 30 May 1935, Page 13

LATEST TROTTING.

WORK AT CLAUDELANDS. SMOOGER LOOKS WELL. BINGEN CHIEF IN GOOD HEART. Owing to the course proper being closed for training operations at Claudelands this morning all fast work was carried out on the Inner grass but owing to the sodden nature of the ground no fast times were recorded. Native Tree was worked solidly over a couple of circuits and looks in good order for the meeting. J. A. Gcrrard’s chargo won nicely on the second day of the Cambridge Jubilee meeting and while she failed in her engagement in her last outing at Claudelands she should give a good account of herself in the Ncwstead Handicap here on Saturday.

Captain Bolt Hits Out. Captain Bolt hit out boldly over several circuits and his recent consistent running will claim him a following in ills engagement at the meeting. lie was third to two good ones in Great Admiral and Meadow King at the recent meeting here. Frank Best (Walker) and Harvest In (Gemini) finished on terms at the •completion of a mile and a-quarter. Timed from the half-mile on the first circuit they passed the post in 1.11 2-5, the final half-milo occupying 1.15. Botli were doing their work pleasingly at the finish and as both act well in the heavy going they possess prospects In (heir races here. Harvest In is bearing a particularly healthy appearance. Looks Well. Bingen Chief, who is looking well, was worked over a mile and a-half, accompanying Frank Best and Harvest In over the latter slages. Cockbill’s charge, who was nnhopplcd, tangled approaching the half-mile peg hut soon overhauled the pair and finished in front full of running, lie is entered for -both the big race and the sprint on Saturday but Hie probability is that he will he reserved for tho latter event.

Smooger, winner of flic Waikato Handicap at llio Autumn meeting, pleased by Hie manner in which lie revelled in his task, lie was clocked to run his final half-mile in 1.12 J and certainly will not fail on the score of roiidflion in whichever event if. Is derided to start him on Saturday. Liko Hie majority engaged in I lie big race, the Tamaliere Handicap, ihe Hawcra horse is also colored for the sprint.

lYloadow King Duo on Scono. Among others lo be worked were Home Brew, Alexis, Bockella, Electric Bell, Wlnaway, Native Princess and Native Boy. Meadow King was duo to arrive this oflamona.