TROTTING FIXTURES.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1244, 19 February 1914, Page 14

TROTTING FIXTURES.

1913-14. Feb. 14—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. Feb. 18—Marlborough T.C. Feb. 25, 28 —Otahuhu T.C. March 11 —Manawatu T.C. April 1, 4 —Auckland T.C. April 11—Southland T.C. April 11, 13—Wanganui T.C. April 15, 18—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. April 29, May 2 —Forbury Park T.C. May 14, 16 —New Brighton T.C. June 3, 6—Canterbury Park T.C. June 3 —South Wairarapa T.C. June 11—Ashburton T.C. On Saturday, after the big downpour of rain, there was no work on the track at Alexandra Park till the afternoon. Caretaker Jas. Mitchell put the harrow on after lunch, and the track was in good order and fast, a lot of useful toil being got through. R-. Hall had Casling and Lone Caster on the track, The first-named, ridden, put in useful work, but was not up against the watch. C- Hird has Papatina, by Papanui— Agnes 8., put in his hands to train. 4s * * Mr. Geo. Robinson has purchased Wynotte, who is still in Geo. Malcolm’s care. ' as * * * Lieutenant was driven by H. MeNae in a sulky, and went very well till he misbehaved himself and would not settle down. 4s sis 4s * W. Orange had Presently going round the track at top, but the old horse did not relish the task any too well- * * * as Lady Phillistina was shaping nicely in a sulky driven by her trainer, Geo. Malcolm. The little black may be worth keeping in mind. Grampian, driven by C. H’rd, moved like a piece of well-oiled machinery and showed some very fine bursts of speed in patches. * as * * Bunny, a rather plain-looking brown, was coached by W. Orange in saddle, moving nicely. * as * * Captain Rosier, in sulky with W. Glasgow holding the ribbons, moved nicely, and shows promise of a much better day4s * * A pair that showed plenty of pace for short sprints were Grey W. and Lord Victor. They put in some fine dashes, being together. * * * * Silver Black was another brilliant pacer that showed to advantage, nicely handled by H. McNae. * * * * When Lord Victor (A. Julian) and Victor Royal stepped out in sulkies they had a real tug of war, but the onlookers were just as wise before

the flutter as they were after as to their merits. Both paced kindly. The owner of Sundial was present to see the handsome little bay put in some very fast half-mile work. He was handled by trainer G- Malcolm. Victor G. and- Victor Royal, handled by Turner and Gladding respectively, showed speed and condition, but the astute drivers gave no line 'to the onlookers as to what, each could do. ... A * W. Orange, driving Wallace M., dashed him round a few circuits, the horse showing plenty of pace n patches. $ * Huia Gray, driven by W. Wilson, put in good, serviceable work, and seems verv fit.

The hard-pulling Receiver was driven by owner Mr. Geison. The ehestnut is very fit. £ & The diminutive Lady Rosier, handled by trainer McNae, showed improved pacing form in the hopples and sulky. * Others that did useful work were Lincoln Guard (Soucey), Temperton (Isson), Burley (Scott), Wynotte (Malcolm), St. Ursula (Perrin), Black Thorn (Wyatt), Annoyed (W. Wilson), Donezette, and others. Tom Richards’ team at Weymouth is reported to be doing well, and a little bird whispered to the writer tha: Reubin may give the partners a win before the O.T.C- meeting closes.

Caretaker Jim Mitchell is very busy getting his autumn blooms ready, and the Park looks spick and span. The training track, which has been a bit on the hard side, is now covered with a good coat of loaming dust which makes the going much easier. Sundial, under trainer Malcolm, is going along nicely at headquarters and should be on the pay-sheet before very long.