SPORTING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18452, 1 May 1928, Page 9

SPORTING.

HIGH PITCH WINS TE RAPA HANDICAP.

(Special to the “ Star.”) HAMILTON, April 30.

The Waikato Racing Club experienced showery weather for the conclusion of the autumn meeting. Valkon, Branson, Le Choucas, Kingfield. and Eh Timi failed to parade in the Te Rapa Handicap, the chief event on the second day of the Waikato meeting. Llandudno (£854), High Pitch (£411), and Corinax (£399), were the favourite selections, with Day Guard, who ran second, carrying £225. New Moon, Day Guard and Corinax were the early leaders, but along the back Day Guard, Ohinemuri, New Moon, Hipo and Corinax were racing in that .order, with High Pitch well back and Te Kara last. Crossing the top Day Guard wafc still in front from Stormy, Princess Ronnie, Queen Arch and Corinax, and they came into the straight in that order, with the rest of the field all bunched. Day Guard looked a likely winner in the run to the post, but Te Kara, King Merv and High Pitch then came on the scene with strong challenges, High Pitch getting the verdict by half a length, with Te Kara third, a similar distance away. Stormy was fourth, followed by King Merv, New Moon and Corinax. Eleven runners contested the Tluntly Hack Handicap, for which Levenside was made a good favourite, carrying £845, with Speechless £419, and the winner, Schorr, £353, next best backed. The first to break the line were Wyoming, Arch Queen, Hajcanoa, Speechless and Cybele. Wyoming still was showing the way as they crossed the top from Hakanoa, Arch' Queen, Speechless, Cybele, Levenside and Star Comet. Star Comet put in a fast run at this stage and was first to enter the straight, attended by Wyoming, Hakanoa, Modest Boy, Bchorr and Levenside, and in the run to the judge Schdrr came through and won nicely by three-quarters of a length from Modest Boy, who beat Star Comet by a neck. Auriculus was fourth.. Then came Levenside, Wyoming and Cybele. Stormy, Cynthia N. and Glen Star were the defections from the Rangiriri Handicap. Daylight was made favourite, while Mervette and Town Bank also came in for solid backing. When the barrier lifted Te Koroke was turned the wrong way and lost many lengths. Rarakau and Regent were the early leaders and showed the way along the back. Crossing the top Regent had taken charge, his nearest attendants being Daylight, Oration, Mervette, Rarakaut Matinee, Town Bank and King Smock. A good fini'sh saw King Smock prevail by a neck from Town ‘Bank and Daylight, who dead-heated for second place. Mervette was next, followed by Archeno, Oration and Te Koroke. TROTTING DERBY. After the first payment, the following horses remain in the New Zealand Trotting Derby, to be run at the Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting in NovemNEW ZEALAND DERBY STAKES (in harness), of 1000 sovs. three-year-olds. One mile and a half. R. W. Franks's b g by Rey de Oro— Efflewood’s Dillon. W. J. Moir's eh c by Rey de Oro—Turmoil. P. Holmes’s b f by Roy de Oro—Necessity. P. Holmes’s b f by Rey de Oro—Logan Pointer mane. P- Holmes's ch c by Rey de Oro—Queen H. tV. E. Rimes’s b f by Rey de Oro—lTal M’Kinney mare. H. W. Aker’s b c by The Triumph—Rosa E 1 ms. If. W. Aker's b c by The Triumph— Ladyschild. T. B. Louisson’s br g Nelsonian, by Nelson Bingen—Empress Eugenie. C. L. Ayson’s br g by Nelson Bingen— Wild Madam. A. Slee’s b g by Cathedral Chimes— Schoolgirl. J. and G. L. M. Mechen’s b f Lady Wrack, by Wrack—Lady Logan. J. N. Clarke’s b c by Guy Parrish—Leila Clarkson and Graham’s b o by Matchlight—Great Audubon - mare. J. J. Kennerley’s ch c by Wrack—Lutine Bells. J. J. Kennerley's blk c by Pedro Pronto —Alone. D. and G. N. Cant’s b f by Nelson Bingen—Locanda Belle. A. Curragh’s br c by Brent Locanda Harold Dillon mare. E. Begg’s blk g by Matchlight—Wildwood, Jr. mare. A. G. Wilson’s b f by Rey de Oro—Dollar Princess. J. Grice’s ch c by Denver Huon—Prince Imperial mare. P. Watson’s br g by Brent Locanda— Monica Galindo. P. Watson’s ch g by Brent Locanda— Nancy Maxwell. P. Watson’s ch g by Brent Locanda— Monica Peters. G. M. Black's b f by The Triumph— Kaitere Cole. G. Cudby's br c by Sonoma Harvester— Gwenchild. E. Collins’s b f by Matchlight—Petereta E. T. Forbes’s b f by Guy Parrish— Franzalena. O. T. Evans’s b g Te Witte, by Author Dillon—Antonio mare. Mrs E. L. Pounsford’s blk c Grand Light, by Matchlight—Our Aggie. G. J. Barton’s b g Hinkler, by Nelson Bingen—Sympathy. H. F. Nicoll’s b c Wraekler, by Wrack —Trix Poinber. NOMINATIONS. OAMARU TROTTING CLUB. From Our Correspondent. OAMARU. April 30. The following nominations have been received: — INNOVATION HANDICAP (in harness). uphoppled trotters; 3.45 class; one mile and a half—Kitty Patch, Nancy M’Kinney. Jade, Reta Corena, Great Applause. Hawkesbury’s Pride, Tom Wilkes, Manhattan, Sadie Wilkes, Leo Bellman. Peter Lynn, Ruby Bingen, Author Thorpe, Rosie Nelson, Tot Logan, Wattle Patch, Coronada, Combine, Dummy Bingen, Lonesome, Repute, Tolieroa, Brent Boy, Todd Bingen, Criterion, Merry Bingen, Peter Boy, Nelson's Prince, Snider, Victor Bingen, Rustle, Rose Queen, Ette Belle, Caterpillar. Bon Jour. ADVANCE HANDICAP (in harness); one mile and a half—Last Pointer, Adonis, Kathleen Dillon, Prince Bingen, Mussolini, Harold Bingen, Madam Locanda, Royal Wrack, Grand Light, Lady Bingen, John Appear, Plneflower, Patch of Hazel, Limosa, Wreckeen, Forward Maid, Will Nita, Travis Axworthy, Linkman, Electric Huon, John Gilbert, Great Logan, Leona Bingen, Dice, Danny Boy, Little Author, Moneymore, Becky Mine, Golden Veil, No Fear, Invader, Unoto, Return Voyage. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (in harness), 4.37 class; two miles—Miss Adonis, Peter Bingen, Jackie Audubon, Jolly Chimes, Revolt, Matchlight, Omaha, Bing Boy, Liberal, Genuine, Park wood, Nantwic.h, La Sonnet te, Vesuvius. Kotuku Jack. Honour Bright, Panto, Lenamhor, Desert Star, Double Event, Some Wilkes, Great Actress, Jolly Pet, Shadow'land. Sahib, Acre, Auditress, Rey Logan, Dillon Gold, Brentloe, Maiwharitl, Trampfapt.

. PAPAKAIO HANDICAP (in saddle!, 3.0 class; one mile and a quarter Ardgour, Arikitoa, Imshi, John Dee, The Toff. Great Triumph, Overture. Sunstorm, Streak, Red Shiner, Matenga, Free Pointer, Auto Minto, Expedient, Elando, John Appear, Forward Maid’. Avonwood, Royal Serene, Bingenwood, Florrie Pointer, Pere Pointer, Hushabye, Moneymore, Anti Acido, Rongonui, Sasin, Listen In, Nihilist Jun., Lou Thorpe, Fair Dillon, Gold Chimes, Tennesse's Child, Merry Bingen, Guide Rangi, Storm Bell, Marinca, Warepa, Planet, Spring Note.

WA IK AURA HANDICAP (in har ness): unhoppled trotters; class 4.66

Jade, Reta Corena, Dillon S-, Burnie, Hawkesbury’s Pride, Sadie Wilkes, Author Thorpe, Bon Wood, Wattle Patch, Dolores, Trampcrisp, Combine, Dummy Bingen, Audalie, Lonesome, Repute, Toheroa, Todd Bingen, Merry Bingen, Kerrwood Bell, Peter Boy, Snider, Peter the First, Avalanche, Commander Bingen.

KNFIBJIjD HANDICAP (in harness); 2.18 class; nine furlongs—Tommy Direct. Dundaa Hoy, White Sun, Glen Fargr, El Caron. Parkwood, Hustler, Da Sonnette, Locanda General, Honour Bright. Lenamhor, Hector's Own, Cardinal and Blue, Winter Audubon, Jolly Pet, Arran Chief, Sungleam, Logan Holm, Jolly Chimes, Haunui, Talent, Kreisler, Harry Audubon, Marluca. Nelson M'Elwyn, Sandown, Four Bells.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (in ’harness): 3.36 class; one mile and a half— Kinney Dillon, Anti Acido, Ardgour, Beverley Audubon, John Dee, Petronlus, The Toff, <jreat Triumph. White Sun. Needles, Overture, Nan Brent, Hoi l or. Streak, Red Shiner, Matenga, Milo Minto, Vecto, Lady Bingen, John Appear, Denver's Doll. Wrackler, Lady Freeman, Travis Axworthy, Lightfoot, King Sandy. Actor, Loiterer, Heroic, Dice, Florrie Pointer, Alva Lass, Slump. Sheila Fleetwood. Rose Marie, Hushahye, Direct Chimes, Gold Chimes. Underscrub, Lou Thorpe, Writer, Exclusive, Tennesse's Child. Kid Logan, Vican. ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in saddle); 2.1 D class: one mile—Miss Adonis, Anti Acido, Reta Corena, Bing Boy, Great Triumph, Liberal, Sunstorm, Glen Farg, El Caron. Erin’s Royal, Free Pointer, Springtime, .Hustler, Vikota. King Sandy, Royal Serene, Billy Whiz, Jazalock. Hector's Own, Nepia, Pere Pointer, Direct Wave, Winter Audubon, Vasiliki, Mercury, Do&een Dillon* Nihilist Jun., Krelsler, My Sonny, Transport, pointa-