"But what of the men who have made racing history in the Colony by constant and incessant devotion to a sport they loved? Should their names be allowed to fade away? We hope not. On the contrary, let us revive their memories, so that in their particular realm, they may live for all time. Other names may occur, but we think it will be conceded that the late Sir Henry May, the late Sir Paul Chater and Mr. T.F. Hough should go down to perpetuity in the annals of Hongkong racing. These gentlemen had racing very much at heart and devoted time and labour to its cause.
"We are glad to see that a race has been named after the late Sir Paul Chater. It is called "The Chater Cup" of 1¼ miles and is run at the Annual Meeting. The late Sir Paul was much attached to racing and invariably had a fine string of animals; his ponies were always to the fore, and every classic race has been won many times by his well-known colours of Straw and White Cap. Apart from being the owner of numerous ponies and highly successful with them, he was a very old Steward and untiring in his efforts in the interest of the Hongkong Jockey Club. As an item of news, we might mention that we believe we are correct in stating, that he had seen at least fifty consecutive Derby races run at the Happy Valley - a record that is unique, and will, we imagine, stand for all time.
"The late Sir Henry May, a former Governor of Hongkong and of revered memory, had a very long association with the Colony. He, undoubtedly, was a sportsman in every sense of the word, and identified himself whole-heartedly with every branch of outdoor sports and games whether on land or water. It is not our intention to write of his manifold activities in the realm of sport, but to associate him purely with racing. He was an owner-rider and had passing success as a jockey, though as an owner, we fear, his successes were not commensurate with the zeal he displayed. However, the late Sir Henry May's association with the Hongkong Jockey Club was unrivalled and outstanding. Besides being a jockey and owner, and his owner-trainer, he had been at one time or other a Starter, Steward, Honorary Steward, and Patron of the Club; a most enviable record and one that will go down as such in Hongkong turf history. He may also have been Judge, Time-keeper and Clerk of the Course, but we are not certain. Although a very busy gentleman, he yet found time to delve into the past and to write a full and complete history of Hongkong racing from its inception until well into the twentieth century. For this alone he deserves high praise. It serves to demonstrate not only his keenness in all matters equine, but also his thoroughness and versatility.
"Lastly, we come to Mr. Hough, who is now living in happy retirement in England; long may he live in enjoyment and contentment! We fear he is hardly known to present turfites but there are still many residents in the Colony who will tell you of his prowess in the saddle. In his riding days, he was first class, both in Hongkong and Shanghai, and a hard man to beat. He had a powerful seat and was a very resolute finisher - one of the best. His successes are too numerous to mention. In his long racing career he was chiefly identified with the oldest and, at one time, powerful and successful stable of Mr. John Peel, or the "Muckle Hoose" or "Jardines".