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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1918.
THE
RACES
THE LADIES' DAY.
BRILLIANT SOENE; SOME SPLENDID RACING.
Given and weather, there 'ina doubt that the third day of the Hongkong Races, popularly known as the "Lady Day."] provide one of the most brilliant spectacles to be witnessed in the Colony. Indeed, a much wider field could be taken, for we doubt whether there are many meetings of the kind which can claim a great attraction and interest in comparison with the numbers who are able to attend. Though the art two days of these -Races where grace! by a large attandanen of Indies, many of the fair sex resorted Friday an the day upon which to don their "gayestplumes andrepetly rob which glitters ad and showed to their atmost advantage fo the thronged paddock and grand stands
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Tua Gas 1. SOUTHERN STAKES.-Winner 8800: Secund. $150, Third: #75). For China Ponies Weight for inchus sa par
(Me Knoll) cale. Winners At this Meeting of one Raco 7 lb, of two or more Races 10 [b. | *Mr John Pael's Ben Hardhui 11ab ba
1. Orißus allowed, & lb.; Bubscrip-
(Mr ahnstone) tion Grifins of any Season non-winnere Mr. Radoorie'a Norman Chol List-1}b allowed 10 lb. Entrance 310, One Mil and a quarter.
* Capt Hope's Capello I1st Siba..
(Mr Dupree)
Sir Paul Chater's White Lile 1st b (Mr Bark) Mr Gilpin's Caprice 10 91bm: ...
(Mr Knoll). 3
* Me W. J. Grasson's Rosyth 11st 8lbs
(Mr Crichten) 0) be pasally,
Timo Sm. 471,
Cash Sweepe-1sť, 8880.16; Zud, $252.00/ 3rd, #196.45.
(Mr Hayes) 8 Mr. Kadoorio's Abor Chief It ob (Mt Crichton)
3fr W. J. Grosson's Birhingham
7lbe, over.
· Time÷1,58;
10st Slb (Mr Daproe)
3-lhe penalty.
2nd,
Cash Sweep-st. §1584.43; #45270; 3rd, 8226.35, ........Pariumuinel – Winner, 845. Placed ponies-1st, $11.30; 2ød, #6.20.
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3rd, #1,310S
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It was rather surprising that Mr John Pori's stable was not entered for this race, which proved a very hot ons: When searing a baggage the village band Mandolin got bead, with Mbars and White Hosther moing. neck and mock for the second position. Passing the judges' box the order was White Heather, Mandolin and Marengo
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and, when the Rock was being rapidly left behind the ponies bunched, Entering the Birlingham secured the load, Norman home straight Capello led with Royal Ros
going very strongly, Mandelin coming's nice, ayment of 20 cents cash, Hong Chief being secund, Snowdrift third, Aberthird. The finid was a goed omn, there Chlet fourth, and Ben Maothai last. They being only about sneak between the first.
kong currency, for every change. At the fall of the flag Rosyth led with ran in this order for a time till Abor Chief and sacond borgen, while a distance of three under a dazzling sun in contest While Like, Capelio, and Caprice scured third place at Rook Hill. Roue stated the third horis Diaborbe The Sesker, eculd not help noticing the effect in the following in the order named., Goinground the bend Norman Chief challenged. the buzz, Marengrind "White-Exwibora Station in Grey, by Barry Pair
centre of the valley of the attire of the -Chinose with ita predominating" dark blos hint, enlivered here and there with
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After the unpropitious weather con ditions of yes rday, Dame Nature turned smiling face upon the vast crowds nestled In Happy Valley. Indeed it was a happy valley, except, perhaps to many whom fertane did not favour in the matter of mcretary speculation. The proceedings passed merrily and without a hitch, and one canet help referring in the highest those responsible for the arrangements, which in every way" were excellent. Promptross and method were the outstanding characteristics of this all- important meeting, the enjoyment of which was enlinneed in no small degree by the Wall-elected and well-executed music f the Yorkshires' band."
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The form of the ponien was, of couITAE, militated against by the soft natara, of the turf on Thursday, and to-day, though it -showed considerable improvement, the
track was much cut up and,bęɛvy, making† the matter of record-bent ng exceedingly difficult.
Pari-nistaal-Winner, #17:60 Placed ponionlat, 85.70 2nd, $5.20.
the village bond White Lila xwarved out and, passing the judges' box the first time, the order was Rosyth, Whito Lilac, Capello, and Caprice. White Lilac fell back when passing the football field and Capallo secured second piscs with Caprice list, There was the same processions! order while upon going round the band a second tire. Capolly came along on the outside and challanged the leader and on the ran home forged just bead, a length separated the first two, and half a langth the second
and third,
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Many The Batten Man, by C. 1. Bady.
leader with Snowdrift lying third and satin SZAK-X Stake Brown Face and White, by fire Hallsed of 810 each with $200 added. Sevad The Ito of the Dead, by May Orommellu
ad A Williams, 8150 Thind For Chine Paris The Third Mi Wender by, by M. B. Granty that have run and not won at this gest-
The Fair Hald, by Justin Huntly ing. Weight for inches is per le
Ben Macdhui last. Turning into the straight the leaders roda neck and neck. but Snowdrift and Ben Maodhai came up splendidly and a tussle ensued for first place. the former winning by a length, while the
distance parted second and third. THE PHAETHON STAKE-Handicap. Win-
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ner 8600. Second 8150. - Tbúd $73. For Chins Ponies that have run at any Gymkhana Mesting and Grifon dale of entry. Non-startera barred. Entrance $10. One Mile and a quirter, Mesars Hughes and Jervois Favoning
10st 101b (Mr Jervois) 1 Me T. 8. Forrest's Alacrity 108 111b
(Mr Johnstone) 2. THE HONGKONG STAKER, Winner 850. Mr Kenrick's Kerry 116 115...
Second $250. Third 8185. A forced entay.
(Mr Eml) 1 for China Ponies Subscription Grifin uf
Weight for Mr E. Kadoorie's Delhi Chief 30st 1918 this Season · 1911-1912, inches as per scale. Winner of the Ger
(Mr Hayes) 0 Cup 1b extra; non-winners Mr Brutton's Oil King 10st.alb... allowed 3 Th. Jockeys who have never
(3ir Dalgarno) 0 had a winning mount in Hongkong. Mr Macedo'a Ines et 31b (Mr Kramer) 0 Shenghir Tientsin allowed th Entrance 810. One Mile and a balf.
+Mr Gilpin's Caprice 10st 12b (Mr Gegg) 0. | Mr T. F.. Hugh's Madrigal 10st 121b... Paul Chator's White Daisy 1st 11t
(Mir Dalgliesh) 0 (Mr Burkill) 1 Mr Ratings Merry Scutt. Ust Mlb ... Mr WJ. Greson's Pershore 11st bles
(Owner) 0 (Mr.Jahnstone) 2
Sir
** Mr Brutton's Sevington' 10st gibs (Mr Dalgarno) Mr Mau Kwak's Minive: 11st 1lb
(Mr Crichton)
0
0
Mr McCullagh's Esparando 10.8 121b
(Mr Dalgleish) Mr Seth's Deerfont 1 tt Jibes (Owner) 0 Mr G. Friland's Tiefland 10st 19b
(Mr Kremer)
19
3lbs allowance + lbs penalty. Tim-3m." 281. sec.' Chab Sweepst 8302.40; 3rd 8151.20.
81058.10; 2nd
Peri-mutuel Winnor, lat, 85.80; 2nd, 83,90: 3rd. 87.00.“
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† 1 lb over. † 6 lbs, over, . Time--2.47. Cash · Swe p-Int. ` · 81718.75 $410.50; 3rd, 8245.25,
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Jikeys who have never had a winning Mc Violet Hrab
mount in Hongkong, Shanghai or The tain allowed a 18. re mile
Mr Juan Peel's Drumlithie, Expt Ropo's Cleric,
1
(Mr John tons) (Mr Dupree)
1
(Mr Burkill) 3
Sir Paul Chator's White Lilac
Time-2m. 8jx,”
Pari-mutuel-Winner, $17.80. Placings, Ixt, $7.40 : 2nd, 87.40 ; XL 96. 20. -
Carl sweeps, 1st, $1059.45; 9nd, $560,70 3rd, $280,35,
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to oceive 70 per cen+ Scoond 20 per Mondo conte Third 30 per cent, Far Chine Pon es. Subscription Griffins of this Son son 1911-1912 that have run and not won this meeting. Weight for inches as per scale. Jockeys who bare never End naing mount in Hongkong, Shangbai or Tientsin allowed ath. Five Furlonga Mr W. J. Grenson's Duffied...
(Bir Jobpalone) 1 'Mr Eilik Radoorie's Orissa Chiel,.
(Mr Hayes) 2 Br Walky's Fabling....(Mr Dalgleiab
Time--Im. 208. Pari-mutuel--Winner 310.90; placings, lat 80.70; 2nd $17:10; 3rd.816.20.
nah sweeps, 1st, 81984.30; 2nd, #547;
Srd. 8283.00.
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THE RESOLTH HUMMÁRISED.
we give an analysis of the thres
Below days' results
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There was, of course, a koɑn tussic for the Ladies' Purse, which brought out a plendid held of nice mounts. A capita!
Pari-mutuel-Winner, $45.70 Pliced Fagu was seen nad the honour of receiving
ponies-1st, .90; 2nd, 88.40; 3rd, $7.30. -the coveted purse fell to Mr Johnstone,
After false start DelhiChiefled theguing wh den innifeent faish, just beating Sir Paul Chater's nomination on the post.
round the bund, with Iam second sad the At the conclusion of the rice ap interesting
rest in a hunch. Passing the judges' (ox scene wax-itnessed in the grand-stand,
on the first occasion they were fullowed by when the purse was presented to the win.
Madr gal and Oil King, with Caprice last Sir Pant Chater ning jckey by Miss Tomes. In the pre- gence of a large assembly of leading
Pasing the three-quarter mile post On Mr Grsonalitat i d Miniver led at the start with Sevington King came up strongly on the outside and Mr Man Ewok.........
Hope residents, including a big sprinkling of ladies, Mr T. F. Hough intoduced Mia second, and Pershore, third, Going round challenged the leader. He took the lond Mr Soar
Mr McCullaghi, Tomen and requested her to present the
the bend into the straight the first time at the 13 mile post with Delhi Chief second Mr Golistan para. This shy gmesfully did, compliment. lag Mr Johnstone on his splendid win. Minives still led by two lengths with Per- and Favonius third. At the rock Favonius Me Whit
Mr E Mr Johnstone briefly replied, expressing shore, on the milk and Sevington side by secured second position, Delhi Chief drop-Mr J. Peel....... thanks to Miur T. mes for presenting the side. Fast the judges' box the first time ping luck, and Kerry getting third place. Mr Forado.. purse and the ladies of Hongkong for again round the order was Miniver, White Daisy At the beginning of the straight Favonius Mr Fasl coming forward with the prize. He then pre and Savington. Then Esperando came up took the lead with Kerry sooned, but Aonted her with a beautiful bouquet adorned strongly and challenged the leader and they Johnstone inaking a special effort, over- with the Jockey Club colours and called a neck and neck up the hill three length took Kerry and finished two lengths for cheers and a "tiger" for the ladies of ahend of the ether. As the village bend Hongkong. These were lustily given and was being peased the field closed well behind the winner. Kerry was six length the ceremony concluded, Mr Johnstone together and in the straight White Daisy behind the secoml. then escorting Miss Toms-to-t-aid and Sevington came up strongly. Pershore
-load cheers,
In the afternoon the weather took n
decided change, the brilliant sunahing giving way to an overclouded sky. Mist began to gather on the hilltops, but min kept affand the change, after a hot morning, was by no means unpleasant. The turf became faster as the day wore on, but it was still too besty to allow of any. specially good times. His Excellency the
·Governor arrived just after tifin, in ample time to see his cup ran for.
too shot up splendidly and a 'mitling, race Letween him and White Daisy ensued, the latter just winning. Five lengths parted second and third.
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Meeting other than Subscription Griffins
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Tuz GoTERNOR'S CUR.-Presented by His
Mr Do eful
Mr Gilpin Mr Brutton Mr Hough... Messrs. Hughes & Jerro
3 S. H. Michtsl Mr T. 8. Forrest Mr G. C. Mackie...
Excellency Sir F. J. D. Lugard. Second Mr Johnstons to receive $150. Third $75. For Chins Mr Berkill Ponies, Subscription Griffins of this Mr Dalgarno. Season 1911-1919. Weight for inches as Mr Dupree per scale. Winners of one Race 7 1b. Mr Jervois of two or more - Races 10-1b, extra. | Mr Dalgleish, Jockeys who have never had a winning | Mr Kaol mount in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tien- Mr Hayes tain allowed & lb. Entrance 810. One Mr Kremer Mile
Mr Crichton
516. eiro. Jockeys who, have. Ład 3 or Sir Paul Chater's White Heather, 10. more winning mounts in Hongkong,.
121bs (Me Burkill): 1
Shanghai or Tientsin 7 lb. extra. Ea Mr T. F. Hough's Cadzow's Loon, 10st. France 810. Once Round.
+Capt. Hope's Cleric 11st ül
Miniver........ be (Mr Dalgliesh) 2 Diabolini
Capella TEZ TAIXOR CUP.-Presented by Mis+Mr John Peel's Aschendoon 11st Bibs
+ Mr John Peel's Ben-y-Vrzás, 11st 2
White Hawthor Swire and Mr G. W. Swire: Second to
(Mr Johnstone) 1
(Mr Johnstone) - 3 Perabore receive $100. Third 815. For Chins ir Paul Chater's Marengo 11st b
† Mr McCullagh's Esperado, 11st Olbs ....
Boryth Fonies, bond fide, Griffins on date of
(Bir Knoll)
(Mr Jervois) Royal Rose antry. Winners of one Race 61b; of *M: H. P. White's Lachine List 3b ... two or more Paces 10 lb. extra ub
(Mr Jervois) 3 Mr S. H. Michael's Reformer, List-11b Esperando. sarition Griffias allowed o'lb. Entrance
(Mr Dalgaran) 0 bura #ID. Three quarters of a Min..
(Mr Dupres} Sir Paul Chater's White Violet, 10st
Instine Floreal Mr Ollie Browne's Dyilnas, 10st 12D.
(*) *Alba (Mr Lewis) & Venn -Mr Gilpin's Snowdrift 10st 91b
(Owner) 13r Downham's Chibby 10 121
Imwis) Mr S. G. Bolden's Furnell 10st 1916 1.
**(Owner): 0 Mr T. 5. Forrest's Rejected 11st 5lb (Mr.Dalgleish)
(Me Knoll) -Mr E. Kadoorie's Durbar Chief lost 9lb (Mr Hayes) *Mr John Peel's Ben Nevis 11at Jib"... (Mr Johnstone) *Bir Paul Chatera White Carnation...
Daf-111b (Mr Barkill) -0- MrT. F. Hough's Madrigal 10st 12h...
(Me Dalgleish) 0 Mr W. J. Gressor's Br don Hill 11st 4lb ***
#Mr L. 8. Forrest's Gordon 10st 11lb.
(Me Gegg).
*2 lbs. over 40 lbs, penalty, Timo. Im. 3fk,
Cash Sweeps-1st, 3463.05; 2nd, 132.20; Erd, 366.15.
Pari mutuel Winger, 200, Pissed ponies 1st 88,20; 2od 85,50; 3M $6.30. Bredon Hill obtained the lead at the start with Ben Naria second, and Madrigal third Up the hill Ben Navis and Madrigal, led the held with Snowdrift third and Gorden, leat, while going round the Lead Ban-Neris and
abreast. On entering the home, strs Доветет,
obe done and alszi
Mr Ching's Urgent 10st 3b Mr-Seth) $71m. penalty.5 lbs penalty. Time-1. 581.
0
Cash Sweeps-Ist. 81370.55; 2ud, $303.30; 3rd $196.65.
Mr Formado's Floreal, 11st Tibe
Marengo White Daisy White
Mz Dume) 0 Mr E. Kadorie's Mogul Chief. 11st 11b
(My Hayes) D Durbar Chief
Norman Chief Mr Ching's Lots of Time, 1 lat llb
(Mr Breier) 0 Deflo
Aschendoon KrFB. Marshall's Lime Tree, T
Alba (Me Ozighton)
· Mr Brutton's Ashington, 10st 19ība
Mad
· Mandolini
(Mr Gaga) 0 Ashin
+7lbs penalty.dibs allowance. Time-2,14
1st $1888:40h 2nd
Pari-mutuel Winner, 831.60. Placed ponics-1st, 29.20; 2nd, 83.50, 3rd, 816.50 $482.40; 3rd, #241.20
· After a much delayed start Marengo secured the premier position with Cleris just, behind. The field ran well ins group and along the back arraight Lachian cap tured third position. At the hill Cleric overtor the leader and was followed by Leching and Marengo, They raced well
ser round the bond. Rejected was behind for fourth place, was well at the rest.
Pari-matuel Winner GPL ponies lat, 87.20, 20d 313.90′-2ed, 39.50.
There was fairly Floral lead, with Mogul Chiel
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