THE CHINA MAIL, DECEM
12TH EXTRA WAS MEETING OF UPSETS
ABLE AMAZON STAGES
FINE COMEBACK
KEEN RACE FOR JOCKEY'S CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE OUTSIDER'S TRIUMPH IN THE
MAIN EVENT
(By "RAPIER")
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ing Emergency Call (Mr. Butler) for third place.
FINE RESPONSE
(Mr N. Deitz) third, another two lengths behind Dawn Star Full credit must be given to Mr. S. W. Tang in this race, as he handled his mount in a masterly
EX-CHAMPION'S COMEBACK
The Saughton Handicap, for “A” Class Australian ponies, was featur ed by the return to form of Able Amazon, an ex-Champion, when it inflicted a thrashing on Strathroy, the present champion.
In the second race, the Auld Reekie The race was contested at a very Handicap, Mr. W. H. S. Davis. sent fast pace, with Lancashire Chips Oak Bay into the lead with Gladia (Mr. B. A. Proulx) forcing the issZE: tor (Mr. N. Deitz) at its heels, Mr. all the way round. As I stated in
c. Pih being satisfied to keep my notes of last Friday when Soldier of Britain behind until near-Lancashire Chips very nearly won,
ing the mile post
had not Able Amazon struck
its It was at this stage that Soldier fold form when least expected, it
DELIGHTFUL weather conditions which prevail- ed last Saturday, when the Hong Kong Jockey Culb staged their Twelfth Extra Race Meeting, was undoubtedly responsible for the presence of a of Britain responded beautifully, would have done so. Able Amazon's large gathering of racing enthusiasts which must and went on to win with two win gave its lucky backers $101.90
lengths to spare from Gladiator, for a $5 bet. have constituted a record. The Cash Sweeps thus robbing Lady Northcote of the naturally commanded the greatest support, and distinction of recording a win at her LAUGHING GIRL DISAPPOINTS returns generally were exceptionally handsome for first venture on the local track a $1.00 investment.
the
MAIN FEATURE
The first leg of the "Daily Double," the Dumbiedykes Handicap (First Section) was regarded as a cer-
Assisted by the hard state of the track, the racing on the The third race, the St. Andrew's tainty for Laughing Girl (Mr. S. C. whole was extraordinarily keen.- It was a great performance on Stakes, which was regarded as the Liang) for its sprinting ability, but the part of Able Amazon, beautifully handled by Mr. S. C. Liang, main event of the day, attracted all it disappointed badly. in lowering the record over the mile, but it could not be recognised entries Harvest View (Mr. Y. T. The start of the race saw Laugh- due to the difference in weight..
Fung) forced the pace from the ing Girl take the lead, with Ythan Istart, with Honeymoon Eve (Mr. A.|(Mr. D. Black) just behind-
Coming into the straight, Ythan The defeat of Strathroy, in the same race, was not totally un-D. Coppin) and Bed Feather (Mr. expected, as this pony had not been shaping too well lately. This s. W. Tang) nearby. Coming up passed Laughing Girl to take the was Strathroy's first defeat this year, but I have no doubt that it to the Rock for the second time, Mr.. lead, which it maintained and, in D. Black sent Dawn Star to the spite of a valiant effort on the part will show much improved from at the Annual Race Meeting.
front to take the lead, but this was of Mr. B. A. Proulx, on Srivandale, won with a length to spare with Punters had a gruelling time, There was a spirited struggle be short-lived... last Saturday when favourites tween these two ponies until
Red Feather came
a Laughing Girl a short head behind, up with were defeated with regular mono-last quarter was reached, but Na-powerful last quarter, passed Dawn taking third position tony, resulting in fairly substan-itional Faith eventually won by two Star at the two mile post, and romp The sixth race, the Murrayfield tial dividends being paid in sev-lengths, with Morning Tip just ousted home with four lengths to spare Handicap for "B" Class Australian eral events. Despite their dis-] appointment, however, they were recompensed with an afternoon of thoroughly enjoyable racing.
Owners again shared the spoils, the even distribution of which has now become a regular feature Extra Race Meetings. With other meeting to go, there is keen competition among the leading jockeys to win the coveted distinc- tion of being Champion Jockey for 1937, an honour which is at present being held by Mr. Don.-Black, with Mr. S. C. Liang in close attendance. In fact, these two Jockeys are now of leading with a similar number wins, and the next meeting will de- cide the issue.
OUTSIDER'S TRIUMPH
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The main event of the day, the St. Andrew's Stakes, was won by Red Feather, a rank outsider, which was cleverly ridden by Mr. S. W. Tang The handsome trophy which accompanied this event was handed over to Mrs. L Bumbar the owner, by Sir A D. A. MacGregor, the
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There was a good crowd spectators during the first race, the "Ewo Handicap, ridden by members of the staff of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd, and the Jar- dine Engineering Corporation Ltd To the yell of "Go" from several directions, the ponies were sent off in along procession, with Morning Tip (Mr. H. F. Hopkins) taking the lead by virtue of a handicap of 200 yards. It was near the half mile post that it was overhauled by Na- tional Faith (Mr. E. R. Kirk), and then by Donovan (Mr. C. H. Gom- pertz)
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ponies, saw the favourite, Llanar- mon (Mr. W. H. S. Davis) beat Sancy Face (Mr. H. C. Pih) by a Ineck to win this event.
CLOSE DUEL FOR HONOURS
Sancy Face took the lead most of the way, with Zodiac (Mr. S. C. Liang) and Dick Turpin (Mr. B. A Proulx) close behind, and com- ing into the straight it was still ¡leading.
A few ponies were practically be- hind it when nearing the Band Stand, but suddenly Llanarmon shot out and caught up with Sancy Face near the Owner's Stand. These two battled their way together with Llanarmon securing the verdict by ja neck, with Dick Turpin third,
another length behind.
NOTHING IN IT
In the seventh race, the Dunsappie Handicap, which was the second leg of the Daily Double," the finish was quite exciting, as three ponies fought it out with little to spare at the lend
Atomic Star (Mr. S. C. Liang) jumped out on the rise of the gate with Whalsey (Mr. B. A. Proulx) behind, and on rounding the bend Whalsey took the lead and was he ing for the winning post, but whe passing the mile post, its heavy bu
den of 168 lbs. began to take eff The pony was all out when Tabby Cat passed it a few lengths
the winning post with Yum Sing (Mr. W. G. Poy) third.
I cannot understand why Cat should have been neglected in the betting
in second to pony ekm
Hunan Handicap