UPPLEMENT, FEBRUARY 26, 1938
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Wednesday.
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ent in not going ef until reaching from here that ward, and before stance post the st. Desert Chief at it managed to usion Bay. Silky- popularly receiv- in by his sister father on the ived a great òva-
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and won fairly easily. Annabella (Mr. Proulx) and Murray River (Mr. Mait- land) finished practically together, but the judge's verdict went to the former by a slight margin. Once again, the Kong Bros. stable has provided winner of the Rooty-Hill Derby. But for the fact that it won the second sec- tion of the Sydney Maiden Stakes last Saturday, after being left lengths be- hind, Tornado Star would not have been so heavily backed. Full credit must, however, be extended to Mr. Marshall, who rode with splendid judg- ment.
r could not over-finish.
Mr. Eu Tong-sen's Potentate (Mr. Encarnacao up) being led in after winning the Ladies Purse. ("Mail" photo).
first
The last race, the Gymkhana Stakes, provided a thrilling finish, Ridden by more tickets. Mr. K. S. Shu, and weighing only 144 Warden, and on reaching the straight en by Mr. Needs, lbs. Honeymoon Eve was only backed Mr. Moller made a determined attempt counted for the to the extent of 163 tickets, and its to overhaul Liberty Bay. ets which it car-win paid the plucky ticket
Spectators holders gave its suppor- $129.70, which is the best dividend by
were kept in terrific suspense, as step heir money, al-of the Meeting
step Silkylight gained on the to date. The champion. Face started at a finish was fought out between Honey- Maitland applied the whip-the
Sensing the danger, Mr. rightened up on moon Eve, Havoc Eve (Mr. Maitland) time, I believe, that Liberty Bay has ght. Louis XIV and Rob Roy (Mr. Encarnacao), and ever had force used on it since it start- sert Star follow-there was only a neck separating themed racing on the local track.
Try as Mr. at the finish.
With an- It was truly a grand other few lengths to go, a tremendous roar went up to announce the sensa- THE LADIES' PURSE
tional first defeat of the Champion of This race produced a thrilling finish. Champions. i race between Havoc Eve (Mr. Marshall), after run-
C. Liang) and ning so well on the previous day, could and father, Mr. Moller received
On being led in, again by his sister carnacao). Plan- not even place. The finish was fought ovation, the hearty nature of which has in tried runawayout between Potentate (Mr. Encarna-never been exceeded in my experience.
finish, and the cao) and Soldier of Honour (Mr. Pote between the two Hunt), with the former getting the
Either one of verdict by only a short head. th Golden
was hailed as a worthy Champion. Cow Just before the tiffin adjournment, I don't think there were many who but Smiling Thru Mr. Encarnacao, the successful jockey, thought for one moment that Liberty to win by about was presented with the Ladies Purse Bay was going to suffer defeat for the by Miss Smith, daughter of the Hon. first time in its racing career, but it nted by His Ex-Mr. N. L. Smith, in the presence of had to bow to a pony which proved it- to Mr. & Mrs. His Excellency the Governor and a self. & superior, pony on the day's per- iew of spectators, distinguished gathering of racing of-formance.
OR'S CUP
ngratulated them
which he stated tre to present for cellency jocular- with all the cups sen had won, it for him to build d his racing tro-
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pony capable of ill Derby, Little mal failure. It
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He was paid a well-deserved tribute for his great riding, and Silkylight
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ficials. After receiving the purse, Mr. THE SPORTS CLUB CUP AND Encarnacao called for three cheers for the Ladies, after which he escorted Miss Smith to Tiffin.
In this race for subscription grillins, both Louis XIV, and Smiling Thru had THE CHAMPION STAKES
to carry 7 lbs. and 5 lbs. extra weight. Acknowledged as the undefeated The start of this long distance event' champion among China ponies until saw Planchet (Mr. Needa) facing the Wednesday, Liberty Bay's colours were wrong way as a result of which it was sensationally lowered, and it was done left many lengths behind. The race it- by Silkylight, winner of the Hongself was somewhat slow, with Louis Kong Derby. It was indeed a remark-XIV always in a prominent position. On able performance, as the race was ex-coming into the straight Salvage Mas- ceedingly fast, and it was truly won-ter (Mr. Black) took the lead, but it I really cannot derful to see Silkylight gradually over- was short-lived, as Louis XIV came Pih sent Little haul and pass Liberty Bay. Starting through and won easily, with Smiling a commanding the race in its usual manner, Liberty Thru (Mr. Encarnacao) second and le. Setting such Bay (Mr. Maitland) took a lead of Salvage Master third. Louis XIV is could not possibly several lengths, leaving Silkylight owned by Mr. S. W. Tang, who has g enough for the (Mr. R. B. Moller) and King's Warden ridden it in all its outings, and it has On the other, (Mr. Needa) trailing behind. King's followed precisely in the footsteps of ept Tornado Star Warden tried to secure the rails, which Gordito, last year's champion it was not until it succeeded in doing for a little while, There is no doubt whatever that Louis ck that he shot but Silkylight asserted itself on reach-XIV is the best among this year's sub- wn the straight,ing the football stands. Slowly but scription griffins, and it should win the ed its advantage 'surely Silkylight. deserted King's Subs. Champions event to-day.
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