THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 11, 1998.
1ST EXTRA RACE MEET TO-MORROW
Novice Riders Should
Be Given Much More Encouragement
COLORADO
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LUCKY LAD (MR. POY). MACQUARIE RIVER (MR.
BLACK).
REX (MR. A. W. RAYMOND).
Colorado Star came in second, in
fast enough for Humdrum Eve, the Blue Mountains Plate (1 which will probably run away with miles), and a win is indicated a commanding lead, Tampa Bay here, but it will have to beat Lucky · will be taken out by Mr. C. L Gre-Lad, which did extremely well in should finish third, as the First Section of the Sydney and it
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SILKYLIGHT'S CHANCES INI consider that it is better than Maidens, when it was beaten into
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MR. S. C. LIANG ON SICK LIST
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ACING will be resumed at the Valley to-morrow, when the Hong RACING will be resumed at the valley to mort w, when the Hong
ing, the first saddling bell for which will be rung at 1.30 p.m. An attractive programme of nine events will be featured, the majority of which are specially reserved for ponies that have not won a race during the Annual Race Meeting.
The form of such ponies is now known to the racing public, and those who have followed them during the five days of the Annual Meeting should not find much difficulty in placing the right bets. There is always the possibility, however, of favourites being beaten when least expected, although for to-morrow I am inclined to ex- pect that they will dominate results.
either Jane.
Handicap Eve or Rose third place by a very narrow mar-
gin.
THE "ALL OUT”' STAKES: SIX FURLONGS China ponies that have not won during race week will figure in this race, in which I expect to see the following contesting:-
GLADIATOR (ME V. V. NEEDA) HARVEST VIEW (MR. NY. K
WOUS):
HAVOC EVE (MR. K. S. SHU). KING'S CORONATION (MR. C. L.
GREGORY)
OAK BAY (MR. B. A. PROULX). ROYAL SCOT (MR. B. L. TAO). SOLDIER OF BRITAIN (MR. E C.
PIH). SOLDIER OF CHINA (MP. 5. P
CHANSON).
Macquarie River has been placed in every race ia
which it has appeared, but I just afraid that it may find the mile distance a little too much. On the other hand, The Buffer (Mr. Needa) is a powerful looking pony, and if it keeps up in the early stages of the race it may yet spring a sur- rprise:
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("A"- DIVISION) ONE MELE The best ponies among this year's subscription grifias will appear in this event, and although it would appear that Louis XIV is a certain As a result of his unfortunate ac-winner, I expect to see a close and cident, Mr. W. H. Davis will not exciting finish. ride and Mr. B. A. Poulx has been
TYNE (MR. S. W. TANG).
Carrying 168 lbs in the Sports
With the exception of Mr. V.has been selected for our novice V. Needa, all the other Shanghai jockeys, as, with only five pomies given the mount on Oak Bay. Com- Club Cap, over 11⁄2 miles, Louis jockeys have returned North, in entered, the majority of them will Consolation Stakes (one mile) For to-morrow, however, it has to ing in second to Trentbridge in the XIV won without being extended. cluding Messrs. C. Encarnacao, not be on view. Our novice riders Gladiator seems the likely choice concede quite a lot of weight to F. Marshall, J. Pote-Hunt and H. should be given more encourage for first place, especially as it has several ponies that have done Maitland. As a result of his un-ment, and the best way to do s0 fortunate accident, from which is to give them every opportunity over six furlongs. If Mr. Proulx its superiority so convincingly how- come up well on previous occasions well. Louis XIV has demonstrated he is still confined in hospital, of riding before the racing public. rides as well as Mr. Davis on Oak ever, in the four events which it Mr. W. H. S. Davis will probably With such a limited field in this be unable to resume riding for race, it should not be difficult Bay, it will give Gladiator a warm won, that I cannot see its colours some time. I feel sure, however, task to nominate the winner. Hue challenge, but I rather suspect that being lowered. Smiling Thre (Mr. that all keen followers of the drum Eve will be ridden by Mr. Soldier of Britain is due for a win B. Tao) is about the next best, Turf will join me in hoping that D. Coppin, and, in view of its per- should be fought out between these either Piet Hein (Mr. Chao) or Sal- here At any rate, the finish but it will have to do well to beat he will make a speedy recovery formance when it came in second from the effects of his injuries. to Half-Moon Eve, in the Grifins
three ponies, my fancy being rage Master (Mr Black) Champion jockey for 1937,
Gladiator, with Oak Bay second, Mr. Spring Handicap, on the last day and Soldier of Britam as a potential S. C. Liang, is also indisposed, and of the Annual Race Meeting, it will not be riding to-morrow. I be should have, no difficulty in win- lieve that he was asked to pilotning. Silkylight, the 1938 champion, but The only other pony capable of the mount will now be given to Mr. extending Humdrum Eve is Lan-new Australian ponies that failed B. L. T20.
cashire Lass, which will be Mr. K. THE HAY AND CORN STAKES:L Ip's mount, but I very much FROM THE 17% MILE POST (ABOUT doubt whether the latter will be
FIVE FURLONGS):
In this race, confined to sub- scription griffins of any season that have not scored a win since the commencement of the Annual Race Meeting, I expect the finish to-be fought out between ponies of past seasons. Although entered, Golden Cow and Planchet, sub- scription griffins of this year," may not participate in this event, as I think they have a better oppor- tunity of winning the fifth race.
Among the other ponies, it would appear that the following are un- doubtedly the best
Coronation - Day (Mr. S. W Tang).
Gold Sovereign (Mr. B. L. Ta0), Racing Boy (Mr. H. P. Chanson). Tabby Cat (Mr. H. C. Pih).- Yum Sing (Mr. W. G. Poy). In the Northern Stakes, over one mile, on the Fourth Day of Annual Race Week, Coronation Day was backed very heavily, but was best- en by Whalsey, which paid a fairly substantial dividend. The distance to-morrow is much shorter, and, as Coronation Day can move fairly fast, I think it is safe to nominate it for a win
It will receive a certain amount of opposition from Tabby Cat If properly handled, I should not be surprised to see Racing Boy haye a say at the finish. Gold Sovereign and: Tum Sing could, with a little luck, take one of the minor posi- tions
THE “LOITERERS" STAKES: SEVEN-FURLONGS It is indeed a pity that this race
menace.
THE RANDWICK PLATE- ONE MILE This race will be confined to the
to score & win during the Annual Race Meeting, and, judging by re- sults, I expect the finish to revolve
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Planchet (Mr. Needa) has only 148 lbs to carry, and this light weight may enable it to give a bet- ter account of itself.
This is the first leg of the "Daily Double," and Louis XIV is the logi cal choice.
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("A" DIVISION) 13 MILES have started since February 18, In this race for China ponies that
1938, which I consider the main event of the afternoon, Silkylight has been allotted top weight of 168 lbs., conceding no less than 10 lbs. to both Desert Chief and King's Warden. Should Silkylight not ac- cept, the other two ponies will have to carry the maximum weight.
Sikkylight will be ridden by Mr. B. L Tao and, despite the heavy penalty, I believe that it is capable of winning.
In view of its most convincing win in the Hong Kong Derby, and its sensational defeat of Liberty Bay, in the Champions, Silkylight will naturally command the most support. Regarding the second post- tron, it is difficult to say whether Desert Chief will account for King's Warden
These two should provide an teresting duel, however, with King's Warden as my fancy. In the ev of Silky hight not accepting,
then nominate. King's Warde win, with Desert Chief second, and Cossack's Beauty third.
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