THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 1, 1938.
RAIN FAILS TO SPOIL 2ND EXTRA MEET
Mr. S.C. Liang Rides
Three Winners
On Re-Appearance
ponies bunched together, and it was or until after passing the Bock that ne leaders became promment. Coming into the suraiget, fiam View (Mz. K. I. p) and valorous were together, but ne latter had the stronger unish and won Iarly easily. There was a spirit- ed struggle for third position between Gold Coin (Mr. Boteino), Dylvandale (Mr. Chatter) and Election Time (Mr. opreckiey), with the verdict going to me last named by 's very narrow mar- gin. This race marked the return "of
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BRUTUS PAYS DAY'S BEST Twilight Star ran back to the Stab-a. A. de B. Boteino, and 1 hope
DIVIDEND
LOUIS XIV SUBSTANTIATES ITS
REPUTATION
(By "RAPIER”)
take
les, and to the utter amazement of that he will continue to ride at future the crowd in the Members' Enclosure, meetings. the burrier leading to the mounting
BRILLIANT FINISH paddock was left open, thereby enwra Race Meeting, Lancashire Chips After its brilliant win at the First abling the pony to continue its mad was expected to do better than sareer towards the public enclosure, third place in the Broken Hal Handi- where its further progress was barred cap, which was a sprint event from the In trying to ran out through the 1 mile post, but it let down its rain gate, it was caught by a mafoo, numerous supporters very badly." who happened to be near.
Lancashire Chips ran in a manner
to
The race itself was keenly contest- which left no room for doubt that it ed, with Zodiac (Mr. B. L. Tao), Bru-did not seem to like the muddy track, tus and Twilight Star taking the lead and I think Mr. Proulx did well ESPITE DEPLORABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS LAST together. Discovery Bay (Mr. S. C secure third place.
The race started with Courting UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB, Zodiac, petered out leaving Brutus and 10 lengths. Mr. S. C. Liang, however, WAS CARRIED TO A SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION. RAIN Twilight Star to fight out the finish was evidently not disconcerted by such THREATENED TO FALL BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF Brutus had a half length to spare, and a severe handicap, as he ploaded along THE FIRST RACE, AND LATER CAME DOWN WITH A Star from Discovery Bay.
the same distance separated Twilight on Double Finesse, with Lancashire [Chips_following him. Coming into the VENGEANCE, SO MUCH SO THAT THE EIGHTH RACE WAS
[straight, Courting Eve still held a com- CONTESTED UNDER A VERITABLE DELUGE. RACING ON
ing reduced as Dopble Finesse came up mancing lead, but it was gradually be- THE WHOLE WAS, HOWEVER, MOST INTERESTING, AND I
strongly. THINK THE JOCKEYS DESERVE A WORD OF PRAISE FOR THE SPIRITED MANNER IN WHICH THEY ENTERED INTO THE AFTERNOON'S PROGRAMME.
D SATURDAY, THE SECOND EXTRA RACE MEELING, Lang), was content to remain behind. A (Mr. Plb) making the lead by at least
Mr. Don. Black did well to win on Confusion Bay and Boolat Bay, the latter paying a useful dividend.
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PRESENT V. PAST The Sub-urus Spring Handicap, over 14 mutes, was a reality a cras between present and past sun. Cham-
The excitement was intense as stride by stride Double Finesse drew into line with Courting Eve, and with a mighty ettort passed the winning post only a short head in front It was indeed a great finish, which the racing public was not slow to appreciate.
SLE. Louis XIV and Rose Lveyn. Mr. S. w. Tang, owner of Lous XIV entrusted the mount to Mr. S. . Liang, and it was certainly a waS+ After having been prevented from attending the First Extra move. AS 1 expected, bistre disap- Race Meeting through indisposition, Mr. S. C. Liang re-appeared ported. Rose Evelyn (Mr. B. L. last Saturday and carried off honours for the day with three win-Tao) took the lead, and it was stiu
“DAILY DOUBLE” PROBLEM ners, scored on ponies that were carrying top weights in each ing strongly after passing the
In the Kongmun Handicap, over one event, i.e. Double Finesse (160 lbs.), Louis XIV (168 lbs.) and Black) some lengins behind. Respond-rous, in the first leg of the "Daily Rock, with Salvage Master (Mr. mile, those who had tickets on Valo- Golden Cow (168 lbs.).
ing gamely, Louis XIV was rapidly Double," were given a ticklish problem catching up the leader.
of making the right connection in this. Coming into the straight, Rose race, which was contested by 21 sub- Evelyn was still leading by 2 few scription griffins of this season. The lengths, but Louis XIV proved its starter experienced a little difficulty in Mr. V. V. Needa was unable to take
superiority in no uncertain manner getting the ponies into line, and I part, as he had not then fully re-
when it not only overhauled Rose Eve-ink he did well in getting them off covered from illness, although he was
lyn, but went on to win with five as well as he did. With SO an interested spectator.
many His mounts
engths to spare, with Salvage Master ponies bunched together it was herd were taken by Mr. C. Encarnacao, who
third, another three lengths behind. to spot the leaders, which only became will probably be seen more frequently the day. It was won by Brutus (Mr.
NEARER PROMOTION
japparent 25 they came into the during forthcoming meetings.
A. W. Raymond), and those who back- Messrs. R. H. Charles, the veteran ed it had the satisfaction of collect contested by novice jockeys, provided (M. S. C. Liang) was forging ahead,
The Swatow Handicap, which was
straight. jockey, and S. N. Pan, made one of ing $43.60 for a $5.00. On the way Mr. C. L. Gregory with a win which with Fei Ying (Mr. A. W. Raymond) It was then noticed that Golden Cow their rare appearances on the track, to the starting gate, it was observed brings him nearer to promotion. and it is to be hoped that they will con- that Twilight Star (Mr. Prenix) was certainly handled Valorous with splen-Charybais (Mr. Encarnacao). Despite in close attendance, followed by behaving in a restive manner, but did judgment, assisted by the fact that its heavy burden of 168 lbs. Golder spectators were hardly prepared for the pony seemed to like running on the Cow maintained its lead and won with-. is sudden movement which resulted sodden track. in Mr. Proulx being unseated.
The race started with at least five also finished full of running in second lout being fully extended, but Fei Ying
position, with Charybdis third Fei Ying is gradually coming into form, and I have no doubt that it is due for a win, probably at the next Meeting.
RAINING HARD
tinne to don colours.
SOFT TRACK NOT RELISHED The first race, the Coolgardie Handi- cap, was won by Lucky Lad, ridden by Mr. W. G. Poy, who had some difficul ty in retaining his seat when nearing the winning post. I had a good deal of confidence in Bredon, but it was quite evident that it did not relish run- ning on the soft track.
The start of the race saw The Buf- fer (Mr. A. W. Raymond,) running away with a fairly good lead, followed by Bredon, with Lucky Lad close be- hind. Colorado Star (Mr. B. L. Tao) was "further in the rear.
After pas sing the Rock, Bredon fell back and Lucky Lad forged ahead to overhaul The Buffer, with Colorado Star also coming up strongly. Within 100 yards from the end, Lucky Lad drew level and passed The Buffer, with Colorado Star taking third position. Lucky Lad finished very strongly, and for a moment it looked as if its speed was about to unseat Mr. Poy, but he regained control without much diff- culty.
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GOOD FINISH The race for the Canton Handicap, over six furlongs, provided finish With 14 ponies from the "B” Class facing the starter, it was 10 easy task to spot the winner. Ridden by Mr. H. C. Pih, Honeymoon Eve, which had only recently been acquired by Mr. Li Lan-sang, received the most support. In spite of the fact that it had a bad position in the draw, Mr. Pin succeeded in getting out in front, and it practically all the way, but its finish over the last few Jengths was, not. strong enough.
In the meantime, Confusion Bay (Mr. Black) and New Star (Mr. A.W. Raymond), the latter having returned to its former owner, were coming through with a great burst of speed. Although Conftision Bay won by a neck, it was well-held, and a length separated New Star from Honeymoon Eve
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When the eighth race, the Wuchow Handicap over six furlongs, was ready to start, it was raining heavily, and I for one certainly did not envy the jockeys, who were thoroughly drenched. The race started with Lancashire Lass (Mr. Ip Kai Ying), taking the lead, following by Humdrum Eve (Mr. E. C. Pih) and Just In Time (Mr. S. C. Liang), with the others well behind. Coming into the straight, it became evident that the finish was going to be fought out between Humdrum Eve and Just In Time, and it was not until they came into line with the Members* Stand that Hundrum Eve forged ahead and won by half a length
LAST RACE OF DAY The last face of the day, the Fatshan Handicap, over one mile, for "C" Claas China ponies, saw another thrilling finish, which was fought out between Amberley (Mr. Y. T. Fung) and Boolat Bay (Mr. Black).
In spite of the considerable differ- ence in weight, Boolat Bay finished įvery strongly, otherwise Amberley would have paid a fairly big dividend Carrying the most money in the bet- ting, Bright View (Mr. E. C. Pih) was a dismal failure, and I cannot under- stand how King's Lead (Mr. Encarna cao) ran unplaced, especially bearing in mind the fact that it came in second to Commencement Bay at the First. Extra Race Meeting.
Considering the heavy going, the race was quite interesting, with Am- berley and Boolat Bay providing keer excitement. Coming into the home stretch, these two ponies were toge- ther, and within a few lengths from the end I thought that Amberley would win, but determined riding by Mr. Black enabled Boolat Bay to secure the verdict by a short bead, with Laughing Girl (Mr. Lang)
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