THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 29, 1938.
COVETED TROPHY FOR MACAO RACES
SUNDAY'S BIG EVENT WILL RE FOR GOVERNOR'S CUP
Satisfactory Number Of Entries Received
(By "RAPIER”)
VON CRAMM GIVEN.
2-YEAR TERM?
Because of its win in the Han- yang Plate over one mile at the last Meeting, Stymie has to carry Ibs more, and this extra burden may prove just a little too much.
Berlin, April 22-It is rumoured here that Baron Gottfried von Cramm, the famous German Davis Cup player, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for homo-tables on Stymie, and for the third sexuality.
position either Racing Strain or Wenning may fill the gap. THE PORTO CEROO HANDICAP:
--SIX FURLONGS
In view of the short distance, Emergency Call seems to me a good bet for a win. It should turn the
The rumour is substantiated by the report that Herr von Metaxa. the Austrian tennis ace, has beerr offered a place in the German Davis Cup team this year, as a substitute for Baron von Crammt It is believed that von Metaxa has accepted the offer-(Havas).
Owners of Hong Kong subscrip- tion grins that have not won a race are to settle the argument in this race, with the following as
like yousel (S. I
A special feature of the May Race Meeting of the Macao Race Club, to be held in Macao on Sun-
Be Yourself (S. L.-Yuea), Bestevoer day, is the race for the Governor's Cup. This cup, any one of these three ponies cap-Lancashire Chap
finish should be a close affair, with Ho Hong Ping), Cape Comorin (F. F. Li), Captain Blood (C. L. Gregory), which is most attractive in appearance, has been able of winning.
(L. B. Chao) and National Dignity (E. P. Chanson). presented by His Excellency the Governor of Macao, and will be contested for by subscription griffins of the Macao Race Club.
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Considerable interest and speculation has been aroused over this race, and in order to retain possession of the cup it must be won twice in succession by a pony or ponies belonging to the same
owner or owners.
Very satisfactory entries have been received in fact, quite the best in comparison with previous meetings-and the success of the Meeting is assured.
THE GOVERNOR'S CUP: ONE MILE
This is the main event of Meeting The following will bably start:——
I don't think we should look fur- ther than National Dignity for the the winner, as it ran second to Dekko pro-at the last Meeting in Hong Kong. Cape Comorin is the danger, but Be Yourself
is also
capable of creating an upset. At any rate, these three ponies are the best, with my preference going to Na- tional Dignity.
Fairy Auk (L. B. Chao), Fairy Ousef (W. G. Poy), Hogmany (C. L. Gregory), Meadow Eve (S. W. Tang), Merry Doer (S. L. Yuen), Shanghai 4 (S. C. Liang),
The Ladies' Race will wind up Shin Yin Grand (K. I. Ip),
the programme, and as the ladies Victory Life (H. P. Chanson) won in the previous races, I can will be given ponies that have not Judging from past performances, only recommand Gold Coin (S. C. Liang).
and under the experienced control careful note of the ponies which punters to take On the second day of the Easter of Mr. S. C. Liang, Shanghai 4 will be ridden by Miss Fearon, and Subscription griffins of the Macao Race Meeting, Gold
seems to be the logical winner of the Fair sisters. They are the best Race Club that have not hitherto strongly supported to win the race this important race.
There are seven events on the programme, the last of which is reserved for lady riders.
THE COLOWAN HANDICAP:
SIX FURLONGS
Coin Was
won a race will fight out the issue which went to Good Moming, but This pony has proved itself su- among the lady riders of this Co- in this event, and it is expected it failed dismally, and on account perior in races before, and I failing, and one of them will probably that the following will face the of that failure I cannot recommend to see how any of the other con- win.
starter:-
it as winner in this event.
tenders can hope to defeat the champion Macao sub.
Country Flower (F. A. Sequeira), Gold Clause (M. N. Yeh), Hohenfels Final Triumph ran quite well to (CL Gregory), Merry Fatty (Peter come in second to Salvage-Master, much difficulty, but a good struggle Shanghai 4 should win without Randolph, Merry Maker (A. W. Ray, and it should be near at the finish, for second position should emanate. mond), Morning Tip (K. L Ip) Rothesay Bay (S. C. Liang).
and but Araxy is a fast mover over between Victory Life and Fairy The best ponies in this bunch are such a short distance and it will no Auk
doubt claim a good deal of sup- port.
Morning Tip and Merry Maker, with Hohenfels as the outsider.
THE TAIPA HANDICAP: SIX FURLONGS
This race is reserved for "E"
Class China ponies of the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Macao sub-
At the last Meeting, Morning Tip
Election Time is again given top came in second to Fairy Ousel, in weight, which it is quite capable the Hankow Handicap over nine of carrying, and I think it will furlongs, and, judging by that per-give the others a good rum. The scription griffins of any season. formance, it should account for this race. Merry Maker also had a second to its credit, when it was beaten by Fairy Ank in the Glory Handicap, which
W2S 2 sprint event.
As Merry Maker is a fairly fast mover over a short distance, it may prove just a little too good for Morning Tip. I expect these two to fight out the finish, however, with Hohenfels taking third place.
THE PRAIA GRANDE HANDICAP: NINE FURLONGS
This race is confined to China ponies, subscription griffins of the Hong Kong Jockey Club which were purchased by the Macao Race Club on March 16, and I expect to see the following taking part:-
African Cat (L. B. Chao), Clondy Star (K L Ip), Daddy Longlegs - (W. X. Yeh), Double Up (S. W. Tang), Eagle (A. W. Raymond) and Mongolian Cat (S. C. Liang).
At the previous Meeting, African Cat won the Changsha Plate over one mile, and so has been penalised by 5 lbs, but as it was two lengths in front of Mongolian -Cat at the -finish, I think it will win again.
Mongolian Cat is expected to all second place, and Eagle should not find much difficulty in taking the other minor position.
the
THE LAPPA HANDICAP: FIVE FURLONGS "D" Class ponies, from Valley, will figure in this race, and I don't think we need look further than the following to battle out the finish
raxy (8, W. Tang)
Election Time (A W, Raymond) Final Triumph (W. G. Poy)
SMALL BALL SOCCER GAME TO-DAY
Large Crowd Expected"
Due to the untiring efforts of Chinese Athletic. Federation, the long-discussed small-ball charity soccer match between a team cap- tained by Mr. Ma Tse-chan, well- known Chinese stage and screen Mr. Sit Kok-sin's eleven will take place to-day at 5.30 p.m. at the Naval Recreation ground, Causeway Bay.
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The admission fee will be from 20 cents to $1.00.
If the weather is favourable there is a possibility that a very large crowd will witness the match, as all the players are of stage and screen fame..
The Tai Ping team, which has been in training for the past month, possess a very strong side and during their recent friendly matches have not lost a game. Mr. C. F. Yeun, proprietor of the Tai Ping Theatre, will occupy the centre-forward berth while Mr. Ma will captain his side personally.
Mr. Sit Kok-sin's eleven is equally strong and, judging from their display, they are in great form
Mr. Lee Wai-tong, captain of the China World Olympic team, will perform the duties of referee, and before the commencement of the match Chinese actresses will enter- tain with a number of song hits. All the proceeds will be donated to the Chinese Red Cross.
The president of the local branch of the Chinese Red Cross will kick- off and Madame Hu Shin-ting, wife of the former Chinese Ambassador to Japan, who has donated two silver cups for the teams, will distribute the prizes at the conclusion of the match.