Confusion Bay's Great
In Whitsun Plate
Win
Only Pony Capable Of Extending Rose Elect
Mr. Ho Hong-Ping's Vast Improvement
(By "RAPIER")
Second stage of the Fifth Extra Race Meeting, postponed from the previous Monday, was held on Saturday under peculiar atmos- pheric conditions.
Starting off under a blazing sun, it ended in a downpour of rain-much-to-the-consternation of those who attended.
(Mr. Churchill) had to fight hard beat Rose Jane (Mr. Encarnacao).
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In each of its previous outings, Love- ly Star has failed to give satisfaction and yet on Saturday it was strongly fancied, probably because Mr. B. L. Tao
was on top.
Starting off at a great pace, this pony was acually leading, but once in the home straight it simply refused to run! It is certainly most undependable. -In Close Attendance Pinfarthings was in close attend- The day's racing, on the whole, ance all the time, and after it had
keen, with a few
thrilling passed Lovely Star, it was merely a tussles. Times recorded were, how-question of whether it could stave off ever, generally slow, due to the fact the challenge of Rose Jane. This it suc- ceeded in doing, but I feel it would have that the track had not fully re- been beaten had the race been a little covered from the effects of rain. longer.
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Once again, Mr. Encarnacno, four wins, assumed the role of leading jockey for the day, followed by Mr. A. W. Raymond, with two wins.
After a long interval, Mr. L. Dunbar carried off honours among the owners by virtue of one win and two seconds.
Mr. Proulx's Effort Only four starters faced the gate for the Whitsun Plate, over 11 miles, in which Confusion Bay (Mr. Black), as was expected, took the lion's share in the betting.
Mr. Encarnacao set the pace on Rob Roy, but Mr. Black was content to keep Confusion Bay within striking dis-
Moonlight tance, whilst
View (Mr.
Pih) kept piodding along.
Before rounding the bend, Mr. Proulx tried to steal the race and sent Bear Claw into a lead which the pony was unable to maintain.
The race down the home stretch de- volved into a tussle between the two extremes in weight, Moonlight View, 140 lbs., and Confusion Bay, 168 lbs., but the latter's superiority was never in doubt once it got in front.
Confusion Bay's win was convin- cing, and in my estimation it is now about the only pony among the "A" Class animals capable of extending Rose Elect, the reigning champion, and a great battle should ensue when they meet. The second race, the first section of the Lama Handicap, over 14 miles, was quite interesting to watch, and by Time. winning again on Advancing Mr. Ho Hong-ping revealed great im- provement in his riding. He has yet to before few a
more wins
secure
graduating from the novice class, and he should manage this before many meetings are over.
-Advancing Time took the lead after passing the mile post, and it continued to win, in spite of all Mr. Pih could do on Plain View, which was second.
The surprise of the race was Flyby- night, ridden by Mr. Tang, which secured third position, and, by so do- ing paid the highest dividend of the day.
“A Great Pony"
In the third race, the. Sharks Bay Handicap for Australian ponies of this season, Janber, belonging to the Mar- ber Stable, redeemed itself after its failure on the first day and re-estab- lished itself as a favourite,
Here again, the race was decided practically from the start. Taking the lead, Janber ran like a champion. It slowed down before reaching the Rock, and although it was strongly challeng ed by Mr. Black on Baffin Bay, proved itself too good.
The next race, the second section of the Lama Handicap, over 1% miles, which was also the first leg of the "Daily Double," revealed that Some Hope is not only a sprinter of merit but a pony capable of winning over a long distance.
LAWN BOWLS OPEN PAIRS
THRILLING TUSSLE AT KOWLOON F.C.
By far the most interesting game played yesterday in the Open Pairs Lawn Bowls competition was the one between W. McLeod and W. Dall of Police Recreation Club and M. Fergusson and R. Morrison at Kowloon Football Club.
The Police pair registered a four in the first head but the opponents, through steady bowling led at the ninth head which included a five,| by 14 shots to 6. The losers kept the lead till the 16th head leading by 17 shots to 15, but the Police scored a three in the next head to take the lead for the first time.
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At the 21st head the score was 20-18 in favour of the Police. Mor- rison, lying two, in attempting draw the extra shot for game, knock- ed up a wood to with his third wood rob himself of one shot. With his last wood he drew another shot to tie the score,
At the previous meeting it disap- pointed very badly, but on Saturday
In the extra head the shot chang- it simply walked away with the race!
With his Starting last, it followed the other runed hands several times. ners, led by Clowner and followed by third wood Morrison. drew the shot Fei Ying.
Coming down the home straight, Tribut Dall with good weight rested a Morrison could bute came into the picture with Wild few inches near. Bear on its heels and Magog also run- not dislodge him with the last wood. ning well.
EASY PASSAGE
Tribute was soon
passed by Wild Bear, but the latter met with stern op-
position from Some Hope. With a great finish expected, Some Hope shot for ward and won by four lengths, with Wild Bear second and Magog third.
In the Woollahra Handicap, from the two mile post distance, Devonian (Mr. Black) took the lead, with Cockleroi (Mr. Needa) a length behind. Happy and Chiltern Landings (Mr. Davis)
(Mr. Encarnacao) followed.
Reasserted Itself Nearing the Rock, Cockleroi passed Devonian, but not long after the latter reasserted itself and again led until about 50 yards from the post. So well was it running at that stage that I really thought it was going to win, but it was unable to last.
In the meantime, Chiltern came up strongly. and after overhauling De- to win vonian flashed past Cockleroi by half a length.
The seventh race, the Green Island Handicap (Second Section) from the 12 mile post, resulted in a fine win for Rose-Queen. This success can be attributed to the splendid manner in Mr. Encarnacao handled his which mount.
Galveston Bay got away to a flying start, with Laughing Girl about three lengths behind.
As the race progressed, Laughing nearly caught up with Girl Galveston Bay. These two fought side by side down the home straight, with Galveston Bay slightly in front, but about 50 yards from the post Rose- Queen revealed a great burst of speed. and overhauled Laughing Girl, and then Galveston Bay, to win by a length.
Those who made the right connection in this race were rewarded with $99.70 dividend in the "Daily Double."
Only four ponies faced the starter in the Beaufort Handicap, one mile, and Jennifer (Mr. Proulx) jumped in front, followed by Hectic View (Mr. Pih), with Galaxy (Mr. Needa) in the
rear.
Spirited Battle
There is no doubt that in Janber Mr. B. W. Bradbury has a great
This order was maintained until the pony with a very bright future,
half mile post was reached, when Jen and the second half of this season
nifer dropped back, and Hectic View will reveal how good it really is
and Galaxy commenced. a spirited when it runs against other good
battle. It was a great race but fine | ponies. The fourth race, the first section of jockeyship on the part of Mr. Needa the Green Island Handicap, was a had its effect and Galaxy secured the sprint affair in which Pinfarthings| verdict by a neck.
C. C. Remedios and B. Basto, had Second
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an easy passage into the Round when they accounted for J. L. Stephens and A. Spary by shots to 14. The losers scored on only eight heads which included a 3 and a 4.
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The Portuguese pair found green much to their liking and both played well.
The Club pair were only being led by three shots at the ninth head but in the next four heads the Recreio pair scored 11 shots which included two fours. Howell and Bebbington only scored three singles for the rest of the game.
The following were the results of games played yesterday.
W. McLeod and W. Dall beat M. Fer-
gusson and R. Morrison 22-20 after
the 22nd head.
C. F. Remedios and B. B. Basto beat J. L. Stephens and A. Spary 35-14.
F. V. V. Riberio and H. A. Alves beat J. Howell and N. Bebbington 31-7.
J. S. Logan and J. G. Meyer bent A. K. Minu and A. Bakar 2017.
L. C. R. Souza and C. S. Rosselett beat F. Cullen and C. S. M. Thom 80-14.
BOWLS TEAMS FOR SATURDAY
FIRST DIVISION C.D.R. “A”
C. M. Silva, J. F. V. Ribeiro, L. J. Silva and F. X, M. Silva (skip).
J. Luz, A. I. Guterres, R. F. Luz and H. A. Alves (skip),
The winners chalked a six on the 15th head. H. A. Alves and F. V. V. Riberio were in irresistible form against J. Howell and N. Bebbing-Pereira and B. Basto (skip). ton and won by 31 shots to 7.
L. F. Xavier, C. E. Marques, J. E. Noronha and C. G. Silva (skip).
C.D.R. "B"
Another great finish was witnessed in the Manly Handicap, over one mile, which was contested by "C" Class Aus- tralian ponies.
C. F. Remedios, A. M. Xavier, C. R.
O. C. Pereira. D. C. Alves, A. A. Remedios and F. X. Soares (skip).
F. A. Machado, C. H. Basto, F. V. V. Ribeiro and J. J. Basto (skip).
C.C.C.
v. K.B.G.C. (Home)
J. W. Leonard, K. M. Omar, A. EX Mr. Needa was on A Great Time, and Coates, and B. W. Bradbury (skip). he adopted the same tactics as he did A. M. Omar, W. Ward, J. S. Landolt, when he won on Criffel and Sydney and U. M. Omar (skip). Lad at previous meetings. This time, A. A. Razack, L. C. R. Souza, C. S. however, he was frustrated by Anna-Rosselet, and R. Basa (skip). SECOND DIVISION bella, which was well ridden by Mr. Raymond.
A Great Time did the first quarter in 25.4/5, and the second quarter in 26.2/5. It was followed by Violet Queen with Annabella in the rear. rounding the bend, when Annabella
This order was maintained until
overhauled Violet Queen and then started after A Great Time.
Amid great excitement these two ponies were featured in a grand finish, with Annabella just getting home by a
head.
Murray River came up strongly to secure third position.
The last race of the day, the Smug- glers Plate, over six furlongs, was run in a slight drizzle.
H.K.F.C.
J. S. Howell, E. L. Strange, J. Beach and J. A. R. Selby (skip).
R. P. Shaw, C. B. Robertson, W. J. Reid and A. Brooksbank (skip).
W. Kershaw, G. E. Stephens, L. Lammert and N. Bebbington (skip).
v. C.S.C.C. (Home) J. H. Xavier, D. A. Rozario, H. W.. Randall, and M. A. R. Souza (skip).
L. Gaddi, A. J. Coelho, W. J. Penny. and J. Cavanagh (skip).
S. Leonard, Dr. N. P. Karanjia, T Locke, and W. K. Way (skip).
THIRD DIVISION C.D.R.
M. F. Alarcon, A. M. Rodrigues, J. R. Soares and O. P. Remedios (skip).
L. Leon, A. F. Noronha, E. M. Reme Heddon took the lead followed by Bogey, wih West Lake and Sports Ven-dios and C. A. Lopes (skip). ture in the first bunch.
J. A. Remedios, C. Vas, F. A. Xavier Then came
and P. A. Yvanovich (skip). welcome and Ascot Vale.
H.K.F.C.
Hotly Pursued
There was no change until the last quarter was reached, when Heddon started to fall back. West Lake, taking the lead, was hotly pursued by Wel- come, but just when it appeared that the finish would be fought out be- tween these two ponies Ascot Vale (Mr. Encarnacao) came through to win a well-judged race.
Welcome was second and West Lako
third.
C. G. Sollis, H. G. Wallington, S. Crossey and V. Walker (skip).
F. Anslow, C. H. Needham, J. Ralston. and H. H. Pegg (skip)
E. Casey, J. H. Gelling, T. Rowell. and J. Russell. (skip).
v. K.F.C. (Away) S. R. Solina, Van der Lely, A. B. Hamson, and G. S. Ladd (skip).
G. Winch, F. Petersen, Dr. C. W. Lam, and John Pau (skip).
John P. Lee, E. Kerrison, E. McNay, and W. McNeil (skip).