"THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 1, 1939
Can Red Feather Score Third Consecutive Victory? Very Open Race Expected In St. Andrew's Stakes
Estover & Pumpernickel For The 'Daily Double?'
(By "RAPIER”)
THE Twelfth Extra Race Meeting, to be held at the Valley to-morrow will mark the penultimate stage of racing under the auspices of Hong Kong Jockey Club for the year 1939.
In a varied programme of eight events great importance is attached to the St. Andrew's Stakes, and there should be keen competition for the coveted Cup presented by St. An- drew's Society. -
RACE NO. 1—GLASGOW HANDI-
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CAP: SIX FURLONGS The opening race is confined China ponies, "E" Class, and subscrip- tion griffins of this Club of this season, winners of more than $500 in stakes since January 1, 1939 barred.
Having been allotted highest handicap of 168 lbs.. Diogenes (Mr. Ho Hong-ping), which will have the benefit of 5 lbs. allow- ance, can fairly safely be left out.
Smiling Time, which ran unplaced in the Norfolk Handicap (Second Section) at the 10th Extra Meeting, will again be Mr. En- carnacao's mount, and as it will be running against ponies other than in its own class, It should score its first win here. There is, however, Lucky Eleven (Mr. S. C. Liang), the winner of the Turf Handicap (First Sec- tion) at Macao last meeting and it should command support.
King's Parade (Mr. L. B. Chao) carried top-weight of 188 lbs, when it lost to Lucky Eleven by a length at Macao; its weight has been reduced by 10 lbs, and as the dis- fance is only six furlongs to-morrow
it should give the above-mentioned two ponies a good fight. Palmer (Mr. S. W. Tang) may find the distance a bit too long but Heddon (Mr. P. P. Botelho), which has been most disappointing since it started racing, might cause an upset.
RACE NO. 2-LANARK HANDICAP: ONE MILE
This event is confined to Australian Sub- seription ponies of any season that have not won two or more races since January 1, 1839.
After its brilliant performance in win- ning the Freemantle St, Leger, Baffin Bay will no doubt be made hot favourite and, although penalised 14 lbs., should win again.
It should receive serious opposition from Cocklerol (Mr. Needa), which has received an advantage of 15 lbs. since their Jast meeting, and as the distance suits this pony, it should..at least give Baffin Bay a great fight. Snowy River (Mr. Encarnacao) and -Candlelight (Mr. Proulx) will probably con-
test third position.
RACE NO. 3-ST. ANDREW'S STAKES: 11⁄2 MILES
This is the main attraction of the after- noon and is a handicap race for China ponies, winner of the St. George's Plate, 1939, and ponies classifled "A" barred.
Red Feather has won this event for the last two years for Mrs. L, Dunbar, but to- morrow it will be racing under Miss Li Po chun's colours. It will be. Interesting to see if it can mamtain its sequence of wins. With Mr. Needa' in charge, it should at least give a good account of itself if not actually wine | ning.
Taxing Master was just nosed out for third position by Boolat Bay and looks dan- gerous with only 149 lbs. to handle, and as it be worth backing each way. will be taken out by Mr. Black it should
My choice is Rose-Queen to win with Boolat Bay second and Taxing Master third.
RACE NO. 5-GALLOWGATE HAN- DICAP (FIRST SECTION): ABOUT
HALF MILE 160 YARDS
This is a sprint event and also the first leg of the "Daily Double", and features "D" class China ponies of the first section with novice jockeys in control.
Both Estover and The Leopard won the Norfolk Handicap in their respective sec- tions at the 10th Extra Meeting over six furlongs. Mr. Treverton will be on Estover to-morrow and Mr. S. W. Lee on The Leo-
pard. I think Estover's chance of winning is very bright as the pony is a free mover, but its biggest challenge will probably come from Kut Cheung, as, although the latter pony will carry 165 lbs.. it will be ridden by a most improved jockey, Mr. H. M. Botelho. Gold Coin (Mr. C. F. Chiu) is not a bad selection for a place bet, and as an outsider I recommend Zero (Mr. Haymes).
I expect Estover to take first place with Kut Chaung second and Gold Coin third.
RACE NO. 6—GORBALS HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION): SIX FURLONGS
Second Section "C" class Cilna ponies will figure in this event, and, judging from the last meeting's result, when Laughing Girl (Mr. Liang), Salvage Master (Mr. Black), and Scenic View (Mr. P. P. Botelho) dead-heated for second position in the Shum Chun Handicap (Second Section) over the mile, I anticipate another keen struggle be- tween these ponics.
Advancing Time (Mr. Ho Hong-ping) ran in the first section at the last meeting and it has been given top-weight of 188 lbɛ.. but with 5 lbs. allowance it is capable of caus- ing an upset here if it starts well.
There is also Sunlight View, (Mr. Pih) to be watched as its weight has come down by 7 lbs, and the shorter distance is more to its liking.
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My selections are. Salvage Master to win, with Laughing Girl second and Scenic View third.
RACE NO. 7-AULD REEKIE HANDICAP: ONE MILE
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This is the second leg of the "Daily Dou- ble"
which "C" class, Australian subscription ponies will participate. Having come in second to A Roaring Time in the | Ballarat Handicap over the mile at the 8th Extra Meeting, Pumpernickel (Mr. Proulx) has been penalised 5 lbs., f.e. it will carry 160 lbs. As it is running against practically the same field it is just possible that it will “secure-its-Argt win.
Mr. Encarnacao has the choice of either Blue Express or Rose Emily, but as the first named--has been allotted-top-waight- of- 168 lbs. I expect he will take out Rose Roolfy (Mr. Davis) was second in the Emily which, in view of its easy win in the | Newcastle Handicap at the last meeting, but Hong Kong Griffin's Cup, should put up a I am afraid that the distance may be just better show than Blue Express.
Lilliber (Mr. Sung). from the Marber stable, has been carefully trained for this distance, and, In view of its showing when it won the Bussex Handicap (First Section) at the 10th Extra Meeting, should do well. Avon (Mr. Black), which lost to Red Feather by a neck in the Kwangsi Handicap (First Section) from the two, mile post, should also be in the picture in the final run home. This race should be very open. RACE NO. 4—GORBALS HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION): SIX FURLONGS This race is reserved for Arst section of
"C" class ponies with Blue Diamond (Mr.
·L. B. Chao), winner of the Shum Chún Kan- dicap (First Section) at the last meeting, together with Musketeer. (Mr. Liang), and Pinfarthings (Mr. Churchill) each carrying 158 lbs. I very much doubt their ability to win at this weight and I would therefore suggest watching the ponier with 'much less weight to carry.
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a bit too long.There is also Strathearrick (Mr. Pih) to be taken into consideration as it ran very well indeed to win the Gosford "Handicap over a mile, although it was then carrying only 142 lbs. against 155 lbs. to-
morrow.
Discovery Bay (Mr. Needa) has not as yet done anything of note, but should ib strike some of its old form it is capable of creating an upset, while Violet Queen, if it starts, should not be ignored,
NEWS OF THE JOCKEYS
Mr. R. B. Moller, who came to Hong Kong special- ly to ride in the local St. Leger, has returned to Shang- hai but is expected back in time for the Annual Race Meeting.
A promising novice jockey, Mr. G. R. Cheape, who is in the Colony at the moment, is expected to ride to-
morrow.
Mr. H. J. A. Hearne, who was booked to ride Baffin Bay and Galveston Bay at to-morrow's meeting, will not be seen in action owing to his crushed foot again. giving trouble. His mount Baffin Bay will be taken care of by Mr. P. P. Botelho and Galveston Bay will again be Mr. Black's mount. Taxing Master, originally intend- ed for Mr. Black, will now be ridden by Mr. L. B. Chao.
BOWLING ALLIES
J.T. SHEEMAN SMASHES ALL RECORDS
(By "STRIKE") Well, Doc Molthen's 238 for tenpins has been beaten, and, as I forecasted in a previous article, it was beaten by J. T. Sheehan of the U. S. S. Min- danno, and in no unmistakable man-
ner.
On Sunday he made 269, made up with 8 strikes in a row, a spare, strikes, spare, egtting 9 pins down on his ninth trame.
It was truly a remarkable effort, and just better than his best effort of last month (October) when he made the highest score for the month with 257.
All bowling enthusiast well agree with me that to make a score like Sheehan's needs an immense amount of concentration, clarity of sight and judgement, to say nothing of finger and foot control.
This score of Sheehan's (269) is the high- est ever recorded in the alleys, being botter than Sapper Bell's 266 and Sapper Fawcett's 264 made towards the end of last year.
It is all the more remarkable, when it is considered that Sheehan only learned to play the game in these Alleys, about three months ago.
In passing I would like to mention that one of the most stylish and accomplished bowlers who have ever bowled in there Alleys is Ernie Hearther, now enjoying a vacation at home in the States. Early op- portunity will be taken to advise him of Sheehan's success.
ceiving from Odell 10 pins per game. won by 49 pins without his handicap. the following result shows Wright actually Individual scores were as follows:-
T. W. Wright J. H. Odell
1st 2nd 3rd Total 189 187 126 451 134 120 118 '372 That fine old bowling ship, U.S.S. Tulsa, has arrived in port, and occasion will be taken to arrange a tenpin match or two ́against local talent. I foresee some good bowling by friends Michal, Schreier, Peter- son, Spenka, Jalenko, Nasko, to say nothing
of others.
Tulsa has also a very good duckpin team, and it is likely that efforts will be made to match them against a representative team - from the Alleys.
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Owing to the fact that the ship's company have decided
have some divisional matches, games against civilian teams will, perforce, be played in the evenings.
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An Ewo League match was played Wednesday between our old friends The match was a three-game one, being in Champs and the latest entrants, the B.A.T.
the second round of the Fourth Tourney of the League.
Champs won by 243 pins the score being:-- The Champs ..... 1899 M.A.T..... 1556. B.A.T. IMPRESSES With regard to newcomers B.A.T., I was endeavour; greatly impressed with their they really got down to it, and did some good bowling. They did not at any time seem to have stage fright, or be visibly affected by their more experienced oppon- ents.
Immediately after
I foresee this team making a name for itself in these Alleys.
the "Ewo" League match, a friendly game with mixed teams was played; two Champs and two BAT. HEARTHER RETURNING SOON
players on each side. Judging by the up- Hearther is due back in mid-January, and roar from players and spectators alike all as Indoor Bowling is his favourite form of
must have thoroughly enjoyed themselves; sport or exercise, he is certain to get into I heard many terms used in this game not harness rapidly and go after Sheehan's usual to Bowling Alley teamst score Hearther's best efforts in these Al-Barnes, Gene Faggiano, Chas. Miller, and leys are as follows:-July 1938-244; January A.G.C. Butterfield just managed to beat Doc Molthen, Dick Venezia, B. F. Carthrew and 1939-234; and July 1939–250.
Y. L. Lum, by the very narrow margin of 25 pins.
On Monday, the first match of the Singles Handicap Competition was played off, the opponents being G. North, and Gene Fag- glano. It was a three-game match
and Faggiano conceded: North 14. points per game as handicap. The match resulted in a win for North by the narrow margin of 13 'points, which demonstrates thè accurate handicapping.
It seemed to me that Faggiano, a tried and experienced player, did not play se well as he is capable. His best effort was 175 In the first game but his average for the three games was only 150.
There was another match played in this Competition on Tuesday between J, H. Watts of the Signals and G; Hanley of the Gunners. This resulted in a decided win for Waits by 81. pins. Both players started off level, so
I still maintain, however, that Pum- pernickel is good enough to win, RACE NO. 8-GALLOWGATE HAN-that as it was a three game match, Watts DICAP (SECOND SECTION): ABOUT
HALF MILE` 180 YARDS This is another sprint event'and will wind up the day's racing. It is confined to novice Jockeys, who will be given mounts on second section "D"ēliss, thiña pontes, --
I expect the whiiner to come from one of the following thres:-Bremsay (Mr. Chattey), | Tiny Tim (Bir. Yeung Wing Kwai) and Jack O'Lantern (Mr. Traverton).
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actually averaged a 21 pin win per game.
3. W. Watta
G. Hanley
Result of the match was as follows:—
fat 2nd, 3rd Total 181 188 132 479 116 137 148 398 SURPRISING WIN An interesting match was played on Wadrierday in the first round between T. W. Wright of the Signals and J. H. Odell, which resulted" in" a, surprising win for Wright by 79 pins. inchading his handicap.
Wright's handicap was plus 25 and Odell's plus-15 which meant that Wright was re-
Rose-Queen (Mr. Poy) 152 lbs. and Boolat Bay (Mr. Menda) 151 lbs. were second and · Bréissy ran third, to The Leopard in' 'the- third respectively to Blue Diamond in the Norfolk) Handicap (Becond Section) at the Shum Chun Handicap, and they certainly 10th Extra Meeting over six furlongs after. look tempting Personally, I prefer Rose being left at the start, and if Mr. Chattey Young a win. Jack O'Lantern ran a 'good "Queen" which is faster over sprint events, can get a good start he should just about | fourth in the Castle Peak Handicap (Becórd but Boolat Bay must not be ignored. Rose do this pony is fast over sprint distance. Section) at the last meeting, when it was Flana (Mr. Encarnacao), which was expect. Tiny Tim won the Bonham Handicap unbeaten by a short head by Matador. ed to do well at the previous meeting. «der: Mr.HM. Botelho at the 9th. “Extra 1 nominate Tiny Tim to win may do batter to-morrow over the aborter | Meeting over six furlongs and, judging from Bressay second and Jack O'Lanterni
that performance. I think it might give Mr.
third.
W. P.
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