THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 5, 1940
BAFFIN BAY'S CHALLENGE IN TWO MILES EVENT Far View Likely To Be Beaten Once Again
FOR ALL TIME AND CELTIC STAR FOR TO-MORROW'S DOUBLE
(By "RAPIER")
THE THIRD EXTRA Race Meeting under the auspices of Hong Kong Jockey Club will be held to-morrow, and, given fine weather, it should attract a large crowd. The programme will consist of nine events, with two races specially reserved for Novice jockeys,
was third in this same race, to put up a better flight. Mr. Peter Wel has the
RACE NO. 9. CANTON HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION): FROM THE TWO MILE POST ONCE ROUND
AND IN...
The last race of the day, which is confined to second section "D" Class China ponies, will again ridden by Novice jockeys, and on its last show- ing, when it came third to Fei Ying, in the Taiwan Bay Handicap (Second section) over a mile, Double Chance, which will be ridden by Mr. Yeung Wing-kwai seems to be choice here, though Ascot Vale, which the logical
was made red hot favourite at the
choice of Distinctive Time and For weight per inches I think he All Time, and as the latter is carrying will probably take it out, in which case it the pony is improving in its morning should be very near at the finish as winner, will be handled by Mr. Se-
outings. Hughber will be in charge of Mr. H. M. Botelho, and this com-
bination may be worth following for a
RACE NO. 6. ST. KILDA HANDICAP:
The Brisbane Spring Handicap will constitute the main event. It will be contested by Australian Subscription place. ponies of any season, and for the first time within racing experience, they will be called on to travel over the full distance of two miles. A surprise winner is likely to be in store.
ONE MILE.
This race is confined to "D"
Class
RACE NO, 1-CANTON HANDICAP 135 lbs. It is liable to cause an up- Pan, will probably do better over this
(FIRUT SECTION); FROM THE TWO
MILE POST ONCE ROUND
AND IN.
The curtain rises with this event for "D" Class China ponies, with Novice
set here.
last meeting when Fei Ying was the queira and may prove a danger.
Golden Cow (Mr. Châu Ki Fan) was a distinct failure when it ran un-
placed last time out, and if Mr. Chiu
should try and adopt the same tactics of a runaway win. I am not at all sure
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Drinkers
about its chances of winning. There is Valorous (Mr. Sleap), however, to be reckoned with. This pony ran very well to win the Gin though it was then carrying 155 lbs. half a mile, al- Bay Handicap over
whereas to-morrow its weight has come down to. 145 lbs. on account of Emer-
RETIREMENT REGRETTED
may
Australian ponies and, judging from past performances, Amber II, which will again be taken out by Mr. S. W.
distance and a win here is quite pos- RACE NO. 3-FATSHAN
HANDI-sible.
Real opposition should come CAP (FIRST SECTION):
from Income Tax (Mr. Liang). After its promotion to "D" Class. 14 MILES. This race will be contested by first ing Piccadilly Jim
its disappointing run at the last meet-gency Call (Mr. R. M. Wood). jockeys as pilots, and a most interest-section "C" Class China ponies with been demoted to the present class, and, I believe it is about due for a win.
(Mr. Poy) has prove dangerous, although it failed to win at Fanling the last time out, but ing race should ensue. Chatterbox a proviso that griffins of this season although it may not be well supported, (Mr. Yeung Wing-kwai), by virtue that have won less than $1,000 in it should not be neglected as this pony of its recent win, when it dead-heated stakes are barred. Guinness Time, with Phoenix
runs quite well at morning gallops. in the
Taiwan Bay which will be taken out by Mr. S. Mr. Chao will take out Brown Derby Handicap (One mile), will no doubt W. Pan to-morrow, ran extremely and it has been whispered that this be in big demand. I, however, pre- well at the last Meeting when carry-pony stands a good chance of scoring
The announcement regarding Mr. fer Wilber (Mr. Ho Hong-ping), win- | ing 168 lbs. to win the Kellett Handi- a win here,
L. Dunbar's retirement, at least for ner of the Pokfulum Handicap over cap (Second Section) over the mile, Shuttlecock will again be taken out tion in local racing, has been read with the present, from active participa- the same distance. On that perform- but as it will be running with ponies by Mr. Black, but I don't think it ance Wilber should win, but West of higher standard, I don't think we Lake (Mr. S. W. Lee) is also dan- need to worry about its chances of has been coming along very nicely.
will be dangerous although the pony have heard nothing but
widespread regrets, From all sides. I the highest gerous, as it only lost to Wilber by repeating a win here.
tribute paid to this popular a short head, but for those who are I fancy the chance of its stable- RACE NO. 7. FATshan handICAP owner, whose local Turf interest looking for an outsider I would re-mate, Just In Time (Mr. P. Y. T.
(SECOND SECTION); 11⁄4 MILES
dates back a considerable period. Mr. commend bearing Soldier of China | Wei), although it has not done any- (Mr. R. K. C. Chui) in mind.
Double" and will be contested by se past it was invariably his candidates This is the second leg of the "Daily Dunbar can lay claim to have achieved outstanding successes, and in years This Time (Mr. Hoo Pak-ming),
cond section "C" Class China ponies, which figured prominently in the which ran third to Chatterbox, has had
Celtic Star (Mr. B. L. Tao) has to its weight reduced 2 lbs, and on that
Hong Kong Derby and other classic account it will probably have a say
carry 3 lbs. more for its win in the in the finish. Some Hope (Mr. Chiu
Sub-Griffins Spring Handicap over Dunbar most genial whenever appro- events. I have always found Mr. 14 miles. Ki-fan), which was third in the same
L. B. Chao), which came in second I take this opportunity to thank him Advancing Time (Mr. ached regarding racing matters, and race with Wilber, is not altogether
to Guinness Time in the Kellett Han- for many courtesies received, and to out of the running, as this pony is better suited to a hard track,
These two are the best among the en- dicap over the mile, is also up 3 lbs. wish him good luck. RACE NO. 2.—BRISBANE SPRING HANDICAP: TWO MILES.
tries, and the former is very much at This is the main event
home over this distance. of the
Strathbannock afternoon and will feature the return
(Mr. Black) been most disappointing encounter between Sapper (Mr. Davis)
two outings, and I doubt if it can do Fair Chance, belonging to Weetoo, this
in its last and Far View (Mr. Pih).
better than place to-morrow.
| morning after passing the Rock-in the Soldier of Britain (Mr. P. P. Botel-course of its "final gallop for to- last Meeting to come fourth on a soft ho) put up a very good show at the inorrow's meeting.
Luckily, he suffered nothing, more track, and should the course be firm than a slight shake-up, and he was to-morrow I am sure this old warrior able to walk back to the Paddock, will stage a comeback which may where he remounted and came out to prove profitable for those who follow finish the gallop.
RACE NO. 8. BROKEN HILL Han-
thing of note to date. A strong chal- lenge will come from Galveston Bay, which will have the services of Mr. Needa. Musketeer (Mr. Liang) and Oak Bay, (recently. demoted from "B" Class) have been
allotted top weight of 163 lbs., and in view of the long distance it is doubtful whether either of them will be prominent.
On the other hand, National Pride (Mr. S. W. Tang), with the light weight of 140 lbs., should not be dis- regarded as the pony is good enough to last out this distance and win. Boolat Bay will probably find the dis- tance against it, but Rose-Queen (Mr. Far View has again been given top Ip Kui Ying) may be worth following weight of 185 lbs., whereas Sapper for a win and place. has gone up 3 lbs. in weight i. e. 163 RACE NO. 4. HOBERT HANDICAP: lbs, It will be recalled that in the
ONE MILE.. previous race in which these two In this race for "B" Class Australian ponies clashed Far View led on com- ponies, Murrumbidgee (Mr. ing down the straight until after which won the Calliope Handicap passing the two-mile post, when Sap-over 1-1/4 miles at the last Meeting, per, cleverly ridden by Mr. Davis, has been penalised
it again. 10 lbs. and for produced a better finish to win by a length.
Taking all the relevant factors Into consideration Far View will 'in
all probability suffer its second defeat.
Baffin Bay, now owned by Mr. T. K. L, will be carrying 4 lbs, less to- morrow and, with a change of jockey in Mr, Needa, a win for it is not altogether out of the question. Baffin Bay is pretty well known for its stamina, and in a race over this. dis- tance it has a glorious opportunity of winning its Arst race for Its new
owner,
Sparrow (Mr. Black), for its third placing behind Sapper, is down by
Black),
this reason alone I think its chances of winning again are rather remote. Among the entries, and judging by past results, I look to Ascot Day (Mr. L. B. Chao) to win, but it will be seriously challenged by Cockleroi (Mr. Needa), which has been demoted from "A" Class and which used to be good over this distance. Happy Land- ings (Mr. Davis) is another pony to watch, but it may disappoint again, whilst Vixen Tor (Mr. Proulx) is not bad over this distance. RACE NO. 5. KONGMUN HANDICAP: FROM THE TWO MILE POST ONCE
has
Fair Chance Gives Trouble In Training
Mr. B. A. Proulx was thrown by
MACAO
RACES
Following are the entries for Macao Race Meeting on April 14:--
*DICAP; SIX FURLONGS, This race is for Australian ponies of this season that have not won $1000 in stakes, and the likely winner should come from one of the following÷-
Many Thanks (Mr. Davis). Franklin (Mr. Needa),
·Fair Chance (Mr. Proulx) Flying Dutchman (Mr, Hearne), For its win in the Collgardie' Stakes "Chung Shan. Stakes”!:-Country - Flower, from the 1-1/2 mile post at the last Coureur Bleu, Fairy Auk, Fairy Ousel, Hog- Meeting Many Thanks has been pen-manay and Wood Nymph. alised 20 lbs., but in view of the "Jockey Cup":-Cairnsmore; Dick Turpin, short distance, I don't think this ex Fumelo, Quick Despatch, Tarzan and Zo-
disc. tra_weight_will stop it from winning again. Franklin, which
was second in this same race has gone up 11 lbs tions)Copper Idol, Dow Jones, Gallant in weight but as it was convincingly Eleven, Mac's Adventure, National Anthem, Marshal, Heddon, Labour Day, Lucky beater by Many Thanks last time out New Bedford, National Dignity, Old Fash- it can only be placed again. Fair toned, Persian Cat. Popular, Star, Sports Chance is the danger here, although Venture, Sunshine Susie, The Tigress and it came in third in the above race, as Wild this pony has been being quite well in morning gallops tollowing the last Meeting Flying Dutchman is win quite fast away from the gate, but as
it will be carrying 162 lbs. .. doubt Rothesay Bay, Spirit of St. Louis and ch l if it will last the distance
ROUND AND IN.. This is the first leg of the "Daily 1 lb. but the distance is against it Double," and will be contested by and I think we can leave it alone, China griffins of this season that have Amicus Curine (Mr. B. L. Tao) not won more than $1000 in stakes, has been preparing for this gruelling Johnber (Mr. Chao), for its win race for sometime, so much so that in the Mirs Bay Stakes. at the last alhou not start at the lost meeting Meeting over the mille, hus been vene although entered. This pony is de-alised 17 lbs. and in view of Its last finitely a long distance racer, and I performance it will undoubtedly com- dm sure it will be prominent at the mand the most attention Anish. There is also Triumphant tainly a good chands off f
Mr. H. M. Botelho) to be reckon-again,
with as it will be carrying only I expect Conagh (Mr.
"Chinahan Handicap" (1st and 2nd Sec-
"Hin Wang Cup"-Bozey, Double Chance, Ying, Gold Colo, Jack O'Lantern, Night #shekki Handloap/Cloudy Star, Dou- View Plain View, Talkative and Tim. bie-Up, Eagle, fron Knight,
Gesture.