THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 10, 1940.
FAR VIEW EXPECTED TO TURN TABLES. ON SAPPER Scenic View & Rooifly For The Double
MR. H. S. CHANG, FROM HANKOW, TO RIDE FOR S. W. LEE STABLE
(By "RAPIER”) ·
THE FIFTH EXTRÀ RACE MEETING, under the aus- pices of Hong Kong Jockey Club, will spread over two days and will mark the penultimate stage of racing at the Valley prior to the summer recess.
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Nine events are down for decision to-morrow, with no change in the time of starting, but for Monday there will be 11 races and the first bell will be rung at noon, with the tiffin interval after the second race,
The principal event to-morrow, is the Whitsun Handicap which will be contested over the mile by Australian ponies of this season, whereas on Mon- day the Whitsun Plate will be the
There is also Hillsboro Bay, a game little main attraction. This is also a handi-
pony, which, if it keeps up in the early cap event but confined to China pon- stages of the race, may yet spring a sur- ies, with "A" Class ponies that have prise. won $5,000 or more in stakes since !! January, 1940, barred.
For to-morrow we have a new ar-
_Gay Star also dead-heated with Eve of Folly for third position in the Mount Gough Handicap, when carrying 168 lbs., and, as its weight remains the same to-morrow, it may find the 14 miles distance a bit too long.
RACE NO. 4. WHITSUN HANDICAP: ONE MİLE
This is the main event of the afternoon
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rival from Hankow in the person of and, with the best of this year's Australian ponies taking part, it should provide grand Mr. H. S. Chang, an experienced joc-entertainment and a spirited struggle,
Sapper, conqueror of Far View the key, who will ride for Mr. S. W. Lee's
Albury Handicap at the Second Extra Meet- stable.
ing over the two mile post distance, has been penalised, 3 lb. and, as it will be rid- den by Mr. Black instead of Mr. Davis, who is riding his own pony in this race, it will command strong support in the betting.
RACE NO. 1. LEAD MINE HANDICAP (FIRST_SECTION): 11⁄2 MILES
The opening event to-morrow is confined to first section "C" Class China ponies which will be ridden by novice jockeys over the Derby distance. This is the first long distance race for the red letter jockeys and a good race is expected.
Advancing Time (Mr. He Hong-ping), for its win in the Fatshan Handicap (Second
against Section), will be competing
first section ponies and, as it is a free-moving animal and will have a jockey who has won on it before, I think it has a good chance of winning.
Good as Sapper is, however, I am still of-the opinion that it is not good enough to win over the mile.
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Vanity Fair (Mr. Ip Kul-ying) should also be in the running if it can produce the same form which won it the Randwick Plate at the First Extra Meeting
RACE NO. 5. LEAD MINE HANDICAP: (SECOND SECTION): 11⁄2 MILES
This is the first leg of the "Daily Double" and will be contested by second section "C" Class China ponies, which will again, be ridden by our novice jockeys. Judging from the fact that it placed second to Advancing
tlon) at the Third Extra Meeting,
Scenic
Time in the Fatshan Handicap (Second Sec- View (Mr. H. A. de Botelho) is the likellest
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winner, while Soldier of Britain, which was neck behind Scenic View in the above race, should be again prominent at the finish owing to its easy running; if allowed to take a big lead it will probably be hard to 'over- haul.
Rooldy (Mr. Davls) has been penalised 4. ib. for, coming'in second in the Koala Handicap. but with Franklin, the winner, not compet ing, I think it should just about do the trick If it can last out the distance. Serious op- position may come from Centre Court (Mr Sung), which ran unplaced in the above race and has since had its weight reduced by 10 lb. It will therefore receive 7 lb. from Rooifly instead of giving 10lb.. as was the case at the last meeting...
Twilight Star (Mr. Hearne), which was three lengths behind Roolfly, has had its weight-reduced 3 lb. and, as the distance is longer to-morrow, it should do better than before. Over this distance Ruby Star (Mr. Pan) certainly looks dangerous with only 135 lb. to carry, and it may have a say at the finish. Snowy, River (Mr. Liang) has fallen off considerably lately, but, on form, will have to be reckoned with.
RACE NO. 8. SHATIN HANDICAP: (SECOND SECTION): ABOUT HALF MILE 170 YARDS This is another sprint affair with second section "D" Class ponies participating. In view of Celtic Star's dismal failure in
March Brown, for its win the Taimoshan the above race, many will be chary of Handicap over six furlongs at the last meet- backing this pony. If Mr. Hoo Pak-minging, has been promoted to class higher can keep up with Scenic View and Soldler and has an additional 10 lb. to carry. It of Britain in the early stages, however, it may redeem its previous failure. Clowner (Mr. Chattey) with only 140 lbs. to carry. is good enough to win as it is capable of lasting the full distance, and Strathbannock is another contender which should not be disregarded.
Eve of Hunting (Mr. Wood), although not as yet, is having done anything of note quite good over this distance in training and may have a say at the Anish. RACE NO. 6. SHATIN HANDICAP: (FIRST SECTION): ABOUT HALF MILE, 170 YARDS
This is only a sprint event and will be contested by first section "D" Class China ponies. Over this short distance the best thing to do is to look for sprinters.
will again be ridden by Mr. Treverton, who. If still a novice rider in this race, will have 5 lb. allowance and will thus carry 156 lb. instead of 161.
when This pony ran very convincingly carrying 151 lb. at the last Meeting and, on that showing, I am inclined to believe that it is capable of winning with the extra weight.
Palmer, if taken out by Mr. Wel, should be very close at the finish as it is a fast mover and can be depended on to make a good fight of it. Golden Cow (Mr. C. F. Chiu) has disappointed on so many occasions lately that I am afraid to nominate it for a win. Talkative (Mr. Sung) is a fast-moving pony and should be worth a $5 bet cach way, and Valorous, with 140 lb. to carry. Sunlight View (Mr. Pih) is long overdue will be ridden by Mr. Hearne; this combina- for a win, and I think its chances for totion should not be neglected. morrow are rather bright.
Mr. Wei has two ponies in Smiling Time. winner of the ""Hunchbacks" Handicap, and This Time, Its stablemate, to choose from, and as the former has been penalised 12 which is a much better pony over this dig tance. If it does not win it should at least
place.
RACE NO. 9. SPENCER HANDICAP: FROM THE TWO MILE POST
ONCE ROUND AND IN This event will conclude the first day of the meeting and will be contested by "D" Class Australian ponles. Shuttlecock (Mr. Hearne) and Income Tax (Mr. Liang) have both been given 160 lb. to carry. Shuttle- Wilber (Mr. Chao), which was second to
cock won the St. Kilda Handicap over the Smiling Time in the "Hunchbacks Handl-mile at the Third Extra Meeting and should cap over six furlongs, should be well up at have no difficulty in winning this race. the finish owing to the
Only serious opposition is likely to come while Willynilly (Mr. Yuen) and Portrush from Income Tax (Mr. Liang), which was (Mr. H. S. Chang), which failed so badly third to this pony in the above race, and as at the last Meeting under Messrs. Sung and the distance is slightly longer it may re- Needa, may make amends to-morrow. I
verse the former result. Brown Derby (Mr. think the former is worth following If the Black) should also be considered as it has course is dry.
RACE NO. 7. BONDI HANDICAP:
12 MILES
shorter
distance,
Far View (Mr. Pih) has again been allot-lbs., he will probably take out the latter, ted top-weight of 165 lbs. and, as the dis- tance is more suitable to this pony, I think it will turn the tables on Sapper on this occasion: To-morrow, however, it will be conceding a good deal of handicap to other more dangerous contenders, and in some instances this amounts to more than 20 lbs. -Australian Diamond (Mr. Wel), which Galveston Bay, which came in second to came in third in the Brisbane Spring Handi- Just In Time in the first section of the Fat-cap at the Third Extra Meeting, is, danger- shan Handicap, will be in the capable hands us at 145 lbs., and an upset in this direc- of Mr. Treverton, who requires one more tion is quite possible.
As win to graduate from the Novice Class. this pony is pretty difficult to ride, however, I doubt whether Mr. 'Treverton will do very well here,
Boolat Bay (Mr. S. W. Lee), which was third to Galveston Bay in the above race, do losing by a short head, will probably better to-morrow as Mr. Lee won a race last year on this pony, only to be disquali- fied by the Stewards for boring out.
Musketeer (Mr. Chiu Kl-fan) is the only Advancing pony. here capable of giving
Time" a fight as it is also a free-mover.
There is also Rose Evelyn (Mr. Coppin) to be reckoned with; as it has regained some of its old form. It should be near at the finish.
Mr. R. M. Wood has the choice of either Eve of Dancing or Gladiator for this race, and whichever he takes out will be dan- gerous.
RACE NO, 2. WARWICK FARM HANDICAP: 1 MILES
This race is confined to Australian ponies of this season, winners of $1,000 or more in stakes barred. It has attracted only sevent entries, and, judging from past perform- ançes, I don't think we need look further then Rowan (Mr. Hearne), which came in Becond to. Fair Chance in the Canterbury Park Handicap at the last meeting, to win. Shuttlecock, winner of the St. Kilda Handi- cap at the Third Extra Meeting, may not participate in this event, as I believe it has a better opportunity of winning the ninth
race.
Maple Star (Mr. Tao) has had its weight reduced 10 lbs; and, although I cannot sec it winning, it should place.
Catterick Bridge (Mr. Needa) ran disap pointingly on its last outing, but it has been Improving lately and should not be neglected, Springhurst (Mr. Poy) has been allotted top-weight of 185 lbs. but, although it won the Sydney Handicap at the Second Extra Meeting. I am afraid it will find the distance and weight rather more than it can handle.
RACE NO. 3. STONECUTTERS HANDICAP: 14 MILES
China ponies, griffing of this season that have not won more than $1,000 in stakes, will figure in this race, in which I expect to see the finish fought out between the follow. ing ponies:
Eve of Reason (Mr. Black). Gay Star (Mr. Hearne). Hughber (Mr. Chao).
Hillsboro Bay. (Mr.. Needa).
Eve of Reason came in third in the St. George's' Plate over 14 miles at the last "Meeting.“ ́and a-win-is. Indicated here. It will, however, have to beat HughBør, which did. extremely well in the Kellet Handicap, when it was belten into second place. by: Gay Star by half's length,
Then there is Contact (Mr. Davis), which won the first section of the Perth Plate at the Annual Meeting, to be reckoned with, as this pony, although it has not started since its last win, is at the moment very fit and should not be entirely neglected.
been very lightly treated. Dick Turpin (Mr. |Chan) is another good pony to bear in mind. For those who are on the look out for an
Star I suggest Colorado
(Mr.
The second leg of the "Daily Double" will outsider, be decided by "C" Class Australian ponies. Davis). It is carrying only 137 lb.
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