THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 7, 1941.
Page 13.
Endeavour Strongly Favoured For The Rooty-Hill Derby
Prairie View Outstanding Entry For Austral Derby
Outstanding Griffins And Subs. Discussed
By "Rapier”
HAVING GIVEN MY VIEWS ON THE NEW CHINA GRIFFINS IN PRE- VIOUS ARTICLES, I WILL NOW DEAL WITH THE AUSTRALIAN PONIES. TWO CLASSES OF THESE PONIES WILL FIGURE IN THE ANNUAL RAC- ING CARNIVAL WHICH STARTS ON SATURDAY WEEK, SUBS, AND THE GRIFFINS, THE LATTER BEING INTRODUCED FOR THE FIRST TIME.
In view of the large number subscribed for this year, I will confine my remarks firstly on the Aus- tralian subscription griffins and then the griffins.
After having watched the new ponies in train- ing for some time, it is now possible to pick out the more prominent of the entries for the Rooty-Hill, Derby, which, although not attracting as much attention as the Hong Kong Derby, is nevertheless considered by owners an exceptionally good race to win.
This event has attracted 66 races over distances from a mile
Araxy II, belonging to Mr. T.
Gregory, showed excellent
entries oul of a consignment of and under. 113 ponies. For some weeks past. and during the remaining
days M. to prior
the commencement of
form when it completed 11⁄2 miles actual racing, the burning tople of
creditable perform- in 3.06.4. conversation has been, and will
ance. I hardly believe it to be
continue to be-who will win the
1941 Rooty-Hill Derby?
I don't think I am far wrong in stating that Endeavour, belonging to Mrs. Chuong Ho-yen, is, at the moment, the favourite. This pony has invariably done well in train ⚫ing and after watching its recent gallop over the Derby Distance. with Mr. Peter Wei up. against Iron Belle (riding boy), a griffin. when it clocked 3.01.1, with a last quarter of 27.4 apparently with- out effort, I am confident that it will be hard to beat providing its further training does not suffer any setback.
I understand, will be under the control of Mr. Donald Black, our
champion jockey. It was recently taken out by him for a 14 miles gallop, which it covered in 2.32 with a last quarter of 27.1. It should certainly prove dangerous over the Derby distance,
good enough for the above ponies. representatives
Mr. Gredmaka has two worthy in this event, however, although it might ac-either of which will have to be count for some of the less impor- reckoned with; both are good long distance ponies, although I like Culooma better than Canberra,
tant events.
Vitamin M is another pony which has a strong following. It is in the pink of condition at the momert and it will not surprise if if places.
Mr. Black Must Be
Reckoned With
to
Castle Hill may not be up to the standard of the ponies mentioned above but Mr. Black will be on top and one cannot, at this stage, Endeavour will in all probabi. tell what this combination will do, lity give its owner the privilege while Strathalbyn, belonging of being the first lady to win Mr. J. F. MacGregor, is more of a this important race since its in-sprinter than a stayer and in my estimation is not good enough over auguration.
this distance to do very much.
Bendemeer, owned by Mr. P. M Hoo, is certainly good to look at;
Sydney Diamond, belonging to - Diamonds, has also been freely
mentioned as a likely winner of it has the appearance of a speed-] the Rooty-Hill Derby. Good as this pony is, however, I doubt itsister and I was favourably im- ability to beat Endeavour over this pressed with one of its recent runs distance.
1
Santa-Anita
A Good Bet
in my
opinion. belonging to Mr. Chiu Ki-fan, comes next to Endeavour. After
with its owner up. This pony should be kept in mind for sprint events even if only an also ran in the Rooty-Hill Derby.
i
Mr. Eu Tong-sen will be repre- sented by three ponies, Fleetwing, Gay Fox and Gloaming, and al- though he has not to date met with any success in classic events with th's class of pony, on this occasion he will no doubt expect much of Gloaming for which he paid $8,100, the biggest price fetched by any animal at the auction.
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GOLF STARTING
TIMES
Following age Royal Hong Kong Golf Club starting times for Fanling: --
SUNDAY
Old Course
9.10 n.m R. B. Ball, F. D. Hunter.
9 20
A. K. Mackenzie. D. S. Robb.
.
9.24
F. Groves, Col. Rose.
8.20
W. Park, J. C. Kyle.
9.32
S. H. Dodwell, I H. Geare..
9.36
R. Young, I W Shewan.
0.40
H. W. Befaley, J. W. Ander:
son
9.44
8.52
N. D. Lloyd, S. L. Lloyd. T. E. and T. A. Pearce.
9.56
10.00
10.04
++
10.03
10,12
10.10 10.20
with a last quarter of 27.4, and so 10.24 it will not surprise if it walks away with the race, especially as 10,28 Mr. V. V. Needa will be on top.
10.36
Vis Major, belonging to Messrs. | 10.32 borne in mind although it has not Lee Bros., is another pony to be as yet done anything that might cause it to be classed with the 10.44 others. It may turn out to be a
10 40
"Dark Horse" in this race, but in 10.48 anxevent take note of it for other
10 52 10.50 11,00
::
events even If it fails here.
Mr. M.
veteran Sokoloff, the jockey, has been specially brought down to ride this pony.
First Love, owned by P. & L.. 9,24 a m. has not been much in the lime- light but I believe it to be good enough to extend the others over this distance.
9,32
9.40
9.48 10.12
10.16
I have been given to under stand that it gave a good ac· count of itself over 11⁄2 miles at 11.00 o'clock one morning last month in a trial gallop with its 10,24 stable companion Tropical Love,
10.28
which it beat in an effortless 10.36
manner.
Shanghai Jockeys
At the present stage it is doubt- ful whether this
will pony
be
Mr. Noodt and Mr. Sokoloff good enough to win the Derby. have now arrived from the North Its movement at the moment is to take part in the forthcoming week or more not too impressive. but another carnival.
of hard training may make a lot of difference.
King's Welcome Worth
Watching
Mr. Noodt is a newcomer to the Colony, and will be riding first string for Mr. Eric Moller in the place of Mr. R. B. "Boojie" Mol- ler, who I understand will not be riding this year.
Mr. Sokoloff, who was here many years ago, will, as already mentioned, ride for Mr. S. W.i Lee's stable.
Mr. Dynasty has King's Wel- come to represent him in this race; this pony gave a glimpse of its Mr. Ho'den has been booked by
Messrs Shields and Stanton prowess over this distance last Mr. Li Po-chun, and is expected Own Manhattan. which. quite month, when it clocked 3.05.4, to arrive in a few days. sturdily built, has potentialities,
and Black Seal, belonging to C.
its convincing gallop recently over H., proved itself a stayer when it the Champions distance in 2.26 3, with a last quarter of 29.3, this did 11⁄2 miles in 3.17, with 29.2 pony has come in for a good deal for the last quarter during a re-
of attention, and for those who cent trial run, and should be a dangerous contender for this event
make it a practice of looking for if given a good jockey. outsiders, this pony shou'd be kent
The ponies I have mentioned in mind. It will be rid- den by
are undoubtedly the best of the Mr. S. C. Liang. current year's subs, and I think Mr. Necan has a fitte looking the Rooty-Hill Derby winner will pony in United Express but it appears to me to lack the strength be among them, with Endeavour, Sydney Diamond and Santa- for a race as gruelling as this. It Anita having the best chances. is definitely good, however, and should account for some of the
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GRIFFINS
As far as the Australian Griffins are concerned, main interest will be centred round the classic event, the Austral Derby. which will be run on February 17. The new arrivals have done some fast work during recent weeks, and while it is no easy matter at this stage to spot the likely. winner, I do not think I will be far wrong in nam- ing Prairie View, belonging to Mr. Li Lan-sang, as the pony most likely to succeed. •
Powerfully built, it has prov. ed itself a staver-lt recently did the mila in 2.00 with a fast quarter of 28.1 without being fully extended-and it should command most attention.
Mr. Li has also entered three other ponies. Distant View, Misty View and Mountain View, but Prairie View is better over ton distance races, although Distant View should prove a worthy un- derstudy.
Marsh Warbler Next Best
Next pony of importance is Marsh Warbler, owned by Fear- stur. This good looking chestnut,
3 IS GOOD
4IS BETTER
10,44
:
:
R. D. Walker, A. W, Bourne,
J. C. B, Burgess, A. Rit- chie. F. A. Redmond, T. Megarry. J. D. Thomson, W. Stoker. J. M. Thomson, R. C. Parker.
A. J. Dennis, E. C. Price, . C. M. Williams, F. A. Ho ward.
J. Hackney, M. G Carru- thers.
F. N. Merritt, L. R Cram-
er.
R.
K M Simpson, R. H. Challinor.
B. O Baldwin, P. M. Col
ton
N. C. McLeod, A. V. Craves, I. H C. Highet, A. C. Mere- dith.
JA
D Morrison. K 9.
Morrison
W. Sharp. T. Low.
J Linaker. Col. Matthews. Col. Macpherson, Capt. For- rester.
New Courses
W. H. E. Thomas, J. C. Tay- lor.
L M S Lloyd. D C. Lon- craine.
A H kenhead
R. P
Ait-
Guinness, G. G
Morris. H. A, Mills. J. L. C. Pearce. Capt. St. John.
F. A, M Elliott. Capt. Thursby.
Miss strong.
Smalley. Miss Arm-
E. L. Groome, J. R. Way, J. F. Robinson, L. A, Cal- craft.
Col. Shackleton, Major Cur-
ran.
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