THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 9, 1941.
TO-MORROW'S MAIN EVENT SHOULD BE VERY OPEN
Baffin Bay Is Likely To Be Made The Favourite
National Reform And Odin For
Daily Double"
By "Rapier"
Fifth Extra Race Meeting of Hong Kong Jockey Club, to be held at the Valley to-morrow, is the penultimate meeting of the first half of the sea- son. After that a two-day meeting towards the end of the month will mark the close of racing until September. Ten events are down for decision to-morrow, and entries being satisfactory, racing fans should be provided with some excellent sport. The dry weather of the past few days has made for a hard track, and fast times should be recorded.
it can give the above ponies 11 good run and Mr. Need is riding it this time.
I expect these four ponies to fight out the finish.
BEAS RIVER PADDOCKS HANDICAP. 1: MILES
WEST RIVER HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION): FROM
THE TWO MILE POST ONCE ROUND AND IN This rner will see second sec- tion of "C" Class China ponies participating. Blue Fie d (Mr. This is the main event of the | Chao), for its win in the Taimo. afternoon and is open to all Aus-shan Handicap over this same dis- tralian ponies; it should provide tance at the last meeting, has been grand entertainment and a spirit-promoted to a class higher but ed struggle.
lein he currying 4 lb. less to-
A
same
morrow.
THE CARD
QUESTION
when carrying 159 lb. at the last ONCE MORE
Galveston
By "Lead" For some seasons past
manner
Baffin Bay (Mr. Chao) and En- deavour (Mr. Wel), winners of the Brisbane Spring Handicap und
This pony run very convincingly Melbourne Cup, respectively, over the two-mile distance, have been am inclined to believe that it is meeting and, on that showing. given top-weight of 159 lb. In view of its fine win. in
capable of winning again. record time, whilst
carrying the
Bay (Mr. Needa) weight, Baffin Bay will undoubt- should be very close at the finish edly command the most support,
and can be depended
upon to although it ran ump uced against nake a good fight of it, but Rose now former "China Mail” Endeavour in the Melbourne Cup Jane (Mr. Poy) refused to with Mr. Needa up I think if i
bowls scribe, “Skip," has the last time it came out, and as the best choice for
it has been given top-weight of bemoaned the inefficient win, but Burlesav our must be reckoned with
159 lb, I am afraid to numinate though it be gre
l be a win. cap 10
in which cards The main event is the Beas River Paddocks
weight by 14 1 ster its last win ̧ Advane.ng_Time, which will be are kept in League games, Handicap which will be contested over the Derby
sit e definitely good on it hard taken oul by Mr. Wet. Inuk Track and over the distances
tempting with 145 B, and it may
and the carelessness of distance by Australian ponies of ony season
Times W, however, both have
a Hey at the finish. and skips in signing these new arrival from
potises will be conceding a good anergency Unit, with Mr Hankow is Mr. Tseh, on
deal of handicap
to other more up. has an a lowance of 5 11. cards without first check- experienced jockey, who will ride for Mr. Li Pɔ- tlangerous contenders. Fleetwing
and will be carrying 139 11 ming them. Chun.
(M. Pay), which won the Beau-tead of 144 1 As it came
in the Kellett maris Stakes (11⁄4 miles) in record) fourth
Handicap Thus early in the season I have time at the Third Extra Meeting. (Second Section) over 11⁄2 miles, come up against this sort of thing is dangerous at 145 1b and an up-
it should be thereabouts in the set in this direction is quite pos-
Anal run home. sible, while Australian Diamond (Mr. Chang), which was second to Baffin Bay and Endeavour in pre- vious outings over the two-mileĮ distance, may find the 11⁄2 miles just about right.
A
The cuitam-aiser,
the Car- pentaria Handreap. Over mile; is confined to "E" Class Australian ponies, ruden by novice jockeys, and a good race is expected.
On the strength of its fourth placing in the Sydney Handien (Second Section)
OVER SIN fur.
I think, however, that Tropical, Love will win, with Colorado Star second and Surprise Again third, Schmetterling is the outsider.
WEST RIVER HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION) FROM TWO MILE POST ONCE ROUND AND IN
Class China ponies will
longs at the Third Extra Meeting. Tropical Lover (Mr Chu Ki-fan), figure in this race, which ex- although carrying
top-weight of pect to see fought out between. 157 lb. is the likeliest winner.
King Kong (Mr. Wel). while Colorado Star (Mr. Hoo
Jober (Mr. Chao). Puk-ming) With only 135 lb.
Hopeful Star (Mr. Craven). carry, should be prominent at the
Odeon (Mr. Needa). finish on account of its easy move- 1:14-213
King Kong came in second in Kellett Handicap (First Section; over 14 miles at the Third Extra Meeting, and a win is indicated here.
I think Mr. Chang will again adopt runaway tactles and, if not overhauled in good time, may win,
Mr. Black has the choice be- tween A Happy Time and Viceroy. but I doubt the capabilities of either against tioned above.
the ponies men-
Man-O'-War has won two races
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not in Third Division, where there might be Some excuse for it, but in Mo less important a match than the Recreio-Craigen- |gower_ixture at King's Park in
First Division,
GREAT BIGHT STAKES (FIRST SECTION); FROM THE TWO MILE POST ONCE ROUND AND IN The result of the second leg of I will not mention names on the "Daily Double" will be de- this occasion---I trust that No. 2's cided on this race, which is con- and skips see the threat-but it is fined tu "D" Class Australian a fact that on one rink, not on ponies and punters will be faced with a difficult problem.
The pontes here have not done anything of note since the Annual Meeting, but I am inclined to be- lieve that Odin (Mr. Needa) is the Recommendation for a win. Na-
one card but both cards, were the last two heads not entered. This made a difference of two to the eventual result.
When the aggre- gate result is as close as it was in this game, an omission like this one might have shown Craigen- tional Victory (Mr. Chang) is the gower as winning and, strictly next best bel, but it must also speaking, as the cards are sent in in mind that Dushing to the Hon. Secretary of the As- Beauty (Mr. Chao) is a fast-im-sociation for record purposes, the proving anirnal and if it manages incorrect result might quite easily to take the lead, will be difficult to have been recorded. catch.
in succession previously under Mr. Pih and, ridden by Mr. Tuo to- This pony will,
be borne however, have morrow, it should not be disre – to beni Jober. above race although led most of moment,
as it did n the garded as it is fighting it at the
the way
WALLSEND HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION 1. ONE MILE
Not Difficult
At the last meeting, in the St Kilda Stake (Second Section, High Hut, ridden by Mr Pih, went off on a false start and ran as far as the Rock before it was pulled up As it will be taken out by a fast-improving jockey in Mr Yui on this becaNIOR.
Hopeful Star, recently demoted # should prove dangerous if given a good
from "B" Cass. has been alloted i
MORETON BAY STAKES start as
top weight of 159 lb., but It is a tast mover.
In this race, for "C" Class Aus- this
(SECOND SECTION): FROM chould not prevent it from win. tralian ponies. Nomine Poenae
THE PS MILE POST Sunspot Mr. R. K. C. Chu) ning from this field; it should not, (Mr Chao) has been given top-l
Keeping a card correctly is not In this sprint race for the see- and Surprise Again (Mr. Chattey) | be neglected.
weight of 159 lb. and on that ar-
and section of "D" Class Austra- difficult and I appeal again to No. shou.d also be considered, and I;
2's to exercise a little more care. Then there IS Odean, which count I cannot recommend it us lian ponies, 1 fancy Ratio De- have a feeling that Schmetterling came in third in the Kellett the likely winner Judging from cidendi to win, It will be ridden The Press goes to a lot of trouble (Mr. Coppin) may spring a sur- Handicap (Second Section) over the
Shultlecock (Mr by Mr Black Riverside (Mr. to cater to the lawn bowler and 1a miles, to be reckoned with, as, Black ) won the Broadmea Botelho) is dangerous and should surely they are entitled to a little
dows Handicap al the First offer a keen fight, whi e A Good consideration.
Meeting over this Time (Mr Tuo) is another can- distance, it would appear to have dilate for honours. a chance of winning here, but the other entries must be taken into! consideration.
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Cheering Stur (Mr. Craven), Joint winner of the Cabramatta Handicap (First Section), has been penulised by 3 Ib. but this should not be heavy enough to prevent it from beating Shuttle cock.
GREAT BIGHT STAKES (SECOND SECTION) FROM THE MILE POST ONCE ROUND AND IN
Of the eight ponies that have been allocated in this race for the second batch of "D" Class Aus- tralian ponies, I think the finish will be fought out between Arch- ber (Mr. Gregory), Graceful View Gay Fox (Mr. Poy), which (Mr. Pih) and Rooifly (Mr. was third in the Canterbury Park | Hearne).
the
So in future make sure that the teams are entered on the correct side of the card--home teams on the left-mark in the initials-e you know them the poor reporter has to look them up-and see that everything jakes before you finally dispose of the card.
SECOND DIVISION
(Continued from Page 13) Goodwin Loses
Hong Kong Cricket Club
beat At King's Park Recreio
by 2 F. rinks to 1 and on aggregate. Goodwin formerly of K.C.C. lost by 8 shots to "Jocky" Soares though at the 10th head he was four and a five at the 11th and leading 14-13. Soares scored a
12th heads which gave him a use- ful lead which he maintained till the end.
O. P. Remedios led G. E. Cos- tello throughout, though the lat- ter reduced the lead by three well- earned shots in the last two heads. The only H.K.C.C. rink to win was A. W. Brown's, which had the better of J, A. Remedios by 3
Stakes at the lust meeting, should Archber was just nosed out by also have a say here and I think Seventy Six for third place in the it is due for a win, while Huseos- Koula Stakes (First Section) over say, which ran unplaced in the 14 miles. It will be recaled that Wyalong Stakes, will be taken this pony led the field from the out by Mr. Hearne to-morrow and half mile post right up to the this combination is worth $5 each last quarter, then being passed by way us an upset is quite possible. Buna Vacantia, winner in
MORETON BAY STAKES above mentioned race, (FIRST SECTION): FROM With the distance shorter to
THE 1 MILE POST
morrow, I think it has a grand This is the first leg of the "Dully | opportunity of scoring its first win, Double" and wi I be contested by However, It should be strongly "D" Class Australian ponies, chia lenged by Graceful View (Mr. weight 142 lb. 1 lb. penalty for Pih) which, although running un- every $100 or part thereof won in placed in the Cabramatta Handi-
Sec'ion) stakes since January 1, 1941, limit | cap. (Second
over six to penalty 17 lb.
furlongs, may find the distance A glance at the entries would more to its liking to-morrow. seem to indicate that National Then there is Rooifly to be Reform (Mr. Chang)
should be reckoned with, as it ran very well well in the running. Although it at the Third Extra Meeting in the has not been placed since
shots. the Sydney Handicap (First Section). Annual Meeting, it is remark when it lost to Longdon, the first ably at at the moment and its pony, by only a short head. recent morning gallops have been WALLSEND HANDICAP very convincing."
(SECOND SECTION) ONE MILE The last race of the day will be contested by second section of "C" Cass Australian ponies and, judg- ing from its last outing in the Randwick Plate (Fourth Section) | Craven) is another likely chal- at the First Extra Meeting over lenger on account of its last run, this distance when it lost to when it placed second to Angel Optima Fide by half a length, of Glory in the second section of Sydney Lady (Mr. Hearne) should the St. Kilda Stakes, account for this race,
Bredon (Mr. Chuttey), with an allowance of 5 lb, Tor a novice joc- key, must also be considered and I think it will give the above pony a good run if it does not actually win,
Tobaccoship (Mr. Botelho) may possibly have something to say in this race in view of its perform- ance in the St.-KI'da Stake (Sec- ond Section), when it came in third.
was
Brown got away to a flying start and at the 12th end leading 15-2. Remedios then ral- lled and, scored a four and two twos to come within striking dis- tance at 10-15. The rest of the heads were evenly contested.
Cocklerol (Mr. Chang) is quite speedy over this distance and it will not surprise me it it causes. an upset here.
Anzac Day (Mr. Tao) must, of However, I look to National course, be carefully considered in Reform to pass the winning post, view of its second placing to first, leaving Bredon and Tobacco Royal Sovereign. In the St. Kilda However, I nominate Sydney ship to fight it out for Becond, Stakes (First Section) at the Jast Lady to win, with Anzac Day 850- placo.
meeting. Twinkling, Star (Mr.i ond and Twinkling. Star third.
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