THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 30, 1941.
Page 13.
TWO-DAY MEETING TO WIND UP FIRST HALF OF SEASON Mr. Needa Away But Mr. Ralph May Ride Again
Moonlight Favoured
For Whitsun Handicap
By "Rapier"
THE SIXTH EXTRA RACE MEETING, OVER TO-MORROW AND MON- DAY, WILL MARK THE CONCLUDING STAGE OF RACING FOR THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR, FOLLOWING WHICH WILL BE A RECESS OF OVER THREE MONT HS.
Ten events are down for decision to-morrow, the meeting starting at the usual time for a half-day affair, but on Monday there will be 12 races and the first saddling bell will be rung at 11 a.m., with an interval for tiffin after the fourth race. Main events are the Whitsun Handicap on Saturday, and the Whitsun Plate.
Mr. V. V. Needa, former Shanghai crack jockey, is in the North at the moment on business and will not, I hear, be down in time for the meeting. On the other hand it is interesting to learn that Mr. L. P. Ralph may don colours again, probably mak- ing his re-appearance after a long absence on Monday.
The big One DoBa. Sweep will' RACE NO 2 he døended on the ie all of last are in Monday
tr
WARWICK FARM
for
have
BIG SWEEP Over 250,000 tickets
been sold in the big cash sweep for the coming Race Meeting. The first prize will there- fore be over $100,000.
a miss in order to start bn Mon-Thave not won over $2,600 in day under Mr. Wel in the Point: stakes.
Man-O'-War, which will be Nepean Handicap in which it has taken out by Mr. Chao, has been a better chance of winning.
allotted top-weight of 159 lb., and Manhattan (Mr. Hearue) was ajon the strength of its win in the disappointment at the last outing Broken Hill Handicap (First Sec- should over six furlongs and although it tion) with Mr. Pih up. is good over this distance, it will command" strong support in the it has been have to do much better to beat betting, although the ponies mentioned above, while penalised by 14 lb.
Main challenge will probably Royal Sovereign (Mr. Tao), which won the St. Kilda Stakes (First come from National Courage (Mr. Section) over six furlongs, is not Chang), which was third in the to be disregarded as it will be above race, as it will be receiving 13 lb. from Man-O'-War, instead carrying only 142 lb.
of the 3 lb. when they last met. There is also Gloaming (Mr. Poy), which was fourth, to keep in mind as it is quite capable of causing
The Nineteenth Hole (Mr. Hearne) failed badly the last time
an upset.
but
ran against the above ponies it has shown improvement lately in its morning gallops and, with its weight remaining the same, should have a say at the
finish.
First Love (Mr. Llang) has re- gained some of its old form and won the Austral Trial Plate at the
A very dangerous pony is Lex Fort, which is down to 135 lb. and, with Mr. S. W. Lee on top, will have an allowance of 5 1. thus carrying only 130 lb.; an up- set from this direction is not alto gether out of the question if the pany is allowed to take a big lead. RACE NO. 5. SHARKS BAY HANDICAP-ONE MILE This is the first leg of the "Daily Double" and will be con- tested by "A" Class Australian ponies. As a result of its record- breaking win in the Beas River Paddocks Handicap over the Annual Meeting over this dis- Derby distance at the lust meet-
Australian ing.
Diamond (Mr Chang), strangely enough, will be carrying 2 lb. less to-morrow and as i ran so well in the above rice, RACE NO. 3. BEAUFORT
I think it should win again. This STAKES SIX FURLONGS
pony is at the top of its formi, and This race is reserved for grins once in the lend will not be easy
There is, however; of this season that have not won to overhaul. ja race weight 142 1, with 1 1b. Distant View (Mr. Pih), winner penalty for every $100 part of the Albury Handicap from the
reckonedi thereof won in stakes, maximum 15 miles post, to be
with although it has been penalise penalty 17 lb.
Or
tance. It may be in the running for first place if it strikes form
to-morrow.
I fancy Man O' War for first place, with National Courage second and Gloaming third. leaving First Love as the possl- ble pony to cause an upset.
RACE NO M SHATIN HANDI- CAP (SECOND SECTION); FROM THE P. MILES POST
event This is another sprint
Brun Beauty and Lovelylight, 'ed by 8 lb. Providing this pony confined to second section of "D" The winner although entered, will mobably in produce the same form as it Class China ponies.
are still not displayed on the previous occa- will probably be one of the fol- not start as they
the extra lowing:- sound enough for srieus racingston. I do not think
weight will deter it. and with this in mind 1 expert the finish to be fought out between:
Night Express (Mr. 10 Kul-ying) Lovely View (Mr. Pih) Odeon (Mr. Tu)
was
A
STAKES (FIRST SECTION) FROM THE TWO MILE POST ONCE ROUND AND IN To-morrow'). progo amme well
This event 1- confined to 1941 tommelve with a garant face (VI)- Australian Subscription griffins
weigh Gined to "D" Clas China prime that have not won a race
1 h penalty and there should be an interesin, 142 lb. with tish. Lovely Slat Mr. P. P. every $100 or part thereof won in Botelho will have to be com ale stakes, maxunum penalty 17 10
West Lake (Mr. Chao) ed in this race It will be recall-and from the entries I think we
Baffin Pay (Mr. Chao), since its Portrush (Mr. Pan). ed that this pos an evout to teed only coms der the following
Strathbannock (Mr. Black) last run, will be carrying 6 lb. West Lake, winter of the Nam; Twinkling Star (Mr. Craven)
less, but I doubt its ability, over Valorous (Mr. Hearne) Wan Handieup (Six Pilonggy) an Sydney Lady (Mr. Hearne)
this distance, to avenge its defeat Sunlight View (Mr. Pih). record time, a half length behind.j The Koala Bear (Mr. Pih)
Sand Trap (Mr. Hearne),
at the hands of Australian Dia- West Lake won the Namn Wan at the May meeting at Macao and i Daylight (Mr. Wei).
Handicap (six furlongs) at Macao Night Express seems to me to be mond. it
a greatly im- many will no doubt support
Twinkling Star is
In record at the May Meeting Endeavour (Mr. Wei) animal,
the the best bet here, as it is quite when making their bets, Person proved
and, on revent ally think Lovely Star will win, strength of its
display fast and the distance is just about disappointment at the last outing. time when ridden by Mr. Chao, of the right, but Lovely View is a posi- when it ran unplaced, but as it and as it will be taken out by the
jockey but Eve of Hunting (Mr. R. M. against Bendigo, winner
to-morrow. its Wond) is also a dangerous con- Wallsend Handicap (Second Sec- tive menace over this distance and will have 8 lb. less in this race, itsame
give the chances of winning are very tender as in
there is little doubt that it will should do better and the Taiwan Bay tlon) over the mile, should ac
give Night Express a good run. above ponies a good run for their bright. Handicap (First Section) at the count for this race.
Portrush is a fast mover, and Odeon is * Third Extra Meeting, it lost
hand. Sydney
much-improved money. Viceroy (Mr. Black) has to On the other
can be depended upon to make a Strathbannock Blue Field, the winner, by only a Lady, second to Optima Fide in pony and may wn when not ex- also had its weight reduced, for
the Randwick Plate (Fourth Sec-pected to do so, and Sand Trap. coming in third in the Beas River fight of it, while time ton), did not start
to- Paddocks Handicap, and if within has regained some of its old form last running for the first
of Australian and should not be taken too There is also Just in Time (Mr.ineeting although entered. It is morrow, may do anything and 1 striking distance
Anal run for lightly. Sunlight View is another Black), recently demoteri trom, noW a picture of fitness, and can only say it is well tuned up Diamond in the
home, should have a chance of speedy animal over this distance "C" Class, to be reckoned with as should not be disregarded as it is for action
I expect Night Express to winning. Failing which it should and if given a good start should although it has not done anything capable of winning.
do well. win, but not
a place again.
Valorous with only 135 by too great
nominate Australian Dlab, to handle, tooks very tempt- margin,
RACE NO. 4 WHITSUN
mond to win, with Distant Viewing and a ticket each way may HANDICAP: -ONE MILE
second and the third place to be prove profitable. fought out between Baffin Bay I expect the finish to be fought This is the main event of the
these out between
five ponies, and Viceroy. afternoon and is confined to Aus-
subscription ponies
with West Lake as my choice for the first place.
neck.
at the
of note at recent outings. I think i The Koala Bear, which ran un- Stakes it will find the Short distance placed in the St. Kilda more to its. liking. Oscar Zylch (First Section) over six furlong (Mr. Yuen) is another pony de-at the Fourth Extra Meeting, will
Class
Pih as its which to-morrow have Mr muted from "C" should have a big say at the finish bilot for the first tre and over as it is a fast moving animal and this distance it may redeem it. tralian a surprise may be sprung by this past failure, while Daylight will 1941, winners only, ponies classi- combination.
probably do better over the lonpe | Fed "A" Class barred. distance, as it will be taken out by Mr. Wei, its stable jockey.
I am inclined, however, to nominate Lovely Star to win Eve of Hunting for second place. and Just In Time for third, leaving Oscar Zylch as the out sider.
I expect Twinkling Star to win. Sydney Lady lo be second the Koala Bear and Daylight to fight out the other minur place.
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Mr. Black has the choice of A Surprising Time and Jus Gentium. and I expect him to take out the latter as it is better over this dis-
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RACE NO. 9. WARWICK FARM STAKES (SECOND SECTION): FROM THE TWO MILE POST ONCE ROUND AND IN
of Australian Second section subscription ponies of 1941 that race will figure have not won a In this event-weight 142 lb. with 1 lb. penalty for every $100 or part thereof won in stakes, maxi- mum penalty 17 lb.
GRACE NO 6 LAMA HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION): ONE MILE From u perusal of the entries For its win in the Wattic in this race, for the first section Park Handicap over Six Fur-of "B" Class China poules. longs, Moonlight (Mr. Wei) has need rot look further for a win
than by 4 lb. but ner
Johnber (Mr. Chan) been penalised and
despite the longer distance, the This pony was second in the S! extra weight should not prevent George's Plate over 14 miles to it winning again in view of its World Fair View. excellent mile gallop recently. | A pony to watch, however, i
which was when it completed the circuit in Avon (Mr. Black), 1.54.1 with 籍 last quarter of fourth in the above race and, with give 2 lb. less to carry, should
Bugle (Mr. Wei) heads the list So Nice with 159 lb. but judging by its Johnber a keen fight. (Mr. Tang) is also a pony to con- second placing to Bona Vacantia sider as it beat Avon for third in the Koala Stakes (First Sec- place in the race mentioned above. tion) over 1 miles when carry- Mr. Craven has the choice of ing 156 lb. it should stand a good win. Mainsail, the winner
OT the either Gay Star Wonderful chance of scoring its first
Vitamin M. (Mr. Black), Caulfield Handicap in record time Scheme but neither should be a
here above-mentioned however, is the danger over the Champions distance un- menace to the
although it has not raced for der Mr. Black, will be taken out ponies.
If its quite a while.
owner al- by Mr. Craven to-morrow; though its chances of winning are
dealdes to send it out to-mor- very bright, I am not too happy
row it will not surprise me if it wins. about it, because of a habit of
Seventy Six (Mr. Hearne) will boring out on turning the corner
who probably take third place and for for home displayed during train- "Daily Double" and those ing last Saturday, If Mr. Craven succeed in making the right those who are looking for an out- can keep it under control, low-choice in the first leg will prob- sider, I suggest keeping Googly ever, it will be hard to beat. ably find it difficult to make the (Mr. Ip Kui-ying) in mind as the King's Flight, which was second right connection in this race. pony is very fit at the moment. to Mainsail in the above race, al- which is confined to Australian
(Continued on Page 14) though entered, may give this race! ponies, griffins of this season that
tance.
SWIM-
of
My choice is Johnber to win. Avon second and do Nice' third. RACE NO. 7. HERVEY BAY HANDICAP-1 MILES This is the second leg of the
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