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THE OFF DAY.-23rd February. Saturday was what is known as the "off-day," ot that it implies that the programme was !” but it is the day in which prizes are given Mozeral of the winners of races on the three rooedlug days, and it forms a pleasant conclu jon to the meeting. The programme was really ery attractive ope, and it was not surprising therefore that there was an excellent attendance, both in the enclosure and on the broad field. The weather was beautifully fine and warm, and the racing provoked plenty of enthusiasm parti. vularly amongst the Chinese during the progress of the two Mafʊo races. Some capital field turned out, and the sport was altogether first class.
samming up the meeting it must be said success has attended it throughout, and we anite sure that no one went away dissatis. 'sport on either of the four days. a single hifch of any kind occurred, the of oikts: worked admirably together, and the long rammes could not have been got throngh pramoothly and expeditionsly or attended with more good feeling than was always manifest. It will be seen from the list, which we give be low that Mr. Boyd's stable has been the mos! #acoóssful, that gentleman having proved the “lunur ön five occasions. Mr Buxey and Mr. Fourmian fie for second place, each having four winners tò his brallit. Of the jockeys Mr. Bur|
ɑbas no fewer than eight winning mounts to his credit, and he is to be congratulated upon his suocess, while Mr Master, who is second on the radą się wizzare, The following is the table, lculated of course on only the first three days
the meeting: 19* YROWNIES.
Mr. Boyd....
5
JOCKIES. Mr. Burkill...
$
Mr. Bazey
Mr. Master
Mr. Fourman ................
4
Mr. Buck
Mr. Poel
8
Mr. Crawford
Captain Thomas.
3.
Mr. Taylor
Mr. Dryaadust
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Mr. Hunter
2.
Mr. Jones..........................1
Mr. Aubert
1.
Mr. Sampson
1
Mr: Carruthers
1
Captain Thomas
1 1
2 Mr. Cruickshank
2 Mr. Fullerton......
Mr. David Mr. Taylor Following are the details of Saturday's rao-
The LUNNA" CUP, presented; second pony to receive the entrance fees; for unplaced sub- ription grifions at this meeting; weight for fuches as per scale; entrance $5. Seven fur. longs.
"Mr. Darius' Gibraltar, 10st. Dibs..
(Mr. Sampson) 1 Elgar's Bouns, 10st. 11lbs. (Mr. Master) 2 Jay's Nixautz, 11st. llb... (Mr. Burkill) 3 Mr. Boden's Chop Chop, 11st. llb... (Owner) 0 The ponies got away at the first attempt, Gibraltar and Bouns leading some lengths from the other pair, Chop hop being a long way in the rear. In the straight Gibraltar left Bonns very easily, and won in a common canter. The time was not registered.
The " BLACK VELVET" CUP, presented; value $150; second pony to receive the entrance fees; for all beaten griffins at this meeting; subscription griffius allowed 7 lbs.; weight for Inches as per scale; entrance $5. Three quar tors of a mile.
Mr. Peel's Warlock, 11st. 2lbs...
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND Mr. Little's Chesai. 10st. 12lbs. (Mr. Taylor) 1 Mr. David's Blue Ribbon, 10st. 12lbs.
(Mr. Burkill) 2 Lord Conyngham's Baccarat, 1st. 8lbs. ......
(Mr. Buck) 3 Mr. Jay's Tancred, 10st. 11lbs. (Mr. Sampson) Mr. Carruthor's. J'avoo, 11st. 4lbs.,
(Mr. Cruickhank) 0 ||
Blue Ribbon led, after a good start, with Havoc, but in a few strides Baccarat came to the Trout from Chesai, with Havoc third, and Tan- cred last. At the plantation Blue Ribbon held a good advantage, but coming up the hill Tanered and Havoc caught him up, and all closed with Baccarat at the rock. At the bend, however, Chesai come from the rear at a fine pace, and he and Baccarat were showing the way at the vil- Inge, Chesai having a slight lead. Then Blue Ribbon rushed forward, but Chesai always held his own, and won comfortably, Blue Bibbon being three-quarters of a length in front of Baccarat. Time, 2 min. 101 seos.
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MORRISON" CUP, presented by Captain A. H. Thomas, D.A.A.G.; second pony to rec ive the entrance fees; for beaten sub cription griffins of this season: ponies that have run second penalized 3 lbs; unplaced pouies allowed 3 lbs; weight for inches as per scale; entranos $5. One mile. Mr. Aldale's Diogenes, 1st. 4lbs...
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[February 28, 1865.
THE "A CUP; valne $150; presented by "A Member from Shanghai,” second pony to re- ceive the entrance fees; for beaten ponies at this meeting; placed ponies at this meeting penalized 3lbs.; subscription griffios allowed 5lbs. ; entrance $5. Once round. Mr. Dryasdust's Dandy, 10st. 12lbs.
(Mr. Barkill) Mr. George's farfang. 11st. llb. (Mr. Jones) Mr. Roy's Glengairn, 10st. 12lbs....
(Mr. Master)
Mr. Taylor's The Kake, 11st. llb. (Owner)
The Rake was the first to show an advantage, being closely tollowed at the plantation by; Har- fang. The other two then got abreast of Harfang, and so they ran to the hill. whers Glengairn took second place. A little later Harfang, Glengairn, and Dandy were riding abreast, The Rake still leading. At the rock, however. Dandy came with a bɔund to the front, and the Rake was left behind hopelessly defeated. Dandy steadily improved his positioning the straight, and wou by six lengths; half a length between second and third. Time, 1 min 573 secs. CUP; presented; sasoud pony to The" DUN
receive the entrance fees; for all beaten ponies at this meeting; weight for inches as per scale; griffins allowed 3 lbs.; 'subscription griffius of this meeting allowed 7 lbs. ; trace $5. One mile and a quarter, Mr. Little's Chesai, 10st. 12lbs. (Mr. Taylor) +1 Lord Conyngham's Baccarat, 10st. 12lbsə..*
(Mr. Buck) Mr. Carruthers' ilavoc, 11st. 4lbs.
(Mr Cruickshank) Mr. Jay's Tancred, 11st. 1lb. (Mr. Sampson)
The running was made by Chessi and Tancred, with Baccarat in the rear, but at the hill Tra- ored gave way, and was overtaken by Havoc and Baccarat, the latter of whom went with a fine step abreast of Chesai. The pair had a grand tussle in the straight, Chosai proving victorious by two lengths. Havoc was a bad third. Time, 2 ming. 44 secs.
(Mr. Gresson) 1 Mr. Deriok-Hunter's Pickaninuy 10st. 12lbs.
(Mr. Master) [2] Mr. David's Silver Cloud, 10st. 9lbs.
(Mr. Burkill) Mr. Kramer's Fra Diavolo, 10st, 101bs
(Mr. Sampson) Mr. Beaconsfield's Premier. 10st. 12lbs.
! (Captain Thomas) Pickaniuny was favourite, but Diogenes led from the start, and Mr. Derick-Hunter's pony was never able to get the better of him. At the foot of the hill they were running a very close race, with Fra Diavolo and Silver Cloud behind them. A fine race down the straight was wit-The MAroos' Race; first prize, $20; nessed, 1'iogenes passing the winning p st half a length in front of Pickaninny. Silver Cloud was third. Time, 2 mins. 13 secs.
The MAFOOS' CHAMPIONS; first prize, $25; secoud prizs, $15; third prize, $5; for winners only; outrance $. Ouo mile and a quarter. Mr. Dryasdust's Cobweb, 10st 81lbs. (Mouse) Mr. Derick-Hunter's Lunna, 10st 81lbs...... (Chu Sa) Mr. Rose's Hoheit, 10st 81lbs. (Chang Hung) Captain Thomas's Morrison, lust 81lbs....
(Ah Mon)
Mr. Boyd's Dunmore, 10st 81lbs. (Chouching) Mr. David's Silver Dart. 10st 81lbs. (Pekin)
Cobweb and Silver Cloud were the first pair to get away, but Silver Cloud wassoon in difficulties. and Cobweb, leading the whole way, won easily. Time 2 mins. 43 secs.
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The HONGKONG STEEPLECHASE CUP; pre- sented by A. C. S. Manners, Esq.; for all China ponies; previous winners Steeplechase 7 lbs. extra; entrance £5 to go to second pony; over a course selected by the Stewards. Six to start or no race.
Mr. Inglis' Alario, 10st lbs (Mr. Gresson) Mr. Fourman's Magic, 10st 13lbs. (Staveley) Mr. J. D. Humphreys's Voltigeur. 11st. 1lb. (Mr. Buck)
1
2
3
2
Mr. Cruickshank's Gundadeen, Ilst llb......
(Owner)
3
0
O
0
0
(Mr. Cruickshank) 1 Mr. David's Celt, 10st. 121b...(Mr. Barkill) Mr. George's Harfang, 10st. 12lbs.
(Mr. Fullerton) Dr. Noble's Sunrise, 11st. 1lb...(Mr. Taylor) Mr. J. D. Humphreys's Votigeur, 11st. llb...
(Mr. Buck) 0 Suprise and Celt showed the way, but towards the bill they were overtaken by Voltigeur and Hang, and for some distance the four rode sbrbast, Warlock being last. Harfang drew to
prize, $10; third prins, $5; for all ponies; weight 10 st.; entrance $5. roand.
(Iba) Mr. Draysdust's Dandy, 10st......
(Kaifoo) Mr. George's Harfang, 10st.. Mr. Peel's Seamnew, 10st...........(Mie Hee)
The winner showed the way the whole of the journey, and won rather easily
DEATH OF MR. R. LYALL.
We mach regret to have to record the death of Mr. R. Lyall, an old resident of Hongkong, who died at Singapore on the 10th inst. ME Lyall left for a trip to India a few weeks ago for the benefit of his health, having been troubled with his throat since October last. He was on his way back, but on arrival at Singapore was so ill that he was removed to hospital, cancer in the throat having developed. News was received here a few days ago that bis case was hopeless, and yesterday intelligence of his death was received. Mr. Lyall arrived in Hongkong early in the sixties to join the firm of Lysli, Still & Co., and, that firm having become de- funct, in 1870 he joined the firm of Norton & Co., of which be remained a member up to the time of his death. He was also in business as a broker, held the office of Secretary to the Hong- kong Hotel Co., Limited, and was auditor for several public companies. In his younger days Mr. Lyall took an active part in social and sporting matters. He was, we believe, the first Secretary of the Victoria Recreation Club and he always took a keen interest in the Choral Society, his pet institution, which he served, sometimes as
committee, very energetically, course of conversation nd Voltigeur, but down the hill the second first ou passing the grand stand for the first mamed headed the others, while at the bead War-time, Voltigeur and Alaric being in close pur- with him only a few months ago the name of lock came swiftly into third place, and putting suit, Voltigeur eventually getting a slight lead this Society was incidentally mentioned he still on good spurt succeeded in passing the whole At the rock fence Mr. Gressou was almost seemed to be of opinion that its dry bones Tot in the straight, Celt being second. Warlock thrown, but he cleverly managed to stick to his might be galvanised into life again · Mae Leyall and Celt fought out a capital race, the former pony's neck, and then Magic took up the running was a well-known figure in Hongkong, and was proving victorious by three-quarters of a length, coming round the bend, but failed to clear at the liked by every one, the popularity he enjoyed Goll b'ing second, half a length in front of water jump, and was passed by Alaric and Vol-being due to his sterling personal qualities rather Harfang • Time, 1 min. 37 secs.
tigeur. Magic, however, succeeded in getting than to his position, for he was not one” on **The •«VIBITORS'
BITORS" CUP, presented; value $120 close up, but was easily beaten by Alario, Vol- knd entrance fees; second pony to receive tigeur being third. The others were nowhere, 345 for t
"for besten ponies at the meeting; grif- Blackbird being half a mile away. Aux of this year allowed 7 lbs; subscription MATCH for $200; Hard Times versus Dundee;
of this your allowed 10 lbs; weight weight for inches as per scale. Half a mile.
This race was not ruu. űr nches as per scale; entrance 85. One mile.
Mr. Powers's Blackbird, 11st 6lbs...(Owner) Mr. F. H. May's Pirate, 11st 1lb. (Mr. Jones) Mr. Laudale's Endeavour, 12st. 2lbs. (Owner) Mr. Babington's Bag, 11st 6lbs. (Mr. Salmon)
Magic was foremost at the start and so re mained until the first obstacle, when he stum- bled, and Gandadeen and Voltigeur passed him, the latter of whom soon assumed the lead. Magic,
he front at the rock, clos-ly followed by Sunrise however, overtook the leading couple, and was 'member of the uretary and sometimes as a
and when in the
whom fortane bad smiled too liberally*** Hồ kid, we believe, during the whole of his lengthened résidence in the colony kept a diary, which must contain many interesting reminiscences. His death at Singapore was not one // among strangers for be bad a brother there.