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Mr. Inglis' Mockery, 10st. 12lbs...
Mr. Quintet's Cocktail, 11st. llb..
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(Mr. Gresson) 0
(Mr. Marshall) Mr. Derick-Hunter's Nesting. 10st. 12lbs. (Mr. Burkill) Mr. Burder's Sensation, 11st. 4 lbs.....
(Lieut. Col. The O'Gorman) ( Mr. J. D. Humphreys' Vehicle Ordinance,
10st. 12lbs.
(Mr. Radclyffe) ( Mr. Paul's Leonidas. 10st. 9lbs. (Mr. Jones) General Black's Chance, 10st. 12lbs.
(Mr. Sterling) Mr. Darius Spartan. 10st. 9lbs. (Mr. Hunt) Mr. Childwick's Bezique, 10st. 12lbs.
(Mr. Gedge)
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◊ It was almost dark when the ponies were brought into a line, as in consequence of the exceptionally large field there was some delay, but a good start was eventually made, and when the grand stand was reached Variation led by two lengths, Sensation being nearost to him. After passing the bend Mr. M. Jones was thrown from his pouy, which bolted and unfortunately dislocated its off shoulder. Mr. Jones was happily uninjured. At the hill M.D. went into first position. followed by Bantam, but at the village Armistice came out from the bunch and was joined by Blue Green and Variation, all of whom ran a good race home. Armistice, however, increased his lead and won by three lengths. Blue Green heat Variation on the post for second place. Time-2 mins. 16 secs.
THIRD DAY.
22nd February.
Up to eleven o'clock on Saturday morning the catlook was decidedly not very promising, as rain had fallen heavily during the night and it still continued during most of the morning. However towards noon the sky became brighter, and although there was a very scant attend. ance when racing was started the public as- sembled in the enclosure in large numbers just before tiffin time. and they were well rewarded with a most interesting day's racing. The course was naturally in a very wretched state, and there were many pools of water, while the rain had rendered the enclosure so sloppy with mud that straw had to be strewn on the ground for the convenience of the spectators. It was unfortunate that similar treatment could not be tendered to the course, as both horses and riders with mud, and so thick was the coating of were after each race completely hespattered
the semi-liquid dirt on the jockeys that some of them wer almost beyond recognition. The mud covered their silk jackets, and played serious pranks with their faces, while not a few of the riders must have swallowed large chunks of the course. to say nothing of the large quantity that entered their cars and eyes. In many cases jockeys returned to the enclosure three or four pounds heavier than they left it. Of course the treacle-like condition of the ground interfered with fast times being recorded. but this fact did not in the least damp the ardour and enthusiasm of the spectators, who scomed rather to enjoy the ugly effect the mud had upon the jockeys and horses. The event in which most interest was centred was the Ladies' Parse, and a large number of ladies | collected in the grand stand prior to the start of this race, which fell to Mr. Jay's Ambitious, which was steered to victory by Mr. Morton Jones. At the conclusion of the race the customary adjournment was made to the grand stand, where Mr. Jones was presented with his well earned prize by Miss Black, who, on behalf of the ladies of Hongkong, made a very appropriate speech, to which Mr. Jones replied and then handed Miss Black a handsome bouquet. Among those present at
the interesting ceremony were his Excellency the Governor, Admiral Buller. Major-General Black. and Commodore Boyes, and at the conclusion hearty cheers were given for Miss Black and for the donors of the purse. The Championship Stakes was the ninth on the programme and brought out ten starters. There was much speculation on the event, and the progress of the race was watched with keen interest. Standard. who had been reported lame, turned out and had evidently been specially reserved for this event. as lio ran in splendid style and won rather easily. It only remains now for us
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
to heartily congratulate the whole of the officials, especially Mr. T. F. Hough, the in- defatigable Clerk of the Course, who worked so zealously during the meeting, which, not withstanding the rather depressing in- fluences in the matter of the weather, passed off without a single hitch of any kind. Great praise, too, is due to the police, under Chief Inspector Corcoran and Inspectors Duncan and Witchell, who greatly enhanced the enjoyment of the public by the careful preparations they made for controlling the traffic in the streets and on the ground. During Saturday the Centurion band played pleasing selections of music, one of them being "See. the Conquering hero comes," which was appro- priately given as Mr. Jones marched up to the grand stand to receive his prize. To-day is the off day and as will be seen a very good pro- gramme has been arranged, so that the public
will no doubt turn out in considérable numbers.
The GRAND STAND STAKES; valne $200; second pony to receive $50; third, $25; for China ponies bona fide griffins on date of entry; winners of one race 5 lbs. extra; of two races 7 lbs. extra; and of three or more races 9 lbs. extra; subscription griffins allowed 5 lbs.; entrance $5. Once round.
Mr. Arnold's Straightforward, 11st. 11lbs...
(Mr. Midwood) Mr. Newman's Times, 11st. llb.(Mr. Burkill) Mr. J. Peel's Bluebell, 11st. 6lbs. (Mr. Master) Mr. Buxey's Mystery, 11st. 12lbs..
(Mr. Crawford) Mr. J. Peel's Heatherbell, 11st. 6lbs.
(Mr. Cruickshank)
Mr. Chancery's Consul, list. llb..
Lord C. Conyngham's Monte Carlo, 10st. 9lbs. (Mr. Sterling) (Mr. Radclyffe)
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[February 27, 1896.
with Lightheart and Variation coming well along. However Canary galloped in grand style and passed the winning post two lengths to the good, Variation being placed second; Lightheart third, and Sleepy Jim fourth. Time
2 mins. 22) secs.
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The CHALLENGE CUP; `value 100 guineas; for China ponies to be won two years con- secutively by a pony or ponies the bona fide property of the same owner; first pony to re- ceive 70 per cent.; second, 20 per cent.; and third, 10 per cent. of entrance fees; weight for inches as per scale; entrance (forced) $5, but optional to subscription griffins of this season, 1895-96. One mile and three-quarters. Mr. Peel's Pineapple, 10st. 9lbs. (Mr. Master) 1 Mr. Buxey's Mayberry, 10st. 12lbs. Mr. Dryasdust's Cobweb, 11st. llb....
(Mr. Crawford). 2
(Mr. Burkill)
Mr. Boyd's Dunboyne, 11st. 4lbs....
(Mr. Taylor)
Mr. Derick-Hunter's Speedwell, 11st. 11b.
(Mr. Midwood) 0
Mr. Power and Lord C. Conyngham's......
Borderer, 10st 12lbs....... (Mr. Hart Buck) .0 Pineapple and Cobweb led from Dunboyne and Speedwell, who were abreast, but going up the hill all the ponies with the exception of Borderer, who was some distance behind, were together. At the village Mayberry lost ground slightly, but he recovered at the bend, and on entering the straight the five horses. were almost abreast. On passing the grand stand for the first time Pineapple, Cobweb, and Mayberry were close together, the first named having a slight lead. At the bridge Borderer passed Dunboyne and Speedwell and got well up to the first three. On going up the hill the ponies were in a line, Pineapple being first, Mayberry second, Cobweb third, Borderer fourth, Dunboyne fifth, and Speedwell last. (Mr. Hat Buck)
On reaching the bend Mayberry came up to After three breaks away the ponies went Pineapple, but in the straight the latter off to a good start, Bluebell being first with obtained a slight lead, and a fine race home ensued the others in a bunch close behind. At the between this pair, Mr. Master getting past the bridge Paradox took second place, and Straight-post.half a length in front. Cobweb was a bad forward came out on the outside and soon got third, Borderer fourth, and the other two some abreast of Paradox. There was no change in distance behind last. Time-4 mins. 144 secs. the order until the hill was reached, when The LADIES' PURSE; for all China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; winners at this meeting other than subscription griffins 7 lbs. extra, previous non-starters at this meeting 12 lbs. extra, entrance $5. Seven furlongs.
Mr. Boyd's Paradox, 11st. (Mr. Marshall) Mr. Fourman's Sepoy, 11st. llb. (Mr. Jones) Mr. J. D. Humphreys' Vagabond,
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Mr. Dryasdust's Kindar, 11st. 2lbs...
(Mr. Marshall)
Mr. J. Peel's The Laird, 11st. llb.
Paradox went second and Heatherbell also be-. come prominent. At the village Bluebell and Straightforward led by a length and long lead, with Bluebell, Mystery, Paradox, and Mr. Jay's Ambitious, 11st. 8lbs. (Mr. Jones) 1 but in the straight Mr. Arnold's pony took a Times (who had come away at the bend) follow. ing in hot pursuit. They failed to reach Straight- forward, who won by four lengths. A very exciting race ensued between Times, Bluebell, and Mystery for second place, but Mr. New- man's pouy just managed to get in front by a head, while Bluebell and Mystery ran a dead heat for third place. Time-2 mins. 6 secs. The CIVIL SERVICE PURSE; presented; second pony to receive half the entrance fees; for subscription griffins of this season, 1895-96; weight for inches as per scale; previous winners 7 lbs. extra; penalties. accumulative; entrance $5. One mile.
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Mr. J. Peel's Canary, Met. 9lbs.
(Mr. Master) 1 Mr. J. D. Humphreys Variation. 10st. 12lbs.
(Mr Hart Buck) 2 Mr. Buxey's Lightheart, 11st. 1lb.
(Mr. Crawford) 3 Mr. Derick-Hunter's Armistice, 11st. 8lbs (Mr. Midwood) Mr. Burder's Sensation, 11st. 4lbs.
(Mr. Thomas)
(Mr. Radclyffe) Mr. R. Alexauder's Blue Greci, 10st. 12lbs. (Mr. Taylor) Major-General Black's Chance, 10st. 12lbs. (Mr. Sterling) Mr. Tilbro's Sleepy Jim, 11st. bibs.
Mr. Childwick's Bezique, 10st. 12lbs.
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(Mr. Jones) The ponies were in a bunch on passing the grand stand for the first time. Sleepy Jim having a slight lead, while at the bead Variation got abreast of him. Armistice and Bezique were the next pair to come out, with Canary fourth. At the hill Lightheart passed Armistice and Bezique, and now Sleepy Jim fell into the rear, while Canary shot rapidly to the front, and in the straight he obtained a good lead,
(Mr. Master) 3 Mr. Derick-Hunter's Satrap, 10st. 12lbs.
(Mr. Midwood) 0
Major Thomas's Morrison 10st. 12lbs..
(Owner) 0
Mr. J. D. Humphreys' Visitant II, 10st.
12lbs..
(Mr. Hart Buck) 0
Mr. Boyd's Dunmore, 11st. 4lbs.
(Mr. Taylor) 0 Mr. Buxey's Ambassador, 10st. 12lbs...
(Mr. Gresson) ( Mr. J. Peel's Tocsin, 11st. 4lbs.
(Mr. Cruickshank) ( Mr. Buxey's Planet, 11st. Abs.....
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(Mr. Crawford) 0 The ten starters were out in good time, and after a short delay at the post Kindar, The Laird, and Tocsin were the first away to a good start, and at the plantation Ambitious pushed to the front and came up with the loaders. Kindar went ahead at the hill, and there was
no alteration in the order until the village was reached, when The Laird took second place just in front of Ambitious, and so they ran to the bend, where Ambitious hotly pressed Kindar. In the straight Mr. Jay's pony whipped past Kindar, and maintaining the lead won by three quarters of a length, Kindar being second, The Laird third, and Dunblame fourth some distance away. Time-2 mins. sec. The HONGKONG STAKES; a forced entry of $5
for all subscription griffins of this season, 1895-96, entered at the meeting; first pony to receive 70 per cent. of the entrance fees with 3100 added; second, 30 per cent.; weight for inches as per scale; winner of the German and/or Tai Yeuk Fong Cups 10 lbs. extra,
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