February 19, 1898.J
Mr. John Peel's Digby Grand, 11st 8lbs
(Mr. Master) Mr. Buxey's Hedge Rose, 11st 111bs..
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
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Mr. Sepia Pando's Circuit, 11st 1lbs Mr. Tierce's Carleton, 10st 12lbs..
(Mr. Davies)
(Mr. Wuilleumier) Mr. Dennis's The Unknown, 11st 5lbs...... (Mr. Davies)
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Mr. Bobjack's Solitaire,
11st 5lbs
(Mr. P. A. Cox)
Mr. Buxey's Red Rose,
11st 5lbs
(Mr. W. Cox)
(Mr. Sampson)
Mr. David's Statesman, 11st 11lbs...
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Mr. Dryasdust's Countersign, 11st 111bs
(Mr. Marshall) Mr. “J.M. D.'s” Planger, Ì1st 11lbs..............
(Mr. Burkill) 0 The Statesman was the first away, followed by Plunger, but Red Rose immediately went up on the outside, passed the leaders, and made the running with a lead of four lengths. Pass. ing the grand stand Statesman was second, Plunger third, and Digby Grand fourth. This was practically the order until the village was reached, when Statesman got to the front followed closely by Digby Grand and Hedge Rose, with Unknown in close attendance. quarter of the way up the straight Digby Grand got into first position with Hedge Rose close at his heels, but Mr. Master whipped in a winner by half a dozen lengths; two lengths between second and third. Red Rose was fourth. Time, 3 mins. 174 secs. The PROFESSIONAL CUP; presented; second pony to receive half the entrance fees; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; previous winners at this meeting of one race 5lbs. extra; of two races hs. extra; and of three or more races 10lbs. extra; non-starters at this meeting excluded; entrance $10. One mile and a half.
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Mr. John Peel's Pineapple, 10st ch Mr. Hopeful's Orwell, 11st 12lb
(Mr. W, Cox) Mr. Tin Wo's Dagoni Wetr, 10st 12lb
(Mr. Cruickshank) Messrs. McKie & Gove's Glenmore 11st 1lb
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(Mr. Master)
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(Mr. Crawford)
Mr. Derick-Hunter's Blue-fire, 11st 1lb..
Mr. Buxey's Black Eagle, 1st Ilb
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(Mr. Burkill) The thirteen poines lost no time in getting to the post and an exceptionally good start was made without delay. The ponies kept fairly close order until getting towards the hill, when Gamecock, who had been in front most of the way, was joined by Sprightly and Golden Link, who ran an exceedingly good race home, Gamecook winning by a length; half a length between second and third. Time, 2 mins. 11) secs.
CONCLUDING DAY.-THURSDAY, 17TH FEBRUARY,
By no means ideal weather attended the con- cluding day of the race meeting. Rain fell at intervals, and when there was no rain the air was heavy and moist, and the banks of thick cloud which hugged the hills tended to make the surroundings dismal in the extreme. But it was a happy consolation that the sport was first class and full of interest-an interest that never seemed to wane in the least degree. The attendance was again very large, both in the enclosure and round the course, and the specta- tors seemed to have a thoroughly enjoyable time. The Ladies' Purse was won by Mr. Master on Kenneth, and the presentation of the prize was made immediately before tiffin in the grand stand. Miss Carrington, who kindly made the presentation, heartily con- gratulated the winner, and Mr. Master, in call- ing for cheers for Miss Carrington and the ladies of Hongkong, remarked that although he of course did his best to win he would have pre- ferred that the much coveted prize had been won by an unmarried gentleman. The Champion- end, and Yenesei added to the laurels he had thip furnished a fine race from beginning to already won in the Derby. Mr. W. Cox aust be highly complimented upon his very skilful handling of the pony,
We should like to add a word of praise for the officials, all of whom most thoroughly and efficiently discharged their very arduous duties. It was altogether due to them that the meeting was conducted in such an excellent manner and passed off without any aureasonable delays or.a single hitch.
The band of the King's Own Regiment played the following programme during the afternoon :-
March........ "The Commandant " Overture...... "The Exiles"
(Mr. Burkill)
(Mr. Wuilleumier) 0 The start was not a favourable one. Orwell with Blue Fire were the first to lead the way, Dagoni Wetr being third. At the village Dagoni Wetr got close to Orwell, and on passing the grand stand Orwell was first, Dagoni Wetr second, and Pineapple and Blue Fire almost in the third position. Glenmore went up fourth after passing the bridge, with Black Eagle near at hand. At the rock Dagoni Wetr caught up Orwell, Pineapple boing now three Valse Lengths behind. "The race home was between
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Undaunted fourth. At the rook Rubio still ||had the lead, Outpost now being second, with Statesman, Solitaire, Undaunted, and Queens- Berry close up. At the village Solitaire went to the front, with Outpost next, Undaunted, Rook- wood, and Oliver in close pursuit and gaining ground. Undaunted was the first to enter the straight, and he was challenged by Solitaire and Rookwood. Queensberry now came up and a capital race ensued between all four, Rookwood winning by a neck; a length between second and third: Solitaire was fourth and Outpost fifth. Time, I min. 541 secs.
The CIVIL SERVICE PURSE; presented; second pony to receive half the entrance fees; for subscription griffins of this season, 1897-98; weight for inches as per scale; previous winners 7 lbs. extra; penalties accumulative; entrance $5. One mile.
Messrs. Paul & Joe's Sprightly, 11st 1lb
(Mr. Weuilleamier) 1
The Neighbours' Landsknecht, 11st 5lbs Mr. David's Springfield, 10st 12lbs.
(Mr. Barkill) 2 (Mr. Sampson) 3 (Mr. P. A. Cox)
Mr. Hart Buck's Ingoldsby, 10st 6lbs Mr. Bobjack's Chaffinch, 10st 12lbs
Mr. Jay's Mansaoute, 10st 12lbs
12lbs
(Owner)
(Capt: Burney) 0
Messrs. McKie & Gove's Beech Tree, 10st
(Baron Gunsberg) 0 Mr. G. H. Potts's White Heather, 10st 12lbs Mr. John Peel's Jackdaw, 10st 12lbs
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(Mr. Master) 0
Mr. G. H. Potts's Whirlwind. 11st 1lb
(Mr. Cruickshank) 0
(Mr. Davies) `0 had an advantage of two lengths. Nearing the Landsknecht and Springfield got the best of a fairly even start, and at the stand Landsknecht bridge White Heather took second place, with Landsknecht and Beech Tree at his heels, while
Springfield bounded away with a lead of about eight lengths, which he maintained until reach- ing the village, when the field closed on him, and third respectively, and Oliver fourth, with White Heather and Whirlwind being second Sprightly and Ingoldsby in dangerous prox. imity. In the straight Sprightly got into a fine stride and caught up Springfield, Landsknecht being third. A good race home ensued, Sprightly winning by two lengths; half a length between second and third and between third and fourth, the last position being occupied by White arder and Beech Tree last. Time, 2 mins. 11 seos. Heather, Jackdaw and Chaffinch being next in The CHALLENGE Cur; value 100-
for China ponies; to be won two years con- guiness; secutively by a pony or ponies, the bona fide A. E. Godfrey property of the same owner; fire pony to receive 70 per cent.; second, 20 per centr 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, 1897-98. One mile and three quarters.
J. Crd Hume Selection... "Les Cloches De Corneville" Planquette G. Gassner Valse Autograph"
J. Strauss "Stephanie"
C. Zibulka Mikado"
A. Sullivan "Our Last"
Gavotte Selection......
Barn Dance. "The Boston Belle"
Galop. "The Round Oak"
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G. Lamothe
V. D. Heuvel-
God save the Queen. The GRAND STAND STAKES; value $150; 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 7lbs. extra; and of three or more races 9lbs, extra; subscription griffins non- winners allowed 5 lbs.; entrance $5. Once
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Mr. Boyd's Rookwood, 11st 7lbs
Mr. Hopeful's Tyne, 11st 4lbs (Mr. W. Cox) 1 Mr. Tin Wo's Dogoni Wetr, 10st 12lbs...... Mr. Buxey's, Hedge Rose, 11st 4lbs...
(Mr. Cruickshank)
Orwell, Pineapple, Dagoni Wetr, and Black Eagle, and an interesting encounter resulted in a win for Pineapple by a length and a half; half a length between second and third. Black Eagle was fourth. Time, 3 mins. 15 secs. The GYMKHAMA ŠTAKES; value $150, presented by the Gymkhama Committee, added to a sweepstakes of $5 each; for subscription ponies of any season; winners and previous non-starters excluded; first pony to receive 70 per cent.; second, 20 per cent.; third, 10 per cent.; weight for inches as per scale.
(Mr. Weuilleumier) 3 (Mr. Burkill) 1 Mr, Buxey's Red Rose, 10st 12lbs One mile.
Mr. Darius's Undaunted, 11st 3lbs.... Mr. Derick-Hunter's Gamecock, 10st 6lbs...
(Mr. Crawford) (Mr. Wuillenmier) 2 Mr. John Peel's Mufti, 11st 4lbs.... (Mr. Master) 1 Mr. John Peel's Queensberry, 11st 1lb Messrs. Paul & Joe's Sprightly 11st 1lbs...
(Mr. Hart Buck) 0 (Mr. Master) 3 Mr. John Peel's Digby Grand, 11st 1lb... (Mr. W. Cox) 2 Mr. Bobjack's Solitaire, 10st 12lbs Mr. Buxey's Golden Link 11st 1lb
(Mr. P. A. Cox) 0 (Mr. Wuillenmier) Mr. David's Rubio, 11st 1lb (Mr. Sampson) 0 Mr. Bobjack's Chaffinch 10st 12lbs
Mr. David's Statesman, 11st 4lbs
(Mr. Cruickshank) Mr. Dryasdust's Outpost, 11st. 1lb....
(Mr. Marshall) Mr. Hart Buck's Oliver, 10st 12lbs...
(Owner) 0 Messrs. McKie & Gove's Beechnut, 10st 12lbs (Mr. Crawford) Mr. W. York's Buckingham, 10st 131bs
(Capt. Burney) 0 As on the previous days the ponies waited near the post for the sound of the mid-day gun. After a couple of breaks away the flag fell to a moderate start, Outpost being the last to get away. Nearing the bridge Rubio was first, Queensberry second, the Statesman third, and
ingfield,
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(Mr. P. A. Cox) 0 Mr. David's Springfield, 10st 12lbs..............
(Mr. Sampson) 0 Mr. Derick-Hunter's Shetland, 10st 12lbs...
(Mr. Cruickshank) 0 Mr. Hart Buck's Ingoldsby, 10st 6lbs
(Owner) 0 Mr. Jay's Mansachte, 10st 12lbs..
(Mr. Bucknall) 0 Messrs. Mokie & Gove's Beechtree, 10st
12lb......(Baron Gunsberg) 0 Messrs. McKie & Gove's Beachcomber, 10st
9lbs. (Mr. Crawford) 0 Mr. G. H. Potts's Whirlwind 11st 2lbs...
(Capt. Barney) 0
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Red Rose at once took up the running with (Mr. Master) 0 Tyne next, Hedge Rose third, and Mufti and Digby Grand fourth. At the village Tyne was leading by a couple of lengths from Red Rose and he still had this lead on passing the grand stand for the first time, Mufti being third, and Digby Grand fourth. At the bridge Mufti cut out the running for Digby Grand, taking third position, but Digby Grand was unable to re- spond, and from this point the race was left to Tyne and Dogoni Wetr, who had till then kept in the rear. The two ponies raced together up the straight, Tyne getting the verdict by three quarters of a length. Hedge Rose was third a long way behind, and Mufti fourth, Time, 3 mins. 494 secE.
The LADIES' PURSE; for all China ponies, weight for inches as per scale; winners at this
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