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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND meeting other than subscription griffins 5lbs | Mr. John Peel's Red Fish, 11st llb
extra; unplaced ponies allowed 5lbs; previous non-starters at this meeting 12lbs extra; entrance, $5; seven furlongs. Mr. John Peel's Kenneth, 11st 6lbs.......
(Mr. Master) 1 Messrs. McKie and Gove's Roitelet, 11st Olb
(Mr. Crawford) 2 Mr. Dryasdust's Bickleigh, 10st 12lbs
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Mr. Boyd's Dunblane, 10st 10lbs.....
Mr. Buxey's Tube Rose, 11st 9lbs
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(Mr. Wuillenmier) Mr. David's Aspirant, 10st 71bs
(Mr. Sampson): 0 Mr. Hopeful's Orinoco, 10st 71bs.....
(Baron Foy) Mr. Linton's Slander, 10st 9lb
(Mr. P. A. Cox) Mr. G. H. Potts's Tocsin, 10st 13lbs
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(Mr. Cruickshank) Slander was the first to get away to a good start, being followed by Tocsin and Jeevchik, with Orinoco fourth, Kenneth fifth, and Bick- leigh sixth. The order was processional until the village was reached, when the ponies closed and they all came into the straight almost bunched together, with Kenneth in front. A capital race ensued up the straight, Kenneth and Roitelet providing considerable excitement. Kenneth won by a length from Roitelet, and the distance between second and third was a length and a half and between third and fourth (Tabe Rose) half a length; Tocsin was fifth. Time, 1 min. 49 secs. After the race Miss Carrington, on behalf of the ladies of the colony presented the winning rider with the purse and then loud cheers were raised for the ladies after Mr. Master had presented Miss Carrington, with a very handsome bouquet. The ROBINSON CHALLENGE CUP; presented by H.E. Sir William Robinson, G.C.M.G.; for subscription griffins of this season; to be won twice by ponies the bonú fide property of the same owner or owners; first pony to receive 70 per cent. of the entrance fees; second 20 per cent.; third 10 per cent.; weight for inches as per sale; winner of the German and/or Tai Yenk Fong Cups 101bs extra, winners of other races 5lbs extra; entrance fee $10. One mile and a half.
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8lbs. (Mr. Crawford) 1 Mr. Derick-Hunter's Gamecock, 10st 11lbs
(Mr. Master) 2 The Neighbours' Landsknecht, 11st 3lbs
(Mr. Burkill) Mr. Buxey s Golden Link, 11st llb....
(Mr. Wuilleumeir) Mr. George's Mulatto. 11st 6lbs
(Mr. P. A. Cox) Mr. Hart Buck's Ingoldsby 10st 6lbs......
(Owner) 0 Mr. Medico's Hector, 11st (Capt. Loveband)
Only a poor start was effected. Hector showed the way, followed by Gamecock, and these two soon had a lead of half a dozen lengths from Ingoldsby, Golden Link, Beech- wood, and Landsknecht, with Mulatto last. Hector was a length behind Gamecock on pass- ing the grand stand for the first time, the next two being Ingoldsby and Golden Link, with Beechwood in the fifth position. There was no alteration in the order until the hill was reached. Here Gamecock and Hector increased their lead, but before reaching the village Hector was hopelessly out of the race, Beech wood, Ingoldsby, and Golden Link passing him in succession. In the straight Beechwood came out in fine form and was at once challenged by Gamecock, but Beechwood kept on increas ing the lead he had obtained and won very easily by a dozen lengths. Mulatto was fourth, and Golden Link fifth. Time, 3 mins, 21 secs. The PAESEE CUP; presented; second to
pony receive $50; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; winners of one race at this meeting 5lbs extra; of two or more races 7lbs extra; unplaced pories allowed 5lbs; entrance $10. One mile and a quarter. Messrs. McKie & Gove's Glenmore, 11st llb
(Mr. Crawford) 1 Mr. Hopefull's Orwell, 11st 12lbs
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Mr. John Peel's Mufti, 11st 4lbs..
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(Mr. Hart Buck) Mr. Tin Wo's Dogoni Wetr, 10st 12lbs...... (Mr. Cruickshank) Mr. Dennis's Guiding Star, 11st llb
(Mr. P. A. Cox) Mr. Hy. Edgar's Tantivy, 10st 10lbs...
(Capt. Loveband) The start was rather a poor one. Orwell, Tantivy, and Glenmore were the first three, and Guiding Star brought up the rear. In the straight the ponies, were bunched and passing the grand stand for the first time Mufti was the leader, Orwell, Tantivy, and Glenmore be- ing next in order, with Degoni Wetr last. There was absolutely no change in the positions until nearing the rock, and here Tantivy fell back, while Guiding Star was first from Orwell, Glenmore, and Dogoni Wetr. Just before eu- tering the straight Red Fish joined Guiding Star, Orwell, Glenmore, and Dogoni Wetr, and one of the keenest races up the straight was witnessed. The five ponies ran neck and neck for most of the distance and there was little more than a difference of a length between the five when Glenmore passed the winning post. Guiding Star was fourth and Dogoni Wetr fifth. Time, 2mins. 39 secs.
The PHAETON STAKES; value $250; second pony to receive 70 per cent. of entrance fees; third, 30 per cent.; for China ponies bona fide griffins on date of entry; weight for inches as per scale; previous winners at this meeting 5lbs extra; penalties accumulative; unplaced ponies allowed 5lbs; subscription griffins of this season, 1897-98, allowed 7lbs; entrance $5. From the two mile post once round and in. Mr. Buxey's Tea Rose, 11st 1lbs
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(Mr. Sampson) Mr. John Peel's Queensberry, 11st 61bs................ (Mr. Master) Mr. Bobjack's Solitaire, 10st 7lbs
(Mr. P. A. Cox) Mr. Buxey's Hedge Rose, 11st 4lbs!... (Mr. Cruickshank)
(Baron Gunsberg) Mr. Dennis's The Unknown, 10st 12lbs......
(Mr. Davies) Mr. Derick-Hunter's Fortunatus, 10st 7lbs (Capt. Loveband)
Mr. David's Banuerman, 10st 13lbs
Mr. David's Statesman, 10st 131bs
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At the rock Toosin lost a little ground and was soon overhauled by the others. Passing the village Castanet drew up to Bickleigh and these two entered the straight together. Guid. ing Star came out in fine fashion, passed the leaders, and ran home an easy winner by five lengths from Bickleigh, Castanet being third four lengths behind, Desperation fourth, Tocsin fifth, and Viceroy sixth. Time, 1 min. 55 secs. The CHAMPION STAKES; with $250 added; for China ponies winners at this meeting only; a forced entry; entrance $20; winner of two races $30; of three or more $50; weight for inches as per scale. One mile and a half, Mr. Hopeful's Yenesei, 11st 1lb (Mr. W. Cox) 1 Mr. Baxey's White Rose, 11st llb
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Messrs. Dryasdust's Sinbad, 10st 9lbs
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Mr. Hopefuls Orwell, 11st 7lbs
Mr. John Peel's Pineapple, 10st 9lbs..
(Mr. Master) 0 Mr. Hopeful's Tyne, 11st 4lbs (Mr. Sampson) 0 Mr. McKie and Gove's Roitelet, 11st 1lb
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Mr. John Peel's Kenneth, 11st 1lb...
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Messrs. MoKie and Gove's Beechwood,
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Mr. Boyd's Rookwood, 10st 12lbs
(Mr. P. A. Cox) 0. Mr. John Peel's Digby Grand, 11st llb ...
(Mr. Bucknall) 0 Naturally enough very great excitement created by this race, and it was rightly asserted by everybody that the struggle for supremacy would be most keen, and The ponies were out in very interesting.
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good time and there was only one break away, Yenesei trotting two or three hundred yards before his restiveness was controlled. The Orwell start was not a particularly good one. and Tyne were the first to get away and Digby Grand was ahead of the remainder, who closed up. Orwell and Tyne soon had a lead of half.
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Mr. Dryasdust's Countersign, 10st 13lbs... (Mr. Marshall) Mr. Hart Buck's Oliver, 10st 7lbs....
(Mr. Hart Buck) Mr. J. M. D.'s " Plunger, 10st 13lbs....
(Mr. Burkill) Messrs. McKie & Gore's Beechnut, 10st 716 (Mr. Crawford) Mr. W. York's Buckingham, 10st 8lbs...
(Mr. Brutton) 0 The thirteen ponies were in a fairly good line when the flag fell. Buckingham, Oliver, and Fortunatus were the leading trio, the remainder being close behind. Oliver took the lead on going up the hill, Fortunatus being second, and Plunger third, but the last named quickly fell back, and on entering the straight Oliver had a lead of a couple of lengths, but all the ponies quickly got into close order and a good struggle ended in a win for Tea Rose by a couple of lengths. Bannerman was second, Queensberry third, Oliver fourth, Hedge Rose fifth, and Solitaire sixth. Time, 2 mins. 22 secs.
The CONSOLATION STAKE; a sweepstakes of $5 each with $150 added; second pony to receive $50; for beaten China ponies at this meeting; weight for inches as per scale. Once round. Mr. Dennis's Guiding Star, 11st 1lb.....
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Mr. Dryasdust's Bickleigh, 10st 12lb...
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(Mr. Marshall) Mr. Hy Edgar's Castanet, 11st 4lbs....
(Mr. Bucknall) Mr. G. H. Potts's Tocsin, 11st 4lbs
(Mr. Davies) Mr. Westfield's Desperation, ilst llb..
(Capt. Burney) Mr. Boyd's Viceroy, 11st 1lb (Mr. Burkill)
Bickleigh and Tocsin were the first away, followed by Castanet, the other three being a couple of lengths behind, and almost abreast.
a dozen lengths, Sinbad at the village being third in front of Digby Grand, the others being in close attendance. This was the order until the bridge was reached, and then Sinbad closed on the leaders, while Roitelet and Pineapple also gained ground and ran abreast in the fourth position. Pineapple passed Roitelet, who was closely pursued by White Rose and Yenesej. Passing the rock White Rose im- proved his position, followed by Sinbad, and at the village they were two lengths ahead of Orwell, while Tyne had lost ground. Sinbad and Orwell entered the straight with very little distance between them and then Yenesei came forward with a beautiful stride, and a capital race home followed, Yenesei, amidst intense excitement, winning by a head; only a neck separated White Rose from Sinbad. Pineapple was fourth three lengths behind, Roitelet fifth, Orwell sixth and Kenneth seventh. Time, 3 mins. 144 secs. The NIL DESPERANDUM STAKES; & sweep-
stakes of $5 each with $50 added; second pony to receive $50; third pony $25; for beaten subscription griffins of this season, 1897-98; weight for inches as per scale; half a mile. Mr. Jay's Mansachte, Lost 12lbs
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Mr. David's Springfield, 10st 12lbs.....
(Mr. Sampson) 2 Messrs. McKie & Gove's Beechcomber, 10st 9ĺb
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Mr. Bobjack's Chaffinch, 10st 12lbs
Mr. Derick-Hunter's Shetland, 10st 12lbs...
(Mr. Master) 0 Mr. Derick-Hunter's Prior's Wood, 10st 916 (Capt Loveband) Mr. M. Leon's Glaneur, 10st 12lb (Baron Foy) 0 Mr. G. H. Potts's White Heather, 10st 12lbs
(Mr. Cruickshank) 0 Mr. G. H. Potts's Whirlwind, 11st 1lb
(Mr. W. Cox) The race home between the placed ponies was a good one, Mansachte winning after a capital struggle by a neck; a length between second and third. Time, 1 min. 1 secs.
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WINNING OWNERS AND JOCKEYS, The following is a complete list of the wins scored by owners and jockeys during the meeting:-
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