February 24, 1900.j
Mr. Hart Buck's Esperance, 10st 6lb...
Mr. G. H. Potts' Demon King, 11st 4lb
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Mr. St. Simon's Paradox, 10st 9lb
(Mr. Crawford)
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Mr. G. H. Potts' Toosin, list 4lb
(Mr. Moller)
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(Mr. Burkill) Mr. R. B. Johnson's The Wizard, 11st.11b (Mr. Walwyn)
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(Mr. West)
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Mr. H. Schlee's Eskdale, 10st 121bs
(Mr. Cox) Mr. Derick-Hunter's Tube Rose, 11st 4lbs ... (Mr. Cumming) Mr. Dryasdust's Beechwood, 10st 12lbs
(Mr. Johnson)
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Mr. St Simon's Seafog, 11st 4lbs
(Mr. Anderson) 0 At the start Esperance took the lead, and romped home a winner by tea lengths. Time; 1.03). Pari Mutuel paid: Esperance, $7.40, Tocsiu, $15.60; Tube Rose, $9.50. The "VICTORIA" STAKES; a sweepstakes of $10 each with $259 added; second pony to receive $50; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale. One mile.
Mr. Derick-Hunter's Sandstorm, list llb
(Mr. Cumming) 1
(Mr. Gresson) 2 Mr. Buxey's Standard Rose, list lib
(Mr. Weuilleamier) Mr. G. H. Pott's Forest King. 11st 4lbs
Mr, John Peel's Beechant, 10st 12lbs
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(Mr. Burkill) The four ponies got away on even terms. Sandstorm took the lead. but passing the judge's box was headed by Forest King. At the quarter Boechout was leading: Coming into the straight Sandstorm closed up and run- uing on won a well contested race by a lugth. Time, 2.19. Pari Mutuel dividend: Sandstorm, $7, Beechnut, $9.
The MAIDEN STAKES; value $400; second pony to receive $75; third, $50; for China ponies bona fide griffins ou date of entry; weight for inches as per scale; entrance $10. Three- quarters of a mile.
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Mr. Buxey's Dot Rose, 1st 6lbs
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
The FoocHow Cup; value $250; presented by the Foochow Community; second pony to re- ceive $50; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; entrance $5. One mile and three-quarters. Mr. Baxey's Roso do France'.
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(Mr. Wuilleamier) 1 Mr. Dryasdust's Sinbad (Mr. Johnson) Mr. John Peel's Corbie, 11st llb...
(Mr. Gresson) Mr. Hart Buck's Désespoir, 11st 1lb (Owner) Mr. Toeg's Tiber, 11st 4lbs... (Mr. Jones)
The field left the post together and wore bunched until entering the straight for the first time. Sinbad then took command and with Rose de France and Corbie in close pursuit, passed the stand and led to the quarter-mile post. Half a mile from home be increased his lead to two lengths. Rose de France then moved up aud closed with the leader. Up the straight they drew away from the others and fought out an exciting finish. Time, 4.09) Pari Mutuel paid: Rose de France, $11.59; Sinbad, $7.19;. Corbie, $7.80.
Mr. Buxey's Un que Rose,
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Pluto was given his head. He then simply played with his oppɔuents, and oautored home an easy winner by six lengths :-Time, 2.52 In the Pari Mutuel Pluto paid $8.5; White Ros» gave a dividend of $IL.CO. The COMPRADORS CUP; presented; second pony to receive half the entrance fees; for subscription griffins of this season, 1899- 1900; weight for inches as per scale; winner of Valley Stakes 5 lbs, extra Entrance $5. One mile.
Mr. Babington's The Robber, 11st 1lb
(Mr. Burkill) 1 Mr. Tierces Major, 11s 4lb (Mr. Grøsson) 2 Mr. J. H. Lewis' "Rover, 1st 1lb
(Mr. Johnson)
Mr. David's Lightfoot, 10st 12th 4.
Mr. Wayfoong's Resorve, 19st 121b.
(Mr. Moller)
(Mr. Cox) 0
Mr. Wheel-Rut's Impahla, 10st 1b
(Mr. Cumming) 0
A good start was made, and until coming into the straight the field were well together. After rounding the turn The Robbar and Major put in their claims for supremacy, and after a good tustle The Robber succeeded in gaining the Time, judge's verdict by half a length. 2241. Pari Mutuel paid: The Robber, $9.00; Major, $21.69.
The HONGKONG DERBY; a sweepstakes of $25 each with $1,500 added (balf forfeit if de clared on or before day of closing entries); for China pouies, bona fide griffins on date of entry (Saturday, 20th January, 1970); first pany to receive 70 per cent.; second, 20 por cent; bird. 10 per cout.; weight for inches as per scale. One mile and a half. Mr. J. H. Lewis' Bulbul, 10st 121bs
(Mr. Johnson i Mr. Toeg's Mnddør, 10st 11lbs (Mr. Jones) 2 Mr. David's Strategist 11st 71bs
(Mr. Moller) 3 Mr. Derick-Hunter's Thunderstorm, 181 11b (fr. Cumming) Mr. Johu Peel's Ting Haou, 10st 12lbs
(Mr. Gressou) 1st lib (Mr. Wuilleumier) Messrs. McKie and Grove's Strathfleet, list
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(Mr. Crawford) 0 Mr. GH. Potts' Pirate King, 11st 1lb
(Mr. Burkill) 0 Mr. G. H. Potts' Storm Ring. 10st 12lbs
(Mr. Cox) 0 After several false starts the field got away well together. At the bend the first time round Storm King had a clear lead of a dozen lengths and the others were bunched. The ponies passed the post without thur positions being | Mr. Buxey's China Rose, Test 12tbs altered. Half a mile from home Thunder- storm improved his lead and flattered his | Capt. Bancorft's Cossäck, I1st lib backers by ruuning to the front. 0 | poit Storm King and retired hopelessly beaten. iuto the straight, but Bulbul then put | Mr. Carruther's Woodpigeon, 11st 12lbs in bis claims, coming from the ruck, and, with Strategist and Modder, headed the others. From this point the struggle began. Every inch was contested. Coming along like demons. the three ponies fought out a most determined finish
The HONGKONG CLUB CUP; presented ; second pony to receive half the entrance fees; for China ponies; weight for inches as per soale. Entrance $15. One mile and a half. Mr. Toeg's Shannon. 1ist 4th (Mr. Joats) I Mr. Derick-Hunter's Emerald, 11st. 11b
(Mr. Cumining) 2 Mr. David's Black Prince, 10st 126
(Mr. Moller) 3 This race needs no description. Shannon took the lead at the fall of the flag and, kept it all the way, winning in a common canter. Time 3.371. Pari Mutuel paid: Shannon, $6.80. The
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Mr. G. H. Potts Desert King, 10st 13lbs
(Mr Burkill) 1 Mr. David's Diplomat, 10st 12lbs
(Mr. Moller) 2
(Mr. Wuilleamier) Mr. John Peel's Kingfisher, list llb...
(Mr. Gresson) Sir Horace McMahon's Lukong, 11st 4lbs
(Mr. Walwyn) Mr. Hermann's Pedigree, 11st 1lb (Mr. Cox) Mr. David's Enigma, list llb (Mr. Jones) Mr. G. H. Potts Demon King, list 7lb
(Mr. Hart Buck) 0 At the fall of the fag Diplomat jumped out, and maintained his lead until well in the straight, when Desert King, coming with a well timed rush, headed Diplomat and won by ten lengths. a length dividing second and third. Time 1.37: Pari Mutuel paid, first, $6.60; second, $6.90; third, $6.60.
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The VALLEY STAKES; a sweepstak s of $5 each with $200 added; first pony to receive 70 per cent.; second, 20 per cent.; third, 10 per cent.; for subscription griffins of this season, 1899. 19.10; weight for inches as per scale Three- quarters of a mile
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ENCOURAGEMENT STAKES; a sweep- stakes of $5 each with $100 added; for sub. scription griffins of this season. 1899-1900; first pony to receive 70 per cout.; second, 20 per cent., third, 10 per cent.; previous winners excluded; weight for inches as per seale. Once round.
Mr. Tiorco's Minor, 19st 12bs
(Mr. Gresson) 1
(Mr. Wuillemier) 2
(Mr. Johnson) 3
Pirate King had | Sir H. McMahon's Sartow, 11st 12lbs
Thunderstorm led
Whip and spar were brought into re- quisition, and the riders rods for their lives. When the winning post was reached Bulbul had wou the coveted prize by half a length, Modder came like a lion, but could not get his nose in front; Strategist was close on the latter's heels. Thunderstorm, finished in the ruck. Time, 3.35. Pari Mutuel paid: Bul- bal, $15 for a win, 818 50 for a place. Modder, $11.10; Strategist, $244,6 ).
The LUSITANO CUP; presented by the mem- bers of the Club Lusitano; second pony to receive half the entrance fees; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; pro. vious winners at this meeting 7 lbs. extra; subscription grifflus of this season, 1899-1900, allowed 7 lbs.; entrance $10. One mile and a quarter.
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Mr. Dorset's Pluto. 11st 1lb (Mr. Gressou) Mr. Buxey's White Rose; 11st libs
(Mr. Weuillernier) Mr. Derick-Hunter's Charger, 11st 1lbs
(Mr. Cumming) Mr. Mansfield's Ace of Hearts, list libs
(Mr. Walwyn)
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Mr. Derick-Hunter's Rascal, 10st 12lb
(Mr. Cumming) 1 Mr. Pogose's Orange Blossom. 10st 12lb
(Mr. Wuilleumier) 2 Mr. Tierce's Minor. 10st 12lb (Mr. Grosson) Mr. G. H. Potts' Suow King, 11st llb
(Mr. Burkili) Mr. Carruther's Wood Pigeon, 10st 13lb
(Mr. Cruickshank) Mr. Magpie's Tartar, 10st 12lb (Mr. Jones) Sir Horace McMahon's Sartow, 10st 12lb
(Mr. Walwyn)
(Mr. Brutton) U Mr. Sopia Pando's Subsidy, 1st 4lb,(Mr. Cox) = 0 At the fourth attempt a good start was effect- ed. Minor took the load and carried his field along to the turn for home, when Rascal chal- lenged him. Mr. Camming then began to ride, and, heading Minor, brought his mount home a winner by five lengths. Time, 1.42 1.5. Pari Mutual paid: Rascal, $11.50; Orange Blossom, $7.10; Minor, $7.80.
Mr. Alexander's Cocktail, Ilst 4lb...
(Mr. Crawford) 0
Mr. Hart Pack's Esperance. Ist 1lbs
Mr. R. Wildman's Thistle, 11st Ilbs
(Mr. Johnson ( When the pouies were seat on their mission White Rose was permitted to go his own sweet way to the front. This position he retained until
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(Mr. Cruikshank) 0 Messrs. McKie and Gove's Strathgary, 10st
12lbs
...(Mr. Crawford) 0
Mr Alexander's Cocktail, 11st 4lbs
Mr. Derick-Hautor's Rescue, 1st 12lbs
(Mr. Brutton) 0
(Mr. Cumming) 0
(Mr. Jones) 0
Mr. E. Kelly's Terra Verde, 1 st llb...
Mr. Sepia ando's Subsidy, 11st 4lbs...
(Mr. Cox)
On the fall of the flag Sartow immediately assumed command. He raced to the turn as if the winning post were there. Immediately his bolt had been shot- Mr. Grosson brought Minor along with a rash, nad, maintaining his lead, won easily by a length. Time, 2.09}." 8econd Day, Wednesday, 21st February.
Although the weather conditions were not a bit more enticing yesterday than on the pre- vious day, the attendance was roulered partica. larly attractive by the presence of the fair sex iu large numbers, and was quite up to expectatious.
The Government House party, headed by His Excellency, arrived at a quarter to twelve and proceedings commenced shortly afterwards,
The condition of the course had not altered materially, and the going, although drier, seemed just as heavy.
During the afternoon & canard was circulated to the effect that the relief of Ladysmith had at last been accomplished, and for the time being the racing became a secondary considera- tion. Excitement ran so high that cheer after 'cheer rang out as this bʊgus information WAN