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allowance (Mr Zahn) Mr John Peel's Ard Patrick 10st 10lb, 5lb
allowance (Mr Gresson) 0 Coronet Rose was on the rail, and Tip Cat on the outer course. Tip Cat shot a head after the bell bad rung, and was followed by Cotswold, Crisis, Ardpatrick, and Coronet Rose last Past the stand Tip Cat had a lead of six lengths from Cotswold, the others keeping the positious mentioned. Past the Village Coronet Rose overtook Cotswold and then Tip Cat led into the straight, but the fluish saw Cotswold first at the post, with three leng hs to spare from Tip Cat and Coronet Rose. Tim 2.20-1/5 Winner $22.8. Pari Muuel: 1st, $10.90; 2nd $9. THE HONGKONG DERBY, sweepstakes of $20 each with $150 added. (Halt for feit if declared on or before day of cosing entries). For China ponies, bon- fide griffins on date of i entry. First pony to rec-ive 7 per cent; second 20 per cent; and third 10 per cent. Weight for inches as per scale. One mile and a half. (Nominatious to close to the lerk of the Course at the Hongkong Club House on Saturday, 5th January, 1907.) Mr Buxey's Spring Rose, 11st 1lb
starters.
(Mr Master) 1 Mr Fas Black Pansy, 10al 9lbs
(Mr Vida) 2 Mr John Peel's Southwold, 10st 9lbs
(Mr Johnstone) 3 Mr Fas Marsala, list 4lbs (Mr Moller) ( Messrs. T. F. Bough & R. Shewan's The Pride of Cadzow, 10st 13lbs, llb o.w.
(Mr Cox) 0 Mr John Peel's Beaufort, 10st 12lbs
(Mr Gresson} 0 Mr C. H. Ross' Ben Eion, 10st 12lbs
(Mr Dupree) 0 As usual, the De by was the race of the day, and brought forth the flower of Hongkong'a race ponies. As soon as the numbers were up there was a rush for the Pari Mutuel, most people present being anxious to have an interest in this historic event, which brought forth seven 'Southwold took up his position by the rails with Ben Eion alongside, then Spring Ros and Deaufort on the outer course. The field got a good start and Beaufort at once sprang into the lead being followed by Ben Elou with South- wold third, Marsala fourth, Spring Re fifth, Black Pansy sixth and the ride of Cudzow last. The pace past the village was willing and Beaufort continued to make the runcing. Mersala taking second position and Ben in third as the field entered the straight for the first time. Passing the Judge's box the order waa Beaufort first, Marsala second and Ben Eion third. The same order was maintained until the football stand was reached when Ben Fion pulled into second place with Marsala third. A splendid race up the hill was wit- nessed and round the bend near the village when the ponies were given their beads. At this part of the course Spring Base led the field by a number of lengths, Black Pansy being second and Ben Eion third, while Marsala was some distance behind. Spring R 8a still had a good lead when the straight was and entered, Black Pausy being second
Marsala third. Then the poni-s were urged on, and Southwold was observed to pull speedily ou Black Pansy, but the latter beat him for recond place by about a length. Spring Rose, ridden easily, won the race by several lengths, bringing his backers for a win a dividend of $18.90. The Parí Mutuel paid $6.40 on Soring Rose; $15.5 on Black Pan«y and $8.10 on Bouthwold, Time-3 min 15.4/5 8.08. As Mr. Master rode past the grandstand on his mount he was heartily cheered by the large gathering for the excellent race he put up. TH< GERMAN CUP.-Presented by members of the Club Germania. Second to receive $150; and Third $50. For Chins ponies, subscrip. tion griffus of this season 19 6-1907. Weight for inches as per scale. Entrauce $10. One mile and a quarter.
Mr Carruthers' Homocea, 10-t 9lbs
(ir John stone) Mr C. Paul Chater's Bust, 10st 9ibe
(Mr Dupree) Mr Medico's Nigel, 10st 9lbs (Mr Master).......
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9lbs (Mr Gagg) ( Messre. Parker and Mackie's No Wanche,
10st 12lbs (Mr Moller) 0 Mr Stewart's Off Chance list llb
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Gaineas For China ponies. A forced entry of $10 orch, but optional to China. ponies, subscription griffins of this or previons Ra-ons. Weight for inches as per sonia. To by won two years consecutively by a pony or posies the bona fide property of the same cwner or owners Winner to receiva $31) and 70 per cent, Second $100 and 20 pe cant, and third $5 ) and 10 par out of the entrance fees until the Cap is finally wən, when the second pony will receive 75 per cant.. and third pɔay 25 par ovit, of thi entrance fe Ina Mile sad three quarters.
Mr Barey's Glorious Rose, 1st 11'5
(M~ Mstar)_1 Me Fas' Comanch», 11st 4lbs (Mr Moller) Mr Bratton's Preston (late Rosthaen), 11st
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(Mr Gresson) ( Six ponies strove to win the German Cap. They got a good start and Off Chance immediately assumed the lead, the reminder of the ild following ia cos • rler. Off Chance was still in the van when the stand was passed for the first time, Highland Weather being second and Homoos third with the other poles in the rear closing up. Off Chauce slackened his pac- going up the incline, Rast and Homones overtaking him as the village was passed when he fell completely out of the race. Rust thn shot to the front with Homoc's following him closely. The latter pony took Mr Ellis Kadoorie's Indian Chief, 10st Blb. and maintained the lei in the straight and
(Me Dupree) 0 passed the winning post first with two lengths Mr John Peel's Quɔrn (late Norland), flet to spire. Rast being second and Nigel third.
Ilb (Mr Gresso0) The Part il a dividend of $8 80, and 85.20 on Mr Wingard's White Blaɛa, list 15 the first horse. 87 o the second and $5.10 on the third. Ti 2 min. 44-4,5 seot THE OL COST CUP-Presented by His
Exo llency Sir Matthew Nathan, K.M.G Secoud to receive $100; and Third $50. For Weight for inches as per Previ as wingers at this meeting of on rao. 7 lb extra; of two a more races 10 Ib. xtra. Griffins allowed 5 lb. Sabeription griffins of seasons 1905-1906 and 1906 1907 allowed 10 lb. Entrance 810. Fire furlongs Mr John Pe-l's Ard Patriok, 11st Ilb
(Mr Jonstone) Mr Copenhagen's Cosmopolitan, 11st 8lb
(Mr Zaho) Mr F. B. Marshall's Tip Cat, 1st Ilb
(Mr. Vida Mr. Burey's Big Rose, 104 10lb«, Albe
overweight (Mr Master) Mr Hunter's Petard, 10st 5lbs
(Mr. Hickmann) Mr H. P. White's Zapeter, 10xt 5lbs
(Mr Dupree) 0 Being a short race, the six stertars given full rein as soon as the flag dropped. Zapeter took the lead Cosmopolitan being s-cond and the remaiuder of the f-ld ia close order with the
once round and in. exception of Pelard who was left at the post. Passing the village Cosmopolitan was in the Tip Cat be ag second. Zapter third and Big Rose fourth Cosmopolitan was still ahead of
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the field when the straight was entered, but he was overtaken by Ard Patrick who passed the wiuuing post three lengths ahead of the field, Cosmop litan being second and Tip Cat third. The Pair Matuel paid $52 on the winner and 87.70 on the first, $6.3" on the second sai 86 2 on the third pouy Time 1 min. 16 sec. THE PROFESSIONAL CUP.-Valne £5.
Pre- sented. Second to receive $100, and Third $50. For griffins on date of entry and ponies that have never won
Subscription griffius of this season 1906-1967 allowed 5 lb. Weight for inches as per scale. Previous winners barred. Jookeys who have never had a winning mount allowed 5 lb. Entrance $10. ne mile
a race.
Mr Fas' Black Pansy, 10st 9lbs
After a false start the six horas got away ll together. Comanche was the first to draw head, followed by Indian 'hief, Preston. Qavra, Glorious Rose, and White Blaze. Up the straight Comanche led by several lengths from Indian Chief and the rest of the field and was first to pass the stand, with Quorn and White Blaz second and third. This order was an. changed ill past the football stand, when Glorious Ross took the outer course and came up the hill in fine style. Comanohe led to the villaga bat afterwards Re passed into third, second and finally first place, overtaking the leader before entering the straight and holding his advantagə to the post. Procton and Comanche had a tusla fir naoand, bat the latter got thead. Time 3.49 45. Winger $60: Pari Mutual: 1st, $5.40. 2nd, 88.20; and 3rd, $8.70.
THE NAVY CUP.-Presented by the O Boers of
His Majesty's Fleet. Second to receive $150 : and Third 850. For Chins ponies, subscription griffins of this season 1906-1907. Weight for incha as per sosle. Winner of the Germa Cap 10 lb extr. Other winnarı 7 lb. extra. From the two mile post Entrian $10.
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Mr Baxey's Aatama Rose, Ilst libs. Messrs Parker and Mackie's No Sury
10¢ 12]h« (Mr Muller) 2 Mr A. G. Clarke's Vagabɔnd, 10st 12the
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Gressou) ◊
Mr Harstham's Wiokad, 1st 12lbs, 7lhe
Mr Wayfoong's Asusual, lôst 1Aba
penalty (Mr Gegg) ◊ Mr Ellis Kad ›ɔris's. Moorish Chief, 11st Ilb
(Mr Large) 0 0 Me Lo'and's Robhis 10‹t 12lbs (Mr Vids) ....... Mr Magpie's Saladio, 10st 12lbs
(Mr Dupree) 0 Mr C. H. Ross' Ben Wyris II, 11st llb
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(Mr Hickmann) ( Mr A. J. Williams' Brython, lat libe Mr Godfrey Master's Blue Nile, 11st 1lb
(Mr Zahn) 0 (Mr Master) 1 This was a race with * surorising foish. The eleven starters want off in a cluster, (Mr Woller) 2 Aatama B so and Ban Wyvis in the van.
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stand the land liv with th› la'ter, (Mr Gegg) 3 Asaduel being woond. and Robbia third. Up Chief, 1st 9lbs the hill Ban Wyvin still retained his levd, with (Mr Zahn) 0 Autumn Ross in attendance, Af the village 10st. 9lbs
the latter overtook the leader and entered the (Mr Greason) ✪ | «traight first, No Serry then ohallenged bat No There was a fine start in this race, the horsIS Master forood the pros and fuished first, going off in the following order: Black Pansy, Sırry being second, and Varsbond third,' Bra Bla Nile, Zala Chief, Southdown and Dwart Wrris having dropped behind, Tim «° 2-25 Rose. At the bend Southdowa had ad. Wigner 824.19; Pari Matuel, 1st, $7 10; Zad, vanced into the premier position, Bisck Pan‹y | 812.10; 3rd, 88 4o, being s-cond sad Blue Nile last. At the stand Southdown was leading by six lengths from Black Pansy. Dwart Rose, and
Mr Boxer's Dwarf Rose, 10st 12lbs
Mr Ellis Kadoorie's Zala
Mr John Peel's Bouthdown,
Blue Nile, all of which were level. Zala Chief
challenged the leader on the way up, and Black Pansy seemed to lay. From the village Black Pansy took up the pacing, and led iato the straight, followed by Bla · Nile, A fine race down susaed, but Blas Nila rompel home tåre- lengths in front of Black Pansy. Time 2. 104. | Winner $9.90. Pari Mutuel lat, § §, 2nd, $8.70. THE CHALLENGE CUP.-Value One hundred
THE PARA CU”: Presented by the Parsee com- munity. Valus $350. Saoond to receive $100; and Third $50. For Chins ponim, bona fide griffins on date of Aatry, Weight for inches as per scale. Winners of one race at this meeting 7 lb éx'ra; of two or more races 10 lb extra. Uapisowi runners allows! 3 lb. Entranos $10. † Ona mile and a quarter. Mr C. H. Ross' Ben Rion, 10‹t 18b«
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