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Time 4 min. 23 secs, which only exceeds the record time for the race by one fifth of a second. The cash sweeps paid $1367.7 on Glorious Rose i $390.60 on Giesler and $195.30 on Sutlej. Pari mutuel payments were $11.50 on the winner: $6.50 on the first pony: and 89.20 on the second.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Mr Buxey's Rêve d'Or Rose, 10st 4lb...
(Mr Burkill) Mr Ottery's Plym (late Homeward Bound) 11st 4lb (Mr Jones) Mr John Peel's Franic 10st 121b..
2
3
(Mr Gresson)
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Messrs Findlay and Moir's Strathdallas
11st 4lb (Mr Vida)
THE TRIAL PLATE.-Value $500. Second to
receive $150, and Third $75. For China | Commodore H. Lyon's Faiz Ullah 10st 71b, Ponies, bona fide Griffins on date of entry.
5lb allowance (owner) Weight for inches as per scale. Subscription Mr T. F. Hough's Sidier Dhu. 10st 10lb Griffins of this season 1908-1909 allowed.7lb. Winner of the Maiden Stakes 7lb extra. Jockeys who have never had a winning mount in either ongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5lb entrance $10. Allowances ac- cumulative. From the two Mile Post once Round and in.
Messrs Toeg and Speelman's Missouri
11st 4lb (Mr Hayes) Mr Buxey's Snowflake Rose 11st
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[February 20, 1909. Mr Buxey's Killarney Rose 10st 9lbs ....
(Mr Burkill) Ọ The last race of the day brought forth the exceptionally large field of nineteen startera, and ended in an easy win for Messrs. Toeg and Speelee's Swan. The field got a fair start and kept well together until the final stages of the race. Sir Joseph led until the village was passed, when Swan was given a free rein and drew to the front. He was challenged by Kamranh in the straight, but proved too fast for the latter pony and passed the post a couple of lengths ahead.
Time-1 min. 11 1/5 secs.
5lb allowance (Mr Mackie) This race proved one of the most keenly contested during the day, the final gallop between Volga, Reve d'or Rose and Plym being a sight
The cash sweeps paid $1291.50 on the first worth seeing. With Plym on the rail the field pony; $369 on the second; and $184.50 on the were despatched to a good start, Volga imme-third. The parimutuel paid $32 80 on the diately taking up the foremost position with winner. For places the payments were Swan, the Rose second. Plym third and Strathdalla $13.40; Kamranh $24.40; and Constant $68.20. fourth. At the foot of the incline Strathdallas
1
(Mr Burkill)
2
the
Mr John Peel's Cattistock 11st 1lb
3
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(Mr Gresson) Mr Brutton's Compton 10st 10lb 5lbs ...
allowance (Mr Pettersen) Mr Olympia's Apollo 10st 9lb (Mr Schnorr) Mr H. J. Gedge's Fugitive II 11st 3lb
2lbs overweight (Mr Gegg) 0 Cattistook sprang into the lead at the start of this race, being followed by Fugitive II with the rest of the field in close order. The position
was much the same until the football stand was
passed, Cattistock then heading the field, while Missouri drew into second place. As the
straight was entered Cattistock was displaced by Missouri, and the Rose made a great attempt to overhaul the leader, but was beaten on the post. Cattistock ran a good third.
Time-2 min 21 secs.
Cash sweep payments were 81552.95 on the first; $443.70 on the second; and $221.85 on the third pony, while the pari paid $6.70 on the winner; $5 on the first pony; $5.40 on the second; and $8.50 on the third.
THE GARRISON CUP.-Presented by the Officers of the Garrison. Second to receive $150; and Third $75. For China Ponies, Subscription Griffins of any Season and ponies entered in the Hongkong Griffins Stakes and Tientsin Stakes 1908 Meeting. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners at prețious meetings of one race 7 lb; of more than one 14 lb; at this meeting 3 lb extra. Penalities accumulative, Jockeys who have never had a winning mount in either Hongkong, Shanghai on Tientsin allowed 5 lb Entrance $10. One Mile. Mr Dryasdust's Barry, 10st 121b (Mr Dupree Lient Leeson's Soudan (late Forfar) 11st
8lb. 7lb overweight (Mr Gegg) Mr Ottery's Tamar. 10st 121b](Mr Jones) Mr Oympia's Poseidon (late Punjabi) 11st
51b, 7lb overweight (Mr Schnorr) 0 Mr J. Armstrong's Kirton, 10st 131b, 5lb
challenged Plym for third position, but former pony closed on the leaders. Entering the straight Burkill gave the Ros her head and attempted to supplant Volga, but the latter proved that he had good pace as well as staying power, and beat the Rose by a head, Plym being well ridden and not far
out at the finish,
Time 2 min 07} secs.
$391. 50 on Reve d'or Rose; and §195.75 on The cash sweeps paid $1370.25 on Volga; Plym. The pari mutuel paid a dividend of $82.80 and $9.10 on the first; $6 on the second; and $13.90 on the third pony. THE HONGKONG CLUB UP.-Presented by the Members of the Hongkong Club. Second to receive $150; and Third $75. For China Ponies. Weight for inches as per scale. Griffins allow 5 lb. Subscription Griffins of this Season 1908-1909 allowed 10 lb. Winners at this Meeting 5 lb. extra. Entrance $15.
One Mile and a half.
Mr. Dryasdust's Coxcomb 10st 12 lbs... M. Buxey's Spring Rose 11st (Mr. Burkill)
1
(Mr. Dupree) 2 the lead from the start, but both horses were Spring Rose was hot favourite. Burkill took hard held during the first round. Past the village on the second round they began to show their paces, and Spring Rose increased his lead into the straight Coxcomb made a good try for the honours but could not pass Spring Rose who won by about three lengths.
Time, 3 min. 21.
(ash sweeps $1258.80 Spring Rose; $419.60 Coxcomb. The pari paid a dividend of $6, and $5.30 on the first pony.
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THE RACING STAKES.-Value $400. Second
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3
SECOND DAY.
The
Wednesday, 17th February. second day's racing, though for some reason Bright and bracing weather favoured the or other the attendance was not quite so large as on the opening day. H,E. the Governor was an early visitor, arriving about noon. arrangements were again admirably carried out and the programme was gone through without a hitch. The sport was of the same high three records being broken and one or two sur- standard as on the previous day, no less than prises being experienced in the early part of the day. The Derby, the race of the meeting, was won by the favourite Little Gem Rose. failed to find a place. Missouri, which was also strongly backed,
The police are to be complimented on the way they controlled the traffic and held the course and the Tramway Co., is also deserving of praise for the excellence of their service.
The highest cash sweep was $3,500.40 (on the Derby) and the greatest amount paid out by the
THE JOCKEY CUP.-Value $300. Second to parimutuel was $280.80 on Heraldic in the race for the Exchange Plate.
receive $150; and third $75. For China ponies, Subscription griffins of any season. To be ridden by. Jockeys who have not had more than two winning mounts previous to this meeting in Hongkong or China. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners barred. Entrance $10. Once round.
Mr Ottery's Abstainer, 10st 12lb
(Mr Jones) 1 Mr H. Gibbon Moore's Lyemun, 11st 1lb
(Owner) 2
(Owner) 3
(Mr Morris) 0
to receive $150; and Third $75. For China Mr H. Humphreys' Resignation, 11st 1lb Ponies. Subcription Griffins of this Season 1908-1969. Weight for inches as per scale Mr Smith's Sandstone, 11st llb Winners barred. Jockeys who have never had a winning mount in Hongkong, Shang. hai or Tientsin allowed 5lb. Entrance $10. Fire Furlongs.
Mr Christiani's Droschkengaul 11st ilb
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Messrs Toeg and Speelman's Swan 11st 1lb
(Mr Hayes) 1 Admiral Lanbton's Kamranh 10st 101b, 5lb allowance (Mr Mackie) Mr Way foong's Constant 10st 5lbs 5lbs
allowance (Mr Morris) essrs Hynd and Hynes Bagih Dua 11st 1lb overweight (Mr Gegg) Eajor Findlay's Black Sheep 10st 10lb, 5lbs allowance (Commodore Lyon)
2
3
(Mr Pettersen) 0 Mr Wayfoong's Constant, 10st 9lb
(Mr Hickman) Mr Olympia's Heracles, 11st 1lb (Mr Jordan) 0 The seven starters were despatched in & bunch, Resignation lying alongside the rail. Lyemun took the lead, Resignation lying second and Droschkengaul third. Pass- ing the football stand Lyemun was still fore-
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most, Droschkengaul taking second place. As- the incline was approached two of the ponies
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became troublesome, Sandstone and Constant.
The former ran up the bank and the rider of
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the latter pony was thrown. Resignation and Lyemun ran neck and neck past the rock and
allowance (Mr Mackie) Mr H. Humphrey's Resignation, 10st 10lb, 5lb allowance (owner) Mr Ottery's Abstainer. 10st 12lb (Mr Vida) Hon P.G. Scarlett's White Knight, 10st 8lb, 5lb allowance (Mr Hickman) Mr Ellis Kadoorie's Bohemian Chief, 12st
lb (Mr Hayes) 0 The flag dropped to a good start and the field started in close order, Tamar leading from Sou- dan, with Barr in third place. Near the village Tamar still raced in the van hut was overtaken by Barry in the straight. After a good run home Barry passed the winning post with plenty to spare. Soudan just wrestled second place from Tamar.
Time-2 min 07; secs.
The cash sweeps paid $155975 on the first pony: $445-50 on the second; and $222-75 on the third. The dividend on the pari mutuel was $18 and $7.90 on the first: $11.8 on the second; $19.50 on the third pony.]
Mr Seth's Little nemo 10st 12lb (Owner Mr Stud's Butcher 10st 7lb (Mr Scarlett Mr Douglas' Bluejacket II 11st 10lb (Mr Hansen)
Mr Olympias Mippomedon 10st 12lb (Mr
Schnorr)
Mr Ross Ben Alder 10st 13lb (Mr
Hickmann) 0 Mr Henrique's Grey Back 10st 10lb 5lbs allowance (Mr Balderston)
THE PROFESSIONAL CUP Value £50. Pre- sented. Second to receive $150: and Third $75. For Griffins on date of entry and Ponies Mr Ottery's Torridge 10st 12lb that have never won a Race. Subscription
Mr Christian's Droschkengaul, 10st 10lb 5lbs allowance (Mr Pettersen)
0 continued to battle for premier position until the straight was entered. Then Abstainer, who had been lying in a good position, came forward at a great speed, and locked together, the three ponies fought it out, Abstainer snatching victory from Lyemun by a neck, while Resigna tion was a good third.
0
0
0
(Mr Jones)
(Mr Laurence) 0:
allowance (Owner) 0
Mr Humphreys' Mummery 10.7 51bs
Griffins of this Season 1908-1909 allowed 5 lb. Mr Lewis' Bystander 11st 1lb Weight for inches as per scale. Winners barred. Jockeys who have never had a winning mount in either Hongkong, Shang- hai or Tientsin allowed 5 lb. Allowances accumulative. Entrance $10. One Mile. Messrs Toeg and Speelman's Volga 10st 121b
(Mr Hayes) 1
Mr Humphrey's Sir Joseph 11st 11b
(Mr Dupree) Mr May's Asteroid 10st 12lbs (Owner) Mr Magpie's Sturdy 11st 1lb (Mr Vida)
Time-2 min.
Cash sweeps, $390.60; $111.66; and $55.80. The parimutuel paid $10.20 on the winner and on placed ponies 6.10; $13.30 and $7.40. THE EXCHANGE PLATE.-Value $1,000. Pre- sented by the bankers and exchange brokers of Hongkong. Second to receive $250; and third $100. For Chin ponies. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners at this meeting of one race 7lb.; of two or more races 10 lb. extra. Griffins allowed 5 lb: Subscription griffins of this season 1908-1909 slowed 10 lb.
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