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(Mr. Johnstono) THE SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS CHALLENGE, John Peel's Star of Doon. List alb
-Valio $1,000. For China: ponies
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB EXORANGE PLATE-Presented by the bankers and exchange brokers of Hong- kong Yalue 81,000 to winner. Beama to receive 8x Third 100 For China ponies
Weight for inches as per » Escale.
Winners at this meeting of one
of two
two for there Jaces Griffing allowed 5lb.. Subscrip
THE SECOND DAY
DERBY WON IN A CANTER
Stewards. E. Sir F H May
K.C.M.G., H.E. Vice Admiral Wion griffion of this season 1916-1917 liam L. Grant, O.B., H.E Major General F Teatris, Commodore HG, G. Sundeman,
Hou. Mr. C. E. Anton Hon. Sir Pad Cover
Chater
KU C.M.G. Hi Honour Sir W
allowed 10ll Previous non-starters at this meeting barred. From the two mile post ones round and in ft Jahn-Peel's Sandy, 11st 3lb
(Mr. Johnstone) 1
HBedtt's
Ress
Davies, KM. B. D. B. Beithir Henry Humphreys Northland, f1st 1lb (Mr. Knoll M GEE Hall Brutt Lichts
Messrs Colonel 1 B. F. Currie, 0.1.A.,
A. Ma Golofina., 11st 116 – H.J. Gedge, Mr. Henry Humphreys Mr. Bara's, Silverwood, Mr. G. H Potts, Mr, N, J., Stabb and Mr. H. P. White
Stewards in Charge of the Scale, Mr. B.
D. E. Belth and Lieut, CoLIEF Currie, O.R.ASTRY
Subscription Griffins of the current Messrs. II. P. White & N. Stabb's season. Weight for inches as per Capilano, llet 1b (Mr. Heard) 2 scale. To be won two years con-
Mr Henry Humphreys Town Mouso, secutively by ponics the lama fide pro-
perty of the same owner or owhere 10st 9lbion (akt. Knoll) Winner to receive 8500 and 70 per Mr., Ezra's Victory. 11s: 1 A
CMF Ezra) 0 cont., Second $200 and 20 per cent,TUS! Third $100 and 10 per cent of the air, Ellis Kadoorie's Essex Chicf, 10st Entrance Fees until the Cup is finally iglbake. (Mr. Sedgwick) o won, when the second pony will receive Sir Paul's Choice Dahlia, 10st ab
(M. Seth) a
(Mr. Moller)
70 per cent and third pony 25 per cent of the Entrance Fees in addition to the place money. One mile and a quarter
Ho 203 Mr Henry Humphreys Field Mouse.
Era)
Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Pingwu Chief,
10st alb
* (Mr. Heard) o Sir Paul's Triumphant Dahlia, 10st
121b
(Mr. Burkill) 0 Cash Sweep Ticket No.
Handicapper Mr. Geo K Hall Bratton Pari-Mutuel. Judge Mr. E. B. Marshall
Assistant Judge Mr. D. M. Rose Paddock Mr. H. P. White. A Starter Mr. H. J. Gedge.
Winner: 89:40
16.00
16.60
310.80
DI,
1a 1b
Z(Mr Knoll) 1 Sir Paul's Dendy Dahlia, 10st. Bib
(Mr. Johnstone) " Mr Wayfoong Cloudlands, 11st 1lb
(Mr. Sedgwick) Mr. Adame Amplion, 10st 191b
Mr. Soares' Würriorlini, 10st
MF Staves' Sinoin, 11st albë
Pari-Mutuel. Winner: 89.30%4)
374
9:60
3.60
(Mr. Hayes)
Cash Sweep.
Ticket No,
830 - 22,592.82
334
078,
740.75 370.38
The following numbers drew runners:- (Mr. Adame) 0 291, 129, 306, 83, 430.
M
81,378,55 393.87 196.05
Mr. Barfield's Bridgnorth, 11st 1lb
This
Winner
28.90 Pari Mutuel
343, 82,041.37 366,
578, 291.03
383.20
1, 8.00 9 7,60 5 29.10 The following numbers drew runners 201, 138, 374, 470 439.
A fine start was followed by a good race, in which Capilano was prominent and looked a likely winner. Star of Doon, however, proved the winter, albeit he had to fight hard for the pos
position. Indeed, the race all through was a very close affair, and in the fishing straight the pontes were in a bunch, and Star of Doon had enough to win from Capilano, who missed the premier honour by a couple of lengths Town Mous) väg n length behind in third place,
Time, of 74-5secs.
(Mr. Seth) 0 The following numbers drew ruunerh! →→ | Mr. Charles Hush Hush, 11st 4th-
(Mr. Heard) 0, 76, 378.
Mt. Ezra's Trojan, 10st 121b Second Starter, Mr. Paul M. Hodgson,
** (Mri Ezra) 0 Triumphant Dahlia crested a diversion Time Keeper Mr. M. S. Sassuan
(Mr. Moller) o Honorary Treasurer Mr. HC Bandy bolting with its rider in the course Mr. Soares Khakilini, 11st 1lb
The pony of the preliminary canter ford
Cash Swoop. Ticket No. Clerk of the Course-Mr. T. F. Hough, inade a ce-line for the gute loading to
the sinhles, where it was caught. With the exception of a small showce:
nelayed the start a little The flag fell when the sixth race was being run yester
when the horses were very level. Golofina day, the weather was again favourable repres for racing and the going was fast, west to the front immediately with First time past the post Being Derby Day, there was a large Dahlia Inst.
After a false start the field got away, Triumphant Dahlia led the field a length a crowd present, H.E the Governor and Lady May again being early in front of Pingwu Chief, who was half Trojan having the best of a fanity start, arrivals. All the stands seeded voila length in front of Silverwood, with with Khakilini second and Amplion last filled, and, in striking contrast to the Sandy last. The same order prevailed at by many lengths Past the post Khaki- opening day, there was a large attemlands the back stretch, and also at the Bowring in took the lead, with Field Mouse ton, Gato At the football stand North second, Trojan, third, and Hush Hush the of ladies,
Khakilini still Though much interest was evinced inland took third place from Silverwood. fourth. every race, owing to the fact that the Pinwu Chef raced in front of Trium Bowrington Gate, followed by Field big-stables were not carrying off all the phant Dahlia by half-a-length Past the Mouse, and Trojan third The last- honours; everyone was present to see the lock, Pingwu Chief led by five cngths named snatched second place, and in pro. cussional order the ponics passed the Derby The blue riband event, however, from Northland, with Triumphant Dahlia proved a very tarné affair from th sports third. in entering the home straight football stand, Khakilini leading with man's point of view. anhnstone, on MF Pagwu Chief had the advantage of Hush Hush last. Trojan forgesi ahead John Peel's Sjiver: Streak, after holding Northland by three lengths, Sandy third, and took the lead nearing the rock,
Northland overtook the leader at the dis Bridgnorth and Field Mouse partnering Sir Paul's Giant Dahlia, 11st Alb his pony in the rear for half the dis tance, went on when he chose and womance post. Bandy disputed the position, in third place. At the Rock Khakilini in a canter. There was one surprise in and there was a the race home bend Field Mouse were racing together, Mr. Ellis Kadouric's Australian Chief,
getting the with Bridgnorth and Field Mouse second, this raco, and that was the failure of tween the two, Sandy
the fret vordiet by a length only. Half-a-length Hush Hush last, Khakilini dropped Victory Dahlia even to get three. The manner in which the various between second and third.
by the Derby ponies were favoure general public may be gathered from
official
phie the following figures:** Canada
Win Place
Silver Streak
Brown Mouse
Vido” Iron Duke Glorious Pearl Victory Dahlia Herolini
309
108E 1448
209
108 The indifferent showing of the Chiefs Surprising was again and Dahlias feature, while Mr. Boares much fancied ponies also failed badly.
Time, 2min, 18seca.
away and at the village bend Trojan led by a longth from Khakilini, with Field Mouse third. In the home straight Hush
Fastest time, iv. 15 3-5secs. Tas HONGKONG DERBY A Sweepstakes
01 $20 each with $2,000 added For Hush came away strongly and took third was a fine race home between China ponies, bona fide Griffins on date place. There was of entry. First pony to receive 70 per Field Mouse and Trojan, the former cent, Second 20 per cent Third 10
Fastest time, 2min. 2 2-3secs. THE CILALLENGE Cer-Valve one hundred guineas For China ponies. Weight for indies as per scale. To be won two: yeura consecutively by a pony or ponies. the hand-fide property of the same owner. Winner to receive $500 and 70 per cent., second 8260 and 20 per cent.; third 8125 and 10 per cent of the entrance fees until the Eup is finally won, when the second pony will receive 75 per cent, and third pony 25 per cent of the en- trance fees in addition to the place money One mile and three quarters.
11st 1lb
(Mr. Knoll) 1 Mr Henry Humphreys Northland,
Mr. Ezra Dixie 11st 1lb
(Mr. Ezra) 2
(Mr. Seth) 3
11st Alb
(Mr. Heard): John Peel's The Gunner, Uxt 121h
(Mr. Johnstono)
Pari-futuel, Winner: $10.30:
1, 2
Cash Sweep. Ticket No.
8.10 00
831, 652,
$2,050.55 759.87 379.85
The following numbers drow.runners:
789 and 151,
After a falso start the ponies were got Way nicely, Dixie leading off. He was soon overhauled by Giant Dahlia and then by Northland. Passing the football stand the order was--Giant Dahlia, Northland And Dixie, a couple of lengths covering
Appoach
per cent, Weight for inches as perwinning by three-quarters of a longta scalo. One mie and a half,
Half a length between second and third. Afr Joan Peel's Silver Streak, 10st
Time, 2min. 42 1-5secs. (Mr. Johnstone). 1
Fastest time, main, 33 2-beeR, Henry if umpareys Brown Mouse,
(Mr Knoll) 2 THE CHINA STAKES Winner 600 Fist Alb Messrs Beith & Ross Vid 10st 12/b
Second 8200, Third $100 For China (Mr. Heard) 3
pories Weight for inches as per the distance between the two scale. Winners at this Meeting of one ing the incline the field was nicely strung. Mr. Ezra's Iron Duke, 11st 7lb
(Mr. Eera) 0
race 7b of two or more races 10
he incline Giant Dahlia led by Messrs. Logan & Basto's Glorious
lb extra. Grins allowed lb. ont. Up the Pearl, 10st olb (Mr. Seth) Subscription Grillins of seasons 1915 two lengths from Northland, with Dixie Sir Paul's Victory Dablia, 11st 1lb 1916 and 1916-1917 that have not won two lengths behind, Passing the Rock the more than one race allowed 10 h.game order was maintained right up to KONTAKA (Mr Burki) 0
Soares Herolini, 10st 131b
(Mr. Moller) 0 Cash Swoop.
Ticket No,
It was a good day's racing, and, from the backers point of view, thero word soine very fair returns for their outlays, and there was always a good ran forthed money
Pari Mutuel Winner 5.70
6.70
201, $8,803.37
8.20 7.30
1217 2,515.25
Ae on the opening day, the band of the 74th Punjabis (under Bandmaster Chris a tian) again rendered, enjoyable selections
MMA of music.
The full results, were as follow THE JOCKEY CUE-Winner 8500 Second 5000. Third $100. For China pomies, To subscription grifios of any season 4 be ridden by jockeya who have abt had more than two winning mounts previous to this meeting in Hongkong or China. Weight for inclicy as per scale. Bers barred. Once round.
Win
Mr. George Hastings Spalpeen, ist
126
(Mr. Sedgwick)
Mr. Dalmore's Merry Monarch, 1lat
1lb
(Mr. Boyd)
Mr Billiards The Jigger, 10st 12lb
Mr. Barton) 3 Mr. John Peel's Drumclog, 10st 12th
Mr. Mr. Sleg's Golliwog, 1st 1lb
(Mr. Adams) Mr Soares Patrolini, 10st 9th
(Mr. Gade) 0 Cash Sweep. Ticket No.
115,- $1,030,87 81, 300.25 150, 150.13
Jari-Mutuol. Winner - $14.00
35.20
The following numbers drew TUDDLER --
198, 119, 69
1072, 1,257.63 The following numbers drew runners 69 1291 767, 80.
The total of tickets sold amounted to $14,830,
The first pony to appear for the race of the day was Iron Duke, who was fol
Jockers who have never had a winning
mount in Hongkong, Shanghai, or the village bead, where Giant Dahlia Tientain allowed 6 lb Five furlongs, Sir Paul's Coronet. Dahlia, 10st 1216
(Mr. Johnstone)
Mr. Ezra's General Birdwood, 11st 2lb (Mr. Eera)
Mr. T F Hongh's Cadzow's Wail Late Eek), dost sibMr. Boyd) Messrs. Beith & Ross Ike, 10st 7lb
(Mr. Sedgwick) Mr. Dence's Flybynight, 10st****
(Mr. Barton)
Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Dalay Chief,
11s6 lb.
(Mr. Beth),
(Mr. Heard)
lowed by Herofini and Victory Dahlia Mr. H. P. White's Oak Bay, 10st 101 There were two false starts, in both of Pari Mutuel which Herolini was left at the post Winner: 87.20
The real start was a poor one. Vid shot1; 5:30 to the front with Herolini ton lengths
Cash Sweep. Ticket No. 77, $2,590.43) 300740,13 565 270.00
behind. First time past the Rock, Tid To following numbers drew runners stilled with Glorious Pearl second and 238, 770, 594, 309...
o
increased his lead and the distance be tween the second and third was per ceptibly increased. In the straight for the first time, Giant Dahlia gradually. lost the lead, Northland overhauling him. From this onwards the race was largely one between Northland and Giant Dahlia, with the others in a bunch a long way behind. Northland ultimately proved his superiority, and in the last run for home led well, passing the post four lengths ahead of Dixie, who beat Giant Dahlia for second place 20 yards from home, and finished with one and a half lengths to
spare
Time, 3nin, 48 1-5seca.
Fastest time, 3min. 444-5recs. THE ROYAL NAVY STAKES.-Winner
-8300
Second 8200 Third $10). For China ponies, Subscription Griffas of atey seasonWeight for inches as per scale, Winners at any mocting of one TECO 7 lb of more than one 14 lb extra Penalties accumulative Jockeys who have never had a winning mount, in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tentein allow ed lb. From the two mile post once round and iD,
Iron Duke
third Glorious Pearl Flybynight gave some trouble at the foreing the pace, then took the head, starting post, and was responsible for with Yid second and Victory Dablia a false start. On the fall of the flag third, Silver Streak, wall held, being Dalay Chief forged to the front, with last. Round the bend into the village General Birdwood second and Flyby Glorious Pearl bad an advantage of night last. Passing the Rock, Coronet three lengths from Victory Dahlia with Dahlin led, with General Birdwood Yid third, Silver Streak stily being well second, and Flybynight last, Entering Dynasty's King Ben, 10st alb- behind the field. First time past the the home straight General Birdwood stand Glorious Pearl led from Yid by
A good start, Spalpeen and Merry three lengths, the order of the others overhauled Ike and took second place, Monarch made the running at the open being practically unchanged. The game the Genera racing past splendidly. ing, with Jigger in close attendance,order was maintained at the back stretch and overtaking the leader A hard race ut Glorious Pearl now leading by many These positions of the leaders were main lengths from Tid, with Victory Dablis the listares post ensued between General tained till the back stretch, where the field third, Tron Duke fourth, and Silver Birdwood and Coronet Dahlia, who re bunched, Spalpeen and Merry Mpharch Streak still last. At the football stand,
mained neck and neck for some distance Glorious Pearl ran away and took running a neck and neck race for premier lead of ten lengths, with Herolini A fine race ended with Coronet securing position past Bowrington Gate. Shilpech scound and Silver Streak fast at their arst placa by two lengths, one length kept the lead, and gradually increased it heela. Johnstone gave the favourite
rein, and the pony jumped into second separating General Birdwood and Cad Merry Monarch, still second, made up place near the Rock Eerolini being zow's Weif Falf-a-length of his leeway, but was un- third. Passing the Rock, Glorious Feari able to completely overhaul the leader. was first, Silver Streak second, and Iron Duke third. Harolini being last Boond There was a procession to the straight the hend Glorious Fear stil led. vita Tar LUBITANO CUT-Presented by the coming up which the leaders were exerted Silver Streal second and Brown House to their utmost Spalpeen succeeded in third. Nearing the distance post, Silver Streak overhauled Gorious Pearl, with Vid third. Then Silver Streak put forth its effort and won easily by many lengths, a head separating second and
etaining the lead, and won a good race by two lengths. Half a length separated second and third.
Time, 1min. 57secя,
Fastest time, Imit. $2secx.
third
sign/min 144-5seca,
Fastest tine, 3min, Asecs:
Time, Imín, 123-500cs,
Fastest time, imin. 121-2 seca.
members of the Club Lusitano. For China panies ond-fide grilling on date of
entry
y. Second to receive $200. Third 8100 *** Weight for inches as per scale Bubscription griffins of this sear so 1916-1917 allowed 716. Jockeys who have never had a winning mount in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allow ed51 Winner 671b extra. One mile
(Mr Heard) I Messrs. Beith and Ross Sol, 11st 8lb
(Mr. Sedgwick) Messrs. Thomas and Sedgwick's Tom Cobleigh, 10st 8.b (Mr. Jobastone) Mr. Dalmore's Merry Monarch, 11st 1lb Quinn (Mr. Boyd) Mr. Ezra's Chieftain, 11st 1lb
(Mr Era) 0 Mr. Nemazee's Sahab, 10st 10lb
(Mr. Gaos) 0 Sir Paul's Magic Dahlia, 10st 1315
(ME Moller) 0 GH Potte' Triump'tant King, ** 10st 18lb
AM. Fisher) 0 Mr. Shallim's Black Cloud 10%. 19th«
M
Mr. Bleg's Golliwog, 10st-1015
Cach Pari-Mutuel. Winner › $13.70 Win
6.80
Bertoo
2, 8.50 910,000 5.907 740
The following numbers dres Gers;-540, 348, 102, 345, at, 381 pers