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RACES.
DERBY DAY.
MAGNIFICENT WIN FOR MR. POTTS' 'ALLIED “KING.
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL DAY FOR MR. HILL.
WHO WILL WIN THE CHAMPION STAKEB:
Patron. His Excellency Sir R. E. Stubbs,
K.C.M.Q.
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Honorary StewardsHis Excellency Vice 'Admiral Sir A. L. Duff, K.C.B., His Excellency Major-General F. Ventris: C.B., Commodoro V. G. duraer, RN," Ateuadds.--The Hon. Sir C. Paul Chater K., C.M.G., His Honour. Sir W. Roes Davies, K., Mr. H. J. Gedge, Mr. T F Bough. Mr. Henry Humphreys, Hon Mr. J. Johnstone, Lieut. Col. L. Loring, R.A., C.M.G., D.S.O.. Mr. G. C Maxon. Mr D. M. Ross, Mr. N. J Stabb, O.B.E.
Stewards in Charge of the Scale.Mr. Henry Humphreys, Mr. G. C. Moxon, Mr. N. J. Stabb, O.B.E.
Handicapper. Mr. D. M. Russ." Judge Mr. F. B. Marshall,
Assistant Judge.'--Mr. D. E. Clarke. Starter. Mr. H. J. Gedge. Second Starter-Mr. J. H. Congdon. Time Keeper.-Mr. M. S. Sassoon. Secretaries and Treasurers-Messrs. Lin-
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The "Lusitano" Cup saw only Ave-
Mr. Buddy (Sir Hormusji Mody) and the to pick from a fairly oven-lot. Plain fourth year for Sir Paul Chater. He also John was generally regarded as the most: won the 1965 and 1896 races. Johnstone likely of the quintette, for he had done won the races of 1500 and 1901, the second some convincing gallops over a mile. The year on an Australian waler. W. Cor race say the first and only win for the won the event in 1903 and 1904.
stable of the Princely House," and The John Peel Stables first appears in there was much jubilation at the victory. the records of the Derby in 1987, when Plain John looked a winner for most of Mr. Hough, now Clerk of the Course, the race, and won comfortably from the came third on Batter Cup. The next jeur | Dahlia.
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Another rider who was in the race
home straight. The time was extremely poor. Hill again rods a well, judged:
the John Peel stable won the race with The expected happened in the Foochow Leap Year and since then has captured Cup, for there was, certainly nothing to the race on Ave occasions, obtaining touch Mighty King among the five ponies. second place to less than eight times. in the race. Johnstone showed. the way Johnstone has been placed in the Derby to the field for the best part of the race, eight times, getting three firsts (two for and his mount was only overtaken in the Mr Hill, who, had ridden five winners Joha Peel and one for Bir EILL on the first day, increased his "score" to | Kadoorie), right, and bids fair to create a new record for the meeting. Vida obtained two of Sir Paul's wins and has now three wins in the meeting, while Johnstone, Dil garno, Bremner and Doyle have secured the double. That the fortunes of the John Peel stable and of Mr. Johnstone will undergo a change, for the better is the hope of many racing enthusiasts.
Mr. Doyle, who had secured a sensa tional win in the first race of the meet ing, was made favourite for the Jockey Cup, for Geordie Mac is a game little pony. Many others fancied Pussyfoot, who had run into a place in the Garrison Cap on the Erst day. There was never any doubt as to the result of this race, for Doyle, keeping his mount well to the rear, used his whip rear the top of the struight. It was not necessary for him to whip the pony any farther. Pusseyfoot realised the expectations of many by coming second.
Clerk of the Course.-Mr. T: FyHough.
The Derby Day of 1920 will carry with it pleasurable memories of an interesting and exciting afternoon's sport. The marked improvement in the weather help-
The result of the Exchange Plate must ed to persuade many people who had been be accountod a surprise. Mountain absent on the first day to make an appear King, last year's Derby winner, who
the ance in the Grand Stand to-day though it won Challenge Cup on the was still cold and somewhat bleak. The first day, was a hot favourite, while a attendance, though not quite as large a large number aldo backed Slam Cham on some past Derby days, was, yet saffici-pion Dahlia, who, it will be remembered, ently large to transform the Grand Stand and its immediate vicinity into a mass of subdued colouring, for there was a good attendance of ladies, and Fashion has dictated, in the present season, the deeper shades of blue, purple and magenta, rather than the lighter bues that prevail ed last season.......
was beaten by Siamese Cat in the Jockey Club Stakes on the first day, only found 148 backers.out of 805. Vida was for tanate in getting a good position on the rails in the run home, and in keeping in front" of Mountain King, on whom Hill spared no effort, he did extremely well. One is inclined to the opinion that the five extra pounds Mountain King was entry
finish, only overtaking Colinton in the last effort to come into second place, and had the race been a little longer, Bremner might have succeeded in his attempt, for. Colinton was not finishing too strongly. The betting in this race was exactly in
200 yards. Red Robe made a determined
the order of the finish of the race.
The Foochow Cup was institated in the
yesterday that has a long connection with the Derby is Mr. F. R. Vida, who can second in the 1907, race on Mr. Fash's Although he has been Black Pansy. placed no less than six times. Vida has the satisfaction of having won the race once, on Sir Paul's Perfection Dahlia in 1913. Of the other riders who took part in yesterday's race, only Dalgarno appears in the records. He came second year 1968, and of the jockeys who rude in on Diabolint in the 1912 races and third the event yesterday_it_is_interesting_to_ on Jambolini (also owned by Mr. Soarea) recall that Johnstone. kad secured three firsts, second and 1 third in this event in 1913,
in previous years: Vida hul two firsta
The present three seconds and 1 third, day, racing enthusiast will be interested to learn that Mr. T. F. Hough in days. no less than five winners and gone by rode
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Of the present day owners, the longest connection with racing in Hongkong is held by Sir Paul Chater, who used to take the keenest interest in the sport of kings even when, he was plain "Mr. Paul" in 1974. In that year, a pony Mr. Sasson one winner.
The Royal Navy Cup, saw the biggest owned by him named Flyaway, ridden by Ilbert, came third in the Derby, and it is field of the day, no less than 17 ponics extremely interesting that since then Sir facing the starter. Brutus, who had wan Paul has been placed no less than 15 times, the Yalley Stakes on the first day, was winning the coveted trophy on six occade prime favourite for the event, while sions, including three times in succession Seaman was another very heavily backed in 1914, 1916 and 1916. It must here be animal. Mr. Hay's Othello was credited with being out of the ordinary, and found stated that for a period of nearly 20 years, much support in the pari-mutuel.
Hill from 1885 onwards, Sir Paul Chater gave showed his skill as a rider by getting a good position early in the race and lad up racing, only being induced to
most of the way. In the last 300 yards. back to the turf during the last decade, bo had a very exciting struggle with Lud- during which he has obtained conspicuons low, whom Doyla had cleverly managed to success Sir Paul. with a big stable, ap- the straight. Both Hill and Doyla were steer out of the bunch at the turn into pears to be having a lean year, and all deservedly applauded for their smart
riding. sportsman are wishing both him and that prince "of good sportsmen, Sir Ellis Kadoorie, better luck in the future.
Sir Ellis Kadoorie was first placed in the "Derby in 1904 (whon "ho was Mr. Kadoorie), bis pony Chieftain coming The Derby is now history. The race second to Coronet Rose, belonging to bis emphasised that the "knowing ones," who friend Mr. Mody. Since then Bir Ellis were so sure that Pile Driver could not has had the satisfaction of winning the lose, were mistaken, just as they were last race, with Fijian Chief and Tytam Chief, year about Alexander Pile Driver had and of being placed on four other ecca. done many a good gallop in training, and sions. This year, he had the misfortune was looked upon by those who study form of not being able to get the rider he wants a possible, winner, while a large nem-
the best pony on the course. The fall
Pile Driver finished
od for the Derby, otherwise Hongkong ber fancied Burning Daylight, who was making his first appearance in the next Chief might have upset calculations.
One finds some very familiar names in Mr. Bremner's win on Malcolm was the Primrose Dahlia came into bis own in glancing over the records of the. Derby. result of good riding. Mr. F. B. Marshall, Judge in the present the Feking Plate, keeping up the reputa meeting, was the owner of Falm Tree tion given him as the best of the Larsen who came second in the 1906 Derby, and, griffins. Holborn, a pony who had dons unless we are mistaken, rode Rookwood, well in training, was somewhat fancied. who ran a dead heat for second place with but the bulk of the money was laid on Tea Rose in the 1898 Derby. Mr. Sassoon, the Dahlia and on Sandmartin, each of presumably. "Silas" as he is known to whom had a second to his credit on the all racing people to-day, rode Black Pearl Erst day. Holborn looked like a winner the winner of the 1893 Derby. He was in the latter stages of the race, but Vids placed in the race on two other ocas caught him up in the straight and won sions, riding Forester second in 1888 and comfortably.
THE RESULTS. with eight last year. Incidentally, this is was a keen rider in those bygone. days. The field was a small one, compared Opal third in 1804. Mr. T H Hough
The results
Derby winner.
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The Chinese, on the course, were in much larger number than on the first day.ing made all the difference.
From an carly hour of the morning, it was evident that the Derby was proving an indubitable drow, and by the time the classic event was due to be run all expecta- tions were realised. The Band of B.M.S. Hawkins discoursed a bright selection of music throughout the day, replacing the Wiltshires Hand, who will doubtless rewas great. appear to-day. The music, by the way, before the last in a field of six, and the general disappointment was great. Pub was much appreciated, especially during
lio opinion right up to the commencement the lunch interval of an hour and a half of the race left very little to choose be
A reference to the racing will not between Allied King and Pile Driver, the complete without a tribute and we feel following being the tickets taken in the sure it is a well-deserved one-to the pari-mutuel for places and wins. officials, who saw to it that everything went off without a hitch and up to time. The officials in the weighing room had a busy time. The starters were for. tunate in having been able to get away a better series of starts than were witnessed on the first two days of last year.
To-day interest centres chiefly in the race for the Championship, The pot
Allied King Handmartin Spoilt Child Hongkong Chief
Charles...
Pile Driver
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496 $35
147
31
47
99...
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458
657
Mr. Soares ran Spoilt Child in the Black Rock Stakes so that that pony would qualify for the Champions, and confidence was amply justified. In spite of the fact that he had had a strenu das run of a mile and a half in the Derby. Spoilt Child won this event from High Tide. The finish was extremely exciting, Johnstone on High Tide being beaten only by a short neck. The betting was equally divided between Spoilt Child and the John Peel pony.
In the field of fifteen that ranged before the starter in the Gyrakhand up more there were several ponies of equal morit. The knowing ones picked on Salamander
formances of Mighty King, in winning the first year since 1912 that Sir Paul but never had the pleasure of riding a follows: the day's racing are as
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the Victoria Stakes on the first day, 44 Chater has not had a candidate in the the Foochow Cup yesterday have created classic event. Though all the betting was The time taken by Allied King wus the opinion that there is nothing on the on Allied King and Pile Driver, there 3mins. 13scos, an improvement of 4 course that can touch him; but the con- were a good few who fancied the chances seconds on last year's time. It was, how- vincing manner in which bis atable com- of Soares' Spoilt Child, who, by the way, over, not so good na the time taken by panion, Allied King, won the Derby sustained a cut on his leg on the first day, Tytam Chief in 1818 (3mins 124-59ccs. ). yesterday showed that there is little to which, fortunately, did not and will not The record for the race is 3mins, esccs. choose between these ponies. It is, how affect his running."
taken by Coronation Rose, owned by Mr. ever, taken for granted that Mighty King Johnstone aprang a surprise by taking a Mody and ridden by Mr. Burkill, in 1911. will be sent in for the Ladies Purse, the lead of two lengths right from the very
The first surprise of the day was contri Derby winner being reserved for the start of the race. Doubtless he knew his bad by Major Kirkpatrick, who won the Champions. It is believed that the John own pony best, but events proved that the Bubscription Griffins Challenge Cup on pony could not cut out the running to Peel stable will be represented by Pile Allied King and keep in front for a mile Target. Someman, ridden by Mr. Hill, Mr. Wayfoong's Pussyfoot, 155 lbs. Driver, but few will fancy this pony' and a half. Johnstone led for three was the hot favourite for the great, while chance after his showing in the Derby, quarters of the race, and then his pay a good number backed Wes House on Messrs. G.G.M. and G.H. W's Uncle, The difference of a quarter mile in the went out of the picture. Hilla riding whom Johnstone was riding." Those who
(Mr. Cannon)--3 distance may be a factor in Bio Driver' was superb. Content to take things easy remembered Savernake's win on the first Messrs. Basto and Souza's Camo, 155 favour, for yesterday he certainly looked until the home straight, he used the whip day backed that pony heavily. Lastly, ·Iba ................................... (Mr. Boura). a winner over the first mile and a quar on his pony in the last quarter and won Sir Paul'a candidate, Glenmore Dahlia, Mr. John Peel's Binza, 152 lbs. ter. There are, however, three other in a canter from Spoilt Child The run who had won the Professional Cup on
(Mr. Grimstone) 0- ponies that must enter into the calculs ring of the latter occasioned much grati- the first day, was somewhat beavily fan Mr. Adams' Moonshine, 152 lbs. tions, and these are Mr. Soares Spoilt fication, to the owner, fally justifying the eied Target's win in this company must
Mesars. Thomas and Ross" Geordie
Mac, 152 lb (Mr. Doyle)-1:
(Mr. Sutton):
155 lbs.
(Mr, Adame) 0-
(Mr. Soares) •
Child and Binese Chef Child aboved Honggong Chiot van vele hinto hinge in dood in getting
Siamese Cat and Paul's: opinion in which the pony is held. stamp him as a very good pony, although Mr. Soares' Mammy's Chiid, 143 lbs. his mettle in the Derby and we shall not be surprised to see him taking a place in the big race to-day. The general fancy for the Champion is Mr. Potts pony (Allied King or Mighty King) for a win Spoilt Child and Champion Dahlia for places.
THE SPORT.
the owner,,
third place, Crokan showing good judg the verdict from the Dahlia. Louza A good start. Mammy's Child showed ment in finishing in front of Charles, who evidently had not quite recovered from the way with Pussyfoot at his heels and bad been running third for the best part the slight injury be sustained on the first Unele scarcely a length behind. Sinza of the race.
When the race was over, and the pony day.
got a bad start, and was never in the was led in by Mr. Potts, there was & great
The Governor's Cup has long been frace. Mammy's Child stayed in front dent of cheering, both for the rider and feature of the annual programme, and it until the half mile post, when Geordie who took their honours must be a source of much gratification to Mac began to forge ahead, and by the modestly. The Pari-mutuel paid double Sir Paul Chater that he won the time the rock was reached Uncle was in The course, though not as heavy as on money on Allied King, while the first first cup presented by Sir Reginald front of the bunch with Geordie Mac a the previous day, was by no means light, prize in the cash sweep was the satisfying Stubbs. That Sir Reginald was not close second. In the bend the held closed and once again the times recorded were sum of 87,108. This was won by a Chinese able, owing to indisposition, to attend up, and Pussyfoot began to make up some comparatively speaking, poor. On the employe in the Detective Office
the Races on the first two days is re- of the distance he had lost in the past Mr. G. H. Potte has won his second gretted, and it is hoped be will be well quarter. Geordie Mac overhauled Uncle whole, it was a favourites day, Mr. Potts, who had won three events on the Derby, as be deserved to do, with such a enough to attend to-day and give away in the bend, and led into the straight, first day, obtained the two biggest events fine pony representing him as Allied his trophy. The presentation of cups winning comfortably by many lengths.. westerday, while Bir Padi Chater, who made many attempts, Mr, Potts had fail. takes place after the Ladies Purse to-day. Pargyfoot, who was a poor second, had a
King Up till last year, although he bad to be content with a solitary win oned to win. He gained a second place to Albion Dahlia who was far more Sovereign Dahlia was "second string" the first day, had the satisfaction of with Norman King in 1005 and a second winning three races yesterday, including pince with Emerald King in the following heavily backed to win. The large number The Governor's Cup. The bad luck which year. Mr. W. Hill, who won the race who had not yet lost faith in the John had dogged the John Peel stable con esterday, is a comparatively new
Sandy, while Spotted Sand was also much
tinued. and, in spite of all the efforts of whose connection with the Hongkoneel stable planked their money down on
Mr. John Johnstone, who rode yesterday Derby commenced last year. In winning fancied. That the "amah" should have with the evident intention of winning. two years in succession, Hill has done come first shows that picking the win such nonics as Slam. High Tide. Colin nothing extraordinary for this race, the ners" is a risky game. Those who hacked ton, Sandy and Burning Daylight all history of which goes back to 1873. Bur Sovereign Dahlia had the satisfaction of failed to win.
kill, whose absence, this year is, much re-receiving $77.80.
Uncle the latter finishing only half
ustained struggle for that position with eneth behind.
Time; 2mins. Isen.
Bri-mutuel: Winner $12,80
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0.80
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11.10
Cash Sweep
Ticket No..
279, ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄8038 224,
268 150, 134
Unplaced ponies (18 each)-Nos. 1, 268. 970 and 78.
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