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HONGKONG RACE MEETING.
COURTFIELD WINS THE DERBY.
HEAVY GOING ON A WATER LOGGED COURSE.
Patron.-H. E.
Stubby,
E. Sir B K.C.M.G. Honorary Stewarda--HE. Admiral Sir Arthur C. Leveson, K.C.B., HE Major-General Sir John Fowler, K.C.M.G, C.B., D.S.O., the Hon. Sir Claud Severn, K.BE, C.M.G., LL.D., Commodore H. E. Grace, H.N.
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The following are the positions of the leading owners and jockeys to date:
LEADING JOCKEYS,
Mr. Hil Mr. Brand Mr. Knall Mr. Vida
Mr. Zelensky Mr. Burkill
16
1st. 2nd, 3rd.
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3
3
3
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1
J 2
3
LEADING OWNERS.
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F
1st, 2nd, 3rd.
Mr. Dynasty
1
Sir Paul
3
Mrs. Bernard .......... Messrs.
3
1
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Stephen
and
Stitt
3
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Messra. Morrias and Mar-
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dr C. C. Boyd. Mr." Birkett
Denotes dead heat. 2-THE CAUSEWAY BAY STAKES. Winner, $600; second, 8200; third $100,
1
2
3-THE HONGKONG DERBY.
A sweepstake of $30 each with . $2,000 added For China ponies, band file grifins pa date of entry. First pouy to receive 10 per cent.; second, 20 per cent. third. 10 per cent Ponies to be ridden by jockeys who have won at least 3 official flat races in Hong kong or China, or jockeys approved by the Stoward--One mile and
half.
Mesars, Morriss & Marshall's Court. Bell, 153 be................ .....(Mr. Hill) Dr. P. H. kew's Mopoke, 119 lbs..
(Mr. Charles) Lady Chater's" The Woodpecker, 133 (Mr. Vida)
AL
4-THE SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS" CHALLENGE CUP.
alus $1,000. For subscription gritius of this season. To be won two years reusecutively by ponies the hund de property of the same
on ders.
owner cr
Winner to receive $500 aud
50 per cent second, 8200 and 20 percent; third, $100 and 10 per cent. of the entrance fees until the Cup is finally won when the second pony will receive 13 per cent, and the third pony 25 per cent of the entrance fees in addition to the place. money. One mile and a quarter. Mr. Dynasty's King Canute, 132 lbs. 3Lady Severn's Durian, 138 164.
1
(Mr. Hill) I
(Mr. Vida) 2 Mr. Henry Humphreys Dark Mouse,
...... (Mr. Knoll) Mr. Topside's Mountah Hawk, 132 lbs. Mr. Nemazee's" Nastaran II.":158 be
184 lbs.
(Mr. Birkill) 3
(Mr. Sewell) o
(Mr. Seth) 0 Mr. Alvanton's Goom Rock, 15 iby. Sir Paul's Magnificent Dahlia, 138 lbs.
(Mr. Moller) Mr. B. Basto's Nestor, 168 lbs.
(Mr. Fauld) c Sir Paul's Jewel Dahlia IE, 133 lbs.
(Mr. Burkill)0 Mr. H.. Birkett's Arctic Star, 155 lbs.
(Mr. Davies) 0 Mr. Relyon's Uncle Bill (late Laurel Laf), 138 lbs...(Mr. Harriman)
(Mr. Harriman) 0-
Mr. A. A. Alves' Musketeer, 155 lbs.
(Mr. Band)
Mr. Brothera' Jungle Cock, 150 lbs.
Mr. Dyer's Loch Rannoch, 152 lbs.
(Mr. Knoll) o Mr. Bill's Sovereign Bill (late Roman
Engle), 138 lbs. (Mr. Brand) Messrs. Hosie and Cock's Wattheau.
129 lbs.
...................................... (Mr. Charles) 0 Mr. Dyer's Loch Katrine, 152 lbs.
(Mr. Davies) a Mr. McKeth's Utinkso, 138-lbs.
(Mr. Seth) 0 Mesars. Dyer and Beith's Grey Dragor,
153 1h.... ...(Mr. Mateham) o
This race resulted in a hard but de served win for King Canute, who was THE DERBY DESCRIBED. Rain was falling very heavily when the wall in the picture from first to last. Mr. anddling bell went for the race for the Hill had to ride Mr. Dynasty's mount all Derby-the blue ribbon of the meeting.out Lady Severn's. Durian (Mr. "Vida The track was fast becoming a veritable up) made a good sreon:l, being celp three Mr. Topside's Mountain Hawk jur took quagmire and the aquelching of the quarters of a length behind the winner. ponies beoves on the muddy track a third place, three, others being in a hunch they came out of the paddock gave some close on bit at the finish. The rest of indication of the very bad condition of the field was all the while near at hand,
and the race was a well fought one.
Tune: mins. Cėsecs.
Won by three quarters of a length; a length and a half between second and third.
Stewards.-The Hon, Sir C. Paul Chater, K., C.I.Q., Sir Wm. Rees-Davies, Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Mr. G. C. Boyd. Lieut. Col. G. K. Hall Brutton, Mr. R. M. Dyer, Dr. F. Forsyth. the Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen, Mr. H. P.. White and Mr. Heory Humphreys, Stewards in Charge of the Seale.-Mr. H. Humphreys and Mr. R. M. Dyer. Judge-Mr. D. M. Roas Assistant Judge-Mr. D. E Clark. Starter.-Lieut.-Col. G. K. Hall Brutton. Second Starter.-Mr. H. C. Macnamara. Stewards in Charge of Pavldock.-Mr. H. P. White, Dr. F. C. Forsyth and Mr. C. C. Boyd.
For China ponies, that have arrived Tandenppers-Mr. M. T. Johnsen, and
in Hongkong previous to 1st July, Mr. F. Sutton.
1923, and have not teft: the Colony Stewards in Chery of Parimutuel.-Sir
and have run in at least 3 Gymkhana e. P. Chater, Mr. D. G. M. Bernard
meetings in Hongkong in 1923, and and the Eon. Mr. A. G. Stephen.
subscription grine of this season, Time-keeper.-Mr. A. A. Alves.
Subscription griffins of this season (1923-1924) allowed lbs.-Ore mile. Han, Surgenn-Dr. C. Forsyth.
Mr. A. H. Carroll's Fern Leaf (late Secretary-Mr. C. Bernard Brown
Silvaplana), 158 lbs. (fr. Soares) Trenurers-Messrs. L'nstead & Davis..
Mr. A. A. Alves Starland, 155 lbs.
the turf. The crowd watched the race (Mr. J. C. Bauld) Clerk of the Course,-Mr. F. Sutton.
'from various vantage points of shelter. Mr. A. H. Carroll's Clover Leaf (late Yesterday Derby Day"-saw a re- White Cloud), 155 lbs.
There were twelve starters large feld (Mr. Sewell) for the Derby and as these turned out petition of Wednesday's unfavourable racing conditions--both from the barses Mr. Relyon's Uncle Bob (late White
Star Dahlia). 147 lbs.
it was noticed that one of the riders (Mr. and, public's viewpoints. Rain overnight)
(Mr. Harriman) e Seth on Nastaras. II.) was wearing left the track in a deplorable condition,
The course was a very bad state light mackintosh. Courtfeld was a red The Woodpecker, after and by the time the classic event cinc after the heavy rain of the previous night hot favourite.
was practically and was much worse than when the meet his performance on Wednesday, had and to be ran, the coarse
ing opened on Wednesday. The race for waterlogged. As race succeeded race the Causeway Bay Stakes the opening denly become second favourite. "The race conditions grew worse. and towards the event of the day drew a small field of itself was a very slow one and is prob42, 975, $28, 630, 621, 441, 33. close of the day more was seen of flying four ponies, including a very obvious ably one of the slowest on record. The winner in Fern Leaf, all the money being mud and splashing water than of either placed on this pony for a win. When field got away well after one false start. Conditions underfoot the ponies came past the Stacid for the Lady Chater's pouy, The Woodpecker were so bad that all ideas of form were first time, splashing through pools of (Mr. Vida up), immediately went to the water, Ferm Leaf was leading. He was completely upset. Many ponies, in fact, no: challenged and won comfortably, front and for the first two or three hab found it difficult to complete the distances Uncle Bob, running second to the Village dred yards increased his lead to several set them, and only in the five forlong dash Bead. dropped back and finished last.lengths. Mopoke (Mr. Charles up} was was adything like all-out going witnessed: Starland. second favourite, getting in To make matters much worge very second. Clover Leaf made a spart from running second with the favourite lying heavy rain hegan to fall just previous to the distance post but failed to catch Star- fourth. Passing the stand for the frat the running of the Derby. The rain came lard before renching the winning post time the leading ponies were: The Wood- down in sheets and the classic event of He inished third. The dividende paid pecker, leading by many lengths, Dark the meeting was run off when the down for this race were exceedingly email.
Mouse (Mr. Knoll up), and Mopoke (Mr. nour was at its height and both ponics and viders presented n bedraggled sight
Charles) running neck and neck for third place. at the conclusion of the rage. From then
The favourite W18 still lying
Mrs. Bernard's Rivergrass (late Prior- onwards the course simply got worse and
fourth, with Uncle, Bill (Mr. Harriman
muir). 14 h.....Mr. Harriman) t the afternoon worse, though in the
ap) bringing up the rear. The two Hr. F. Lobel's White Koss flate Hark- weather cleared up fine.
....(31r. Label) z away), 15 ba..... Dahlia ponies were in the bunch Pass-Mr. Dynastya King Charlie, 147
Quut or rider.
There were not a great many people present when racing for the day com- menced and many who intended to be there to witness the Derby were probably prevented from doing so by the down- pour of rain. His Excellency the Cover
or arrived shortly after noon and was an interested spectator for the remainder of the day:
Time: 2mins. 20.2-5secs. Won by four lengths; two-lengths tween second and third.
Pari-mutuel. Winner: $6.10
1.
5.10
$.10
Cash Sweep. Ticket No.
347, $1,248.80 424, 356.80 305, 178,10
Usplaced pony $30; No. 43.
ing the Football Stand The Woodpecker was still loading and holding his advan 2. THE EXCHANGE PLATE
tage whilst Mopoke, Dark Mouse and Fresented by the bankers and exchange Courtfield were running in the order men-
brokers of Hongkong. Value, $1,000 to winner; second to receive $300 and toned. "At the Bock Courtfield moved into third $200. For China pontes, Ponies third place and was moving nicely. "Just that have started in and not won a
race of 1 mile or over at this meeting past the Rock it looked as if The Wood. allowed 3 lb. Griffins of this meet pecker would fail at the critical moment. ing allowed 5 lbs. Subscription The ponies closed up behind the leader grifing of this meeting allowed 10 lbs
who was being whipped up. Grey Dragon' -From the two mile post onée round and in."
The winner of the Derby was Courtfeld (Mr. Hill up), and his win was a very popular one. He carried practically half the betting on the field, and appeared to have no difficulty in getting to the win- ning post after Lady Chater's pony. The Woodpecker, had led practically two- thirds of the distance round. This peny Mr. H. Birkett's Sunstar. 140 lbs. eventually came in, third being displaced.
(Mr. Knoll)
• Pari-mutuel
Winner: 810.10
},
6:30
9.10
3.
9.10
་
Cash Sweep! Ticket No.
275, 22,231,40
746,
€35.40 700, 391 20 Unplac ponies 820 each: Nos. 15,
5.-TRE JOCKEY CUP.
Winner, 500: serond. $200; third, 8100. A cup will be presented to the win- ning jockey. For China ponies, that have started in and never won an official flat race and for not won more than three official flat races in Eong- kong and China. Subscription griffin #igners the extra. All unplaced starters at this meeting allowed s ibs.
Non-winning jockeys, whether they have
ridder in a previous official flat race or not, allowed 3.1bs, Winners of an official flat race no allowance. Wip- ners of two or more flat races 5 lbs. extra-Once round.
(Mr. Davies) > Hears, Albert and Arnold's Dandy
Kid. 150 ba...(Mr. da Roza) D Messrs Birkets and Raymond's Sharp- shooter 147 lbs. (Mr. Sew) Mr. Dowbiggin's Sandman, 155 lbs.
(Mr. Bartholomew) 0 Mrs. Dyer Skylight, 155 tbs,
(Mr. Charles) o Mr. Meketh's What To Do, 150 he
(Mr. Palmer) o Eight ponies faced the starter and they Au outsider was now lying fourth, Dark Mouss having got well away first time. fallen back Entering the home straight (White Rose-Mr. Lobel up) taking the the ponies began to string out very badly lead and holding it most of the way Courtfield ran into first place closely fel round. Rivergrass, the favourite, was lying well back whilst King Charlie, fairly lowed by Mopoke. The Woodpecker (Mr. Burkill)
well backed, was lying.secand. In the the owner who bad apurned advice to Mr. C. C. Boyd's Kamsbury (late
dropped back to third place. The two house straight White Rose was displaced shoot him. Coutfield paid only $8.20 for
Roman Pride), 155 lbs.
Dahlias were out of it. The ponies pass by Rivergrass who won comfortably, 3 cd the winning post in the following White Rose cming second and paving the best dividend for the rate, King Mr. HF) o order: Courtfield (won by three lengths), Charlie finished third.
Mopoke, The Woodpecker (six lengths | Time: nincs, 10sens. (Mr. Vida) 0 behind the second), Grey Dragon, Dark
in turn for second place by Dr. Kew's Sir Paul's Fascination Dahlia (late Mopoke, who paid the best dividend of
Thomas à Becket), 135 lbs.
the race, and justified the confidence of
a win. The time for the race was 3.33
and 2/5th seconds and is the slowest on Mr. Dynasty's Spotted Sand, 155 lbs.
(Mr. Brand)
record since 1901. ideal Dahlin's time,
last year was 3.13 the seconds, but that Sir Paul's Honesty Dahlia, 151 be.. race was run on good dry track. The slowest time on record was made in 1885
when Mr. Buxey's Fun won the Derby in Mr. Peta's Edenhall, 155 be
3mins $78ec8.
The cash sweeps for this race were Targe: the first prize amounting to nearly $0,000.00. This was won by a Chinese, who was at the race meeting and handed in his leky slip of paper almost immedi ately after the race.
il
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2
(Mr. Matcham) of Mouse, Jewel Dahlia II., Uncle Bill, There were a number of good old Sovereign Bill, Musketeer, Nastaran 11. pouies out in this race for the Exchange and Magnificent Dahlia The winner Plate, out of which Spotted Sand was
hot favourite, after his success of the belonging to Messrs. Morriss and Mar- previous day. Sir Paul turned out two shall) was loudly cheered on his fine per- ponies-Fascination Dahlia and Honesty formance when led in by Mr. Marshall. As regards the general run of the racing Dablia-whilst Sunstar, winner of Wed. This pony carried more than half the throughout the day, the best dividendnesday's Victoria Stakes, was also ant.
for a win was returned by Sunstar in the The ponies got away to a fine start, the money backed. He did not pay much for second race, which he won from the two Dahlias getting away in company on a win or a place. Mópoke paid #19 odd
Cash Sweep.
Won by two Jengths; one length be twee second and third.
Pari-mutuel. Winner: 88.00 3.40 10.00 3.30
1.
Unplaced ponies $ 175, 180, 439 and 308.
Tickert No.
033, 82.497.60 445, 713.00
CO,
354.50 each: Nos, 786,
-THE GOVERNOR'S CUP..
favourites, Fascination Dahlia, and the rails Sunstar went to the front on for second place and The Woodpecker | Presented by H.E. the Governor, witla Spotted Sand, in very fine style. The the outside straight away and was going
dividend for the win was 868.70 This strong passing the stands for the first 83.80 for third place.
ing
Pony.
The Woodpecker
2600 added for winner, second, $300; third, $200. For China ponies. Win ners at this meeting 7 ha; of two se more races 10 lbs. extra. Griffins allowed blbs. Subscription gifs of sensans. 19224+3033′ and 1927-1924 that have not won more than one official race allowed 10 lbs-Five furlengs Messrs. Stephen and Stitt's Benz. 152
ibs...
(Mr. J.K. Brand) 1 Messrs. Dyer and Beith's Pencastlo,
(Mr Knoll) 2
The betting in
Win. Place.
Dark Mouse
145
3.30
Lock Katrine Musketeer
14
27
........
*55
109
Nastaran II.
13
30
Jewel Dahlia II.
158
172
202
68
113
1,048
· S07
41
B0
Sir Paul's Valiant Dahlia, 152, tbs.
(Mr. Charles) 3
11
15
155 Mr. Bagram's Gymp, 144 The
61
160
(Mr. Visla) Mr. B. Bastok, Narcissus, 147 lbs,
Total 1,921
9,339
.4
in the second heat dividend of the meet time. The other ponies passed in the this race was as follows:-
the best being returned by Sir Paul's following order:-Edenhall, Honesty Orient. Dahlia at the last race on the Dahin, Spotted Sand and Fascination previous day when he paid a handsome Dahlin. Sunstar Mr. Kull up) continued return of $163.50 Fascination Dahlia, to forge ahead and possing the football. looked upon as one of Sir Paul's likely stanil was lending by many lengths, poules for the Champions, bas so far fail Going up the back stretch Fascination ed to qualify. The best he has done is Dahlin, and Spotted Sand were being held to obtain two seconds. Sir Paul's other in and were at the rear. At the Rock likely pony, Sunshine Dahlin (late Christ the Brld was close up with Sunstar nas Card) qualified by winning the still going strong. This pony held the Challenge Cup, and it is more than likely lead and wou a fine race from Fascina that the Champions will be fought out tion Dahlia by threquarter of a length, between Messrs. Stephen and Stitt's riding the lacter off at the winning post. Cock of the North and Sunshine Dablia Sanstar paid a fine dividend of $3 for with Courtfield somewhere in the picture, a win. Spotted Sand was not in it at On the whole Sir Paul's ponies met the finish, Ramsbury finishing third. with a larger measure of success yester With the favourite out, all threo ponies day and when the racing closed yester paid good place dividends. day, his stable jumped into second place Time: mins. 29ers.
Won by three quarters of a length;
for the Inrgeat number of stable wina.
In this direction Mr. Dynasty still leads, two lengths between second and third. though yesterday he only secured one win, which was not nearly so good as on
the previous day when he had three to his credit. A lady owner, who is doing well with het ponies is Mra. Bernat, She has already had three wins to her credit.
Pari-mutuel. Winner: £68.70
Sovereign Bill Courtfeld Magnificent Dahlin Uncle Bill... Grey Dragon" Mopoke.
Time: 3mins. 33.2-58cca.
(Mr. Bauld) Mr. H. Birkett's Prairie Star, 1:0 lbs.
(Mr. Davies) Won by three lengths; six lengths, be Mr. A. H. Carroll's Oak Leaf (late
Sporteman Dahlia), 155 lbs. tween second and third.
(Mr. Hill) Mr. J. de Jong's Drake (late Henry
VIII.), 155 lbs......(Mr. Zellonsky) o Mr. 8. A. Lopes Ping Pong (late
Roman Warrior), 155 lbs.
(Mr. Harriman) ́a
Cash Sweep.
Pori-mutuel Wienor: $8.20
Ticket No.
1.
2,
2,
..13.70
0, "$7,570.80 10:50
448.80 349, 7.30
137, 224.40 Unplaced ponies, $20 each: Now 44, 320 and 203.
1. 0.70.
13.80
3,
'8.80
Cach Sweep. Ticket No.
1253. 88,881.40
679, 510.101
1100, 1,270.20
i
(Mr. Buskill) »
Unplaced ponies $30 each: Nos, nes, Sir Paul's Peerless Dahlin, 755 lbs. 143, 1800, 1155, 2087, 110, 1233, 761, 2136.