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FANLING HUNT.
GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.
ACE OF SPADES BEATEN BUT NOT DISGRACED.
MAJOR LAKE'S AS YOU LIKE IT WINS GRAND NATIONAL.
[BY EARLY BIRD.}
After leading the whole way his, pony Ploughman also took round in the big race yesterday This to say the least was an ex- Mrs. Charles' pony May with him. Ace of Spades was beaten on the post ceedingly bad show, as May had by Major Lake's As You Like It to be taken back and after rejoin- The winner was ridden in a mastering the field was barely beaten out
of place. ly manner by Mr. Clarke, who with his light impost of 145 lbs. just managed to snatch victory from the Fanling" crack," who bad to carry the tremendous weight of 175 lbs.
There is no question that the loser was beaten by the handicapper and although Charles who had the mount was hard at it endeavouring to keep the courageous black full out the heavy weight allotted took
its toll.
Mr. Clarke deserves full credit for his effort which was timed to the fraction of a second, as was proven when, the rider of the leader tried to draw him out at several points during the race.
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The race was very excitng and although it resolved itself into a match between the Duke" and Fire Call who ran neck and neck backers were satisñed to collect $7.90 for a win.
Drake who just managed to pip May on the post for third place shows that this old chap is still fall of pep despite his year.
It must have been very gratifying
to his supporters to collect 820.80 for his third place.
"Fauling Grand National.
Ace of Spades and James Pigg were responsible for the first false start which has happened at Kwan-
ti.
At the second try Ace of Spades was first out and after going three furlongs he had established a lead of fully a furlong and con- tinued to draw away till going_up Mr. Ulster, who is the owner of the back straight he was eased a Ace of Spades, wan the first race trife. As You Like It was com- with Erin's Isle who made his in-fortably plodding along in the nitial appearance at the meeting.. second berth with Fanling Stag, Mr. N. Hashim's My Lady, who mad as a March bare, taking his has won four races out of four jumps in fine style. James Pigg, starts, further enhanced her reputa was handicapped by having already who is as game as you make 'em, tion by winning the Spring Plate been out in a previous event. in very easy fashion, and was SO far ahead of the rest of the field The first round was accomplished that she was pulled up and allow in very good time and passing the ed to walk past the winning post.
stands the second time round the Mr. W. T. Stanton had the misfortable considering his collosal black was taking things fairly com- fortune to come down at the second burden. At the one and a quarter hurdle out while riding Target imile post Charles began to move the Spring Plate. He was brought on his charge and looking back in to the Jockey Room unconscious,
must have discovered that Clarke and attended to by Dr. MaeGown was making a strong challenge also, who refused to allow him to parti- for he shook Ace of Spades up and cipate in any more eventa.
endeavoured to outrun the fast ap Mr. Gregory, who was severelyproaching challenger. But to no knocked about owing to a fall which purpose. The lightly weighed con- be received when he came down at tender was overhauling the crack at the same hurdle, was also attended every stride. by Dr. MacGown after the doctor had won the race.
I am informed that the injuries in both cases although extremely painful are not likely to prevent either gentleman from attending business to-morrow.
THE RACING.
March Beef Stakes.
A desperate, chance was taken by the rider of Ace of Spades who sent his pony all out at the last obstacle and successfully landed the right side up just a few lengths ahead of. Major Lake's nomination, who had mude z most determined rush on entering the straight. Neck and neck they raced up the straight and the onlookers let themselves go and cheered good and loud-as As You Like It drew level and passing Ace of Spades won on the post by a -neck.
The win was the most popular I have ever seen at Fanling and all credit is due to that rattling good sportsman Major Lake of the has been the soul of our little coun- King's Own Scottish Borderers who
try meeting.
Spring Piste.
About 14 Miles on National Course.
For China ponies that have start- ed at Ewanti previous to this meet- ing. My Lady
(Mr. Charles) 1 Siang River......(Br. MacQown) 2 Sea Hawk..... (M. Clarke) 3 Also ran Wowser (Mt. McCart- ney), Target (Mr. Stanton)...
Won by many lengtha. Fari-mutuel.
Winner
K. M. A.
CERAMIC & REFRACTORY PRODUCTS
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$5.507 6.10 14.40
& FIRE-
19
Cash Sweep.
$210.60
66.50
34.40
1st, No. 67 and, No. 9... 3rd, No. 20 Unplaced ponies of 810 each:-- Now 12, 70.
3.March Maldens.
About one Mile, on Inside Course.
For China ponies that have never! won a steeplechase.. Duke of Nieblung
Fire Call....... Drake
(Mr. MacGown) 1. (Mr. Bulteel) 2 (Mr. Durran) 3 Also ran:-Bless (Mr. Hardt), Twilight Eve (Mr. Mockler),
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HOW CAMBRIDGE
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GRAND NATIONAL DESCRIBED.
Ploughman (Mr. Charles), May ONE MILLION PEOPLE SEE AMERICAN HORSE'S. BOLD
(Mr. Cave), Honeymoon (Mr. Gre gory),
Won by s short head; many lengths between second and third.
Pari-mutuel.
Winner Place, 1st End 3rd
Cash Sureep.
3 1st. No. 2nd, No. 65 3rd. No. TO
Nos. 42, 19, 11, 39, 63.
$7.00 88.50
7.10
20.50
BOAT RACE.
OXFORD BEATEN BY SEVEN LENGTHS,
[TREOCOH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
ATTEMBT.
MANY SPILLS; NO INJURIES.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
LONDON, March 23. Another American attempt to carry off the Grand National honours at Aintree failed when Mr. H. P.
LONDON, March 23. Whitney's Easter Hero, after lead-
· Oxford's effort in Saturday's boating right up to the last fence, was 8235.90 race was, in the mais, Frofoundly overhauled and beaten by Gregolach,
67.10 disappointing. Cambridge inished a 100-1 outsider.
4.-Fanling Grand National Handicap.
About 2 Miles on National Course, For a Challenge Cup to be held by the winner for one year. For China ponies.
At four fences from the post
33.70 the course seven length ahead of Easter Hero was the first to break Unplaced ponies of 810 each: the Dark Blues in 18min. 24 seconds, the line and was still leading at Glorious weather prevailed, and the fourth fence with Sandy Hook it was estimated that over" one and Richmond II. next. As they million people lined the course..
came on the racecourse Easter Hero Cambridge won the toss and chose was well clear of Sandy Hook and the Surrey side,
Grakle, with Beech Martin, Rich- Beautiful Rhythm Throughout. mond II. and K.C.B. next. Recent trials had suggested to Hero shartly
Richmond II. moved up to Easter various observers that Oxford would
after Valentine's Brook. As You Like It......(Mr. Clarke) 1
provide Cambridge with something. in the nature of a problem. The Fanling Stag.(Mr. Cave) 3 the promise of their training and Richmond II. then began blunder- "Ace of Spades.....(Mr. Charles) Dark Blues, however, did not fulfi Easter Hero was a length ahead of Richmond II and Gregolach.
gown).
Also ran-James Pigg (Mr. Mac- their effort WAS comparatively
feeble.
On the other hand, theng and allowed Gregolach to be- Won by a neck; many lengths be alow powerful stroke of the Lightcome second. The latter closed with Easter Hero two fences from Blues again proved singularly effec- home, took the lead at the last tive, and their beautiful rhythm obstacle and drew away on the flat. maintained throughout the race excited universal admiration.
Oxford drew ahead a little after 6.00 the starting pistol was fired but the Cambridge crew quickly draw level 88.90 and, after four minutes fifteen 85,40 seconda led by a length at the first mile post. From that memant the race was practically a foregone con- 9.
clusion."
Pulling easily and steadily, the 82,321.90 Light Blues increased their lead 663.10 and passed under Kammersmith 331.70 Bridge, which was densely packed
tween second and third..
Pari-mutuel,
Winner Place, lit Erd
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Cash Sweep. 1st, No. 42 2nd, No. 69 3rd, No. 74 Unplaced pony. ($10) No.
81 Sweep.
836.30 8.30
32.70
let, No. 944 2nd, No. 2204 3rd, No. 4301 Unplaced ponies of 840 each: Nos. 2213, 4178, 2683, 3311, 9534,
1008, 2599.
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5.-The Country Cap. About 14 Miles on National Course.
1
Mr. Fiddes Wilson had the seven starters well in line at the start, immediately in front of the water jump, and when the firg went down Movanagher took up the running closely followed by Erin's Isle who was on teems with the leader as they jumped Lou's Leap together, In the back straight Erin's Isle was racing neck to neck with Movanagher who did not seem to be jumping with his customary dash. James Pigg who was leading the second field which consisted of Solitare, Caligula, Craigavad and Honeymoon, tried to move up at the
Blotting Paper made the early. third hurdle out, but the pace was running from Sofitiare. The latter too fast as Erin's Isle, took com-
was just ahead of Drake (poor old mand and ran on to win by many chap) who had been out in a pre- lengths with Movanagher holdingvious race. James Pigg down two lengths tur-back of the course the field were Racing along at the ther away third.
nicely bunched with Caviare mak- fing ground and Drake beginning to fall back. At the one mile and a My Lady woo her race quite quarter post Caviare came up to the easily but I must admit she has leaders and running between Blot- ting Paper and Solitaire waited for never performed so badly before.
She was rapping her obstacles in the run in, where Cave let him go an alarming manner and nearly and he came through with a well- came down on three occasions, es timed effort to beat Blotting Paper pecially at the water jump, where who kept Solitaire away in third she almost lost her the race. Again berth.
For China ponies that are in the opinion of the Joint Masters of the Fanling Hunt bond-fide "Country Fonies." Caviare
(Mr. Cave Blotting Paper...(Mr. MacGown) Bolitaire........ (Mr. Fischer)^3 Ailo ran:-Drake (Mr. Durran), Why Not (Mr. Wallis), Strathiorne
The Country Cup. Caviare who was joint favourite with Blotting Paper, had no dif- } (Mr. McCartney); ficulty in coming from the tail of the field to win the concluding race.
The winner paid 810.60.
Spring Plate.
at the half way distance in the back straight ahe fumbled and barely succeeded in righting herself when she gave the second jump out a clous which made the onlookers gasp, it was so close. Howger, the little lady successfully negotiated the course and finished on the hit walking in a winner.
THE RESULTS..
1-March Beef Stakes. Once round, Inside Course. For China ponies Winners at want this season of more than
Pari-mutuel.
Winner... Place, 1st
3rd...
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Cash Sweep.
1st, No. 86 2nd, No. 6 3rd, No. 44
with spectators, three lengths ahead after 7 mins 34 ccs The Dark Blues were showing signs of strain and were six lengths behind at Chiswick steps after 11 mins.
53 secs.
Melleray's Belle was fourth, fol- lowed by Muy King, Grakle, D.O.B., Delarue, and Kübair, with Cam- perdown tenth.
Only ten finished. Stort fell and broke his neck. In spite of numer
us falls zone of the jockeys was seriously hurt.
Result:-
Mrs. Gemmell's Gregolach, 7 Mr. Whitney's Easter Hero, g
yrs., 11 st. 4 lb. ..... (Everett) I
15., 12 st. 7 lb. ... (Moloney) Mr. McAlpine's Richmond II.,
6 yrs., 10 st. 6 lb. ... (Stott) 3. Won by six lengths; a bad third. Time: a mina, 47.2-5 secs. Betting.c
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100 to, I agat. Gregolach,
Eight Lengths Ahead,
to Iegat. Easter Heró, 40 to 1 agst Richmond. Cambridge made a sensational
There were 66 startère. spurt just before reaching Barnes
The following changes in jockeys 18 mins. 25 secs. Oxford made a Boy, Leader on Mount Etna, Mor Bridge and led by 8 lengths after were made: Foster on Bright's desperate attempt to decrease the gan on Trump Card, Teasdale on lead after passing this spot and Le Touquet, T. James on Sultan of Cambridge dropped into what was Wilken, Parry on Kilbairn, Turner a more or less easy "paddle." on Duke of Florence, and Doherty
Oxford's stroke was 39 against on Stage Management. Cambridge's 30 but they made no
Additional starters were Mables- impression and finished in a dis- town's Pride (Daly up) and Odd
Cat (Sinnott).
tressed condition.
This was the Centenary of the
The following were scratched Boat Race. The first race in 1523 Knocki, Golden Street, Nannie, $8.80 was rowed at Henley. It 1838-1642 Cryptical, April Fool, and Far
5.20 the course was from Westminster Flight, 8.20 to Putney. In 1848, 1850, and 1883 the course was from Mortlake to Putney all the other races have been rowed from Patoey to Mort- laire.
8344.40 98.40 49.20
Saturday's victory placed Cam Unplaced ponies of $10 each: bridge level, with Oxford for both Nos, 90, 8, 95,
„OFFICIALË.
Patron.-B.E. Bir Cecil Olementi, K.O.M.G.
Honorary Stewards.-H.E. Vice- Admiral A. E. Waistell; 0.B., H.E. Major-General J. W. Sandilands, OB., O.M.G.,. D.S.O., "Commodore R_A, 8 Hill, R.N., Hon. Mr. W. T. Southor, C.M.G
Stewards-Hon. Mr. B. D. E Beith, Mr. E. B. L. Dowbiggin, Mr. R. M. Dyer, Lieut.-Col. G. K Hall Bratton, Mr. C. Gordon two races barred.
Mackie, Mr. H. Priestley, Hou. Mr. Stanton had bad luck on Moranagher (Mr. Cave) 3
Mx. W. E. L. Shenton, and Mr. F. Erin's Isle (Mr. Charles) Sutton, Target as he would assuredly have James Pigg (Mr. Wallis) 3 and Mr. F. Sutton:
Judges. Mr. C. Gordon Mackie been placed if his pony had not
Also cruabed.
Fan:Craigavad (Mr. Starter-Mr. W. D. Fiddes Potte) Caligula (Mr. Dohse); son. Solitaire) (Mr. Stanton).
Won by many lengths; two Alves. lengths between second and third. Pari-mutuel. Winner .............
Siang River, ridden by Dr. Mae Gown, came along in the straight and managed second place, to pay the handsome dividend of $14.40.
March Maidens.
As I predicted in my notes on Saturday Dr. MacGown succeeded. in annexing this event with the new acquisition the Duke of Nieblung.
After flag fall the winner, Plough man and May set off to make a fast pace which was maintained till Lou's Leap, where Charles broke a stirrup leather, and is running out
Place 1st
2nd
17 3rd
Cash Speep,
$10.60 6.30 5.40
0.30
....
Handicapper.-Mr. C. M.
S.
In Charge of Paddock-Hoa. Mr. B. D. B. Beith.
Blues have now 40 victories each.
The following are the results of the University Boat Rase since
Time, Lengths
1906
Year, Winner.
3 33
23.
21
1905 Oxford g 20m... 35%. 1908 · Cambridge 19, 258. 1997 Cambridge, 20m. 260.4 1908 Cambridge 19m, 208 1900 Oxford. 19m. 50 1010 Oxford“ 20m. 148. 1911 Oxford
18m. 215, 1912 Oxford 22m 44 1013 Oxford
20m, 538. 1914 Cambridge 20m. 234. 43 (War period break.) 1920 Cambridge dim. 118. 1921 Cambridge 19m, 435 1 1992 Cambridge 19m 98.43 1993 Oxford 20m 545 1024 Cambridge 18m 41 1925 Cambridge 21m. 508. 1226 Cambridge 19m. 2007 Lă 1977 Cambridge 20m. 145. 1828 Cambridge 20m. 255. IO 1929 Cambridge 19m 24. 7
A distance.
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Day Out for Cambridge. A Eduter message received yes terday states that 12,000 spectators witnessed the Inter Varsity Sports at Stamford Bridge in which Cam- bridge beat Oxford by events to
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CAMBRIDGE CREW'S DIET. ROWING ON A SOLID FOUNDATION.
LONDON (U.P.)-At Goring, Ox fordshire, on a recent cold morning, ten members of the Cambridge varsity crew in training for their race with Oxford disposed of forty. eggs, two fillets of sole each, an undetermined amount of toast and marmalade, an equal quantity of fruit, and plenty of tento pot
Training diet includes beer, glorious beer! A special sup 45ply was taken from Cambridge to the training quartera Perhaps the Cambridge menu was a bit heavy owing to the arctic conditions of their camp, but here is a typical day's rations...
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A British Wireless message gives this year's official time as 10 mins,
secs
In Charge of Scales. Mr. F. 23 Sutton
In Charge of Cash Sweep and Prri-Mutuel-Mr E M. Haze hnd
Joint Masters.—Mr. H. Birkett 8119.20 and Dr. T. Pierce-Grove
24.20 Clerk of the
17.10. Pierce Grove, Course Dr. T.
fat. No. 18 2nd, No. 43 3rd- No. 25 Unplaced ponies of 810 each:- Nos, 6, 12, 29, 42.
Breakfast; Fried lemon soles, poached or buttered eggs, toast, marmalade, fruit, and tea,
Luncheon Ronst beef or leg of mutton; salad; biscuits, cheese, and tes
In 1919 the race was rowed twice owing to both boats sinking on the first occasion the second race, zón Dinner; Fish, with egg sauce by Oxford, being rowed on cuticta, chicken, vegetables, rico Monday. In 1995 Cambridge came pudding or fruit, and enlad. home alone, Oxford being water
logged. The record line of 13 min 23 secs was put up by the winning Secretaries and Treaturer Oxford crew of 1911. Mesars. Thomson & Co..
(Continued en neat. Column).
Supper Milk or lemonado, and
biscuits. Oatmeal biscuits are strong favourite with the Cambridge
- And: don't forget the beer!