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Soldier Of Britain Fails
SADKO WINS WHITSUN PLATE
FROM HETMAN
Mr. P. P. Botelho Wins
Riding Honours
(BY
* MORNING DEW")
The texture of yesterday's raving at Happy Valley was the Failure of Soldier of Britain in the main race of the day, The 'Whitsun" Plate, which fell to Sadku, who won from Heiman. The
favourite was a poòr third.
Mr. P. P. Botelho was the most successful jockey of the day, riding two winners and retiing two second places. Messrs. Butler and Proulx had two winners each, while Mr. J. L. Jordan also accounted for two races, winning the Polo Scurry and the novices event at the end of the day's programme.. His second win pro- rided the biggest dividend of the day,
Times were once again on the fast side, though no records were lowered.
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The Dally Double paid succes ifti punters 345.20 each,"
HIGH SPEED WINS
The favourite for the Arst race, High Speed, turned out a mile in 202. and won by three quarters of a length from Daylight Eve. Zero just beat Lemberg for third - place.
Marquis Hall and The Redshank showed the way with Tillicum and High Speed well up followed by Daylight Eve, Zero, Leniberg "Vaiorous, Ebony Idol, Partnership and Royal Flush in that order.
Tillleum took the lead at the ave furlonga post but had to give way to High Speed at the Rock, with the rest of the field well bunched
up.
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Entering the straight High Speed enjoyed a slight lead over Valorous, Daylight "Eve. Lemberg and The Redshank Mr. Pan won the race at the Distance Post when he managed to draw out a length in front of Daylight Eve. He kept that little advantage right through. Zeru just beat Lemberg for third place.
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KING'S FANCY
The Dynasty candidate King's Fancy scored his second win or the meeting in the Bohea Handicap over six furlongs where there were only four starters. The winner led all the way home followed by Soldier of Germany who got within a length of the winner. 8pinaway three lengths behind the second and Macaropi was last all the way round.
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FIRST
RACE
NIGIFT STAR WINS
Night Star provided Mr. Butler with a splendid win in the Aus- tralian race over a mile, coming home in front of St. Joan and 'Vri day..
Lucy Gutters looked promising half way round but the pace was too much for her. Night Star took the lead at the head of the straight, followed by Diaty. St. Joan and Vriday. Dinty could not stay the pace at the finish and was com peiled to take third place. Night Star won by three lengths, half length separating second third.
from
BUTLER SCORES AGAIN Mr. Butler rode a very good race on Panama to win the Whangpoo Handicap over alx furlongs.
Bold Commander took the lead and was followed by Panama, King Willow, and Dare Devil, two well | fancied ponies could make no im-
pression on the leaders and were out of it after the Rock was passed. Panama passed Bold Commander to win comfortably by two and a half lengths. Soldier of Italy vas a length further behind and Scar Face was fourth, being well up.
... PROULX'S CLEVER WIN
A field of fifteen faced the starter in the. Pei Ho Handicap över a mile and 171 yards. Mr. Heard on Powerful King was nearly thrown
at the start. His mount conse quently had a lot of leeway to make up all the way round. finishing
th
A BIG DIVIDËND Tang Man Wah demonstrated
Chesterfield and Morning Sun once again that he is a novice to
took the lead, followed by No Fear. Le seriously reckoned with when he
At the Rock No Fear took the lead brought in Iron Grey ahead of
and began to draw away from "Kudge" in a thrilling finish where
a peck scperated Arst and second. Morning Bun. National Day. Hel- Gay Butterfly was a good third.
ter Skelter and Powerful King pass- Orlando and Racing Triumph leded Morning Sun at the Distance the field but both were beaten after Fost but the leader was too far passing the Rock,, where Fudge, ahead to worry. National Day just Iron Grey and Burgomaster. came ip with Gay Butterfly also rapidly making up ground.
beat Helter Skelter for second place. King's Parade made a be lated spurt that landed him in fourth
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There were only three ponies in
RIBBLE WINS EASILY It at the Anish, Iron Grey on the
Ribble was not as heavily backed ralls, Fudge next to him and Gay
as had anticipated, and by his Butterfly on the outside. The last puned looked at
he paid the handsome оде time as victory
Considering though he was going to win, but dividend of $19.80. slowed down before the winning post win by a neck,
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Win: $11,60.
Place: $5.50, $5.80, $6.30. Also ran:--Lemberg 182 (Mr. Har"" riman), Ebony Idol 140 (Mr. Tay- lor), Gold Currency 140 (Mr. Tang), Marquis Hall 152 (Mr. Stanton),! Partnership 140 (Mr. W. H. Choy), Royal Flush 140 (Mr. Botelho). The Redshank 140 (Mr. Butler), T- cum 140 (Mr. Proulx), Valorous 141 (Mr. Deltz).
Betting
1st Pony
2nd Pony...... 390 94 3rd Pony. The Field...... 249
Winner Place 445 406 393 156 276
Total
1,230
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1.174
2-Bohea Handicap (Six Furlongs) Mr. Dynasty's King's Fancy. 161 lbs. (Mr. P. P. Botelho) Mr. Li Shiu Pang's Soldier of
Germany, 158 lbs.
(Mr. F. M. L Soares) - 2 Mr. Quarto's Spinaway, 151 lbs.
(Mr. A. J. P. Heard) 3 Won by a length; 3 lengths be- tween second and third..
Tune: 29.2; 38.1; 1.28.2. Part-mutuel:-
Win: $11.80.
Place: $5.50, $5.50.
Also ran:-Macaroni 158.
Betting
1st Pony,
555
Winner Place
175
2nd Pony
770
191
3rd Ponyse!
96
59
The Field......
"TO
35:
Total
اسیر
1,497 460
3-West River Handicap (1 Mile) Mr. H. Y. Laing's Iron Grey, 143
lbs., ... (Mr. Tang Man Wah)
Mr. C. B. Brown's Fudge, 168
lbs... (Mr. W. C. Pos) Mr. K. H. W's Gay Butterdy,
158 lbs.
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1
2
3
(Mr. G. H. Carvalho) Won by a neck; half length be- tween second and third.
Time: 29.3; 1.00.3; 1.34.4; 2072. Furi-mutuel:-
Win: 60.90.
Place: $13.80; $26.50, $27.90: Also ran:-Bold, Marshal 160 (Mr. Lo G. Hin), Burgomaster 145.
(Mr. Jordan), Chivalrous 140 (Mr. J. Barrow), Hey Tor 140 (Mr. Botelho), Hot Heels 180 (Mr. John son, Now's The Time 145 MFF
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Thomas as dur guide, philosopher London. May 1. Messages of cordial greeting and friend. He has already told from the King and the Prince of me some stories—(laughter)—and Wales, and speeches by the' am quite sure if he is in charge Prime Minister and Mr. J. we shall return with the coveted H. Thomas atributed to theshes." welcome decorded to the Austra». Mr. Bushby said: "If we are bea- Ban Cricket Team in London ten fairly, we shall be quite satis- | yesterday.
fed-even with Mr. Thomas in The largest half in the Criterion charge of the tactics-(laughter) Restaurant was crowded with over we have been beaten fairly. Hongkong. 18th May, 1934. 300 guests for the luncheon, ar- The. Prime Minister has runged by the 'London District offided to me that he is com- the Institute of Journalist's.
Ing to Forres for the last match.
con-
The chairman (Mr."F. E. Vers- į Evidently he wants to join in the tone) said that a loyal message 'celebrations." . (Laughter.) When had been sent to the King. In re- | the time comes, we shall be willing ply a message had been received to join him at Lossiemouth.” .. on behalf of his Majesty, which Mr. Thomas, in a humorous said that the King was glad to speech, said: “Let me at the out- ne associated with the welcome to set clear some very serious misap- the members of the Australian | prehensions' that have arisen „al- cricket team: “His Majesty sends | ready. II Mr. Bushby thinks thạt his best wishes for a happy visit.” this is a fair sample of the cric-
A message from the Prince of keters they are going to mest-cut-i
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Wales regretted that he was un-it out: "There is not a cricketer that the Court has, by virtus of of the Company will be held at its
able to accept the invitation. "But." he added, "I take this op portunity to welcome the Austra lian Test team and send them my good wishes for a very pleasant tour in this country. I shall hope
to
meet them all during the season."
Messages were Also received from Viscount Halisham, president of the M.C.C., and from Sir Stan-' ley Jackson. who is chairman of the English Test Selection Com-) nutter.
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Mr. Thomas as the "Tactiċian”
Mr. MacDonald said: "I am here with the most profound pleasure to welcome the Australian cricket team, to give them a welcome on hehalf of every sportsman in the country...
"There is one thing I can say
which will give the English team speciál pleasure. I have just ar- ranged that the general tactics of the Australians will henceforth he
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F. 14), Orlando 145, (Mr. · K. W. | under the charge of Mr. J. H, Fung), Powerful King 153 (Mr. Yue Thomas (Loud laughter.) Shun Wah); Racing Triumph 180 Mr. H. P. Rees), Rose Leaf 180 (Fr. C. Taylor). Bweet Life 181 (Mr. W. H. Choy). Warrington 180 (Mr. Choy Wing Chiu),
Betting
Winner Place 112 251
102
1st Pony 2nd Pony. 3rd Pony The Field.
70.
74 1,295
$4 1,581
1,551 2.028
Total
4-Yängtsze Handicap (5
Furlongs)
Mr L. Dunbar's Oak Bay, 154
lbs. (Mr. B. A. Próvlx) Messrs. Li and Li's Bright Star,
1
160 lbs.... (Mr. S. Y. Laing) | 2. Mr. Hem's Gladiator, 150 lbs.
(Mr. A. 3. Heard) 3 Won by a head; a neck between second and third.
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Time: 283; 57.2; 1.28.2. Fari-mutuel:-
Win: $15.20.
Flace: $8.50, $28.20. $14. that he was almost a "cert" the Also ran:-Brechin 161 (Mr. S. dividend was quite good. Bay View. Pan), Don 185 (Mr. Butler). took the lead followed by Great King's Bounty 153 (Mr. Botelho). The first leg of the "Double-Hall The latter tired at The Rock Mayflower 183 (Mr. Delta). Prima
* FAVOURITE OUSTED
proved a disappointment for the Favourite, King's Bounty, who, fall- ing to get a lead at the start, never got into the picture
and was all spent three furlongs Donna 155 (Mr. Harriman). from home. Meanwhile Monoplane reduced the gap between himself and Bay View while, Ribble and Tummel also improved thelr-post tion.
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Oak Bay shot into the lead and although he was never too com- Monoplane passed Bay View at fortably in front managed to win. the "Mile Post" and immediate- Brechin and Gladiator stayed closely afterwards Ribble was up with 46 with the leader but Brechin him, Mr. Botelho won by two faded out of the picture before the lengths ultimately, a neck separat straight was reached. Gladiator in Monoplane and Bay View. and Oak Bay were fighting it out
; · BIG DIVIDEND
Betting
I
1st Pony 2nd Pony.. 3rd Pony
Winner Place
582 451 _57_ 188 170 The Field...... 1,171 1,175
Total 2,008 1,970
5.-Whitsun Platë (14) Mlles) Mr. A. M. L. Soares' Badko, 154 -
lbs. (Mr. Harriman) Mr. J. L. Jordan wound up the Mr. Dynasty's Hetman, 153 lbs.
(Mr. P. P. Botelhof 2
Britain, 169 2bs.
(Mr. N. Deltz) 3 Won by 2 lengths; 3 lengths be tween second and third.
Time: 27.3: 56.3; 1.26.3; 167.3:
all the way up the straight when Bright Star came along with a big two days' meeting" by accounting rash and all but won! He only lost for the last race with Hell for Mr. L. Shiu Fang's Soldier of
by a head. to Oak Bay. Gladiator Leather and paying his supporter Was a neck behind the second 39190 for a win. The pony figured Prima Donna was fourth."
in a plose falsh with Delightful ANOTHER FAVOURITE BEATEN Chat Sarabande was close up Holdier of Britain taking a and The Carp was a good fourth
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tremendous lead at the start was Mr..Yue Shun Wat who rode the "well beaten before the straight was last named pony found himself reached Badko won the race from | shut in at the end of the race. Had
· Hetman both of whom passed the he a clear run, he might have done favourite at the distance post. Sadko's 'win proved exceedingly Topular and the jockey was given" a tremendous ovation on being led in, Cossack's Beatty was a poor #furth."
POLO SOURRY Stickypast won the scurry easily and was well backed by the public. *Varien nalazed upbead and Win
checter Stag thithe Loafer bekend was Kred, badly at ti never in the picture
much better. 1-Hwang Ho Handicap (One Mile) Messrs. Cheung and Wo's High
Speed: 166 lbs. W
(Mr. §. N. Pan) 1 Mr. Tally Ho's Daylight Eve, 145-29 1ba. 1990) (Mr. A. 1. P. Heard}}\:2; Mr Harbrad's Zero, 140-lb.
GRUBA ASAME. N, Delta) - 3 Won by length; a length be- tween second and third, joine: 30.3; 1.008; 1.313; 2022,
Pari-mutuel:
2.29.3.
Pari-mutuel:- Win: $10.10.
Place: $9.80, $25.50.
Also ran:-Cossack's Beauty 150 (Mr Butler), Flying Tourist 151 (Mr. Proulx),
Betting
Winner Place 1st Pony814
209 2nd "Pony..... 39 'Ard Pony !! The Flold...TAROS
Total
1366
(Continued on Fare, 11)
"I don't know how that strikes Mr. Woodfull and I don't know how it strikes Mr. Bushby, but as Prime Minister I want to put in this claim. Mr. Thomas is Becre- tary of State for the Dominions and he is officially in charge especially
our most valued visitors from Australia and the other Dominions,
"Therefore
of
..
my two friends,
here worth a damn. And don't
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"The Prime Minister fried to talk about bodyline bowing. Why, the only game of cricket he knows is marbles (Loudlaughter.) There never was a cricketer in Scotland (renewed laughter)" except in playing cricket in the political sense.
"Imagine how cleverly this tour has been arranged. I have always suspected some stulster intention on behalf of the Australian team. We are a Cosition Government in this country. Our two leaders are the Prime Minister and Mr. Bald- win. The Australians go to Wor- cester (which is represented in
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n knock Stanley in the stomach and then in the end they go to knock out Mac' (Loud laughter.)
"It's all a put-up job, and there sme, the Nonconformist Minister of this Cabinet, with strong Purit- ancial views, sitting at this gat- hering and listening to the Prime Minister, saying. When you come to Scotland, it will be all over. No singer pop: let yourselves go on Scotland whisky.'" (Laughter.)
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"How allly it would be if we "I am one of those narrow- minded patriots. You are going to should allow any silly pettifogging Worcester first of all. Like wise controversy on bodyline or any men you have left the best to the other bowling to interfere with last. I am going to meet you at those Imperial relations that are Forres. I am going to make a pro-essential to us all. We do not in- pasal to you. Let us have a jolly tend to do it. Neither do you. be-
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