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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1891.
BONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB RACE case in this race last year, faced down his
MEETING, 1891.
opponent and then died away to nothing in the straight, leaving Autocrat an almost certain winner in the middle of the course, when like R flash Merry Christman on the rails and Duncraggan on the inside challenged right and left, and as Autocrat at once cut it, the Amoy pory capitally ridden by Mr. Hayd, won a fine by half a length, with Merry Christmas the race of stance fines the second. The victory of
Stewards :-H.E. Sir G. William des Vecu ~KCMG.; ", P. Admiral Sir Nowell Salmon, V.C., K.C.B. H. E. Major-General Digby Farker, C.B. Commodore Church, R.N.; Colonel Storet, RE, Colonel Chater, o1st Regt.; The Hon. P. Ryrie; The Hon. J. J. Keswick; The Hon. C.P. Chater; G. S. Coxon, Esq. V W.
when Unicorn was turned the other way, Opposition getting clear away with a threa lengths lead from Chaser. The grey quickly drew up and at the village was on terms, but the pace was too fist (Chaser's fist quarter was covered under 18 secs) and he dropped away, leaving Waldo to rush up in the centre of the course. Mr. Sid's bay seemed to have the ace in hand ball-way down, but Mr. Sampson finished badly, and the big
Mr. Moust's ch. Redfern, 11st, 1lb...............
Mr. Hutchings o
Mr. Quintel's wh, Romance, 1st, 1lb.Mr. Green Mr. Twain's gr. Toison d'Or, 10st, Talb........
Mr. Hart Buck o After several false starts, the lot were des. pitched on fairly even terms. Sliding Scale, Mercury, Glencoe and Glenisla cutting out the work, with the majority of the field well BP until beating the top of the straight, at which
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H. Forbes, Esq.; I. Grant, Esq.; R. M. Gray, the Amoy sportsman was most heartily greeted. grifin labbed past the post a length and a half polot Blue Bonnet was brought along with a Eta.; M. Grate, Esq.; H. Hoppius, Esq.; and and be receivet quite an oration on returning to in Frant, Unicorn, coming with a grand rush on rattle, and quickly drawing away, won with cor- immediately they had settled into their strides Mr. Barkeiks T. Clarewood, itat, 4lb... Owner o
F. L. Woodin, Esq. E. W. Ratter, Esq. Hos. Treasurer. E. H. Gore-Booth, Esq., Clerk of the Course.
FIRST DAY-THURSDAY 19TH FEBRUARY. Acald drizzling rain, which gradually increased in volume as the forenoon advanced, with beavy 1 banks of clouds rapidly closing in all round the. island, lorked anything but a cheerful prospect for the opening day of Hongkong's annual carnival, After about six months of continuous dry weather, it seemed as if old Jupiter Pluvius, out of pare derilment, had fly determined to make things as unpleasant as possible for race-goers and holiday-makers, and in consequence language was freely used on the Rialto and elsewhere that i might have shocked refined ears, and anathemas were flung as freely round as rice at a fashion- able wedding. Owners of race-poules and the aporting fraternity generally were in trying dilemma; if heavy rain continued to fall, plates for the pontes would be a rive gud now, and notwithstanding the energy and willingness to oblige of the Messrs. Kennedy of the Horse Repository, the appliances of that useful establishment could scarcely be expected to successfully cope with the formidable task of "plating" from fifty to sixty ponies within an hour and a half; and there was the chance, remote one It certainly appeared, that after all the rain would hold off. And, as is not infre quently the case in Hongkong, the unexpected did happen, and by noon the backers of the Derby favorites had their perturbed spirits set at rest by the sun forcing his way through the murky firmament and ensuring a sound and fast course and an alternoon's sport under exceptionally favorable circumstances.
The route to the Happy Valley presented the same features with which the experience of years has made is all so familiar. Chinese rascaldam was on the war-path in its thousands upon thousands, and carrying on the hundred and one systems of barefaced robbery, so essentially Celestial, with fmpudence unparalleled.
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rior to the Derby jackeys weighing out, by weigh in. Considerable sensation was caused, report that Mr. Hatchings, where services bad heen specially secured to ride Starlight, could not scale under test, rib., and as a consequence the position of the favorite was greatly shaken. Other more or less disquieting rumours were current on the reputed authority of Mr. Hough, Thording other prominent candidates. Merry and it was was certain to do inside 314, common talk that Ardent had been proved the better of the pair and that this discovery had led to some unpleasantness between the rival jockeys of "the princely house," Gallant was so down as certain to make a bold bid
for victory in the accomplished hands of Mr. Maclean; but maler tout, the Boxey Lodge contingent continued remarkably confident, and no reasonable offer against Royalty, who cartled Mr. Pond and a winging, declaration, was refused by the maraerous agents of the stable, Astute critics could not see where Royalty's claims fairly came in, but all the same Mr. Chater was unusually confident and as it afterwards proved, not without ample grounds. There were eleven starters and an excellent start was accomplished at the third attempt, Crown Diamond, on space-making mission, st once rushing to the fore, closely pursued by Gallant and Chimera. Starlight lying fourth, followed by Reciprocation and Royalty, the Ewo pair nex, and then came Austerlitz, Major Hannay op Vampire being outpaced from the start.
The pace was hot throughout, Crown Diamond going at score and covering the first two furlongs in 31 seconds, the halfimile ia 624 and the three quarters in 1.341, the positions described remaining practically unchanged. Rounding the turn past the bidge Crown Diamond shot his bolt, Gallant taking up, the running, but a few strides farther on the wearer of the "Z-tland spots" was challenged on either hand by Royalty sind Reciprocation, and this rio raced up the hill, closely pursued by Gallant was Merry Thought and Ardent. the first to give away and then, in descending came out alone, and the race was over, the gigantic grey streaming along the straight by bimself and winning easily by several lengths from Rayalty, who ran with wondrous gameness, with Reciprocation a good third, Gallant fearth, Merry Theught filth, and the others widely scattered. The full time, 3 min. 12 sees, is the best on record for the Hongkong Derby, and has only been beaten twice in the annals of racing in China-by Teen Kwang at Shanghai and Pao-shing In Hong kong. There was comparatively little enthusiasm displayed, and the victory could scarcely be described as a popular one-not that that maker much difference in Hongkong, where sporting sentiments, and even higher feelings, are cheer. fully sacrificed where the almighty dollar in concerned
the only three sound legs be posscases, being a very close third, Wines, 's times 29, and 59 soc
The ASHLEY CUP, presented by D. R. Sassoon, Esg, for China Ponies; entrance $5; weight for inches. One mile.
Mr. Boyd's d. Duncruggen, rost, zalb; Mr. Boyd 1 Mr. Chantrey's wb. Autocrat, 118), dibuja
Mr. Master 2 Mr. John Peel's th. Merry Christmas, rist.
7lb
Mr. Hough 3 Mr. Buxey's b. Skipj184 1ost. alb. Mr. Reynell Mr. Sebroft br. Coquetie, x1st. qib..........................................
Mr. Hart Bucko Mr. Sidad. Susewind, 11st. 1lh. Mr. Maclean o Mr. Ten Braeck's gr. Wild Mint, tot. ib......
Mr. Green o
field, Autocrat, specially sent out to cut down Satawind was heavily bicked against the the dan, and Skipjack being next in demand. There was a long delay at the post, the geventually, "dropplag after ten futile tempts, Susewind and Skipjack making run- ning in front of Wild Mint, the others following In a cluster. The old rivale quickly drew away by themselves at a ranling pace, and shot past the Valley Stakes starting post almost neck and pick, both jockeys sid- hard. Rounding the tura Skipjack, ng on the ralls, drew clear, but on the hill Suscwind was again level, the half-mile occupy ing exactly 51 seconds, Sunewind refused struggle before reaching the village, and as Skipjack was perceptibly tiring, the race lorked a gist for Autocrat, who came with a wet sail at the top of the straight, and at once challenged for the lead. Vigorously ridden by Mr. Reynell, Skipjack struggled gamely on, but the pace had been too killing and exulting shouts were raised: for Mr. Chantrey's grey, when suddenly Merry Christmas on the rails and Duneraggan on the inside appeared on the SCCA DOB srored
and in a most exciting Goiab the Amoy
clever victory from Autecrat, a similar distance dividing the latter and Suscwind fifth. Times-goj, 61, 135, and 2 min. 8 secs.
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parative case by three lengths from Mercury, the lame Sliding Scale being close up. Most of the olbers pulled up before passing the post. Times
31, 62) sud i mín. 36 secs.
Mr. Burey's gr. Arable, rost. 12lb The Jockey Cur; for subscription ponies of Mr. Reynell a thila and Tast season, winners excluded ; to be Mr. Buray's gr. Royalty, Irst. lb...Mr. Fond
ridden by Jockeys who have never had a Mr. John Peel's gr." Orchid, trat, b...
wloning mount previous to this meeting in johan, maMaj Master Hongkong or China; weight for liches i Mr. John Feel's gr. Vagrant, 11st gib. (incl. entrance $. Qge mile. Mr. Yema's gr. Cobweb, 11st. 1lb...Mr. Boyd Mr. A. W. Maitland's wh. Bolero, 10st. glb...
gib. ex.)
Mr. Hough Major Hannay'dyr, Jujube, rost. alb..Owner'
· Longodds were freely offered on Zephyragaingt
Mr. May t the field. At the second attempts capital start was effected, Cobweb leading for fifty yards, bút
Mr. Cruickshank
Arable streamed away to the head of affairs. | 'Mr. Frager-Smith's gr. Mak Siccar, list. 4lb... Mr. Food and Royalty apparently having
Mr. Orlebar o waiting mission on the favorite, Amble tacreased Mr. Jay's gr. Laufer, rost. 1 1lb. Mr. Collingwood ó his lead all the way round, and on passing the Mr. John Peel's gr. Quickstep, 1xat, tibe
Mr. Gresion o Stand was at least ten lengths to front of Zephyr .......... and his stable companion, and apparently full Mr. John Peel's gr. Lose list. zit.......
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Mr. Stewart o of running, Six furlongs from bome Mi
To a rood
bditart Tujube, next!
made the rails Sassoon recognised the danger and at once started in hot pursuit of the ability grey Royalty play from Mix Siccar, Clarewood lying third, hanging on like grim death to the big brown closely followed by Bolero and Laufer. There until the Rock was reached, when he dropped – was a good tichi" of "fishing rod" business tha away, but continued to struggle gamely under first quarter, the rider of Jujube being particularly. the whip, Arable.still led Zephyr balf a désen --conspicuous-in-crowding-on- all -sail from the lengths, but was quickly coming back and only start. Mak Sicpar dropped back after passing three lengths separated the pair at the quarter the hide inst Habed pair quickly I drew -
Bolero taking, his plats alongside mile post. Once in the straight Zephyr came Toftibe, like a thunderbolt and catching the leader half away from their field. Round by the village way down, went on by himself and won with and all the way down the straight they raced consummate case by two-and-a-half lengths head and head, the result being given as a dead- Royalty, who finished very strongly, only, losing | hent," with"Kwirefishn't a rather poor third, second place by half a length. The vibers were Times-350-1:39 and z mln. 14 secs. sever in the race, Times=33, 66. 1.398, 2.72) | M16 the desiding rucat Jujube whh the Wdvent- 2.45, 3:18, and 3.491.
zgo of the stalls, had a trifle, the best of it throughout, and eventually won by a short neck. The FLYAWAY STAKES; for all China ponies; weight for inches; previous winners at this meeting,"
g)"51b. 'Extra :- suprcription"" 'griffins Of
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The LUSITANO CUP; presented by the Members
· of the Club •Lusitano, for China Posies'; weight for inches; previous winners nt this meeting, rolb, extra; subscription griffins of this season, 1790-91, allowed $15.; entrance $10; second Pony to receive half the entrance money. One-mile-and-a-quarter. - Mr. Sassoon's br., Zephyr, 111. 4 B
Mr. Sassoon Mr, Buxey's gr. Home Guard, 11st. 1lb.........
Mr. Pond 4 Mr. John Feel's gr. Emerald, rost, gibi........ Mr. Hough | Mr. Yama's gr. Nero, 119, 1lb. ........Mr. Bord o Even betting between Zephyr and Home Guard. The two favorites kept well together from the fall of the Ag-the other pair were never in the hunt--, racing neck-and-neck until five furlongs from the winning post, when Mr. The GERMAN CUP, presented by Members of the Pond made his effort. The brown at once
German Club, for subscription griffins of this responded and it was a hard struggle to the entrance to the straight, where Home Guard
season, 1890gr," only i'Weight" for "inches entrance $to; second. Pony to 'receive 75 per bung out signals of distress and Zephyr forged
cent.; third, Pony ‹ 15, per÷cent, of fentraher'r'this reason, 1890-91, "allowed' 5lb. ; entrante abead without any extra effort, but Mr. Sassoon very indiscreetly took a pull at his pony at the
money. One-mile-and-a-quarter, a Theron vig 1435, with $100! added ; itcond pódy to recelłe mile post and looked round at his opponent, Mr. John Peel's gr. Tom-lit, lost, 3ib. car! 50Three quarter-of-a-miles
1010, 71b.jkuninganelistann. Mr. Mastery 1|| Mr. Baxey's:brSkipjæk, rost, 13lbsimo”? who came again under the whip and was only beaten by a rifle noder two lengths in 311, 631, Mr. John Peel's gr. Blue Bounel,, 1st 1lb...
Ma Reynell t Mr. Hough, Mr. Sassoon'a ro, Unicorn, 11x4. 1lb.......... 1.343. 27 1-5th and 2.40. Mr. Sassoon was
Mr. Fraser-Smith's gr. Glencoë, 101). 12lb...
Mr. Sassoon a loadly cheered on returning to scale,
Me Maclean 3 Mr. T in Peel's b. Opposition, Irst. ylb (incl. The CANTON CUP; for China Ponics, dont fide Mr. Darlas' gr. Mercury, sost, ralb...Mr Pond & 216 32
Mr. Hough 3 Griffins at date of entry (17th January,, 1891); Mr. Jones' gr. Yagyffarnag, 10st. 121bia.Mr Fraser-Smith's 'ge. Chaser, ftat, Albania weight for inches; winners at this meeting
dongh Mr.Orlebaryo of tow and valf
Mr. Macidan D yibs, extra; entrance $5. One mile.
Capt. Gardiner's gr. Pallander, Fist tlb Mir-Sid's You Waldo, Yust, tlb, ...Mr. Samoion o Mr. John Peel's gr. Hilarity, rist. tib,
Mr. Cruickshank of Mr. Yoma's are Nero, 11st. Hib. ...........¡Mr. Dayd:o Mr. Hough r
Mr. Jay's'gr. Renner,
› ....... Skipjack was at once driven to the front, and Mr. Awa's gr. Phenix, 10st. 12lb. Mr. Greca a
Mr. Collingwood made hot running from Chaser and Waldo, this Mr. Fraser-Smith's cr. Chreasorat, Jost, talb, Mr. Lea's ch. Redskin, rost. 13lb.IN
trio quickly placing a wide gap between them Mr. Collingwood 3
Mr. McAndrew 'ohelves and the rest of the field. Before the Rock Mr. Mounts! ch. Redfern, at breached Chater had collared Skipjack, but A walk-over, The aoble sporting owners of
Mr. Hutchings o quickly gave why to Waldo, Mr. Sid's bay
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the hollow ground on the right-hand side of the the incline opposite the village, Mr. Master om Merry Xmas. Skipjack was'a good for th Hongkong didn't think the Canton Cup worth Mr. Quintet's wh. Romance,
After the customary adjournment for time, Vagrant, shirking an engagement with the tw "cracks a very discreet if got particularly sportsmanlike. piece of "princely house diplomacy-was lucky enough to beat Arabic and half a dozen others in the Fachow Cup, but the result would have been the other way bad Mr. Sampson kept Mr. Buxey's shifty grey up to his hit in the last six furlongs,
The HONGKONG DERBY, & Sw.epstakes of $10 each, half forfeit if declared on or before day of closing entries, with $too added for int pony, and $0 fr and; for all China Ponies bond fida Griffins at date of entry (Saturday, 17th January, 1891); first pony, 70 per cent second, 20 per cent.; third, to per cent; weight 10st. rolb.One-mile-and-a-half.
Mr. John Peel's gr. Ardent, (late The Knigh) Mr. Master
Mr. Reynell 3
racing for, and so left two outsiders to make a field for the all conquering "b'ue and silver." The winner's times were 328, 64, 1.39,, and 2.12
The HONGKONG CLUB CUP presented, for China Ponies weight for inches; entrance $15 second Pony to receive 50 per cent; third Pony, 25 per cent, of entrance money. One-mile-and-a-half.
Mr. Sampion: 3
Mr. Maclean o
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Mr. Hart-Buck'p Mr. Sattoon's gr. Hautboy, Yost albi..... Mr. Sampion
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apparently having the race in hand at the village. Entering the straight Skipjack, vigorously ridden by Mr. Roydell, drew ahead, and as Mr. Sampson telt off riding Waldo, Mr, Bexey's old pony, had merely to keep go' to win by three lengths from Unicorn, who me with a great, rush' at fast, and the penalised Opposition. Time-s min, '33 recu, 11.
Blue Bonnet was backed against the field After several break-aways, in one of which Patlander took charge of Mr. Cruickshank, and Indulged in a long gallop on his own account, The BROKERS Cur; presented for all China the fing was dropped to, z' good start, Hautboy ponies, weight for inches; previous winners at the meeting, rib. xira subscription" showing the way to Patlander and Tolson d'Or, Glencoś lying: 'next, followed by the favorite,
griffing of this season, 18golgt, allowed gib.; Mercury and Tom-tit, with the others close - entrantu (§§ 3; second hipony to receive half together, the field presenting a grand sight cutrance honey,:' One-mile-and-a-half! De at the, ponies streamed down the straight|| Mr. Baxoylogr. Rétiphocation, fost, glbania.!! In almost a compact body, Hautbey kept, ip
Mr. Reyn-l1-1 front for five furlongs and was then passed by Mr. Chantrey's was Autocrat, 118), Jb........ Glenece, the latter being pursued up to the Rock by High Jinks, Roniance and Mercury, with the Mr, Ten Broeck's 8, Wild Mint, test, 6lb.....
Mr. Master. Bo pair Howing prominently on the outride
Mr. Maclean
Ponies; weight for facher, wlanem of one race at this meeting, 2lb watra ; Viewo races, rcib, extra; and of thred faces," rŢII èxtra ; Previous non-starters ́to carry 1st entrance $10; second Pony to receive 50 per cents ou || entrance money, third-Posy aj per cent One-mlis-and-a-quarter,
'road going down towards the Monument, every conceivable form of Chinese amusement, which Includes unlimited gambling In its many forms, was in full swing, making the place a regular pandemonium. So it was in the centre of the Race-course enclosure, and along every road in the vicinity. Taipingshan had unearthed its hordes of light-fingered professors, while the reinforcements from Canion and the Chinese towns on the mainland must have totalled a formidable aggregale. It may be doubted,
Mr. Joku Peel's gr. Vagrant, zost. ralb........... however, whether the attendance of Chinese
Mr. Chantrey's gr. Autocrat, 118, 415.
Mr. Hough was equal to that of the last three or four
Mr. Buxey's gr. Royalty...Mr. Pond 2
Mr, Master a years, the hard times in the Liang Kwang
Mr. Busey's gr Reciprocation, (car, Lost, rzib.) having prob bly prevented many unfortunates
r. Twain's b. Ascold, 11st. 418........... Mr. Sid's dun Surewind, 11st 1lb., Mr. Maclean 3 from reaping their annual harvest. The lines
Mr. A. W. Maitland's gr. Gillant, Mr. Maclean o af matsheds, gaily decked with flags of every
Mr. John Peel's ga. Merry Thought, Mr. Hough o
Mr. Collingwood o description, were much the same as on previous
Mr. Buxey's wb. Crawu Diamond, Mr. Sampion o Vagrant, notwithstanding his previous exer anniversaries, extending from Wong-nel-chong
Mr. Coll's wh. Chimera, Mr. Nicholstons in the Foochow Cup, was the selected of to Bowringion Bridge, and hospitality was dis-
Mr. Eu'ch. Starlight, (car, 1ost. 13 b.)......................
the talent. Surewind led for nearly a mile and pensed with the lavish prodigality suitable to
Mr. Hutchings o
a quarter, and was then collared by both Autocrat the occasion.
At the Black Rock Tom-lt assumed command Mr. John Peel's Orchid, frst. 116; Mr. Flough o At first the Grand Stand was
Mr. Sassoon's cb. Avaierlitz...............Owner o
and rattled down, towards Wong-nei-chong two | Mi, Truthgi;Haphazard, tist, ílb............................ but thinly occupied, but later in the afternoon
Mr. Joe's gr. Flight Mr Machado and Vagrant, the last named drawing away in the final fifty yards and winning bandsomely by it was literally crowded, as were the private
Mr. Argyll's gr. V. mpire, (car. 10st 13b)...... about two lengths, Autocrat defeating Mr. Sid's length in front of Blue Bonnet, the latter belpantanir le malik Mr. Nichollio stands of the racing owners in the paddock,
Majur Hannay o don by three quarters of a length for second place d'Or, and High Jinks at the quarter-mile post stop bird
* similar distance, in front of Glencoe, Tolson | ..Wild Mint led from Autocrat, with Reciproca- and the handsomely appointed pavillons of the
Mr. Buxey declared to win with Royalty.
Ascold was beaten off. Times—30), 61k,*x-34 Once turned for home Blue Bonnet went in hột ; first And the other pair lying off, for the Hongkong and Victoria Hotels. There is as
1291, 2.418 and 3.16.
alle hen Autocrat and Reciprocation The time, 4 min 26 seconds. thing to which the attention of the authorities
Starlight w most fancied, the next in
pursuit of Tom-tif, Glendoo at the shinë moment | foined lipe and the three came down the hill'in ought to the directed, and that is the scandalous has only been excelled twice in Hongkang demand being Royalty, the "Ewo" pair, The COMPRADORS' CUP, for all subscription rushing up on the rails! After a grand struggle eldsé Féinpány At the "illage""Pan-sing manner in which the traffic was regulated from previously-by Driving Cloud (4 221) in 1883 and Gallint, and the betting was exceptionally priffins of this season, 1892-91, only; weight home Tom-tit gained the judge's award by abdát | Junior (Niu the upper bend of his two opponents, the Clock Tower to the Grand Stand. By and Gridiron (4.35) two years ago. The Valley heavy. There was very little delay at the for inches winner of Valley Stakes, 51b. a length; and a half, the, favorite, defeating and going aling in fnsstyle he wod Eomfortably
road along
Stakes brought the large field of thirteen to the start, Crown, Diamond mablog the pace'in some idiotle blundering the
extra; entrance $5; Second Pony to receive Glencoe for second place: by a short head, with | by three lengiks. Autocrat beating Wild Mine Proya East had been blocked up-s wooden post, favoritism being divided between Blue front of Chimera and Gillant, the others,
half the entrance money. One mile.
High Jinks and Tolsan d'Or close up... Times for second place after a grand race." Timer-34) bridge at Fenwick & Co's engineering estab Bonnet, Glencoe, and Sliding Scale, the first-excepting Vampire, who was at once tailed off
Mr. Quintet's wh, Romance, 11st. lib......
33, 67, 140, 1.12 and 2.47.
611, 1,391, 2(18), 7,44 and 3 min, 18 sec. lishment has been presumedly under repair named having n decided call. Public opinion taking their places behind the Irade. The
Mr. GreenThe PROFESSIONAL CUP, presented, for all China The Waura LATE for all poles y weight for months past which compelled wheeled
was justified by the result as, after a rather pace was a cracker from the start, but mo
Major Hannay's gr. Jujube, 1ost. ralb. Owner 3
-}· Last«¡prer{ous; winners; at: this moeting, yib. conveyances to keep to the absurdly narrow scrambling start, Mr. John Peel's grey drew important changes took place until Gallant
Mr. Heinrich's gr. Kubla Khan, Jost. 6lb......
extra entrance-$5, with $100; added. - One thoroughfare known as Queen's Road East, to the fore at the top of the straight and dispossessed Crown Di mord of the lead
mile with the results that carriages, dog-earts, won easily from the rank outsider Mercury and after going half the journey, and raced
Mr. R. Fraser-Smith's gr. Glencoe, rost. salb..." ilckshao, chairs, the Jubilee busses, race-ponies, the cripple Sliding Scale. There was great up the hill, closely pursued by Royalty and
-Enchanter, posajenasesanda j MS, FEMSA JUALE, F unwieldy hand-cans, coolics carrying all sorts excitement when the numbers of Home Guard Reciprocation, with Merry Thought and Ardent Mr. John Peel's gr. Tom-tit, 10st. 3lb.........
Mr. Maclean. 1 bades Mary Christmas, of paraphernalia, and pedestrians of all sizes, and Zephyr wens up for the Lusitano Cup, and rapidly taking prominent positions. Gallant was
Mid John Peolit Merr Mr. Machado o
ami 251 140 6707993 Do My Hough* ages and sexes were mixed up pell-mell in the same laughter when it was found that the great beaten at the Black Rock, and for a Capt. Gardiner's ro, Cocoa-nul, frst. 4lb...... Mr. Buxey's Home Goard, 11st, 1lb. Mr. Pend. Me: Nastaly porblos Ruisigui.AME:Master af greatest confusion, without any attempt at order "Ewa" stable was represented by the third- few strides Mery Thought threatened. danger,
Me: Cruickshank Mr. Sid'ad. Susewied, rist. 3lb., Mr. Maclean, Mr Argyler Mampire, Major Hanndy or discipline. The palice were not there, and, rate griffin Enierald, the only other com but he also collapsed, leaving his leggy stable Mr. John Peel's gr. Go Bang, 11 lb... Mr. Boyd'sd. Duncraggan, tist, stb., (i intl: zib at all events so far as the ordinary Sikh is cap-petitor being the bag of bones that once companion towal's down the hill lengths in front
Mr. Awa'a ga PicialtanaMt. Grrien ai Mr. Master Mr. Sebrof's br, Coquette, rast. Alb
Boyd of Mr. Boxer's pair-treaty to one on Ardent." Mr. Jone's gr. Yegyffamog, sost. 13lb.........
Mr. Buxey's gr. Grayling, .....Mr. Pond 。 cerned, it was perhaps better so. Our Indian represented the Shanghat winner Nero, a cast.
bave a babit of planting off from Mr. J. D. Humphreys' stable, Betting was the exulting sheat of a well known "' sport " guardians of the middle of the road and declin-
ang Mr. Orlebar a Mr. Jones de Lis godan, Mr. Reypell o
Mr. Hart-Buc'LA themselves in the
Was exceedingly keen, odds of six to four from the" Ewo" stand, an advantage be easily Mr. Lea's ch. Redskin, lost. alb...Mr. Boyd o Hesyy betting between Home Guard and
Mr. A. W. Mallender, Saltpotrebbe Home Gard, but the maintained to the finish, winning by about twa Mr. Macila's gr. High Jinks, sest. ratb ing to budge, no matter what the consequences being at first her would not be denied, and at lengths from Royalty, with Reciprocation, whe
Mr. Reynell, Susewind at odds of two to ake on the former Ted Broadri DI “Black Silk, Mr. Byrd o may be. The management of our road traffic in believers in Zephyr
Mr. Hutchings o
As soon as the flag fell Sosewind rushed of Mr. Twain's Ascold, Mri Callingwood o this colony has always been a standing disgrace, last it was about even betting. The pair of was ridden clean out, az excellent third. Gallant Mr. Jay's gr. Renner, tost, talb.Mr.Collingwood o score and came down the straight with a cam- so it is to be hoped that these recent experiences course, had the race to themselves, and Mr. was a good fourth, Merry Thought fifth, and the may prove the last straw, Proper rules should San
the idiotle others nowhere. Times-31,629.1.341,2.08.2391 and Glencoe, with Jujube lying next, close
manding lead of the grey, the other pair being Men Chilak, Graying, "Abd Saffecte wisely abandoning
Joint running was made by Kubla Khan outpaced from the start. Surewind covered were all heavily backed. Saltpetre got best be made, as in all Europeat towas, and latelll-waiting policy which led to Zephyr's defonts and 3 ride 2316) a second for Ro gkong, bébind Mr. Heinrich'a pony, for nexely three-in 9), and the three-quarters. In: 1-33, and fronts, and making the whole of the running? bils first quarter in 293 seconds, the half-mile away, but in a few strides Enchanter shot to ther gently but strictly enforced.
by Vaticinator and Home Guard at Shanghai, in this race (2.30f) is Ho His Excellency the Governor, accompanied kept alongside the gter, and the lengthy The FOOCHOW CUP, value $200, presented by strode to the frent, and increasing his lead
quarters of a mille, and then Kamanca sa ho was killl going well and Mr. Pondly, led off the challenges of Saltpetre and by Lady des Vœux, arrived shonly after mid-stride of the grand-looking brown telling
the Foochow community, for Chlas pooles; at every stride, won by two lengths from looked serious for the favoritd. Approaching by Phil lengths, Times-39, 68, 1,36
was hard at work on Home Guard, Matters Mero, Chimes and won in .common.conter day, and it is almost needless to say that the a long way from home, Zephyr won easily
weight for inches; entrance 85. Two miles, Jujube, who beat Kubla Khan by barely a length, the Rock, however, the dus palpably tired, and and 9 til paddock was graced throughout the afternoon by by two lengths. No aspiring sportsm40 all who are notable and fashionable in Hong seemed anxious to acquire the Canton Cup, and Mr. John Peel's gr. Vagrant, 10st, talb, with Glencoe a good fourth. "Time 2 min, taj
Mr. Hough i were permitted
W for us a list of the ladies in the enclosure with to achieve another details of the many charming costumes exhibited, from Phoolx and Chreasorst in the "sub".
Mr. Sampson SECOND DAY-FRIDAY, 10TH FEBRUARY. but he went for all he was worth on Starlight griffin time of zmin, 12) seco
Mr. Nantal's gr. Blue Rulo, stb. The SCORET STAKES, Sweepstakes of #5 each, for the Derby, and as that good thing" was half dozen ponies in the entries that could Mr. Fraser-Smith's ch. Senator, test. alb...
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with $100 added, second Pony to receive $50, not realised, our bagless collaborateur suddenly | have “rún rings "round Hilarity, but it doubtless
-for all band Ade Griffing at the date of disappeared from view and was seen no more did not su't their owners te path expellery Mr. John Peel's gr. Leap Year,
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entry subscription griffins of this season, the meeting." The Band and Pipers of the tide. Perhaps the Stewards maystathe
· 1890-95, non-winners allowed glb. weight for Mr. Machado a Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders were pre- next year, unless something unforeseen stops tha
'Inches. One mile. sent and played some interesting musical selec-way, to revert to the old conditions of the Mr. Jones' d. Liygodan, rest.
Mr. Orlebar O tipns between the various races,
Canton Cup: and make the event open to all non- It was rather a disappointment when only winners? It was folly ever to make a change, Mr. Trust's gr. Haphakard, 1st. four numbers were hoisted for the opening which has worked badly from the first, the Mr. Yoma's gr. Cobweb, 1st. 1ib......
Mr. Reynell d event, the always popular Wong-nel-chong Mr. Hough
second main in
Mr. Hatchlags Stakes, but quality made up for the lack Hongkong Club Cup, winning cleverly from of numbers, Waldo, Chaser. Unicorn and Autocrat and Susewind in 3.16, a very creditable Vagrant was a hot faworlic. Arabic jumped Opposition being the fastest sprinters in Chipa performance Indeed, considering that the hardy off in front and keeping there until a quarter of a probably excluding the flying Hollyhock. grey had already galloped a long and tiring mile from home, was then passed by Vagrant, There was very little betting. Waldo and Chaser (wo-miles in the Foochow Cup. The most kad as the rider of Mr. "Busey's grey having most adherents, but the Ewo bay griffin noteworthy features in the race, for the Coin philosophically accepted the alluation as a was by no means neglected, and even the lame pradores Cup was the extraordinary siding and matter of course, Mr. John Poel's representative Unicorn found friends. A wretchedly bad send still more extraordinary language used ■ | raped homo,two lengths in front, with the Amoy off unfortunately deprived the race of all interest, Major Hannay, on a pony called flade. This pony Blue Rita e closs third, The whole of the as Opposition got away flying, whilst Unicorn, military Fordham who would ride well if he eight competions in this race were within a radius Opposed the other way when the flag fell, know how to keep his arms and his tongue still of doren lengths at the finish. Time for wis left behind. Chaser got an terms with the got placed text the rails behind Mr. H. mile and a half. 3. 19h, for two wallès 4 min. 26 leader opposite the village, but the effort proved Samison on Kubla Khan and Mr. Maclean on seca.
an to pehar ditandi, Hart Bucke too much, and after Waldo had looked all OVER Glencoe and because the former very naturally
calckijanka gr. Ray Blas, rist. 4l0unie, i Mr. Hough cleverly declined to pull out to allow an opponent to come The VALLEY STAKES, & Sweepstakes of $5 each, in the order named Crown Diamond raced past Mr. Baxty's wh. Crown Diamond, 11st, 2 M2.0
The VALLEY STAKE, & Subscription tries of Starlight at the Bridge and was hotly pursued by Mr. Coll's war Chimers, fost glow air, Nichol
propia Ali Mr. Reynell 4-
OWEET O The chesnut up the bill, with Ardent, most care- this reason, 1890-91, only weight for inches,
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Mercury, showed, the Three-quarters-of-a-mile,
fully ridden by Mr. Hough, gradually making up Ms. Heinrich's his leerway. At the Black Reck Starlight again (all/glb.) 32. Mr. Sampson's way to GleaBoland Hatboy, the rest of the neta being taradiüför... At the Half-mile post Gleiten assumed command, and was followed down, to Mr. Tows ge. Flight, Tost, jalb. Mr. Blakter di was in frusts and indeed down the hill wetik Tome? Mr. Hong's the village by Crown Diamond and Ardekt, 94 Mr. Barroch and Gaminamers lofoed laste at the top of Mr. Bassoon's d. Austerlite, irstaid. Mi od El Edinner in hot parents The Valley nothing else being near. The Derby winner Mr. Sampson | held out signals of distress a quarter of a mile : After a dozen falsostarts Crown Diamond inade,
from bow, leaving Starlight to draw away from the running from Starilght and Kobl 'Kain lengths, Fight, passing the pulling up Ardent these positions were unchanged anti, after finishing a bad third.: Times=31, 65 1-5th, passing the Black Rock, when Meiry, Thought dashed through his poolen as if they had been 1,341 and 3.091.
standing willl, and entered, the straight with the” The EXCHANGE PLATE, presented by the race in band. All the way down the "Ewo - Bankers and Exchange Brokers of Hongkong, grey maintained his lead, but he tired as the Bes Chias Ponicay weight for inches winners last hundred yards and was being rapidly overz of Foockow or Hongkong Club Cup Fib, hauled by the penalised Stargar, who had gots centra entrance $10 second Pony to receive rid of Crows Diamond Laside the distance altere uster A
kalf of the entrance mesey. Qat-mile-and-most determined rustle." Starlight's effort came three-quarters,
100 100 lata, however, and he suffered defaat by twoś Mitä? Mr. Oilaber, a Mr. Bundok's'hi. Zephys, szat, 4lbs momonga langtha, with Crews: Diamond) there" Lengthe
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kong. Our Fanblori reporter momited to obtala so Mr. Hough and H for East Pothi | Mr. Bozey'a gr. Arabic, rast. 1gib.,
There were
Test 12lb....
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a winner inside the data for the blue and up on the inside, where he had no right to he scored the first victory aliver" by a length and a half, with Unicornabaving once lost his place, this officer and gentle. fair third, in 591 seconds,: Eight rübners for man (1) is reported to have used “Blilingigata" the Ashley Cap was an improvement, and taken in a fashion which is certainly no credit to the Mr. John Peel's gr. Blue Bonnet, ristilby all round the class was distinctly good. The | dass of which he claims to be a member, veteran, Susewind had done such wonders in Eventually Mr. Green on Romanpe won hand- Mr. Darius' gr. Mercury, 101, 12lh training that his sporting owner was most fonely, Jujube being placed second and Kublar. Buxey's ik. Siding Scale, 1st. ib... Anxious
to meet Home Guard over the favorite Khan third, mile, but a Mr. Buxey preferred to get a line
Details are appended-
secs,
Hr. Ess' ch. Starlight, rest. slb...Mr. Maclean Mr. Buxey's wh. Crown Diamond, 11st. 4lb...
Mr. Reynell's Mr. Joe's gr. Flight, roat. 1sib...Mr. Sampson 3 Mr. John Peel's ge, Ardent, 11st. yib.......... Mr. Haugh Mr. John Peel's gr. Hiläily, 11411. Mr. Awa's gr. Phoenix, 10st. '121b... Mr. Green o
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„Dåds of 3 to I were laid on Ardent agalast the field, but Starlight was backed for a lot of money. After some delay at the post the lot, with the exception of Ardent who was almost left at the post, were despatched on fairly even terms,
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as Home Guard struggled gamely, he was "ón terms at the village and led half a length at the quarter mila-posttime for the mile 2 min. 61.5th sece. A stubborn streggio ensued down the straight, Sunwind ruaning with unexpected ganienesu, but at the mile post Home Guards had the race in hand and drew tlear away?: xt one time leading by three langtha,» Fifty yarda from the winning, post Mir. Fond wased Home Guard and patted the pony's neck, when Mr. Maclean, seeing his opportunity, came with tremendous rush and catching the leader at every stride, only missed the verdict by a sore head, which was the other way a stride past the post. Duncraggan was a bad third Timer 291, 593, 1.33, 4,6° 1-gib, and 3 min. 40 seco
Trichopulli The PARIKE CUF, presented by the Parsee
Community for China Ponies, being bond in along and fans qui du Mr. Macicer of Griffies at date of entry; weight for inches Mr. Jones B, Vagyllarnog ost. alb. it. Mz. Markar, coį. winners of one race at this meeting, ib, extras: Major Hannay 1:er, Jujube, zast, sib (luck) of two races, izib, extra ;; subscription gritans, MERTAS1600
Mr. John BalgriBide Bondel crist, Sib, ol
Mr John Peels 85. Tomatil, Jost, zoib, (incl. Mr. Made", High Jinks, 11 Mr. Reynel 3. *709274.Mr. Maga a Mr. Daily Fr. Mercury, lost, lib.
Di mo boled a fer de M. Sampson o Ms. Traser limith's gr/Glentne, Yost "ralbo
of this season, non-winners, allowed gib.; MY, Sh#100) Hautboy, tos entrance $5.. Seven furlongs, ip, gul van VAM 2008
Mr. John Feel's gr. Merry Thought last 16 Maintare.wh. Romance, 113, Bib
Starlight showing the way next the right, Mr. Ex'ch. Starlight, frat. Bib, (inches) Mr. Lesach. Redskin, post 131b
kenapa dant Mr. Hough Twvcinch) 21m ex)soulainaidu MZ Green o
Crown Diamond next, followed by flight, Phoenix, Hilarity, Vampire and the Daby wlaner
Kubla Khan, frost, rib??
raced home together, Mr. Mough y baliaby Mr. Matter 25g) Taning by a hom
grey, Mr. Bid had to postpone kis heart's desire. The WONG-NEI-CHONG STAKES, for China Ponies Mr. Fraser-Smilth's ge. Gleacher Mr. Pood 3 Mr. Buxey's dyer and win with great case by three with Chimers next and the rest in a cluster, and hisdj-High links was 'a'ial third, with Ga
Bniewind was, cers, and a lew balleiers
of Zephyr in the Lusitano Cop, with the gallant
2 general Up, but
Autocrat bad many
in Skipjack would not be stalled off the mount
the evergreen Mr. Reynell,
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Tost, 12lb... weight for inches, entrance $5 with $100 | Mr. Fraser-Smith's br, Glenisin, 1ent, gib...in
Mr. Maclean of added, Half-a-mile.
Mr. Collingwood Mr. John Peel's b. Opposition, rost 12lb Mr. Cruickshank's gt. Ruý Blax, 11st, gib....... Owner O
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In of Colour Shae most Mr. Sid's b. Walde, IL Ilb...Mr. Sampson | Mr. Bhaker's gr. Clarewald, vrut: 416,......... the starter was again anuses! thing with Mr. Goe Booth, and, 25 Mr. Skisoon's rá, Unicorn,' 11st, 1lbiamaa fewer thka len false starta occurred, during which | |--A...
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Mr. Hutchings $ | Capt. J. H. Gardiner's gr› Fatlande
Sarewind effectually disposed of any chances Mr. Fraser-Smith's gr. Chaser, 31st.: 4ibine of victory he inlght have originally possessed.
dag benar og Mr. Maclean 9 Mrr Jonna' gr. Yagyffarnog, lost 12th.. When the flag st last well the dgn and Skipjack || Chaser and Walde were about equal favoritus. got away together, bon the lattery as was the By: some mischance the Starter dropped his flag :: My; Les's ok. Redaktá
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