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THE RACES.
12th inst. STEWARDSHis Excellency Sir Matthew Nathao, K.C.Mo.; His Excellency Admiral Sir Gerard H. U. Noel, K.G.B, K.C.M.; His Excellency Maj. Gent, Villiers Hatton, ill. Commodore H. Pigot Williams, R.N.; Sir Paul Chator, Kt. C... Lieut. Col. A. E. Aitken; Mr. A. Babington; The Hon. Mr. C. W Dickson: Mr. J. A. Jupp: Captain F. W. Lyons; Mesars. E. W. Mitchell; J. C. Péter; E. W. Kutter; and H. P. White.
CLERKS OF THE SCALE:-Messrs. E. W. Ruiter and H. P. White.
HANDICAPPERS Mr. H. P. White and Capt. F. W. Lyons,
JUDOL Sir Padi Chater, Kt., c.M.G STARTER: Mr. Axton... SECOND SARTER Mr. C. H. Ross, Time Keeper :-Mr. J. R. Míchací. HON, TREASURER – Vɛ. C. W. May. CLARK OF THE COURSE →Mr. T. F. Hough,
FIRST DAY, 1271. FÉLRUARÝ..
Hongkong has been almost surfeiled with events of recent days, but nothing can with stand the annual Race meeting held under the auspices of the Hongkong Jockey Club. The general body of people, even although they may have no direct interest in the Races themselves, have generally worked them selves into a minor fever of expectation, for it is one of the few happenings in Hongkong which can be witnessed for nothing-which, paradoxically speaking, is a consideration in itself and it is an opportunity when all may find room to enjoy, the spectacle of a gallant tusate gallantly fought to a finish. Fur that reason, if for no other, it was little to be wondered at that early u the forenoon thousands of people were streaming course wards, a throng which increased in volume every minute. But more immediate concern is céntred in those who have an intimate and direct connection with the Races themselves, those who are primarily responsible for the holding of the meeting, and this year there is much that is of interest beyond ordinary
years.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY FEBRUARY' 17,
of this season roos-1906, Weight for inches as par scale. Jockeys who have never had, a winging mount allowed 5 lb. Entrance Sto. Half a mile.
Mr. G. H. Potte's Erl King, 1011 12lbs ... (Burkill) Mr. Christina's Frechdachs, tost gibs...
(Hayes)
Iderton)
accordingly. It was naturally inferred that ↑ marked-and, be it said en present, that the the Prince would be in a position to pa- true lover of sport is nothing if not critical- tronise the sport as understood in Hongkong, was the fact that the jockey on Frechdachs and grace the meeting with his presence.. was not wearing his proper colours. How. Unfortunately, the death of King Christian ever, that could not be mended now. He of Denmark has resulted in the Prince hay-
was wearing Mr. Buxey's famous blvc and ing to adopt mourning, which rendered it white stripes. True to inmemorial custom impossible that he should attend the race the inceling began with a false start, which Mr. E. Goetz's Rabbit, postolbs...(Mackie) meeting. It was particularly unfortunate sent Melinite-one of the Governor's trior, D. Macdonald's Highland Chief, tost gl that the calamity which has befallen the galloping as far as the village. The second Royal circle should have occurred at this start was fairly satisfactory, although on this Major Parker and Mr.Hamer's Baluchi, 10st time, but of course we must bow to the in- occasion we rather fancy Melinite remained evitable.
over-long behind. At any rate Aconite, another of the Governor's ponies, took up the lead and with Eri King kept well ahead. The Rabbit gripped on to the leaders with the best intentions. When Frechdachs ap peared on the scene it is not exactly possible to say, but coming down the bend be overhauled the foremost ponies
in
It has been observed that this meeting is invested with interest for several reasons, one of which has been given. But there was another; it seemed doubtful at one time whether there would be a sufficiency of ponies in Hongkong to warmint the holding of a meeting. When the Shanghai Horse Bazaar people were, as usual, applied to,
remarkable style, till he had pass- they stated that this year there was an ex- ed Rabbit and challenged Ed King ceptional scarcity of Mongolian ponies, but Then the pair, raced neck and neck they would, of course, do their best to meet Eri King just a jockey's cap ahead, until the the requirements of sportsmen in Hongkong, Judge's stand was passed. Some thought Time passed on, and still there was no news Frechdachs had won; it was a loss-up. of the ponies' forthcoming, and those who The Judge found it á dead heat, Rabbit get- have an appreciation of horse-flesh and ating a place. It was a beautiful race and love of the sport saw visions of a blank year. stamped: Hayes immediately-as-a-consum- Mr. Hough, the Clerk of the Course, was al- mate rider. For it was slicer riding that ways genial and confident on the subject.drew Frechdachis level and prevented Brl "Never fear," was his invariable remark, King (Burkill up) winning. "the ponies will be here in good time:" Out- In the Victoria Stakes Burkill and Hayes siders were openly sceptical, but the Clerk of again meta King and a Rose, quite a tude. In the end, of course, he justified his fancied for some little time back, with the the Course adhered to his Sphinx-like atti-royal arrangement. Heather King has been prediction, with, the result that we have the result that he became a strong favourite with Race meeting which opened to-day. the buckers. The event proved that predic. tions were correct. From a spectacular point of view a poor race-but then it gave Burkill his revenge.'
A little incident which occurred at the outset gave a fillip to the Valley Stakes. Peebles proved restive and jerked Gresson out of the, saddle. A knowing horse this ! for he did it right in front of the Grandstand. It is always must annoying to hear that some thing has happened at the other end of the
The ponies were very late in arriving at Hongkong. One humorist, as he looked over the first batch sang, "Oh, but ye've been lang o' comin', lang, lang, lang o' comin'", and when they did appear they were in puris naturalibus, so to speak. They had coats on then that would have defied the severest Arctic winter; they looked more like moose on a small scale than ponies, and they were out of condition. The main thing was the thought--they have come. sportsmen consoled themselves with the
course and have to trust to embroiderers of The result of fairy tales for the truth. Peebles was for the dilatoriness was that the traming season given on the spot. The race, a three- was greatly shortened. The animals had to quarters, iny for most of the way between be ready to meet the starter in much less Wakelyn, Speculation, and Red Herring time than that usually at the command of At one time Wakelyn seemed to have the owners and trainers But it is wonderful what hard work, suund knowledge of the sponded to the call and walized home win. race in hand, but Speculation gamely re- animal, and keen determination to be pre-her by a couple of lengths. pared at all hazards will perform.
Mackie
|
4lbs
3.
0
"...........................{ Hamer) H. E. Sir Matthew Nathan's Aconite, zost
13lbst..............(Maller) o Mr. Dryasdust's Jovial Monk, 10st o'b......
(Dupree) o
H. E. Sir Matthew Nathan's Melinite, rost
Jolbs+
(Leslie) Mr. John Peel's Gaberlenzio, Lost 7lbs ....... (Gressen) *Allowed sib
X1906.
field was got away, and when it did it was to a bad start. Kamloops nad Exchange King started to the opt-at once; Triumph Rose (the favourite) was a length behind. Old Boy had the worst of the start several lengths behind the leaders. Negotiating the uphill loclise Kamloops and Exchange indeed, for the staying, powers of the former. King were making, a rapid pace-100 rapid,
Hayes was never doubtful of what the Derby favourite cas do and when the cluster emerged from the Rock, Triumph Rose assumed the lead without the least difficulty. His position was never threatened. Triumph Rose raced home anyhow and won as he liked. Exchange King was second; the race for this position was gamely challenged by Old Boy. In the mean- time Kamloops had dropped out of the race Banzai never aand New Boy was hopeless.
counted for a place. The order passed the winning past was Triumph Rase, Exchange King, and Old Boy third,
Time: 1.37 2/5. Winner: $10,20,
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† 4lbs overweight, Frechdach's rider was wearing the wrong *Mr. Burkill was the first jockey weighed out: colours, having donned the blue and white stripes of Mr. Baxcy's stables. From a false start Melinile ran as far as the village before being pulled up. When the bell rang, the Governor's Aconite was in the leady with Erl King second on until the Rock was passed. Erl King then and Rabbit third. They remained in that posi
drew ahead from Aconite followed closely by the Rabbit. The King gave way for a time to the Rabbit at the bend, but once again the King crept ahead with Rabbit second which was the shot out from the mob, and was ridden by position at the curve. Frechdachs, which had"
Burkill, was keeping close track of Erl King down the straight. It was a doubtful thing to and a beautiful race for premier place occurred the spectato's, but the Judge declared that Er King and Frechdachs came in a dead heat with Rabbit in third place.
Time, 1.05 4/5.
Winner, Et King, $8.30; Frechdachs, $5.10. Pari-muluel, Erl King, $5.20 and Frechdachs
$6,6; 3rd Rabbit, fr3.50.
THE VICTORIA STAKSA sweepstakes of to each with $300 added. Second to re- ceive $100; and third $jo. For China ponies. Weight for inches as per scale. Bond fide griffins on date of entry allowed 5 lb. Sub- scription gritas of this season 1905-1905
allowed to lb. One milé.
MG. H. Polls's Heather King, rist 4lbs (Burkill) Mr. John Peet's Co-Canny, lost 13lb* ..... Mr Buxry's La France Rose, tost 12lb
(Johnstone)
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z
(Hayes)
o
3
Mr. P. Simcock's Mick, 1st 4th (Owner)
11b overweight.
Pari-mutuel, 1st $6,00; 2nd $5 80; 3 d. $11.10. After this race an adjournment was made for Liffin.
5-Tue Foochow CUP.-Value $300. Se- cond to receive Stoop and third $50. For China ponies. Weight for inches as per scatePonies who have run at any previous meeting, and ant won a race and griffina allowed 5 lb. Subscription griffins of this season 1905-1906 allowed 7 lb. Jockeys who have never had a winning 'mount allow. edib. Entrance $10. Two miles.
(Burkill) 2
3
Mr. D. Macdonald's Highland Star tat zalbs
(Alderton) o Mr. A. C. Hynes's Sirocco sost 7lbs* (Hynes) Mr. Darius's Diadon 11st 1lb (Johnstone) Mr. Buxey's Common Rose Jost 12lbs Cl
(Hayes) Mr. S. H: Michael's Rising Sun azat 1lb
(Moller)
Mr. T. F. Hough and Mr. R. Shewar's Promised Land rost ralbs (Robertson) *Allowed siba.
† 3lbs overweight. 5lbs overweight. The largest field of the day got away to i good start. Soup Meat had a small advantage with Maori King and Shimonsite together in the second position. At the Lusitano stand Soup Meat was out-distanced, Common Rose, Magri King, and Shimocsite raced neck and neck together patting the Football Stand. Zapeter now forged to the front and took the leid when the Rock had passed with Sundial coming up nicely. The next quarter was in- keenly contested the honours although no teresting. Shimoesite and Sundialwith Maori
effort could wrest the trophy for the Pink Sleeves. Zapoter passed the Judge's Box tha wioner by a length and a half. Sundial just beat Maori King for second place. Potts's took a good third place. The payment in the totali sator was a surprisingly large one,"
Time: 2.11 4/5, Winner: $349.60.
Pari-mutuel, 1st $53.50; and $11.10; 3rd $6.50.
Mr. Wingard's Czardas, 11st 11lbs......(Cox) I
8. THE LUSITANO CUP-Presented by the members of the Club Lusitano." For China Mr. G. H. Potts's Nornian King, 11st 1lb.. ponics bona fide, griffins on date of entry. Second to receive $100; and third $go. Mr. D. Macdonald's Highland Laird, rost Weight forinches as per scale. Subscription
Tolbs...................................(Alderton) griffins of this season 1905-1906 allowed 7 lb.. Mr. W. Inglis's Forward, 11st 1lb (Inglis); d Previous winners 7 lb extra. Entrance Sto. Mr. Craickshank's Mikosh, 11st b
One mile. (Cruickshank) o Mr. Buxey's Sunrise Rose, 11st 1lb (Hayes) o
Mr. G. H. Potts's Sycee King, 11st rib.......
(Burkill) 1 Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Lucky Chief, 10st (albs*.
(Moller) o
Mr. Buxey's Spolted Rose, 1st 4lbs (Hayes) 2 Messrs. T. F. Hough's and R. Shewan's- Mr. Dryasdust's Beancake, rist 11lbs +......
The Quaich, 1st 4lb (Mackie) 3 * zlbs overweight.
Mr. Buxey's Himalaya Rose, izst ilb
(Johnstone) u + lbs overweight,
Mr. Cruickshank's New Bay, 11t lb....... rail with Norman King next. The order passed Sunrise Rose tonk up a position nearest the
(Johnstone)
(Owner) o
Mr. D. Macdonald's Highland-man, Ifst
4lbs (Alderton) o
considered by the stewards of the Hongkong for the fine form exhibited by the animals in been. covered it was left behind. The King list. Ca-canny was near the rails and at this stage was most existing, for the favourite distance from the leaders and the field
Jockey Club in the latter part of last year, and arrangements. were made to hold the meeting on certain dates in March. had been decided that the best season would be the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of March, but after that pronouncement had been issued by the Jockey Club, information was received that H. R. H. Prince Arthur of Connaught had been delegated by His Majesty the King to proceed to japan carry- ing with him the Insignia of the Order of the Garter with which His Royal Highness was to invest the Emperor of Japan. It was also stated that the Prince would stay several days in Hongkong, and might pos sibly visit Canton. Such an annuancement naturally imported a new element into the consideration of the question when the Races should be held...
But prior to this, a few of the leading members of the Club had loregathered and broached a proposal suburitted by one or two enthusiasts that a special "sky" meeting should be held on an earlier date. The result of this conference was that a "sky" meeting was arranged to take place on the 14th of February. So far had the negotia. tious gone in connection with the "sky" meeting that a programme consisting of eight events had actually been drawn up, and practically matters were in ship-shape form for an enjoyable Race-day on the 14th. The news that Prince Arthur of Connaught would be en route to Japan on that date, and that His Royal Highness intended to remain in the Colony for several days, effectually quashed that meeting...
As the results of to-day's Races conclusive- The Races for 1906 liad been, as usual,ly prove, too much praise cannot be bestow- ed upon the owners as well as the trainers each of the first day's racing events. They were in really up-top order, and as anxious for the fray as their owners and supporters themselves. So that if Hongkong, on ac- count of its situation, can never become a land where horsemanship or the handling of the ribbons can daily be seen, it has at all events the men residing here who know the weaknesses, foibles, and humours of the quadruped, and know, moreover, how to bring these out to the fullest advantage.
The Race-course was the Mecca of all true sportsmen to day. A raw biting wind swept over the course from Wong-Nei-Chang; oc- casionally it rose to a mild gale, and once it. swept the landsmen and their stands off the platform which had been erected for them: near the Grandstand. Few cared to face keeping in motion all the time. the blast without having ample covering, or But it was a grand day for the races, nevertheless. And the ladies with their rosy cheeks and glinting eyes looked better than ever they would have done on a sultry summer's day. It was not what, frum a masculine point of view, sion; but it is wonderful how the other sex could be termed a fashion-plate occa- can manage to took charming even when muffed up to the chin.
When the Races opened at 11.20 a.m. there was not a soul in the Grandstand; but many of the owners' standa were well- filled. The owners' stands were, as po former occasions,, decorated with the colours of the patrons to whom they belonged, and surrounded with flowers and evergreens. Flags flew from every stand. There, were special stands for His excellency the Gover Club, Major-General Villiers Hatton and the nor and the members of the Hongkong officers of the Royal Engineers, and two or three others.
The arrangements for dealing with the requirements of those calling for tickets were the booking office; the eastern section was admirable. In the centre of the stand was set apart for tickets and the western section for pay-out stalls,
It now, remained for the Jockey Clubs to to decide about the March event. There was absolute unanimity that the originki dates should be cancelled, and that the an.
There were plenty of nual meeting should be held on the rath, these to meet the rush after each race and 13th and 14th. After all, it was argued, thus confusion was avoided. The names of racing is the "sport of king," and it is too
those in charge of the booking office were well known to need elaboration here that
Messrs. U. Rumjahn, A. Ashew, Johnstone, the Royal Family of Great Britain, all its
J. D. Osmund, J. M. Graca, W. Woodruff, V. Birtwhistle, F. Binns, J. Lucas Silva, H. cadet branches, and the vast majority of the P. Madar, A. M. C. Silva, F. X. B. Riberio, nobility, have a distinct penchant for racing, B., and F. X. B, Riberio, jun, S. A. Bux S. Ismail, F. Motee, B. M. Conceicao, and a liking to which all classes plead guilty. N. Maral. Mr. 1. P. Madar of the King Therefore the Jockey Club carried the entire Edward Hotel was in command, with Mr. community's approval with them when they U. Rumjahn as chief assistant. They bad announced that the 1906 Races would take staff of 65 Chinese. place on an earlier date than that at first de-
There
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A small field started with Heather King as deserves credit for gaining The Skirl a place..the favourite, and Ca-canny and La France In the Maiden Stakes, Kamloops ran Rose sharing favours for second place. When its speed away at the outset, with the the flag dropped Mick made the rice from Ca. result that before half the distance had sunny with La France Rose third and Heather race eventually, after much shifting and
next him was La France Kose with Heather changing, fell between the Roses and the King to the left and Mick on the outer course. Kings once again. But from the Rock,
The position past the Stand was like at the start. At the back stretch Heather King was Triumph Rose, which was well backed, had hard held in the tail end with the emerald matters pretty much on its own. There was jacket close to bim. Ca-Canny led the field at no particularly noteworthy feature about the
he Fuotball Stand and 18 France Rose made in effort to draw level with him going up the Hayes and Triumph Rose. race, except that it proved the capacity of
Bill Burkitt, sure of his mount, made no at- empt to close up with the leaders until after La France Rose and Ca-Czony respectively, the Rock was passed when he easily overtook
and when once in the lead the'race was de-
There was an absorbingly interesting mo ment in the race for the Foochow Cup when Lucky Chief seemed about to run away from Czardas. But all the prognosticided for Heather King, who shot several cations about the favourite proved correct, for gaining strength at every stride,
Czardas overhauled the Chief hand over hand. Still it was a close shave, for Lucky Cluef was in front at the bend and seemed inclined to retain the lead. The others, with one or two exceptions, somewhat disappointed their backers. Looking at the time, it is clear that this was a waiting race, although the heavy course may have had something to do with it.
Following this, we had a surprise when Arab Chief ridden by Moller snatched victory from and speed. The quartette hung together what were, considered his betters in stamina for most of the distance, and final tussic was expected between Glorious Rose and the King, But. there is more in Arab Chief than appears on the surface. Mr. Moller won a victory whose excellence was seen in the applause of the spectators as Mrs. Moller led her husband's mount into the paddock.
lengths ahead round the bend and coming down the straight cantered home as he liked, and won hands down by twenty lengths from Ca-Canny, who was ahead three, lengths from La France Rose, a poor toird. Mick was never in the race.
Time: 2.14 4/5- Winner: $6.to.
Pari-mutuel, is $5.10; 2nd $7.10. 3--THE VALLEY STAKES.-A sweepstakes of So each with $yon added. Winner to re- ceive 70 per cent; second 20 per cent.; and third 10 per cent. For China ponies sub- scription gridins of this season 1905-1906,
Mr. G. C. Moxon's Speculation, rost gibs
Weight for inches as per scale. Three quarters of a mile.
(Johnstone) I Mr. Cruickshank's Red Herring, tost ralbs
(Burkill) z
Messrs. T. F. Hough and R. Shewan's The
ilb
*4lbs overweight.
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Skirl, tose raibs........ ......(Mackie) 3 Mr. Smith's Nugget, List 1lb (Inglis) o Mr. Meifon's Eagle, 1st 1lb.........(Dupree) o Mr. S. G. Newall's bundial, 11st zibs* (Cox) o Mr. Magpie's Velocity, jost izlbs The last races of the day were productive
(Humphreys) o of some surprises, especially in the case of Capt. W. Arbuthnot-Leslie's Lyddile, sist the Chinese Cup, when Mr. E W. Mitchell
........(Leslie) o had a popular win with Zapeter. Sundial, H. E. Sir Matthew Nathan's Cordita, Jost
12lbs
......(Moller) who came in second, was also a surprise Mr. A. Babington's Rover, rost 9lbs packet, whereas Maori King who secured
(Alderton) o third place was commonly expected to win: 129th Baluchi Pathan, bist h (Hamer) 0 The Lusitano Cup brought out a field of seven, Mr. Paul Chater's Wakelyn, rost gibs Hurkill's mount being fancied by some. Sycee
{Hayes) o King, one of Potts's favourites for the Derby, Mr. T. S. Forrest's Peebles, 1151 Alb Spotted Rose second and the Quaich third. won the race as easily as he pleased, with
(Gresson)
Five starters appeared for the Hongkong passing the judge's Bax threw his rider (Gres Just before the race started, l'eebles when Club Cup which was won by Coronet Rose, son) off the saddle, and indulged in a freak of with White Blaze second. The last race of his own, trotting down to the Bowrington the day, the Commodore's Cup saw another bridge and back again. This somewhat delayed big field. There were 13-entries and the start. When the flag did go down the Commodore Dicken's prize fell to Mr. Paulfield was widely separated. Speculation led, Chater with Wakelyn.
Wakelyn was close behind, and Red Herring led the bunch in the third place. Humphreys mount brought up the rear a long way behind. Racing up the hill from the starting post there pony seemed to have assumed the lead and was no change, but coming down Chater's fooked as if he was easily ridden. Speculation position and at the village forged ahead and was game enough to challenge the premier raced hard down the straight, winning by a
The day's events resulted in many surprises, especially in the case of the one in the Garrison Cup. What the result of of Arab Chief winning from Emerald King
question. Arau Chief was never considered the Derby will be to-morrow is now an open to be in the running at all.
a big body of police, was
the Stand for the first time was Lucky Chief first, by about ten lengths. Norman King Sycee King was led to the starting post. second and Czardas (the Shanghai crack) The field gave some trouble to the starter, and long way last. At the back stretch Lucky when eventually the seven went away they Chief maintained his long lead. Beancake were in a pretty even line. When they passed second with Norman King at his heels third.
the Stand Spotted Ruse had a small lead with' Czardas still last; the fourth and fifth positions Corean Chief and Highland-man last. Sycee were held by Forward and Sunrise Rose, res. King hugged the rails all the while and Korean pectively. This was the order past the Chief raced close beside him. At Bowrington Football Stand. When the hill was first nego. he got ipto first position with Duxey's Himalaya ed Radoorie's Chief held the premier posi..Rose third. At the Football Stand Sycee King tion from the field by several lengths with still led by a neck from Corean Chief with New Beancake second and Norman King third. Boy third and Spotted Rose fourth. Highland- Buxey's Sunrise Rose was hard held. The race
man nów made an effort to reduce the
(Czardas) answering in fine style his rider's call
bunched nearing the Rock. Coming down the. gradually but clearly closed with the leader until village Sycee King led and Burkill counted passing the village it was a question whether
upon the rice as a certainty. Corean Chief was he would not be placed. At the bend Lucky second and Spotted Rose was third. Burkill Chief was still in front of the other seven,
sanguine of his victory just watched his rival's Beancake and Norman King fighting hard efforts and raced home at pleasure, winning in to retain second honours, Sunrise Rose some.
the easiest manner from Spotted Rose second. what disappointed his backers at the home Mackie again piloted his mount (The Quaich) straight when evidently he was entirely out of into the third position-s good suprise. the race. Wingard's Shanghai long distancer
Time: 2.17 4/5 (Czardas) coming with a dash romped home
Winner: Sax.8o. an easy winner from. Norman King who was second from Highland Laird, The t me was poor. Czardas won the race in 4mio, 42 secs. as compared with Rose de France's fine time of 4m. og secs, last year. Of course, thewind and heavy course have to be taken into account when considering Czardas' performance for this
Face.
Time: 4.42.
Winner: $20.50.
Pari-mutuel, 1st $7.30; and $7.00; 3rd. 514.80, -THE HONGKONG, CLUB Cur-Presented by the members of the Hongkong. Club. Second to receive $150; and third 550. For China ponies, Weight for inches as per acale. Criffins allowed Ib. Subscription griffins of this season. 1905-1906 allowed to Ib. Previous winners at this meeting 5 lb. extra. Entrance $15. One mile and a half. Mr. Buxey's Coronet Rose, 11st 1lb (Hayes) 1 Mr. Durgor's White Blaze, 1st alb
(Moller) 2.
Father O'Flynn's Donnybrook, 11st ilb
Pari mulusel, 1st $7.20 ; 2nd $6.40; 3rd $13.70 6-THE GARRISON CUP-Presented by the officers of the Garrison. Second in receive $150; and third $50. For China ponies bund fine griffins on date of entry. Weight for inches as per scale. Subscription griffins | Mr. Buxey's Fortune. Rose fist 4lbs ........ of this season 1935-1906 allowed 7 lb, ̈ Win- ner of the Maiden Stakes 7 lb, extra jockeys who have never had a winning mount allow- ed 5 lb. Entrance Sic From the two-mile post once round and in.
Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Arab Chief,, rost Izibs Moller)
Mr. G. H. Potis's Emerald King (1st b
(Burkill) a
Mr. Buxey's Glorious Rose, rist tlb .........
(Hayes) 3
119th Baluchis' Pathan, rost 8lbs (Hamerto Mr. Wingard's Rosthern 11st 4lbs (Cox) -
A good deal of interest centred in this race. It was regarded as in some way settling the probabilities for the Derby to-morrow even though Triumph Rose, the best of Ruxey's, wasn't sept in to contend against Potts's favourite Emerald King. Glorious Rose is Buxey's next best and was made to try con- clusions with Emerald King in the principal race of the day, Between" Ememid King and Glorious Rose they shared favours. The number of backers for the winning pony was posted as follows:- Pathan 28, Arab and Glorious ose Chiel 37, Rosthern 45, Emerald King 330. 170. The field started
with
stand was Pathan first, Rose second and no difficulty. The order, past the Emerald King third, Rostbern fourth and Arab Chief last. No change, was noticeable in the next stage of the race. The bunch closed as the hill was arrived, and they issued forth from the Black Rock with not much of a choice for any, Pathan having a slight advantage and Emerald King last. The race down the straight found Emerald King bugging the rail, and Arab Chief judiciously steered raced in unexpectedly fine style and when once he snatched the lead from Polta's favour ite he held it, to the finish, and won the race to general surprise. Mrs. Moller led the pony. applause.
(Gresson) 3
(Johnstone) o
Mr. Cruickshank's Mikosh, 11st rib)Owner) o
At the start Fortune Rose took the lead, with Mikoab second, and Coronet Rosa third, Passing the rock Fortune Rose increased bis distance from the others, and Donnybrook made his way to the forefront of the bunch. Fortune Rose still out-distanced the other as they galloped round the village, and maintaine ed his load as he passed the winning post for the first time, Donnybrook running second, and Mikosh third. When a little further-round, the leader pulled off the course, and the rest of the field flew on leaving him behind. Donnybrook led past the Football Stand, the others being Blaze made his way to the front and Mikash a bunch behind. Going up the incline White
fall to the Fear.
Coronet Rose' then: took the lead passing the Village and held it until the winning post was passed, White Blaze being about two length behind and Donny. behind the second horse. brook, who ran third, another eight lengths
Time, 3.32 2/5.
Winner, $15.40.
Pari-mutuel, $6.00; and $5.80.,
10. THE COMMODORE'S CUP-Presented by Commodore Chorles G. Dicken, R.W. Second to receive $ ooy and third $50. For China ponics subscription griffins of this season 1905-1906 Weight for inches as per scale, Previous winners barred. Unplaced runners and jockeys who have never had a winning mount allowed. Allowances accumula tive. Entrance Sto. Five furlongs, Mr. C. P. Chaier's Wakelyn lost 4lbs.
(ilayes. 1
scibe (Moller) 2
(Alderton) 3
H. E. Sir Matthew Nathan's Cordite, sost, Mr. j.R. M. Similb's Ingot saat 21105.......... Mr. Babington's Rover rostalbs (Robertson) o
(Owner) a
termined upon, in order that Prince Arthuron the ground, including all branchies of Tramway Company for the excellent run-piloited The Skiri into third place in capital home in the paddock amidst enthusiastic Mr. Cruickshank's Red Herring lost alb
of Connaught might have an opportunity of attending.
Chinese-under the direction of Chief Ins the establishment-Europeans, Indians and pector Baker with Inspector Gourlay second in charge,
Sport in China is vastly different from what it is in England or Ireland. Racing When the flag was hoisted for the first is conducted in England under conditions race, there was a goodly number of well- which could never be applied to Hongkong, known faces to be seen on the ground. The Rialto had removed its quarters for the Here we speak of ponies, and give them nonce, while all sections of the community names which are not remembered for more could be seen hobnobbing with each other than a month or so by the man-in-the-street, in the genial but didicult task of picking out whereas the personality and even the winners. The longer they looked at the pedigree of winners of the Two Thousand Board the longer grew their faces, and the Guineas, the Czarevitch, the Cambridge There is no doubt about it, the Race-course more perplexing became the problem. shire, the Oaks, the St. Leger, and always is the grand leveller par excellence. The of the Derby are practically household nip in the air only added to the spirit of words quite as much as Dan Leno, Harry camaraderie; it provided the great needful Handall or any of those who are recognised topic of introduction.
leaders in sporting or theatrical life. In of the pari-mutuel. from the severe mental The spund of the bell drew the habitues Hongkong, on the other hand, the Races exertion of calculating how much they stood are rus purely for sport they are a long to win when, their choice, romped home. looked forward to event and are prized One of the first things that gerybody re-
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A word of praise should be accorded the couple of longibs from Berkill's mount, Mackie
manager, superintended the returning cara ning of the cars. Mr. Course; the trafficle. Mrs. Moxon led Speculation (the winner)
ia, whose rider was loudly applauded. and everything went off without a hiteli.
Tima; 1.39 4/5. Winner: $ay.10.
The Band of the Royal West Kents delighted the spectators with the following programme of music.
J-Vale
March........, * El Capitan *................. 2.-Överilir......" Fra Diavolo"... Auber. "Kumstory Lieben ****** Straums. 4-Selection ................. Pagliacci"...concavallo 3-u1racle
-Juicrmerto
L'Entme"
Pari-mutuel, 1st $9.00; 2nd $12.10 3rd $33.20. 4.-MAIDEN STAKES.-Value 5500. Second 10 receive $iso; and third $50. For China ponies bond fide griffins on date of entry. Weight for inches as per scale. Subscrip- tion griffins of this season 1905-1906 allowed 7 16. Entrance $10. Three quarters of a mile.
Time: 2.31 Winner: $70.60.
Mr. Goetz's Rabbit rost gibs...{Mackie) o Mr. Magpie's Velocity tost zlbaqida,
(Humphreya) a Mr. Medico's Sonenoid rost salba..... Mr. Meileo's Eagle tost rolba...(Dupree) o
(Johnstone), o. Mr. Meiland's Pilot rost Tolbs.
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12lbs (Leslie); •
H. E. Sir Matthew Nathan's Aconite 1ost...! Mr. G. H. Potts's Gipay King rast 11b ...... Mr. Wingard
Pari-mutuel, 181 $11.70 and ; $7.00.
THE CHINESE CLUB CUP-Presented, Second to receive $100; and third Sto. For Chion ponies subscription griffins of any season. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners at previous meetings barred. Pre vious winners at this meeting 7 [b. extra. Jockeys who have never had a winning mount allowed, 5 lb. Entrance Sta. Que mile.
*(Burkill) a Mr. Buxey's Triumph Rose, fit llb.........
Brockville's rest4lbs (Greason) o Mr. EW. Mitchell's Zapeter 11st alb {Hayes) I
* Allowed Holba..... Mr. G. H. Polis's Exchange King, erst alb
(Dupree) I
† Allowed sibs. Mr. S. G. Newall's Sundial rist albf (Cox) a (Burkil) 2.
Mr. G. H. Potis's Maori King rost 12lbs.... Mr. Durgor's Old Boy, tist 1lb......(Moller) 3
Thirteen pooles faced the starter, all running Mr. Wingard's Kamloops, 11st alb...(Cox) ŏ
well together until going down the incline, (Buckill) 3 Messrs. Macdonald and Alderton's Danzal,
when Wakelyn and Cordite made the pace for Mr. Cruickshank's Spring Chicken 11st alb* Mr. Cruickshank's New Bay, et lb.........
1ost 12lbs.............................
the others, and these two changed places ..(Robertson) o
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coming up the straight, Wakelyn winning by H. E. Sir Matthew Nathan's Shimeolite..
about a neck with Cardite second, and Ingol a (Alderton) o
fost rolbs (Leslie)· o Tu WONG-HET-CHONG STAKES-Value loops on the ralls, Old Boy next, Exchange Mr. Magpio's Soup Meat 11st albist
thṛes-length distance third, i The position at the starting post was: Kam. Messrs. T. F. Hough and Shewan's Halcyon
-Daye rost raiba (Mackie) o
Time, 1.22. Sa5o.. Becond to receive Sto; and third King, New Boy and Triumph Rose at the
Winner, $18.00. Sto. For Chlas ponine qubscriplign, griffias further sad. It was some littig time before the
Pazismutng), zut $9.80.
1.-Selection...... "The Gondollers". Sullivan. B-Gavolt. "This Pirat Klis " ......Schubert.
-Overarc.......... "Ping
"Pingal's Cave ...... Mer:debohn. .......Waldicufel. German.
30. Vale...
Three dance from "Nell Gwynn, 29-Berceuse Jocelyn
........... Oodard. 13.-Selecion.... "The Duchess of Dantely! Cary!!! 14.-Characteristic.."The Virginia Skedaddle "...Roicafald 14.—Cixing w "Clear the Course"
God Save the King.
T. MCKELVEY,
Danilinate.
(Humphreys)
*t $2.893: $17.00; 3rd $14.40.