THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2, 1934.
ALL THE WEEK'S NEWS ABOUT LOCAL RACING
FAVOURITES'
DAY
AT KWANTI MEETING LAST SUNDAY
SPECIAL DESCRIPTION OF THE RACES
(By "Capt. Foster")
The attendance was not quite so large as the first Meeting, but those, who attended Kwanti last Sunday had no reason to rogret their outing, as they were treated to splendid racing, with exciting finishes, under ideal weather conditions. They should also have left the course in a happy frame of mind, favourites being most accommodating, and form more or less correctly gauged.
The
Thirteen pontes faced the starter! From this point, Festival Evo led for the United Services Hurdle Race, the field, and Orlando was passed by and they were sent off to a good start The Gadwall in the vicinity of the at the first attempt, but the field were half mille post. Mr. Hope on well strung out by the time the second hurdla was reached. Zepher, Celerity and Gallant Fox were prominent all the way but it was apparent half milo from home that the issue would be between Celerity and Gallant Fox. The latter was making his first ap pearance over sticks and was by no means disgraced by by two lengths to
Cadwall steadily crept up on the leader and both ponies took the second tho Inst hurdle together but, being quicker Jumper, The Gedwall led nightly, only to lose the advantage before the last obstacle. Here The Gadwall again outjumped Festival Eve by half a length, and, running on was able to maintain Celerit defeat most gamely.
who won his fast diminishing lead to the suporlar Jumping. Two
Jumps finishing poat, to record a win by, a from home, it was a tonn up as to head. Both Mr. Hope and Mr. Deltz which pony would win, and they both rode a great race.
approached the last hurdle almost
nide by side, but Celerity out-jumped Mr. Hope's mount and established a
MISS FEARON AGAIN.
load which he maintained to the win- As prognosticated, No Fear, ridden ning past. With a little more school-by Miss Lois Fearon, easily accounted ing Gallant Fox will, without, a for the "Diana" Cup, in which he shadow of doubt, defeat his conqueror started
favourite.
pronounced #1 whom they meet again as he is the saddled for this event and, to a good Fourteen keen hard-riding amazons faster pony of the two,
CLEVER RIDING.
The absence of Marquis Hall in the Sha Tau Kok Steeplechase robbed the race of much of its attractiveness and
the event dwindled itself down to a match between Duke of Milan and Burgemaster, the other three starters being completely outclassed.
Duke of Milan and Burgomaster took the lead from the fall of the flag, and the former appeared to be the quicker jumper but, as the race Burgemaster improved in as well as the honost
"Duke Although
they woro
Zooping and at the end
start, Cloudy Eva was at once in his stride, leading Glen Shee and No
The field taking an obataelo in the United Services Hurdle Race at Kwanti last Sunday, The winner (Colarity) can be soon lying second and about to take the jump. (Photo: Mae Cheung),
LATEST DERBY GOSSIP
PONIES STILL ONLY CANTERING
SOLDIER STABLE NOMINEES REMAIN VERY IMPRESSIVE
(By "Captain Foster")
My weekly despatch must not us a real gallop against a good Fear for the first quarter of a mile, be taken as disappointing when trial horse or the watch, I do not after which he gradually faded out of the and picture, No Fear. Look command can only report "all clear at mind which, as I feel I am equally promptly assumed a long lead, Happy Valley". I am bursting at home in being able to pronounce a fair and unbiased judgment on and eventually won
easily by three to give you news but Owners the performance. The races are lengths. Glen Shee, hard ridden by seem content to allow their only a little more than three weeks Miss Scott Marston, Daven, pitored animals to do steady cantering away and it, therefore, cannot now aix lengths in front of by Bliss Bonnar, who was making up work, and I am, therefore, un- be very long before some useful ground rapidly and finished strongly able to impart any information, gallops will be done in guiding me The rest of the field catne past the which you already do not know, to form an opinion as to prospects winning post in procession order.
There are now no two opinions as concerning the performances of of picking likely winners.
At present I must candidly con- to which is the best country pony in the various stables.
event,
SIX ITEMS OF INTEREST
the Colony at the present time. This I could, of course, write a long fess my inability to do so, al- i question was definitely and finally tirade of sensational nonsense and, though, like every one else I can abreast of each other for Exat settled in the January Country. Cup perhaps, lead you to think by make shrewd guesses, but I am milo, it was a foregone
conclusion
aco, and the award goes to Tom sheer imagination that at least sure you want something more barring a fall, Burgoraaster Cobley. would be returned the winner. He
Eighteen eager "thrusters" account-twenty ponies must be returned as tangible than guesses on which to Yau being judiciously nursed by Mr. ed for two false alarts, a most un- the winner of the Derby. I have work. Jordan and was not asked to assume usual occurence In a cross-country far more respect for your intelll-
However, I feel like settling the load until
the last after
Kenco had v boon safely negotiated, when his speed on the and, when the fold were sent gence than to make the attempt down to a real gossip, so, having
on their way, Winchester Stag set the of insulting it.
loaded all my big guns with plen readily landed him a somewhat easy paco a "cracker," and at one time led
To borrow an expression: you ty of ammunition, I shall proceed firat by a couple of lengths.
by fully a hundred yards. Tom The
finish of the Shoung Shiu Cobley, on the other hand, was rather must sit.and suffer with me, until to discharge the following news
Owners will condescend to show' which comes within my range:— Hurdle Race was the beat I have ever noon at Kwanti: the Thesis was to slow in getting away. doubt up to the very fast stride and,, before the verdict was announced by the judge, there was some speculation As to which pony had won, so close was the finish.
Nino
ponica
under the starter's orders, and four of them had prize. I personally favoured Orlando undeniable chances of accuring the but The Gadwall, notwithstanding bia hoavy impost, started a firm favourite. In the run in, Tom Cobley, well Orlands promptly assured a long lead handled and ridden by Mr. Jenkins, for the first quarter, but was being gradually asserted himself, hotly pursued by Festival Evo, who orentually won somewhat easily by appeared to be galloping resolutely six lengths. The spectators were A mile from home these two were treated to n'very fine race, the result running.lovel, with The Gadwall, being in suspense until the last fence many, many longths behind in the was cleared. Tigre surprised the third position. After coming out of | talent by finishing third, but he was the dip on the far alde of the course, very long way behind the two It was soon that Orlando had shot his lenders, who are in a class by them- bolt.
selves.
came
When the ponies came into view for the final spin across the flat to the bottom entrance of the Steeplechase course, Winchester Stag was seen leading
ing Tom Cabley by about half 1 dozen lengths but, in the gallop to the hurdie, the latter made up ground
side eno another. very rapidly, and these two ponies- No. 2. Soldiers of "Britain" and "China" sampled the turf, and both entered the Steeplechase course along-
appeared to like the course. "Britain" took better than his usual average to cover the mile. Exactly 2-08 3/5 were required to do this distance; the last four furlongs 1-01 3/5; the last two furlongs in 30 3/5, finishing well. His whole time for the mile and a half was 3-39 3/5. "China" went a similar distance but in much faster time, viz:-3-23 2/5. The last mile was done in 2-09 2/5; the last four furlongs in 1-02; the last two furlongs in 31, finishing, I thought, all out, and was amahed for the last quarter.
No. 1. The grass course was opened for the first time last Satur-
day during the present training season.
and
The Next Kwanti Meeting
ENTERTAINING PROGRAMME OF SIX EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 13.
(By "Capt. Foster")
The programme for the next STEEPLECHASE of 14 miles. Kwanti Moeting bas been drawn I am very much perturbed over this up, and I understand the Card of race, and fear that the field, unless well supported by new blood, will six events will embrace:—
be on the small side. Burgomaster, Two Hurdle races.
in view of the Annual Meeting at Two steeplechases, which will be confined to Aus- Happy Valley, may possibly be a non-starter, but as tho genial tralian Ponies.
"Mayor of Talpo" na 媳 great
eno.of
A Ladies' races (Handicap) fondnema for Kwanti, it is to be A Cross-country event,
hoped that his colours will be on
I have had an opportunity of view, the more so as he has an socing the programme, and con-outstanding chance of winning, sider it to be one of the best that whilst prospects at Happy Valley has been framed, in a long time, are not so encouraging. affording, at it does, very fair It is also to be hoped that Mar- chamoon for all contenders, and no quis Hall will be fit enough to tako Owner can possibly take any excophis chance. We appear to have tion to any of the events. The enough Hurdlers but somehow- card should attract good entries, although Owners profess great and Belda, In the majority of the keennesa-the more legitimate game tacos, should be large whilst of chasing is not supported to the "backern" will have to exercise all extent it deserves., How the pon their faculties in picking the win-dulum has awung in the opposite direction! I understand that, net
THOR
..
The first race will be the FAT so many years ago, every ovent an CHOY HURDLE RACE of 1% the card was a steeplechase-in anlies. Winnors of A. berdle or fact the only course at Kwanti was steeplechase barred. A good fold a Steeplechase one, the flat course In sasured for this race.
was 'made as recently as three The second race will be THE years ago, CHINA NEW YEAR HANDICAP
(Continued on Pago`0).
They are two exceptionally good griffins and Mr. S. Y Sung-who is coming down from Shanghai to ride these ponics-will, I imagine, hesitate long before deciding which "Soldier" he will ride in the Derby. The Owner, Mr. Li Shiu Pang, I gather, has very strong leanings to wards Soldier of Britain for this particular classic.
being led in after winning the United Celerity, with Mr. Mackinley up, Services Hurdle Race at Kwanti last Sunday. (Photo: Moo Choung),
APPEAL TO OWNERS
ABOUT CUTTING PONY'S MANE
MEANS WEAPON OF DEFENCE IS LOST
(Contributed)
THE 5TH CALL OVER
HEM STABLE NOW WELL TO THE FORCE
LATEST VALLEY STAKES AND ROOTY HILL DERBY PRICES
(By "Man On The Spot")
The Fifth Call Over was with full of interest and a fair amount of business has been done.
Lemberg's wonderful gallop of last Saturday at noon has placed the HEM stable well to the fore. I was not present but have been assured on good authority that Lemberg galloped the Derby Dis tance in 3.23.2/5 and finished most convincingly. Tho connections are very pleased with the per- formance and business had been dono at 10/1. More can be placed at this. gure but the odds, havo shortened to 8/1. It is also re- ported that the stablo'companions Gladiator and Macaroni went well, over the same distance, and from now onwards: HEM stable will bo carefully watched.
Chief Scattle was given a try out last Wednesday over 1 miles, and as the time returned, namely 2.62.4/5 was not of much
281 ENTRIES
FOR THE ANNUAL- MEETING
A COMPARATIVE LIST
(By "Captain Foster”)
The entries have been publish-
importance. the odds have ad-ed, and there are, all told, 281 vanced to 12/1. The stable mate, ponies entered for the Annual Onk Bay, was sent over the Derby Meeting. This information is distance in 3.41.2/6, and although surprisingly good, and clearly finished the last quarter In 28.4/5. shews the healthy condition of no business can be done at 12/1our racing.
no means
..
A demand has been sent in for
The entries, by the Plane Stable which no doubt record, are well above the aver-
was due to the gallop of Mono- plane for the mile in 2.14 but at 10/1 supporters held off..
There were inquiries for Prima a pass.. Donna and at 10/1 rail birds gave
Owing to no support fot the Star Stable the odds have leng thened further and is now quoted at 8/1.
As for the Soldier stable, tho olds are the same as last reported and so are those for the Dynasty and Mrs. Pearce's stable..
The call over is as follows:----- 3/1 for the Soldier Stable 4/1..
Dynasty Trowbridge HEM.
5/1.
8/1 **
8/1
+
,,,, Star 10/1..
*
,, Prima Donna
10/1... Plane Stable 12/1... Chief Brattlo 12/1,...
The Redshank
12/1------Dunbar-Stable- .12/1.. View
"
THE VALLEY STAKES.
age, and would have been very much larger-in fact a record might have been created-If the Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club did not limit the number of subscription griffins and Austra- lians, It is principally in these. two classes that a falling off is very noticeable, entries for griffin events being well maintained,
The programme Is identical to the 1932 fixture and, as a matter of Interest, I have compiled a Comparative Statement of the entrics:
FIRST DAY.
1932 1934
Wong Net Cheong Stakes 87 64 Maiden Stakes
Sydney Maiden Stakes
Foochow Cup
Valley Stäkes
Trial Plate China Stakes
"Old Course"Plato
Ilopeful Stakes
New Stables Plato
67 62
31
10
82
SECOND DAY.
1932
1934
40
31
It grieves me very much to see a Classic Hall after having been few ponies exercising at Happy Valley dono at 5/1 has shortened to 3/1 with their tails cut very short as I thought, and fondly hoped, that this and at this figure Cavalcade has Tower Stakes reprehensible practico of mutilating a supporters. Last week both Chow Perth Plate
Victoria Stakes m the Colony of the full use of the at 5/1 with business done. Utop- Mungolian Stakes pony had long since been discarded Fan and Sincerely Yours could be Tyre Stakes
shame to de- had at 10/1 but are now qouted Garrison Cup tail God has given it and, briefly ian and Sarabande have now ad- Melbourne Cup prive the stated, Its chief use is as a weapon vanced to 15/1 with no inquiry.
defence against Ales.
The call over is as follows:
Classic Hall
of
We all know how very bad flies can be in Hongkong, and therefore it is most essential for us to do all in our power to mitigate against this un- avoidable scourge.
To quote my own recent experience: fawn
a long tail gallop- with ing frantically round and round a paddock. I thought the animal was letting off superfluous energy, but thoroughly enjoying himself and was soon realized that I was greatly mis- pony was being pestored by swarms takon. I discovered that the cf flies, and was doing nothing Icas them. The full use of his tail was than trying to gallop away
of no avail on that occasion, notwith- standing all necessary precautions to keep the paddock clean. His suffer-
poor
from
No. 3. Messrs. HEM'S ponies have shown much improved forming must have been acuto, and from
during the past week. I saw them at work last Saturday that time
onwards I have been
at noon, and I was much impressed with Lemberg's gallop libera! user of "it" when any pony of 1 miles in 3-23 2/5; last mile in 2-13; last 11⁄2 in 1-04 of mine has been turned out to graze. 1/5; and finishing în 30 3/5.` Macaroni and Gladiator went
a similar distanco in 3-29 2/5, last mile in 2-12 2/5; last 1%
APPEAL TO OWNERS.
in 1-03; last 1/4 in 31 1/5., and the former finished much pony's ako niane, will lay, neido Surely a lover of the pony, for the the stronger of the pair. Herod covered the mile in 2-18, thoughts of fashion before deciding to last in 1-05; finishing in 31 but not impressive, while deprive his noble friend of the full Bayardo indulged in slow cantering world.
No. 4. I do not imagine that Messrs. Kong Bros. can be too happy at the way in which their Derby griffins are shaping. I cartainly did not like them last Saturday, especially Now Star, who appeared to move very sluggishly. I saw Dr. Reidy on his back last Wednesday morning, and he also had his legs across Electric Star. Both too backward, I imagine, was his considered opinion?
No. S. Monoplane and Hydroplane were seen in action last : Wednesday morning. The former covered the mile in 2-14; last in 1-06; last 1⁄4 in 31. The lattor took 2-22 3/5 for a similar journey; last 1/2 in 1-08 3/5; last 4 in 31 3/5. I was not impressed but am not unmindful that this was their first gallop. I understand Mr. Encarnacad will be riding them at the forthcoming Meeting."
No. 6. Regarding the Australians; I must refer to a most satisfac- tory gallop on the part of Able Amazon. The Champion distance was done in 2-39 1/5; Inst mile in 1-55 3/5; last 3⁄4% in 1-24 3/5; last 1⁄2 in 56 3/5 and last 4 in 29. Certainly a performance to be pleased with.
use of his tall for a more-whim or a trifling difference in appearance from his or her point of viol
In making my appeal against the unnecessary excessivo shortening of a pony's Tail, I feel that cannot do better than quota Shakespeare, on the beauty of the tall:--
"I sees his love, and nothing else he sees, For nothing else with his proud sight sgreto, Look, when painter would, surpass the
In Inning out a well-proportion's sleed, Xis ars with nature's workmanship at strife, As if the deed the lying should axesed t So dk this horse ezzel a common one, in shape. In courage, colour, pacs and bone. Round-hoot', hart-jointed, fetlocks shar
and long.
hontella wide,
Broad breast, fuil eye, small head, and High crust, short wars, stenight Jews and
passing strong.
Thin mane, thick tall, broad buttock, tender
-bides
Look, what a horse should have, he did not
Jack.
Bave a proud rider on so proud a back,- Bametimes he srude far off, and there be
Anon he starim að atfering of a featheri To`hid Ahm wind a base be now prepares, And whe'r be run, oc. dr. they know not
Whether i
Hongkong Derby Chater Cup
3/1 Challenge Cup
SANBC-ROCZAĒ
ŠTUGABEAREN 89HF8868228 829necanter · Berdeeny (Cuen
Chesterfield
3/1
Black Rock Stakes
Cavalcado
3/1
THIRD DAY.
Corrie
5/1
Bold Commander
5/1
1932 1931
King Willow Red Fox
5/1 Kalgan Plate
83 GP
5/1
78
Racing Spirit Chow Fan
5/1
Sincerely Yours
Young Chap Bran Tub St. Ives The Carp Irorisidro Sarabando Utopian
Tientsin Stokes Coral Plate Exchange Plato
5/11 Royal Navy Cap
5/1 Sub. Challenge Cup 10/1 American Club Cup 10/1 Governor's Cup 10/1 Rooty Hill Derby 10/1
Peking Plato
392888888
10/1
Racing Stakes
15/1
Gymkhana Stakes
15/1
FOURTH DAY.
1932 1934
BG .. 63
for
70
45
49
THE ROOTY-HILL DERBY. The folowing are the odds
the Rooty-HIll Dorby:-
Able Amazon
Racing Heart Atlas High Finance Fanling Fox Princess Angelino Just That Nell Gwyn Empire Day 'Vriday Bronze Ern
Dinty
Leighton Hill Stakes Grand Stand Stakes Ladies' Purse
3/1 Adelaide Staken 3/1 Jockey Cun
Blue Mountain Plate 3/ Lusitano Cup 3/ Champion Stakes, 5/ Sports Club Cup 6/1 Shanghal Plate 5/1 Northern Stakes
10/1 Consolation Staken
10/1
10/1
10/1
For through his mane and tall the high
wind alone.
FIFTH DAY.
1932 1934
96
66
60 37
80 90
10
10/1 NII Desperandom
Griffin Spring H'cap "A" Flemington Plate Professional Cup and
Sub. Griffia. Champions Grimn Spring H’cap "n" Australian Champions
V. Spring W’cap “A”
Fanning the helm, who were like feather'd
Wings.
CRIME OF DOCKING,
And, on the crime of docking, to the very humane lines of Bloomfield, which also covers the present caso, thuri-D
aval!
In thy behalf the creat waved boos More than the short-slipped remnant of a
A moving mockery, wềussions, mane, A living prost of cruelly and shame. Bhame to the man, whatever form be born? Who took from thees what man can neʼer
restorm.
H.
II. V. Spring Il'cap "p"
DAILY DOUBLE.
58181 9839
First Day, Valley · Stakes, and Ifopeful Stakes.
Second Day, Mongolian Blakes and Hongkong Derby, we pay
Third Day. Sub; Grifiis Challenge Cup and Rooty Hill Derby,
Fourth Day: Lusitano - Cup and Corinolation Stakes,
Thy weegon of defence,, thy chiefert good,
m-Fifth Day, Flemington Plate "and- When swarmlog fire, contanding, ach the Grifins Spring Handleap. "B" Division,
blood."
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