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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
3, FRIDAY, JUNE
-1938.
AFTER
WHITSUN RACE
PONIES TO REST
CHIEF INTEREST CENTRED UPON LANTAO H'CAP
FIRST-HALF OF SEASON NOW COMES TO AN END
(By "Captain Foster")
Chief interest at the Whitsun Race Meeting (two days of racing) under the auspices of the Hongkong Jockey Club will undoubtedly be centred in the Lantao Handicap for "B" class China ponics, for a big special dollar cash sweep is conducted on this important event.
Attention
of
racing enthusiasts
Is drawn to the fact that the Ørst saddling bell to-morrow will be rung
at 1,30 p.m., but on Whilsun Monday
rates before
it will be chimed at 12.30 p.m., 11
1imn. are two there
The first saddling bell after lunch on Monday will be pealed at 2.30 pan. statuer1o
After the running of the Lantu Handicap, which is the last contest on the second day of the Whitsun Cordval, the Hongkong Jockey Club will close the curtain for tie first and there will be no half season
Happy
Valley more dat racing at until September 24.
R is "olo" custom to turn Aus- tralian and China tronics out to grass for short time every sumTITTIES
and
it is reliably learned that nome owners have already made arrange- nents for their steeds to spend the holidays at Fanling and Macao. Mr. E Moller'n Silkylight, the triple rown winner and the pride of Shanghini, already up north enjoy- ing a good rest. Our ponies huve been racing without a break: since
I February last and am sure it has been monotonous to many of them to see the same cinder track every
day for the last six months.
REST DESERVED There are, however, quite a few owners, who have a prejudice against turning out the ponics, owing to the persecution of files which attack them in
the pastures. It will be
WILL GLADIATOR
BE ABLE TO WIN JUNE HANDICAP
Difficult Task Lies Ahead Of Her
Is Excellency the Governor and Lady Northcote will be present in tor the opening time to-morrow event, the June Handicap for "A" class China ponles over a mile, in which Gladiator is definitely a run- ner. The buy gelding from Govern- the ment House ran a smart race
six Mount Gough Handlenn over furlongs on May 7. and had an easy passage. 1 Wis a great pity that Ludy Northcote was not here to see and a a half her pony win by two lengths To-morrow Gladiator is at the bottom of 1 assessment and
Mr. doubl very much whether Proulx will be able to draw 140 lbs. However, with the inclusion of such stalwarts ня Bear Claw (Mr. D. Black), Cameronian (Mr. Encarna- eno Desert Chief (Mr. Poy) and Lieng). I
C's Warden (Mr. S. C.
am afraid that Gladiator will and a tough propusition to reach the home base ahead of these four champion
Australian This picture shows clearly why Ernest McCormick, the fast bowler, was no-balled in the match against Worcestershire. Ilis feft Umpire Baldwin is foot seems to be definitely over the bowling crease. seen here signalling "No Ball?""
ELLIOTT TO RIDE SHREW II
London, June 2.
DERBY NIGHT DINNER AT BUCKINGHAM
The following alterations have been made to the list of probable starters Derby
Mrs. Moody Beaten
·By Miss Hardwick
London, June Z.
Mrs. Hoten Wills Moody was beaten in the fourth round of the St. George's Hill tennis tournament at Weybridge to. day by Miss Mary Hardwick, the British Wightman Cup player,
Came
After losing the first set casily, Miss Hardwick back strongly to take the next twa. The scores were 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 in favour of Miss Hardwick.--Reuter.
United Press adds that this
was Mrs. Moody's first defeat since her "come-back."
Gloucester Collapses After Lunch
O'Reilly Gets In Among The Wickets
Londen, June 2
runs for two Aller scoring 61 wickets by lunch-time to-day, Glow- cestershire collapsed sensationally in their match against the Australian ericket tourists nt Bristol and were all out for 78.
W J. O'Reilly was almost unplay-
Anished able after lunch, and with an analysis of six for 22.
11
At close of play, the Australians wickets. had scored 151 for seven
C. L. Badcock was top-scorer with G1,
A. L. Hussctl had 29, W. A. Brown 10. Chipperfield 9 and Stan McCabe
dismissed for 2 "duck." WES Reuter.
TEST TRIAL
London, June 2. London, June 2.
The "Rest scored 298 in the Test There was a historic event at the
Night dinner held at trial at Lord's against an England Verity of Yorkshire was the Buckingham Palace when Evelyn XI.
with four in the Oaks:
Wrickuby rides Lady Nocl and Dall, a 20-year-old American blonde, most successful bowler Elliott, who rode Bots Roussel to sang "Nice Work If You Can Get wickets for 71 runs.
The England XI replied with 204 victory in the Derby, will take out I”
werd Their for four wickets. W. J. Edrich, the Among the audience Majesties, the King and Queen, Mr. young Middlesex professional, made Col. and Mrs. Lindbergh.-United 40, W. R. Hammond 29 not out, R. E. S. Wyatt 24 and J. Hardstaff 4 not out.-Reuter.
recalled that Mr. Macgregor's pontes. have no confirmation, but Strathroy did not nummer too well It has been whispered to me that last year on account of skin trouble | Bear Claw will not accept on account and an a result he was ineligible for of the heat and furthermore he is the Queensland Autumn Champlons. foing to have an easy outing in the Opinions, of course, differ greatly as
Whitsun Plate on Monday with no regards the wisdom of the proceed- opposition. The conditions
of the ing, but at any candid opinion that the pontes cer- Desert Chlef and King's tainly deserve and are entitled to some sort of relaxation.
For the last two years the Lantan Handicap has
confined to "D" been class China raters whereas on Whit this sun Monday,
event is to be contested
the among
class China
ponies. The conditions of the
rale I am of the laiter ovent have barred Camp Shrew 11.-Reuter.
""B"
not
alteration in the
race does materially affect the fteld in any way, for it has attracted 13 entries against a ratio of 11 and 15 as com- pared with previous years. Instead of a sprint, the run is over a distanen from the two mile post, once round and in, and the lucky drawers will have a longer time to see the run,
ning D wimmers on the first day of the Carnival has not been inserted and owners should take a note of this. The winner in 1830 was Sylvandale (Mr. B. Proulx) wao presented a first prize of $25,097,76 to the drawer of ticket No. 0103 whilst in 1937 the
of their ponies. The ban of
in any case 1 cannot see anything to
As I See Sport
MEETING
By "Abo"
HAMMOND SHOULD BE A POPULAR ENGLAND CAPTAIN
A Great Pity That Wyatt Cannot Play In Tests
S was expected after he had been, but he could also be a match-loser. As we read the England XIII England could unearth
another against the "Rest" in the Test trial Tale, I think she would win," he which is being held at Lord's for the concluded. But this opinion was purpose of choosing the men to play given before the Australlans started What Clem Hill Baya gainst the Australians, Walter Ham- their tour. mond, the Gloucester and England now following the remarkable per- cricketer who turned amateur at the formances of the Australian batsmen end of the last cricket season at nobody knows, Home, has been invited by the
M.C.C. to lead the team in the first Grimmett's Ideal Team Test which commences at Notting- ham on June 10. He is the logled
Four Englishmen Hobbs, Ham- choice for
qualified
Jed
the
for
not only is he fully mond, Larwood, and Tate are in-
the Job -he has cluded
the ideal team chosen by Players tigainst
the C. v. Grimmett, from players whom on several occasions he lmas seen play. -but at the moment he is Continuing his memoirs in the one of the very few amateurs who
Gentlemen
sub-
are worth their pinces in an England Melbourne Herald, Grimmett Test for their betting. The idol of mits the following team:-
13. Hobbs.
W. (England), Gloucester has always been popular
R. Hammond
W. Bard- (England), with the crowd, bul whether he will
(Australia), C. G. Macartney equally
with his sley as populur
D. G. Bradman (Aus- (Australia), tralia), W. W. Armstrong (Austra- 13a). J. M. Gregory (Australia), H. D. Cameron (South Africa), H. Lar- wood (England), M. W. Tate (England), and W. J. O'Reilly (Aus- tralia.}
bent Desert Chief, to be followed by urlongs is held by Mrs. Taggart, and Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy and 80, followed by Leonard Hutton with be seen. Hoppily, bin talent is 30
Cameroniun and King's Warden.
STRATHROY ABSENT FROM RACE
Lancashire Chips Has Advantage
cundidate
Press.
The
accms
1
18
Grimmett says he would open the bowling with Larwood and Tate, e- lieve Larwood with Gregory, and follow with Armstrong and O'Reilly. The bowling would be immensely strong, and he would hate to bowl at the batsmen.
It is noteworthy that Grimmelt in- cludes the late Horace Cameron in preference to W. A. Oldfeld.
BRITAIN CONCEDED A CHANCE In Walker Cup Golf Contest
London, June 2.
Britain has been conceded #
chance splendid
of winning the former
Walker Cup golf contest against the first time, avic | United States for the from although the Americans are 6-4 on
Wally Hammond To lead England against the Australians. players in his new role remains to well-recognised that he cannot help but be an inspiration to the team; as when Lancashire Chips
an all-rounder, it is doubtful whether covered the journey in the Canter-
he has any peer in the cricket world. Handicap bury Park
in 1.10% on
to-day. It
pity, though, May last year, and it may interest
We would have to
Bob Wyatt, the one to know that Courting Eve, who class rotters.
with 165 lbs. England captain, not avaliable Valorous
Tests. was third in the same event, finished consider the following ponies such Next in the allotment of the pound-that
Apart five lengths behind und the mare as Cuban Love, Fei Ying. Lucky age comes Was giving only a pound of lead. Eleven and National Dignity, the instand the old veteran will be ridden for
ip. When these two Hammond, he is about the most favourites.
amateur batsman In Taimoshun Handicap consistent Lancashire Chips has certainly the being my fancy. Charybdis, I un- by Mr. K. I
derstand,
be will ridden by Mr.met in the
However, the betting likely to the country, and hla dourness at the advantage of the weight. Double
it is to be
(first section) over a mile, Election
wus in receipt of crease when things go wrong with sway in favour of Britain if to-day's Finesse, a sister of Courting Eve, is Encamacao and
et the public
from Valorous, who
his side would be an invaluable asset north-casterly gule continues. a good render over this jaunt and that the pony will not let
the team. This announcement she is dangerous. I am sure we are
Record crowds are expected to see Chairman, with Mr. dead-hented with Final Triumph for to perty of the
third place, whereas going to see a fine race,
to-morrow has not come ta un, entire surprise, Poy up. Merry Doer, who won the
the same however. After he had been Dusted the match including the Governor's Cup at Macao on May Valorous will receive
from Election Time. Taking from the captaincy of Warwickshire, Kent-Reuter,
ini the balance there his cricket future remained uncer- class ponies and the nag is good for
should be dead heal between thin; and he was quickly booked by a long shot.
Elction Time and Valorous. Mr. H. the Daily Mail to write on the forth- A. Botelho has the choice of either coming Tests for that journal. Gold Coin or the stable mate, Gold
down nor will Yum Sing, the pro-three ner)
1, will be running against these "Z" LOUIS XIV
NOT TO ACCEPT
A Keen
Struggle
Sovereign, and judging by the try-
outs I have reason to say that he prefers Gold Coin. It looks that the rest of the entries will only make up the field.
Clem Hill's Opinion
CONTRARY to general Austrailan
Duke
FOOTBALL STAR COMING EAST
On the strength of her ne per- formance at the last meeting, Court- ing Eve holds the post of honour In the Bond! Handicap over six fur- longs, but no explanation has been offered for the absence of Strathroy holder of ticket No. 28050 drew among the list of entries. However, Laughing Girl (Mr. H. C. Pb) and both Electron and Lancashire Chips received $28,042.08. At time of are well in the handicap with only
The Whitsun Handicap for sub- writing the sale of tickets on the 145 lbs. to shoulder which incans 3 Lantao Handicap is neuring the
pull of 20 lbs. against Courting. Eve.scription griffin of this Club of this 140,000 mork' and it will not sur As I write, the prospect of Arm go-season over a mile is a new event. in watching is bright and it looks that Lan- replacing the Coronation Cup of last It has attracted all the year, and cashire Chips will make prize is guaranteed
amends.
A keen struggle is anticipated in LOOKS GOOD TO O'Reilly and Fleetwood-Smith. The trip for best subs. Louis XIV, the champion the Warwick Farm Handicap for The present track record of six
pony, has been entered, but it iAustralian subscription griffins of authoritatively learned that he will this sonson that have not won $1,000 BEAT THE FIELD not accept for the chestnut gelding or more and the test is from the belonging to Mr. S. W. Tang is now
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know very little Handicap "A" division ever a milo
regarding Time, Cape York and King's on March 12, has not appeared in privilege, all having started only public and his absence from the course during the early mornings has twice since February. In course of
preparation for the
HONEYMOON
of
Monterey, Cal., June 2. opinion, Clem Hill, the former Campbell, the former Stanford Australian Test captain, gives Eng- quarter-back, said to-day that he land an equal chance of winning the will be leaving for Shanghai in the
Aus- summer. "The
next few weeks after his marriage and his bride will be making the their honeymoon.-United
EVEot us strong as in 1934," to Miss Doris Dale, of Monterey. He
Despite Penalty
Of Six Pounds
Annual Race In the Lead Mine Handicap for been very conspicuous. I doubt this Meeting and if my memory serves, "B" class China ponies over six dun pony of Mr. F. C. Hall will line King's Privilege was given a fast furlongs, it looks a good thing for up. Smiling Thru (Mr. Encaran-gallop over the champion course and Honeymoon Eve to duplicate her cho) has no doubt the best chance
Eu
to register another win for Mr. Bu the bay mare of the Dynasty's stable success when she had no trouble in out of the test with flying winning the Shing Mun Handicap Course at the last Tong-sen, but he will have to be at came his best to stave off the challenge miles in 2.31 Bat. King's Privilege meeting.
colours, covering one and a quarter over the same
For a win of one and a of Dekko (Mr. Proulx), Desert Star
гдеб at the Easter half lengths Honeymoon Eve has (Mr. Tong), Piet Hein (Mr. Pi won a grand
Pih} Master (Mr. Binck).formance. I may be wrong, but I 13 and Salch.
session and she may repeat her per- been penalised atx pounds but that
nothing to her. There is of this
Dekko and
Piet Hein are in the pink of condition. The to another street and we shall know short distances and this was proved am of the opinion that Rex belongs doubt that she is a fast lady over latter's gallop on Wednesday
of her marn more of this to-morrow. The Buffer in the year
prime when, Ing
was very convincing and Plot has not much lead to carry, but carrying 101 lbs, she won the Mor- Hein is a good bet to have a spare Boris, Lily and Sydney Bridge are at rison Hill Handicap (six furlongs) So each way.
This 1.25% April 3,
3, 1930. the bottom of the ladder with only in 135 lbs. Of course their chances of was certainly a marvellous perform- presenting their card to the judges ance for a griffin. Humdrum Eve, another stable companion, is also are very remote.
dangerous and the best is to have your money on Mr. Pih's mount. Boolat Bay has a good chance pro- vided the going is sloppy. A keen tusste is assured.
CUSTOMS HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION)
In the Customs Handicap (first) section) for "C" class China ponies. I would like to remind readers not to overlook the fact that Lancashire
Lasa was officially fourth in the West River Handicap run a fortnight ngo on a going which was not much fancied by the mare. The journey too was out of Lanenshire Lass' reach, but to-morrow the gray has n special liking for six furlongs and she has my vote for a win. Laughing
Girl and Itose-Queen should follow In this rear.
SECOND LEG OF DAILY DOUBLE
Easy To Spot Winner In Shantin Handicap
on
LAST EVENT Large Field Will Probably Start
Spotting the second leg of the for there are, in my estimation, only dally double will not be difficult, a few racers to be considered in the
I expect all the panles will accept Shatin Handicap confined to "D" the last event, the Customs Handicap class Chinn ponies over a mile. At (second section) and the journey is the last meeting there were two over six furlonge. Soluler of China divisions among the "D" raters, but is looking extremely well and it is these two sections have been merged about time for him to cross over the Into one and the event is to ba line ahead of the pack. Laughing The Orst leg of the daily double ridden by novice jockeys. Election Buddha is very good for short sprint Is on the Stonecutters Plate for the Time, which is at the top of the and so is Royal Highness.
FIRST LEG OF
DAILY DOUBLE
Hust ine of defence over six furlongs tree with the limit load, will be
and the event has drawn 27 entrios, looked after by Mr. Colson and the
My final selections will appear on
It is not an easy job to spot the combination, it will be remembered, to-morrow's issue and also on Whit- winner, for the list consists of first paid the biggest dividend of the year. sun Monday..
he said. "Too much depends on latter is sometimes a match-winner | Press.
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