Friday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
February 24, 1939.
ANNUAL RACING CARNIVAL TO OPEN TO-MORROW
FIELDS LIKELY TO BE BIGGER: MORE GRIFFINS TO TAKE PART
(By "Captain Fosier")
To-morrow at 11 a.m. sharp the Hongkong Jockey Club will ring the first saddling bell announcing the open- ing of their 1939 racing season. The Annual Carnival will be continued on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, ter- minating next Saturday. The meet has been awaited by the regular followers of the turf with the greatest en- thusiasm, owing to the fact that the number of this sea- son's griffins, both Australian and Chinese, is higher than that of last year and big fields will be expected every day.
There is no doubt that all means
of access to the racecourse will be heavily taxed and it can be safely said that WC: sul see one of the biggest crowds ever assembled at Happy Valley on Monday on account: of the popularity manifested in the of the special dollar each, sweep Hongkong Derby.
There are the usual. 12 events on
the first four days of racing but!
only nine races will be contested on i
Doubts Still
Exist Over
Rose Elect
the fifth day. Those, who are not: But "Capt. Foster"
fortunate enough to attend the i
meeting before lunch, are reminded
that the sixth race on the first four Thinks She Will
days of racing is tired to run off
at 3.00 p.m. after the tin interval.
GREATER STAKE MONEY
crease
the in
round and
stake
Win The Derby
There is still
Worth
a division in the
Referee Stops Slaughter In Title Fight
Scene in Boston Garden where Don Budge, recently turned profesional, scored his second straight-set victory over Ellsworth Vines by 0-3,8-0, 0-4. A crowd of 6,980 watched the exhibition. On the previous evening, in New York, Budge had beaten Vines by 6-3, 6-4, 6-2,
"CAPTAIN
FOSTER" GOES
Golf
Special Homesido Soccer Forecast
OVER PROSPECTS
IN EACH RACE
A most interesting feature of the Happy Valley camp over Rose Elect's
the general in prospect ot programme. Is
capturing the Blue money aliband, one section of the touts be- the running of
theme of the opinion that the more Wong-Net-Chong Stakes in three cannot lost the full distance. The divisions (as against two of last longkong Derby, which ranks as the Spring) is an innovation owing to most exclusive test and strain over the Increase of subscribers for China nites, will be celebrating its 67th ponfax.
running on February 27 and the Arst of the special dollar
cash These sub-grifins races are very prize popular und the
rumbling sweep, which has reached the colos- beat events among the punters, lor ne sal sale of 150,000. tickets, will be turning up of an unknown means
over $200,000 to the lucky big pay-out. It is obvious that the drawer of the first pony. This, condition of an animul plays an im- my opinion, will be either Hyndford Rose Elert. portant part, but the worst period Bridge, Navylight or io train is undoubtedly during the The order named by the writer is winter months and it will be recalled not to be understood that they will that this year's butch of China cross the winning post in that posi ponies was delivered to their res- tion, but they have only been up-
ranged pective owners only a few days
alphabetically. forc Christmas. In the circum- I may be accused of trying to cle
in the opening chorus in the Marshal. Lambeth Bridge, Phoenix, than two months' preparation for the toria Peat, but I made up my mist
Foochow Cup, which Is the Arst Portrush, Ringmaster, Rose Day, Sen| five days of racing and it would be lenit ego and I cannot, although my event on the card, confined to China Chief, Silver Star, Tiger Eyes and interesting to know how many of eyes are not like those of Argus, sre
in this division. It is them
could
maintain their foren anything to beat Mr. Eu Tong-sen's Ponies over the Derby course; and West Lake
Bridge
and judging the ilst of entries, I do not reliably learned that Portrush, be- thoughout the meeting. Credit must, candidate. Hyndford of course, be given to all the Chinese Nevylight will probably follow in the expect to see a field of more than longing to Mrs. Taggart, will be rid- three runners. At any rate it will den by Mr. Encarnacno and he and Russian trainer, who have rear. If Mr. Clerk of the Weather brought up their chargers to a state will give us a little bit of the blue be an easy outing for Silkylight to should therefors catch the judge's irst. Lambeth Bridge and of racing; condition, but some bardots sky, the Hongkong Derby will be run pick up the first prize: stake money eyes (no matter what kind of training) in record time and I nur afraid that will never come up to concert plich) the champion Silkylight will meet his the winner of this year's us we all know that the trainers Waterloo cannot manufacture speed.
big classic event.
The following are the teams specially selected to win in the
stance all the abs have no more' vate Rose Elect as high as the Vir-HERE will not be much of a swing! Stakes) such as Calientito, Gullant|| Home Football programme to-
SPLENDID
GALLOPS
BY CHINA PONIES
of $750 to pay for his upkeep. Mr. est Lake should be well up at the Eric Moller's candidate has not been finish. nominated for any other event on
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the first day and therefore his pony TN the second section of the Wong-
sure starter. King's Warden 11
Nel-Chong Stakes it looks to me and Moonlight View should fill the that minor positions.
there is nothing outstanding among the drawy made by the Ste- wards and we shall certainly witness The Arst pubife appearance of fine scurry between Ascot Vale. Derby griffins among the
China
Bressay, February Fourth, Gog, ponies will be seen in the Maiden Guiness Time, Patriotic Day, Radi- Stakes and it is going to be a line um Star, and True Love. In my sprint over six furlongs, Mr. Eu opinion the order of the Anish should Tong-son's Rose Elect has not been be Ascot Vale, Bressay and Patriotic nominated for any other event but
Day.
Last Saturday there wero fireworks by the China steeds, especially by Magog, owned by Mrs. E. Hall, and Milleaye, be-this un the first day and his can- longing to John Peel.
small El
morrow:
Home Winners
Charlton
Stoke
Luton
Queen's P.R. Reading Bradford C. Hull Stockport
Optional Selections
PONY
Sheffield U. West Bromwich Southend
New Brighton
Starting Times Announced
The following starting times at Fanling on Sunday ore announced: Old CoursO 0.10. N. Williamson, J. L. C. Pearce, 9.20 D. Forbes, P. Morrison. 0.24 W. J. S. Key, W. W. C. Shewan. 9.2 G. D. Nicholi, I. L. S. Webb. 9.32 J F Jupp, A. S. Adamson, 9.30 J. Hourfield, L.A. R. Duncan 9.40 N. F. Fox, T. Law,
9. Morrison.
1.44 S. 11. Dodwell. II. Genre. 9.48 L. R. Andrewes,
132 D. D. Forbes, 11. F. Sommeru. 0.30 P. 5. Deinny, FT. McMullen. 10.00 A. N. and Q. A. A. Macfadyen. 10.04 W. N. A. Sinalicy, W. S. Hiiller. to na D. K. Hislap, N. L. Evans, 10.12 J. A. R. Selby, A. D. Humphreys, 10.10.11. YL. Mundy, W, A. Stewart. 10.30 G. C. Worrall, 11. Young. 10.24 W. Sharp, A. A. Bremner. 10.28 P. C. Jackson, E. Laidław. 10.32 T. F. R. Waters, H. F. Phillips. 10.30 1C, S. llobertson, S. C. Feltham. 10.40 Cür. Murray, N. J. Perrin.. 10.44 G. T. Harrington, A. M. Mack. 10:48 I, II, C. Hæbet, G. Riddell-Carre. 10.52 J. E. Tilchardson, R. M. Wood, 10.50 A. W. Hodges. J. Forbes. 11.00 S. J. H. Fox, C, M. Gea. 11.04 J. D. Danby, C. 3. Clackett. 11.08 F. C. Young. It. J. Shriginy.
New Course
9.24 J. W. Mayhew, H. Raider. 9.32 R. Gaituner, . . gunnelt.
and Jockeys 401 M. S. and Mrs. Lloyd.
10.04 Mrs Smalley, Mrs. Hitler. 10.12 P. E. Annas, J. W. Clague, 10.10 H. Carnon, E. G. Fagglano, 10.24 D. S. and Mrs. Edward. 10.40 Mrs. Murray, Mr. Petrin. 11.16 W. Eell, F, G, Maunder. 11.20 Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Leighton.
JOCKEY
P. P. Botelho
S. W. Pan
didate has no opposition. The mure. is certainly a fler and should the
has returned to work with ban are as follows: The former, with Mr. Needs up, going he hard, I am sure King's W JANBER, owned by Mr. Bradbury, The probable starters
den's record time of 1.24% will be dages on her fore-top but whether and the latter, ridden by
mare will weigh out for the Hussian boy from Mr. Pearce's sta- lowered. A good field is assured the ble, were shown over the champion and we should see a good fight be Sydney Maiden Stakes (second sec- course and they took just a fifth of tween Avon, Eve of Harvest, Jenni- tion) for Australlan griffins of this
50 fer, Lilliber and Peaceful View for season over six furlongs, two minutes second Inside
the to complete
make a circle-second and third places. All these, able to
a statement at this which was, without any question of are speedy merchants and person-Juncture. However, Janber (Mr. ally I like Avon and Peaceful View. Black) was Kiven canter over a mille last Wednesday, but li appeared to me that the mare has lost a good
was In certain measure
GLEANINGS FROM THE RACE TRACK doubt, a grand performance.
#2 seconds
Hardly had the curly birds got
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For the time being the Rooty-HI Orange Boven, piloted by Mr. En-
this astounding gallop than A BATCH of the Austraitnu sub- bit of her "pep" and no doubt, the scription grill of this season "y-" ar the low gear of her
mover.
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account with Sir William Shentonch stalwarts
which is
119 Bear Claw, Jack for this event and it will not
Avalon Celtic Star Chatterbox Reddon Kut Cheung Marksman Milleaye Musketeer National Honour
Oranje Boven Pawnce Sea Captain Sports Venture The Grey Tiger This Time Tiny Tim Wilber
B. L. Tao II. J. Ilearne T. Y. Woul Tang Man-wa V. V. Needa 5. C. Liang
H. P. Chanson C. Encarnacao
Y. Wel D. Proulx F. Marshall H. C. Ph J. Pute-Hunt T. L. Wong D. Binck
me that the chesinat gelding covered
same pony
ERIC BOON RETAINS HIS CROWN
Plucky Display By Danahar In Thrilling Bout
London, Feb. 23.
At Harringay Arena to-night, 13,000 boxing enthusiasts saw Eric Boon retain the British light- weight title by beating Arthur Danahar in one of the most thril- ling fights seen in Great Britain.
The referee stopped the bout in the fourteenth round. The fight wan to be over 15 rounds.
Both fought tooth and nail after the eighth round, which was the crux then. of the whole night. Until Danahar, boxing coolly and calmly in ne of fime British upright posilon, cored innumerable lefts and rights Then and was leading on points
uddenly Boun landed a hard right o the faw, flooring Danahar for a count of nine.
The challenger rose but a right and a left floored him again for a count of nine. Although proggy, he Just weathered the round.
AMAZING PLUCK
Then the fun began; and when the referee stopped the fight, Danahar and given an amazing example of his indomitable courage. He had been down seven times for counts of nine and one of three, while Boon himself bad also been down, though he had partially slippert, for a count in the thirteenth round,
Even when the referee stopped the fight, Dunbar had boxed so cour. ageously and cleverly, although he was tottering round the ring ond was almost out on his feet, that he was Practically level on points with the champico.
After a cautious start, Danahar was boxing beautifully and had pled up points by winning tour of the first seven rounds.
From the eighth round onwards, it was a slugging match. Boon tried to take advantage of Danahar's grogginess, but the latter fought back splendidly.
Boon's rights, however, were a telling factor and in the --twelfür round he floored his opponent thrice for counts of nine, repeating the per- formance in the thirteenth.
After hard right had floored Danahar, the referee stopped the Aght.
BOON PLAYED CARDS!
Boon sealed st. 8 lbs. and Danaborst, 81⁄4 lbs.
The challenger rese at 7.30 am. und went for a stroll on Brighton Bruch. Boon played cards post mid-' (night and slept until almost midday,
Every available seat had been sold, and thousands, who made last- minute applications for expensive ring-side seats, were refused. chances. If Milleaye does not finish
Critics were of the opinion that the among the first three in the Valley fight would finish by
knock-out Stakes, then have your shirt on him before the ninth round. The major on Monday. I will make my finally of them favoured Boon's punch to
selections to-morrow,
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THE Trial Plate for China ponles was even.
bona de grins of the meeting Danphar, who measures 5 ft. 81% is sure to draw out a candidate from ins., had a four and a half inches: each stable, Rose Eltet has not been height advantage, and also five inchics. entered for this semi-classle and 1 in reach, which is 71 ins. Otherwise, have reason to believe that Blue Ex-the two youngsters were very evenly. press will represent Mr. Eu Tong-matched. sen's colours against Bridge.
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Matches In Badminton Tournament
Derby appears to be an open event, | carnavao, and Sports Venture, will appear for the first time in the but I sull fancy Ruby Star and steered by Mr. Foy, entertained the Sydney Malden Stakes (First Sec-energy and speed. Chiltern, but we will get a better rail crowd with a fast ouling over tion) and the run is over six fur- It should be borne in mind that line to-morrow after the running of a mile in 2.15 dat, romping home longs. A lot depends upon the start Janber did afnst gallop over the the Sydney Maiden Stakes. I win 31 seconds for the last quarter. and punters are advised not to over- Derby course In 3.07% registering not say that I was deeply impressed Musketeer (the property of Chiu look the position of the draw, 27% seconds for the last two fur- with the track performance of Laffat brothers), who has been considered Among the list of nominations drawn longs and, should her legs stand up That's canter over the Derby course after the draw as the best flower of by the Stewards it looks to me that to-morrow after running the Sydney in 3.22 last Saturday, but the mare the flock, has to be in a fine fettle the result of this contest will have Malden Stokes, the mare must have
Navylight, I understand, The promoter, Mr. Syd Hulls, to seemed to love the jaunt. I must, to stem off the claim of these four a bearing in the Rooty-Hill Derby, a say in the Rooty-Hill Derby. FOR the last few years the win-
will be reserved for the Blue day agreed to the fight being broad- however, join in the chorus that the candidates for first place in the for Chillern, Cockierol, Devonian,į By the way, I was given to un-)
nera of the Valley Stakes did not band to be contested on Monday cast in view of the country-wide prospect of Laffat That is not to be Valley Stakes, which by the way is Ruby Star and Serenade are all Inderstand that the new owners of eventually turn out to be the cham- laughed at, for the mare has a sen- celebrating its 03rd birthday 10-this section. However, Ruby Star is Laffat That have decided to rentime plon sub-griffins and there are a few and in his absence Hyndford Bridge Interest, though he was dissatisfied sitive mouth and she is # nice morrow.
ny fancy with Mrs. Eu Tong-sen's their animal and the pony will in¦ ponles in the above list which I should have an easy passage. Con-with the payment.
quering Time will no doubt come out The fight began at 9.30 pan. G.M.T. Chiltern und Lady Northcole's De- future be known as Happy Landings would like to see starting over to have a "ro" and I like his chance-Reuter. I have a short memory, but I bevonian next.
and will be ridden by Mr. Davis at mile and upwards. However it is for a place. lleve Mrs. D. Hall, who owns Gop Punters will be glad to learn that and Magon, is making her debut as THE China
the meeting. This brown mare has rumoured that Chatterbox had done we have a good supply of arat class an ownes, and it is to be hoped that The Staked Chine ponies plusu, for une damsel is a good road- ago and it has been whispered to Tita pontes over a mile
a good sporting chance to secure aa "dark", gallop about a fortnight
Curraghi Handicap for *Za་ Jockeys, Messrs. F. Marahall, R. B. she will be blessed with beginner's from the 11⁄2 mile post (about half sler over a short excursion trip. Moller and J. Pote-Hunt being the luck which is very essential In
The star short distance Jockey, Mr. mile in 2.13% with a poor finish has attracted 19 entries, Tampa Bay mile 170 yards), has attracted 13 arrivals from the north. racing. Her husband, Mr. F. C.
It will be recalled that the pony Messrs P. L. Chiu and T. Y. Wout fall, who has now an interest in the entries, but it la amusing to see the Proulx, has the option of Pumpernic-f 34 seconds for the last quarter, having been allotted the toy weight.. (brother of Mr. Y. K. Wouh) are John Peel stable, had very good inclusion of Fel Ying (a "D" clars kel or Sydney Lad, but in my Last Wednesday the
went over the Valley Stakes dis- after passing the winning post flrsi making their debut and both of themf luck when he was racing on joint pony). What chance has he against estimation the former is a crackeriance in 1,30%, romping home. Andrew's ineeling was disquali- In the Portobello Handleap at the under the style of "Iintl and Shen-1 meranian, Confusion Buy, Desert¡ surprise me to see Mr. Proulx giving} Krand style and the Maneila stable ned for bumping and boring, but I may be of interest toi Chlet elc? However, of Eu's stablo, preference to Pumpernickel. Canban a good candidate for the classic think Tamus Day is behaving much | I sincerely trust that readers will ton" and it
Kut Cheung and Wilber are trained
Further matches aro down for Appreciate the fact that it is not an reveal that they were the only sta. Cameronian is undoubtedly a better: dlelight and Winfred are dangerous. by the same Russlan boy, the latter better now. Ito is in the pink of!
having more speed for a mile and condition but Rose June, who has 21dreinion in the easy job to give tips as practically ble to annex the Wong-Nel-Chong,
annual Badminton all the ponies have two or more en- Stakes (with The Quall) and the short distance and he has my vote
UDGING by the training times, under
Wilber is
Ibs, less to shoulder, will no doubt Championships this evening. dangercus gagements per day at the Annual Valley Sinkes (with The Grouse) in wrong but it appears to me that Magot, belonging to Mrs. B. Without prejudice, Marksman does give him a good run for the money. In the Men's Junior Singles, D.. Hace Meeting and therefore, the task the same year. This was in 1031 Confusion Bay in not the same and Hall should be a hot favourite for not suit the riding of Mr. Tang Man- King's Land is in one feitle and with Kwok, of St. Andrew's, will play M. of ascertaining where they are go- and both-China ponies were piloted, mal as when I saw him running be- the third section of the Wong-Nel~ wa and should there be a change Mr. Needa in the saddle the com-M. de V. Soares at Talkoo, and in Ing to start has always been a nasty by Mr. Leo Frost.
bind Skylight
the in
Autumn Chong Stakes over
in the jockey, a small amount each; bination may spring half-a-mile.{ subject for racing writers. The de-
Champlons. Mrs. Dunbar has two There are, of course, other conten- way is worth the investment. In my claration of running n pony in a
representatives in Bear Claw and ders such as Charcoal, Matador, mind Musketeer is only sprinter TN the last event, the Bendigo Bywater and North on the same race for which it has been entered Following olo custom the Hong-Red Feather and the former should National Service, Some Hope, Talkn-and he has to be at his best to cap- Stakes for old Australian pooles court, is made on the day of the meeting kong Jockey Club will start the boil give ដ good
("A" class barred) over a mile, the account against Live, Wild Bear and Willynilly, but ture the Valley Stakes. at least 45 minutes before the time rolling this evening at the Club, Cumerenian. Gladiator. Ook Bay I am afraid that Magog is too fast.
allotment of weighis is assessed on stated in the programme and in the House, Happy Valley, when tires and Soldier of Britain will have a The next two 1 like are Talkative ORA
RANJE Boven (Mr. Encarnacao the amount of stakes won during circumstance there is no other re-selling Lotteries will be conducted good battle for third place.
and Wild Bear. National Service taj up) belonging to the stable 1038 and John Peel's Criffel, who course lott than to employ horse- on the Valley Stakes, the Hongkong
not a bad fellow for a long shot. Hollandia is a better representative hus not much tend to carry, is look- Rooty-Hill Derby THE first section of the Woog-Nel- sense to the best of one's knowledge. Derby and the
than what they had last Spring in ing extremely well. Of course the D. The cost of a chance is $0. It is T Chont Stakes confined to cheUE major race of the meeting will Piet Hein, but I am inclined to be mare must keep a sharp oye on Tor- Blur (the winner of 1038 open to members, their wives and. The Grand Stand and all tho priends, and all non-members must ponies subscription grins of this be the Valley Stakes for China! Heve that the pony is n distance run- nido vate boxes have had a good "clean
doubt bring out ponles subscription grimins of this! nor. John Peel's Milleays has como Rooty-H! Derby) and Snowy River lovely be introduced by a member and theoung will no up" and there is as usual
also be reckoned. A Great six furlonge and the on nicely and his performance over must display of seasonable and beautiful their names entered in the Visitors many starters. It is a sprint over eason over
| half-a-mile. There are dowers on the lawns. The arrange Book. The drawing starts at pan.. medium class runners (the good fun this event. The winner of this im- the
several second leg of the dally double is on the champion course on the eve of Time, who covered a mile last Wed- L.
Chinese New Your In 2.40% nesday in 1.54% is certainly worth „ment, ⠀⠀ especially in front of the sharp and I am certain that there being reserved for the Valley portant classic is to receive: $1,250, I must be considered in weighing his $5 each way,
Weighing Room,, is really artistic, will be some briak biddings, :-
runner than Desert Chief over d
to pass the post first. I may be
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JF. Yong will clnch with R. P.
The programme is as follows:
MEN'S JUNIOR SINGLES
v. M. M. de V. Kwok
(Talkoo, 8.30 p.m.)
MEN'S DOUBLES
Soares
Sung and T. F. Yong
v. Bywater North.
and
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