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Saturday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
February 25, 1939.
STAGE ALL SET FOR ANNUAL RACING CARNIVAL
RECORD CROWDS EXPECTED ON ALL FIVE DAYS
SILKYLIGHT AND ROSE ELECT SHOULD WIN
After a lapse of over two months, racing in Hongkong will be resumed at Happy Valloy to-day when the annual Racing Carnival organised by The first the Hongkong Jockey Club will open. saddling ball will be rung at 11 a.m, sharp.
The stage in alt set for the event, and the Bendigo Stakes With the inerented population in the race).
Colony, it is confidently expected
that a record-breaking crowd will
Silkylight,
easy
(twelfth
which has been en-
victory. In view of Silky- light's presence, there will probabl
be many stprters, but King's not Warden and Moonlight View may
the other two places.
be present at the Race Course to-tered for the first race of the day, day to enjoy the "Sport of Kings" the Foochow Cup, should have an Already od prizes are assumed for the cash-wceps, which have been selling extremely well, and if the present interest taken in racing in Hongkong la any Indication, the pari-mutuels will also return good dividentu.
The main event to-day is the Valley Stakes, which is confined to Ching poles, subscription griffins
Another pony to have entered in only one event to-day is Rose Elect.) which has been entered for the Mai den Stakes. There seems to be no a hig opposition for her here, but
of this meason. This race will be field may start as owners will pro- run at 4.30 p.m. No fewer than 04bably want to see their candidates entries, representing the cream of Ret started.
the subscription griffins imported fer this year's racing, have been re- volved for this race, and a good fight for first place should be seen, PROBABLE STARTERS
It is certain that though 84 ponies
FINE JOCKEYS
We have with us at the annual meeting several fine Jockeys from the north, amungst them being Mesurs. F. Marshall, R. B. Moller,
An excellent view of the saddling ring, stands and enclosure of the Hongkong Jockey Club at Happy Valley where the annual racing earnival is being held. To-day, Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday and next Saturday, the racecourse will be the scene of considerable nelivily and great crowds, gathered for the. "Sport of Kings."
TAKE THIS GUIDE TO
THE RACE COURSE
The following are the entries for races to-day in which those
J. Pate-Hunt, C. Encarnacho. P. Lather than griffins of this season take part:
Chiu, T. Y. Wouh, II. J. A. Heame.
have been entered for this classic Apart from these, we have our own the majority will nut face the
can be acer-orat stalwarts, some of whom com- starter. As far as tained,
starters and pare the probably jockey: for this race are as follows:
PONY
Avalon
Celtle Star Chatterbox Heddon
Kut Cheung Morkaman Milieuye Musketeer
National Honour
Oranje Boven
Pawnee
Sea Cuptain
JOCKEY
1. P. Botelho
S. W. Pan
B. L. Tao
H. J. Hearne
T. Y. Wouh
Thrut Man-wa
V. V. Needa
S. C. Liang
H. P. Chanson
C. Encarnaçao
P. Y. Wel
11. Proulx
Sports Venture. F. Marshall
The Grey Tiger 11. C. Pih
This Time
Tiny Tim
Wilber
J. Pote-Hunt
T. L. Wong D. Black
Of course, there may be additions
or deletions from this list: owners:
Rrufe do not announce
nominations for each
19
vance.
2nd
their
a
Lost
race in
03- But if this list is anywhere | Chatterbox, Oranie Boven, correct, Musketeer, Milleaye Wilber will have a
a lot to say at the finish. Wednesday, Chatterbox went over the Valley Stakes distance in 1.30% secs. If this Manetta candidate re- produces the same form, the race may well be hers.
very favourably with the aortherners.
2
A notable absentee this year is 1.1 Mulfland, who rode with sugh suc-
It is rumoured 1 ness in former years. that Mr. R. B. Moller, who rides for his father, Mr. Eric Moller, is no! feeling too well of the moment, and 11|2 is possible that another Moller boy may be summoned from Shanghail to ride for the "old man,"
Many punters will be pleased to learn that Mr. T. L. Wong, one of the most well-known Chinese joc- keve in Chinn, who has not been') riding in Hongkong for a long time, 13 now back again to the fold.
DANAHAR
WANTS A RETURN FIGHT
London, Feb. 24.
*
FOOCHOW CUP
Honeymoon Eve, 181 lbs.
Jungle Jim, 161 lbs.
Warden, 161 lbs.
3 Moonlight View, 161 lbs.
3 0 Lancashire Boy, 155 lbs. 30 Laughing Buddin, 140 lbs. 0 3 0 Laughing Girl, 140 s.
National Defence, 140 lbs.
0 0 3
1 1
Night View, 140 lbs. Rose Jane, 147 lbs. Rose-Queen, 153 lbs. Salvage Master, 148 lbs.
22 Scenic View, 147 lbs.
1 1 1. Smiling Thru, 151 lbs.
032 Soldier of China, 147 lbs.
0
D 3
ព 0 Harvest View, 181 lbs.
3 King's Lend, 142 lbs.
(One And A Half Miles)
2
3
3 Bear Claw, 101 lbs.
3 Cameronian, 161
1
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+
Confusion Bay, 161 lbs.
0
Happy Eve, 158 lbs.
0 3 2
0
0
ค
0 Jober, 161 lbs.
0 0
Q
1
2
King's
0 3
1
1
1
Red Feather, 181 lbs.
1
2
2
Wild Life, 181 lbs.
CHINA STAKES
(From The 114 Mile Post}
0 0
1
1
*Bear Claw, 161 lbs... *Cameronlan. 101 lbs. "Contusion Bay, 101 1ts.
Desert Chief, 101 lbs.
3 2
3
20
Aztec, 147 Abs.
0 0
0 Blandford, 147 lbs.
0 0 5
1 # :
1 0
0
0
Skylight, 181 lbs.
Fel Ying 158 lbs. Gladiator, 158 lbs. Half-Moon Eve, 161 lbs.
Happy Eve. 158 lbs. Humdrum Eve, 101 lbs. *King's Warden, 101 lbs.
0. Oak Bay, 161 lbs.
Red Feather, 181 us.
0.2 Soldier of Britain. 161 lbs.
• Sco Foochow Cup,
CURRAGH HANDICAP
(One Mile)
Advancing Time, 101 lbs. 0 Amberley, 145 lbs. Bistre. 145 lbs.
0
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0 Gold Coin, 140 lbs.
Of the 12 races arranged for to- day, eight are for ponies which have
The National Sporting Club, who 3 never rated before. The period of training has not been as long this are the sponsors of Arthur Dunahar, 0 but who was defeated by Eric Boon in 0 as in former seasong, trainers have worked very hard with the British ghtweight title fight on their sleeds, most of which are now Thursday night, announce that he will not fight as a lightweight again. in good enough condition.
year
OLD FRIENDS ABSENT Old friends will be seen in only events, the Foochow Cup (first race), China Stakes (fourth Race), Curragh Handicap (eleventh race)
They have issued a challenge to Boot, requesting a return light in the welterweight division of ten stone for £1,000 a side,
They suggest that the contest be held three months hence-Reuter,
Rothmans
White Horse
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10c. for 10 55c. for 50
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Tampa Bay, 108 lbs.
10 Tyne, 157 lbs.
BENDIGO STAKĖS
(One Mile)
A Grand Time, 142 lbs.
A Great Time. 144 lbs.
Annabella, 140 lbs.
0 lag Tor, 141 lbs.
1 Brutus, 150 lbs.
1 1 0 Crittet, 150 lbs,
0.0
0 1
0 0
1 Discovery Bay, 145 lbs.
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Katinka, 147 lbs.
King's Privilege, 140 lbs.
3 0 O Macquarie River, 148 lbs.
0 0 2 Murray River, 140 lbs.
0 0 Perfect Day, 140 lbs..
0 0 3 Ranger, 144 lbs.
Ð 2 0 Rex, 145 lbs.
1 3 3 Snowy River, 145 lbs..
Tornado Star, 159 lbs.
0 2
Q
1
0 Vixen Tor, 140 lbs.
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Zodiac, 144 lbs
Numbers In front of the ponics' names indicate where they have finished in their last three starts in the past few months.
PONIES TAKE FINAL
SPRINT BEFORE THE ANNUAL RACE MEET
On the eve of the Annual Race Rove Jane
Blue Diamonti Meeting, trials at Happy Valley yes-wight Star terday comprised short sprints of a Rising Star
The com-Finders River quarter and a half mile.
Pinin View plete times were as follow:
Gladiator Good Morning Gallant Marshall Some Hope Sports Venturo New Bertford Fair Child
The Buccaneer Marksman Patriotic Day Charcoal Starlet Tru Lavo Heddon
Navy Light Dow Jones Arcot Vale Ruse Finna Snowstorm Ruby Star Tornado lar Wild Life
Galaxy Talkative King's Privilega Triumphant Day
Musketeer
Critel
Tyne
I'let Heln Viber
Devonian Eve of Harvest Brutus.UDAY Hurum Eve Winfred Cyclone Welcome Taxing Master Jungle Jimn Chatterbox Amberley Pawnee Green Bay
tatador
Honeymoon Eve 14 14 Last Galveston Day mile inte Or Donlat Day
31 102 31 Kellum
30.2
32:2 1.03.1
3021 Pumpernickel
304| Vixen Tor
1.53.1 304 Wilynilly
1.02
30.3 Thanksgiving Day 34.2 1.85.3 311 National Honour
34.2 1.65.3 311 King's L
34.2 185.3 31.1 Tabby Cat
70 3
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1.02 29.4. tattleship
29.4 Engilan Cavaller
231 Rose Queen
22.3 Conquering Time 20.37 Ying.
1,03.4 51 Salvage Matter
King's Warden
34.1 1.04.2 30.1 Kut Cheong
1.05.2 30.2
WEEK-END FOOTBALL PROGRAMME
Charity Match At Caroline Hill
The following is the soccer pro- gramme for the week-end:
Middlesex
TO-DAY
First Division
v. Royal Scots.
(Sookunpoo, 4.14 p.m.) Referee:-Hinchliffe. Linesmen:-Barrello and Wyper. Police v. Kwong Wah
(Boundary Road, 4.15 pm.) Referee:-Kossick.
Linesmen:-Demmce and Somer-
ville.
Club v. South China "A"
Club, 4.15 p.m.) Referee:-Omar.
Linesmen:Gibson and Rorlock.
Eastern v. South China "B"
(Club, 2.45 p.m.)
Referee: Clarke. Linesmen:--Baker and Wilkins.
Second Division
Club v. South China
(Caroline Hill, 2.45 p.m.) Referee: Havelaar. Middlesex v. Royal Scots (Sookunpoo, 2.15 p.m.) Reforge:Molyneux. Police v. Kwong Wah
Boundary Road, 2.45 p.m.) Referee:--Phillips. Kowloon v. Engineers
Kowloon, 2.45 p.m.) Referee:--Ip.
St. Joseph's v. 5th R.A.
(Caroline Hill, 4.15 p.m.) Referee:-Silva
TO-MORROW
Charity Match in Ald of the British Fund for the Relief of Dis- tress in China,
Rest, of Colony v. South China
(Caroline Hill, 4 p.m.) Referee:Glover.
Linesmen:-Adlam and Ford.
First Division
20.3 St. Joseph's v. Royal Navy (Causeway Bay, 4.15 p.m.) Referee:-Goss,
57.4
1.03
1.00.
1,00 2
1.012 20
Linesmen:-Dove and Wilson.
Second Division
Eastern v. R.A.O.C.
(Causeway Bay, 2.45 p.m.) Referee:-Farr,
Third Division “A"
Electric v. Kit Che
(Sookunpoo, 2.45 p.m.) Referee: Edwards. [P.W.D. v. R.E.
(Sookungoo. 4.15 p.m.) Referee:Mellgrew.
37.3 Pall Mall
Homo Evelyn Opening Datsman The Crey Tiger
1.00.2 20.4
1.04.4
1,05.3
1.05.4 30
1.093
50 193 Hyndford Bridge 1.20
341 1942 30.1
Waber
1.05.1
20.3
14.3 1.09 342) The Leopard
56.3 21.1 Eve of Heaven 10.3 27.1 Sex Horne
1.014
203 Magog
Miticoye
1,022 202 Hectie View
60.1 20.2, Sernic View
29.1 Lancashire Chap 29.1 Ganglio
1.12
57
213 Calentito
53.2 20.1 Mercury 1.04
29 Black Diamond
34
Radlum Star
Cammencement Bay
32.4 1.003
37.1 Doube Finesse
33.1
203
Amber II
30.3 30.2
Rostrever
35.1 1.00.I
1.01.9 30.1
iturricane
35.1
32
Spirit of 1. Loula
20.1
Moonlight View
1.03
20.1
Candlefth
33.1
312 Tampa ny
34
Port Rush
54,3 34.2
1.07 103.4
1,895
1.37
1043 331 Janber 100
31.2 Duo Express 602 9.3 Cairnsmöre 1033 Avon
88.3.3 Red Feather 1.08.3 2011 Old Fashioned 1.00.1 20.1 National Liberty
302. TIM... 33.2; Gulness Time 1.013 33! Smiling Time
Forgolfen Star 73.3 Routhern Star 34.3 Eve of Shynes 1.043 204. Chiltern 1.01.3.4. Bydney Lad
201. Jennifer
201ting Master
274. Wild near
Golden Cow
Alrican Iamond
Lliber
50
79 Wild full
Jnber
Ka
Flylynight
1.08
844 27.2 Torridge
544 272, Cindrella
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Nothenana
MADE IN LONDON BY Rolfmans of PALL MALL
Rose Emily
Cockle Rol Katinka Achinetterling A Grand Time Laff At "at
Devon Dumpling
893 20.1 Mayfair Court 1,13.
24 Geordia
283 Avalon
31.3
1.03.3 30
February Fourth
Gold Coin
Court
30.3
1.04.3 2931ovely Star 1.04.3 29.3 Tixer Eye 1.043 203 Gold Tower
1.02.3 30
atom
Alpha
1,033 30 Tiny Tim
20.4 Phoenix
54.1 25.4 Olympiad 1.01 20.2 Skip 31
53
Bressay Advancing Time Gog
King's Envoy
Lombel Beldge Victory Day 37.8ilkylight
374 Oranje Hoven
30. Boldier of Cana
Lancashire Chip
1.04.1 31
1.05.1 11
1.05.3 52
SZEX SEX
1.04.1
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Daimio la ta ka ka
"Capt. Foster" Selects The Following:
1-FOOCHOW CUP
BilkyDght
King's Warden Moonlight View
2.-MAIDEN STAKES
Kose Elect Avon
Liilber
3.-SYDNEY MAIDEN STAKES
(FIRST SECTION)
Ruby Star
Chiltern
Devonian
4--CHINA STAKES
Cameronian
Bear Claw Gladiator
5-WONG NEI CHONG STAKES
(FIRST SECTION)
Portrush
Kut Cheung
Lambeth Bridge
GWONG NEI CHONG STAKES
(SECOND SECTION)
Ascot Vale
Bressay
Patristie Day
7.--SYDNEY MAIDEN STAKES
(SECOND SECTION) Pumpernickel
Laffat That Sydney Lad
B. WONG NEI CHONG STAKES
(THIRD SECTION)
Magog Matador
Some Hope
9.---VALLEY STAKES
Chatterbox' Oranje Boven Musketeer
14-TRIAL PLATE
Hlynsford Brkige Blue Express Conquering Time
11-CURRACH HANDICAP
Tampa Bay
Rose Jane
King's Lead
12-BENDIGO STAKES
Criffel Tornado Star Snowy River
DAILY DOUBLE EVENT
Pumpernickel/Chatterbox
GRAND NATIONAL FAVOURITE RUNS BADLY IN RACE
London, Feb. 24. The Manchester Stayers' Handicap Chase over a distance of three and a half miles was won by Hundy Mundy, a 5-1 bet, carrying 30 st. 1ib.
Inversible, at 6-1, carrying 10 st. 10 lbs., was second and Frankie, 20-1, carrying st. 12 lbs., third.
Five horses ran in the race. The time was 6 mins. 3 secs.
Selections
Made By "Early Bird"
"Early Bird" of the S. C. M. Post selects the following winners for
o-day's races:
1st Race
Silkylight Jrather
Moonlight View
2nd Race
Itone Elect Liber Peaceful View
3rd Race
ace
Murrumbidgee
Serenade Cocklero!
14th Race
5th Raco
Desert Star Bear Claw King's Warden
Portrush Smiling Time Phoenix
6th Race
This Time Patriotic Day February Furta
7th Race
Laff Al That Pumpernickel Sidney Lad
8 Race
Some Hope Avalon
Heddon
9th Racc
Oranje Daven Millenye Chatterbox
10th Race
Hyndford Bridge
11th Race
Rose Jane Tampa Bay Kings Lead
12th Raco
Timo
King's Privilege Vixen Tor Blandford
DAILY DOUBLE
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Loft Al That and Oranțe Boven,»/
Soccer
Strong Teams
Chosen For
Charity
Game
Twa very strong elevens have been selected to take part in the charity soccer match to-morrow in ald of the British Fund for the Relief of 'Distress in China. The game will be played at Caroline Hill at 4 p.m. between teams representing the Rest of the Colony and the South China A.A.
chan
The following are the teams: Rest of Colony-Hartley (K.F.C.); Wnh), Hou Yung-sang (Kwong
Horniball (Middlesex); (KF.C.), Baltrao (St. Joseph's), Hsu
Emberson (Eastern); K-ng-shing (R.A.0.C.). Courtney (Middlesex), A. V. Gonne (St. Joseph's), Capt., Saw (Middlesex) and Moss (Police). South China Cheung Wing-chol; The Grand National Favourite, Mak Siu-hon, Li Tin-sang; Lal Wal- Royal Danieli, carrying 12 st. 7 lbs., oui, Leung Wing-chiu, Lau Hlag- starting a 4-7 favourite, did not jump choi; Tang Kwong-sum, Fung King- well from the start and unseated its cheung, Lee Wal-tong, Lal Shiu-wing Jockey in the fourth Jump-Reuter. and Lau Chung-sang.
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