Friday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
February 23, 1940.
"Captain Foster's" Racing Review
ANNUAL RACE CARNIVAL TERMINATES TO-MORROW
NINE EVENTS ON PROGRAMME:
AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONS
The Annual Race Meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club will ter- minato to-morrow at Happy Valley. Puntors are reminded that the first saddling boll will be chimed at 1.30 p.m., instead of the usual 11.30 a.m. An attractive programme of nine races, with the inclusion of seven handicap events, will be presented, and chief interest will undoubtedly be contred in the Australian Ponies Champions over a distance of one and a quarter milos, The classic event will surely bring out a few smart youngsters of this season's subscription griffins and it looks to me that wo are going to have a nice champion tussle.
As I write, the allotment of handicap weights for the seven events has not yet been announced and in the circumstance the prospects of all the races will be briefly discussed in to-morrow's issue.
Badminton
Draw For 1939-40 Tournament
Amazing Performances
By
China Ponies
However, I am glad to be able to write the last chapter of the amazing performances put up by the China ponies, bona fide griffins of the The draw for the 1939-40 Hong-meeting, and the three best steeds selected by kong badminton championships was made last eveninst by the specially the writer, namely, Burford, Mount Hope Bay appointed sub-committee of the Bad- and Satinlight are now the holders of fastest
W13 found that entries were ex- times over various distances.
minton Asociation.
12 last yenr. Twelve are inking part
218
one
Quarter-
COMPLETE RACING SUCCESSES TO DATE
Quartermaster's Hurford (H. C. Più up), being led in by Mrs.
C. B. Brown on the right and Mrs. R. II. Wild on the left, after wing the Champions, beating Sathlight. the Derby winner.--
Handicap Weights For
Last Day Of Meeting
LISTS OF LEADING OWNERS AND JOCKEYS
FOLLOWING shows how the owners and jockeys farod during the first four days of the annual meeting:
JOCKEYS
J. B. Moller
D. Black H. C. Pih
1st 2nd 3rd Unp.
Cire
21
19
10
12
P. Y. T. Wel
1. 1. Chan
H. J. A. learne
V. V. Need
S. C. Liang
12
15
C. Encarnacao
G. P. Gran
-BPI-RFAGONDONGU
L. Dunbar Lun
Lucky
OWNERS
Five
Quartermaster
Morber
Mrs. J. H. Toggart Ellandee
F. Macgregor
Ip Kul-ying
Yly
B. A. Proulx
17
S.ML.K..
W. H. S. Davis
Mrs. A. E. Grasett
F. Murohall
Marber I
S. W. Pun
14
14
13
A
Li Po-chun Vilaja
3
Lee Bros.
Yick Chim
B. L. Tag
H. M. Bolellio
K. F. Chiu
Tang 10.
Mon-wa
R. Sudick
Y. T. Fung
R. M. Wood
W. G. Poy S. Judah
W. Cooper
Dinmonds
Cocol
J. G. Whittaker
4E.S.K.
10
1
R. Sleop..
F.A. Sequeira
H, A. de B. Botelha
1
Lo G. Hin
R. K. C. Chiu
T. W. Chattey Yeung Wing-sing H. J. Cowie
S. W. Tang
G. Treverton
K.
W.
Fung
Yeung Wing-kwal
C. T
Gregory
L. H. Howell
Ho Hont-pln; Joo Pult-ming S. L. Yuen
Fanling Starting Times For The Week-end
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Sunnyside
Fan Iron
C. Treverton Neerlandla AHP.
Gredkn
Unicorn
Tong Man-wa S. W. Lee
Li Chiu-hong
Mrs. Stanton
7
3
Atra
12
16
Eu
Tong-sen
Dr. S. N. Chau
Eu Tong-sen
S. L. K.
J. H. Jessen
H. Leigh
John Peel
Kia Ora
Y.H.
Mrs. B. Hall Choice
S. 7. Williamson
cellent, being 45 ns compared with The most exclusive event, the Hongkong Derby, has come and Mee Cheung. in the men's senior singles as against gone. Mr. Eric Moller is to be congratulated in capturing the Blue ten lost денкоп
in the Junior Riband with his Satinlight,. ably ridden by his son, Mr. "Booje" singles as compared with 13 13 in Moller and it was the Shanghai grand "old man's" second success, the men's doubles as compared with his first being in 1938 with Silkylight. Of course, the verdict of 11, and nine in the mixed doubles the victory was not by the length of Wong-Nei-Chong Road, but
compared with eight. Only one entry was received for it must have thrilled every regular follower of the turf, for the the ladies doubles, but it has been grim battle for the highest honours of the season started at the decided to keep the entries for this football stand or thereabouts. It was a "neck to neck" fight with event open for another weck, until Burford, pilated by Mr. Raymond Pib, over the last five furlongs Friday, March 1. It is provided that; entries raust total ten in order for a of the long distance outing and when the end came after a most championship event to be arranged. exciting Derby witnessed at the Valley, the decision was only half
WEIGHTS for the handicap events of the fifth and last day Prominent absentee from this a length. ear's championships is P. K.. Hul,
of the Annual Race Meeting (to-morrow) are as follows: who last year won three events. the presence However,
of Henry THE classic endurance contest that the fallure of the
GRIFFINS SPRING HANDICAP Twilight Star (154), Violet Queen Eardley, former Shanghai champion, was run in a record time of master's candidate in the big event
(155), Zodiac (135). Attacking Time (148), Blue Skies and the return of P. H. Wang, former 2.50.4/5 for
and a half was short of a gallop. After a hard
WUHU HANDICAP fight in the Hongkong Derby, Bur- Colony champion, make the competi milos, lowering Rose
Care Elect's ford was another China steed in the (150), Bronze Arrow (151),
Arabian Cat (150), Blaisdon (140). flon one of the most interesting since!
figure by four three-fiths sec-Racing Stakes over a mile and herce (151), Craigavad (108). Dingo Cuban Love (181), Diogenes (145). its inception.
(151), Dragonfly
(151), Gallant Marshal It was certainly a grand certainly had an cany outing to pick (150), In three events players have been onds.
In the senior singles, C. performance. Although I was from the easy win by six lengihs. (151), Eve of Folly (158). Eve(145), Geordie (151), Gog (160),
up $1,000 for the owners. Apart Dupont Bay (153). Eve
of Green Bay (158), Heddon aceded.
(156).
The following starting times have L.W.S. Aux, last year's runner-up, H. For not sweet on Satinlight for the the stailion sliced two three-fifths Hunting (148), Eve of Peace (148). King's Envoy (140), Lucky Eleven been arranged by the Royal Hong-B ley, P. H. Wong, and XL. Yong Blue Riband, I was glad in my held by Contusion Bay since Novem-145); Hopeful Star (151), Hughter Pamer (153), Rose Day (140), Sporis
seconds off the record time of 1.64 (161), Gay Star
(151), For All
(148), National Honour (148), Open- kong Golf Club for Fanling during Helenside
Wong Sul-ngau Hillsboro Baying Batsman (140), Pall Mali (144), the week-end: Star (161), doubim, the favoured pairs are M. S. assertion that Spicylight aber 18, However, it is a long stretch Lim and P. S. Bun, last year's run not the cream of Mr. Moller's to the Hongkong Derby of 1941, but (153) Jane Doe (151), Johnber Venture (148), Tempest (158), Tiger
(145), I sincerely hope that when the time (158), Kentucky
Tribute (148), Valorous (140), Lauraber). comes, the owners in general will (151), Little Princess National tanta (151)... realise the
ichang hanDICAP, 2ND SEC. importance of having
Success (142)
Blue Diamond (150), Expansion their chargers here long before the Ohio (151), Ojibway (late Egmont run-at least two months of training
|Bay) (101), O-Len(158),Omaha Time-(151), Gladiator (140), _Hak- (101), Oompl (158), Patricia (161). Moun Eve (101), Jennifer (157), Possible (163), Resisting Time (158) Jober (167), Just in Time (140), New Ronson (148), Rose Perfect (101). Star (166), Oak Bay (152), Peaceful Silver
Wings (161). Smashing View (158), Pinfarthings (147), Victoria (150), White Diamond (157), Rose Jane (140), Taxing Master Through (151). Thirty Six (158) Polentate (157), Rose Flann (150), Xenophon (151).
have Been seeded." In the men's
ners-up, C. Au and P. I Wong, M.string of animals,
A. Silva and M. A. Oliveira, and
K. L. Yont and H. F. Chew. In the BURFORD'S PERFORMANCES mixed, the seeded couples are: M.
sub-committee.
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Distinctive
Time
of
Dancing
(140)
To-morrow
OLD COURSE 2.10 Major Meek, Majar Cilen, 2.20 3. W. Mayhew, E. R. McKee. 2.44 P. 6. Cassidy, W. M. Barton.
Sunday
OLD COURSE
9.10 G. M. Park, F. N. Spence.
20 W. Mayhew. II. N. Williamson. D.24 J. Harrop, G. Thomṛrson. 9.21 F. Groves. D. 8. Robh. 9.32 A B. Purves, A. V. Greaves. 0.30 M. S. Banner, 3. Redman. 9.40 G. W. Reeve. A. Nicol.
9.44 A. N. 9. A. A. Macfadyen 0.48 P. 2. Aonis, 3. W. Clague,
Lady Northcole
Mrs. Dunbar
T. & E.
1st 2nd 3rd
10.10 J. C. Brown, F. Buckle. 1020 A. E. Listaman, R. 11. Gregory. 10.24 J. C. Taylor, C. C. Binck. 1020 W. 8. Hitler, D, A. Murdoch. 10.32 E. Davidson, f. W. Dulicy. 10.30 H, Overy, W. J. E. Mackenzie. 10.40 FC Stewart, W. Park.. 10.44 M. Gardan, I. Evelle. 10.48 A. E. Cerondal, A. M. Kirby.. 10.44 1. P. Morris, H. A. Mills, 165 Lieut. Carter, G. T. Harrington. 11.00 Lt. Cur. Greenway, H. C. Watson. NEW COURSE
9.20. F. Sommers. Anr, & Jr. 9.28 Cant. Thursby, R. G. Parker. 9.30 P. 8. Delaney, L. M. Wyllo. D.44 Mr. Nicol, Mins Geen.
D33 Mrs. Plummer, Mr. Binclair. 10.00 E. W. J. & Mrs. Wedlock.
10.30 W. W. C. Shewart, T. Megarry,
0.32 A. C. Lamb Gasper. R. R. de L. 10.10 E. G. Prico, J. C. C. Matthews.
Lierchirs.
R. D. Mere, D. Loneraine,
A. Oliveira and Miss M.-Silva, three DURFORD, owned by the Quarter
and
D master's stable, gave a gallant times runners-up, H. Eardley Miss Decima Eardley, L. Yong display of his propelling powers, los-at Happy Valley. and Miss U. Khoo, and J. J. Re-ing to Salinlight by only halt a
MOUNT HOPE BAY medios and Miss O. Ribeiro,
length, but the bay stallion, ably The championships will start or assisted by. Mr. Pih in the naon M in the Grand Sund Stakes over MOUNT Hope Bay's performance the Champion Thursday next, February 20, the first made amends in programme of matches to be an-Stakes, beating the Derby winner by six furlongs seemed to suggest that to-morrow In the local two lengths in the record time of Mr.. Dunbar's stallion was more of a
TAIPING HANDICAP, 2ND SEC. nounced
It was one one-sprinter than a stayer.
The pony
ICHANG HANDICAP, 1ST SEC.
Ascot Vale (163), Bressay (159), press. Neutral courts will be used 2.20% for 1 miles. for all games, which will be arrang- Afth seconds faster than the per-jannexed this event in great style,
Avon (148), Bear Claw (159), Blue Desert Star (168), Ebony Idol (145), ed by
beating Mrs. no formance done by Silkylight. by the sub-committee, and
Taggart's Craigavad
(159) Conquering Time Emergency Call (148) February postponements will be permitted] 1 remembered in querying in this with Mr. Encarnacao in the saddle Express
English Cavalier
Fourth (155), Fel Ying (140), Good without the special consent of the column abou; a fortnight age whe- not only by six lengths but in the Galaxy (168), Heotie View (140) Morning (168), Lancashire Chap 18.00 R. Nova C. C. Worrall
Matador (156), Meteor (145), F. A. Ellott, E. Groome. ther the Russian trainer had enough record time of 1.21%, which was one
Eve (160), Hyndford Matches will be the best of three time to get Burford in trim for the record established by Spicylight in Bridge (148), King's Warden (151). National Liberty (140), Popular Star 10.08 J. M. Pearson, M. Pollock,
two-fifths seconds faster than the Humdrum PLEASE Turn To Pago 9. stamina run and there was no doubt the Maiden Stakes on the first day Hob Roy (147), Rose Emily (140).
Lilliber (101), Red Feather (150) (143), Silver Stor (140), Starlet (140),
(145), Portrush (163), Radlum Star 10.12 D. II. Clark, L. Jackson. of the Annuni Carnival. Mount
Sunshine Susie (140) Tolkative TAIPING HANDICAP, 1ST SEC Hope Bay nearly landed a coup in sama tamthan the Chater Cup in a serumble from
(158), Tiny Tim (148), Wild Bear Bistre (180), Chatterbox (162), the 1 mile post and he went under Dekko (140), Double Chance (140), (140), Zero (160),
Estover Spleylight, the winner, by half a
(148), Gold
Coin (143), length. There was plenty money on Golden Cow (145), Kut Cheung the Cire's candidate, but Mount Hope (150), Night View (168), Bay would have paid handsomely If Boven (153). Piet Hein (150), Plain View (140), Shipmaster (101), Smil- He had crossed the wire first.
ing Time (140), Some Hope (150), After fighting hard for the Arst Strathdoon (143), The Leopard (100), three days of the annual race meet The Tigress (140), West Lake (144), ing, Mr. B. W. Bradbury met with Wilber (144), Wild Cat (160), Willy- come successes on Wednesday, Gret-nilly (140).
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BENARBA HANDICAP
Oranie
Hopeful Stakes over the champion Ambar 11 (150), Aztec (183),, course, while Clember had a com- Colorado Star (135), Dick Turpin' fortable win in the Grimns Con- (135), Discovery Bay (160), Heinz solation Stakes over a mile in 1.53% which was below Confusion Bay's old truck figure of 1.34. It was Лne run.
MR. MOLLER'S SUCCESSES
off the reel, and the sixth wOB
(140), Macquarie River (140), Mur- ray River (135), Perfect Day (142), Poconos (140), Sea Urchin (146), Strathearrick (158), Tarzan (135),
Little Dado Warned
23
San Francisco, Feb. (UP), -- The State Boxing Commission has warned Little Dado, Flyweight champion, to meet Little Pancho before March 29 or forfeit his title.
Meanwhile, it has been an- nounced that Pancho will meet Lupe Cordoza in a ten-round bout on February 26 at the Coliseum Bowl.
REGIONAL FOOTBALL
TI
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of non-winners, the most conspicuous TT may not be generally known being Craigavad, Dupont Bay, all that out of nine races confined to the Eve's lot, For All Time, Johnker, Derby grimns run on the first four Ohio, O-Lan, Silver Wings Vie
Victoria days of the annual big meeting, Mr. and White Diamond and all of them Eric Meiler captured six events, five have been entered for the Grimns LONDON, Feb. 23 (Router) dead-heat between Racylight and Spring Handicap to be contested to- Results of the regional football
morrow. We are bound Greiber in the Hopeful Stakes: tfeld and a
see a nice matches played yesterday were: may be of interest to know that in It is almost certain that a streng
good Is assured.
race
SOUTH "A" addition to the Lusitano and Chater contingent of children will be turn- Cups, the three griffins of the Cire's ing out to-morrow and although West Ham stable brought in a grand total of they are permitted in either en- $9,120 (Satinlight won $5,170, Spicy closure, they will only be admitted light made, $2,250 and Racylight in the company of their parents. Chelsea cleared $1,700) and I wonder whe-Attention of the public will be ther Mr. Moller had a good race drawn to the fact that no amaha | meeting. Navyilght was, in my will be allowed. Boys and girls are opinion, very lucky to capture the reminded that there are Challenge Cup valued and hundred nasty kickers among the Australian soveral guineas, which was won outright by and China ponies and the Stewards the Shanghai challenger and this of the Hongkong Jockey Club will means that the Hongkong Jockey not be responsible for any accidents. Club will have to provide another As a precaution I would be advis It is learned that Mr. E. Moller, silver trophy for next year's racing.
able for the parents to warn their the shipping magnato and owner of kiddies to keep a sharp eye on all the Derby winner, Batinlight, has ponies that are adomed by a plece handed $10,000 to Madame Sun Yat- of either green, red or yellow ribbon sen for hospital fund for Chinese sick
and wounded.
PROMINENT NON-WINNERS
HERE are at least:
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Tdozen grimns under the category on the tall near the dock.
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10.24
Mrs. Sturgess-Welts, Mra. Hiiller. 10.32 Mrs. Overy, Mra, fnckenzie, 10.40 Mrs. Stewart, Mr. Park.
| 10.48 Mrs, Gerondal. Mrs. Kirby.
11.00 Majar del Court, Capt. Challey. 11.04 A Tennant, K. Ë, Young,
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