Friday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
November 15, 1940,
"Captain Foster's" Racing Review
Taipo Stakes
Hongkong St. Leger To-morrow POOR NOMINATIONS FOR
Slight Odds On Burford To Beat Craigavad And O-Lan
NO ENTRY FROM MOLLER STABLE
THE STAGE IS SET for to-morrow's endurance contest, the Hongkong St. Leger confined to China ponies, and there are in addition seven other interesting races on the card. A feature of the classic ovent is that Mr. Eric Moller has no nomination and Mr. B. W. Bradbury has not en tered his Clember, the winner of St. George's Plate.
It was indeed a great pity that Satinlight, the winner of the Hongkong Derby in record time of 2.50.4/5 for 1/2 iniles, died of colic last June, and no doubt Mr. Moller must have come to a conclusion that neither Racylight nor Spicylight has much of a chance of carrying his colours to victory in the Hongkong St. Leger.
I do not expret that either Eve of Dancing or Hughber or Johnber will upset the applecart.
PAPER CERTAINTY
New Bridge H'cap
(First Section)
Interesting Scramble For Australians
WE SHOULD SEE an Interesting zcramble in the New Bridge Handi-:
cop (Drst scellon) from the 11⁄2 mile past (about half mile 165 yards) for
"B" class Australian
ponies.
The recent decnotion of Devonian,
Melody Star and Tornado Star will no doubt evoke verlain emount of}
Interest to the pari-mutuel depart- cat. These three mokes, together load, and a lot depends upon the one that can beat the gate.
A Roaring Time, Brown Derby, Flying Dutchman, Pumpernickel, Ro-
with Rowan, are sharing the limit
won and Sydney Lad are good starters from the gate, and I think it will pay to have a ticket on each.
New Sth. Wales H'cap
Duel Between Amicus Curiae And Baffin Bay
BAR 20 DAYS?
Actually a picture taken during the Barbecue and Round-Up held by the Cottage Club over the
week-end at Fanling.—Ming Yuen..
It will be recalled that the and the other two of this owner's nominations, Dupont Bay and former dead-heated with Gret-Conagh, are not good enough to don ber in the Hopeful Stakes over the colours for a long outing. 14 miles at the Annual Meet- ing, and I was expecting that Racylight would be sent down to have a go at the St. Leger:
However, for two years in succes- the book it should be a paper- certn'nty to Burford, but thei ston, the owner (Mr. Mulles) and his Quartermaster's candidate has not Handicap for "A" class Aus son (the jockey) made special trips appeared in public after his brilliant tralian ponics should provide for the Hongkong St, Leger, Silky performance in the Easter Stakes the best event of the afternoon, light winning the 1930 classic with when he dead-lented with Confusion; case, whilst last year Navylight Just, Bay. the latter having a pull of al-and it is a distance trip from cot home by a short hand.
the two mile post, once round |Castle Peak H'cap The passing of Skyfight was Lust Saturday Burford was sent and in.
THE New South Wales Handlesp not only a great loss to the Cire's over 14 miles in 2.40 flat, but I do
fer "A" class Australian ponies stable, but it has robbed the racing not consider that was fast enough for *ould provide the best event of the public of a good return match champion pony, and there was against Burford. In any case we noth ng to write home about his last afternoon, and it is a distance trip shall see a good fight between quarter. How good he will be to-rom the two mile post, once round Burford, Craigavad and O-Lan. morraw is, of course, a matter for and in. and it will not surprise me in the Icant that this will be the last Hongkong 84, Lexer for China pony griMins.
THE New South Wales THE DAILY DOUBLE
TO-MORROW'S PROMISE
most a stone.
he
With due respect to Amicus Curine conjecture,
as a stayer, the brown will have to Burford has been badly affected be at his best to stave off the chal- with ringworm, it is tearned, and lenge of Bon Bay. The latter had the success of this pany depends a useful record last season in more
than
company, average
and upon the same soft going of the track as when he annexed the should, therefore, be able to turn the Champion Stakes under a drizzle. tables on Amicus Curlne,
The lowest position in the sema- O-Lon la dangerous with a feryntore should be filled by Viceroy, be a bumper cne and rncegoers are course and Craigavad is good for Vanity Fair is recommended for big reminded that first saddling bell will third place.
W
ITH a promise of much cooler weather, I see no reason why
the attendance to-morrow should not
be rung at 1.30 p.m.
After a few months of anxiety toj
the owners and trainer, Burford hos Newcastle Handicap
at last been entered for the Hong-
kong St. Leger and the bay will bo ridden by Mr. Donald Black Instead of Mr. H. C. Pib who has gone to the north on business.
There was a talk that Craigavad was "dotty" after his smartTMrün ̄în the Essex Handicap, lasing to Con- fusion Bay by a thort head at the fast meet, but it is learned that the bay will weigh out for the classic, and I have not been able to ascer tain who is going to be the Jackey. Elther Mr. L. D. Chao or Mr. Peter
money.
Centre Court Should Be Among The Favourites
(First Section)
Portrush Fancied For First Leg
THE FIRST LEG of the daily dog-
Now Bridge H'cap (Second Section)
Can Criffel Win. This Event Again?
NOVICES EVENT
Alteration Of Weights
CONSIDERING the amount of China_ponles we have in the "E" class, the opening event, Taipo Stakes over a milo, has not been well supported by nominations, and the reason may be that the race is to be ridden by novices. 7.
It is not a handicap,, but the weight/
In the programme has been assetsed
on the amount of stakes won dince Castle Peak H'cap
January and punters should note that
those placed ponies In Macno last (Second Section)
Sunday have a little extra poundage
to carry,
Following is a list of the alteration
of weights:
151 Ib.instead of 150 lb.
do 158 do 147
Geordio
Heddon .... 150
Hopeful Time 140
King's Worthy 180-
Radium Star 158;
do do
148 106
LAST EVENT OF THE DAY
BY VIRTUE of his win' in Macao last Sunday Jack O'Lantern has in- curred a penalty of 7 lb, for the last
Radium Star is not a miler, but in went, the Castle Peak Handicap the Republican Handicap (first sec ponies and it is a fast ran over slx (cecond section) for "D" claas' China tion) run at Macao last Sunday over furlongs.
six furlongs, he won by a neck bent-
Ing Heddon and Geordie. The latter The three most dangerous are two were receiving 10 lb. and 16 lb. and they should cross the wire in the
Bressay, Double Chance and Valorous.
espectively, whereas to-morrow,
Heddon has to give Radium Star a order I have named. pound, and Geordie has a pull of only
7 lbs.
In the matter of weights Radium Star should run away with the race, but is Mr. F. F. Chiu going to ride
the blacklet
think he will give preference Desert Stor, who is looking extremely well.
He is one of the owners, but I to
SPORTS ADVT.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
THE ELEVENTH EXTRA RACE: The succers of King's Worthy in MEETING will be held (weather the Republican Handicap (second sermitting) at HAPPY VALLEY an section) at Macao last Sunday was SATURDAY, 16th November, 1960. undoubledly a, fine performance,mmencing at 2.00 p.m. · and with a goed, novice In the raddle the stallion should be able to make his first, segnaistance with the judge, but this being a novice event, spoiting the winner is not zo easy as it looks.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
ELEVENTH EXTRA RACE MEETING,
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AT THIS TIME last year Criffel. ble is on the Castle Peak Handicap with a pull of over a stone, annexed (first section) for "D" class Chias the New Bridge Handicap (six fur- ponies and 1 is a sprint over six fur-longs) beating Lucky Lad and Lan- cashire Chips with Courting Eve fangs.
There wis no doubt that West
finishing fourth. Lane had an easy passage in the Jor- This same event has been separated dan Handicap (rst section) from the Into two classes at the discretion of 11⁄2 mile post, but that win has cost the handicapper, and Criffel has him a penalty of 11 lb. for a victory been assigned to the second sectiun, of one and a half lengths and the which incidentally is the second leg in the Race Book." adjustment favours Sunlight View of
of the daily double,
A careful
and Portrushi.
of those assigned: I fancy the last named over this to the same division shows that there distance with Sylvandale to follow are only two contenders. Criffel has I am afraid the run is too short for to keep a sharp lockout for Derby Clowner and Phoenix, but be careful and Franklin. It is hoped, however, "with"Royal Highness who is now in that Ceifel will duplicate"her win-as
its proper class. Eve of Peave has the has hot this reason carned! been whispered as a good thing..
enough to pay her corn bill,
WE ARE BOUND to have a good field of sprinters in the Newcastle Handicap for "C" class Australian ponies over six furlongs. A close study of the handicaps seems to me that Football Bredon has been well treated, but can Mr. T. W. Chattey, who!
wel will be in the saddle instead of generally rides for Mr. G..G. N. Tinson, got down to the Burma XI May
the usual Mr. Pih.
NEEDA BACK AGAIN
weight and take the full advantage of 145 lb.?
With Plecadilly Jim (the winner lead aboard than her last outing Visit
Visit Colony
WITH the return of Mr. "Vie" of Queensland Handienp) out of the over a distance run. The trip la to Needs from the north, Mr. T. K. road, Centre Court (a progeny of her liking and I expect her to be Lis depending upen the Shanghal Double Court) should be one of the among the Orst three. rider to pilot his O-Lan to victory; favourites, but the mare has
Successful Schoolmasters
more
Venus Bay by Double Court, and Cheerful Star by George, Craves are (also at the top of the assessment, but the form book does not show that they are weight carriers.
CHANCE TO ATONE
FOR no earthly reason Warrego River (Mr. Black up) carried a big parcel of Hongkong Bank notes to best Piccadilly 3mm and Centre Court
in April
Baseball
Yankees Retain McCarthy As Manager
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (UP)—The New York Yankees Baseball Club have announced that McCarthy has been retained as manager, havlug AT THE monthly meeting of the renewed his Honkong Football Association
contract for another on three years at the same salary which Wednesday evening, the Council Pis between $30,000 and $35,000 per proved the proposed visit of a Burma annum. Football Association team, providing
the visit is made not cariler than Avril 12 In order not to clash with the would be devoted to the Hongkong end of the season's Learne fixtures.
Four teams England, Scotland. Par Relief. Association and
Notary Club, the Hongkong and Macao the Chinese Youth's Med'ent Relief Association.
CHARITY DONATIONS
GOVERNOR'S CUP
in the Queensland Handicap, but the tal and China will compete for the Sunday Herald International. „Charity mare finished third and it looks to Cup. The first round matches w: be me that the bay belonging to the two held on Christmas Day and Boxing It was revealed that the charity soc. talpons of the Hongkong Bank has a Day, December 25 and 20 respectively Tenth) in aid of the British War Or- eer match on October 10 (Double good chance to alone for her failurę at the last meeting.
Fanisation Fund and the British Fund Warrego
The first round of the Governor's Cup for the Rellef of Distress in China River and Catterick will be played on Sunday, November scalled Bridge are sharing the middle allot-24. The selection
$2.506.74. The teams were of the Association Combined Chinese and Rest of the ment of 152 lb., and I have news team has been left in the hands of the Colony. The total receipts from the that the latter after a few practices League Management Committee. Poppy Day match on November 11 were does not now mind' the rattling of It was also decided to hold a match $1,039, from which expenses have yet! the gate. This should be noted. on December 22, proceeds of which to bo deducted.
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Weights in the above have been reduced 5 lb. all round.
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