Friday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
November 29,
1940,
"Captain Foster's" Racing Review
ST. ANDREW'S DAY AT HAPPY VALLEY THE DAILY DOUBLE Oldest Autumn Classic Attracts St. Andrew's Stakes
Canobie Lon H'cap
CHOICE OF FIVE "D" CLASS AUSTRALIANS
CANOBIE LEA HANDICAP
for "B" Australian ponics is the first, log of the Daily Double, and the run is a long
excursion over two miles. This is certainly a good “breather" to punters because the short trip never gives us a run for the money.
Tornado Star (winner of 1038 Rooty-Hill Derby) and Triumphant] Day (winner of, 1939 Rooly- Derby) are nicely weighted, and the latter should run away with the race
on n' soft going.
Stout opposition is sure to come from Plecadilly Jim, the winner of Queenaland Handicap over two miles confined to "C" class' ponies.
Another strong contender is Income Tax by Groculus, who sired Amicus Curiae, the winner of Brisbane Spring Handicap over two mlies,
Murrumbidgee has been whispered
a good thing, but I cannot give my
vote.
SPORTS ADVT.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
THE TWELFTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 30th November, 1040, commencing at 2.00 p.m.
The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.x,
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE·
No One without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclosure. Such must be worn throughout the duration of each Meeting in such a manner, as to be readily Identified.
Jeddart H'cap
FINAL CHANCE FOR BAFFIN BAY TO QUALIFY MR. NEEDA, who is going to ride Baffin Bay, must strain every nerve to win the Jeddart Handicap for "A" class Aus- tralian ponics over a milo, fail- ing which, the pony will not be able to run in the Queensland Autumn Champions at the last meeting.
Record Entry: Clans Gather GRETBER AND JOHNBER
(By "Captain Foster")
CARRY FULL LOADS
HAPPY VALLEY had its crowd of followers on the Derby day, but Kentucky Should Be Noted the popularity of St. Andrew's day is hard to beat, and to-morrow the Chieftain, Mr. B. Wylie, and all the clans will be turning up in full force to see the running of St. Andrew's Stakes. This is the main event of the penultimate Meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club and a record entry of 18 China ponies has been received for the big fight.
DAY FOR CANNY BETTING
There was no celebration of St. Andrew's ball this There is just one "ir about the year on account of the War, but the band together with cay of Copper Rivet. Is he a the pipers and drummers of the Royal Scots will enliven better mller than Lancashire Chips? the Meet with the old familiar Highland airs and tunes, We will know this to-morrow.
There is a rumour that Viceroy is and the writer has been told that no Scottish recls or definitely not accepting, Black will take out Brown Derby, sword dances will be permitted on the lawns.
but Mr.
and I am sure all glasses will be focused on the mare. This descend- ant of Balmerino has scored five
Incidentally, the event is the second ley of the dally double.
It is interesting to recall that|
successive wins, and what foy it will the major contest for China Capshawholm H'cap be to Mr. Black if he should com- ponies ("A" class raters and plete half dozen off the reel.
the winner of 1940 St. George's (First Section) Plate, barred) over the Derby course was inaugurated a couple of years earlier than the Hong- kong Autumn Champions run in 1924, and the St. Andrew's Stakes is, therefore, the oldest Autumn classic event.
Langholm H'cap
the
VENUS BAY SHOULD WIN
Threat To Advancing Time From Rose Jane
over
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Gretna Green H'cap
Important Event For Three Owners
.
THE Handicap for "A" class China ponies over six furlongs is a very important event to the owners of Burford, Clember, and Craigavad.
GRETNA GREEN
I HAVE NOT been able to ascertain the reason for holding up the handicap weights for the St. Andrew's Stakes. It is safe to assume that the handicapper has a knotty problem in weighting together the old ponies and the griffins of this season, and in the circumstances the publication of weights came out on Monday instead of last Saturday,
However, there are 18 entries and this is a record since the Inception of the autumn classic, and the second best seen in 1981 with 16 nominations.
Linkumdoddie H'cap
Big Field For Opening Event
A glimpse of the handicaps showe that Mr. Bradbury's Greiber and Johnber are bracketed together at the top of the list, and then followa Donagh with 160 lb. to shoulder.
When they clashed in the Kongmun Handicap over a distance from the CAF to be ridden by apprentices is THE LINKUMDODDIE HANDI- two mile. post, once found and in, the opening of the meeting, and we on April 6, the winner (Oonagh) was should see a big field, for there are The first two must go to the post to in receipt of 10 lb. from Johnber, come under the category of having whereas to-morrow, Oonngh has a
The
recent demotion of Amber II, started twice at the extra meetings pull of 8 15. for a victory of three Maple Star, Rising Star, Rooifly. and this will, of course dublog he does not favour one or the thement Ruby Star and Violet Queen to this to be eligible the Hongkong Au- other. class does not give much of a chance
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A STRONG PONY
10 entries.
to a few "D" class raters which have. been striving along for the last ten
JOHNBER'S best performance was months to earn a few dollars.
However, my best three are Kis- ing Star, Strathearrick and Qulek Despatch.
mile in 2.01% which was not too bad In view of the circumstances. WORTH WATCHING
tumn Champions to be contested on I AM NOT, however, too sanguine December 14. The lasi named has to that Advancing Time will have an win 50 that Craigavad may also be
the Mits Bay Stokes over a easy passage in the first secilon of cligible. In 1922, the late Hon. Mr. A. G.Capshawhelm Handicap confined to
mile on March 23, when he trounced VENUS BAY by Double Court
Burford, I am afraid, will have to O-Lan and Oonagh on a muddy track, should have no difficulty in crusaine Stephen, who was then the President "C" class China ponies
wire first the Langholm of the Andrew's, Society and a keen miles on account of the recent demo- spend a quiet afternoon in his stall, but we have no assurance that we are same course to- to be at their best to stem off the Handicap for "C" class Australian racing owner himself, kindly donated tion of Fotentate, Hob Rey and Rose but Clember and Craigavad will have going to have the
morrow and the run is half mile vogica
challenge of Confusion Eny, who is a handsome silver cup to the win-Jane to this division.
longer. It is a scramble from the 11⁄2 mile ner of the St Andrew's Stakes, an do not like Rob Roy because he well koyed. post and the distance is to the mare's }
Johnber is a strong animal, but Iļ king. Cocklerol and Shuttlecock this was followed up by all the is attempting to run out of his dis
If Clember should fall to catch the am inclined to believe that Gretber17′′ENTUCKY has grown in substance tance, but I shall not be surprised to judge's eye first, it will make no dif- is better over the Derby course, for and strength and I would recom- are good for the minor placings.
successive Chieftains.
see "Billy" Poy giving preference_to
the mare has the style of a stayer, mend renders to have a ticket cach cream of Rose Jane the
Mr. Euference.
Distinctive Time (winner of Dou-light in the Trial Plate, and Gretber
She ran a good second behind Satin-way on the more. Tong-sen's string. The mare is my
ble Tenth Plate) with only 140 deadheated with Racylight for first fancy.
to carry is not out of the running and place in the Hopeful Stakes over the the mare is certainly good for a long
champion course. shot.
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Steeplechase Events For Boxing Day
Race No. 1 The Talpo Hurdle Race, miles for China ponies, Weight. 160
To-morrow Mr. B. Wylle will have the honour of doing the presentation in the Stewards' Room, but I am Jafraid he will not have the pleasure of handing the trophy to Mr. C. B. Brown, the only Scotch owner, who to-morrow, but their prospects, has nominated Jennifer for the long think, are not too rosy. distance run.
Be prepared for to-morrow's turning up of outsiders, and judging from the allotment of weights it Jooks that a big dividend is in store,
GROWING POPULARITY
THE
OUTSIDER'S CHANCES
Tince No. 2-The Happy Valley Handicap (Second Section).—A fint race of 15 mile for China pariter, "E" class. Jockey
is worth remembering that it Badges admitting Non-Members to
allowance of 5 lbs
was at this meeting of last year the Members Enclosure and Club
Jace No. 3-The New South Wales Rooms at $6.00 for Gentlemen and Handicap-A steeplechase of 135 miles for
that the Daily Double pool of $7,623 was carried forward owing to the $3.00 for Ladies (both including Australian pontes,
fact that Ajax was not considered Race tax) are obtainable through the handicap fat race of seven furlongs for No. 4The Fanling Cup, A
to have a sporting chance and, the SECRETARY upon the personal or Australian ponics, "D" class. Jockey THE growing popularity of St. written application of a
pony piloted by Mr. "Billy" Poy Member, allowance of 5 lbs.
Andrew's Stakes began really in annexed the Auld Reekie Handicap such Member to be responsible for Race No. The Castle Penk Handicap. all visitors. Introduced by him, and ponies, "D" class. Jockey allowance of to a handicap event with a ban on a win.
A fat race of seven furlongs for China 1935, when the contest was altered in casy fashion, paying $212.70 for for Payment of all Chits, etc.
INTERESTING RACE “A” class China ponies. The winner ince No. The Nappy Valley Handicap Fire Recten mile for China pontes on that occasion was Ribble (Mr.
Entries will close on December 12, P. Botelho) owned by then Mr. V. Naddition to-the-St.-Andrew's M. Grayburn and in the following Stakes which is a run over the Pontes entered for Races 2, 4, 5 and year the Hongkong Bank talpan's Derby course of 11⁄2 miles, the rall on December 25, returned on
will be transported tree by ferry and candidate was beaten by King's Canoble Lea Handicap for "B" class December 27 and kept at Kwann with Lead (Mr. Leo Frost belonging to Australian ponies is a long trip over out charge.
the chairman of the Club.
two miles, and that should be quite interesting.
The Secretary's Office, 1st Floor, Exchange Building, (Tel, 27794)-wili close at 11.45 am.
Tiffins are obtainable at the Club
House provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel.
21020).
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at noon.
Softball Team
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE The price of Admission to the
Mrs. Dunbar was very lucky with her Red Feather for the next two Public Enclosure is $1.00 including Tax, for all Persons, including
seasons, but last year the bay was Ladics, and is payable at the Gate. The following will represent Cyclone racing under the colours of Miss Ll Soldiers and Sallers in Uniform are Sports Club in their First Division Po-chun and her pony with Mr. admitted Half Price.
Softball game against Chinese Baseball Needa in the saddle went under to Club on Sunday, nt Kowloon F.C.:
A. R. Bazack, Pinky Pineda, A. Marker Galaxy, obly ridden by the owner,
A. R. Abbas, Barney Abbas, A. & Mr. L. B. Chao. Ruminhn, K. M. Rumjahn, 9. Bux, A Baker, A. R. Mintker, M. D. Hassan, J. Haroon and A. M. Omar.
·
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hongkong, 25th November, 1940.
The biggest diappointment was Rose Emily, the red hot favourite,
KOM
*The
class China ponies, divided into two sections, are to Journey the champion course of 1
Capshawholm H'cap (Second Section)
THE FINAL EVENT
Thirty Six is at the bottom of the Indder with only 140 Ib. and the marg can last the distance. But Jer success in the Lead Mine
Handicap over
ver the Derby course
Taking everything in the balance
was among a company of “O” it is no exaggeration to predict that
class raters, and she will be up ́a Greiber is about the best grilu
to ΜΑΣΤΟΥ, stronger of position among the list of entries for the
T big race, bui
Among the old timers we must not overgesting that Bear Claw is on
am not sug- look Kentucky.
wane, but it seems that Mrs. Dunbar's
the
I have no record when was the candidate lost his sense of racing after date that she dropped a fool in Macao, annexing the Ichang Handicap (Art but I was given to understand that it section) over a distance from the two. mile post, once round and in. A was in the second half of July.
careful perusal of that outing showe After the happy event the more re- that the last mile was covered in WE HAVE certainly a nice bunch turned to the course, and her first 1.54% and a carbon copy of this ritn a runaway should be able to secure another tro- of "stewed" racers in the last event, public appearance was Capshawholm Handicap (second victory in the Norfolk Handicap (arst|phy, which would be in all the fifth section) and the faunt is over the section) on November 2, covering the St. Andrew's Cup.
champion course.
On the book, Rose Flana is almost a certainty with Galveston Bay and Gladiator to follow in the rear,
Celtic Star is a good outsider,
lies, and novice jockeys will have the last ride of the season on "D" class Australian ponies over a dis-at
tance from the twe mile post, once round and in.
It will be seen that an imposing with Mr. Encarnacao up, who finish programme has been drawn up by ed in the ruck, but this mare, Galaxy the Stewards and a good meet is and Red Feather will be in the field assured.
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TABLE
TENNIS
INTERPORT
Hongkong v. Macao At
Kowloon C.C. To-morrow
(By "Tinker")
Interporter, Uses rubber-faced bat' and is sound in attack,
Cheng Kwak-wing. — Champion at Kwangtung Province and interporter, Uses wooden-faced bat and has Bound defence.
Yong Kam-chan-Ex-champion of Маско and runner-up of Kwangtung Province. An interporter, he uses wooden faced bet with the "penholder"" grip. Has a good attack.
Kwun Wing-po-Macao finalist and in- member of championship team.
Wong Wing-on-Present champion of A good
THE SELECTED BEST of over 800 table tennis terporter. Ilas brillant defence and is players will represent Hongkong and Macao m an Inter-Macao and is very young. Has port Table Tennis match to-morrow night at the Kowloon defence
Wong Wing-nin-Brother champion. Cricket Club, and it should be a match that veriest laymaniem Plays with rubber bat and will find interesting for the standard of play in South seen best in defence. China is higher than one would imagine.
Interporter and member of championship
Cheng, Bha-chong-Ranks No. 3 in Macso, and is an interporter and very versalija.
Mak King-tou-Captain of the viallons
HONGKONG
Previous to the visit of Sza bados and Kelen, the Hungarian world champions, who made a champion, says that though Barna Leung Kwong-wa-Runner-up in Macau
Macao players of world championship and very fellable, strong defence. class, while another player, who has been opposed to Bama, present world tour of the world in 1988, the would beat the best locally, he would Colony had nothing upon which be given a very good game!
to base judgment. The exhi-
A LEAGUE .......
Chin Chip-kwan, Pleys with a wooden- faced bag and uses the penholder grin. is only 15 years of age. Has good defence. in 1909 Is left-handed and then rubber-
faced bal
Lo-Kwal-sang-Generally regarded as the Colony's now first ranking · pixyST, | Vorantile and elever gesken
toire of shots, is the only player to have Leung Chok-falimjfus compiste" reper-" beaten Hongkong's chempion in a League
bitions that these players gave the conclusion of the Interport, were astonishing to most people, A and early next year, it is hoped who had little idea that table to be able to inaugurate a League in game for two years. Uses, wooden-faced tennis could be such a scientific which not only the Chinese but the channel up in tongkons
El Chun-hangtunner-up European civilian and military players championship in 1930 and has a good
game.
will take part. was in pro-morrow's. Interport should pro- But a greater surprise store when in matches here and in [vide impetus for such a move. Macao the Hungarians suffered der Pen sketches of both teams to feather PPR even morrow are: 99bed
That is the standard of play that will be seen as the 1.0.0. min
One, estimate, places. Colony, and runner-up in MvONES,
attack.
· Lou Bik-cheong and.. Les' Wing-shu Hongkong's doubles champions.
Lau "Kwok-cha and Skin Shid-hangin Doubles runners-up
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