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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
March 14, 1941
HONGKONG INTERPORT XI
"Captain Foster's" Racing Review
Hongkong Hockey XI.-K. Hussain (Umpire), V. C.
First Extra Meeting
Nine Events: Randwick
Plate Divided Into
Four Sections
Randwick Plato
Second Section
Corsair Has Chance To Finish First
IN A FIELD OF 24 runners,
a record for Aus
THE FIRST EXTRA Race Meeting under,the auspices of the Hongkong Jockey Club will be hold to-morrow at Happy Valloy with a proviso which was "weather permitting" and there are the usual tralian ponies, Corsair finished nine events to be contested.
third behind A Surprising With a "mute Royal Observatory" no one can pre- Flemington Plate (first sec- Time and Black Seal in the dict what sort of a weather we are going to have, but, tion) over the mile. with heavy clouds prevailing at time of writing coupled with white horses in the harbour, it is almost certain as
but not heavy.
I have great confidence that the
with the second section of the Rand-
mare by Fleuriste will run away
MACAO INTERPORT XI
The Victorious Macao XI-Back row: F. Nolasco, Albert-
Bond, A. E. P. Guest (Umpire), V. M. Benwell, J. Gonsalves. }daylight on the morrow that the grass track will be soft, wick Plate and it is hoped, that Airosa, P. Angelo jr., L. Costa and R. Angelo. Centre row:
H. L. Ozorio, Gurbachan Singh. Front row: Karminder Singh, R. Marques, B. Gosano, W. A. Reed, W. Brown and N. Whitley.
The Melbourne Cup
The Main Event On Programme Baffin Bay Favoured
THE MELBOURNE CUP was inaugurated the year when a consignment of 20 Australian subscription ponies raced for the first time in Hongkong at the 1931 Annual Carnival.
Following is a list of winners since the Inception:
1931
1932
Pony Woodland Stag Woodland Stag
138 1b. 166..
Jockey Quinery Quincey
Distance 11⁄2 miles From Two Mile Post, once round
Time 2.39%
and In
1933
Woodland Stag
Frost
2.01 2.04
1931
Woodland Stag
160
Frost
--do-
2.094
1935
Able Amazon
100
D. S. LI
+40-
-do-
1.59
1936
Bag Tor
160
Preuls
-A.
2.03
1937
Strathroy
151
Black
14 miles
1938
Electron
151..
Nerda
-do-
1939
Lucky Lad
151
24
Needa
-tig
1940
Lucky Lad
131
+7
Nerda
2.12 2.10% 2.14 2.144
-do-
this classic event has been lengthened to two miles.
It will be seen from the above that the mighty Woodland Sing annexed me Melbourne Cup four years ity The weight is same, conumending at succession, and there was no doubt 140 th for non-winners; but a ban that the bay measuring 14.1 hands has been placed on winners of $4,000 was, a great careler of weights. or more in stakes since January 1. 1941, and this has only put a full stop
It was not a handicap event, but into the entry of Distant View, Sepper 1932 the weight was 152 lb. cold wine and United Expresst ners at any time of one race 3 h. penally, of two races 10 lb., of three or more races 14 16.
Being a winner of severni races.
the pony had to shoulder 166 1. for iwo years, but in 1934 the weight
was lowered to 146 lb. with the samTIO
Te the
Good Nominations
THE Cup has undoubtedly attracted valuable first prize of $2,000 and a a few good nominations for this fairly representative field should face
The important event of to-t morrow's racing in point of class is the Melbourne Cup over!
two miles for all Australian Macao Racing Postponed
ponics with a ban on winners of $4,000 or more in stakes since January 1, 1941. It is a valu- able event, for the first prize is worth $2,000 to the winner with $750 and $500 respectively for The two tower positions in the semaphore.
The Randwick Plate for non- whning Australian. subscription ponies of this season has attracted} no less than 62 nominations, but) the entries have been drawn into four sections, and the first prize in cach division Is $1,000.
+
This means that the field will not be eramped with over a dozen run- ners in each section, and there a golden opportunity for those placed ponies to make amends.
The next race meeting of the Macao Jockey Club, ori. ginally scheduled for March 23, has been postponed to April 6.
J
Badminton Championship Commences
FIRST MATCHES in the Colony
Corsair will not let me down.
It is interesting to recall that Jus J. Nolasco, Alex Airosa and J. Silva.. Kneeling,—-J. Ferreira,
Gentium, whom I have tipped for] C. Capitule and A. Basto.
the opening event, and Corsair are
the offsprings by the nonie stre.
Bona Vacantia and Daylight are
good for places.
Much was expected of Sydney Moonee Ponds Handicap Diamond, but, as the preelous stone has cast the pubile too much money, it would be advisable to leave the chestnut alone.
The pony is a nice galloper and it | would Interest one to know, whether Sydney Diamond is a stinker. The olher alternative is perhaps that he does not like a muddy course.
Loiterers Stakes
CHARLESBER CHALLENGED
THERE ARE 13 entries for the It is learned from a reliable source Badminton Championships were play-Lolterers Stakes confined to 'China, That Mr Eric Moller's string of over ed at King's College last night. These pony grlitins of this season over six
furlongs. dozen fine animals. will not be re- were: turning to Shunghai until after the
Senior Singles first half racing season, and Mr Peter P. K. Hool beat 8. Amplavanar | Charlesber is not a sprinter and the Wel has been entrusted to pilot, the | 15-5, 15-7.
stable.
The Curtain Raiser
FIRST saddling bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m. when the first seg- ton of the Randwick Plate will be
the curtain raiser, The run is over the mile. Among the sixteen drawn
Junior Singles
I have reason -to believe that
stallion will have to be at his best to stave off the strong challenge of Wonderful Schane who is well keyed for the fight.
As a place-getter Iron Beauty is T. 5. Young and M. K. Fung beat recommended, but for a big dividend D. Chelliah and K. H. Khoo 18-16,| Lovely View is worth following. 12-15, 15-8.
J. L. Anderson beat II, Weng-tok 15-10, 18-16.
Junior Doubles
Hool was far superior to Amplay-
in this section there should not be anar in court-erati. The lutter had ans dimeulty to spot the winner, fora Ane turn of speed, and was equally Jus Gentium is head and shoulders adept in the various shots of the game, but he was opposed to a player tion, and in this he was eventually who had excellent command of direc- defeated.
above the rest.
who is under a cloud, and I doubt We need not consider Vitamin M. either Araxy II or Seal River will be a menace to Mr S. W. Lee's can- didnie.
It is learned that the
champion
combination will no doubt be a hot jockey will ride Jus Gentlum and the favourite.
First Leg Of
As can be seen from the score, Hool was never pressed. His steadiness carried him through several of the eye for to Amplavanar's speed interesting duels, for his defence was and smashing.
Doubles Duel
Second Leg Of
Daily Double
Stake Money Increased For "B" Class Australians
IN THE MOONEE PONDS Handicap for "B" class Australian ponies I expect to see a big field, and there are, no doubt, several good milers in the list of entries. Last year the first prize stake money for "A" class raters was $600 whereas to-morrow the winner is to receive $1,000. We shall certainly see a good tussle.
Looking over the handicaps, it is not easy to pick the winner.
nickel, Rowan and Vixen Tor as four dangerous candidates.
Oakleigh Plate but rate Connicbor, Pumper- For Non-winning
Australians
THERE ARE 18 entries for the Oakleigh Plate confined to non-win- Australian imported grimus over
a mille.
The last named. is getting no younger, for the mare was of 1935 class, and the brown will be some- what handicapped with the absence
Mr Noodt as her pilot.
of
Rowan ran a very bad race in the Bendigo Handicap and It seemed that the sloppy tracks wan the cause of her failure.
I like Pumpernickel' provided, of yourne, the jockey can keep the bay in the coast instead of running out
The stable belonging to Lee Bros beads the 1st with ve candidates at the band. and they cost the owners a total sum of $12,550,
During the five days of annual meeting they were only able to, col- lect an aggregate of $1,000 and the Locus Standi ($400), Nemine Poenae stake money was contributed by
($600) and Vis Major ($680).
A TIGHT FINISH
THE SECOND LEG of the dally double event is on the Broadmeadows inndicap for " class Australian
THE RANDWICK PLATE (fourth If Oracle weighs out to-morrow, section) for Australian sub-griffins poles over a mile and the winner is to receive $1,000. Court out of the road, Venus Bay dangerotts pony to upset all calcula- Sydney Lady. The first named pony their chances for premier plice are should result in a tight finish between With Catterick Bridge and Centre not bright., Prairie View Is the most A Rosy Time, Optima Fide and should not have any trouble making tions. the start. Though class does not pre- ratio of extra poundage for winners, dominate among the entry, we have
Is my fancy. her acquaintance with the judge. -in-the-first-three-years-Woodland.
However strong the opposition may. Stag was owned by
sub-one useful stayers in the contest | SUD- and a good rave 15 assured.
THE DOUBLES match produced come from either Bruno, Cheerful Baffin
(winner Bay
of 1939
some of the most exciting moments. Star or Cockleral, Mr Needa on Venus of the evening. Young and Fung of hard riding against the front line Bay is sure to give a fine exhibition Fremantle St Leger), Brutus of
took the first gume, after sciting al 1941 Ladies Purse over two miles,
invaders Far View of 1940 Rooty-Hi Derby,
close struggle, but in the third Marsh Warbler of 1941 Austral
triumphed through greater stamina, Hopeful Stakes over 134 miles,
THE FIRST LEG of the daily
Young was the better of the win- l'iccadilly Jim of two handleap
the Randwick ners, but Chelliah, with a fine touchi events of two milles in 1910, and double event is on Triumphant Day of 1939 Rooty-Pinte (third section) for Australian and control, was the best on the With better support from I Derby, are defultely accepting, subscription ponies, and the contest, court. Fleetwing is sure starter with AfrI am afraid, is going to be a tame Khoo the match would easily mye Poy in the saddle and so will Vice- affair. Black Seal should have an gone the other way. roy with Mir Black up. My best easy run with The Koala Bear and three are Baffin Bay, Far View Bendigo to follow in the rear. and Marsh Warbler,
scriber, the late Mr Chan Tin-son, and the last of pony's racing career was in. Mr L. Dunbar's colours. However, the weight was brought down to 140 lb. In 1937.
In 1936 Abie Amazon carrying 160 lb. established a recòrd time of 1.59 over a course from the two mile post, once ruumisi and' in. and it was certainly a creditable performance,
The run for the last four years has been over the champion course of 1%; miles, but to-morrow the distance of
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and
PLYMOUTH GIN
Make
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Daily Double 13-all, lost the second in an equally
Junior Singles
SPORTS ADVT. way against II. Weng-toh.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
L. Karpovich Leads Chess Tournament
his
J. L. ANDERSON, though victori-lead in the Colony Chess Champlon
L. KARPOVICH maintains ous, did not have matter all his own ship. He beat G. 8. Coxhead fast former, with better strategy, took latter resigning on the 78th move.
The night after a 04 hours' game, the several points when the latter was hopelessly out-positioned. It was, in and third in the table to date, beat E. Zimmern, last year's runner-up. fact, Anderson's better control and K. Weiss. clever mixing of his shots that car- ried him through a close match.
The second game was anybody's |
THE FIRST EXTRA RACE MEET-until after it had been setted nt 13-all. ING will be held, weather permitting, on SATURDAY, 15th March, 1941, (postponed from Saturday, 8th March, 1911) commencing at 2.09 p.n.
The First Bell will be rung at 1.30
p.m.
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 ruch a manner as to be readily identified.
the Members' Enclosure and Club
a.m.
a Member,
Derby And Oaks May Be Run
►
At Newbury
Present standings are;
L. Karpovich C. M. Sequeira
E. Zimmern
. Coxhend
K. Weiss
Carvalho
Junior Matches
011⁄2 points 416 points 316 part
Daint
points
11⁄2 point
In the Junior Tournament, A. Y Birlukoff beat A. Kurrik; Un Kwal- yung bent V. V. Kolatchoff; J. Grefalda beat A. Morton; und J. Tausz beat J. H. D'Almeida,
Race Horses Burned To Death In Manila Fire
Badges admitting Non-Members to the first time in fis history the Derby LONDON. Mar, 13 (Reuter)-Por} Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and Will be run at Newbury, probably on the Saturday of a meeting fixed for $3.00 for Ladies (both Seiuding June and 7. with the Oaks on the jax) are obtulnable through the first day of the meeting. SECRETARY upon the personal or The stewards have arranged, ges written application of
MANILA, Mar. 12.-Four such Member to be responsible for all cording to the racing calendar, for the race horses belonging to Elias visitors introduced by him, and for xtures at the Newiary merling, but Cordiales, better known to rac- Payment of all Chils, elc,
do not say which, race will be held ing fans as Jockey Elias, were The Secretary's Office, 1st Floor, on which day, though a reliablo Exchange Building, (Tel. 27794) will authority gives the Derby for the burned to death late last night close at 11.45
more poular day,,
in a fire which destroyed six Saturday. Timns are obtainable at a Club 1 ans also been decided to hold houses in barrio Baclaran,
races at the Newmarket Paranaque. House provided they are prored in the Ascot advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. meeting of June 18 and 19. 21920).
No children or,
ahahs will be ad- mitted to either, Enclosure.
FUBLIC ENCLOSURE The price of Admisalon to Publle Enclosure is $1.00 including Following will represent the YMCA. Ellas' house by their grooms, Manuel Tax, for till Persons, including at hockey on the "Y" ground on Satur-Esguerra and Diosdado Vasquez, who Ladies, and is payable at the Gate, day:
were asleep Soldiers and Ballors in Uniform hre
"Int XI Khalsa (4.13 p.m.)-Benwell! They could have been enved police Taylar, Yourleft: Jordan. Coombes, ndiàfited Half Price.
Waldron: Spencolnyh, turgan. Ilitchenek, Bald, but the blaze had spread before By Order,
Üres Dunne,,
the grooms were awakened. 2nd XIV. A Navy XI (3 nm.).—Cleggett; Anakog, which ran its last race Sun- Railton, Baxby: Smits, Tomlinson. Gor day, was valued, at P1,000. The other Secretary.an Macy. Olesen, Dormer Faneey, three were priced at P250 each.
O. D. BROWN,
Hongkong, 10th March, 1941,
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Danka,
The fire started in the house of Joc- key Ellas, but its origin could not be determined. Police estimated total damage at P5,000. Two persons were taken for investigation,
The horses, Annkog. Marathon, Remichet and Novates, were fled under:
when the fire started.
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