Friday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
March 28, 1941,
"Captain Foster's" Racing Review
Second Extra Meeting To-morrow
Broken Hill H'cap
Outstanding Australians For A "Classic" Race
1 FIRMLY BELIEVE that the Broken Hill Handicap will provide the best event of the afternoon. It is for "A" class Australian ponies over a distance from the two mile post, once round and in. Sapper has been set to give 7 lb. of lead to Distant View and United Express, and I cannot say just yet whether the course is going to be firm or soft.
Hobart H'cop (First Section)
Several Favourites For First Leg
THE FIRST LEG of the dally' double event is un the tobart Handicap (First section) for "I" Nix class Australian poules over
Many Thanks furlongs. When
It is rarely much good making
excuses in racing, but it was a great shock to me when Distant View, the pony I selected to win the Australian Ponies Champions, finished second,
However, in a race such as the Broken Hit Handicap, which I con sider a classic. Aght for the three best from the Antipodes, I am not) prepared to delve into the pros and cons of all the entries, but I have reuson to say that the grass track will play an important role.
On
a fast course my fancy is United Express.
came home first in the Wakool Stewards' Cup Handleap on the Second Day of Hie
Annual Carnival, there was nearly
an fuch and a half of water on the track..
It was a sorry story from the i viewpoint of punters because they! couk not follow the race, and it was also in this event that Fair Chance
Star and Melody
their bumped jockeys.
There is no certainty that Many Thanks will have a water course to- morrow and furthermore the pre- sence of Vanity Fair will be a menace to hin second success.
Contact by Double Court is dan- gerous on account of an allowance of 7 lb., and the mare must be con-
sidered as one of the favourites.
Criffel is another that we must not overlook provided, of course, Mr Needa does not put extra weight aboard.
Kongmun Plate
Chance For Non-Winners
To Collect
.
Distant View, Sapper And United Express To Run Together:
Fight For
For Stewards'
Cup
THE MOST IMPORTANT CONTEST of the Second Extra Raco Meeting to-morrow at Happy Valley is the Stewards' Cup, a handicap for Australian pony griffins of this season, and the winner is to receive a silver trophy presented by the Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club plus the stake money of $1,500.
Classification Lists
This is a new event and I am sure that there will be
a big fight for.it.
the
In addition there are eight other interesting races, majority being handicap events.
Luckily the First Extra Meet- and this, of course, gave an op- ing was held last Saturday with-portunity to the classification hold their out any further postponement, sub-committee to
meeting last Sunday morning.
Oracle And Colooma
To Battle Again
Several Promising Ponies
AFTER HER FINE successful performance in the Oakleigh Plate last Saturday, in which the mare set up a record time of 1.44 for the mile, Oracle with the same jockey in the saddle should be able to capture the Stewards' Cup for the owner.
Looking over the handicaps I levelling of the two contenders was see that Oracle is on the same apparently due to the record time established by Oracle. Rightly or level with Colooma, and I won-wrongly we shall know how it works der whether there has not been out to-morrow, and it is hoped that a flaw in framing the weights. the result will turn in favour of the gentleman handing out the poundage.
When they met in the Austral Racing Stakes over the champion course, the winner (Colooma) beat| Oracle by a. tiny short head after a very exciting finish down the straight and Colnoma was then giving 3. to the leser. They have not clnshed since that that the
IN the opening everil, Kongman run, and it seems to
Plate, the ban on winners of more
than $1,000 in stakes has precluded |
the entry of several China pony Fatahan H'cap
rriflins of this season, and this is
to give others a chance of collect (Second Section) '
ing a few dollars.
Lovelylight_is_no_doubt_the__pick
among the
list of
of entries, but has the
mare fully recovered from a sum
shoulder
Derby, the
running the Hongkong same may be asked
-Second-Race
of Glossylight in the Racing Stakes? Eve of Grandeur, the cream
has also been is
Sir Victor's string,
For Novices
THE PENULTIMATE race
the
Most Dangerous
for
The classification list shows the evention of an "E" class, a new see- tion for Australian ponies, and it nugurs well
those
Unfortunate subscribers who drew stumers. How- ever, the new list comprising five sheets is too long to reproduce in this column, but there has no doubt been
Japanese Eliminated From Doubles
O. UMETANI and T, Imura, the Japaneso doubles pair, sverc eliminated from the Colony Tennis tournament yesterday when they met George Choa and A. V. Re- medios in a second round match. Three Open singles matches were played.
Results were:
DOUBLES
G. Chon and A. V. Remedios boat :
a great deal of demotions among the o. Umetani and T. Imura 6-3, 4-6,
ald Australian and China ponies. 0-2.
A Strong Class
TN the "B" Class raters of Austra-G-1.
Jian ponles, Ajax, A Rouring Time. Derby Day, Flying Dutchman, 10-1. Franklin and Income Tax have been drafted to the "C" and the company 6-3, 6-1. is now a strong unit.
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The Course
The 04-mccourse for the Kow- loon Marathon race this afternoon. The course commences at St An- drew's Church and runs along Nathan Road. Waterloo Road, Prince Edward Road to Kowloon City and then returning via Ma Tau Wei Read through the Kowloon Dacks, Chatham Road and back
along Nathan Road.
Marathon This Afternoon
Only Nineteen Entries
The entries are:
Middlesex Regt.-Sgt Baker, Cpl Hobson, L/Cpl Anderson, Pto Mer- lon, Pie Shaw, Pte Sturress, Pie Mansfield, Ple Canl, Pte Hughes, Fie Robertson and Pte Nobel.
Paul Kong beat Fung Yee-pul 6-1,
Pang Ol-lam beat R. E. Guest 6-3,
ONLY 19 ENTRIES have been received for the 20th I. M. A. Razack beat S. Y. Tong Annual Kowloon Marathon this afternoon, which commences
at 5 p.m.
Favourite is Pte Manson, the Royal Scots, though THE DOUBLES MATCH attracted the present warm weather and the small field do not promise the greatest interest. The Japanese very good times. Of the "B" Class China ponies, the were an erratle combination. T.
took part in tennis! transfer of Blue Diamond, Expansion Imure, Who Time, Jennifer, Jober, King Kong, tournaments many years ago In though Lancashire Lass and Thirty Six to Hongkong, was the weak link,
the Canton H'cap "C" Division will undoubtedly pro- at times he did his share of
work. Umetani strove hard to re- vide good racing.
lleve his partner, and in the second (First Section) set gained the lead through brilliant volleying.
Remedios was the weaker of the combination. He missed winning several easy chances at the net, but for which they might have taken the second set and won in two straight. They led 6-3 In this set, and were 40-15 on their own service, but Eve of Heaven, Gay Star and OUGH ́t is not a classic event. Umetani started a brilliant rally and White Diamond who have re-Church and finishes at the same line. the Broken Hill Handicap has with excellent volleying scored cently been demoted, it looks Three cups will be awarded for 1st,
repeatedly.
that Velvetlight is a certainty 2nd and 3rd, while a special trophy ly Distant View (the best Austra- All four were accurate enough
is being presented for St Andrew's lian griffin), Sapper (the Spring take advantage of openings, parti- for the Canton Handicap (firat Club Fellowship members.
Ple Champion) and United Express cularly so with Remedios and Choa, section) and the stallion will be
Corrigan (Royal Scots), was (the championi subscription pony). The latter was the steadier and all-piloted, by Mr Peter Wel.
the winner last year in 30 mins 4 sers. But record time was establish- ed by Bugler White (Somerset Light Infantry) in the 1830 race when he returned 33 mins 25 secs,
It is interesting that the two sec- tions of the Fatshan Handicap for "C" Class China ponies to-morrow will be ridden by "red-letters" jockeys, and it is a sprint from the 144 mile
post (about half mile 170 yards).
The Big Event
attracted three equine stars, name-
round the stronger of the two,
LG
E most dangerous candidate is Nomine Poenac, provided the mare will not act the goal. Marsh Warbler is nicely in on handleap, but I believe the run over a course from the two mile post, once round and in, is not her distance.
Gloaming with Mr Pay up is go- log to make a strong bid for the cup, The run is over a course from the but I am afraid the "evening twi- two mile post, once round and in, light will not cross the line first. and it is reliably learned that all The singles matches proved some-
Dynasty's representative 145
what easy for the winners. Paul complain about the are definitely facing the start, nothing to
The sight of these three great bat-Kong had little difficulty in abasing weight, having only 137 1b. 10 Hers should-draw-a-big-crowd of his doubles partner, Fung Yee-pui, carry, and there is certainly a racing enthusiasts, and it will be the while with identical scores Pang Ol golden opportunity for King's Wel-
best event of the meet. come to break the sequence
of finishing fourth in all her five out- Ings,
The Ninteenth Hole may put up Hobart H'cap Fatshan Handicap an appearance, but it looks that the
Class Golf's representative not yet (Second Section)
on the sick list and the heavy co- (second section). "C" ing was to a certain extent respon- sible for the temporary suspension. I doubt if this chestnut or other two from the Cire's stable' will be able to line up. However, in their absence, the order of the finish should be Iron Beauty, Odcon and Lovely View,
China ponies, will be ridden by rendy. opprentices, and the most dan- gerous three are Galveston Bay, Just In Time and Musketere.
BRITISH SENER DEEP
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taking Rost Evelyn out, but the roan mare does not like the gate business.
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Canton H'cap (Second Section)
Lilliber On Book Form
Complication Of Weights
For Second Leg
THE SECOND LEG of the dally double event on the Hobart Handf-
Singles
Iom und 1.M.A. Razacis scored over R. E. Guest and S. . Tong respec- tively.
To-day's Matches
Matches 10-day are:
OPEN SINGLES
C. S. Lee v. A, Crawford
S. T. Chau v.
Wei Chung
OPEN DOUBLES
B. & I. Agafuroff v. G. W. Sewell and D. M. MacDougall,
M. Pagh and Shields Goodman v. Ho Kalau and K. H. Yip.
J. S. Theobald and P. J. Skipwith
VI. M. A, Razack and A. R. Minu,
cap (second section) for "B" class SPORTS ADVT.
Australian ponies looks easy t spot the winner, but the handicap-, per has assigned Devonian, Happy Landings,
Pumpernickel, Venus Bay and Vixen Tor to wis division with the result that it has com- plicated matters.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
ON THE BOOK FORM which I have always found the surest guitle, Lilliber (L. B. Chao) should be a paper-certainty for the Canton Handicap, (second
The SECOND EXTRA RACE section) for "B" class China
With the exception of these Ave MEETING will be held, weather ponies and the mare likes a run over old raters, all others are winning permitting on SATURDAY, 29th six furlongs.
subscription ponles of the current
The second best is Hughber (G. season and the run in only six fur-March, 1941, commencing at 2.00 Treverton) from the same stable longs.
The First Belt will be rung at 1.30
p.m.
and stern opposition is sure to come In the latter company we have not | p.nu. from Galaxy, the winner of St seen National Welfare after running Andrew's Cup.
Badminton Championship Matches To-day
BADMINTON Championship sche- dule for this evening is as follows:
AT RECREIO
7 p.m.-I. S. Jones v. P. C. Leung
(Juntor Singles).
7.30 pan.-P. Wong v. D. Kwok (Senior Singles).
8.15 pm-N. L. Smith Wynter-Blyth (Junior Singles).
P. V.
8.45 pan-A. L. Fisher v. Peter Lo (Junior Singles).
9.15 p.m.-W. Gillies and . L. Anderson v. C. F. Chlu and Liang (Junior Doubles).
S..C.
Mr B. L
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE unplaced in the Rooty-Hill Derby, No One without a badge will be but the mare's success in the Sydney admitted to the Members' Enclosure. Maiden Stakes (third six furlongs in 1.15
In 1.104 hos no Such must us worn throughout the
hos no doubt duration of each Meeting in such a prompted the weight adjuster to level manner as to be readily identified. her with Happy Returns.
Badges admitting Non-Members to By the way, the Chinese hoop, the Members Enclosure and Club L. Tuo is once again under Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and the Stewards' orders not to do the $3.00 for Ladies (both including silk to-morrow, but the mount on tax) are obtainable through the National Welfare has been accepted SECRETARY upon the personal or by Mr Wel,
written application of a Member, Mr L. B. Chao. However, these two all visitors introduced by him, and.
Huppy Returns will be ridden by such Member to be responsible for ponies are nearly at the head of the for payment of all chits, elc. handicaps and both of them are on the maine line with Devonian.
Stiff Proposition
The Secretary's Omce, 1st Floor, Exchango Building, (Tel. 27794) wil close at 11.45 a.m.
Tiffins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in ADY Northcote's candidate ran advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel.
good race
behind Connieber 21020). (winner) in the Moonce Ponda
No children or amahs will be Handicap last Saturday, but Mr admitted to either Enclosure. Alves has act hier nomination to be
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE This is undoubtedly a Pubile Enclosure fa $1.00 including Vixen Tor. The following will represent the stiff proposition.
Tax, for all Persons, International F.C. ln their Third I see that Venus Bay has been Ladles, and is payable at the Gate. Bivision football match against the promoted without a win in the "C" Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform aro R.A.F. on Saturday on the Clutham class, and the mare by Double Court admitted Holt Price, Rond ground at 3 p.m.
International XI. better than Pumpernickel and The price of Admission to the
Mak Yung-fal; N. Delgado, is not out of the running. There
It
dozen are, in my estimation, half Heath: W. Wilkinson, Gough, Elms; racers with equal chances and I will II. Campos, F. W. Iley, R. Bodle, R.make my final selection to-morrow. Rocha and W. Sprinkle.
including
By Order,
C. B. BROWN.
Hong Kong, 24th March, 1941.
Secretary,
Velvetlight Looks A Certainty
WITH DUE RESPECT to
The combination is, therefore, with solid qualifications.
I understand that White Diamond Is dotty.
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