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Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
April 10, 1941.
"Captain Foster's" Racing Review
Two Whole-day Cards For Easter Meeting
Brisbane Spring H'cap
Australian Diamond And Peter Wei Hard To Beat
THE BRISBANE SPRING HANDICAP for Australian subscription ponies of any season over two miles has been slightly modified with a clause prohibiting "A" class ponies that have won $2,000 or more in stakes since January 1, 1941. This, of course, has precluded the entry of Endeavour, Sapper, United Express and Viceroy, but even at that we have still left
a nice bunch of stayers.
The top weight is jointly shared by Australian Diamond and Baffin Bay. By the way, Mr T. K. Li has sold Bain Day to Mr S. W. Lee, and 1 wonder whether the new acquisition with Mr Chuo In the saddle will bring luck to the stable, which won the first long distance outing of Inst year with Amicus Curlac?
Dangerous Pony
ON the strength of her running
second in the Melbourne Cup over the same course, I am of the opinion that Australian Diamond with Mr Peter Wel up will take a
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
University Cricket
Sir.- note from yesterday's issue
Took the matter.
Distant View, Sapper And United
Express Together Again
THE ADDITIONAL two events in each day of the Easter Meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club give us whole-day racing, and punters are ro- minded that the first saddling bell on Saturday and Easter Monday will be rung at 11 am, sharp.
Those who are unable to attend the meet before lunch are informed that the fifth event on both days is timed to run off at 2.30 p.m. after the tiffin interval...
A fine Easter programme for all classes of Australian and
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MIDDLESEX | China ponies, will be presented WIN ARMY day at Happy Valley;
BOXING
Title Decided On Last Fight
to the racing public, and there are 12 events on the card ench
The two most valuable races ure the Brisbane Spring Handleap for Australian ponies over two miles on the, first day, and the Easter Stakes, a handicap for China ponies over a
"Pilgrim's" Hockey Note On Saturday
"Pilgrim's" Hockey Notes) will appear in Saturday's issue, there being no issue of the Hongkong Telegraph to-mor
row.
mile, on the second day. The first Hongham Bay H'cap prize for both is worth $1,000 to the winner, and it is almost positive that (First Section) we shall see a nice field of class ponies.
Two Sections
The Daily Double
Rosehill Stakes
(First Section)
Several Fast Ponies With Equal Chances
THE FIRST LEG of the dally double event is on the Roschill Stakes (first section) for Australlan subscription ponies of the current season and it is a short run from the 11⁄2 mile post (about half mile 170 yards).
The weight is assessed on the amount of stakes won, commencing sesant 142 lb, with 1 lb. penalty for every $200 or part thereof, with a ban on winners, and in the circumstances the
Chance-For Johnber To
Make Amends
as-
Taiwan Bay H'cap (Second Section)
Anything May Happen Among The Novices
THE SECOND LEG of the dally double event is on the Talwan Boy Handicap (second section) for "D" class China poales over the mile, and this race is to be ridden by novices.
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In a race of this sort anything may bappen, but I have reason to say that West Lake, Sunlight View and Port- rush should cross the wire in that order.
question of weights does not really Mira Bay Stakes count in this event.
There are, however, a few speedy Wonderful Scheme
merchants such as A Rosy Tline, Battle, Daylight, Lodestar, Royal Sovereign and Snow White, and all
of them have equal chances.
Spitfire and Sunspot are good fot big Easter money.
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Googly may or may not accept, but should be
be remembered that the bay is by Double Court and that alone is to be considered. In course of
for the big meeting the preparation boy belonging to a few members of the K.C.C. tried to break the cipek,; THE HANDICAPPER bas signed three China pony griffins of but unfortunately Googly strained n this year to meet a few old "tendon with the result that he was class raters the first section of not even entered. Hongham Bay Handicap, and the It appears to me that the pony is trip is from the two mile post, once short of a gallop, but for a long shot round and in.
he may return 100 to 1. Johuber was unlucky to be nosed out by stable-mate Charlesber in the Handicap for the lowest
lot of beating, and the most danger of the Hongkong Telegraph that Mr The last fight of the evening,. Another important handicap event ous is Brutus, the winner of Ladies' 11. Abbit has again made a hasty the first string welterweights is the Albury Handicap for "A" class Purse, Mr Treverton's candidate has statement which implies slockness on
be Fun on? L/Cpl a pult of stone, and the bay is the part of the University Cricket between
McGready Australian ponies, to
Easter Monday, from the 16 mile looking none the worse after his Club. In view of the fact that it isį (Royal Scots) and Drum Major post, and the sprint is about half smärt
win in the Australian Grand nothing but a misrepresentation of Holdford (Middlesex) decided (mile 170 yards. In the list of entries National with
with a burden of 108 ib. facts, I do not feel inclined to over the Army Inter-Unit team box- there are Distant View, Sapper and over two miles.
Centre Court, who annexed the
ing championship last night United Express, and it is learned that Denarba Handleap over two miles, is The University suggested in writ-when Royal Scots beat Middle-they are going to accept. nicely weighted with only 140 11, to ing on March 11. to play off its 18-sex 23-22 to retain the Cham: TN addition to the above, entries for shoulder, But I am afraid, that the ture with the C.S.C.C. on the 20th of
the two handicapping events con- old maid of 1936 class may find the that month. This was confirmed on pionship Shield and Governor's
the 13th by the representative of the Trophy for the second year in Aned to "C" and "D" classes of Aus- pace ton hot for her liking.
tralian ponies have been divided into Brown Derby (D. Black), Rowan C.S.C.C. (I am sure even Mr R. Abbit succession.
Some of the Anest sport in many two sections at the discretion of the Hearne) and Vanity Fair (P. will realise that Bolelho) have never been over this ceived the reply on March 13 if I had years was witnessed and two bouls In handicapper, and this is, of course, a course before, but I do not expect sent the letter on the 24th of the particular produced an excellent stan-new stunt. them to upset calculations.
The provision of barring owners Ha Excellency the Governor, Sir
from entering their punies for both There was no other communication Geoffry Northcote, the General Officer
C.S.C.C. with the
until Tuesday, Commanding. Major-General A. E.
has undoubtedly shortened the 1st position in March 25, when a letter was written Grusett, Mr J. P. Pennefather-Evans,
of nominations, but the field will named will, in my opinion, make (Second Section) Commissioner to the C.S.C.C. representative asking new
of Police,
not be cramped for room and pun amends to-morrow. for postponement of the gume fixed prevent.
ters will get a better run for their Major Curran, R.A.M.C.. was referee March 20 due to Volunteer
during the first half and the judges
money. activities.
were Capt. T. W. Chhttey and Brigade
Rosehill Stakes
(Second Section)
Fresh Air Becomes A
Problem Again
same month),
for
could not have re-
dard.
were
sprint and middle distance runs Canton the frame, but the first/Hongham Bay H'eap
think Eve of Grandeur has been over-rated by the weight adjuster, We can look forward to a grand and Eve of Heaven is trying out of
It should be noted that cancella-Major Brown, Major Hedgcoe was re- meeting, but it is earnestly hoped her distance. tion of the fixture was made 4 days feree for the second half and judges that the Clerk of the Weather will Gay Star is nleety weighted and
were Lleui-Col McPherson, R.A.O.C. before the match, naci not one day and Copt. Hewitt. Lleut. Willoughbyenerously provide a glorious day to the bay may spring a surprise. na stated by Mr R. AbbIL.
was timekeeper.
Hantamweight
Pte Hope (Middlesex) beat Pto Balley (Royal Scots) on paints.
Featherweight
Having given the facts, i think it is hardly necessary for me to repeat WE SHOULD SEE an interesting to Mr R. Abbit what I have told him scurry in the second section of the before. That is, to be perfectly sure Rosehill Stakes for Australian sub- of his facts before making any stute-worth (Bildutaex) on points. scription ponies of 1941 from the inent whatever.
Pte Noble (Middlesex) beat L/Cpl Mor- ley (Royal Scots), knockout. Arst round.
Pie Laws (Royal Scots) beat Pie Wink-
Lightweight
Ite Cavanagh (Royal Scots) beat L/Cpl
14 mile post tabout half mile 170 But then, I suppose Mr Abbit had Milroy (Middlesez) on points.
yards). The
issue
should be between! Fresh Air, Gold Rod and Newborn Star, preference being given to the first named gee-ee, with a proviso that _the_bay_will_keep_to_the_const_ut_the
entrance of the home stretch.
There
to find something to write about.
S. MAHMOOD,
Hon. Sec., H.K.U.C.C.
Badminton Title
To St John's
St John's become champion of the
Drar Chackadeld (Middlesex) beat Ple McDain (Royal Scots) technical knockout, second round.,
Pte Frenchum (Middlesex) beat Club (Royal Scots) on points.
Wellerweight
third round.
Pic
the Enster holiday makers.
Caufield. H'cap
1941 Winners Should Provide
A Tight Finish
Hillsboro Bay has been allotted 142 lb. only, and should the jockey . able to tip the scale, the combination is worth following.
League Tennis Entries
for the various
Another Close Finish
Appears To Be A Certainty
IT WILL BE RECALLED that Lt-Cdr D. H. S. Craven, who got a bad "ender" at the Annual Carnival, has not donned silk since February 18, but it looks to me that the "hardy heart of oak" will be seen in action on Wonderful Scheme in the opening event, Mira Bay Stakes, for non-winning China pony griffins of this
season.
Since his return to the training track about a fortnight ago the Com- mander hus
been doing trotting exercises, but last Saturday he gave Wonderful Scheme a sharp spin over six furlongs, and the distance was covered in 1.33% romping home in 30 seconds for the Inst quarter. I DOUBT !! Mr Needa can get There was a perfect rhythm in the flown to 143 lb. on, Donagh in the combination, and there was certain-
wrong second section of Hongham Bayly
with his right arm. nothing Handicap for "B" class China The bay mare, however, ran a pontes the
and
Jaunt is from the good third behind Falber and
པལ་ two mile post, once round and int.
Sam's Choles in the Grand Stand At any rate, the more has improved Stakes (six furlongs) in 126, and considerably, and Donagh should give with the first two out of the course on Saturday, Wonderful Scheme is à good account of herself.
a book certainty.. I recommend Iron Beauty and Odeon as place- geiters.
With her coat shining like an apple, Rose Entily should present her card! to claim the first prize and it is
Rosylight has never faced the start, but I think the Cire's candidate is Eve of Dancing and Galaxy have not yet ready, Oscar Zylch, late
THE CAUFIELD Handleap re-
The Hon. Secretaries of Tennis Clubs served for 1941 winning Australian Intending to participate in the League, learned that Mr Poy will be the subscription ponies should a provide are reminded that entries must reachjockey. a light finish, and there does not the Ifon. Secretary of the Hongkong L/Cpl McCready (Royal Scois) bent Drum Major_Holdford_{Middlesex)_on, _seem_to_be_any_loophole in. the Lawn Tennis Association, Mr C. J. paints.
allotment of weights.
Tacchi, c/o Kowloon Cricket Club, by no-cause-to-complain about the lead, Eva of Rest, and Quick Stop are also. is no question about her speed, and
Sgt Ritchie (Royal Scots) beat L/Cpl}
Moonlight. has been well looked Wednesday next, accompanied by re-and the former should be well up at non-starters, and if they de weigh Enion Middlesex) on points.
out, they will only make the field. Fresh Air has cost the
cost the publie a huge
Ple Callagan (Royal Scota) beat Pte after with a penalty of 10 lb. for his presentatives' names (with addresses the Anish. sum of money. She was heavily
Gulat (Middlesex), technical knockout success in the Hobart Handicap, and and telephone numbers) for each divi- staked to win the Sandringham Pinte
Registered players Pio Urquhart (Royal Scots) beat Ple the chestnut is now on the same level on entered. (six furlongs) in a field of 24 run-
division of the badminton lengue Pearson Middlesex) technical knockout, with Black Seal (Pih), Jus Gentium divisions must also be sent in, accord- ners, but LIC more finished third for the second year in suceersion which second round.
(Lee), Mainsail (Black) and Optima ing to New Rule No. 4 which states: behind Maple Leaf and Optima Fide, they beat Chung Woh 6-3 in the Inter-
Fide with no jockey yet. Pte Cooper (Middlesex) beat L/Cpl More
"At least one week before the com- to the disgust of 4,119 backers. sectional play-off at Recreio last night. (Royal Scots) on points.
Mainsail is my choice with Happy mencement of the League season every However, with a bit of luck Fresh H. C. Eardley and D. Kwok beat P. Cpl Cooper Royal Scots) beat L/Cpl Returns (Chao) and Black Seal in club participating in the League shalt Air should run away with the race C. Leung, and K. F. Chu 21-12; beat McGrady (Middlesex) on points.
L/Cpl Foakes. (Middlesex) beat Pte the rear. because the opposition in my mind is C. F. Chu and S. C. Llang 21-10; beat McNally (Royal Scola) or points. .not too strong.
W. C. and W. 11. Choy 21-11.
1ght-Heavyweight P. Wilson and N. L. Smith beat A Fine Time, Castle Hill, Double Leung and Chu 21-8; beat Chu and Fox (Middlesex) on points,
Pte Emmerson (Royal Scots) beat Cpl Dutch and Flying Fortress have Liang 21-11; beat Choy and Choy 21-8. never appeared before Mr Polls and G. Ladd and N. Whitley lost to there is reason to believe that they Leung and Chu 1-21; lost to Chu and are nut yel trimmed for the fight.
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SPORTS
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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
The THIRD EXTRA RACE MEET- ING will be held, weather permitting,
THOUGH Taui Wai-pui, former Colony Champion, de on SATURDAY, 12th and MONDAY, feated George Choa, one of the Colony's most promising young 14th April, 1941, commencing at 11.30 players, in the quarter-final match of the Colony Open Singles jam. on both days, Championship at the Hongkong C.C. yesterday, there was am nothing in his showing to lend support to the opinion that he
I will regain his crown this year.
to concentrate on accuracy.
The First Bell will be rung at 11.00
The un interval will be after the fourth race on both days.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE
The scores were 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, execution of brilliant shots. Neither No One without a badge wil be and throughout the three sets, his forehand nor his backhand shots admitted to the Members' Enclosure. the play generally was lacka retain any sting. He seems satisfed Such must be worn throughout the duration of each Meeting in such a daisical. Flashes of his old Chon was a gallant player and n manner as to be readily Identified. form shone through in Taui's great trier for the greater part of Badges admitting Non-Members to excellent short drop shots, but yesterday's match. With a better the Members' Enclosure and Club this seemed about the only de-lamina he most probably would have Rooms at $5.00 per day for Gentlemen partment in which he had any won. He has a long reach that is and $3.00 per day for Ladies (both un assel, but is yet somewhat weak including tax) are obtainable through confidence.
at the net. On the occasions that he the SECRETARY upon the personal It served its purpose, however, for him the point, but equally oflen Trul visitors introduced by him, and for got to the ball, his volleying gained or written application of a Member, such Member to be responsible for all in retrieving in the first and second beat him down the sidelines or with sets, Choa played himself to almost well-judged lobs.
payment of all chits, etc.
ļa standstill, and the Anal set found
him most exhausted.
Occasional forehand shots found
The Match
the sidelines, but they were too in-TSUI took the lead in the first set, frequent so much 190 that one
and held it la 4-3. Choa drew tends to the opinion that Tral has level at 4-all and won the next two lost control of that stroke,, for it gomes for scl. was very noticeable yesterday that In the second, Tsui went off with he frequently resorted to the use a rush and in little time was leading of the forehand chop!
4-1. There he stayed, however, while
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PUBLIC ENCLOSURE
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Choa, too, was guilty of many fee-Chan climbed Inborfously 2-4,8-4 The price of Admissión to the ble shots that ended in the net, and finally 4-all. It was on the Pubile Enclosure Is $1.00 per day though on occasions in the forecourt cards that he would take the sot, but including Tax, for all Persons, includ- he brought out a sharp-angled back then began a series of errors that ing Ladies, and is payable at the Gate. hand volley that Invariably gained cost him the set; and by this time Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform are him the point.
(he was tired,
admitted Half Price. Trui to-day, is not a "shadow of the There was little in the final set.
By Order, young player who returned from Taul took many points with his short
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