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THE CHINA MAIL, SEPTEMBER 24, 1937.

ROB ROY AND DAYLIGHT EVE FOR THE RACING DOUBLE TO-MORROW

Lancashire Chips Will Be Conceding 32 Lbs. THREE PROMINENT JOCKEYS WILL NOT BE TAKING PART

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MESSRS. PROULX AND PIH HAVE GOOD MOUNTS

(By RAPIER”)

THE resumption of racing to-morrow at the Valley, after the

turf with the pleasure of being able to enjoy their favourite sport amidst delightful surroundings. The weather looks very promis ing, and there are indications that the meeting to-morrow will at- tract a very satisfactory attendance.

For

Mr. L. Dunbar's Commencement Bay (Mr. C L Gregory expected to win the Island Bay Handicap (second section) over furlongs to-morrow. ("Mail" photo).

those who prefer an out- for Ebony Idol. King's Parade (Mr. In a programme of nine events, six are over short distances, the results of which will depend to a great extent on the start. It is sider, I suggest keeping Tabby Cat H. C. Pih) should fill second place. generally agreed that the draw for positions is a matter of para- (Mr. Y. T. Fung) in mind, as this with Emergency Call (Mr. B. L. mount importance, which should be carefully considered, in addi-pony has been well trained and is Tao) coming in third. Although it tion to which it will be worth while to bear in mind the jockeys now in fine fettle. Tabby Cat also has disappointed on several occa- who are capable of getting away quickly immediately on the rise of prefers a long race, and over the barrier.

The rails have been shifted from their original position, and, despite the rain of the past week, the grass track is certainly look- ing in splendid condition, which should add materially to keen com- petition and fast times being recorded.

to-morrow.

(ABOUT 5 FURLONGS).

14 miles, stamina is the main con- sideration.

VAUCLUSE HANDICAP:

SIX FURLONGS.

In this race for "B" Class Aus- tralian ponies, it will be difficult to ispot the likely winner, although many will place their faith in Bland ford on account of its win over Charters in the Racing Heart

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a'sions, Philanderer (Mr. Y. T. Fung).

may spring a surprise here.

JUNK BAY HANDICAP: ONE MILE

The result of the second leg of. the Daily Double will be decided in this race, which will be ridden by Novice Jockeys, and punters will be presented with a difficult problem to solve.

when it last won a race, but it is ja free mover and this factor is important in a race ridden by Novice Jockeys.

It is indeed a pity that three of able of winning, with King's Justice our most popular jockeys will not second, and Havoc Eve third. be available to-morrow, due to in- CORROBOREE HANDICAP:

Several ponies have been given

jury and sickness. It will be re- called that Mr. L. P. Ralph met This race is confined to "A" Class Towers Handicap at the Fourth Ex top weights of 168 lbs. but I am inclined to think that Daylight Eve (Mr. C. L. Gregory) at 159 Tbs. with an accident as a result of be-Australian ponies, and in the ab-tra Race Meeting.

However, I prefer Racing Heart

has the best recommendation. It ing thrown by Sylvandale, and sence of Strathroy, Lancashire Chips Mr. P. P. Botelho had his shoulder (Mr. Benny Proulx) has been given (Mr. Proulx), which is very fit at dislocated whilst riding at Macao-top weight of 165 lbs., conceding no the moment, with Blandford (Mr. N. will be carrying 13 lbs. more than Then comes Mr. Don. Black, who less than 32 lbs. to Double Finesse Deitz) second and Perfect Day (Mr, entered hospital over a week ago (H. C. Pih). These two ponies S. C. Liang) third.

In view of Strathcarrick's dis- with a carbuncle on his thigh, and clashed in a race over six furlongs

at previous out-

The other ponies to watch are although he was discharged last at the Fifth Extra Race Meeting, appointing form

Plain View (Mr. K. L Ip), Valor- Saturday he will not be able to ride when, after an exciting battle, Lan-ings I can hardly be expected

cashire Chips won by a head in recommend it for a win, but there

ous (Mr. W. G. Poy), with Zero (Mr. is no doubt, however, that this pony A. D. Coppin) as an outsider However, I express the hope that the good time of 1.17 1/5 secs. it will not be long before we shall Double Finesse, however, has on has been improving to a great ex-account of its light weight. have the pleasure of seeing these a previous occasions let its backers tent, and a win sooner or later is three in action again.

down very badly through bad start indicated.

should suc With the list of jockeys so badly ing but if Mr. Pih depleted, it is pleasing to note that ceed in getting Double Finesse off

1 This is the first leg of the Daily trouble to-morrow, to-morrow's meeting will mark the, without appearance of Messrs. B. L. Taolam confident it will beat Lancashire Double, and Apilas and Boolat Bay and K. S. Shu, both jockeys of re-Chips, which should fill second place, are due to go out at 168 lbs. I doubt Violet Queen' (Mr. N. Deitz) will have an opportunity to score a be- pute. from Tientsin, and they will with either Aztec or Ranger taking whether they will accept. be accorded a hearty welcome. the other minor position,

Rob Roy, carrying, 158 lbs, and lated win. It did nothing of note TWEED ISLAND BAY HANDI- Able Amazon (Mr. Ip Kui Ying) ridden by Mr. Proulx, won the Cus- during the first half of the racing will find the pace too fast, and the toms Handicap (First Section) over season, but it should come in first same remarks apply to Courting the same distance at the Fifth Ex-in this class. Twilight Star (Mr. tra Race Meeting, beating Amber-Ip Kui Ying) is the next best bet,

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CAP: "B" CLASS CHINA

PONIES, ONE MILE.

To pick the likely winner from Eve (Mr. Y. T. Fung).

ISLAND HANDICAP: SIX FUR- LONGS: (FIRST SECTION).

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GOSFORD HANDICAP: (ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS). Confined to "C" Class Australian ponies, which is instituted for the first time, an interesting finish should eventuate.

the list of ponies entered for this! The result of this race should ley and Bistre. It will be called but it must also be borne in mind event is no easy problem, as prac-be most exciting, with Double upon to carry 7 lbs. more to-morrow, that Boronia Belle (Mr. Proulx) is and in spite of the increase in a fast moving animal and if it can tically all of them have won a race Finesse as my choice for a win. before.

SUB-GRIFFINS AUTUMN · poundage I still believe that it has take the lead there will be no

PLATE:14 MILES. La good chance of scoring another catching it.

ISLAND BAY HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION)

SIX FURLONGS:

Over the distance from the Two Mile Post, Potentate created a sen- Having been allotted the colossal win. sation by winning the Canton Han- burden of 176 lbs. I believe that The most dangerous opposition dicap at the Second Extra Race the owners of Gordito will not send will come from Vira, as this pony Meeting, and paid the colossal divi-lit out in this race, and in its ab-is fast over six furlongs. Kum This race will wind up the day's dend of $477.40. It will again be sence it look to me as if National Shan (Mr. K. S. Shu) is also speedy, programme, in which Commence- ridden by Mr. W. G. Poy, and at Anthem (Mr. H. C. Pih) should and Amberley (Mr. T. T. Fung) ment Bay (Mr C. L. Gregory) should have no difficulty in-win- 143 lbs. its chances of winning cer-have a big say at the finish. In is quite capable of winning. tainly look promising, especially as fact, I am inclined to think it will CLEAR WATER BAY STAKES: ning This pony, however, is more (ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS). - suitable for a longer race, but m the distance is more to its liking. win on account of its performance

Other ponies to be considered are: in coming in second to Gordito in In this race for "E" Class China view of the opposition it should not ponies, I recommend Ebony Idol be fully extended, except, perhaps, Expansion Time (Mr. S. Cthe Coronation Cup over a mile. Liang).

I nominate Whalsey (Mr. Benny (Mr. Proulx), as it came in third by Night View (Mr. Y. T. Fung). Havoc Eve (Mr. Y. T. Fung). Proulx) for second place, leaving to Tabby Cat in the Nanling Han- Gordito (Mr. S. C. Liang) should Harvest View (Mr. B. L. Tao). Tempest (N. Deitz) and Shipmaster dicap at the Sixth Extra Race Meet- be placed and Rose Evelyn (Mr. N. King's Justice (Mr. H. C. Pih). (Mr. S. C. Liang) to fight out the ling Carrying 168 lbs on that oc- Deitz) may be worth following for

casion, it was a good performance a place also. I believe that Potentate is cap-third position.