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THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 18, 1988.

RACING CARNIVAL OPENS TO-MORROW

Mr. D. S. Li Not

LIBERTY BAY ONLY CERTAINTY ON THE

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It does not seem so very long ago

THE certainly macche Jockey Club held their 1987 annual pace

Meeting, but fully 12 months have gone by. We are again on the eve of another Annual Race Meeting.

The ringing of the first bell at 11.00 a.m. to-morrow will herald the commencement of the outstanding sporting event. of the year. Weeks of active preparation will culminate in introducing the 1938 Annual Race Meeting to the racing public with all its glories and uncertainties, and, judging by the great interest it has aroused, I feel safe in predicting that this year's Meeting will produce many new records.

The many admirers of Mr. D. S. Li will regret to learn that he is definite- ly unable to come down this year, and the Kong Bros. stable will accordingly miss the services of a jockey who has proved himself most dependable in former years. It is believed that his place will probably be filled by Mr. R. B. Moller to a certain extent, and as I have seen Mr. S. C. Liang, our 1937 champion, riding Tornado Star at morning trials, I conclude that he will handle their Australian ponies.

BREDON GOES LAME

Bredon, Mr. G. G. N. Tinson's new Australian pony, went lame yesterday. It was a very promis-

ing animal.

to back Soldier of Honour against Wild Life. The race, of course, would be- come more interesting if either King's Warden or Trentbridge went to the

RACE NO. 2 THE MAIDEN STAKES: SIX FURLONGS

Coming South

King's Warden, seen above with Mr. F. Marshall up, is expected to be reserved for the last race on to-morrow's racing card at the Valley, the New Stables Plate, which it stands an excellent chance of winning. ("Mail" photo).

on

for two reasons. Firstly, it was the sick list for about two weeks, and, secondly, it does not like the starting barrier.

Mr. Encarnaçao has the choice on either Cameronian or Lucky in this race, but whichever one he selects: could not expect to do better than run second.

Much as I like Jober (Mr. B. L. Tao) I don't think it will be fast enough

At one time there was à doubt as to whether Mr. Wong. would be coming, but I am glad to be able to state de-post. finitely that he will be riding to-mor-

Advancing Time looks a fast-mover, row on behalf of Mr. Li Lan-sang.

and, although I cannot recommend it The Sydney Maidens and Won-Nei-

as the likely winner, I think it ought Chong Stakes for new Australian and

to fill one of the minor positions.

is subscription griffins, China ponies, of

The pony to back As in the case of the Foochow Cup

undoubtedly this season, are divided into two sec- last year, the Maiden Stakes provided Humdrum Eve, which will be Mr. Mar-here, but bear it in mind for a longer

This pony is full of tions. As the draw for the respective another thrilling finish, in which Ex-shall's mount. sections was not known when these pansion Time (Mr. Pote-Hunt), ousted life, and once on the move it is not so notes were being written I can only Potentate (Mr. Leighton) after being easy to beat. give a general outline of the ponies left at the gate.

The only other pony capable of ex- that are capable of winning, leaving This year Mr. Li Po-chyn will prob- tending Humdrum Eve in this race is my readers to form their own judg-ably nominate Advancing Time, leav-Pinfarthings (Mr. L. P. Ralph), but I ing Just In Time for the Trial Plate. am not too keen on recommending it These are all sprint events, and I

ment.

would recommend a careful note being taken in regard to the draw for posi- tions.

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"RACE NO. T THE FOOCHOW CUP: 1% MILES

In this race last year, we were treat- ed to a brilliant finish when King's Warden (Mr. Marshall) just managed to snatch a grand victory from Wild Life (Mr. Frost). I am afraid that this year's finish will be very tame in comparison, as the presence of Liberty Bay (Mr. Maitland) will frighten oft mast owners. Out of the seven ponies. entered, the Dunbar stable has four, Dynasty two and Dr. Reidy one:

I expect King's Warden to be reser ved for the last race of the day, the New Stables Plate, which it will have a good chance of winning. Trentbridge has been entered, but I doubt whether its owner will consider it prudent to send it out for this gruelling race on its reappearance after such a long absence.

I expect, therefore, to see only three ponies facing the starter;

Liberty Bay (Mr. Maitland). Soldier of Honour (MP Ralph). Wild Life: (either Mr. Black or Mr. 8. W. Tang).

Practically no interest will be taken in this race from a betting point-of- view, as Liberty Bay is debarred, and there will not be many who would care

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race.

I expect Mr. A. W. Raymond will take out Lancashire Lass for this event rather than wait for the Trial Plate, but its chances of winning against Humdrum Eve are remote:

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My nominations are accordingly:- Humrum Eve to win with Advancing Time, Cameronian, Lancashire Lass and Jober fighting it out for the minor places.

RACES NOS. 3 ́AND 7: THE SYDNEY MAIDEN STAKES (FIRST AND SECOND -SECTIONS) SIX

FURLONGS

Judging on training performances, regard the following as being the best.

among the new lot of ponies:

Australian

A Lovely Time (Mr. Pote-Hunt). Annabella (Mr. Proulx). Bredon (Mr. Ralph). Cape York (Mr. Tao). Criffel (Mr. Maitland).

King's Privilege (Mr. Needa). Little Audrey (Mr. H. C. Pih) The Buffer (Mr. Marshall). Tornado Star (Mr. Liang).

The two Sydney Maiden Stakes last year were won by Lancashire Chips and Gypsy Love, ridden by Mr. H. C. Pih and Mr. D. S. Li respectively.

With Little Audrey, Mr. Pib has a great opportunity of repeating his last year's win. His greatest danger will come from Annabella, Bredon, Cape York, Criffel, King's Privilege and Tornado Star.It is, of course, only natural to presume that they will all not clash in the same section, but I submit that the winners of the two sections will come from six ponies have named.

I previously reported that Annabella became a little stiff in training, but it has apparently recovered from this temporary lapse and I am now nearly- sure that it will be taken out by Mr. and Proulx. Both King's Privilege

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