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THE CHINA MAIL, SEPTEMBER 80, 1988.

7th Extra Meeting Successful

Third Race Was

Best Of Day: Salvage Master's Good

Good Effort

MR. HEARNE REVEALS · GOOD

ABILITY

RIDING

(By "RAPIER")

Racing was resumed at the Valley last Saturday, and there can be no doubt that the 7th Extra was a success in every respect. Prior to the ringing of the first saddling bell, it looked as if this meeting was likely to be marred by inclement weather, but fortun- ately the rain kept off.

Due to the heavy state of the track, with new turf all the way round, it was only natural that racing on the whole was slow in comparison with previous meet- ings. With the possible excep- tion of the third race, there was nothing in the finish of the other events over which one could feel enthusiastic. Despite the difficulty which he had to encounter with ponies, several uncontrollable, Mr. Alec. Potts, the Official Start er, did extremely well in getting the races started as well as he did,

Smiling Thru, and Mr. Encarnacao had to apply the whip before he se- cured an advantage of half a length, which the pony maintained to the end. This was about the best race of the day. Salvage-Master certainly did well to secure second position, and it deserves credit for the great fight which it put up against a superior pony.

Fei Ying created a little surprise by taking third position, which

it

snatched from Piet Hein, practically

on the winning post.

FIRST UPSET

The fourth race, the Island Bay Handicap (First Section) over six furlongs, provided the first upset of the day, and as the winning pony had not done anything of note hitherto I was surprised at the payment of only $30.90 for its win. Mr. H. J. A.

Hearne revealed clever tactics in

sending Elizabeth out into the lead, followed by Rose-Queen (Mr. Poy) Bright View (Mr. Y. T. Fung), Just In Time (Mr. Wade) and Laughing Girl (Mr. S. C. Liang),

was

paddock.

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two ponies that were then leading, leaving Commencement Bay to secure the better of the argument with Rob Roy, by a neck.

BREDON'S POOR RUNNING The sixth Race, the Gosford Handi- cap for "C" Class Australian ponies over six furlongs, saw Bredon, Mr. Proulx up, take a commanding lead from the very start, followed by Brutus and Violet Queen. On round-

ing the bend, Bredon bored out, thus losing valuable ground, and before reaching the public stands, it bored out a second time.

It was then passed by Violet Queen, Rooifly and Brutus, with Cape York (ridden by Mr. R. L. Boddy) coming

through strongly from behind.

Mr. Raymond had no difficulty in winning on Violet Queen, with Roolfly (Mr. Poy) second, and, in just beating Brutus for third posi- tion, Cape York paid the highest dividend of the day-$171.00 for a $5.00 ticket.

Those who successfully nominated Expansion Time to win the first leg of the Daily Double were not present- ed with too great a problem in making the right choice in the second leg, which was the Clear Water Bay Handicap.

useful dividend of $77.00 I fail to

REAL UPSET

The race was won by Emergency Just In Time was made favourite, Call (Mr. Encarnacao) from the very but a bad start was really the cause

start. Taking the lead, the pony (Mr. of its defeat. Elizabeth was too far

never looked back, and, despite Mr. Mr. A. F. D. Colson. Criffel Needa), which looked extremely fit in front after rounding the bend, and, Needa's effort on Easy Time, it was behind, despite Mr. Wade's effort on Just In unable to make any impression on the the Paddock, was just in

Derby Time, he could make no headway and leader. Dark Hazard, with Mr. Fung with the others in the rear. Day still had the advantage of a short had to admit defeat, with Rose-Queen on top, took third place, and paid the lead after rounding the bend, but it taking third position. Was soon overhauled by Vixen Tor, Those who backed Pinfarthings had which was running strongly, and it a rude shock awaiting them, for the understand why Five Rulers was made appeared as if it could win, but out pony simply refused to go and the favourite, but this was probably due to some rumour having gone round that from the back Criffel shot forward rise of the barrier saw it turning the pony did a very good gallop early and, responding beautifully to Mr. the wrong way, It took no part one morning, and this leaked out be

win, whatever, and all Mr. Proulx could do fore the commencement of this race. Mr. V. V. Needa who has been in, Needa's urge, it continued to

the to lead the pony back to summer, leaving Vixen Tor to take second Hong Kong throughout the scored three popular wins, thus taking place, with Lucky Lad (Mr. Proulx) first place among the Jockeys, and his taking the third position.

NOT DISAPPOINTED efforts were instrumental in

In the absence of Louis VIV, this Mr. Li Po-chun the honour of being the most successful owner of the day. year's champion subscription griffin, Mr. C. Encarnacao had two firsts to it was only natural that the betting (Mr. his credit, his best being on Smiling public made Smiling Thru Thru, which he had to ride somewhat Encarnacao) the favourite, despite the forcefully to stave off the determinea fact that it was carrying 165 lbs, and they were not disappointed. The challenge by Salvage-Master.

race started with Mr. Proulx taking Fei Ying, the lead on Dekko, with (Mr. Raymond), Piet Hein (Mr. Pih); Harvest View took the lead, followed Salvage-Master (Mr. B. L. Tao) and Smiling Thru following nicely behind. Going up the incline, Dekko was still leading, but it faded out of the pic- ture, after passing the Rock, when several ponies grouped together in turning the bend.

giving

Riding here for the first time, Mr. Peter Y. T. Wei broke the ice with a nice win on Tampa Bay, and Mr. H. J. A. Hearne also also did well to win the Island

(first Bay Handicap section) on Elizabeth, a pony which was previous most disappointing in its

runs.

THREE ATTEMPTS TO START The ponies were led out punctually for the first race, the Tweed Island Bay Handicap over one mile, which was contested by the first section of "B" Class China ponies, but it was only after three attempts that they were got away to a fairly good start.

Mr. Raymond immediately sent Oak Bay into the lead, which it maintained until nearing the Rock, but after that the heavy weight which it was carry- ing had its effect on this stout-hearted pony, and it gradually fell back.

A good deal was expected from Moonlight View (Mr. Pih), but at the I start it was trailing behind, and think its defeat was due to the fact that it had to catch up too much lost ground.

Expression Time (Mr. Needs) was practically in the same plight, but the pony was only carrying 148 lbs., and this was an advantage. Coming into the straight, it was quite difficult to distinguish the leaders, but shortly afterward Expression Time, which had been catching up with every stride, suddenly shot out in front, and, sponding gamely, It provided Mr. Needa with his first win of the day. There was a tussle for second posi tion between Moonlight View and Wild Life (Mr. Hearne), with the latter securing the verdict by a heck?

There was "minor":"sénsation when it was announced that Wild Life paid the useful dividend of $35.80, and this can only be ac- counted for by the fact that, ridden for the first time by a new jockey, It was forgotten that this pony had only recently been demoted to the "B" Clasu..

TO-

GIVEN RUDE SHOCK In the second race, the.. Vaucluse Handicap, about half mile and 170 Yatds, for "B" Class Australian ponies, supporters of Derby Day (Mr. Pih) ere given a rude shock, "Derby Day

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Mr.

ultimate

The eighth race, the Junk Bay WON COMFORTABLY

Handicap for "D" Class China pontes, After his two wins in the opening was confined to Novice Jockeys, and races, Mr. Needa was made

firm it produced a real upset, in that the

Bay favourite Whalsey, ridden by favourite in the Tweed Island

EX-A. F. D. Colson, was beaten. On Handicap (second section) on pansion Time." This was the first leg account of the heavy weight of 168 of the Daily Double, and punters gen- lbs. which Gold Coin, the erally were quite justified in placing winner, was carrying, I hardly ex- their confidence on this combination, pected to see it perform so well, but as Expansion Time won without being it was nicely handled by Mr.. C. F. severely extended.

Chiu, who scored a well deserved win. The start saw Estover and Corona- by Havoc Eve, Jober and Rob Roy, tion Day running away, with Whalsey, but, after passing the Rock, Com-Gold Coin and Gold Sovereign in the When nearing the Rock, the mencement Bay came into the picture. rear.

Whalsey Coming down the straight, however, leaders dropped back and

This pony was leading Expansion Time asserted itself and passed them. just prior to reaching the stands, Mr. on coming into the straight, but was Needs called for a real effort from hotly pursued by Gold Coin, whilst... It soon developed into Д great Expansion Time, which the pony Estover was making a grand recovery. battle between Salvage-Master and answered beautifully. It passed the These two ponies passed Whelsey, with Gold Coin winning, and Estover second, but determined riding on the part of Mr. K. F. Chiu 'had the effect of bringing Gold Sovereign in to fill third position and pay the third best dividend of the day.

SOLE AGENTS

The last race of the day, the Island Bay Handicap, second section, over six furlonge, resulted as anticipated, and here again Tampa Bay's win was due to good jockeyship on the part of Mr. Peter Y. T. Wei, who handled his mount very well, thus recording his first

Mr. success at the Valley, Potts had a little difficulty in getting the ponies away, Rose Evelyn misbe having as usual. On the rise of the barrier, King's Bounty Jumped into the lead, followed by Laughing Buddha, Tampa Bay, Wild Cat, with Rose Evelyn on the outside.

On rounding the bend, Laughing Buddha took the lead, and remained there until reaching the first part of the straight, after which it was over- hauled by Tampa Bay and Rose Evelyn. Tampa Bay responded strongly to Ita jockey's urge, and provided the stron ger finish, Rose Evelyn being second and Wild Cat third,

K.C.C. TENNIS FINAL

Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Burnett (-30). won Kowloon Cricket Club's annual lawn tennis mixed doubles handi- hap event yesterday when they beat C, Blum and Mrs. Matti (-16). in the Final by 6—2, 5–7, 6–2,

The winners were successful last year and also in 1985, while Mrs. Burnett recorded – her fourth suc- cess for this event, having part- nered G. A White in 1982.

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