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THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 12, 1988.-

Many Upsets At 10th Extra

Mr. Proulx Deserved Fremantle St. Leger Victory On Lucky Lad.

SILKYLIGHT'S DEFEAT SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY

(By "RAPIER")

There was an exceptionally large gathering of racing fans pre- sent last Saturday at the Valley to witness the running of the Tenth Extra Race Meeting, which was conducted under ideal weather con- ditions. With the track in such a hard state, racing on the whole was quite fast, but the finishes in the majority of events were some thing which one could hardly enthuse over.

Mr. B. A. Proux was the most successful jockey with two wins. Mr. Proulx's successes were more prominent in that he won the races confined to Australian ponies, his handling in both instances being of a very high order.

MR. HO'S FIRST WIN

In the Paddock Handicap, which was contested by novice jockeys, on "E" Class China ponies, the result was not altogether unexpected. Those who cad my notes of the previous we. will remember tuat, in my opinion, Flybynight was the best pony among the bunch; but it was a question of the jockey's ability to bring it in that I doubted.

Mr. Alex. Potts had a rough time

The fifth race, the Norfolk Handi- in getting the ponies into line and cap, second section, was the first leg only after three attempts and he got of the "Daily Double," in which

them moving. With so many ponies Diogenes (Mr. S. W. Tang), Racing bunched together, it was difficult to Boy (Mr. S. C. Liang) and Tempest

(Mr. L. B. Chao) shared the honours see which was leading, but

in the betting.

coming

into the straight Yum Sing (Mr. A. F. Ingram) was out in front, followed Taking the lead, from the start, Ebony Idol (Mr. Proulx) looked good by the Stymie (Mr. G. Treverton),

Just when it appeared as if Yum enough to win, but it faded out of the

3ing was going to win Flybynight picture

by after being overhauled Diogenes. The latter pony's lead, came through with a great burst of however, was short-lived as it turn speed and snatched a fine win within was also beaten, with Racing Boy and the last few lengths.

Mr. Ho Hong-ping was the success- Tempest coming through down

ful jockey, his first win to date, and homeward stretch.

he was accorded an ovation on the There were 23 pony, being led in. tickets on Flybynight in the "Daily Double,"

," and they were each paid the handsome dividend of $346.50, quite a useful return.

the

the

great from

that

These two ponies put up a fight, but within a 100 yards

finish it became evident Racing Boy was going to win.

Its victory by a length was well- passing the Rock in the final run hore deserved as it was handled with fine these two ponies were practically to-jivdement by Mr. Liang. gather.

Morning, ridden by Mr. Wei. had to fight. hard in order to fill the third place.

I think he deserves full credit, it and Final Triumph was gradually

so much

that after for his great victory on Lucky shortened, Lad, in the Fremantle St. Leger, which was more in the nature of a surprise, as it was not expected that this pony

would last the gruelling race.

con-

Coming into the straight, Salvage Master took command and won with penty to spare, albeit tired out, bu in the meantime Final Triumph w being seriously challenged by Dekko for second position. Hard riding on the part of Mr. Chanson had the effect of pushing Dekko in front by a neck

a was

A BIG UPSET

Temnest

In the Fremantle St. Leger, Tornado Star monopolised the betting to the extent of having over 2,000 tickets in the winning booth. It certainly looked a picture of fitness, and confi- dence in it was no doubt enhanced by the fact that it was being ridden by Mr. H. C. Pih, instead of its own stable jockey.

In the last race, the Sussex Handi- cap for "B" Class China ponies, over I connot understand i furlongs, why King's Coronation should have been made joint favorite with Eliza- beth. Much as this pony has im- proved, I reckoned that the distance was far too short for its liking, and this was substantiated when the pony ran unplaced.

SILKYLIGHT UNPLACED! In the first race, the Surrey Handi- cap, over one mile, contested by four "A" Class China ponies, a surprise was in store, Despite the fact that

The ponies got away together fairly ANOTHER FAILS BADLY Silkylight was carrying 168lbs.

In the Queensland Handicap, for

well, with Soldier of Britain (Mr. F. ceding no less than 16ibs. to Confusion! Bay, and 29lbs. to King's Warden, it "A" Class Australian ponies, over a

F. Li) taking lead, and Rob Roy (Mr. was made favourite, simply because mile, another favourite failed badly.

Encarnacao) slightly in the rear.

Elizabeth (Mr. Hearne) was some- the betting public had full confidence: Despite its poor performance in

After turnir Those who backed it, however, had where in the middle. in this pony's ability. Such confiden-, previous race, Courting Eve

Strathroy had a rude shock, as the pony could only the bend, Soldier of Britain was still ce was maintained only up to a cer- strongly supported.

From the start, eading, but it was being strong.. tain stage in the race, however, and over 500 tickets to win, which was take second position. when it reached the most vital part, a nice tribute to the ability of the King's Privilege (Mr. Needa) set a challenged by Elizabeth.

Elizabeth reached

after the front Silkylight, could not produce the pony, as it was being ridden by Mr. fast pace, and by the time half the

two

and mile. post

despite Colson for the first time.

journey was over had a commanding the

he could make fighting finish generally expected,

This pony, Mr. Li's efforts. The race started fairly evenly, with Getting off to a good start, Lan-lead of several lengths.

lasting now." no impression with Soldier of Britain Cameronian left slightly behind, but cashire Chips was in front followed by however, lacked

Silkylight Centre Court and Courting Eve. was overhauled before coming into the on Elizabeth, and had to be content it soon came into line.

In the mean- with full confidence, Mr. last stretch. In the meantime, Lucky with second position. jumped into the lead, with Confusion Riding Bay in close attendance. Cameronian Proulx had Lancashire Chips moving Lad was running strongly, and here time, there was a great struggle for this third place between Commencement and King's Warden were evidently along nicely all the way, and it was again I hardly expected to see

Tornado Star Bay and Rob Roy, with the verdict satisfied to hold back, just behind. still leading when the ponios came into pony doing so well.

was also running well, and when going to the former. This order was maintained right up the straight.

coning into the straight it was in a to the 1 mile post, after which

good position to give Lucky Lad Cameronian emerged in front, this was short-lived, as Silkylight again passed it before rounding the; bend. Coming into the straight, King's Warden was still last, but it was fighting hard.

but

In the meantime, Confusion Bay responded ganely to Mr. Wei's urge and commenced to pull away, strongly challenged by Silkylight and King's Warden. Just when the race was about to develop into a great battle, Silkylight was forced to fall back o collide with the rails, leaving Con- fusion Bay to win, with King's Warden taking second place.

Silkylight's defeat was not alto- gether unexpected, but to see it run- ning unplaced was something in the nature of a shock.

too

The defeat of this great warrior, however, should not be taken seriously, and it will probably prove its worth in the Hong Kong St. Leger, at the next meeting.

A READY RESPONSE

In the first section of the Norfolk Handicap, tur "D" Class.China ponies, from the two mile post once round

and in, it came as a surprise to Bee koyai taigness Securing biki 'share of the betting, followed to lesser extent by Valorous.

In my notes on unis lace last week, I advocated keeping Coronation Day in ming, and those who remembere this had good reason to feel satis- fled with the handsome dividend it pald out.

sent

As expected, Mr. Raymond Estover into the lead, which it main- tained for three-quartera of the journey, but coming into the straight, Mr. Chanson found a ready response from Coronation' -* Day and, after passing Estover, it continued merrily on to win without being seriously challenged. Plain View -did quite rather expected it to win.

A PROCESSION The Sub-Griffins' St, Leger was run off something like a procession, and Salvage Master's win fully justified the great confidence which the racing. public placed on it. At the start Mr. Encarnacao Mont Final Triumph into the lead, and, at one time it led by many lengtos, After.comploting the first mile, Mr. Tao sent Salvage Mas- tor forward, and the distance between

Mr. Pih, on Courting Eve, was satisfied with playing a waiting game, but he waited a little too long with the ranilt that Coviting Eve found at impossible to make up lost ground. Lancashire Chips on by two length, and Courting Eve had to fight hard to prevent Centre Court taking second Place, only a neck separating the two.

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are battle, To the sprprise of all, however Lukynd not only held off the challenge, but maintained its lead to the end.

Suffering from a bad start, Anna- hella did well to occupy third position, the pony revealing a glimpse of its old form.

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ARMISTICE DAY SOCCER MATCH REALISES $2,350

The gross taking at yesterday's Charity game was $2,350 while the raffle for the ball, presented by Messrs. Mamak and Co. realised almost $100.

This is the biggest Armistice gate to date. The average, gross takings in the past were in the neighbourhood of $700.

"AUSTRALIA'S COTTON" FOR GT. BRITAIN

Norman Von Nida, known as “Australia's Henry Cotton," will compete in the British Open Golf championship at St. Andrews next

year.

Bobby Locke, the South African, who was beaten by Von Nida at Sydney, considers that he will sur- prise British professionals.

Von Nida will leave shortly to play the American winter circuit; and then go on to Great Britain.

REFEREE'S SOCCER ELEVEN

The following have been chosen to represent the 'Referees' against the Press, at Sookunpoo, to-morrow morning, at 10.30a.m.

Hartley; McLaughlin and Fraser; Mollgrew, Castell and Rees; Stono, Gamin, K. K.

MacCo

Clarke.

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