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THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 2, 1988.

Last But One Race Meeting

St. Andrew's Stakes Big Event

RED FEATHER FAVOURED TO BEAT WILD LIFE

BELATED WIN FOR JUNGLE JIM?

(By "RAPIER")

cap (first section) at the last meeting will figure in this race. This even was won by Tyne (Mr. L. B. Chao) for which it has now been penalise 6.lbs., but I expect it to do well again In fact, I consider that Tyne has pro ably the best chance of winning.

It will, of course, receive serious and King's Lead (Mr. Needa). The latter pony is of most uncertain tem perament, but if it should take it int its head to run, then Tyne will have to look out, as 14 miles is King's Leac best distance.

The Twelfth Extra Race Meeting to be held at the Valley to morrow will mark the penultimate stage of racing under the aus-opposition from Tampa Bay (Mr. Wei, pices of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, for the year 1938.

There is no doubt that racing in this Colony has, within recent months, met with most encouraging support, and I have no doubt that, given favourable weather conditions, another large crowd will turn out to-morrow.

RACE NO. 1: TYNECASTLE then carrying only 140 lbs., whereas HANDICAP; SIX FURLONGS. to-morrow it will have to shoulder 156 This race is replacing the Ewo Han-lbs. dicap and is for novice riders on "D" As it will be handled by Mr. Wei Class China ponies, with the stipula- to-morrow, it still has a chance of re- tion that winners of $1,000 or less in peating its previous success, but there is no doubt that it will meet with serious opposition.

stakes are barred.

Valorous, to be ridden by Mr. A. F. Ingram, had a win to its credit at the previous meeting, but as it will be car- rying top weight of 168 lbs., I do not feel justified in suggesting it for a win. I think the winner will come from the following:

Estover (Mr. R. M. Wood). Coronation Day (Mr. Yeung Wing

Kwai).

Fei Ying (Mr. K. I. Ip). Final Triumph (Mr. A. F. D.

Colson).

Although Estover may be hampered to a certain extent by having to carry 162 lbs., it will be recalled that this pony is a free mover and, as the dis- tance is not too long, I consider it has a good chance of winning. Coronation Day had a miserable start at the last meeting and ran unplaced. Providing Mr. Yeung can get it off to a quick start to-morrow, it will probably be placed.

I reckon that Estover's biggest challenge will come from Fei Ying, which has come down to 140 lbs., and, as it will be ridden by the most improved jockey in the novice class, Mr. K. I. Ip, it will be worth follow- ing.

Final Triumph is not a bad selection for a place bet, and as an outsider 1 recommend Piet Hein (Mr. C. F. Chiu), while Gold Sovereign (Mr. H. A. de Botelho) may also be in the picture. 1 expect Estover to take first place with Coronation Day second, and Fei Ying third.

RACE NO. 2: BLACKFORD HILL HANDICAP: ONE MILE. This race will be contested by Aus- tralian ponies of this season, winners of $2,000 or more in stakes barred.

After its fine performance, when it! came third in the Fremantle St. Le- ger; Annabella, which will be ridden by Mr. C. Encarnacao, seems to be the logical bet, but it must be remember- ed, however, that it will be carrying: top weight of 165 lbs. On that ac- count alone, I cannot place much re- liance on Annabella for a win, and must place the spotlight on King's Privilege (Mr. Needa).

In the Fremantle St. Leger, King's Privilege. rán very convincingly over the first mile, which was clocked at 1.54, and in view of that performance I feel confident that it will win to- morrow.

Little Audrey (Mr. L. Wade) has been showing an improvement in morn- ing gallops, and it will probably ex- tend King's Privilege. Macquarie River is very lightly treated, and may be worth a place, and Murray River, if in form, may also bear watching for a place bet.

King's Privilege should win, with Little Audrey second and Annabella in the other minor position.

RAGE NO. 3;' ST:ANDREW'S STAKES: 11⁄41⁄21⁄2 MILES:

This is really the main attraction of the afternoon, which is a handicap race for China ponies, winner of the St. George's Plate, 1988, and ponies classified "A" class barred.

The race last year was won by Rod Feather (Mr. S. W. Tang), but it was

Scenic View (Mr. Pih) ran second at the last outing, but I do not feel con fident of its ability to win here. How ever, with Mr. Pih on top, it may create a surprise.

in this event with only 140 lbs, to carry, and I think the winner will most likely. come from one of them, with the possi blo exception, of Royal Highness, which will have to shoulder 162 lbs, as a result of having been beaten by Valorous.

However, as Royal Highness is in fine form at the moment, it will be worth following.

Diogenes (Mr. Tang), Double Chance (Mr. A. W. Raymond), Ebony Idol (Mr. Needa). Plain View (Mr. Pih), Racing Boy (Mr. Chanson) and Whalsey (Mr. Proulx) are all likely winners, but out of this bunch I expect Double Chance and Plain View to give Royal Highness the stiffest opposition.

RACE NO. 6: CRAMOND BRIG.. HANDICAP: FROM THE

- ONE AND A HALF MILE

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Apart from the St. Andrew's Stakes, this race for "A" Class Australian conies should prove most interesting. It is a sprint event, in which Courting given top Eve (Mr. Pih) has been weight, and I doubt if it can win.

After its magnificent victory at the previous meeting, Lancashire Chips port, and in view of that performance (Mr. Proulx) will command good sup- it seems only natural to assume that it should win again, especially as Mr. Proulx has the happy knack of get- ting away to a good start.

Double

But there is a anag, in that Double I well Tampa Bay will probably lose a good Finesse is also in this race. deal of support after its previous bat remember one meeting, in a race over behaviour, but if it should keep on it: the same distance, in which

Finesse came up from behind and just normal track both Type and King' Lead will have to be on the alert. Bu managed to beat Courting Eve over the Mr. Needa has the choice of one of can Tampa Bay give King's Lead last few strides. This distance suits Double Finesse perfectly and. if it does three mounts, namely Expression Time, handicap of 23 lbs. and yet win?

The finish should be fought out bent win, it will at least give Lancashire to the finish, Expansion Time or Just In Time, but! as the first named has been allotten tween Tyne and King's Lead, with the Chips a great battle top weight of 168 lbs. I presume he latter possibly having a slight advan leaving Strathroy (Mr. A. F. D. Col- will take out Expansion Time which, tage, leaving Tampa Bay to fill thiron) and Courting Eve to argue over in view of its light weight of only 144] place. lbs., will probably put up a better show.

The Dunbar Stable will be repre- sented by Wild Life, which will be under the control of Mr. Hearne, and it is rumoured that this pony has been carefully trained lately for this long distance event.

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Rob Roy (Mr. Encarnacao) came third to Red Feather last year and, as it will be carrying 145 lbs. it should also be near at the finish.

I expect Red Feather, however, to win again, with Wild Life second and Rob Roy third.

RACE NO. 5: HEART O'MIDLOTHIAN HANDICAP: SIX FURLONGS.

This is the first leg of the "Daily Double," which will be contested by "p" Class China ponies, winners 01 more than $1,000 in stakes are barred

TINY STAR (MR. S. W. PAN) HAS AGAIN BEEN GIVEN TOP WEIGHT OF 168 LBS., WHICH SEEMS INCREDIBLE, AS THIS PONY HAS CERTAINLY DONE NOTHING WHATEVER TO DE- SERVE SUCH A CRUEL FATE. There is no doubt, however, tha Tiny Star is the best pony here in the stimation of the Official Handicap, per, but with such a weight it will that have to run extraordinarily well in Practically the same entries participated in the Shum Chun Handi-order to win. There are several ponies

RACE NO. 4: PORTOBELLO HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION) 1% MILES

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RACE NO. 7: POWDERHALL HANDICAP: SIX FURLONGS This event which is for "E" China ponies, winners of more than in stakes barred, is also $750 second leg of the "Daily Double," and a nice little problem is here presented for punters to solve.

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Tabby Cat (Mr. Pih) occupies the Dost of honour with 168 lbs. to carry, followed by Lancashire Chap with 167 lbs., and then comes Five Rulers with 163 lbs. In view of such heavy bur- dens, I think we can safely rule them out.

The winner should come from the following:-

Yum. Sing (Mr. Liang). Wenning (Mr. Wade). Easy Time (Mr. Needa). Lucky Eleven (Mr. Raymond). Yum Sing was only just beaten by Flybynight in the Paddock Handicap at the 10th Extra, and as it is quite a fast mover,

I think it should account

for this race. Wenning should also do well, but Easy Time will command strong support in view of Mr. Needa riding it.

Shou'd Mr. Raymond succeed in get- ting Lucky Eleven away quickly, he may possibly create an upset here. but the pony is somewhat slow in starting, and it will have to be ridden hard. I think Yum Sing will win, with Wenning second and Easy Time third.

RACE NO. 8:- PORTOBELLO HANDICAP (SECOND

SECTION) 11⁄4 MILES This is the second section of the race for "C" Class China' ponios, and an in- teresting struggle should ensue. At the last meeting Mr. Encarnacaó had. the mount on Rose Evelyn, when it was 'just beaten by Wild Cat.

To- morrow Rose, Evelyn will have to carry. 188 lbs. and will be taken out by Mr. G. Poy, while Mr. Encarnacao-will be riding Rose Jano,"

Wild Cat has gone up in weight to 163 lbs., which is also the weight al- lotted to Bistre. Rose Evelyn, Wild Cat and Bistre should not be consider- ed.

On account of the longer distance, I. am going to nominate Soldier of China (Mr. Wei) to win. It ran a dead- :-' heat for third place the last time out, but it should do much better here. It will be recalled that Rose Jane won the Austin Handicap (Second Section) and, as it will be under the care of Mr. Encarnacao, it should also have a say here. Amberley, will find the dis- tance far too long, and this also applies to Laughing Buddha.

Jungle Jim (Mr. S. C. Liang) is not to be naglected. this many, so rumoured has it is lust as capable as the others of winning, and the time has probably arrived for it to score a belated win

I base my confidence however; on Soldier of China to win, with Roso Jane second and Jungle Jim third..