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THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 9, 1938

KING'S PRIVILEGE'S WELL TIMED WIN

Mr. Wei's Good Riding On Red Feather

LANCASHIRE CHIPS' BEST PERFORMANCE

(By "RAPIER”)

RACING of a really hie Meeting, which was held before an excep. ACING of a really high standard was witnessed last Saturday at

tionally large gathering of racing enthusiasts, which must have con stituted a record for an Extra meeting.

Mr. V. V. Needa had the satisfaction of scoring two wins, one a dead-heat, but the meeting was unfortunately marred by the dis- qualification of Tampa Bay in the first section of the Portobello Handicap.

The first race, the Tynecastle Handi- cap over six furlongs was contested by novice jockeys who were given mounta on "D" Clazs China ponies. On the rise of the barrier, Piet Hein, which was nicely handled by Mr. C. F. Chiu. jumped away together with Meteor, whilst Estover was about half a length behind, followed by Valorous,

hind, but it soon caught up and then the race commenced in real earnest.

Shortly after passing the 134-mile nost, Tampa Bay bored out, but Mr. Wei, the jockey, managed to get it under control and it was soon racing among the leaders.

Coming into the straight,

a great struggle ensued with Tampa Bay gradual'y forging ahead, followed closely by Lucky, which was running very strongly, and Scenic View.

great thrill which it provided.

Mrs. J. H. Taggart had certainly very good reason to be thoroughly has done satisfied with Lancashire Chips, which has done remarkably well since she

Lancashire Chips gave the best performance of its racing career, as it not only won this race after a magnificent effort, but it clipped 4/5ths of a second off the record for

Derby Day.

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"REVIEWER'S"

SPORTS COMMENTARY

Larwood Retires But Not Lost To Cricket

this distance, previously held by TAROLD LARWOOD, the famous fast bowler, will play for Black- Mr. B. A, Proulx, the jockey, deser-pool in the Ribblesdale League, next on the rise of the barrier, the ponics ves congratulations on his great win.summer.

It is good to think that one who has were off like a flash, with Finesse (Mr. Y. T. Fung) leading, fol-as had been feared, be lost to it alto- Double been such a figure in the game will not,

Eve (Mr. Pih). lowed by Lancashire Chips and Courting gether. Last year he was able to bowl bend, Double Finesse, had a lead

Before rounding the only 118 overs for Notts, and it was of obvious that the terrific pounding- over a length, but it could be seen that down of the left foot which so distin- Lancashire Chips was just waiting for guished him when in his prime had the nccessary urge and, when it came, taken its fatal toll. Coming into the straight, Piet Hein was still leading, with Estover coming

stride overhauled Double Finesse. In different proposition. If able to bowl the pony shot forward and stride by One-day-a-week cricket will be up beside it, but Mr. R. M. Wood was unable to obtain sufficient response After this race, the red flag

the meantime, Courting Eve was com-at even slower than medium pace he from Estover and the pony gradually hoisted indicating a protest, and it was also making a great effort.

was ing up strongly with Ab'e Amazon will still have that accuracy of length faded out of the picture. In

After and direction which, after his the later announced that Tampa Bay was passing Double Finesse, both

speed, meantime, Gold Sovereign, well ridden disqualified for bumping and boring, cashire Chips and Courting Eve arous. to make as many runs as most. He Lan- were his chief assets, and he is likely by Mr. H. A. de B. Botelho, was com- The official result, therefore, went teed terrific enthusiasm as they fough once scored 98 in a Test match. ing up very strongly, but its belated Lucky as the winner, with Scenic View effort was not sufficient to upset Piet second and King's Lead third,

out the rest of the distance. It looked Larwood first appeared for Notts in Hein, which went on to win with half The first leg of the Daily Double, the as if a dead-heat would result, but, 1924. Two seasons later his fame was a length to spare. Gold Sovereign Heart O' Midlothian Handicap,

with a supreme effort, Lancashire stablished, and at the Oval he was had to be satisfied with second place, six furlongs, provided an upset in that Chips shot past the post for a narrow helping Wilfred Rhodes in the

over- and Valorous took the other minor Racing Boy was badly neglected, with

throw of Australia. After that he position, a length behind.

was an automatic selection for Eng- the result that it paid the best dividend

land until he became one of the central of the day. I expected to see Double

figures in the unfortunate "body line" controversy during the M.C.C. tour of Australia in 1932-33.

THRILLING RACE

The second race, the Blackford Hill Handicap for Australian ponies of this season, over a mile, was really a thrilling spectacle to watch. It was a grand race, although the finish was not as close as one might expect.

The start saw Murray River (Mr. Hearne) take the lead. followed by

Little Audrey (Mr. Wade), whilst Mr. Needa did not seem worried over the fact that King's Privilege was last.

Running strongly, Murray River forged ahead and coming into the straight appeared as if it would win, but it had to reckon with King's Pri vilege, which was sent forward just before the Rock and, by the time the straight was reached, was within striking distance.

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After passing the two mile post, Mr Needa found a willing response from King's Privilege and amidst great en- thusiasm passed Murray River yards from the end, and Murray River had to fight hard to retain second position against Little Audrey.

SECOND SUCCESSIVE WIN Then came the great race of the day, the St. Andrew's Stakes, which Mrs. Dunbar had the satisfaction of winning for the second year in succession.

There was a great deal of speculation as to which pony would win, the most serious contenders being:

Red Feather (Mr. Wei)

Moonlight View (Mr. Pih) Wild Life (Mr. Tang) Expansion Time (Mr. Needa) Rob Roy (Mr. Encarnacao) New Star (Mr. S. W. Pan), which came in second, very nearly created an upset. The race started with Jober (Mr. Raymond) taking the lead, fol- lowed by New Star, Rob Roy and the rest, Red Feather being satisfied to remain in the middle. At one stage Oak Bay was leading, but could not maintain its pace and, after passing the last quarter post, Jober took com- mand. Coming into the straight, Jober was still leading, but was seriously challenged by Red Feather and New Star, Reaching the mile post, New Star was just ahead, but Red Feather provided the stronger finish and won with two lengths spare. New Star had the better of the struggle with Moonlight View. It was a most interesting race to watch, and I think that credit must be given Mr. Wei, who handled Red Feather with fine judgment, coming forward as he did at the most opportune moment.

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TAMPA BAY DISQUALIFIED The fourth race the Portobello Han- dicap, over 14 miles, very nearly pro vided an upset, as Lucky, ridden by Mr. Poy and not conceded much of a chance of winning, yet gave Tampa Bay a great fight and might have won if it had taken up the challengo little earlier,

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The start of the race was somewhat slow.with Tyno (Mr. Chao) loft bo-

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Chance do better than it did, but it was evidently racing against superior ponies.

Plain View. ridden by Mr. Pih, took the lead. followed by Ebony Idol, Double Chance with Tribute alongside,

maintained right un to the last quarter This position was

and the others.

verdict.

It was indeed a grand race.

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A DEAD HEAT Barely had spectators recovered from the thrill which the previous race had provided, than they witnessed another close finish, in which the Judge could come to no other decision than to give a dead-heat.

Since joining the League in 1920, Blackpool have been champions seven times, but last year was one of the worst in their history. It is believed This was the seventh race, the se, that Larwood will improve the batting cond leg of the "Daily Double," and strength of the side and also assist in those who made the right connections the coaching. were handsome'y rewarded.

Other notable players who have as- The race started with Cape Comorin,sisted Blackpool include Ken James, (Mr. F. F. Li) taking the lead and he Northants wicket-keeper, C. S. S. I. Yuen) and Flybynight (Mr. Wei maintaining it for most of the way. Dempster, captain of Leicestershire, indulged in a great fight for place. with the verdict going out

second It was running so strongly that the late E. A. McDonald, of Australia to realy thought it would win, but it had and Lancashire, and Roy Sheffield, the the former by a head.

no finish.

Coming into the straight former Essex wicket-keeper. several ponies bunched together just tehind Cape Comorin, and it was not

st, after which Plain View fell back. hand'ed by Mr. Chanson, asserted it- while Racing Bov.. which was nicely

self and won easily. Tribute (Mr

DAY'S BEST RACE What may be described as the best raee of the day was seen

in the Cremard Brig.' Class Australian monies, and those who Handicap, for "A"

saw the finish will long remember the

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until about 50 yards from the post Billiards Rule Changed

hat Easy Time (Mr. Noda) came out Wade). With 20 yards to go. Easy in front, together with Wenning (MrNE of the most controversial rules in billiards and snooker has been (Continued at foot of Next Col.) amended by the B.A. & C.C. Rule 14 previously read: "A game has com- menced when the players have strung "or break or have determined by lot the order of turn. The order of turn must remain unaltered throughout the game."

THIS IS

BURGUNDY WEATHER

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND

OUR FINE SELECTION OF

VINTAGE BURGUNDIES

THE QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE

OF THESE WINES BEING

UNSURPASSED IN HONG KONG.

CALDBECK'S

The amendment reads: "The game does not commence until the cue-ball of the first player has been finally placed on the table and struck with the

ip of the cue."

The old rule caused many arguments 'n snooker. Last season at Thurston's Davis, in placing the cue-ball to break off, touched the brown with his hand and was penalised four points.

Time was still just ahead with Wen-. ning along side and it looked as if Wenning was going to win, but Mr. Needa, using his whip to good effect, managed to force a dead-hent. With another two lengths to go, Wenning

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would have won. At any rate it was a most interesting finish, with result-a dead-heat-popularly ceived, leaving Five Rulers (Mr. Tao) to take the other position.

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ROSE EVELYN STILL GOOD The last race of the day revealed that Rose Evelyn was undoubtedly a far superior animal among the second section of the "C" Class China ponies. As on the previous occasion, Mr. Potts found difficulty in getting the ponies away due to Rose Evelyn and Soldier of China misbehaving, and when the barrier did rise these two were left behind.

It did not take Rose Evelyn long, however, to make up lost ground and by the time the Rock was reached, it was actually in front. Carrying 168 lbs. I hardly expected to see it run- ning so strongly, but once it Was ahoad, there was no chasing it, as it increased its load to win by two lengths,

Soldier of China (Mr. Tao). only just managed to secure second position, as it was being most seriously chal- lenged by Rose Jano (Mr. Poy), which cumo tearing down the straight in a magnificent offort.

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