1938-12-22 — Page 22

THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 22, 1988

THRILLING CLIMAX TO YEAR'S RACING

Many Upsets Featured 13th Extra

MR. EU TONG SEN'S REMARKABLE TARDY HANDICAP SUCCESS

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(By "RAPIER")

camps, these two ponies came tearing down the straight and it was really de- of Mr. termined riding on the part Needa that Lucky Lad secured verdict.

the

The game little Snowy River certain- third place, but it was surprising to see Strathroy, former champion, put up such a dismal performance.

RILLIANT weather prevailed last Saturday for Hong Kong ly performed very creditably to take

Jockey Club's 13th Extra Race Meeting, which also provided the finale for the 1938 season.

An exceptionally large crowd attended, and surpassed anything I have yet seen at the Valley for an Extra Race Meeting. The var- ious events were keenly contested, and with the track in such splen did condition, it was not altogether surprising that the record for the Champions distance was lowered by Silkylight.

"REVIEWER'S" SPORTS COMMENTARY

Royal Regattas: United States Visitors

British

In-

severe

A THRILLING DUEL The fifth race, the Dilatory Handi-,

yachtsmen and the big cap, over one mile, which was also the first leg of the "Daily Double," re- crowds who follow yacht racing at the sulted in a bitter duel between Double coastal regattas, will have the oppor- Chance (Mr. Raymond) and Plain tunity next season of welcoming at least two, if not three, wellknown United States yachtsmen in the The first race, the Hong Kong lengths, with A Grand Time taking View (Mr. Pih), and the whip was

freely applied. Autumn Champions, over 1 miles, re-second position.

REMARKABLE FINISH

Tiny Star took the lead with Syl-ternational Twelve-Metres Class. but those who

Mr. Harold S. Vanderbilt, the most sulted as anticipated,

The third race, the Tardy Handicap, vandale and Double Chance just be- watched this race were hardly prepar-

the last three ed for Silkylight's magnificent exhibi-over one mile, resulted in a remarkable hind. Mr. Pih was satisfied to have famous helmsman in the United States, tion. The race started with Bear Claw finish, Mr. Eu Tong Sen's three entries Plain View in the rear, and it was and who has owned

After its pre- not until the straight that he assert- successful America's Cup defenders, is having a new twelve-metres yacht (Mr. Raymond) taking the lead, fol-taking all the honours.

built for racing in our Royal regattas. lowed by Silkylight (Mr. Moller), Con-vious performance, when it very nearly ed himself.

In the meantime, before rounding fusion Bay (Mr. Hearne) and Expres- created an upset, the betting public

Bear Claw made sure of placing their money on the bend, Mr. Raymond sent Double Models of the new vacht have been sion Time (Mr. Needa).

the Lucky, especially with Mr. Encarnacao Chance off into a good lead, and this tank-tested in the Steven's Institute, was still leading after passing winning post for the first time, with on top, and they were not disappointed. certainly had the desired effect. Prac- New York, and the chosen model has

The race started with Harvest View tically all the way down the straight, been subjected to the most Confusion Bay replacing Silkylight.

This is the This position was maintained until taking the lead followed by Jungle Jim Mr. Raymond had to apply the whip, testing in every variety of "manufac-

Harvest View gave and, in spite of all that Mr. Pih could tured wind and weather." the half mile post, when Confusion Buy and Rose Jane,

has been so exhaustively tank-tested. passed Bear Claw and was running so up the struggle near the 1-mile post, do on Plain View, he had to admit first time a twelve-metres racing yacht strongly that it appeared to have the when Mr. Wade took the lead on Jungle defeat. Ridden by Mr. S. C. Liang Findings, as in the case of the pheno-

other posi- At this Jim, which he maintained until just Flybynight claimed the

menally-successful "J" Class Ranger, race just as good as won.

revolutionary juncture, however, Mr. Moller appear-before the last quarter. It was then tion.

The Hong Kong Sub.-Griffins Au- are bound to have a ed to have a little difficulty in getting passed by Rose Jane, but Lucky was

and these two tumn Champions gave Salvage Mas-effect upon the lines of future twelve- Silkylight on the move, but once it en- coming up strongly, tered the straight, the pony shot for-battled out the finish. Lucky won by a ter, ridden by Mr. Tao, practically a metres. ward. After passing Bear Claw, it length, and in the

Rose- clear passage, which it won without came along to fill the other being fully extended, but I was cer- continued strongly to overhaul Confu- Queen

tainly not prepared for the support sion Bay and, amidst great excitement, minor position.

"B" CLASS TRIUMPH

which Dekkö received in the betting. it not only won the race, but shattered

The next race, the Queensland

Dekko is certainly a game little the record for the distance by 2 3-5

The previous mark was held by Autumn Champions, for Australian pony, but over such a long race it is

ponies, resulted in a surprising upset, not in the same class. Liberty Bay.

with two "B" Class ponies taking first and third positions.

secs.

meantime

to

Accompanying Mr. Vanderbilt England will be Mr. Alfred L. Loomis, who is bringing over his twelve-metres Northern Light. A third American representative in this class is not un- To meet the American chal- likely. lenge three new twelve-metres racing

AS ANTICIPATED

The race was devoid of any great yachts are now being built, for British interest, with the ponies bunched to- owners, two in Clyde yards and the In the second race, the Laggard's

It was third is building at Gosport, whilst I really cannot account for the dis- Handicap, for Australian ponies, the

straight was reached three of the more successful "twelves" not until the

with undergoing modifications result again was not difficult to antici- mal failure of Courting Eve. Evident-gether for most of the way.

to ly the pony was not quite fit, and was that Salvage Master asserted itself. are pate. After its previous return

al- a view to making them faster. # bit It gradually moved away and

There is also to be an invasion of form, there was really nothing among reported after the race to be

lame.

and States owned cruisers though it appeared that it was going the entries to upset Able Amazon.

with Lancashire

the from the The race started

to be seriously challenged by Piet United

ocean racers which will make Ranger took, a big lead start, with A Grand Time and Able Chips taking the lead, and from what Hein, an urge by Mr. Tao found a Amazon following behind. When the I could see, Mr. Proulx seemed to ex-ready response from his mount, and voyage across the Atlantic to take part six furlongs post was reached, Mr. perience some difficulty in holding the it shot forward to win fairly easily, in the bi-annual 600 miles

ocean racing. It is expected that the Raymond urged Ranger on to such un pony back, so strongly was it running. with Piet Hein second, and National Cup race, which is the Blue Riband of

of many After passing the Rock, Lancashire Guard third.

American yachts will also take part extent that it had a lead lengths, but Mr. Needa, on A Grand Chips still led, followed by Courting Snowy River.

in the Handicap Class racing during Time, and Mr. Pan, on Able Amazon, Eve, Lucky Lad and did not appear to be induly worried. Coming into the straight, Courting Eve

Cowes Week, and around the Solent Gradually they made up lost ground, had to give way and it was here that and by the time the home stretch was Mr. Needa revealed his riding ability reached, Ranger was rapidly tiring. by the manner in which he sent Lucky in Lad after Lancashire Chips. Amidst several cheers and yells from their respective

Able Amazon had no difficulty passing Ranger and won

by

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The sixth race, the Last Chance Handicap, for "C" Class Australian upset. Ridden by Mr. S. L. Yuen, ponies, over one mile, resulted in an Discovery Bay revealed its true form, (Continued on Page 23)

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Koyal Cowes Week will be days earlier next year to allow the record fixtures' list to be completed. Traditionally, Cowes Week commences on the first Monday of August, but as this would be only on August. 7 next year the Y.R.A. had no option but to forward the Week, otherwise the Royal Torbay Fortnight would have had to It encroach too far into September.

is expected United States yachtsmen will take part in approximately fifty regattas around the coast.

The principal fixtures are as follows: June 3 and 6, Royal Norfolk and Suf- June 10 and 12 folk Y.C., Lowestoft :

Royal Harwich. Y.C., Felixtowe; June 15, 16, 17, Southend Regattas, Thames Estuary; June 19, 20, 21, Royal Temple and 24, Y. C., Ramsgate; June 23

Dover; Royal Cinque Ports Y. C., June 28 to July 1, Plymouth Week; June 30 to July 11, International Clyde Belfast Fortnight; July 14 and 15, Lough Regattas; July 22, Royal Ly- mington_Y. C., West Solent; July 26, 27, 28, Royal Thames Y. C., Ryde; Week; July 29 to August 5, Cowes August 7 and 8, Royal Victoria Y. C., Ryde; August 9 and 10, Royal Abert Royal Y. C., Southsea; August 12, Dorset, Y. C., Weymouth; August 14, Babbacombe; August 16, Paignton; August 18, Royal Thames Y. C., Brix- Brixham Y. C., ham; August 19, August 21, 22, 28, Royal Torquay Regattas; August 25, 26, 28, Royal Dartmouth Centenary Regatta; August 30, Bournemouth; September 2. to 9; Royal Burnham Week.

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A very peculiar incident occurred at the Valley this morning in which a newly drawn subscription griffm, China pony No. 293 belonging to Mra. J. H. Taggart, was involved.

Mr. B. A. Proulx took this pony out for its exercise. After reach- ing the winning post It jumped clean over the rails. Mr. Proulx

was unseated, but he was able to walk back to the Paddock.