1939-05-10 — Page 23

THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 10, 1939.

Celtic Star's Great Feat Powerful Finish Surprises Rose Jane

SOME HOPE HAS

TO FIGHT HARD FOR FIRST WIN

(By “RAPIER”).

Fears of inclement weather spoiling the Fourth Extra Race Meeting last Saturday were quickly dispelled when, after a somewhat gloomy appearance in the morning, the sky broke out beautifully fine, and brilliant sunshine prevailed throughout the afternoon.

As was only to be expected, there were upsets, but the dividends paid out were unaccountably moderate in certain instances, particularly on the win of Advancing Time, ridden by a novice jockey.

Advancing Time's Win Causes Minor Upset

Honours of the day among the Practically from the start, Courting jockeys were shared by Messrs. Eve took the lead, followed by Strath- C. Encarnacao and V. V. Needa,, ing round the bend for the final burst, roy, Snowy River and Lucky Lad. Com- with three wins each, but the Strathroy dropped back, and eventual- best performance must be credit-ly it all revolved about the question of Lad could overhaul ed to Mr. Ho Hong Ping, whose whether Lucky

Courting Eve. The latter responded a win on Advancing Time "was

little more gamely, and its win was complete surprise.

well merited.

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Rose-Queen's Win

GRAPHIC GOLE

KEEPS HEAD DOWN

BOBBY JONES

SIZES UP SITUATION THEN ALIGNS CLUBHEAD AT RIGHT ANGLES

TO BALL

WHILE SWING 15 IN OPERATION

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PROBABLE STARTERS FOR SHANGHAI CHAMPIONS

the

This afternoon at about 4.35 Shanghai Champions will be run, it is the 9th. race of the day and the fol lowing are the probable starters:-

Bober (L. Wade) owned by H. and K. Cordon Rouge (John Sparke) owned by Mrs. Jack Liddell.

Gold Vase (F. Marshall) owned by We Two.

Joylight (C. B. Moller) owned by.

Cire.

Magic Circle (H. Maitland) owned

Night Express (G. Rennor) owned by

Roehampton (A. F. Clark) owned by A. S. Henchman.

Woodbridge (M. Feeney) owned by A. S. Henchman.

White Parade (J. W. Pote-Hunt) owned by A. V. White,

The First Race, the Mount Gough Handicap, presented punters with

Quite an interesting finish was seen the problem of selecting the winner in the fourth race, the Mount Davis from three ponies, each of which Handicap (Second Section). What was had a chance of winning, i.e. Eng-expected to be an easy win for Rose-by Mrs. Wm. McBain.

between lish Cavalier (Mr.

Queen developed into a duel Encarnacao),

that pony and Laughing Girl, which R. H. McNair. Hectic View (Mr. Pih) and Rose Rose-Queen only managed to win with- Emily (Mr. Poy.)

in the last few lengths. From the start Rose Emily jumped Bright View (Mr. Fung) and Laugh- out in front, but it was not long before ing Girl (Mr. S. C. Liang) made the English Cavalier took command. Com-running, but before coming into the ing round the bend, Mr. Encarnacao straight the latter moved forward, and made sure of the race by forging fur-so convincingly was it running that at ther ahead, followed by Rose Emily this stage it appeared certain of win- and Hectic View, the latter appearing ning the race. Mr. Encarnacao had a

The heavy trick to pull out, however, and when sued for second position, the race was to be running strongly. burden of 168 lbs. evidently had its within 50 yards of the post, sent Rose-devoid of interest.

of all Ridden by a keen and enthusiastic effect on Hectic View, as it failed to Queen through, passing first

novice jockey, Mr. Ho Hong Ping, Ad- make any impression on English Cava- Bright View and then Laughing Girl.

The fifth race, which was the Hunch-vancing Time took the lead from the lier, whose win was well-deserved.

backs Plate, over six furlongs, was also very start and romped home an easy the first leg of the "Daily Double," and winner. nearly resulted in another surprising win.

The second race, the Mount Davis Handicap (First Section), from the two mile post distance, resulted in the first upset of the day. Mr. Needa was expected to take the mount on Marks- man, but he did not do-se, coming out on Celtic Star instead.

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White Willie (A. A. White) owned by A. V. White.

The result was apparently, not alto- gether unexpected as only $29.90 was, paid for the win.

Heddon, ridden by Mr. Wei, very

There was a spirited struggle for nearly did the trick, but well and truly ridden by Mr. Encarnacao, Some Hope. second place between Ebony Idol (Mr. Rose Jane (Mr. Encarnacao) com- which disappointed the previous B. A. Proulx) and Night View (Mr. a Encarnacao), the latter carrying top manded the most support in the bet-meeting, made amends by scoring

It would have grand victory, snatching its win prac-weight of 168 lbs. There was 18 tic- ting, and rightly so."

kets on Advancing Time in the "Daily won but for a magnificent last-quarter fically in the last few yards.

Double," and each received the sum of performance on the part of Celtic Star, Pinfarthings (Mr. Churchill) and

$397.60. Rose Evelyn (Mr. Poy) ran off to gether with a great spurt, and by the time the Rock was reached, they were many lengths ahead.

Magnificent Burst Coming down the steep, and before

The race started with Sea Horse Heddon and Bressay in the first group with Gog, Green Bay and Some Hope following behind.

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Sydney Lad Just There On rounding the bend, Bressay fell In the Canterbury Park Handicap, back and Gog came up to third posi-over the two mile post distance for tion, hotly pursued by Green Bay and Australian ponies, Mr. Needa adopted the others.

the same tactics on Sydney Lad as he did on Criffel in a previous race.

Some Hope's First Win

rounding the bend, Rose Jane took up the challenge, and so strongly was it running that the race appeared as good as over. It failed to reckon with Celticrush Star, however.

Mr. Needa sent his pony forward, and it was simply amazing to see the way it performed! Step by step it caught up with Rose Jane, and once it secured the lead, it won as it liked.

Pinfarthings had to fight hard in or- der to secure third position.

What was regarded as the most im- portant race of the day resulted in an other surprise win, Courting Eve mak- ing no mistake in winning the Brisbane Spring Handicap over the Champions

course.

however,

he

sent

At the rise of the gate Sea Horse gave up the fight near the Sydney Lad forward, followed by two mile post, leaving Heddon and Gog Bruno and Baffin Bay. On reaching to fight out the finish. With a terrific the half mile post. Baffin Bay passed

Some Hope,

came Bruno, and gradually crept up on Syd- through and after passing Gog, it chal-ney Lad. lenged Heddon, which was whipped by Coming into the straight Bruno came Mr. Wel, but to no avail as with a last back strongly, but it was left to Baffin great effort, Some Hope shot forward Bay to challenge Sydney Lad; its effort to secure a most thrilling win,

was unavailing, however, and Sydney In the sixth race, the Charters Tow-Lad won with threequarters of a length ers Handicaps, from the two mile post to spare, with Baffin Bay second and distance, Mr. Needa showed good judg- Bruno third. ment in sending Criffel out in front. which position, it maintained right up to the finish.

On the rise of the barrier, Criffe went into the load, followed by Brutus and Rising Star. On reaching the half mile post, the former pony had a very substantial lead, and it was never seri- ausly challenged.

Criffel's win was a little 'surpris." ing, as I for one did not expect that it could last out such a lọng

on

The last race of the day, the second section of the Taimoshan Handicap, found punters betting strongly Starlet, the pony which paid the colos- sal dividend on the last day of the An- nual Meeting.

Wilber, the eventual winner, was also strongly supported, and its suc- cess was due to fine judgment on the part of its jockey, Mr.Raymond.

DECISIVE PLAY

By BEST BALL

The path a golfer wants the ball to travel in should be definitely determined before the swing gets underway. When the clubhead is describing its swinging arc is no time to ponder over the fact that the objective is not clearly map- ped out in one's mind, Golf is n game that does not require quick decisions, but does require de- cisive action. Once the situation is lined up the player should direct his attentions to hitting the ball properly along this line. Hesita- tion during the stroke is reflected in jerky swinging and faulty im- pact with the ball.

Line up the shot according to your capabilities, then assume your stance, align the clubhead to the ball properly so that it will travel along this line if hit proper- ly and swing. The head must be kept still during the stroke, eyes on the ball and the chin pointed back of it. Bobby Jones above uses this formula. He sizes up. the problem with no waste of time, soles his club back of the ball, gives a quick look to see that it is aligned correctly and then begins his low sweeping back-stroke. It was his ability to concentrate on this formula, hole after hole during four gruelling tournaments, that gave him his historical grand slam. Friday-Pull Also Counts.

LAWN BOWLS TEAMS

FIRST DIVISION C. C. C. J. W. Leonard, K. M. Omar, A. E. Coates, and B. W. Bradbury (skip).

A. A. Razack, W. Ward, A. M. Omar, and U. M. Ozaar (skip).

J. S. Landolt, L. C. R. Souza, C. S Rosselet, and R. Basa (skip).

RECREIO

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J. C. Remediog, D. C. Alves, G. R. Pereira, and B. Basto (skip).

C. C. Pereira, A. M. Xavier, E. A. Sousa, and F. X. Soares (skip).

F. A. Machado, C. H. Basto, F. V. v. Ribeiro, and J. J. Basto (skip).

K. C. C.

V. C. Labrum, J. W. M. Brown, H.

Nish, and F. Goodwin (skip).

Geo. Lee, W. Mulcahy, J. Hyde, and E. Kern (skip).

W. Hyde, T. A. Madar, H. Overy, and E. C. Fincher (skip).

P.R.C.

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J. Shepherd, C. Dowman, W. McLeod and A. E. Carey (skip).

J.

G. Perkins, R. Ellis, J. Forrest and

Orem (skip),

W. Mair, G. A. Chalmers, H. Brown and J. S. Fender (skip).

SECOND DIVISION No Match

A friendly game (spoon) will be ar- ranged for all players turning up.

C. C. C.

J. H. Xavier, D. A. Rozario, H. W. Randall, and M. A. R. Souza (skip).

A. J. Coelho, F. X. Delgado, M. J. Medina, and J. Cavanagh (skip).

W. J. Penny, Dr. N. P. Karanjia, T. Locke, and W. K. Way (skip).

P.R.C.

F. J. Kelly, W. MacHardy, J. Ed wards and G. C. Miss (skip).

J. R. McWalter, S. R. Farlow, N. B Fraser and F. E. Booker (skip).

J. Riddell, S. J. Johnson, J. W. Mac- Donald and G. S. Alexander (skip).

THIRD DIVISION CCC.

S. R. Solina, W. Phelps, A. B. Ham. son, and G. Ladd (skip).

E. McNay, H. Petersen, Dr. C. W. Lam, and John Pau (skip)

G. A Payne. E. Kerrison, W. Mc- Neill, and A. E. S. Alves (skip).

RECREIO

On the last occasion that Courting Eve appeared, it finished last; in fact

MF. Alarcon, A. Rodrigues, J. R. it stopped running, thus lending colour

Soares, and O. P. Remedion (skip). to the belief that it was then suffering.

AF Noronha, C. Vas, L.A. Gu The race started with Whalsey and from a relapse of its previous trouble.

Zero taking the lead, followed by tierres, and C. M. S. Alves (skin). Meteor, Phoenix and Wilber. At the L Leon, F. A. Xavier, M. Reme- Many, therefore, were not prepared for its great performance last Satur-With a great burst of speed, Tornado half mille post the same position was dios, and P. A. Yvanovich (skip). day:

Star (Mr. Weil managed to bent maintained, but when the last quarter -- This race marked the reappearance Blandford to take second place was reached it was seen that Zero and

with being third; of Strathroy. Up to a certain stage it Seventeen ponies faced the starter in Meteor were dropping back.

of the Taimoshan Wilber then came forward to take revealed a glimpse of d it simply could not au

amile this was also the lead, and despite all Mr. Tao did:

form, but the first section

challenge Handica

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