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THE CHINA MAIL, OCTOBER 5, 1939.

Racing Prospects For Saturday

[no easy task to pick out the winner, which

will probably be one of the following:

Gog (Mr. Neeḍa).

Phoenix (Mr. Llang).

Some Hope (Mr. Encarnacao). Wilber (Mr. Raymond).

Gog, although unplaced at the last Meet-

probably find the mile more to its king on

The success which greeted the resumption of racing on September 23rd last should attract a large crowd of rac ing fans to the Valley, when ing in the Clear Water Bay Handicap, will Hong Kong Jockey Club hold Saturday, and has a good chance of win- their Eighth

Extra Race ning, but it will be seriously challenged by Phoenix, with which it dead-heated for first Nanling Handicap before Meeting, the first day of position in the

the Summery Interval, Wilber is a Last which will be held on Satur-mover, and can be depended on to make a fight of it. Some Hope came in third in day, and the second next the Sub-Griffins Autumn Plate at the last Meeting, and although it has been penalis- Tuesday.

ed 5 lbs, this will not hinder its chances

The Meeting on Saturday will wit- very much. Somehow, I have a feeling that ness the debut of yet another North-Some Hope can win. I expect the finish to ern Jockey in Mr. S. L. Sung, who is be fought out by the above ponies with my at present in Hong Kong and who will preference going to Some Hope. probably help out Mr. A. W. Raymond with some of his, mounts,

opens with

CARNARVON HANDICAP-ONE MILE

China ponies, subscription griffins of this The day's programme

season that have not won more than $650.00, the principal event, the October will contest this event for Novice Jockeys, Handicap for China ponies over 14and punters will not have to look far for

the winner. miles.

Ascot

Vale (Mr. ` Payne), which Was

COURTNEY'S UNFORTUNATE MISHAP

Sporting circles will re- gret to learn that the driver of the military lorry involved in the fatal crash along Taipo Road on Monday even- ing was B. Courtney, the Colony soccer Interport-

er.

As the result of the ac- cident, Courtney has lost an eye, it is understood.

PROMISING CLUB RUGBY TALENT

(By "SCRUM-HALF) HONG KONG Football Club held

GOLDEN SETS RECORD

(By “STRIKE”)

In spite of a great last- minute effort by Dick Vene- zia, Sam Golden managed to retain the highest ten pin score for the month of Sept- jember and, by so doing, has his name inscribed on the Alley record-board and the Watson Shield, besides re- ceiving a replica of the latter trophy, also engraved.

Venezia made his big bid on September 28 when he tallied 2331 He had extremely bad luck in getting two 'awkward splits during the game and there is little doubt that had he made another strike in the right place he would have beaten Golden's score.

Scoring for the month of September was of a very high standard as Chas. Miller, early in September, scored 234 which Jackle Odell bettered a few days later with 243.

Golden made his record score-246-on September 25.

Leading scores for the month were:-

Miller (234). Spenko (223), Moore (213), Cocks (225), A. Odell (221). J. Odell (221), Watts (221). Sheehan (212), Balaski (220). Molthen (231), Tidd (227), Venezia (234) and

Davis (231).

Mr. K. I. Ip has only to win one more race Confusion Bay, carrying top weight to graduate from the Novice class, and as of 168 lbs. and ridden by Mr. Black, he has been given the mount on West Lake on Saturday, his chances of graduation are won the Whitsun Plate over the same

their first Rugby trial of the sea- pony dead-heated

Kut with distance at the 5th Extra Meeting, rosy. This

Cheung for second place in the Clear Wa son yesterday and, judging from the beating Moonlight View and Bear ter Bay Handicap at the last Meeting, talent on view, there should not be Claw. It will be carrying the same weight on Saturday, and, against fourth in this race, has had its weight re much difficulty in fielding a side as practically the same opposition, I be-duced by 7 lbs. and as the distance is long good as that which did service last er it should be well up at the finish. Thefe season. Godfrey is likely to prove a lieve that it has a good chance of is also Matador (Mr. Chiu) to be consider- very valuable wing forward he was scoring another win. There is, how-ed, as this pony, which placed only once ever, Eve of Harvest (Mr. Hearne), to during the first half of the season, is com- a little too impetuous yesterday, being twice-and be reckoned with, as it will be carrying along nicely in its morning training and caught offside once

it will not surprise me at all if this pony Bursey, another ing 151 lbs. on Saturday against 166 should create an upset in this race. Tak promise of being a useful understudy newcomer, gave Ibs., when it won the St. George'sing everything into consideration, how.

ever. I nominate West Lake to win, with to Cessford at fly-half or a Plate at the 3rd Extra Meeting.

centre

"EWO" LEAGUE THIS MONTH Happy Eve, 1937 Derby winner and Ascot Vale and Matador fighting it out for three-quarter. Thornhill appeared to

second place.

This month sees the start of the very po- use his weight in the scrum, but Club|pular "Ewa" League. It will be the fourth from the same stable, has been enter- ed, but I doubt whether its owner will

expect more than weight and he will tourney and, judging by the entries, should consider it prudent to send it out for

need to brush up his play in the loose. be most interesting and keenly-contested.

Among the better-known teams which will this gruelling race after such a long

"Aspirants," Eager and Moore, two other new-again be seen in action are:-"The Camps," "Black Dog," "Bowlers," absence from racing.

"Strollers." "Flickers," and "Pokfulum's

King's Warden (Mr. Needa) should fill third place in the absence of Bear Claw, which I believe will be sent out on Tuesday, in the Double Tenth

Plate.

JORDAN HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION)

ONE MILE

AUSTIN HANDICAP-SIX FURLONGS

The result of the second leg of the "Daily

or

Double will be decided on this race, which comers, were not available yesterday, will be confined to second section "CH Class China ponies.

and it will be interesting to see how they fare next Wednesday.

Lovely Star, Scenic View (Mr. Plh) and Soldier of China (Mr. Tang) have been al- lotted top weight of 188 lbs., and they can

I believe that a higher standard was re- month in the history of the Alleys and, as vealed in September than during any other the scores above-mentioned indicate, the standard of ten-pins is improving rapidly which is a healthy sign having regard to the fact that most of the players now indulging

Hong Kong.

in this pastime, were initiated into it in

Pride.""

Newcomers will be the Hong Kong

and Shanghai Bank, the P.W.D. and the B.A.T.

and I feel sure that these teams will give good accounts of themselves.

In the course of the next few days, the

Carruthers ran hard when in pos- be ruled out accordingly,"

session, but he is not particularly fast Although Blue Diamond (Mr. Raymond) off the mark, while his left-foot kick- only just managed to beat Taxing Mastering needs more practice. Rutherford (Mr. Tao) at the last Meeting, over a I still believe that on Saturday it will again did well at scrum-half, his service be- win, in view of the shorter distance. Ifing faster, though not quite às accur-

Mr. Tao can get Taxing ate, than Hutchison's. He should im-Joe Landolt, Doc. Molthen, Chas. Miller to Master away to a flying

By "RAPIER"

First section of "D" Class China pontes will contest this event, in which Sunlight -View, winner of the Junk Bay Handicap over six furlongs at the last Meet- Ing. has been given top weight of 168 lbs., and for this reason alone I think its chances of win- ning again are rather re- mote.

Among the other entries, and judging by past results. I look to Strathbannock (Mr. Black) to win. If it fails, however, keep an eye on Gold Coin (Mr. Liang), which was recently third to Sunlight View. to fill first place. Sylvandale (Mr. Hearne) and Royal Highness (Mr. Encarnacao) will also bear watching.

singles handicap for men will be starting and all enthusiasts are looking forward with

great keenness to some stirring struggles between those old stalwarts, Dick Venezia,

say nothing of others not quite so

well- known such as Watt, Fawcett and Duddridge but to mention a few.

HANDSOME TROPHY

start it may avenge its prove greatly this season, and more defeat, otherwise I can-will be heard of him when the inter- not see it winning as the national series is played. Cessford distance is too short for was in excellent form for this early be a silver-encased ten-pin ball on which

Special incentive for this tournament will its liking.

The shorter distance stage of the season and there can be will be engraved the winner of each tourna ΒΙΒΟ favours Forgotten little doubt that he will fill the fly-ment, while the winner will also receive a

ponies will participate,

men

August 1, topped the 200 mark. To signify membership to this august tompany, a sll- ver button, suitably engraved, will enable the wearer to be dubbed in the future a "Knight of tife Maple Ways."

Star, but I cannot see it doing better half position. He was taking some replica of the ball with his name and score than take third place. As an outsider, 1 recommend Bistre (Mr. Chanson), which is very low passes yesterday, and he engraved thereon.

Another icnovation which will be intro carrying 140 lbs.

clearly knows what to do with the ball duced shortly is the 200's Club which will KATOOMBA HANDICAP-SIX FURLONGS when in possession. Thompson did lit-be open to those

who have, aince This race will wind up the first, day's programme, in which "C" Class Australiantle wrong, though he was not fully extended, and he appears to be the After its brilliant win at the last Meeting natural successor to McGrath at full- CANBERRA HANDICAP-ONE MILE

Strathcarrick has been penalised 14 lbs., back. Deane showed enterprise at Only seven ponies have been entered for Le. 153 lbs., and as it is in great form at this event, confined to Australian Subscrip- the moment it is just possible that it may forward, but his valuable aggressive tion ponies of any season, and an interest- yet score another win if again taken out by ness in the loose was counterbalanced ing struggle should ensue between Court Mr. Pih. On the other hand, however, by lethargic work in the, tight serums. ing Eve (Mr. Ph), Lancashire Chips (Mr.must be recalled that A Great Time led all It is a pity that he does not pull his | ¤:little advice entirely gratis: "Bring along Tang) and Lucky Lad (Mr. Nceda).

the way in this race and was only over. After its convicing win in the Bondi Han-hauled by Strathearrick near the two mile weight in the tight as he has the mak-

post, and as the distance is only six furings of a good forward. longs on Saturday it may redeem itself. In fact, I think it will just about win.

One casualty marked the trial, which Bredon (Mr. Proulx) is another possible was played at a very fast pace, Sal-Handicapping will be adjudged on a given cholce as the pony is very fast over sprint events, but I am afraid that the distance may be just a bit too long.

dicap at the 5th Extra Meeting, it is only natural to expect that Courting Eve will be made firm favourite, and it should not dis- appoint. There is, of course, just a possi- hility that Lucky Ląd may cause an up- set, provided it does not remain too back.

far

for

Lancashire Chips, which pecounted Lucky Lad in the Albury Handicap, la not looking as fit as if used to, and the best is can hope for in this race is third place, nominate Courting Eve to win. with Lucky Lad second and Lancashire Chips third,

AUSTIN HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION)— SIX FURLONGS

This race is for China ponies, "C" Class. first section, and for its win in the Island Bay Hadicap over the mile last. Meeting Rose Evelyn, has been penalised 7 Jbs. If it is again taken out by Mr. it has a chance of repeating its previous success, but, there is no doubt that it will meet with serious opposition.

Encarnação

Galveston Bay (Mr. Black), which has its weight up by 2 lbs., for coming in se- cond in this same race, should do much better on Saturday, as the distance is only six furlongs and, if it does not avenge its fast defent, it will at least give Rose Evelyn a great fight.

Pinfarthings (Mr. Raymond) is st!!! car- rying 168 lbs., and in view of lis last per- formance, coupled with the shorter dis- tance, it should also have a big say here, provided Mr. Raymond does not allow the pony to run away at a fast pace during the first half mile. The finish" should again be fought out between these three ponies,

JORDAN HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION) -ONE MILE

This is the first leg of the "Daily Double,** which will be decided by second kestion "D" Class China ponter, and it is certainly

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Violet Queen did quite well to come fourth recently and should Mr. Raymond decide to take it out on Saturday, it should not be

ignored as this pony is capable of creating an upset here. However, I still maintain that A Great Time is good enough to win this race..

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HONOURS LIST FOR SEPTEMBER... Tan-Pina:-Sam Golden 246 (men); Mrs. A. Horton 108 (ladies).

Duck-Pins:-R. H. Pirard 131 (men); Mrs. Van Fickle 03 (ladies).

"General" Paul Chessex returned from leave recently and as he is something of a "professor" at duck-pins, it will not be long. I anticipate, before his name will be before the public eye in connection with this game. It is expected that in the very near future games between M.T.B. and other teams will be fixed up as the sailors are showing extreme keerinoss and are Improving rapidly.

ter pulling a muscle and being forced to come off the field twice.

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