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THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 2, 1939. RACING PROSPECTS

King Kong And Triumphant Day Favoured For St-Legers Devonian Expected To Offer Stern Challenge

KAY SHOWS GOOD FORM FOR NAVY

(By "SCRUM HALF")

29-0

34-8 26-3

Those are the scores by which Navy Yesterday Club strengthened their team Cessford being unable to play, but, despite

have beaten Club “A”.

by the inclusion of Bidwell and Butcher,

the fact there were many new faces in the Navy team-there was a completely, differ- ent threoquarter line on view-they lost by

four goals and two fries (26 points) to a try

(3 points).

Bidwell played a fair game at scrum-half, being badly handicapped by the fact that this pack were not getting the ball often and their play in the loose was very ragged. Despite this, however, he established good understanding with Butcher, who opened up the game to the best of his ability, Lammert made one good run and was the only three quarter to look dangerous.

GOLD COIN & BRESSAY FOR "THE DOUBLE?"

(By "Rapier")

“SINCE THE RESUMPTION of racing after the Summer interval ideal weather has favoured Hong Kong Jockey Club at their Extra Race Meetings, and it is to be hoped that similar conditions will prevail on Saturday when the Tenth Extra Race Meeting will be held, with two St. Legers forming the main events.

covered from the effects of his injury Mr. S. L. Sung has sufficiently re- and will resume riding on Saturday, and a warm welcome will also be ex- tended to Mr. P. P. Botelho on his re- turn to the track after a long absence. The programme will open with the first Leger, over 1 miles, in which the follow- classic event of the day, the Sub-Griffins St. ing will probably take part:-

Extra Meeting.

well and sound and, should it produce some Lucky Eleven (Mr. H. M. Botelho) is now. of its old form on Saturday, should be hard to beat.

hinted, is a possible surprise packet, but Dragonlly (Mr. Ho Hong-ping), it has been has not done anything special while train- ing. My choice is Heddon for a win, with Palmer second and Lucky Eleven third.

Navy have a very promising fly-half in

Celtic Star (Mr. Encarnacao).

NORFOLK HANDICAP: (FIRST Kay. He let the ball out well and never

King Kong (Mr. Chao).

SECTION)-SIX FURLONGS fost an opportunity to catch the opposing de

Markaman (Mr. Neoda).

This is the first leg of the "Daily Dou fence on the wrong foot. It would not sur-

Strathbannock (Mr. Black).

bie,' and will be contested by first section prise if he found a place in the Navy back the Champion Sub., is the "obvious" choice, son

Judging from past results, Marksman, "D" Class China ponies, Subs. of this sea- division. Clark put in excellent work at but one is inclined to feel that it has not im-stakes being barred.

that have won more than $1,000 in the base of the scrum and Pascoe made proved. only one mistake, when he was slow to re-the Whitsun Handicap over a mile, though which is based on its performance

It was beaten by King Kong in Gold Coin, Mr. Liang up. la my choice, cover in the face of an adverse bounce and

when Club scored. Johns again led the forwards ing top weight of 168 lb. on that occasion, dan Handicap

it must be remembered that it was carry-it came, third to Strathbannock in the Jor- in grand style.

(First Section) at a severe handicap.

the 8th THE SCORING

Extra Meeting. Sunlight View (Mr. Y. T. Nevertheless, in view of the ease with which Fung) is given top weight of 168 lb. and al- Kay opened the scoring when he went over King Kong won the previous event and the though. It won during a forward rush and converted-ob- | Sub-Griffins Autumn Plate over 11⁄2 miles, the 7th Extra Meeting, over this distance. I the Junk Bay Handicap at jection has been raised to the word major-ft is likely to win the St. Leger. ived. Club were forced to touch down on

Marks-am.. inclined to disregard it.. man and Celtic Star should provide a keen their own goal line and from the drop-out a struggle for the

Double. Chance will be in charge of Mr. minor Navy threequarter movement resulted in Strathbannock's chances

positions, while Hearne, and, this combination may be of being placed worth following, Night View (Mr." Pih) is Bowden scoring in the corner. Soon after must not be overlooked.

another likely a scrum 10 yards from the Club line saw the ball come out the Navy side and Carter

anything of note, at previous meetings, but spring a surprise. This pony has not done was over in a flash for Kay to kick a goal. Club retaliated just before the interval when

it may be a surprise winner on Saturday. Butcher punted ahead and followed up to secure a favourable bounce and transfer to Forrow just before being tackled by Pascoe Forrow touched down between the posts and Stout had his dick charged down. 13-3 to Navy.

SUSSEX HANDICAP: (FIRST SEC- TION)-SIX FURLONGS

should provide a thrilling finish.

This race for "B" Class China ponies won the Wyndham Handicap over 14 miles Having

at the previous meeting, Moonlight View is penalised by 1 lb., and as this pony is no sprinter, there is a possibility that it may not accept. leaving. Humdrum Eve to re- present the Lan Stable,

New Star (Mr. Pan), which lost to Moon- light View by a short head at the last Meet ing, has again been given. 150 lb. to car- ry, and while it has revealed improvement, it may not be fast enough to win.

Avon (Mr. Black) did well to come in se

Early in the second half Hopkins was forced to carry the ball over his own line and from the resultant 5-yard scrum Bowden scored an unconverted try. Carter then in tercepted a pass from Lavalle and scored between the posts for Kay to add the goal points. Kay completed the scoring-he scor- ed 14 points himself-when he left the whole cond to Red Feather in the Kwangsi Han of the Club defence spreadeagled following | dicap (First Section) at the 8th, Extra

a brilliant "sale of the dummy and touch-Meeting and it is a decided danger. It bas ed down between the posts and added the even a good chance of winning. goal points.

C. Austin refereed and the teams were: Navy--Mr. Pascoe: Tel-Hall, Lt. Carter, Mac. Jeffries and Tel. Bowden; A. B. Kay and Lt.-Comdr. Clark; P.O. King, P.O. Wil- liams, Lt. (E) Brown; L/S. Spirit, A.B. Longmuir; Lt. Bagley, L.S.A. Yendall and Lt. Johns.

Rob Roy, which will be Mr. Encarnacao's mount, has not been in the limelight for sometime, but it may spring a Jennifer is also good for this distance, and surprise. under the control of Mr. Proulx should be prominent at the finish.

FREMANTLE ST. LEGER: 14 MILES

CORRESPONDENCE

Sir,-I shall be grateful if you will kirid. ly publish the following in your esteemed paper.

I strongly object to the heavy increase of entrance fee in the Ladies' Softball League from $7.00 to $12.00 this season, and I am sure that those who voted in favour now clearly see that the increase is not justi-

fled.

Last season the Ladies' League had 10 teams and played altogether 45 games; this

season with 9 teams, the ladies will play secrets wat onts to 12 games. The tends that the increase is due to the higher

of the Softball Association con-

cost of balls but as a new ball is not sup- plied for every game and the ladies do not wear out the ball as do the men, I cannot, therefore, see why there should be any in- crease at all.

be incurred as 90% of the games will be This season more travelling expenses will played in Prince Edward Road ground and as teams like the Wahoos, Baby Panthers and Cubs are composed of school girls, they will have to get extra money for travelling expenses from their parents and I am cer tain some of them will not relish it in these hard times.

a

Last season the Softball League has credit balance and this season the Softball Association will get an extra $40.00 for at- Aliation fees.

If the Men's League last season had 11 teams and played 55 games and this sea- son with 15 teams playing 105 games, their fee is not increased, why should the ladies be made to pay an increase at all?

that Hong League fee has not been raised. I may also mention as a matter of fact Thanking you.

Yours truly. C. M. XAVIER Manager, "Shell" and Baby Panthers.

winner, and may possibly R. H. K. G. C. Competition

SUSSEX HANDICAP: (SECOND SECTION)—SIX FURLONGS This race will be contested by the second section "B" Class China ponies and the winner will probably come from Oak Bay (Mr. Proulx); Gladiator (Mr. Hearne); or Jober (Mr. H. M. Botelho).

in the Tweed

Oak Bay, which came in second to Avon cond Section) at the 7th Extra Meeting, is Island Bay Handicap (Se- looking very fit at the moment and has a good chance of winning, but will be ser- lously challenged by Gladiator, which has done well over this distance before.

pended on to make 4 fight, with 8 lb. allow-

Jober is a fast mover, and can be de ance on account of ita novice jockey., Rose Evelyn (Mr. Encarnacao) is not likely to cause any worry as it will be running against better class poñiés. One is inclined to nominate Oak Bay to win, with Gladia- tor second and Jober third.

NORFOLK HANDICAP: (SECOND Club "A":-H. F. Hopkins! H. Van Leeu-

SECTION)-SIX FURLONGS wen, R. M. Lavalle, L. Lammert and K. This race, the second St. Leger of the

The second lot of "D" Class China ponies Forrow; A. R. H. Butcher and H. D. Bid-day, for Australian Subscription ponies of will take part in this race, which is the se vell; R. E. Reasman, F. Burford, E. W. this season, should prove most interesting. cond leg of the Daily Double." and those Stout: R. M. M. King and L. A. Benn; R. G. In view of its win in the Rooty-Hill Derby, who succeed in making the right selection Castleton, J. Moodle and P. F. Wanklyn. Triumphant Day (Mr. Liang) is the natural in the first leg will find hard task ahead

choice, but it must be remembered that it of them in making the correct connection. will not have its original jockey (Mr. Tao) Handicap under a novice jockey over this Bressay was a failure in the Bonham

distance at the last meeting, but with Mr. may redeem itself. Hearne on top and with flying start it

ROYALS BEAT POLICE

The Royals were well served by Boe, at

on top on Saturday.

Draws

Following is the draw for the Jasper Clark Cup and Qualifying Round for Club Cham- pionship for Sunday:-

Old Course New Course

9.15 a.m. & 1.00 p.m. A. K. Mackenzie, R,

Young. A. E. Lissaman, D. J. Gümore.

"

"

9,20

·

& 1.05

9.25

no

& 1.10

9.30

& 1,15

9.35

*

& 1.20

9.40

*

& 1.25

▸

9.45

& 1.30

•

9.50

& 1.35 P+

Old Course New Course

Major Johnstone, Surg. Cdr. Nicholson.

K. S. Robertson, A. McKellar.

I. P. Tamworth, F. A. Redmond.

G. M. Park, L. Gold

man.

W. W. C. Shewan, W. J. S. Key.

L. R. Andrewes, D. S. Robb.

9.15 a.m. & 1.00 p.m. A. D. Humphreys. A.

A, Morse, A. Som merfelt,

A. J. Dennis, J. T Smith,

T. A. Pearce, F. D.

Hunter.

B. Purves.

9.20

& 1.05

"

9.25

& 1.10

**

9.30

+

& 1.15

9.35

& 1.20

r

R. Mitchell.

9.40

& 1.25

"

9.45

& 1.30

9.50

*

& 1.35

C.S.

Ami be heki on

Lt. Col. Rose, E. J.

G. C. Worrall, E. T. McMullen.

D. S. Edward, J. B. Mackie,

D. HumphreTMs, P. 5. Delany.

C. TENNIS

oubles tournament wilk at Civil Service

Chiltern (Mr. Encarnacao) was second in Weakened by the absence of three players appearances regained some of its old form the Rooty-Hill Derby, and, as it has to all Police were beaten by Royal Scots by three-it won the Nullah Nullah Handicap over

Ebony Idol (Mr. Proulx) has come down tries (9 points) at Boundary Street yester the two mile post distance at the last meet in weight and as it is running amongst its day.

ing-should give a good account of itself.

own class, it should have a say in the fin- centre thresquarter, who scored two tries, Lady Northcote's nomination, which has im2 | times but if it can get away on the rise of The pony to watch, however, is Devonian, ish, the distance being more to its liking. Goz (Mr. Needa)- has-disappointed" many proved a great deal after the Summer va and Capt. Duke in the pack. Dunlop, at cation. I expect it to offer Triumphant the barrier it will probably, win this race. stand-off, was slightly selfish but otherwise Day stern opposition, if it does not actual- National Liberty Which was third in the gave a sound display while Lang, full-back, ly win." played well in that-position is the first half

Happy Landings (Mr. Woman Hafeless bold do well in th H. S. Davis) is Mr. Chanson antep," Tisis peny, ridden by but was even better in the second period at another pony to watch, but it may disaps the same Jockey War pocond in the Folden Cricket Club, commencing at 2.15

point again, while Candlelight (Mr. Proulx) Plate, Smiling Time will be ridden by the p.m. The Police forwards held their opponents is not bad and may be worth backing for a champion" Rekersgify: manarnacao." There. well but their threes badly missed. Wilson, I place-it did a nice gallop the other mom« fis,no doubt that it ́is gradually improving in the progress method of a whist The tournament will be conducted ing over the Derby distance,

and may do well here, if not actually win- The finish should be fought out between ning. My selections, however, are Bressay drive, and automatic handicaps will Triumphant Day and Devonian with Chilo wird: with Ebony del second- and Na-operate. tern filing the other minor position,

tional Liberty third. PADDOCK HANDICAP: ABOUT HALF MILE 180 YARDS

serum-ha.£.

Luscombe was off form, while at forward Dempsey was outstanding, “with ~ Cullini and Jenner also deserving mention.

Taylor had two or three good runs but Jacked finish. Yesterday he saw much more of the ball. Wall 'was very sound at back and was featured in some good and clean kicking.

TEAM FOR SATURDAY

1

The follovilnigshäveć

sent Police against.

et Bookcunpoo a

Wall: Revis

for: Fay an Xanes. Call Jenner and

In this anrint event not Jockeys will be given mounte

Clas

that

in stakes.

ocess for

'chances

QUEENSLAND Handicap: ABOUT HALF MILE 160 YARDS SA Roaring Timă (Mr. Nanda), which- won the Ballarat Bandicap-over” a′′mile;ut. the last meeting, has been penalised-by Tbs, but should be well supp

A Great Time" (Mr.,

was third in this,

ter: as the

pony to be Pums

Mr. Proulx tag:

Violet

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PLAYER CAUTIONED

Gnr. Whittle

A was Com-