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རཱུཏུ ཏཱ བྷཱམྨཱ ཀམྨུསྶ ཡ, ཧྭ

MR. W.G.

THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 6, 1939

POY ON AJAX

CAUSES MAJOR SENSATION Mr. Chao's Clever Handling of Galaxy In Main Event

MR. W.K. YEUNG'S FINE WIN ON CHATTERBOX

(By "RAPIER”)

THE DELIGHTFUL WEATHER conditions which prevailed last Satur- day for Hong Kong Jockey Club's Twelfth Extra Race Meeting, were un- doubtedly responsible for the large gathering of racing enthusiasts.

A sensation was caused in the seventh race when Ajax, ably ridden by Mr. W. G. Poy, won the Auld Reekie Handicap, the second leg of the "Daily Double." None of the 44 backers of Chatterbox for the first leg securing the right combination, the double pool of $7,423 was carried over to the next meeting.

Mr. C. Encarnacao headed the list of successful jockeys with two wins and the Li Po Chun stable came out on top with two wins and a second.

Main event of the day, the St. An- drew's Stakes, was won by Galaxy, second favourite, which was cleverly ridden by Mr. L. B. Chao. The hand- some trophy which accompanied this event was handed over to the owner- jockey by Dr. G. D. R. Black, Chief- tain of St. Andrew's Society, amidst enthusiastic applause.

SMILING TIME'S EFFORT

Day (Mr. S. W. Pan) and Palmer (M. S. W. Tang), shoot out practically together and this order was maintained till past the Rock, Smiling Time being satisfied with fourth position. On rounding the bend Smiling Time first overhauled Rose Day, then Hed- don, and Palmer near the two mile post to take a lead which it maintained to the end, despite Mr. Liang's efforts on Lucky Eleven. which came second. King's Parade came through with a fine burst of speed to nose out Palmer for third place.

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The Lanark Handicap, over a mile, was for Australian subscription ponies of season that had not won two or more races since January 1, 1939.

Cockleroi (Mr. Needa) was made favour- ite but disappointed its 1,281 backers by placing third.

followed by Cocklerot and Derby Day (Mr. Murrumbidgee (Mr. Black) took the lead

Liang). These positions were maintained until after the Rock was passed, when Dou- ble Finesse (Mr. Pan) displaced Derby Day and A Grand Time moved up to fourth posi- tion. On reaching the last quarter A Grand Time went ahead with Cockleroi and when the straight was reached Baffin Bay came through strongly on the inside and, passing Cockleroi near the Members' Stand, challenged A Grand Time without avail. Cockleroi was third.

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The opening race. Glasgow Handicap for "E" Class China ponies and subs of this season that had not won inore than $500 in stakes since January 1, 1939, resulted in an easy win for Smiling Time (Mr. Encarna- cao). The rise of the barrler saw three ponies. Heddon (Mr. P. P. Botelho), Rose tries but one. New Star (Mr. P. P. Botel-

SPECTACULAR BURST

The St. Andrew's Stakes, regarded as the main event of the day, attracted all the en-

ho) forced the pace from the start, with Jober (Mr. H. M. Botelho) and Hectic View (Mr. Y. T. Fung) well up. Coming to The Rock for the second time, Jober was lead- ing with Galaxy (Mr. Chao) a couple of lengths behind, followed by

Rose Emily

(Mr. Encarnacao) and Red Feather (Mr. Needa).

On rounding the bend Mr. Chao sant Galaxy through to pass Jober with auch a powerful burat that he took the field by surprise.

By the time the others realised what had happened, he was far out in front.

In the straight the pony had a command. ing lead and all Mr. Necda, on Red Feather, could do was to take second place. Moon- light View was third.

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In the Gorbals Handicap (First Section) for "C" Class China panles, backers National Pride were given a thrill when they saw their pony unseat Mr. S. W. Tang and then bolt twice round the course before being caught.

National Pride took the lead and main- tained it until after The Rock was passed, when it, faded out of the race.

Galveston Bay (Mr. Black) took command at this juncture with Lovely Star (Mr. Pan), Rose Queen (Mr. Poy), Rose Flana (Mr. Encarnacao) and Taxing Master (Mr. Chao) following in that order. Coming down the straight Mr. Encarnacao sent Rose Fiana

Galveston Bay near the band out in front with Galveston Bay and Taxing Master following. Taxing Master passed stand and fought out the finish with Rose Flana, only to lose by a neck. Had Mr. Chao challeng ed carlier he might have won,

FIRST BIG UPSET

The fifth race, the Gallowgate Handicap (First Section), for "D" Class China ponics ridden by novice jockeys, was the first leg of the "Daily Double", and was featured by the first big upset of the day.

Estover (Mr. Treverton) was regarded as a certainty for this race owing to its sprint- ing, ability, but it disappointed badly. Zero (Mr. Haymes) took the lead followed by West Lake (Mr. Cheape) and Chatterbox (Mr. Yeung Wing Kwai). West Lake passed

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Zero on coming into the straight as dild Chatterbox. On nearing the winning post i also passed West Lake. While these two ponics

were fighting it out Night View (Mr. Ho Hong-ping) came up strongly on the outside and overtook West Lake, but it was unable, however, to beat Chatterbox, to whom it lost by a short head.

There was another exciting finish in the sixth race, the Gorbals Handicap (Second Section) for "C" Class China ponles between Laughing Girl (Mr. Liang) and Scenic 'View (Mr. P. P. Botelho), which dead-heated for second place at the last meeting,

With two furlongs less on Saturday, Laugh- ing Girl turned the tables. It took up the running from the start and maintained It all the way, although Scenle View (Mr. Pih) falled only by a neck.

PUMPERNICKEL FAILS

The best dividend of the day was paid in the second leg of the "Daily Double," the Auld Reekie Handicap for "C" Class Aus- tralian ponies, over the mile. Pumpernickel (Mr. Proulx) carried the bulk of the money, but failed badly. Tarzan (Mr. Hoo Pak- ming) and Discovery Bay (Mr. S. L. Tuen) made the running, with Amber II (Mr. Ip Kui-ying) following close behind. On round. ing the bend Ajax shot out in front and al- though it bored out slightly coming down the straight it went on to win quite easily.

Meantime a keen struggle for second place between Roolly (Mr. V. V. Needa) and Vio let Queen (Mr. H. M. Botelho), ended in a dead-heat.

Ajax's victory paid each of its 108 backers the sum of $212.70 and $40,20 for a place!

Last race of the day, the Gallowgate Han- dicap (Second Section) for "D" Class China. ponies ridden by novice jockeys saw another upset.

FAVOURITE LEFT AT POST Phoenix (Mr. H. M. Botelho), most heavi ly backed, was badly left at the start and was unplaced.

After some difculty at the barrier. the ponies got away in semi darkness. O'Lantern (Mr. G. Treverton) shot out in Jack front, closely followed by Portrush (Mr. K. W. Fung) and Golden Cow (Mr. C, F. Chiu), the ultimate winner. These positions were maintained until the Village bend, when Jack O'Lantern was passed by Portrush with Golden Cow following a few lengths behind,

In the straight Portrush was running so well that I thought it would win, but Mr. C. F. Chiu, handling Golden Cow confident- ly. had no difficulty in overhauling it and went on to win comfortably by three lengths. Talkative (Mr. Cheape) took third place just ahead of the favourite.

Backers of Golden Cow were rewarded quite handsomely. $116.60 being paid for a win and $27.70 for a place.

ARMY CRICKET

AIR FORCE BATTING COLLAPSE

Playing in a friendly cricket matc at Sookunpoo yesterday, Royal Artil- lery beat Royal Air Force by 32 runs. ROYAL ARTILLERY

Lt. Ingram, b Waddington Q.M.S. Flinter, lbw., b Gillespie Sgt. Dilnot, b Gillesple

Major Templar, e and b Gillespie

Gnr. Barsby, c Goodwin, b Gillespie Gnr. Dobbinson, b Nancarrow L/Bdr. Ward. b Nancarrow Gnr. Billington, b Waddington L/Bdr. McAmley, b Waddington Gar. Calethorpe, b Waddington Lieut. Skipworth, not out

Extras (B4, W1)

Total

Gillespie Waddington Nancarrow

8:

31

21

5

D

10'

5

0'

2

2*

5

102-

Bowling Analysis

0.

M. R. W.

I

20

$ 0 43 3.

6

0 25 3

R.A.F.

C. M. King. e Dilnot, b Ward

T. Lillie, lbw.. b Dobbinson

24

P/O Nancarrow, b Barsby

8.

J. W. Pennington, b Barsby .....

0.

J. Waddington, c Billington, b Ward

Lieut. L. McGovernor, b Dinot

3

L. Goodwin, b Ward

0

T. Bartlett, e Dilnot, c Hodgson

4

W. Gillespie, b Dinot

W, Rix, not out

T. Lewis, b Hodgson

Extras (B20, LB8)

Tota!

Barsby Ward Dilnot

Dobbinson

Hodgson

66

Bowling Analysis

O. M. R. W.

7 3 15 2

-

9 3 10 3

3 1

1 1 0 I

30

3 2

2