THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 20, 1940'
DERBY PROVIDED REAL THRILL THE 1940
Not since 1936, when Eve's] Honeymoon Eve beat Mr. Dynasty's King's Lead by a short head, have we seen such a thrilling Derby as that which took place yesterday at the Valley.
Burford, "dark horse" of the race- it was the first time it had started in a race at the Valley-was short of a gallop due to the anxiety it caused while in training and this was primarily responsible for its defeat at the hands Another of a very able opponent. factor contributing to its downfall was the early call made on it by Mr. Pih when going up to the Rock. The cf- fort was made too soon and Mr. Mo!- ler gave him no rope at all, having the advantage of the rails position, while Burford had to go up on the outside of Spicylight. It was still a very close race, however, uncomfortably close for the many supporters of Satinlight, and only really hard riding by Mr. Moller enabled the favourite to secure Blue Riband by half a length.
HOLES IN ONE
Playing over the Old Course at Fanling on February 7, A, Mabb played the 12th hole, "The Gem." which measures 145 yards, in one stroke.
This coveted feat was again. accomplished yesterday when R. Young,
seventh on the
("The Bog") at Fanling, did the 175- yard hole In one.
LEADING
JOCKEYS
& OWNERS
H. M. Botelho
D O
R. M. Wood
0
Ho Hung Pong
0
H. J. Cowie
0
0
8. Judah
Họ Hạng Ping 8. W. Tang
C. F. Chiu
I. H. Howell
Hoo Pak Ming 8. L. Yuen W. G. Poy
Owners
Yick Chim
E. S. K.
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RACING GUIDE
Following gives the first three in every" race, the distance, the time, won by, weight and jockey, and the figure AM1' denotes the first day of the Annual Meeting and A.M.2: the second day:
China Ponies
1⁄2 Mile 170 Yards:-
1.04.3 (record)-Racylight (Moller, 181); 2, Possible (Tang Man Wa. 158): 3, White Diamond (Pib, 158). 4 and 2. A.M.2.
Six Furlongs:-
1.22.4 (record)-Spicylight (Moller, 101): 2, Craigavad (Liang, 161); J. Possible (Wel, 158). 8 and 12. A.M.1. 1.23.1-Eve of Heaven (Marshall, 150); 2. Humdrum Eve (Pih, 151); 3, Liliber (Gram, 152). 2 and dead heat, A.M.2. 1.23.2-Lancashire Lass (Chao, 154); 2, Oak Bay (Needs, 146); 3. Peaceful View (Pih, 150). 1% and 1. A.M.2:
1 Mile:-
2.02.0-Musketeer (Liang, 157); 2, Celtic Star (Marshall, 165); 3. Rose Evelyn (En- carnacao, 165). 4 and 2. A.M.2,
0
Б
7
0
10
18t
2nd
3rd
Cire
5
0
2
L. Dunbar
2
2
2
Lucky
2
0
2
Mrs. J. H. Taggart
1
1
↑
Lan
1
1
1
Eve
1
1
1
Ellandee
1
0
Diamonds
1
1
iron
1
อ
Mrs. A. E. Grasett
0
J. F. Macgregor
1
Q
Fans
1
0
G. Treverton
ง
1
0
1
0
0
0
C. W. K.
2
0
Marber
0
1st 2nd 3rd Un.
Mrs. Stanton
0
0
5
0 1
0
Tang Man Wa
1
1
3 1 2 11
9. W. Lee
1
24 1
9
John Peel
1
0
2
1
1
6
B. M, K.
1
0
2
2
8
H. Leigh
0
1
D
2
13
Yly
D
1
0
0
2
Dr. S. N. Chau
0
1
0
6
8. L. K.
0
1
0
8
LI Shiu Hang
0
1
0
1
8
Quartermaster
0
1
1
1
6
D
1
1
1
0 G
J. G. Whittaker
1
1
1
0
13
S. T. Williamson
1
1 0
4
8
Eu Tong-sen
1
132 Miles:-
1
1
6
Lady Northcote
1
0
1 0
2
0
1
0
Q
1
3 Mrs. Eu Tong-sen
0
0
1
Following shows how the jockeys the and owners fared during the first two
days:
D. Black
P. Y. T. Wel H. J. A. Hearne
V. V. Needa H. C. Pih
Burford is probably the better pony | Jockeys and it will cause no surprise if it turns the tables on Satinlight the next R. B. Moller time they meet, and, unless it goes out again to-day and wins, it is unlikely to be in to-morrow's Champion Stakes.
In two days' racing Mr. "Boojic" Moller has won for his father the Challenge Cup, Maiden Stakes, Trial Plate, Lusitano Cup and the Derby, a truly remarkable performance.
Mr. Moller Sr. is an excellent judge of horseflesh, supervises the training of his ponies, knows perfectly where
W. H. S. Davis F. Marshall G. P. Gram L. B. Chao
8. W. Pan
8. C. Llang D. L. Tao C. Encarnacao
to start them and his son rides them. D. A. Proulx What better combination could there Tang Man Wa
Ip Kui Ying be?
Racylight, winner of the Lusitano Cup, is going to take a lot of beating in sprint events as its record for half a mile and 170 yards clearly shows, and another sprinter which is in ex- cellent condition at the moment is
Lee Bros.
Vilaja
Cocoa
RAPIER'S SELECTIONS
FOR TO-DAY
RACE NO. 5
FLYING DUTCHMAN BUSYLIGHT
EVE OF HARVEST BEAR CLAW RED FEATHER
Eve's Eve of Heaven, winner of the RACE NO. 1 Amoy Handicap (first section) In 1.23.1, only two-fifths of a second out- side Spicylight's new six furlongs re- cord, though it was out 5lb. below weight for inches.
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were
RACE NO. 2
SPICYLIGIT DUPONT BAY POSSIBLE
Outsider:-Rob Roy.
Outsider:-White Diamond.
RACE NO. 3
Absentees among the riders Messrs. R. M. Wood, Ho Hung-pong and S. W. Tang, while newcomers were Messrs. S. Judah and H. J, Cowie, Ellandee and Eve both recorded their Arst major success, while Fans, Mr. G. Treverton, Mr. Yick Chim and E.S.K., all of whom met with no sue--|---- cess on the opening
recorded wins. Lady Northcote had a third, Mrs. Stanton had two seconds and Mrs. Eu Tong-sen a third to join the ranks of successful lady owners.
day,
(Other Sports on Page 15)
A ROARING TIME HAPPY LANDINGS SNOWY RIVER
RACE NO. 4
Outsider:-Centre Court.
CELTIC STAR
STRATHBANNOCK
GUINNESS TIME
Outsider:-Clowner.
ARMY SPORTLIGHT
(By "8QUADDY")
The Third Division of the Football the opposing forwards off their game. League promises to have an exciting | On the other hand, however, R.Ă.S.C. finish according to positions at the have a set of forwards which take a present moment. This is how the lot of bustling and their football ability three leading teams stand.
may carry them through. Whatever
24th Bty, R.A. S. China R.A.S.C.
Pts. the result it will be an excellent game
I am sure.
P. F. A.
19 56 28 29 17 49 22 24 18 61 20 23
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ON Saturday R.A.S.C. played their
first fixture in the Small Units
SEA JAY
1 Mila 171 Yards:
2.12.2-Tampa Bay (Wei, 159): 2, Boolat Bay Tao, 163): 3, Galveston Bay (Hearne, 158). Short head and short head.
A.M.1.
2.13.4-Strathbannock (Black, 163); 2. Guin--
ness Time (Wel, 155); 3. Clowner (Ip. 146). Short head and 21%. A.M.1. 14 Miles:-
2.22.0-Confusion Bay (Black, 159); 2. Eve of Harvest (Marshall.,148)); 3, Navy- light (Moller, 162), 2 and 12. A.M.2. 2.24.1-Satiilight (Molier, 101): 2, Greiber (Gram, 161); 3. Mount Hope Bay (Black, 161)., 5 and many. A.M.1.
11⁄2 Miles:-
2.50.4 (record)-Satinight (Moller, 161); 2:
Burford Pih, 181); (Encarnacao), 161).
A.M.2.
3. Craigavad
and many.
3.41.3-Navylight (Moller, (81); 2, Confusion
Bay (Black, 101): 3, Eve of Harvest (Encarnacho, 158), Neck and many. A.M.1.
Australian Ponies
Six Furlongs:-
1.16.2-Far View (Pih. 155); 2. Sparrow (Wel, 152): 3. Sen Jay (Proulx, 155). 8 and 4. A.M.1.
1.17.2-Lancashire Chips (Wet, 155); 2, Criffel (Needa, 150): 3, Double Finesse (8. W. Pan, 140). 4 and short head? A.M.1. 1.17.4-Australian Diamond (Tao, 155); 2. Melody Star (Proulx, 155); 3, Lucky Lady (Needa, 153), Short head and' 2. A.M.I. 1.17.4-Sapper (Encarnacio, 155); 2, Contact (Davis, 152); 3. Viceroy (Chan, 155). 3 and 1. A.M.1.
1.10.2-Ruby Star. (S. W. Pan, 136); 2. Heinz
(Davis, 135): 3, Violet Queen (Chao."- 153). Short head and short head. A.M.2.
Outsider:-Derby Day.1 Mils:-
Outelder: Circe.
RACE NO. 6
MURRUMBIDGEE PUMPERNICKEL
BREDON
RACE NO. 7
CHATTERBOX PIET HEIN WILBER
Outsider:-Night View.
RACE NO. 8
FAR VIEW SAPPER AUSTRALIAN DIAMOND
Outsider: Sparrow.
RACE NO. 9
PHOENIX MATADOR BRESSAY
RACE NO. 10
1.46.2-Contact (Davis, 152): 2, Ascot Day (Chao, 155): 3, Busylight (H. M. Botelho. 147). 6 and 34. A.M.2, 1.48,1-Lucky Lady (Hearne, 155), and- Ami--..
cus Curiae (Gram, 155): 3, Albury (Encarnaçao, 155). Dead heat and 12. A.M.2,
1 Mileal--- 2.14.1-Lucky Lad (Needa, 154); 2. Baffin Bay (Hearne, 143): 3. Devonian (Black, 150). 1 and 1. A.M.2, 2.16.3-Baffin Bay (Hearne, 180); 2, Tornado Star (Wei, 148); 3, Lucky Lad (Needa, 100), Short head and short head. A.M.1.
12.19.0-Brutus (Black, 158); 2, Discovery Bay (Wel, 145); Twilight Star (S. W. Pan, 149). 5 and dead heat. A.M.2.
Outsider:-Ebony Idol. INDOOR BOWLING
BURFORD CRAIGAVAD
MOUNT HOPE BAY
RACE NO. 11
Outsider:-Gratber.
MELODY STAR ALBURY
CONNIEBER
Outalder:-Nancy Lee,
DAILY DOUBLE
CHATTERBOX AND PHOENIX
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201
ALLEY TEAM WIN AGAIN
In a 10-pin match at the bowling alleys: yesterday, the Alley Team beat U.S.S. Min-- danao" by 100.
ALLEY TEAM
J, H. Watts
J. S. Landolt H. Blount
J. R. Fawcett
Total
U.S.S.
J. A. Harvey
Total
The two Army teams have the ad- vantage but neither of them can af- ford to make a slip. In theory-if 24th Bty. and R.A.S.C. win all their Rugby League against R.A.M.C. and of this fine three quarter. remaining fixtures they will finish up although they held out grimly until equal and will have to play off for the well into the second half the Medicals ARMY first XI did well to beat I.R.C. championship. However this is impos- proved too strong and eventually ran
D. M. Keplinger at cricket on Saturday. Sgt. Den- E. P. Hollis sible as on Saturday, 25th, these two out winners by 9 points to all. Morgan yer gave an excellent all-round per-J. T. Sheehan teams meet in a League fixture and (penalty goal) Whybroe (try) and formance by scoring 43 and finishing points will be dropped somewhere. Minney
were the scorers. up his bowling with 8 for 48. Sgt. The ground will give the R.A. an R.A.S.C. have lost their hard working Webb was prominent again with. the advantage but the strong forward line player-s Sur Pie- Clifton who has bat, being top scorer of the match of the R.A.S.C, 'will want some hold- | gone to: hỏ
We hope they still with 46. ing. To my mind it will be-a' question | manage to: on successfully and The second XI couldn't live up to the of whether the Service Corps halves If they require encouragement look at standard of the seniors and were well will be able to help their forwards the previous results of this Leaguel beaten. There is great difficulty in properly. The RA play a bustling Medicale expect to strengthen their finding players for the junior XI and game and this, combined with the un team in the next fixture by the mall secretaries are requested to submit usual nature of the ground, will proclusion of an ex-Swansea player in the names of any budding stars to the bably mean they will be able to knock i ...„Pratt........., Great things are e pected, Hon. Secretary Army Cricket.
177 170 190 137 211 879* 128 204 178 157 181 846 140 151 175 155 175 815 124 214 147 155 162 802/
MINDANAO
3,343.
210 140 148 155 178 831' '150 182 181 178 170 821 *153 144 181 143 171 7922 154 171 131 115 129 700-
3,144
The Chief Petty Officers of U.S.S. Ashe- ville have challenged the regular Asheville- team to a match at 8 pm. to-morrow. J. A. Harvey of the Asheville will deputise for
Douglas of the Mindanao.
At Happy Valley, G. Willerton returned a card of 86-12-68 to qualify for Adamson Cup Competition, February “qualifi
fying-round.
the
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