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THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 21 1940

CELTIC STAR FAVOURED FOR THE BIG RACE

To Be Taken Out By Mr. Hearne

FLYING DUTCHMAN AND VALOROUS LOOK GOOD FOR "DOUBLE"

(By "RAPIER")

FRIDAY FEATURES

ON SATURDAY

There boing no issues of the "China Mail" to-morrow (Good Friday) Bowling Alley Jottings and Army Sportfight will appear on Saturday.

TAIWAY BAY HANDICAP: ONE MILE

HONGHAM BAY HANDICAP (BEC. OND SECTION); ^8IX `FURLONGS.

This race will be contested by second section "B" Class China ponies, and an interesting struggle should ensue between

A

Jennifer (Mr. Proulx)

Jober (Mr. Cha^)"

Peaceful View Mr. Pih).

After its convincing win in the Hong Kong Handicap (Second Section) over 14 Miles at the last meeting, Jober has been penalised 7 lbs., and as the distance is only six furlongs it should be well up at the finish. There is Jennifer to be considered, as this pony, which won the Second Section of the

In this race for the first lot of "D" Ichang Handicap over the two miles

should come from one of the following:

THE

HE Second Extra Race Meeting, under the auspices of Hong Kong Jockey Club, will form the main attraction in local sporting events during the Easter holidays, spread-Class China ponies the likely winner ing over two days. The first race on each day will com- mence at 12.30 p.m. with the tiffin interval immediately after the running of the second race. There are 10 races each day, the most interesting event on Saturday being the Sub.-Griffins Spring Handicap, while on Monday the Easter Stakes will be the big attraction.

There is every reason to anticipate that fine weather conditions will prevail and the meeting should attract big crowd.

MIRS BAY STAKES: ONE MILE The opening race is confined to China ponies, griffins of this season, but winners of $1,000 or more in stakes are barred. Weight 10 lbs. under weight for inches. 1 lb. penalty for every $100 or part thereof won in

stakes.

Going through a process of elimina-

a

Night View (Mr. Plh). Piet Hein (Mr. Needa). This Time (Mr. Wel). Willynilly (Mr. Chao).

over the two mile post distance at the This Time won the Chefoo Handicap

Annual Meeting and it has been

penalised 11 lbs. There is little doubt, weight and still win. The real danger,

however, that it can handle this extra

however, is Willynilly, which won the which I don't think we can expect, Taiping Handicap with Mr. C. F. Chiu and so they can be left out of con- sideration. Hopeful Star (Mr. Hearne),mile and with a change of jockey in up, over six furlongs. This pony is capable

out of lasting

the due to its win in the Hong Kong Handicap over 14 miles at the last Mr. Chao it should command the most. Meeting has been penalised 7 lbs., and support. Night View, which was sec- in view of the short distance I don't ond to This Time in the Chefoo Han- dicap, must also be considered as this distance is more to its liking. Piet

think it can'win.

post at the Annual Meeting, is fast over this distance and it is also quite

capable of winning. The shorter dis- tance also favours Peaceful View, and, if given a good start, it may avenge its last defeat at the hands of Jober. | TAIWAY BAY HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION): ONE MILE. The second. lot of "D" Class China

ponies will battle out the finish of this

Star, Estover and Good Morning have final event of the first day. Desert

each to carry 168 lbs, and with such a heavy burden to handle they may safely be left out of all consideration. The ponies to watch are

Fei Ying (Mr. Wel) Gold Coin (Mr. Liang) Portrush (Mr. Tao) Wilber (Mr. Chao).

Wilber may find 182 lbs. a little too great a handicap, but with Mr. Chao

I am looking to Humdrum Eve (MIT Hein, with only 150 lbs. to carry, looks on top it should not be overlooked. tion, I think we need only look for the Pih), which ran unplaced in this spm most tempting, and if it does not take Fei Ying failed in the Shamrock Stakes

winner among the following:-

Distinctive Time (Mr. Wei).

Johnber (Mr. Chao).

O-Lan (Mr. Needa).

White Diamond (Mr. Pih), (O-Lan, in view of its two seconds

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race and with 3 lbs. less on Saturday, to win here, but if Mr. Wel is given the mount on Possible a close fight may be expected between these two ponies.

Avon (Mr. Black), Rose Emily (Mr.

the lead from the start it has a good chance of winning,

GIN DRINKERS BAY HANDICAP: HALF A MILE.

Poy) and Galaxy (Mr. Chao) may Double", which will feature "E" Class This is the second leg of the "Daily have something to say with regard to China ponies with novice jockeys rid- the third position, but I don't thinking, and it is indeed going to be hard they can win,

at Fanling last Sunday, but with only 144 lbs, to carry it should be borne in mind: Portrush, which was second in the Hay and Corn Stakes at the last

mile, should be in the running for the meeting, if kept back for the last half

first position. Gold Coin does not it reveal some of its old form it will seem to be its usual self, but should

prove dangerous."

CORRESPONDENCE

behind Burford in the Racing Stakes and Craigavad in the Griffing Spring Handicap over a mile during the Annual Meeting, should be regarded as the best pony here, and I think it

SUB.-GRIFFING SPRING

to spot the likely winner, Mr. Tre- will account for this race. Johnber should be in the running, however,

HANDICAP 14 MILES

verton, an improving novice rider, will be taking out Valorous and, although but it

This is the main event of the day, this pony failed badly in its last out- may meet with strong in which Subscription griffins of any ing, it should stand opposition from White Diamond. Dis-season tinctive Time, which was

will compete

good chance of To "Squaddy." with ponies winning. Gallant Marshal officially classified "B" Class barred. The handi-ridden by Mr. Ho Hong-ping, and, if light Column in the "China Mail" of will be Sir,-On reading your Army Sport- fourth in the Loiterers Stakes over six capper has given top weight to Marks- given a good start, this pony may do March 15, 1940, I understand that you furlongs at the last Meeting, should man, champion sub. of 1939, which is well. Lucky Eleven (Mr. H. A. de have forecasted Cpl. Sutherland to win be worth considering as the pony is making its first appearance after a Botelho), which ran quite nicely to the Colony Marathon. Undoubtedly, my at present coming on nicely in its long absence from racing, and I think track work.

it can be left alone.. I have a strong Double Handicap (First Section) at outstanding- runner, Manson of the come in second to Arabian Cat in the dear friend, you have overlooked that perference for Celtic Star (Mr. Fanling last Sunday, should be well Royal Scots. Hearne) and, although it was beaten up at the finish. ROUND AND IN

by Guinness Time (Mr. Wei) in the

Lancashire Chap In the two previous Marathons This event is confined to "A" Class Royal Navy Cup over the two mile (Mr. Yeung Wing-kwai) is not bad for Manson was 4th and 2nd respectively Australian ponies and old and new post distance, it must be remembered this sprint event and should not be and in last year's Area Cross Country ponies will again clash. Far View that on this occasion this pony ran a

treated lightly as this pony is very he was 8th, being the first Britishër (Mr. Pih), champion Australian at mile on the previous day in the Gar speedy. Heddon will be taken out by home. Sutherland who finished 26th in the Annual Meeting, although given | rison Cup, when it carried 165 lb. and another fast-improving novice jockey this year's run, has a long way to go top weight of 165 lbs., will probably came in second to Musketeer. Strath-in Mr. Chiu Ki-fan and, as it lost by before reaching command the most support in the bannock (Mr. Black), which

a neck to Lucky Eleven last Sunday betting, and if it runs to form I can-carrying 171 lbs. when it lost to at Fanling, it too should be very near

at the finish. Popular Star is improv ing and may be dangerous. outsider I recommend Geordie, which will be taken care of by Mr. R. M. Wood.

ALBURY HANDICAP: FROM THE

TWO MILE POST ONCE

....

was

ROSEHILL STAKES: ONE MILE This is the first leg of the "Dally Double," the result of which will be decided by Australian ponies of this season with,winners of $1,000 or more in stakes barred. Weight: 10 lb. un- der weight for inches. 1 lb. penalty for every $100 or part thereof won in stakes.

not see how it can be beaten. Baffin Guinness Time in the Royal Navy Bay (Mr. Hearne), which lost to Far up, should have a good chance of View by a short head in the Australian avenging its last defeat from this Ponies Champions, is carrying 1 lb. pony, less and, as it is in the pink of con- dition, it should give the champion a great fight if it does not actually beat it. Sapper, which will have the ser- vices of Mr. Davis in the absence of Mr. Encarnacao, who has gone North since the last Meeting, has been al- lotted 100 lbs., but although having a slight advantage in weight from the above two ponies, I don't think it can Flying Dutchman (Mr. Needa), cause an upset, though it should which dead-heated with Sparrow for place again. The distance should uit first position in the Albury Stakes at Lancashire Chips (Mr. Wel) very the Annual Meeting, has a good. well-it will be recalled that this pony chance of winning, and there is Lucky led from the start in the Australian Lady to be reckoned with if it is again Fontes Champions right up to the two mile post, when it faded out of the race, and if Mr. Wei can take the lead again I think it will stand a good chance of winning.

SYDNEY HANDICAP:

For an

BIX FURLONGS. This race is confined to "D" Class Australian ponies and, judging. from the entries, I will not be far wrong in stating that the finish will be fought out between the following ponies:

Franklin (Mr. Needa) Macquarie River (Mr. Davis). Sea Urchin (Mr. Proulx) Springhurst (Mr. Poy). Franklin, which ran fourth in the Randwick Plate (First Section) over the mile at the last meeting, has: the ridden by Mr. Hearne, as it dead- best recommendation for a win here. heated with Amicus Curiae in the I expect it to receive stiff opposition Perth Plate (Second Section) over the from Macquarie River, which was mile at the Annual Meeting. Maple second to Pumpernickel in the Lag Star (Mr. Black), which was third to gards' Handicap (six furlongs) at the Albury in the Randwick Plate over a 13th Extra meeting last year. Sea mile at the last meeting, is a fast-Urchin ran quite well in the Austra- "improving pony and should not be lian Grand National Steeplechase at In this first section of the race for disregarded. Among the other ponies Fanling last Sunday, when carrying "B" Class Chĺňa ponies, Clember and that did not start at the Annual 185 lbs., to come in second to Glorious Dupont Bay have been given top Meeting, there are two that can giv Star and should be borne in mind. weight of 188 lbs., followed by Bear the above a good fight and they are Springhurst has been improving lately Clay 164 lbs. and Lilliber 163 lbs. In Piccadilly Jim and Rowan, both of and should not be disregarded as it is order to win here, the above ponies which have been showing good form capable of springing a surprise in this will have to reveal outstanding form, lat morning gallops.

HONGHAM BAY HANDIGAR (FIRST, BECTION); BIX FURLONGS

race

Marson's standard. Don't you think that you have been rather hasty in your judgment ás regards Cpl. Sutherland and this year's

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