1940-09-13 — Page 14

THE CHINA MAIL, SEPTEMBER 13, 1940

Most Ponies Weather SUNDAY'S

Summer Very Well

Sapper & King Kong Likely To Emerge

Champion

Ponies

(By "Rapier")

The second half of the local racing season opens at the Valley to-morrow week, and having in a previous article dealt with Griffins China ponies, I will now confine my remarks to the Australian and China subscription ponies.

Far View, champion pony, has looks of it I think its racing days weathered the Summer quite well, are over. but it is not its usual self yet.

Well

L. B. Chao, It will probably have a

Strathbannock is in Al. con-

ARMY

RACES AT RACES AT SPORTLIGHT MACAO

event.

(By “Rapier")

“SQUADDY"

Na friendly game of soccer

played on the Club ground on Tuesday, Royal Army". Service will goals to 1. The Club had a mis-

Corps defeated the Club by 5. Sun-ture of first and second XF play-

did not

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Racing in Macad be resumed this day, when Macao Jockey Association this but under the capable handling of Mr. Club stage their Septem- Football seem to upset win to its credit in a sprint event. ber Meeting at the Areia

the Corps, wha Preta. This meeting was want a lot of watching this sea- were far superior and they will dition at the moment und will, postponed from last Sun-son in the League. They have probably score a win in "C" Class. day.

played threo games so far and form under the guidance of Mr. Hong Kong on Sunday morning at played fairly

Smiling Time is showing fine

have won all, their goal average S. S. "Chung Shan" will leave being 12 for, and 4 against. Fare Peter Wel and should be pro- a.m.

well and scored and will return minent in the mile event for

from twice for the Corps and Martin Novice Jockeys.

Macao on Monday at 3.30 a.m. played much better than in his

There are altogether six events previous games This Time and Guinness Time on the programme,"

and scored two and entries good goals, the other goal scorer from the same stable, are not mov-re, on the whole, quite satis-being Morgan. Sapper, after its record break- Fair Chance Improves ing as well as they should be bu actory. ing run in the Whitsun Handicap!

On the Railway ground, Kow- they should be in condition after Principal race of the day wiltoon, the H.K. Signal. Coy, were over the mile, when it lowered] Fair Chance, which was a great another few hard gallops.

be the "Stewards' Cup," and abeaten by the 24th Hvy. Bty, R.A., Far View's colours for the second disappointment at the Annual

pecial $1:00 Sweep has been ory 3 goals to nil, Signals were time in succession, is certainly Meeting, has been showing better Rose Evelyn Behind ganised in connection with this rying out some of their second in the pink of condition at the mo-form than before, and should its

(team players and are hoping this ment and for the rest of the racing connections decide to send it out Rose Evelyn. ex-champion, dogs 'Race No. 1. MA KAU SHEK

jeason to gain admission to Second season, running under weight for in the Australian Ponies Autumn not seem to be its old self at the HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION) Division. They already

have a inches, 1 cauri see

other Plate instead of the six furlongs moment, but will probably im-

Five Furlongs.

cam in Third Division and if pony beating it from the mile up-jevents for "B" Class ponies it prove as the season progresses. The opening race of the day is hey could gain admission to the words.

should give the "A" Class ponies Celtic Star, which ran third in confined to China ponies, classi- Second it would give a lot more Amicus Curiac,

a good run for their money. the Green Island Handicap (Third fied by Hong Kong Jockey Club players a chance of getting a Baffin Bay in the Brisbane Spring A Roaring Time, from Mr. Li Section) from 11⁄2 mile post, to the as "E" Class, and I expect to see game. Handicap over the two miles dis- Po-Chan's stable, is doing won-surprise of all, seems to have re-all the entries accepting. Radiom At Causeway Bay on Wednes-

to have derfully

iStar (Mr. H. S. Cheng) came in lay Royal Navy beat 30th Hvy. passed the Summer vacation so should not be neglected over six handled by a hard-riding jockey second to Tim by a short head Bty, R.A., by four goals to nil. well, but should improve under furlongs for "B" Class ponies a should give a good account of in the Hark Sha-Wan Handicar Navy played better football than itself during the second half, (First section) over half a mile they have been playing in their Baffin Bay has summered well Criffel is also tuned up for Piet Hein, which disappointed at the last meeting, and, as it previous matches. Guy, the Army and is at present fighting it. It action, and it also should be worth when it ran unplaced under Mr. has had its weight reduced by interport player, was not up to will have to be reckoned with over watching at the coming meeting. Needa in its last outing. should lbs, while Tim is only 1 lb. down, his old standard but nevertheless long distance races."

Contact went to Fanling for the redeem itself this half as this pony Radium Star stands a good chance he was the best player of his

its of reversing Australian

which Summer vacation and returned by is in excellent condition.

Just defeat, side on the field. Diamond,

** Clowner is performing credit-leaving the third position to be came third to Amicus Curiae in road last week. Although it has the Brisbane Spring Handicap, is not been given a gallop as yet, itably in its morning workout, and fought out between Dekko and moving very nicely at the morn-is well tuned up, judging from its it may prove dangerous at the Dow-Jones. ing gallops, and should give a trotting exercises in the mornings.coming meeting if given a strong good account of itself in the Aus-It will not surprise me at all to Novice jockey to handle it in the

it winning the "B" Class Novices Race. tralian Ponies Autumn Plate over see the Champions "distance at the event on September 21. coming meetling if Far View or

tance, dces

not

careful training.

any

conqueror of

seem

on account of their 'heavy penal- ties.

Lances.

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well these

week on Saturday,

and covered days

its

old form and,

Chatterbox's Fault

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Bressay is looking in perfect condition and should be watched over sprint events.

Wilber, from Marber Stable, is coming on nicely and should be

Race No. 2, PARK- KAP CHOW HANDICAP: Half A-Mile.

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HERE have been one or two changes in the Army Water Polo team for the match with European YM.C.A. which is be- ing held at the "D" Class ponies will figure in Water Polo Qu a drangular this race, which' has attracted Sapper should decide not to start Rowan Needs Watching Chatterbox, although it looks fit

four entries. They are:-

Swimming Gala -Double Chance (Mr. L. B. to-morrow at 7.30 p.in.

The team will now be as fol- Rowan, which was a skeleton of at the moment, recently develop-Chao),

Fei Ying (Mr. Ip. Kui Ying), lows: Pte. Berry (1/Mx.), ja pony during the first half of the, ed a bad habit of boring out in

(2/R.Scots), Jack O'Lantern (Mr. B. L. Tao) 2/Lt. Millar Best Form Regained season, has put on weight and is training on coming to the main

Plain View.

Bds Hymas (1/Mx.), L/Cpl. Bed- running quite well in the morn-gate, and its riding boy has had a

Judging from its performance ford (H. K. Signals.), Pte Bindon Lancashire Chips, since winning ings. It will bear watching when-hard time bringing it back to the

rails.

in the West River Handicap, Jack/Mx.), Sig Digman (H. K. its last race in the Harvey Bay ever it is sent out.

Golden Cow, Handicap just before the Summer! Sea Urchin is in great form

which has changed O'Lantern, which lost to Talka- Signals.), and Pte Slater 2/R.

Scots.) vacation, looks as if it has re-the moment and should win a race hands since the Sixth Extra Meet giver by arneck over six furlongs

Reserver-Bandmaster Jordan ing has improved to a very great at the Valley at the last meeting (2/R. Scots.); and Sig Willis gained its old form and will be ajor two in its own class,

should not meet with. strong op- hard nut to crack over short dis- Triumphant Day, which extent and may do well.

been demoted to "B" Class, should

Salvage-Master has regained position, excepting Double Chance, H. K. Signals.)

of the large Mally Thanks, owned by Dr. L. be able to give a good account of some of its old form under Mr. B. which it in form should be In the replay

the Bath Kowloon .on Reidy, has improved beyond ex-itself over the longer distances as L. Tao at the morning gallops and able to give it a good fight. I Units Semi-final played at

should be able to: secure a win or nominate-Jack O'Lantern to win YM.C.A. pectations after the recess. Last It is very fit at the moment. Saturday it went over 1% miles' Tarzan' ran very well the other two for its popular owner before with Double Chance second and Tuesday Middlesex, beat Royal

Fei Ying thirdi.

Scots by a penalty goal scored in company with Sapper, and the morning and should be noted for the season is over.

Race No. 3, MA KAU-SHEK by Jennings. Both teams played way it ran was an eye-opener. It une "D Class sprint event at the

HANDICAP (SECOND

well and there was not much to should be a strong contender for coming meeting.

SECTION): "Five-

choose between them. Bankier the Australian Ponies Autumn' Happy Landings; Ascot Day,

Furlonga.

played a good game in goal' and Derby Day, Sydney Lad, Lucky

The second lot of "B" Class, made several brilliant saves. Connieber is quite tuned up for Lad, Annabella and Courting Eve

be borne in are all in good shape, and I expect in splendid condition when racing China ponies will clash in this Lt Millar played at centre half action and should

of " race. New Bedford with Mr. F. And was the main stopper mind for sprint events. It will not them to be prominent at later is resumed. surprise me to see it winning meetings.

Ascot Vale, Kut Cheong, West Sequeira up, won the second sec-the team who upset the Middle- Lake, Willynilly, Lancashire Chapon of the Hark Sha-Wan Handi-sex on many occasions. Badmas- and Phoenix have yet to show im-cap over half a mile at the last ter Jordan played a stern game A Grand Time, which won the

meeting when carrying 160 lbs. and had bad luck not to score provement: 1939 Queensland Autumn-Cham-|

and as it will be riddn by Mr. after a solo effort, Berry the pions surprisingly and then suf- As regards the subs., King Kong,

L. B. Chao on Sunday, with top- Middies' goal keeper making fered rheumatism in both shoul-'reigning champion,--stands-out-us

weight of 168 lbs., it should be grand save. ders, has returned to the course the best. It appears to have bene-

(Continued from next Col.). very near. if not actually winning. P.S.M. Ure was the best player and, although it has been doing fitted from the Summer rest, and

again. King's Envoy (Mr. Ip Kui for Middlesex. He is a slow gallops, it will take some its appearance seems to indicate Shih Yin Grand (135 lbs.). Ying) should have something to worker and does not give time to get it back in condition for that it will still reign supreme Meadow Eve (Mr. Hi, S. Cheng) say in the race as this pony is, opposing player much rope. racing.

for a long time to come among the won the Governor's Cup over the quite fast over this distance. Freshwater and Hymas played Strathroy, ex-champion, is to be subscription-griffins..

"Imile at the last meeting, and it Mac's Adventure (Mr. H. S. a very good game at back and seen walking about on the track Musketeer, which has changed should again figure prominently Cheng) is also a fast mover and, were quick on gathering the ball. In the small units knock out in the morning, but it is not the hands since the first half of the at the finish here, but I doubt its If given a good start, is liable to! Strathroy of old; and from the season, is now in fine trim; and, ability to win. There is Fairy cause an upset here. I nominate competition H. K, Signal Coy, Ousel (Mr. L. B. Chao) to be New Bedford to win with King's, trounced HQ Company of Royal reckoned with. This pony won Envoy second and Mac's Adven- Scots 10 goals to mil. the "Chairman's Cup" at the ture third.

The Scots had Bandmaster arst meeting in June, with Mr. Race No. 4. MA LAU CHOW Jordan and Slater both of the H. C. Pin up, and it also came in HANDICAP: 8ix. Furtongs.. battalion's first team but were hird to Meadow Eve at the last This race is for "Y" Class China unable to make any Impression necting, when ridden by Mr. J. ponies of Macao Jockey Club with on the Signals defence. Allen Nolasco, Hogmanày (Mr. S. C. prayiso that winners since played a good game for the Liang), which.. came second to Tanugry, 1940, are barred. In Signals Meadow Eve at the last meeting, looking over the entries the best To-night Royal Scots are play- when ridden by Mr. Hoo Pak-candidate here is undoubtedly Ing Y.M.CA, at the Y.M.C.A. Ming, will also have something Fairy Aule (Mr. W. N., Yeh), Bath Kowloon at 7:30 p.m.. to say at the finish. Shanghai:4; and, although carrying top-weight| Signals, who are strong. con-. ex-champion, has been allotted of 100 lbs. I cannot see it being teriders for the Departinental top-weight of 160 lbs., and in seriously challenged; Courear[ Cofps Water pole league“ cham-" view of its recent form I cannot Bleu (Me Chanson Feng), is ex-pionship are after keeping the see its coming anywhere near to occted to fill second place, and Cup Which they won last winning. I nominate Fairy Ousel Merry Fatty should not find it too year and they have beaten to win with Meadow Eve second d'mcult to take the other minor Service Corps and Medicals dur- and' Hogmanay, third,

position

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Rabe No. 6. TAI SAMBAR Race No. 5: "THE STEWARDS' I think gives them a good chance HANDICAP!" Bix Füriònge.

CUP":"Omet Millos For retaining the cup.

Hvy Regt, RA.

This race will wind up the pro- This is the main event of the FOLLOWING teams have enter gramme for the day and will be meeting, and is confined to "Y"|_ ed for the Arca Swimming contested by "X" Class Ching Class: China ponies that have sports which are being held next ponies of Macao Jockey Club, and started at: a Meeting of this Club, week on Wednesday and Thura- from the entries it will be seen since January, 1940. A special day, September 18 and 19 com- that the race will be fought out Dollar Sweep will depend

mencing each day between Black Diamond (Mr on the result, and I expect Swimming at 2:30 pm. 8th L. B. Chao), Engle Mr. S. CJ the following to face the starter:--| ||Liang) and The Mermaid (Mr]]. Fairy, Ousel (147, lbs.), [S. W. Pan), Black Diamond. won - Hogmanay (144- lbs.),

the "George-Potts Memorial Cup!", over the mile at the last meeting, and it should win again in view of the same opposition. For second. place: Eagle should account for The Mermaid:

Meadow Eve (160 lbs); Merry Maker (135 lbs.), Rothesay Bay (135 lbs.), Shanghai. 4. (100-lbs.), (Continued at rond of Proceeding

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12th Hvy. Regt, R.A. 5th A‚.A. Regt., R.A. 2nd Bn. the Royal Scots, 1st Bn. Middlesex Regt., und the Combined small units, Royal Engineers have not enføred a. team "this, year.

Major-General, A. E. Grünet

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