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THE CHINA MAIL, QUTOBER 4, 1940.

2-Day Meeting Starts To-morrow Record Crowd Expected; Huge "Double" Pool

Brought Forward

COMDR. CRAVEN TO MAKE DEBUT: MR. NEEDA BACK

By "Rapler"

THE EIGHTH EXTRA Race Meeting, under the auspices of Hong Kong Jockey Club, will start to morrow at the Valley and will be resumed on Thurs- day, the "Double Tenth” holiday.' The first Sad- dling Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m. on both days.

Given fine weather a record crowd is expected and interest will be greatly enhanced as the sum of $6,425 in the "Double" pool has been carried over from the last meeting.

The programme for each day will consist of eight events, most important being the October Handicap over the Champions distance to-morrow, and the "Double Tenth Plate" on Thursday from the 1-1/2 Mile Post.

China These are handicap events and are confined to China ponies of any season, the race on Thursday being barred to the winner of the Octo- ber Handicap, 1940.

Wan Mr. V. V. Needs, the formering a win here.

been

ARMY SPORTLIGHT

and marked

By: "SQUADDY!

score

Triumphant Day (Mr. Sung), Springhurst, which, was--second- to Viceroy in the Vaucluse Handi- cap at the last meeting over six *furlongs, has been penalised · by:

3 lb. Although the pony anished [[full of running, I am afraid that the distance may be too long for it, unless Mr. Poy can hold;st until; the last half-mile and then let go.": Rowan was third in this same TUESDAY evening brought us to the cup last season. · Middlesex race when it dead-heated with the end of the Small Units will still be without Bridge who Pumpernickel- but as the distance

Watcr... Pola is. on the injured list. is longer, I think its chance of Water-Polo competition with Royal Scots will entertain St.» winning, here is very bright.

the final match Joseph's at Sookunpoo on Sunday Murrumbidgee is very lightly being played between Hong Kong and should not have much trouble treated and judging from past Signal Company and "A" Com in taking both the points. performances I consider this pony pany of the Middlesex Regiment. Middlesex juniors are playing very dangerous as it is very it at The game was played at the RIA.S.C. at Sookunpoo on Satur- the moment. Fair Chance ran Queen's Road swimming pool with day, kick-off 3.15 p.m. and this unplaced in the above race against Cpl. Nichol of the RAM.C. in also should be worth watching Springhurst and Rowan, probably charge.

after the brilliant performances due to the shortness of the 'dis-

Signals played well and de- the Middles have given us in their tance, but it is quite capable of served the honour of being cham-previous games. distinguishing itself.

plons. Their combination was far Royal Engineers will meet Sing Triumphant Day, although it superior to that of their oppon-Tao in Second Division on Sunday has not fully recovered its old ents. They opened the scoring and are confident of winning. it form, and has been inconsistent, after three minute's play and from Fox is on form as he was last may well give the above-mention then on took control of the game week, Sing Tao defenders wtil ed ponies a good run for first with the Middies trying hard to have to keep a good eye on him. position.

score, although most of their ef- Signals, who will meet 20th Hvy. RACE NO. 6 JORDAN HANDI-forts were smashed by the fine Bty., RA., are turning out their CAP. (SECOND SECTION): play of the defenders. P.S.M. Ure strongest team and should win. ABOUT HALF MILE 155 YARDS was badly missed by the losers R.A.M.C. and the R.A.S.C, will be it might have having a battle royal when they This race will be contested by and with him in

been a different tale. the second section of "D" Class; the Signals played an excellent Division match on

Pitcher of meet on Saturday in their Third

the Military ponies. Having placed second in the Junk Bay Handicap game and scored five of his side's ground, Happy Valley. (Second Section) to March Brown six, the other goal came from Dig- over the mile at the last meeting man. Allen was taking no chances

Regiment, have when ridden by Mr. Yeung Wing with Jennings of the Middlesex THE Middlesex Kwai, Double Chance has

Fresh- him well.

once again started their Mons Commander Craven, a new third to Burford in the Chan pion allotted top-weight of 108 lb. It water was the best player on the Shield cricket games for Platoons of the Battalion, and arrival from Gibraltar, who has Stakes, has not been seen in ac- will be taken care of by Mr. L. B. Middies' side although a little un- had a great deal of racing ex-tion; it has been given tor-weight Chao, who has had a win at Macao steady and often left his man to Cricket from this competition 'they should be able to perience at Home, will make his of 168 lb. and, as it will be rid-over the sprint event carrying the get away with the ball.

The Final of the Large Units' produce one or two new players local debut, to-morrow, while Mr. den by Mr. Necda for the first maximum weight, and I believe it Li Shiu-fai, son of Mr. Li Po-time to-morrow, coupled with its stands a chance of winning. Main Water-Polo Competition will be for the Regimental team. On Sun- chun, will also make an initial fitness at the moment, I believe challenge will come from Bressay, played next week, time and date day they are having a trial match. On Wednesday Signals played a appearance as a Novice jockey. that it has a good chance of scor- with Mr. B. L. Tao on top, should prove to be a keen game especial-friendly with a Navy side and lost

which is also carrying 168 lb., and, to be notified later. This should Shanghai crack jockey, having There is, however, Eve of Har-redeem itself in this race as it is as the units partaking in this by two wickets, Signals batted.

final are Signals and Middlesex, first and were all out for only 54 -10 returned from the North after a vest (Mr. Black) to be reckoned fast over this distance.

who beth have excellent water-runs, short holiday, there should

Piet Hein is

Lees making the "highest M be with; it will be carrying 147 lb.

another pony

polo teams. keen competition

with eight. The Sallors for honours against 145 lb. when it won the which may come home a winner.

The Small Units have. once scored 55 for & but batted on and.. (amongst the jockeys.

Whitsun Plate in record time over Emergency Call, if ridden by Mr. RACE NO. 1 CARNARVON

the Champions distance at the 5th Black, should be a dangerous 28ain retained the Aggregate Cup the last wicket produced 56 runs STAKES: ONE MILE

contender, as these two form a for Swimming for 1940. Extra Meeting.

and took their total score to 111. Opening race of the day is con-

The Signals have also won the Craigavad (Mr. H. C. Pih), car-

good combination; Valorous (Mr.. fined to China ponies, griffins of rying 151 lb., was second to Eve Hearne) and Ascot Vale (Mr. P. Departmental Corps league for NEXT Monday and Tuesday this season that have not won of Harvest when it lost by 116 Botelho) are also good enough with the KAY LEE Cup.

Water-Polo and: Sill be presented brings us to the end of the more than $750 in stakes, and are lengths in the above race through

cther ranks singles and doubles, to be ridden by jockeys who have a belated challenge on the part of RACE NO. 7 AUSTIN HANDICAP

tournaments. On Mon not won 10 races anywhere at any the rider who was deprived at the ISECOND SECTION): ONE MILE LAST Monday at Sookunpoo Tenitis day the finals of the ¿time.

use of the witp. ffo-morrow it The result of the second leg of played one of His Majesty's Ships at Scokunpoo, and on Tuesday.

singles will be played Resisting Time with Mr. Wei up has an advantage of lb. from, the "Daily Double" will be decid-ma fulendly game and lost 4-2. the finals of the doubles will be -won the Island Bay Handicap the Eve pony and as the jockeyed on this race, which will be S/S Williams did not play as played at the same place at 4.30

(First Section) for "C" Class, will have the use of his whip, I confined to second section "B" China ponies at the last meeting expect it to give the above-men-Class China ponies, and the win- Hockey Govier scored

as usual.. Cplif p.m. and as it will be ridden by Mr. tioned ponies..a good fight if Itner will no doubt come from one

the Colona) G. R. Hopkins, O.B.E., Yeung Wing Kwai, a fast improv does not actually win. This pony of the following

-Corps---two-goals-President of Hong Kong Areo ing Novice jockey, it should win has improved considerably since

this was his first game of the sea- Tennis, has lindly consented to again, providing it can reproduce the Summer recess.:

son-and with a little more prac present the prizes at the its previous form.

tice he should turn out to be one clusion of the tournament. of their best players. Logan and Pearn, the inside men, played well Peaceful View (Mr. Pif). O-Lan (Mr Sung) is the out- Avon has been demoted from bination, while Ashman in the together and have a perfect com- sider in this race. RACE NO. 4 AUSTIN HANDICAP allotted top-weight of 188 lb. and, caused many upsets to the oppos- the first section and is therefore pivot line was outstanding and (FIRST SECTION): ONE MILE although the weight is In my opinion, however,

This race is confined to first severe, I think it is capable of the victors.

rathering forwards although they were! Smashing Through (Mr. S. W. section of "B" Class, China ponies handling this burden and so give|| Len) is the only pony likely to and, judging by its win at the last the others a good fight, if not tal, Kowloon are a late entry for

The Combined Military Hospi extend Resisting Time, as it is meeting in the Tweed. Island Bay actually winning. in fine condition at the moment. Handicap, Conquering Time (Mr

the Departmental Corps Hockey For All Time, which has now Wei), still has a chance of win-Gay Star at the Fifth Extra Meet and here are their fixtures.

Expansion Time, which lost to League which starts this month; fully recovered from its leg ning although it has been penal- ingin the Lama Handicap over trouble, is now in fine fettle and ised by 5:1b, which I believe it 1 miles, has grown in substance October RAM.C. CMH 24th To be played before: 18th 'will be taken care. of by Mr. Li can handle.

The following two fifteens have 'Shiu-fal, the owner's son, and, as

Bear Claw ridden by Mr. Trend Judging from its work-out in October.-C.M.H. v. RA.O.C. 1st been selected to play in the first it will be carrying about 55 lb. verton on its last outing, ran un has a very good chance of win November-C.M.H. v Signals, 15th Club ground at 5.15 p.m. sharp on the morning training. I think it November RAS.C, v CMH 8h Cid Rugby Trial game on the deadweight, it is unlikely to do placed but as Mr. Black, its re- ning: it should be seriously chal-November-RA.F. v°C.M.H. better than place.

gular jockey, will be taking it lenged by Peaceful View, how- RACE NO. 2 JORDAN

Wednesday next: out on this occasion, it will prob- Lover, which is very light and putana Rifies in a friendly game Wilson, D. Hyncs, H. F. Hopkins Kumaon Rifles beat the Raj- Whites: F. H. Thompson; P. B.

·HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION): nbly do better and should be at the moment"'**** ABOUT HALF MILE 155 YARDS well up at the finish. .

at Shamshulpo on Wednesday by This is a sprint "event. and is Humdrum Eve (Mr. Pih) to win and, although taken out by strongest side.

King Kong is also good enough 21. Both teams turned out their and H. Van Leeuman; T. O. Mor- gan and Clemo; C. M. Stark, J. S. confined to first section of "D" which won the Mount Davis Han- a newcomer, should not be dis Class, China ponies.

dicap at the Fourth Extra Moot-regarded..

Middlesex are holding their bat-Dunnett, E. W. Stout; R, C. Gaird Although Portrush (Mr. H. S. ing, did not start at the last tip Peaceful View, to win.

talion trial on Monday at Shamner, L. A. Benn: Didsbury, J. K.

Birt and R Leigh. Chang) had the better of Sunlight moeting in the Tweed Island Buy

shuipo, bully off 4:30 p.m.

Striper Moore, R. M. Lävälle," View (Mr. Pih) at the last meet-Handicap although entered and RACE NO. 8 WILLIAMSTOWN The Signals played the Police M. G. Carruthers, G. G.. Altken- ing in the Junk Bay, Handicap I have a feeling that its conneo- SHANDICAP: ONE MILE:

at Boundary Street on Tuesday head and D. B. Nelson; G. D. Day (First Section) I am inclined to tlion is reserving it for this event This race will wind up the first and lost 30. They were unfor and C. G. Tressidder; R. G. Castle- believe that to-morrow, in view which it is quite capable of win-day's programm

unato to be without the services of the short distance; Sunlight ping,

and Class of their goal-keaper, who was in ton: F. Burford, EW. Hackett; View, given topweight of 168 lb., - Mr. Hearne, has the choice of

jured in the first. tew was in WStoker and G. G. Davies.

S. Lees, J. Moodle; A. G. Daziel,

As likely to reverse: this. result.ther Gay Star or Hopeful Stur second

of the second half, and had to play Reserves: J. Hutchison, R. E. At any rate the finish should and whishover, one he takes out: Port Phil

without him for the res of the Heaseman, H; D. Bidwell, again be-fought out botwach is dangerous, Jennifer will b6 [mecting", these two fonies with: Bunlight taken out by Mr. Needa rinstead by 3band, View having a slight advantage, of Mr. Proulx to-morrow and us over sprint events, There are also Eve of Hunting Its-weight is only 144 lb. I think that the distan (Commander Craven) and Smil- this combination is worth $5 each hit too much for „Ang Time (Mr. Wel) to be reckon."| way; LO

Catterick Büd;

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The race is likely to be fought. Eve of Dancing has also been out at a terrific pace with the re- entered and as the distance is¦sult in doubt until the end,” longer, coupled with the fact that it will be ridden again by Mr. Wood, this combination is worth considering.

to win,

Avon (Mr. Black). Expansion Time-(-Mr. Wal). King Kong (Commander Cra:

(Aven).

Australian

Tarzan,

will

me

did

red with as both ponies are capable Ronson (Mr Poy) was avdito come fourth after a bad yof guing an upset although the appointment over, the sprjat ra mathelust meeting -latter ran umpinced › at the last and finished nowhere the lust Green Time, and should

meeting.

[time out; it might make amends Hearne decide to take it out to For an outsider 1 would suggest to-inorrowed « };rt.

mor

uld not be ignored West Lake as it will be ridden by RACE NO. 5. CANTALA.

good, although liable to Mr. Chao KTN N

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RACE NO. 3 OCTOBER

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as they will be

hlle during the tripl. ~!

As players will be during the.. turning out

practically some side with which they won

"Newchum

It may well redeem itself.

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strongly the last meeting, it] After their Jshould put hip de good sight: "My be held; in “chi

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