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rage 14 RACING

THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 15, 1940

BURFORD EXPECTED TO WIN THE HONG KONG ST. LEGER Mr. H.C. Pih In Shanghai: Mr. Needa Back TROPP'S

Eve Of Peace And

Happy Landings For The "6

"Double"

By "Rapier"

THE ELEVENTH EXTRA RACE MEETING AT HAPPY VALLEY TO-MORROW BRINGS RACING UNDER THE AUSPICES OF HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB NEAR THE END OF THE 1940 SEASON.

There is no denying the fact that it has so far been an exceptionally successful season, and to- morrow, given the prevailing glorious weather con- ditions, I expect a large crowd to attend.

Race No. 1. TAIPO STAKES:

ONE MILE

garded.

I expect the winner to come from the following:-

Fair Chance (Mr. Proufx);- Flying Dutchman (Mr. Needa): Pumpernickel.

Springhurst. (Mr. Poy)«.

FORM FINE

winner of the Ballarat Handi. Fair Chance, which was second - The magnificent bowling of Spr. cap at the Ninth Extra meeting. to Income Tax in the Nullah Nul- Tropp was the feature of a friend. ly cricket match played at 500. It's weight is up by 13 lb. lah Handicap (First Section) over kunpoo, yesterday between For. There is also Centre Court (Mr. the mile, is quite capable of win-trees, Royal Engineers and Royal. Sung) to be reckoned with as this ning here as It has shown im Army Pay Corps. Thanks chiefly pony, in view of its recent plac-provement in its last two out- to Tropp's efforts he also top- ing behind Piccadilly Jim in the ings and will have the champion ecored for his side-the Queensland Handicap over two short distance jockey on top, but team were able to win by six

Sapper

miles at the last meeting, is quite Flying Dutchman, which ran un- wickets.

placed in the above race, when

en Tropp conceded 16 runs in his

capable of winning.

three

Catterick Bridge (Mr. Hearne) ridden by Mr. P. P. Botelho, with first four overs, whilst taking only. has been promoted since its last only. 142 ib. to carry should win one wicket, but he then took three buting when it won the Queens- to-morrow with Mr. Neede up. wickets for no runs in his fifth cliff Handicap over this distance. Pumpernickel dead-heated with over and took his remaining five and, as it will be running with 13 Brown Derby for first place in wickets in the course of lb. less. it should be prominent at the second section of the Nullah overs for 11 runs, In the face of the finish, while Bredon, if again Nullah Handicap and, if taken this bowling Ingleby and Blount ridden by Mr. Chattey, will have out by Mr. Tao, should give. Ely did very well with the bat to score

Dutchman a 5 lb. allowance and, with only 140 ing

of their good fight. 39 runs between them lb. to handle, should do well if Springhurst, should not be disre side's total of 68.

garded as the distance suits it very

Saddler bowled well for given a good start.

For a long shot, suggest well and an upset is not impossi-R A.P.C., taking 5 for 25. Keeping A Green Time (Mr. ble, Wel) in mind as this pony is fast over this distance.

I nominate. Ascot Vale to take for

first place, with Geordie second and Desert Star third. Race No. 2. NEWCASTLE HAN

DICAP: SIX FURLONGS.

Race No. 3. HONG KONG ST.

LEGER: 1 MILES

nominate Burford to win, second however, with O-Lan and Craigavad "third." Race No. 4. NEW BRIDGE HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION): FROM THE 1-1/2 MILE POST

This is a sprint event for "B"

Star (Mr.

West Lake (Mr. Chao) for its win in the Jordan Handicap (First Section) has gone up 6 lb. in weight and although I don't

I

R.A.P.C.

Ingleby, Tropp Jones, b Tropp

Blount, not out

Saddler, Tropp shortbouse. b Tropp Dixon, b Tropp Hemming, b Shipp

Pinkney, b Tropp Corden, e Kehoe, b Tropp Pendergast. b Tropp

Smart, b Tropp

Extras (B11)

Total

Tronn

19:

5

0

11

Bowling Ana'ya's

Q. M. R. W..

31

9

3 0

12

0

14

1

Q

R.E.

Spr. Noldes, b Saddler Extras (B4, 'LB2)

Total (for 9 ̈wkts,) One player absent.

Bowling Analysis

Dixon

Blount

***

0. M. R.

7 Q

56

6,3 0 225

O

25

92

An attractive programme of eight events has been arranged, most interesting of which is the Hong

I nominate Flying Dutchman Kong St. Leger. This is the third race on the pro-

to win, with Fair Chancs second gramme, and will be contested over 1-3/4 miles by

and Pumpernickel thira, Race No. 5. CASTLE PEAK China ponies, griffins of this season, and victory is

HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION): certain to go to the pony with the greatest stamina. This is the main event of the

SIX FURLONGS Championship honours among cess for a long time, and I. thinking ponies to fight out the issue: Double", and will be decided by

afternoon and I expect the follow-

This is the first leg of the "Daily the jockeys has now reached an its chances are fairly bright, while Burford (Mr. Black). interesting stage, and, with only National Liberty

"D" Class China ponies. (Mr. Yeung

O-Lan (Mr. Needa). two more meetings to go, competi- | Wing-kwai) is another pony to be

Sunlight View (Mr. P. P. Bo- Craigavad (Mr. Wel). tion should be keen. Mr. V. V. watched as it is quite capable of

telho) has been allotted top-i Burford, the champion pony, Needa' has returned from the causing an upset. Mr. Chiu Ki-has not raced since its dead-heat weight of 163 lb. and so can be! North, but Mr. H. C. Pih will not fan has the choice of either Desert win with Confusion Bay in the disregarded... Eve of Peace (Mr. be in action as he left for the Star or Radium Star, the winner Easter Stakes and, as it has fully Davis), for its second placing be Northern port some time last week of the Republican Handicap (First recovered from its ailment, I think hind its stable companion Eve of Holliday Section) at Macao last Sunday; he it should have little difficulty in Dancing with Mr. Barrow up, has Shipp.. will probably take out the former winning this race. There is, of been penalised by 6 lb. but in view Bailey First event on the programme this distance and should do well as this pony ran very well to come

as it is the better of the two over course, O-Lan to be reckoned with of that performance, I don't think!.

the extra weight will ruin its Lieut. Holliday, 1.b.w.. b Dixon' will be contested by novice joc Heddon rán very well to come in in second to Eve of Harvest in the chances of winning.

Spr. Tropp, c and b Saddler .keys on "E" Class China pontes second to Radium Star at Mação, October Handicap (14 miles) Wei), which is carrying 143 16/Sgt. Shipp, b Dixon

There is also This Time (Mr. Spr. Bailey, b Dixon weight 147 lb., with 1 lb. penalty when it lost by a neck and, as it Craigavad may do better over the to-morrow, to be reckoned with, S/Sgt. Kehoc. 1.b... b. Saddler for every $100 or part thereof won

Spr. Geas, lb.w.. b Dixon in atakes since January 1, 1940. will again be taken out by Mr. Lo longer distance with a change of as it won the Jordan Handicap Sgt. Denyer, not out Ascot Vale (Mr. Sequeira),

Kwok-to, it should not be disre-jockey. for coming in fourth in the Junk Bay

(Second Section) from the 12. Cal. Hawkins, b Saddler Handicap (Second Section)

miles post when carrying top- C.SM, Gabs, b Saddler weight of 168 lb. "D" Class ponies, was recently demoted and, as it will be carry ing only 5 lb. more than in the above race, I don't think the extra weight will prejudice. its chances This race is confined to "C" of winning this race,

notwith-Class Australian povies. By vir- Class Australian ponies. A good think much of its chances of win- standing the fact that it ran un-tue of its win in the Canberra start here will make, all the dif-ning, it should place.

Portrush (Mr. H. S. Chang) will Saddler placed at Macao last Sunday, Plate over the mile. at the Eighth ference between, winning and los-1

Geordie. (Mr. Wood) was third Extra meeting, Venus Bay (Mr. ing. and I would suggest that a probably try its running away. in the Republican Handicap (First Needa) has been pénalised by. 20 careful note be, taken of the draw tactics again and might cause an

Sea Jay (MF. Proulx). Section) at Macao on Sunday Ib.. but in view of the shorter dis- for position. Devonian (Mr.upset, while Sylvandale (Mr. Tao)

should not be disregarded.

On past. performances, Happy when ridden by Mr.K. I. Ip and tance, coupled with Mr. Needa's Treverton), Melody

I fancy Eve of Peace for first Landings, which won the Charters it should give Ascot Vale a good experience, I am inclined to be-Craven), Rowan (Mr. Hearne)

place, with This Time second. Towers Handicap, should win here fight for first place. Lancashire ieve that it will still be able to and.. Tornado Star (Mr. S. W.

and West Lake third.. if it can produce its old, form, but Chap (Mr. S. W. Lee) is also to win despite, the extra weight..... Tang) have all been given 160 lb. Race No. 6. NEW SOUTH WALES it it fails, Derby Day, which was be considered as this pony has Main challenge. will, probably to handle and I think we

HANDICAP FROM THE TWO, third in the above race may do been knocking, at the door of suc- come from Cheerful Star, the safely. leave them out.

MILE POST. ONCE ROUND the trick. Cocklerot looks dan

gorous at 140 lb. and, although it This race is confined to "A" has done nothing of note, is very Class Australian ponies, and, fit at the moment and should be judging from its last outing, when worth watching. Franklin, since It came second to Sapper in the its win in the Coala Handicap Fremantle St Leger, Amicus when carrying 165 1b, has not Curiae should command strong had another win to its credit, but it may do so to-morrow. in view support in the betting.

The same : of the short distance. remarks apply to A Great Time. Sea Jay may have a say in this Australian Diamond (Mr. Wel), race if it can get off to a flying. although it ran unplaced in the start, otherwise I cannot sea It above race, is my choice for this winning. race, as the distance is more suit- Race No. 8. CASTLE PEAK HAN, N able to it, but. Baffin Bay (Mr.

DICAP (SECOND SECTION): Needa), which was fourth in the

SIX FURLONGS Diamond Bay Handicap over the This is the final event of the mile carrying 160 lb.. is the dan- day and second section of "D" ger and may cause an upset. Class China ponies, will partici→ Viceroy will be taken out by pate. Double Chance (Mr. Chao) Mr. Black to-morrow, and as it is given top-weight of 188 lb. was third to Amicus Curiae with which I, consider is suficient to Mr. P. P. Botelho up in the above prevent it winning, while Plet race, it should be very near at the Hein (Mr. P. P. Botelho, which finish.

A won the Hunan Handicap: (Second Vanity Fair (Mr: Ip Kui Ying); Section) with Mr. Wel up, has which won and then lost the been penalised by. 7 lb, also has Moore Park Handicap over six little chance. On the other hand, furlongs by disqualification for Bressay (Mr. Hearne), which lost bumping and boring, should do to Piet Hein in the above rács, well if it can produce the same should have a chance of beating form.

the latter pony to-morrow. Australian Diamond, However, Palmer (Mr. Wel), although should win with Daffin-Day fast over sprint race, will prob- Cansecond and Amicus Curite third. Fably find the distance a bit too Race No. 7. NEW BRIDGE HAN-great; but Gold Coin, which was

·DICAP (SECOND SECTION); third to Bressay, will again be FROM THE 1-1/2 MILE POST taken out by Mr. Liang and over Those who succeed in making this distance will probably do the right choice in the first leg of better.

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Good as this pony is, however, I don't think it will win over this distance.

ATAN TUBING ADanie" will probably Valorous (Mr. Necda) should find it difficult to make the right not be disregarded, although old, connection in this sprint, which is and is quite likely to causo an confined to second section of "B" upset. Class Australian ponies. The race should be fought out between the following ponies:--

A Great Time (Mr. Wol).: Cocklerol. (Mr, Ip Kül Ying). Derby Day (Mr. Haarna). Franklin (Mr. Chao) Happy Landings (Mr. Davis),

Salvage Master (Mr. Tao) is, another, pony to watch as it has regained some of its old form, while Jack O'Lantern, which won the Kuo Hua Handicap, at Macus last Sunday with Mr. Black on top, If again taken out by the same jockey, should not be disregardel.