1941-02-07 — Page 13

Endeavour Strongly Favoured For The Rooty-Hill Derby

Prairie View Outstanding Entry For Austral Derby

Outstanding Griffins And Subs. Discussed

By "Rapier"

HAVING GIVEN MY VIEWS ON THE NEW CHINA GRIFFINS IN PRE- VIOUS ARTICLES, I WILL NOW DEAL WITH THE AUSTRALIAN PONIES. TWO CLASSES OF THESE PONIES WILL FIGURE IN THE ANNUAL RAC- ING CARNIVAL WHICH STARTS ON SATURDAY WEEK, SUBS, AND THE GRIFFINS, THE LATTER BEING INTRODUCED FOR THE FIRST TIME.

In view of the large number subscribed for this] year, I will confine my remarks firstly on the Aus- tralian subscription griffins and then the griffins.

After having watched the new ponies in train- ing for some time, it is now possible to pick out the more prominent of the entries for the Rooty-Hill Derby, which, although not attracting as much attention as the Hong Kong Derby, is nevertheless considered by owners an exceptionally good race to win.

I understand, will be under the control of Mr. Donald Black, our It was recently taken out by him for a 14 miles gallop, which it covered in 2.32 with 2 last quarter of 27.1. It

This event has attracted 66 races over distances from a mile champion jockey.

entries out of a consignment of and under.

113 ponies. For some weeks past.

and during the remaining

day prior to the commencement of actual racing, the burning topic of conversation has been, and will continue to be who will win the 1941 Rooty-Hill Derby"

I don't think I am far wrong in stating that Endeavour, belonging to Mrs. Chuong Ho-yen, is, at the moment, the favourite. This pony has invariably done well in tram. ing and after watching its recent gallop over the Derby Distance. with Mr. Peter Wei up. against Tron Belle (riding boy), a griffin. when it clocked 3.01.1, with a lust quarter of 274 apparently with- out effort, I am confident that it

will be hard to beat providing its further framing does not suffer any setback.

Araxy II. belonging to Mr. T M.

Gregory, showed

FOOTBALL MATCHES

POSTPONED

Owing to Volunteer Comp and military exercises, the follow- ing First Division Football games for this week-end have been postponed:~~ Club V Middlesex Police v Royal Scots.

10 Y.M.C.A.

PLAYERS BEAT SIGNALS

By "Sportshawk" In a scrappy friendly hockey match at King's Park yesterday, Y.M.C.A., who were one player short throughout, de- feated Signals by 3 goals to 1, after both sides had scored once in the first half.

at

with a last quarter of 27.4, and so

Whitburn, who was seen it will not surprise if it walks left-back for Y.M.C.A. yesterday, away with the race, especially as Mr. V V. Needa will be on top.

came here with a big reputation but was a total disappointment. Vis Major, belonging to Messrs. He showed neither stick-work nor Lee Bros., is another pony to be combination, although his not be- borne in mind although it has noting accustomed to local conditions as yet done anything that might and lack of practice, might have

with cause it to be classed

the been responsible. others. It may turn out to be a "Dark Horse" in this race, but in

The game produced very little of interest and only a few players

excellent should certainly prove dangerous any event take note of it for other caught the eye.

over the Derby distance.

this In

event.

form when it completed 11⁄2 miles in 3.06.4. i creditable perform- ance I hardly believe it to be Mr. Gredmaka has two worthy good enough for the above ponies. | representatives however, although it might

ac- either of which will have to be count for some of the less impor-reckoned with; both are good long distance ponies, although I like pany Colooma better than Canberra,

1t

tant events.

is

another

Vitamin M which has a strong following. is in the pink of condition at the momert and it will not surpris if it places.

Mr. Black Must Be

Reckoned With

Castle Hill may not be up to the standard of the ponies mentioned above but Mr. Black will be on top and one cannot, at this stage. Endeavour will in all probabi.tell what this combination will do, lity give its owner the privilege while Strathalbyn, belonging to of being the first lady to win Mr. J. F. MacGregor, is more of a this important race since its in-sprinter than a stayer and in my auguration.

estimation is not good enough over this distance to do very much.

Sydney Diamond, belonging to Bendemeer, owned by Mr. P. M Diamonds, has also been freely

Hoo, is certainly good to look at: mentioned as a likely winner of it has the appearance of a speed- the Rooty-Hill Derby. Good as this pony is, however, I doubt its ster and I was favourably im- ability to beat Endeavour over this pressed with one of its recent runs

with its owner up.

This pony distance.

should be kept in mind for sprint} events even if only an also ran in the Rooty-Hill Derby.

In my

A Good Bet

opinion, Santa-Anita.

belonging to Mr. Chiu Ki-fan,

Mr. Eu Tong-sen will be repre- sented by three ponies, Fleetwing, Gay Fox and Gloaming, and al- though he has not to date met with any success in classic events with this class of pony, on this occasion he will no doubt expect much of Gloaming for which he paid $8,100. the biggest price fetched by any animal at the auction.

events even if it tails here.

Mr. M. Sokoloff, the veteran jockey, has been specially brought down to ride this pony.

First Love, owned by P. & L.. has not been much in the lime- light but I believe it to be good enough to extend the others over this distance.

I have been given to under stand that it gave a good ac. count of itself over 11⁄2 miles at 11.00 o'clock one morning last month in a trial gallop with its stable companion Tropical Love, which it beat in an effortless

manner.

Mr.

Shanghai Jockeys

Noodt and Mr. Sokoloff

Af the present stage it is doubt- ful whether this pony will be good enough to win the Derby. have now arrived from the North Its movement at the moment is to take part in the forthcoming not too impressive, but another carnival. week or more of hard training may make a lot of difference.

King's Welcome Worth

prowess

Watching

Outstanding were Hitchcock and Spencelayh for the winners, and Wright and Gorman for the

losers.

y.M.C.A. and Wright netted

Ure scored the opening goal for equaliser for the soldiers,

the while, on the resumption, Hitchcock re- gistered two quick goals to decide the final issue in favour of Y.M.C.A.

Y.M.C.A.: Shields: Turner and Whitburn; Smits. Gilchrist anct Banks; Macev. Spencelayh. Hit- chcock and Ure.

SIGNALS:-Cleggett; Shepherd and Wathen: Rumford, Gorman and Holstead; Wilkins, Roclick. Coombe, Wright and.Cogbill.

COLONY CHESS

Mr. Noodt is a newcomer to the Colony and will be riding Arst

D. E. de Carvalho drew witn string for Mr. Eric Moller in the E. Zimmern in the only match to place of Mr. R. B. "Boojie" Mol-be completed in Round 2 of the ler, who I understand will not be Colony Onen Chess Championshin riding this year.

played at the Peninsula Hotel Mr. Sokoloff. who was here last night. many years ago, will, as already ride for Mr. S. W.

Mr. Dynasty has King's Wel-mentioned, come to represent him in this race; Lee's stable. this pony gave a glimpse of its Mr. Ho'den has been booked by Messrs Shields and Stanton

over this distance last Mr. Li Po-chun, and is expected own Manhattan, which, quite month, when it. clocked 3.05.4, 'to arrive in a few days. sturdily built, has potentalities, comes next to Endeavour. After

and Black Seal, belonging to C. its convincing gallop recently over H., proved itself a stayer when it the Champ ons distance in 2.26 3. did 11⁄2 miles in 3.17, with 29.2 with a last quarter of 29.3. this for the last quarter during a re- pony has come in for a good deal cent trial run, and should be a of attention, and for those who dangerous contender for this event make it a practice of looking for it given a good jockey. outsiders, this pony should be kent | The ponies I have mentioned in mind. It will be rid- are undoubtedly the best of the! - den by Mr. S. C. Liang current year's subs, and think Mr. Necan has a fine looking the Rooty-Hill Derby winner will pony in United Express but it be among them, with Endeavour. appears to me to lack the strength Sydney Diamond and Santa- for a race as gruelling as this. It

Anita having the best chances. is definitely good, however, and should account for some of the

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GRIFFINS

As far as the Australian Griffins are concerned, main interest will he centred round the classic event, the Austral Derby, which will be run on February 17. The new arrivals have done some fast work during recent weeks, and while it is no easy matter at this stage to spot the likely winner, I do not think I will be far wrong in nam- ing Prairie View, belonging to Mr. Li Lan-sang, as the pony most likely to succeed,

Powerfully bullt, it has prov. ed itself a stayer—it recently did the mile in 2.00 with a last quarter of 28.1 without being fully extended-and it should command most attention,

Mr. Li has also entered three other, ponies, Distant View, Misty View and "Mountain View, but Prairie View is better over lon distance races, although Distant View should prove a worthy un- derstudy.

Marsh Warbler

ARE Next Best

Next pony of Importance is Marsh Warbler, owned by Pear- stur. This good looking chestnut,

3 IS GOOD

4IS BETTER

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