1941-02-25 — Page 4

A CHINA MAIL RACING SUPPLEMENT, FEBRUARY 25, 1941.

FAMOUS RIDERS OF THE PAST

Hough Reduces Weight

By 21 lb. To Ride In Races:

BLUE MOUNTAINS "Wild" Harry's Versatility

PLATE WINNERS

Following is a list of winners of the Blue Mountains Plate since it was inaugurated in 1932:— 1932-Sunlight (Frost) in 2.28.

1933-City of Brisbane (Butler) in 1934-Bag Tor (T. L. Wong) in

2.20.1.

2.20.3.

on the turf de-i

local course.

the

AUSTRALIAN PONIES

CHAMPIONS WINNERS

Following is a list of winners of the Australian Ponies Champions since the race was inaugurated in 1932:-

1932-Polar Star (Li) in 2.28.3.

Hong Kong has had many re- and J. A. Hayes were also horse- SUCCESS

markable masters of the turf, and men of exceptional ability. Hayes, well-known, pends as much on the during ninety-odd years of rac- who was specially

have had a record of 12 wins on pon- skill of the rider as on the ing history, scores of men stamina and spirit of the distinguished themselves on the les owned by Mr. Mody, includ- ing the Maidens, the Derby, and Champions, steed, and judicious horse-

It was, however, during

'nineties that the Trio Who Made manship is the deciding eighties and

Colony enjoyed its most constant |factor in nearly every race. Succession of able riders, some of Racing History

While this is true of horse-whom became specially famous, racing everywhere, it is and their mastery of horseman-THERE was also Mr. Eric Moller, 1933-Night Star (Li) in 2.18.2

ship is still recalled at the pre-

who with the Brothers Bur- specially significant of the sent day. Amongst them. Wit kill-A. W. and the redoubtable

J. Harry" Hitchings, A. Pond, "Chuck"-made racing history in (Maitland) local sport, for Hong Kong "Pip" Reynell, M. Nickells, and Hong Kong. has never permitted pro- T. F. Hough were perhaps the

re- In more recent years, L. G. fessional jockeys to take most outstanding, and were

garded as the strongest quintette Frosi. and A. J. P. Heard enjoyed 1040 Viceroy (Needa) in 2.16.

1941 part in racing events, but of riders who have ever faced the reputations of being highly suc-

on the Happy Valley cessful riders. has depended on the in-starter

1935 Herod (Davis) in 1.58.4. 1936--A Grund Time (Pote-Hunt)

in 2.33.1 1937-Home Brew

2.17.1.

1938-Muray River

in 2.22.2.

(Ralph)

in

1939-LalTat That, now Happy

Landings (Davis) in 2.20.

This year's event 15 for Au-tralian subs.

ADELAIDE STAKES WINNERS

Following is a list of winners of the Adelaide Stakes over the last 10 years.

1931 Kilien (Prouls) in 1 24.4. 1923 Kilrea (Tung) in 2 09.1. 1923 Polar Star (La) in 2042 1934 - Racing Heart (Pih) in 2.06

(Record)

1935 -Racing Heart (Heard)

158.3 (Record). 1926-Shooting Star (Frost)

2.10.1.

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terest of keen amateurs to provide a sufficiency of ¡riders.

course.

as

In 1932 Leo Frost recorded 51 "Wild Harry" was exceptionally wins at Happy Valley-a record versatile on the turf. He was an that stands to-day. American, a wiry man, possessing great physical strength, and

The long traditions of the local This has been the practice in tough as leather. He always rode turf are being well maintained at an equally local horse racing from the begin-with very short stirrups so short the present day by ning. Hong Kong gentlemen rid-in fact that he hardly ever wore | formidable contingent of skilful ers have always been distinguish-spurs. He was noteworthy, too, riders. Jed by their whole-hearted devo- in his sparing use of the whip. tion to the cause of sport They and owed his success to his won- have been imbued with the desire, derful knowledge

the

of pace,

which

to ride the races with the sole ob remarkably light way in jeet of doing prejudice to other he sat on his pony, and his mus-

cular

his strength in competitors.

forcing mount with his legs and hands.

genius As might be expected with the He was a veritable | development of racing Hong, horseback.

Kong the first jockeys were either

on

officers belonging to the garrison Though he was such a skilful or members of the local commer-jockey he was not free from criti- Once while on a morning [cial community. Many well-known cism.

in personalities of old Hong Kong gallup before the commencement of globe- deemed it the greatest honour to of the races, a party

among prospective in don silk and participate in the trotters were

races, riding their own horses or speculators at Happy Valley, and those of friends with equal im- partiality.

1997-Electron (Deitz) in 1.55.4

(Record).

1938--Lancashire Chips (Black) in

1 57.2.

1939-Gypsy Love (Tao) in 1.57.4 1940 Courting Eve (Pih) in

1.44.4.

It is to be noted that as from 1940 the title of this event was

Jardine's Taipan

By

Among Most Famous Paul Gregory

changed to the Adelaide Handi-ONE of the most famous of these

C3D.

the

JOCKEY CUP WINNERS

Following is a list of winners of the Jockey Cup over the last 10

years:-

1931-Chara, late King at Arms (Bramwell) in 2.06.1.

1932-King's Justice (Butler) in

2.03.2.

1933-Weybridge (Black) in 2.05.4.

1934 Charming Star (Yue Shun-

wa) in 2.10.3.

gentlemen riders of the early i days was Mr. Robert (later Sir

as he came thudding down Robert) Jardine of the princely

the

the strangers in Hong of Jardine, Matheson & Co. course, TWO NEW EVENTS

He was a keen amateur, but was crowd broke into peals of derisive The Austral Hopeful Stakes, for unfortunate enough to break his laughter.

Jardine's Australian ponies, griffins of this leg in a race in 1850

"Why, he doesn't know how to Meeting. winners

over have been principal contributors barred,

in chorus. 13 miles, and the Austral Grand to the development of racing in sit!" they exclaimed Stand Stakes, to be run under the the Colony, and for many years "He looks like a monkey on a If that is Hong Kong's of the firm entered and pole. the 12-taipans Mile Post, have been introduced rode ponies at the Annual Races, crack jockey, they certainly have- for the first time at the Annual more often than not under the n't anything to boast about!" Race Meeting.

pseudonym of John Peel.'

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But regardless of such ridicule, "Wild Harry" was universally considered to be a most remark- able horseman, and his style of riding was widely emulated by other jockeys of his day.

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J. F. HOUGH was celebrated in racing circles as the strongest rider ever seen in the Colony. He was a man of large frame, but so keen was his interest in the sport that he voluntarily went on diet, reducing his weight by a stone and a half in order to ride in the races! His career as a jockey was unfortunately brought to an end in the races of 1894 when he broke his leg while rld- ing a pony which bore the name of Vagrant. His injury was so severe that "J. F." as he Was familiarly known, nevér ogain took part in public races.

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Many other great gentlemen riders of the past might be noted. There were among others: G. C. C. Masters, who rode for many years, and like "Wild Harry" Hitchings rode with his stirrups short. So great was his success that in 1908 he won nine races for Mr. (afterwards.Sir Hormus- jee) Mody, "riding animals that any other man would have been proud to get a third place on."

His contemporary, Morton Jones, an Australian, was also hard rider. He, too, had many stt, cesses on the turf, and was noted for his peculiarity of kicking his feet free from his stirrups · In order to use his spurs to better advantage.

(Record). 1934--BronZĘ Era (Deitz) In

2.24.2. 1935-Able Amazon (D. S. Li) in

2.13.3 (Record). 1936-Able Amazon (D. S. Li) in

2.25.4.

1937-Strathroy (Black) in 2.10.3

(Record). 1938-Strathroy (Black) in 2.12.4. 1939-Lucky Lad (Needa) in

2.15.3. 1940-Far View (Pih) in 2.10.4.

WARREGO PLATE

This race, which is being intro- duced for the first time this year. is for Australian subscription ponics of 1941.

It is interesting to note that this is the Orst Annual Race Meeting which includes a two-mile race in the programine although two events, over the same distance, were held last year.

At the 10th Extra Mecting Pic- cadilly Jim, with Mr. L. B. Chao up, won the Queensland Handicap in 3.49.2, while two meetings later the the same combination won Canobie Lea Handicap in 3.42.4.

GRAND STAND STAKES WINNERS

Following is a list of the win- ners of the Grand Stand Stakes over the last 10 years:~~

(Hill) in 1935-Soldier of Germany (F. F. 1931-Cyclamen Bay

Li) in 2.02.1.

1.30. 1932-Weybridge (Y. S. Chang) in

1.30. 1936-Royal Highness (Cheape) in

1933-Brechin (Clark) in 1.29.2. 1934-Electric Star (D. S. Li) in

1.32.1. 1935-Pontiac Bay (Frost) in 1.38. 1936-Bear Claw (Frost) in 1.30. 1937-No event. 1938 National

1.28.2.

2.17.1.

1937-Royal Highness (Harris) in

2.02.3.

1938-Rob Roy (Yuen) in 2.05.

1939-Sylvandale (Coppin). in

2.05.2.

1940-Bogey (Chiu Ki Fan)

2.09.2.

W. S. Dupree, Wakeford Cox, J. C. Cummings Tinay? Medwood,}<

Pride (Pih)

in

1939-Blue Express (Encarnaçao)

in 1.28.

in 1940--Mount Hope Bay (Black) in 1.21.2 (Record).

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