1941-03-28 — Page 22

THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 28, 1941.

WILL SAPPER PROVE TOO GOOD FOR UNITED EXPRESS? Two Leading Ponies To Clash To-Morrow ORACLE & COLOOMA TO MEET AGAIN IN STEWARDS' CUP RACE

By "Rapier"

THE SECOND EXTRA RACE MEETING, TO BE HELD TO-MORROW, WILL MARK THE INTRODUCTION OF RACES IN WHICH THE NEW THEY WILL AND OLD PONIES WILL CLASH FOR THE FIRST TIME. BE RUNNING UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE CLASSES, THUS AFFORD- ING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PUNTERS. TO FORM THEIR OWN CON- CLUSIONS AS TO HOW WELL THE NEW ONES WILL FARE AGAINST THE OLD BRIGADE. KEEN COMPETITION SHOULD PREVAIL, AND SHOULD AS- WITH THE WEATHER REMAINING FINE, THE TRACK SIST MATERIALLY IN THE MATTER OF FAST TIMES BEING RECORD. ED.

I expect to see another large gathering and an There excellent afternoon's racing is promised. are nine events on the programme, with two of them confined to Novice jockeys, the main event of the afternoon being the Stewards' Cup, which is confined to Australian Griffins of this season that have not won more than $5,000 in stakes.

China ponies, griffins of this mounts in this sprint event on "C"

more Class, China ponies according to season that have not won

an $100 in stukes, are given anthe new classification list, with a Opportunity of doing so in the proviso that griffins of this sea- opening event - The Kongmunson that have won $1000 or less Plate over a aule and eliminating in stakes are barred. the unlikely winners, I think the Judging from past performances,

which

a is be decided between Jennifer,

speedy rage should

animal, should

best prove the

Lan- over this short distance, cashire Lass (Mr. Chui) appears to be the one capable of extend- ing Jennifer, but Blue Diamond (Mr. S. W. Lee) should have something to say at the finish,

The following:

last

Iron Beauty (Mr. Wei); Odeon (Mr. Neoda); Lovely View (Mr. Pih); and Su Nice (Mr. S. W. Tang). Iron Beauty which came in sec. and to Charlesber in the Loiterers Stakes over six furlongs

Eve of Peace. If taken out by Saturday should win but it will Mr Coppin, will orobably extend probably he extended by Odeon the above ponies if the jockty can which will have the experienced draw the weight of 142 lb. other- handling of Mr. Needa.

wise I cannot see it winning. Both Lovely View and So Nire Juber (Mr. Ho Hong-ping) is were beaten by Iron Beauty and another pony to watch as it is Odeon respectively at the pre-mute speedy over this distance vious meeting, but they fought RACE NO. 3. STEWARDS' CUP: gamely for the fourth position.FROM THE TWO MILE POST and one of them should fill the ONCE ROUND AND IN third place to-morrow.

This is the main event of the RACE NO. 2. FATSHAN afternoon, a handicap race for HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION); {Australian ponies, griffin- er this; -FROM THE 14 MILE POST season with winners of $5000 or

Novice jockeys will be given more in stakes barred.

Oracle (Mr. Needa), winner of the Oakleigh Plate over the mile record at the last meeting in time. is the best bet here in view of its noted ability over longer distances.

RACE NO. 4. BROKEN HILLA entries I expect one of the fol- HANDICAP-FROM THE TWO, lowing to be the winner. MILE POST ONCE, ROUND AND

IN

This is the most difficult race to forecast, as it is confined to "A" Class, Australian ponies of the new and old brigade.

Charlesber (Mr. Chao); Velvetlight (Mr. Wei); and World Fair View (Mr. Pih). Charlesbor won the Loiterers Stakes over this distance at the last meeting carry 152 lb. in Sapper (Mr. Davis), the reign-1.24-4/5 and with another 10 lb. ing Champion, is given top-weight off to-morrow its chance of chalk- of 159 lb. followed by United Ex-ing up another win is quite good. The real danger, however, is press (Mr. Ip Kui-ying), the un- defeated

has Velvetfight, which

beaten race horse of this year

Charlesber over longer distances and Distant View (Mr. Pih), the best of this year's griffins, with during the Annual Race Meeting, but as it will be conceding 17 The finish should be fought out lb. to the above pony to-morrow. between these three ponies. Sap-It will have to be at its best to per has proved itself capable of win. carrying heavy weights, as evi- dence of which I need only refer to its easy win in the Coral Handi- cap over the mile, but can it give the above two ponies an allow- ance of 7 lb. and still beat them? 1 think so.

152 lb. each.

What United Express can do is well known and it will remain to be seen whether it can retain its

World Fair View is also treat- ed lightly here, and as it is known to move fast over a short distance, it may turn out to be a real threat. RACE NO. 7. HOBART HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION)--SIX FURLONGS

Those who succeed in making the right choice in the first leg of the "Daily Double" should not ex-

unbeater record to-morrow. Dis-perience much difficulty in making tant View with the shorter dis- the correct connection in this race, tance is quite capable of securing which is confined to "B" Class. a runaway victory if it is given too

barring win- Australian ponies, much rope.

ning griffins of this season.

It will be recalled that in the Moonee Ponds Handicap over ધ mile, Devonian (Mr. Black), al- though

good beaten, put up a show against Connieber. Despite a penalty of 10 lb., I am fully conndent that Devonian will win to-morrow, thus scoring its first victory on behalf of Lady North- cote this year.

RACE NO. 5. HOBART HANDICAP: (FIRST SECTION)|| There is, however, Colooma (Mr

--SIX FURLONGS Black), the conqueror of Oracle

This is the first leg of the "Daily in the Austral Racing Stakes over 14 miles, to be reckoned with as Double," confined to "B" Class, this pony is very fit at the mo-Australian ponies with griftus of ment, judging from its run in the this season that have won a race Melbourne Cup (two miles) last barred. Saturday, when it was ridden by Mr. P. P. Botelho, although it was unplaced.

If Mr. Black adopts the same tactics as when he won the Austral Racing Stakes, Colooma may inflict another defeat on Oracle,

Nomine Poenac (Mr. Chao), which was second to Oracle, is another contender, and as it has a 7-lb. allowance from the above two ponies, it should be very closs here.

First Love (Mr. Liang), which came in third in the Austral Der- by, should also be in the picture on the final run for home.

Gloaming (Mr. Pay), which won the Yarra Stakes from the 12 miles post on the last day of the Annual Carnival, is not to be de- spised as the pony has improved considerably and may cause an upset when least expected.

My nomination is Oracle to win, Colooma second with Nomine Poenae third.

Connieber (Mr. Chao) for its win in the Moonee Ponds Handi- cap (one mile) has been penalised by 1 lb., but 1 do not think the extra pound will hamper its

of winning, chances

especially

with this field.

Rowan (Mr. Hearne). for its third placing behind the above pony, has had its weight reduced by 5 lb. and, given a good start, must be regarded as a potential winner. Then there is also Spring- hurst (Mr. Poy), which ran un- placed against the above

A Surprising Time (Mr. Hearne) should fill second place and Happy Returns {Mr. Chao) should account for the other minor position. As an outsider, I sug- (Mr. S. W. gest Pumpernickel Tang).

be

RACE NO. 8. FATSHAN

HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION)-FROM THE 11⁄2 MILE POST Second section of "C" Class, two China ponies, with griffins, of this ponies last Saturday, to be reason that have won $1000 or less reckoned with as its weight is in stakes barred, will figure in lown by 7 lb. und over the short- this race which will again er distance, it might easily redeem confined to Novice jockeys, itself to-morrow.

Judging from its third placing in the Jockey Cup on the fourth day of the Annual Race Meeting, Galveston Bay (Mr. W. Yuí) should not find any difficulty in Winning, but strong opposition -SIX FURLONGS.

should come from Advancing Time (Mr. Hoo, Pak-ming), and Emer- This race is confined to "B" Class China ponies and from the gency Unit (Mr. S. W. Lee), both of which can be depended upon to give it a good fight,

In my opinion, Connieber should win again, with Rowan second and Springhurst third.

RACE NO. 6. CANTON HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION):

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Rose Evelyn is not bad but so far I have not been able to as- certain who will be the jockey. It is good enough to win but I am afraid this pony is a very bad starter and in a short race like this it would be disastrous if it were left at the gate.

However, taking everything into consideration, I think Galveston Bay should win with Emergency Unit second and Advancing Time third.

RACE.NO, 9. CANTON HANDICAP. (SECOND SECTION): SIX FURLONGS This is the final event of the day and is confined to second section of "B" Class, China ponies.

Looking over › the entries. I like the chances of Hughber (Mr. Chang) which has been penalised 10 lb. for its second-placing to Hillsboro Bay in, the Happy Valley Spring. Handicap over the mile.

But there is its stablemate, Lilliber (Mr. Chao) to consider, for it only lost to Hughber by a head although it will be made to carry another 9 lb. to-morrow.

Avon (Mr. Black) is very dan.. gerous with only 141 b. to carry and it will not surprise me at all if it causes an upset, here.

Humdrum Eve has now changed hands. It was formerly noted for its sprinting ability, but as it

has not shown anything like its old form so far, I think we can leave it out,

Mr. Poy has the choice of either Ronson or Rose Emily and which- ever one he decides to take out. should be a menace, to the above ponies as they are very lightly treated.

Galaxy (Mr. Chao) is another pony to watch as it is quite fit at the moment and although the distance may not suit it, it must not to be disregarded,

My choice for the first three are

·Hunhber, -Laflliber and Avon,