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MAINSAIL IS FAVOURED FOR AUTUMN PLATE TO-MORROW King's Flight And Amulet Star Main Challengers Hopeful Star And CHAN CHUN-NAM Vis Major Likely Double Combine

By "Rapier"

RACING, WITH ALL ITS THRILLS AND GLORIOUS UNCERTAIN- TIES, WILL RESUME AT THE - VALLEY TO-MORROW, AFTER THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS, WHEN HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB STAGE THEIR SEVENTH EXTRA RACE-MEETING.

There was originally a programme of 10 events, but it has now been extended to 11 on "account of the large number of entries in the Gosford Handicap, which has been divided into three sections. The principal event of the day is the Australian Subscription Ponies Autumn -Plate, over-the Champions distance,-for-Austra-

lian Subscription Ponies of this season.

THE RAILS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION, AND THE GRASS TRACK IS LOOKING IN SPLENDID CONDITION, WHICH SHOULD ADD MATERIALLY TO KEEN COMPETITION,

General satisfaction will be 1 felt over the fact that Mr. H. C. Pih is well on the road to recov- ery and is likely to ride again in about three months time. Mr. V. V. Needa will be donning colours for Mr. Li. Lan-sang only when his services are. hot required by Mr. T. K. LI.

Race No. 1-ISLAND BAY HANDICAP: (FIRST SECTION);

- ONE MILE.

The opening race of the day is con- fined to "C" Class China ponies, to be ridden by Novice Jockeys, and In - races of this kind punters should bear Jn inind the ponies that move freely. In this category I name the following amongst the entries which will contest the finish.

Eva of Folly (Mr. S. W. Lee). Humdrum Eve (Mr. Chiu Ki Fan). Odeon (Mr. T. K. LI).

Rapier's Final Selections will appear To-morrow.

dicap over this distance and as it is in great form now it won't be far away at the Gnish,

Amulet Star (Mr. Craven), which wou the Sydney Malden Stakes (second sec- on) at the Annual Meeting after com- ing from behind and was then rested due to leg trouble, has improved a lot, and I expect to see it among the first three as it will be carrying only 148 lbe, Araxy H (Mr. Hearne), which the Killara Stakes (second section) at the last meeting with Mr. Gregory on top, might create another surprise as It is stout-hearted in the drive home. Carrying only 145 lbs., it should not be

won

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Needa will be riding, fon_Mrj GV Lan-sangs whenever Mr. T, K. L doas not-need; his services."

[Jockey, will entry only 130: Ibs. It may

cause a surprișe.

Race No. 6-PORT PHILLIP STAKES:-ONE MILE.

The contenders in this race are Australlan ponies, griffins of this sex Bart. Weight 145 183, 1. b. penalty for every $100 or part thereof won in stakes, winners of $750 or more stakes Barred:

I expect, the following to figure Prominently at the finish:

A Blossom. Time (Mr. Black); Graceful Vlow. (Mr. Needa), Ratio Decidendi: (Mr. Chao). Riverside (Mr. Cravén):

BREAKS OWN RECORD

IN 880 YARDS SWIM

The Colony Swimming Championships were com- menced yesterday at Victoria Recreation Club and were featured by the breaking of the 880 Yards free-style record by Chan Chun-nam, who clipped three-fifths of a second off his 1940 record of 11. minutes 15-3/5 seconds. Several-new- -events were; in cluded in this year's champion- ships and W. Lawrence mode Ladies 220 Yards free-style cuenta welcome return to competitive swimming when he won the 220 Yards back-stroke event,

other entrant, Miss Josephide Ng.. had' left for Chungiting.

Miss V. Churn, of University, won the

„new/event-comfortably, while! Misa ̊C.

Guterres, of Victoria Recreation Club.

[did well to beat Miss Ho Wät-láng, of In establishing, the new record" Chan Chinese Bathing Club. for second"plage Chun-nam covered the first 220 yards in a close Anish.

in 2. minutes 38 seconds, and 'the' 440) Tub Men's 150 Yards Individual Med yards in 5 minutes 37 seconds, which | Jey, also a new avent-frovided: Ny: Nina "Why" only "one" "AJA-TWESANNGFUL "T="SECUINT": { "WILL I NEW TIL He beat as p "outside. „the-recard times' for" thaté dis- ['Cheong-ming easily after leading from

tance

the start.

The usubi trio, of Chân....Clundain, Lau Tal-ping and Yau Sai-kowań, of Lat:[' Tsun, started, in, this, event" and, "thé thren sivimmers kept: practically to gether till the last 30 yards, when Chair spurted to secure

unexpectedly narrow verdtot.

Miss Li Po-luen, of University, re tained.hor title in the, Ladies! 100. Yards breast-stroke event.. Miss Kò Murling: Į:led, over. Die first 50 yards, but ite champion finished strangly to win by two yards.

Lair Sets Pace:

For the first 100 yards of the 220 Yards back-stroke" event Bau Yin-ting, of Ea: Tsun, led, with Rumiam and Lawrence following; in that order, At the 150 yards, mark the position had changed fo Eswrence, -Rumjahn and Lat. Thusting and Poon Wing-kal strug gling for third- place, Alter. the next two lengths Laufell back to, give Poong Wal-ting third place; **

Only Miss J. Anderson competed in the Ladies' Fancy Diving events, as the

V.R.C. Events

Interspersed with the Championship: events were a number of Victoria Recreation Club members' “events; and the best of those was the Boys 75 Yards Medley Handicap, wifitH Was wom by G Rossolat:

Ming My Noronha. and Miss I Yvanovich,, the only tia: competitors. Ini the V.R.C. Lagles' 50 Yards free-style Junior championship event, provided thrills before Miss: Noronha, wõir by only incitos:.

- The 50 Yards back-stroke, champions ship for V.R.C. members was won b H. Reynolds, who led from, the start.

The championships will be continued.. to-morrow evening,, prices of admission being $2.20 and 60 cents,

Complete Results- Following were the results

Men's: 880 Vårda-free-style:-1. Chan Chun-nam- (Laf Tsun);- Time: 11-minoz 15 secs. (record); 2, Yau Sal-kwan (Lal Tsun), Time: 11- mins: 10.4 secs.; 3. Lan.Taiping. (Lai Tsun), Time: 11 rains)-18.3 secs,

VR:C. Members' 50 Yards breast- stroka Junior? Championship:=-1, J. A. Marques,"Time: 33 secs.; 2. A. Alves. Time: 34′sebs,; 3, L. Vieira, Timp:-34.4 Secs. Ato swam:-C., Marcal,

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V.R.C. Bays' 50° Vards free-style Han- dicap:-1, L. Sequeira (11), Time: 30.4 secs.; 2, E. da, Noronha (ga). Time 36.4 secs. Also swam:-R. Souza (10) 50.3 secs.; 3, J. Carvalho (15), Time:

and G. Rosselet (22).

provide an interesting duel: for Honours, in which I expect to see

Crack Shot (Mr. L. BAChào). Twinkling: Stan (Mr. Chaven)(0 Sydney Lady) (MF: Henrne) The Koala-Bear (Mb S. Wa Tang) fighting ouf the finish. Carrying 139 lbs., Crack. Shot won the Warwick although it will be carrying 3 lbs, mure Farm, Stakes under Mr. S. W. Lee and

to-morrow, there is no reason why it should not win agairi: Twinkling Star ··Ladies' · 100 Yards breast-stroke:—1. was second in this same race and it Miss Li Po-luen (H.K.U.), Time; 1 min will now be handling: 7-lbe, less. It is 23/8 secs. 2; Mise Ko Mu-lings (Lat.

difficult pony to figure out, but it-Tsun), Time: 1 min. 30.3/5 secs. 3 always provides a late rush and should Miss. Ho Walman (5.C.A.A.), Time: 1 be there or thereabouts at the finish min; 32:1/8 secs, Albo awamt-Misa. Sydney. Lady lost to the above two Ng Shut-lin (Residents'). ponies in this same race whilst carry. V.R.C. Members' 100 Yards free-style Riverside was second to ing 154 lbs; but with 9 lbs. Itsy it may^Handicap-1, B A. Silva (1), Time: 1 Ratio Decidendi in the above race, and retleem itself here. The Koala Bear: min. 13.4/5 secs 2. L. Vieira (6), as this pony has been doing quite has shown great form in morning train-Time: 1 min; scor.: 3. R.. Sequeira nicely during the morning gallops ing at the last couple of outings and (2), Time: 1 min 13.3/5 secs. Also may cause an upset if it has a good may yet spring a surprise when least awam-C. L. Rezarlo, (go) and C. start.

expected............

Silva-Netti (1431f

position. from the entries, I don't Graceful View a good fight for first

A Happy Time (Mr. Craven). Catterick Bridge (Mr.. Chao), Lucky Ledy (Mr. Hearne).

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» Vanguard. (Mr.. Wai), -

Hace No. 7-GOSFORD.

SIX FURLONGS. This is the second leg of the "Daily:

A Blossom Time has not as yet wen La rage: But, as it is moving quite well Thirty (Mr. Mong Ping). Eve of Folly, which wunning disregarded: Jus Gentlum (Mr. Chao) at the moment, I think it should have Linder, the colours of Mr. S, W. Lee for

has regained some of its Annual Meet a say in this finish. Graceful View.

' winner of, the Great Bight Ing form, Judging from its track work (second-section): over the two-mile post the first time, should stand a very good lately, but I don't think it is good en-

Stakes

chance of winning in view of its last

distatice, will be carrying 9-lbs; more win' in the West River Handicap (First ugh to cause much trouble here.

since that run, but; as it has been Section) over the two mile post under

Race No. 4.–VAUCLUSE

working extta, well at, the morning gal Mr. R. M. Wood. Humdrum Eve, that HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION): lops, it stands a good chance of winning Fold timer, has however, to be reckon-

ONE MILE.

here. Ratio Decidend is also up by ed with, although it has not had a win

This race is confined to "B" Class 9 lbs. since its last win in the Moreton to its credit for a long time, but it has

Australian ponies with a proviso that Bay Staices (secondi section) and regained Its best form and its Subscription ponies of 1941 are barred. Judging from--that run, it should give chances of # win here. are very Judging. bright. Odeon has shown how good it think I shall be far wrong in saying is during the morning pows and should give a good account against the above the following:-

that the winner will come from one of two ponies. Thirty Six's last win was in the Kellett Handicap (First Section) over. 1-1/4.milles and, as it is looking fit, it should be near at the finish. Race No. 2, TWEED ISLAND

A Happy Time combined well with | HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION); BAY HANDICAP (FIRST Mr. Craven on top during last

Wednesday SECTION):- FROM THE 14.

morning's gallop. and. SMILE POST,

coupled with Its fine form at the Double" and will be contested by first This is the first section of the race moment, I consider that it has a good section "C" Class Australian ponies. for "B" Class China ponies, and over

chance of scoring a win here, but there Vis Major (Mr. Chao) has the bent this short distance the best thing to 15 no doubt that it will meet with ser recommendation for a win, based on do. is to look for sprinters.. Avon will louis opposition. Catterick Bridge has its second placing behind National given top weight of 153 lbs: to bande, V.R.C Ladies 60 Yards free-style have Mr. Black up, but, in view of the. the speed to be a real contender and Courage in the Cabramatta Handles and as they are obvinusly considered Junior Champlonani-1, Miss Myra. shortness of the distance, I think the might surprise again to pay out a good (second section) over his distance by the Official Handicappers to be the Norma Tline: 35 sec. 2 Miss

dividend, /Lucky“. Lady best it can do is to place. Messragainst better company, and is cap running indifferently: lately:at the we should look further than these two Ladice Fancy #kingka-Miss Iiéque-.

has raced Newborn Star (b Craven) has been best amongst the entries E. don't think Therese nocht: Time: 38.4/5 secs. Kong Bros have entered two ponies,able of causing plenty of trouble, and morning, gallops, boring out, but should panies for the winner. Jennifer (Mrline Anderson (C) and I expect that they "Will'send Gay must therefore be considered seriously; it take it into its head to run -straight (T.: H. Tseng) is a fast mover and can 1. VARBC. Rembora1⁄4/50, Yards" backć...; Star out under Mr. Craven Instead of vanguard was third in the Hervey Bay tomorrow, it should be very near at by depended on with this promising Wonderful Scheme, which is carrying Handicap over 1-1/4 miles and, with 5 the finish Devonian (Mt. Heard) Joker up to give the above two ponies Reynolds, Time:: 33.2/8 secs. 2 top-weight of 150 lbs., and it has a good be, less-to carry to-morrow and the should also be considered, and I have a good fight.-Joller (MFK Con Roy-Time" 3:2/5 *#*¢£#* SAGA there is Huisboro Bay, which will be to make a good fight of it. chance of scoring a win here. Then distance shorter, it can be depended on a feeling that it may spring, a surprise in Woking, in good him at the Saunders: Time: 38.3/5 secs, Also ridden by Mr. Needa, and as we know.

in view of its fine form at the moment und may be worth betting on am Gound and by this pony's capabilities, this combing Race No. 5. TWEED ISLAND moment. Shuttlecock (Mr Blank) for a place. Lancashire Lass should tion should be prominent at the finish,

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'BAY HANDICAP (SECOND.

should also be considered as the pony win with Peaceful Viow second, leaving Eye of Heaven (Mr. Wei) is also a dan

isaster. this distanes SECTION)-FROM THE

the other position to be fought out be Rerous contender. So Nice (Mr. S. W

tween Jennifer and Jober, Tang), with only 130 lbs., to handle:

Bace No 11 GUSTORD may be worth a ticket each way.

HANDICAP (THIRD SECTION); The final event of the day will be

SIX FURLONGS.

contented “by "CH, Clasp Australian

Race No. 3.—-AUSTRALIAN SUBSCRIPTION PONIES MAG AUTUMN-FLATE-ONE

LAND A QUARTER MILES:

*** Thils, in the principal avent of the day

And in confined to Australian Subscrip

1 MILE ROSTY

Race No. 10-ISLAND BAY

- Men's 220- Yarda back-stroke: «: (new HANDICAP · (SECOND:

event):---E W, Lawrence: (V.R.C.). Time: 2 mins, 68/1/53 secs.; 2.A. K.. SECTION): ONE, MILE This is the second section for Rumfahn (VEC) Time: 3 mins, 2/5 Class China ponies, which will be seca, 3 on Winggital (Lah Tsun). ful View (Mr Chi Kitan), and La. A, V. Lopes (VBC), and Lau Xiu-ling ridden again by Navice jockeys, Pence Time: 3 mins & seek: Also awartz... cashire Loss (Mr. S. W: Lee) have been. La Tour

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|stroke: Junior Championship:-1.

Noronha

Ladies' 220 Yards fron-styld:) Chase (event) (-13 BAMUS: Vivienne Churn (11.K.Us); Time: 3 mins, 1:1/0 eccs.tem Race No.-VAUCLUSE

Miss Celeste Guterres (WIC), Time: This is the first leg of the "Dally.

HANDICAP (SECOND- SECTION): ONE MILE.

Jing: (CB.C.); Time: mint 19 Beca. fimum, 1 n neoar 2 Ha Wal Double,” and will be confined' to, second

Second' section: "B" Class Australian saction Class China ponics, Kingpontes will fight out the issue here with

mix and Miss Kofu-ling (Lal Taudi Also) swem:--Mines Lily, · Satiekritai Kong Won: the Lead Mine Handicap Subscription ponies of 1041 Barred. (First Section) over six furlonge at the Cheerful Star (Mr. Craven) for ponies. Judging from its accond plac diaan Gi Rossolet (4), Time: 50:175 V.R.G. Boys'-75 Yards' Medley Han- last Extra mesting, but, although it equalling the retard of. 13 miles diseing behind Bugle in the Warwic? Farm sao Toza-Pereira (7) Time: will be raran care of by Mr. Chintance when It won the Band Handicap Stakes (second-section Vitamin 377/0 ch 3 Gomes (9), Time: think the distance is a bit too short, for its Ulting The best bet should be will be carrying & lbs. lass to-morrow (Mr. S. W. Pan? should secure the axlit 54.7/5 sec. Also awam:--R. Souza tion pontab of this reason, weight 140 Hopeful Star (Mr. Craven) A am confident it will score another win. Gay Googly (Mr. Kulylia), hayover, to Men's 150 Yarder Individual Madley.

and as it is at present fighting fit I am win of its racing career. There is (go) and C. Guterres (2) lbs. 1 lb. penalty for avery $200 or part nomination. It on account of its last Fox (Mr. Black) is another pony which be reckoned with, as this pony, although (naw event)-1, Ng. Nia (9ing Tao). theroot won in Stakes

run when it was defanted by in should beur watching as it le aldo is lost to the above-mentioned pony by Time: 1 min. 50.3/5 Bécs, 2. sang card-breaking run in the Tsang, and Expansion Aima by: the ham ay heart, and a win here is quito, ce le-at Choong-ming Call Tour), Time: 2 mins. Manley Unidioon. (dest section), when'[rowest margin. This pony, tíno, had iti, If dead honted with Lanchalice Chips weight reduced by 12:1 and, the din piscible. Contact (Mt. Davle) has in the moment in tip-top condition; and 2.4/5 pers. over abs fuffangs for Brat position,tance should suit it to a nicely, two pontos. It is unlikely to do better reverses, its last defeat at the hands

provou" greatly, but, against the above

It will not surprise me at all; it It vininanil; which vill to taking out by Hughbor (Mr. Chang) is another fast than place, Criffel (Mr. Needal of this pony, Hatcossay (Mr. Davis) Mr. Black tomorrow, will be carrying moven over this distance and will another candidate capable of being is also good over this distance and can. 160, This is lbs roure than. Its probably lava a ady at the final placed in this company if Mr. Needs be depended on to make a good Agbe. last cut, and although it soxms rather given-runway.startcut keep it up with the lontors of it, King's Welcome went very well A lot of weight to carry over: this dis Bunson (Mr. Black) is another, pony Race No. 9. GOSFORD HANDI tance, I think. It should, just about! with, a, sirong recommendation" for A manage to part the post, first, King's win, although it does not look too Nf-at

CAP: (SECOND SECTION); Flight (Mr.Jyeeda) whilt also be up fa, the moment, Eve of Danding (Mr|8. ABES FURLONGS: ». weight by d lbs, alteo line Janda wir uns W.- Loo); is: very lightly treated, and, 'dles, par. Wel, in the Point Nepean Han- with 6. iba. allowance, for, a. Novios

BASKETBALL TO-DAY

with Mr. Wel on top during to lahk

Black Cuts, and Sing Tao will two trial dollops; and, judging, from meet Ping Ching and Indian Police these two workouts, will probably respectively in the Open Basket- Thui, race is for second-section!! nicure placo Joe Jay: (Mr. Black) ball League at Kowloon Chinese, Clasp- Australian - ponies, and... nhould; is mino, a, danger; here.

YMCAT, this evening,