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THE CHINA-MAIL, SEPTEMBER 26, 1941

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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.

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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 seasome-

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.

will be

General satisfaction 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 not required by Mr. T. K. Li.

in mind

and in

Eve of Folly (Mr. s. w. Loo). Humdrum Eye' (Mr. Chiu Ki Fan), -Qdgòn (Mr. T, K, Li).

Rapler's Final: Selections will appear To-morrow.

dicap over this distance and as it isn great form now it won't be. far away. at the Onish,

Mr. V. V. Nouda will be riding for Mr. LE Lan-dang whenever Mr. T. K. Li dose not need his services.

Jockey, will carry, only 130 lbs. It may cause a surprise.

BREAKS OWN RECORD IN 880 YARDS SWIM

menced yesterday or Victoria Recreation Club and The Colony Swimming Championships wera com- were featured by the breaking of the 880 Yards free-style record by Chan Chun-nam, who clipped three-fifths of a socond off his 1940 record of 11 minutes 15:375 seconds,

Several new events were in- other entrant, Miss Josephine Ng, had cluded in this year's champion loft for Chungking, ships and W. Lawrence made a welcome return to competitive swimtalog, when he won the, 220 Yards back-stroke event.<

Ladies 220 Yards free-style event-a Mias V. Churn, of University, won tho new event-comfortably, whe Miss C. Guterres, of Victoria Recreation Club did well to beat Miss Ho Watching of In establishing the new record Chan Chinese Bathing Club for second place Chun-nam covered the first 220 yards in a close nish... In 2 minutes 84 socotids and the 440 The Men's 150 Yards Individual Med- yards in: 5 minutes. 27. seconds, which tey also a new event-provided Ng Nin kuntansiz-one-and-toefifths of a second with a new life. He boat Tiang outside the record time for that, dis-Cheong-ming easily after leading from

the start.

tance.

The usual trio of Chan Chun-nám, Lau Taping and Yau Sal-kwan, of Lai Tsun, started in this event and the three, slimnots Rept practically To-

narrow verdict.

V.R.C. Evento

gether. Hil the last 30 yards, when Chạn Interspersed with the Championship: spurted to secure an unexpectedly events were a number of Victoria

Recreation Club members"- events, and. Miss Li Fa-luen, of University, re-the best of these was the Boys' '75 tained her title in the Ladies 100 Yards Yards Medley handicap, which was breast-stroke event. Miss Ko Mul-ling Won by C. Rosselct. ted over the first 50 yards, but the champion finished strongly to win by two yards.

Lau Sets Pace

The championships will be continued to-morrow evening, prices of admission being $1.20 and 60 cents.

Following wero the results;*--` Men's 680 Yards, free-style:-1, Chan Chun-nam (Lai Tsun), Time: 11 mide. For the Arst 100 yards of the 2013 secs, (record); 2, Yau Sat-kwan (Lot Yards back-stroke event. Lou-Yu-ting. Tsun), Time: 1 mins.. 16.4 geen,;. 3. of Lai Tsun, led, with Rumjahn and Lau Taiping (Lat Taun), Time: 11 Race No. 6.-PORT PHILLIP

Lawrence following in that order. At mins, 10.3 seca. The coatenders in this

STAKES:-ONE MILE.

the 150 yards mark the position hád V.R.C. Members' ‚„50 Varde brézst-. changed to Lawrence, Rumfahn and stroke Junior Championship:-), J. A. Australian pontes, primins of this sen-gling for third place. After the next Time: 34 secs. 3. L. Vieira, Time: 34.4 race pre Lau Yu-ting and Poon Wing-kai strug Marques, Time: 33-sacs. 2. A. Alves,

every $100 or part thereof won in Walsting third place, a son. Weight 145 lbs. 1 IB. penalty for two-lengths Lau fell back to give Poong secs. Also swam-C. Marcal. stakes, winners of $750 of more in stakes Harred.

I expect the following. prominently at the Thigh-

to figure

A Blossom Time (Mr. Black). Graceful -View (Mr. Needa), Ratio Decidendi (Mr. Chao). Riverside' (Mr. Craven).

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

provide an interesting duct, for honours, in which I expect to see

dicap:-1,Le Sequeira (11), Time: 30:4 V.R.C, Boys, 50 Yards-read-style Haft

sees; 2. E. da Noronha (go), Time, 603 secu, 3. J. Carvalho (15), Time: $6.4, secs. Also swam:-R.: Souza (18) and G. Rosselet (27).

Ladies 100 Yards breaststroke:-1, Miss Li Poluen (H.K.U.), Time: 1 min: [20:2/0_secɛ:;:, Miss Ko Miu-ling (Lai [Tsun), Time: 1 min, 30.5/5 secs. 3. min. 32.1/5 secs. Also swam-Miss Miss Ho Wai-man (S.C.A.A;), Time: I.

Ng Shui-Jin (Residents').

V.R.C. Mombera' 100 Yards free-style

Race No. 1.-ISLAND BAY —- HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION): ONE MILE.

Amulet Star (Mr. Craven), which won The opening race of the day is con- tion) at the Annual Meeting after com- the Sydney Maiden Stakes (second see fined to "C" Class China ponies, to being from behind and was Dien, rested Hdden by Novice jockeys, races of this kind punters should bear and I expect to see it among the first due to leg frouble, has-umproved a lot, the panies that move freely.three as it will be carrying only 148 lbs. In this category I name the following Aroxy II (Mr. amongst the entries which will contest the Killara Stakes (second section) at j

Hearno), which won the finish,

the last meeting with Mr. Gregory on top, might create another surprise as

Crack Shot (Mr. L. B. Chao) - it is stout-Hearted in the drive home.

A Blossom Time has not as yet won

Twinkling Star (Mr. Craven) Carrying only 245 lbs., it should not be a race, but, as it is moving quite well

Sydney Lady (Mr? Hearne), disregarded. Jus Gentium (Mr. Chao) at the moment, I think it should have fighting out the finish. Carrying 133

The Koala Bear (Mr. 6. W. Tang) ing form, judging from its track work winner of the has regained some of its Annual Meeta say is this finish, Graceful View, Ibs. Crack Shot Won the Warwick lately, but I don't think it is good en-(second section) over the two-mile post although it will be carrying 9 lbs, more Handicap:-1, H. A. Silva (1), Time: 1

Groat Bight Stakes Farm Stakes under Mr. S. W. Lee arid," ough to cause much trouble here. distance, will be carrying 9 lbs, more to-morrow, there is no reason why it min. 13.4/6 secs.:

Race No. 4. VAUCLUSE.

sinco-that run, but, as it has been should not win again. Twinkling Star Time-min 0 secs,; 3, B. Sequeira. 2, L. Vieira (0), HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION): lops, it stands a good chance of winning will now to handling 7Jbs. less. It is awam. L. Hozario (go) and C- working extra well at the morning gal was second in this same race and it (2), Time: 1 min. 13.3/5 secs. Also ONE MILE..

here. Ratio Decidendi is also up by a dificult pony to figure out, but it Silva-Netto (14). Australian pontes with a proviso that Bay Stake

This race is confined to "Class 9 lbs. since fte last win in the Moreton always provides a late, rush and should Men's 220 Yards back-stroke (new (second section); and, be there or thereabouts at the finish event) -1 W. Lawrence (V.R.C.), Subscription ponies of 1941 are barred. Judging from that run, it should give Sydney Lady lost to the above two. Time: 2 mins, 58,1/5 secs. 2 A‚¬Ke- think I shall be for wrong in saying position.

Judging from the entries, don't Graceful View a good fight for first ponies in this same race whilst carry. Rumjahn (V.B.C.), Time: 3 mins. 2/5 that the winner will come from one of Ratio Decidendi in the above race, and redeem itself here. The Koala Bear Time: 3 mins, 0 secs. Also swami

Riverside was second to ing 184. lbs., but with 9 IDs. Tess It may secs, 3 Poon Wing-kal (Lai Toun), the following

as this pony has, beert doing quite has shown great form in morning train A. V. Lopes (V.R.C.) and Lau Yiu-tihe nicely during the morning gallops it ing at the last couple of outings and La Tsum may cause an upset if it has good may yet spring a surprise when least start:

Thirty Bix (Mr. Ha Hong Ping); Eve of Folly, which will be running under the colours of Mr. S. W. Lee for the first time, should stand a very good chance of winning in view of its last win in the West River Handicap (First Section) aver the two mille. post under Mr. R. M. Wood. Humdrum Eve, that öld timer, has however, to be reckon- ed with, although it has not had a win to its credit for a long time, but it has regained its best form chances of a win here

and its bright Odeon has shown how good it is during the morning pows and should give a good account against the above two ponies. Thirty Six's last win täs in the Kellett Handicap (First Section) over 1-1/4 miles and, as it is looking- fit, it should be near at the finish. Race No. 2. —. TWEED ISLAND BAY HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION): FROM THE 1/2 MILE POST.

are very

A Happy Time' (Mr.' Ckayon), Catterick Bridge (Mr. Chao), Lucky Lady (Mr. Hearna)+- Vanguard (for, Wei), the (t

tion should be prominent' at the fintah. · BAY HANDICAP (SECOND

expected.

Race No. 10-ISLAND BAY. HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION): ONE MILE

This is the second section for "C" Class China pohles, which will

G.

Also

V.R.C. Ladies' 50 Yards free-style Junior Championship:-1, Mied Myra Race No. 7-GOSFORD

Noronha, Time: 35. recs. 3. Miss A Happy Time combined well with HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION); Mr. Craven on

Theress Yvanovich, Time: 35.4/5 secs. top during, fast Wednesday morning's gallop, and.

SIX FURLONGS.

Ladies Faroy: Diving:-Mies Jacque 1coupled with its find format tho

This is the second leg' of the Daily-

line Anderson (V.R.CO) moment, I consider that it has a good Double" and will be contested by firet

V.R.C. Mamberak: 50-Yarde This is the first section of the race chance of scoring a win here, but thats cotion "C" Class/Australian ponies. ridden again by Novice jockeys. Peace Reynolds, Time: 33.2/5 secs. 2, E. D. beatroka Junior Championship:-1,II. for "B" Class China ponies, and over is no doubt that it will meet with ser Vis Major (Mr. Chao) has the best ful View, (Mr. Chiu Ki-fon) and Lan-da Roza, Time: 35.2/5 secs. this short distance the best thing to fous opposition. Catterick Bridge has recommendation for a win, based on cashiro Lass (Mr. S. W. Lee) have been Saunders. Time 30.3/5 secs. do is to look for sprinters. Avon will the speed to be a real contender and its second placing behind National elven top-weight of 152 369, to handle, swant. M. Gosano and F. A. have Mr. Black up, but, in view of the might surprise again to pay out a good Courbe in the Cabramatta Handicap and as they are obviously considered Noronha DONA shortness of the distance, I think the dividend, Lucky Lady has raced (accond section) over this distance by the Official Handicappers to be the best it can do is to place, Messrs. against botter company and in copNewborn Star Me Craven) has bon best amongst the entries I don't think event Miss Vivienne Churn

Ladies' Pay Yardsk frda.style. (new.. Kong Bros. have entered two ponies, able of causing plenty of trouble and running indifferently Intely at the wo should look further than these two (H.K.U.), Time: mins, 1,1/5 secs.; 2. and I expect that they will send-Gay must therefore, be considered seriously morning gallops, boring out, but should ponics for the winner. Jennifer (Mr Miss Celeste Guterres (V.ft.C.), Time: Star out under Mr. Craven Instead of Vanguard was third in the Hervey Bay take into its head to run straight. H. Tseng) is a fast mover and co 3 mins. 12.2/6 RCCB; 3, Miss Ho Wal Wonderful Scheme, which is, carrying Handicap over 1-1/4 miles, and w101 5 tomorrow, it should be very near at be depended on with this promising king (C.B.C.), Time: 3 mins, 14 secs.. top weight of 160 lbs., and it has a good lbs, less to carry to-morrow and the the finish. Devonian (Mr. carne) jockey up to give the Above two ponies Also swam: Lily Sadick (Lai chance of scoring a win here. Then distance shorter, it can be dopended off should also be considered, and I have there is Hillsboro Bay, which will be to make a good fight of it.

pre a feeling that it may spring a surprise p-good" fight. Jober (Mr. RK. C. Tsun) and Miss Ko Miu-ling (Laï Tsun). ridden by Mr. Needa, and, as we know Race No. 5 TWEED ISLAND in vlow of its sine form at the Chul) is louiding in good trim at the V.R.O. Boys, 70 Yarde Madley Han- this pony's capabilities, this combina-

moment. Shuttlecock (Mr Black for a place, Lancashire. Last should sets. 2, J. Roza-Pereira (2) Time: moment, and may be worth betting on dicdp:4; G. Rosselet (4), Time: 80.1/5 should also be considered as the pony: win with Peaceful View second, leaving 57,1/8 secs. 3, J, Gomen (8), Time: |is fant over this distance. ·

the other position to be fought out be 042/0 seen. Also swam)-R. Souza Itween Jemilfer and Zaber..

(go) and C. Guterres (2), Race No. 11. GOSFORD +HANDICAP (THIRD SECTION);

SIX FURLONGS," The final avent of the day will be lant" Extra riveting, but, although it. Cheerful Stor (Mr Craven) for ponies. Judging from its second plac

contested by CASS Australian S will be taken care of by Mr. Chao, Calling the record of 11 mile dising behind Bugle in the Warwick Farm think the distance, is a bit too short tance when it won the Bondi Handicap Stakes (second section) Vitamin N. for ito liking. The best bet should be will be carrying: 8 lbs. less to-morrow 9. W. Pan) should setzero, the d tion poules of this spason, weight 140 Hopeful Star (Mr: Craven), Tam and as it le at present fighting tant win of its racing career. There is a lbs. 1:1b,perially for every $200 or part nominating it on acopunt of its last confident it will score another win Gay Googly, (Mr. 1p Kulying), however, to Black Cats and sing theroof won in Stakes. Makanan run, when it was, defeated by King Fox (Mr. Black) is another pony which

After a record-breaking run in the Keng and Expansion Time, by the nar- should boat watching as it is also at to reckoned with, as this, pouy, although meet Ping Ching und Indian Police Manley Handigan first scotton), when rowest margin. This pony has sad its at the moment, and a win here to quite lost to the above-mentioned pony by respectively in the Open Basket it dead heated with Lancashire Chips weight reduced by 12. Iband in disponible. Contact (Mr Dayla) has in the moment in tip-top condition, and.

half a longth in file above rote 36 at ball Lengue at Kowloon over nix furlongs for frat position. tance should suit it to a nicety proved greatly, but against the above Mainpall, which will be taken out by Hughbor (Mr. Chang) 18 another se tivo ponies. It is unlikely to do better it will not surprise me at all init V«M«Gaf, this evening.. Mr. Black tomorrow, will be carrying mover over thus, distance and will then place. Crifel (Dir. Nodda) in rever on its lout defeat at the hands 160 JDA, Xhin in 3 Do, more than its probably have a say at the finish, if other candidate angable of being in also good over this distance, and Cun. of this pony Hancosony (Mr. Davis). last run, and, although it seems rather given a runaway start, are placed in this company Mr Need a lot or weighs 10 carry over Thia di Ronson (Mr. Back) 18 ahotser pony can keep it up with the leaders, tange, I think it should just about with a strong recommendation tornace No. 9. GOSFORD HANDE manage to part the post arst,... King's win, although it does not look too ft at CAP (SECOND. SECTION); Flight Or Needal will also be up in the moment. Eve of Dancing (Mr. 9, weight by Bike, uthoorstu last wie un- W; Lea) is very Ughtly treated and, der für Wol in the Point Nepoan Han-with a bar allowance for a

Eve of Heaven (Mr. Wel) is also a dan- perous coiltender: So Nice (Mr. S. W Tang), with only 130 lbs to handle may be worth a ticket each way.

Race No. 3 AUSTRALIAN. SUBSCRIPTION PONIES AUTUMN PLATE ONE AND A QUARTER MILES. This is the principal event of the day

and is confined to Australian Subscrip

SECTION)FROM THE This is the first leg of the Daily

1 MILE POST, E

Double," and will be confined to second section "B" Class China ponica. King Kong won the Load Mine Handicap (First Section) over six furlongs at the

| Rice |No.-8.—VAUCLUSE

HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION): ONE MILE Second 'section" "B" "Class Australian penfes will fight out the issue hojo with Subscription ponies of 1941 barred,

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Inis race tu' för nécond; Berlion Novice #Class, Ausicalian ponton; and tushou

be depended on to make a good, naus

Men's 150. Yards Individual Modičy (nhw uvant):--). NA Min (Sing Tao), Time 1 mirt. 60,3/5 stcs. 2. Tsang Cheong-ming (1.41 Tyun), Time: 2 mins 2.4/5. scos and fam

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