1951-04-06 — Page 6

THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1951.

"Rapier" Looks Over Tomorrow's Chances

At The Valley

The Fourth Race Meeting under the auspices of the Hongkong Jockey Club will be a two-day affair, the first day tomorrow and the second on Saturday, April 14.

The first Saddling Bell will be rung at 1.30 pm. cach day with the first race starting at 2 p.m. sharp.

The programme for either day originally consisted of 10 events, but tomorrow Owing to the large number of entries in the "Mount an extra race will be added. Nicholson Handicap," the Stewards decided to have the race spilt in three sections instead of two. The third section will be race No. 11, scheduled to-be run at 7 p.m. There will be no Cash Sweep on this section.

The principal race tomorrow is the Chater Cup, a handicap for Australian Ponies of 1951, winners only.

Here are

my estimates

of

the chances:

FIRST RACE

Mennt Nicholson Handicap (First Section): Six Furlongs.

the best

Aris short distance,

Castle,

A

on

9.

cx-

Ding How (Mr C. F. Ng) and best The Kam Lung (Mr H. C. Woo) tanee

Tai Hang Handicap Section) at the last However, I am of the shouich just that it

race.

pony here for this dis- In view of its second ahouki fight out the third place, placing behind Forward Vlow

In the SEXTH RACE

(Second Castle Peak Bandicap: One Mila. This race will be contested meeting. opens with The meeting

by Australian Ponies Cines 1B. opinion sace for Novice Jockeys

1 expect the witmer to come about win tomorrow afternoon.

There $5, Cloes

Lucky of course, Ponies Australian

Pih), Arobian from Bambi (Me

to (Mr Chuang),

be (Mr

Shich), Judging on past performances,

World Strike (Mr Maitland). High- Stirling Castle (Mr Chun Kit), Dagger

reckoned with. This pony came which is apeedy animal Peace

(Mr Boycott) and Lucky in fourth in the above Light should prove

over Starter (Mr Renfrew).

Although it failed to gain a at place at the last meeting, I ex- Easter Handicap In the Flying Wheel (Mr Yen Ching the last meeting over the Cham-pect to see it fairly near at the Lan) appears capable of

but pion distance, Bambi, with Mrnish on nccount of its weight

Pl tending Stirling

up, carrying 150 tbs, came of 135 lbs., lens 3 lbs. for a even wit

with 154 lbs to

carry, Bitter Sweet (Mr Tseng) should third after leading most of the Novice Jockey.

about way. As tomorrow's event is I think have something to say

shorter by 440 yards, the finish.

Gypsy (Mr Ruher: Tsal) and Bambi should just about win.

Arabian There is, of course, Smail Dagger to be reckoned with, This pony ran unplaced in the as it is also above race and

qulle good over this distance, I expect to see it fairly near at the finish.

and Highlight World Peace Section): From the Two Mile Post have shown good form and i Australian am sure they will give the two The first Jot af

above-mentioned ponies a good! 5 will try con- Poxics Chriss clusions here. The Tigress (Mr fight to the end,

In Lucky Starter we have a Renfrew), which can fourth in the Aplichma Handicap (Second Pony which is quite capable Section) on

the First day of upsetting calculations. the Easter meeting, has the best

for

win recommendation

Peacock (Mr Chuang) are not negelreted and to be Dragon with Mr I. H. Chan up it is considered as is to be essentially a sprinter.

Mount

here here.

a

SECOND RACE Handica Davis

a

(First

SEVENTH RACE Talmoshan Stakes (Second Sec- tion): Bix Furlong.

In this race I do not think it to receive stif expect opposition from United Victory we need look further than the (Mr Chun Kit) winner of the following for the eventual win- (Second in-Bankfoot (Mr Maitland), Mataukok Handicap

(Mr T. L. Wong), Section) on the second day of Fino-glo the last meeting.

Aan Hing (Mr T. L. Wong) and Xerxes (Mr Holgate), have shown good form in morning gallops anal should give a good account of themselves against the above mentioned ponies,

11TH BAGE

Mount Nicholson Handicap (Third) Section): Six Furlonga.

This is the final event of the day, in which Third Section Class 9 Australian Ponies will settle the argument.

OUTSIDER WINS THE LINCOLNSHIRE

Barnes Park, a rank outsider, won the mile-long Lincolnshire Handicap on March 31 by half a length from Newton Heath with Streatley two lengths behind.. Barnes Park was priced at 39-1, Newton Heath at 40-1 and Streatley at 66-1.

THE

OF

TO

RULE AGAINST THE DOPING

HORSES IS SO VAGUE AS BE ALMOST MEANINGLESS

-

Saye

"THE SCOUT”

The rule relating to doping—“any drug or stimulant administered ”—is zo vague as to to a horse for the purpose of affecting its speed..

be almost meaningless. Trainers, therefore, are left in the dark as to what is or is not legitimate.

Two noted South Country trainers have been giving their homes a course of glandular injections. The Injections are given over a period of several weeks.

Results, especially in the case of old geldings, have been, on the whole, markedly successful. Is this "doping"? No one seems to know.

WANTED GOOD-CLASS 3-YEAR-OLDS To win Handicaps -against-French-

Early Impression of the entrics for the spring handicaps is that, with the exception of a few horses of the Peter Flower, Hyper- bole, Saturn or Kelling class, Britain is not particu- Iarly well off for senior, top-class handicap horses.

It is looking rather far ahead to search for material to close up the ranks, but we shall have to find some good three-year- olds to make up the de ficiency before the season is too far advanced.

We have to rely on the less notable socond-sonson horses to a big gap in our defen-

cos.

We want ***

winning

least half-a- dozen tough, good-class three- year-olds, capable of

TUCCA good handicap

against anything the French can send.

One

that might

fill the bill

is Le Banquier, who, judged on his juvenile form, may not be quite good enough to win the 2,000 Guineas, the only classic

been event for which he has entered.

But he might easily develop In to top-class middle-dis tance brandicap horse,

Д

Co

He is the type of colt who,

trained provided he has might make a really good horse by Ascot tine.

LIGHTLY RACED Naxos is another that might be noted for the same reason. He was lightly raced last year, possibly because he needed time, or for another reason.

He is stoutly bred and 200 doutst

Army v. Civilians Hockey Match On Sunday.

The

Quadrangular Hockey Tournament. match between Army and Civilians will be.. played on Sunday at 10 a.m. at Royal Naval No. 1 Ground, King'a Park. The umpires will be Z. A. Abbas and A. de V. Rozario."

The match replaces. the International Tournament fixture between Netherlands and Wales. The latter, who have not been able to raise a team, have conceded a walkover.

Athletic Meet On Sunday

An the Association and a team selected from both Civilian and Service athletes has been arranged for Sunday, April 8, at Caroline Hill. commencing 2

p.m

athletic meet between South China

Athletic

of

This athletic meet will be the first to be held under the

the laws

newly formed Amateur Track & Field Asso ciation of Hongkong and many

beat of the

athletes in the Colony will be taking part.

The

will com- programme prise 16 events, all frials, with thace representatives from cach team meeting in each event.

There will be no prizes nor any admission charge

oubt would not be disgraced Deciding

In a

a Derby' field. If, on the other hand, his metier is to run

handicaps, In top-class

should prove a big asset the British side.

Match

rum For Runners-up

ho to

It is generally conceded, how- "This horse is a so-and-so," one-and the greatest actor of I am trying to classity is the

that the stewardi are he sold. "He stays about six all time?" said the jockey. over." absolutely right in wording the furlongs. The race,

As you rule elastically.

kxw, is 11⁄2 miles. All I beg of you is not to show me up for a fool by finishing last"

Big Bluff (Mr Kwok) has success for a long time and I of been knocking at the door of think its chances of winning here are rather bright provided Mr Kwok can get it off to a good start.

II (Mr Mul) is the Argus

be considered, One of the slickest cases of next

thony so

a indirect doping occurred a few although it failed to gain

years before the war. The horse place at its last outing.

Midnight Express (Mr Tuo), involved was a useful old plater, Norseman (Mr F. Noodt) and is a fast mover and can be de-none too sound in his forelegs

a fight and with a known ponded upon to make

dislike for The Stranger (Mr Mix) and Price Dahlia (Mr Retrow).

Bankfoot has done over

well

hand ground of St. F. Noodt). Ringwood

Jackal (Mr Chuang) is an- The confettcrates who bought second in their respective races training.

1.27.2—1ast other likely Winner, as this bkm dboso a day to run when at the last meeting, should bear this

the going was firm as à road. pony is fast over this distance. watching as they are

Gangway will again be in

The bookmaker charge of Mr Shu and this com- bination should not be ignored.

(Mr

It was distance in

in fine quarter 28.1-and, judging trom condition and I expect them to that performance it should have winning this no difficulty Jay be

fighting out the finish. Hurricane (Mr Auctie), race.

however, meet with It may näthough unplaced

stern opposition from Fire-glo which ran first in the Tatkoktei Stakes (Third Section) at the kast meeting, but was later dis-

boring in

time out, is another candidate capable of extending the field.

THIRD RACE Taimostan Stakes (First Section):

dix Furlongs.

19

This race

confined to Australian Ponies of 1951 whe- ther they have started or not. Ponies that have won $1,000 o

in stakes

barred.

ITHOTE

Weight 147 lbs.

art

In looking over the

entrics

for

the

Norseman and Prince Dahlia, Judging from their performances during moming gallops, are not to be overlooked as ponies like- ly to upset Bankfoot.

EIGHTH BACE

Chater Cup: From 't Mile Post.

be found

Fencing Finals

Tomorrow

The finals of the Colony Open Fencing Champion-

It was decided that the jockey should pull the borte sight back in the early stages, maloo no move whatsoever until the last furlong.

"DON'T FINISH LAST- He was then to ride him out

I know the trainer, a much-by Jack Jarvis. respected man in Newmarket.

He is just one of the many whose licences could have been forfeited under the strict ep plication of the Jockey Club's new rule can doping

-London Express Service)

Beldod energetically, to ous what More Entries For against the horse. They did tallenders. "Remember, not realise, though.

.

that he told you don't finish East," was forelegs had been frozen" by a the trainer's final reminder as be lifted the jockey into the saddle. local anaesthetic.

Trainer -He-won easily,

The borse's attendant away. lod horse and rider towards the opening to the racecourse.

On first thoughts, you might consider this action humane and kindly. The danger is that a horse can break a beg without

realising it, go on galloping, and crash heavily to the ground,

Six-day Cycle

and Race At Wembley

London, Apr. 5. Four more Contimental

"Never mind what the guv*nor said," the lad remarked to the teams have entered for the jockoy. "You're on a certainty. Festival of Britain's inter- He's sure to win."

national six-day cycle raco The

to

.

He

In his Inst

In 2nd Division

A third example of the type

Recrelo Second XI' last colt Naller, trained last season league cricket match.

which will decide the runners-up post- "He was given plenty of ruc-

tion in the Second Division. three ing, and won

of his will be played against the Uni- Save the seven outings.

voralty Second XI at Pokhulum impression

etter tomorrow, commencing at 1.45 the Criterion Nursery,

he did not stay or that P that

been The following have he was a difficult horse to ride.

However, be fix non-clad selected to represent Recreio: A.E. Noronha (capt), AJ.M. cal type that might

come along

Prata, D.E. Almada Remedios, when the older horseo ane be-

CLA. Guterres, E.A.R. Alves, AR. Osmund. R.J. Noronha, J. J. Roza-Pereira, Yvanovich,

capacity for winning. ing handicapped beyond their

Is

nearly,

though

not

quite, certain that we are bad. C.A, Yvanovich and A. García,

ly of for senior bandicap

horses, and ha

that the

is therefore all the more important handicap ranks should be stif- fened from below. we shall be disappointed.

In this hope I do not think

-{London Exprtas Service)

Festival Cyclc

Race Planned......

Dorfman, Kovaleski & Miss Head Are Ordered Home

jockey, accustomed these

last-minute whispers" at the Empire Pool, Wem- London To Holyhead the United States Lawn Toonis from stable lads, smiled to himbley, from May 27 to June salt....

After two furlongs in the race this rider was not amiling, but using "I couldn't hold one Wie of him, and I'm fighting him,

side

2.

“They-are-the-German-pair, Vepel and Kilian, who were

New York, Apr. 5.` Russell Kingman, President of

Association, today

that Dorothy Head, Irving Dortman and Fred Kovaleski, who were to play at Wimbledon, have been ordered home from Euro-

tournarsents. pean

Under

the amateur rule, Americans can accept expense for only eight tourna- will bo invited to ments ammually. We have been very lenient with these three, compete in a special Festival of but we advised them yesterday Britain London-to-Holyhead that their allotment of tourna Already in the lineup ore A

race on

on Saturday, June 9, ments is up," Mr Kingman said. Bruylandt and R, Adriamassens, The distance is 200 miles, Associated Prem. the Belgian winners of last over 100 miles more than has month's Paris cycle race, and ever been covered in a one-day the Australian pair, A. Strom cycle race in Britain. The race

the winners of a recent six-day rece in Berlin: S, Rigoni and F. pendent racing cyclists includ-

of France.

SALVE THAT 'HELFED' A salve applied externally was ships, organised by the re-popular among certain trainers cently formed Hongkong of back-legged horses in America I think the race should be de cided between Harvest Field Australian Ponies of 1951-will Amateur Fencing Associa-a few years ago. Its use, how- this tion, will take place at thever, was on detected and for

London, Apr, 5. (Mr Hogate). Lake Success battle out. the finish in

bidden. (Mr Kwok), Ringway (Mr F. race and, climinating the St Teresa's Parish Hall, Did we see a horse similarly

Sixty professional and inde- Noods), and Fikbuster 11 (Mr "duds" I think the winner will Kowloon Tong, starting at treated win a big race in 1950?

London 17 (Mr Tao).

among

on Leader

am not alone in thinking 0. (Mr 4 p.m. tomorrow.

At the last bend the home Ferruzzi, of Italy: W. Bucher and ing competitors from France; Harvest Field, which will be Hou) Squadron

A practice which has rightly was still full of fight. The A. Von Buren, of Switzerland; Italy and other Continental money first

Pppearance, Kwok), Gold Medal (Mr Chain

The final of the Epee weapon making its completed the six furlongs in The Lioness (Mr Rendrew) will be held first, followed by been stamped out in this country 1.31.4 last quarter 29.4 seconds and Dynarnie View (Mr Pih).

that of the Foll of 6 p.m., and is that of tubing a horse on the and let hard to relax his grip and B. Bouvard and H, Surbatis countries,

Tace. last Saturday morning and un- After its brilliant win in the finally the Sabro at 9 pm. Ad-morning of

The horse, in certain of Mr Pearce Memorial handling

London missions will be $2.40 for civil-was Cup,

given a strong da se punt is has the best 17 should be strongly suppor- tians and $1.20 for servicemen ostensibly to, deaden the pain Holgate I th

I think di

ted, but there recommendation for a win

is Squadron on the presentation of their

of the

operation

(to improve Lake

Suodess

ridden by Mr Leader, winner of the Chinese identity cards.

breathing

buk Chen Poo iset time out ron un-Club Cup, to remember.

a few hours later. placed. As it will be taken out These two ponies have not as

and Racegoers will confirm how leg? Did he know all along what by Me K. Kwok tomorrow, it yet met, but over this distance the semi-finals of Foll

YMCA few tubed horses are to be seen might happen?" I asked. should receive consideration as think London 17 is alightly Sabre held at Chinese

yesterday:

on racecourses nowadays,

"Not unless be's Dan Leno and 2 la good enough to extend

better.

Not Foll 1--7/Lt Támpling 1; 9.

that thepo horses ware | Laurende Olivier rolled Gold Medal did well to win or 1 hour Kirby the above panty".

accessarily always successful. Bhagway and Filibuster the Lal Cal Kok Handicap at are two ponies that are coming the last meeting, but It is Foll 2Lt Borwick 1; J.A. Ozoria Dope, after all, is only used as

3; B. Reynolds J; R. Chas 4. morning doubtful whether it will be in Sabre 1-G. Ozarle 1: Lt Thomas the unscrupulous.

a despairing remedy, even by on nicely in their gallons and may cause an up-at the anish at mall.

2: 51 Kirby 1; 8gt Stowart 4.

Sabre 3-F/Lt Templing 1; J.A. When cloverly administered, set...

The Lioness won the Leighton

I think

him go.

KEPT ON GOING He couldn't pull him up for half a mile after

passing the winning post, easy winner at

long odda

Following were the results of as a stamaan "marily to actwad the trainer pulling your and R. Arnold.

but spood

also 1ks

curred in a race

into

will start at 5.00 am GMT and Snooker Result Wembley Stadium have ar- is expected, to end about 6.00 ranged for sessions on week-p.m, GMT

In a Colony Open Snooker days until 5.00 am, as it was The winner will receive. £03, Championship match played at felt that spectators may wish which may be increased to HQ Land Forces Mess last night, to stay until the early hours £100 for the first place, 230 H J. Sobey beat E, S, Cheung and then catch the first buses for second and £20 for third-by threo Erames to mil. Sobey

Reuter,

made a break of 27.

39 Probable and trains home. Reuter.

Grand National

FOURTH RACE HK Stakes in 147-1/5 at the Ozorio 3; B. Reynolds 5: Cp Quinn though, it not only increases & Starters For The Mount Gough, analcap. (in Annual Hace Meeting

The following qualified for the Bection): Ono Ella.

the distance will suit her and anal of the Epeet Borwick, stamina. following

Ozorio, R. Chan, 7/0 Clarke, V/Li is quite possible. Templing. J.A. Ozorio. G.3. Ozorio, In this Take the shoukl be

prominent at the Where finish-Atomic Power (Mr T Dynamic View won the Mong-flog

koctsul Handicap at the Easter L. Wong), Debutante (Mr F.

as the Noodt), Top Hat (Mr Ostrou- Meeting, but I do not think it moif),

Shru).

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in the same diass other ponies mentioned. NINTH BACE Mount Davis Nandicap (Bacond Hang section): From Two Mile Rost.

ac

came

(Mr Sookunpols

Atomic Power, which third in the Tat Handicap (First Section)

the 30st meeting, probably

Among the entries for this

Britain's First

International

A notable example of this oc- at a Royal Ascot meeting. A trainer had bought for now patrons a horse

་

London, Apr. 5. There are now 89 prob-

which the feared, after purchase, able starters for Saturday's was a "dud

The enthusiastic owners Grand National Steeplechase Insisted on entering and running to be run

over four miles

at Ascot. The trainer engaged

a well-known jockey, and took and 856 yards at Aintree, race 18 timed to start at 1515 hours (GMT) and the runners and jockeys are:

Motoring Rally hint aside for a quiet talk before Liverpool. The race, which is confined to Aus-

starts favourite, and certainly talian Peales Clase 5 I liko appears to have the best - the chances of Empress of commendation for wla here. Peace (Mr Robert Taal), Spark-

Debutanteis ale in this ling Eyes (Mr Shich), Battle- More than 600 requests race if it does not keep too far fold (Me Hoigate), [and] for entry have been made behind, as it was third in the Rowangien (Mr Ostroumeft),

for the first · international | above racé (Second Section). Empress of Peace won

Soakumpols has boon Im Aplichan Handloop (Second motoring rally of Great Bri. Protest

ine

the race.

London, Apr. 5.

Soccer

Fans Against Charges

proving during morning gallons Section) over the mile at the tam, to be held from June 4 and judging from its last run, last meeting, carrying 150 s. to 9. *** when it won the Aplichau

Raised

Freebooter (J. Power), Shng- reca (G. Kelly), Cloncareig (R.

all), Firmare (R. Trancis),

Rolmond (Martin Molony), T.O.D. (A. Stephenson), Land

On that performance has According to the organisers,

Aretic Hero.(L Handicap (First Sectkm) for been penalised by 11 Bba, but

London, Apr. 5. Cold Molony); Royal-Tan Class 3 ponies, is inble to I don't think this will hinder the Royal Automobile Club, re-

The National Federation, (A O'Brien) Sergeant Kelly quests have been received from sts chances of scoring another France, cause an upset.

(R..Death) the of

Fowlmad Italy, Germany,

Football Supporters Top Hat was unplaced in the win.

United States, Holland Den-Clubs is protesting to the Dock), Prince Tai Hang Handloop (Second Sparloking Eyes is a pony that

Knights Paas (no mark, Sweden Greees, Norway,

Grantirama), Section) with Mr Boycott up is constantly improving and at Switzerland, Eire, Portugal, and] League clubs against the booky), Armoured Kniglist (T. proposed increase in the Cuback) - Stalbridge Rock, JR.

Brownie

(0.

on the first day of the Easter the fet meeting it came third South Africa sloge, at the end minimum admission charges ):~Gallery, (A. Mu

Meeling and with a charge of in the above rice ridden by Jociowy in Me Ostroumoff to- Me Holgate, r MOZTOW afternoon

Lisel

cach way may prove profitable.

`FIFTH RACE

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The

at thila

Cadensownika (J. month, after which next season from 1/8d. to une), East A-Colleg Scude If Mr Shiely succeeds in get- selection of the competitors ting Sparkling Eyes in front on numbering not more than 300, 1/6d,

more), Stockman (G. Vargette) the mise of the barrier it should will be made. Starting points

P. Thompson Mr Leslie Davis, the secretary Partipoint (A have a good chance of avenging will be Brighton, Cheltenham, of the Federation, states "While Dog Watch Brookesho

the bands of} Sta Inst defeat in the above pony

Harrogate, Skegness and the the vast cotamunity of sup Broomfield, (D. Punchon,) Tex.ne u finish will be at Bourneinguth. porters receive such scant Don (P. FRzgerät), Icht Lazare (Mr Ostrommelf) will have an placed with Mr Dau up in this Router,

Mount Nicholson Kaakicap (Hanna

Section) Biz Furlongs.

· This race is confined to ClaroBattlefield, which

9 Aztalrailers Poales, Fronskio

performance

20

0

i capable of ex- opportunity 10 score a tending the above two pozice after dis

tomorrow. With Mr›Holgute up, Shamebaiyo Handicap (Rawangien gewilogika - be Session) over one and a thar finden by Mr. Ostroumoff. I ter miles on the #second to Deriet (Fold, 244 10.00 each way

The Easter Mothing was faible this combination, is worth

There Worlesfut, MEG MERE 19TH RACE"

RAMC CRICKET FESTIVAL

The HAMC Past and Pro“.

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respect and connotationtor (P. Tratto), Ntokol. Cuin. (J. their loyalty, it is felt that any Bullock), Glen The CF Wine attempt to raise the prices for fer). Binghamtown (L. / Fur- adlasion should be opposed, man), Cubear i

At a mdeling of League repre="{SOD);"" sentative alina London last day

it month, 117was agreed: too, supe

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WINNING COMBINATION

Trainer Sunny Jim"Fitralmmons, the Belair Atud racer in Mlant;) ah, hoping to add a few of the FT

man of racing, hokia Lon