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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRI88, TUESDAY," FEBRUARY 21st, 1922.

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JOCKEY CLUB.

ANNUAL RACE MEETING.

PROSPECTS OF TO-DAY'S. DERBY.

Patron.His Excellency Sir E. E. Form, as has been said, worked" out

Stubba. E.C.M.G.

'trily in the first two races, but the third Honorary Stewards –His Excellency Vice--the Kalgan Plate-proved something of Admiral Sir A. L. Duff, K.C.B.; a surprise. The race was voted a good His Excellency. Major-General Sir thing for Knoll's mount, Mosaic Tile, and John Fowler, K. C. M. G., C. B., it certainly got off well. Rub it was chal. D.8.0. Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, lenged in the carly stages by Bull Finch C.M.G.; Commodore W. Bowden- and, when it bad thaken off the attentions Smith, O.B.E.

of Lady Chater's horse, by Mountain Steward. The Hon. Sir C. Faut Chs Bate in the straight. Both Mr. Hill and tør, K., C.M.Q.; Lieut.-Col. G. E-Mr. Knoll roda strongly, but Mountain Hall Brutton. E. R. Dyor, Esq., Bear" got home by a short head to return Henry Humphreys, Esq., Siz" Win the nice dividend of $81. - Bees-Davies, Kt, D. G. M. Bernard, The Trial Plate is generally regarded" Esq. J. Bell-Irving, Esq., Brig. Genna a “try-out" for the Derby, though E. B. Maonaghten, C.M.G., D.S.O the distance is a quarter of a mile loss, Hop. Mr. A. G. Stephen, E. P. but of yesterday's race all that can be White, Esq

said is that, if the running was true and Stewards in Charge of the Scale-Liout Sincerity Dahlia is, as has generally bean Col. G. K. Hall Brutton. Henry Hum supposed. Sir Paul's best, the chances of

phreys, Esq,

Sir Paul winning the Derby this year are slight. The race was run in very slow time-over sixteen seconds outside record Starter Brig Goa. E. B. Macnaghton, and Roman Pride, which started equal

favourite with

Sincerity Dahlia at, roughly 6 to 4, won, very readily. odda against Martial' Dahlia,

which faished third, were 14 to 1 and of Shin- ing Star, which finished second, 15 to 1. But Sipeerity Dahlia's form seemed too

Judge.-F. B. Marshall. Esq. Assistant Judge.-D. E. Clark, Esq.'

O.M.G., D.8.0.

Second Starter-W. D. Fiddes Wilson,

Esq.

Time Keeper-M. S. Sassoon, Esq. Surgeon Dr. C. Forsyth Secretary.-E. J. Chapman, Esq. Trenturers-Messrs. Linstead and Davis. Clerk of the Court.-H. Birkett, Esq.

|bad to be true.

The

Then, again, what was amiss with, Sun Splendid weather yesterday favoured Star in the Racing Stakes? Ho started

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the opening of the Hongkong Jockeya raging hot favourite and could only Club's annual meeting. After the heavy as third to a rank outsider in Halton rains of the previous few days the morn- and Bolshevis which was second favourite. ing broke bright and clear and so re- Sun Star ran quite without fire and mained throughout the day. The sun, to showed none of the life and courage which be sure, was little in evidence, but the marked his training gallops. little nip in the air was not enpleasant; it was, in fact, a brisk tonic

Of the other Derby ponies which were seen, out, Stephanotis, Benz, and Roman As the result of the rain the course was Pride were winners and the former's time, on the heavy side, though it cut up a considering the going was fairly good deal em than might have been expected. while that of Boman Pride was 16 seconds Certainly there were fewer surprises than outside record for the mile and a quarter. were anticipated and favourities came Neither wis pushed, however, and it is home in quite a few of the races. La difficult to say how much they" had in point of fact, the results of the first two hand. The same may be said, of Benz races suggested that form, as known to who won the Victoria Stakes by a longth early morning walchern, was to work out in 2min, 07 45secs. but who seemed to well, but there was an upset or two to have quite half a stone, in hand. The conia Curiously mough the same jockey Derby looks like being quite an open race

Mr. Pinkerton-was responsible for the today. two biggest surprises of the day, Beaz and Hatton, and, just as curiously, both ponies paid the same dividend, 303 for

a win.

The crowd present was not so large as has been seen in former years, though the stands and enclosure were quite well filled after tiffin. Ladies have been more numerously present on past occasions, but the opening day seldom sees them present in full force. The re-arrangement of the betting booths and wish sweeps made for greater comfort and, consider ing that space is limited, had been well effected, and met with keen approval on the part of all acquainted with the general discomfort that attended the placing of abet at previous meetings.

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It is worth remarking that the public in the Garrison Cup correctly anticipated the result. The pari-mutuel odds weru, roughly, 7 to 4 Repulse Bay, Chief, to 1 Miserrimus Doleful and 8 to 1 Pawnshop, and they were placed in the order named

The results were:—.-

1.—THE WONG-NEI CHONG STAKES.

4.-THE VALLEY STAKES.

-THE MAIDEN STAKES.

Winner 1800. Second 1200. Third $100. For Chipa pouren bond-ide grifios on data of entry. Subscription griffing of both classes of this seaon 1991-1999. G. C. Moxon's Stephanotis, 158 lha. allowed 7lb. Three quarters of a mild. Messrs. G. E. Posta' and Ellis Hayin's

Kiangsu King, 135 lbs.

(Mr. W. Hilly' 1 Mr. Henry Humphreys Flying Mouse,

(Mr. Knoll) 2 Mr. E. Macgregor's The Dunlin, 149

(Mr. Dupree) 3| Messrs. J. Bali-Irving and J. J.

Winner $750. Second #250" Third #180. For subscription griffins of this sensoti. Three quarters of a mile.

Winner $800. Second $200. Third $100. For "A" Class subscription griffins "dad hore bažnar adscription griffins of any season noc winners (Jockey allowance.) balf a mile.

155 lbs.

ths.

Paterson's Pull Devil Pull Baker, 155 b. (Mr. J. Bell-Irving) Mr. Cottager's New Year Gift, 155

lbs.......

...... (Mr. H. Both) Mr. Dyor's Killicerantie, 155 lbs.

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(Mr. C. R. Thompson) Sir Ellis Kadoorio's Shek O Chief, 151 lbs. (Mr. E. Moller) Mr. Nemazee's Darenjan, 152"Ibe.

(Mr. "Nomario) Mr. Hector Sabsoon's Roman Dusk,

154 lbs. (Mr. A, F. White) o Mr. Towers Enamelled Tile, 151 lbs.

(Mr. Bulteol) a The ponies did not get away until after at least four false starts. It was noted that Flying Mouse usually got away well each time. On the fourth attempt Fall Dovil Pull Baker made nearly half the circuit of the course before responding to the rein (and ultimately finished last). The eventual start was ragged. Flying Mouse took the lead, with Kianga King lying second, and Pell Devil Pull Baker third.

Gong up the inchine Kiangsu draw to the front with. Roman Dusk trailing out last. Coming round the bond was maintained with In Kiangsu King going further ahead. the straight Duslin ran into third place. In the list furlong Flying Mouse made an efort to over take the leader but failed. Kinngau King won by a length, and a half with four lengths

(Mr. Knoll) - 01. Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak's Daybird,

153 lbs

............. (Mr. Sewoll) 0 Mr.A. B. Lowe's The Mite. 147 lb

(Capt. Spinks) Mr. Topside's Mountain Goat, 152 lbs.... (Mr. A. L. Pinkerton) 0 Mr. Towers' Majolica Tile, 150 lbs

(Mr. C. B. Thompson) Mr. J. M. C. Basto's Adversariat, 189.

lba.

(Mr. F. M. L Soares) 0 Mr. John Bell-Irving's Moses Main-

the same order

between second and third. Time: Imin. 35 4-secs. Pari-mutuel.

Winner: 810.10

Cash Sweep. Ticket No.

5:30

1,110

2,

2.174.

3,

$1,949.50

357.00

178.50

5:90 5.30

3,10 105, 16), 798, 250, 170-

Uaplaced (395 each): Nos. 424. 193.

-THE KALGAN PLATE.

Second $200. Third #100. Winner $600,

For "B" Class subscription griffins and "Larsen subscription griffins of any season non winbera.

"(Jockey allowance) Half a mile.

Mr Topside's Mountain Bear, 181 lbs.

(Mr. W. Hill) 1 Mr. Tower's Mosaic Tile, 140 lbs.

(Mr. Knoll) 2 Mr. John Bell-Irving's Miserrimus

Doleful, 158 Iba."

.

(Mr. J. Bel-Irving) *3 Lady Chater's Bull Finch, 152 lbs.

(Mr. F. R Vida) *s Mr. Cottager's Knockub Leg, 146 lbs.

(Mr. T. W. Doyle) Mr. Cragholm's Arvakur. 158 lbs.

(Capt. Fisher) Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin's Stockman.

"155 lbs.

(Mr. H Seth)

Mrs. Charles Forsyth's Fogo, 152 lbs.

(Mr. A. V. White)

(Mr. W. Hill) Mr. John Peel's West River, 155 lbs,

(Mr. W. S. Duprée) : Mr. C. R. Thompson's Ashes 155lbs. `

(Mr. C. R. Thompson) 1 Mr. Nematee's Arsenjan, 158 ibe..

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Mr. F. S. Harrison's Whistling Rufus,

144 lbs.

(Mr. Sewell) Mra Montague Ede's Jetsam, 132 be.

(Mr. F. M. L. Soares) Mr. G. C. Moxon's Colombus, 147 lbs.

(Mr. Moses) 0

4

(Mr. Nemazee) o" Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak's Jaybird,.

150 lbs............ (Mr. A. V. White) a For this race, regarded sa ose of the principal races of the day only five, ponies were posted to start, but Jaybird did not turn out. The pony refused to les its rider, mount The four ponics got well away in a bunch. Stephanotis took the lend and maintained it easily through- out. Coming up the back straight. Stephanotis, gradually increased the lead West River second followed by Arsenjas, with Ashes inst. Stephanotis got stil Further ahead going up the incling.

Entering the home straight Stephonotis and West River were many lengths ahead. with the former leading by more than a length. Down the straight there was a Ught for first place but Stephanotis was being, beld and West River was going all out without reducing the distance inter vening. In the last furlong Stephanotis's rider let the pony, have its head and it won by four lengths. Many length soparated the second and third, in fact.

the first two were the only ponies in the Arsonjac did not complete the course; it had an attack of rheumatism.

Time: Imia, 38 3-5seca. Pari-mutaci. Winner: $8.90

5.30.

8.10

Cash Sweep Ticket No.

50, $1,748.00

509, 499.60.

79, 249.80

Laplaced (82 each): Nos. 306, 43,

5. THE VICTORIA STAKES.

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Winner geou. Second 8200. Third $100. For China ponies. Bond-fide grifing. on date of entry allowed Bib. Subscrip tion griffins of both classes of this sea son 1991-1992 allowed 10lb. One mila. Mussa Stephen & Stitt's Benz, 159 lbs.

(Mr. A. Pinkerton) Mr. Gilpin's Sir Colin. 182 lbs.

(Mr. Knoli) # Messrs. G. E. Potts and Ellis Hayim's

Fighting King, 155. br."

(Mr. W. Hill) Sir Paul's Hope Dahlia, 185 lbs.

(Mr. C. R. Burkill) 0 Sir Paul's Sportsman Dablia, 153 lbs.

(Mr. F. R. Vida) 0 Mr. Soares Spotted Sand 155 lbs. (Mr. F. M. Soares) All six horses got away, beautifully. Sportsman Dahlia took the lead past the Judge's box, closely followed by Spotted Sand and Hope Dahlia. At the footbal! stand Sportsman Dahlia increased the lead to many lengths with Spotted Sand second and Sir Colin third, Fighting King bringing up the rear. The same order was maintained going up the incline and. past the Rock. Coming round the bend into the home straight Sir Colin took... the lead with Benz close up. Fighting

14.30

13.30

3,

Crabs Sweep..

.4.

Ticket. No...

751, 82,495.30.

777;

713.00

162,

336,60-

$40 Unplaced (825 each): Nos, 511, 273 and

Dr. C. Forsyth's Hurry up, 150 lbs.

(Mr. T. W. Doyle) I Mr. John Poel's Cassia River, 165 lbs. His Excellency the Governor, with Lady

(Mr. W. S. Dupree) 2 Stubbs and Mr. Eric Rice arrived at Mr. Dynasty's King Harry, 168 lbs.

Mr. John Peel's North River, 188 lbs. King, who had been held, come up to 12.40 and were met by Sir Paul Chater

(Mr. A. Y. White) 3

(Mr. Dupree) 0 fourth place. In the last furlong" Benz. and Sir William Bees Davies, two of Mr. Cragholmp's Bajardo, 150 lbs. the Stowards, and Mr. Birkett, Clerk of Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin's Batman,

Mr. Robert's" Kilmalcolm, 144 lbs. (Capt Fisher 0

ran into first place and won with pounds. (Mr. Bulteel)

in hand. Sir Colin finished second, half the Course...

Mr. Boares' Viper, 180 lbs. Use notable absentee was Sir Ellis Mr. Duds' Fishshop, 180 lbs

(Mr. H. Seth) o

(Capt. Spinks) of length away. Fighting King was third, Kadoorie who was slightly indisposed

Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen's Aloha, 159

one-and-a-half lengths behind. (Mr. J. M. Hemalios) 0 lbs. ......................... (Mr. A. L. Pinkerton) 0 Time: 2min. 07 4-beca and was therefore denied the pleasure of Mr. Dyer's Kilmarnock, 158 los.A

His Excellency, Sir Edward Stubbe Pari-mutual.. seeing Repulse Bay Chief win the Garri

The Don (late Leotard), 150 lbs.

Winner:.803.10 son Cup, for which it started favourite,

(Mr. C. R. Thompson) 0

1, very comfortably indeed.

*2 and 8 dead heat. A field of sixteen faced the starter for the third race but, in spite of the large number, they got sway promptly. The race $14. proved a most exciting one. Bull Finch, Mosaic Tile and Miserzimus Doleful got away together and raced neck and neck for At the the greater part of the course. Bock, Miserrimus Doleful obtained (Mr. J. Bell-Irving) 0 slight lead, with Krockuh Leg fourth. On After a false start the ponies got away entering the straight the latter and two in a bunch, with Hurry-up leading and other ponies came up together on, the out- Ucosia. Iliver and King Harry second side in that there were six ponics practi- and third respectively. This order was cally side by side. Mountain Bear, was maintained to the Rock and continued one of those to come to the front at the The racing was interesting throughout, Hurry-up greatly improved his load.

to the bead. On entering the straight last and it won, amid great excitement, by a short head. Two lengths separated though it was marked by nothing really Cassia River came up on the outside and Mosaic Tile from the next ponics. These sensational... Mr. Hill had a good day an exciting content aued with King wors Miserrimus Doleful and Bull Finch with four wins, Mr. Pinkerton rode two Harry for second place.

The Band of H.M.S.. Hawkins was prosent and added to the day's enjoyment by readering the following programine:- March...... "Leonidiaa." Overture...... Fox Trot Yalte

Bolection One Stop Fox Trot

"French Comedy."

Top Hole"

Love's Lullaby."

"Patience?

Brood."

Ain't We Got Fun.”

Gelection ......." Irene.”

One Step

Belection

Fox Trot

Vale

"Hongkong.""

Francis and Day 29th

Belection"

Avalon.”

"Blowing Bubbles."

One Step.. Camouflage.

Fox Trot..." Whispering."

chance, 188 lbg

Tho ponies which tied for third plans. The re-

1.

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8. THE CHALLENGE CUP.

For China: Valus ose hundred guineas.

ponies Weight. for inches as per scale. To be won two, years consecutively by a pony or ponies the bond-fide property of the same owner or opers. Witnors to receive $750 and 70 per cent, Second $300 and 20 por cent., third $150 and 10 per cant. of the entrance fees until the cup is finally won #hen the second pony will receive 75 per cent and the third pony 25 per cent of the entrance fees in addition to the place money. One mile and three quartra.

big-priced winners, while Mr. Knoll had passed the judges with Hurry-up leading mainder of the felt was very close behind Sir Paul's Empire Dahlia 161 lbs. the tantalising experience of riding five by three lengths and Cassia River half- so that the finish was quite a thrilling scoonds and one third without once got a-length ahead of King Harry. ting his mount in front, at the winning Time: Inin. 23-soca

post. The times generally were somewhat slow which suggests that the track, though it did not cut up badly; was even heavier than it looked. The times in point of fact, Proce

practically early morning gallop times, but if the drying wind holds they should be improved upon to

Ticket No.

one.....

Tims: min. 2 1-6ccs.

Pari-mutuel. Winner: $10.00

Cash Sweep.

1,

8.10

7.10

12.20

Ticket No.

248;10075.80 172, 167, 130.10

Pari mutuel. Winner: $84.10

Cash Sweep.

6.40

60,

5.30

101,

278.60

5.20

460,

.5.30

151,..

$1,337TO 382.20 95.55 93.55

of

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90, 125, 275, 58,798, 20, 5.

Unplaced ($25 each): Nos 132, 105,

Unplaced ($25 each): Nos. 260, 165, 196, 487, 339, 482, 173, 18, 488, 453 and 14.

(Mr. Burkill) r Mr. Gilpin's Ajax, 168 lbs.

(Mr. Knoll) → Mesara G. H. Potte and Ellis Hayim's

Allied King, 153 lbs (Mr. Bill) a Mr. Cottager's The Ameer, 155 lbs

(Mr. H. Beth)

Sir Ellis Kadporie's Hongkong Chief,

161 lbs.

dr

(Mr. Moller)

Macgregor's Churchill, 155 the.

(Mr. Dupeo)