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HOME RACING NOTES AND NEWS.

THE LINCOLN. AND THE GRAND NATIONAL. THE LATEST BETTING FIGURES.

FROM OUR HOME RACING CORRESPONDENT.}

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1931.

of races.

for a win, and 78s/ed for a place. have to stand down in the majority In a fold of twenty-four, Evolution a real hunter, who had never run aver fences before, won by four long. the.

The Characters of B.8. Surtees.

In mentioning Hunting, the fol- lowing paragraph on the works of R S. Surtoes, comes from Hunting Correspondent of The

Times.

the

Changes in the Rules. Various changes in the Rules of Bacing come into force on March 1. Among them in the right of the Stewards of the Jockey Club to refuse entries. This important pro- vision now appears for the first The works of R. S. Surteos must

Limo in Rule 17, and gives the interest anyone who hunts and

a discretion of also many who do not, but the racing authorities creator of the immortal, Jorrocks, considerable importance. Hitherto with all his humour, his deep in nobody who was not a disqualified night into human nature, and his intimate knowledge of hunting, person under the rules was pro- admirablohibited from buying a horse and never portrayed an character, but only those marred entering him, which obviously open by smalingas, greed, or conceit. Wo ed the way for people of a most may chorish a sort of regard for

undesirable type to become Rome of his characters, but only As we may admire or condone some called patrons of "the Turf, traits in the character of the ragile wide powers which the addition to and the poacher Still, Surtees pro. deed a gallery of sporting figures the rules gives the Stowards should who will outlive those portrayed bo of benefit to the sport at large, and the wonder is that the authori Supportera of Eastor Hero have by the majority of writers of the received a rude shock following nineteenth and twentieth centuries, his defeat at Lingfield at the end 'He was said to be in private life ties did not safeguard themselves a melancholy man, rather dull, and

in this way years ago. of February in the Buckhurst Stooplechase over 2 miles by Devery arenatie. Though he pictured Easter wonderful and lasting characters, sert Chief. In this race It seems practically certain that Hero started at 0 to 1 on, he was none was fine, lovable, gentib, or wither Slipper nor Midlothian first over the last fence, but chal-noble. will run, and Leonidas 11 appears longod by Desert Chief was unable to hold a fair chance of winning produse further effort. Various the race two years in sucession. reasons have been brought forward Jast year the starting price for to account for this lapse, but sound this horse was 66, 1, Culean was second at 40-1, and Knight Error judges seem to consider that the

During this week both the Lin- colnshire Handiong and Grand Na- anal Steeplechase will be run, the former to-day, and the Inter oa Friday,

The Grand National. Many of us in Hong Kong will envy those lucky enough to he at Aintree next Friday. There's no race like it, and the only grouss nelative to the Lincoln, no doubt one can possibly havu, is that usual Reuters will be cabling the ruuly it is infernally cold.

ers and the butting, and until one actually knows the probable startars it is difficult and impras tldable to suggest a nofection for this race, which as usual in very

open.

third a 28-1.

One of the nost genuine CA- didates in the rauis Knight. Error, and from all ascounts is in ne forward condition as any horse

in the race.

Eyes Frost, mentioned last week, is fancied but apart from winning twice at Doncaster laat year his form hardly marks him out to win with 7 at 15 lbs:

Lord Gianoly probably has two horses in the race, Grandmaster and Burghe, the latter has been jumping this season. Either might win and it will be intorcaling to learn as to which of the two Gor- don Richards will ride

horse at the moment is not as good as he was. One can only hope that this is not the case, but con Adence is rather shaken when one considers the weight he has to carry, and additionally that he race broke down just before the last year.

One must admit after reading the various works of Surtees, that there is truth in this conviction, but at the same time how wonder fully entertaining they are,

Flat Racing.

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MORE FAVOURITES

SUCCESSFUL.”

E. C. FINCHER'S DASHING DISPLAY.

As a result of yesterday's matches ia the Open Singles, another two favourites joined the select band of the last eight survivors, who wil decide among themselves which four should qualify for the semi-finái. The successful competitors were E C. Fincher and Ng Sze Kwong, who boat Ng Sto Cheung and W. T. Les respectvely both in straight sets,

E. C. Fincher met Ng Sze Cheung on the Stand Court and gave, a dashing performance. Ho produc- Stricter rules as to the penalties ed a forchand drive that he has attaching to a "unqualified per-

been exploiting for some time now, son" have now been imposed. If which greatly onhanced his form he happens to have been a jockey generally, while he kept up a per- he will no longer be permitted to

sistent aggressiveness, which Ng. ride in trials or to train a horse, Sre Cheung found difficulty in nor; except with permission of the withstanding. Finchor also follow. Stowards of the Jockey Club, mayed up his shots very well, display. a disqualified parson be employed ing good judgment and time at aet in any racing stable. It is express-play. ly stipulated, too, that he may not enter any racecourse, stand, or

Donoghue will be riding again this year; his popularity has never waned, and everybody seems to be delighted when he wins & Apparently he will ride for Bir Victor Sassoon in the coming cam-onclosure. paign, who has just finished the most successful sensor he has ever enjoyed in India where Star of Italy won a record sum in atako

oney, for him..

Most the leading jockeys will be riding for the same stables an last year, though C. Elliott has gone to France with a retainer from

One of his mounts

will be Goyescas, who will have to be considered in the classic racas.

A very interesting race in the Coventry Steeplechase of 3 miles was run at Kempton on February 28. Solanum, receiving 4 lbs from Swift Rowland, was beaten by the latter by three quarters of a length with Ballyhanwood a bad third, and South Hill fourth. All these horses are National candidates, and of the four Solanum seems to have the best chance at Aintree. Ho. Boussac, The prospects of Floating Me will be receiving a further 4 lbs nors must not be rated lightly, from Swift Rowland, and in the but he has not won over a mile, ahove race appeared to be staying And last year failed to raise a on the better of the two. winning flag. He however ran a Richmond 11 jumped dolightful good race in last year's Royally in wining recently at Lingfield, Hunt Cup, a journey as severe as And apparently is absolutely fit. the Lincoln mile; this was at As Stolt will ride and this horso has cot and during the great storm. ah excellent chance. I'leeting Memory dwelt (his fail- ing) but was only just heaton out of third places by Lionhearted.

Peace Pact has grows into nice stamp of four year old, was consistent last year and should run well; while another whose form last year was good, is Cat O' Nine Taila, who is a doubtful starter.

As I have said the raos is most open, but Fleeting Memory and Eyes Front should go very noar,

I believe and other of Lord Ganely's will be enngarned in the finish.

that

200 or

The horses I like in this race are Richmond 11. Melleray's Belle, Sir Lindsay, and Kakushin, with Apostasy as one of the best out- siders," and might add there is a doubt as to whether Kakushin can last the distance.

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Goyescas will run in the Derby

H, Beasley, in the latter 1800 will have the mount on Portlaw, and should have a good season. Portlaw is owned by Sir Abo Bailey, and by many is fancied to win the Derby.

Dividing the Stakes, Due of the most important changes will be in connection with dead-hents, which is from the start of the new season can no longer

Uphill Fight.

He began in spectacular manner; snatching a few games before Ng Sze Cheung could get settled. The later recovered, in the ascond set, doing ereditably in an uphill fight. He defended gamely, and became be run ofL It is satisfactory to enterprising in an attempt to check. his opponent's successful progress, know that horaca who have run a dead-heat will not continue to suffer meeting with a fair amount of Irem the grossly uutoir disadvan.uccess by keeping ulose to Fincher. At 3-5 down, he made a good effort tage of incurring penalties for the

Lr equalis, but the Kowloon full value of the race. Having only enjoyed half a win, it is reasonable Player, asserting himself at și in that they should be penalised here. his favour, made sure of the match ly for the value of money actually by taking the tenth game in fores- ful style. Fincher дом neots carned.

Honda.

LATER.

A Reuter cable despatched yes terday, giving the belling on the

Win for Ng Sze Kwang.

In the other match, Ng Sze

His Majesty has a promising two. Fox is of year-old in Ashridge. course attached to the powerful Beethampton Stable, which has a rather dark horse, and a possible Derty winner, in Cameronian.

Some of our older jockeys will benefit by the new rule raising theincolnshire and Grand National,Kwong engaged W. T. Joe, a now- minimum weight in nearly every raes to Ost.. 7lbs. For some time past it has been difficult to secure the services of good 6 stone boys, and the great point, is that it will not now be necessary for first-class to horsemen of 8st. 4ths, or more t

reads as follows:-

Victoria Olúk.

LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP,

comar, who has done wolf 'in roach- ing the fourth round. The former won as expected without much op. position, giving away three ganies in sach set. As usual the ex-

Mingai, 1000 offered, 100-8 takon, champions clover mixture of shots The Masher, 100-8

Knight Error,, 100-6,

Eyes Front, 20 offered and

taken,

Leonidina II, 101 offered and

taken.

Rivalry, 20-1 offered, 25-1 taken, Croco, 25-1 offered and taken, Sargasso, 25-1 offered and taken. Tel-Atur, 25-1 offered and takon Bunch, 25-1 offered and taken, Cat o Nine Tails, 28-1 offered

and taken.

Airman, 33,1 taken, Fleeting Memory, 33.1 offered and

taken.

King Baldwin, 33-1 offered. Grandmaster, 33-1 offered. Whoopes, 33-1 offered, Fuzzy wuzzy, 33-1 offered.

GRAND NATIONAL,

Easter Hero, 100-9 offered, Bir Lindsay, 100-7. Bullasport, 100-7 offered,

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Drintyre, 100-s offered, 20-1 taken Grakle, 1004 offered.

Hakushin, 20-1 offered,

Drin, 181 offered,

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|ly being puzzled repeatedly. The wiuper now moeta I. A. Rumjahn in the fifth round.

R. H. Wild qualified for the semi-final in the Club Champion, ship by beating Armstrong, and will now mest either' Owen Hughes or-Sullivan.

THE RESULTS. Yesterday's resulta follow:-

Open Singles:

4TH ROUND,

E. C. Fincher beat Ng Sie Cheung 0-3, 0-3.

Ng Sze Kwong beat W. T. Lee G-1, 6-4.

Club Championship.

R. H, Wild beat H. J. Armstrong

Melleray's Bello, 25-1 offered, 28-1 | G-1, 6-3,

taken.

Shaun Gollin, 33-1 offered and

takoj.

Gib, 33-1 offered and taken. Richmond II., 33-1 offered, 10-1

taken.

Possibly there is an error in the enhle inasmuch as Kakushiu should be at 20-1 instead of 20-1.

It will be noticed that Maasai, the French-bred horse is favourite. for the Lincoln, and that Eyes Front also mentioned last week aa well suited by the Lincoln' dişlance is at 20-1.

In the Grand National, Richmond II. is an excellent bet at 40-3..

HOME FOOTBALL.

· ENGLISH LEAGUE MATCH RESULTS

Handicap Singles " A‚”....

A. C. I. Bowker beat Y. Segalen 0.4, 0-4.

TO-DAY'S MATCHES.

Opan Singles.

M. K. Lo v. M. W. Lo.

Open Doubles.

A. L. Sullivan and L. Goldman Y. Segalon and F. Zimmern. Handicap Singles TM“B,”

H. Haupton (owe 3/6) 'v, A. H. Penn (roc, (3/6).

(THROUGH BRUTER'S AORNCY.]

LONDON, March 23.01. In a Second Division English Langue football match played to day, Oldham drow with West Brom wich Albion, each side netting

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Luton Town lost to Clapton Orient in the Southern Section of Division III. The Orient, who wore the visitors, stored the only goal of Ina match.

DD. S. Green (ose 15). R. N. Todd (owe 15)..

J. R. Collis (res. 4/6). Jensen (Yoo, 5/6).

E. J. Dowley (rec. 3/8) v. J.-D. Ainger (rip!" 4/0).

Forsyth (rec. 3/8) Borhans (owe 16).

Handicap Doubles. Wade and Rigg (rec. 4/8) Petris and Lewis

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