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best jockey at the gate, bar hone, and I have no recollection of having seen him "left" in a sprint race.. In fact, there are not a few among the punters at Happy Valley who will always support anything Mr. Proulx takes out if the distance is not six furlongs. More than once a good start. has helped to make all the difference.

Handicap. Little Vic, from what has been seen of him, is full of tricks and it is a difficult problem. to ride him. Mr. Soares did not ride again on Saturday, but very sport- ingly rode Gay Butterfly on Mon- day and brought the pony to victory. Good work!'

Does the Daily Doubles pay? Yes and No. We had a distinct instance of "No", on Saturday and this was followed by a tidy dividend on Monday which was very much

After we have had such a glut of, prised to see him turning up re-. racing, perhaps some of the "fans" are better able than I to answer the question which was put by s reader the other day, who wanted to know whether Hydroplane was the best of this "year's grimtis? The pony has so far started in four races, of which he had won three and was unplaced once. He won the Trial Plate. in 2.39, the Derby in 3.16.2 and on Monday last the Nicholson Handicap in 2.42, As against these, he was Mr. Norman Deltz started off well beaten out of a place in a mile by winning three races, on Satur-Yes." On Saturday. Spinsway race (Wuchow Handicap) run in day, but on Monday, did not win paid $10.60 for a win. This would 2:03 on a slippery course. Theathing. The only race where he have allowed the ordinary punter yiriner, Brilliant Star was carrying might.

done something two tickets on Glad Eyes, with 60 Glad Eyes pald five pounds over weight for inches (Racing Pluck over she furlongs) cents to spare. whilst Hydroplane was only carry- found him figuring in bad start. $9.70 and two tickets would have ing four,

Mr. Deltz has a very big-following fetched $19.40 which with the 60. and his handling of Bronze Era cents left over from Spinaway in the Australian champions is still would have made exactly $20. Yet fresh in the minds of all who saw the "Doubles," only paid $19." On it. He is one of the best jockeys Monday however, Gladiator paid we have for Australian ponies, and $7.30 and Gay Butterfly $45.20. This since his arrival in the Colony he would work out about $67 for the has won quite a number of races "Doubles" but the actual figure with this class. His success with paid was much more ($88), .') Rosy Morn in the St. Leger last year is the best plece of riding that he has shown ns.

Brilliant Star, it will be recalled, was not sent out in the Derby, the ponies chosen to carry the Kong Bros colours being New Star (D. 5. L up) and Electric Star (with Mr. S. N. Pan up). I am told that after. Brilliant Star Won the Racing Stakes on the following day that the jockey expressed re- gret that he did not take him out In the Derby instead of New Star, However, the St. Leger will prob- ably show which of this year's griffins is really the best,

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Two other griffins which won during the Easter Meeting were Prima. Donna and Gladiator. Prima Donna covered the mile and a quarter in 2.40.4 on the very same course which took Hydroplane 2.42 At one time Prima Donna's chances for the Derby were held in great respect and It will be interesting to see how this pony shapes later in the season. Galdiator won a mile race in 2.01.1, without the slightest difficulty. This pony is supposed to be the best of the Hem griffins, but I think those who saw Lemberg run in Macao will agree with me the latter is every bit as good and that by the time the Leger comes to be run, Lemberg will probably be selected to repre- sent the stable. Incidentally, what has happened to Macaroni?

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Training gallops yesterday morn- ing was very limited. Here are a few notes for those who are in- Dancing Butterby and A fortnight ago, Mr.P. P. Botelho terested.. went to Macao a novice Jockey and Delightful Chance went out to returned here a full-fledged rider, gether over six furlongs and re- scoring three wins out of six races! turned 1.50.3 (last quarter 33.2). ' Although it is rather late in the Racing Luck went over a mile in day. I should like to congratulate 2222 finishing in 33. Little Vic him "upon his success. If "Pani"went over six furlongs in. 1.30.3 continues to improve at the rate and came home in 30 seconds. he is doing, it will not be long De Minimis and St. Ives went over before he will ofthe ranks of a mile in 215.3 (last quarter 31). the Colony's best riders Good Eurzomater went over sta furlongs Luck, Paul!

In 1.48 finishing in 31, while Hot Sun took 1.39.3 for the same dis- tance and finished in 31. Scar Face went over six furlongs in 1.49, finishing in 33 seconds. Owing to the fact that the races had just been concluded, none of the ponies

Talking about novices reminds me that W. H. Choy had scored two wins, in two successive outings at Happy Valley. At this, rate, his name will not be in red on the name board for very long. Choy takes a very keen interest in racing and deserves all the success" that goes his way He Is a careful jockey and his win on Soldier of Italy was a meritorious one. On Saturday, when he steered Glad Eyes to victory he was full of con- fidence and took his time about things until the field turned into the straight. He has the makings of a good lockey and should qualify this season.

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The latest re-adjustments in the classification by the Jockey Club finds Just That among the "A" Class Australians. Navy Hall hás been promoted to the "A" Class for China ponies, while Gladiator, Cak Bay, Prima Donna and Tiana have all been promoted to the "B." Partnership is no longer "D" Class but is now among the "C," while Daylight Eve and Boxing Eve have been demoted from "B" to "C." These re-adjustments will help to make the meeting on April 14 very much more interesting.

Mr. J. Pote Hunt rode six winners and seven places in two days! What an enviable performance. if this Jockey can see his way to stay with us for the year. I am sure he will get very near to be- It was a pity, in a sense, that coming the Champion Jockey here. Bronze Era had to be withdrawn His best performance, in from the Australian five furlong opinion was his win with Copper sprint. for had the pony been sound he would have extended

A reader has pointed out to me Idol on Monday. When this pony won on Saturday he looked ab-Able Amazon and 'the record of that with regard to subscription solutely spent at the end of six 1.05.3 might have been lowered grifins, the classification of these furlongs and those who watched still further. Just That tled with ponys, broadly speaking is limited- Monday's race closely would have the time of 1.05.3 and I am waiting to "D" and "E" and therefore he seen that after passing the Rock, for the day when these stalwarts contends that the owner of a sub, Mr. Pote Hunt had to ride and meet, on a fast course. - Theri we is not getting very many races for whip Copper Idol, but he managed shall see the records of some of his pony, unless his pony happens to keep the pony going and the longer races lowered. For the to be one of exceptional" merit. I ultimately won by three lengths. moment Nell Gwyn holds the re-don't know that I can quite agree Yet three furlongs "from home, cord for the mile, but I should like with him, for after all, unsuccess- Copper Idol was going to chuck to see Able Amazon or Bronze Era ful subs are provided for in -prac- ft," but the pony had reckoned go over this distance under normal { tically every programme. ^^. without Mr. Pote Hunt.

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· must' draw attention to the fact that entries close to-day at 12 noon. for the Third Extra Race Meeting when he was thrown by Little Vie, to be held on April 14. Entries who bucked immediately after the and weights will appear on Satur gate went up for the New Bridge | day morning in the "Daily Press."

Full marks to Benny Proulx for riding four winners in one day. Mr. F. M. L. Soares was fortunate This fockey has improved a hunto escape with only slight injuries dred per cent. this year and now that he has a good string of ponies to ride, I should not be at all sur

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