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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1937.

MR. FROST'S FOUR WINS IN THIRD DAY OF CARNIVAL

Rosemary

Beaten By Red Feather In American Cup

Gypsy Love Clinches Issue In Classic

For Australian Ponies.

THE

BOOLAT BAY WINS LAST RACE TO PAY

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$158.90 DIVIDEND

IN GLORIOUS WEATHER THE THIRD DAY OF THE ANNUAL RACE MEETING OPENED

ALTHOUGH IT WAS ON THE WARM SIDE. THE TEACK WAS IN FINE CONDITION AND, AS A RESULT, SOME EXCELLENT SPORT WAS SERVED UP TO THE VERY LARGE NUMBER OF RACE FANS WHO ATTENDED THE MEETING.

ROSEMARY, ME. EU TONG SEN'S MUCH-FANĊIED' CANDIDATE FOR THE DERBY, BUT "WHICH FAILED EVEN TO PLACE ON MONDAY, WAS AGAIN BEATEN YESTERDAY WHEN IT WENT OUT IN THE AMERICAN · CUP WHICH, APPROPRIATELY ENOUGH, WAS WON BY THE MRS. LAMBERT DUNBAR'S RED FEATHER WITH MR. LEO FROST ON THE SADDLE. ROOTY HILL DERBY WAS WON BY GYPSY LOVE (MR. D. S. LÌ).

The most successful Jockey of the day was again Mr. L. G. Frost who rode four winners la addition to securing a second and a third. Dividends were on the small side until the last race of the day when Mr. H. J. Hearne brought Boolat Bay in to pay his backers the handsome re- turri of $158.90 for their $5 bel.

Philanderer Mr: Tang-Man-wa),

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THE ROOTY-HILL DERBY Mr. D. 8 L rode a magnificent ruce on Gypsy Love to win the Rooty-Hill Derby in the record time of 2.43.5, after having kept. this mount back till the last 200 yards. Courting Eve (Mr. V. v. Needa), the favourite ran third to Lancashire Chips (Mr. H. C. Pih) while Artec (Mr. D. Black), after an extremely promising run, had to be content with fourth place.

The race was a very fast one. with Lancashirà Chips setting the pace. Aztec was held back until the Black Rock when it was given Its head but the animal had been pulling so hard that it was spent at the Distance Post and could not respond to its jockey's urging.

THE PEKING HANDICAP The Peking Handicap attracted only three starters and resulted in a win for Cossack's Beauty (Mr. T L Wong) with Gladiator (Mr. V V. Nezda) and Mistake Bay (Mr. H. J. Hearne) following order named.

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Gladiator set the pace and was going beautifully, with, however. Cossack's Beauty's éver on "ber heels. Mistake Bay was never in the race and for a time the finish promised to be a close orie but the Lan candidate had a better finish and finally past the post with three lengths to spare.

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Navy Cup, the successful jockey, might have run into a place.

it was, it was but a poor fourth. being Mr. T. 1. Wong who rode an

THE RACING STAKES EX.- excellent race.

THE AMERICAN CUP

Thunder Bay (Mr. L. G. Frost) The American Cup was, quite apfulalled expectations by winning propriately, won by Mrs. L Dun- bar's Red Feather (Mr. L. G. Frost) who beat the favourite, Rosemary (Mr. E C. Leighton) who finished one length behind, while King's Highway, with Mr. F. Marshall on the saddle, was the only other Atarter in the race,

The full results of the day, to- gether with the figures for the cash sweeps, are given below:-

There was a very pleasant cere- mony at the conclusion of the Governor's Cup when His cellency the Governor, Sir Andrew Caldecott, K.C.M.O., C.B.E., pre-Wadebridge MrF. Marshall) and seated Dr. S. N. Chau, owner of Rote Evelyn (Mr. E C. Leighton) took the lend, followed by Tiny Coronation Day, with the Cup.

Star Mr. D. S. L) and Wild Cat (Mr. T. L. Wong) while Seventeeth of September (Mr. V. V. Needa) ran promisingly. At the Village Bend Wild Cat went to the lead, with Rose Evelyn following closely behind and Tiny Star in the third position. Mr. Needs made a great effort to catch up on the Star ca 13- didate but found the distance too much and had, therefore, to be content with fourth place.

THE SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS

THE KALGAN PLATE The track was in fine condition when the first race was run and Mariposa (Mr. N. Deltz) was made the favourite while Yum Sing (Mr. D. Black) also commanded 'a good following.

Tze Tin (Mr. D. 8. LI went into the lead, followed by Spring Beauty (Mr. S. C. Llang) and Yum Sing and when the half-mile post was reached

passed Spring Beauty the leaders and led the field came in to the Home until it stretch when Prospero (Mr. V. been 17 V. Needa), which had the middle of the field came up in fine style, followed by Mariposa, and for the remainder of the race the first three ponies. Mariposa. Prospero and Tse Tin fought out in the most exciting manner. only a short head separating the first and second ponies and the same distance between the second and third,

Rosemary was striding beauti- fully till the Black Rock when Red Feather passed him and once it went into the lead there was no holding him and though Rosemary challenged strongly, the advantage gained by Mr. Frost stood him in good stead.

THE GOVERNOR'S CUP CHALLENGE CUP Pagan Love (Mr. Marshall), the

Mr. L. G. Frost scored his third favourite, had to be content with

win of the day when he brought The The Subscription Home third place in

Coronation Day in Griffins Challenge Cup, the first Governor's Cup to win by three race after the luncheon interval.lengths from Arazy (Mr. V. C. Gordito (Mr. V. C. Sung) won by Sung) who was only halt-a-length two lengths while Tempest (Mr. T. L. Wong) was a neck in front of the favourite.

Shipmaster (Mr. H. M. Pih) tried

The Racing Stakes. This, cidentally, was Mr. Frost's fourth win of the day and he was given a great ovation as the wianing pony was Dunbar.

being led in by Mrs.

Rob Roy set the pace for this race but after running easily for hair-a-mile, it slackened and after forged ahead, followed by Kum the Rock was passed Thunder Bay Shan (Mr. H. M. Pih) and Centre Forward (Mr. D. S. L!).

On coming into the home stretch Centre Forward looked as though it might clinch the Issue but Mr. Frost urged his mount on and Thunder Bay responded gamely to Kumi Shan win by two lengths. was second and Centre Forward third.

THE GYMKHANA STAKES It was left to Mr. H. J. Hearne,

in front of Atomic Star (Ip Kiu-on Boolat Bay, to pay the biggest ying). The fourth pony was Lan-dividend of the day when he won cashire Tich, with Mr. H. M. Pih The Gymkhana Btakes to pay his backers the handsome, dividend of on the saddle.

$158.90-the biggest dividend of the meeting so far.

and, to make a runaway race of it but Mr. Frost set the pace It could not keep up the pace and judging the distance in his usual by the time the Half-Mile Post brilliant style, he finished with a was reached it faded out of the fine burst of speed and had three picture. About this stage Gordito lengths to spare at the inish caught up with the leader and ran

Wild Life (Mr. D. Black), was made a.frm favourite for this race but all it could do was to run into

THE CORAL PLATE

At the end of the race, His Ex-second place. Mr. Hearne Todde a in fine style to win the race. Fly-cellency the Governor, Bir Andrew well-fidged race and although it The Coral Plate, the second race

ing Arrow (Mr. S. C. Lang) made Caldecott, K.C.M.G., C.B.E.. pre-won by only a head, it spoke of the day, saw the defeat of the favourite: Derby Day (Dr. 8, N.

the mistake of trying to catch up sented the Cup to Dr. S. N. Chau, volumes for the way in which Mr. Hearne nursed his pony for a final (Mr. F.

owner of Coronation Day, amid Chau) by Holiday Eve

on Shipmaster and was tired out

last minute burst, Marshall) with Vixen Tor (Mr. Lat the Distance Post otherwise it much applause, P. Ralph Alling the second post- tion. The second favourite, Dou- ble Finesse (Mr. H. C. Pih) failed to place.

Derby Day set the pace for three- quarters of the race and when it was still running strongly after passing the Rock, it looked as though it would clinch the issue. At the Village, Bend. however. Hollday Eve Mr. F. Marshall) showed a fine burst of speed while Vixchi Tor, also finishing strongly. passed the favourite who had to be content with taking the third position.

THE EXCHANGE PLATE A thrilling race was provided in the Exchange Plate when King's Warden (Mr. F. Marshall) beat the hot favourite, Bear Claw (Mr. L. G. Frost) by two lengths after the latter had led by about half- a-length for three quarters of the race. Honeymoon Eve (Mr. V. V. Needa) was third and Kincora (Mr. R."H. Charles), the only other entry, did not complete the distance, giving up the ghost after passing the stands for the first time.

Mr. Marshall rode a well-judged race to turn the tables.on Mrs. L. candidate Dunbar's redoubtable and Mrs. T. E. Pearce was given a great ovation when she led the winner.in.

THE ALBURY STAKES Mr. Leo, Frost scored his first win of the day, when he rode Katinka, the favourite, to victory in The Albury Stakes, followed by Dick Turpin (Mr. E C. Leighton)' and Baronia Belle (Mr L. P. Ralph). National Unity (Br. H. C. Pih), gave trouble at the start and was left.

This was a sprint race, over five furlongs, and Mr. Frost sent his

mount into the lead which he kept till the end. He had Dick Turpin and Boronia Belle in close atten-

dance and the race finished in the

order named,

THE ROYAL NAVY CUP ............ The hot favourite. Wild Cat. faifilled expectations in the Royal

When winners are hard to find-

try a

WILLS'S

THE RESULTS

1-The Kalgan Plate (1 Mile) Mr. Sunshine's Mariposa, 162

lbs. (Mr. N. Delta) 1 Mr. Brish's Prospero, 152 lbs,

(Mr. V. V. Needa) 2 Mr. Geronal's Tse Tin, 161 lbs.

(Mr. D. S. LI) 3 Won by a short head, the same between second and third.

Time: 2,07.3. Pari-mutuel:- Win: $9.50:

Place: $5.90, $9.80. $8.70. Also ran:-Air Mail, 152 lbs. (Mr. W. H. S. Davis); Despair Bay, 149 (Mr. H. J. Hearne): Election Day. 158. (Mr. L. G. Frost); Feudal Knight,, 181 (Mr. Ip Kui Ying); March Brown. 161 (Mr. R. 4. P. Bainsfather); Peak View. 155 (Mr. T. L. Wong): Radium, 155 (Mr. Y. T. Fudz); Rondo, 158' (Mr. E. G. Leighton); Spring Beauty, 152 (Mr. 3. C. Liang); Yum Sing, 155 (Mr. D. Black)..

Win. Place. 481 404 71

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Betting

1st Pony 2nd Pony 3rd Pony The Field

91

120

102

397

3

Total

1.089

580

2 The Coral Plate (6 Furlongs) Mr. Eve's Holiday Eve, 150 lbs.

(F. Marshall) Mrs. E H. M, Tinson's Vixen

Tor, 150 lbs.

(Mry L. P. Ralph) Dr. 8. N. Chau's Derby Day, 152

lbs. ......... (Mr. L. G. Frost) 3 Won by three lengths, half-a- length between second and third.

Time: 1.18.2. Pari-mutuel:-

Win: $27.90.

Place: $9.80, $11.40, ST.,

Pari-mutuel

Win: $10,80,

Place: $6.10, $5.10.

Also ran:-Kincora, 168 lbs. (Mr. R. H. Charles),

1.

Betting

Win

Place.

1st Pony.****

584

137

2nd Pony

766

286

3rd Pony

+2

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The Field

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Total...... 1,431

450

4.-The Albury Stakes (5 Furlongs) Mr. F. C. Hall's Katinka... 152

lbs.

..... (Mr. L. Frost)

Mr. Eu Tong Ben's

1

Dick Turpin, 185 lbs.

(Mr. E. C. Leighton) a Mr. A. W. Hughes' Boronia

Belle, 152 lbs.

(Mr. L. P. Ralph). 3 Won by four lengths, two lengths between second and third.

Time: 1.03.1. Pari-mutuel:-

Win: $3.40.

Place: $5.50 $8,60, $7. Also ran:-Beat That,152 lbs. (Mr. V. V. Needa); Bravado. 155 (Mr. Tang Man Wal; Medieval Knight, 147 (Mr. S. L Yuen); National Unity, 152 (Mr. H. C. Pih); Fetroushka, 147 (Mr. R. M. Wood); Precious Stream, 153 (Mr. 8. C.Liang); Such Fun, 152 (Mr. Y. T. Fung); Twilight Star, 152 (Mr. Ip Kui Ying).

8-The Subscription Grins* Challenge Cup (11 Miles) Mr. Gordas's "Gordito, 158 lbs.

(Mr. V. C. Bung) 1 - Messrs, Koo and Lo's Tempest,

152 lbs. (Mr. T. L Wong) 2 Mr. LCLE Paran Love," 155

.......(Mr. F. Marshall) -

Won by two lengths, a neck be- tween second and third.

Time: 3.38.1.1

Pari-mutuel:-

** Win: $1270.-*||

Place: $5.40, $5.80, $5.30.

Also ran:-Dragonfly, 151 lbs. (Mr. L. C. Harris); Flying Arrow, 132 (Mr. 8. C. Liang); National Falth. 149 (Mr. 'H. C. Pth); Ship. muster. 141 (Mr. IL M. Pih); Whalsey, 155 (Mr. H. J. Hearne).

Betting

Win. Place. 939 102

1st Pony

2nd Pony

449 443

3rd Pony

1,133

900

The Field

203

485

2,723 2,510

Total

7-The American Club Cup (About 1 Mile 171 Yards) Mrs. Danbar's Red Feather, 153

lbs.

...... (Mr. L. G. Frost) 1 Mr. Eu Tong Sen's Rosemary,

161 lbs..(Mr. E. O. Leighton) 2 Mr. Dynasty's King's Highway,

158 lbs...... (Mr. F. Marshall) 3 Won by a length, many lengths between second and third."

Time: 2.13.1.

Pari-mutuel:- Win: $17.10. Place: $18.90.

Place.

Betting

Win.

Place.

1st Pony

...... 1013

852

Betting

2j ·

2nd Pony

406

$25

3rd Pony

194

235

1st Pony

Win.

271 101

The Field

232

515

2nd Pony

737 322

3rd Pony

50

22

Total

1,945 1,927

Total

.1,058 +449

5-The Royal Navy Cup (About 1 Mlle 171 Yards)

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Also ran:-Double Finesse, 150 Mr. Ling's Wild Cat, 182 lbs.

(Mr. T. L WOR lbs. (Mr. H. C. Pih); Honey. 150 (Mr. N. C. Bung): Just That, 145 Mr. Eu Tong Ben's Rose Evelyn,

165 lbs. (Mr. E. Leighton) 3 (Mr, W. H. S. Davis); Ranger, 153 (Mr. H. M. Pih); Violet Queen, 150 Mr. C.NK's Tiny Star, 183 lbs. (Mr. B. C. Liang).

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Betting

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Win. Place.

1st Pony

232

181

2nd Pony

168

121

3rd Pony

481

376

The Field

590

619

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Total

1,471

1.277 ..

Milies)

3.-The Exchange Plate: (1 Mr. Dynasty's King's Warden,

156 the...(Mr. F. Marshall) 1 Mrs. Dunbar's Bear Claw, 158.

lbs. (Mr. L. G. Frost) 2

Mr. V. V. Needa) 3') Mr. Eve's Honeymoon Eye, 150

Won by two lengths. three lengths between second and third.

Time: 2.27'3:

GOLD FLAKE

VIRGINIA CIGARETTE

THERE IS INSPIRATION

IN THE SMOKING OF

A GOOD CIGARETTE

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(Mr. D. 8. L) 3 Won by a length, two lengths be- tween second and third.

Time: 2.13.3." Pari-mutuel→→

Win: $7.80.

**Plácès $5,30, 25.80,'$5.80. Also ran:--Burgomaster, 185 lbs. (Mr. B. M. Wood); Philanderer, 158 (Mr. Tang Man Wa); 17th of September, 155 lbs. (V. V. Needa); Wadebridge, 164 (Mr. F. Marshall), Betting

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8.The Governor's Cup (1 Mile)

Dr. 8. N. Chan's Coronation

Day, 155 lbs.

(Mr. G. Frost) 1 Mr. T. M. Gregory's Araxy, 155

Tbs. (Mr. V. C. Sung) 2. Mr. C.N.K.'s Atomic Star, 152

lbs....... (Mr. Ip Ku Ying) 3 Won by 3 lengths, half length between second and third...

Time: 2.05.2.

Pari-mutuel;-

Win: $6.80.

Place: $8.30, $12.30, $10 40. Also ran:-Fetlar, 155 lbs. (Mr. H. J. Hearne); Lancashire ich," 152 (Mr. H C. Ph); Weedon Beat. 158 (Mr. B. C. Hlang).

Betting

1st Pony 2nd Pony

Win. Place, 1,234

1st Pony

Win. 1,824

Place.

942

756

2nd Pony

07

174

308

312

3rd Pony

142 239

The Field

1,068 1,033

3rd Pony"

336

350

The Field

114

354

Total

2,431 2.408

Total

2,190

1,781

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