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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12,

1938.

STAGE IS SET FOR THE ANNUAL RACE MEETING

THE HONG KONG DERBY Forgotten

Confusion Bay's Challenge

Star The Big Surprise?

KNOWN THE

FOR ITS PURITY.

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With just a week before the opening of the 1938 Annual Rac- ing Carnival on February 19, speculation is still rife amongst the racing fraternity as to the probable winner of the Hong Kong Derby. The consensus of opinion indicate that it has been quite

umber of years since such a large and well balanced field will strip for the classic of the meeting, and there is every promise pt a keen tussle from start to finish over the 1-1/2 miles course. The contingent of Northern jockeys has been further aug- mented with the arrival of Messrs. H. Maitland and R. B. Moller. it is to be regretted, however, that two of our most popular and regular visitors during past years, Messrs. T. L. Wong and D, S A not- Li will not be participating owing to pressure of business, able absentee from the training track has been Mr. Norman Deitz, whorn rumours assert will not be seen in the saddle during the ineeting.

J. Fecu

The Derby is his meat.

Sporting

Shanghai Jockey Discusses MARTELL'S 3 STAR

Derby Prospects

By "F. Mela"

"I think this coming Annual Race Meeting will be the biggest Hong Kong has ever seen, both in regard to the turnover as well as attendance," said Mr. V. V. Needa, the well-known Shanghai Jockey,

In a conversation with me at his hotel yesterday.

Mr. Needa based his assumption on the fact that in addition to the Hong Kong race fans, nearly all the Shanghai turites who are down here will support the Camival which is known all over the Far East for the fine sport it provides.

Racegoers in Hong Kong will re-

FORGOTTEN STAR

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A member that Mr. Needa won the Discussing his prospects for this local Blue Riband last year on year, Mr. Needa said that he will Happy Eve, thus repeating his per- be taking out Forgotten Star. "I formance of 1938 when he steered haven't got the slightest notion Honeymoon Eve first past the Post about Forgotten. Star or its capabi-

Fixtures

TODAY

In the Hong Kong Derby. Previous itles. I have not ridden it yet," he to this he had won, in 1933, on sald: Trentbridge and in 1934, riding

. Fi

"It is a terrible looking pony

good

Rose Queen, he just failed to (dark brown) but there is some snatch the honours and had to be mystery about the animal and so year, Mr. Needa sald that he will far as I know it has some be seen then that the Derby is his times to its credit." meat and in his four seasons here he won it thrice and came second once. A fine record, indeed!

RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING

Bole

Agente:

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Tel. 20135.

The most serious challenger to Harmony Eve's last two try-outs the Derby favourites, Desert Chief have been quite noteworthy as this and Skylight, will undoubtedly be bay did the 3/4 mile in 1.32 on Confusion Bay from the ever popu-Saturday morning followed by har Dunbar stable. This bay stul-i-1/4 miles on Sunday morning in Uon will be ridden by Mr. H. Mat-243-2; 5. with 31-3/5 seconds for In this latter in- land, whose ability as a jockey is the quarter.

THE BEST PONY already well-known all along the stance, the last mile was covered

Talking about last year's rare, Chua Coast, Rall fans were pro- in 2.06. Half Moon Eve accom-

Mr. Needa said "Happy Eve is the vided with serious food for thought | panied Harmony Eve on this latter

finest pony I ever sat on and I ast Sunday morning when Con-trial and I am inclined to belleve

think it will go very near to win- fusion Bay covered 1-1/4 miles in that the staale connections are un-

Cricket. First Divison, Indian

ning the Champions this time. It 239-3/5, finishing the last two fur- decided as to the respective merits

all depends on how she tares on longs in 31-2/5 seconds on of these two ponies and cannot as RC. v. Hong Kong C.C. (L); Army V Craigengower C.C. (L); Civil

the first day of the meeting. Thursday morning with Mr Mait-yet decide on their final nominee.

with It will not surprise rail fans if Service C.C. v. Navy (L); Recreio

So far as his present plans were and in company

The second annual general meet- June 4p.

(L): Second C.C.

Needs sald Boolat Bay, another 1-1/4 miles both these griffins are saddled 1or v. Kowloon

Y. Army ing of the Hong Kong Rifle Asso-concerned, Mi. gallop was undertaken. Though the Hong Kong Derby, though the Division, Kowloon C.C. the time, 2.50 fat, was nothing ex-identity of the jockey who will help "B" (L); Craigengower C.C. v. Re-clation will be held at the European would be going back to Shanghal crelo (L); Hong Kong C.C. v. YMCA. Kowloon at 5.45 p.m. on soon after the Annual Race Meet- ceptional the finish was very Im-out Mr. Marshall is unknown,

one never pressive; the last quarter taking PINFARTHINGS SOUND AGAIN University (L: Police C.C. v. Civil Thursday. February 17, when the ing" "I might come back again

report and accounts will be sub-soon-Td like to, but 301,5 seconds and the last half

This chestnut has fully recovered Service C.C. (D),

mitted and officers for the ensuing knows what the future holds in Football. Senior Shield, Bea-

Beason elected.

store, does one?"" mile covered in 1.02-1,5. The pony and is back on the course every inished strongly and when called morning. Besides being about the forths v. South China "B" (Soo- uped by Mr. Maltland about 50 yds. best amongst this season's griffins kunpoo), 4 p.m.; Kowloon Chinese from home. responded beautifully over sprint distances and a poten-v. Navy (Causeway Bay), 4 pm; and with ease came away to a two al winner of the Maiden Stakes. Kowloon v. Middlesex (Kowloon), Chinese Junior Shield, lengths lead from Beolat Bay.

Pinfarthings should not be entire-4 p.m.

v. Kwong Wah (Caroline “EVE” STABLE WORKING ly neglected when considering the Police

HARD

good Derby candidates. Of the HH). 2,30 p.m.; Navy v.. South lesser lights I have Desert Chlef and Silkylight are

been quite China (Causeway Bay), 2.30 p.m.; with Just In «Time, Middlesex v. Ordnance (Kowloon). being confined to medium paced taken gallops under "their respective who appears a strong racer with 2.30 p.m. Portuguese 3. A. v. Sea- Jockeys. The Eve stable are cer- an easy action Summarizing. the forths (Sookunpoo); 2.30 p.m. First tainly determined to be a factor grins that should do well are: Division, South China "4" v. Club 4 p.m. Second in the big race us their candidates Desert Chief. Silklight, Confusion Caroline Hill). have been put through a consis- Bay. Pinfarthings. Harmony Eve Division, Club v. Chinese Sappers

atly hard two weeks of training. Half Moon Eve. National Price, (Club), 2.45 p.m. p.m Dousisting of at least three gallops Just in Time.. Osméronian, Moon- weekly

and at fairly fast pace.light View and Jober.

UP FOR THE CUP

As the next meeting, of: The Hong Kong Football Referees' Association Mr. T. G. Stuke will present a short talk entitled "Up for the Cup being his impression of The Football Association Cut Final of 1937.

(Coasiuued on back Page,

Corinthians' Visit

**

CRICKET MATCH MAY BE ARRANGEDTM

Cup. Hockey. Caer Clarke Y.M.C.A." Ladies v. St. Andrew's 1C.B.A. ground), 4.15 p.m. Brawn Cup, C.B.9. "B" v. Recrele (C.B.S. ground, p.m.; Seaforth Ladies v. C.B.A. Ladies (C.B.A. ground), 3 D.. Friendly Match, Nomads v. HME. Cumberland (Happy Val- ley), 4 p.m.

Rugby.International Tourna- ment First Round, England v. Wales, 3 p.m.; Scotland v. Ireland, 4.15 p.m. (Club ground),

Tennis.Entries close for HK.

TOMORROW

Cricket. Craigengower C.C. v. Combined Schools.

Football-First Division, Police

Eastern (Club). 4.15 p.in. Golf."Hong" Foursomes (Kow- toon Golf Club).

"Mr. Stokes who is Chairman of

"The Islington Corinthians are.C.C. Tenals Tournament, 6 p.m. from The Association returned home leave some two months ago due to arrive in the Colony on February 16, and but the referees have not yet had Wednesday. the opportunity of welcoming him though arrangements for their en- back on account of his recent Illertainment have not yet been nese. A good attendance is there-completed. it is understood that.

the most elaborate preparations före hoped for."-

The meeting is to be held in the have been made. office of The Hong Kong Football They will stay here in the Pen- 'Association Room 106. Arst floor. insula. Hotel) until March 3, when Holland House on Monday, first they will leave, by air, for Manfia, es- and it is hoped that they will be at 8p.m. Visitors will be

able to attend the Races, as well as pecially welcomed.

make trips round the Island and the New Territories.

Word has been received that in-

ADVERTISEMENTS cluded in the party are a number

KWANTI RACES

!

SUNDAY, 13th FEBRUARY. 1938

Train leaves Kowloon 1.25 p.m

5997

SPORTS CLUB ...

NOTICE TO MEMBERS

at the Club on SATURDAY,

Racing-Fanling Hunt andRRece Club Meeting (Kwant!). 2.30 pm

MONDAY, FEB. 14 Badminton.”A” Division, Chin- ese YM.C.A v. St, Andrew's; Uni- versity "B" v. Recrelo "E"; Recreio "A" v. King's College.

Football-Services Trial Match, Probables (500-

Meetings-Referees' Association

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Possibles kunpoo), 3 p.m.

of very good cricketers and if pos- ible a game will be arranged for them. There are also a number of Feci golfers and it, is likely that Half-monthly Meeting (Holland they will have extended to them House, room 100), 8 p.m. the use of one of the many gol. courses in the Colony.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16 Badminton.-(Club de Recreio): 6.30 F. Tsang v. J. A. Chen; 7.00: N. A. E. Mackay and A. Chan v C. K. Lee and C. O. Leg; 7.30 H. A.

BIG SALE OF TICKETS The dinner. to be given by the Hong Kong Football Association in honour of the guests has been ten- Alves and Mrs. A. E. Castro v. tatively fixed for February 24, and M. A. Oliveira and Miss M. Sliva; on the morning of Thursday, Fe-8.00 6. Y. Hon, v. A. L Fisher, Pruary 17, it is understood the Army

TUESDAY, FEB, 22

wilt play hosts to the Corintians

Badminton (Taikoo Club); 3.15 who will be conducted on a tour toN. A. E. Mackay v. 8. W. Clark; Stanley Peninsula.

Enquiries from the South China 7.00 J. A. Chen and F. Tsang v Athletic Association elleited the in- H. Kwok and G. A. Smith; 7.45 J. L Anderson and Miss M Griffiths v. A. Keown and Miss I Cunningham; 8.30 A. L. Fisher and Miss M. Ribeiro v. P. K, Hul and Miss U. Khou.

Selling Lotteries will be held formation that the demand for tickets has been very satisfactory. The season tickets are nearly sold out and in order to ensure invited guests of a good view of the game, It is understood that seats will be. arranged on the cinder track which runs round the football ground at Caroline HiL

12th February, at 5.30 p.m. MONDAY, 14th February, at 5.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY,

16th February, at 5.30 p.m. Lotteries each day will be on- THE VALLEY STAKES, THE HONG KONG DERBY THE ROOTY HILL DERBY Subscription Lists are available

at the Club,

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H. F. BUNJE,

Hou. Secretary Hong Kong, 5th Feb., 1938.

His Excellency the Governor will attend the matches against South China and the Colony and when the Corinthians "play the United

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CLEAN SWEEP BY AUSTRALIANS

Sydney, Feb. 10. Australians made a clean sweep

Services His Excellency the General of the wrestling championships in Officer Commanding will be prin- the British Empire Games now being held here, winning the finals cipal guest of the afternoon.

or every events,

The South China team has not

Purcell won the bentamweight yet been picked and so anxious are the players to be included in the section. Purchase the therweight, ide for this all-important game Garrard the 'Hghtweight, Trevaskis that they may be seen hard at the welterweight. Scarf the middle- ractice at Caroline H every weight and Knight the heavyweight,

(Reuter) fternoon.

BRANDY.

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