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PENULTIMATE MEET

OF JOCKEY

CLUB AT THE VALLEY TOMORROW:

ST. ANDREW'S STAKES WILL BE CHIEF EVENT

Red Feather's Chance For "Hat Trick": Two Races For Novice Jockeys

(BY "LAST QUARTER”)

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The programme for the 12th Extra Race Meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club was very cleverly drawn up, and 1, for one. readily admit that it is no easy task spotting out the winners in the various races.

Consequently, an afternoon packed with thrilling finishes and keen racing is anticipated and I feel sure the racing public will be very satisfied with the fare served out for their enjoyment.

grand to me when I saw her on Wednesday morning.

Taxing Master is in Ane fettle. 35 is evident by her very good | gallop of 1.38.1 for 8 furlongs done on Wednesday morning. In my estimation, the outsider is Lovely Star although I must frankly say. that I like Tampa Bay a lot too, Boolat Bay may find the distance a little too short.

SPORTS

Triangular Rugby Tournament

CLUB V. ARMY SATURDAY

BY "HOOKER " With the approach of the open- ing game between the ARMY and the CLUB in the Triangular Ruzby Tournament, the time is opportune Galveston Bay looks very attrac-¡ to review the chances of the two tive at 140 lbs., but I have lost sides which are due to meet in the faith in this pony and cannot re-first round of this annual competi- commend her chances too strang. don on Saturday,

ly.

GALLOWGATE HANDICAP—"D" CLASS-IST. SECTION-FROM

"THE 13 MILE POST

Weakened by the absence of many players through injury, it would appear that the Army is at a distinct disadvantage this year.

The first leg of the Dally Double Richardson, Skipwith and Hewitt is a race for novice riders and I are still out of the game and in like Estover who was very pro-them the Army will miss some real minent in the last race he ran,

stalwarts

Gold Coin should be well in de mand here and has been whispered

The Club on the other hand, is fielding their strongest XV. with The main attraction is the strongly recommend this pony to to me as a really good bet. She the exception of Taylor, and it St. Andrew's Stakes and, as win in this nule race. A Grand was not entered for the previous looks as if they will have no real Red Feather has won this Time is bound to make a bold bid meeting and the rest has evidently difficulty in outplaying the soldiers. The Army, I understand, have event for 2 years in succession for premier honours and I expect done her a world of good

will him to place at the very least. In view of the light weight, 1 been compelled to make several now, his connections make him go all out for the Sowy River appears to be very like the chances of Chatterbox "changes in the back division from tit too and should give the best next. For an outsider, I ke This the one originally announced and "hat-trick."

of 'em a good run fortheir money. Time who went extremely well last" in this department the Club wil The novice riders will have a

Of the sprinters entered for this Wednesday for novice K F. Chiu. probably hold all the aces. gala day, as they have both "D" event, I think Double Finnesse has

KNEE TROUBLE. Class races ear-marked for them the best chance in view of a very?

Richards, who was injured and many of them have done in-Ane gallop done very early on

fortnight ago, is still having trou- tensive training for this part-wednesday morning. For "big Although carrying top weight 1 ble with his knee and his absence

money"

have. Candlelight, think Advancing Time will be very on the Army left wing will be felt, Janber, and Baffin Bay.

hard to beat as she did a very as he and Waite played with real a good 1 All these ponies are at and have creditable "pow" on Wednesday understanding and were

cular meeting.

GLASGOW HANDICAP-“F* CLASS-G FURLONGS

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GORBALS HANDICAP" CLASS 2ND SECTION... 6 FURLONGS

For the opening event, I think fair chances or upsetting the apple-This dun mare returned the remark- combination. Willis will probably the safest bet would be Smiling cart.

Time. The pony a very fit and provided he does not **tink* during the race he should win by

a comfortable margin.

able time of 1.33.3 for 6 furlongs all Richard's position. Skipwith is which is the best indication as to also out with a troublesome knee the pony's good form at the mo- and Lang is moved up from full- ̈

back to centre three, with Picton

ST. ANDREW'S STAKES—

H MILES

Red Feather has a very good ment cnance indeed of winning this

no

The three ponies which dead-counting in at fullback.

The Club. therefore, with Ste- Hutchison, Charter and

A very dangerous contender is "classic" of the day as in spite of heated for second place in the last Diogenes who should finish close being in the pink of condition the meeting are all starting in this wart. up in spite of having to carry the weight alloted to him is not ex- event and it would be interesting Bosanquet as threes, and Harold maximum penalty. King's Parade. cessive. Rose Emily, will, to see how they will fare this Bidwell Alling the fullback post- I am told is very fit and a doubt, be a source of great danger time.

tion, should have every chance of strong jockey. 1s on the helm, as she has shown that she ranks i Taking into consideration the piling up the points... should go very near winning.

ARMY FORWARDS very highly with the best of the distance, I think Laughing Girl Palmer is another pony that "R" Class animals.

will only barely nose out her op-1 In the forwards. can be classified 15 "stinker": Liber has been taking things ponents. Do not entirely neglect Army have only but if he should make up his mind easily of late but is as fit as ever Sunlight View as she is a good Sutherland coming in for Hewitt to run, will be hard to beat. Lucky and there is strong support for sprinter and the weight she has who is still recovering Eleven is gradually coming up to this bay mare in some quarters to carry is not too much. top form and is a good outsider Moonlight View is not out of the' AULD REEKIE HANDICAP—

to follow.

LANARK HANDICAP-FOR®

AUSTRALIAN PONIES---

1 MILE

Cockleros moving so grandly of late that I really feel I must

ADVERTISEMENT

THE HONG KONG"

JOCKEY CLUB

THE TWELFTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held;

ninning by any means in spite of having to carry limit load.

The outsider here is Galaxy who has a very good recent gallop to his credit. I understand that Blue Express will not weigh out

GORBALS HANDICAP-"C". CLASS-1ST. SECTION— & FURLONGS

Blue Diamond won fairly eastly

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AUSTRALIANS “0”—

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however, the one change..

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1939.

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try

like Cuthbertson, and Duke

injured back. This should be to the Army's advantage.. as Suther- land is considered in many quar- ters the better hooker. This is the second leg of the With men Daily Double and I reckon Pum Ridsdale, Pinkerton Pernickel is the one to beat here. playing as they are, Walkden and This bay pony vis bursting with his men will have to be of their atness and although fairly heavily mettle if they hope to give their weighted, he should do the trick backs the required possession.

Amber II has been knocking at,

Although the Club appear to be

the door of late and should find the favourites. a very excellent the distance more to her liking game should result and as the in her last outing, but if I am A safe bet should be Violet Queen Army have proved in previous

ot mistaken, she will find it very who has been so very consistent matches this season, that they are. hard to win this time as her

Strath capable of springing the most un- weight has shot up 16 lbs. 1 in her recent outings. therefore, pick Rose-Queen as the carrick did quite a nice gallop on expected surprises, anything might most likely winner as she booked

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happen.

(weather permitting) at HAPPY NEW MEMBERS SHOW PROGRESS

VALLEY on SATURDAY, 2nd

December, 1939, commencing at 2.00 p.m."

The first Bell will be rung.at 1.30 p.m.

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

AT H.K.R.A. MID-WEEK SHOOT: SAPPERS WIN MATCH

No One without a badge will IN BELILIOS SHIELD

be admitted to the Members'

Enclosure. Such must be worn

throughout the duration of each

Mesting in such a manner as to

be readily identißed.

Badges admitting Non-Mem

Far East Trophy Firing On Wednesday Next

bers to the Members' Enclosure Seventy members were present at Wednesday's spoon and Club Rooms at $5.00 and practice shoot. The wind was variable and con- for Gentlemen and $3.00 sequently scores were not very high.

of All Chits, etc.

yards.

H.K. CRICKET CLUB TEAM TO MEET. THE ARMY

The following will represent the Hongkong -- Cricket Club 1st XI against the Army at 2pm."on the Club ground tomorrow:-

L. T. Ride (Capt.), J. E. Richard-": son, A. E. Perry, T., V. N. Fortescue, G. E. R. Divett, W. Stoker, D. 8. Robb, L. D. Ribee, D. de S. Carey, D. G. Day, C, R, W. Thomson.

S.M. V. Cooper str. 28 31 30 Be Mr. A. F. Evans 3 28 31 2R 87-

S. G L/Corpi.

Brighty

3

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APARATAY

8 28 31 28 87H

5 26 32 28 86

3: 30 30 26 88

SR. (a)

"

for Ladies (Both Includläg tax) Nett Spoons went to Sgt. F. E. Russell, H.K.P., and Pte.

zre obtainable through

the J. Scott of the Royal Scots. Sgt. Russell tled with C/Sgt. SECRETARY

per P. Hale on prints, but was placed higher for securing the upon the sonal or written application of a better score at the longest range. Member, such Member to be It is gratifying, as showing Teams of ten compete in each Pte. LJ. Gromm responsible for all visitors intro the progress being made by class 8.R. (a) and S.R. (b) the 8L/Cpl. G.R. Mor

highest . ' aggregate. scores being ton duced by him, and for Payment new members, that those counted. Ranges 200, 500 and 600 Capt. F. Sale... 4 28 30 23 86

with comparatively high han- dicaps won the handicap The Silver Challenge Trophy is Pte. J. Scott...... 7 29 30 31 90x The Secretary's Office. 1st spoons this week.

at present held by the Federated Pte. R. Bullen... 8 27 13 27 87 Hoor, Exchange Building (Tel.

They were

cannot compete this year as their 27704) will close at 12 o'clock s.R. (a) Cpl. J. Plummer, 1/M2. Malay States who, unfortunately, ASET, F. Tall-

6 29 30:27 85 Bdsmp. D. Bolam, 1/MX members are too scattered.

C.B.M. F. Maslen 3 29 31 28-88 Noon.

Cpl. T. Life, R.AF.

LEADING SCORES

L.B.R. N. L. Pan. 7 25 28 32 85 Tiffins are obtainable - at the SR. (6)—LAC, W. J. Gash, RAF Leading scores were as follows: Mr. W. K. GIII- Club House provided they are

S.R. (b)

MED on

2 28 27 30 85 ordered in advance from the No

I'p 200 500 600 Ttl.|M.N.E. B. Croft a 30 28 28 84 Bgt. F.E. Russell scr. 31-34 31 98m Cpl: Rr Langford scr. 31 30 23 24 The Royal Engineers much to C/8gt. P. Hale... scr. 34 33 29 96 |L/8zt. W. E. PUBLIC ENCLOSURE their OWN surprise, won their Mr. HL Langley 2 32 33 31 ́96 Nunn The price of Admission to match with the 1/Mx. who were Mr. W. Trenouth 4 30 33 31 94 8pr. E. W. Allo... 8 28 29 24 81 the Public Enclosure is $1.00 generally expected to be the win-Lt. A.J. Le Seel-

1 Boy (Telephone 21920).

ners.

L/Cpl. B G. Brighty.

RE.

BELILIOS SHIELD

leur

including Tax, for all Persons, The Sappers were very jubilant L/Sgt. R.C. Hoo 2 30 33 30 93- including Ladies, and is payable and are to be congratulated. It s Insp. A. C. at the Gate. Soldlers and Sallors was a close night, only 18 points in Uniform are admitted · Half separating the teams... Price.

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary Hong Kong, 27th Nov., 1939.

Chan

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4 27 28 26 81

STELAO J. Berry. »7 25 28 27 80. scr. 32 32 30 94 Cpl. V. M. Ham-

mond

1 26 27 28 79 CpL, J. Plummer 12 27 28 28 79H 31 31 31 93L/Sgt. W. Hen- 8 Inap: C. C.

derson ... 9 28 28 24 78 At 200 yards scores were level, Chau

scr: 29 33 30 92 Cpl. T. Lillie................. 12 23 23 31.77% the REs. led by 4 points at 500 and g/Lt. G. J. P.

Bdam. D. Bolam 10 23 27 27:TTE at 600 they increased their lead Carey ... ECT. 314 27 33 91 Boy LF. Ward 9 27 29 20 78

P/Sergt. F. H

Thong

by 14 more points.

FAR EAST TROPHY...

BCT. 32 31. 28.01

On Wednesday next the home, LA.C. WJ: Gash 6 29 31 31 · 91m team will fire against Ceylon and L. C. E. Otway str. 28 30 32 30 849 Singapore. Rifle Associations B/M. W. Kifford scr 30 30 30 on

Kdenotes winner of Nett Spoon. -denotes-winners of Handicap

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· Winner of (N) or (H) will have his handicap reduced by one point.

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