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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

ANNUAL RACE MEETING,

1940 +

17th, 19th, 20th, 21st and

24th February.

On Saturday, 17th, Monday, 19th, Tuesday, 20th and Wednes day, 21st February, the first bell will be rang at 11:30 a.m., and the Arst race will be run at 12.00 NOON. On Saturday, 24th February, the first bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m. and the first race will be run at 2.00 p.m.

The tin Interval will be after the fourth race on the first four days of the Meeting.

MEMBERS' BADGES AND

ENCLOSURES"

Members are reminded that they and their ladies MUST wear their badges prominently display. ed throughout the Meeting. "NO ONE WITHOUT A BADGE WILL BE ADMITTED TO

THE MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE. Badges admitting non-members to the Members' Enclosure and Club Rooms at $10.00 per day Including tax--or $40.00 includ ing tax for the Meeting (ladies $5.00 and $20.00 respectively) are obtainable through the Secre- tary upon the written or personal Introduction of a member, such member to be responsible for all

chits, etc.

Badges admitting to Members' Enclosure will NOT be on sale at the Race Course,

The Secretary's Office, 1st floor, EXCHANGE BUILD. WILL 27794) ING, (Tel. CLOSE AT 10,00 a.m. ON THE FIRST FOUR DAYS, and at 12.00 NOON ON THE FIFTH DAY.

"

A limited number of tiffins will

be obtainable each day at the

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1940.

2. In the World of Sports &

EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH DIVIDENDS PAID THRILLING RUGGER AT

ON FOURTH DAY OF THE ANNUAL RACES

Record Runs By Burford,

favourite, weakened in the home! run, riving place Rising Star, who came up well lá take fourth place. 3.-Ladies' Purse (Once Bound) Mr. LTF's Ajax,

Ú

Mount Hope Bay: Ladies' 180 1 Purse Won By Mr. S. C. Liang

(M. Liang) 1 Mr. Ellandee's Happy Landings, 145 lbs. (Mr. Davis) Mr. J. H. Jesson's Pumpernickel.

155 lbs.... (Mr. Proulx) 3 Won by short head, short head

MR. H. M. BOTELHO GRADUATES between second and third.

THREE DEAD-HEATS AND TWO NEW RECORDS WERE THE FEATURES OF THE FOURTH DAY OF THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB'S ANNUAL MEETING yester day at Happy Valley, when Burford won the Champion Stakes in record time and King Kong annexed the Gover- nor's Cup with ease. There was a good gathering present and some exceptionally high dividends were paid out, al- though many of the races were won by the favourites.

In the opening event for the Grand Stand Stakes, Mount Hope Bay, ridden by Mr. D., Black, towered by 1 2/5 secs. the six furlongs record established by Spicylight on The pony Saturday, Mount Hope Bay's time was 1.21.2. started hot favourite and won easily.

Pak-ming)

Betting

Burford atoned for his (Yeung Wing-kwai); Patricia, 158 failure in the Derby last Mon- (Ho Hong-ming): Thirty Six, 153 day when he annexe the (K. W. Fung); Victoria, 158 [Hoo Champion Stakes in record time, cupping 1 1/5 secs. off the record of 2.20.1 held by Silkylight for the 14 miles. Burford's performance was specially good as he ran it in soft going. It rained steadily from about 3.15 p.m. and only cleared up slightly before the last race.

A sensation was caused in the Soochow Handicap when National Pride won by a short head from

Boolat Bay to pay $100.90 for a win and $29.10 for a place. The next race, for the Ladies' Purse resulted

"

Bronze Arrow Craigavad Eve of Folly Hughber

Time: 1.38.1, Pari-mutuek--

Mr. B. L. Tao Suspended

ALLEGED INCIDENT IN SADDLING ENCLOSURE

VALLEY

ARMY XV BEATEN 16.11 BY THE

CLUB

Colony Chess Championship

A magnificent turn of speed by INTERESTING GAMÈS

Artingstall, a beautiful kick by Burrell for the Acty counteracted

by..

THIS EVENING

by some brillant three-quarter. Zimmern has moved up to play by the Club wing-forwards, second place in the Tournament. and good tackling by their for for the Colony Chess Champion-... wards them were the highlights ship, as the result of his win over in a fast and thrilling encounter K. M. A. Barnett, in a postponed.

Following an

incident in the between the Club and the Army match that was played off on on Tuesday, at the Valley yesterday, which Tuesday, and remains now the only saddling enclosure MR, B. L. TAO, the Jockey, was ended in the former emerging undefeated player in the Tourna Winner $281.20.

suspended for the roet of the victorious by 2 tries and two ment..

goals (16 points) to 2 tries and a

K. Weiss retains the lead with Places: $60.80, $13.70, $9.20.

four wins in five matches played. Also ran:-Annabella, 160 (L. B. Annual Meeting.

when roal (11 polats). Chao): A Roaring Time, 165 (P. Y

Paul, of the Navy, came into The positions to date are:- Poy): Bredon, 143 (G. Treverton); enclosure after the pony had the Club side to complete the

K. Welss'.. (H. J. A. bored is way off the course while team and gave a good account of

E. Zimmern Centre Court, 150 T. Wei); Blandford, 156 (W. G. Tribute was brought back to the Hearne); Derby Day, 152 (8. I taking the turn from the straight himself-indulging in one of his Yuen); National Victory, 149 (G. P. into back atretch, in the race for usual "cock-screw" runs to enableg, S. Litvin

St H. Pollock 5 2 1 2 2 The pony Lavalle to cross over for a try. Gram); Rising Stär, 135 (8. W. the Royal Navy Cup.

The Club forwards played hard K. M. A. Barnett.... 3 0 1 2 Pan): Roolfly 152 (C. L. Gregory).[los; so much ground that it did

Betting

not continue in the race and was and tackled well, whilst the best D. E. de Carvalho... 3 2 0 1 2 Place brought back to the saddling en-performance

The incident occurred

of the afternoon L Blair the

wing-forwards, A. Birukoff came from who time and time again covered A. Kurrik much territory with clever bouts V. V. Roiatchof of passing,

P. W. D. L Pts.

54 0.1 4

3 3 0 0 3

4 3 0 1 3

3 1 0 2 1

5

10 4 1

3 0 1 2

+

4 0 0 4 0.

THIS EVENING'S GAMES It will be recalled that on

Some of the most interesting: Morgan was brilliant at scrum- October 19, 1939, Mr. B. L. Tao was suspended from riding for the re-half, sending his wing forwards matches in the Tournament are on mainder of the year. At the same into action on innumerable oc- this evening's programme. At the 56 time, Mr. AW. Raymond was castons. Hopking at back played Gloucester Hotel, Sir Henry Pollock warned off by the Stewards of the a steady game and relieved some meets D. E, de Carvalho, and E. Hongkong Jockey Club, thus for dangerous situations by kicking Zimmern meets K. Weiss. · felting his membership.

Win

Ajax

66

60

Annabella

556

closure where it is alleged, the pony was struck,

A Roaring Time

1,158

936

"PREVIOUS CASE

Blandford

£8

135

Bredon

20

31

Centre Court

248

229

Win. Place

1 22

Derby Day...

41

Happy Landings... 197

383

710 563

National Victory...

50

4

34

Pumpernickel

1,059

787

12

38

Rising Star

151

236

1,437

658

Roolily

89

189

1..

1

8

Total

4,209. 3,678

1

A

This judgment was passed by the Stewards following considera- tion of a full report on incidents

1

17

RACE FOUR

Total

2,177

RACE TWO

1,353

Mt. Hope Bay National Success...

Patricia! Thirty Six Victoria

'strongly to touch.

ARMY OUTPLAYED The Army Xy were outplayed

at the Macao Jockey Club's race in the first half, when they could do nothing right with the ball

The field went past the stands meeting of October 1, 1939. in a bunch, with Palme alightly

There was no connexion be- and allowed the Cub to snatch in front. As the runners strung tween the cases of Messrs. Tao a lead of 8-3. out in the back, stretch, Palmer and Raymond The field went off in a bunch.

Bogey, And Blaisdon. Dawn Star' soon assumed the lead drew away followed by Heddon,

liked.

Palmer

CASH SWEEPS

as he

RACE i

T

No. 1153

351 112

$1,598.80 458.80 228.40

"

At the Peninsula Hotel, K. M. A. Barnett plays B. S. Litvin, and A. Kurrik meets L. Blair.

into the picture when he crossed: the Club line. In the second half they ralled

Despite this upset, the Chate so magnificently that they nos fought back with such determina- only drew level with their option that Hynes took the ball

across to ponents, but managed to obtain a lead of 3 points through Br

Sappers. rell.

1

Despite this lead, a splendid

draw level with the

FAST AND FURIOUS

rally of the Chub side took place, Play at this stage was fast and resulting in their crossing the furious with each alde making

desperate efforts to avert defeat.

in an even greater surprise when Ajax romped home to return a and was first into the straight weakened at the rock and began dividend of $281.20 for a win and National Pride, fourth in demand, to drop back, while Bogey moyed and Rose Queen, who were in

up and, taking the lead into the $60.30 for a placa.

Miss R. Vickers presented the close attendance, came up strong- Ladies Purse to Mr. S. Liang. ly in the home run and were lead-straight, went on to win

In the home run Gog and The presentation took place in ing as the distance, when Boolat front of Sir Vandeleur. Grayburn's Bay, who was hith at the bend Valorous, fatourite, came up well

Tickets Nos. 11. 2594, 1998, 2673, to take the remaining honours hox and the successful jockey was making a last mmute spurt over- introduced by Hon Mr. T. E. tobe Rose Queen and just missed beating Haddon the fourth place. 2105, 3232 get $50 each. Pearce. Mr. Liang presented Miss winning by a short head scenic Palmer third favourite, was hith,

THE PLAY Vickers with a bouquet of yellow View was fourth. Lovely Star.walle Blaisdon Anished in

the favourite and Galveston Bay, rick Gallant Marshall, second

Thus thrilling and evenly Morgan drew firs; blood for the Onno pretext will children be gladioli and blue larkspur.

His Excellency the Governor pre-second favourite, were never pro favourite ran a very bad race, permitted in either enclosuresented the Governor's Cup to the minent at any stage.

while Tribute merely cantered

Tickets Nos. 734, 2570, 3118, 3309, Club, "crossing över to score be- contested game ended with the during the first four days of the owner of King Kong which won the Soochow Handicap (1st Set.) round to anish ids, more than 3549, 3234, 1601, 143, 2911 get $50 tween the posts Watson took Club victorious by 16 points to 11. Meeting. No amahs will allowed on the Filth Day,

Club House, provided they are

ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy, (Tel: 21920).

bel race.

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE. The price of admission to the Public Enclosure is $2.00 per day including tax for all persons including ladies, and is payable at the Gate.

Soldiers and Sailors in ani. form are admitted to the Public

7

ibs.....

(6 Furlongs) TEN CENTS TO GOOD

Mr. Cal's National Fride, 138 lbs. (Mr H. M. Botelho) The first race after the luncheon interval, the Hopeful Stakes, result- Mr. 8 W. Lee's 'Boolat Bay, 188 (Mr. Gram) ed in a dead-heat between Racy- Light and Grether. These two Mr. Billy's Rose-Queen, 156 lbs. ponies between them carried al- most all the money on the part- mutuel and backers for win or place were only ten cents to the good.

Mr. H. M. Botelho rode as a full fledged jockey for the first time in the Blue Mountains Plate, having

RACE 2

the

No. 712 1163 501

$1.853.40 472:40 234:20

a furlong behind the winners each. Sports Venture, National Honour

BACE 3

г

2

and Lacky Bleven, fairly well- No. 9275 fancied candiates, falled to make any impression.

1778 -3633

(Mr. Poy) 31 "Won by short head, two lengths between second and third..

Time: 1.27.3. Parl-mutuel:-

Winner: $100.90."

Places: $29.10, $17.20, $25.50.* Also ran:-Commencement Bay,

Army line twice,

From a loose scrum, Beatty, for Birrell, Waite, Artingstall and Cuthbertson were outstanding for the Club, took the ball to score the losers.

the kick and covered. Cuthbert- through good forward play, son,

between the posts, to allow Wat- " son to convert,

**THE TEAMS

managed to cross the Club line! CLUB XV: Hopkins: Weight .$1,759.80

Towards the close of the first Nooth, Day, Taylor and Lavallen McCrae, 502,80

half Lavalle, as a result of some Hynes and Morgan: 251.40 Tickets Nos. 2004, 1293, 247, 1077, magnificent play by Paul, carried ‡ Watson, Kennedy, Needúm, B: 4-Jockey Cup (1 Mile)

625, 641, 3751, 1917, 1889 get $50 the ball through near the dag Hynes, Godfrey, Beatty and Pant

(Navy). post Mr. Sunnyside's Bogey, 140 lbs.

(Mr. Chip Ki-fan) 1 each.

RACE 4 Mrs. B. Hall's Gor. 181 lbs.

(Mr. O. R. Sadick) 2 Mr. Helenside's Valorous, 158

lbs. (Mr. R. M: Wood) $ Won by four lengths, length and

Enclosure at $1.00 per day. I graduated from a novice earlier in 163 lbs. (Chiù KI-fan): Dawn Star, a half between second and third

cluding tax.

Bookmakers, Tic Tac men, etc., will not be permitted to operate within the precincts of The Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.

the day when he piloted National 150 (8. A. Proulx); Galveston Bay, Pride to victory, thus bringing in 139 ( J. A. Hearne); Hopeful Time, 156 (R. M. Wood); Laughing his tenth winner.

Time: 2.09.2 Pari-mutuel

Winner: $51.80.

Places: $13.20, $34.50, $12. Also ran-Arabian Cat, 158 Ibs Sequeira); Diogenes, 151 (K. W J. Cowley Blaisdon, 144 (F. A

There was a tie for second place Girl, 151, (8. C. Llang); Lovely Star, in the Adelalde Handicap when 149 (8. W. Pan); Royal Highness, Turnedo Star (Mr. B. Proulx, 148 (8. 1. Yuen); Scenic View, 140 and Chiltern (Mr. C. Encarnacao) (H. C. Pib); Tim, 146 (Ho Hong-Fung); Gallant Marshal, 155 (C. W. passed the post together and again ping then the last race, Clowner (Mr. Ip Kul-ying) and Sylvandale (Mr. H J. A Hearne Anished dead level for first prize.

Tiffins will be obtainable in Restaurant in the Public En closure,

SERVANTS' PASSES. -

Passes for Servants will be Issued 16 Private Box holders ONLY on application to the Secretary, 1st floor, Exchange Building.

Any persons found loitering with Servants' passes in their possession will forfeit the same and whl be removed from the Enclosure.

Order,

Results are given below in full with notes on how the horses ran: EACE ONE

Craigavad took the lead for a moment, but was soon displaced

by Mount Hope Fay favourite

who led by a long strech into the

straight and went on to win ensi: ly by air lengths, establishing a new six furlongs record

Bociat way. Commencem❜t Bay Dawn Star Galveston, Bay Hopeful Time 14gming GUI Lovely Star National Pride Rose-Queeu Royal Highness Scenic View Tim

Cooper: Geordie, 181 (R. Eleap): Heddon), 180 (Lo G. Hing); Lucky Eleven, 156 (B A B Botelho)! 156 (Yeung National Honour,

No. 2422

..$1,814.40 518.40

2727

259.20 1014 games Tickets Nos. 1478, 143, 196, 2216, 4049, 2373, 1640, 410. 258, 3423, 996, 447 get $50 each.

RACE 5

-No. 4150

3417

1

577

$1,688.40** 1,688.40*

375.20

*--Dead Heat.. Tickets Nos 801. 2228, 518, 2467

get $50 each.

RACE &

Wing-kwal); Opening Batsman, 140

NO. 4270

· 5448 3401

..$2,771.60

*781.80

395.30

(R. K. C. Chu. Palmer, 158. (T. V;"

Tickets Nos. 2888, 2152 4794, 4647, 5285 get $59 Chattey); Sports Venture, 156 (HQ 2930 3903, 3567724 Hong-ping); Tribute, 156 (Yeung each.

Betting

win. Place -227 228

26

33

53

521

638

4.

52 1,693

$104

966-

Wing-sing).

RACE 7

123

114 88 134

7 80 138

21

Betting

Arabia Cat Blaisdon

Win. Place

€2 ..84.

No. 4896

$3,068.60 876.20 438.40

33

38

Bogey

264 349

Diogenes

"135

104

Gallant Ma

619

1.652

Geordie"

66.

SU

200

*BO]

197

5940

Heddon Lucky Eleven want National Honour. Opening Batsman.. Palmer

155 171 -193202

192

34 37 337 328

2142

RACE $

200

No. 2552

1939

2944

Sports: Venture, Mad 183 Tribute - 76: Valorous

120

609

408

Total

8,104 2.918

Totar 2.813 2,413

RACE THREE Pumpernickel was the first to

Craigavad, second favourite, and Eve of Holly followed in that or der to take second and third places, respectively while Victoria was fourth and Bronze Arrow C. B, BROWN, hith. Hughber was prominent, for show up from a fair start with a while in the back stretch, but Bredon and Happy Landings in close attendance. The held string Secretary: | faded in the home run.

out in the back stretch and, st Grand Stand Stakes

the rock, the order was, Pumper- Hong Kong, 11th Feb. 1940.

(8 Furlong;)

nickel, Happy, Landings, Bredon, Centre Court, Derby Day and

SPORTING

FIXTURES

TODAY

Championship: Colony's KMA, Barnett v. 6.8 Litvin, Bir H Pollock v. DE. de Car- ON. valho, A.Y. Birjukott

Prasalor; A. Karrik v. La Blair; E. Zimmern v. K. Welss.

Mr. 1. Dunbar's Mt. Hope Bay, - 161 lbs; DA(Mr. D. Black) Mrs. J. H. Taggart's Craigavad, 181 lbs. (Mr. Encarnacao) Mr. Eve's Eve of Folly, 158 lbs.

(Mr. Proulx)

Won by 6 lengths, many lengths between second and third,

1 Roaring Time, Roaring Time

as the favourite

the

Pumpernickel led into.

ight, where the field closed in

and

mate

Time: 121.3 (record) TEGET Pari-mutuel mo

*Winner** $6.60

MON

Places $5.10, 35.10 $5.20,

Also ran-Bronze Arrow, 161 Iba, and

thre

(W. G. Poy); Hughber, 161 (GP short head, Gram); National Success 181 Derby Day and

mari

Gog!!!!

RACE FIVE CR Racylight jumped off with the start and led cheneld pas stands with Eve of Reason.

the

Tickets Nos, 3514, 3844, 2554 get [$50 each:

RACE &

$3,351.00 957:80 $73.80

$3,053.40 654.30

654,30

Dead Heat, s

Tickets Nos 4253, 5379, 1010, 4339, 2443, 1425, 1381 get $50 each,

RACE 10

No. 128

$3.115.00

2628

890.00

445,00

Artingstali opened the Army 20»| ARMY XV: Lt. Oway: Spr. count in the second half by Artingstall, Bpr. Martin Spr. Jones sane turn of speed, to enable and L/Cpl Birrell: U/Cpl. Walte Birrell to score with a beautiful and L/Opl Foley: L/Opl Appleley, Spr. Pite, Cpl. Bouzan, Bgt. Black- kick.

With the score standing at 8-8, man, Spr. Cunningham, Lt. Cuth- the Army took on a new lease bertson Spr. Killean and Sgt. of life and Birrell again came Wrinkley,:

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