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THE

SEVENTH EXTRA RACE MEETING:

ADVERTISEMENTS Australian Subscription HONG KONG Ponies Autumn Plate:

Change In Racing Rules

JOCKEY CLUB.

NOTICE TO MEMBERS

SEVENTH EXTRA RACE MEETING

GOSFORD HANDICAP

Saturday, 27th September, 1911

In

ni the number of entries received for the above, it Has been decided to divid the face into three sections.

The third section will be race No, I and run at 6.50 p.m.

BY LAST QUARTER"

Racing enthusiasts will aner again the spacious premises of the Hongkong Jockey Club at Happy Valley tomorrow afternoon when the SEVENTH EXTRA RACE MEETING takes place. The pro- gramme originally called for 10 events but in view of the number of entries received (34) for the Gosford Handicap over six furiosigs for "C" Class Australians, the Stewards have divided the race into ibree sections instead of two as specified on the draft programme, and this extra event will be run as the last race of the meeting al 1.50 p.m.

SPORTS

BETTING DUTY AMENDMENT

Hon. Mr. T. E. Pearce Seeks Date For Abolishment

Speaking at the meeting of the Legislative Council yester- day afternoon. the HON. MR. T. £ PEARCE moved an amend- ment to Clause of an Ordinance to amend the Betting Duty Ordinance. 1931, as amended by the Betting Duty Amendment Ordinance, 1948, to read: "This Ordinance shall come into force on the 1st day of October, 1941, and shall continue in force on- til the war, which began on Sept. 3. 1939, is terminated, and no longer, unless otherwise provided by Ordinance.”

The Attorney General Hon. Mr. C G. Alabaster, K.C.) said that the amendment had been considered by the Governor in Conuri but it was regretted that the amendment could not be accepted.

The Attorney General udded Council that in addition to this that he was happy to give an as Government taxation. the Jockey surance that at any Ume dur-Club has voluntarily contributed ger and i would like to see Mr Ting the war or after it, a change to British and Chinese War Funds K 14 up, so na to give the public of circumstances occurs which in ¦ and Charities in a very liberal the thrill of a close Anish between the opinion otize Council war- manner. two wner jockeys GALVESTON ranted a review at this tax then BAY is also entered and may be the application tuld b COBSI- the mount of Mr W Yui THIRTY | dered Government could not ESTX Was galloping quite well on give a delinite cute for this tax

Wednesday morning and should be expire

I: Com X 12% with the Cusha teling he will take out the

Odeon is the main dan Sweeps, however I would end the furmer attention of readers that the asunt Si tekets will be available for the A cash sweep, tickets $1 each, j additional race, but only obtain

this will be held on

race but KE the Race Course during the

me-199 The $ill "through num "All through" numbers will not

brra will not parbetpake participate, and tickets can be extra even71 purchased only at the Race Course doring the Meeting.

By Order of the Stewards,

A. SELAP,

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Acting Secretary Hong Kong 20th Sep!.. 1944!.

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TAL SEVENTHE JAIRA RACE MEETING will be held, weather permitting, an SATUR DAY, 27th SEPTEMBER, 194, commencing at 2.00 p.m.

The First Bell will be rung al; 1.30 p.m.

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

No One without a badge will the Members be admitted to Enclosure. Such must be worn throughout the duration of each Meeting in such a manner as to he readily identified.

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The amount so contributed dur ing the last 24 months totals $571,724 Whit locs) Charities have als benefited In 2 very much larger extent than in form er years

In his Jetter of July 15 The Honourable the Colonial Becre tary, when frst bringing the mat ter before the Jockey Club. clearly indicated the increased income to be produced by the extra taxation! would 1p diverted to the War eler and inder date July 28 11 repued. "I should be glad of your. asstrare that the extra tax is a war mensare ily and will be themoved immediately pet Ti

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the long summerly disappointed Fiat Governmen Pcess. :0 In diffent [ be any could not accept the amendment where neat definite as regards the ; but he was giat 14 hear of the merits of the contenders, and my | Attorney General's assurance and. Tanes we have to be somewhat with the perouasion, si the Senior

and leave the nut sebe

Unofficial Member, he would with I have had a chune, draw the amendment the Anal wallops today For first event The four worth Botine

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The amendment was accordingly withdraws and the Bill was read a third din and passed

BON MR T. E PEARCE

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the fre and vations, and to move an atayin there This chestnut is a padler and just the type to run his race this way

TWEED ISLAND BAY HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION)

The Kong Bros have the we Rosvight b The Beaufort Stakes top weights In this spriat from on the first day of the sixth extra the 12 mile post GAY STAR

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I have been under 14 Impres sus this epedition had been 44 empted by Gwerumrat, Jented her with he her reconurendal 985 made in that better

EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED I was therefore extremely dis appouted to receive $ Comi cation from the Homurable the Colonial Secretary dated Sept 15 reading as follows

The The Bourable

Colonial (Scorelary wiit confirm that during the disussions which Jer to The Beerplance of the Stewards commendaltons In fixing the f crease at 5 per cert the only mo tive in view Was avoid doing anything which might ki the 1150

and WONDERFUL"goose that lays the golden egg" SCHEME 1159 lbs. Both these.

The phrase In Clause 1 of the panies have been doing fine work. but I think Mr Craven will prefer time being at any rate," is elastic, now

"Objects and Reasons," "for the the tatler JOHNBER is fast and I am glad to have enough to stay with the best, while this AVON with Mr. Bluck ap. should amended

herease will also be making an attempt. SAM'S any detrimental Bracing CHOICE is now owned by Mr. &

DOINGS AT THE VALLEY

Before starting on my comments as to the rhunces of the various contenders in the different events I believe a little information as to the general doings at the Valiey may prove t Interext enthusiasts.

As already published, Mr H C ¦ Pih will not be seen in the saddle.

Badges admitting Non-Men having undergone a recent opera-

part of his investment. SO NICE

Is showing up quite well and looks

a good outside bet.

AUSTRALIAN SUBSCRIPTION PONIES AUTUMN PLATE There are twenty five entries for

Over

"I! is regretted that at this stage. it le possible to give an assur- ance trut the Increase in duly proposed will be abolished immediately peace is re-establish- ed Your attention is however

assurance be promptly 1s found to have drawn to the wording of the first paragraph of the memorandum of Objects and Reasons which is ap- pended to the Bill."

eflect on turn-

I have already sald and agree the phrase "for the time being at

Sir, I claim this Council should

consider and favourably

accept the following amendment 1941. in lize 2 of Clause 4. there That alter the words "October

W. Lee and I think this young Based on the figures disclosed owner will try hard 30 recover to the Jockey Club's Accounts for the year ending March 31, 1941. the proposed increase will produce any rate," is elastic, but I shall be 1142 Mr Treverton is on his way bers to the Members' Enclosure

additional $150,000 in one

more satished 11 there is a definite to Australia for a holiday and

year, and Club Rooms at $5.00 does not anticipate returning unti

dute stated for the increase to be from that Club alone For that

Abolished. for Gentlemen and $3.00 late December, while Mr. P. P.

same period the Jockey Club actu- ally paid Government $492,000 in for Ladies (both including tax Botelho is away in Shanghai on u

combined business and pleasure this main event OYET 1/4 miles Rates, Retting in Tax

and War ΑΓΙ obtainable through the

trip However, Mr G. R. Cheape and the Beld is very likely to be Taxation, so with this additional SECRETARY upon the per who has ridden with fair success the blagest one of the meeting. $150,000, a sum approximating to sonal or written application of al here in the past. has been trans-jeven though ARAXY 11 BENDI. less than $650,000 will be paid to Member, such Member to be terred back to the fudony and will GO, CRACK SHOT and VITAMIN Government which, may I add,

be available I understand this M have the option of another race costs nothing in its collection. responsible for all visitors intro

irider graduated from the Novices and quite able to be reserved for duced by him, and for Payment class while in Shanghai and will the

LIBERAL CONTRIBUTIONS later engagemetal. 0: the I believe it is hardly of all Chits, etc.

be a welcome addition to our list three top weights. I like the for me to remind Members of this dinance."

chances of JUS GENTIUM 157 The Secretary's Office, Ist of "black letter" jockeys

Ibs, best This sub has demon- strated her capabilities before and

Hoor, Exchange Building (Tel.

27794) will close at 11.45 8.3.

PROMINENT OWNER POSSIBLE NOVICE

necessary

should De inserted the words: "and shall continue in force until the war, which began on Sept. 3, 1939 is terminated. and no longer, unless otherwise provided by Or

is 111 at the moment HAPPY bay will disappoint EVE

OF, good milers entered. SPRING Judging by his regular atten Tiffins are obtainable at the dance at the early morning gal

RETURNS Is a real trier and REASON and HOPEFUL STAR HURST is nicely weighted but capable of staying the distance, should all the remaining places, GAY FOX should make anything i Club House provided they are tops and the recent double success but the 164 lbs might prove quite while KING KONG has ordered in advance from the No. 1st me of the morning pows duran obstacle.

a farn the race gallop hard in order Mainsail bus to carry chance. HUCHBER does not ap- to win. ing the summer recess, it is quite! 160 15s, and does not appear to me peal as she finished quite red taken out by Mr. Black and the

This grey, I hear, will be i BoyTelephone 21920),

probable that ዩ። wil Sre the to be as fit as before the summer after Wednesday's gallop, but combination will be difficult to

OONAGH is a long shot.

CRIFFEL should be able to secure 8 place. GLOAMING,

events tomorrow.

No children or amahs will be popular

owner, Mr T. K Li, break admitted to either Enclosure. amongst those going to the post!

Novice in the Mr. Li is the leading owner, and Mr The price of Admission to the with his array of poules, his ser- viers could well be utilized by his

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

Public Inclosure in $1.00 including Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, and is payable

at the Gate. Soldiers and Sailors

in Einiform are admitted Half

Price.

By Order.

S. A. SLEAP,

Acting Secretary Hong Kong, 22nd Sept., 1941,

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"NEEDLE" BOWLS MATCH

The "needle" match between

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In the Second Division of the Lawn Bowls will be decided Chathan: Rond.

Kowloon F.C. are strnogly fav oured to win and their chances

very own stable

Mr. B. Chan will be riding in

SW Lee colours and i quan

ty alone should ecunt, he is cer

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PORT PHILLIP STAKES

beat

KING'S FLIGHT is sure to have say at the Anish, particularly f

Needa

The field is fairly well matched CHEERFUL STAR and ROWAN are the jockey. There in this mile race for Australian fair prospects. several amongst the lower Griffins, GRACEFUL VIEW is well I believe this will be one of the scale of weights that are positive considered and a very likely win- best races of the day and produce ly dangerous, the first of which is ner at that. AMULET STAR

RIVERSIDE is the an excellent finish.

though KING'S

This pony has main danger.

had only one start, but also one WELCOME is fancied in certam

win, and though it is problemati-quarters. 1 do not enthuse over

GOSFORD HANDICAP

(SECOND SECTION)

In this 3/4 mile race, TWINK

either INCOME

cal as to whether this bay will go the latter's chances as this mare LING STAR has the best chance B. L Tas. I hear, will be takie over distance. a small bet would has disappointed more often than and with THE KOALA BEAR should fout a few starters for the Time not be amiss NATIONAL WEL-not, and unreliable over the last have things pretty much their own

stable. In the fuwire. Mr. Needa FARE was the winner of the Syd- blt. was galloping a few of the Lanney Maidens (Third Section) atsible she will be held over for the place. I expect

In addition, it may be pos- way between them. For third racers during the week and it is the Annual Meeting and has had last event, which is only six fur-TAX or FRANKLIN, possible that he is helping out the no further success since. I am not longo. View stable during the enforced too sanguine ar to this mare's fair outsider.

AMUSEMENT TAX la a

ISLAND BAY HANDICAP chances. There are two long shots I do

(SECOND SECTION) MR. BLACK'S NEW MOUNTS worth recommending: NIGGER LOVE will start here or in the fin- This is the second of the novice Mr. Donald Black, the champlon and WAYWORTH Jockey for the first half, has the

absence of Mr. Pih

usual formidable string to plek! from, and in addition will handle

VAUCLUSE HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION)

not know 1 TROPICAL Į

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al race, but in ease the connexions races and is confined to "C" Class decide to have a go in this event, China pontes. It is difficult to

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Full use of the extra half-hour provided by Winter Time will

I would advise punters to have pick out one reliable staver and be made by the HONGKONG CRICKET LEAGUE this decision be This mile race for "B" Class Aus-some money on this bay mare, as the possibility of an upset is quite ing reached at the annual meeting of the League held in the Urban a few of the mounts belonging to tralians (1941 subs, barred), is she certainly moved nicoly over[likely. The four best, in my oplo-

Mrs. Eu Tong Sen These ponies sure to produce a fighting finish the six furlongs. Inside 1:27 yester-ton, are EVE OF PEACE, BLUE Counell Chamber yesterday evening. MR. II. R. B. HANCOCK, Pre-

of the Russian trainer.

GOSFORD HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION)

have lately been under the care between COLOOMA and A HAPPY day morning.

DIAMOND, JOBER and LANCA-sident, was in the chair. who was TIME, with BROWN DERBY and

SHIRE LASS.

Others present were Mr. A. H. p.m.-Oct., Feb., Mar., April: 6.30 formerly SO successful with the MAN-O-WAR offering some op-

GOSFORD HANDICAP

Madar (Hon. Sec.), Lt. T. A. Pearce p.m.-Nov.. Jan.; 6.15 p.m.-Dec. Dunbar stable. and the change position, MARSH WARBLER, how-

(Army), Messrs. D. B. Robb (HK. Probable League entries are as (THIRD SECTION) There are several good sprinters seems to have been quite beneficial. over, appears Kowloon F. C. and Kowloon Tong Judging from what I have seen. pony after the rest and appears COCK is known by past perform count for the field in this six fur M. R. Abbas (Indian H.C.), E. Zim- Civil Service Co.: Div. II-K.0.C..

to be a different in this six furlong race. SHUTTLE-

C.C.), 8. A. Gray and W. Mulcgby "follows:--Div. T-K€0., HK.CO% I expect to ace VITAMIN M ac- (K.C.C.), E. A. R. Alves (Recreto), Univ., Ariny, LR.C., C.O.C., Bec., the E connexions should have quite keen over the morning work- ances and can account for the long race, which to the additional mern (C.C.C.), Syed Mahmood CC.C., Army, Rec., IRO., 08.CC... quite a good season, with Gay Fox outs. This chestnut should not be field if well served at the gate, but one of the meeting. This mare (Univ) and Bergt. A. Billingham Police, University. and Ronson prominent tomorrow. overlooked as she has only 136 lbs will have stern opposition from will have to watch out for TROPI- (Police R.C.)..

ISLAND BAY HANDICAP to onery. CATTERICK BRIDGE is NOMINE POENAEL

The following officers were clert-

(FIRST SECTION)

& hard worker and always puts up qulation of Mrs. Stanton, DEVON- notes, GOOGLY is handy over the tion of, $50 would be made to the proposed by

It was antiouneed that a dona-ed:-President: H. R. B. Hancock Mr. D. 8. Robb, This is the orst of the two strong finisit, and together with IAN, will have a sporting chance, distance and should at least place, Children's Playgrounds and that seconded by Lt. Pearce): Vice- novien events and is over the mile VANGUARD are about the pick of particularly if the going to dry. KING'S WELCOME is also entered the match at the end of the sea-President: Frank Goodwin (pro- course; confined to " Class the remainder.

ARAXY II is also useful over this bere but the same remarks as I son. Champions, Rest, would be posed by Mr. Hancock, seconded distance and the gamu can be sold made previously, ́upply Here. In ald of the Bomber Fund....... of NEWBORN STAR,

LOCUS STANDI and MITY EVE aro about the best of the romabi jing sentrlos,

are further enhanced by the ad- vantage of playing on their home

green.

The now ac- CAL LOVE.as mentioned in my

KFC. rinks A. Lapalcy. W. China ponies. Mr. S. W. Lee has TWICED ISLAND BAY HANDIÇar C. Ogley. V. Atlenina, P. Young-quite a following in these oventa

(SECOND SECTION) husband skip); B. D. Evans. AA and tomorrow will be no different, In this sprint from the 1-1/2 VAUCLUSE HANDICAP Dand, V. Chittenden, WV. Foldess with EVE OF FOLLY and BLUE Mile Post for "B" Class China

(SECOND SECTION)" (skip); E. Korn, A.B. Eystman, W. TIELD to choose froin, his chances ponles, I have a strong fancy for Thla talle Taco la another teaser Hyde. W. Simpson (skip), are excellent. Personally. I have RONSON and do not think this for punters, as there are several, tomorrow,

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STARTING TIMES Starting times for matches' will be as follows:-2 p.m.-Oct., Nov.,

by Mr. 9. A. Gray); Hon. "Beerc- tary: A. H. Madar (proposed by Mr. Hancock, seconded, by Mr. E. Zimmefn).

My final selestions will appear Dee., Mar.. and April; 1.45 pm--" Accounts for the season 1940-41.

Jan. Feb. Drawing atunipa-6.46 showed a credit balance of $34,96,