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________THE RACES.

|| STEWARDS ~~~His Excellency Sir F. J. D. Lugard, K.C.M.U, C,B, D.8.0.; His Excellency Vics-Admiral the Hon. Sir H. Lambron-X.C.D., L.C.V.O., A.D.C.; His Excellency Maj. Genl B. G. Broadwood, C.; Commodore H. Lyon, 2.16.; The Hon. Sir Paul Chatur; Kty Cmaj Thn Hon. Mr. F. H. May, C.M.9.; The Hon. Mr. W. J. Greison; Messi, F. B. Dascon, G.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19 1909.

Mr. Wheeley's Pip, Tost 13th (Hauson) o Mr. Magple's Sturdy, Itsi tlb (Dupree) Mr. Elbes's Regrat tot 13ib.(Lickman) o Mr. Christian's Proschkengaul, tost kolbi

HR]))) (Paiterop)

Mr. H. Humphreys Mommery, fast 7th f

*3lb overweight (Humphreys) o

Friesland, J. A. Jugp, J. C. Pater, C. H. Ross the first race. As in last you of the scales.

and H. PI White.

STEWARDS IN CHARGE OF THE SCALE Masara, F. B. Deacon and G. Friesland

HANDICAPPER-M Gen, Broadwood and Mr. J. A. Jupp.

JUDORI-The Hon. Sir Paul Chater, K.,

C.M.G.

ASSISTANT JUDGE:-Mr. C. H. Rom. STARTER:--The Hoo, Mr. F. H. May, CM.0, SECOND STAR IER:—Mi, H, J. Gedge. ni TIME KEEPER-Mr. T. S. Forrest, HON. TREASURER --Mr. J. F. Cox-Edwards. CLERK OF THE COURIE-Mr. T, F. Hough.

16th lust, The annual race heating held under the auspices of the Hongkong Jockey Club was bagan at the Race Coures in the forenoon to day. A dense fog hung, over the Valley until shortly before the saddling ball, but before the starters for the Giss race entered the field the veil of mist had lifted anda.bright warm AUD shone over the green carpet, giving the scene around all the beauty and colour of a summer's day. The private stands bob within and with.... out the enclosure wore, their usual gay aspect. From the stand of the sister,Services near the entrance to the list owner's stand at the far eastern end of the paddock there was displayed a profusion of bunting and evergreen usually associated with the embellishments of the buildings within the Valley during our great raca carnival, The Grand Stand, since the last meeting, ban been altered out of recognition. The structural improvements carried out by the firmofarchitects, Messrs. Leigh & Orange, under the personal supervision of Mr. A. Bryer, havo. afforded increased accommodation forthethous ands of visitors who watched the races from the Stand to-day. Allerations include the doing away with the old flight of staps and in place of it several long tiers of cement-rendered steps give the front of the Stand the appearance of a gallery on which the spectators obtained an excellent view at every stage of the racing. Under the roof, over which the familiar colours of the Jockey Club floated to the breaze, in creased accommodation was also provided. -Long rows of seats gave plenty of room for the Jadios who availed themselves of the stand dur- ing short respites' from promenading on the turf below.

The ladies, with their pretty dresses, cama,in greater numbers after tiffle, and during the after Doon the crowd was large and picturesque. Withinthe ring on the green thousandral batives watched the day's sport with keen interest. The private studds and the booths had their full complement of patrons. The Clubs Lusitano had its booth exclusively for its members.

The Band of the Buffs discoursed pleasing music throughout the day, which went a long way to add enthusiasm to the large number of citizens who had gathered at Happy Valley to enjoy a day's entertainment under ideal cir cumstances both as to the atmospheric condition and the apinndid racing provided by the nume rous stables.

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・ ・ The Police, under Chief Inspector Baker, as ́usual, - maintained excellent order, and the Tramway Company is to be congratulated upon, the service of cars maintained throughout the

Dash Sweeps: 1st $837.907 2ud 12394013rd. Commodore H, Lyon's Faiz Ullah 16st bib (Lyon) $119.70.ANDRA BEN

Mr. T. F. Hough's Fidier Dhu fost totba

Pan*(Mackio) 10. gib allowance. Advantage Plym secured the position oft on the ralts, while Sidier Dhu was far out on the other side. The start was a capital one. Volge had the smallest of advantage in a very short lead, Rose was second and Plym third Commodore Lyon's mount brought up the rear, when, racing to the back stretch. The same order was maintained opposite the Club Lusitano Stand, and not much of a change was witnessed nearing Bowrington gate. Going strong Strathdallas and Ferale (both Darby contestants) drew level with each other. Volga was leading capital race was seen coming down the incline when Rave d'Or Rose took the was somewhat confident of the race; but Hayes on the rails put on the spurt and Volga anwaring splendidly forged ahead and lapan exciting ending to a capital race. managed to beat Rére d'Or Rose Jinst at the fast Plym was third. This was the order the ponies started. Faiz Ulish was a long distance last,

Time: 2.07 1/5

Satle

(Vida) a 118841599

Pari-manuel: zat $6,60 and 16.40d

CCT Str.100

THE FOOCHOW CUP-Value $500 Second to receive $150; and third $75 For China Ponies Weight for Itches ar per scale Ponies who have run at any previous meal glb 'allowance.

ing and not won a race and Griffins allows tilb overweight.

b. Subscription Griffins of this Season The large field of sixteen posics started for

1908-1909 allowed to lb. Jockeys who have

·Mr. Gègg waAL

bever had a winning mount in other Hong The first jockey to face the clerk

kong Shanghal or Tientsin allowed. 5 lb. After a false start, the field was got away with

Entrance Sra. Two miles, A three ponies at the starting post, From a very-ME Buxay's Glorious Ross, 11strib(Burkill) bad start, Highland Laddie led the fald for

Messrs. Findlay & Moir's Gissler, zost glb several lengths with Backstay following and the fancied Guaduck third. The rest wete Messrs. Toeg & all in a bunch with the exception of the thres left at the post. At the village bend Highland Mr. John Peels Vine, tost zaib (Grosso) Laddis maintained the lead, which he had soon

This race was a certainty for Glorious, Rose to surrender to Backstay who led all the way home and woo easily from Highland Laddie one of his opponents showing anything like who was second with Guaduck a good third, the form of the unbeaten winner of the Cham A protest was entered after the race against pique two years ago. Before the flag dropped the start; but the officials ruled the result a the positions ware-Vins on the rails, Glorious Rose on his left with Gjester next and Sutlej race; the protest was not uphold.

on the nullah side of the course. Glorious Rosa. Time: 1.00 1/5..?

assumed the lead as soon as the fig dropped. Winner: $18.30.

Giesler was oot far behind. Vise and Sotlej kept company at the rear. The first round past the Stand saw Rose in the first place; several lengthe separated the tria who were in the following order-Gieller. Vino and Sutlej. The procession was unchanged when passing

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Cash Sweeps: at $340.20; zad $97.203 3rd $48.60.

Pari-mptuel: rt,$6.75; 2nd $7.00; 3rd $6.40, -THE MAIDEN STAKES-Value' Stop. Se

cond to recalve Sign; and third $75. For China ponies, bond Aide griffins on date of entry. Weight for inches as per scale. Bub: scription grifins of this season 1938 1909 allowed 7. Entrance Sto. Tores quarters of a mile.

Mr. Buxay's Little Gem Rose, tost 1aibs....

*(Burkill) *** Mr. John. Feel's Garth, 118: 4lb (Gresson) 2 Mr. G. Q. Henriques' Grey Back rost 815*

(Henriques)

Mr. Olympia's Achilles, rust 4lb...(Schoor) Messrs. Toeg and Spelman's Desiré, 11st

sib olm (Hayes) o Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Wasiri Chief, 11st 415

(Vids) o

Mulb allowance.

Mr. Baxey's Derby pony started the favourite for the race and justified anticipations. Alter the fall of the flag when the sextette showed out of the Bush Grey Back was in the front pursued by Little Gem Rese, and several lengths behind him followed Gresson's mount, Achilles brought up the rear. There was no change in the positions for the first furlong of the race. As soon as the field came down the bill Burkill called upon the Little Gem,' and in less than no time the black pony shot up to the front. He held the premier position en- challenged and 'cantered bome so easy winner by several lengths. The race for second place was a capital one, Garth securing it by a length from Gray Back who finished third Waziri Chief finished last in the race,.

Time: 1.37 2/5. Winner: 15.20.

Cash Sweeps 1st $198.50; and $171.00; 3rd $85.50.

Pari-mutueli 1st 55.50; 2nd $11.50; 3rd $13.60..

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3-THE VICTORIA STAKES. Value Ssco Second to receive $150; and third $75. For China ponins Weight for inches as per „scale. Bond slide griffins on drie of entry allowed y lb. Subscription griffins of this Entrance senene 1908-19og allowed to b Sto. One mile, Mr. Buxey's Jubilee Rose, fost salb ..............

(Burkift) 'r Mr. Buxey's York Rose, lost talb...(Mackie) 2 Messrs. Findlay and Moir's Seafoam, LaBI

12/b...

*******(Vida) 3. Major Eaton's Game Chick, Josi 12lb......... (Scarlett) Mr. Darius Rubber Tree, 1st 3lb.(Gegg)

day..

Mr. G. W. Gegg was the first jockey to be weighed out: There were sixteen ponies co- tered for the opening race of the day. It was a poor race after a wretched start; a protest en-Mesars. Theg and Speelman's Double Zero, tered against the starting was not sustained, and the race went to Backstay who, with High land Laddie, had the beopfit of a lead from the bunch on the fall of the flag.

The Governor arrived before the commence. ment of the second race. With His Excellency was Miss Henniker, attended by Capts. Taylor and Simson, A.D.Cs to the Governor.

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Cost 12lb.......................................................(Hayes) Messrs. Teeg and Speelman's Pei-ho, zost

Talb...........................................(Hickman) o Mr. Dryasdust's Earthquake, sost glb..........

(Dupree)

the question of stands, is it fair to speak of one or two), Because I would like to dilate upon the conveniences I don'tsay comfort, because that in for the ladies to say-but, if you will let me, I had ma doots, as the Scotch way, extol For example, I tried to get to a stand owned by the great Cheung Fai Kal. Nothing doin! Then I had a manoeuvre to Mt. Ritchie's place After various vain walks calling, policemen, feeling happy, and so forth, I was directed to the Hon. Ms. Cheung-he was not there, of course. Then I went up to the stand owned by Ritchie and to tell the truth I lost the noble fam of two dollars..! At Mr. Cheung Pui Kai's

little more, but great o cau- | and I nearly lost a tion saved me

Twelve paules entered for the German Cup Barry, the favourite, won sally-Two" prales of the Navy came in second and third, respectively, viz, Admiral Lambron's: Kam mub and Mr. Ottery's Tamaris Anad Journment was made after this race for fiffiano A big field started for the race following the luncheon interval. Jubiles Rose wash.com sidered the likely winner but his posity discounted his debauces in favour of bis stabis companion, Rêve d'Or. Rone who cured a good win without any dificulty Another favourite secured the victory in the Lusitano Cap, which went to Snowfrke, Rose, ridden (by. Burkill; Mr.):Buxay started ;) "three" ponies for the Challenge Cup,⠀⠀⠀whichy brought out a field of seven-pontet Spring Rose was badly beaten by the game Glazier who established a record of today, the third record being established in the day's racing Backstay secured the Navy Cap 1 from Lyeman out of a field of fottrteen ponies. The Parice Cup saw the most exciting finish of the day and was woo by Reve d'Or Rose from Cattituck by not more than half adength, A big field entered for the Gymkhaus, Club Cup which went to Plym, the winner. Pay Appended are the detailed results of “the

Mapa man, Nepal (Hayes) 3 lasil from Volga and Flym successively. Burkill but if I were playing a game of billiards and ths, time for this race; The course, was very: fast!")

Foniball Stand. At the Black Rock, Glo rious Rose still maintained his lead by a wide distance from Vice; the second pony, who was in company with Giesler, Sutlej was fourth. The second round past the Stand saw Rose still in the premier position, unchallenged by Giesler, second, Vine third, and Butlej fourth. Vine fell away completely at the Football Stand, and was hopelessly out of tha, race at the bottom of the bili. Glorious Rose ran home at 'ho liked, and won an easy race from Giesler who, though, trying hard, was nowhere near the winner whom he failed to displace. Sutlej was a poor third past the winning post."

Time: 4.33 1/5 Winner: 211.50.

Cash Sweep: 1st $1,367.10 and $390,60°; 3rd $195.30.

Winner: $82.20/15

Cash Sweeps: 1st $1,570.25; and $391.50; 3rd $195.75.4 PHON

Pari-mutuel: xut $0.10; and $6,00; 3rd $13.90, -THE HONGKONG CLUB CUP-Presented by the members of the Hongkong Clab. Second to receive $150; and third $75 For China ponics, Weight for inches as per scale. Griffias allowed s. ib. Subscriptipo griffics of this season 1908-1909 allowed to lb. Win nars at this meeting 5 lb. extra. Entrance, $15. One mile and a ball..

(Dupree) 2 This race, was practically a walk-over for Spring Rose, who led from start to finish.

Time: 3.21

Winner: $5,00

Cash Sweeps: 1st $1,158.80; 20

and $419,60, Pari-mutuel: 1st $5.30

IG THE RACING STAKES-Value $400. Se cand to receive S150; and third $75 For China pooles, Subscription griffins of this season 1903-1969. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners barted. Unplaced Runners 'and jockeys who havenover had a winning moant in Hoogkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 15. Allowances accumulative. Entrance Sto. Five furlongs, Messrs. Toeg and Speelman's Swan, 11st Admiral Lambton's Kamranh, cost colb

tib (Hayes).

(Mackie)

Pari-mutual: tet $6.50; and $9.20. 6-THE TRIAL PLATE-Value $500. Second to receive $1çorand Third 575. For Obins Ponies, band fide Griffins on date of entry, Weight. for inches as per scale. Subscription Griffius of this Season 1908-1909 allowed 7. lb., Winner of the Maiden Stakes 7 lb. extia Jockeys who have never þad a winning mount in either Hongkong, Shang. hai or Tientsin allowed 5 lb. Entrance Sto. From the Two Mile Post Once Round and in: Messrs. Toeg and Speelman's Missouri rækt

4lb.................................(Hayes) 1 Mr Buxey's Snowflake Rose, at 1lb

(Burkill) a Mr. John Peel's Cattistock, ristrib

(Grassob) Mr. Bratton's Compton, fast tolb?(Pettersen) a Mr. Olympia's Apuilo, rost lb...(Scboorr) o Mr. M. J. Gedge's Fugitive 14., list zib† ...

(Gegg) o

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Mr. Wayfoong's Constant; 1 rost $1b +....... (Morris) Messrs. R. R. Hynd and A. C. Bynes' Bagih Dua, 11st lib(Gegg) Major H. Findlay's Black Sheep; v

(Lyon) Mr. Seth's Little Nemo, 1ost 12lb......(Seth) a Mr. F. C. R. Studd's Butcher, 10st alb

(Scarlett) o Mr. Douglas' Bluejack II., 11st elb†........

(Hausen) Mr. Olympia's Hippomedon, lost 12lb ......

(Schnerr) Q 'Mr. C. H. Ross' Ben Alder, 101t 12lb toege

(Hickmann) o Mr. G. Q. Hearique's Grey Back, Jost alb

(Halderston)

Mr. Oltery's Torridge, rost talb ...........(Jona) Mr. Christiani's Draschkengaul, 10st solb f Mr. f. H. Lewis's Bystander rist. lb...

(Fetterscu)

(Laurence) o

*sib allowance.

alb overweight, The start was an excellent one. Compton poved.restive and raced outside the course. When the gate was reached he seemed to make for the paddock, but with rein and whip Pettersen managed to fleet His chances' 'in' the him straight on. race were, however, altogether loit. The blug and silver showed to the front when the Stand was passed; close on his. beels,were Fugitive 1. and Missouri.At the next lap in the race the second and third panier made a chadze of -Mr. Magpiels Sturdy 1181-1l-Vida) positions, with Snowflake Rose fourth. Before Mr. H. Humphreys' Sir Joseph ist tlb ihe village was reached; Snowflake Rose work

(Dupree) Buxéy's Killarney Ross rost glb

(Burkill) o

ed into third place. By this time Missouri had got lato first place. A line race ensued at this slage and into the home streich. Missouri was momentarily threatened by Snowflake Rose, but Laurence)the former proved.the_better_pooy_of_the_two_ and won after a hard-fought struggle by half a length. Cattislock was third. Fugitive 11.

Mr. John Peel's Heraldic, 10st falb..

was fourth,

Time: 2.31. Wiener: $6.70:

Cash Sweeps: 1st $1,552.95; 2nd $443-79; 3rd $221.85

Mr. H. Humphreys Mummery tost zib f (Humphrays) Hon. Mr. F. H. May's Asteroid 10st 12lb (May)

Mr.

* rib overweight 15lb allowance

alb overweight. There were very large field for the last race of the day, no less than nineteen ponies started. Sir Joseph led for the first quarter of the distance; but was overtaken by Swan who hugged the rails all the way in the home straight and won in capital style from Admiral Lambton's Kamranh, second, with Constant third. Asteroid limped home last

Time: 1.18 1/5.

Winner: $32.8o.

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I saw some of the races. For instance, I saw the first, on which I had some money. I lost it! I'don't like to say anything against the starters marker played pranks there might be a rough house if that was a start my aunt is a lady What I want to say before i finish is the ab solutely kind way in which some of the Chinese ladier, who came out of their shell, looked at me. Not only that, but they have, I was going to say, seem to have the real sporting lostinct. Without powder or paint, without vasaline or enamel, they are themselves. It is so seldom that, a foreigner sees them that he is as a role smbarrassed in their company. But not at the races. Most of them, in colloquial language, arB too good to live

Now, I think it is time that the races were allowed to be run. If only the winder of the big sweep would give me half his winnings I might be happy. For a while.

SAND 17th inst

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SECOND DAY:INLUN THE JOCERY CUP-Value $300. Second to receive Siso; and third $75 For China posies, Bubscription griffins of any souEOS. To be ridden by Jockeys who have not had? more than two winning mounts previous to this meeting in Hongkong or China. Weight for inches as per scale Winners barena, Entrance Sie, Once round

Mr. Ottery's Abstainer rost 13lb (Jones): Mr. H. Gibbon Moom's Lyamun, Fist 1lb.. 23 Mr. H. Humphreys Resignation, rest-rib...., (Humphreys) Mr. Smith's Sandstone, frat tlb-W{Morris) Mr. Christian's Droschkengaul, 12st tiba

(Patterson) Mr. Wayfoong's Constant, rest glb.......... gov (Hickman)

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Mr. Olympia's Heracles, 1101 4lb ...,(Jordan) 0 Moore (on Lyemuo) startad in wrong colours, Seven ponies entered. Abstainer's chances fot the race were considered the bost," "Resigna tion was on the rails and Constant outside. Lyemun get away first, followed by Abstalzer. and Resignation; Heracles was last. At the Football stand Lyamun led the field, closely purened by Resignation and Droschketganl At the bottom of the incline Resignation closed with the leader and raced neck and neck as fax as the Black Rock when Lysmun took the lead. The favourite (Abstainer) now worked his way up and soon was level with the leader. A five race ensued between Lyamun and Ab- stalnar; the latter managed to beat Lyamun by Just a nose and so secured the judge's verdict in his favour. After the race bad finished, Constant throw off his rider (Hickman) near Bowrington Gate; Sandstone ran up the hill.

Time: 2.00. Winner: $10,20.

Cash Sweeps at $390.60; and Stir.60; 3rd. $65.80.

Pari-mutuel ; 1st 56.10; 2nd 513.30; 3rd $7 40.. 2-THE EXCHANGE PLATE-Value $1,000,

Presented by the bankers and · exchanga- brokers of Hongkong, Second to receive $150 and third $100, For China ponies. Weigh for inches as per scale, Winners at this " meeting of one race 7 ih, ¡ of two or more races to lb, extra. Griffius allowed s Ib. Subscription griffins of this 1850n 1908-** 1909 alowed 10 lb. Upplaced runners ale lowed 5 lb Entrance Sis. From the two mila post once roped and injur Mr. John Peel's Heraldic Jost, zalb

(Laurence). Messrs. Toeg and Speciman's Satle), 1st

Messrs. Findlay and Moir's Giculer som olb (Vida)

Mr. Darius! Rubber Tree, 1181 45* (Gegg) Mr. Buxey's York Rose, 1ost Talb (Burkill) o Mr. Buxey's Celia Rosa, rist lb Mackie) p *gib overweight, i

Mr. Buxey's Spring Rose, 11st 1lb...(Burk!!!)ed on the second day of the great annual race. The same perfect weather conditions prevail. Mr. Dryasdust's Coxcomb, 10st 12lb

meeting, held under the auspices of the Hong kong Jockey Club, as it did on the opening day. yesterday, Early in the morning a fresh. north-east wind was blowing; it had the desired effect of dissipating the mist th hung like a pall over the Valley early this morning as in the forenoo yester day. By the time the first race began the light at the race course was all that was desired, and the racing could be watched from the numerous stands and booths under the best of atmospheric conditions. The temperature was rather cooler, a fact which rendered the outing "all the more plansact for the immense throng that gathered within the enclosure and on the green. From an early hour the ladies, in large numbers, began to arrive, and by the luncheon hour the aggregation of the fair sex was pleasing to behold. The Jockey Club's stands, reserved for members, were crowded with the élite of Hongkong's fair damselt; the Naval stund, where Vico-Admiral the Hon. Sir Hed. 3 worth Lambton, K.G.D., was “At home"-to' his friends of the Service and to Civilians, had its full complement of visitors, while the officials of the Civil Service and their lady friends watched the races from the Governor's stand Sir Frederick Lugard was at the course at an early hour again to-day, With His Excellency was Miss Henniker and bis aides-de-camp, Capt. P. H. Mitchell-Taylor and Captain Simson. The gubernatorial party was received by Mr. T. F. Hough, the ubiquitous clerk of the course,fand Stewards of the jockey Club upon arrival. His Excellency remained to the last race of the day, The concoursa of people within the rails was quito as large as yesterday and must have numbered, several thousande. On every point of vantage where the races could be watched, the Chinese gathered in large, groups, notably on " the familiar Black Rock whither big crowds rushed every time the field approached that stage of the race. For the orderliness and good humour which prevailed all the credit belongs. to the excellent service maintained by the -members of the Hongkong Rolice Force under- Chief spector Baker. Upon the detective staff also felle much of the burden of the onerous Police duties which were discharged with so much efficiency and to general public satis faction: To Mr. J. Gray Scott, the general manager of the Electric Traction Co., and his traffic superintendents special praise is due for The Roses started favourites; York Rose the regularity and perfection of the service of claiming the largest number of admirers.. Bes cars maintained throughout the day; the abfore the fall of the flag Giesler was on the rails normal traffic was carried without complaint and Suile on the outer course. At the start from so much as a single quarter. The excel Sutlej and Giesler showed to the front, follow lent Band of The Buffs upphed pleasant ed by the companion Roses. The first time music which delighted the throng of spectators past the Stand Sutlej led from Gisaler with York Rose third; this was the order in which within the enclosure.

As to the racing, intarest, of course, centred the back stretch was covered as far as the is an event of the day-the Hongkong Darby Football stand when Suilej still held the of which more anos. The programme opened command with Celia Rose on ble heels, with the Jockey Cup; the race was restricted to Giesler third, York Rese fourth, Heraldia jockeys who have not had more than two held in filth and Rubber Trae a long way wioning mounts previons to this meeting in behind fast. Within the next furlong, Sutlej Hongkong or China, Seven ponics entered relinquished the command to Calla Rose, Jones's mount was the most fancied; the Heraldic meanwhile keeping to the rear race was won by Abstainer (Jones up). Negotiating the bill, Celia Rose was first, the The Exchange Plate of value of a thou-rost in a bunch. Now was Laurence's oppor sand dollars brought out six contestants and tunity and be made the best of it. The blue was won after a most exciting race by Mr. and silver, which was screened from view Laurence on John Peel's Heraldic. This win showed up at the home streich. Giesler produced the only surprise of the meeting bagged the rail with Sutlet posrest him and... the pari" paid $280.20-for a win. The pria. Your Rese right outside, Riding hard, Heral cipal event of the day was unquestionably the die dashed past the winning post a winner ;, Hongkong Derby, a sweepstakes of $10 each from Sutlej by fully a length, Sutlej was second with $1,500 added. After his splendid exlibi. and Giesler a good third. Robber Ties was tion yesterday, Mr. Baxey's Little Gem Rose last by a long distance. The fortunate patrons was considered unrivalled for the honours of of Heraldic on the "pari" secured $380.20 for the blus ribbon. Messrs. Toeg and Spect a $5 bill, th man's Missouri had quite a number of sup porters for the premiership until his running in When I went down this morning in company the Trial Piste yesterday when his finish sent with a callous gang who thought they owned his reputation on the wand. His stable com$84.60, the car, I felt almost respectable-in fact, and pinion Volge-alter beating Reve dor Gomari-mutuels at S say it again was respectable. Long before in the Professional Cup was considered good $9,00 I saw the place, Mr. Hough was there.

What I want to say right away is this there Cattiatock and Fernie. The two former did must be some marvellous organisation at the not start. Meurs, Toez and Spesimau declar.. head of the Police. They were everywhere; ed to win with Missouri. The measure of sup they were polite, and they knew English-those port enjoyed by each candidate, respectively, The big field have no-trouble to the starters. of them who were not Scotsmen...

for Derby bonours today will be seen at The pooles got away level with one another,

Referring to the Police, it is proper to com- glance from the table hoisted on the betting Tamar led the field on passing the stand "fol- pliment Chief Inspector Baker, the Chief board just before the race was run; it is as lowed by Soudan and Barry; the last pamed Detective, Mr. Hanson, and a low others, whose | follows: 3

was the favourite. Poseidon then crept up names elcapa ma at the moment, on the ady

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To Win. For Places. and took third place from Barry_when|| mirable, and did I say before, marvellous order Little Gem Rosequinoline. '575

406 negotiating the locline to the Racks Taking they maintained

402 po chances Barry soon, worked his way up Now before I arrive at the race, I want to Missgurliðinn,

Mr. Olympia's Apollo, cost ofb ...(Schoor) and overtook the leading ponies at the far say a little word about the framers. The Volgai

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Mesirs. Toeg & Spesiman's Missouri, R 149

4lb na mambungnan(Fayas)" a and of the course, catering the straight home responsible for that system le Mr. Gray Septt,

Messrs. Toog and Spealman declared to win leading from Tamar; all the rest were in and of cours the organiser is always credited

The first pony to take the field was Facnie with Missouri, Fernie was the first to take the bunch. Barry stuck to his position on the with things done by his subordinates. I would rails and won without difficulty, Soudan was just like to say one ward in favour of those and as he trotted past the spectatom he was field. Laurence trotted Ewo's candidate past!!! second and Tamar third,

gentlemen who regulate the cars. It isn't often made the subject of close scrutiny and mental the spectators and exercised his mount up the they got praise, Their work is taken for notes were compared as to his chances of boms, stratch Little Gem Rose was next to cross the gate and as Burkill trotted gently to granted, But. Mr. Course and Mr. Glandio. Carrying off the race. Cash Swerps: 1st $1,559-751 2nd $445.50;ing managed those care in a way that excited menopolised public attention and did not the starting post, the Gems was the cynosure of 3rd S22275,

the admiration of my American friend. That falsify the great hopes that had been raised ail eyes. The stable companions Missouri and Pari-mutuel 1st 57.90; and $11.801 3rd is praise well deserved, and I cordially endorse on big by the flue form he displayed on the Volga took the long journey round the village to

every word he said regarding the Police. The previous day. From the fall of the flag Valga face the red flag. Apollo was given a fast trotz $19.50.

only misfortune is that there is no decoration began making the pacing for the Shanghai before the start. The quintette gave po trouble

crack, Missouri, who, however, did not come to the starters, Volga was on the ralis with it for this kind of work

Happy Valley is there any finer place for a up to the scratch and never throughout the race Little Gem Roses his nearest neighbour, Onni) race-course? The Clerk of the Course can showed anything like the pony he was believed the fall of the flag Volga shot abord within you beat him for gepiality and obless. to be. Ferale (ook the command of the field Little Gem Rose following Soon Valge begka nens when the man attempts to wander in for some short distance, but when Little Gem to make the pacing for Missouri, whog join! any ticket? By this time, nearly everybody Rose forged sband and got to the front he rehje stable companion raced la company a knows that "Tommy" is more bluff than anger, main there and Burkill won the race an bo Little Gem Ross formed a partnership: but when he is there things seem to go right liked in the record time of a minutes to seconds, Farule. Apollo was left many lengths beki somehow. der Cheers greated both Jockey and pwoeras Little First time round the village the field As you can perceive, I am no racing man. Gem Ross was led leisurely lato the enclosure couples, led by Messrs. Tong & 3 per All like it to be in a crowd, with a friend In the Jockey Club non-selling sweeps which Apollo brought up the rest. T

totalled $13.750.Mr, H. Tiefenbacker, in jolas, the spectators in the firit roND Speaking from a detached point of view the account with PFF was the lack drawer commanding followed by 11 stands this year were better than ever. It takes of Little Gem Rosejthe Hon. Mr. T, May, and Little Gem Rati good man to make a decent; ordinary steed, but CM was the fortunate holder of the ticket each. Apalocalverty of the those there apparently understand the business for Femin, and Mr. J. Tarabull; had the third horned use miln and the guests were happy accordingly. Cut pony Volga

bold bid to capture the leadership from the twins who could not be beaten, Jubilee won by a neck from York Rose with barely a length separating hini, from Seafoam, the third poay. Game Chick was a long way behind last.

Time: 206. Winner; $7 50.

*alb overweight... The Maiden Stakes was an easy win There was one false start. Game Chick had for Mr. Buxoy's Little Gem Ruse, Mr. Burkill the position on 'the 'ralls and Double Zere.00 riding. The jockey received an ovation alter the outer course. To a capital start the field his win, Mr. Mody again carried off another was let go. On passing the spectators stand race in the Victoria Stakes with, Jubilee Rose for the first round Game Chick was leading who, with his stable companion, gave a good from Seafoam and Jubilee Rose, the favourite, race for Seafoam, who finished third after a At the back stretch the second and third splendid contest for honours. Out of three ponies changed positions. When the Football races so far Buxey's stable secured two. Our Stand was reached Earthquake forged ahead "Reader" tipped two wins out of the first three and drew level with Rubber Tren. Haraldic was races of the day. Mr. Buxey was successful fourth and Seafoam filth. There was a splen- for the third time in the day, and won another did race up the hill and Heraldic sporting made exciting race with a close finish with Little

up lost ground. The Roses seemingly fell Dot Rose ridden by Burkill. After this race away and so did Seafoam; but when the vill there was an adjournmeal for tiffio.

age bend was negotiated. Burkill pat on the Foochow Cup was the race immedistely | spurt and racing gamely Jubilee Rose led and after luncheon, Glorious Rose had the easiest made the pacing hot. The stable companiona, of wigs in this race, Starting with a consider had a splendid race in the home stretch; Sea able load; he was never threatened. Burkill | foam was closed in in the bunch and made a won' hands down, making the fourth conse cutive wip for Mr. Buxay out of five races.

Inclusive of the sixth sace' of 'jhe day there were no surprises and when Missouri brought the "crimson, violet cap" home a winner in the Trial Plate, the victory went to the hot. test favourite. Missouri is a lancied candidate' for the blue ribbon to marrow; his last quarter to day did not seem to have raised him in the estimation of his patrons against the Little Gem Rafe, a previous winner in the day. Barry won the Garrison Cup without any difficulty, The race for the Professional Cup was a very exciting one between Rêve d'Or Rose and Volga, the latter managing to wren the honours from the Rose by only a deck. Strath- dalias showed up poorly at this race, finish- ing fourth, thus giving poor promise to carry off the Derby to more. It looks as if the race will go in. Little Gem Rose. The tamert race of the day was the Hongkong Club Cup when Spring Rose and Coxcomb were the only two ponies thai faced the starters. The wid was a foregone conclusion for Spring Rose: The biggest field of the day-nineteen ponies started for the last race, the Racing Stakes, and was won by Swan after a capital race. Mr. Tong led the pony home after the raca.

FIRST DAY.

Cash Sweeps: 1st $735,45; zid $118.70; 3rd $109.35.

Pari-mutuel: 181 $6.20; and $20.50; 3rd $8.20. 4THE VALLEY STAKES. A sweepstakes of

Sto each with $400 added. Winner to re ceive 70 per cent,; 'second "20 per cent.; and third 10 per cent, For China popies subscription griffins of this season 1908-1909. Weight for inches as per scale. Three quar Mr, Buxey's Little Dot Ross, Itst glb..........

ters of a mile.

Mr. Dryandust's Barry test talb...(Duproc) a Mr. H. Humphreys' Sir Joseph, 1111 1lb

(Burkill) 1

(Hayes)

Mr. John Peel's Dunkerry 118) 48 (Gresann) o Mr. Olympia's Heracles Fist b (Schnor) Mr. Ottery's Torridge lost talt......(Jones) Mr. Douglas Bluejacket 11. 1ost rib

(Hansen) o Mr.. H. Gibbon Moore's Lyemun test ilb (Moore) Mr. J. Armstrong's Kinon fist alb...(Gegg) a L-THIE' `WONO-NEI-CHONG STAKES.-Value | Mr. Smith's Greystone, 11st 1lb (Morris) ... 5300. Second to receive $too; and third Sgo. Mesars, Findlay & Moir's Strathmill, 1st tib For China ponies, subscription griffins of this season 1958-1959. Weight for inches as per scale. Jockeys who have never bad a Wisving monat in other Hoogkong, Shang. hai or Tientsin allowed th. "Entrance Sio. Half a mile.

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(Vida) o

Mr. Wheeley's Pip, 11st 4lb (Mackie), ........ o Mr. J. S. Sill's Gambler, flat 1lb (Hickman) o Mr. Seth's Macscrew, rost faib (Sold) ............ Capt. S. Barker's Shauo Aboo 1181 1lb an

(Heathcote) o Mr. Moregold's Backstag, 1ist zib‡ (Vida) 1

* 1lb overweight. Mr. D. Macdonald's Highland Laddie, rost The start was behind the Craigengower

12lb

..................................................... (Burkill) | bush.. Macscrew (Mr. Seth up) led by acveral. Moss. Torg and Speelman's Guoduck,

lengths when the field emerged from the green tat 4b (Hayes) 3 screen. Following him were Barry, Strathmill Mesir. R. R. Hynd and AC, Hynes',

and Dunkerry; the rest were' all in a bunch. Bagik Dus, 1st (Gegg); o

Seth maced, down for all Macscrew was warth Mr. Seth Lite Nemo, 1ost alb...(H,Saik) o the pace was a fast one, but Barry was equal Admiral Lambton's floralio, Lost Do

to It Toming round the village into the (G. U. Mackie) o straight Macscrew rapidly lost his lead to Barry Mr. Olympia's Hippomedon, 10st tabb ...

who kept first, for the next furlong, and was (Schnor) o

forced to surrender his leadership to Little Dot Mr. E. B. Chichester's Jack Stram, rost ryb Rose who displaced Barry lo the home straight, PATAN (Chichester) o Burkill rode splendidly and was an exciting Mr. Ottery's Tor, zost 11(Jones) o race by just a neck, Sir Joseph was a good Mr. Smith's Sandstone, inst tolbti..(Morris) o third, ve ~Mì. J Hộ Lewis' Bystander, tist sib vous

* Time 1 1634 3/5/ Winner: 3134%

Cash Sweeps: at 54,291.50; 2nd $369.00; 3rd $184.50.

Pari-mutuel fat $13.40; 2nd $24.40; 3rd $68,20,

Fari-mutuel: 1st $5.09; 2nd $5.40; 3rd $8.50. 7-THE GARRISON CUP-Piesented by the Officers of the Garrison. Bacond to receive $150; and Third Sys. For China Ponics, Subscription Griffis of any Season and paules entered in the Hongkong Griffins Stakes and Tientsin, Stakes 1958 Meating. Weight for inches as per scale.. Winners al previous Meetings of one Race 7 lb,; of A WANDERER'S OBSERVATIONS. more than once 14 lb.; at this Meeting 3 lb.

Observations on the weather would natural- extra, Penalties, accumulative. Jockeys ly come to everyone's mind where the taces who have never had a winning moust in are concerned. I had the privilege of escort- eilber Hongkong, Shanghai or Tictaining an American to the races this forenoon, allowed 5 lb. Entrance $to. One mile.

one of those Americans who are willing to learn. Mr. Dryasdusi's Barry, rost talb...(Dupree) And be learned a lot, He bad been at the Lieut. Leeson's Souden, 1st 8lb...(Gegg) Eclipse and the Derby and he rather frowned Mr. Oltery's Tamar, tot alb...(for us) upon our own special meeting, but Casartalks, Mr. Olympia's Poseidon, f1st glb .......

the usual teni, vidi (Schnorr) o Mr. J. Armstrong's Kirton, rost 131b*

(Mackie) Mr. H. Humphreys' Resignation rost solb

(Humphrey's) o Mr. Ottery's Abstainer, rost Izib......(Vida) 9 Hon. P. G. Scarlett's White Knight, o

BILA

*** REPETTI...........(Hickman) Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Babeminn Chief, Izst

...(Hayes) o lb

* gib allowance.

† 71b penalty.

ilb overweight,

Time: 2.07 3/5. Winner: $18.00,

2

8.THE PROFESSIONAL CVP-Valas so Presented. Second, to receive $150; and third $75. For grifios en das of entry and panies that have never wou a race. Sab- scription griffins of this season 1608.190g allowed sib Weight for inches as per scale Winners barred. Jockeys who had a win Ding mount is either Hongkong, Shanghal or Tientsia allowed 5 lb. Entrance S10 One mila, "polling Masin. Torg & Spoelman's Volga, fost azib (Hayes) Mr. Busey's Rgre d'Or Rost, tost glb.

a

As a matter of fact the weather was dull at the start although it cleared up during the day. Did that prevent the people coming out in their thousands? I don't think.

praferably Barkill)

Mr. Oltery's Plym, 1161 43b (Jones)

Mr. John Peel's Fernie, fost Talb (Greison)

Mosts: Findlay & Moirs Strathdellas an

Time: 2,18 2/5.. *Winner: $285,10.

Cash Sweeps, 1st $592,20; 2nd $169.00; 3rd

rat $19.00 and $13.70 || 3rd

enough for a place. So also were Strathdallas. 3.-THE HONGKONG Dean) AF sweepstakes ·

Ferie i “78

Apollo

Little · Gem-Rose

of Sto each with $1,500 added For China - -" ponies,bond fids griffinson date of entry. First Becond 20 per Pony to receive 70 per cent. cant; and third 10 per cent. Weight for ins độ cher as per scale. One mile and a halfroy

Mr. Buxey's Little Gem Rose, rost rath

By: (Burkill) Mr. John Peel's Fernie, zast zalb........

Pekka (Laurence). Messrs. Tong & Speelman's Volgs, rost 12lb

MONS/(Jones)

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