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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1934.

NO OUTSTANDING GRIFFIN YET"-CAPTAIN FOSTER

FANLING PESSIMISTS PROVED WRONG

NEW YEAR'S MEET SHOWS THAT N.H. RULES HAVE COME TO STAY

SUCCESSFUL SEASON PREDICTED-

(By "Capt. Foster")

Not so long ago I was told that a rather dull racing Season at Fanling was anticipated as prospects were far from bright due, primarily, to the discontinuance of races confined to the flat; and also to the very drastic cut in Stakes which would have the effect of diminishing the size of the "helds" and that, in consequence of a some- what unattractive programme, the attendance of specta- tors would show a considerable falling off.

These were apparently the considered views of a number of Fanling enthusaists and they also went so far, as to deplore the large sums of money expended during the last two years on improvements in drainage, levelling and practically re-turfing the Steeplechase course, which had previously been very hard and bumpy, besides erecting. more accommodation for stabling etc.

The outlook, as depicted, was certainly far from encouraging and

"One for Ladies,

One for Australian Ponles open to all Riders.

it did appear that all the labour, time and money spent over a period of ten years or more to make Fan-Fields will be large and no doubt ling a rendezvous for all keen riding men would have boda in vain,

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In coming to this conclusion the all important factor of the keen sportsmen was seemingly ignored or most heavily dis- counted. The opening Mecting held on New Year's Eve was voted a huge success by a record attendance and clearly demons- trated that racing under Nation. al Hunt Rules has definitely come to stay, and that I have no doubt it will grow in popularity from year to year.

IDEAL NURSERY.

the fixture will be most popular and well patronized. The Vehicu lar Ferry which has been function- ing for some little time now has also assisted to popularize Fanling by making transportation consider. ably enter and infinitely more plen- sant.

NEXT KWANTI MEETING.

The next Meeting at Kwanti will take place on Sunday, January 28, when the following races will be decided:-

RACING LUCK DOES WEEK'S

FASTEST GALLOP

1.3/4 MILES IN 2 MIN. 46.3/5 SECS.

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BEST TRAINING TIME DOES NOT NECESSARILY ENSURE DERBY WINNER

(By "Captain Foster")

MORE and more intensive is becoming the training work of the Subscription griffins and Australian ponies at the Happy Valley racecourse these days, for the opening of the new season is not far away, and with it the Derby, Champions and other classics.

BELOW "Captain Foster" gives a review of the week's training, and offers the opinion that although promis- ing form has been displayed by numbers of ponies, there has not yet been noticed any outstanding griffin. comprehensive study of "form," our correspondent deals with the leading performances and gives their times over the four quarters.

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The week's work has vealed more light on our im- pending Classics for Griffins, Subscription griffins and Aus- traliant, but only in a small way as the ponies from the big and fancied stables-with one or twą dxception—are still confined to medium pace healthy work.

1.-2.30 p.m. United Services Hurdle Race. 1 Miles for China Their patience or restraint. Ponies the property of Officers of will doubtless meet with their H.M.'s Forces and Members of the due on race days, and I fancy In passing I would ask what Hongkong Volunteer Machine Gun that the winner of the Derby potter nursery for Riders for the Troup to be ridden by those qualifi- will come from one of these Courae at Happy Valley could one ed to enter. Catchweight 168 lbs, stables. have? I often wonder why so fewinners of any race since January of our Jockeys are goen at Kwanti! 1st, 1933 other than "Country Apart from the racing, which Race" barred. Winner.-A Cup afford a most pleasant outing for not, exceeding $50 in value. 2nd the diy in the form of a public and 3rd silver souvenirs. Entry

Fee $5. er garden party among friends in most congenial surroundings,

2.-3.00 p.m. The Sha Tau Kok Fanling Is full of activity these Steeplechase. 12 Miles for Chinn days with a splendid pack of Ponica, Weight for Inches as per Hounda, which ordinarily meet scale plus 3 lbs. Winner this sea- twice a week under the capable son of a steeplechase 5 lbs. Mastership of Captain Peter Wil-penalty. Ponies that have started tlams.

In a steeplechase this or Inst Senson and have not won allowed

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Fast times at this stage of training...do not necessarily mean that the "Derby" is In one's pocket. Questions are now being asked in the shape of gallops and, until all ponies have replied, it will be time enough to go into the merits or demerlin of the claims for clastic honours, say two to three weeks before the Meeting. No gallop so far has shewn us on outstanding griffin.

DERBY GRIFFINS. ceeding $50 in value; 2nd and 3rd of doing the fastest gallop of the Racing Luck has the distinction 70% and 30% of the entry fees week. Last week end he covered respectively. Entry Fee $5.

They hunt a drag and the runs Tha. Winner-A Cup not ex- so far this season have been must excellent, thanks to Mr.-Aloc-Potts who has been most untiring in his efforts in laying good trails in a country of limited scope,

There is no divided opinions as to the popularity of these Meets, the fields are rarely below 50 and on a Sunday afternoon as many as 80/100 turn out for a enjoyable

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POINT TO POINT.

Hurdle Race. 14 Miles for China B-3.30 p.m. The Sheung Shui Pontes. Weight for inches as per scale plus 3 iba. Winners this aeon of any hurdle race and/or steeplechase 6 lbs. penalty. Win nor A Cup not exceeding $50 in value; 2nd and 3rd 70% and 50% of the entry fees. Entry Fee $5.

44.00 p.m. The "Diana" Cup Bealdes the "Drag" the Club usually provides a few "Paner (Unofficial) A bat race of one mile. Huntaa most popular form of For China ponies approved by the aport In Shanghal during the Win- Master of the Fanling Hunt aa ter months, but not quite so here-bona fide huntera. To be ridden and one or two Point to Point by ladies. Catchweight 140 lbs. races. I gather Mr. Alec Potts is Winner-A Cup; 2nd and 3rd sil- arranging a Point to Point Meet- ver souvenirs. Entry Fee $6.

5,--4.30 ing next Sunday over the familiar courac behind Mr. Peter Potts Bungalow. The card I understand will consist of four events, name ly:

the mile and quarter in 33 3/6- 1-05 3/5-1-93 3/6-2-11 3/6-

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In Hongkong.

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In a

AUSTRALIANS.

Mr. Tang apparently wishes to know what sort of class his stable possesses us all his ponte have been fully extended during the past

week.

ENGLISH RACING NOTES

THE FREE HANDICAP: COLOMBO TO CONCEDE 8: LBS,

WINTER BETTING ON THE DERBY

To the dyed-in-the-wool racing man, Stewards' Cup course at Goodwood, the man to whom racing under N.H. and Captain Hogg's charge made the Rules is all the "illegitimate gamo," Beckhampton colt lle down, the odds and who devotes his whole attention to 100 to 30 laid on the crack boing sport undar Jockey Club rules the never in even momentary danger. publication of the weights for the

At Ascot Medieval Knight had won Proo Handicap is one of the three Opses in a desert of Jumping, the the Coventry Stakes in effortless other "ilfe-savers," of course, being fashion, but in between that race and the publication of the weights and ac-meeting Colombo at Goodwood he had, ceptances for the early Spring handi- with odds of 8 to 1 laid on him, sục- cumbed rather flukily to Constellation

caps.

The Free Handicap is compiled colt, to whom he was conceding 16lb, annually by the official handicapper on the Soltykoff Stakes at the New- the Jockey Club, a position which is market Second July Meeting. new filled by Mr. A. Fawcett, vice Mr. T. F. Dawkins, retired,

Twelve months ago -threo Alles seaded the handicap, Myrobella hoing

Subsequent to his defeat at Gold- looked back, for after winning the Wood Beckhampton's chantplon never Boscawen Stakes from a couple of wound up a siging

et to give 3lb to Betty, who was in dorate animals at the First October arn asked to give 1lb to Brown Betty Meeting

n a long experience we cannot recall season by beating Mrs. Rustom,

similar happening, and we take leave Coot, Blazonry, Alishah, Valerius, and a think-that it is unique. Manitobathers for the Middle Park Siakes, the vas reckoned the best of the colts, margin between him and the Aga eing ret to give 1lb to Hyperion, who Khan's filly being a length, with a as graded on the same level as Jim .homas.

AN AUTOMATIC TOP WEIGHT.

short head separating Mrs. Ruston and Flying Cool, who showed her usual turn of foot, but found the distance 'a shade too far,

THE CLAIMS OF BLAZONRY.

This year the colta once again come into their own, very much so indeed, fr Colombo is get to concede 1b to his One of the most pleasing features of nearest opponent. Fillies, however: last season's racing was the excellent aro once again well in the

up the form shown by the horses belonging hat, for Campanula is assessed to Lord Howard de Walden, who once second in merit to Colombo, while | Light Brocade is weighted

ted 1lb. lewer His lordship won altogether owned a clipping good animal in Zin- and is bracketed with Mediaval Kaight. £10,329, and we are by no means sure it is reaa.nable to suppose that the

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handicapper could never have had an that this ought not to have been easier task than the finding of a top-materially increased had every horse weight for this year's handicap, for trying the apricot Jacket had his Colombo stood out by himself as the rights. Blazonry is the horse to whom ton of Blandford ran but twice last undoubted superior alike of colts and we make, particular reference. This fillies,

season. He made his initial appear. ance in the Champagne Stakes at Den- caster.

THE DAYS OF WINTER BETTING.

His Racing Heart should satisfy him as this rich chestnut galtoped

In the Middle Park Stakes Blazonry a mile and a half in three minutes

Only a few years ago there was acau, fast 14 in 2-24-ast mue in what was known as "Wister Batting met with a lot of interferencs, but for 1-65-last 4 in 1-24 2/5-last on the Derby," and this used to go on which he might have won. As it was, more or less briskly throughout the he was bang on top of the leaders at

the m

Anish.

There is room for a lot "dead months." In the early Spring of improvement in Lord Howard de

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in 66-last in 28. This is un- doubtedly the best training gallop

seen on this course to date and if indeed, there was a string and What / Walden's c:it; indeed, It is likely that'

the animal strips in good condition on race days, I fancy he will carry all before him. }

Princes Angeline is coming on nicely. On the 6th ahe covered of a mile in 1-29 2/5, last in 58 4/5, lost in 28 1/5, and on the 10th alg registered 2-47 4/6 for the mile and a quarter, laat milo in 2-08 4/5, last three quar ters in 1-31, last half in 65 3/6, last quarter in 20 4/5... I liked her very much and the performance must be considered worthy of men- tion as the "Boy" who was riding hier la no "ily-weight".

tions as long as a cow's

is more they represented genuine bus he will develop more than the usual TICUS. Nowadays, however, such bust-between the ages of two and three, and ness as is done is transacted with the we are inclined to think that he, and advertising bookmakers, and there is rot Medieval Knight, will provide the strongest contention to Cokmbo in no call-over on the great race until next sennon's classics....

3pring is well advanced,

Combo is, of course, favourite at helists, as well he may be, and othing would surprise'us "more" tlian find him déposed from pride of place etween now and the running of the wo Thousand Guineas. After that a hango may come or the spirit of the dreant as it has so often done before.

During the course of his two-year-

two old carcer Colombo had but races his first and his last. The son of Manna got to work early, for he

I was also very much impressed made his first appearance at

at the New- with Racing Era who took 8-14 1/6market First Spring Meeting when he for the Derby distance, last 14 in contested the First Spring Stakes

in 27 3/5.

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SQUASH: TOURNEY

UNITED SERVICES COMPETITION

traw is as follows:

FIRST ROUND.

Lieut. R. J. Walker (Royal Engin- er) v. Capt. C. T. Ingio (Lincoins); Squadron Leader G. R. Keary (Roya) Air Force) v. Mid. G. E. D. Finch- Noyes (Kent); Lieut, H. Norman. (Berwick) v. L. Goldman; Llout, W. R. Gragg (Lincolns) v. Lieut. C. C.

2-39-4/6, last mile in 2-06 1/6,- decided over the Reus Course. Of his EARLY MATCHES- last 4 in 1-32 3/5, last 2 in 1-00 eleven opponents six had had public 1/6, last 14 in 29 1/5, finishing well which was destined to cause him meat Club are. running a men's squash experience and it was one of these

The United Services Recreation quarter in 35 seconds leaves much delightful action study. The animal 2-46 3/5, good gallop but, the final Horse lovers will appreciate this within himself.

trouble. This was Campanula, who, Vriday-with a heavy "Boy" up to

during the coming to be desired. Racing Pluck went in question is none other than Fox also went well in a 1 mile spin Ginnely's cult to a head at weight for months. The draw has redes are

desperato finish, ran Lord tournament a similar distance in 36-1-0 Film "Smoky", which appears in in 2-48, last mile in 2-07, last sex. Third was Merenda, who had made and the first round matches are 1-43-2-16 2/6-2-19 2/5, and of film of that title, shortly to be shown in 1-30, Inst 4 in 68 and last 4 won at the Craven Meeting and who be completed by January 20. The the two performances, the latter is

Was giving Colombo 7lb anc the following

Bag Tor shewed up well in a Campanula 10lb respectively. At tha to be preferred as comparison will shew:

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Mile Full Time on Tucaday next showed the follow mile in 1-58 8/5, last in 1-28, time. It was an open secret that hi

last 1 in 58 3/6, and last 4 in connections held no

very exalte Racing

ing quarters in a mile gallop:-34

opinion of the Lady Nairne colt, ni 28 3/6. Luck 80 1-08

2-12 45 3/5 2/6-1-06 2/6-1-40 8/6-2-17

Clombo was then known. He had cu Racing

OLD PONIES. Pluck 83 1-06 2/5 1–40 2/6 2-13 2/5 2-49 2/5 3/5.

up.didoes at home, and they wert Soldier of Britain is rumoured to Sarabande went well over a three The old ponies are all in good somewhat apprehensive as to how

would comport himself 'on a raco have galloped the Derby distance.in quarter mile burst in 85-1-07- work, but it is unnecessary to dwell

course. Colombo did nothing wrong 3-29, last half mile in 1-01, and a 1-40 2/6.

un them at this stage of their train

Lut it is possible that even then thos last quarter in 30, but on Wednos- Little Beauty registered 36- ing beyond mentioning that the associated with him were hardly pro. day morning last I enw him- do a 1-11 3/5-1-46 4/6-2-20 2/6 for following ponies, who have been in red for the brilliance he was sub- p.n. The January most convincing mile in 2-12 2/5, a mile gallop and finished quite well the hands of the "Vet" during 1933, sequently to

He had display.

nothing cut Country Cup (Unofficial). Over finishing strongly. The last three considering that he has been doing are again on the course and shap-to do on the occasion of his second

ing well, naunely-Tiana-Glen- ng, which was in the Scarbroug approximately two miles of fair quarters took 1-36, the last half only slow work.

I missed Chesterfield who is re- eagles-Bag And Baggage-Racing people were thoroughly alive to Stakes at York in May, but by this hunting country finishing on the mile 1-02 and the final quarter 31 ateeplechase course. For China 1/5.

puted to be very "hot".

Boy and Weybridge.

its merits, and when he turned out for ponics. Catchwolght 108 lbs. Ifa stable companion Soldier of

the New Stakes at Ascot odds were One for Light Weight Riders. Vinner.—A Cup: 2nd and 3rd sil- China-who has not been down

isked for, One for Heavy Weight Riders, | ver souvenirs. Entry Fee $5. here very long-went a steady mile in 38-1-15-1-50--2-21 3/5. This pony has good action and will stay, but on this point Soldier of Britain does not quite satisfy me up to the present.

Subscription Griffin To Be Auctioned

UP FOR SALE at racecourSE ON

TUESDAY NEXT: BLACK

VELVET ALSO

BEING OFFERED

(By "Capt. Foster")

Subscription Griffin No. 95, a bay gelding, 14 hands, will be sold by Public Auction at the Paddock, the Race Course, on Tuesday next, January 16, at 5.30 p.m. He is a Bay measuring 14 hands, and is eligible for all races this year, including events confined to "Subs", being one of this Season's batch.

The animal is one of promise and quite a taking mover, one of his best performances to date being a gallop over a mile in 2-17, finishing well within himself. Bidding for possession will doubtless be brisk and I think he will realize a good price.

"Black Velvet"-a sub of last season-is also up for auction, but his performances to date would not lead one to place much value on him as a racing proposition.

Kong Bros Derby string of ponies are all coming on nicely. There are some good ponies in this stablo and I have very strong Icanings to Now Star-a fine up- atanding Bay Stallion, full of quality. He strikes me as a great pony, but he has dono nothing.

fast up to the moment,

Prima

China

DEATH OF PRINCESS HALL

LOCAL RACING RECORD- WHICH DID NOT DO HER JUSTICE

(By "Capt. Foster")

BRILLIANT CARRER OF COLOMBO.

Garthwaite (Royal Artillery).

SECOND ROUND.

Squadron Leader Keary or Mid. Llout. Walker or Capt. Inglo v.

Finch-Noyes; Licut. Norman or Goldman v. Lieut. Cragg or Lieut. Garthwaito; Comdr. C. T. Addis |(Medway) v. Licut. F. N. Elllott (White Hall); Lieut. M. H. F. Wars

Ho duly landed the odds in easy ing (Royal Artillery), Elying. fashion from. Valerius, and it was this licer J. W. Hunt (Royal Air colt who got to the crack's head the Force); Capt. P. J. Williams (Royal Inst time he ran in public. Kempton Artillery) v. Mid. J. C, Reed (Kent);~ was the scene of action, the last day Capt. P. S. Cannon (A.E.C.). of September the date, and the rica

Imperial Produce Stakes the event. Lieut. H. D. Tellinton (Royal Artil Odds of 9 to 4 were laid on Colombo, lery Mid. R. F. Colville (Berwick) v. Mild. C. A. Knocker (Berwick); who won by a short head from his Capt. D. Dunlop (Royal Artillery) Ascot opponent. They were meeting

a very diferent terma at Kempion as Major W. I Eastwick-Field (Roysi compared with Aacot, however, fr Artillery). Vajerius was rocolying no less than

the

Many will regret to hear that | No mean achievement this and Princess Hall died on Wednesday she collected $3,982 in Stakes, morning last. She was a Bay, Her first outing was in the Hope- Night View has covered the mile measuring 14 hands 1 inch, and a ful Stakes of one mile in a field 17ib. In between these two races the twice:-

high class animal, but her racing of twenty eight, in which she start pair had met at Sandown, and Colom- WOMEN ATHLETES on Jan 15 2/5 1-09 1-41 1/3 2-14 on Jan 10 ST · 1-13*3/8_1742 4/3 3–14 2/5 | record does not do her justice, due ed favourite but finished second tobo, giving Bib, had benton Valerius

Other gallops which I like were to unsoundness and to the fact that Wild Life, beaten by a length and same distanco as at Ascot, so that 1932 produced some of our very a half. This was followed by a they ran wonderfully true to em. those of:-

ren they clashed for the third an

·MUSSOLINI FORBIDS best ponies.

third in the Derby, in which Liber-last time at Kompton. At Sunbury 14 miles 38 2-10 1-478752-22 2/3 2-69

I believe she had a "leg"-nearty Bay (the finest pony I have omus was pitored by Siovo Duno RACE CONTESTS rated 601-18 1-es 2-14 2-56 8/6 fore-and in the hope of effecting ever seen in action on this course) hos, and the veteran never rode

SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS, a curo sho was sent to Shanghai and Wild Life finished in front better race in his life. It was a de

Rome, Jan. 11. Mr. Tang's Racing Spirit put up early this year for treatment. I'│of het.

light to watch him get every ounce out!

The Pope's campaign against "an- a rattling good performance in was talking to Mr. Samon-ker

of Colombo without using his whip.

vomanly athletica" is now supported the result being that the crack no negotiating the mile and a quarter owner-not so long ago and he was Her subsequent races were of no Jn. 37-1-18-1-19-2-25-2-56 hopeful of seeing her distinguish importance but her Year, we must only won, but walked away, a happy by Signor Mussolini,

and woll-satindled horse, which would! Now 2/5 with a last quarter in 81 2/5, herself this year.

for Fascint regulations not forget, was a vintage year as

not have been the case had he met | femining associations forbid "all un«" Princess Hall was originally regards Griffins, and, under normal. been handled by a consummate artist. womanly athletics, training or BAT- last half in 1-07 2/5, last throo

ticipation in contests, such as Olym-. quarters in 1-48 2/5, last mile in owned by Mr. Ho Kom-tong who conditions, she was good enough to

disposed of his entire stable soon win nino Derbies out of ton, The CONSISTENT

pics, or oven races.” Classic Hall took 2-59 2/6. to after the Annual Meeting of 1982. same remark applies to Wild Life, MEDIEVAL KNIGHT, covor a similar distance, 40-1-181 The mare did not race in 1988 but the quality of a Liberty Bay crop

The regulations add "Fascist "girls Medieval Knight is reckoned second must be prepared to carry out their -1-62 3/6-2-20 2/5-2-69 2/6. In 1032 she faced the Startor eight ping up very seldom, To mo

best to Colombo among the colts, and missions as wives and mothers and The Carp went nicely over a milo times with the following result, Liberty Bay is on the Hongkong Mr. Fawcett puts the difference bo take only such exercises will im ways puts up a decent gallop. Lin 30-1-09-1-44-2-17 3/6. He namely

course what Ormonde was on Eng

tween them at 81b. They mat once as prove their figures including tonnla”, Win

2nd 3rd Unplaced. lish courses--a super among super-two-year-olds. This was in the Rich skating, swimming and walking.”

horses!

mind Stakes, decided Over the Reuter.

2-19 2/6..

Sub No. 95 which will be sold

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