1934-01-26 — Page 20

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPJ' - FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1934.

SLOW WORK BY SUBSCRIPTIONS AND AUSTRALIANS

DERBY: CANDIDATES

MORE IMPRESSIVE

SOLDIER OF CHINA PROVES TO

BE GENUINE STAYER

HEM STABLE'S STRING OF PONIES NOT YET UP TO FORM

DERBY GRIFFINS DO MUCH STRONG ER WORK

(By "Captain Foster")

I was hoping to confine myself this week entirely to the Subscription griffins and Australians but unfortun- ately their work, on the whole, has been on the slow side and uninteresting, and I fear that what little I have to say concerning them would have bored my readers intensely, not being in a position to enlighten them very much on the chances the various Stables have of winning at the Annual Meeting.

Suffice it to say that Chesterfield pony took 2-10 3/5 to cover the still continues to please, and that I mllo, full time being, first quarter, was very much taken with the style. 35 sec; first half mile, 1-06; first In which he cantered a mile and a three quarter's, 1-37 2/5. The half Inst Tuesday afternoon. He intermediate half mile in 1-02 2/5 came home nicely in a tick over 32 was too fast, and spoilt what I con- and the watch registered 3-35 4/6 sider a very good gallop. for the entire distance.

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Both Cavalcade and Young Chap came down the straight well with in 31 4/5 in a gallop of three quar-I ter's of a mila which took 1-42 4/6. In Good Time showed up well by covering a mile in 2-16 B/5, last half in 1-06 3/5, and last quarter in 33 1/5.

A NON-STAYER. Sarabande-a pony which I once rated highly-ls, I fear revealing himself as a non-stayer, his finish ing quarter's are always poor, and In ao Instance have I seen him come home in under 33 sec.

Mr. Soares should also be satis- fled with the way in which Prima Donna is responding to her work. was agreeably surprised with the smoothness of her gallop last Saturday when I "chinged" her mlio and a half in 3-24 3/6. The last quarter was done in 12 3/6; Inst half in 1-02; last three quar- ter's in 1-39 2/6; last mile in 2-14 2/6; last mile and a quarter in 2-48 1/5,

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Mr. F. C. Hall's The Redshank had two gallops during the week. On Saturday last, he negotiated the mile and a quarter in 2-50. The pace from the outset was very fast As regards the Derby griffins; and apparently the stable con- much stronger work has been done, nexions wished to know what he is and the outstanding gallop of the capable of doing. The first quar- week undoubtedly belongs toter was done in 33; the first half Soldier

of Britain. The critical cannot possibly cavil at hister's in 1-39; the first mile in performance of Wednesday Inst 2-13, but the final quarter occupied when he faultlessly galloped a mile $7 sec. The finish was poor, but In 2-12 2/5; the last three quarter's on Wednesday last, the pony put of a mile was accomplished in the up a much better performance. He vory excellent time of 1-31 2/0; took 1-36 4/5 to cover the Maiden last half in 1-01 2/5 and final quar-distance; 1-08 4/5 for the last half ter in 30 2/5. He was unaccom-mile and finishing in 81 4/5 but a panled. To me, the pony appears little distressed I thought.

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possess "speed"

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Mias Beryl Fair, who will be riding in the Ladies' Race at Kwanti on

Sunday.

THIRD CALL-OVER

NO CHANGE IN ROOTY

HILL DERBY

SOLDIER STABLE STILL LEADS

("By Man On The Spui") The Third Call Over last night was without any change in the Rooty-Hill Derby and will remain No until Princess Angeline has

SUNDAY'S RACE MEETING

AT FANLING

TWO LOCAL RIDERS MAKING.

DEBUT OV ER STICKS

LIKELY WINNERS INCLUDE MARQUIS HALL, CELERITY AND NO FEAR

MISS FEARON FAVOURITE FOR

THE LADIES' - RACE:

(By "Captain Foster")

Sunday next should again see a very large number of enthusiastic race-goers wending their way to Kwanti to enjoy a pleasant afternoon's racing under National Hunt Rules.

An attractive card has been drawn up and racing, on the whole, should be keenly contested and well worth going to see.

Two local riders in Messrs. Deitz performances, Celerity should win, and Fung will be making their ut The Quail is also a fine hurdler. debut over "sticks" at Kwanti. Gallant Fox, to my mind, has the The former, I understand, has legs of both of them but I am ridden in many Steeplechases and afraid he has not had enough Hurdle races in Shanghai, but the schooling, and this very important

factor may prove his undoing. latter is making his first appear- ance over obstacles. Good luck to

SHA TAU KOK STEEPLECHASE. them both and, perhaps, they may encourage other local riders to emulate them in the near future. All will be made most welcome and I feel sure that once they experi- ence the thrills of chasing they will become staunch supporters of the "lepping", game.

Here again the race is somewhat open and I pick Marquis Hall, Duke of Milan and Burgomaster to be the three placed ponies. In view of his last win Marquis Hall has in- curred a penalty of 5 lbs. but I do not think this extra weight will

A group of pupila of Lt. Col. D. G. Kozikis, whose riding academy ak

Macao bas, become so popular.

TO-DAY'S BIG HOCKEY TRIAL MATCH

INTERPORT TEAM TO BE CHOSEN FROM THE PLAYERS

MY PEN PICTURES OF PROBABLES AND POSSIBLES

(By "Bully-Off")

The final trial in preparation for the Interport tournament between Hongkong and Macao during the. Chinese New Year holidays takes place on the H.K. Club ground at King's Park this afternoon, bully-off at 5 p.m. I am publishing below pen pictures of the two teams and have indicated who, in my opinion, should find themselves in the representative Colony side.

PEN PICTURES OF THE POSSIBLES.

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ed to the calle mado on him secured his Inclusion in the final rial. I have scon him playing in

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A. J. M. Rodrigues (University): One of the surprises of the trials. He commands a strong hilt and covers well. I would place con

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most in 1-06 2/5; the first three quar" been stretched. This mare (by Room, and, when completed, shoulded the winner... Burgomaster will rather well at right back for the dence in Rodrigues and Rodger

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Messrs. Kong Bros, appear to be “atamina”; and I think that time(st content in giving their ponies will eventually shew him to be a cantering work, but I imagine it "naller" up to a milo-possibly a will now not be long before they mile and a quarter.

On the other hand, Soldier of China can definitely be put down is a genuine stayer, and that he will be very, very dangerous when

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he strips for the Derby, He im- presses me with each outing. these animals, Mr. Li Shiu-pang owns two high class ponies that will run prominently at the Meet

ing.

Its Soldier of Germany, al though eclipsed by the two greys, is no mean performer and will repay following.

KING'S WARDEN SHAPING WELL.

Mr. Dynasty'a King's Warden is shaping well and on his rocent gallops will, I think, be dangerous wherever he starts, and Mrs. Pearcela Trowbridge is coming

will want to know how they stand in regard to their chances for the classic races at the Annual Meet- ing.

Both Hydroplane and Monoplane have arrived, but I have not yet

seen them,

Lady Jane, the property of Mr. W. J. Keswick, has returned to the Colony. She was here, I think, 3 years ago, and was then, owned jointly by Messrs. Morton Dyer and Geoffery Moxon, but did not face. the starter.

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THE THIRD CALL-OVER.

Through inadvertence, our first edition credited the Third Call-Over prices to "Captain Foster". It should be explained that "Captain Foster" confines himself to racing comments only, and that the Call-Over prices, published twice weekly in these columns, are contribut- ed by quite another corres- pondent.

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Valiant, dam Dewberry) is con- sidered in some quarters as the best Australian Sub-Griffin her sister Just That, just out of the Walking List is now attracting attention. High Finance and Racing Heart can be placed at 5/1. No enquiries for the Valley Stakes.

the two backs for the Colony

I fear I have somewhat wander-stop him from winning were ho ed away from the path of weighing fit and well, I gather, however, he R. H. Wong (St. Andrew's): A the Regimental team and the Army up the prospects of the ponics com has had a bad over-reach and his safe choice for goalkeeper and XI and although more spectacular peting, but before dealing with preparation has suffered in con- should be the final selection for than Wong will, I think take then, I would take this opportunity sequence.

the Hongkong team. Not by any second place to him. Wong is of reminding owners and riders that they must have their Duke of Milan is a fine "lepper" means a spectacular custodiali. nominations made out by 2 o'clock and stayer. A real honest fighter He is safe though slightly slow in clearing. Uses his foet well with for the first race, and forty five in the bargain and, as he is vest fast shots, and is never flustered. minutes before each subsequent ing Marquis Hall with an advant- event. Forms for this purpose age of 6 lbs. 1 shall not be in the Blackburn (Police): Played will be found in the Weighing least surprised to see him return. be handed in to the Oficial in run woll but I think he requires a Colours in the first trial. Chargo there.

race over fences before actually not a hard hitter, and does not scoring. All I can say is that he excel the qualities of Rodrigues. UNITED SERVICE HURDLE RACE. will indeed be a real good fun to

J. Rodger (Club): A definite left win first. time out. The race ho At least ten ponies will face the has had over hurdles will have back for the Colony tenin. By far Starter here, but I think Celerity, opened his eyes but one must not one of the best players in the do- Gallant Fox, and The Quail will be forget that a good hurter dees not fence category. Though slow in concerned with the finish. On past necessarily mean an equally good recovery his rock-like steadiness and anticipatory powers cover that fault. He should also make an SHEUNG SHIU HURDLE RACE.able skipper of the eleven. Soldier of Britain's gallop of last Wednesday, namely, 2.12.2/6

Wisdom Stag, I gather, will be a

J. Gonzalves (Recreio): A good for a Mile and 1.31.2/5 for the non-starter here, and I fully expect tackler. Works hard, but is too last three quarters has enlivened to see a splendid finish in this

chaser..

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against the Portuguese team.

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Sub. Taj Mohomed (Punjabis):

is not in the same class ns Rodger or left back position. Ho is a mediocre player and is inclined to give sticks too often. The matches against the Macao eleven will robably be played on grass und here Taj Mohomed will be at n urther disadvantage, being used

a sand or a mad field.

W. A. Reed (Club): A certain

trial if not in an International side.

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Halford (C.B.A.): A much better

the market and at 3/1 supporters event. Backers will be hard putond of clearing with scoop shots. choice. There is no right half in held off, but a level bet (oven to it to pick the winner. The Gad-e proved to bo n "find" in the the Colony to touch him for clase money) has done in favour of wall has a penalty of 5 lbs. and, first trial when he kept Archer, on and constant form. As I have. -tho-left-wing, in good..check. I said-before-he-would-probably- King's Warden against Soldier of good as he is over hurdles, I think think, though, that he cannot dis- secure a place in an international Britain.

the present opposition is stronger Prima Donna has supporters at than the field he accounted for last place W. Reed. 10/1 but has shortened to 8/1 month. Festival Eve has the

Lieut. Sinclair (H.M.S.' Med-) The market ia frm at 4/1 for the speed but, apparently, he must be Dynasty and Star Stable. 5/1 in the mood before he will give of way): A centre-half of mediocre against Troybridge cannot attract his best. He ran most disappoint calibre. His clearances are slow. selection than Lieut. Sinclair for business and Dunbar stable is nowingly the last time out, but a should have preferred to have the pivotal position. I would (Continued on Page 9.) change in riders may make a seen Lowe instead in to-day's rather see H. J. D. Lowe in the centre and Halford at left-half, difference. If he takes kindly to match. Mr. Deitz, who, I understand, will

but the selectors have, in their. N. Whitley (C.B.A.): A likely wisdom, seen fit to include Lowe be his pilot in this instance, and pute his heart into the race, he is candidate for Interport honours if only as a reserve half. Under the..

he would only use his head a bit circumstances lalford should be good enough to win.

Christmas Belle is a fine hurdler more when clearing. He tackles the final selection.

well. Was not too impressivo, but I fear she will be out-classed in though, in the trials,

Wembly Stag сап gallop and will run well. The two ponies I like best are Orlando and Stickypast, and I think the issue will be between them. My fancy, however, is Orlando; he is very fast and, I gather, fumps well.

Some Remarkable Riding Feats

nicely to hand; Beth these ponies FORDHAM CHAMPION FOURTEEN YEARS: THE GREAT this field.

went an easy three quartor's last Wednesday in 1-36, and finished strongly. The last half mile was done in 1-03 2/5, and final quarter In 30 4/5.

AMERICAN YEAR OF

is not an easy matter to imagine a more colourless spell of a sporting journalist's career than when cooling his heels waiting for the Stowards decision

whether it is practicable

as to

at

Mr. Li Tae-fong galloped his Derby candidates last Sunday morning and, although High Speed for a race meeting to take place, returned a time of 3-24" for the

Santo of us experienced this mile and a half, the finish (35 sec.) Gatwick and Esher the other week, was not impressive enough to rate when "standing by," writes an Eng- him na being up to cinasie standard.lish racing correspondent.

Messrs. HEM galloped their I was inveigled into numerous argu string of griffins last. Saturdayments connected with racing records morning. I was unimpressed with and statistics, and ns a result, I have their performances and feel that spent many hours alnce looking up old they will have to shew very great sauca of "Bell's Life," "Racos Past," by Messrs. Weatherby, and improvement before. thoy can be sued considered serious contondors for more recent copies of "The Sporting classic honours. Herod and Bay- ardo, in particular, undoubtedly siiew quality but their gallops on the course, so far, are not in keep ing with their looks. I am, very mitch afraid that the accepted phrase "handsome is as handsome doca" does not apply to them.

"Life"

FOUR-MILE. HEATS, MOST racing then were of the

beaten all records when riding twelve opinion that Gordon Richards.had consecutive winners-ong At Netting- ham and elovon at Chopstow.

Gordon's feat stands so far as the record books show, but here and there I came across referentes to the famous George Ilerun.

The Dunbar stable have done faster work during the past week. Oak Bay did not appear to me to George Heron, like Archer and have a finlah na ho took 33 sec. Richards, was the rider of his day, but for the final quarter in a three in his time races were run in a series quartor ille spia in 1-38 3/6. of heats, Chief Scattle did a fast gallop of

Heron rode as many as nineteen consecutre winners in heats, mostly of a mile and the riding boy ap four miles.

parently was out to do time, as the Horon was killed when riding at first-quarter was done in 81.8/6 Hull on July 26, 1700.

Boo; the first half mile in 1-04; the There is a footnote under the details first three quarter's in 1-86 1/5, of the raco In the "Calendar," which and the time for the full distance reads: was 2-09 3/5.

THE LATE CAPTAIN R. E. SASSOON.

NAME TO BE PERPETUATED.

His many friends here and in China, particularly in Shanghai,.will be interested to hear that the name of Captain R. E. Sassoon is to be perpetuated at Hurst Park. His mother, Mrs. Meyer Sassoon, has present- ed a Cold Cup to be com- peted for annually, com- mencing next month.

The race, worth £350 in addition to the Gold Cup, is to be known as The RE Sassoon Challenge Cup, con- fined to amateur riders, and run over three miles and one hundred and eighty yards.

The Cup is to be held by the owner of the winner of the race for one year, and the Hurst Park executive give a cup value £25 to-the ridor of the winner.

1900

Ian unbroken run of ten years from

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THE "DIANA” CUP,

E. V. Reed (CR) Will prob ably be favoured for the left half N. A. E. Mackay (St. Andrew's): position to N. Whitley. He plays.

good destructive game (and Perhaps only the Selectors know! why he is being given another tral, places his passes to the forwards The answer with more accuracy than his rival. I certainly don't. probably is that there is a dearth Has an extraordinary strong hit of right wings. He failed at right and seldom uses the flick shot. wing and, as I have said before, he was out of place and invariably

The Donald-Enden wing (IL.M.S.- offside in that position on Sunday. Medway): It is impossible to take

two He in definitely an inside forward. these

players separately. Where the name of one appears in . T. S. D. Whitley (C. B. A.): A hockey the other is not far away.

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It is remarkable that Donoghue com pleted his sequence when ho. divided the honours with E. C. Elliot in 1923; and exactly the same thing happened

The Ladies race is always a in 1871, when Fordham "dead-lented" with C. Maldment. The score in 1871 popular event and usually a good was 86 ench, and 80 each in 1923. betting race. On his Happy Valley Several English riders have wen performances, No Fear, who will more races in their time than Gordon ho ridden by Miss Lois Fearon, brilliant player who can claim in- They are almost certain to con- Richards. These include the will, I Imagine, carry the bulk of clusion. Possessing clever stick stitute the right flank of the attack. living ex-champlons, M. Cannona, S.

the money, and I think he will win. work, he follows up well.. Ho im- Donald is the fastest forward in the Donoghue, C. Wood, and O. Madden..

Fordham was champion five times, Golden Star, with Mrs. Peter

trial. when the handicap minimum was down Williams in the saddle, is danger. Pressed very much in the first Colony, and with Eaden inside to His form this afternoon him, is equal to any situation.. to 4nt. All through Archer's career us and Glen Shee, who will bo the minimum was böst Tib. and for the handled, by Miss Pamela Scott may be a deciding factor. last eight years from 1879 Archer's Harston, will also be in the picture, Awtar Singh (Radio): Another weight was given in "Ruff's Guide" as I cannot see any of the other star player with good stick. work. A ters displacing these three ponies. Archer rode upwards of 200 winners unless it is Tim, who will be ridden splendid centre-forward but he is

eight different *сasons, and

G. Singh (Radfo): Has been although he made the record of win by Miss Beryl Fair. Her sister, slightly below the standard of ning 243 races in 1886, ie had wise Mine Betty, will be sadly missed Gurbachan Singh at least, as playing inside right for the Radio

goal-getter certainly.

com-this senson, but will get his placo bines well. won 241 races in 1884, when he had from the field on account of illness,

in the representative sido at as she is a very keen rider, and i only 577 mounts.

centre-forward. He la fast, com- unt very glad to hear that she is

Kalwant Singh (Radio): His in-mands good control of the ball and expected to leave the hospital very

clusion to partner Gurbachan is deadly in the circle. He cannot, Singh should be seriously consider- be left out.

8st 71b.

In

OVER 8,000 MOUNTS,

DURING his riding career from 1870 80on now.

to 1880, Archer had 8,084 mounta· THE JANUARY COUNTRY CUP. under Jockey Club Rules, and he rode 2,740 winners. In addition, he won I understand that both Winches many races In various countries in ter Stag and Tom Cobley will come Europe.

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ed. Thoir combination is of a high standard, and should prove

| Eadon is also fast and a very push- ful forward. I think the latter

will get into the side in preference. to T. Whitley, or w

Lieut. C. C. Garthwaite' (R.AJ: a definite assot to, the Colony The selectors made a big mistake... attack. He is also a reliable in including him in the previous Fordham won 2,616 races, and he under the Starter's order for this forward.

trial at right Inner. He is ́ossan- with C. Maidment. The score in 1871 country event of approximately two

tially a loft flank man, Playa n 1863. He was closo-up second to 8.miles and, although the latter will

Lol Singh (Pubjabis): No belter hard game, but I think Kalwant Kenyon in 1800, and second to J. bo carrying a penalty of 7 lbs. I Grimshaw in 1884. He had been expect to see a very fine finish bo choice for a loft wing. He Is Singh will get into the side. champion in 1806, and the only time tweon them. I have a leaning to-tricky, speedy and wields the re- maan

SC: Archer (Club): Is a hard. "Gipsy threw her rider, George HAVchor's famous records, Richards W. Gray was on top in 1870

TTAVING beaten one

Fred he was beaten before 1872 was when wards Winchester Stag who I think verso stick pass with no

accuracy,

worker, and gets in some useful Heron, twice before the race,

will win, but it is certain that the

AND THE PROBABLES. again immediately after starting. We will, no doubt, not about some others. Tom Cannon was the leading jockey race will be very close and fnat.

contres. As was evidenced in the are concerned to state that the latter but he has a long way to go.

In 1872, and during his tong spell from Red Leaves should fill the third

"Pie."' Hollingsworth (Lincolna): trials he is an easy man to cover. him."

Fordham was champion fourteen 1860 to 1891 he rode 1,544 winners. position.

Although he had little chance În Tackling is however rather a work" Mr. Harriman has popped the proved fatal

Heron's death was responsible for times between 1865 and 1671. Archer Tom Cannon was the father of some My final selections will appear to the first trial to show the selectors point with him. I doubt if he will question, and his Zero's answer races at Hail being abandoned for hold the distinction for thirteen sue- brilliant sons, and legether these | morrow,

his true worth the way he respond-get a place. should please him Immensely."""Thỏ ['some considerable timo.

ceanive years from 1874, and Donoghue (Confinued on Page 0.)

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MR. HARRIMAN SHOULD BE

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