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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY, FEBRUARY

1934.

ALL THE WEEK'S NEWS ABOUT LOCAL RACING

FAVOURITES'

DAY

AT KWANTI MEETING LAST SUNDAY

SPECIAL DESCRIPTION OF THE RACES ·

(By "Capt. Foster")

The attendance was not quite so large as the first Meeting, but those who attended Kwanti last Sunday had no reason to regret their outing, as they were treated to splendid racing, with

The field taking an obstacle in the United Sarvices Hurdle Race at

and about to take the jump. (Photo: Mea Cheung).

exciting finishes, under ideal weather conditions. They should Kwanti last Sunday. The winner (Celerity) can be seen lying second also have left the course in a happy frame of mind, favourites being most accommodating, and form more or less correctly gauged.

half milo post, Mr. Hope on The Gadwall steadily crept up on the leader and both ponies took the second laat hurdle together but, being

the quicker jumper, The Gadwall led slightly, only to lose the advantage before the last obstacle. Here The Gadwall again outjumped Festival Eve by half a length, and, running on most gamely, was able to maintain his fast diminishing lead to the finishing post, to record win. by a hond. Both Mr. Hope and Mr. Deitz rode a great race.

Thirteen pontes faced the, starter! From this point, Festival Eve led for the United Services' Hurdle Race, the field, and Orlando was passed by and they were sent off to a good start The Gadwall in the vicinity of the at the first attempt, but the field were well strung out by the time the second hurdle was reached. Zepher. Celority and Gallant Fox were prominent all the way but it was apparent half a mile from home that the lague would be between Celerity and Gallant Fox, The latter was making his first ap- pearance over sticks and was by no means diegraced by suffering defeat by two lengths to Celerity, who won by superior juniping. Two jumps from home, it was a toss up as to which pony would win, and they both approached the laat hurdle nimost side by sido, but Colerity out-jumped air. Hope's mount and established a lend which, ho maintained to the win- ning post. With a little more school ing Gallant Fox will, without n ahadow of doubt, defeat his conqueror when they meet again as he is the faster pony of the two.

CLEVER RIDING.

MISS FEARON AGAIN,

LATEST

DERBY

GOSSIP

PONIES STILL ONLY CANTERING

REMAIN

SOLDIER STABLE NOMINEES As prognosticated, No Fear..ridden

y Miss Lois Fearon, easily accounted for the "Diana" Cup, in which he started

pronounced favourite. saddled for this event and, to n Fourteen keen hard-riding amazons good

VERY IMPRESSIVE

(By "Captain Foster")

Cloudy Evo was at once in his stride, leading Glen Shee and No My weekly despatch must not us a real gallop against a good after which he gradually faded out of I can only report "all clear at mind, which, as I feel I am equally Fear for the first quarter of a mile, be taken as disappointing when trial horse or the watch, I do not the picture. No Fear took and promptly assumed a long lead, Happy Valley". I am bursting at home in being able to pronounce and eventually won easily by three to give you news but Owners a fair and unbiased Judgment on

earths Glen Sheo, hard ridden by seem content to allow their

command

The absence of Marquis Hull is the Sha Tau Kok Steeplechase robbed the ruce of much of its attractiveness and the event dwindled itself down to a match between Duke of Milan and Burgomaster, the other three starters Miss Scott Harston, Anished scored animals to do steady cantering being completely outclassed.

six lengths in front of Devon, Duke of Millen and Burgomaster by Miss Bonnar, who was making up work, and I am, therefore, un- took the lead from the fall of the ground rapidly and finished strongly. able to impart any information, fag, and the former appeared to be The rest of the field came post the which you already do not know, tho quicker

but, as the race winning post in procession order. Purgemaster improved in

There are now no two opinions as concerning the performances of

his

and of the end was to which is the best country pony in the various stables.

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the performance. The races are away and it, therefore, cannot now only a little more than three weeks be very long before some useful gallops will be done in guiding me to form an opinion as to prospects of picking likely winners.

SIX ITEMS OF INTEREST

;

At present I must candidly con- as the honest "Duke," the Colony at the present time. This Although they werd

practically

I could, of course, write a làng css my inability to do so, al-j question was definitely and finally tirade of sensational nonsense and, though, like every one else I can abreast

cach other for the last settled in the January Country Cup

perhaps, lead you to think by make shrewd guesses, but I am barring

Burgemaster Cobley.

Tom sheer imagination that at least sure you want something more no returned the winner. He

Eighteen enger "thrusters" account-twenty ponies must be returned as tangible than guesses on which to was being judiciously nursed by Mfr. ad for two false starts, a most un- the winner of the Derby. I have work. Jordan and was not asked to assume usual occurence in a cross-country far more respect for your intelli-1 the lead after the last fence had event, and, when the field were sent gence than to make the attempt down to a real gossip, so, having However, I feel like settling until been sat

safely negotiated,

when his spoed

on their Winchester Stag set the of insulting it. readily landed him a somewhat easy pace a "cracker, and at one time led

loaded all my big guns with plen- first by a couple of lengths.

To borrow an expression: youity of ammunition, I shall proceed The finish of

a hundred yards. Tont by fully Shoung Shiu Hurdio Raco was the best I have over slow is getting away.

Cabley, in the other hand, was rather must sit and suffer with me, until to discharge the following new Owners will condescend to show which comes within my range:- acen at, Kwanti: the issue was in **** doubt up to the very last stride and the final spin across the flat to the When the ponies came into view for before the verdict was announced by bottom entrance of the Sleeplechase

Judge, there was some speculation

Winchester Stug was pontes

dozen longths but, in the gallop to atarier's orders, and four of them had the hurdle, the latter made up ground undeniable chances of securing the vetere Steeplechase course ne No. 2. Soldiers of "Britain" and "China" sampled the turf, and both

I personally favoured Orlando

course along-

appeared to like the course. "Britain" took better than but The Gadwall, notwithstanding his ride one another.

his usual average to cover the mile. Exactly 2-08 3/5 were required to do this distance; the last four furlongs 1-01 3/5; the last two furlongs in 30 3/5, finishing well. His whole time for the mile and a half was 3-39 3/5. "China" went a similar distance but in much faster time, viz:-3-23 2/5. The last mile was done in 2-09 2/5; the last four furlongs in 1-02:- the last two furlongs in 31, finishing, I thought, all out, and was amahed for the last quarter.

as to which pony had won, so close ourscom Cobley by about half

was the finish

Nine

nelze.

came under

the

were

heavy impost, started a firm favourite. In the run in, Tom Cobley, wall Orlando promptly assumed a long lead handled and ridden by Mr. Jenkins, for the first quarter, but was, being gradually asserted himself, And hotly pursued by Festival Eve, who eventually, won somewhat easily by appeared to be galloping resolutely. tix lengths. The spectators A mile from home these two were treated to a very fine race, the result running lovel, with The Gadwall, being in suspense until the last fence many, many lengths behind in the was cleared. Tigre surprised the third position. After coining out of talent by finishing third, but he was the dip on the far side of the course, a very long way behind the

Lwo It was seen that Orlando had shot his leaders, who are in a class by them- bolt.

Aelves,

The Next Kwanti Meeting

ENTERTAINING PROGRAMME OF

EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 13

(By "Capt. Foster")

SIX

The programme for the next | STEEPLECHASE of 13 miles. Kwant! Meeting has been drawn | I am very much perturbed over this úp, and I understand the Card of rice, and fear that the field, unless six events will embraco:

one of

Two Hurdle races. Two steeplechases, which will be confined to Aus- tralian Ponies.

No. 1. The grass course was opened for the first time last Satur-

day during the present training season.

They are two exceptionally, good griffins and. Mr. S. y. Sung-who is coming down from Shanghai to ride these ponies-will, I imagine, hesitate long before deciding which "Soldier" he will ride in the Derby. The Owner, Mr. Li Shiu Pang, I gather, has very strong leanings to wards Soldier of Britain for this particular classic.

Services Hurdle Race at Kwanti last. Colority, with Mr. Mackinley up, being led in after winning the United Sunday. (Photo: Meo Cheung).

APPEAL TO OWNERS

ABOUT CUTTING. PONY'S MANE

MEANS WEAPON OF DEFENCE IS LOST

(Contributed)

THE 5TH CALL OVER

HEM STABLE NOW WELL TO THE FORCE

LATEST VALLEY STAKES AND ROOTY HILL DERBY PRICES

(By "Man On The Spot")

The Fifth Call Over was with full of interest and fair amount of business has been done.

Lemberg's wonderful gallop of last Saturday at noon has placed the HEM stablo well to the fore. i was not present but have been issured on good authority that Lemborg galloped the Derby Dis- cance in 3.23.2/6 and finished most convincingly. The connections are very pleased with the per- Lormance and business had been dons at 10/1. More can be placed at this figure but the odds have shortened to 8/1. It is also re-i ported that the stable companions Gladiator and Macaroni went woll over the same distance, and from now onwards HEM stable will be carefully watched.

281 ENTRIES

FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING

A COMPARATIVE

LIST:

(By "Captain Foster")

The entries have been publish.

Chief Seattle was given a try out last Wednesday over 1 milca, and as the time returned, namely 2.52.4/5 was not of much importance, the odds have ad-ed, and there are, all told, 281 vanced to 12/1. The stable mate, ponies entered for the Annual Oak Boy, was sent over the Derby Meeting. This information is distance in 3.41.2/5, and although surprisingly good, and clearly finished the last quarter in 28.4/5. shews the healthy condition of no business can be done at 12/1.

The entries, by no means

A demand has been sent in for our racing. the Plane Stable which no doubt was due to the gallop of Mono-record, are well above the aver- plane for the mile in 2.14 but at age, and would have been very 10/1 supporters hold off.

much larger-in fact a record- might have been created-if the There were inquiries for Prima Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Donna and at 10/1 rail birds gave Club did not limit the number of. eubscription griffins and Austra- lians. It is principally in these two classes that a falling off is very noticeable, entries for grifin events being well maintained,

a pass.-

Owing to no support Tot, the Star Stable the odds have leng thened further and is now quoted at 8/1.

As for the Soldier stable, the odds are the samo as last reported and so are those for the Dynasty and Mrs. Pearce's stable.

The call over is as follows:- 3/1 for the Soldier Stable 471

6/1..

-Dynasty ... Trowbridge.

HEM

Star

"

Prima Donna Plane Stable

8/1 ..

8/1.

10/1

10/1,

12/1..

12/1...

Chief Seattle The Redshank

12/1

12/1..

~~~Dunħär ̈Stablë

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THE VALLEY STAKES.

The programme is identical 40 the 1932 fixture and, as a matter of interest, I have compiled a Comparative Statement... of the entrica:

FIRST DAY.

1932 1934

Wong Nei Cheong Stakes 87 Maiden Stakea

Sydney Maiden Stakes

Foochow Cup

Valley Stakes

Trial Flate China Stakes Old Course Plate Hopeful Stakes New Stables Plate

SECOND DAY..

it grieves me very much to see n Classic Hall after having been few ponies exercising at Happy Valley done at 6/1 has shortened to 3/1 thought, and with their tails cut very short as and at this figure Cavalcade has Tower Stakes

this reprehensible practice of mutilating a supporters. Last week both Chow Perth Plate in the Colony. It is a shame to de- had at 10/1 but are now qouted Garrison Cup pony had long since been discarded Fan and Sincerely Yours could be yra Stakes

Victoria Stakes tail God has given it and, briefly tan and Sarabande have now au- Melbourne Cup

the pony of the full use of the at 5/1 with business done.. Utop- Mongolimit. Stakes prive the stated, its chief use is a weapon vanced to 15/1 with no inquiry. Hongkong Derby

defence against flies.

The call over is as follows:- Chater Cup. be in Hongkong, and therefore it la We all know how very bad flies can

Classic Hall Chesterfield most essential for us to do all in our avoidable scourge, power to mitigate against this un-

of

saw a pony with a long tail gallop- To quote my own recent experience:

ing frantically round and round a paddock. I thought the animal was thoroughly enjoying himself and was letting off superfluous energy, but i soon realized that I was greatly mis pony was being pestered by awarms taken. I discovered that the poor.

flies, and was doing nothing leas than trying to gallon away from them. The full use of bin tail was of no avail on that occasion, notwith- standing all necessary precautions Lo keep the paddock clean. His suffer-

APPEAL TO OWNERS.

No. 3. Messrs. HEM'S ponies have shown much improved forming must have been acute, and frem during the past week. I saw them at work last Saturday that time onwards I have been a at noon, and I was much impressed with Lemberg's gallop liberal user of "it" when any pony of 11⁄2 miles in 3-23 2/5: last mile in 2-13; last 1 in 1-04 of mine has been turned out to graze. 1/5; and finishing in 30 3/5. Macaroni and Gladiator went a similar distance in 3-29 2/5; last mile in 2-12 2/5; last 2 in 1-03; last 4 in 31 1/5., and the former finished much the stronger of the pair. Herod covered the mile in 2-16, inst in 1-05; finishing in 31 but not impressive, while Bayardo indulged in slow cantoring work.

.

wall supported by new blood, will be on the small side. Burgomaster, in view of the Annual Meeting at. Happy Valloy, may possibly be a non-starter, but as

the genial "Mayor of Talpo" has A Ladies' races (Handicap) fondness for Kwantl, it is

a' great A Cross-country event,

to be No. 4. I do not imagine that Messrs. Kong Bros, can be too happy hoped that his colours will be on

at the way in which their Derby griffms are shaping. I cartainly did not like them last Saturday, especially New Star, who appeared to move very sluggishly. I saw Dr. Reidy on his back last Wednesday morning, and he also had his legs across Electric Star. Both too backward, I imagine, was his considered opinion?

I have had an opportunity of viow, the more so as ho has an seeing the programme, and con outstanding chance of winning, aider it to be one of the boat that whilst prospects at Happy Valley has been framed in a long time, are not so encouraging. affording, at It does, very fair It is also to be hoped that Mar- chances for all contenders, and no quits Hall will be fit enough to take Owner can possibly take any excep his chance. We appear to have tion to any of the oventa. The enough, Hurdlers but somehow. card should attract, good entries, although Owners profesn great and felds, in the majority of the keenness the more legitimate game racos, should bo largo whilst of chasing is not supported to the "backers" will have to exercise all extent it deserves. How the pen their faculties in picking the win-dulum has swung in the opposite direction! I understand that, not

Hers.

No. 5. Monoplane and Hydroplane were seen in action Inst Wednesday morning. The former covered the mile in 2-14; last in 1-96; last 4 in 31. The latter took 2-22 3/5 for a similar journey; last 1 in 1-05 3/5; last 1/4 in 31 3/5. I was not impressed but am not unmindful that this was their first gallop. I understand Mr. Encarnacao will be riding them at the forthcoming Meeting,

The first race will be the FAT so many years ago, every event on CHOY HURDLE RACE of 14 the ard was a steeplechase-in No. 6. Regarding the Australians; I must refer to a most satisfac- miles. Winners of a hurdle or fact the only course at Kwanti was

is assured for this race.

three

stoeplechase barred. A good field a Steeplechase one, the flat course

war, made, as recently, as The second rice will be THE yens ago.. CHINA NEW YEAR HANDICAP

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tory gallop on the part of Able Amazon. The Champion distance was done in 2-30 1/5; last mile in 1-55 3/5; last in 1-24 3/5; last 1 in 56 3/5 and last 1⁄4 in 29, Certainly a performance to be pleased with.

Surely a lover of the pony, for the thoughts of fashion before deciding to pony's anke alone, will buy asido deprive his noble friend of the full use of his tail for a mere whim or a trifling difference in appearance from his or her point of view? unnecessary excessive shortening of a In making my appeal against. tho pony's Tail, I feel that I cannot do better than quote Shakespeare, on the

beauty of the tall:

"ilo e la jovo, and nothing viss he sees, For nothing dive with his proud eight agrow. Look, when painter would surpass the

In limning out a well-proportion's slévő, Jila art with nature's workmanship at strife, As the dead the living should exceedi Bo did this horse excel a comison one In shape, in courage, colour, pace and, bone, found hoof'd, short-jointed, fetlocks, akng

and long.

froad "krest, full eye, amall head, and

Nostrile widła,

Iigh crost, short ears, straight lege and

saking strong.

Thin mane, thick ta broad buttock, tender

hido:

Look; what a horse should fikre, he did not

Jack.

Save a proud rider on so proud a back. Bamblimes - ke souds. Tas off, and there he

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Anon be starts nå stjering of ¤, fouthren - To bid the 'wind a base he now PIEDREWE, And whe'r he run, or fly, they know.noi

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Cavalcade

Corrie

Hold Commander King Willow Red Fox

Racing Spirit Chow Fan

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1932 1934

80 49

51

31

76

42

: 20

32

91

3/1 Challenge Cup 3/1 Black Rock Stakes

3/1

5/1

THIRD DAY.

5/1

1932 1931

83 60

78

49

50

G/1 Kalgan Plate.

G/I Tientsin Stakes 5/1 Exchange Plate

6/1 Coral Plate

G/1

Royal

Navy Cup

Challenge Cups 10/1 American Club Cup 10/1 Governor's Cup

THE ROOTY.HILL DERBY,

10/1 Rooty Hill Derby

10/1

Peking Plato

10/1

Racing Stakes

Gymkhana Stakes

15/1

15/1

FOURTH DAY.

1932

Leighton Hill Stakes

80 !

70

Ladies' Purse

46

3/1 Adelaide Stakes

49

3/1 Jockey Can

54

3/1

Blue Mountain Plate

49

3/1

Lusitano Cup

21

Champion Stakes

the Rooty-Hill Derby

The folowing are the odds for Grand Stand Stakes

Able Amazon

Racing Heart Atins High Finance Fanling Fox Princess Angeline Just That Nell Gwyn Empire Day "Vriday Bronze Era" Dinty

Sports Club Cup

5/1 Shanghai Plate

6/1 Northern Stakes

10/1 Consolation Stakes

FIFTH DAY.

10/1

10/1

10/1

For througli hle mane and tall the high

wind sings

10/1 Nil Desperandum

Grifin Spring H'cap "A" Professional Cup and Flemington Plate

Sub Griffin Champlons Griffin Spring Il'cap "B" Australian Champions II. V. Spring 'cap. "A"

V. Spring H'cap ""

Fauning the haire, who ware Ike fenthera

wing"

CRIME OF DOCKING. · And, on the crime of docking, to the very humans lines of Bloomfield; which also covers. the present case,j thus

VAJ

"In thy behalf the creat waved boughs More than the short-olingad remnant of a

tail,

A moring mockery, « usalasa pame, A living proof of cruelty and shame. Bhame to t

• tim meus; whatever form he bore, Who took from these what man', can noter

rve Loto,

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1932 1934

08

48

70 .70

DAILY DOUBLE. First Day Valley Stakes and Hopeful Stakes.

Second Day. Mongolian Stakes and Hongkong Derby

Third Day, Sub. Grin Challenge Cup and Rooty Hill Derby.

Fourth Day. Lusitano Cup and Consolation Blaken

Fifth Day. Flemington Plate and.

The weapon of defunter, thy chiefcat good, When swarming Ble, contending,, suck thy Griffins Spring Handicap. "B" Division.

blood."