1938-11-11 — Page 8

THE

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11,

1938.

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RACING SEEN

EXCELLENT

SILKYLIGHT'S FAILURE WAS UNEXPECTED

DOLLAR SWEEPS VERY POPULAR IN COLONYA.

(By "Captain Foster")

The main feature of the Tenth Extra Race Meeting held at Happy Valley last Saturday was the failure of Silkylight (winner. of the Hongkong Derby and the Champion Stakes) to get a place in the Surrey Handicap for "A" class China panies. Tornado Star (winner of the Rooty-Hill Derby) also suffered her first defeat among this scason's bunch of Australian ponies in the Fremantle St. Leger. The public idol. Racing Boy, staged a wonderful come. back in the Norfolk Handicap (second section), but Flybynight, after a sequence of nine unplaced outings, just managed in the nick of time to snatch a victory by half-a-length in the Paddock Handicap.

Racing was excellent with several good fishes, but there was no new track record established. There were, however, a few hot favourites who could not hold their own with the result that there were many Juiry dividends, the best beint $01.00 puld by Coronation Day in the Norfolk Handicap (first section). In the daily double event the combing tlon of Racing Boy and Flybynight returned a handsome sum of $345.50 to those lucky punters for un outlay of $5.

Congratulations are extended to Mr. B. Proulx who rode two winners on Lancashire Chips and Lucky Lad, both events being confined to Aus- tralian ponies. Singles were scored by Mesars. H. P. Chanson, H. J. Hearne, S. C. Liang, B. L. Tho and Peter Wel. Mr. Ho Hong-ping broke his "Duck" on Flybynight in the novice ovent, and Mr. G. Treverton (private secretary to Ills Excellency the Governor) cut the ice to register his first maiden place on Stymie in the Paddock Handleng and paid $50.00 for third position in frame.

the

Chanson, beat Final Triumph by a neck for second place. Five lengths behind came Fel Ying who was fourth, but Tribute finished fifth and Piet Hein was a poor last. It was. not a fast jaunt, for the whole dis- tance was covered In 3.52.3/5, it be- ing two one-fifth seconds slower than the time returned by the tast year's winner, Gordito, who bent Mr. Bray field's Shipmaster by four lengths.

Courting Eve Finds Weight Too Heavy

*There was no doubt that the Queensland Handicap for "A" class Australian ponies was the best race of the meeting and the excitement prevailed right up to the end. It was a beautiful sight to see all the entries lining up before Mr. Potts who gave them a good send-off. All went out at a great speed, but Court- found ing Eve, the hot favourite, Mrs. Taggart's Lancashire Chips a ind us to crack owing to the differ- to Courting Eve who had to concede over a stone to Lancashire Chips and I said in my notes that the latter must not be under rated. He pald $55.00 for win. Although the not veteran racer, Strathroy, well tuned for the event, he showed were still in perfect that his legs order and he finished behind the fourth pony---I think.

The attendance must have been much better than the fast meet for the influx of race-goers were cons centrating on Cash sweeps; the first prize of the last race was $4,704 for an investment of $2. It is interest-ence of weights. It was no disgrace ing to relate that after the first two races the first prizes were already over $2,000 odd and this certainly showed the popularity dollar cash sweep.

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PUNTERS GIVEN A BIG SHOCK

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Punters wero given a rude shock in the opening chorus when Silky- light refused to come forward in the melight and finished last in the Surrey Handicap for "A" class China ponies out of a field of four runners. Mr. It is my candid opinion that Moller's candidate did not have clear passage in the inst hundred yards. However, it was undoubtedly one of the biggest thrashings that Silkylight got in his life, but in spite of the reverse I have great conf- dence that he will make amends in the Hongkong St. Leger to be con- tested Saturday week. It was a fast run over a mile for the last stanza was galloped in 28.3/5 seconds which must have been a record for a China pony.

SALVAGE MASTER

TOO GOOD FOR REST OF FIELD

Easy Win In Subs'

St. Leger

was

Winner Showed No Style At All

Lucky Lad Beats Hot Favourite

AT VALLEY LAST

LAST WEEK

DERBY WINNER BEATEN Mr. L. Dunbar's Confusion Bay, rid len by P. Y. T. Wel. (top left) won the opening event at Saturday's racs, heating King's Warden, seen in the centre of the bunch in the bottom picture, by a length and a half. Cameronlan, running outside, was third, while Silkylight, Derby and Cham- plons winner, was unplaced. Picture on top right shows Dr. S. N. Chau's Coronation Day (H. P. Chanson up) being led in after winning the next event to pay the highest dividend of the day for a win, $91.80.——— Pictorial News.

DONALD BUDGE TAKES

PLUNGE AT LAST

New York, Nov. 10.

Donald Budge, holder of the Wimbledon, American, Australian and French lawn tennis championships, has turned professional.

He has accepted an offer of $75,000 to tour the United States in matches against Ellsworth Vines.

The first match will be played at Madison Square Garden on January 3, 1939.-Reuter.

TABBY CAT LETS DOWN PUBLIC

FOOTBALL TEAMS SELECTED

I prognosticated that anything The following players have been might happen in the Paddock Hand-selected to represent the Hongkong rap for "" clasa China ponles over F.c. in their soccer matches to half-a-mile. Tabby Cat, who was backed heavily, let the public down morrow: very badly. The winner, Flybynight, did not annex the event too easily. but he delighted his supporters with $70.30 for a win.

Rugby

Services To

Play Club Seniors

NOVEMBER RACES AT MACAO NOW TO BE HELD TO-MORROW

SATISFACTORY ENTRIES RECEIVED FOR MEETING

(By "Captain Foster")

Attention of followers of the turf and excursionista is drawn to the fact that the November Race Meeting under the auspices of the Macao Jockey Club will be held at Arcía Preta to-morrow in- stead of on Sunday. The s.8. Taishan will be on the run, sailing at 9.30 am., and returning at 3.30 a.m. on Sunday.

Very satisfactory entries have been | I have confidence in Cape Comoria received for the seven handicap for the Hepngchow Handicap over events, the main one on the card be- the champlon course with Wenning Ing the Governor's Cup presented by and Rextant finish'ng behind. His Excellency the Macze Governor. A special dollar cash sweep is being conducted on this contest and it is reliably learned that the sale has ex- cceded over 8,000 tickets.

GOVERNOR'S CUP

The Governor's Cup presented by His Excellency Dr. A. T. de Sousa Barbosa to be won twice in succes- The Ladies Handicap (unofcial)sion. Is the big classle over a mile. over six furlongs is an innovation Merry Doer, who has scored the first which will no doubt evoke interest Jeg, is well in on the handicap, but been In the pari-mutuel department and his subsequent outings had the event has attracted eight entries. rather disappointing and I have not The curtain raiser will be the been able to sh much information Klungchow Handleap for "y" class about the grey gelding. Shanghai 4 subscription ponies and the sprint is is my pick, but Falry Auk, I am over six furlongs. These tiny nags sure, will give the champion pony are known to carry heavy fond and a good run for the money. Hogmanay holds the post of honour with 183 lbs. to shoulder, the second tonweighter being Merry Maker with 180 lbs. 1 fancy this ranking list, und Gold Clause should collect the third prize stake money. I expect to see field of over half-a-dozen runners, The Limehow Handicap for sub- grins of the Hongkong Jockey Club

Club Burchased by the Macan March 10, is a distance test over the Derby course and I am sure it will be un interesting endurance contest, I like Daddy Longlegs with Cloudy Star and Eagle to follow in the rear.

ZERO APPEALS

on

In the Wuchow Handicap for "D" class China ponies over five furlongs, There will be two games of Rugby we should see a good tussle between Football on the Club ground at Happy Gold Sovereign and Zero. The last Double Chance, Emergency Call, Valley to-morrow. The first game, named appeals to me, for the mare which will cominence at 3 p.m., will ran very well at Happy Valley last be between the Club "A" XV and the Saturday over the first half of the She was, however, attempt- Middlesex Regiment. This game will circuit, be followed at 4.15 p.m. by a matching to win out of her distance, but 10-morrow the scurry is to Zero's between the Club 1st, XV and the king.

The Lluchow Handicap United Services. Lt. Cmdr. Kennedy

for "" will referee the 3 p.m. game and Dr. class China ponics over a mile has 3. A. R. Selby the 4.15 p.m. game.

drawn 13 entries, all from Happy Valley with the exception of Persinn

The Club have many members Cat who is stabled in Macno. After his fine performance in the Paddock absent at the Volunteer Camp tls Handicap nt Happy Valley last week-end and the Navy have kindly Saturday, Flybynight has been pro- consented to make up numbers so moted to "D" class and the pony is. that a complete "A" XV con be therefore, ineligible for the above Belded. The Club sides have been event. The exclusion of the winner selected as follows:-

makes the mile run rather open, but tit

any rate Dark Hazard must be moast of 143 lbs, and is Yum seriously considered pwing to the low Sing who has only 148 lbs. Mac's Adventure is dangerous to upset the applecart.

First XI (v. South China. "A" of Leeuwen, M. W. MacGrath, H. D. 1st. XV.-R. Rutherford; H. van Caroline Hill), Coles, D. Hynes, Bidwell (Captain), D. H. Stewart; S. Strange: J. Skinner, K. Forrow.G, S. Wilkon, E. C. Luscombe; K. A. E. C. Drown; T. Pile, J. Scott, F. Watson, G. J. P. Carey, E. W. Stout, B. C. M. Stark, T. H. Pratt, H. W. E. Henth, A. J. G. Taylor and W. B. Richardson.

Bickford.

ELIZABETH Fowler, E. L. Strange and GOOD FOR SPRINTS

Out of a total of 3.850 tickets sold on the seven starters for a win in the

Those who studied the form book Fremantle St. Leger, Tornado Star had been backed to the tune of 2,027 should be pleased with the result of and the chestnut mare had certainly Elizabeth's victory in the last event, the public confidence. During the the Sussex Handicap for "B" class The first to parade Lucky Lad (the winner) did raters over six furlongs. not show any style of a racer for break the tape was King's Corona- and King'stion with Soldier of Britain the big einssic contest, but Privilege, Murray River and Tornado Elizabeth in the rear. There was no

the steeds pass Star were a picture in the ring 14 positional change will be recalled that Tornado Star ed the rock, but turning the bend was ridden by Marshall in the Hooty-Soldier of Britain medie a hasty

Second XI (v. South Chinn at

"A" XV-A. N. Other (Navy); H. Caroline Hill)-D. W. Fleming, PF. Hopkins, A. N. Other (Navy), A. Wilson, A. Krilovsky; Grattan, EN. Other (Navy), C. J. Powell; D. Fowler, S. Carr; H. Dempster, Hynes, A. N. Other (Navy); W. R. N. Kinnard, R. Ross, J. Kirwen anti Andrews, A. N. Other (Navy), J. loan. Reserves. J. Odell and N. Moodle, A. N. Other (Navy), P. ·V. Burton, A. G. Dalziel (Captain) W. A. Johnson and G. L. Eastgate.

Booker.

HOCKEY TEAM

A friendly hockey inatch will be played between the KIT.C. and YMCA. (European) to-morrow, at

RUGGER MATCHES IN ENGLAND

London, Nov. 10.

---Reuter.

Hill Derby, but one never expected į to the front and then King's Corona" | King's Park, al 4.15 pm. sharp. The The following were the results of foibeth Luck up the to turn up rugger matches played in the coun- he was taken out at the previous packed up. Elizabeth lock

| try to-day: inreting by S. W. Tang. The change running about a furlong from home for the K.I.T.C. in Club colours: naturally strengthened the public and she gradually wore down Sol-

Man Singh, Karnail Singh, Joggest warwickshire 20 E. Midlands 0 confidence, for Pih was considered dier of Britain, winning by half-a-

It was a fast sprint, thei Singh, K. Hussain, J, M. Pinto, M. R. {ut Coventry) ane of the best jockeys for Austro- length.

Attar Singh, A. P. Saus, the whole time being 120 ftat. Keep an Malik, Han cobs Murray River was irst to break the tape followed by ye on this young mure over short Pyura Singh, C. Pinto, Abdul Aziz, Cambridge Univ. 19 Dublin Univ, 11|

and Bhag Singh, Little Audrey and the rest of the distances. feld hanging on in the rear. Going up the hill for the first time, Needs the tnok King's Privilege well to Salvage Master was too good for

the Sub-grif- front and Mr. Pearce's candidate was the rest of the ch fins St. Leger and the jockey D. Leading the field long; before the 14 on the miles standard was reached. The Tao had an arm-chair ride winner. Runaway tactles by En-mare maintained her lead well after! possint the 4 mile post, but after carnacno on Final Triumph did not

transformation that there came a stir B. L. Tuo who brought the mare

when Khg's Privilege plodded along up at the right moment when coin- Ing round the corner to annex the like a snail, finishing last but one. classic event, valued $1,000 to the Lucky Lad, who was chasing King's owner. Final Triumph was the first Privilege took command of the field to move forward at the fall of the for the first time followed by Tor- red flag followed by Tribute. Fel nado Star and Murray River, and Ying and the other three starters, there was no change in the order of Dekko, Salvago Master and Piet running utnong these three when the Hein. After passing the old laid they were at the entrance mark, "Black Itock," for the first home streich. As they neared the ume, Final Triumph had a lend of distance Tornado Star was severely over six lengths, but before the foot-punished. but the mare could make: bail gute was reached, Salvage ne impression on Lucky Lad who the ron his race out to heal the hot Master was very close behind

(Tornado. Str) by two leader. The most amazingt part of favourite

of

the run was that Tribule, with Peter lengths. At the mile staff, Murray Wel in the saddle, was lying third River was labouring to beat the band at this stage and he only threw in and Annabella (whom I must tender! the sponge when entering the home my apology for saying that she was straight. However, going up the stinker) overhauled and nosed out It back streich for the second time, her competitor for third place. Salvage Master got on level terms was a typical St. Leger. Although with Final Triumph as they neared Lovely Day and Sea Urchin ore als- the half-a-mile bearon, but rounding ters to the winner, their outings were the

bend for the last quarter of 15% among the "also rans." Among the miles the mare responded gamely to 1930's lot of subscription Australian Tao's call for a Anat burst and Mr. ponies, Mra. Eu Tong-sen's No. 46. Brayfield's candidate never looked Mrs, Stanton's No. 52 and the stable back again to win as she liked. Cire's No. 55 are all by Tom Mc- Dekko, who came from nowhere, Carthy. It appearances count for are certainly nice Ised a spirited challenge and after anything they

200-saw face down the straight, animals and the respective owners Dakko, nicely handled by H. P. should be pleased with their draw.

HOPES FULFILLED—Mrs. Taggart is soen leading in her pony, Lanesahiro Chips, which Benny Proulx pliated to victory. In the Queenaland Elandicap last Baturday. The dividend on each winning ticket was $35.59. Bide strips show Dirs. Tagzuri making her calculatione just before the race-Pictorial News,

A Ladies' Handicap run over glæ furlongs for the last event will not be devoid of fun. The lead distribu- ler has allotted Black Monday, Latitat and St. Ives to shoulder 140 be. while Cricketer is in with only 120 lbs. The last named gets my vote.

My selections are as follows:

KIUNGCHOW HANDICAP

Hogmanay

Merry Maker Gold Clati

LIMCHOW HANDICAP

Daddy Longlegs Cloudy Star Eagle

WUCHOW HANDICAP

Zero

Emergency Call Double Chanca

LIUCHOW HANDICAP

Dark Hazard Yum Sing

Mac's Adventure

HEUNGCHOW HANDICAP

Cape Comorin Wenning Rexiana

'GOVERNOR'S CUP

Shanghai 4

Fairy Auk

Merry Doer

LADIES. HANDICAP.

Cricketer Black Monday Shandy

SPANISH BOXER MAKES LIGHT OF BIG WEIGHT DIFFERENCE: LARRY GAINS HELD TO DRAW

Edinburgh, Oct. 15.

The coloured Canadian, Larry Gains, who is a contender for the British Empire Heavy-Weight Championship, had to be con tent with a split division when he tackled Pancho Villar, of Spain, in the Waverley Market, Edinburgh, last night, before 9,000 specta-

tors.

This

con-

Coins has had a remarkabla enreer | punches. After

Gains in the ring. He has been meeting [nected with a stinging left, but several of the world's leading heavy- | Villar was always willing to mix it weights for nearly 20 years, and he demonstrated against Vlor that,

cager,

The Spaniard did not stand on ceremony. He was always while he'may not be just as agile, he and Gains had to hang on repeated- is sill a force.

ly. Indeed, he preferred to keep ut Thero wils na doubt that craft close quarters, reallsing that to meet played a prominent part in the con- one of Villar's swings might have

Spanlard spell disaster for him. #uessing repeatedly, and, thougla

test.

Gains had the

Villar carried a hefty right, it rarely

Innded

with the

WEARING DOWN OPPONENT Eugene Henderson, the third man foree intended. in the ring, had a busy time. He Gains was, wary to a degree, and had to come between them repeated- fought a battle that suited him. Hely. By the time the fifth round was took turns at forcing the contest; reached the perspiration was pour- then he would "stall" off his up-int from, Gnina.

ponent, allowing Villar to land many

his swings

of

arms.

оп

his

PLUCKY FIGHTER

fore-

It was apparent that the dusky Canadian was endeavouring to wear down the strength of his bustling and lighter opponent. Villar missed with a straight left, one of the few Though over six feet in height, he had tried up to this stage. In Villar adopted a crouching attitude, the sixth round he tried hard for but he fought pluckily all through Gains's defence was round, and his his opponent's mid section, but agalast on opponent to whom he

culeness brought down Villar's was conceding a stone in weight,

Both received, ovations as they punches, repeatedly. entered the

again Gains opened out, few ring. After П

and Now clinches, Cains had his opponent on and his clipping at close quarters the ropes, but he missed his aphor-braucht blood in the left eye of the tunity. Villar came in hend first, Spanish champion. His jabbing wax and was inclined to rush matters well timed, and he was always the He palt

dearly for it on several steadier boxer. His coolness stood occasions, though Gains falled to him, in wood stend against Villar

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land a decisive blow. Villar's nose rushes. The Spaniard, however, and mouth were bleeding at the end never appeared to tire. - of the first round.

GAINS CAUTIONED They clinched at the beginning of In the eighth round Gains WAY the second, but Galna missed warly, cautioned for his manner of hitting. and Villar landed several swinging:

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