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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

January 27,

1939:

ENJOYABLE RACE MEET AT FANLING LAST SUNDAY

CROWD BIGGEST

EVER SEEN AT KWANTI EVENT

(By "Captain Foster")

From being cloudy and overcast, last Sunday eventually turned out to be beautiful and bright long before the first event was timed to run at Fanling. The meeting was graced by the presence of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Northcote and the crowd of racegoers was the biggest ever seen at Kwanti.

were many

The buzzing of a plane over the was just in the nick of time to nose racecourse noon brought out all the out Clowner for a third place. The "Tommy Atkins" from the San Walexcitement was high prior to hoisting camp and after the landing of the the frome, but there machine all the villagers turned out happy faces when Estover's saddic

cloth number was among the first to see a new toy,

three, for plenty of money WILL

ton.

There were several juicy dividends and three cash sweep first prizes toured on this 'chaser of Mr. Stan- were above $1,000. The major event, the "Rellet Cup," was won by

"

NOT FANCIED

an outsider. Sylvandale, owned by KING'S PARADE the stable Braes and ridden by Mr. Hearne, who nursed his mount to a nicely. The holder of the special dollar cash sweep ticket No. 26992, which drew Sylvandale, received s handsome sum of $23,200.15 for the first prize, the second being $3,700.00 and the third was $2,898.45,

The

BY PUBLIC

King's Parade was not fancied

Hunter's Hurdle Race

rode a

ed his red

"A"

Was

There were two mall spills in the division, but the Jockey, Mr. Grieve. sleeplechase confined to Australian!

clever race on the pony ponies when Salazar, after going which finished first, beating the hot over the open ditch, unsealed his

favourite. Mortmain, (Mr. Gregory) jockey, Mr.

Calderara, and in the by Ave lengths. It was amazing to second round over the same spoty Spark Plug got his Jockey, Mr. see that Finfarthings was made the second favourite, ridden by Mr. Hemans, off. However, both riders Doddy. When Mr. Alec Potts lower- were not seriously hurt.

but the

the Jockey go The outstanding feature of the looking nort Pinfarthings

him going after the feld hind a start| of the Machine Gun Troop ponles, of 50 yards and he eventually

home fourth. O!

Of course namely, Hergs, Ebony Idol, King's

O'Lantern was almost certain Parade and Sylvandate, the

misjudgment numed annexing the main event the of a third place, but "Relief Cup" with the greatest of in taking off saw the pony brushing the top of the last hurdle and the Jockey Mr. Murphy fell head first, When he got up, all the hurdlers had nlready crossed the touch line. The Minx pald well for third place.

incet was the extraordinary success

case.

last Jed

UPSET SEEN IN OPENING RACE

The first upset was seen in the opening event, the Hunters' Hurdle Hace "B" division, when the raging favourite, Malolo, with Mr. Itarno, was beaten by Wits

Herga, cleverly handled by Mr. Butcher who won by four lengths. I believe this

third win since the pony Horga's

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mnde la debut over the sticks in

Stymie Fails To Justify Confidence

Lieut. Ello (left) of the Navy and J. R. Henderson, of the Club. have been selected as fly-half and scrum-half respectively for the Colony Interport rugby team to meet Malaya next month. While Elliot's selection was a certainly all along, Henderson's was not; but the local selectors should be pleased that in him they have such a worthy substitute for Llout. Talbot, who will not be in the Colony at the time of the match. Photos by Kahn,

Have China Subscription Griffins Had Sufficient

Time To Train For Races?

(By "Captain Foster")

It has always been the ambition of every owner to capture the Valley Stakes, a sprint over six furlongs to be contested among the China ponies, subscription griffins of this season.

AUSTRALIAN SUBS DOING FAST TIMES

Preparing For The Annual Carnival

There

(By "Captain Foster")

were some fost gallops Australian Sub- among the 1939 seription Grimns at Happy Valley last week in preparation for the An- nual Carnival.

Much has been discussed among, looked, means five days of racing. the owners, jockeys and those "riders The strain must be terrible, but there in the stand" about the prospects of is no other remedy. several candidates, but nobody has Talk of annexing the Valley Stakes thought it to consider whether the has always been a pleasant subject The best gallop up to date over ponies will be in condition to fight to the owners, but I wonder whether the Derby course was performed by the battle out on February 25. The It is on account of the first prize Devonlan owned by Lady Northcale, consignment arrived here very late stoice money or is it following the whose bay gelding covered the jaunt with the result that the trainers have tradition handed down by the old in 3.17%, romplog home in 20-%

All the nine nominations accepted bad about two months to get their China hands, the pioneers of racing? seconds. It was a well timed run, the 1931/1932 season, the last being the Shatin Handicap, a flat race for chargers ready for the Annual Car-It must not be forgotten by the the various quarters being 30%, 34 in the Autumn Handicap Steeple-"" class China ponies over six furnival and this, it must not be over-young generation that every English 33%, 33%, 30% and 28 seconds! chase on October 30, 1932. Then longs. Stymie, piloted by Mr. En-

man has an in-born love of the horse for the Inst bit. The last mile was and out in the Orient they rely on circled in 2.00%-very good for n the China pony for their sport, in-youngster. cluding hunting and polo.

the dun steed was ridden by Mr. Bob carnacao, was the kill in the part-

Charles.

Estover Only Just Able To Win A Place

mutuel departments, but he finished, Among the "Also Rans." My fancy was March Brown with Yum Sing and Cuban Love, but the last named came in first and March Brown was third. Apart from the advantage of] a pull in the poundage, Mr. We had to ride hard Anish and he did not win by a wide margin.

Relief Cup Easily Won

By Sylvandale

Australians Can Carry Heavy Weight

다

Winfred, belonging to the Lan Our forefathers brought out from stable, was sent over the champion home new rules of racing every now course and she took 2.38, finishing

of

ALSO IMPRESSED

course

Here And There

With "Abe"

J. H. Lewis Disappoints But Why Blame Him?

INO

ANTRIES are now being colled for the annual tennis tournament organised by the Hongkong Cricket

O matter what one's opinion was Tennis Tournament before the fight, the natural re- action when news of the title bout came through yesterday must naturally be one of disappointment While it was recognised that there could be only one result the odds Club. This year the championship and en- on the fight reflected expert opinion will commence on March

tries

must be sent to the Hon. Secre in the United States-it was neverthe-

p.m. less hoped that John Henry Lewis, tary of the H.K.C.C. before who has been so successful in his own and doubles, as is well-known

on February 18. The open

singles division, among the lightheavy-

weights, would put up some sort of ready, are open to any player re- a show against his fellow-negro, Joe sident in the Culony who is à mem-

Jer of a

a club niliated to the Hong- Louis, the champion. These expec-

WAS

tations were not fulfilled; the chal kong L.A. Though I know of ne lenger

battered

will

such other new talent to speak about, the ferocity in the very first round that tournament will be

be more interesting Arthur Donovan, the referee, Was this year because of the presence in constrained to stop the slaughter 140. the Colony of W. A. H. Duff, the seconds after the opening bell had former Canadian Davis Cup player, been rung. It was a farcical ending who will probably be Taul Wal-pui'a to a championship fight, and like the greatest threat in the singles. Duff bout between Louls and Schmeling is

is probxibly not good at singles Inst year, the night was over almost as he was some years ago, but he is before the spectators had made them- selves comfortable in their scats.

Was He Worthy?

IN

TOW that the fight is over, I notice that John Henry Lewis has been described as an "unworthy opponent" for the champion. But why? Schmeling, who had once knocked out Joe Louis, was knocked out in the very first round by the negro in the return night, which was for the heavyweight uitle, And would one say that Schmeling

Special Homeside Soccer Forecast

The following are the teams specially selected to win in the Home Football programme to-

morrow:

Home Winners

Wolves Sheffield U. Crystal Pal. Queen's P.R. Oldham Aberdeen Hearts Kilmarnock

Optional Selections

Chelsea Watford

Barnslcy

Wrexham

Wus

Practising constantly and i

*

still good

a

to beat most players in the Colony.

Then

there is Omar Rum- Jahn, former co-holder of the doubles title, who returned from Tienstin last year. He is essentially a doubles player, but may prove i stumbling block for the unwary with his chops which will be very discon- certing on grass. In the doubles, the Teul brothers remain the best com- bination I know of. The Rumjan

i cousins, expect, will enter again but they are on the ware and should not constitute a great danger to the champions. It Duft gets himself a good partner, we ought to see some good opposition for the Tauls. Fast Indeed!

M. ARCHER, aged 17, has scored

125 In 35 minutes in a com- pellon cricket match at Sydory. He made 108 off four overs, his hits including nine 6s and fourteen 48.

in Don Bradman made 100

three overs a few years ago.

All-Round Sports

HE all-round sporting abilities of THE

the M.C.C. team have gained them many South African admirers, who follow the activities of the side. both on and off the field, with con- siderable interest. Golf seems to bo the most popular method of relaxa

although squash ruckets, snooker, billiards, riding, swimming, and fishing come in for their shore. B. H. Valentine has carned the healthy respect of local golfers for

Blon,

the way he has "caten up" South African courses. Ames, who has handicap of U, is very proud of a 72 --two under

der bogeyhe had at Dur- bam. It included five "birdies."

Hutton, Verity, Hammond, and the de manager, A. J. Holmes, have alt tried out the South African courses with varying success,

A Squash Challenge

squash rackets cham-

ying third as they passed the judge'« | style, securing the verdict by many certainly dispet the opinion of those tional Honour, Lambeth Bridge, Mil~ |iven n stendy canter over a miletize challenger was, and that is all onenved on an open concrete court at

box

for

the

and then, and to-day this "Sport the last quarter in 28 seconds fat. the Kings" is well conducted. This brown mare has a One action provides the public with excellent and it seemed to me that she enjoyed racing and good sport.

the lour. Her stable companion, Entries for the big meeting closed Rivulet, went over the some dis-: last Saturday, but a list of the 10 tanec, but the chestnut tramped the minations for the Valley Stakes has not as yet been released. There roule In 2.80% and her last quarter The San Wal Steeplechase for

History was made at Kwant! race were, however, 32 entries last Spring was slower than Winfred's time. course Inst Sunday when Major H. and it will not surprise me to see China ponies over 11⁄2 miles com-

LOOKS GOOD monced in the back stretch outside

Oliver weighed out on his own pony, a list etose on to 70 Chian ponies. Sea Urchin, carrying 195 lbs, in the

Cocklerol, from the John Peel's the camp and the first pony which

New South

Wales Handicap,

stable, had a good spin came out from the dis was Zero.

over the

int was An unworthy opponent for for Australian ponies steeplechase followed by Ebony Idel, Estover and

In my notes of January 13, Sydney Malden Stolten

Reuter says. "Though John N. W. D. Yardley is the team's Henry Lewis over a distance of 14 miles. The enumerated about one and a half 1.37%, which I admit was slow for Louis? the rest in the rear, After jumping |

unquestionably four fences, Ebony Idol got on even

alfalment of kad given to this pony dozen sub-grims which caught my an Aussie, but belleve me there game, no man could have stood up pion. He is, of course, a first-clase liis Sylvandale, with Mr. Hearne up, was 152 lbs. but Major Oliver had eyes and I would like to ask renders some style in

action. King's terms with Zere, and Double Chance.

Valentine chal- against Louis, who unleashed one of player of the game. with Mr. Gregory in the saddle, was annexed the "Relief Cup" in grand an excess of 43 lbs. and this must to add Charcoal, Kut Cheung, Na- Herald, owned by Mir. T. E. Fearce, the fiercest attacks seen since he be- lenged him to a championship match

and Caimsmore, of John Peel, were.

were! cam

came a headline sensation." Game at Kimberley, which Yardley won WDS the first Ume. All the lengths, IL

after a hard tussle. The match was D fat handicap who think that Australian ponies tenye, Oranje Boven, Sports Venture. chasers cleared the next fence out- event over n mile and when the cannot carry weight. Of course the This Time and Tiny Tim to that and although the pair accomplished

ean expect of him. At least he in 2.12% with journey side Sun Wal village with perfect Telegraph Board went up with a list combination was not among the first list.

ainst was not beaten, like so many of the Kimberly, and in the blazing noon- the betting publle four, but Sea Urchin completed the style, but, as they approached the of nine star demand for thei

Brown Bomber's opponents in the day sun they perspired freely. Mrs. Taggart's Portrush was given quarter of 30 seconds, they had busy

journey and

Edrich and Paynter have given

· i

.am sure that

past, before the fight by a reputation; open ditch, Double Chancenat tickets in both departments was Major had a nice outing. I was distance and her pony came through

the good spin over the Valley Stakes few pounds to spare at the end.

Sydney Lad has come on lately he was beaten by a better fighter, nome good exhibitions of snooker the wing and that was the end of

and judging by the rush him. Ebony Idol, Zero and Estoveri hea no advisable for the Stewardsinnce of the winner, Strathearrick furlongs were covered in 1.48, with with 30 seconds for the home run,haps never been equalled in the his-kinson have also been worth watch-

impressed with the perform the leal with flying colours. The six and he did a useful mile in 2.03% one whose punching power has per- and billards, and Wright and Wil took the water jump with no trouble. but Ebony Idol was gaining ground of the Fanting Hunt Club to con- under the guidance of Mr. Gregory, 31 seconds for the last quarter and There are, however, three Austra-tory of the ring. The crux of the ing.

in animals

Brothers' maiter probably is this. There is in grand the last half-a-mile in 1.00, which lin that

sider providing another in every stride. Considering

matshed, who

style. I

to but I am was indeed a good show. The gal-stable and it appears

that such a dearth of first-rate heavy- I may be wrong, had a new jockey in Capt. Gilbert for places. Last Sunday one had to inclined to believe that Teviotdale, lop of Oranje Boven (belonging to Ruby Star (sired by King of Mirth) weight boxers at the present time of Piet Hein) over is the cream of the string. A Roar-that the champion could probably nut was certainly perfect fith his way through and there was who was third, will develop into the owners son, there rhythm In the combination and the

no necessity for what I would first

first class jumper in the near future. mile in 2.21.2/5 was to be admired ing Time, belonging to Mr. Li Po-any three in the ring and knock them

nout one after another. John Henry In a Rugby League mulch played liked. There was call

of Considering that he had a novice in owing to the fact that the pony had chun, does not for the presents Lewis, Lou Nova, Max Baer, Tony to-day, Hull defeated Batley by 24 here was call "n pushing contest." Out of pair won ng

G. only a month's training. His last to me as a stever, for he has 4 Galente, or anybody-what matters? points to nll. a hard tussic between Zero,

! nine

nction. I understand that supported and the selling of the Treverton put up a good show, but three-quarters of a mile were inside queer

The. Union match between in the frame. After a ding chances was too close to each other. the favourite Glorious Star (Mr. 1.42 and this showed that Oranje Loquacious, the property of Man-The result would have been the same.

was not toad It just happened that Lewis on this Leicester and the R.A.F. have lost her Boven has four useful legs. Talica-netta's stable, comes from a good occasion had been race, Zero (Mr. Haymes) caught the However, the running of Sylvandale Hearne) seemed

chosen as the played, the Axture having been judge's eyes by half-a-length and was an eye-opener and he should be sense of chasing and I reckon that tive (one of the good 'uns) had a stock, but I cannot see anything in though

look over the this mare is now over 10 years.

very willing victim. Į scratched.--Reuter. champion course in the animal Ruby Star, A Roaring Estover, hurd pressed by Mr. Hearne, watched.

3.26, but he came down the home Time and Loquacious galloped to- streich in 30.3/5 seconds which de- gether over a mile in 2.10 and ex- monstrated that he has speed. Wil- cepting Ruby Star, the other two ber accompanied by Kui Cheung.

rot

The

much

the black gelding of Mr. Dowbigginį one for winners only and the other cleared the fences

they

really

and Clowner for the lover nine

starters, five poules were well the Baddle, Brutus with Mr.

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took 2.27.2/5 to canter a mile, but were pressed to keep up the pace.

they galloped the last stanza

in

| 30.5/5 and the connections should be

picased with the performance.

DERBY CANDIDATES

Among the China griffins for the Hongkong Derby, Mr. Eu Tong-sen's Rose Elect has not so far been over

a longer course than a mile, but all

Walsall Through In F.A. Cup

London, Jan. 20. The following are the results

her outings over this miditie range soccer matcher played to-day:

have always given entire satisfaction

and Mr. Enctmacno timed his gallop

F. A. CUP (4TH ROUND REPLAY)

to a nicely. We are all anxious to Walsall see what the more

can do over a

distance run. Blue Express, another

candidate Belonging to

Mr. Eu,

galloped 14 miles last Sunday in Doncaster 2.43.1/5, but the finish was not up

to the standard of a cross-bred and there is no doubt room for improve-

mare

of

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3 Hartlepools

Reuter.

ment. Mrs. Pearce's Hyndford Navylight had their Arst confer last Bridge hus come on nicely and the Saturday and although they went le a kept-over gridin from 1'dead slow" for the shipping mag- Suring. She has not been given any nale, they are racers to be seriously fost work, but all her finishes with considered. I. Ulke the gallop of Mr. Needa in the saddle were some Peaceful View (ale Highborn Eve) thing to write home about. In look who cantered 14 miles în 2.42 with ing over

the Ale of the training 30.2/0 seconds for the last two fur- times, Hyndford Bridge's gallop of longs and Hactio Vlow (late Hertic January 18 revealed that her last Eve) Look 2.61.3/6 Lir the same quarter was 28.3/5 seconds and the journey. They should be able to fast half-a-mile was done in 1.02.2/5. | pick up one or two minor events at Mr. Eric Moiler's Armylight and the bla meeting.

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