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Friday,

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 racepoers was the biggest ever seen at Kwanti.

The buzzing of a plane over the racecourse Boon brought out all the "Tommy Atkins" from the Son Wal comp and after the landing of the machine all the villagers turned out to seo a new toy,

There were several julcy dividends and three cash sweep first prized were above $1,000. The mujor event, the "Rellet Cup," was won by

an

outsider.

er. Sylvandale, owned by the stable Broes and ridden by Mr. Hearne, who nursed his mount to a alcely. The holder of the special dollar cash sweep ticket No. 26092, which drew Sylvandale, received a handsome sum of $20,280.15 for the first prize, the second being $3,790.00 and the third was $2,898.45.

was just in the nick of Ume to nose out Clowner for a third place. The excitement was high prior to hoisting the frame, but there were many happy faces when Estover's saddle cloth number was among the flist three, for plenty of money Whs poured on this 'chuser of Mr. Stan-

on.

KING'S PARADE

NOT FANCIED

BY PUBLIC

King's Parade was not fancled forj "A" Hunter's Hurdle Race There were two small spills in the he steeplechase confined to Australian division, but the jockey. Mr. Grieve, roden clever race On the pony ponies when Salazar, after going foo over the open ditch, unseated his which finished first, beating the hot Calderara, and in the favourite. Mortmain, (Mr. Gregory) Jockey, Mr. second round over the same spot by five lengths. It was amazing to see that Pinfarthings was made the Spark Plug got his jockey, Mr. Ce Lit Hemans, of. However, both riders second favourite, ridden by

Boddy. When Mr. Alee Polts lower- were not seriously hurt,

ed his red flag, Pinfarthings was looking north, but the jockey got him going after the field had a start eventually of 50 yards and he romped home fourth. Of Jack O'Lantern was almost certain of a third place, but a minjudgment 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 already crossed the touch line. The Minx paid well for third place.

The outstanding feature of the meet was the extraordinary success of the Machine Gun Troop ponies, namely, Hergn, Ebony Idol, King's Parade and Sylvandale, the Inst named annexing the main event the "Relief Cup" with the greatest of

Cast.

UPSET SEEN IN OPENING RACE

The Arst upset was seen in the opening event, the Hunters' Hurdle Ruce "D" division, when the raging favourite, Malolo, with Mr. Hearne, Was beaten by Herga, cleverly handled by Mr. Butcher who won by four lengths. I belleve this

wan

Course

Stymie Fails

To Justify Confidence

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

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 ponics, subscription griffins of this season.

AUSTRALIAN SUBS DOING FAST TIMES

Preparing For The Annual Carnival

(By "Caplain Foster")

There were some fast gallopy Sub- Much has been discussed among looked, means Ave days of racing. among the 1939 Australian

at Happy Valley the owners, jockeys and those "riders The strain inust be terrible, but there scription Crimina

last week in preparation for the An- in the stand" about the prospects of is no other remedy.

Talk of annexing the Valley Stakes Dual Carnival. several candidates, but nobody has thought At 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 13 on account of the first prizeDevonian owned by Lady Northcote, consignment arrived here very late stake money or is it, following the whose bay gelding covered the jaunt win since the pony

with the result that the trainers have tradition handed down by the old in 3.17%, romping home in 28 his debut over the

sticks

All the nine nominations accepted had about two months to get their Chins hands, the ploneers of racing? seconds. It was a well timed run, the the various quarters being 30%, 344%, forgotten by the 1931/1932 season, the last being the Shatin Handicap, a flat race for chargers ready for the Annual Car-It must not be

"E" class China ponies over six fur-nival and this, it must not be over-young generation that every English- 33%, 33%, 30% and 28% seconds longs. Stymis, piloted by Mr. En- carnacao, was the kill in the pari- mutuel departments, but he inished among the "Alse Rana." My fancy was March Brown with Yum Sing and Cuban Love, but the last named carne in first and March Brown was third. Apart from the advantage of n pull in the poundage, Mr. Wel had

od third

In

In the Autumn Handicap Steeple

chase on October 30, 1932. Then the dun steed was ridden by Mr. Bol

Charles.

Estover Only Just Able To Win A Place

The San Wai Steeplechase for) China ponies over 1 miles com- menced in the back stretch outside the camp and the Arst pany which was Zero. came out from the din followed by Ebony Idol, Estover und the rest in the rear, After Jumping four fences, Ebony Idol got on even terms with Zero, and Double Chance,

to ride a hard finish and he did not win by a wide margin.

Relief Cup Easily Won

By Sylvandale

man has an in-born love of the horse for the last bit. The last mile was; and out in the Orient they rely on circled in 2.001 very good for a the China pony for their sport, in-

Australians cluding hunting and polo.

Can Carry Heavy Weight

youngster.

Winfred, belonging to the Lan Our forefathers brought out from stable, was sent over the champlon home new rules of racing every now course and she took 2.38, finishing | and then, and to-day this "Sport of the last quarter in 20 seconds flat. the Kings is well conducted. This brown mare has a fine action provides the public with excellent and it seemed to me that she enjoyed racing and good sport.

the tour. Her stable companion, Entries for the ulg meeting closed Rivulet, went over the same dis- fast Saturday, but a list of the no-tance, but the chestnut tramped the minations for the Valley. Stakes bus route in 2.3944- and her last quarter not as yet been released. There was slower than Winfred's time. History was made at Kwanti race were, however, 52 entries last Spring course last Sunday when Major H. and it will not surprise me to see Oliver weighed out on his own pony, a list close on to 70 China ponies. Sea Urchin, carrying 185 lbs. In the

Wales Handicap, New South steeplechase for Australian ponies

វា

his

course

action.

Here And There

With "Abe.”

J. H. Lewis Disappoints But Why Blame Him?

O matter what one's opinion was|Tennis Tournament before the fight, the natural re-

action when news of the title boutNTRIES are now being called for came through yesterday must the annual tennis tournament naturally be one of disappointment.

While I was recognised that there organised by the Hongkong Cricket Club. This year the championship could be only one result the odds will commence on March 0 and ca. on the Bglit reflected expert opinion

the

Hong-

in the United Stalerit was neverthe-ries must be sent to the Hon. Secre less hoped that John Henry Lowly, tary of the H.K.C.C. before 6 p.m. who has been so successful in his own on February 18. The open singies

is well-known division, umong the lightheavy and doubles, as

player re- weights, would put up some sort of ready, are open to any play a slow against his fellow-negro, Joc sident in the Colony who is a man- Louis,

the champion. These expec- ber of a club affiliated to lations were not fulfiled; the chal kong L.T.A. Though I know of no lenger

battered was

with

such other new talent to speak about, the terocity in the very first round that tournament will be more interesting Arthur Donovan, the referee, was this year because of the presence in Duff, the constrained to stop the slaughter 140 the Colony of W. A. EI, Duff,

Cup player, seconds after the opening beli had former Canadian Davis Cup been rung. It was a farcical ending who will probably be Tsul Wal-pul's In the singles. Dutt to a championship light, and like the greatest threat bout between Louis and Schmeling is probably not as good nt single last year, the fight was over almost as he was some years before the spectators had made them- practising constantly and is

bent enough to Colony, Then there Jahn

selves comfortable in their seats.

Was He Worthy?

NOW that the fight is over, I notice Schmeling, who had

for

once

that John Henry Lewis has been described as an "unworthy opponent

champion. But why? out Joe Louls, way knocked out in the very first round by the negro in the return fight, which Was for the heavyweight title. And would one say that Schmeling

a

former

but he is still good In the most players

is Omar Rum- co-holder of the

doubles title, who returned from Tienstin last

He is year.

essentially may prove a a doubles player, but

for the unwary with his chops which will be very discon- stumbling block

In the doubles, the certing on grass. khocked

Teul brothers remain the best com- bination I know of. The Humlahn expect, will enter again cousins, but they are on the wane and should not constitute a great danger to the champions. Ift Duft gels himself a good partner, we ought to see some good opposition for the Tsuls. Fast Indeed!

Special Homeside Soccer Forecast

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

morrow:

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Hamo Winners

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

Optional Selections

Chelsea

Watford

Barnsley Wrexham

unworthy opponent for unquestionably

ARCHER, aged 17, has scored

petition cricket match ni Sydney.. He made 103 off four overs, his hits Including nine 6s and fourteen 45. Don Bradmann made 100 In three overs a few years ago,

M. dies in a comic

All-Round Sports

TUE all-round sporting abilities of 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

of relaxa- rackets,

the most

tion,

pular metho

although

snooker, billards, riding, swimming,

and fishing come

come in for their share.

B. H. Valentine

has earned the healthy resp of local respect

golfers

fon

the

way he has "caten up" South African courses. Ames, who has a handicap of 8, is very proud of a 72 two under bogey-he had at Dur- ban. It included five "birdies."

Hutton, Verity, Hummond, and the manager, A. J. Holmes, have all tried out the South African courses with varying success.

A Squash Challenge

with Mr. Gregory in the anddle, was annexed the "Rejlef Cup" In grand an excess of 43 lbs. and this must to add Charcoal, Kut Cheung, Nn-Herald, owned by Mr. T E. Fear me, no man could have stood up plon. He is, of course, a first-class

lying third

box. for

him.

in

WOR

the

that

LOOKS GOOD Cocklerol, from the John Peel's . ALSO IMPRESSED

over the stable, had a good spin

ini was In my notes of January 13, Sydney Malden Stakes

and half "Though John N. W. D. Yardley is the team'

squash rackets cham- allotment of kad given to this pony dozen sub-griffins which caught myRn Aussie, but believe me there was Henry Levis was

player at the game, Valentine' chal- Sylvandale, with Mr. Hearne up, was 152 lbs, but Major Oliver had eyes and I would like to ask renders some style in

against Louis, who unleashed one of

Game at Kimberley, which Yardley won they passed the judge's style, securing the verdict by many certainly dispel the opinion of those tional Honour, Lambeth Bridge, Mil- and Cairnsmore, of John Feel, were the fiercest attacks seen since he be- lenged him to a championship match the challenger was, and that is all one, after a hard tussle. The match was the first time. All the lengths. It chasers cleared the next fence oul- event over a mile and when the cannot carry weight. Of course the This Time and Tiny Tim to that and although the pair accomplished can expect of him. At least he played on an open concrete court at

a flat handicap! who think that Australian ponies leaye, Oranje Boven. Sports Venture, Elven a steady canter over a mile, came a headline, sensation.'

list combination was not

a last was the first 1st.

the journey In 2.12% with side San

Wal village with perfect

Telegraph Board went up with a list of nine

Brown Bomber's opponents in the day aun they perspiced freely. style, but, as they approached the of

starters, the betting public, four, but Sea Urchin completed Mrs. Taggart's Portrush was given quarter of 30 seconds, they had a not beaten, like so many of the Kimberley, and in the blazing noon

Edrich and Paynter have given The demand for

Sure

past, before the fight by a reputation; the journey and Am open ditch, Double Chance ran past got busy.

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

better fighter,

of snooker outing. I was distance and her pony came through Sydney Lad has come on lately he was beaten by a

some good exhibitions the wing and that was the end of tickets both departments was Major had a nice

the test with flying colours. The six and he did a useful mik in 2.63% one whose punching power has per- and billiards, and Wright and Wi- Ebony Tool, Zers and Estover heavy and judging by the rush it much impressed with the

the his-kinson have also been worth watch- took the water jump with no trouble, would be advisable for the Stewards under the guidance of 31 seconds for the last quarter and

ance of the winner,

Strathcarrick!!

furlongs were covered in 1.46, with with 30 seconds for the home cuq hapa never been equalled but Ebony Idol was gaining ground of the

and of the Fanling Hunt Club to con-

There are, however, three Austra-tory of the ring. The crux of the ing.

Is this. There in grand the last half-a-mile in 1.05, which lan animais in Kong Brothers mailer probably in in every stride. Considering that sider providing another matshed, who cleared the fences

stable and it appears to me that such a dearth of first-rate heavy- the black gelding of Mr. Dowbiggin one for winners only and the other style. I may be wrong, but I am was indeed a good show. The gai-stat

present time had a new jockey in Capt. Gilbert for places. Last Sunday one had to inclined to believe that Teviotdale, top of Granje Baven (belonging to Ruby Star (sired by King of Mirth) weight boxers at the

into a the owners of Piet Hein) over a is the cream of the string. A Roar-that the champlon could probably t gon, there Wie certainly perfect fight his way through and there was who was third, will develop

In a Rugby League match played allout one after another. John Henry rhythm in the combination and the really no necessity for what I would first class jumper in the near future. mile in 2.21.2/6 was to be admired ing Time, belonging to Mr. Li Po-any three in the ring and knock them rhythm in the combinatioThere was call un pushing contest" Out of Considering that he had a novice in owing to the fact that the puny had chun, does not for the present appeal Lewis, Lou Nova, Max Bher. Tony to-day. Hull defeated Bailey by 24

with Mr. G.only a month's training.

lost to me as a steer, for hng n a hard tussle between Zero, Estover, nine starters, five ponies were well the saddle, Brutus

action.

that Galento, or anybody what matters? points to mil. understand

The Union match between and Clowner for the lower positions supported and the selling of the Treverton put up a good show, but three-quarters of a mile were inside queer actie

that Oranje Loquacious, the property of Man-The result would have been the same.

It just happened that Lewis on this Leicester and the R.A.F. was not After a ding dong chances was too close to each other. the favourite Glorious Stor (Mr. 1.42 and this showed

chosen (13 the played, the Axture having been ence, Zero (Mr. Haymes) caught the However, the running of Sylvandale Hearne) seemed to have lost her Boven has four useful legs. Talkn-netta's table, comes from a good that happened t 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 rood 'uns) had a stock, but I cannot see anything in victim-though a very willing victim. scratched-Reuter.

this mare is now over 10 years.

look over the champion course in the animal. Ruby Star, A Rooring Estover, hard pressed by Mr. Hearne,

3.20, but he came down the home Time and Loquacious galloped to- stretch 30.3/5 seconds which de-gether over a mile in 2.10 ond ex- monstrated that he has speed. Wil-cepting Ruby Star, the other two ber, accompanied by Kut Cheung, were pressed to keep up the pace. took 2.27.2/5 to conter a mile, but they galloped the inst stanza in 30.2/5 and the connecliom should bo pleased with the performance.

In the frame.

watched.

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DERBY CANDIDATES

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

a longer course than mile, but all

Walsall Through In F.A. Cup

London, Jan. 20. The following ore the results

her outings over this middle range soccer matches played to-day:

have always given entire satisfaction

and Mr. Encarnacno timed his gallop

Eu,

F. A. CUP (4TH ROUND REPLAY)

to a nicely. We are all anxious to Walsall see what the maro can do over a distance run. Blue Express, another candidate belonging to Mr. galloped 14 miles last Sunday in Doncaster 2.43.1/5, but the Anish was not up to the standard of a cross-bred und there is no doubt room for improve- ment. Mira. Pearce's

mare

of

4 Nolts County D THIRD DIVISION (NORTHERN)

3 Hartlepools

-Reuter.

Hyndford Navylight had their first canter last Bridge has come on nicely and the Saturday and although they went is a kept-over grims from "dead slow" for the shipping mag- Spring. She has not been given any inate, they are racers to be seriously fast work, but all her Anishes with considered. I like tho gallop of Mr. Needa in the saddle were some Penceful View (Inte Highborn Eve) thing to write home about. In look-who cattered 14 miles in 2.52 with Ing over

the file of the training 30.2/0 seconds for the last two fur- times, Hyndford Bridge's gallop of longs and Hectic View (late Heclic January 18 revealed that her Just Eve)

same took 2.51.3/5 for the quarter was 28.3/5 seconds and the journey, They should ba able to fast half-a-mile was done in 1.02.2/5. pick up one or two miner oventa at Mr. Eric Moller's Armylight and the blg meeting.

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