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Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

December 15, 1939.

"Captain Foster's" Racing Review

THE

CLOSE OF Confusion Bay Should Win The Hongkong Autumn Champions

THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB will ter- minate their racing season to-morrow when the Thirteenth Extra Race Meeting will be staged. The first saddling bell will be rung at the usual timo 1.30 p.m. sharp. There are the usual eight interesting events on the programme, including three Autumn Champions over one and a quarter. milos, confined to old China ponies, subscription griffins of this year, and the Australian ponies of any season.

After this meeting there will be no more flat racing at Happy Valley until Spring. Those, who have gone down in the sink, will undoubtedly have to exert a little of that golden gift of patience until the Annual Race Meet- ing, when the handicap contests are thrown into the shade, and money will then be much easier to pick up.

However, our Annual Carni-¡ the daily double event, and there val has unequivocally been the are 11 entries in each contest. pride of the Colony's events on The carrying over of a pool of account of the popularity of the $7,523, which punters failed racing of Australian and China to connect the second leg of the com→ ponies, subscription griffins im- bination at the last meeting, is the other consolation to the regular ported annualy by the Hong- followers of the turf, provided, of kong Jockey Club, but it is recourse, they, can find the two right grettable that there is not much orses, prospect of seeing the latter in]

A close study of the entries seeins the arena at the forthcoming to me that both events are very annual meeting.

open, and in the circumstances 1

It is learned from a reliable source would strongly suggest that one can- that the fulfilment of the contract not go wrong should he back all the placed by the Club with the Russian ponies in the first leg by taking 11 dealer, Mr. Mordohovich, for the chances on each runner. This would naturally involve an outlay of $605, supply of one hundred China panics

to be raced in 1940 is very remote and the second part of the gamble owing to hostilities up north, and is to have a ticket on each starter in the difficulty of obtaining an export the second selected event. permit from the Japanese Govern-f

ment.

Assuming there should be only ten acceptors

the for the first leg of

event, one must also

It has not yet been possible to daily double uscertain whether there will be any purchase 1 chances on each runner, curtailment of the five days' pro- and should thero be only eight gramme, but judging by the number starters for the second leg, the ex- of Australian and China ponics we cess (two remaining chances) can be have had at the extra meetings, one placed DA your own fancy. But

feels that one has the right to pre- whether the Investment will be a re- diet that a good lot of these chargers munerative one, I am not prepared will be brought Into uetlon at the to guarantee,

1040 annual meeting to replace the

'sub-griffiny events. The absence of

"C", "D" and "E" classes will not

then be so conspicuous at

OPENING EVENT

at the Spring Confusion Bay Certain

ATTENTION of owners is drawn to

the fact that paminations for the CONFUSION Bay is a denu

́champion ̈¬:contest-are- post - entries

and they are reminded that ponies,

certainty (as the water-is

whether Australian or China, for any in the harbour) for the open-

of the Autumn classics must be de- ing event, the Hongkong Autumn clared in writing as starters by post- Champions for

China ponies

ing their names in the declaration over 1 miles, and Mr. Dun- box la tho usual manner.

bar's candidate has only

to

I would be looking through rosel coloured spectacles should I attempt canter the circuit to collect the to suggest that there will be no op- first prize of $1,000.

the

three

position in

Autumn It will be recalled that when classics. At any rate the convincing manner in which Baffin Bay annexed they clashed in the October the Fremantle St, Leger argues very Handicap over the champion much in favour of one of the finest course, the winner. (Confusion fights in the Queensland Autumn Bay) was conceding 17 lbs. of Champions, coupled with a big field lead to Eve of Harvest, who

LEADING JOCKEYS

was beaten by a short head, but to- morrow they meet on the scale Do not propose at this juncture weight for inches, and I therefore to review the 1930 racing sea- cannot see the possibility of the latter son, but it may be of interest to turning the tables.

I

know

that Mr. Епсагласно will flose Elect, owned by Mr. Eu Tong- again head the list of winning joe-cen, is defintely not starting as she keys no he has to date nine wins lacks the strength over a distance more than his second rival, Mr. V. run. Galaxy, the winner of St. An- V. Needa. Hereunder is a list show-drew's Stakes, is going to spend a ing the position of those jockeys,quiet afternoon in his stall, who have over ten wins during the Beetle View, who was trounced by the former for the third place in the Wins 2nds 3rds Hongkong St. Leger, is weighing-out

33 22 11 24

season.

C. Encarnacio

V. V. Needa ..

21 10

A. W. Raymond

10

11

D. Black

16

19 11

L. B. Chao

18

15 23 14 14

11. Pih

S. C. Liang

while

CURRENT

SEASON

Rifle Shooting

OVERSEAS POSTAL MATCH

Difficult Conditions At Kowloon City

CONDITIONS were far from ideal for the shooting of the Overseas 303 full range Postal Match at Kow. loon City on Wednesday. The wind was variable and tricky though the light remained good, and it was. probably this that accounted for the comparatively low scores at 300 yards. Both teams improved at 500 yards, and the aperture sights team scored more at 600 than at 300 yards.

A Spoon and Practice Shoot was also held, in which some seventy members took part.

of the Outstanding achievement Postal Match was that of Cpl. Lang- who, with open Glenn Lee, the Nebraska Wild-cat, who meets Ceferino Garcia Iford (Middlesex) Manila on December 23 for the world middleweight boxing title, Follow-sights scored 44, 47, 42, making a ing glimpses of his training, several heavy bels have been placed on Lee total of 133 of a possible 150. to take the championstilp.

Hockey Meeting

Experimental Short

Corner To Be Given

Trial In Hongkong

Army And Navy XV's For Triangular Tournament Game

The Triangular Rugby Tourna- ment match; between Army and Navy will take place at Sookun- -poo to-morrow.at..p...Teams;

Army-1/Cpl. Pieton (Engineers) Spr, Artingstall (Engineers), L/Cpl. Walte (Engineers), Sgt. Lang (Ordnance), Lt. Skipwlih (Dth_lvy, Rest.): Lt. Hook toth Rvy, legt.), Lt. May (Durliams); L/Bdr. Evans (5th A.A. Regt.). Cpl. Sutherland (Royal Scots), Lt. Hewitt ·(Middle- sex); L/Ddr. Whitebead (6th A.A. Regt.), Pie. Berry (Middlesex); Capt. Duke (Royal Scots), LA. Cuthbertson (Hoval Scots). Id. Pinkerton (Royal

Scots).

Navy (from.Pay. Lt. Stevens. Lt. Dax: Tel, Bowden, Tel. Paul, Mid. Nicoll, Sub. Lt. Kennedy: L. Cdr. Clark, Li, Carter, Sub. L4. Pluggo, Ldg. Wir. Forris; Lde. Wir. Barlow, Lt. Brown, L.S.A. Palmez, -Flt. Lt. Taylor, P. O, Smart, C. Wir. King. Lt. Bayley, Pay Lt. Charles,

Badminton

Fixtures Amended

-7

This

The results of the Pastal Match will be made known in March.

was equalled by Sgt. Russell (Police)

who, ring with erored 40,

44. among others did expectations.

aperture sights,

43. Performances not come up to

In the spoon shoot, in which the teams did not compate, nett spooks

At a Council Meeting of the were won by Fit. Sgt. F. Toilinton (R.A.F.) and P/Sgt. Chanchni Singh Hongkong Hockey Association (Police), and handicap spoons went beld yesterday in the St. An- to LA. Hunt (RAF). W. H. drow's Church Hall, it was unani- Colder (R.A.F.) and Pie. R. M. B.

Gutierrez (Volunteers).

Scores:

mously decided to give the new experimental short corner a trial throughout the season at friendly matches.

Aperture Sights

P/Sgt. Chanchal Singh (4) 5. K. Guard (2) The Hon. Secretary was instructed /cp. S. o, Brighty (3) to notify the Hockey Umpires' Asso-A Evans (3) clation to that effect, and to request.C., L. R.. Hunt (5)

F Bale-(4)- that all umpires officiating at matches Cpl. V. M. Hammond (1) where the new short corner is to be G. Drake (3) experimented with to make a special, L. Langley (2)

53., C. C. Chau (Ser.) note of the number of short corners. G. Foreman (3) given, and the

from 25. K. C. Hco (2) goals scored them. All Club Hon. Serretaries AS.P. D. Lolo (3) will also be notified of the experi-

Open Sirlits ment.

(5)

F/Sgt. F. Tollison

A letter was read from the Macao PC. Charan Singh (4) Hockey Club to the effect that they S. H. O. Teo

L/Sgt. J. D. Remedies (8) had not yet held their annust meet-

A. D'Aquino (5) ing and that it was impossible at the AC. W. IL Golder til) moment to make any arrangements Bums. A. Bolam (9)

Cpl. J. C. Hemedios (11) for the Interport, agalust Hongkong. | LL. F. V. V. Ribeiro (8)

Spr. · E. W. Allo (8) .. TH. Storey (9)

They made mention of the fact. 3. Gutierrez (13) that teams from Hongkong would be Cpl. A. F. Ferreira (14) welcome in Macao on any Sunday, Hargreaves (1) Burn K, N (31) Pio, K. A. Castro (10)

Kowloon Chess

Club Defeat Victoria

A friendly chess match was held

'As there is still some doubt as yesterday evening at the Gloucester

to the correct fixtures in the Building when the Victoria Chesa

Victoria

тусто

beaten by

Kowloon

four

to nick up the third place stake money. Navylight, the emptor-of the Hongkong St. Leger, Is ineligible. Badminton League, Club Secre- Club entertained the Kowloon Chess

taries are requested to take note Club, but

matches, to two, LAGGARDS' HAN'CAP of the following amendments. 12

In the Mixed Doubles to-night, E. Zimmern **** Recreio "A" will reecive Taikoo, & Brooksbank and not K.CC. as shown in the A. E. Glanville handbook.

14

While on the subject it is interest-Vote For Pumpernickel

Sir Henry Pollock

C. E. Moore

DC Field

Ing to reveal that no champlon joc- key in the past has got anywhere N the Laggards' Handicap for near the figure of 50 wins scored by "C" class Australian ponies Mr. L.. G. Frost, In 1993. It will be over six furlongs, I will vote In the same league, it.'should be recalled that he was the champion Pumpernickel once for the first noted that on March 1 it is Recreio

1030 to 1933, but ho Jockey from would have been at the top of the positi in the frame, but I have "B" which play at home to St. John's, tree in 1935 were it not for his Fiome not been able to ascertain who and that the K.C.C. v. Talkoo match Tennis Icave. Mr. Frost's best riding feat is to be the jockey.. The usual is now scheduled for March 10. the inclusion of seven successes out pilot, Mr. Proulx, is now in the

was 67 wins registered in 1932 with

of ten events at the Seventh Extra Navy, and it is rumoured that the Meeting held on May 28,

sailor boy will be on duty.

However, I do know that Brutus will be ridden by Mr. Pih, and he is dangerous. Either Dick Turpin or Macquarie River should all the third position.

'CHANCE' FOR OTHERS.........‚

main

aspect of to-morrow's THE

racing is that many ponies of

As an outsider I recommend Twi- different classes have been barred from the handicap events so as to light Star, who has been well but give other steeds a chance of making tered with only 140 lbs.

a few dollars to provide for their

"hay and corn", and in the circum- DILATORY HANDICAP

stancer many public Idols will not

be donning the silk. In other words, Smiling Time Indicated

with the oxception of the three Autumn Champlons, the other five

are more or leut consolation events,

HE Dilatory Handicap for

China ponies, subscription

Amendments in the "T" Division

`are:

• D. E. de Carvalho 1 B. D. Evans o. W. Randall

9 A. Hurrik DA. Y. BiFluxor 1 A. Yvanovich

First Round Ties In Women's Tourney

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SPORT ADVTS

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

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THE THIRTEENTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (weather per- milting) at HAPPY VALLEY” on 1 SATURDAY, 16th December, 1939,

commencing at 2.00 p.m.

The First Beil will be rung at 130 1.0.

MEMBERS' ENCLOSULE

No One without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclosure. |Such must be worn throughout the duration of each Meeting in such a manner as to be readily identified."

Badges admlting Non-Members to the Members' Enclosure and Club Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and $3.00 for Ladies (both including tax) obtainable through the SECRET- ARY upon the personal or written application of a Member, such Mem- Misa R. Rumjahn advanced to the bar to be responsible for all visitors to the K.C.C., and on March 13, St. second round of this women's singles introduced by him, and for Payment Teresa's are at home to St. Andrew's, ¦ tennis championship when alio of all Chits, etc. and not St. Jolin's as shown in the eliminated Mr. A. C. Hutchison 6-0,

The Secretary's Omce, 1st Floor, | 8-3 on Sunday. handbook.

Mr. N. W. Smeby has been given close at 12 o'clock NOON.

Exchange Building. (Tel 27794) will a walk-over by Mex, Marrioti.

On January 3, Recreio pity at home to St. John's, and St. Andrew's are at home to KC.C., with V.R.C. receiving St. Teresa's.

On January 17, V.R.C. are at home

Middlesex Regt. Boxing Tourney

are

Tiina are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1. Boy (Tel.

PUBLIO ENCLOSURE

Kowloon B.G.C. Teams 21020)

The following wil représent Kow- The price of Admission, to the Daily Double Prospects griffins of this season, that have boxing tournament of the tel Bat Kowloon Cricket Club at tennis on Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, The inter-company (novices) team icon Bowling Green Club, against Public Enclosure in $1.00 including o not won more than $1,000, has tailon, the Middlesex Regiment, will Sunday, commencing at 2 p.m... and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers Women Slurgeon, V. Clarke, and Salors in Uniform are admitted INCIDENTALLY the Tardy drawn only eight entries and be held at Nanking Barracks, Sham

Handicap for "B" class, the run is over a mile. It looks shuipo, on Monday Tuesday and F. Lawson, E. Turpin, P. Peckham, J. Half Price,

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MEMO. B. BROWN, and the Last Chance Handicap that Smiling Time is going to Wednesday, December 18, 19 and 20, Rogers, J, Whyte and E. Hardic.

Secretary. for class (both China have an easy time passing the commencing at 7.30 p.m. each even-den. Sturgeon, C. E. Turpin, J.

ing. Prices for admission will be #1 Douglas, L Bykes, A Rogers, F. F. DEN MERAVA PLEASE Tum To Pago 9.- and B0 cents ponies) have been selected for

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