1940-01-19 — Page 16

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

January

1940.

"Captain Foster's" Racing Review

PRIZE MONEY DOUBLED FOR THE FANLING RACES

Further Derby Trials

Impressive Outing By Mount Hope Bay

Encouragement For Enter Steeplechase Events At Kwanti

Owners To ARMY

MY FIDDLE WAS WELL TUNED when sounded, a note that the stake money in the MR. L. DUNBAR must steeplechasing and hurdling events under the have left the racecourse last auspices of the Fanling Hunt and Race Club was Friday quite pleased with (so to speak) hardly enough to help, a lame dog the performance of Mount over a stile. The writer is not out for applause, Hope Bay, and so was I, for but the "Telegraph" was the only newspaper, in my last notes opined which in the interest of racing brought to day- that the Derby griffin had the make and shape of a Blue light on December 22 that Fanling owners ware giving preference to flat events owing to the sub- Riband winner.

stantial stake money,

When I made the, assertion, I was not guided by the slopwatch, for

drcent gallop to warrant the claim. 1

candidate on account of its conforma

As a result, however, the Stewards of the Fanling Mount Hope Hay had not done any Club have doubled the first prize for jumping events, and simply took a fancy to Mr. Dunbar's it is interesting to reveal that the alternative clause "or a tion, and the gallop of Mount Hope Cup" has been wiped off from the programme. Hitherto, Bay over the chaninion course last the stake money over: the sticks was $75 for a winner, Friday confirmed. my belief, that he

while the second was. $40, and the third prize was a paltry had the propelling power.

sum of $30. On Sunday, the winner is to receive $150, the. course of 1 miles, and Mount Hope second gets $75, and the lowest in the frame will be paid: Buy took 2.42% to make the journey, $50. There is also a small increase for flat events, and in coming home in 29% seconds for the the circumstance it certainly pays. to send the ponies over

A close perusal of the whole time to Fanling, would reveal that the last mile was covered in 2.09%. and the fast sixi

The youngster was sent over the

last quarter.

Unofficial Boat-race Challenge Accepted

There are six interesting events to be contested on Sum- day: the first is timed to run off at 2.45 pan. sharp. A special dollar cash sweep, is being, con- ducted on, the "Hunters' Cup" and I understand that they are

LONDON, Jan. 18 (Rou-selling like hot buns.

for- teri-Cambridge have mally accepted Oxford's chal- lenge to an unofficial boat race on March 2.

The venue has not yet been decided.

Train tickets at $2 each including admission to the Racecourse can be obtained in advance from elther the Secretaries Office. Messrs. Thomson &Co. Hongkong Bunk Buliding, or the Cash Sweep Department, 17 Connaught Road, Central, thus avoid- ing the rush at the Railway Station. OPENING EVENT

per San Wai Steeplechase

furlongs were run in 1.34%, which certainly creditable Cormance for a China pony,"

was

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I am not attempting at this junc ture to say that the Hongkong Derby is already in the American owner's pocket, but 1 do say that Mr. Dun- bar has u class candidate.

THREE MORE

For China Ponics

THE curtain raiser will be the

Sun Wai Steeplechase for China ponics over a course of 1 miles. With Ebony Idol out THE inclusion of three additional of the road. Clowner should win provided the owner Mr. Whit- grins, namely, Charlesber, Clember and Royber, in Mr. B. w.taker can-draw-168-lbs-He was

much over Bradbury's long string of aspirants riding very

the best.

the for the Hongkong Derby hus given weight allotted to his 'chaser in the writer plenty of food for thought the Taipo Handicap at the last in trying to find out which nony is meeting and should he be on the The new comers, which arrived last heavy side on Sunday, Widues with the saddle will nre nice Mr. J. Barrow In week from the north, animals, and it seems to me that certainly be dangerous. The Intler Clember is not a stayer.. It uppear-rider is a feather weight Jockey, and ancey count for anything. Royber hus he has only to tip the scale at 195 my vote to represent the orange and lbs. green halves: orange cajk.

Johnber, has certainly powerful hind-quarters, and the bay stallion ht, in any opinion, the making of fine galloper. He is a Ane mover

S'HAI CHALLENGER

THE Shanghai challenger, Mr. Eric

Moller, has three griffinu, and

It will be recalled that the jockey

on Three Farthings lost his near

Final Selections

SAN WAI STEEPLECHASE

Clowner

Three, Fartings Widnes

LO WU HURDLE RACE

Mortmain

March Brown Zero

NEW SOUTH WALES H'CAP

Sea Urchin

Brutus Strathearrick

HUNTERS' CUP,

Lancashire Chap Ebony Idol. Klistre

SHATIN HANDICAP

(FIRST SECTION)

Palmer Heddon

Gallan Marshal

SHATIN HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION) Dow Jones National Dignity Black Diamond.

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TROUNCE NAVY 5-1

Keeping Watch On The Australian Subs.

ALL THE AUSTRALIAN subscription griffins of this season have been named, and the following is a list:

Brand No. "Pony's Name

lock

2 Flying Dutchman

$

Income Tax Connieber

Catterick Bridge

Lovely Kid Pereli d'Orlente

Springhurst Powerful Kid Warrego River

10

11 Viceroy

12 Custlernaine

13 Contact

14 Piegadilly Jim

15 Far View

10 Kit

17

Maple Star

In Many Thunks

Finalist

10

20

Longdon

21

Gal Day

22 Bid Wedge

23

Quick Despatch

24 Strathpeifer

25 King's Caprice

26 Nancy Lee

27 Grand Allegiance

28. Franklin

29 Cairntout

30 Redonnt

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32 Jungle Princess.

33 Fair Chance

34 Surprise Agam

35 Albury

36 Vanity Fair

37 Alber

38 Sparrow

39 Clree

41. Forchand Drive

42 Canedy Star

43 Princess Claro

45 Australian Diamond

46 A Green Time

47 Australian Prince

40

Lucky Lady

40 Sea Jay

30 Shine Again

51. Afrot Day 52 Rowan

53 Spring Shine 54 A Good Thre

55 Mint Julep

£7 Supper

58 Cheerful Star

39 Winnic

60 Amicus Curise

61 Venus Bay

12 Melody Star

03 Fumelo

64 Brown Derby

Drawn by Monestoy Neerlandia

L. C. L. Murber 1

Mr. Pearce Dr. Lee

H. Y. Ling Ell Ton-ren Li and Edgar

Gralka Vilaju

Crystal Eilandes Winner

Lan

with

H. W.

C. W. K.

I. Reidy

Wayfoong

G. Tinson

Chau Dros,

K.

Kwok 1. W.

J. F. Macgregor

Dynasty Quartermaster

Huo

Bros.

John Peel

Cire

S. W. Chon

Weetoo

H. Y. Chung

Mrs. Eu Tong-sen

Choice

Marber

Y. L. Y.

Name of Sire Caravin Cistercion Graculus Sturc

Carina Younger Little Toy Conterbury King Lynnregla Powers Court Brewan

Sun King Kingspear Double Court Dinarth Jim

Borleyspear Graculus

Chocolate Double Court Surn King

Polycaste Wedge Midnight Frolle Monash Valley Hebrus

Monash Valley Grand Aillanie Spearfeet Modest Morn Tresco

Black Adder Check Sum King Brewan Chravis

Brex

Lorain Caravis

Caravis

Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Core us

Tennis

S. L. K.

L. W. S.

Diamonds

LI Po-chun

Yam Man

Luelty

S. T. Williamson

Hrs. Thương

Dr. S. N. Chnu

Ash

Y, H.

Ll Strut-hong

Shields and Stanton

Mrs. A. E. Grasett

E. S. K.

S. W. Lee

Lee Bros.

L. Dunbar

5. M. K

J. H. Jessen Cocoa

LAST_Saturday there were

Chrysolecus Caravis Prince Claro Phillensie Third King

Magnesia Excitement Barleyspear Lorain

Civilian Civilian Magnesia Senbound Pacolet Farr George Graves Double Count Graculus Double Coul

Double Cout Comanche Balmerino

K.C.C. To. Meet: K.B.G.C. In Return Match

certainly some sparkling gal- Inter-Club Tennis lops over various distances among the Australian ponies, subscription griffing of this sea- son, the best being that of Grand Allegiance sired by Grand Alliance. The mare was given la teet over the Derby course,. **...........................******* | and she covered the circuit in

3.09.2/5,

the finishing hos

seconds.

last

stirrup in the opening event at the it looks that the brown last meeting, and In the circum- been kindly treated by the handicap-stanza of two furlongs in 29.2/5 stance he should not be overlooked per. Mr. Alves. In the betting.

LO WU 'CHASE

there is no doubt that Satinlight is Mortmain Should Win

his The brown stallion

date has a good head, Racylight and Spicylight are the

niinor events.

Hockey Meeting

other

two for

Interport Invitation

Glorious Star is nicely weighted, but I am afraid: Mr. Watson's can- didate has seen her best fencing days.

THE HUNTERS' CUP

on this occasion

A RETURN INTER-CLUB› tennis held at Kowloon match. will be

at 2.30 p.m. when Kowloon Bowling Groen Club will provide the opposi Cricket Club on Sunday, commencing

W.

8:

is. Millard, hits. Stokes, Me. Engior,

To-morrow's Teams

FOX SCORES ALL FIVE GOALS FOR WINNERS

(By "Rex")

The first round of the Kotowall Cup was decided at Caroline Hill yesterday when the Army defeated the Navy by five goals to one in a very colourless ́ match which attracted a vory small crowd.

Feature of the match was the five goals scored by Fox who replaced Hossack in the centreforward berth.

Moxham, Interport goalkeeper, touched the ball no more than three times; the one occasion he was really tested secured the only goal for Navy, the ball slipping under him from a weak shot by Hendy, Navy centre,

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He has a

Moxham for the Army still remains a mystery. very good goals average in his division, but was not given the slightest opportunity of showing himself.

Naysmith and Hills were given an easy time by the sterling work put in by their halves and the fact that Navy felded a very weak attack. When called upon they Acquitted themselves well, Hils more convin- cingly than his partner.

Guy was the backbone of the de- fence

and and gave an excellent polished account of himself. He was all over the field, alding the defence one moment and helping the forwards in the next. Freshwater had to contend with only the one forward on his side of the field and had quite Wilkinson was seen an easy time. very often at loggerheads with the 'opposition half and gave o grand display completely subduing the Navy right tank.

I must admit that the progeny of tion. Grand Alliance was somewhat tired

K.CC. will be represented by the but in analysing the at the end, whole time, one would find that, then A. Madar (Cas). last mile was cantered in, 2.04% and Crabb, E. Curtis, G. M. G

P. Wynter-Blyth, Women-Mrs. Blandford, Mr. Crabh, show. in the circumstance it was a grand Koran. Soner C. Perry, H. Wexham Alfber and Viceroy again delighted Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. F. Goodwin, Mrs. Kevon,

Mrs. Wexham and Mrs. G.,A. White. nice locker and Mr. Molier's candi-THE Lo Wu Hurdle for China A Handful. Of Entries the rail fans with a smart nut over miles, they ponies over 1 miles had

the course of 11⁄2 drawn nine entries and the THE Hunters' Cup, a handicap took 2.11% to journey the distance event should be quite interest flat for "D" class China and the just mile was 2.03% The ing. Mortmain, who annexed ponies over seven furlongs, bas home run was quite good, finishing Viceroy had the the Governor's Cup last season, not drawn more than a handful the last quarter in 28% seconds, but

The following will represent

Khalun is, in my estimation, the best of entries. There would have better of Alfbar by a few pounds.

Hinckey Anoelation texnornw Against Y.M.C.A.. on the "Y" ground at 4.15 hurdler, and he is my fancy. been more nominations were it

OUTING TO NOTE

p.in,-inkkan Singh: Karmil Singh and Joginder. Bagh: Mohinder ingls Bhag March Brown, it properly handled, not due to the proximity of the ; should be a menace, and so will Zero, annual, big meeting.

THE canter of Austraitan. Diamond Singh and Gurdayal Singh Karmindar Sigh. Gurdachan Singh (Cut), Awtar and Fair Chance, over the same singh Pyara Singh, and Natwant Singh, I don't think Emergency Call will

Bistre holds the post of honour I ever be'n good hurdier, for the chest- nut gelding is very clumsy over the with a load of 165 lbs., but I am route was tired in 3.23, which was Reserve Gurdachan Singh.

afraid this old sub of 1932 class hins slower than the above mentioned

ST. ANDREW'S LADIES loat a good lot of his speed, and the gallops, but I must be frank in say-

The ing that I was much impressed with

will represent AUSTRALIANS' RACE top weight many hinder his chance.

Lancashire Chop appeals to me, the finish. Apart from the fact that Andrews against "y Ladies in Cher

Cup to-morrow'on the and the distance is to his king. the last quarter was 27 seconds, round at 3 p.m. Hali; 10, White andi cil of the Hongkong Hockey New South Wales H'cap blind to see

going in Fanling, and the blackle the last half mile was 57 seconds, Greaves: F. Wong. M. Chum, Nirs, P. has not much lead to shoulder. Tiny and the mfio. was clocked in 2.02 is. It held and S. Haberis.

which was excellent.

The inerit, of, the trip was that

a few pounds to to pronounce) has come along nice- both ponies had sporo at the end of the run, but, ofly, but so far, he has not done any.

Last Saturday gallop. coura, those Jockeys sitting on, the fast ralla did not and will never know brown gelding hodialog" over the very what, weights, were carried. How Rooty-Hill, Derby course, in

cinated with his easy going and fine should be, well kept, ever, u, note of this, performance slow cunter, and I was much fas

nction. OTHERS TO

TO WATCH -

Sparrow's performance of 1.32% MICUS Curiae (I wonder whether over six furlongs was a meritorious the riding boys will know how one, for the last half mile, was done In 60 seconds. Sen Jay and Vanity, Fair were given a sharp spla

To Macao

AT A MEETING of the Coun-

bamboos.

Association last night it was de Over Derby Coursa

cided to invite Macaó to play here į on March 24,

It was announced that $180 had THE New South Wales Handi, Tim should get a place.

cup, a chase for, Australian SHATIN HANDICAP been sent to the British War ponies over the Derby course, Organisation Fund, representing has attracted the nomination of the receipts from the charity Brutus, and Strathcarrick, the matches on December 10. former being the winner of the. The decision of the Umpires As- Australian Grand National of sociation in holding that a goal scored the past season. In addition by Engineers in the first 10 minutes

The First Section

Shatin Handicap for "E shit frst section of the class. China ponies, Palmer is

of their match with Radio, had not in there are five other entries, and my fancy.

The event is a scramble over five fact been played by an Engineer I expect all will ine up. within the ofrole, before passing bo At this time last year, the New furlongs, and Palmer is a good mer- tween the posts, was confirmed by the South Wales Handicap was over a chant over the distance. Bolk Gal- Council.

distance of 11⁄2 miles, but the chasing lant Marthal and Hoddon are dan-

following

St.

the

Black Diamond and Blabadon, were the young more, coma, humo, with a at one time considered to be good burst of 27 seconds. By the way sprinters, and they, have, therefore, it may be of interest, to know that every opportunity to show what they Sapper, owned by Mrs. A. E. Grasoit,

Lt. Russell proposed that war con- on Sunday is two furlongs short. gerous, the intter lost to Palmer by National Dignity is another I like, over a mile, and they took 2.02 with Far. View had-n slow canter over ditions permitting, the tournament Strathcarrick, the winner of this a short head in the Hepps. Valloy but the black gelding has been under a half mile rush of 38 seconds. now being run by the Association event, was in receipt of ten pounds Handicap Gog does not like a sprint a cleud. for a long time and it op- be held, nakt, sepson, on similar lines from the second pony Brutus, where- event, and it is best to leave him out pears to me that he la not yet ready the, champion course distatice, but to those adopted by the Hongkong as on Sunday Mr. Macgregor's can- of one's reckoning, Football Association, that is, matchosdidate has only a pull of 3 ibs, of

The Second Section ed by the Association. seconded and "adopted.

Sgt..W. Rothwell, Polico, was and I am sure we shall see a good the second section of the Shatin can do over five furlongs. King's is, related to. Far View (a son of

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legs.. elected a member of the Council In fight, Personally, I like Sea Urchin, Xiandicap Dow-Jones should score Envoy is well in on the handicap. and Farr); and... believe, and this young pines of Inap, Tyler, who has re- who annexed the Canberra Handicap his first win after many disappoint. I would recommend the chestnut soldier. (4 years old), hus. Very fast. signed, owing to pressure of work at the last meet in great style, and monis al flappy Valley and Macao, pony for a long shot.

to be arranged and tampires appoint load.

This was

Both porles, are first class fencers,

FOX BRILLIANT FOX Pearson and, Saw were the piek of the Army forwards, In es- pecial Fox. Unlike Hossack, he does not force, but insinuates himself through the opposing. defence. Saw was content to lie back and, ply his tearn-mates with beautiful and very accurate posses which had the effect of further demoralising the Navy de- fence. Pearson was in the limelight with his centres which were always placed just where they would do the most damage. Martin was very hard- working and at times appeared con- structive. He did not, however, seem to relish working with Pearson, with whom he showed little understand

Thomas on the left came in for ing.

but his anish was some fine runs often faulty and had the Impression of petering out.

Interport Soccer Team To Meet Saigon

Saigon will meet Hangkorig in three football matches dur- ing the Chinese New Year The first will be holidays: against the Colony, the second against Eastern, and the last against South China. The following will repres sent Hongkong:

Robinson (Navy); Black- burn (Police) and Lee Tin- sang (South China A): Soong Ling sing (South China A), Williamson (Kowloon) and Hsu King-sing (Eastern); R Fowler (Club), Fung King. cheong (South China A.), Lee Wai-tong (South China A), Thoburn (Navy) and Bick. ford (Club).

Reserves.--Duncan (Royal Scots), Lee. Kwok-wal (Kwong Wah), Freshwater Middle- sex), Lai Shiu-wing (South China A).

The manager is Mr. W. E. Hollands.

and he lacks a gent deal of that self-assurance that accounted for his meteoric, rise as a very good custo dian.

Roughly and Hall have not as yet

Robinson opened up as usual with attained the essence of, understand- a bad case of nerves. His past per-ing and appeared very disjointed.

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