1940-02-02 — Page 16

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

February 2, 1940.

"Captain Foster's" Racing Review

FURTHER

CONSIDERATION

DERBY CANDIDATES

Royber Pulls Up Lame:

Burford Arrives With Reputation To Uphold

THE LAST CHINA PONY from the north for the Hongkong Derby arrived here last week, and that aspirant was Burford, a bay stallion, belong- ing to Mr. C. B. Brown.

The first Derby candidate to pull up "dead lame" after a half mile opener (whole time being 1.04 with 29 seconds for the last quarter) on Friday last was Royber, the cream of Mr. B. W. Bradbury's long string of griffins. The latter's prospects of starting, therefore, are very remote and Royber can be left out of the Forecast Pool,

However, the run of luck did not turn the right way, but no doubt Mr. Bradbury realises that delicate machinery, when overspeeded or not properly oiled, will very quickly shake itself to pieces. After being repaired it generally runs better, and it may be of interest to know that a few "kept over" griffins have crossed the wire first.. Mrs, Pearce's Trentbridge was other good gallops, which came one of them in 1933, whilst under my observation, and a few Herod, owned by the stable elevated my eye-brows.

Mount Hope Bay, owned by Mr. L. success in "HEM," scored a

Dunbar, went well over 11⁄2 miles, 1935. In the following year, and the whole journey was chinged King's Lead, belonging to Mr. 3.214, anishing the last quarter in The bay stallion was not T. E. Pearce, lost the Blue 20 seconds. Riband to Sir Victor Sassoon's pressed, and he was full of running

end. Honeymoon Eve by a short at the

There is quality in Salinlight, but hend. If my memory is of any so far the brown stallion sired by service, it was the shortest de Groby has not been given a real cision ever awarded, and the test, I cannot, however. hold out! boring of the Chairman's can- any prospect that Blue Skies, a des- cendant of the same sire, will secure didate cost him the Hongkong

a place at the annual big meeting. one to know and it would interest Blue Riband,

There Luckily for Marker's stable, his whom Gromoboy had mated. array of Derby griffins does not con-is a big difference in conformation sist or only sprinters, and in the between Satinlight and Blue Skies, circunstance Mr. Bradbury's ambl-and it is hard for one to pen the event will description. the exclusive tion for

However, instead of using a Chin have to depend upon either Grether

Johnber. The latter has always pony for amah work,

the Russian

Hongkong Derby winner of 1939.

OF 1940

WHO WILL BE LED IN THIS YEAR?

Rooty- Derby winner of 1939.. Rose Elect being led in with C....Triumphant Day with B. L. Tao Encarnação in the saddle.

Derby Sweep In Aid Of War Fund

Suggestions For The Forecast Pool

up.

Champlon Australlán pony of 1939 ...Lucky Lad with V. V. Needa in the saddie.

NOMINATIONS FOR THE ROOTY-HILL DERBY

Sea Jay And Vanity Fair In An Excellent Trial Run

Colony Interport

Soccer And Rugger

Sail To-day

Teams Sail

THE COLONY INTERPORT soccer and ruggér teams sail for Shanghai to-day. There have been no changes in the football line-up, but the composition of the rugby contingent has undergone several changes in the past few weeks. Both teams will meat Shanghai at the Canidrome ground on Thursday-Chinese New Year's Day-the rugger being in the morning at 10.30 a.m. and the football in the afternoon.

The football team:

Moxham, A. J. Hussain, D. Leonard, Honniball, T. Castilho, A. V. Gosano, E. Strange, S. Strange, K. Forrow,

A. Bone, Hossack, Fox, Goy Maxwell.

The rugby team:

and

J. IL. Henderson (full-back); D. I.. Dosanquet, H. Van Leeuwen, 11. D. Bidwell, J. Hutchison and J. C. Charter (threequarters):

M Thomson (scrum-half); A. F. Walk- den, (Captain), K. W. Salter, F. F. Wanklyn, B. Hynes, C. P. Needham, G, C. Godfrey, A. J. G. Taylor (Vice- Captain), J. Redman and E. W Blout (forwards),

The latter side will be without the services of D. II. Stewart, but H. D. Bidwell has been able to travel after all. They will be joined in Shanghat by F. Ceasford, who was transferred to that port a fortnight ago, but who, at the moment, is reported 1 with malaria.

Speculative selections of the final teams are many and varied. Whal- ever they will be, the Colony wishes the teams the best of luck, and a triumphant return with the interport matches won.

Golf

Mixed Foursomes Competition At.

Fanling.

The following is the draw for the Royal Hongkong Golf Club's

The Telegraph Interport Trophy

The Cup which the Colony later. part soccer team is out to regain for Hongkong. Shanghai wan the last Interpart match, played in Ilongkong, by 4-3..

Mixed Foursomes Competition, Chinese Team

1940:

Bye into 2nd Round-Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Stewart (24 and 18).

First RoundW. B. Ichardson and Miss M. Glendinning (17 and 20) v. J. W. Mayhew and hirs. Smalley (10 and 10); Mr. and Mir. A, if, Gulaner (24 and 21) v. Mr. and Mr. L. A. it. Duncan 118 and

Capt. Drew-Wilkinson and Bir Mitchell (15 and 24) v. Mr. and Mrs. C.

Mrs. Murr (21 and 8): Brle. and Mrs.

2nd

To Meet Hongkong

C. Stark (12 and 30); Major and Mr. SHANGHAI, Feb. 1(UP)-The A COMPLETE LIST of Australian ponies, subscrip- Walams (37 and 17) v. Capt. Curran and following will represent the Shanghai tion griffins of this season, was published in my notes of Thomson (16 and 18) V. Mr. and Mrs, E. Chinese fottball team against Ilong- THE HONGKONG JOC- January 12, but readers may be interested to know that. Mitchell, Jackson and kong on February 9. been my choice of the flock, and in trainer saddled Busylight (an Aus- KEY CLUB is conducting a the following undermentioned candidates have been Mr towel te and 2)

of accomplished tais tralian sub-grin of this meeting) to

join Satinlight in his trial, and they special dollar cash sweep on nominated for the Rooty-Hill Derby to be contested on took 3.27% to cover 11⁄2 miles, romp-the Hongkong Derby to be January 20. ing home in 28 seconds.

the

Juht

over the week-end Johnber proves a

worthy substitute..

In class, Lillber, who was fourth

One would expect that Busylight contested on February 19, in the Hongkong Derby last year, is considered by the weight adjuster would put up a show of some sort. the proceeds being in aid of (vide Amoy Handicap-first section but all the eyes were kept wide British War Organisation to be contested on February 18) toepen when Salinlight had the belter

Fund and British Fund for be better racer than Jober, and of his stable companion.

The last mile was galloped Inside Relief of Distress in China, saddled to show the former

of 2.11 without any effort and Johnber the Derby course

pressure and the latest news, at time 11⁄2 miles. In selecting Liliber to would happen if a

applied? partner Johnber, it seemed-to-con-had-been- Arm my humble opinion that the latter had the making of a fine Mr. Moller's contenders had done a tickets is nearing the 150,000 galloper, and the connections were, mlle In 1.54, and

over

Was

little

what

I said sometime ago that one of

I am sure, quite pleased when these, good authority that Spleylight was twu gee-gees covered the distance of the 11⁄2 miles in 3.15 ft.

of writing, is that sale of

another It is learned onmark. We have candidate. Judging from ob-fortnight to go and I see no servation it looks that the shipping reason why the sale should

a good It was, for the time present, the magnate is going to fastest gallop performed during the meeting early mornings, and

close examina-grimas.

have

with his line Derby not exceed over 500,000 tic-

kets.

T. K. LI'S CANDIDATES

The Jockey Club is also con-

tlon of the various quarters would reveal some interesting time figures.

The finish of Johaber in the home MR. T. K. Li, who races under ducting a forecast pool on the T.K.L... hus Ohio, O-Lan, same classic event, on all ponies stretch, namely 32% seconds, was not one that could electrify the early Omaha and Oompt to represent his entered, whether they subse- risers, but it should not be over-colours, but there is no question of looked that the last 14 miles were any doubt that the first named ponyquently start or not. The con- run in 2.30, and this averaged inside will be his candidate for the Blueditions of the pool are

lengthy to reproduce in this 32 seconds per quarter. Johnber's Riband.

Lost Saturday with Mr. Needa in column, but they have been last mile was 2.07%, which was

saddle, Ohio was given a real circulated to all the members good,

Gretber, accompanied by Jober, test over the champion course, and who was a griffin of 1938 class, also it may be of interest to know that of the club, and extra mornina- had a run over the Derby course, but Centre Court, an Australian cob, tlon forms may be obtained at the Treasurers Office, Exchange Build- the Intter could not keep the pace, acted as

the

scout.

Pony

A Good Time

A Green Time Alther Amicus Curiac Ascot Day

Australia Diantond

Big Wedge

Busylight

Cairntoul Cuiterick Bridge Cheerful Star

Circo

Connieber Contact

Fair Chance

Far View Finalist

Flying Dutchman Forchand Drive Franklin

Grand Allegiance Income Tax Jungle Princess King's Caprice

too

Kitti

The car-

and the bay mare romped home The combination galloped the dis-ing, or the Club House at Happy alone. She took 3.18% to make the tance of 14 miles in 2.39% with 30 Valley during the usual office hours. The nomination forms (original Journey, and considering that Mr. seconds for the last stanza, but I was Bradbury's candidate had not been not much impressed with the per- and carbon copy) must be alled in here long, the performance of Gret- formance and the finish was pear. legibly by the nominator. ber was a creditable one.

There is room for improvement, but bon copy will be signed as received Ohlo does not appeal to me as hon registration by the Treasurers niid

returned to the nominator,

The cost of each forecast is follows

Other Performances. IN addition to the above per-

formances there were several

stayer.

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EU TONG-SEN'S PROSPECTS

51 before 5 p.m. on Monday, Febru- AST year several headlines were ary 5,

kiven to the preparation of Mr.

$2 between & p.m. on Monday Eu Tong-sen's airing of griffins for February 5 and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the

Annual Carnival, Rose Elect February 14,

Lucky Lady Many Thanks Maple Star Melody Star Mint Julep

Lee

Nan Orient Powerful Kid Princess Cloro Quick Despatch Rodon

Sapper Sea Jay

Shuttlecockt

Sparro Vanity Fair

Viceroy Warrego River

Minnie

Sire

Seabound Third King

Coravis Graculus Civilian Philensis! Wedge Black Adder Modest Morn Carma Younger George Graves Comus Stare Double Court Sum

King

Fort

Double Court

Cistercian Chrysolacus Spearfeet Grand Alliance Graculus Check Hebrus Barleyspear Excitement Chocolate Graculus Double Court Pacolet Monash Valley Canterbury King Powers Court Prince Claro Midnight Frolle. Tresco Farr Barleyspear Caravis Caravis

Lorain Sum King Brewan

Double Court

will be seen that there are

5 between 5 p.m. on Wednesday. I 44 entries as against 39 of Boxing SPORT. ADVTS. annexing the Hongkong Derby and

the Champion Stakes without any February 14 and 3 p.m. on Monday,

February 10, opposition.

HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

INTERFORT MATCHES Hong Kong v Saigon. Thursday, February 8, 1940.

Eastern A.A. v Solgou. Friday, February 9, 1940.

South China A.A. v Saigon. Sunday, February 11, 1940.

placed pontes is‘remote.

сли-

Owner

Li Shiu-hang Li Po-chun

Marber

Lee Bros.

Dr. S. N. Chau Diamonds Diam

D. K.

Cire

John Peel

Mrs. Pearce.

E. S. K.

Mr. and Mrs. Stanton

Marber 1

Ellandes

Weetoo

Lan

Wayfoong Neerlandia Tennis Huo Li Bros.

Taxpayer S. W. Chan Dynasty 1. W. Lucky L. Reidy C. W. K. S. M. K

Shields & Stantons Quartermaster H. Y. Llang'

Li and Edgar L: W. S.

Kwok D. L.

Hin-wang

Mrs. A. E. Grasett

S. T. Williamson

Monestoy

Yly Choice

Vilaja

Gredka

S. W. Lee

British Empire Featherweight Title Bout

Taking everything in the balance last year, but the classic event Although the Singapore millionaire

I suggest Satinlight, Burford and has been enriched with a cup hu this season 'a few Derby didhter, Mr. Eu has only nominated Mount Hope Bay as one nomination presented by the Sports Club. Bronze Arrow and Care Free for the for the first "Forecast Pool" to be and the Australian Blue Riband

on Monday, and, of course, Blue Riband, and the prospect of closed either finishing among the Brst three these three griffins can make up six is, therefore, one of the most possible combinations. With the in- valuable races for youngsters of

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 1 (Renter),-- clusion of Craigavad, Joliber and this season. Spleylight, a punter can get 120 possi

Maoy, I am sure, will have a "go" Ned Tarleton won the British and ble combinations on six starters.

at the Cup, which (plus the stake Empire featherweight boxing les money) will be worth over $2,500 to to-day for the third time of his the winner. The endurance contest career, beating Johnny Casick, the has been much discussed, and there holder, on points in a thrilling 15- will no doubt be some brisk.blading rounds bout, for various candidates in the selling tollarles, first of whcih, I understand,

CRAIGAVAD'S OUTING TULE champion jockey, Mr. En- carnacao, was seen riding 'Cral- gavad last Sunday morning on a pleasure trip over the distance of 14 miles, and the jaunt took a little over two minutes forty-five seconds, The change in the saddle will no doubt enhance Mrs. Taggart's strong

NO DAVIS CUP CHALLENGES MELBOURNE, Feb. 1 (Reuter)

bid for the classic event, and it has No Davis Cup challenges have been All matches will be played at been whispered that some private received and therefore there will be Carolino Hull at 3.30 p.m. cach "bookdes" at the Valley have already no competition in 1940. Australia

shortened the odds. There was no-wilt thus retain the Cup. thing to write home about the gallop,

day.

Reserved seats:-Covered stand $2.20, Uncovered stand $1.10,

Booking now open to the Public

at Messrs. Mautrio and Co., Ltd. and Messrs. China Sports Co.

Tuesday,

will be held in the Sports Club on undoubtedly a sparkling display, in fact, the fastest run put up by Aur- I have already discussed the prostralían ponioa in course of prepara- hest gallop being that of Grand lng Janbera wonderful show of last pects of a few potential winner, the tion for the Rooly-Hill Derby, beat- Allegiance, who covered the Derby year (3,07%) by two two-fifths but the combination went well and Shanghai with a big reputation, but distance la 3.09% with 20% seconds seconds. I may be unreasonable, in I am not going to make a noise. In for the last quarter and that per- my prediction, but it will not surprise that alone was a cheerful sign.

ing to see a few youngsters, clocking the world. The bay stallion has all tormance was done on January 13

Last Wednesday, Son Jay, and much faster times than the one gal- the good points, but the only draw- back is whether the Russian trainer Vanity Fair were given a severo test loped by Sea Jay and Vanity Fair in

A BIG REPUTATION

BURFORD, belonging to Mr. C. B. has enough time to gut Burford in over 1: milos; and they took us the course of next year. Walt and

Brown, has come down from trim for the long endurance contest. fat to go round the circuit. It was 5207

T. U. Lob: L. K. Chang, N. Z. The first round will be played on Chiang; S. C. Chiang, N. L. Meng. C. for by mutual arrangement) before S. Cet; AL S. Chang, V.. K. Hyal, K. February 25, the second by March II. Huang, K: S. Suen, C. T. T830. Reserves, D. Yung and C. Kiang. 10, the semi-finals by Mareli 24 and

Although called the Shanghai Chi- the final by April 7.

solely Lido be ns above nese team. they are Handicaps Will throughout the competition; strokes players. The Lido so far has not as on the men's table; difference lost a single game in the League and In combined handicaps. Matches Skottowe Cup series and is favoured may be played on the New Course, to beat Hongkong owing to their or by mutual arrangement on the excellent teamwork, Chinese fans Old Course in mid-week. The first are particularly anxious to see the as they beat Hongkong

slighted the named pair are challengers and must Lido

re-feel Hongkong has arrange

'dates. Winners are.

in the Chinese in their failure to include quested to enter results Ladles' Club houty,

Chinese players.~-

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