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Friday,

HONGKONG · TELEGRAPH.

February 2, 1940.

"Captain Foster's" Racing Review

FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF 1940

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,

"dead The first Derby candidate to pull up lamo" after a half mile opener (whole time being 1.04 with 29 seconds for the last quarter) on Friday last was Roybor, 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 ΠΟ 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.

Blue Riband.

However, Instead of using a China work, the Russion

Hongkong Derby winner of 1939... Rose Elect being led in with C. Encarnacao in the saddle.

Derby Sweep In Aid Of War Fund

Suggestions For The Forecast Pool

up.

Mrs. Pearce's Trentbridge was other good gallops, which came one of them in 1933, whilst under my observation, and a few Horod, owned by the stable elevated my eye-brows.

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

Dunbar, went well over 11⁄2 miles, 1935. In the following year, and the whole journey was chinged King's Lead, belonging to Mr. 3.21%, Anishing the last quarter in T. E. Pearce, lost the Blue 29 seconds. The bay stallion was not Rihand to Sir Victor Sassoon's pressed, and he was full of running Honeymoon Eve by a short at the end,

There is quality in Satinlight, but head. If my memory is of any far the brown stallion sired by service, it was the shortest de- Cromoboy has not been given a read 1 cannot, however, hold out! cision ever awarded, and the test. boring of the Chairman's can-any prospect that Blue Skies, a des- didate cost him the Hongkong endant of the same sire, will secure annual big meeting. a place at the and it would interest one to know Luckily for Marber's stable, his whom Gromoboy had mated. There array of Derby griffins does not cor- is a big difference in conformation sist or only sprinters, and in the between Satinlight and Blue Skies, drcumstance Mr. Bradbury's amble and it is hard for one to pen the event will description. tion for the exclusive

THE HONGKONG JOC- have to depend upon either Greiber or Johnber. The latter has alway pony for amah been my choice of the flock, and in trainer saddlel Busylight (on Aus- KEY CLUB is conducting a the light of accomplished als trainn nub-griffin of this meating) to over the week-end Johnber proves a join Satinlight in his trial, and they special dollar cash sweep on took 3.27% to cover 134 inlies, romp the Hongkong Derby to be worthy substitute.

contested on February 19, In class, Lilliber, who was fourlling home in 28 seconds.

One would expect that Busylight | 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 confested on February 10) toepen when Salinlight had the better

companion.

Fund and British Fund for! be a better racer than Jober, and of his stable

was saddled to show The last tulle was galloped inside the former Johnber over the Derby course of 2.11- without any effort and what Relief of Distress in China, a te pressure and the latest news, at time happen it 14 miles. In selecting Liber to would partner Johnber, it seemed to con- had been applied?

sald sometime ago that one of of writing, is that sale of firm 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 another galloper, and the connections were, mile in 1.54. and it is learned on mark. We have I am sure, quite pleased when these good suthority that Spleylight was

ob fortnight to go and I see no two gee-gees covered the distance of the candidate. Judging from

servation it looks that the shipping reason why the sale should 11⁄2 miles in 3.15 fal.

a good It was,

for the time present, the magnate is going to have

with his line of Derby not exceed over 500,000 tic- fastest gallop performed during the meeting

lets. carly mornings, and a close examinn- grimus. tion of the various quarters would reveal some interesting time figures.

The finish of Johnber in the home MR. T. K. LI, who races under ducting a forecast pool on the T.K.L... has Oulo, O-Lan, same classic event, on all ponies | not one that could electrify the early Omaha and Oomph to represent his entered, whether they subse- risers, but it should not be over colours, but there is no question of quently start or not. The con- too looked that the last 14 miles were any doubt that the first named pony ditions of the pool are run In 2.30 and this averaged inside will be his candidate for the Blue

lengthy to reproduce in this 38 seconds per quarter. Johnber's Riband.

Last Saturday with Mr. Needa in column, but they have been fast mile was 2.07, which was

the saddle, Ohio was given a real circulated to all the members Grether, 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 nomina- had a run over the Derby course, but Centro Court, an Australian cob,tion forms may be obtained at the Treasurers' Office, Exchange Build- the latter could not keep the pace, acted as a scout, And the bay mare romped home. The combination galloped the dis-jing, or the Club House at Happy alone. Sho took 3.18% to make the tance of 14 miles in 2.30% with 30 Valley during the usual office hours. The nomination farms (original journey, and considering that Mr. seconds for the last stanza, but I was and carbon copy) must be filled in Bradbury's candidate had not been not much impressed with the per- hera long, the performance of Cret- formance and the finish was poor.cgibly by the nominator. The car There is room for improvement, but bon copy will be signed as received ber was a creditable one,

on registration by the Treasurers and Ohio does not appeal to me na

returned to the nominator. stayer,

The cost of each forecast is follows:-

stretch, namely 32 seconds, was

good.

Other Performances IN addition to the above per- formances there were several

SPORT

HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

T. K. LI'S CANDIDATES

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The Jockey Club is also con-

AS

$1 before 5 p.m, on Monday, Febru-

EU TONG-SEN'S PROSPECTS AST year several headlines were ars B.

given to the preparation of Mr.

$2 between .. on Monday

Eu Tong-zen's string of griffins for February 5 and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the Annual Carnival, Rose Elect February 14,

WHO WILL BE LED IN THIS YEAR?

Rooty-Derby winner of 1930.. .Triumphant Day with B. L. Tao

Champion Australian pony of 1939: ...Lucky Lad with V. V. Needa in the saddic.

NOMINATIONS FOR THE

ROOTY-HILL. DERBY

Sea Jay And Vanity Fair In An Excellent

Trial

Run

A COMPLETE LIST of Australian ponies, subscrip- tion griffins of this season, was published in my notes of January 12, but readers may be interested to know that the following undermentioned candidates have been nominated for the Rooty-Hill Derby to be contested on January 20.

Pony

A Good Time A Green Time Alfber

Amicus Curiae Ascot Day Australia Diamond Big Wedge Вік Busylight Cairntoul Catterick Bridge Cheerful Star Circe

Connieber Contact

Fair Chance Far View

Finallst

Flying Dutchman

Forchand Drive, Franklin Grand Allegiance Income Tax Jungle Princess King's Caprice Kitti

Lucky Lady

Many Thanks Maple Star Melody Star Mint Julep

Lec

Nancy Orient Powerful Kid Princess Claro Quick Despulch Radon Sapper Sea Jay Shuttlecock

Sparro Vanity Fair Viceroy

Warrego River

Minnie

Sirc Seabound

Third King Caravis

Graculus Civilian Philensis

Wedge Black Adder Modest Morn Carma Younger George Graves

Comur

Starc Double Court Sum King Farr Double Court Cistercian Chrysolacus Spearfeet Grand Alliance

Graculus

Check Hebrus Barleyspear Excitement Chocolato Graculus

Double Court Pacolet Monash Valley Canterbury King Powern Court Prince Claro Midnight Frolic Tresco Farr

Barleyspear Carevis Coravia Lorain Sum King

Brewan

Double Court

$5 between 5 p.m. on Wednesday, TT will be seen that there are ADVTS. annexing the Hongkong Derby and

the Champion Stakes without any February 14 and 3 p.m. on Monday, 144 entries as against 39 of Boxing

February 19. opposition.

Taking everything in the balance last year, but the classic event Although the Singapore milionaire has this season a few: Derby can-I suggest Satinlight, Burford and has been enriched with a cup didates, Mr. Eu ban 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 first three these three griffin con ranke up. six 18, therefore, one of the most possible combinations, With the invaluable races for youngsters of placed ponies in remote,

clusion of Cralgavad, Johnber and this season, Spicylight, a punter can get 120 possi- ble combinations on six starters.

INTERPORT MATCHES Hong Kong ▾ Salgon, Thursday, February 8, 1940.

·Eastern A.A, v Salgon, Friday, February 9, 1940.

South China A.A. Balgon. Sunday, February 11, 1940.

All matches will be played at Caroline ill at 3.30 p.m. each

day.

Reserved sonta-Covered, stand -$2.20, Uncovered stand $1.10.

Booking now open to the Public

at Mensra. Moutris' and Co., Ltd. and Messrs, China Sports Co.

CRAIGAVAD'S OUTING

...

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

Owner

Li Shlu-hong LI Po-chun

Marber

Lee Bros.

Colony Interport

Soccer And Rugger

Teams Sail To-day

THE COLONY INTERPORT soccer and rugger 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 meet Shanghai at the Canidromo 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:

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

A. Bone, Hossack, Fox, Guy Maxwell.

The rugby team:

and

J. C. J. M.

J. n. Henderson (full-back); D, 1. Bosanquet, II. Van Leeuwen, IL. D. Bidwell, J. Hutchison and Charter (threequarters): Thomson (serum-half); A. F. Walk- den, (Captain), K. W. Salter, P. F. Wanklyn, B. Hynes, C. F. Needham, G. C. Godfrey, A. J. G. Taylor (Vice- Cantala), J. Redman and E. W. Stout (forwards),

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

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

Golf

Mixed Foursomes Competition At Fanling

A

The following is the draw for; the Royal Hongkong Golf Club's Mixed Foursomes Competition, 1940:

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

First Round. D. Richardson and Misa M. Glendinning (17 and 201 v. J. W. Mayhew and Mrs. Emalley (10 and 101: Mr. and Mrs. A. II. Guinness (24 and Zi} v. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Duncan 18 and Drew-Wilkinson 211 Capt.

and Mr Autchell (15 and 24) v. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Stark (12 and 30): Major and Mrs.

Wams (17 and It) V. Capt. Curran and

The "Telegraph' Interport Trophy

The Cup which the Colony inter- por! soccer team is out to regain for Hangkang. Shanghai won the fast Interport match, played in Hongkong. by 4-3.

Chinese Team To Meet Hongkong

SHANGHAI, Feb. 1 (UP), ~The Thomson (10 and 10), v. Mr. and Stra. E. Chinese fotball team against Heng-

Mond Round

Mrs, Aurve (21 and 9): Brig. and Mrs, following will represent the Shanghai

lowest round will

Bye into 2nd Round. Jackson and kong on February 9.

T. U. Lol: L. K. Chang, N. Z. The first round will be played on Chiang; 8. D. Chiang, N. L.. Meng, C. (or by mutual arrangement) before S. Cel; M. B. Chang, V. E. Hyal, K. February 25, the second by March IL, Huang, K. B. Suen, C. T. Tao. Reserves, D. Yung and C. Klang. 10, the semi-Anals by March 24 and

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

are solely Lido be D5 above nese team; they Handicaps will

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

03 they nomed pair are challengers and must Lido beat-IIongkong.

has lighted re-feel Hongkong results in the Chinese in their failure

Chinese players.

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Dr. S. N. Chau

Diamonds

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Circ

John Peel Mrs. Pearce E.-S. K.

Mr. and Mrs. Stanton

Marber 1 Ellardee

Weetoo

Lan

Wayfoong Neerlandia Tennis Huo Li Bros. Taxpayer S. W. Chan Dynasty H. W. Lucky L. Reidy. C. W. K.

S. M. K.

Shields & Stantons

Quartermaster

H. Y. Liang Li and Edgar

L. W. S.

Kwok Hin-wang

D. L.

Mrs. A. E. Grazett S. T. WilliamsOTI

Monestoy

Yly Choice

Viinja

Gredka

S. W. Lee

British Empire Featherweight Title Bout

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 1 (Reuter)

Mony, I am sure, will have a "go" Ned Tarleton won tho British and at the Cup, which (plus the stake Empire featherweight boxing titles money) will be worth over $2,500 to to-day for the third time of his the winner. The endurance. contest career, beating Johnny Cusick, the has been much discussed, and there holder, on points in a thrilling 15- will no doubt be some brisic bidding, rounds' bout. for various candidates In the selling lotteries, first of wheth, I understand,

THE champion. Jockey, Mr. En- carmacao, was seen riding Cral- ravad last Sunday morning on a pleasure trip over the distance of 1 miles, and the Jount took a little. over two minutes forty-five seconds. The change in the saddle will no doubt enhance Mrs. Taggart's strong

will be held in the Sports Club on undoubtedly a sparkling display, In fact, the faslcat run put up by Aus- bid for the classle event, and it has No Davis Cup challenges have been Tuesday,

I have already discussed the prop-tralian ponies in course of prepare- been whispered that some private received and therefore there will be

best gallop being that of Grand ing Janber's wonderful show of last bookles" at the Valley have already no competition in 1940, Australia pects of a few potential winners, the tlon for the Rooty-Hill Derby, bent- shortened the odds. There was no-will thus retain the Cup...

Allegiance, who covered the Derby year (3.07%) by two two-fifths thing to write home about the gallop Shanghal with

big reputation, but distance in 3.09% with 20% seconds reconds. I may be unreasonable in but the combination went well and I am not going to make a noise in for the last quarter, and that por- my prediction, but it will not surprise Imo to zes a few youngstors, clocking the world. The bay stollon has all formance was done on January 13. the good points, but the only draw- Last Wednesday, Sea Jny and much faster times than the one gal- back is whether the Russian trainor Vanity Fair were given a severe tent loped by Bea Jay and Vanity Fair in URFORD, belonging to Mr. C. B. has enough time to get Burford in over 14 miles; and they took 3.06 the course of next year. Walt and

Brown, has come down from trim for the long endurance contest flat to go round the circuit. It was see? *.*

that alone was a cheerful sign.

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