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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

February 2, 1940.

"Captain Foster's" Racing Review FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF 1940

CANDIDATES

DERBY Royber Pulls Up Lame: Burford Arrives With Reputation To Uphold

THE LAST CHINA PONY from the north for the Hongkong Derby arrived hero 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 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 loft 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.

success in

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. "HEM." scored a

Dunbar, went well over 1 miles. 1935. In the following year, and the whole journey was chinged King's Lead, belonging to Mr. 3.21. finishing the last quarter in T. E. Pearce, lost the Blue 29 seconds. The bay stallion was not Riband to Sir Victor Sassoon's pressed, and he was full of running

at the end. short Honeymoon Eve by

There is quality in Satinlight, but head. If my memory is of any so for the brown stallion sired by service, it was the shortest de- Gromoboy has not been given a real out cision ever awarded, and the test. cannot, however, hold boring of the Chairman's can-any prospect that Blue Skies, a des- didate cost him the Hongkongcendant of the same sire, will secure a place at the annual big meeting, Blue Riband.

and it would Interest one to know Luckily for Marber's stable, his whom Gromobay had inated. array of Derby grins does not con-is a big difference in conformation sist of only sprinters, and in the between Salinlight and Blue Skies, circumstance Mr. Bradbury's ambl- and it is hard for one to pen the tion for the exclusive event will description. have to depend upon either Gretber

the light

worthy substitute.

In class.

However,

Look

Jiome

There

WHO WILL BE LED IN THIS YEAR?

Rooty-I Derby winner of 1939. Hongkong Derby winner of 1939... Ruse Elect being led u with C....Triumphant Day with B. L. Tho Encarnacau in the saddle.

up.

Champion Australian pany of 1939.

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 Canidrome ground on Thursday-Chinese New Year's Day-the rugger being in the morning at 10,30 am, and the football in the afternoon.

The football team:

Moxham. A. J. Hussain, D. Leonard, Konniball, T. Castilho, A. V. Gosano, E. Strange, S. Strange, K. Farrow, Guy, and A. Bone, Hossack, Fox, Maxwell.

The

rugby teami

J. R. Henderson (full-back); D. 1. Basanquet. 11. Van Leeuwen, H. D. 1ldwell, 3. Hutchison and J. C. Charter

J. AI. (threequarters); Thonsun (scrum-half); A. F. Walk- K. W. Salter, P. F. den, (Captain), Wanklyn, . Hynes, C. F. Needham. G. C. Godfrey, A. J. G. Taylor (Vice- IV. Captain), F. Redman and E. Stout (forwards),

The latter side wilt be without the services of D. 1. Stewart, but II. D. Didwell has been able to travel after all. They will be joined in Shanghai by F. Cessford, who was transferred fa that port a fortnight ago, but who, at the moment, is reported ill with mularia,

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

Golf

Lucky Lad with V. V. Need in the Mixed Foursomes

saddle.

Derby Sweep NOMINATIONS FOR THE

In Aid Of

ROOTY-HILL DERBY War Fund

Suggestions For The Forecast Pool

ver, instead of using a China

THE HONGKONG JOC- or Johnber. The latter has always pony for amah work, the Russlan been my choice of the flock, and in trainer saddled Busylight (an Aus- KEY CLUB is conducting a

accomplished trials trailan sub-griffin of this meeting) to of over the week-end Johnber proves a join Satinlight in his trial, and they special dollar cash sweep on In 28% seconds. in the Hongkber, who was fourth in 27% to cover 11⁄2 miles, romp-the Hongkong Derby to be Derby last year, is One would expect that Busylight contested on February 19, considered by the weight adjuster would put up a show of some sort, the proceeds being in aid of

Amoy Handicap-first section but all the eyes were kept wide (vide Amoy to be contested on February 10) to open when Satinight had the better British War Organisation Fund and British Fund for! than Jober, and of his stable companion. be a better

The last mile was galloped inside Relief of Distress in China, Baddled

to show the former Jahnber over the Derby course of 2.11 without any

2 little pressure and the latest news, at time 11⁄2 miles. In selecting Lilliber to would happen if seemed to con- had been applied? partner Johnber, it firm my humble opinion that the

was

effort and wisi

I said sometime. ugo that one of of writing, is that sale of

latter had the making of a fine Mr. Moller cortenders-had-done-n tickets is nearing the 150,000 it is learned on mark. We have another galloper, and the connecllóns were,mile in 1.54, and I am

mure, quite pleased when these good nuthority that Spleylight wa two gee-gees covered the distance of the candidate. Judging from 14 miles in 3.15 ftat.

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ob-fortnight to go and I see no

servation it looks that the shipping reason why the sale should It was, for the time present, the magnate is going to have a good fastest gallop performed during the meeting with his line of Derby not exceed over 500,000 tic- early mornings, and a close examina- griffins. tion of the various quarters would

T. K. LI'S CANDIDATES

reveal some interesting time borac MR. T. K. LI, who

The finish of Jaliber in the

stretch, namely 32 seconds, was T.KL,

kets.

The Jockey Club is also con-i races under ducting a forecast pool on the has Ohio. 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- tooked that the last 14 miles were any doubt that the first named pony run in 2.39 and this averaged Inside will be his candidate for the Blue ditions of the pool are too lengthy, to reproduce in this 32 seconds per quarter. Johnber's Riband, last mile was 2.07%. which was Last Saturday with Mr. Needa in column, but they have been

#1 real good.

the saddle, Ohio was given

circulated to all the members Gretber, accompanied by Jober, teal 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- Australian cob, tion forms may be obtained at the had a run over the Derby course, but Centre Court, an

Treasurers Onice, Exchange Build- latter could not keep the pace, acted as a scout. the 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 1 miles in 2.39% with 30 Vulley 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 Biled in here long, the performance of Gret-formance and the finish was poor. legibly by the nominator. The car- 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 a on registration by the Treasurers and stayer.

.

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

SPORT ADVTS.

HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

· INTERPORT MATCHES Hong Kong và Salon. Thursday, February 8, 1940.

Eastern A.A. v Saigon. Friday, February 9, 1949. South China A.A. v Saigon. Sunday, February 11, 1940.---

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

Reserved acats:-Covered stand $2.26, Uncovered stand $1.10.

Booking, now open to the Public

nt Messrs. Moutrie and Co., Ltd. and Messrs. China Sports Co.

EU TONG-SEN'S PROSPECTS

returned to the nominator.

The cost of each forecast is follows:

SU

$1 before 5 p.m. on Monday, Febņu-

Liven to the preparation of Mr.

AST year several headlines were ary 5,

$2 between 5 p.m. on Monday

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

annexing the Hongkong, Derby and

Although the Singapore millionaire

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Sea Jay And Vanity Fair In An Excellent Trial Run

Pony

Owner

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 HoundW, B. Richardson and Miss M. Glendinning (17 and 20) v. J. W. Mayhew and Mrs. Smalicy (10 and 10); Mr. and Mrs. A. 1. Guinness (24 and 21) v, Mr. and Mrs, L, A. R. Duncan (10 and and Mrs. 27) Capt. Drew-Wilkinson Mitchell (19 and 24) v. Mr. and Mrs. C.

Stark (12 and 30); Mr and Mrs.

The "Telegraph" Interport Trophy.

The Cup which the Colony inter- port soccer team is out to regain for Hongkong. Shanghal won the tast Interport match, played in Hongkong, by 4-3,

Chinese Team To Meet

I

Hongkong

SHANGHAI, Feb. 1 (UP)—The Williams (37 and 17) V. Capt. Curran and A COMPLETE LIST of Australian ponies, subscrip-

Thomson (10 and 18) v. Mr. and Mrs. E. Chinese fotball team against long. tion griffins of this season, was published in my notes of Mrs. Murren (2) and D): Brig. and Afro. following will represent the Shanghal January 12, but readers may be interested to know that. Mitchell (3 and 2)

Bye Into 2nd RoundL. Jackson and kong on February 9.

T. U. Lob; L. K. Chang, Ń. Z. the following undermentioned candidates have been Men Bowell (will

The first round will be played on Chiang; 8. C. Chiang, N. L. Meng, C. (or by mutual arrangement) before S. Cel; M. S. Chang, V. K. Hyni, K. nominated for the Rooty-Hill Derby to be contested on

February 25, the second by March. Huang, H. S. Suen, C. T. Trao. Reserves, D. Yung and C. Klang January 20.

10, the semi-finals by March 24 and

Although called the Shanghat Chi- the final by April

Lido Handicaps Will be Ds

are solely above nese team, they 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

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 the Old Course in mid-week. The first are particularly anxious to see

beat Hongkong as -they named pair are challengers and must Lido

are dates. Winners

re-feel Hongkong has slighted the arrange

Include quested to enter results in the Chinese in their failure

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Catterick Bildge Cheerful Star

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Fair Chance For View Finalist

Flying Dutchman Forehand Drivo Franklin Grand Allegiance Income Tax Jungle Princess King's Caprice

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Lucky Lady Many Thanks Maple Star Melody Star

Mint Julep Nancy Lee Perola d'Orient Powerful Kid Princess Claro Quick Despatch Rndph

Sapper

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Selecock

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Vanity Fair Viceroy

Worrego River Minnic

Sirc Seabound Third King Caravis

Graculus Civilish Philensis

Wedge Black Adder Modest Morn

Carma-Younger George Graves Comus

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Double Court Cistercian Chrysolncus Speatfect Grand Alliance Graculus Check

Hebrus Barleyspear Excitement Chocolate Graculus Double Court Don

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British Empire Featherweight Title Bout

the Champion Stakes without any February 14 and 3 p.m. on Monday, 44 entries as against 39 of Boxing

February 10, opposition.

Taking everything in the balance last year, but the classic event hus this season a few Derby can- suggest Satinlight, Burford and has been enriched with a eup didates, Mr. Eu has only nominated Mount Hope Bay as one nomination presented by the Sports Club, Bronze Atrow 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 riffing can make up slx is, therefore, one of the most possible combinations. With the invaluable races for youngsters of placed ponies is remote.

clusion of Craigavad, Johnber and this season. Spleylight, a punter can get 120 possi- bla combinations on six starters.

'CRAIGAVAD'S OUTING

Tu champion Jockey, Mr. En-

carnacio, was seen riding Crai-| gavad · last Sunday morning on n [pleasure trip over the dialance 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 str

bid

NO DAVIS CUP

· CHALLENGES

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 1 (Reuter) Many, I am sure, will have a "go" Ned Tarleton won the British and at the Cup, which (plus the stake Empire featherweight boxing tities money) will be worth over $2,500 to 10-day for the third time of his the the winner. The endurance contest career, beating Johnny Cusick,

thrilling 15- has been much discussed, and there holder, on paints in a will no doubt be some brisic bidding rounds' bout. for various candidates in the selling lotteries, first of wheth, I understand,

MELBOURNE, Feb. 1 (Realer)will be held in the Sports Club on undoubtedly a sparkling display, in fact, the fastest run put, up by Aus-

strong for the classic event, and it hins No Davis Cup challenges have been Tuesday.

I have already discussed the pros-tralian ponies in course of prepara- been whispered that some private received and therefore there will be bookies" at the Valley have already no competition in 1940. Australia pects of a few potential winners, the tion for the Rooty-Hill Derby, bent- best gallop being that of Grand ing Janber's wonderful show of last 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 galler: Shanghai with a big reputation, but distance In 3.00% with 20%. seconds seconds, 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 per-my prediction, but it will not surprise that alone was a cheerful sign:

13, me to are a few youngsters, clocking the world. The bay atallion has all formance was done on Januarond much faster times than the one gal-' the good points, but the only draw- Last Wednesday, Set Jay back is whether the Russian trainer Vanity Fair were given a severe test loped by Sea Jay and Vanity Fair in DURFORD, belonging to Mr. C. D. has enough time to get Hurford in over 135 miler and they took 3.08 the course of next year. Walt, and

Brown,lias come down from trim for the long endurance contest. flat to go'round the circuit. It was 500?

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