1940-02-16 — Page 18

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

February 16,

1940.

"Captain Foster's" Racing Review

1940 ANNUAL RACE MEETING STARTS TO-MORROW

SEVERAL WORTHY CONTENDERS

FOR HONGKONG'S DERBY

THE ANNUAL RACE MEETING under the auspices of the Hong- kong Jockey Club will be staged to-morrow, when at 11.30 a.m: sharp the first saddling bell will be rung announcing the opening of their 1940 rac- ⚫ing season. The Annual Carnival will be continued on Monday, Tuesday,

Wodnesday, terminating next Saturday.

Recroio-H.K.C.C. Match Cancelled

The senior friendly cricket match between the Hongkong Cricket Club and the Club de Recreio, which was to have been played to-morrow, has been cancelled.

Tremendous Interest

In The

The Sweepstake

Tho Racing Club will enter into a new cra to-morrow, for after a continuous annual run of over half a contury, the disappearance of the ++++ Wong-Nei-Chong Stakes and the Valley Stakes LETTERS TO THE (both for China ponios, subscription griffins of

EDITOR

Two First Prizes Instead Of One

Sir,Judging by the sales of the Derby Sweep tickets for the last four days, I am wondering if the prize

money could not be spilt Into tivo firsts, two seconds prizes and so on.

At the rate its selling now, tho first prize would be about $250,000 and with the expenditure of $1, the lucky winner should be quite con- tent with a $125,000,

NOT GEEKDY.

An Answer To The Soccer Problem

·

Sir, With regard to your knolly soccer problem in to-night's issue of the Telegraph," may I submit the following answers:

1. Saigon

could have packed their goalmouth if they desired, apparently they did not understand the rule.

2. As long as the accend South China player was behind the ball when it was last played, be could not under any circumstances be off-side, and as the referee was right on top of the play, the gost must have been a good one.

W. M. GLOVER. Sir,--With reference to Soccer Enthusiast's letter of yesterday on the question of the legitimacy or other- wise of the second goal scored in the Saigon v. S.C.A.A. game,

or Lee Wal-tong was offside,

the current racing season) on the programme has been surmounted by replacing three sections in

PROSPECTS FOR THE FIRST DAY

Basics at the offices of the Hongkong Jockey Club. This is The constant stream of people up and down the stairway of Exchange a view of the terminus, where folk from all walks of life Join in the general rush for tickets in the Derby sweep-Staff Photographer.

the Sydney Maiden Stakes confined to Australian Entries And Handicaps

ponies, subscription griffins of the meeting, and

SYDNEY MAIDEN STAKES ·

DIVIDED INTO

THREE SECTIONS

THE CURTAIN RAISER of the Annual Car- nival will be the Challenge Cup for China ponios over a distanco run of 13⁄4 miles, which is the same course as the St. Leger, and the classic, is worth winning.

Mr. Eric Moller has been holding the first log since February 27, last year, and if Navylight is

chance is a poor one. Saddled to capture the second, I am afraid his

Confusion Bay has already qualified for the Champion Stakes at the Extra Meetings held during the second half of the 1939 season, and in the clr- cumstance I have reason to be- lieve that the American owner

CORAL HANDICAP A Long Journey For The Australians

GOOD light is assured in the for "A" class

several handicap ovents for old Australian and For Events To-morrow will and out this pony so that Australian ponies, but i do not

China goe-gees.

There is no doubt that all means of access to the race-

ENTRIES AND HANDICAPS for the events of the course will be heavily taxed and it can be safely said that opening day (to-morrow) are as follow: we shall see one of the biggest crowds ever assembled at the Valley on Monday on account of the popularity mani- fested in the special dollar cash sweep on the Hongkong Derby, which sale, at the time of writing has exceeded over $20,000 tickets.

NEW SALES RECORD FOR DERBY SWEEP TICKETS

A now record has been set för the sale of Derby Sweep- staka tickets. When the Jockey Club office closed yesterday afternoon, about 590,000 tickets had been disposed of. By 10 a.m. to-day sales had topped the 600,000 mark. This made the sales for yesterday around 70,000,

The present first prize, after deducting the percentage for the British War Organisation Fund and the Fund for Relief

of Distressed in China, would be about $190,000.

Assuming that the Sweep reaches 700,000, the first prize would be about $225,000.

If Lee Wal-tong was in line with or in one of the rules of the Club.

over the week-end.

CHALLENGE CUP

12.00 noon-Bear Claw (101). Confusion Bay (161), Eve of Har- vest (158). Galaxy (158), Happy Eve (158), Just In Time (10), Navylight (161), Racylight (161), Red Feather (101), Satinlight (181), Spicylight (165).

BENDIGO HANDICAP

Jockeys And Ponies

of

12.30 pmA. Great Time (150),) Baffin Bay (100), Cocklerol (145), Courting Eve (150), Criffel (160),

Double Devonian (145),

Finesse

ABSENCE THE (340). Lancashire Chips

(155), Messrs J. Pote-Hunt and T. Strathroy (152), Tomado Star (148), L. Wong from the saddle on Vixen Tor (132).

account of the share market boom in Shanghai will no 1.00 p.m.-Alevandria Bay (161) doubt be much felt by

MAIDEN STAKES

Attackling Time (158), Bronze Arrow

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the Cup may not fly to Shang-pect to see a good field owing to the fact that it is a distance outing over 1 miles. Furthermore, I have reason to believe that a Grand Time (both being set to shoulder 102 lbs.), nud Lucky Lad will not accept

because in the Melbourne Cup over the same distance on Monday, both

hai.

The finish should therefore be Confusion Bay, Eve of Har- vest and Navylight, BENDIGO HANDICAP

A Speedy Trip

1939 champions have to draw only

154 lbs.

However, Bun Bay and Devonian are in the hands of Mr. Dunbar's IN the Bendigo Handicap for "A" Russian trainer, and it looks to me

class Australlan ponies over six weigh out.

that Lady Northcote's candidate will Devonian is looking furlongs,

I fancy Mrs. Taggart's extremely well, his coat shining like Lancashire Chips, bul the John Peel's contender, Cocicierol or Criffel, is dangerous enough to upset the applecart.

an apple, and with Mr. Black in the saddle the combination is hard to bent.

Chiltern has some good poundage but Cockierol, Tomado Star carry,

Courting Eve and Double Finesse and Trumphant Day have been (both by Double Court) are nicely kindly treated. The low weighters weighted, the latter being set are dangerous. Remember Trium- and all the above are speedy mer-phant Day does not like a hard going. carry only 140 lbs. It is a sprint chants.

MAIDEN STAKES

Big Field Expected

TRIAL PLATE First Log Of The Daily Double

E are bound to see a big feld in HE Orst leg of the daily double is

the six furlongs course.

overawed the

at

SYDNEY MAIDEN

STAKES

the

one at-

is every possibility of the pony starting in the big classic,

I doubt if Mount Hope Bay will appear before the clerk of the scales,

past reserved his best for the Blue

Taiding everything in the balance IL seems that the Trial Plate will be a gift to the Shanghal challenger. and I figure that Spleylight will be saddled for the event. The mare should not have any difficulty in box Passing the post first after dazzling performance of a mile in 1.57% run on Wednesday morning. CAUSE

(101), Burford (101), Care Free Messrs. Li Po-chun and Li (101) Chorlesber (101), Clember (101) Common View (101). Cral- Lan-sang. gavad (101), Distinctive Time (161).} It is learned that Messrs. WE

the Maiden Stakes for China THE on the Trinl Plate for China, Dupont Bay (161), Eve of Dancing B. L. Tao and P. Y. Wei will ponles, bona fide griffins of ponies, bona fide griffins of the (101), Eve of Folly (158), Eve of

excursion trip is The stage is well set, the any help from the owners there is Hunting (158), Eve of Peace (168); look after Mr. Li Po-chun's this meeting, and the Jaunt is over meeting, and

over the champlon course of 14 There can be no question whatever Grand Stand and all the private no other recourse than to employ Eve of Reason (101), Eve of Rest long string of animals, while

10 horse-sense that on the play either Lal Shiu-wing boxca have had a good "dusting knowledge. Before commenting on Three (158), Gay Star (161), Gret- Mr. V. V. Needs will be up practices, the youngsters

the best of one's (158), For All Time (161), Forty

With due respect to all the gate miles. It has been the custom for

the good uns to evade the The tree kick was given against up." and there is as usual a the prospects of various candidates ber (101), Hillsboro Bay (155),

other before the running of the the Salgon goalie for carrying, from lovely display of seasonable and for the first day of the big meeting, Hopeful Star (161), Jane Doe (101) on the Dynasty's lot and Mr. to be over med att starting Cost Hongkong Derby, and it is therefore, this Intringement no goal can be beautiful flowers on the lawns. I would like to drop a few lines on Joh

Johnber (158), Kentucky (155) T. K. Li's bunch of griffins, by the variegation of racing colours hard to make a selection of the prob- scored direct. Lal Shiu-wing took Picking-of flowers-is-against what I had the pleasure of seeing Lauraber (101), Law and Order Mr. F. ("Peanut") Marshall does and the presence of large crowds able starters. the kick and passed to Lee Wai-tong.

(161), Leading Time (181), Little not require any introduction, but with the result that it is not unusual -It may perhaps not be known that--- Princess (155), Mount Hope Bay Me, G. F. Gram, who is here in the to see good sprinters being badly Burford is under suspicion, but front of the ball when last played

WEEK-END OUTINGS | Ohio (141), Olibway, late interest of Mr. B. W. Bradbury's array left.

there is Those, who are unable to at- he was offside. If on the other hand.

Egmont Bay (101), O-Lan (158), of ponies, can be recommended as (as I believe the Referee contends) tend the meeting before lunch,

Ocage,

However Dupont Bay, Gay Star, a first class Jockey. he was behind the ball, then the are reminded that the fifth Worthy Contenders For Omaha (181). Comph (153)

late Rosy Time

Mr. I. H. Howell, who halls from Johnber, O-Lan, Possible, Racylight, moment he plays the ball, Lal Shiu-event on the first four days of The Derby Patricia (181), posible (150), Prince wing is offside being in front of the racing is timed to run off at 3 p.m.

Charming (161). Rocylight (101) Mr. Sam Judah.

few that will Ukely face the start. ball without the necessary two after the tiffin interval.

(163) opponents between him

Mr. Eric Moller has brought down My choice is Racylight, Dupont Bay Riband. and

THE stretching of China ponies Resisting Time (153), Ronson the opposing goal. There con be no I sincerely trust readers will ap- (bona fide griffins of this Charming (101, Rose Elegant two jockeys, Messrs. C. B. and R. B. and Johnber.

(161)

Rose Perfect (161), Royber

Moller, and both will don their question of non-interference with the preciste that it is not an easy job to season) at the racecourse last (161), Satinlight (101), Silver Wings father's chocolate: gold braid, red play, for his position so close to the give tips, owing to the fact that

161)

Smashing Through (161),alceves

and cap. A dearth goal must have distracted the goal-practically all the pontes have two Saturday, coupled with the gal

(101). Victoria (161) Jockeys will not be felt. keeper's attention.

or more engagements per day at the lops on Sunday, has given me a Spleylight

White Diamond (158), Xenophon Hard luck, Saigon! You had a raw big meeting, and, therefore, the task good line to solve the burning (161) deal in both the first and second of ascertaining where they are going question "What is going to win games. Unseen penalties the first to start has always been a knotty the Hongkong Derby." Of SYDNEY MAIDEN STAKES Watford Defeat day, and poor control on the second. problem for racing writers. Without

(FIRST SECTION) course, the nomination of 34 candidates (Leading Time and

1.30 pm-A Good Time (152),

Clapton Orient 2-1 Royber on the walking list) for the Albury (155), Amicus Curiae (155), most exclusive event of the Colony Ascot Day (155), Australlan Dia-

LONDON, Feb. 15 (Reuter)-In can truly be bolled down to a dozen mond (165), Australian Prines (152), ONDA Section of the English worthy contenders, and alphabetical- Finalist (155), Forchand Drive (153). Regional soccer League to-day, Clap- ly they are Burford, Craigaved, King's Caprice (155), Lucky Ladyton Orient lost to Watford 1-2. Dupont Bay, Eve of Dancing. For All (155), Many Thanks (155), Melody Time, Gretber, Johnber, Mount Hope Star (155), Nancy Lee (152), Power- Bay, Ohio, Possible, Satinlight and ful Kid (155), Princess Claro (152), Spicylight.

Quick Despatch (155), Rowan (185), (101), Ojibway (161), O-Lan (158), Shuttlecock (152), Surprise Again (165),

(152), Spring Shine Osage (165), Patricia (101), Racy-A bunch of 20 ponies has been as- light (101), Ronson (150), Rose signed to the first section by the Charming (101), Rose Elegant (101), draw, and we have here, a good Rose Perfect (141), Royber (181), number of fliers such as Albury, Satinlight (161), Smashing Through Amicus Curiae, Ascot Day, Austro- (101), Spicylight (161), Victoria llan Dinniond, Finalist, Many Thanks

and Melody Star. light as the star candidate of the 3.00 p.m.-Boolat Bay (183), Com-(101), White Diamond (158).

The order of the finish, I expect, There mencement Bay (168), Dawn Star SYDNEY MAIDEN STAKES Shanghal challenger's string [s,

will be Ascot Day, Australian Dia- (SECOND SECTION) however, a strong current rumour (140), Factorite (158), Galveston

mond and Melody Star. The last running down Ice House Street Bay (150), Laughing Girl (140), 4.30 p.m.--Alfber (155). Big (Colony's curb exchange) that Spley Lovely Star (150), National Pride light is the good 'orse to have your (148), Rose-Queen (103), Royal High-Wedge (155), Catterick Bridge (152), named is a progeny of Double Court. (165) Comedy Star (15) CURRAGH HANDICAP (153), Scenic View (147), Contact money on, but personally I cannot ness

(152), Grand Allegiance give much credence to the Rialto's Tampa Bay (150), Tim (101)...

(152), Income Tax (155), Jungle Princesa (152), Kitti (152) Perola report

Lovely Kid (149). Maple Star

OLD BILL.

POMMERY et GRENO

My best three are Burford, Mount Hope Bay and Satinlight.

I may be taking a wrong course, but I have good reason from the lobservation made to follow Satin-

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MOUNT HOPE BAY

CURRAGH HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION)

CORAL HANDICAP

Circe

(165), Venus Bay (155).

(First Section)

THE first public appearance of the I was glad to witness the gallop ich

Australian subscription griffins

confirmed the report which

I received from Shanghai that

of this season will be seen in the ** Sydney Maiden Stakes, and the event

has been divided into three sections Spicylight had done a mile there in 1.64, and the news was published in to avoid overcrowing the field.

my notes of February 2, A lot depends upon the start, and If Satinlight is sent out instead of punters are advised not to overlook Spicylight, the stallion is just as the position of the draw, preference good. Craigavad and Johnber should should be given to No. 3 to 9 In-All the lower positions in the frame. clusivo,

(First Section)

SYDNEY `MAIDEN STAKES

(Second Section)

Malden Stakes for Australian THE second section of the Sydney panice, grimns of this meeting, over for Sapper and Viceroy have been six furlongs should prove interesting. drawn together to fight the issue out. in addition there are After, Contact, Grond Allegiance, Jungle Princess and Venus Bay

It may be of Interest to know that

tion) for "C" class China pontes by Double Court, but both offsprings will be the first event after the min are young, and they appear to be interval, and the run is over a dis-[very "green."!:-" tance from the two mile post, once I voto Supper with Viceroy and round and in.

Jungle Princess to follow in the rear. In the Last Chance Handicap run

3.30 pm Grand Time (162), d'Oriento (152), Plendilly Jim THE Curragh Handicap (first see-Contact and Venus Bay were stred AM going to avoid wearying, the A Great Time (150), Bamn Bay (182), Funció (182), Radon (155), renders with a complete list of the (160),

(150),

Winnie (103) (155), best gallops done by each individual (145), Criffel (150), Devon Cocklers Sapper

CURRACH HANDICAP candidate during the early mornings, Lucky Lad (102), Strathroy (152),

(SECOND SECTION) but B roview of my favourite's Tornado Star (148), Triumphant Day. (Mount Hope Bay) performance of (145), Winfred (152).

6.00 pm Advancing Time (163), Inat Sunday will not, I trust, be out af order.

Salvage Master (140), Soldier of Fiana) beat Galveston Bay by a Britain (103), Soldier of China (150), length, but Mr. Eu's racer hoa joined Strathbannock (163, Sunlight View the company, and in the cir- (149), Sylvandale (144).

TRIAL PLATE

Clowner (144), Guinness Time (155) on December 10, the winner (Rose Curragh HANDICAP

SYDNEY MAIDEN STAKES (THIRD SECTION)

(Second Section)

Mount Hope Bay was sent over the 4.90 p.m--Alexandria Bay (101), champion course and Mr. Dunbar's Attacking Time (100), Bronze Arrow

cumstance Mr. L. Dunbar's pony bay stallion took 2.30% to cover the (101), Burford (161), Care Free

should give a good account of her-HERE should not be much trouble Journey of 14 miles, coming homa) (101), Charlesber (141), Craigavad

to find the second leg of the in 20% seconds for the last quarter. (101), Distinctive Time (101), Du-

sell. Galveston Bay has done a lot It may be interesting to know that pont Bay (101). Eve of Dancing 6.30 pm- Green Time (152), of amah work during the last two dally double in the Curragh Handi- cap. (second section) for "C" class the last half mile was a fifth of a (161). Eve of Folly (188), Eve of Drown Derby (102), Busylight (152), months, and the mare is well keyed.

Hunting (158), Eve of Pence (188), Cairntoul (155), Cheerful Star (155); I expect Mr. Needs will take out Chine ponies over a route from the second tholde one mole and the Eve of Tenson (101), Eve of Rest Connieber (152), Fair Chance (150), Royal Highness, leaving Boolat Bay two miles post, once round, and in. last mile was run in 2.03.

(150), For All Time (101), Forty Far View (155), Flying Dutchman 10 Mr. S. W.

Pan.

Advancing Time looks good, and prefer the I was mich impressed with the Three (188), Goy Star (101), drew (152) Franklin (112), Gola: Day former, but I do not expect Royal with the owner-jockey claiming 6 Anish, and in the circumstance Iber (101), Hulsboro Bay (168), (152), Longdon (102) Mint Julep Highness will turn the tables on lbs. allowance, Mr. Ho Hong-ping have no other alternative but to Hopeful Star (101), Jane Doe (101), (162), Son Jay (186) Bhine Again Galveston Bay. National Fride is in should be able to present his card vote Mount Hope Bay annexing the Johnber (158), Lauraber (161), Law (155) Sparrow (152), Springhurst fine condition and the stallion for the first prize. The Fanling Hongkong Derby to be rum on Man and Order (101), Leading Time (152), Vanity Fair (133), Warrego good outsider, Laughing Giti may hurdlers (Clowner and Bylvandals)

PLEASE Turn To Page 9. (101), Mount Hope Bay (101), Ohio River (182). -

PLEASE Turn To Pago 9.

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And the distance not to her liking.