1940-03-15 — Page 18

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

March 15, 1940.

"Captain Foster's" Racing Review

ST. PATRICK'S MEETING AT FANLING ON SUNDAY

Big Cash Swoop Starts Second Leg

A special dollar cash sweep tho is being conducted on Kwanti Cup, a flat race for Australian ponies over six fur- longs. limiting the sale to 50,000 tickets and all have been sold out. So popular was the demand that the Race Club has started a "B" serios not to exceed 50,000 chances, and it may interest one to know that at time of writing the sale has crossed the 15,- 000 mark.

Grand National Steeplechases

For Australian And

China Ponies

EVERYBODY KNOWS that March 17 is sot

TOURNAMENT TENNIS

RUMJAHNS - WIN DOUBLES

THE AUSTRALIANS'

BLUE RIBAND

HURDLES RACE

FOR GOVERNOR'S China ponies for the Dublin Handicap (a fiat event over no race in 1939.

TROPHY

Lee Hua-kek And Leonard

:

Defeated 6-2, 6-3 In Second Round Match

(By "Tinker")

THE RUMJAHN COUSINS, S. A. and H. D., redoubt- able doubles champions from 1925-35, entered the third round of the 1940 Colony doubles tennis championship last night when they beat J. W. Leonard and Lee Hua-kek 6-2, 6-3 on the Hongkong Cricket Club courts.

aside to celebrate the feast of the patron saint of THE PROBABLE STARTERS for the Australain Ireland, but I have not been able to ascertain the Grand National Steeplechase over two miles are Brutus, reason why the last Gymkhana of the Fanling Glorious Star, Kiola, National Unity, Sea Urchin and Spec- Hunt and Race Club to be held on Sunday should trum. Sea Imp has been nominated, but the mare has be called St. Patrick's Day Meeting. History tells never been over the birch and brush, and in the circums- us that St. Patrick grow up as a slave-boy on the tance we can leave her out of one's reckoning. Irish hills, but there is no mention that he was an However. Brutus is not as there is no need to say that the

At no stage of the match was were down love-40, but managed to ardent follower of the sport of kings.

"greenhorn" jumper for he has Irish owner will again be the

there any doubt as to the re- win that game and the next to make Brutus has not had an official sult, but However, very good nominations have been received two moat exclusive classics to jockey.

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the score 3-oll. They travelled no crowd of

further. for all the contests, there being no less than 19 "E" class his credit, the Blue Ribands of

The full scores were: 1937 and 1938, and there was outing since his last sitecess over spectators turned up to watch The fence about a year ago, but the pony is in fine fettle and he should, the game, which was the only five furlongs), and as a result it was necessary to divide |

Last season the chaser was in my humble opinion, win. Open Championship tle on the

Although there iA Q difference of programme. the entries into two sections.

piloted by Mr. G. Treverton and

3 lbs. of lend, Mr. C. M. Alves, the It should suffee for the winners to handicapper, has framed Brutus and say that they were their usual selves, Sea Urchin to be on the same tree, except, perhaps, that S.A. was slight- Although it will not be any-

ench carrying 10 1b, penalty over the ly unsteady with his overhead and weight for inches scale.

have H.D. appears to SEA URCHIN'S BID Show, the trip to Kwanti Race-

R. S. T. Williamson is drive. and it course by car or train is worth

was noticeable on make a strong bid to capture several occasions yesterday that he making, for a fine programme

the Fanling ing with Sea Urchin did not employ a full swing at the THERE WAS a tight finish of seven interesting events will

but I am afraid that the Scotch ball. between March Brown and Jack be presented to racing fans. O'Lantern in the Lo Wu Hurdle race over the champion course: For the convenience of racing run on January 21, the former publle there will be a special train

1.08 leaving Kowloon at pin. and

Koon Competition For thing like the Dublin Horse

March Brown

being nicely handled by Mr-returning from Fanling at 6.41 pan. Butcher. The latter was first The first class return fare of $2 in- pony, to be over the last hurdle, cludes admission to the Racecourse. but in the home run of one hund-$1 is charged for admission to the red and fifty yards Jack O'Lan. Publle Enclosure and Servicemen in

uniform are admitted half price. tern appeared to be all out and ve lost by half length.

First saddling bell will be chimed

t 2.15 p.m., but attention of owners Both, hurdlers have been entered and/or Jockeys is drawn to the fact for the Governor's Cup, which is that starters must be declared on over the stune distance, and the in- the forms provided in the Weighing clusion of Double Chauce will no Room before the ringing of the first doubt add a certain amount of In-saddling bell, and for all subsequent terest to the pari-mutuel department. races 45 minutes before the scheduled

starting time.

I have just finished discussing the Tohm of March Browri und Jack O'Lantern. but I cannot place much confulence in Double Chance as a hurdler. I know he has won the Governor's Cup in 1938, but I prefer March Brown for his honesty over

the bamboo sticks.

KWANTI CUP SWEEPSTAKES

"Capt. Foster" Selects Mi ping to

The Following:

Speed Merchants

For The

Shamrock Stakes

THERE IS CERTAINLY a nice bunch of speedy merchants in the shamrock Stakes for "D" class China poules over six furlongs. and We should see a good race.

THE GOVERNOR'S CUP

The two winners (Bressay and PART from the Grand National Phoenix) of "D" class second section during at Happy Valley Steeplechases (one confined to evenka

the other to February head the handicap list, and Australian ponies und China steeds), the Governor's Cup is not likely that they will again kindly presented by His Excellency the Governor, a hurdle event for be in the fore. China ponies, will undoubtedly be the race of the afternoon.

the Irish

Lancashire Chup has been given a¦ good turn of only 140 lbs., and it pays one to have a few dollars on

Brutus belonging to owner, Mr. G. Treverton, will have the boy. Fei Ying ran a good race to be at tip-top form if he intends to

about П fortnight ago, duplicate his success of last year in Macao when he annexed the Fanting Blue beating Phoenix and Talkative in and without any trouble. One of the Democratic Handicap, and it the strongest contenders is Sea looks to me that he is capable of Urchin owned by that popular Scotch THE ̈ÉWANTI- CUT, a handicap Owner, Mr. S. T. Williamson, and upsetting the applecart, flat for Australian ponies over the we may look forward to-a-good-fight.

Six Furlongs Handicap For Australians

furlongs, should provide the racing, publio with good line for future) meetings at Happy Valley.

Portrush is the other-from- my notebook, but be careful with that which oll the together with Ascot Day, who had chestnut gelding three seconds at the Annual Carnival, medicos know-Emergency Cail."

d'Oriente Was never

at will be the first occasion that but Perola the weight controller has been called among the first three placed ponies. upon to frame handicap between

Of the "C" company I like Mac- the koy Hass and those ponies that ran at the big meeting under the quarie River, but Dick Turpin gave head of subscription griffins of this him a hiding at the country course on Boxing Day in the Hobart Handi- cap. There is no flaw in the read-

REASON,

The youngsters are Brown Derby, Justment of the lead, but I honestly Lovely Kid, Perola d'Oriente and believe that Macquarie River has Quick Despatch, the best in my grown in substance, and I therefore opinion being Perola d'Oriente. She tip him to win. Tarzan is recom- was always out in the early mornings mended for a long shot.

ORD

DRY GI

MARTI

BY 'APPOINTMENT

Definitely

Superior!

HOOTH'S DISTILLERIES, LEE

LONDON

SOLE AGENTS:

FANLING GRAND NATIONAL

Clowner

Ebony Idol Dlogents

THE GOVERNOR'S CUP

March Brown

Jack O'Lantern Double Chance

AUSTRALIANS'

GRAND NATIONAL

Brutus

Sea Urchin

Glorious Star

DUBLIN HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION)

Gallant Marshal Arabian Col Palmer

KWANTI CUP

Macquarie River Dick Turpin Perola' d'Oriente

SHAMROCK STAKES

Lancashire Chap

Fel Yior Portrush

DUBLIN HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION)

New Bedford National Digulty Blaisdon

Fanling Grand National For China Ponies

In Association With Pierce Grove Memorial Cup

rolleyin a "punchi" for a forehan

OPEN DOUBLES

S. A. Rumjahn and H. D. Rum- Jahn bent 3. W. Leonard and Lee Ilua-kek 6-2, 6-3,

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

10-4, 9-7.

H. J. Armstrong beat G. C. Burnett

HANDICAP SINGLES

A. C. Bowker (~~~3/0)`beat F. D. owner will find Brutus a stiff propo- Comparative unsteadiness lost the Hunter (+1/8) 6-2, 6-2. sition. I would say that on the match for Leonard and Lee. In M. Pagh (30/3) beat G. S. Lovett Dat Brutus is head and shouldersi above Sea Urchin, and that alone is volleying ducts, and there were quite (ser.) 6-2, G-1.

E. Zuluf (15/3) beat W. G. great advantage. "1 must, how few, they held their own up to a

certain

point, but were then, more Harvey (−2/0) 0-6, 6-2.

W. M. Barton (~-~3/6) beat C. M. ever, admit that Mr. Willamson's often than not, the ones to break candidate won two clever jumping down. Overhead, neither could have Stark (+370) 7-5, 0-1.

one.

KOURON

A

but 011 events this

both

Lee's occasions the Beld was a mediocre een called strong, while the driv-

ittle sting. Ing had very For an outsider I would suggest strongest shot appears to be with his Glorious Star, who had the min-uckhand, but even this was inclined fortune to topple over at the Lou's to be alry yesterday.

Leonard and pariner won the first fence from jump (the third last home) in the New South Wales game of both sets. In the first set next five successive Handicap on January 21, otherwise they lost the

I would be writing a different story, games, and then a peculiar incident The mare was leading from the dip, occurred during the seventh game. but the miscalculation in the air robbed the chairman, Mr. M. M. Wat- son, of a race.

Dublin H'cap Divided Into Two Sections

A Short Scramble Over Five Furlongs

PALMER is at the top of the hill with a load of 168 lbs. in the Dublin Handicap · (first section) for "E" class China ponies, and, Juckily, the run is only a scramble Although five furlongs. Palmer and likewise Bogey have been promoted to "D" class, both steeds are eligiblo as they are protected by the clause "at dato of entry."

over

Miss Fearon's candidate likes the hard going, but I am asking a direct question whether Palmer can give 10 bs. to Arabian Cat and Gallant Marshal?

HANDICAP DOUBLES

B. O'M. Denne und V. Spancer (4/8) beat H. D. Bidwell and A.

T. Dow (3/6) 10-6, 6-3. (scr.) beat J. R. M. Smith and D. J. Crozier (scr.), 3-6, 8-0, 6-2.

N. D. Lloyd and W. R. Lambert

HANDICAP MIXED DOUBLES

C. C. Stark and Mrs. Stark (scr.) beat R. K. Valentine and Mrs. Valen- tine (-1/6) 6-2, 7-5.

.

WHO CARES? WITH Lee serving, the umpire WI

called 30-40, and the next point was lost by Lee, which, on the score should have been game and set for however, the RunJahns. Umpire, culled "duece"--and no one seemed There is only one match in the

Not only

that, Lee and Open Championships to-day. Leonard won the

gamel

OPEN DOUBLES

to care.

To-Day's Programme

The Rumjahns took the lead in Pang Oi-lam and Leung Ping-chlu the second set at 3-1, and on v. J. L. C. Pearce and D. I. Bosan- Leonard's service in the. Afth game quet.

ANNUAL GOLF MATCH

Starting Times For Kowloon v. Happy Valley

The following starting times have been arranged for the annual golf match between the Kowloon Golf Club and the Happy Valley Golf Club. to be played on the Kowloon course on Good Friday, Mar. 22, (Kowloon.

G.C. team named first):

SINGLES

9.00 A. . Davies, J. T. Smith. 904 1. K. Collings, R. Young, 9.03 A. Dennis, A. McKellar. p.12 V, S. Hiller. W. Sharp. 9.10 E. F. Fincher, D. Humphries. 0.20 W. C. Simpson, T. Low. 9.21 W. A. Stewart, H 11. Mundy, 0.23 J. D. Thomson, C. L. Bowker. 0.37 T, Lamb, H. Smith. 9.35 A. A. Lapes, G. Davia, 0.40 W. V. Ahem, T. B. Low. 0.44 F. C. Barry A. 1. Selby." 9.43, G. P. Murphy, A, HI, Penn. 9.82 G. Min, C. Willerton.

9.55 AW. Ramsey, N. J. Booker. 10.00 A. L. Easunan, G. T. May..

Ieservent

The former has no objection to u ourse converted from a paddy field, while Gallant Marshal had the satis fuction of trouncing Palmer on even weights In the Shalin Handicap (first section) run on January 21,

I do not deny that Gallant Marshal was not in the picture when Palmer annexed the Wuhu Handicap at Happy Valley on February 24, but 10.04 Kershaw. E. Tuck. the former staged comeback in Macao about a fortnight ago, and that success has prompted me to favour Gallant Marshal again.

Lucky Eleven must not be under- The curtain raiser on Sunday will be the Fanling rated while March Brown is a good Grand National and Pierce Grove Memorial Cup, a handi-'un for big money. cap steeplechase for China ponies over a course of 1% Imports From Macao

IT WAS IN 1926 that the inaugural meeting of the Fanling Hunt Club was held on February 15, and at that meet we saw the first strain and stamina contest for China ponies over the fences.

miles, and the classic event celebrates its 15th birthday.

a

For Second Section

10.08 W. Bastin, A. J. MacFayden.

-Seven-a-side Rugby

Good Games Anticipated In Final Stages

FOURSOMES

2.15 A. E. Davies and R. K. Collings, J.

T. Smith and It. Young.

2.20 A, J, Dennis and W. 8. Kuter, A.

Bickellar and W. Sharp.

2.23 5. Funcher and W. C. Simpson,

D. Humphries and

Low.

200 W. A. Blewart and 3. D. Thompson.

H. IL Mundy and A. C. L. Bowker. 2.33 T. Lamb and A, A. Lopes, H. Smith

and G. Davis,

2.40 W. V. Ahern and F. C, Barry, T. 3.

Low and J. A. R. Selby,

2.43 G. P. Murphy and G. Bain, A. I.

Penn and d. Willerton,

3.30 A.

N. Ramsey and A. L. Zastman, Dooker and G. T. May. Reserves:

2.05 W. Kershaw and W. Bastin, E. Tuck

and A. J. MacFoyden,

WEEK-END

CRICKET TEAMS

The following cricket teams have been chosen for the week-end.

RECREIO IST XI

The following will represent Recreio a. Fuxt. Division

the Recreio ground at I panzania

To many it may not be the Talpo Handicap (a chase over IT IS LEARNED that Mac's Adven- It is hoped that a large crowd will known the reason for associat-14 miles) run on Boxing Day, and fare and Persian Cat are coming be present at the quarter-finals, semi-sgainst University in Ing the name of "Pierce Grove" in my estimation Ebony Idol was from Macao for the Dublin Handicap innis and Anal of the Blarney Stone League cricket match on Betturday: in

very lucky to beat Clowner.

Tha

(second section) for "E" class China Rugby Seven-1-81de Tournament, Rodrigues (Capt.), E. L. Goiano, P. M. N. with the Blue Riband of Fan-Jackey on the latter had 20 lbs. of poles aver five furlongs and it is which will be hell to-morrow after-da Sliva Jr. W. A. Reed. 1. G. Goiano, ling. By profession, the late lead in excess of the allotment, and hoped that they will return to the noon on the Hongkong Football Club L. Ozorio,, J. M. GORANO EBL L Pierce Grove was a practitioner, he weighed out at 170 lbs. against Portuguese colony with some stake ground, commencing, at 3 p.m. who was one of the founders Ebony Idol's weight of 168 lbs.

Dow-Jones le definitely not start- This season the entire proceeds are Apart from the big difference of and the first master of the Hunt Club, He took an exceptionally the poundage coupled with his "hard Ing. I see New Bedford is now in being devoted towards the British keen interest over the fences and luck" display at the January meet-ļ this section and with the owner-War Organisation Fund, and although gower first and second elevens in League.

the saddle, I hope the the attendances during the prelimin- sticks, but after three or four years ing, Clowner is my fancy for the jockey in

combination will break their "duck," ories were excellent, it is hoped that. of hard work, the passing of the classic jung.

National Dignity and Dialsdon should they will be better to-morrow. grond old man was a great loss to

All the minor positions. the Club,

MISJUDGMENT

In memory of the interest he had will be recalled that Clowner shown in the affairs of the club, the was almost certain of capturing Stewards thought at to associate his the San Wai Steeplechase Handicap name with the most exclusive major run on January 21, but a misjudg ovent.

ment in taking off saw the pony SEVEN ENTRIES

brushing the top of the last fence. THE Fanling Grand National has and the jockey, Mr. Whittaker, camé attracted seven entries, but I do to grief on the Landing stage. not expect that all will accept Luckily the jockey was not hurt, but is among the list of nomination, and, ready erossed touch

.money.

Um

Soares, G. N. Gotaño, A. P. Porotea and N. Beitrag.

CRAIGENGOWER TEAMS The following will represent Craigen- cricket matches on Saturday?...

1st XI. v. Civil Service (Home) —E Zimmer (Capt.), P. J. Billinoría, f. H. Esmall, A. J. Hulan, A. K. Ingpall, The following is to-morrow's pro- A. Lee, H. P., Lim, W. Hong Sing gramme Police Av. Royal Scots A Souza, A. N. Other, F. 1, Zimmern. (3 p.m.); 8th Heavy. Regt. R.A. A v. pire, G. Ladds Bcorer, H. W, Handall

2nd XI. v. Pollen (Away) --B. R. Transs Royal Engineers (3.20 p.m.); Hong-(Capt.). N. Broadbridge, A. 13. Kamson, kong Bank v. Civil Service (9,40) A. Huer, C. W. Lam. J. W. Zagnard, p.m.); Police B v. Rest of Club A Lock, A, B1, Omare U. M. Omar, W. Way, J. G. Young Baye, Umpire, (4.p.m.).

McNeill: Scorer, W, Broadbridge,, By kind permission of Lt. Col. D. PHILADELPHIA, Mor, 2 (UP)— J, McDougall and Omleers, the Dand World lightweight champion Lou and Pipes of the 2nd Battalion, the outstanding athlele of 1939 by officials will play" from 2.80 p.m. to 3 p.m.

intervals.

Indirect Tribute Το "Homicide" Henry.

Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co., Ltd. Ebony Idol, the winner of last year when he got up, Diogenes had al- Ambers on Friday was named the Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment)

2 Chater Road

Telephones: 20075 & 30644.

he naturally bolds the post of honour] Zero at 140 lbs. is worth $5 each in charge of awarding the prized before the matches, and during the

with a limit of 108 lbs. Along with way. Should Ebony Idol pass the Seymourned the trophy Jargeizi

him, Clowner, and Diogenes have winning post first on Sunday, Lt-Col Ambers", been set to shoulder the same bur-H. D. L. Dowbiggity will be

Admission to the covered stand will, the through his feat of regaining his title den, but is Ebony Idol in Ano enough proud owner of a chaser that has by scoring:n victory over Henry be $1.80 and $1 to the open stands, trim to stand the strain? His, laat won three Fanting Blue Ribands in Armatrong, world welterweight title-Servicemen being admitted at half- buting was a short. head success in sticceanion.t

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