1940-05-24 — Page 18

Friday, VHONGKONG TELEGRAPHDAD May 24, 1940,

"Captain Foster's" Racing Review SEASON'S LAST MEETING Special Cash Sweep On The Lantao Handicap: D. Black Takes Jockey

Honours For First

Half

Year

CHIEF INTEREST at the Sixth Extra Race Meeting to bo hold to- morrow (saddling boll at 1.30 p.m.) will undoubtedly be centred in tho Lantao Handicap for "C" class China ponies, for a big special dollar cash sweep is conducted on this event. A huge crowd will no doubt be turning up to witness the drawing of the special lottery and it is almost certain to be a bumper house.

Carpentaria H'cap

THE

FIRST EVENT

Joust Between Sea Jay And Spring Shine THE OPENING EVENT will be the Carpentaria Handicap for non-woning Australian, subscrip tion ponics of this season, and the run is over the mile”

With Australian Prince out of the rood, Spring Shine, should be in the limelight, but I um afraid the may find Sen Jay, a hard nut to crack The latter, belonging to Mr. 8. T. Williamson, lies made dir allempla to

register a win for the owner, but has only achieved a second and three Thirds, and a win Is, therefore, due to Sch, Jay,

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I have not seen Princess Claro for

As in the past there are numerous syndicates formed

AUSSIE NAVAL

RESERVES

BEATEN AT SWIMMING

THE START

G. Hume (Australians), A. Dodd ("Y"), A. Brierly (Australlans) and stroke, during 20 Aussie-YALCA. swimming cala held at the "Y" last nighi-Ming Yuen,

to have a "go" at the small fortune and as a result the sale of tickets has, up to time of writing, neared the 300,000. A. Benn (y) at the start of the 50 yards breast mark.

After the running of the Lantao Handicap, which is the

It is interesting to note that in ast contest on the card, the 1938 the number of dollar tickets Hongkong Jockey Club will close sold was 109,780, and in the follow the curtain for the first half ing year the sale reached 197,000 season and there will be no more chances. Assuming the sale does not

flat racing at Happy Valley until go beyond three laklis, the first prize September 21.

of $127,680 is guaranteed by the rongkong Jockey Club, while the second and third are 536.480 and 518,240 respectively. There are 33 entries for the Laniao Handicap and a drawer of a pony, whether it starts or not, will receive $1,520,

It is a recognised custen to turn all the Australian and China ponies to grass for a short spell every sum- mer, and some owners have already made arrangements for their steeds to relax at Fanling ant Nacno. Our "dumb friends" have been racing um sure, must have been quite without a break since February, and monotonous to many of them to see Shing Mun H'cap. the same cinder track every day for the last six months.

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D. BLACK'S SUCCESS MOST interesting feature of the

Whitsun

Mr. meeting was Black's fine riding will four wins to

A

his credit and the result of this fine

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Avon Has Advantage Of Weight

Opposition Expected From Rose Emily

alonit time, In fact, her, lust public achievement has pushed film to the Appearance was third in the tand-front rank. The Scotch rider wick Plate (Arst section) run on heading the list of jockeys with 15 March 9. However, I am, of the successes, and he is followed by opinion that a pony, which has been Messrs. Johnnie Hearne and Peter each having 13 victories. of the walking list, should not be Wel, bucked in his ärst outing.

Messrs. L. B. Chao and H. C. Pih have 11 wins each.

Thus,

excluding the Fanling and Macao races the baton for the first THE SHING MUN Handicap for half season cannot be taken away "B"-class China-pontes should pro

duce a good fight between Avon and Mr. Donald Black There are nine handkap events, Rose Emily over six furlongs. If when

Moreton Bay

Handicap For

"D" Aussies

IN THE MOBETON BAY Handicap for "D" class Australian poalės over asile, the post of honour, has Sulten “upöh Incoins Tax, who has been quite consistent for the third portion in the frame in his last three outings. was running against a beller dans of ponies, and with many of them out of the way Income Ta

pro- vent his card first to the

from

the majority being consulation races, both can retain the same form

The absence of several-good "uns and they clashed in the Hongham Bay

Handicap (first

thie section) publle favourites will not in any

fancy is Avon,

meet, my

way lower the standard of racing. Easter mesir Vandeicur Grayburn and one may look forward to a good owcause this candidate has the ad- day's sport with usual thrills.

-Possible

Should Win Yangtsze H'cap

Dick Turpin is nicely weighted, but Fomehow or other the Wong-Nei- Chong racecourse does not appeal to him. do not suggest that a victory

THE YANGTSZE fandicap for for the Stable (AHP) is remote, tut Dick Turpin'a two successes in non-winning China pony grimas of Faniing seemed to confirm what I this season over a mile should be a tame affair and it will be a walk have said.

Seu Urchin had a good chance of over the course" for Posible. collecting third prize stake money In the Spencer Handicap at the Whitsun session, but with a Jockey In the saddle who carried 15 1b, extra, the opportunity was lost. Sea Urchin Eve of Dancing is good for big should get a place to-morrow. money and so is Attacking Time.

This grin should have won a race long ago, but I shall not be surprised to see the mare go down if the owner be up.

IT'S THE QUALITY THAT MATTERS

vantage of the lead.

Great Bight H'cap

Great Time

Or Pumpernickel

THERE ARE only nine entries for the Great Bight Handicap confined

Wallsend H'cap

PROBLEM FOR PUNTERS

Enjoyable Gala Held At European Y.M.C. A.

(By "Tinker").

THE AUSTRALIAN NAVAL RESERVISTS, taxed by a small field for selection, were narrowly beaten by the European Y.M.C.A. în a swimming gala held at the "Y" last night. The "Y" triumphed by six points only despite the fact that several of the Australians had to swim in several events.

EASTERN F.C. DEPART BY CLIPPER

First Match Against Yco To-night

Finishes were close, especially in the 100 yards breast-stroke and 100 yards free-style: in the latter rate, Geoffry Arnold touched home just ahead of George Hume (Australians) in 66.4 secs, while in the breast- stroke, S. F. Newman (Aus- tralians) was just a touch ahead jóf B. S.. Wilton after a neck-to-`

neck race throughout.

were made in fresh water.

Times were only fair, though they

THE EASTERN football team left for Manila this morning by

The 150 yards medley relay was the Honolulu Clipper, and will another exciting event. The Y. M. play their first game there to C. A "A" team would have won by night aganist the champions, Yco, another touch, but Arnold left the side Just before his team-mate had who defeated the tourists 1-0 in touched, and the team, therefore, the last meeting. The match will was disqualled. The Australians be played at the Rizal Memorial"A" team took first place. Stadium.

the Tse

A. Dodd won the 60 yards breast- kirolce in 34.0 stes. He, however,

to "B" class Australian peales, and handicapper's line of though, and haTM//// [4]-tsang. Hsu King-Bing, Kained the margin which gave him

out

The team that departed were: Taul Hung. (manager), Chan Fook-with the consent of the Australians, yue (temporary Hon. Secretary), N. employed the banned "butterfly" Z. Lee, Lee Kwok-wal, Kang Seng stroke over the first 25 yards and keng, Woo

victory Lo Wai-kuen. Chung In order to give the Australian K. Hyui, Lee Tak-kee competitors time to rest, the diving Chow Mon-chi, exhibition was advaned in the pro- and G. camme. R. Johnstone Saunders ("Y") were on the board, Johnstone's best dive and their fine efforts were warmly Wos his standing "Molborg", while applauded, Saunders' best was a forward ons and a half somersault.

Following the gala, the visitors West Iwere entertained in

Lounge.

To-morrow they will oppose La Salle, runners-up in the P., cham plonship, and their final game will be on Sunday afternoon against All

proceed to The team will then Singapore, Penang, Kuala Lumpur etc., and a three months' tour..

Manila.

IT 15. HARD to follow up the Wallsend Handicap for "C" class Cheung Korn-hot, the sprint is over six furlongs

A Great Time was unlucky to Australian ponies over the mile has Tso Chow-ting and Hou Ching-to finish among the "also rans," but presented a fascinating problem.

Spring Shine, who has an engage- with the adjustment of the poundage I expect to see her in the Umelight ment in the opening event, will not habit of run run here an account of the heavy Pampernickel has a bad

and ning out at the bend, and should he impost, and we may leave her

reckoning. Bredon Snowy River are not overloaded, but act to the contrary to-morrow, the of one's bay gelding must win.

third the latter finished a very poor last Derby Day is good for place, but be careful with Vixen Tor, in the Bond! Handicap on the first day of the Whitsun meeting, and her who may play a leading role.

condition has not improved a bit.

of "C" However, the last run Class raters was over the Derby course, but the outing to-morrow is best half mile shorter, and, my three are Roo.fly, Bredon and Cat- terlek Bridge. Grand Allegiance is good outsider.

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THE LANTAO

HANDICAP West River H'cap

"Big Field Out Of Thirty-Three Entries

THE LANTAO HANDICAP

Second Leg Of

I

Daily Double

In that race however, Rase Emily

THE WEST RIVER Handicap is a with carving 140 lbs. beat Avan for "C" class China ponies will (second)

of 145-lbs. by two bring the meeting to a close and mixture of the first and second see- lengths, whereas

tomorrow, the the last event before the recentions of "D" class China ponies, and latter Is going out with the same will undoubtedly make somebody there is enough material in the second poundage, but Rose Emily has to happy on account of the first leg of the daily double to provide for

Interesting speculation.

Oranje Boven has been entered for all the meetings since February, but

shoulder 154 lbs.

It was true that they met in sub- prize of the special dollar cash sequent outings, but on the strength sweep. of that particular running, braced with a

a third in the Larna Handicap, class raters will fight the issue out, yet faced the barrier, and I wonder Avon must be considered. Conquer- and the trip is from the two mile ing Time 19

post, once round and in. ing

dangerous.

A mixture of three sections of "C" the Hollandia's chestnut has not as

The running of Galaxy, Liber There are in all 38 entries, but and Red Feather has been somewhat a good lot is going out to make the the Taking everything in disappointing, and I dare not ven- field. ture to give them a place. It looks balance, Advancing Time is

them have too much favourite, with Eve of Reason and that all of

Rose-Queen to follow in the rear. racing.

whether he will weigh out to-morrow. Piet Hein from the same stable is a sure starter, and he is not bad for a long shot.

my

Night View and Sunilght View are the two best on the upper half of B few the handicap, and there are worthy contenders on the lower allot- ment.

HERVEY BAY H’CAP

H'CAP SPORTS ADVTS.

FOR AUSTRALIANS Courting Eve May Be Too

Heavily Handicapped

THE FIRST LEG of the daily double is on the Hervey Bay Handicap for "A" class Australian ponies, and it is a nice scramble from the 11⁄2 mile post (about half mile 170 yards). Anything may happen.

After her magnificent exhibi- the handleap is Vanity Fair with 152 tion in the Sharks Bay Handicap lbs, to carry,

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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

THE SIXTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY ON SATURDAY, 25th May; 1940, com- mencing at 2.00 p.m.

The First Bell will be rung at 1.30

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

No One without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclosure. Such must be worn throughout the

duration of each Meeting in such a manner as to be readily identified.

Badges admitting Non-Members to

A close study of the entries showe nt the last meeting, Courting that Connieber, Contact, Melody Star the Members Enclosure, and Club Eve holds the post of honour and Viceroy were the youngsters of Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and with the limit top weight of this season, all having won races at $3.00 for Ladies (both including tax) 165 lbs and the mare by the Annual Carnival. It may be of are obtainable through the SECRET- Double Court is reputed to be interest to know that Contact and ARY upon the personal or written Melody Star were the progeny of application of a Member, such Mem the best, sprinter over this Double Court, who is also the alre ber to be responsible for all visitors Introduced by him, and for Payment of-Courting-Evo..

* of all-Chits,"

etc. Melody Star staried three times,

The Secretary's Once, 1st Floor, Ridden by Mr. H. C. Pin the com-annexing the Albury Stokes from the bination has had a few notable vic-11⁄2 mile post in great style by slz Exchange Building, (Tel. 27794) will tories (still holder of alx furlongs lengths, and her time was a second close at 11.45

record set up by Tiffins are obtaloable at the Club record), but unfortunatoly the mare slower than the will have another Jockey in Mr. Y Lancashire Chips. She has been - House: provided they are ordered in T. Tung, and the change in the pad-loited 160 lbs, against Lancashire advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. die is, of course, a matter of much Chips 145 lbs., and of the two I pre 21920). consideration.

fer Melody Star, I saw her. last The new rider is light asja feather, Wednesday morning. covering the and Mr. Fung hos to carry over 50 mile in 2.01 romping home in 20% odd pounds of dead welaht, which seconds and the bay mare seemed to Couring Eve has not been accustomed like the Jaunt.

to

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all weight to be best performance was seen in the

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

The price of Admission to the Public Enclosure is $1.00 including Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies,

·sure shoulder. So good was her per Stout opposition is

and Sailors in Uniform ore admitted formance that the handicappar has from Ascot Day, who is a nice fler and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers stipulated a condition in the event of over this distance, and the flapper's Half Price.

raised 6 lbs,

a milo In give hil equal chances, 148% bury and Vanity Fair-are However, apart from Ceiling Eve, worth an investment of $5 each way. there bro a few first class speedy A nice ovent is guaranteed, but the

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Secretary.

CHICAGO, WHITE SOX SWAMP PHILADELPHIA

The results were:

the

30 yards-1, 0, T. May- (""); 2. F. A. Weiler, R. Johnson (Austra Ratal: 4, D. McFlo (Australians), Time 27'secs.

100 yards-1, 0. Amold ("y"); 2 0. Hurne (Australians); 9, 11. L. - Jordan ("Y"). Time 80 2/5 secs."

100 yards back-stroke-1, S. Newman (Australians); 2. B. S. Wilson ("Y"); 3, F. Wills ("Y"), Timo 77 4/5 secs.

breast-stroke-1. A. Doda 50 yards NEW YORK, May 23 · (UP)—! Chicago White Sox swamped the "Y"): 2, G. liime (Australians): 3, A. Philadelphia Athletics by 13-4 in the Brierley Australians). La A. Denn dis-

qualified. Tine 14 3/5 @OCK. "American Baseball League to-day,—-150-yard-medley-retny

The results were:

AMERICAN LEAGUE

R.

H.

E.

New York

Deizoli

3 7 0

Philadelphia

4

10

4

Chicago

13 13

_(back-stroke, breast-stroke, free-style)-1, Australian A. (F. 5. Newman, G. Hume, R. Jahn- son): 2, "" 1), team (G. T, May, J. A. Weller and A. Dodd): 3, Australian " team (A. Brierley. "MEFGOF"""

Johnstono,

team (B-8-Wil

A Benn and 0. Amold)

Time 141 4/8 secs.

D.

disqualified.

300 yards free-style relay (25, 30, 75,

73. 60, 25) "y" (J. Bisytor, F. A.

The Boston-Cleveland game was Weller, B. 5. Wilson, G.-T. May, A. Dodd postponed.

Washington

St. Louis

7

14 3 10

NATIONAL LEAGUE The Pittsburgh-Brooklyn game was postponed.

U.S.R.C. Win Women's

Triangular Tourney

and 1.

Goldman): 2 Australians (R Johnson, J. Dolan, R. Hack, F. Newman,

A. Claxton, and G. Hume).

RACING AT HOME

LONDON, May Running at evens,

23

(Reuter). King's Legend won the Poyne Stakes to-day beating

United Services Recreation Club Lovely Trim (7/2) by one ond a half Won the annual triangular tennis lengths. Consitution II (20/1) was series for women when they secured third eight lengths behind,

65 points to Peak Club's 40, while Ladies Recreation Club were third with 27 points.

Eleven ran.

man, Miss J, Reeve and Mim M. Griffiths. - IJLC-Mr. Churchill, Mrs. Stark, Mes. The Clubs were represented by the church and Miss Burslem.

Peak Club Nra. L. R. Andrewes. Mrs. following teams:

U.S.ILC-Diss A. Tylor, Mrs. P. Stone Grigor, Mrs. Binclair and Mrs. Campbell.

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