1940-10-18 — Page 22

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

October 18, 1940.

Review

"Captain Foster's" Racing

Kwangtung Handicap To Be Run To-morrow

Kwangtung Handicap

Thirty-five Nominations With A

Lawn Bowls

Two Sections

Sections Merged Fortune On The Winning Pony M. N. RAKUSEN AND

Into One Division Make Selections Difficult.

THERE ARE 35 China ponies entered for the Kwang- tung Handicap over a distance from the two mile post, once round and in. It is not expected that all will accept, but I have reason to believe that over a dozen will face the start and a few will go out to make the field.

Association Vote For

A Hockey League

At a council meeting of the Hongkong Hockey Association yesterday, it was decided to run a League this season, open to all Clubs affiliated to the Association. ***

Fixtures will be played on Sundays only, and entries close on Saturday, October 26.

All Clubs wishing to partici pate should communicate with Mr. D. Smith, Hon. Secretary, the H.K.H.A., c/o the Harbour Office.

SPORTS ADVT.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

EXTILA THE NINTH

RACE MEETING; will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 19th October. 1010. commending at 2.00 p.m.

THE KWANGTUNG HANDICAP' (which will be run at Happy Valley to-morrow) is one of those ordinary handicap contests, but it is a big avont to the racing public on account of the special dollar cash swoop conducted by the Hongkong Jockey Club. The net proceeds will be equally divided between the British War Funds and the British Fund for the Relief of Distress in China.

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DONATION TO THE WAR FUND

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The amount of commission is, of course, a matter for The merging of two sections conjecture, but it may interest one to know that the sale into one division makes it hard has eclipsed that of last year's figure of 183,000 chances for one to follow the handicap- per's line. With the elmination by one hundred thousand odd tickets and at the time of of Hillsboro Bay who has been promoted to "B" class, Thirty- writing the lottery is approaching the 350,000 mark. At Six has been set to carry the this point it would mean that the British War Fund is al. limit load and, of course, that post of honour is also shared most assured of a cheque of $66,500 from the Hongkong by Attacking Time and Just In Jockey Club, Time,

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Ballarat H'cap

GOOD FIELD EXPECTED

WE ARE BOUND to have a good field of "C" class Australian ponies

in the Ballarat Handicap, and the A good fight is assured between A trip is over the champion course. Green Time, Bredon, Centre Court, Piccadilly Jim and Shuttlecock.

The last two have been well looked after by the weight-adjuster, and it looks to me they will be well up at the finish.

THE DAILY DOUBLE

Six Furlongs' Sprint For Australians

Nullah Nullah H'cap

Brown Derby To Be Ridden

D. Black By Mr.

on the Nullah Nullah

U. M. OMAR ENTER

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SINGLES SEMI-FINALS

(By "Tinker")

scores

. M. OMAR beat A. Hyde- M. N. RAKUSEN bent T. A. Lay 21-12 on the 22nd head in Madar 21-13 on the 24th head on the quarter-finals of the Lawn the same green. The Bowls Singles Championship at were: the Club de Recreio yesterday.

U. M. Omar A. Hyde-Lini

Head

Shots Tofal Shots

green

M. N. Hakusen T. Madar Head Shots Total Shots Total

In standard, this match was below

The story told by a glance at the scores needs lttle added. Rain early in the afternoon had made the wet and heavy, and sulted Hyde-Lay that on the next rink, but the players far more than it did Omar. The were more evenly matched--Rakusen, change came, or was coming about perhaps, having the slight advantage. the 13th end. On this head, Omar

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Early experience. taught Hakusen not to leave resting woods for Madar, for time and again the latter saved the posillon by resting with his la, i wood. Had it not been for this, the match would have ended in the dusk instead of in the darkness as it did,

The running of Thirty-Six to a Since the inception of this second place in the Yunnan Hand-handicap event in 1930, the race cap (Arst section) on Thursday last) was a brilliant show, and so was the has always been set aside for performance of Advancing Time "D" class China ponies, but in the latter nearly landed a coup. order to ensure a big entry the After a sequence of nine, unplaced contest has been switched on outings Victoria romped home first to the "C" class raters because in the second section of the Yunnan there are more racers in this Moore Park H'cap Handicap, and her dividend of $980 for a win was not enough to com-

had drawn three shots around the A forced entry (with no. entrance pensate what the public had plunged fee) had to he stipulated for all "C"

jack-which was first indication that on the mare in her previous outings. class China ponies that have started

he had found the green-but Hyde- However, the brown won quite

September 1, and the Kwang-

to since

Lay scored what

prove his comfortably and her time of twoj

Inst shot with his last wood. minutes nine seconds was oneung Handicap has received 35

minations. This

Therafler; Omar was never away seconds slower than the performance wooden balls bearing the numbers

from the Jack. IL seems THE FIRST LEG of the daily! THE SECOND LEG of the daily of Hillsboro Bay in the first section.

all ponies will have to come ou double is on the Moore Park Handi- double Is

pecuilarity of Omar's to come from can of

of the drums and a small fortune

"B" behind. When he played J. Me- Rakusen had his touch more under be duplicated, Victorla is my fancy. of $148,000 is waiting the "lucky cap for "A class Australian ponies, Handicap (second section) for

Australian ponies over the

Kelvie on the Recreio green he was control than did Madar, for when The most dangerous is Taxing man who draws the winning ticket. and it is a short run over six fur class

led over the first half of the game; conditions changed, as they did, and' Muster, and Just In Time should not Second

sgainst A. prize is good for $42,500 longs. Though we have not a long mile.

J. Hall he was 9-0, and when the green grew faster, Madar be overlooked.

while the third is to receive $21,280. list, we have at least some quality

Derby Day is well in on the on both occasions became UP was often wild. The falling, how- Unplaced ponies (whether starters among the 12 entries and the event

strously over the heads in the ever, was shared, though towards the is very open. There

several handicap, but I am afraid that the or not) will be worth over $1,000 speed merchants and my fancy is distance is not to her liking.

second period.

end Rakusen's faciles were not to rest Lancashire 'Chips with Mr. Wel in

Hyde-Lay seemed to have had the the jack but to prevent Madar from Brown Derby makes her Arst match in his pocket when he led 7-2 scoring, which he did by drawing the saddle..

appearance among the "B" class, and then 12-6, but over the closing close to Madar's woods. Thero is an old racing paradox but it is learned that Mr. D. Black heads he was far from being the

Madar's "possible" on the 18th end The green dried

somewhat towards was the result of simple drawing- listed for decision, the most impor- brain will rarely communicate wis-had threb successes off the reel, and

All four woodi There is, how I see no reason why the jockey the end, which was more suitable to but finely done, which is the Moore Park dom to his horse. Handicap confined to "A" class Aus-ever, perfect understanding between should not add another feather to Omar, but despite the improvement of ended within two feet of the jack, conditions, his bowling was correctly and nothing Rakusen did could alter tralian ponies with a ban on those Lancashire Chips and Peter Wel, his cap.

characterised when one spectator the position Badges admitting Non-Members to

καλά 'uns that have won more than and the combination is hard to beat. the Members Enclosure and Club

Novice Hands $2000 since January 1.

Happy Landings has to tip the audibly Ascot Day and Connieber may da

trick.

towards the end, was! The Rooms at $5.00' for Gentlemen and

scale at 145 lb., and she is certainly

I must say that light was one of former was by An interesting feature of the pro- the $3.00 for Ladies (both including tax):

to saving the position, but it was a match. First when the sun was are obtainable through the SECRET-

fights against three for China for the owner over short distances,

heart-breaking job trying to offset sinking, the rays shone right into ery upon the personal or written Application of a

for the Werribee steeds.

earning to date $1,000.

Omar's brilliance. Member, such paper-certainty

For the, first time since the intro-

the eyes, and, in the Rakusen-Modar for Member to be responsible for all Handicap for "D" class Australian

Omar drew much applause. His game there was little or no light drawing on the last head, for ins- the last two heads. It was useless visilors Introduced by him, and for ponles over a course from the two duction of Australian pony's racing, Payment of all Chits, etc.

mile post. once round and in, but the Nullah Nullah Handicap

tance, put his three shots all within enquiring the position from the um- six inches of the jack. Hyde-Lay pire, for even if told neither player The-Secretary's-Offee 1st Floor; will he be a good chap at the gate? been divided into two sections at the

feled a drive with his list wood, but could make out the position from the" Exchange. Building, (Tel. 27704) will It must not be forgotten that this discretion of the handicapper and“ close at 11.45 am.

is a novice event, and I prefer to "B" class runners will have plenty

was at least a yard and a half wide! far end.. leave him alone.

of room to show their true colours. Novices are also to make their

The First Dell will be rung at 1.30

BIEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

No One without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclosure. Such must be word throughout the duration of each Meeting in such a manner as tò be readily identified.

Timas are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. 21920).

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

Werribee Handicap

Australian

Ponies In

cucla.

SEVEN HANDICAP EVENTS

addition to the above there are seven

arb

IN more handicap events that the rider who does not use his will be up. The combination has player who started.

tunt of

Hydemarked: "Incredible"

CATTERICK BRIDGE should be one that there are five Aus- Civilian, and the mare has done wal}} dangerous, and so is Pumpernickel. dreadfully short or wide when it came the difficulties of thls, and the other

has

We should see a good race between debut on "D" class Australian ponies Colorado Star (Sequeira), Quick in the Werribee Handleng, and taking Despatch (Cooper) and Tarzan (Ho everything on the whole we are as- Pak-ming) and they should cross sured of a good meeting. The price of Admisalon to the the bor in the order. I have named. Publie Enclosure is $1.00 Including Discovery Boy is under a cloud. Tox, for all Pemons, including Ladles, Apparently Mr. Alves does not think

I am sailing out of my course. Wyndham Handicap but a lot of 43 Imported griffins by the longking Jockey Club will de auctioned during the course of next week and I may perhaps not be known that No. 16, a brown mare, is ly Civilian by Moablie: from Muft! by 'Almissa from Kirtle! by Wallace.

The upet price is $1,250, but Ascot Day cost only $100 to Dr. 5. N. than

and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers inuch of Sea Urchin on the flat, for Nullah Nullah H'cap (1st Sect.) and Sailors in Uniform are admitted he has placed the mare at the bot- Half Price,

By Order,

tom of the staircase with only 135 lb. to carry.

C. B. BROWN,

For a long shot the Fanling second Secretary. champion jumper is worth $5 each Hongkong, 14th October, 1940.

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Springhurst May Turn Tables On Criffel

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_AN_OPEN. EVENT FOR

CHINA "B's'

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AT THE LAST MEETING there were two sections for the running of "B" class China.ponles, but in view of the fact that both have been merged into one division, the Wynd- ham Handicap has not been able. to attract more than 13 nominallons,

English Cavaller is among the list of entries, but I don't think the runner is ready or strong enough to carry Mr. Eu Tong-sen's colours to victory. The Singapore owner will LT.-CDR. D. H. S. CRAVEN: has been booked to ride have to depend upon Rose

Emily landed a coup in the Criffel in the Nullah Nullah Handicap (irst section) for "B" who nearly

Austin Handicap (first section) on class Australian ponies over the mile, and he Has certainly a the Erst day of the Double Tenth good sporting chance of steering John Pel's colour to success. Carnival, and the mare went down The minner, in which he Rose Emily would have paid over on the post by a length to Gay Star. piloted Eve of Hunting to vic-$200 if she has touched the line first. tory in the Hunan Handicap

ROSE EMILY'S CHANCES (first section) at the Double

H.K. Griffins' Cup

O-Lan Should Tenth Melting, must have con- ON. the strength of her good per-

Win Opening

Event Easily

THERE WILL NOT be much

vinced puiters that the "sailor formance Rose Emily has more man" has had a good measure lead to shoulder to-morrow, and the of succes in Gibraltar and run is two furlongs longer, which may hinder ber chances. A close Malta.

perusal of the adjustment of the However, when Springhurst was poundage shows that she has to second in the Vaucluse Handicap concede a stone to Humdrum Eve (six furlonis), the mare was in re- and Jober and I think this is nsking ceipt of 21 lb. from Criffel, who too much.

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BC-

Recreio Cricket Teams Chosen

Anished in the ruck, but to-morrow Bear Claw and Conquering Time of a swing in the opening the former has only a puil of 15. are nicely handleopped.. event, the Hongkong Griffins I remember saying in my notes Cup, for China pony griffins of after the necting that the start of this season over the champion ceptors) wis no better than a big

the Vaucluse Handicap course of 1 miles, because crowd leaving the Cinema, and we O-Lan is too good.

all know dat Needa was never good By the way, Mr. Needa will not in short distances."

I am glad that the course will not be seen in action as he has gone back to Shanghai and all his mounts be cramped to-morrow, and, will be taken care of by Mr. Sung. course, it is not an easy problem to If Mr. Li's candidate does not ac-measure "Eilly" Poy against Craven cept (which I doubt), Dupont Bay over a mile i will be the stable's substitute and we should then sco a good fight.

The best three contenders are Distinctive Time, Dupont Bay and Gay Star.

The form book shows that the last

of

Fair Chaico does not appear to me to be in his usual form, but Flying Dutchmen and Franklin are in good condition.

named pony is the only moke that the brown mare ran a good"fourth and a win over the champion course, behind Eve of Harvest, Craigoved

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Following will represent Club de cricket agalast Recreto seniors at Civil-Service Cricket Club in friendly game to-morrow at Happy Valley at 2 p.o:

M. I. Soares, L. G. Gao, G. N. W. A. Reed (Captain). II. L. Osorio, Gosano. 3, M Gosano. N. A Beltrão. P M. M da Bilva, AA Lopes, M. Mendonca, and A. N. Other.

JUNIOR XI

Club de Recreio juniors will be re-

but it should be borne in mind that and O-Lart in the Whitsun Plate, ind presented by the following teams in a

Cricket Club to-morrow at King's Park

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the man had a mediocre Geld of Distinctive Timo was among the friendly game against the Civil Service "B" class runners In the Lama "also rana." - Handicap (second section).

Distinctive Time is, in my estlina „POINT TO REMEMBER. tion, only a sprinter, and. I therefore DUPONT BAY Was never placed vote Duport Bay to win, provided

over a distance of 14 miles, but O-Lan, does not line up.

EA, R. Alves (Captain), A. E. Noronha, AM Rodrigues, A. V doseno, A. Remedios, AM Prais, A Noronhs, Yvanovich, Jr. I A. Campos, J.

A. Boares and A. N. Other.

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