Friday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
November 1, 1940.
"Captain Foster's" Racing Review
LAST CLASSIC FOR Fremantle St. Leger Attracts Only Nine Nominations
SAPPER'S PROSPECTS BRIGHT
THE LAST CLASSIC event for Australian subscription ponios of this season will be contest- ed at Happy Valloy to-morrow, but the Fremantle St. Leger has not been able to attract more than mine nominations. There are, in addition, sevon handicap contests; the best of which is, of course, the Essex Handicap for "A" class China ponies over the mile.
Dastardly Attempt To Cripple Race-Horse
AUSTRALIANS
MELBOURNE, Oct. 31 (Reuter). -An unsuccessful attempt was made to-day to cripple Bean Vite. the favourite for the Melbourne Cup, Australia's premier turf event. The attackers bored small holes into the horse box and mistook Beau Vito's alablemate for the favourite. The horse was shot in the hind high and hock with an mir gut
Panters will no doubt be pleased to know that the M- Queensland Handicap is an endurance test for "C" class Sussex Handicap Australian raters over two miles. The latter should be a Second Section quite interesting race owing to the fact that the jaunt has been longthened from a sprint to a distance run,
Good Sprint Over Six Furlongs
THE DAILY
DAILY DOUBLE
Norfolk Handicap Second Section
Eve of Hunting
Should Win
Easily
Essox Handicap
Open Event
For "A" Class China
Ponies
CRAIGENGOWER C. C. ANNUAL MEETING
L. E. Lammert And R. Pestonji Elected Life Members
LIFE MEMBERSHIP was awarded two of the oldest members of the Craigengower Cricket Club at the Annual General Meeting yesterday, when the honour conferred on Mr. L. E. Lammert and Mr. R. Pestonji re- ceived the unanimous support of the meeting,
Mr. C. S. Rosselnt took thei Chair in the absence of Mr. B. W. Bradbury and was supported
A.B by Messrs. A. B. Hamson, J. W.
Leonard, T. Lock, H. W. Randall, L. C. R. Souza, W. K. Way, Dr.
N. P. Karanjin, Dr. C. W. Lam,
his speech, the Chairman said the general anancial
A. E. Coates (Hon. Treasurer) BURFORD, the champion and E. Zimmern (Hon. Secre- China pony at the Spring, has tary). THE SECOND LEG of the returned to the course for his In the course Daily Double should be in- daily exercise, but the stallion teresting, for the second sec-is not among the list of entries tion of the Norfolk Handicap for the Essex Handicap con- confined to "C" class China fined to "A" class over the ponies will bo ridden by
position of the Club could be regarded as very sound. The profit was well maintained and expenditure cut down in all directions. In the sporta section If has been a highly important season. JOINED IN 1894
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Club Rugger XV
3.15 p.m.:.
the
novices and it is a mile event,mile and the event is the first
THE MEETING unanimously ap- On the book Eve of Hunting shouldleg of the Daily Double.
He can be seen daily at his work proved that Messrs. L. E. Lammert walk away with the race, and Emer with four bandages, and up to the and R. Pestonjl be elected life
The following will represent Club "A" gency Unit looks good as a place-time of writing the stallion has not members. Addressing the meeting, Keiter,
been k
extended. It seems that the Mr. Lammert recalled that he joined at Rugby against Army "A" on Being a novice event I am afraid that Galveston Bay and Rose Flana connections are trying their level the Club on its inception in 1804 and Police ground to-morrow afternoon at ILF. Hopkins; H. Van Leeuwen, D. have too much lead to carry, and best to have him at for the Hong- had thus benten Mr. Pestonji by one:
Hynes, P. B. Wilson and E. Jones; T. D. this, of course,
may hinder their kong St. Leger, which is scheduled year.
to be contested on November 18, and An Increase in the monthly sub- Morgan and F. J. D. Cleme; C. . Stark. W. Stout, B. Lee: I. A. Benn, Z. chances.
Soldier of Britain has been kindly should he fail to weigh out, Burford scription by $1, making it $3. was Moodle: A Thomas, O. 1. Godfrey and
ing which followed the annual meet-! treated with only 142 lb. to shoulder will be ineligible for the Hongkong brought up at the extraordinary meet- AG. Dalziel.
Autumn Champions,
ing. This motion was defeated in W. K. Way. Dr. N. P. Katania, F and he is worth $0 each way.
April. After an appeal by the Chair Lammert, W. O. Nodes, J. Leonard, Dr.
in-V, N. Atienza. man, the meeting approved the
C. R. Convenors-Bowls, Mr. L Soura: Tennis, Mr. J. W. Leonard; Bar, The following office-bearers were Mr. W. O. Nodes: House Committee, Mr. W. K. Way: Social Committee, Mr. appointed:
President. Mr. B. W. Bradbury; Vice- A. E. Coates, President, Mr.
We are all aware that the St. lady owner to capture the Fremantle Leger is the oldest of the Eng-St. Leger, Her candidate, Sapper, has been well looked after by Mr. lish classics, having been in- Lou Reidy, and the progeny of Farr augurated in Doncaster over is well keyed for the main bout. ane and a half centuries ago, Strongest opposition will be his winner of and the great endurance contest sister, Far View, the
HILLSBORO BAY holds the post for three-year-old was suggested Rooty-Hill Derby, and the mare is
of honour in the fast event, the Sus- by and named after Lt.-General well trimmed.
However, the first prize of the sex Handicap (second section) for
ponies, and
we Norfolk Handicap Anthony St. Leger.
Fremantle St. Leger is worth $1,000" class Chins
a good sprint over six to the winter and we can be rest should see
furlongs
First Section assured to see a good fight.
The las named scored a notable
earn another success in the Kwangtungt Handicap and I expect her to bracket.
the It will be observed that originator of this classic was a "blg soldier man" and it looks that Mrs. A. E. Grasett, wife of His Excellency every prospect of becoming the arst
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Major-General A. E. Grasett, has WE are now having much cooler weather for racing! This was the view expressed at Happy Valley the other morning SPORTS ADVT. by a few big trainers who
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
THE
RACE TENTH EXTRA MEETING will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 2nd November, 1910, commencing at 2.00 p.m.
The First Bell will be rung at 1.30
p.m.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE
No One without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclosure. Buch must be worn throughout the
claimed that the prospects of their racers were much brighter than they were at the resump tion.
Fat, like charity, covers a multitude of faults and the eagerness of trainers to get an animal fit too quickly has been the downfall of many a class pony.
Some owners, of course, prefer to go slow until the cool weather sets
in, and in the circumstances we may look forward to see a few outsiders popping up to-morrow.
duration of each Meeting in such a Fremantle St. Leger manner as to be readily identified.
Badges admitting Non-Members to the Members Enclosure and Club Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and $3.00 for Ladies (both including tax) are obtainable through the SECRET- ARY upon the personal or written application of a Member, such Mem- ber to be responsible for all visitors Introduced by him, and for Payment of all Chits, etc.
The Secretary's Office, 1st Floor, Exchange Buliding, (Tel. 27794) wil close at 11.45 a.m.
Tifins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. 21920),
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE
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All the three ponies mentioned
have equal chances, but the most dangerous is Lancashire Lass with Mr. Black in the saddle.
Strong opposition is sure to come from the low welghters of which Peaceful View may upset the apple- cart
Apprentices Should Be Encouraged
Ho
VERY OPEN JOWEVER, Eve of Harvest has also not been nominated for this mile run as the connections are re- serving the mare for the Hongkong Autumn Champions, and the absence of these two China ateeds makes the Essex Handicap very open.
I think Distinctive Tune, the win- ner of the Double Tent
Tenth Plate, is nicely
weighted and
and so is Dupont who
ho annexed the Hongkong Griffins Cup. Confusion Bay is set to receive 3.1b. from Clember, the winner of St. Ge
George's Plate, but wa
cannot put much confidence in Mr. Bradbury's candidats due to the fact THE CURTAIN RAISER [that the chestnut was on the walking time. Though ha is will be the Norfolk Handicap looking extremely well, I think. (first section) for "C" class Comber to short of a gallop. K.C.C. Intra-Club Bowls China ponies and the event is
its annual intra-club bowls match on
Cralgavad was under
cloud after to be ridden by novices over running third in the October Handi- The Kowloon Cricket Club will hold the mile course. There is no cap and that was the reason for his. Sunday when the aver forties will meet denying that the Stewards are non-appearance in the Double Tenth Plate, Mrs. Taggart's racer is now the under forties. Play will start at encouraging the red-letter
perfectly sound and I like him. jockeys as much as possible by providing a race or two at every meeting, but I cannot Queensland H'cap |help remarking that the
10 am.
ANOTHER DUEL BETWEEN
SAPPER AND FAR VIEW
- SINCE THE INCEPTION of the Fremantlo St. Leger in 1931, there have been only two uncertainties. Rosy Morn, the winner of 1933, paid $114.50, while last year Baffin Bay by Copper Rivet delighted a few punters in the know with a handsome dividend of $410.30 for a win.
owners Are
game.
not playing the The latter should en-
AUSTRALIANS'
courage the apprentices by ENDURANCE TEST
permitting them to trot the ponies during the early morn- ings because it will certainly give thein much confidence
OVER TWO MILES
with better knowledge of their many changes since the Introduction
THE QUEENSLAND HANDICAP for Australian ponies has undergone
mounts.
of this contest in 1831. For the first The "eleventh hour booking" is two years it was for ponics that had not won more than $1,000 over six not good enough for a greenhorn,
winning However there are 14 ponies in the furlongs, bat in 1934, ponles first section and Kentucity is among more than 35.000
were barred. From the number. I do not think the 1935 to 1838 It was reserved for "A" mare (she dropped a foal about three class ree-gees over a short distance, months ago) is strong enough to face but last year we saw the "C" class A repetition of the latter will of these two offsprings at the Annual The price of Admission to the
11⁄2 mile post (about half mile 100 Public Enclosure is $1.00 Including not be possible, for to-morrow | Carnival and the subsequent extra the start, and I am leaving her out. raters in the aren running from the Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, there are only two ponies in the space, and, furthermore, they are too but she ran a good third in the and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers big classic and it is going to be well known among the men of the be respected. Blue Gate after run-ance test over two mile and the To-morrow the trip is an endur- narvon Stakes and the mare should and Sallora in Uniform are admitted
at the top of Half Price,
a family affair between Far turf.
ning a LAST MEETING
a good third In the
the Kwanghung cadilly Jim is By Order
View and Sapper-both descen-
Handicap looks good, but the stallion assessment with 157 lb. with a new C. B. BROWN,
dants of Farr.
HOWEVER, the last outing of Far is a "confirmed loafer", and I doubt. racing colours to wear. Whether he Secretary.
View and Sapper was in the it Mr. K. W, Fung will be able to will carry the silk to victory is on- Diamond Bay Handicap at the Dou keep him up with the field. Hongkong, 28th October, 1940.
other matter, but he certainly has a Star.
A fresh write up of the successes
Successful Schoolmasters
STICK TO SHERRY!
BUT SEE IT COMES FROM
meetings
will take up too much /Patricia has not done much foods wards).
Car
ble Tenth Meeting when the former Eve of Dancing with Mr. R. M. pull in the weights with Cheerful
snatched a victory by three parts of Wood up is the best bet, while Hose
1. length and it was, without preju- Queen to be ridden by Mr. F. A. When they met in the Ballarat
dice,
lucky win. My field-glass could not see the Sequeira is dangerous. Taxing Mas. Handicap at the last meeting. Cheer-
ter is in fine fetue and I hope the ful Star (the winner) was in receipt!
[of eight
from Plecadilly Jim, back stretch, but it appeared to mo
pounds that when the pack raced up the jockey will be able to held her.
Musketeer, the puller, is definitely whereas, to-morrow, the latter has to hill, Sapper did not have a clear starting and here is another racer concede only two pounds for a beat-
which requires a pair of powerfuling of two lengths. hands to keep him with the field.
passage.
Rounding the bend for the bome ran, Mira. Grasett's candidate flew past everyone, but it was too late to beat Far View on the post.
They will meet to-morrow on equal terms and the order of the Anish should be
and Australian nipper. Far View
For the last eight. years the base weight has always been 140 lb. with 5 lb. penalty for a win and 10 lb. for two on more races, but to-mor row the weight is 140 lb, with the same conditions for winners.
The reduction of weights will un- doubtedly enable the ponies to run faster, and I have reason to predict that the distance of 14 miles will be covered inside three minutes ten seconds providing the going is good.
Sussex Handicap First Section
GOOD FINISH EXPECTED
TIIK AUSSEX HANDICAP' (Brit section) for "B" class China ponies should provide, a good finjah bocsise there are good few speeds. mer- chants, and, the "adjustment: of the avoirdupois does not leave any logp-
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Queenscliff H'cap
Much Will
Depend On
The Start
Cheerful Stae by George Graves has not had more than four public appearances, but her success over the champlon course szemed to be that of a stayer and the mare is my fancy.
Centre Court by Double Court astounded every critic when sho romped home first in the Bondi Handicap over the Derby course at the Whlisun Meet, and the mare has the same weight to shoulder to morrow. Centre Court is getting no younger and she will have to be at her best to turn the tables on Cheer- ful Star and Plecadilly Jim.
THERE ARE 18 entries for the Queenscliff Handicap for "D" cla Australian ponies over stx: furionas, plays the goat at the gate, and one's, but it is not expected that all will money is safer in the pocket Tlave
up. It is learned that Mr. Strathcarrick and Surprise Again Hearne will have another go at Calaro new members of the "D"-com- terick Bridge and if the combloatien pany, and I prefer the latter 7
Quick Derpatch will be ridden by gets away with the field, I cannot figure auribing to best,Mr.. Gregory's Mr. Proulx who le too well known éandidato,
FIFTEENYAs the star short distance jockey, and Dick Turpin is another
her racer which is certainly a good bet to fallow
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