1941-03-14 — Page 16

HONGKONG

INTERPORT XI

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

March 14, 1941.

66

'Captain Foster's" Racing Review

Hongkong Hockey XI.-K. Hussain (Umpire), V. C.. Band, A. E. P. Guest (Umpire), V. M. Benwell, J. Gonsalves, H. L. Ozorio, Gurbachan Singh: Front row: Karminder Singh, R. Marques, B. Gosano, W. A. Reed, W. Brown and N. Whitley.

The Melbourne Cup

The Main Event On Programme

Baffin Bay Favoured

THE MELBOURNE CUP was inaugurated the year when a consignment of 20 Australian subscription ponies raced for the first time in Hongkong at the 1931 Annual Carnival.

1931

1932

Following is a 1st of wimmers since the Inception:

Poltz Woodland Stag Woodland Stag

158 11. .166

Jockey Quincey Quincey

Distance 11⁄2 mitra From Two Mile

Past, once round

Tlnic

2.994

and In

1033

Wondland Stag

166

Frost

-do-

1931

Woodland Stag

140

Frest

-du-

1935

Able Amazon

160

D. S. LI

2.011; 2.01 2.09% 1.594

1036

Rag Tor

160

Proulx

-dp-

0314

1937

Strathroy

15.1

Black

miles

2.12

1938

Electron

151

Needa

-do-

2.16

1939 10:10

Lucky Lad

154..

Nreda

-do-

Lucky Lad

154 ..

-do-

2.144 2,144

It will be sern free the above that the nighty Woodland Stag unexed the Melbourne Cup four years Ju stucension, and there was no doubl that the bay measuring 14.1 hands was a great currier of weights.

It was not a handicap even, but is 1982 the weight was 152 b. and win- ners at any time of one race 5 13. penalty, of two races 10.b., of three or more races 14 lb.

Being a winner of several races. -thu-pony-had to shoulder 166-1. fur

was lowered to 144 1. with the same ratio of extra poundage for winners,

In the first three years

ars Woodland Stag was owned by the original sub- scriber, the late Mr Chan Tin-son, and the last of pony's racing career was in Mr L. Dunbar's colours. However, the weight was brought down to 140 lb. in 1937.

In 1935 Able Amazon carrying 160 lb. established a record me of 1.59% over a course from the two mile post, once round atul in. and I was certainly a creditable performance.

The run for the Inst four years bas been over the champion course of 11⁄41⁄2 miles, but la-morrow the distance of

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this classic event has been lengthened to two miles,

The weight is rame, cammencing at 150 10. for non-winners, but a ban has been placed on winners $1,000 or more in stakes singe January 1, 1941, and this has only put a full stop to the entry of Distant View, Sapper] om United Express.

First Extra Meeting

Nine Events: Randwick

Plate Divided Into

Four Sections

Randwick Plato

Second Section

Corsair Has

Chance To

THE FIRST EXTRA Race Meeting under the Finish First

IN A FIELD OF 24 runners,

auspices of the Hongkong Jockey Club will be held to-morrow at Happy Valley with a proviso which was a record for Aus- 'weather permitting" and there are the usual tralian ponies, Corsair finished

third behind A nine events to be contested,

Surprising Time and Black Seal in the With a "mute Royal Observatory" no one can pre- Flemington Plate (first BCC-} dict what sort of a weather we are going to have, but, tion) over the mile. with heavy clouds prevailing at time of writing coupled with white horses in the harbour, it is almost certain as daylight on the morrow that the grass track will be soft, but not heavy.

The important event of to-: morrow's racing in point of class is the Melbourne Cup over

two miles for all Australian Macao Racing Postponed

ponies with a ban on winners of $1,000 or more in stakes since January 1, 1941. It is a valu-

able event, for the firm, prize is worth $2.000 to the winner with $750 and $500 respectively for the two lower positions in the semaphore.

The Randwick Plate for non- winning Australian · subscription ponies of this season has attracted 'no less than 62 nominations, but the cutries have been drawn foto four sections, and the first prize In cach divistun is $1,000.

This means that the field will not

br cramped with over a dozen run- ners in each section, and there is a golden opportunity for those placed) pobles to make, amends.

The next race meeting of the Macao Jockey Club, ori- ginally scheduled for March 23, has been postponed to April 6

Badminton Championship Commences

1

FIRST MATCHES in the Colony

were:

Senior Singles

It is learned from a reliable source Badminton Championships were play- that Mr Erie Moller's string of overed at King's College last night. These a dozen fine animals will not be re- turning to Shanghai until after the Arst half racing season, and Mr Peter Wei has been ontrusted to pilot the | 15-5, 15-7, stubic.

The Curtain Raiser

:

FIRST gaddling bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m. when the first sec- tion of the Randwick Plate will be the curtain raiser. The run is over the mile. Among the sixteen drawn in this section there should not be any difficulty to spot the winner, for dus Gentium is head and shoulders above the rest.

We need not consider Vitamin M. who is under a cloud, and I doubt either Araxy II or Seal River will Good Nominations

be a menace to Mr S. W. Lee's can- didate. ŢE Cup has undoubtedly attracted

It is learned that the champion a few gond nominations for this hockey will ride dus Gentium and the valuable-first prize of $2,000-and-rombination will no doubt be a hot fairly representative field should face favourite. the start. Though class does not pre- dominate mong the entry, we have some useful stayers in the contest and a gond race is assuredt.

First Leg Of

P. K. Hool beat S. Amplavanar

Junior Singles

J. L. Anderson beat IL Weng-toh 15-10, 18-16,

Junior Doubles'

T. S. Young and M. K. Fung beat D. Chellish and K. II. Khoo 18-16, 12-15, 15-8.

Hooi was far superior to Amplav- anar in court-craft. The latter had a fine turn of speed, and was equally adept in the various shots of the game, but he was opposed to a player Who had excellent command of diree- tion, and in this he was eventually defeated.

As can be seen from the score, Hool was never pressed. His steadiness carried him through several of the interesting duels, for his defence was all to Amplavana's speed. and smashing.

Doubles Duel THE DOUBLES match produced some of the most exciting moments of the evening. Young and Fun took the first game, after setting at

Daily Double 13-all, lost the second in an equally

THE FIRST LEG of the daily

the double event is on

Randwick

Ballin Bay (winner of 1939 Fremantle St Leger), Brutus of 1941 Ladles Purse over two milles, Far View of 1510 Nooty-Hill Derby.

close struggle, but in the third Austral Marsh Warbler of 1941

triumphed through greater stamina. Hepeful Stakes over Bi miles,

Young was the better of the win- Jim Piccadilly of two handicap

uers, but Chelliah, with a fine touch events of two miles in 1940, and Triumphant Day of 1939 Rooty-Plate (third section) for Australian and control, was the best on the With better support from Ul Derby, are definitely accepting. subscription poules, and the contest, court. Fleetwing is sure starter with Mr am afraid, is going to be a time Kloo the match would easily inve Poy in the saddle and so will Vice-affair. Black Seal should have on gone the other way. roy with Mr Black up. My hest easy run with The Koala Bear and three are Baffin Bay, Far View Bendigo to follow in the rear. and Marsh Warbler.

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I have great confidence that the mare by Fleuriste will run away

with the second section of the statel wick Plate and it is hoped that

Corsair will not let me down.

MACAO INTERPORT XI

The Victorious Macao XI.-Back row: F. Nolasco, Albert

Airosa, P. Angelo jr., L. Costa and R. Angelo. Centre row:

It is Interesting to recall that Just J. Nolasco, Alex Airosa and J. Silva. Kneeling.-J. Ferreira, Gentiunt, whom I have Uipped for] C. Capitule and A. Basto.

the opening event, and Corsair are

the offsprings by the same sire.

Bona Vacantia and Daylight are

good for places.

Much was expected of Sydney Moonee Ponds Handicap

Diamond, but, as the precious alone has cost the public too much money, it would be advisable to leave the ehestnut alone.

The pony is a`nice galloper and it would interest one to know whether Sydney Diamond is a stinker. The other alternative is perkhips that he does not like a muddy course,

Loiterers Stakes

CHARLESBER

CHALLENGED

THERE ARE 13 entries for the Loiterers Stakes confined to China pony griffins of this season over six furlongs.

I have reason to believe that Charlesber is not a sprinter and the station will have to be at his best to stave off the strong challenge of Wonderful Scheme who is well keyed for the fight.

Stake Money Increased

For "B" Class Australians

IN THE MOONEE PONDS Handicap for "B" class Australian ponies I expect to see a big field, and there are, no doubt, several good milers in the list of entries. Last year the first prize stake money for "A" class raters was $600 whereas to-morrow the winner is to receive $1,000. Wo shull

certainly see a good tussle,

Oakleigh Plate For Non-winning

Australians

THERE ARE 18 entries for

a mile.

the

As a place-getter Iron Beauty is Oakleigh Plate confined to non-win- recommended, but for a big dividendning Australian Imported erlains over Lovely View is worth following.

The stable belonging to Lee Bros brads the list with five candidates and they cost the owners a total sum of $12,550.

Second Leg Of Daily Double

THE SECOND LEG of the dally deuble event is on the Broadmeadows Handicap for "C" class Australian ponies over a mile and the winner is to receive $1,000.

During the five days of annual meeting they were only able to col- Ject an aggregate of $1,600 and the Locus Stand ($100), Nemine Poenae stake money was contributed by

($800) and Vis Major (8000).

Looking over the handicaps, it is not easy to pick the winner. but I rate Connieber. Pumper- nickel, Rowan and Vixen Tor as four dangerous candidates.

The last named, is getting. no younger, for the mare was of 1035 class, and the brown will be some- what bandicapped with the absence of Mf Noodt as her pilot.

Rowan on a very bad race In the Bendigo Handicap and it seemed that the sloppy track was the cause of her failure.

I like Pumpernickel provided, of course, the Jockey can keep the bay to the count instead of running out at the band.

A TIGHT FINISH

THE RANDWICK PLATE (fourth If Oracle weighs onl to-morrow, section) for Australian sub-griffins their chances for premier pluce are should result in a tight finish between With Catterick Bridge and Centre not bright. Prairie View is the most A Rosy Time. Optima Fide and Court-out-of-the-ruud, Venus Eny dangerous pony to upset all calcula Sydney Lady The first named-pony- should not have any trouble making tions. her acquaintance with the judge.

However, strong the opposition may one from either Bruno, Cheerful Star or Corkleroi, Mr Necta on Venus] = Bay is sure to give a iné exhibition of hard riding against the front line invaders.

L. Karpovich Leads Chess Tournament

.

Its

1 KARPOVICH maintains J. L. ANDERSON, though victori-tead in the Colony Chess Champion- 'ous, did not have matter all his own ship. Ile beat G. S. Coxhead last against H. Weng-toh. The night after a 64 hours game, the former, with better strategy, took after resigning on the 78th move. several points when the latter was hopelessly out-positioned. It was, in and third in the table to date, beat E. Zimmern, last year's runner-up, fact, Anderson's better control and K. Weiss. elever mixing of his shots that car- ried him through. n close match,

The second game was anybody's

THE FIRST EXTRA RACE MEET-until after it has been setted at 13-ati, ING will be held, weather permitting, on SATURDAY, 15th March. 1941, (postponed from Saturday, 8th March, 1911) commencing at 2.00 p.nl.

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. Such must be worn throughout the duration of each Meeting in such a mantter as to be readily identified.

Present standings are:

1. Karpovich

C. M. Sequeira

G. Coxheat

K. Welks Carvalho

Junior Matches

05 pointy points

315 points

points points

point

Derby And Oaks in the Junior Tournament, A. T.

May Be Run

At Newbury

Biriukoff bent A. Kurrik; Un Kwai- yung beat V. V. _Kolateholl; J. Grefalda beat A. Morton; and J. Tausz beat J. HI, D'Almeida.

Race Horses

LONDON, Mar, 13 (Reuter)For Burned To Death

Badges achnitting: Non-Members to the first time in lis history the Derby the Members' Enclosure and Club will be run at Newbury, probably on

Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and the Saturday of a meeting fixed for In Manila Fire $3.00 for Ladies (both including June G and 7, with the Oaks tnx) are obtainable through the SECRETARY upon the personal or first day of the meeting.

on the

a reliable

The stewards have arranged, ac- MANILA, Mar. 12.-Four written application of a Member. such Member to be responsible for all cording to the racing calendar, for the race horses belonging to Elias visitors Introduced by him, and for xtures at the Newbury meeting, but Cordiales, better known to rac- do not say which race will be held ing fans as Jockey Elias, were Payment of all Chiis, etc.

on which day, though. authority gives the Derby for the burned to death late last night more popular day, Saturday.

in a fire which destroyed six It is also been decided to hold houses in barrio Baclaran, the Ascot races at the Newmarket meeting of June '18 und 10.

The Secretary's Omce, 1st Floor, Exchange Building, (Tel. 27794) will

close at 11.45 a.m.

Tiffins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. 21020),

No children or amahs will be id- mitted to either Enclosure.

PUBLIO ENCLOSURE

The price of Admission to the

Pubile Enclosure is $1.00 including

"Y" Hockey Teams

Paranaque,

The Are storied in the house of Joc- key Elins, but its origin could not bei determined. Police estimated tatal damage at P5,000. Two persons were laken for Investigation.

'The

horses, Anakag, Marathon, Remichet and Novaton, were fled under Following will represent the Y.M.C.A. Elins house by their grooms, Manuel Tax, for all Perkont, including at hockey on the "Y" ground on Satur-Esguerra und Diosdado Vasquez, who Ladies, and is payable at the Gate, day; Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform arest XI v Khalsa (4.35 p.m.)-Benwell: They could have been saved, police were asleep when the Are started. Taylor. Yourleft: Jordan, ndmiited Half Price.

Coombes, Waldron: Spencelay, Morgan, Hitchcock, and, but the blaze and spread before Ure. Dunne.

io grooms were awakened. 2nd XI v. A Navy XI (3 n.m.) -Clegrett; Anakng, which ran its last race Sun- man, Macy. Olsen, Dormer, Fances, three were priced at 1250 each. Railton, Baxby: Smits, Tomlinson, Corday, was valued at P1,000. The other

By Order,

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Hongkong, 10th March, 1941,

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