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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

March 14, 1941.

HONGKONG INTERPORT XI

"Captain Foster's" Racing Review

Hongkong Hockey XI.-K. Hussain (Umpire), V. C. Bond, 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.

Following is a list of winners since the inception:

and

-do-

1931

1932

I'ony Woodland Stag Woodland Stag

158 1. 166

Jorkey Quincey Quincey

Distance -114 miles From Two Mile Post, once round

1933

Woodland Stag

166

Frost

1931

Woodland Stag

100..

Firnst

1935

Able Amazen

100..

D. S. LI

-do-

1930

Bag For

160..

Proulx

1037

Strathroy

154..

Black

1 miles

1038

Electron

154..

Needa

-do-

1939

Lucky Ind

151.

-do-

1010

Lucky Ind

101.

-do-

It will be seen from the above that the mighty Woodland Stag aimexed the Melbourne Cup four years iz succession, and there was no doubt that the bay measuring 14.1 hands was a great carrier of weights.

Nerda Nerda

-10-

Time 2.2041

2.143

First Extra Meeting

Nine Events: Randwick

Plate Divided Into

Four Sections

Randwick Plató

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 hold 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 nine events to be contested.

third behind A Surprising With a "mute Royal Observatory" no one can pre- Flemington Plate (first sec- Time and Black Seal in the 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-

I have great confidence that the mare by Fleuriste will run away with the second section of the Rand- wick Plate and it is hoped that Corsair will not let me down.

MACAO INTERPORT XI

The Victorious Maçao XI.—Back row: F. Nolasco, Albort Airosa, P. Angelo jr., L. Costa and R. Angelo. Centre row: It is interesting to recall that Jus] J. Nolasco, Alex Airosa and J. Silva. Kneeling.-J. Ferreira, Gentium, whom I have tipped for C. Capitulo and A. Basto. the opening event, and Corsair ore

Bona Vacantia and Daylight are good for places,

morrow's cacing in point of..........................................************|the offsprings. by the same sire. class is the Melbourne Cup over |-|

two miles for all. Australian Macao Racing Postponed ponies with a ban on winners of $4,000 or more in stukes since: January 1, 1941, It is a valu- able event, for, the first 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, wominations, bui the entries have been drawn into' four sections, and the first prize in each division is $1,000.

This means that the field will not; be cramped with over a dozen run- ners in each section, and there is a golden opportunity for those placed ponies to make amends.

It is learried from a reliable source that Mr Eric Moller's string of over a dozen Ane animals will not be re- turning to Shanghai until after the first half racing senson, and Mr Peter We has been entrusted to pilot the stable,

The Curtain Raiser

11 FIRST saddling bell will be rung at 1.30. p.m. when the first ce- ton of the Randwick Plate will be the curtain raiser. The run is over the mlle. Among the sixteen drawn

this classic event has been lengthened to two mites.

The weight is same, commencing at 140 lb. for non-winners, but, a ban in this section there should not be has been placed on winners of $4,000) any dimculty to spot the winner, for ur more in stakes since January 1, Jus Gentium is head and shoulders 1841, and this has only put a full stop above the rest. to the entry of Distant View, Sapper

It was not a handicap event, but i 1932 The weight was 152 15. and win-and Uited Express. ners at any time of one race 5 1. penalty, of two races 10 b., of three or more raees 14 b.-

#

Good Nominations

THE Cup has undoubtedly attracted Being a winner of severni races. few good nominations for this the pony had in moulder leger valuable first prize of $2,000 and a two years, but in 1934 the weight fairly representative field should face was-lowered-to-146-h-with-the-same-the start. Though class does not pre- ratio of extra poundage for winners dominate among the entry, we have

In the Arst three years Woodland Stag was owned by the original sub-some useful stayers in the contest scriber, the late Mr Chan Tia-zon. 15aftin Bay (winner of 1939

Stand

and the last of pony's racing career was in Mr L. Dunbar's colours. However, the, weight was brought down to 140 ib. In 1937.

In 1935 Able Amazon carrying 180 lb, established a record ilme of 1.59% over a course from the two mile post, once round and in, and it was certainly a creditable performance.

The run for the lust four years has been over the champion course of 1% miles, but to-morrow the distance of

a good race is assured.

We need not consider Vitamin M. who is under a cloud, and I doubt either Araxy II or Seal River will be a menace to Mr S. W. Lee's can- tlidate.

Jockey will ride Jus Genilum and the It is learned that the champion combination will no doubt be a hot favourite....

First Leg Of Daily Double

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

Badminton Championship Commences

FIRST MATCHES in the Colony

Much

was expected of Sydney Moonee Ponds Handicap Diamond, but, as the precious stone, has cost the publle too much money, it would be advisable to leave the { chestnut alone,

The pony a ulee galloper and t would interest one to know whether Sydney Diamond is a stinker. The other alternative is perhaps that he does not like a muddy course.

Loiterers Stakes

CHARLESBER

CHALLENGED

THERE ARE 13 entries for the

Badminton Championships were play-Loiterers Stakes confined to China

Stake Money Increased For "B" Class Australians

IN THE MOONEE PONDS Handicap for "B" class Australian ponies 1 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 shall.

certainly see a good tussle.

Looking over the handicaps, it is not easy to pick the winner,

Oakleigh Plate but I rate Connicber, Pumper-

ed at King's College last night. These pony grimins of this season over six For Non-winning

were;

Senior Singles

P. K. Hool beat S.. Amplavanar 15-5, 15-7.

Junior Singica J. L. Anderson beat II. Weng-toh 15-10, 18-16.

Junior Doubles

T. S. Young and M. K. Fung best D. Chellish and K. H. Khoo 18-16, 12-13, 15-8,

Hooi was for superior to Amplav anur in court-craft. The latter had a fine turn of speed, and was equally adept in the various shots of the Rame, but he was opposed to a player who had excellent command of direc- tion, and in this he was eventually defcated.

As can be seen from the score, Hoo! Was never pressed. His steadiness interesting duels, for his defence was carried him through several of the ever a foil to Amplavanar's speed and smashing.

Doubles Duel

furlongs.

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

Australians

THERE ARE 18 entries for the

As a place-getter Iron Beauty is Oakleigh Plate contined to non-win- recommended, but for a big dividendning Australian imported griffins over Lovely View is worth following. a mile.

Second Leg Of

The stable belonging to Len Bros heads the 1st with five candidates and they cost the owners a total suin of $12,550.

During the Ave days of annual

Fleet un aggregate of $1,600 and the THE SECOND LEG of the dally stake money was contributed by Locus Stand ($400), Nermine Poenae double event is, on the Broadmeadows Handicap for "C" class Australian ($600) and Vis Major (5000),

receive $1,000. With Catterick

Daily Double meeting they were only able to col-

poles over a mile and the winner is If Oracle weighs out to-morrow,

to

Court out of the road, and Centre not bright. Prairie View is the most their chances for premier place are Venus Bay dangerous pony to upset all calcula -should-not-have any trouble-making tlons. hey acquaintance with the judge.

However, strong the opposition may THE DOUBLES match produced come from either Bruno, Cheerful some of the most exclling moments Bay is sure to give a fine exhibition Star or Cocklerol, Mr Needa on Venus of the evening. Young and Fung of hard riding against the front line took the first game, after setting at 13-all, lost the second in an equally close struggle, but in the third triumphed through greater stamina. Young was the better of the win- ners, but Chelllah, with a one touch

Fremantle St Leger), Brutus of 1941 Ladies Purse over two miles, Far View 1940 Rooty-HIll Derby. Marsh Warbler of 1941 Austral Hepeful Stakes over 14 milles, Plecadilly Jim of two handicap THE FIRST LEG of the dally events of two miles In 1910, and double event is en the Randwick Triumphant Day of 1939 Rooty- Plate (third section) for Australian and control, was the best on the Till Derby, are definitely necepting, subscription poules, and the contest, court. With better support from Fleetwing is sure starter with Sir I am afraid, is going to be a tame Khoo the mulch would easily have Foy in the saildle and so will Vice- | tffair. Block Seal should have an gone the other way. ray, with Mr Black up. My best easy run with The Koula. Bear and three are Baffin Bay, Far View Bendigo to follow in the rear. and Marsh Warbler.

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Junior Singles

invaders.

L. Karpovich Leads Chess Tournament

J. L. ANDERSON, though victori-lead in the Colony Chess Champlon.

L. KARPOVICH maintains h aus, did not have matter all his own ship. He beat G. 8. Coxhead last

SPORTS. ADVT. way against H. Weng-toh. The night after a G4 hours" game, the

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

foriner, with better strategy, took aller resigning on the 78th move. several points when the latter was E. Zimmern, last year's runner-up, hopelessly out-positioned. It was, in and third in the table to date, beut fact, Anderson's

control K. Weiss. clever mixing of his shots that ear- ried him through a close match.

The second game was anybody's

THE FIRST EXTRA RACE MEET-until after it had been setted at 13-all, ING will be held, weather permitting, On SATURDAY, 15th March, 1941.

| (postponed from Saturday, 8th March,

1941) commencing at 2.00 p.m.

The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

Derby And Oaks

May Be Run

At Newbury

Present standings are!

L. Karpovich

CM. Sequelra

K. Zimmern

G. Coxhend

K. Wels Carvalho

Junior Matches

015 points

$15 points

points

pointa

points

35 point

In the Junior Tournament, A. Y. Birjukoff bent A. Kurrik; Uh Kwal- yung bent V. V. Kolatchoff;

Grofalda bent A. Morton; and

Tausz beat J. H.

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

the first time in its history the Derby

In Manila Fire

•

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 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 $3.00

for Ladies (both including June 0 and 7, with the Oaks, on the Inx) are

obtainable through the first day of the meeting. SECRETARY upon the personal or written application of □ Member.

stewards have arranged, ne- MANILA, Mar. 12.-Four such Member to be responsible for all fixtures at the Newbury meeting, but Cordiales, better known to rac

to the racing calendar, for the race horses belonging to Elias visitors introduced by him; and for do not say which race will be held ing fans as Jockey Elias, were Payment of all Chits, etc.

The Secretary's Offco, 1st Floor, on which day, though a rellable Exchange Building, (Tel. 27794) will authority given the Derby for the burned to death late last night more popular day, Saturday. in a fire which destroyed six It has also been decided to hold houses in barrio Baclaran,

races at the Newmarket Paranaque. the Ascot (meeting of June 18 und 10.

close at 11.45 a.m.

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

No children or umalis will be ad- mitted to either Enclosure.

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

The price of Admission to the

"y" Hockey Teams

Public Enclosure Is $1.00 Including Following will represent the Y.M.C.A.

The fire started in the house of Joc key Elian, but its origin could not bo determined. Police catimated total damage at P5,000, Two persons were taken for investigation.

The horses. Anakag, Marathon, Ellan house by their genoma, Manuel Remichet and Novalos, were tied under

Tax, for all Persons, Including in hockey on the " ground on Satur Esguerra and Diosdado Vasquez, who Ladies, and is payable at the Gate, day: Soldiers and Sollors in Uniform are admitted Half Price.

By Order,

int XI v. Khalsa (4.16 p.)-Benwell: They could have been saved, police were asleep when the fire sinried, Taylor. Yourletti Jordan, Conmbea, Waldront Spencelayli, Morgan, titchcock, said, but the blazo had spread before Um, Dunne.

the grooms were awakenéů, 2nd XI v. A Navy KI (3 o.m.)~Clegerit: Anakag, which ran its last race Sun- Secretary, many Macy. Olsen,

Railton, Baxby: Hmitz, Tomlinson, Gor- day, was valued at P1,000. The other

Dormer, Fancey, three were priced at P250 each.

C. D. BROWN. Hongkong, 10th March, 1941..

Banks.

nickel, Rowan and Vixen Tor as four dangerous candidates.

The last named is getting no | younger, for the mare was of 1935. class, and the brown will be some- what handicapped with the absence- of Mr Noodt as her pilot.

Rowan ran very bad race in the Bendigo Handleap 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 const Instead of running out at the band.

A TIGHT FINISH

THE RANDWICK PLATE (fourth section) for Australian sub-gring A Rusy. Time, Optima Fide and should result in a tight finish between Sydney Lady. The first named pony Is my fancy.

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