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Friday

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

March 28, 1941.

"Captain, Foster's" Racing Review

Second Extra Meeting To-morrow

Broken Hill H'cap

Outstanding Australians

For A "Classic" Race

I FIRMLY BELIEVE that the Broken Hill Handicap will provide the best event of the afternoon, It is for "A" class Australian ponies over a distance from the two milo post, once

Distant View, Sapper And United Express To Run Together: Fight For Stewards' Cup

THE MOST IMPortant contesT of the Second Extra Race round and in. Sapper has been set to give 7 lb.. of lead to Meeting to-morrow at Happy Valley is the Stowards' Cup, a handicap for Distant View and United Express, and I cannot say just yet | Australian pony griffins of this season, and the winner is to receive a silver whether the course is going to be firm or soft.

trophy presented by the Stowards of the Hongkong Jockey Club plus the

Hobart H'cap

(First Section)

Several Favourites For First Leg

THE FIRST LEG of the daily double' event la on the Hobart Handicap (Elest section) for "" class Australian ponies over six furlongs. When Many Thanks

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It is rarely much good making stake money of $1,500.

excuses in racing, but it was a great shock to me when Distant View, the pony I selected to win the Australian Ponies Champions, finished second,

However, in a race much as the Broken Hill Handicap, which I con-

sider a classic fight for the three best from the Antipodes, I am not

prepared to delve into the pros and

cons of all the chicles, but I have renson to say that the grass track will play an important role.

On a Tant course my fancy is United Express,

came home first In the Wakool Stewards' Cup Handleap on the Second Day of the

Annual Carnival, there was nearly an fuck and a half of water on the track.

It was Gorry story from the viewpoint of punters because they could not follow the race, and it was also in this event that Fair Chance arxi Melody Star bumped ther Jockeys,

There is no certainty that Mony Thanks will have a water course to- morrow and furthermore the pre-

sence of Vanity Fair will be a menace

to his second success.

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Classification Lists

This is a new event and I am sure that there will be big fight for it.

In addition there are eight other interesting races, majority being handicap events.

Luckily the First Extra Meet- and this, of course, gave an op- ing was held last Saturday with-portunity to the classification out any further postponement, sub-committee to hold their

meeting last Sunday morning.

Oracle And Colooma

To Battle Again

Several Promising Ponies

AFTER HER FINE successful performance in the Oakleigh Plate last Saturday, in which the mare set up Contact by Double Court is dan-a record time of 1.44 for the mile, Oracle with the same gerous on account of an allowance of 7 lb., and the mare must be con- jockey in the saddle should be able to capture the

Stewards' Cup for the owner,

sidered as one of the Lvourites.

Criffel is another that we must nut overlook provided, of course, Mr Needa does not put extra weight; aboard,

Kongmun Plate

Chance For Non-Winners

To Collect

The classification list shows the creation of an "E" closs, a new see- on for Australian ponies, and it augurs well, for those unfortunate subscribers who drew stumers. How- ever, the new list comprising five sheets is too long to reproduce in this column, but there has no doubt been

a treat deal of demotions among the old Australian and China ponies.

A Strong Class

Japanese Eliminated

From Doubles

O. UMETANI and T. Imura, the Japanese doubles pair, were eliminated from the Colony Tennis tournament yesterday when they met George Choa and A. V. Re- medios in a second round mateli. Three Open singles matches were played.

Results were:

DOUBLES

o. Umeland and T. Imura 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.

G. Choa and A. V. Remedios beat

SINGLES

'Paul Kong beat Fung Yee-pul 6-1, 6-1

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KOWLOON

The Course

The 6-milecourse for the Kow- loon Marathon race this afternoon. The courre commences at 51, An- drew's Church and runs along Nathan Road. Waterloo Rond, Prince Edward Road to Kowloon City and then returning via Ma Tau. Wei Road through the Kowloon Docks, Chatham Road and back

along Nathan Road.

Kowloon Marathon This Afternoon

Only Nineteen Entries

ONLY 19 ENTRIES have been received for the 20th Annual Kowloon Marathon this afternoon, which commences at 5 p.m.

Favourite is Pte Manion, the Royal Scots, though the present warm weather and the small field do not promise. very good times.

IN the "B" Cluss raters of Austra

tian ponies, Ajax, A Roaring Pang Ol-lam bent R., E. Guest 0-3, Time, Derby Day, Flying Dutchman, 6-1.

I. M. A. Razack beat S. Y. Tong Franklin and Income Tax have been drafted to the "C" and the company

10-3, 0-1. is now a strong unit.

THE DOUBLES MATCH attracted the grentest interest. The Japanese Of the "B" Class China ponies, the were an erratic combination. T. took part in tennis transfer of Blue Diamond, Expansion Imura, who Time, Jennifer, Jober, King Kong, tournaments. many

years ДВО In Lancashire Lass and Thirty Six to Hongkong, was the weak link, though "C" Division will undoubtedly pro-at times he did his shore of the Canton H'cap

work. Umetani strove hard to TC- Looking over the handicaps I levelling of the two contenders was vide good racing.

lieve his partner, and in the second (First Section) see that Oracle is on the same apparently due to the record time

established by Oracle. Rightly ord

It is interesting that the two sec-set gained the lead through brilliant level with Colooma, and I won-wrongly we shall know how it works tions of the Fatshan Handicap for "C" volleying. der whether there has not been out to-morrow, and it is hoped that Class China ponies to-morrow will Remedios was the weaker of the a ilaw in framing the weights, the result will turn in favour of the and it is a sprint from the 114 mile several easy chances at the net, but

be ridden by "red-letters" Jockeys, winning combination. He

missed When they met in the Austral/gentleman honding out the poundage.post (about half mile 170 yards). for

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Most Dangerous

Racing Stakes over the champion course, the winner (Colouma) beat Oracle by a tiny short lead after|PHE most dangerous candidate is! a very exelting finish down the straight and Colouma was then giving 3 lb. to the loser, They have not clashed since that me that the

IN the opening event, Kongmunun, and it seems to

Plate, the ban on winners of more

than $1,000 in stakes has precluded

the entry of several China pony Fatahan H'cap

griffins of this season, and this is) -

to give others a chance of collect (Second Section) ing a few dollars,

Lovelylight is no doubt the pick among the list of entries, but has the mare fully recovered from A stiff

shoulder after running the Hongkong Derby, and, the same may be asked

of Glossyllight in the Racing Stakes?

Nomine Poenne, provided the mare will not act the goat. Marsh Warbler is nicely in on handicap, but I believe the run over' a course from the two mile post, once round and in, is not her distance.

Velvetlight Looks A Certainty

WITH DUE RESPECT to

The entries are:

Middlesex Regt,—Set Baker, Cpl Ifcbson, L/Cpi Anderson, Pto Mer- ton, Pte Shaw, Pie Sturgess, Fie Mansfield, Pie Caul, Pie Hughes, Pte Robertson and Pie Nobel.

Royal Signals-Sigmn Harkin- son, Sigmn Lewis, Signin Lithauer. Royal Scots-Pte Scólt and Pie Manson

RAF—L, A/C Moulton. Civilians.S. N.. I. Aromin and C. Truax.

The race starts from St Andrew's

special trophy

which they might have taken the second set and won in two straight. The Big Event ·

They led 6-3 in this set, and were 40-15 on their own service, but Eve of Heaven, Gay Star and puOUGH ii is not a classic event, Umetani staged a brilliant rally and White Diamond who have re- Church and finishes at the same line. the Broken i Handicap has with excellent volleying scored cently been demoted, it looks Three cups will be awarded for 1st, attracted three equine stars, name-repeatedly. ly Distant View (the best Austra-

that Velvetlight is a certainty 2nd and 3rd, while All four were accurate enough to Han grimin). Bapper (the Spring take advantage of openings, pari- for the Canton Handicap (first is being presented for St Andrew's

members. Club Fellowship Champion) and United Express cularly so with Remedios and Choa, section) and the stallion will be Ple

Corrigan (Royal Scots) was (the champion subscription pony).The latter was the steadier and all-piloted by Mr Peter Wel,

the winner last year Gloaming with Mr Pay up is go-

In 30 mins 4 ing to make a strong bid for the cup,

The combination is, therefore, with secs. But record time was establish- but I am afraid the "evening twi-two mile post, once round and in.

The run is over a course from the round the stronger of the two!

Singles

solid qualifications.

ed by Bugler White (Somerset Light cross the not

the ne arst. and it is reliably learned that all

The singles matches proved some- I understand that White Diamond Infantry) in the 1830 race when he Dynasty's

representative has

returned 33 mins 26 secs. are definitely fucing the start. what easy for the winners. Paul is dotty. nothing-to-complain-about--the weight, having only 137 lb. to tlers should draw

The sight of these three great bat-Kong-had-little-difficulty-in-obasing-As-place-getters-Conquering-Time The race is being run. under the

a big crowd of his doubles partner. Fung Yee-pul, and Eve of Heaven are recommended, auspices of the St Andrew's Club. carry, and there is certainly racing enthusiasts, and it will be the while with identical scores Pang Ok golden opportunity for Klug's Wel-best event of the meet. come to break the

sequence of fishbig fourth in all her five out-

light" will

Second Race

For Novices

Eve of Grandeur, the cream of THE PENULTIMATE race

Sir Victor's siring, has also been is. the Fatshan

Handicap

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The Ninteenth Hole may put up Hobart H'cap

on the sick list and the heavy ro- (second section). "C" Class an appearance, but it looks that the

Golf's representative is not yet (Second Section)

Ing was to a certain extent respon-China ponies will be ridden by ready.

sible for the temporary Auspension apprentices, and the most dan-

I doubt if this chestnut or the other two from the Cire's stable will be able to line, up. However, In their absence, order of the finish should be Iron Beauty, Odton and Lovely View,

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Young shaver, Mr Sequeiro, is taking Rose Evelyn out, but the roan (Second Section) mare does not like the gate business.

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Lilliber On Book Form

ON THE BOOK FORM which 1 have always found the surest guide, Lilliber (L. B. Chao) should be a paper-certainty for the Canton Handicap (second [section) for "B" class China ponies and the mare likes a run over six furlongs.

Complication Of Weights

For Second Leg

THE SECOND LEG of the dally double event on the Hobert Ilandi-

R. E. Guest and S. Y. Tong respce-

lam and 1.M.A. Razack scored over

rast

tively.

To-day's Matches

Matches to-day are:

OPEN SINGLES

C. S. Lec V. A. Crawford

S. T. Chau v. Wei Chung

OPEN DOUBLES

B. & 1. Agafuloff v. G. W..Sewell and D. M. MacDougall,

M. Pagh and Shields Goodman v. Ho Ka-lau and K. H. Yip."

J. S. Theobald and P. J. Skipwith

v. L. M. A. Rozack and A. R. Minu.

cap (second section) for "B" class SPORTS ADVT.

Australian ponies looks easy to spot the winner, but the handicap-1 per has assigned Devonian, Happy Landings, Pumpernickel. Уедин Bay and Vixen Ter to this division with the result that it has com plicated matters.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

The SECOND EXTRA RACE With the exception of these Ave MEETING will be held, weather old raters, all others are winning permitting on SATURDAY, 20th subscription ponies of the current March, 1911, commencing at 2.00 The second best is Hughber (G.|scason and the run is only six fur- [p.m. Treverton) from Uie some stable, longs,

and stern opposition is sure to come from Galaxy, the winner of Si Andrew's Cup.

Badminton Championship Matches To-day

BADMINTON Champlonahip sche- dule for this eventag is as follows:

AT RECREIO

The First Bell will be rung at 1.30

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

In the latter company we have not p.m. seen National Welfare after running unplaced in the Rooty-Hill Derby, but the mare's success in the Sydney admitted to the Members' Enclosure. No One without a badge will be Maiden Stakes (third section) over Such must be worn throughout the six furlongs in 1.10 has no doubt duration of each Meeting in such a prompted the weight adjuster to level manner as to be readily identiård. her with Hoppy Returns.

Badges admliting Non-Members to By the way, the Chinese hoop, the Members' Enclosure

und Club Mr B. L. Tao is once again under Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and the Stewards' orders not to don the $3.00 for Ladies (both including silk to-morrow, but the mount on (ax) are obtainable through the National Welfare has been accepted SECRETARY upon the personal or by Mr Wel.

written application of a Member, such Member to be responsible for

Happy Returns will be ridden by

7 p.m.-H. S. Jones v. P. C. Leuns Mr L. B. Chuo. However, these two all visitors Introduced by him, and

(Junior Singles),

7.30 pm. Wong V. D. Kwok ponies are nearly at the head of the (Senior Singles).

handleaps and both of them are on

8.15 pm N. L. Smith v. P. the same line with Devonian. Wynter-Blyth (Junior Singles). *

3.45 p.m.-A. L. Fisher v. Peter Lo (Junior Singles),

9.15 p.m.-W. Gillies and J. Anderson v. C. F. Chluand S. C. Lang (Junior Doubles).

International XI

Stiff Proposition

for payment of all chits, etc.

The Secretary's Omeo, 1st Floor, Exchange Building, (Tel. 27704) will close

at 11.45 am.

Tins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in LADY Northcote's candidate ran andvance from the No. 1 Bay (Tel.

good rhee -behind Connieber 21920).

(winner) in the Moonee Ponds No children or amahs will be Handicap last Saturday, but Mrjadmitted to either Enclosure. Alves has set her nomination to be

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

7 lb. better than Pumpernickel and

The price of Admission to the Vixen Tor. This is undoubtedly a Pubilc Enclosure in $1.00 Including Tox, for nil Persons, Including

The following will represent this stiff propoallon: International F.C. In their Third

I see that Venus Bay has been Ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Division football match against the promoted without a win in the "Soldiers and Sallora in Uniform are R.A.F. en Saturday on the Chathamclass, and the mare by Double Court admitted Hall Price. Read fcand at 3 pm.

Alak Yung-fal; N... Delgado, · ·R.

not out of the running. There Heath: W. Wilkinson, Gough, Elma: in my estimation, half dozen

H. Campos, F. W. Iley, R. Bodie, It. racers with equal chances and I will Rocha and W. Sprinkle..

make my final selection to-morrow.

By Order,

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