1941-04-10 — Page 16

Thursday

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

April 10, 1941.

"Captain Foster's" Racing Review

Two Whole-day Cards For Easter Meeting

Brisbane Spring H'cap

Australian Diamond And Peter Wei Hard To Beat

THE BRISBANE SPRING HANDICAP for Australian subscription ponies of any season over two miles has been slightly modified with a clause prohibiting "A" class ponies that have won $2,000 or more in stakes since January 1, 1941. This, of course, has precluded the entry of Endeavour, Sapper, United Express and Viceroy, but even at that we have still left a nice bunch of stayers.

The top weight is folntly shared byj Australian Diamond and Baffin Bay, By the way, Mr T. K. Ll has sold Bolin Bay to Mr S. W. Lee, and I

wonder whether the new acquisition LETTERS TO THE

with Mr Chao in the saddle will bring luck to the stable, which won the first long distance outing of last year with Amicus Curine?

Dangerous Pony

ON the strength of her running

EDITOR

University Cricket

second in the Melbourne Cup over the same course, I am of the opinion that Australian Diamond with Mr Peter Wel up, will take [ Sir, note from yesterday's issue lot of beating, and the most danger of the Hongkong Telegraph that Mri

annexed the

Distant View, Sapper And United

Express Together Again

THE ADDITIONAL two events in each day of the Eastor Meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club give us whole-day racing, and punters are re- minded that the first saddling bell on Saturday and Easter Monday will be rung at 11 a.m. sharp.

Those who are unable to attend the meet before: lunch are informed that the fifth event on both days is timed to run off at 2.30 p.m. after the tiffin interval.

MIDDLESEX WIN ARMY BOXING

A fine Easter programme for all classes of Australian and

China pontes will be presented

day at Happy Valley,

to the racing publie, and there 12 events on the card each

The two most valuable races are

the Brisbane Spring Handicap for

"Pilgrim's" Hockey Note On Saturday

"Pilgrim's" Hockey Notes will appear in Saturday's issue, there being no issue of the Hongkong Telegraph to-mor-

row.

Australian ponies over two miles on *********

the first day, and the Easter Stakes,

a handicap for China ponies over a

Title Decided On mile, on the second day. The first Hongham Bay H'cap.

Last Fight

The last fight of the evening, ous is Brutus, the winner of Ladles R. Abbit has again made a hasty the first string welterweights Purse, Mr Treverion's candidate hos statement which implies slackness on

L/Cpl 3 pull

McGready of stone, and the bay is the part of the University Cricket between looking none the worse after his Club. In view of the fact that it is (Royal Scots) and Drum Major smart win in the Australian Grand nothing but a misrepresentation of Holdford (Middlesex) decided National with a burden of 168 lb. facts, I do not feel inclined to over-the Army Inter-Unit team box-

look the matter. over two miles.

Centre Court, who

ing championship last night Benarba Handicap over two miles, is The University suggested in writ-when Royal Scots beat Middle- nicely weighted with only 140 3b, to ing on March 11 to play off its fix- shoulder. But

I am afraid that the ture with the C.S.C.C. on the 29th of sex 23-22 to retain the Cham- old maid of 1838 class may find the that month. This was confirmed on pionship Shield and Governor's pace too hot

the 13th by the representative of the Trophy for the second year in for her liking. Brown Derby (D. Black), Rowan C.S.C.C. (I am sure even Mr. R. Abbit succession. (H. Hearne) and Vanity Fair (P. will realise that I could not have re- Botello) have never been over this ceived the reply on March 13 if I had course before, but I do not expect sent the letter on the 24th of the them to upset calculations.

sume month)..

Rosehill Stakes

(Second Section)

Fresh Air Becomes A Problem Again

Some of the finest sport in many years was witnessed and two bouts in particular produced an excellent stan-

dard.

Ils Excellency the Governor, Sir There was no other communication Geoffry Northcote, the General Officer with the C.S.C.C. until Tuesday, Commanding Major-Generat A. E. Pennefather-Evans, March 25, when a letter was written Grasett. Mr J. P.

present.

to the CS.C.C. representative asking new Commissioner of Police, were for a postponement of the game fixed for March 20 due to Volunteer nctivities.

It should be noted that cancella- tion of the fixture was made 4 days before the match, and not one day as stated by Mr R. Abbit.

on

Chance For

prize for both is worth $1,000 to the winner, and it is almost positive that (First Section) (we shall see a nice fleld of class

ponies.

Another important handicap event is the Albury Handicap for "A" class Australian ponies to be run Austr post, and the sprint is about half Easter Monday, from the 11⁄2 mile mile 170 yards. In the list of entries there are Distant View. Sapper and United Express, and it is learned that they are going to accept.

Two Sections

Johnber To

Make Amends

The Daily Double

Rosehill Stakes

(First Section)

Several Fast Ponies With Equal Chances

THE FIRST LEG of the dally double event is on the Roschill Blaker (first scellon) for Australian subscription ponies of the current season and it is a short rưa from the 11⁄2 mile post' (about half mile 170 yards).

Taiwan Bay H'cap (Second Section)

Anything May Happen Among The Novices

· THE SECOND LEG of the dally double event is on the Taiwan Bay Handicap (second secilan) for "D" class Clilna poules over the mile, and this race is to be ridden by novices.

In a race of this sort anything may

happen, but I have reason to say that The weight is assessed on the West Lake, Sunlight View and Port- amount of stakes won, commencing rush should cross the wire in that at 142 16. with 1 lb. penalty for every order.

$200 or part thereof, with a ban on)

winners, and in the circumstances the Mirs Bay Stakes

question of weights does not really

count in this event.

There are, however, a few speedy Wonderful Scheme

merchants such as A Rosy Tune, Boitie, Daylight, Lodestar, Royal Sovereign and Snow White, and all of them have equal chances.

Spitfire and Sunspot are good for big Easter money.

It

Googly may or may not accept, but should be

be remembered that the bay

of

Is by Double Court and that alone is to be considered. In

course preparation for the big meeting the bny

tried to break the clock, signed three Chima pony griffins of but unfortunately Googly strained a this year to meet a few old "p" tendon with the result that he was class raters in the first section of not even entered. Hongham Bay Handicap, and the It appears to me that the pony is trip is from the two mile post, once short of a gallop, but for a long-shot round and in.

he may return 100 to 1. The provision of barring owners Johnber was unlucky to be nosed from entering their ponies for both out by stable-mate Charlesber in the sprint and middle distance runs Canton Handleap for the lowest

THE HANDICAPPER has ns. the Kong to a few. members of

IN addition to the above, entries for the two handicapping events con- fined to "C" and "D" classey of Aus- tralian ponies have been divided into two sections at the discretion of the handicapper, and this is, of course, a new stunt.

has undoubtedly shortened the list positions in the frame, but the drst Hongham Bay H'cap of nominations, but the field will named will, in my opinion, make (Second Section) not be cramped for room and pun-amends to-morrow.

ters will get a better run for their I think Eve of Grandeur has been Major Curran, R.A.M.C., was referee during die first half and the Judges money.

over-rated by the weight adjuster, were Capt. T. W. Chattey and Brigade We can look forward to a grand and Eve of Heaven is trying out of Major Brown, Major Hedgece was re-meeting, but it is earnestly hoped her distance. feree for the second half and judges that the Clerk of the Weather will Gay Star is nicely weighted and were Lieut.-Col McPherson RA.O.C and Capt. Hewitt, Lieut. Willoughby generously provide a glorious day to the bay may spring a surprise.

the Easter holiday makers. was timekeeper.

Bantamweight

4

Pie Hepe (Middlesex) boat Pto Bailey Caufield H'cap (Royal Scots) on polits

Featherweight

Having given the facts, I think it is hardly necessary for me to repent WE SHOULD SEE an interesting to Mr R. Abbit what I have told him scurry in the second seetlon of the before. That is, to be perfectly sure Boschill Stakes for Australian sub- of his facts before making any state-worth (Middlesex) on points. scription ponies of 1941 from the ment whatever,

11⁄2 mile post (about half mile 170 yards). The issue should be between Fresh Air, Gold Rod and Newborn Star, preference being given to the first named ree-gee, with a proviso that the bay will keep to the coast at the entrance of the home stretch. There is no question about her

speed, and

Pte Noble (Middlesex) beat 1/Cpl Mor- ley (Royal Scots), knockout, first round. Pto Laws (Royal Scots) beat Pto Wink

Lightweight

But then, I suppose Mr Abbit had Milray (Middlesex) on points.

Pie Cavanagh (Royal Scots) beat L/Cpl | to find something to write about.

Dr Chacksfield (Middlesex) beat Ple McBain (Royal Scotá) technical knockout, S. MAHMOOD,

second round.

Hon. Sec., H.K.U.C.C.

Badminton Title- To St John's

Pte Frenchum (Middlenox) beat I'te |Gibb (Royal Scola) on polais,

Welterweight

L/Cp! McGready (Royal Scots) beat Drum Major Holdford (Middlesex} on points,

1941 Winners

Should Provide

A Tight Finish

Hillsboro Bay has been allotted 142 b. only, and should the Jockey be Inble to tip the scale, the combination

is worth following.

League Tennis Entries

Another Close Finish

Appears To Be

A Certainty

IT WILL BE RECALLED that Lt-Car D. H. S. Craven, who got a bad "ender", at the Annual Carnival, has not donned silk since February 18, but it looks to me that the "hardy heart of oak" will be seen in action on Wonderful Scheme in the opening event, Mirs Bay Stakes, for non-winning China pony griffins of this

season.

Since his return to the training track about a fortnight ago the Com mander has been doing trotting exercises, but last Saturday he gave Wonderful Scheme a sharp spin over Látx furlongs, and the distance was covered-In 1,93% romping home in 30 seconds for the last quarter. I DOUBT if Air Needs can get There was a perfect rhythm in the down to 143 lb. on Oonagh in the combination, and there was certain- second section of Hongham Bayly Handicap

"B" class China

for

ponies and the Jaunt is from the two mile post, once round and in. At any rate, the mare has improved considerably, and Oonagh should give a good account

herself.

of

With her coat shining like an apple, Rose Emily should present her card to claim the first prize and it is learned that Mr Foy will, be the

nothing wrong with his right arm. The bay mare, however, ran a

good

third behind Palber and Sam's Choice in the Grand. Stand Stakes (six furlongs) in 128, and with the first two out of the course on Saturday, Wonderful Scheme is a book certainty. I recommend Iron Beauty and Odeon as place- getters.

THE CAUFIELD Handleap re-

The Hon. Secretaries of Tennis Clubs served for 1941 winning Australian intending to participate in the League,

Rosylight has never faced the start, subscription ponies should a provide are reminded that entries must reach jockey..

but I think the Cire's candidate is Ught finish, and there does not the Hon. Secretary of the Hongkong

Eve of Dancing and Galaxy have not yet ready. Oscar Zyich, late seem to be any loophole frz the Lawn Tennis Association, Mr C. J. allotment of weights,

Tacchi. c/o Kowloon Cricket Club, by no cause to complain about the load, Eve of Rest, and Quick Step are also Set Nitchle (Royal Scola) beat L/Cpl Moonlight has been well looked Wednesday next, necompanied by re- and the former should be well up a non-starters, and if they do weigh Fresh Air has cost the public a hug

Eaton (Middlesex) en points,

out, they will only make the field. Pie Callagan (Royal Scots) beat Pto after with a penalty of 10 15. for his presentatives' names (with addresses the finish. sum of money. She was heavily

Geist (Middlesex),

technical knockout. success in the Hobart Handicap, and and telephone numbers) for each divi- third round. staked to win the Sandringham Plate

furlongs) a fold of

Registered players for the various St John's became champlons of the 24 run-

Pte Urquhart (Royal Scots) beat Pie the chestnut is now on the same level alon entered. B division of the badminton league Pearson Middlesex) technical knockout, with Back Seal (Pih), Jus Gentium! divisions must also be sent in, accord- ners, but ine mare finished third for Ure second year in succession when second round.

(Lee), Mainsail (Black) and Optima ing to New Rule No. 4 which states: behind Muple Leaf and Optima Fide, they beat Chung Wah 6-3 in the inter-

File with no jockey yet.

"At least one week before the com- to the disgust of 4,119 backers. sectional play-off at Recrelo last night.

Mainsail is my choice with Happy mencement of the League season every However, with a bit of luck Fresh H. C. Eardley and D. Kwok bent P.

Returns (Chao) and Black Seal in Club participating in the Lenguo shall C. Leung and K. F. Chu 21-12; beat

the rear. C. F. Chu and S. C. Llang 21-15; beat W. C. and W. H. Choy 21-11.

in a

Air should' run away with the race because the opposition in my mind is not too strong.

P. Wilson and N. L. Smith beat

A Fine Time, Castle Hill, Double Leung and Chu 21-8: beat Chu and Dutch and Flying Fortress have Liang 21-11; beat Choy and Choy 21-6. never appeared before Mr Potts and G. Ladd and N. Whitley lost to there is reason to belleve that they Leung and Chu 9-21; lost to Chu and are not yet trimmed for the fight.

Middleweight Pin Cooper (Middlesex) beat 1/Cpt More

(Royal Scots) on points.

Chi Cooper (Royal Scots) bent L/Cpl McGrady (Middlesex) on points.

L/Cpl Foakes (Middlesex) beat Pic McNally (Royal Scots) on points,

Light-Heavyweight Ple Emmerson (Royal Scots) beat Cpl | Fox (Middlesex) on points.

Liang 4-21; lost to Choy and Choy 2-2 Tournament Tennis.

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SPORTS

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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

The THIRD EXTRA RACE MEET- ING will be held, weather permitting,

14th April, 1941, commencing at 11.30

THOUGH Taui Wai-pui, former Colony Champion, deon SATURDAY, 12th and MONDAY. feated George Choa, one of the Colony's most promising young players, in the quarter-final match of the Colony Open Singles am, on both days. Championship at the Hongkong C.C.. yesterday, there was nothing in his showing to lend support to the opinion that he will regain his crown this year.

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The First Bell will be rung at 11.00

The timn interval will be after the fourth race on both days.

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

The scores were 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, execution of brilliant shots. Neither No One without a badge will be and throughout the three sets, his forchand nor his backhand hots admitted to the Members' Enclosure. the play generally was lacka-retain any sting. He seems satisfied Buch must be worn throughout the

to concentrate on accuracy.

duration of each Meeting in such a daisical. Flashes of his old Cho was a gallant player and a

manner as to be readily identified, form shone through in Taul's great trier for the greater part of Badges admitting Non-Members to excellent short drop shots, but yesterday's match. With a better the Members Encloruro and Club this seemed about the only de- stamina ke most probably would have Rooms at $5.00 per day for Gentlemen partment in which he had any an asset, but is yet somewhat weak the SECRETARY upon the personal has a long reach that is and $3.00 per day for Ladies (both Including tax) are obtainable through confidence,

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visitors introduced by him, and for sets, Chou played himself to almost well-judged lobs.

a standstill, and the final set found

him most exhausted.

won.

Ho

The Match

The Secretary's Office, 1st Floor. Exchange Building, (Tel. 27794) will Occasional forehand shots found

close at 9.45 am, on both daya, the aidelines, but they were too in- SUI took the lead in the first set, Tiffins are obtainable at the Club frequent--so much so that one and held it to 4-3, Chon drew House provided they are ordered in tends to the opinion that Tsui has level at 4-all and won the next two advance front the No. 1. Boy (Tel. lost control of that stroke, for - It | Kaenes for set.

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14-1. There he stayed, however, while

PUBLIO ENCLOSURE

Choa, too, was guilty of many fee-Choa climbed laboriously 2-4, 3-4 The price of Admission to the blo shots that ended in the net, and finally 4-all. It was от the Public Enclosura is $1.00 per day though on occasions In the forecourt cards that he would take the set, but including Tax, for all Persons, includ ho brought out a sharp-angled Back-then began a series of errors that ing Ladies, and is payable at the Gale, hand volley that

invariably gained cost him the set, and by this time Soldiers and Sailors In Uniform bre him, the point,

he was tired.

admitted Hall Prics. Teul to-day is not a shadow of the There' was Uttle in the final set.

By Order, young player who returned from Teul look any points with his short

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