1941-05-23 — Page 22

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

May 23, 1941.

"Captain Foster", Racing Review

Attractive Programme For Whitsun Two-day

Good Hands, Safe Seat And Confidence.....

Basic Requisites For A Good Jockey

What are good hands? I have come across many interesting articles on the subject, and I would like to make it quite clear that my notes of the week are the thread of a few parts stolen" from various London magazines and newspapers.

Many pages could be devoted to the subject of riding classic events, but I leave that to the more experienced jockeys, and my object is only a few elemen- tary hints to those who have not been granted a licence to don -the silk in company with the

senior members.

New Derby

Will Be Run On June 18

Major Baseball

Tigers Lose

New York Yankees Just managed

Valuable Races For Australian and China Pony Winners of 1941

Meet

WATER-POLO TOURNEY 8th Coastal Regt and Small: Units Draw: R. Scots Win

Narrowly To THERE SHOULD normally have been racing TWO MATCHES in the Water-polo League were played N. Y. Yankees

to-morrow, but our dumb friends have been given and the Small Units drew 4-all, and in the second, at the yesterday. In the first, in the Army pool, 8th Coastal Regiment a week's break in preparation for the last meet-Y.M.C.A. pool, Royal Scots beat Middlesex “B” 4-1. NEW YORK, May 22 (UP)ing of a series of six extra meets before the recess. to beat Detroit Tigers to-day to An attractive programme has been drawn up by the Though the Gunners held thei the American Baseball League Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club for the two days five. In the National circuit, Cin- of the Whitsun Meeting to be held on May 31 and June 2, cinnati Reds humbled New York and there are ten races on Saturday with 12 events to be

run on Whit Monday,

scoring six runs to their opponents'

Glants 6-4. Scores were:

Opening Matches In

Immediately

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JOSEPH TSANG WINS KOWLOON TONG BADMINTON TITLE

Tha badminton championships of the Kowloon Tong G.O.A. came to

conclusion yesterday when the finals were played. Josephi Tsang won the Singles title, beating David Kwok 15-12, 15-0, and D. Kwok and K. M. Leo took the Doubles title.

poor passing and wild shots upper hand in the Army pool, lowered their effectiveness, and as a consequence, the match was rather even.

Small Units, too, showed alwear- Provision has been made for nesa though in another department. Marking in the first perlod was poor. all classes of Australian and Guy (2) and Wooldridge scored for Chinn ponies, and after this the Battery in this half, to which meeting there will be no flat Small Units replied twice through racing at Happy Valley until Carroll; score at half-time thus being September 27.

upon

resumption, The two most valuable races, are however, the Small Units drew level, the Whitsun Handicap confined to and goals came through Carrell and winners of 1841 Australian sub- Macdonald, while the Battery scored Mrs N. Castro won both the wo- scription ponies over the mile, and their forth through Marshall. the Whitsun Plate, a handicap for

men's handicap competition, and with Coastal test.-D. 6. M. Rawlings; Gor Frank Kwok took the Mixed Doubles. China ponies over THE "D" DIVISION of the local

champion Wooldridge, Gnr Ainsworth; Bdr Guy: course of one and a quarter miles. Tennis League made lis start yes-

1/Bdr Calthorpe, L/Bdr McNully, Gor Two exhibition matches were play. The

in pelze money

each event as Matshal, terday when five matches were

Small Units-Cal Truscott

ed. In a two-game doubles match, (Signali); The Post Officer C. compared with Inst senson has been sig. Foley played.

(Signals), Pie Howe

P. A. Yvanovich and A. E. Noronha making their debut, were trounced doubled and the winner is to receive LAM.C.): Pte Macdonald R.A.M.C) beat P. Fletcher and J. Chen 15-10 8-1 by the Army, while the Kow-$1,500 with $600 and $300 for the Set-Major Knightley (H.A.M.C.). Pte in the first game, but lost the second

Elms (R.A.S.C.), Sig. Carroll (Signals). loon Indians T.. suffered defeat by lower placings. the same margin at the hands of South China,

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Detroit

R II E

5 11

Battery: Newsom, McKain, Sullivan. New York

League Tennis

12

&

Battery: Peek, Branch. Dinkey.

Chiengo

.4

0

Battery: Ramey, Tresh. Philadelphia

B

1

Battery: Beckman, Denn, Hayes.

4 13

Q

Battery: Muncrief, Kramer, Ferrell.

Battery: Wagter, Fleming. Peacock, Cleveland

10 0

3

"D" Division

3

SC Laufe

Battery: Silth, Heving Eloonstat, Desautels, Hemsley, Washington

Battery: Hudson, Eva

LONDON, May 22 (Reuter).—Av | Boston announcement to-day of accept- The first thing to be done is to sco that the horse is property bitted and

ancea for the new Derby and new Oaks Stakes, substitutes for he that the saddle its him comfortably,

Peace time Derby and Oaks elas- This must naturally be the duly of the adviser of the novice, as the int-

xles, confirms that the Derby will ter cannot be expected to understand

be run on Wednesday, June 18, with the Oaks the following day. the matter, but it is remarkable how many men are careless on the sub- Derby, 20 for the Oaks, and both There are 26 neceplanees for the Jeet,

The girths should be just tight rates are being run over a one and

enough to permit the fingers to be Inserted beneath them and the belly

a balf miles' course at Newmarket.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

New York

Battery: MeGee, Bowman, Danning. Cincinnati

Battery: Derringer, Lombardi.

+

3

Brooklyn

The Jewish R.C. were only able to Battery: Casey, Tamulis, Brown, Owen.turn out with two pairs, and lost to St Lagls

7 11 0 the Ceartal British Association 4-2. Battery: Warneke. Lanter, Mancuso, The Boston Pittsburgh

Scores were: Rnd the

of the liarse, and it is a wise pre-rider will thus develop both his caution to take before mounting a པ་་ས strange horse to satisfy oneself unit sense of balance and strength of grip. Philadelphia-Cilence inuiches were washe

sonic

they are light enough, us animals possess triek of blowing themselves out when the girths are being buckled," so that the latter become loose and the saddle is opt to slip,

The stirrup leathers should be, roughly speaking, the length, of his aran, and the reins should be single for a beginner.

Born Not Made LOOD junds are born and not

made, as the old saying-has it; and that is an excellent approach to the subject, since this sentence is fundamentally correct.

the

First of all, sit square to front and comfortably on the saddle with the muscles relaxed, then close the legs so as to grip with the flat of the thigh and the knee, keeping the lower part of the leg below the knee free and tot stiff.

The body should be supple from the hips, so that it should swing casily backwards or forwarda os Te- quired, or lean over in the direction in which the horse is turning.

ed out by rain.

wards the body the reins are short-

ened.

This allows for three degrees of power being exerted on the reins, giving the maximum amount of springiness and play between the rider's hands and the bit in the horse's mouth: (1) the fingers, (2) the wrist, (3) the forearm from the elbow,

Combined Action

Ikie as far as possible with a leng rein, bearing in mind that a THE sympathetic action of the strong seat Independent of the

above properly applied, in con- reins goes a long way in the diree-junction with a firm seat, constitutes For it recognises that the basis tion of making good hands. of good hands is mental and not

good hands. The best horsemen in- The elbow should not be pressed variably rido with the longest rein physical; the physical attribute of good hands is dependent upon the to the side in a cramped fashion, so compatible mental ability to be at ease with often taught, nor should the ugly amount of control. animals, to remain cool and con habit of sticking out the elbows be fident under all circumstances and allowed. The upper BTH1 should

Holding The Reins

with the

maximum

If one looks the best horsemen, one will invariably see that they

of rein, though no more.

Army 8 Post Office R.C. 1

Army beat the Post Office RC,.4-1. S/Sgt Ford and L/Cpl Stoner bent D. Filches, and K. W. Wang 6-3: beat C. Chan and Y. S. Fung 6-1: beat SS, and

·L/Cpl Glasgow and Spr Elaley beat Fitches and Wong 3-2; heat Chan and Fung 6-4; beat Chin and Chin 6-1.

S. K Chin 6-2.

LA Trapman and S/Sgt Mitchell Fung 6-3; lost to Chin and Chin 4-5. Fitches and Wong 0-2: beat Clan and

Indians 24 Filipinos 64 Indians lost to Filipinos 215-05. A. . Hassan and G. Singh lust to B. and P. Poon 2-0; best F. Gonsalves and Lee 8-2; Jost to T. S. Hau and L. F.

Souza

M. S. Insaan and A. S. Sunlad lost to Poon and Poon 1-8: beat Gonsalves and

Lee 1-5; lost to Hisu and Souza 2-0.

M. P, Madar and M. I. Razack inst to Poun and Poon 1-5; drew with Gonsalves and Lee 0-8; Jost to lieu and Souza 2-6, Souza was easily the best player. Lis powerful service pit terrine smashes in no way wanting and backed up his secuted many outright points: He was partner creditably.

C.C.C. 6 C.R.C. 3

Craigengower beat Chinese 6-3. A and C T 10 to

T. M. Tang and C. Y. Teo lost Leung and G. Lal 3-6; lost to K. L, Woo

M.

To quale instances of this; watchi Mr D. Black at the starting gate; Mr Craven exercising the penies. Mr Wei galloping the gee-gees in the early mornings, and Mr Needad one in c. c. Luk Just lo Au

to be able to use one's brain in an normally be parallel to the body, seive their horses sufficient freedom emergency, before using one's mus- that the hands holding the reins cles.

come just above the front prch of And these qualities, though they, the saddle. too, can be developed to a very large extent by practice' und applica- tlon, are undoubledly "born"; it is they, which, in extreme cases, govern as-individual's-"reaction-to-shock, and a "cool and prompt" reaction is a gift of the gods which one either does or does not possess.

The Seat

is as well at this early period to I

consider certain points about the rider's sent.

THE reins, when held in both

hands, should be held round.

the third or little finger, or. In the case of double reins, round bath. If it is intended to ride more on the bit rein than the brideon, the bit reins should be found the little finger, and the bridean feina round the third finger, or vice versa if is intended to ride more on the bridoon rein.

to

M.

C. -6.

and Lee 3-6: beat Leung and Lai 6-2;

lank and Woo and Yu 3-6.

to War and Yu-3-0,

L.lu beat Au and Leo 0-1: beat Leimg and Lal 0-4; last

K.I.T.C. 1 S.C.A.A. 8

In his last minute rush. On the other hand, allowing the indicate good hands. By practising to rains

about loosely does not Пop riding without stirrups and learning from the start to apply the reins as described, the rider will cultivate a

natural good

seat and good hands. hold the reins between the fingers P. Y. Kwake and K. C. Wong 0-6; bent

Not so with good hands, which and the tip of the thumb; their con-

1-3.

Kowloon Indians lost to South China S. A. M. Sepher and K. Singh lost to

Siet and K. C Chan 6-3; lost to trol is Independent of any strength,F, Ramchand and W. Mehai tout to

C. M Thang and F. F. Ynt 3-0. A good scat depends upon the The reason for this is that the except that of their Ongers, quite Kwok and Wong 0-5: lost to Stet and balance and grip, and varies con- little finger is more sensitive and strong enough to maintain the soft Chan 2-0; lust to Tsang and You 06. alderably in accordance with the consequently more sympathetic in but constant contact, which is tho particular form of riding required at acting on the bit in the horse's neme of good horesmanship the time.

It is at first essential for the be-: It is also more easy to manipulate ginner to get a good nutural sent, the reins by a slight turn of the which should be comfortable and wrist, The back of the hand shouldOOD hands are very still, since. strong, without being, stiff. This is be turned towards the horse's mouth they need do little more than best obtained by a certain amount and the wrist very slightly rounded, open their fingers to follow legiti- of riding without stirrups, as the Thus, by turning the wrist more to-ninte and essential extensions of the

IT MAKES

mouth.

A BETTER GIMLET

SOLE AGENTS:

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,Ltd.

Bit Control

Oolong Barred

R. Scots Win

5-15.

R. M. Lavallo beat A. L. Fisher 15-14 in a singles game,

At the conclusion of the events,.

CLAUSE hos, however, been in serted in the intter contest, bar- ring "A" class China ponies that have won $6,000 or more in stakes were for the better side and it was to pass the M'sex goalie, they were since January 1. The ban

will ex-

not surprising that they won by such unsuccessful.

Goal scorers were Bdsmo tude only Colon (winner of 1941 a margin.

Sinter Hongkong Derby), and in the clr- met with

In the second half, however, they (2), Lt H. A., W. Millar, and Cpl cumstance there should be a capital though several attempts were made Quickeuden for M'sex.

sterner resistance, and Sutherland for the Scots, and L/Cpl

ALL FOUR GOALS, by which Mrs H. M. Siu presented the prizes. Royal Scots beat Middlesex "B", were scored in the first half. The winners

race between Confusion Bay, Eve of Harvest, O-Lon. Racylight, Spicy- light, Velvetlight and World Fair View.

The most interesting' race to the public will no doubt be the Lantao, Handicap confined to "E" class Aun- tralian ponies over a course from the two mile post, once round and in.. because a special dollar cosh sweep Is being conducted on the event, and I believe that there are about 30 racers comprising the last line of defence.

Grand Sweep

THE

THE net proceeds of this lottery arc In ald of British War Funds and British Fund for Relief: of Distress in China, but the sale of tickets is not moving as one would like to see.

The last Lantao Handicap sweep reached 339,000 chanches, but up to the time of writing the sale is for have another week to go, it is hoped from the 150,000 mark, Though we that the sale will surpass the figures of last year.

A. S. Mehal and S. Sirigh lost to Kwong and Wonk 0-5: lost to Siet and Chan 6-7: lost to Tsang and Yau 2-0.

C.B.A. 4 J.R.C. 2

Central British beat Jewish Club 4-2. Talan and 9. Queil 6-3,

Tomasheveski pnd D. T. Smith beat A R. Pollak and S. Ramier 5-0; beat M. N. Whitley and v, C. Bond lost to Pollak and Bamler 2-8; bent Talan and Odel) 6-4.

Bull and Gaubert lost to Pollak and Ramler 5-7; beat Talan and Odell 6-3.

H. Valley Whitsun Programme And Macao Events on June 15

The following are, entries and handicaps for some of the events In the Hongkong Jockey Club's Sixth Extra Raco Meeting, which will be held over the Whitsun Holidays,. Saturday, May 31, and Monday, June 2:

horse's head and neck and close them whenever it required to bring the horse's head back to the bent and

flexed position, which de, noter obedience and

submission. For the bit in the horse's mouth, when handled lightly by good

hands, is a barrier beyond which the hor

horse'r intelligence forbids him to go; but the bit in the horse's mouth, handled strongly by bad herds, an instru-

FIRST DAY ment of torture, against which his; vervous excitability prompts

Warwick Farm Stakes, First Section. hlm 10 For Australian

subscription panies of Biht. Besides, It in the horse's very 11. From the two-mile post once round nature to resent restriction, nay, and in (About i Milo 17. Yards) stronger than that it frightens him, 165; Double Dutch, 147: Red Rabbit,

Casino. 145; Crack Shot, 144; Daylight and he will pull his hardest in an. Sydney Lady, 104: The Koala Dear, 153; endeavour to free himself of that Twinkling Star, 150; Viger, 143; Zadder which pulls him. And so

so the des- day. 142 is soon created; perate tug-of-war you pull puli; and as a rule the horse has much the best of this un equal pulling contest, ruining all the while what was once meant to be a Done, 142, soft and delicate mouth.

Possible Protest ·

YES, I can hear the novice on ject, that is all very well and easy when things go along nice; and smoothly, but what do I do when my horse gets excited and impetuous and acema to set off much too fast in company?

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Macao June Meeting

The following is the programme for the Juno Meeting of the Macao Race Club, which will be held on the Arcia Preta, Macao, on Sun- day, June 15, commencing at 8 pm:

p.m.-The Canberra Handicap. A handicap for Australian ponies classifed by Hongkong Jockey Club "33","

it "D" classes. Bix Furlongs, 3.30 pm The Hobart Handicap. For Australian ponies, clamified by Hongkong panies. Jockey

Club as **E** Class. Novice Jockeys, Six furlongs, ponies classified by Hongkong Jockey 4 p.m.-The Lappa Handicap. For China Club as "C Class Six furlongs,

430 p.m. The Ma Kok Hand cup. For Jockey Club as "g" Clara. Novice Joo- China ponies clarified by Hongkong Reys. Blx furlongs

Heaufort Stakes-For China irons of this season. Six furlongs:"" Iron Beauty, HD Lovelylight, 101; Odeon, 182 Raconteur, Lovely View, 147; Night Express, 142; Sand Trap. 142: Sea Foam, 142; Well 145; Rosylight.

Warwick Farm Stakes, Second Section. -For Australian subscription ponies of 1941. From the two-mile post once round and in (About 1 Mia, 171 Yards):

Dugle, 150; Gold Rod, 13; Googly, 143; Prince Adele, de Seveny BK, 340 Messrs 7. A. Martin and Co. Prince Jungle Love, 143; National Endurance, 143 Starlight View, K2: Vitamin 145.

BECOND DAY

Killara Stakes, First Section.-Tor Aus-

p.m.-The Blewards' Cup. For China ponies clasified by Hongkong Jockey Club az "D" Class. Six furlonge.

Entries will close at the Secretaries, Buliding, on Thursday, June at 12:

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train subscription ponies of 1941, From varda-mile post (About Half Mile 170 Billiards Yards)

A Fing Timo, 142; A Roxy Time, 160; Give him your confidence first Bar, 12; Look Bee, 142; Macy, 142; Seal Beauford, 142 High at 142; Loading and foremost, than whlels there, tsiver. Senerite, 147; Strathalbyn, 145: no better, stronger or safer link Sunspot, 143; Bwallow, 142; War Tax, 10;

Willow, 142.1 between horse and rider; the horse is a pefecily sensible animal who will do nothing rash, provided that you don't upset him!

Barwon Heads, Blakes/--For Australian ponies, grims of this season. From the wo-mille post once round and wi (About

Mile 171 Yards):

A Blossom Time, 14; Amtasement Tax

Water Police To Play Recreio

A Billiards and Bnooker match will take place on Monday next, at 7 pm, Pick up your reins pently, go with 16: Gay For 198: ANCORA 189; when the Water Palice Station will him smoothly an as to balance him Hornpipe, 1 fron Bello 14 kingontertain Club de Recreio, at Teim- easily to your hands and in a very Chalfont, 1 National Reform, 145: Billarde champion, will turn out for Welcome, 18 Locus Stand), 146, Mahntul A. J. Osmund, former Colony short distance his head will be back Nomino Poenae, 1:1 Odin, in the obedience-position, and will 141: Pigtail, 14 Oxar the Portuguese club.

VIEW 150% Love, 1921 V Major, 151. Riverside, 163; Rubpoena, 142; Kropical

enable you to care or check him without an effort; by means of the light and easy barrier beyond which hia intelligence will tell him that he must not got

Killara Bikkus, · Becond Beation or 1471 Blue Gown, 141) Buckfastleigh · 749; | Australian abscription panies of 1941. Dignitas, 144: Lodestar,:-1431 May, 14. from the 1-mile posi (About Half kills Newborg Bier, bas, Spain, xüs 170 Tardy):

snow White 1481 Bydney Diamond, Antao⋅ Day; Araky II, 143 Battie, Tobac

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