February 28, 1895.)
Capt. Thomas's Morrison, 11st. 3lbs.......
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Just behind the starting post when the fig fell and owing to the penalties imposed upon the flight, and Cobweb in the order named, and thus but he quickly overtook the others and assumed winners of the first day's races there was more they ran past the bridge. Up the hill Bluebeard, the lead. Dumblano was second, and Torchlight uncertainty, and consequently more excitement, who started favourite, caught Havoc and soon third. Co ning down the straight for the first abo it the results. The best feature of the day passed him, and Cobweb also overtook Havoo and Ime all four were well together, Bluebeard was undoubtedly the finish of the Exchange got absenst of Bluebeard. Torchlight improved
·Bölog Petill in front. Primrose got on Plate, which was second on the list, and followed his position down the hill, and then all five poinés level terms, but could not get past Bluebeard. | the Sourry Stakes. It was a fine race through- were well together, Sinner having an advantage of Boduding the bend Dunblanė passed them, and ¦ out. Bluebeard found most supporters, he two lengths at the village. In the straight Blue- at the village was well in front. The race for being locked upon as much superior to the other beard raced up, and got abreast of him, and this home resulted in a win for Dunblane by three competitors. But as matters turned out, Blue-order was maintained as the ponies passed the lengths; two lenghts between second and third. beard was easily conquered, and it was left to post for the first time. At the bridge Cubwab Torchlight was close up behind. Time 3 mins. Sinner and Torchlight to figh out the straggle was second. and Havoc and Bluebeard, close up, 18 secs.
for premier position. After tursing the bend with Torchlight in the rear. They wazo The COMPRADORES CUP; presented second the ponies raced along merrily, neck and neck. all close together, however, until the hill was pony to receive half the entrance fees; for down the straight, and the issue was in reached, when Torchlight came well to the front köscription griffins of this season. 1894-95 | doubt up to almost the last moment. A dead and passed Sinner at the rock. Torchlight was weight for inches as per scale; winner of heat appeared certaiu, but just on gaining the then leading. Bluebeard was third, Cobweb 6) Valley Stakes 5 lbs. extra; entranos $5. Que post. Sinner leapt forward and secured the fourth, and Haroo, some distance bebind, Int.
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victory by a head. The excitement at that Sinner was not long in showing at the front, moment was intense, and on Mr. Master and when the village was reached, he had got returning to the weighing room be was de-slightly the better of Torchlight, Bluebeard servedly applauded for his elever steering of then came up, and rounding the bond Mr. Fourman's candidate. The German Cup the trio came along at a splendid pace, bat furnished rather a surprise in the complete apset | Bluebeard fell away a bit, and the struggle wis of Morrison, who was voted favourite, and vio- | between Torchlight and Sinner. Both riders tory rested with Luna, who ran splendidly. gallantly did their best, and amidst suppressed Cousiderable interest was centred in the Fare-xoitement Sinner whipped past the post just well Cup, which was presented by Mr. E. Mac- a bead in front of Torchlight, Bluebeard bel kintosh, of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, third, two lengths behind, Cobweb fourth, who is shortly leaving the colony. There were Havoo, a long way in the rear, last. Time, s no fewer than 36 entries, which is in itself a proof | mius. 55 secs. of Mr. Mackintosh's popularity; and of that number eight competed | The victory of the Derby winner was a very popular one, although Dunblane, Starlight, and Primrose found an abundance of supporters, and the plaudits were load on the pony's returns to the paldock. An other event worthy of special mention was the een struggle for first position in tis Tai Yok Fong Cup-a very handsome cup, by-the-by- between Sinner and Scot, the former just gets ting home by half a head. The SCUBRY STAKES; a sweepstakes of $10 each; for China ponies bona fide griffins at date of entry, weight for inches as per scale; non-winners allowed 10 lbs. Three quarters
(Mr. Buck) Mr. Derick-Hunter's Lunna, 10st. 121bs..
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(Mr. Crawford) ©Mr.{Kramer's Fra Diavole, 10st. 12tbs................... (Mr. Sampson) Ir. David's Silver Cloud, 10st. Mbs..
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(Mr. Burkill) Mr. Peel's Iota, 10st. 6lbs.............. (Mr. firesson) [0] Fra Diavolo was the first to get away, and as followeit by Lynna and Silver Cloud. Iota being last. This order was maintained until the plantation was reached, when lota and Silver Dart Passed: Silver Clond, and Iota, keeping a steady pare, got alongside of Lunna, and ira Diavolo begamo last at the rock. Morrison then came well to the front, and took every advantage of the lead, while Iota dropped away altogether. In the straight Morrison stil the lead, being hotly pursued by Lunna and Silver Dart, who, however, could not catch him, and he won by about three lengths. Lunna was second, and Silver:Dart third. Time, 2 mius. 11å sees. · The ENCOURAGEMENT STAKES, & sweepstakes rof $5 each with $100 added; for subscription grifins of this season, 1894-95; first pony to ressive 70 percent. ; second, second 20 per cent.; third, 10 per cent.; previcns winners excluded ; weight for inches as per scale, Ouos round. Mr. Bazey's Wildfire, 10st. 12lbs
| (Mr. Crawford) Mr. Derick-Hunter's Pickaninny, 10st. 9lbs, (Mr. Master)
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Mr. J. Peel's Starlight, 10st. 9lbs...
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Mr. Boyd's Dunmore, 10st. 8lbs. (Mr. Burkill) Mr. George's Harfang, 10st. 2lbs. (Mr. Jones) Mr. David's Celt, 10st. 2lbs...(Mr. Crawford) Mr. Jay's Tankred, 10st. 11lbs. (Mr. Sampson) Mr. Taylor's The Rake, 10st. Ì216.
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Dr. Noble's Sunset, 11st. llb. ...(Mr. Taylor) Mr. Boden's Chop Chop. 11st. llb....(Owner) Mr. Jay's Nizuutz, 11st. 1lb. (Mr. Sampson) Beaconsfield's Premier, 10st. 9lbs...
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Mr. Aldale's Diogenes, 11st: llb.
(Mr. Barkill). 0 Mr. Darins' Gibraltar, 10st. 9lbs. (Mr. Buck) 0 Chop Chop led the wav, but was displaced by Pickaninny nearing the Rock. Wildfire drew up and gained a substantial lead. the others be- ing rather scattered at the village. Wildfire succeeded in maintaining the lead, and a finely contested race resulted in his victory. Pickan inny was a good second, and Sunset third Time, 1 miu. 59 secs.
Second Day.-21st February. Although the climatic conditions with which we were favoured on the first day did not rale, yesterday, the attendance at the Happy Valley during the second day's proceedings was very good indeed; not quite so large perhaps, as on the opening day. The early morning was somewhat dull, and at times threatening clouds Move in sight, but at eleven o'clock the sun osme out and shone brilliantly until about half-past two, when a dull sky hung over the course. A stiff breeze lended to make the air somewhat chilly, but it was not what one could term cold. There was a very good sprinkling of ladies Amongst the company, but doubtless they will Burn up' in stronger force to-day, which is re- ooguised as the Ladies' Day. The sport was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, and at times there was bubonnded excitement, particularly at time of the finishes, to which we refer below. It was to be much regretted that the Rifle Brigade Band did not put in an appearance during the der, Hongkong Races without a band is a most like, the play' of Hamlet with the part of The Prince deleted.
The racing was quite up to the standard of Wednesday, and interest in the proceedings never
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(Capt Hunt) Dr. Noble's Suprise, 10st. 6lbs. (Mr. Taylor) Mr. J. D. Humphrey's Voltigeur, 10st. 7lbs. (Mr, Buck) Mr. Inglis' Alario, 10st 2lbs...(Mr. Gresson)
A good start was made, Dunmore showing the way, but he was quickly overtaken by Har- fang and Yoltigeur, Then Celt captured the third position, displacing Dunmore, and coming. down the hill he shot into first place. At the village Starlight left the others, but Duomore was very quickly at his heels, and putting on a flue spurt got level with him. A grand race then ensued between Dunmore and Starlight down the straight, and it was quite a toss up which would pass the post first. Both riders made liberal use of their whips, and a capital race ended in a victory for Starlight, who was three-quarters of a length in front of Dunmore, Harfang being third three lengths behind, and only just beating Celt at the post for a place. Time 1 min. 334 8 cs.
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The PROFESSIONAL CUP; presented; -noconid pony to receive half the entrance foons for China ponies; weight for inches as per winners of one race at this meeting. extra; of two or more races, 10 lbs. 1 previous non-starters to carry 12st.; on $10. One mile and a quarter, Mr. Fourman's Primrose, 11st, 11b..
(Mr. F. A. Sampson) 1 Mr. Baxey's Homeguard, 1st. llb...
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(Mr. Barkill) Mr. Roy's Glengairn, 10st. 91bs. (Mr. Master) Mr. Dryasdust's Dandy, 10st 9lbs. (Mr. Buck) Mr. Little's Chesai. 10st. 12lbs. (Mr. Taylor) Mr. David's Blue Ribbon, 10st. 12lba.........
(Mr. Crawford)' Primrose was the first to get away. Bine Ribbon being in the rear, and the others in bunch, a short distance b bind the loader. Primrose quickly increas d his position to several lengths, and he maintained this lead throughout the race, and won easily. As they rounded the bend for the straight Homeguard and Glengairn became very prominent, and it was a close fight between them for second position. Homeguard, however, managed to get placed second. Time 2 mins. 41 secs.
The GERMAN CUP; presented by members of the German Club; second pony to reosive half the entrance fees; for subscription griffins of this season, 1894-95; weight for inches as par scale; entrance $10. One mile and a quarter. Mr. Derick-Hunter's Lunna, 10st. 121b...
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Mr. David's Silver Dart, 10st. 9lbs......
(Mr. Crawford) Capt. Thomas's Morrison, 10st. 12lbs. ..........
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(Mr. Buok) 78 Mr. Peel's Iota, 10st. 6lbs... Mr, David's Silver Cloud, 10st. 9lbs........
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(Mr. Humphreys) Mr. Buzey's Wildfire, 10st. 121bg...
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Mr. Aldale's Diogenes, 11st. llb...
(Mr. Burkill) £0. The EXCHANGE PLATE: presented by the Ban-
Diogenes bolted immediately after the fall of kers and Exchange Brokers of Hongkong; the flag and led by some lengths. The others, second pony to receive $50; for Chins ponies; all in a cluster, were headed by Silver Cloud, weight for inches as per scale; bond fide and this was the position on passing the stand griffins at date of entry allowed 5lbs; winners for the first time. Near the bridge Luana got at this meeting 5 lbs. extra; entrance $10, into second place, while Morrison and Silver One mile and three-quarters.
Dart also came well ahead of the others. Fourman's Sinner, 10st. 131bs
Diogenes was in trouble at the plantation and (Mr. Master) 1 was overtaken by Lunna and Morrison: Mr. Peel's Torchlight, 10st. 2lbs.
Iota was fourth on nearing the bend, sand (Mr. Gresson) 2 thou all hope of the favourite winning was abandoned, for he was third some distance (Mr. Burkill) 3 behind. Lanna come right away from Silver Dart, and passed the judge's eye quite lour (Mr. Buck) lengths from Silver Dart, Morrison being a had
third. Time, 2 mins, 47 secs.
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Mr. Barey's Bluebeard, 11st. 6lbs., Mr. Dryasdu-t's Cobweb, 11st 1lb
Mr. Carruther's Hayoc, 11st, 4lb ;
|| (Mr. Cruickshank) 0 This was the best race, so far, of the meeting. Bluebeard repeated his obstreperous actions of Wednesday, but he was soon got to the starting post, and the flag fell to the first attempt.. Siquer
the premier followed by Havoo, Bluebeard, Torch-
nzang momentɖlagged. Good fields were,seen, Posit, immediately assumed
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The JOCKEY CUP; value $150; second ponyito receive $50; for subscription: ponies of kay season; winners excluded; to be ridden by Jockeys who have never had a winning, meant previous to this meeting in Hongkong or China, weight for inches as per scale; en- trance $5. One mile,
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