February 27, 1896.]
Major Thomas's Morrison, 10st. 12lbs................
(Mr. Midwood) Mr. Buxey's Ambassador, 10st. 12lbs.....
(Mr. Gresson) Mr. J. Peel's The Laird 11st llb. (Mr. Master) Mr. Boyd's Dunmore 11st. 4ìbs..
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CHINA ÖVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
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Lord C. Conyngham's Monte Cristo,
11st. 4lbs.
(Mr. Taylor) 0 Mr. Tinwo's Diablotin, 10st. 12lbs.
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(Mr. Jones) 0 Although Mr. Jones weighed out he did not start. Sinner and Torchlight settled down in (Mr. Burkill)0 front, with Monte Cristo third on the outside. Mr. Buxey declared best to win.
Going round the bend Monte Cristo fell away, A good start was made ten minutes late. Des- and on passing the stand for the first time the patch (on the rails) led from Voltigeur and ponies were going at a very easy pace. At the Ambassador, and before reaching the post Am-rock Cobweb passed Blue Jacket, but did not bssador came to the front, and as the horses press forward beyond the third position until passed the judge's box he was leading by a coming up the straight for the second time length, Voltigeur being second, and Despatch when he got abreast of the leaders. On passing third, Shiney Villiam being last. This order was the grand stand Torchlight was leading by a maintained at the bridge, just beyond which length, with Sinner second, but Sinner drew up Dunmore took the fifth position. At the planta- immediately afterwards At the rock Mr. tion Black Velvet came up with a good spring Burkill forced his pony into & capital position, and caught Ambassador and Voltigeur, the and Bluejacket became third. Then Blue three keeping abreast for some distance. At jacket increased his advantage considerably and length both Mr. Busey's horses became con- with a grand bound came up with Sinner, and spicuous, but before reaching the hill The Laird the pair had a magnificent race home. Sinner, went forward at a grand pace and headed the however, obtained a strong lead and won by two others before reaching the rock, Shiney Vil- lengths; Cobweb a bad third. Time-4 mins. liam being second, Black Velvet third, and 44 secs. Ambassador fourth. Just before reaching the straight Ambitious came away and joined the others, all of whom came into the straight for home in a bunch, Black Velvet being slightly behind. Ambitious then took the lead, increased it, and won with comparative ease by four lengths from Shiny Villiam, Black Velvet being a length behind :—Time, 2 mins. 10 secs. The MAIDEN STAKES; value $400; second pony to receive $75; third, $50; for China ponies bona fide griffins on date of entry; weight for inches as per scale; entrance $10. Three- quarters of a mile.
The VALLEY STAKES; a sweepstakes of 85 each with $200 added; first pony to receive 70 per cent.; second, 20 per cent.; third, 10 per cent.; for subscription griffins of this season, 1895-96; weight for inches as per scale.
Three-quarters of a milo.
Mr. Arnold's Straightforward, 10st. 91bs..
(Mr. Master)
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Mr. Derick-Hunter's Armistice, 11st. 11b. (Mr. Midwood) Lieut Col. O'Gorman's Albany. 10st. Sibs.... (Mr. Taylor) Major Moore's Backsheesh, 10st. 12lbs...
(Mr. Paley) Mr. Childwick's Bezique, 10st. 12lbs
(Mr. Radclyffe) Mr. Fourman's Sinbad, 10st. 9lbs....
(Mr. Burkill) Mr. Carruthers' Lightheart, 11st. lb..
(Mr. Crawford) Dr. Noble's Presto, 10st. 12lbs. (Mr. Gresson) 0 Mr. Leon's Flaneur, 10st. 9lbs. (Mr. Brooke) .0 Mr. Tilbro's Sleepy Jim, 10st. 12lbs]
(Mr. Jones) Mr. Jay's Herold, 10st. 12lbs. (Mr. Haut) Mr. J. D. Humphreys Variation, 10st 12lbs. (Mr. Hart Buck) Mr. Quintet's Cocktail, 11st. lb...
(Mr. Marshall) 0 0 | Mr. Medico's M.D., 10st. 12lbs. (Mr. Thomas) 0
Mr. Tierce's Bantam 10st. 6lbs.
(Mr. Cruickshank) 0 Mr. Ray's Snowdrift, 11st. llb. (Mr. Gedge) 0 The starter did not have very much trouble with this exceptionally large field. Sinbad was the first to show the way, but just before getting to the straight Straightforward came away with a long lead and won very easily indeed. Armistice was second, and Albany third. Time
Mr. J. Peel's Bluebell, 11st. Ilb.
Mr. Buxey's Comet, 11st. 11b.
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(Mr. Crawford) Mr. Newman's Telegraph, 10st. 12lb.
(Mr. Burkill) 3 Messrs. Alexander and Taylor's Kingscote,
11st. llb.......
(Mr. Taylor) Lord C. Conyngham's Monte Carlo, 10st 91b. (Mr. Radclyffe) Messrs. Alexander and Taylor's Koumiss,
Ilst. 4lbs.
(Mr. Midwood) Captain Loveband's Artexerxes, 11st. llb... (Lieut. Col. The O'Gorman) Mr. J. Peel's Heatherbell, 11st. Ilb..
(Mr. Cruickshank) ( Mr. Fourman's Sepoy, 11st. 1lb. (Mr. Jones) Mr. Boyd's Paradox, 10st. 12lb. (Owner) 0 Mr. J. D. Humphreys' Visitant II., 10st. 121b.
(Mr. Hart Buck) ( Mr. Newman's Times, 11st. 1lb. (Mr. Hunt) Mr. Chancery's Consul, 11st. llb..
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(Mr. Marshall) Hon. H. L. 8. Lee-Dillon's The Beast, 11st.
1lb.
(Mr. Power) 0 No fewer then fourteen ponies took part in this race, and an absolutely good start could not be expected. However, there was nothing to complain of. Paradox took a slight lead at the start, and Kingscote, Koumiss, and Sepoy were the most prominent of the others, but they were quickly overtaken by Bluebell and Heatherbell, and Parodox looked like being robbed of the premier position, but he went very well until nearing the hill, when Mr. Peel's couple came right to the front with Comet close up. This order was maintained passing the village and on enter. ing the straight Heatherbell became second. Then Comet came forward with a magnificent spurt, and tried to overtake. Bluebell, who had got the lead. The pair ran a grand race home, and the result looked very like a dead heat, but the judge awarded the victory to Mr. Peel's pony. Telegraph, three or four lengths behind, was third, Heatherbell, close up, being placed fourth. Time-1 min. 35 secs.
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The FOOCHOW CUP; value $200; presented by the Foochow community; second pony to receive $50; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; entrance $5. Two miles. Mr. Fourman's Sinner,-11st. 4lbs.
(Mr. Burkill) · 1 Mr. Boyd's Bluejacket, 10st. 916
(Mr. Midwood) 2 Mr. Dryasdust's Cobweb, 11st. 1lb.
(Mr. Marshall) 3 Mr. J. Peel's Torchlight, 10st. 12lbs....
(Mr. Master) 0
1 min. 35 secs. Mr. Brooke, on Flaneur, was
thrown in the straight, but fortunately he escaped injury.
The HONGKONG DERBY; a sweepstakes of $20 each with $1,000 added (half forfeit if de- clared on or before day of closing entries); for China ponies bona fide griffins on date of entry (Saturday, 11th January, 1896); first pony to receive 70 per cent.; second, 20 per cent.; third, 10 per cout; weight for inches as per scale. One mile and a half.
Mr. Newman's Standard, 11st. 1lbs.
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(Mr. Burkill) Mr. Fourman's Scandal, I1st. 4lbs. Mr. Buxey's Surprise, 10st. 12lbs.
(Mr. MJones)
(Mr. Thomas) Mr. Derick-Hunter's Speedwell, 11st. llb.... (Mr. Midwood.) Messi's Alexander and Taylor's Kingscote,...
11st. llb.
(Mr. Radclyffe) 0 Mr. J. Peel's Bellringer, 11st. 4lbs
(Mr. Master) Mr. Boyd's Paradox, 10st. 12lbs. (Owner)* 0 Mr. Buxey's Mystery, 10st. 12lbs.
(Mr. Crawford) 0 Mr. J. D. Humphreys' Vagabond,
10st. 12lbs.
(Mr. Hart Buck) 0 Captain Loveband's Xerxes, 10st. 12lbs.
(Lient-Col. The O'Gorman.) Messrs. Alexander and Taylor's Greyleg,
11st, 1lbs.
(Mr. Taylor.) 0
Mr. Newman's Times, 11st. llb.
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Messrs. Alexander and Taylor's Son of a
Gun, 11st. llb.
(Mr. Marshall) 0 Mr.J.D. Humphreys' Visitant II, 10st. 12lbs.
(Mr Gresson) 0 Mr. J. Peel's Bellman, 10st. 9lbs.
(Mr. Cruickshank) 0 There was considerable excitement amongst the spectators prior to the commencement of this race, the most important event of the day's meeting, and the speculation was very keen. The exceedingly large field rendered it very difficult to judge which pony was most likely to win, and consequently four or five ponies. were spotted out as favourites, but Bellringer, Standard, and Surprise found the most suppor- ters as they had given a very good account of themselves during the training. A good start was obtained and Speedwell was the first away, being closely followed by Times, who succeeded in getting a very strong lead on going up the hill, Paradox having now come up second. Times continued to make the running, and passing the grand stand for the first time he and Paradox were a long way Speedwell were the most prominent, being ahead of the others, of whom Bellringer and closely followed by Standard and Vagabond. At the plantation Standard came well up and he and Bellringer were now making the running, Times having fallen back to third position. In the straight Standard shot to the front, increased the substantial lead he had already gained, and won by eight lengths, Scandal, who had overtaken the others in the straight, being second, with Surprise running a neck and neck race for second honours. Bell- man was fourth and Vagabond fifth. Time- 3 mins, 22 secs. The winning jockey was loudly cheered on returning to the weighing room, and he was hoisted shoulder high.
The LUSITANO CUP; presented by the members of the Club Lusitano; second pony to re- ceive half the entrance fees; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; previous win- ners at this meeting 7 lbs. extra, subscription griffins of this season, 1895-96, allowed 7 lbs. ; entrance $10. One mile and a quarter. Mr. Boyd's Dunblane, 11st. 11h.(Mr. Burkill) 1 Mr. J. Peel's Tocsin, 11st. 4lbs. (Mr. Master) 2 Mr. Dryasdust's Kindar, 10st. lbs...
(Mr. Taylor) 3 Mr. Derick-Hunter's Satrap, 10st. 12lbs.....
(Mr. Midwood) ( Mr. Graham's Baccarat, 11st. llb.
(Mr. Gresson) 0 Mr. J. D. Humphreys' Vicar, 11st. 4lbs.....
(Mr. Hart Buck) 0
The first to get away was Baccarat, who was closely pursued by Kindar, and at the bend the other pouies were in a bunch. In the straight Baccarat and Kindar were still in front, with Dunblane in close attendance. Passing the grand stand Baccarat fell into second place; and Kindar had obtained a creditable lead when
passing the bridge. At the plantation Tocsin came up in beautiful style, and quickly overtook Baccarat, and at the hill he was almost level with Kindar. However, Kindar did not hold the lead for very long after passing the rock, as Dunblane spurted forward and on jentering the straight had obtained a lead of a length, which he increased in a few strides and won by seren or eight lengths, Tocsin being second, Kindar third, and Vicar last. Time, 2mins. 47/socs.
The HONGKONG CLUB CUP; presented; second pony to receive half the entrance fees; for China ponios; weight for inches as per scale; entrance $15. One mile and a half. Mr. J. Peel's Pineapple, 10st. 9lbs.
(Mr. Master) 1 Mr. Buxey's Mayberry, 10st. 12lbs..
(Mr. Crawford) 2 Mr. Newman's Komatsu, 11st. lib..
(Mr. Burkill) 3 Mr. Power and Lord C. Conyngham's Bor-
derer, 10st. 12lbs..
(Mr. Taylor) 0 Mr. Boyd's Dunborne, 11st. 4lbs...
(Owner) 0 Capt. Loveband's Xerxes, 10st. 12lbs..
(Lieut. Col. The O'Gorman) - 0 Mr. Fourman's roy, 11st. llb.
(Mr. Jones) 0 Pineapple got away first to a good start, Mayberry and Sepoy being in close attendance.
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