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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
At the hill Borderer took the lead from Pine- This race, the last on the day's programme, | apple and Mayberry, Komatsu being fourth, proved a complete upset of calculations. Sleepy and Xerxes fifth. Passing the stand the ponies Jim was the first to demonstrate that he was were in the following order-Borderer first, not sleepy, for he went away at the start, Ban- Pineapple second, Sepoy third, Xerxes fourth, tam being a short distance behind on the rails, Komatsu, close up, fifth, Mayberry and Dun- Sensation being third. Marathon fourth, and boyne last. Turning the bend Mr. Master tried Vehicle Ordinance fifth. Sensation took the hard to steer his pony past Borderer, and second place on going up the hill, and Bantain Komatsu came alongside Sepoy. At the hill third, while Sleepy Jim dropped back into third Mr. Master's efforts were rewarded, as he passed position at the village. Then Spartan came to Borderer, and then Mayberry came beautifully the front and obtained a very good lead before along into second place and challenged Pine- the straight was entered. In the straight, apple, who however increased his lead, while however, Sleepy Jim shook off his temporary Komatsu obtained third position, Sepoy being somnolenico and dashed to the front with con- in close attendance. In the straight Pineapple siderable rigour and overtook Spartan who continued to hold a big advantage, and although was now hotly pressed by Nesting. Sleepy Jim ‹ he was hotly pursued by Mayberry, who rushed succeeded in maintaining the lead and a good up near the rail, he finished first, a length being race resulted in his favour by half a length, the distance between him and Mr. Buxey's pony. Nesting being only three quarters away from Komatsu was a long way behind, third. Time-Spartan; Blue Green was fourth. Time 3 mins. 223 secs.
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The COMPRADORS' CUP; presented; second pony to receive half the entrance fees; for subscription griffins of this season, 1895-96; weight for inches as per scale; winner of Valley Stakes 5 lbs. extra; entrance $5. One mile.
Mr. Fourman's Sinbad, 10st. 9lbs.
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(Mr. Burkill) Mr. Derick-Hunter's Burnside, 11st. llb.
(Mr. Midwood)
Mr. Power's Ballysloe, 10st.9lbs.......(Owner) @ Mr. Medico's Microbe, 10st. 9lbs..
[February 27, 1896.
Messrs. Alexander and Taylor's Konmiss,
11st. 4lbs...
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Mr. Fourman's Sepoy, 11st. lb. (Mr. Jones)
Owing to several breaks away the start was delayed until ten minutes after time. A good start was eventually made and Paradox took the lead and was first on passing the grand stand, with Speedwell second, and Comet thrid. This order was maintanied until the bridge was reached, when Telegraph came up to second place, and so they ran up the hill, but passing the rock Comet took first place, with Paradox half a length behind with Speedwell and Paradox in close attendance. Then Heatherbell came forward with a beautiful bound, at which time Comet was leading by a length and a half. At the bend, however, Heatherbell came up with Comet, and the pair had a fine race. up the straight, with Telegraph coming smartly up on the outside. Comet, however, went away from Heatherbell half a furlong from home and won by a length two lengths between second and third; Visitant II. was fourth, and Sepoy fifth. Time-2 mins. 15 secs, The EXCHANGE PLATE; presented by the Bankers and Exchange Brokers of Hong- kong; second pony to receive $50; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; bona fide griffins on date of entry allowed 5lbs.; winners at this meeting 5lbs.jextra; entrance $10. One mile and three-quarters.
Mr. P. Paul's Leonidas, 10st. 9lbs. (Mr. Jones) 3 steeplechase season in England, certainly offered Mr. Fourman's Sinner, 11st. 9lbs.
(Mr. Thomas) Mr. J. Peel's Canary, 10st. 9lbs. (Mr. Master) Mr. Carruthers' Pundra, 10st. 12lbs.
(Mr. Cruickshank)
Mr. George's Howlet, 10st. 9lbs
(Mr. Fullerton)
Mr. Humphreys Vehicle Ordinance. 10st.
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12lbs. (Mr. Gedge) Mr. Buxey's Lightheart, 11st. Ilb.
(Mr. Crawford) Mr. Burder's Sensation, 11st. 4lbs..
(Mr. Gresson) Mr. Charles' Piquet, 11st. 1lb. (Mr. Taylor) Mr. Quintet's Bamboo, 11st. Ilb...
(Mr. Marshall) A capital start was made with very little delay, Pundra being the first to assume the lead, with Sinbad second. Leonidas third, and Burnside fourth. At the plantation the last named raced up into third place, and at the rock he had passed l'undra, who fell away last, and passing the village Burnside and Sinbad ran a very stiff race, with Leonidas third, and Light- heart fourth on the outside. In the straight whips were freely nsed, and Sinbad, drawing out, won by several lengths, Burnside being second about a length from Leonidas. Light heart was fourth, and the rest completely out of the race. Time, 2mins. 14secs. The ENCOURAGEMENT STAKES; a sweepstakes of $5 with $100 added; for subscription griffins of this season, 1895-96; first pony to receive 70 per cent.; second. 20 per cent.; third, 10 per cent.; previous winners excluded weight for inches as per scale. Once round. Mr. Tilbro's Sleepy Jim, 10st. 12lbs.
(Mr. Jones) Mr. Darins' Spartan, 10st. 9lbs. (Mr. Master Mr. Derick-Hunter's Nesting, 10st. 12lbs... (Mr. Midwood)
Mr. Quintet's Cocktail, 11st. 1lb...
Mr. Fourman's Sailor, 11st. Ilb.
(Mr. Marshall)
(Mr. Burkill)
Mr. Carruthers' Marathon, 11st. llb.
(Mr. Radclyffe) Hon. H. L. S. Lee-Dillon's Milk Punch,
10st. 9lbs. Mr. Alexander's Blue Green, 10st. 9lbs
SECOND DAY.-Friday, 21st February. The morning opened cheerless enough, and gave promise of a poor day's racing. Rain fell at daylight, a cold searching wind blew, heavy clouds hung about the sky, and altogether, the outlook was very depressing indeed. For- tunately rain did not fall after eight o'clock, but the whole of the day was very gloomy, and the chilly air, which reminded one of a no inducement to people to go and stand on the racecourse at Happy Valley for over five hours and risk a severo cold. But the day's events were very important, and although when racing commenced there were very few people on the ground the attendance materially increased after tiffin, but the crowd in the enclosure was not so large as on the opening day. The sport was undoubtedly full of interest, which was maintained throughout the long programme;
and if the weather was cold the enthusiasm displayed during the progress of the racing was of the warmest description and showed no signs of flagging as the day wore on. As on the first day, there were again some exceedingly large fields, and it is question- Uable whether there has ever before been' such a succession of big fields as at this meeting, a condition of things which is one proof of the happy prosperity of the colony. The racing opened with the Scurry Stakes, and nine ponies took part in the race, which was wou by Mr. Buxey's Comet. In the next race, the Exchange Plate, Mr. Master was unfortunate in meeting with an accident, as he certainly had an easy win in view when Bellman threw him into the ditch, and so the victory fell to Sinner. Mr. Master, however, succeeded in steering Straightforward to victory in the chief event of the day-the German Cup-for which there were no fewer than eighteen runners. The adjournment for tiffin was taken after this race, and then followed the contest for the Professional Cup, which was fine style by Mayberry, The whole of the remaining events, particularly the Navy Cup. furnished plenty of excitement, and in the race for the Gymkhana Stakes, the last item on the programme, there were exactly as many runners as in the race for the German Cup. Armistice well deserved his victory, as he came out in grand style in the straight and shot home with a good deal of ground to the good. During the day the band of the Hongkong Regiment played selections of music between the
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(Mr. Taylor) Lieut. Col. The O'Gorman's Albany, 10st.
9lbs...
(Owner) 0 Mr. Childwick's Bezique, 10st. 12lbs.
(Mr. Hart Buck) 0 Mr. Inglis' Mockery, 10st. 12lbs...............
(Mr. Gresson) Mr. Tierce's Bantam, 10st. 6lbs.
(Mr. Cruickshank) 0 General Black's Chance, 10st. 12lbs.
(Mr. Sterling) 0 Mr. Roy's Snowdrift, 11st. llb.
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The SCURRY STAKES; a sweepstakes of $10 each; for China ponies bona fide griffins on date of entry; second pony to receive $50;' weight for inches as per scale; winners 7lbs. extra. One mile.
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Mr. Buxey's Comet, 11st.
(Mr. Crawford) 1 Mr. J. Peel's Heatherbell, 11st. 1lb.........
(Mr. Master) 2 Mr. Newman's Telegraph, 10st. 12lbs...
(Mr. Burkill) Mr Derick-Hunter's Speedwell, 11st. llb.... (Mr. Midwood) Mr Boyd's Paradox, 11st. (Mr. Marshall) Mr.J. D. Humphreys Visitant II, 10st. 12lbs. (Mr. Hart Buck) Messrs. Alexander and Taylor's Greyleg
11st. llb..
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Mr. J. Peel's Torchlight, 10st. 12lbs...
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(Mr. Cruickshank) 2 Mr. Power and Lord C. Conyngham's Bor-
derer, 10st, 12lbs....... [Mr. Taylor) 3 Mr. Boyd's Bluejacket, 10st. 9lbs.
(Mr. Midwood) 0 Mr. J. Peel's Bellman, 10st. 5lbs. (Mr. Master) 0 jacket was the first to get away, the others There was no delay at the start, and Blue- being in a bunch. At the bridge Borderer went into second place and Bellman third, with the other two close behind. At the plantation Bluejacket had a length's lead from Borderer, who, however, overtook Mr. Boyd's pony, and turning the bend the ponies got into a bunch. Passing the stand for the first time Bluejacket was leading by a length, but at the bridge Bell- man came out and gained a lead of four lengths, with Sinner second. At the plantation Blue-. jacket fell back beaten, and Bellman consider- ably increased his lead on going up the hill, Sinner being second, and Borderer third. The last named horse came up abreast of Sinner before reaching the straight, and in the straight Bellman, who had a decided lead and looked like wining easily, swerved on the course and threw Mr. Master into the ditch. Fortunately the jockey was not hurt. Sinner now had the Time, 4mins. 74secs. race to himself, and won easily by six lengths.
The GARRISON CUP; presented by the Officers of the Garrison; second pony to receive $75; for China ponies bona fide griffins on date of entry; weight for inches as per scale; winners 7 lbs. extra; entrance $10." One mile and a quarter.
Mr. Buxey's Surprise, 10st. 12lbs....
(Mr. Crawford) 1 Mr. J. D. Humphreys' Vagabond, 10st. 12lbs.
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Mr. Fourman's Scandal, 11st.4lbs. (Mr. Jones) 3 Messrs. Alexander and Taylor's Son of a Lord C. Conyngham's Monte Carlo, 10st. 9lbs.
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(Mr. Radclyffe) 0 Messrs. Alexander and Taylor's Kingscote,
11st. llb.
..(Mr. Paley) .0 Mr. J. Peel's Bellringer, 11st. 4lbs...
(Mr. Master) 0 Hon. H.L.S. Lee-Dillon's The Beast, 11st.11b.
(Mr. Power) 0 Capt. Loveband's Xerxes, 1st. 12lbs.....
(Lient. Col. The O'Gorman) 0 The ponies showed no trouble at the post, and Kingscote was the first to get away to a good start, being attended by Vagabond and Monte Carlo. Kingscote at the bend was passed by Monte Carlo, but the former came up again, but was soon overtaken by Surprise, who was the first to pass the judge's box in the initial lap. Vagabond and Scandal gained ground at the plantation, but Surprise managed to hold his own, and coming down the hill he and
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