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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND posted in one of the large matsheds. When it | beaten. At even weights in the Foochow Cup, | became known that the report lacked confirma. the ancient Sinbad ran Rose de France to a tion attention was once more given to the equines. short head, and with an advantage of seren The Scurry Stakes brought out seven compounds over a slighly shorter course, he looked petitors and Desert King, on his performance all over a winner, but Mr. Buxey's pony was not of the first day, was installed favourite. to be denied, and placed the Professional Cup to Gresson, whose star is certainly in the ascen- his owner's credit. Tartar displayed a disin- dant, upset all the preconceived notions, and clination to participate in the concluding beat the popular fancy on the post after a event, and as a result the other competitors were The brilliant contest. The first victory of the John kept at the post for a consid rable time. Peel stable was well received. shannon, Pluto, finish proved most exciting and the dead heat aud between Tom Thumb and China Rose was a Thunderstorm, Strategist, Strathfleet Bandolers measured strides in the Exchange fitting conclusion to an excellent day's sport. plate of a mile and a distance. Shan. Appended are the detailed results. non, whose running in the Hongkong The Scurry STAKES; a sweepstakes of $10 Club Cup created the most favourable impres sion, registered a performance in this event that is not likely to be forgotten. He started off with Pluto and appeared to be holding his own comfortably until the bill was encountered; here he fell to the rear in the most peculiar man- ner, and continuing the poor display reached the winning, post not only last, but behind one of the most indifferent performers racing at the meeting. His owner as well as his many supporters were sadly disappointed and his return to form will be watched for with a good
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each; for China pouies bona fide grius on date of entry; weight for inches as per scale ; winners 7 lbs, extra. One mile. Mr. John Peel's Pilgrim, 11st llb
(Mr. Gresson) Mr. G. H. Potta' Desert King. 10st 1216
(Mr. Burkill) Mr. David's Diplomat, 10st 121b
(Mr. Moller)
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Mr. Baxey's Dot Rose, 10st 6lbs Mr. Hermann's Pedigree, Ìlat lib
Although Plato annexed the event Thuuder-Sir Horace McMahon's Lukong. 11st 4lbs storm pressed him to the bitter end, and the race between the two was well worth witnessing. Strathfleet made a gallant effort in the last quar ter, but had to strike his colours to the others.
The meeting of the winner and the runuer up in the Derby under conditious somewhat similar was bound to create interest, and the race between the two for the Garrison Cup proved specially attractive. The other starters played an unimportant part in the race, the result of which to some extent justifies the freely expressed opinion that the Derby posi- tion should have been reversed. Bulbal carried his penalty for Tuesday's win and the distance was shorter by a quarter of a mile. To the turn for home it looked as if he might trouble Modder, but once in the straight the latter de- monstrated his superiority and won in a pro- nounced fashion. This pony and Pluto, who with others have qualified for the Champiouship to be run to-day, should certainly participate in the final result.
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(Mr. Walwyn) Mr. G. H. Potts' Demon King. 11st 71bs
(Mr. Hart Buck) At the second attempt the field were away
even terms. At the post Diplo- mat took the lead, Desert King being in close attendance. The same order was observed until Coming into the half a mile from home. straight Pilgrim was the first to show out, and coming up on the rails won a good race from Desert King by a neck. Diplomat was au in- different third. Time, 2.17).
The EXCHANGE PLATE; value 500; presented by the Bankers and Exchange Brokers of Hongkong; second pony to receive $5 for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; bona fide griffius on date of entry allowod 5 Iba.; winners at this meeting 7 lbs. extra ; outrance $10, From the two-mile post ouce round and in.
Mr. Dorset's Pluto, 11st Ilb (Mr. Gresson) Mr. Derick-Hunter's Thunderstorm, 10st 101b (Mr. Cumming)
Mr. David's Strategist, list 2lb
The German Cup produced one of the largest fields of the day. Ten faced the starter and Messrs. McKie & Gore's Strathfleet, 10st included in the batch were no less than three of the previous day's winners. Orange Blossom and The Robber were fancied and the Valley Stakes victor, Rascal, had a large following. Minor also came in for a little attention. The ultimate winner was hardly mentioned, but when Mr. David led him past the slaud he received a tremendous oration. The win was immensely popular, in fact the reception given to the owner was really more enthusiastic than any recorded during the two days' racing. Moller deserves a word of praise for the determination he displayed when he got his mount out of the ruck. Every yard of the rau home was fiercely contested and it seemed to be only a question as to which rider would fail first. Mr. Moller certainly lasted longer than the rider of Orange Blossom, and was rewarded with a well merited win.
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(Mr. Moller) 0 Thunderstorm and Pluto left the mark to- gother, and on passing the post were joined by Shannon and the three established a lead of two lengths This they retained until the hill! was reached, when Shannon, iu a most extra- Then ordinary manner, dropped to the rear. Thunderstorm and Pluto raced away in front to the turn. Strategist dropped back and Strathfleet went up to the leaders. A desperate race up the straight ensued between the three leaders. Mr. Greeson kept his mount going and passed the winning post in front of Thunderstorm by a neck, Strathfleet being a good third. non finished several lengths behind the field. Time, 2.31.
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The GARRISON CUP; presented by the Offcors of the Garrison; second pony to receive a 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. Toeg's Modder, 10st 9lbs
Mr. Toegs' Tiber proved too good for the other six competitors in the Navy Cup. He led from start to finish and never left the result in doubt for a moment. The Jockey Cup gare the hitherto unsuccessful eastern riders a chance to distinguish themselves, and Mr. Keys took advantage of the opportunity to debar himself from future events of a similar description. His mount, Major, showed an in- olination to get through with his task before the starting flag fell, and accompanied by Terra Verda made a tour of the course between the mile and the five furlong posts. On returning | Mr. G. H. Potts' Storm King. 10st 12lbs to the starting poiut Terra Verda took up the objective, and finally lauded his rider in the middle of the track. As soon as the ponius were persuaded to start Major went to the front and remained there to the finish.
(Mr. Jones) 1 Mr. J. H. Lewis' Bulbul, 10st 121os
(Mr. Johnson) 2
Mr David's Black Prince, 10st 12lbs
Mr. John Pell's Ting Haou, l'st 12lbs
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(Mr. Gresson) ( The seventh event was captured by Ace of Ting Haon, Bulbul, with Modder on the in- Hearts, piloted by Mr. Walwyn. Ting Haou side, passed the stand in the van of the field, aud gave the popular John Peel stable their second | led to the foot of the hill, where Ting Haou win in the Tai Yeuk Foug Cup, and at the retired in favour of Storm King. Modder soou same time justified the good opinion formed of | afterwards took command and beat Bulbul home him in the early part of his preparation. Strath-by five lengtus, Storm King being the same çons ran a sterling good race and was only just distance ahead of Ting Haou. Time, 2,561.
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The G-RMAN CUP; presented by members of the German Club; second pony to receive half the entrance foes; for subscription griffins of this season, 1899-1900; weight for inches as per scale; outrance Siv. Due mile and a quarter. Mr. David's Lightfoot, 10st 12lb
(Mr. Moller) 1
Mr.ogose's Orange Blossom. 1ost 12lb
Mr. Derick-Hunter's Rascal, 10st 12lb
(Mr. Wneilleimier) 2
(Mr. Cumming: 3
Mr. Carruther's Woodpigeon, 10st 12lb
(Mr. Jones)
(Mr. Burkill) 0
(Mr. Johnson) 0 Mr. Sepia Pando's Subsidy, 1st 416
(Mr Cox) 0 Mr Tierce's Minor. 10st 12lb (Mr. Gresson) () Mr. Wheel-Rut's Impahla, 1est 1216
(Mr. Hart Buck) 0
Mr. Babingtou's The Robber, list llb
Mr. J. H. Lewis' Rover, 1st Ilb
For the first half mile the positions changed continuously, and it was not until the last quar- ter had been reached that anything took a pronounced lead. Minor them showed up pro- minently and with Orange Blossom entered the straight in front. Mr. David's Lightfoot dash. ed out of the ruck one hundred yards from home and beat Orange Blossom hy half a legth; two lengths divided the second and third. Time 3,02,
The NAVY CUP; presented by officers of H.M. Fleet; second pony to receive half the en. trance fees; for Chius ponies; weight for inches as per scale; winners of one race at this meeting 5 lbs. extra; of two or more rages, 7 lbs. extra; previous non-s arters to carry 12 st.; entrance $10. One mile and a quarter.
(Mr. Jones) 1
Mr. Toeg's Tiber, Is Alb Mr. John Peel's Beechnut, Jost 12lbs
(Mr. Gresson) 2
(Mr. Wueilleimier) 3
Mr. Buxey's White Rose, 11st 1lb Mr. David's Diplomat, (0st 121b
(Mr. Moller) 0 Mr. Derick-ifunter's Einerald, Ist llb
(Mr. Cumming) 0 Mr. Hart Buck's Désespoir, list llb
(Mr. Crawford) 0 Mr. Rouuserelle Wildman's Thistle, 11st Ilb
(Mr. Johnson) 0 Tiber and Diplomat jumped off with the lead, which they maintained to the half-mile post, There Beechnut losed up to Diplomat and Half came into the straight on level terms way up Diplomat made a fast run, but could not get ahead of Tiber, who won by half a length from Boehuut, White Rose being one
Time, 2.57. length behind, third The JuckeY CUP; value $150; second pony to receive $544; for subscription ponies of any sonson, winners excluded; to be ridden by Jockeys who have not had a winning mount previous to this meeting in Hongkong or China; weight for inches as perscale entrance $5. One mile.
Mr. Tierce's Major, 11st 41b (Mr. Keyes) 1 Mr. Derick Hunter's Emperor, 11st 1lb
(Mr. West) 2
(Mr. Bruce) 3 Mr. Ellis Kelly's Terra Verde, 10st Mb
(Mr. Gresson) ( Major and
terra Verde bolid before the flag dropp d. the latter going nearly half round the course before being palled up. At the start Subsidy took the lead, but Major soon assumed command and ultimately won by two lengths. Time, 2.26. The FLYAWAY STAKES; a sweepstakes of $5 each with $100 added; for China ponies; weight for inche‹ as per scale; subscription ponies of any season "uon-winners allowed 7 Ibs.; subscription ponies of any season winners allowed 3 lbs.; provions winners at this meet- ing 7 lbs. extra. Three quarters of a mile. Mr. Mansfield's Ace of Hearts, 1st llb
Mr. Sepia Pando's Subsidy, 1.st 4lb
(Mr Walwyn) 1 Mr. G. H. Potis' Desert King, 1985 12lbs...
(Mr. Buckoll; 2 Mr. Luxey's Standard Hose, Uist llb......
(Mr. Wenilleimeir) 3
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Mr. Derick-Hunter's Sand-torm, list lib
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