March 2, 1901.]
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
The race was an open one, all starting at place, Polka ultimately coming off best. The about equal chances. The distance was the German Cup same as for the Derby. Several false starts Darius's Glory. Mr. David's Loyalist, which was easily won by Mr. were made, but finally all got well away, Ante at one time looked like winning, being immediately taking the lead, followed closely by eight lengths behind. The Navy Cup was Bulbul and Tit-Bits. At the Rock Doctor took a good race. Mr. John Peel's Set pulled the lead, Tit-Bits and Ante coming on hard it off. after a behind, with Sinbad fourth and Interrogation Darick's The Doctor. The Exchange Plate severe competition with Mr. fifth. Round by the Village Doctor still held the lead, followed in order by Tit-Bits, Sinbad, and secured the lead when entering the straight. was won by Mr. John Peel's Baluchi, which Ante. Passing the winning post for the first time, The favourite for the Jockey Cup was the order was-Doctor, Interrogation, Sinbad, Horace McMahon's Mentor, which cantered in. Sir Tit-Bits, Ante, Bulbul, Roso de France, and In the race for the Tai Yek Fong Cup Mr. Tarantula. Sinbad crept up to Doctor by the Hammonia's Donner was behind until the Bridge, and a neck-and-neck race ensued; Bul- straight was reached, when he shot ahead and bul was third. Going by the Black Rock won. Out of 16 entries for the Professional Doctor once more took the lead from Sinbad, Cup only six faced the starter. Ante acted Bulbul coming on hard in third place. As the horses passed the Villaga, Bulbul forged ahead
as pacemaker for the greater part of the race, but was finally run out and the race splendidly and took a good lead from Doctor won by Bulbul and Sinbad. Rounding the corner they tailed an objection was ledged by the owner of On returning to the scale out, Bulbul still leading, with Doctor second Forest King, at the instance of his jockey, and Sinbad third; Rose de France was strongly on the ground of a cross by the rider of pelting along on the outside. It was a hard Bulbul. A meeting of the Stewards was race as all entered the straight, almost, as it at once convened and the affair investigat- appeared from distance, in a bunch. Rose deed. the result being that the objection to the France now challenged Bulbul and Doctor, and winner was sustained. passed both at the Distance Post, winning a
The race was awarded to Forest King, who finished second, Bul- hard race by half-a-length; Doctor was second bul being disqualified. For the final race six and Balbal third, a long neck separating them. numbers were hoisted, but owing to Sun- Time, 3 mins. 19 secs.
downer, which was to have been ridden by Mr. Johnson, Bulbul's jockey in the previous race. not arriving in time, the gate was closed and only fire horses rau. This regret tabla incident gave rise to considerable com- mont. as Sundowner had been freely backed. From a splendid start, Ileone got away and led all the way roun, although, on coming into the straight for the last time, he was challenged 1 by Croxton. It is curious to note that the first
three, Ileene, Croxton, and Bull's Eye, main 2tained exactly the same places all the way round,
and finished in the order named.
The ENCOURAGEMENT STAKES; a sweepstakos of $5 each with $150 added; for subscription waler griffins of this seasou, 190-1901; win- nor to receive 71 per cent.; second 29 per cont third 10 per cant; previous winners ex- cluded; weight for inches as per scale. Once
round.
Mr. John Peel's Dingo, 10st 131bs ....
(Mr. Gresson) Sir Horace McMahon's Mentor, 11st 2lbs
(Mr. Johnson) Mr. A. Babington's Sundowner, 10st 13lbs
(Mr. May)
(Mr. Hart Buck) Mr. Buxey's Wood Rose, 10st 1lbs.....
(Mr. W. W. Cox) Mr. H. Hill's Bullseye, 10st 10lbs
Mr. Hart Buck's Lincoln, 10st 7lbs
Mr. Derick's Deep Bay, 10st 10lbs.
Mr. J. H. Lewis' *Blazer, 10st 7lbs
Mr. Ellis Kelly's Alaric, 10st 10lbs..
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The band of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers was again in attendance, and also the band of the German cruiser Hansa.
The following are the particulars of the different events:--
The FLYAWAY STAKES; a Sweepstakes of 85 each with $100 added; second to receive $50; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; non-winners at this meeting allowed 3ths. subscription ponies of any previous season allowed 3ths.; previous winners at this meeting 7ths. extra. Three quarters of a mile.
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The GREAT SOUTHERN HANDICAP; winner to
receive $1,000; second $200; third $50; en trance $10; for China ponies. One mile and Mr. Mansfield's Ace of Hearts, 10st 4lbs
a quarter.
Mr. Derick's Tube Rose, † 10st 7lbs..
(Mr. Walwyn)
Mr. Kingston's Polka, 10st 7lbs
(Mr. Cumming)
(Mr. Johnson) 3
Mr. Buxey's New Rose, 11st 4lbs...
(Mr. Gresson) :0
Capt. H. M. Richard's Edelweis3, 11st 101b
Mr. Dryasdust's Sinbad, 11st 4lbs...
(Mr. Lloyd) 0
(Mr. Crawford) .0
Mr. David's Strategist, * 10st 9lbs
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(Mr. Moller) 0
* 16lbs overweight. † 3lbs overweight. seven horses ran. All got off well, Ace of Though 27 had entered for this race only Hearts in front, but being almost immediate- ly displaced by Tubs Rose. Entering the straight for the first time the order was-Tabe Rose, Sinbad, and Ace of Hearts. On pass- ing the Bridge, Sinbad and Strategist were together, followed by Ace of Hearts; New Rose aud Tube Roso were together, with Edelweiss last. In the bead Sinbad got ahead of Strategist, Ace of Hearts being third, and Tube Rosa fourth. Coming down from the Black Rock Sinbad lost ground, Ace of Hearts taking up the lead, with Strategist second, and New Rose third. When passing the Village, Ace of Hearts was loading by three lengths; Strategist was second, but Tube Rose had got third place, New Rose being out of the running by this time. Acs of Hearts cantered. in eight lengths ahead of Tube Rose. A fine race between Polka, Strategist and Sinbad re- sulted in Polka securing third place. Time, 2 min. 44 1/5 sec.
The GARRISON CUP; presented by the officers of the garrison; second to receive $100; for walers subscribed for by members as derby griffins; subscription waler griffins eligible; handicap previous non-starters carry top weight; entrance 81. Ona mile. Mr. Jay's Rheingold, 11st 2lbs
(Mr. P. A. Cox) 1
Mr. David's Unionist, 10st 9lbs...
Mr. Derick's Farewell, †10st 71la
(Mr. Moller) 2
(Mr Cumming) 3
Mr. Baxoy's Imperial Rose, *10st
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(Mr. Walwyn)
(Mr. Ford)
(Mr. Lloyd)
(Mr. Brutton) Mr. Wheelrut's The Giraffe, 11st 5lb
(Mr. Cummings) Mr. Roy's Blus Gum, 10st 1 lbs (Mr. Gedge) Mr. Oswald's Scintillant, 10st 9lbs
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Mr. G. H. Potts' Desert King, * 10st 12lbs
(Mr. W. W. Cox) 1 Mr Hart Buck's Esperance, 10st 3lbs....
(Mr. Crawford) Mr. G. H Potts' Moriturus, 1st tilbs
(Mr. P. A. Cox) 3 Mr. John Peel's Baluchi, 10st 12lbs
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In this race six out of the twenty harse entered started. Imperial Rose at once got in front, and was still loading when passing the Grand Strand for the first time. Farewell be-
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(Mr. Gresson) 9 Mr. J. H. Lewis' Arrogant, 10st 8lbs
(Mr. Walwyn) Mr. Hammonia's Blitz, § 'Ost 5lbs
(Mr. Johnson) 0
* 4lbs overweight. 2lbs overweight. 5lbs overweight. 9lbs overweight.
(Mr. P. A. Cox) 0 Mr. Jay's Altgold, 10st 7lbs... (Mr. Moller) 0 *3lbs overweight.
There were altogether 13 starters for this race-the biggest field of the day. Naturally several false starts wore made, but fiually all got away excopt Deep Bay, which was left be- hind. Mentor took the lead, and maintained it till the Bridge was reached, when Bull's Eye took first place, having a good second in Lincoln. At the Black Rock Bull's Eye still led, Dingo and Mentor coming on second and third res- pectively. Dingo was going strongly, and, passing the Village, took the lead from Bull's Eye, which dropped into second place. Mentor and Sundowner taking third and fourth tively. Mentor now made a spurt, and at the Dis- tance Post passed Dingo, which, a good second, was followed by Blue Gua. Dingo was not defeated, however, and succeeded in repassing Mentor, winning a hard race by half a leagth,
Mentor wus
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second and Sundowner third. Time, 1 min, 49 3/5 secs.
SECOND DAY, Wednesday, 27TH FEBRUARY. Beautiful weather again favoured the Faces cu Wednesday. The events were the same as usual on the second day, except that the Scurry Stakes were displaced by the Great Southern Handicap. The Derby winner, Kismet, had been entered for two or three of the events, but owing to its being heavily handicapped did not start. In the first event, the Flyaway Stakes, Mr. G. H. Potts had entered his Desert King and Morituras, and both proved winners (first and third). Mr. Mansfield's Ace of Hearts won the Great Southern handicap easily. There was a tough struggle btwean Polka, Strategist, and Sinbad for third
Mr. Derick's Thunderstorm. 10st 12lb
(Mr. Gresson)
(Mr. Cumming)
Mr. H. M. Richard's Hermit, 11st 2lbs
Mr. Dryasdust's Tit-Bits, * 10st 0lbs
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(Mr. Walwyn)
(Mr. Johnson) Mr Buxey's Blooming Rose, 10st 12lbs
(Mr. Moller) * 3lbs overweight. Twenty-one horses had been entered for this race, and it
was expected that eight would start. Mr. Darick's Thunderstorm, however, did not got on to the course in time for the start, the race being begun without it. Hermit at once took the loud, followed by Baluchi and Morituru. Coming round the bend, Moriturus got ahead of Hermit, which took second place, together with Baluchi. Tit-Bits being last. At the Black Rock, Mori- turns was leading by four lengths, Desert King and Baluchi being second and third. Desert King continued to forge ahead, and by the time the Village was reached had come up to Moriturus Entering the straight the two ponies raced together, Baluchi being third, Esperance fourth, Blooming Rose sixth, and Tit-Bits last. At the Distance Post Desert King was still leading, but Moriturus had fallen behind, Es- pérance being second and Baluchi third. Mori turas, however, pulled up, and secured third place, Desert King being first and Esperance second. Three-quarters of a length divided the first and second, and three lengths the second and third. Time, 1 min. 32 2/5 secs.
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ing second and Arrogant third. At the Black Rock Imperial Rose and Farewell were still first and second, but Unionist had won third place from Arrogant, which was fourth. At the Village, Unionist, which had made a spurt, was leading, with Imperial Rose second and Arrogant third. Unionist entered the straight with a lead, but was challenged by Rheingold. The latter got al ead, and won by two lengths, two lengths dividing the second and third. Time, 1 min. 59 2/5 sec. The GERMAN CUP; presented by the members of the German Club; second to receive half the outranco fees; for subscription walor grif- fins of this season, 1900-1901; weight for inches as per scale: entrance $10. One mile and a quarter.
Mr. Darius Glory, 11st 5lbs
(Mr. W. W. Cox) 1
Mr. David's Loyalist, 10st 3lbs
(Mr. Moller) 2: Mr. Hart Buck's Croxton, 10st 10lbs......
Mr. Hammonia's Baron, 1^st 13lbs
:(Mr. Crawford) 3
Mr. J. H. Lewis' Innocent. 11st 5lbs ...
(Mr. P. A. Cox)·
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(Mr. Johnson) 0 Fire horses out of seventeen which had entered ran. Croxton second and Loyalist third. On passing On getting away Glory led, with the Staud the first time Loyalist had secured second place, and at the bend had come up to
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