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HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB RACE MEETING.
FIRST DAY.
Stewards.His Excellency Sir Matthew Na- than, K.C.M.G.; His Excellency Admiral Sir Gerard H. U. Noel, K.C.B., K.C.M.G.; His Excellency Maj.-Genl. Villiers Hatton, C.B.; Commodore H. Pigot Williams, R.N.; The Hon. Sir Paul Chater, Kt., C.M.G.; Lieut.- Col. A. E. Aitken; A. Babington, Esq.; The Hon. Mr. C. W. Dickson; J. A. Jupp, Esq.; Captain F. W. Lyons; E. W. Mitchell, Fsq.; J. C. Peter, Esq.; E. W. Rutter, Esq.; and H. P. White, Esq.
Clerks of the Scale.-E. W. Rutter, Esq., and H. P. White, Esq..
Handicappers.-H. P. White, Esq., and Capt. F. W. Lyons.
Judge. The Hon. Sir Paul Chaler, Kt., C.M.G.
Starter.-C. H. Rose, Esq. Second Starter.—
Timekeeper.-J. R. Michael, Esq. Hon. Treasurer.-C. W. May, Esq. Clerk of the Course.-T. F. Hough, Esq.
This annual race meeting opened at the Happy Valley on Feb. 12. The weather was not all that could be desired, but though cold the rain kept off, and the interesting programme was carried through without a hitch. The event showed no falling off in popularity, and the large attendance from all classes of the community testified to the general love of sport. The races were held earlier this year in order to offer entertainment to H. R. H. Prince Arthur of Connaught on the occasion of his visit to the Colony, but the Royal bereavement made it im- possible for him to give the meeting the patronage which he would in other circum- stances have extended. Although from the racing point of view it was undesirable to have the meeting before the usual time, the trainere put in good work during the time at their dis- posal, with the result that the performances of the ponies excelled anticipations and was thoroughly creditable to all concerned. Needless to say, with such a staff of stewards and officials as mention- ed above, the races were exceedingly well managed and no occasion was presented for adverse criticism.
The Race Course itself, with its recent im- provements, looked exceedingly well. There was a place for everything and everything was in its proper place. The owners of horses had their apartments where they dispensed hospit- ality, while the matshed restaurants catered for the multitude. Only the sunshine was required to invest the scene with its customary charm and temper the edge of the keen wind that blew across the course. However, even in these con- ditions the people were good-humoured, especial. ly those who were fortunate enough to find that their fancy in placing money had alighted on a winner. In the centre, lining the railings, was a vast concourse of natives, whose hi yahs mingled with the cheers and cries of the European populace.
Looking over the events of the day there can be no two opinions about the excellence of the sport. Yesterday's card embraced ten races and and with few exceptions the issue hung in the balance till the horses had practically reached the winning post. This imparted the keenest interest to each event, and the finishes were naturally watched with considerable excitement Contributing to this end was the operations of the "Pari Mutuel," now an established institu- tion at this fixture. Judged by the fact that those in charge were kept well employed, it must have done a flourishing business. Some re. markable dividends were paid, the highest being $349.60. In other ways there was a considerable turnover of money. Musical selections by the band of the 2nd Battation West Kent Regiment under Bandmaster McKelvie enlivened the proceedings. The events of the day are here detailed.
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THE WONG-NEI-CHONG STAKES; Value
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND Mr G. H. Potts' Erl King, 10st 12lbs
(Mr Burkhill) * Mr Christiani's Frechdachs, 10st 9lbs, -
(Bir Hayes) * Mr E. Goetz's Rabbit, 10st 9lbs
(Mr Mackie) 3 Major Parker & Mr Hamer's Baluchi, 10st
4lbs, 5lbs allowed (Mr Hamer) 0 H.E. the Governor's Aconite, 10st 131bs, 4lbs overweight (Mr Moller) Mr D. Macdonald's Highland Chiel, 10st 9lbs (Mr Alderton) Mr Dryasdust's Jovial Monk, 10st 9lbs
(Mr Dupree)
H.E. the Governor's Melinite, 10st 10lbs
5lbs allowed (Mr. Leslie) Mr John Peel's Gaberlunzie, 10st. 7lbs
5lbs allowed (Mr Gresson)
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A false start took the ponies some way round the course, but in a second attempt they got well away, and kept together until the incline was reached. Here Aconite drew ahead and led to the village, at which place Erl King and Frechdachs came to the fore with Rabbit fol- lowing in their wake. Coming up the straight, Aconite fell behind and Erl King and Frech- dachs assumed the lead, maintaining it till the finish, Rabbit running second about two lengths behind. Time 1.05 4-5ths. The Pari-Mutuel paid on Erl King $5.20; Frechdachs. $6,10 and Rabbit $13.50; dividend $8 30. THE VICTORIA STAKES. -A sweepstakes of $10 each with $300 added. Second to receive S10; and third $50. For China ponies. Weight for inches as per scale. Bona fide griffins on date of entry allowed 5 lb. Sub- scription griffins of this season 1905-19 6 allowed 10 lb. One Mile.
Mr G. H Pott's Heather King, 11st 4lbs
(Mr Burkill)
Mr John Peel's Ca Canny, 10st 13lbs...
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(Mr Johnston) 2
(Mr Hayes) 3
Mr Buxey's La France Rose, 10st 12lbs Mr P. Simcock's Mick, 11st 4lbs...
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(Owner) 0 Ca Canny took up the position alongside the rails with La France Rose while Heather King was led to the post on the outer course. The field got a good start, Mick leading the field from Ca Cauny with La France Rose and Heather King last. This was the position passing the stand. Heather King was hard held going up the back stretch. At the Bowrington Ca Canny led the field by about one length with a France Rose secoud and Mick and Heather King running neck and neck n the rear. This was the position passing the footbill stand. At the bend La France Rose drew up on Ca Canny, and Mick led the field by a length from Heather King. La France Rose was whipped going up the incline, and soon drew neck to neck with Ca Canny. Heather King following close in their wake. Emerging from the rock, La France Rose was in the van with Ca Canny second and Heather King third Continuing round the village, Heather King easily drew ahead, with Ca Canny and La France Rose running neck and neck for second place. Heather King went as he pleased in the home run and won in a canter by about 30 lengths, with Ca Canny second and La France Rose about three lengths behind third. Time, 2.14 4-5ths. The Pari-Mutuel paid on Heather King, $5.10; and Ca Cauny $7.10; dividend $6.10.
THE VALLEY STAKES; A Sweepstakes of $10 each with $300 added, Winner to receive 70 per cent.; Second 20 per cent.; and Third 10 per cent. For China Ponies subscription Griffins of this Season 1905-1906. Weight for inches as per scale. Three quarters of a mile.
Mr G. C. Moxon's Speculation 10st 9lbs... (Mr Johnson)
Mr Cruickshank's Red Herring 10st 12lbs (Mr Burkill) Messrs T. F. Hough R. Shewan's...
The Skirl 10st 12lbs (Mr Mackie, Mr A. Babington's Rover 10st Ølbs ...
(Mr Alderton)
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(Mr Hamer)
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$250. Second, to receive $100; and third 129th Baluchis Subalterns' Pathan 11st 1lb 850. For China ponies subscription grif-
fins of this season 1905-1906. Weight for | Mr Paul Chater's Wakelyn 10st 9lbs inches as per scale. Jockeys who have never
(Mr Hayes) 0
(Mr Gresson) 0
had a winning mount allowed 5 lb. Entrance Mr T S Forrest's Peebles 11st llb.. 810 Half a Mile. -
Mr Smith's Nugget
[February 19, 1906.
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(Mr Humphreys) : 0
Capt. W. Arbuthnot Leslie's Lyddite. adida 11st 11b (Mr Leslie) = ́0 Mr Magpie's Velocity 10st 12lbs...
Mr Meifoo's Eagle 11st 1lb
(Mr Dupree) 0 H. E. Sir Matthew Nathan's Cordite 10st
12lb (Mr Moller) 0 Mr S. G. Nowall's Sundial 11st 12lbs, 4lbs overweight (Mr Cox)
..(Mr Inglis)-U Before this race started Gresson was thrown from Peebles, bat fortunately not hurt. The riderless pony then galloped round the course, aud was thus out of the race. Thirteen ponies faced the starter and got well away, Speculation faking the lead and being closely followed by Wakelyn and Red Herring. This order was maintained until the field passed the rock, and then Wakelyn sprung into first place, and was still in first position when passing the village. The order, however, was changed coming up the straight, Speculation rapidly drawing ahead, and winning by about six lengths with Red Herring second, and The Skirl, two lengths behind, third, Time-1.39 4-5ths. The Pari- Mutuel payments were- -Speculation $9.00, Red Herring 812,10 and The Skirl $33 20; dividend, $27.10.
THE MAIDEN STAKES; Value $500; Second to receive $150; and Third $50. For Chius pouies bona fide Griffos on date of entry. Weight for inches as par scale. Subscription Griffins of this Season 1906-1906 allowed 7 lb. Entrance $10. Three quarters of & mile.
Mr Buney's Triumph Rose, 11st llb
(Mr Hayes) 1
Mr G. H. Potts' Exchange King, 11st lĺb
(Mr Burkill) 2 Mr Durgor's Old Boy, 11st 11b (Mr Moller). Mr Cruickshank's New Boy, 1st llb...
(Mr Alderton) 0 Messrs. Macdonald & Alderton's Banzai, 10st
12lbs (Mr Robertson) 0 Mr Wingard's Kamloops, 11st llb (Mr Cox) 0 Kamloops took up a position by the rails and Triumph Rose had the outer running. After a bad start Kamloops took the lead with Exchange King second and Triumph Rose third. The three leaders raced neck and neck up the hill, at the top of which Triumph Rose headed the field with Exchange King close behind and Kamloops third. Triumph Rose increased her lead passing the village and in the straight ran anyhow, winning easily. Exchange King ran second and Old Boy third. Time, 1.37 3-5ths. The Pari paid-Triumph Rose $6.00, Exchange King $5,80, Old Boy $11.10; dividend $10.20. THE Foochow Cur; Value $300. Second to receive $100; and Third $50. For China Ponies. Weight for inches as per scale. Ponies who have run at any previous Meeting and not won a race and Griffius allowed 5 lb. Subscription Griffins of this Season 1905-1906 allowed 7 lbs. Jockeys. who have never had a winning mount Allowed 5 lb.- Entrance $10. Two miles. `
Mr Wingard's Czardas, 11st 7lbs (Mr Cox) 1 Mr G. H. Potts' Norman King, 11st 1lb
(Mr Burkill) 2 Mr D. Macdonald's Highland Laird (late
Copper King), 10st 10lbs (Mr Alderton) 3 Mr Cruickshank's Mikosh, 11st 1lb
(Owner)
Mr Dryasdust's 'Beancake, 11st 4lbs
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(Mr Johnston) 0
Mr W. Inglis' Forward, 11st llb
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(Mr Inglis) 0 Mr Ellis Kadooris's Lucky Chief, 10st 12lbs (Mr Moller)
Mr Buxey's Sunrise Rose (late Sunbeam), list lb, 5lbs overweight (Mr Hayes) Sunrise Rose took up a position by the rails with Norman King alongside." The order past the stand for the first time was Lucky Chief first, Norman King second, while Czardas brought up the rear. At the back stretch Lucky Chief had a long lead, Beancake following in second place and Norman King third. Going up the incline Lucky Chief led by about ten lengths, while Beancake and Norman King headed the rest of the field. Lucky Chief maintained his lead as he passed the village, Beancake and Norman King run- ning as before. From the rear Sunrise Rose, who was well ridden, was rapidly drawing to the fore. As the ponies passed the judge's box
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