October 14, 1907.]
HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.
Patrons:- His Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard, K.C.M.G., C.B., D 8.0. His Excellency Vice-Admiral Sir Arthur W. Moore, K.C.B., K.C.V.O., C.M.G.; His Excellency Major-General R. G. Broadwood, C.B.; Commodore R. H. §. Stokes, B.N.
Committee: The Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club, (Ex-Officio). The Hon. Mr. F. H. May, C.M.G., Major Parker, Messrs. C. H. Ross, H. P. White, G. K. Hall Brutton, D. MacDonald, and Captain Thompson.
Judge: Mr. C. H. Ros", Handicapper-Major Parker.
Clerk of Scales:—Mr. H. P. White.
tarter :-Major Parker
2nd Starter:-Mr. J Paterson, Time Keeper :-T. 8. Forrest,
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Hon. Sec. & Treasurer:- Mr. R. F. C. Master. Excellent weather favoured the fifth and last meeting of the Hongkong Gymkhana Club on October 5th at Happy Valley, and need. less to say, it was as successful as the best of its predecessors. There was a good attendance which included many ladies. The card embraced saven events, and they afforded some good sport. H.E. the Governor and Lady Lugard accompanied by Captain Ogle, A.D.C., "and M. A. J. Brackenbury, arrived about the middle of the programme and were welcomed with the asual heartiness, the band of the 3rd Middlesex Regiment, which was in attendance during the afternoon, playing the National Anthem. For tunately there were no accidents to mar the afternoon's pleasure, though Mr. Jordan, who rode for the first time at th se meetings, was thrown by his monat, but as it was one which none of the other riders favoured, it was probably the expected which happened in this Results are appended. 1.-3.09 p.m. GYMKHANA CLUB CHALLENGE CUP.-Distance one mile. For all Chins Ponies. Catch weights at 10 st. 6 lb. Winners of an open race or open Griffiu race 5 lb. extra. Non-winning Subscription Griffins allowed 5 lb. Jockeys who have not won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 lb. To be won by the pony scoring most marks in the races for the oup, counting 4 points for a first; 2 for a second; and 1 for a third. The benefit of marks already scored to pass with the pony on a sale. Any winner of the race to carry 5 lb. extra for each win in subsequent starts for the Cup, but in the event of a pony carrying the penalty not wiuning, 2 lb. to be deducted next time he starts. Penalties accumulative up to 15 lb. Entrance fee of $5 to go in the purchase of a memento to the winner of each race, and $25 to second pony out of the Club funds. At the conclusion of the season a cap will be presented by Commodore R. B. S. Stokes, R.N., to the owner of the pony obtaining the second highest number of marks.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
Mr. Brutton's Kingston, 152 lb.
(Mr. Brutton) Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin's No Wanchee
145 lb. (Mr. R. F. C. Master) Mr. A. Morfey's Southdown, 129 lb. (owner) Mr. Robert's Velocity, 152 lb. (owner).....
No Wanches went ahead at the start with the field bunched behind. Past the bend Septima joined and they ran in partnership till going up the hill, when Manchurian Chief, who had been at their heels all the way passed through into first position. Nigel now made a claim at the village and strove hard to pass the leader. The pair ran neck and neck down the straight, but Chief was first at the post. Time 1-58-1/5. Pari-mutuel, $19.50; sweeps, lat $362.25; 2nd $103.50; 3rd $51.72.
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rider scoring most marks at the end of the season, Best of three runs at each meeting. Points for pace and style. Open to members of both services as well as to members of the Gymkhana Club. Winners of this event at the first two Gymkhanas this season to count marks scored by them at this meeting towards aggregate only. Mementoes pre- sented at this meeting to be taken by riders scoring highest number exclusive of winners at the first two Gymkhana meetings this season. Entrance fee $3. A memento pre. sented to the 1st and 2nd.
Mr. Moxon was first with 27 points, and Mr. Marshall took second place. The cup however went to Mr. Ross, Mr. Dapres coming second. 6-5.00 p.m.- ÚNE MILE and a QualTER
FIAT RACE, HANDICAP-For all China Ponies, Jockeys who have not won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 lb. Entrance fee $5. 1st Prize: A Cup presented by H. N. Mody. Esq., 2nd Prize: $25. (Entrance fees to go to winner.)
Mr. Godfrey Master's Blue Nile, 152 lbs. ...
(Owner) 1
Mr. Godfrey Master's Astral, 1154 lbs.
Mr. Medico's Nigel, 140 lbs.
(Mr. C. Master) 2
3.-3.40 p.m.-LADIES' NOMINATION RACE- Gentlemen to start dismounted at a given point. On the word "go" mount and ride over a paper "water" jump to their Nomina trizes who will in the meantime have been given hate to trim. Gentlemen will dismount shortly before reaching their nominatrixes. When hats are trimmed ladies will assist gentlemen to put them on. Gentlemen will then mount and ride home over a course which will be indicated and which will include a paper hurdle and through a sorgen. Hats and trimming will be provided by the Club. Time
(Mr. F. H. May) 3 limit for hat trimming 4 minutes. Points Mr. Brutton's Septima, 148 lbs. (Owner) 0 for pace and hat trimming. Hats must be There was only a small field. Blue Nile took worn when passing winning post and if the lead and was joined by Nigel on the hill, dropped or knocked off en route must be picked but the latter was displaced by Astral, and Blue up. Any competitor backing or sidling his Nile and Astral had a fice ran home, the former pony over or through any obstacle will be dis-winning by about & length. Time 2/43. qualified. Entrance fee $3. First and second Pari-mutuel, $15.30; sweeps, 1st $598.50; 2nd prizes presented by the Club. No whips or $171; 3rd $85.50. spurs allowed. Ladies are requested to provide their own needles and cotton. Post Entries.
This event provided no little amusement. The ladies regarded the millinery pidgin as a joke and took up their appointed tasks amid sounds of hilarity. The riders made a brave start but getting through the hurdle and oros- sing the ditch found many in difficulties, while one unfortunate competitor spent about fifteen minutes trying to persuade his mount to take the leap and then had to give it up in disgust. When the cavaliers arrived where the ladies were seated they were kept waiting some little time while dainty fingers, more or less deft, manipulated straw hats, trimming and needle and thread. None of the creations could b described as lovely but that was not to be expected considering the dispatch with which some of the finished articles were turned out. The first two riders experienced some difficulty in getting through the hanging matting, but once through it was easy for those to follow. All the competitors were disqualified except Mr. R. F. C. Master, nominated by Miss Master, and Mr. Dupree, nominated by Miss Mansfield, the latter taking premier honours.
4.-4.10 p.m.--FIVE FURLONGS FLAT RACE,
HANDICAP. For all China Ponies. Jockeys who have not won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 lbs. Entrance fee $5. 1st Prize: A Cup presented by The Hon Mr. Keswick. 2nd Prizes: 25. (Entrance fees to go to winner). Mr. E. A. Hankey's Off Chance, 149 lbs,
(Mr. Gegg) Mr. Rolason's Minnoch, 144 lbs, ..
(Mr. R. F. C. Master)? Mr. W. G. Clarke's b. Lucifer, 146 lbs,
(Mr. W. G. Clarke)
(Mr. Dupree)
Mr. C. Paul Chater's Rust, 154 lbs,
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Mr. Godfrey Master's Blue Nile, 159 lb.
(Owner) 1 Mr. Godfrey Master's Astral, 146 lb.
(Mr. R. F. C. Master) 2 Mr. Dryasdust's Cxcomb, 119 lb.
(Mr. Dupree) 3 A very good race ensued despite there were only three starters. Coxcomb took the lead at the start, but had to give way at the bend to Blue Nile who made the running all the way with Astral challenging. Time 2.102/5. Pari-mutuel 87.40. Cash sweeps 1st $141.75 : 2nd $10:50 3rd $20.25. A protest was lodged by the rider of Coxcomb that he had been fouled by Blue Nile, | Mr. G. E. Morell's Homicide (late Petard), but the protest was overruled, and the cup there-
140 lbs, (Mr, Jordan) fore went to Blue Nile.
Mr. Robert's Velocity, 140 lbs. (Roberts) 0 2.-3.20 p.m.-ONCE ROUND FLAT RACE.- Only four of the six horses appeared from the For China Ponies which have run and not wood and it transpired that Homicide and won at Gymkhana meetings this season. Velocity preferred to exercise on their own Weight for inches as per scale. Subscription account. They had several false starts and Griffias 1906-07 allowed 7 lb. Jookeys who Homicide finished by pitching Mr. Jordan have not won more than two official races while Velocity ran up the bank. The race in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed proved to be Off Chance's, Gegg's mount run- 5 lb. Entrance fee $5, 1st Prized Cpning home with a few lengths to spare from presented. 2nd Prize: $25. (Entrance fees! to go to winner.) Mr. E. Kadoorie's Manchurian Chief, 152 lb.
(Mr. W. G. Clarke) 1 Mr. Medico's, Nigel, 142 lb. (Mr. Dupree) 2 Mr. M, W. Slade's Zapeter, 155 lb.
(Mr. Gegg) 3
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7-5.20 p.m.-ULTA-PULTA FLAT RACE.— About 350 yards. For China Ponies Ponies will be drawn for and will be ridden by riders drawing the corresponding numbers to those of the ponies on the programme. Drawing will take place on the course in front of the Judges' Box immediately before the race. The owner of the first pony home to give the rider $5. Rider of last pony to give the owner $5. Entrance fee $5. Prizs presented by J. Paterson Esq. (Entrance fees to go to winner). A memento will be presented to the rider of the last pony.
The ** Presented Prize" will go to the Rider, the Entrance fees to the Owner of the first pony. No competitor may ride his own pony-it by chance he draws his own pony he must exchange with some other competitor. Mr. A. Morfey's Southdown
Mr. G. C. C. Master's Drayos
(Owner) 1
(Mr. R. F. C. Master) 2 Mr. G. Marshall's The Puddler
Mr. W. 8. Dupree's Pathan
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(Owner) 3
(Owner) 0
Southdown won easily and Pathan took the wooden spoon. The placing of the last horse in the winning list was rather unexpected amongst those who patronised the cash sweeps. Pari-mutuel $9.60. Cash sweeps-1st, $598,10; 2nd, $171.
As we remarked in our report of the Gymkhana there was some trouble as to paying out in the cash sweeps on the ulta puita race, The last horse was entitled to the wooden spoon and was accordingly placed in the prize list. When the officials in charge of the sweeps sent
to the stewards of the Club to ascertain on which horse to pay they were advised to pay ou No. 2 which, as stated, was the last horse la. However, the sweep officials on consulting the rales of the pari-mutuel, found that they provid- ed that the money should be paid on the first horses past the post and on this being brought to the notice of the stewards it was agreed that the money should be paid on No. 4 which was the second horse in. The gentleman who holds the ticket for this horse should see the official in charge of the sweep as the latter is holding $118 for him.
Minnoob. Rust, who was favourite brought up On Oct. 5th Mr. Amos P. Wilder, American the rear.
Time 1.16-3/5. Pari-mutuel $20,30. | Consul-General, leaves on a short holiday. He sweeps 1st, $535.50; 2nd. 8153; 3rd, $78,50. intends calling at the most important coastal 5.-4.30 pm.-TENT PEGGING CHALLENGE ports en route to Paking, whence he will Cur.-Presented by His Excellency Major- travel to Hankow, and thenoe overland to General Broadwood, C.B. For China Ponies, Canton. Mr. 8. Fuller, Vice-Cogaul, will take To be run for five times and to be won by the charge during his absence.
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