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February 20, 1909.]*
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
ANNUAL RACE MEETING.
FIRST DAY.
Tuesday, February 16th. This the great sporting event of the year, was inaugurated yesterday under particularly happy auspices. The weather was fine, bright sunshine and warm breezes displacing the dull cloudy atmosphere of the morning and this contributed in no little degree to the pleasure of the day and to the opening success of the meeting. The interest in the races shows no waning and yesterday's attendance was very large, demonstrating that the event is almost as important a social gathering as it is a sports meeting.
The improvements effected in the premises of the Jockey Club called for no little commen. dation. The grand stand fully deserves its appellation, a handsome flight of broad steps giving approach to the stand proper, and afford- ing points of vantage from which to view the races, while the new arrangements underneath provided facilities for the money transactions in connection with the meeting. Improved con- veniences were also appreciated.
A lavish display of hunting not only from the stands but from the booths gave a bright ap- pearance to the picturesque and animated scene. The Chinese, as usual, swarmed outside, close to the track, and crowds were seen perched on the Black Rock and other heights in the neigh- bourhood, while the throng within the enclosure included the local élite, His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by Captain Mitchell Taylor and Captain Simson, A.D.C.'s, and Miss Henniker, arriving shortly after the second race. The sport was certainly as good as on former occasions, some creditable times being made, notably when Glorious Rose won the Foochow Cup in a fifth of a second under record time. It was noticeable too that the starters seemed more numerous than usual, the horses coming very well to every race, the largest field of the day being in the last race, when as many as nineteen went over the course. In the fourth race there were fifteen starters. Moreover the horses that entered were all well ridden and most of the races saw a fight to the finish.
The biggest cash sweep realised $1559.75 and the biggest dividend paid out by the parimutuel was $82.80.
The excellent band of the Buffs played delight ful selections during the day and contributed not a little to the pleasure of the gathering. The Officials of the Jockey Club are:-
Stewards
His Excellency Sir F. J. D. Lagard, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O.; His Excellency Vice-Admiral Hon. Sir H. Lambton, K.C.B., K.C.V.O., A.D.C.; His Excellency Maj.-Genl. R. G. Broadwood, C.B., Commodore H Lyon, R.N.; The Hon. Sir Paul Chater, Kt., C.M.G.; The Hon. Mr. F. H. May, .M.G.; The Hon. Mr. W. J. Gregson; F. B. Deacon, Esq.; G. Friesland, Esq.; J. A, Jupp, Esq.; J. C. Peter, Esq.; C. H. Ross, Esq.; H. P. White, Esq, Stewards in charge of the Scale. -F. B. Deacon,
Esq., G. Friesland, Esq..
Handicappers. Maj.-Genl. Broadwood, J. A.
Jupp, Esq.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.-
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Mr H. Humphrey's Mummery, 10st 7lb, 5lb allowance (owner) Messrs R. R. Hynd and A. C. Hynes Bagik Dua, 11st 11b, 3lb overweight (Mr Gegg) Admiral Lambton's Horatio, 10st 4lb, 5lb allowance (Mr. Mackie) Mr J. H. Lewis' Bystander, 11st llb (Mr Mr Magpie's Sturdy, 11st llb (Mr Dupre)... Lawrence) Mr Olympia's Hippomedon, 10st 12lb (Mr Mr Ottery's Tor, 10st 12lb (M: Jones)......
Schnorr)
Mr Seth's Little Nemo, 10st 12lb (owner) Mr Smith's Sandstone, 10st 10lb, 5lb allow- ance (Mr Morris)
Mr Wheeley's Pip, 10st 13lb, 5lb allowance (Mr Hansen)
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ball stand, Jubilee Rose and Earthquake following in close order. Approaching the rook, Heraldic pulled into third place, and Double Zero also went to the front. As the village was approached Earthquake was given a free Orein, but Jubilee Rose again went to the front, A hard race up the straight ended in a good finish between the Roses, Jubilee just managing to snatch victory from his stable companion, while Seafoam ran a good third.
Time-2 min. 56 secs.
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A bad start, Backstay gotting away first, followed by Highland Laddie, with Gundnok third. Ganduck on passing the village slightly improved his position, and Backstay, which had dropped behind a little, overhauled Highland Laddie, and coming away easily in the straight, won hands down. Highland Laddie was three lengths behind, and a length and a half separated the latter from Gunduck.
Time-1 min. 0.
The cash sweeps paid $340.20; $97.20; and $48.60; and the parimutuel $18.30 on the winner; $6.70 on the first pony: $7 on the second; and 86.40 on the third.
Cash sweep payments were $765.45 on (the first pony; $218.70 on the second, and $109.35 on the third. The pari mutuel paid $7.50 on the winner; $6.20 on the first pony; $20.50 on the second; and $8.20 on the third. THE VALLEY STAKES.-A Sweepstakes of $10 each with $400 added. Winner to receive 70 per cent.: Second 20 per cent.; and Third 10 per cent. For China Ponies, Subscription Griffins of this Season 1908-1909. Three quarters of a mile.
Mr Buxey's Little Dot Rose 10st 91b
(Mr Burkill) 1
Mr Dryasdust's Barry 10st 12lb...
(Mr Dupree) 2
(Mr Hayes) 3
(Mr Gresson) 0
(Mr Schnorr) 0
(Mr Jones) 0
overweight (Mr Hansen) Mr Gibbon Moore's Lyemun 11st llb...
Mr J. Armstrong's Kirton 11st 4lb
Mr H. Humphrey's Sir Joseph 11st 1lb
Mr John Peel's Dunkerry 11st 4lb
Mr Olympia's Heracles 11st 4lb
The riders went to the judges' box, alleging that a proper start had not been made, but it was Mr Ottery's Torridge 10st 12lb held to be a race.
THE MAIDEN STAKES.-Value $500.
Second Mr Dongla's Bluejacket 10st 131b
to receive $150.; and Third $75. For China Ponies, bona fide Griffins on date of entry. Three quarters of a mile.
Mr Buzey's Little Gem Rose 10ắt 12lb
(Mr Burkill)
(Mr Gresson)
(Owner)
(Mr Schnorr)
(Mr Hayes) Mr Ellis Kadoorie's Waziri Chief 11st 4lb.
(Mr Vida) 0
Mr John Peel's Garth, 11st Alb
Mr Henrique's Grey Back 10st 1b
Mr Olympia's Achilles 11st 4lb
Mr Speelman's Desiré 11st 41b
Mr Smith's Graystone 11st 11b
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(Mr Duner) 0
(Mr Gegg) 0
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(Mr Morris) 0
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Messrs. Findlay & Moir's Strathmill 11st 1lb
(Mr Vida) 0
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Mr Wheeley's Pip 11st 4lb (Mr Mackie) Mr J. Sill's Gambler 11st 1b
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(Mr Hickmann) 0 Mr Seth's Macscrew 10st 12lb (Mr Ourrer) 0 Capt Barker's Sham Aboo 11st 1lb
(Mr Heathcote) 0 The six starters in this event were despatch- The large field of fifteen faced the starter. ed from the outer field, and when they | Macscrew showed first out of the bunch and rapid- emerged from the shrubbery Grey Backly increased his leat from Barry and Strathmill. was in the van with Little Gem Rose and Garth Up the hill Dunkerry took second place, and lying in close order. Ascending the incline, the Rose drew up to the leader and displaced him passing the village. Entering the straight Little Gom Rose continued to increase his lead and romped home an easy winner.
A struggle for second place followed between Grey Back Mr. Gresson securing the honour. and Garth, the big pony which bore the Hon.
Time-1 min. 31/25 secs.
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The cash sweeps paid $598.50 on the first pony; $171 on the second, and $85.50 on the third. Pari mutuel payments were $5.70 for a win; $5.50 for first place; $11.50 for second; and $23.60 for third THE VICTORIA STAKES.-Value $500. Second to receive $150; and Third $75. For China Ponies. Weight for inches as per scale Bona fide Griffins on date of entry allowed 5 Ib. Subscription Griffins of this Season 1908- 1909 allowed 10 lb. Entrance $10. One mile.
Mr Buxey's Jubilee Rose 10st 121
Mr Buxey's York Rose 10st 12lb
past the village Little Rose came up the outside course and a neck and neck race between the two took place Little Rose, however, securing the honours.
Time-1 min 343 secs.
The Cash sweeps paid $847.90 on the first pony; $239-40 on the second; and $119.70 on the third. Pari mutuel payments were $13.40 on the winner; $6.60 for first place; $6.40 for second; and $11·10 for third. THE FOOCHOW CUP.-Value $500. Second to receive $150; and. Third $75. For China Ponies. Weight for inches as per scale. Ponies who have run at any previous meeting and not won a race and Griffins allowed 5lb. Subscription Griffins of this Season 1908-1909 allowed 10lb. Jockeys who have never had a winning mount in either Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5lb. Allowances accumula- tive. Entrance $10. Two miles. Mr Buxey's Glorious Rose, 11st 1lb
(Mr Burkill) 1 Messrs Findlay and Moir's Giesler
10st 91b (Mr Vida) 2 Messrs Toeg and Speelman's Sutlej
11st 4lb (Mr Hayes) 3- Mr John Peel's Vine (late Mohawk Chief).....
10st 12lb (Mr. Gresson) 0 Four ponies faced the starter in this event and were sent away together. Burkill sent Glorious Rose to the front and kept him well ahead of the others, Vine taking second place for the first lap. Passing the stand on the first occasion the Rose was well in the van, Giesler running second and Vine hard behind him in third position. Nearing the football stand Vine dropped out of the race and Giesler and Sutlej closed in on the leader. They were close Obehind him as the village was reached, and then After several false starts the field of nine Giesler drew ahead of Sutlej and challenged the were despatched together and were ridden easily Rose. The race home was a swift one, both past the grand stand for the first time, Game ponies being hard ridden. The Rose won by Chick leading and Jubilee Rose lying second. two lengths, Giesler being second and Sutlej The same pony was in the van passing the foot-third.
(Mr Burkill) 1
(Mr Mackie) Messrs Findlay and Moir's eafoam 10st 12lbs Mr Vida) Major Eaton's Game Chick 10st 12lb...
(Mr Scarlett)
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Mr Darin's Rubber Tree 11st 3lbs 2lb over, weight (Mr Gegg)
Judge. The Hon. Sir Paul Chater, Kt., c.M.G. Assistant Judge.-C. H. Ross, Esq., · ́ Starter.--The Hon. Mr. F. H. May, C.M.G. Second Starter-H. J. Gedge, Esq. Time Keeper.-T. S. Forrest, Esq. Hon. Treasurer.-J. F. Cox-Edwards, Esq. Clerk of the Course.-T. F. Hough, Esq. THE WONG-NEI-CHONG STAKES.-Value $300. Second to receive $100; and Third $50. For China Ponies. Subscription Griffins of this Season 1908-1909. Half a mile.
M ssrs Toeg and Speelman's Double Zero Mr Moregold's Backstay, 11st 2b, 1lb over-
10st 121b (Mr Nayes) weight (Mr. Vida) 1 Mr Dryasdust's Earthquake 10st 91b Mr D. Macdonald's Highland Laddie, 10st
(Mr Dupree) 12lb (Mr Burkill) Mr John Peel's Heraldic 10st 12lb Messrs Toeg and Speelman's Gunduck, 11st
(Mr Lawrence) 4lb (Mr Hayes) 3 Mr John Peel's Pei Ho 10st 12lb Mr E. B. Chichester's Jack Straw, 10st 131b
(Mr Hickman). 5lb allowance (owner) 0 Mr Christian's Droschkengaul, 10st 10lb, 5lb allowance (Mr. Petersen) Mr Elbee's Regret 10st 111b, 5lb allowance (Mr Hickman)
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