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June 7, 1909.]
HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
The Gymkhana Club had a glorious afternoon for their second meeting at Happy Valley on May 29th; consequently the event was the most successful that the Club have experienced for some time. There was a large and representative attendance, which included His Excellency the Governor and party. The course was fast, and the racing good, many exciting finishes being witnessed. The amounts paid out by the Cash Sweeps were considerably in excess of previous payments at Gymkhanas. The inviting day attracted quite number of ladies to the course. where the Buffs Band, under the baton of Bandmaster Hewitt, considerably enlivened the proceedings with an admirable programme of music. Patrons and officials of the Club are:--
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Patrons His Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O.; His Ex- cellency Vice-Admiral Hon. Sir Hedworth Lamb- ton, B.; His Excellency Maj.-Genl. R. G. Broadwood, C.B.; Rear-Admiral H. Lyon, R.N. Committee: The Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club, (Ex-Officio). The Hon. Mr. F. H. May, C.M.G.. Messrs J. Johnstone, J. A. Jupp, H. P. White, G. K. Hall Brutton, John Paterson and Major W. A. Eaton Judge: Mr. J. A. Jupp and Major W. A. Eaton, Handicap- pers; Messrs H. P. White and F. . Deacon, Clerks of the Scales; Mr. H. J. Gedge, Starter; Mr. J. Paterson, ud Starter; Mr. M. S. Sassoon, Time Keeper; Mr. C. Gordon Mackie, Hon. Sec, and Treasurer. FIVE FURLONGS FLAT RACE.-For subscrip- tion griffins of any season which have not won an official race, Weight for inches as per scale. Unplaced runners at official meet- ing 1909 allowed 3 lbs. Winner at 1st Gymkhana to carry 10 lbs. extra. To be ridden by jockeys who have not WON an official race in Hongkong, or China. Entrance fee $5. 1st prize presented; 2nd prize: $25.00. Entrance fees to go to winner, Mr F. B. Deacon's Butcher, 152 lb
Mr H. G. Moore's Lyemun, 155 lb
Mr K. K's Highland Heather. 149 Ib
Mr D. L. M's Tamar, 162 1b.
Mr C. E. G. Davidson's Seraph,
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tion. Ascending the incline the latter pony took premier position and Billy usurped second place. At the village bend killy was in the van, with Droschkengaul second and Birthday third. The order was the same entering the straight, Billy maintaining a long lead and pride of place until the finish. An excellent race for secoud place was witnessed between Birth- day and Droselkengaul, the ponies racing neck and neck until within a few lengths of the Judges box. There Birthday nearly stumbled, but the excellent horsemanship of the Hon. Mr. Gresson averted what might have proved a serious accident, and although thrown out of his stride Birthday succeeded in gaining second place by a head. Time- min. 3 sec.
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(Mr Klimanek) 3 Major Cobbe's Thief. 151 Ih, 2 overweight (Col Bayard) 10 h penalty (Mr Leali) 149 Ib (Mr Bryce) 0 After a false start the field of six was dis- patched, Tamar taking the lead and being closely followed by Seraph, the other four ponies following in a bunch in the rear. The order was the same until the village was neared, when the rear ponies closed up. Passing the village Butcher drew level with Seraph and passed ou to join Tamar, while Lyemun and Highland Heather also came to the front. At the entrance to the straight Lyemun gained considerably on the leaders, Highland Heather likewise pulling up. In the home run Butcher responded gamely to his jockey's persuasions, and passed the winning post an easy winner. Lyeman was second home, with Highland Heather a good third. Time.-1 min. 18-2/5 secs. The Pari Mutuel paid a dividend of $11.60. while payments by the Cash sweeps were $283.50 on the first pony; 81 on the second and $40.50 on the third. WELTER RACE HALF A MILE.-For all China pony hacks or polo ponies. To be ridden by owners pony to have been property of rider for at least one month prior to date of entry, Catch weights 12 stones. Winner at 1st Gymkhana 14 lbs. extra. Open to members of Jockey and/or Polo Clubs, also members of both Services, Entrance fee 85. 1st prize presented; 2nd prize: $25.00 (Entrance fees to go to winner |
Major H. Findlay's filly, 1821b
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14lb penalty (owner) Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson's irthday,
168lb (owner) 2 Mr K. K's Droschkengaul, 168lb (owner) Mr Elwes' Kirkdale, 169 lb, 1 lb
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overweight (owner) 0 Mr Blank's White Heather. 166lb,
lb overweight (owner) 0 A good start saw Kirkdale in the lead with Birthday and Droschkengaul in second posi-
one mile.
The Pari Mutuel paid a dividend of $10.80 while Cash Sweep payments were $422.10, first pony; $120.60 second; and $60.30 third. GYMKHANA STAKES.-Value $100, Distance For all China ponies. Catch weights at 10st. 6lbs. Winners of an open race or open griffin race 5lbs. extra. Non- winning subscription griffins allowed, 5lbs, Jockeys who have not won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5lbs. A cup' called the Gymkhana Cup will be presented at the end of the season to be won by the pony scoring most marks in the races for the Gymkhana Stakes at the gymkhana meetings during the season, 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 5lbs extra for each win in subsequent starts for the race. but in the event of a pony carrying the penalty not winning, 2lbs. to be deducted next time he starts, such 2lbs, to remain deducted until he wins again when he will carry the full penalties without deduction. Penalties accumulative up to 151b, Entrance fee $5: 2nd Prize: $25. (Half entrance fees to go to winner.)
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Mr. Dryasdust's Triad, 146 lb
(Mr. Dupree) D.H. Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson's Garth, 151 lb
(Mr. Johnstone) D.H. Mr. Dryasdust's Best Friend 146 lb.
(Hon. Mr. May) 3 Mr. L. K. Leeson's Seafoam, 146 lb
(Mr. Mackie) 04 Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson's, H. H. 146 lb
(owner) 0 In this event the Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson declared to win with Garth, and Mr. H. P. White declared to win with Triad.
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to time be introduced into a team but in order to win the aggregate trophy two at least of the members composing the winning team must have competed in not less than three competitions.
Points will be awarded as follows: 3 for each carry, say per team 2 for a carry under 20 yards 1 for a touch
3 for speed 3 for style
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A dropped spear disqualifies the team for the run concerned.
Note-Style means the proper and work- manlike handing of spears and the synchronous working of a team. Points will be deducted from a team should the judge observe any member carrying his spear in a dangerous and unsports- manlike manner.
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The judges will deduct points if in their opinion a team be moving at too slow a space,
(To avoid delay, each team must be ready to compete, when called upon to do so by the starter. Any team not ready will be disquali- fied.
Buffs "A" team composed of Major Eaton,
Captain Barker and Lieut Potter, 36 points. 1 Mounted Troop "A team, composed of Lieut. Johnstone and Troopers Gedge and Dupree, 32 points
2 Royal Artillery
A' team composed of Colonel Chamier and Captains Finch and Twiss, 27 points
3 Cash Sweep payments were $381.15 on the first; $108.90 on the second; and $54.45 on the third team.
OSE MILE FLAT RACE. For subscription griffins of season 1908-09. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners of one race at 1909 meeting 7-lbs. extra; two or more races 12 lbs. extra. Winner at 1st gymkhana 7 lbs. extra. Winners at this meeting 7 lbs. extra. Penal- ties accumulative. Unplaced ponies at 1909 meeting allowed 2 lbs. Jockeys who have not wou more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 lbs. Entrance >5.00. First prize: Presented, 2nd prize $25.00, (Entrance fees to go to winner). Mr Blank's Grey Back, 162 lb, 7 lb penalty
(Mr Dupree) 1 Admiral Lambton's Kamranh, 157 lb,
penalty 12lb, 5 lb allowed (Mr Mackie) 2 Vr Lawork's Theodolite (late Backstay) 162
Ib penalty 7 lb allowed (Mr Klimanek) 3 Commodore H. Lyon's Swan, 157 lb penalty
12 lb, 5 lb allowed (owner) 0
Yr H. G. Moore's Lyemun, 150 lb. 5 lb
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Messrs D. L. M's. Tamar, 159 lb
The five starters in the Gymkhana Stakes were sent away to a splendid start, Garth taking¦ the lead. Triad falling into second place! and est Friend following into third position. At the football stand Gath was still leading
(Mr Gegg) 0 from Triad. who was held hard, while from Hon. Mr W. J. Gresson's Little Dot Rose, this point the field gradually closed in. The
156 lb, 7 lb penalty (owner) 0 order was much the same until the straight The seven
starters in this event were was neared, when Garth was first, Triad second despatched together, Swan leading past the and H. H. third. An excellent race home was grandstand for the first time with Lys- witnessed between Garth and Triad, both шип second and Tamar third. Swan in- ponies being hard-ridden, and running almost neck and neck. The Judge's decision was a dead heat, but it appeared from the Press stand that Garth had won by a head, and this, was the opinion of many in the stand on the other side of the Judge's box. Best Friend was a poor third. Time-2 min 5-2 5 sees.
The Pari paid 8.50 on Garth and $5.10 on Triad, while payment by the Cash Sweeps were: $315.90 on Garth and Triad, and $7.20 on Best; Friend.
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TEST PEGGING IN SECTIONS OF THREE- Open to teams mounted on China ponies, composed of three men, representing any recognized unit or club in the Colony, Three small
cups to be presented winning team at each competition and at the conclusion of the seasou a trophy will be given to the team which scores the highest aggre. gate of points all meetings included. In competing for the small cups a competitor need not necessarily represent the same unit or club ou each and every occasion, but if competing for the aggregate trophy he can only represent que unit or que club during the season, that is to say he must continue to compete for the unit or club first selected by him and for no other. To provide for sick. ness, absence from the Colony, or for improve. ment of a team, new members may from time
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creased his lead past Bowrington, Tamar draw- ing into second place. Up the incline Swan had a big lead, but the remainder of the field bunched near the rock and drew up with the leader. Kamranlı was the first to emerge, while Tamar aud Greyback ran in second place. Kamranh was still foremost when the straight was entered, Greyback being a good second. n exciting race home followed, Grayback challenging the Admiral's pony and winning by nearly a length, while Theodolite, who was the only pony left at the start came up the straight at a great pace and succeeded in snatching third place from Tamar. Time-2 min. 11 secs.
The dividend paid by the Pari Mutuel was 89.30. while Cash Sweep payments were: lat 8544.95; 2nd, 155.70; 3rd, $77.85.
ONE AND A QUARTER MILE FLAT RACE. Handicap-For all China ponies. Entrance fee $5. First prize; presented, 2nd Prize: (Entrance fees to go to winner.) Mr. Dryasdust's Best Friend, 158lb...
(Mr. Dupree), 1
Mr. J. Johnstone's Just-in-Time
(late White Heather) 156lb (Owner) 2 Messrs. Leah and Moore's Sportsman...
(late Volga), 150lb (Mr. Moore) 3 Major W.A., Eaton's Game Chick, 147lb,...
5lb overweight (Col. Bayard) 0
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