Bagshot in company went 1% mile in 256, with his last quarter a fraction over 31, finishing well, and he may improve, with another fast training gallop, before having to race in the big event on January 6
The Frigate and The Swan did 1% mile together in 2.59.2, both finishing well. Frostylight and Fairylight were given 1% mile together in 3.003, last quarter 313. Joylight out with Flyinglight went a similar distance in 2582, last quarter 3l. Joylight having the better of it when finishing strongly.
Merrylight going alone covered 1% mile in 2.58.2, last quarter 31, moving well at the finish. Haiphong with boy up did a good mile, his time being 2134, last quarter 312. This gallop indicates he is fit, and as Gram may weigh out for him on Tuesday, Mr. Durgor may start 1940 with some success to his stable.
Vim with Gram up did his 1% mile in 308, last quarter in 31, in good style. Same rider gave Claver-ton a similar distance in 2.57.1, last quarter 33. Neville with Y. S. Chang up did'his 1% mile in 2.563, last quarter 333. This pony is improving, but is not yet the good one he was last spring.
Carnival finished up his 1% mile done in 2.59.1, with an attractive style last quarter in 32.4, Bober did 1% mile in 3.01.1, last quarter 35, not pleasing as a finish. Doc finished well when doing his 1% mile in 2.56.2.
Marblehead Defeated by "D" Company After several victories in past weeks, the Italian Navy basketball team were defeated last night by "A" Company, in the Navy Y.M.C.A. Consolation League. After holding a slight lead at half time, " Company went on to win by 29-24. The highest scorers were Pensachik of the winners and Caproti of the Italians, the latter taking honours with 13 points, The Marblehead were beaten by 'D" Company to the tune of 21-12 in a hard-fought encounter in which the eventual winners had a good lead at half time.
In the third game of the evening "F" Company were beaten by Headquarters, Ist Bu. by 19-10, tight guarding holding' the score down.
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