The eighth Gymkhana Meeting of the Intarnational Recreation Club, held on Wednesday at Kiangwan, was a3 successful as any hitherto carried out. Sport was excellent, whilst UN
903 the weather and the attendance were all that could be desired. For a one-day meeting something like a record was established in the number of persons who gathered on the course. Tha alterations that have been made in the enclosure evoked much comment, and another matter calling for mention is the increased popularity of the new road recently built to the course. This was used by many hundreds of those in attendance, In several instances the expecta tions with regard to the ponies were realized, but there were some sui prises, Fulham, an old favourite and a winner of many races at Kiangwan did not disappoint his supporters, for Mr. Burkill, who rode him, got home by a length from Cardington in the half milo dash. In the next roos Mr. Burkill appeared as a steeplechase winner for he steered Bletsoe past the post an easy winner. Silverton, who found the greatest favour for this race, ridden by Mr. Bell-Irving, finished last. For the third time, in the Polo Dash Plate, Mr. Burkill took out Scylla, and covering the three furlongs in forty-five seconds ho beat the favourite, Hooter and a field of seven by three-quai ters of a length. There were many congratulations on this triple win of Mr. Burkill, who only had five mounts M. altogether The event of the day, the Mile Flat Handicap, created a surprise, the success of Old Hand, late Prosperity, producing a winning dividend of more than $100. There were ten runners for this race, and although Mr. Laurence only got home by a short head he appeared always to have the race in hand after the home straight had boon entered.
The cash sweeps and the Pari-Mutyels were particularly well pi tronized; one race earned prize for the fortunate winner of more than $2,000. The success of the meeting, which was due in a large measure to Mr. Chang, the enter. prising Secretary, has prompted the Committee to fix another mee ing for Saturday, October 19.
1—Tae Getaway Prare.—Value $100. 2nd Pony $50. 3rd Pony $25, if five or more starters. Winners of one race 5 Ib. extra, two or more flat races 7 Ib. extra. Chinese Gentlemen Riders allowed 4 Ib. Weight 150 Ib. Entrance $5. Half a mile.
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