The Archive · 1926

SECOND DAY

Monday's racing at Kiangwan provided one performance which ven eclipsed Reinforcements defeat of the wonderful Warrenfield. The Commemoration Stakes was by way of being a consolation race for those ponies who had run in the National Championship and when it was reported that Reinforcemest would not go and that Black Prince Was to be sent in a later engagement, whilst Leaders in an early race, it was any odds that Warrenfield would win, There Were only four starters and the amazing thing was thet from the Grop of the flag Grey Mora, the least fancied of all, set the pace and went out to such a long lead that none of the others could approach him. Maitland foreed the pony all the way and when turning into the straight still was several lengths to the good. Then Warren-field seriously started to come up, but with him was Roscbsry and it was the latter who was in com mand. Rosebery swept by the audacious pacemaker ang it was seen that Warrenfield was beaten before the furlong was reached.

Rosebery eventually passed—the post many lengths ahead of War-Fenfild in the remarkable time of 3 min. 03 sec., which easily ly record for both courses. It was almost as great a surprise that. Grey Morn held on to beat Bonnie Scotland by several lengths, There were wild scenes whos the Jockeys returned to scale, Crokam and "Sir John" being overwhelmed with congratulaffons. The proud owner of Rosebery lost little time in. chi othe] longing Mr. Edward Sheng to. a Wanting Stopol i490. 7° match against Reinforcement, - but Contiactor. 7] the negotiations did not develop §3- to anything definite, Carat LI Breaks Record Fit Satoat chemo we

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