Wheatcroft Wins an Exciting Champions: Morning Flight andi"
Mr, H. Maitland 152 1b-Piecdlo Fill the Places: A Close Finish: 8M, Compox's bay, Mr 8. B, M. Bremner 152 Ib.
The Winning Ticket, No. 12430
'The great majority of those who Joo racing for the sake of the sport jas such must have been agreeably surprised at the performances on Monday on the' opening day, of the [Shanghai Race Club's Autumn Meet-jing. A combination of many cir-Jeumstances had led to the belief [that it would be a mediocre meeting only, but if Monday's standard maintained there will be little labour which to express regret. The Jweather was perfect and the course in fine condition, Both the Kiangwan and Shanghai Stewards are so conservative and adhere so strictly to many curious ideas which prevailed when racing first was introduced into Ching, that it is a real pleasure to offer a few words of genuine praise for several decided improvements which were noticed. Though the new range fronting Mohawk Road has been completed so far as the buildings actually are concerned, most Jof the interior fittings have not yet [been installed, so the premises were not in use except the stables and in rooms, the accommodation and Jeomfort of which induced very Havourable comment. However, now that space is available, the Stewards have introduced the very necessary reform of a saddling and parade ring, where jockeys compulsorily must walk their ponies before @ race. A few owners and Jockeys apparently did not know of the new rule, but once all had been informed the arriingement worked Jsmoothly and was much appreciated. Kiangwan now must follow suit, With the inauguration of this ring, the Stewards also have made more strict rules with regard to mounting and the starting and Jconduct of races, and they insisted [these should be obeyed to the letter. The result was that the programme went through smoothly and with leach event punctual to the arranged time, Further, they have acceded to the stated wish of some people ]with regard to the scale of payment Jof small money. It struck one as a very small point, but what was asked has been given and the newest "club nyoney" appeared to give satisfaction.
The Results The results in detail follow:
1—The Maloo Plate Halt @ mile, 1—Miae Law's ches, Mr. A
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