The Archive · 1938

Merrylight Wins St. Leger

R. B, Moller rode Merrylight to 4 dear out victory' in the Shanghai St. "ger which was the classic race (esterday when the Shenghai Race lub held their second day of the Aulumn "Meeting. Carrying more han half the money Merrylight 1ed nlo the straight and when pressed.

his Jockey responded gallantly ind galloped on to win impressively by four clear lengths from Antonio while Bagshot held off Cherrylight to third place a neck away.

With only four starters in the race, there was never any doubt as to the winner the minute the field was sent off and it was only a question of time before he streaked home four lengths to the good after leading all the way.

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