Riding a magnificent finish, Encarnacao brought Merry Jester first past the post on Sunday in the Kiangwan Derby Stakes, the richest race on the local turf," while the favourite, Henry Lee, finished fourth 1nd out of the picture.
was only Encarnacao's riding which gave Merry Jester the victory, fas he staved off a strong challenge by Duke of Kent, ridden by S.A. Judah, and won by a head. Fairy Whip-poor-will, ridden by J. B. Lok, Anished third, another two lengths away.
"There were fifteen starters for this, the traditional big race Kisngwan, and the eld got off to quite a good start. The Fighter took the lead, with Duke of Sparta. and Merry Hero lay close at hand. With the opening quarter in 319, the pace then slackened considerably, and the the straight and up to the post, where he was passed. At the furlong Duke of Kent led, on the! rails, with Merry Jester coming on the outside: the latter took the lead by three-quarters of a length and, although strongly challenged by Duke of Kent in the last 70 yards. maintained it to the finish, the last quarter being timed at $0 seconds. The winning stable takes $4,500 in stake money.
Gold Vase won comfortably over 1% miles. There were, however, one or two more eases of favourites. being beaten. Vivid Morn weight off, beat Frostylight a neck in the mile and covered the distance in 203.
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