Shanghai, Dec. 1. IHUNDERING down the home stretch after a magnificent race Fhantom, with G. K. Bologot in the saddle, spurted strongly to win the time-honoured "Ewo'
Handicap Challenge Cup from Airplane who, with the assistance of G. G, C. Harper, finished second two lengths away while White Major, with A. A. White, up, filled the remaining place foun lengths away. The race, which was more of a social than a sporting event, brought out 'a good crowd who either flocked to the "Old Firm" or to the paris to support their individual fancies, The win pari-mutuel paid handsomely and returned double! the price offered by the "Old Firm", paying $54.20 for a win ticket while unexpectedly high returns were also registered in the place pari-mutuel; the first three ponies paying $16, $12 and $0.40 respectively, Great interest centred on the race and it was apparent in the large attendance, the crowd beginning to arrive well before the scheduled hour of twelve noon, Enthusiasm among the competitors was no less 5 22 of the 23 nominated jockeys weighed out and posed for the customary photograph before the race.
'The Pipe Band, by the kind permission of Lt.-Col. Wolfe-Murray, DSO, ME, and Omecrs, render-Scottish' selections during the meeting and were greatly admired, drilling with splendid precision and 'Adding' colour to the occasion.
The Sweeps held a grand surprise for the lucky ones and prices exceeding last year's by more than fifty per cent. To the holder of ticket No. 4011 (ihe winning Uieket) went, the Dig sum of $8,180.88 while the sum of $3,148.80 was paid to the holder fof ticket No, 12517 (second prize) and $1.2502 to holder of ticket. No, 6261 (third prize). Those who drew an unplaced starter were rewarded the extent of $165.70, Rugby League Results
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