Eleven ran. Won by a neck. "Regret" scratched.
In connection with the above, the following telegram was despatched io H.RH. The Prince of Wales on Wednesday evening:
"Shanghai Race Club offer best congratulations Derby."
And the following telegram was received in answer:
From London. Race Club. Shanghai.
I thank you congratulations. Albert Edward."
How many of our present racegoers can remember that occasion?
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