, 1889-09-21

ing better blood than any other entry and
in fine condition, did not carry money ex-
cept with the field.
Trouble, the sturdy bay gelding who
won last year with Geo. Vanderpool in
the saddle was brought out by q strange
professional rider. He was recognized
and a~pplauded. Trouble resembles Lalce
somewhat.
Some thought that the appearance of
Limerick last this time was an evil omen.
but many who had escaped the Deronda
fever only leo the general welcome. Van
derpool looked confident and handled the
reins splendidly. Limerick is not hand
some, but 1t doesn't take a critical exam
~ination to reach the conclusion that he
was built for running. He is finely mus
cled, shapely. but not symmetrical and
sho VS. fine lung development and excel
lent action. In fact the horse becomes
an object of admiration the moment he
strikes a fast gallop. He has the race
horse motion.
They were called to the score by Mr..
| Whyte and the thing became serious to
the spectators. Taking continued, how
! ever, and as usual many queer remarks
were overheard. These are a few: 1T
Limerick can go the distance he can win"
"Deronda can't be beaten" IF they
think Fearnaught can't go the route
they're off," IF Wyoming wins Harry
Ellis will be Frustrated with joy" Duffy
is on Deronda and Haggin gave him slO,-
600 a year to ride big race horses" THE
company is too fast for Trouble" 800
on Dcronda against the field"
Tardy ones were IN TO the
score by Mr.. Whyte and after a couple
of false starts in which Limerick showed
a disposition to lead were sent away in a
bunch.
Wyoming and trouble led the grand
squad. Duffy held Deronda and Van
derpool did the same with Limerick at
the favorite's side. They rounded the
first turn Jumping rather lively. Free
man let out Wyoming. Trouble moved
along with her and the pace, which was
warm, had been set. The riders settled
back for a rest. At the foot of the back
stretch Wyoming made the running a
little better and all responded to the light
touches of the spur. The grand sight
nearly set the crowd wild and cheer after
cheer rent the air. They came down the
home stretch close together with the race
already between Wyoming, Limerick and
Deronda with Fearnaught struggling
bravely onward trying to catch Trouble.
Everyone saw that Duffy was riding a
a waiting race, and the Deronda enthusi-
asts felt that the great Jockey could send
his superb mount to the front when he
wished. Little Owl quit at the three.
quarters and so did Lalee. Trouble and
Fearnaught hung on to the mile ard gave
up.
The finish commenced on the down
stretch after the completion of the mile.
Wyoming moved a little faster, Limerick
came right on and Deronda followed.
sDuffY will pass them now" yelled a
thousand. Somehow the fayorite seemed
unwilling to take the lead. His driver
raised the whip and it descended with a
wicked swish. At that instant the locked
tail of Deronda rose to a line with his back
and a groan of disappointment which
started with the horsemen sounded above
the cheers for the mounts of the canary
and cherry. This was a certain sign that
the gallant son of Strathmore had run his
race. But not SO fast. The art of a
master hand is displayed. Duffy lifts the
head OF his horse and seems to reawaken
him, to infuse new life into the handsome
frame. Duffy's fame as a finisher is great
and D~eronda's endurance was never ques-
toned until yesterday. The horse goes on
again, but again weakens. In turf par
lancy he died. No rider could have
forced him past the fleeing Limerick and
Wyoming. but with inherited courage he
hung to them and after an unsteady turn
he plunged after the pair. Limerick LED
the mare by nearly a length and Wander
pool, who rode magniicently worked only
with the bride to the finish. He held
the horse to his gait and steadied him.
Pedro punished Wyoming, but
the little mare. try as she
would could not overhaul her stable
mate, Limerick finishing a length to the
good without forcing, Wyoming next and
the exploded pbenom third.
A wild scene followed. Such yelling
was never heard in the territory. In &C.
stacy of Joy men threw their hats in the
air, vaulted fences, shook hands and en-
braced each other. The ladies were
scarcely less enthusiastic. Deronda's
hackers were mad at themselves and the
overrated horse.
When Vandeapool came back with
Limerick horse and rider were gwen an
ovation.
There was a crush about the winner.
The rider received the hearty congratula-
tinns of friapds opd tho boraa 1pas praisad