The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-28
the stable. Mr.. Babb stepped in and
wanted that honor himself. but they never
exchanged a word about the old fellows
fears as to the result of the race.

the stable. Mr.. Babb stepped in and
wanted that honor himself. but they never
exchanged word about the old fellows
fears as to the result of the race.
Third race trotting, 2:2O class; purse $1,000.
J. stoneroad's Oh. g, Condo, by,
Abbottsford Jr.. Stoneroad l l
Messenger CHEF Ii E A ". Wian d 1912
B. II NE henn. tts b. g. Little Joe,
I'd L;afferty's b. 6. Contractor, by
Chas Quits Oh. &. George Mosh-
Ter. by Strathmofa. dis.
Time, 2::2s, z2.ss 2:2s, 2::25, 2:25h, 2:27.
SIX effngMan gsl Sio Co1ds s5
$685. -. q. Sl1.9O, go. So. 80 and S29.
The race-To say that this was great
race would be putting it mild. The time
shows for itself. It was undoubtedly a
field against Manning, and he was out to
win In three straight if he could. Contrac-
tor, Manning ana Condo were out for the
money, while Little Joe was considered in
1t. Manning had the pole and the horses
pace for Manning and this pair trotted to-
gether, leaving the Others strung out at the
quarter post. They were. going at lively
clip and but little advantage was gained
by either of the leaders until the half was
reached, where Manning pulled out and let
daylight between him ana Joe. This pair
appeared in the stretch several seconds be-
fore the others, who came in a bunch.
Condo laying back. Manning looked sure
for the heat, but Little Joe was right at
his wheel and crowded the favorite off his
feet 100 yards from the wire. Before he
got settled down again Little Joe was a
length in the lead and passed under the
wire with Manning at his shoulder. Own
er Bennett held one OF the only two mu-
tuals sold on this heat and it paid him
$3.50. Two of Judge Woodlands sons and
one of the Capital City band boys named
Lakely held the other.
The admirers of Manning we're not disap.
pointed at the unfortunate break OF the
1avorite, but were confident by his perform
ance that he could win, and they paid so to
% tor linn i'll the auction pools. Manning
took the lead after hard push to the hair
by Little Joe, when Condo crawled up and
trailed after Manning, but the latter S head
Little Joe good third. The pace in that
heat down the stretch was hot one, the
mile being covered in 2:22A. Moshier was
distanced, but it is Thought he is being
spared for the free-for- all.
having gone two heats in fast time, Man
Mug was saved from another hard push,
and went an easy milesecond to Condo, who
passed under tue wire first after fighting
finish from Contractor, who had overhauled
Condo III the lower turn. He was making
one of his remarkable finishes, when he
went up in the air. giving Condo the lead.
but he made Stoneroad whip up to win the
heat, which he did by half length.
Contractors we'll known ability to stay |
brought him some friends, and in the auc- ]
ion pools he sold even up at 40, with Man.
ning and Condo in some OF the pools. Get
ting away to another good start, Condo and
Manning led off, Contractor going up
in the turn. Manning took the
front at the quarter, closely followed
by Condo who fell back near the half. Con-
tractor started after Manning and was right
with him when lie again went up, but
crowded Manning very closely for the heat,
" IN the latter took by Il length.
The confidence i'll Manning to win was re- |
II -. tniy the knowing ones remembered
Con,.v, vale the Contractor men were be- |
ginning 70 look more hopeful. The admir- |
ers OF condo looked very blue when they
saw him break in the first turn and fall
about ten lengths behind the string which
Manning was leading in great work,
with Contractor just behind him. Stone |
road got Condo down to work and played
waiting race to the half. Nobody ever
dreamed that Condo was out for that heat, |
but how the son of Abbotsford. Jr., did |
trot! Nothing like ii was ever before seen
in Montana. About six lengths behind near |
the half, Stoneroad urged his horse and he !
fairly flew. In the upper turn he closed In
on the string and passed them one by one,
and was making great strides after
lead, closely rubbed by Contractor. On, on,
Condo came at pace that was wonderful.
Stoneroad was driving for all that he knew
how, and within twenty yards of the wire
he collared Manning. Niands and Stone
road were both whipping, but the game
Manning could not keep pace with Condos
great strides, and the latter won the heat by
ho lau hn1f p,ila in
1:O715, and the last quarter in :3l4, or
2 Is gait.
This was 4 great surprise, but still the
Manning men had confidence, believing that
the last half mile trotted by Condo had
him out. Manning sold favorite
in the mutuals. Contractor was drawn. and
as the hores started out for the sixth and
deciding heat Condo look the lead. Stone
road saw that Wiands wanted to 'pinch,"
and he let Manning 90 the front, but kept
close up and evened up i'll the homestretch.
Then Condo came home an easy winner by
a length, and the best trotting race ever
seen in Helena was ended, with Condo and
the West Side delegation the victors.
Fourth race, running, four furlong heats; purse
$500
Thornton & Smiths b. g. Rcd Elm $500. 2 II
John Dowd's b. g. Sun lay -. :........"" 2 2
VI fine in bi is,s a. ; 81 & White Elm
Betting Sunday sl5, Red Elm SIS, White Elm |
%. NutualS pAlu SO.OV. oil W. S1o.oU.
The race-Here was race we'll worth |
seeing. It was dusk when the horses |
started but every move could be seen. Sun |
day took the lead after Il good start and the |
trio fairly flew down the stretch, Sunday |
winning under punishment by a neck.
The start for the second heat was apretty |
one, while the race was beautiful. From
the head of the turn all the way down the |
stretch Sunday aud Red Elm We're neck
and neck and both going very fast. In the
turn Red Elm forced Sunday to the outside
and as they came down the stretch they ran
so closely together that one would think
they We're tied. Nobody could tell
whose heat it was. but rs they passed under
the wire Red Elm's nose was barely in front.
Many thought the Judge would decide
dead heat. The time was - seconds. but
had it not been for the swerve to the out
side it is believed the time would have been
second faster. Sunday was still the
favorite, but after fighting dash in the
dark Red Elm won by neck.
To-Day's Card.