Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-24
The Attempted Trickery at
the Race Track.
The Judges Declare the Special
TrOt Off.
A Detailed Report of the Events
of Yesterday.
Some Remarkably Good Running Races.
The Talent Not Good Guessers.
TOday's Programme.


race fixers who attempted to job the
public in the special trot at Agricultural
park, on Thursday afternoon, was total
ly knocked out yesterday afternoon,
greatly to the satisfaction of every one
who was acquainted with the scheme.
The work of this crowd, which was
shown up exclusively by the HERALD,
will certainly bring to grief every one
whom the association can reach as soon
as the necessary affidavits are made. To
what lengths these able gentry will go
is illustrated by the action of some who
were in on the deal.
After the third heat of the race, the
Judges gave Miss Monroe to Mr.. Con-
molly with instructions to take care of
her until the event was decided. Mr..
Connolly drove the next heat, as was
stated in the HERALD yesterday. When
the heat was finished it was dark and
the mare was taken to the stable. Con-
molly could find no one to take care of
her, and there was not an empty stall at
the track, so he was compelled to turn
her over to the groom who has had
charge of her for some time past.
The directors OF the association and
the judges knew nothing of this until
Yesterday morning, when they were also
acquainted with the fact that the mare
had been taken from the stable at mid
night and shod.
Sufficient evidence of additional work
of the scoundrels came to their ears to
make it imperative that the race should
be declared off, and accordingly they
announced from the stand that to pre-
serve the fair name Of the association
and for the sake of racing and the pro-
lection of the public, the race was off,
and that all money in the pool box be
returned to the betters. This prompt
action of the judges met with unani-
nous approval.
When asked what action will be taken
the Judges remained silent. A meeting
of the board of directors was held last
night, at which the matter came up for
discussion, but no decision will be
reached until certain affidavits are made
and placed in evidence.
The story of the proceedings of the
gang shows to what lengths such fellows
will go to secure their ends. 1t is
alleged, and the allegations are ,corrob-
GRATED by persons of veracity, that the
mare was taken from her stall at mid
night and brought into the city. A
blacksmith was sought out and ordered
to remove the shoes. He did so and
was then instructed to pare the mares
hoofs down. When this was done he
was given an old set of shoes and nailed
them on upon being ordered to do go by
the parties with the horse.
AS soon as the judges heard the story
they sent for the blacksmith who owns
the shop. He stated that one of his
men shod a mare at l o'clock in the
morning, but the man who did the work
could not or would not state what the
color of the animal was or who was in
charge Of her.
The decision given above was then ar
rived at, and the announcement was
made declaring the race and all bets off.
1t is stated on reliable authority that
all the parties to the job are known
and several liberal patrons of the turf,
among them being DR.. Wise, are push<
ing the matter with the intention of
placing the iobbers in position where
they cannot play their jobs on honest
people. The names of those connected
with the work were refused reporters
yesterday, but it is likely they will be
given to the public today.
Yesterdays programme was good
one throughout, the running races being
the best contested. The mile and a
sixteenth was hot race between Glad
iator and Ell Rayo, the latter winning
after a dead heat, though he had to
pack eighteen pounds more weight
than his opponent. The talent was hit
hard in this race, Gladiator being their
choice at three to one. Leon was in.
great form, and got away with the 2:20
trot in straight heats.
FIRST RACE.
The first race is half-mile dash for
2-year-olds, in which Bridal Girl, Com
bat and Santa F6 face the starter.
Bridal Girl goes to the post a strong
faVorite at $40, the field bringing $40.
They get off without delay, all in a
bunch. Bridal Girl makes the pace and
is lengths ahead on the turn, Santa Fe
running second. 1t is all over but the
shouting at the head of the stretch,
where Bridal Girl is leading by several
lengths from Santa Fe, who quits and
is beaten out for the place by Combat by
a length. Time, :50I.
SECOND RACE.
The second event on the card is a
half-mile dash for all ages. Tim
Murphy, Jim Duffy and Ida Ferguson
sport silk. The former is favorite
against the field. Ida Ferguson dis