Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-04

Riceta was put down as an arrant
duffer last year, but it was evident as
they came up for the heat that this was
virtually another mare. She was fooled
splendidly by John Vance, quiet look
ing fellow, who began life about four
years ago as groom to Hon. L. J. Rose,
under the tuition of Walter Maben.
Five OF the six horses were in bicycle
sulkiee, and the only advocate of the
old hickory vehicle was Del Monte,
driven by Tom Griffin. There was a
roar of cheers went up as they got the
word TO a splendid start, and dashed
around the tuin with Corbett
and Riceta in front of old Del
Monte, while Tono, quite outclassed
for speed, was toilng bravely Ia fourth
place. Mason and Thera were well
back in the ruck as they reached the
half in 10, and still there was no falt-
ering in the stride of the two leaders.
1t was a gall mt fight as ever was seen
among horses of this class. Entering
the home stretch Griffin set sail, got
Topped on Corbett and was rapidly over
hauling him when he went all to pieces
and Tono passed him, and yet was un-
able to reach the leaders, Riceta being
passed by Ben Corbett just at the wire,
in 2 %. AS Ben had made three breaks
in the heat, the judges gave it to Riceta.
Tono was third, Del Monte fourth,
Thera fifth, and Bob Mason distanced.
Pooling now veered, Riceta being 40,
Corbett 80, and the others 20.
Thera was slower than the others and
this delayed the start little. When
they did get off, it was with Tona and
Corbett in the lead and they went
furious clip around the turn where
Riceta joined them and hot battle en-
sued, the bay mare getting to the half a
nose in advance in 1:l31l. Here the
speed increased and she soon put the re-
suit of the heat beyond all controversy,
winning by two lengths in 2:2414. Tono
was placed second and Corbett third for
running; and, at the conclusion of this
heat, Thera was drawn. being wholly
outclassed in sucl company.
Twilight shadows softly approached
as the sage of Rosemeade called them
up for the last heat. 1t was 80 on Riceta
to 10 for all the rest, as the four brave
steeds started out on their final trip
around the charmed circle, and
Tono was side by side with
Corbett while Riceta was in
another double team outfit
with old Del Monte, who was now in
pneumatic eulky, but too late to help
him any. Tono led to the quarter in
3315 seconds, to the half in 1:11I, and
then came a rush such as one some
times seea in running race. Vance
brought his mare up with an lncompar-
able rush and collared Corbett, passing
him as they SWING into the stretch.
Next she set sail for Tono, and, although
that honest fellow did not break as she
laid her scarlet noetrils on his neck. she
came away from him with great burst
of speed, and won by four open lengths
in 1928. The judges set Corbett back
for running, and placed Tono second,
which gave Corbett the third money in
the race.
SUMMARY.
Special purse $500, for named hcrses, mile
heats, three In Eve.
w. M simpsons b. m. Riceta. by Odd
N. Covarrubias's CHI g. Tono by Judge
Salisbury NJ cGregor... r................... 2
Waltor Mabens br h. Ben Corbett. ...2 3 3
T. II Griffin's br 6. Del Monte. 4 4 A.
Chic Rancho's.br. m. Thera .--......... 5 5 dr.
J. q. Thorn's b. h Bob Mason ........ dist'd.
Time 2:2z 2;24L. 1928
The trainer of Riceta, John Vance, re-
ceived warm congratulations at the close
of this race, especially from Walter Ma
ben and Mr.. Rose. He deserved all he
got, for it is not every youngster who
WINS his first race, let alone trotting
three heats under 2:25.
The programme today comprises many
interesting events. 1t includes the
Southern California handicap, the
Ladies' stakes, 2:3b class trot, and q
Q :35 class pace. The entries are many
and the sport will be excellent.