The morning call., 1892-11-20

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Other attractions had their effect in re-
ducing the attendance OF the 400. but tho
rank and file parted with their dollars freely
at the gates and in return saw a fair days
racing. Favorites. except In the first event,
were not successful, and the poor book
makers must for once have had the best Of
the deal, although a gentleman connected
with matters saccharine is said to have hit
them pretty heavily. After backing Ida
Glen for a considerable amount he went
down the line Of the stands investing
steadily on Democrat, and consequently
had a very good afternoon.
Starter Ferguson was only fairly success
ful with the flag. the start in the second
event being shockingly bad one Susie
Hooker went nearly a quarter OF mile at
each attempt and was pretty we'll played
out when the flag did finally fall.
The two handicaps produced closer fin
ishes than was expected, and B. C. Holly
did not win either. though many people
considered that Happy Day was a dead sure
thing. There were 10 very close finishes. con-
sequently the judges decisions were accepted
without murmuring.
The first race. six furlongs, selling only,
saw three contestants come to the fore.
Imitation was made a hot fayorite, and he
fully justified the confidence of his support
ers. for coming away in the stretch be won
easily by length from Regal who beat
Cornie Buckingham by three times the in
terval for the place. The latter did not
seem to have any particular business on the
track.
Although Joe Harding was made the
favorite for the second event there was
great rush on Ida Glen just before they
went to the post, and the race was heavily
played at 5 to /. Mackey was backed for
great deal of money at 3h to !. but was
never In the actual race.
Whatever chance the favorite may have
had was ruined by the wreiched start, he
being at least three lengths behind the rest
of the field when the flag fell. Nell Flaherty,
Mackey and Jack the Ripper got off in the
lead, but Susie Hooker ran up second at the
quarter. with Ida Glen fifth. The mare
came away very fast, and, being we'll rid
den, won by about half a length from Jack
the Ripper, who was the same distance in
front of Nell Flaherty. The favorite was
not get through his horses, and had to be
contented with fourth place. Mackey, who
ran prominently until we'll down the
straight. could get no nearer than sixth at
the finish.
The next event was thought to be good
thing for B. c. Holiy's Happy Day. and he
was accordingly backed down TO 8 to 10. 1t
was freely stated that Centella could beat
Marigold. and she was made second choice
at TO /. just double these figures being
offered against Marigold. Nothing looked
SO well as the favorite. while Cheerfuls ap-
pearance certainly belled his name. There
was never any doubt about the result. for
Marigold went TO the front directly the flag
fell and stayed there all the way round,
though Weber had to use the whip at the
finish. Happy Day. ridden out. was half a
length away, and Centella about the same
distance from the favorite.
Santa Fe was scratched for the fourth
race, one and a quarter miles, selling, and
AlmOnt and I'll Rayo were made about equal
favorites. One or two knowing ones. how
ever, played the lightly weighted Democrat
heavily. Sheridan ard Applause were also
fancied. so that it was good betting race
the pace. followed by FL Rayo, Nero aud
Applause. At the quarter Dinero. who ran
in hood and blinkers, went up into second
place. Ell Rayo falling back Almont still
led coming down the stretch but he died
away toward the finish aud Democrat, well
ridden by Mcdonald. won all out by three
quarters Of length from Sheridan, who
came through his horses very fast. Ell
Rayo. half length away, was third, and
Almont fourth.
With the exception of the first race the
public had been all abroad in their selec-
lions, consequently there was much cogita-
tion about getting home" on the fifth and
last event. To pick the winner out of
eleven starters over hve furiOngs was not
an easy performance. but losers rush in
where winners stand aloof, and the result
was just what might have been expected.
Midnight with NarvaeZ up was selected
rs the most probable means of getting car
fare home and small bottle afterward,
Lodi being Installed second favorite and
Montebella best. All the rest were more
or less backed, Joe Cotton. the alternate
winner. being nibbled at little at the re-
muneratye price Of Is to /.
What would have been an excellent start
was spoiled by NaryaeZ waiting behind
with Midnight. When the flag did fall he
put of second, with Monteb bella In the lead,
and Jennie Mintzner, Nipper and Mountain
Boy close up. At the quarter Joe Cotton
rushed into the lead. with Lodi second, and
this order was maintained to the finish, the
sen OF Cottonwood winning all but by half
length, with the same distance between
Lodi and Midnight.
The crowd then went home very quietly
with nothing to kick at but their own, for
the most part. unfortunate selections.