The morning call., 1893-12-07
removes all doubt as to his qualities as a


In connection with the running of Harry
Lewis it would be interesting to learn Just
which of his performances the clever
division who backed him for such a big
stake took as line for his victory over
such formida bic trio as GladiOla, Nor
mandie and Bordeaux.
In the first race, five furlongs, Lovedale,
Amida and Gordius were played at IL to s.
3 to 1 and z to 2 respectively, with De
Bracy next in demand at sevens. l. did
not look as if the stable faucied the
chances Of Gordus, or they never would
have put up Mcdonald with three pounds
overweight when there were so MANY
good jockeys at liberty who could ride the
weight. The race must, therefore, be
taken as in thu nature of workout for
him.
De Bracy was off in front when the flag
fell and running strong under little Jones'
steadyng hold retained his advantage to
the wire. winning quite easily. though
Amida. who had got off badly, made gal
liant fight to the end.
Middleton, who completely outclassed
his field, figured at the good odds of to 10
In the second race. and carried the whole
of the talents wealth. his victory being
the only CLEAN of golden sunshine which
they had the tire day. None Of the other
horses were quoted at less than 10 to as
they went to the post, that price bring OBJ
could have been had about Victress. TAX.
ing the lead at the start Middleton never
gave his ba kers moments uneasipess as
making all his own running he won In a
gallop by length from Francesca and Vic
tress. who had head and head finish for
the place.
Articus and Nomad were at s to and Q
10 respectively at the close Of the betting
for the third race, a handicap over the Fu-
turiiy course, MODowal going to the post
at 10 to l, with to on offer about Nc
Carty's pair. The latter both showed in
point at the start, Prize taking the lead
and making the running to the stretch,
where Monowai, who had been lying third,
went up In the easiest possible manner,
and passing them both sailed home win
ner in gallOp by four lengths from No
mad, who was only a neck in front of
Bridal Veil. Tapped by Donohue.
Hal Fisher opened up at to for the
fourth race and after seeing fours touched
TO l as they went to the post. George
town was we'll supported at threes, willie
North had reeeded from skies to eights.
Hal Fishers victory was pretty we'll as
sured from the start. He got off a length
TO the good, and, increasing il to from two
to four lengths, finally won by three from
Georgetown, who off poorly made up
tremendous lot of ground down the
straight and secured the place from North,
who at the dIawgate looked absolutely
certain of 1t.
GladiOla and Normandie fairly divided
favOrltsm for the last race, five.furlong
selling event for two-year-olds. They
were very heavily supported from twos
down 70 to 5 and 9 to 5. Bordeaux and
Harry Lewis varied from fives to tens, al
which price they both closed, while johnny
Payne. who had opened at skies. was quoted
at 100 to 1 at the finish. The two last
named had by far the best of the start
Harry Lewis almost at once opened up big
gap. and round the far turn looked t. be the
only horse in the race. After entering the
stretch. however. and we'll straiehirned
out for home Johnny Payne and Bor-
GeauX, the latter from the rear, came up
so fast as to bring Harry Lewis to a drive
in which he managed TO outlast them
both and win by neck from Bordeaux,
who was as far in front of Johnny Payne,
the favOrites. Gladiola and Normandie, be-
Ing fourth and fifth.
There should be some splendid racing
to-day. The Rancho del Paso stakes will
see M0rello, Don Fulano and Charmion
out for the valuable event. and the race
should be sensational one.
There is also handicap steeplechase
over the short course. which has attracted
a fair field OF entries.