Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-07
NAVARRO THE KING.
Ho Defeats Domino and Clifford at
Norris Park.
GREAT INTEREST SHOWN.
Twenty thousand People witness tho
Contest Between High Favorites--
Pimlicos Getaway Day.

HOieiNio ihhh, ~. To-, OCTOBER b.-Ine
battle for the supremacy OF the American
running turf was fought on the undulatlng
plains OF Westminster this afternoon, and
Henry OF Navarro now wears the crown.
The race was n three-cornered special.
Henry OF Navarro. the once-peerless
Domino. and the doughty champion Of the
West, Clifford. were the contestants. The
financial prize was $500. This was not
the only stake. The championship was
really at issue. Tho winner of to-day's
race would be allowed TO 30 into winter
quarters the acknowledged king
1t was argued that there was not n
pound difference between the trio. 10
make matters more than usually interest
ing. Domino had beaten Henry OF
Navarro, and had also run q dead-heat
with him. Clifford had suffered defeat at
Domino's hands. and had lowered the
cOlOrs OF the unlucky Henry OF Navarro.
In all OF these finishes they had been only
noses apart, and each horse had been
driven to the utmost limit Of endurance
TO beat the other with the exception OF
Domno's race with Clifford. The interest
IN the race was at fever-heat. II meant
the settling Of ali doubts and disputes as
TO which was king. Domino was the popu-
lar idol. and he was the favorite Clifford
was also in more active demand than
Henry of Navarro.
At 4:2O the bugle-call summoned the
equine gladiators 10 the post. Domino.
showing more temper than usual. and
decided reluctance to go to the post. APP
peared at the head Of the stretch. II took
his trainers quite little time TO get him
to move. He was greeted with terrific ap-
plausc Henry Of Navarro did not create
any great enthusiasm when he cantcred
slowly past the grand stand 10 show his
colors. clifford came IN for burst or
applause. The 5000 persons that surged
in and about the lawn and grand stand
rose as one person to greet him.
THE START.
There were several minor breaks before
they got the signal to depart. Domino had
n slight advantage over Henry OF
Navarro, while Clifford was at their heels.
Domino at once began 10 force the pace
II was his forte 10 tip-toe Henry or
Navarro from the llag-fail 10 finish. lie
went out to DO THIS. 1t seemed 10 suit
Henry Of Navarro. lie went with him.
Domino had a lead Of IL head at the first
furlong-pOst, and the pair were length
and a half before Clifford. They raced up
the incline and across the brow OF the
hill without the slightest change. Their
pace WAS terrific. and the excitement was
intense rs they reached tho home
stretch without any change. The water
tower was passed, and they were IN the
long. unduatng home-stretch. Domino
then tried to draw away from Henry OF
Navarro. lie was unable to do 50. The
chestnut hung to him with bulldog te-
nacity. 1t the furlong-post Domino began
10 show SENS Of falter.ng Taral began
II drive him. IT was no use. lie struggled
on under cruel goadnG from whip ana
spur. His task, however, was too much.
Taral scnsibly saw the futil.ty or 1urther
perseverance. and gave in.
"See Clifford" rang out, before IN"
groans that emanated from the throa's
Of the Domino admirers when their IDOL
fou from his pedestal had died away
V-.th that wonderful space-devourinS
stride that made him famous, Cllford hau
bounded up 70 Henry Of Navarro ne
wins IN n gallop," shouted every one "ith
tho same breath. The cry was premt'"i'.
CLAYTON had not yet called upon i1e''iy
Of Navarro. When Clifford got MS hose
In front. Clayton settled down 10 roe
Henry Of Navarro 4 desperate struggle
I.
NJ Navarro slowly but surely drew away
ana crossed the line winner by length
DOMINO NOT \ SLAYER.
The result was a disappointment, but
victor and Ianquished alike were cheered'
f. is plain that Domino IS not a stayer-
the hills were too severe q test for nm.
Tvron McCleland watched the race from
the in-neld. and he came in for many
concentrations. lie expressed the opin.
ion that, with Clayton up, Henry OF
Navarro never would have been beaten
Nv either Domino or Clifford. This was
pleasant news for both Dogget ana Gar
TisOn.
The day was one 81 the best In the
history Of Morris Park a. regards hoth
the size and the fashionable character OF
the crowd which saw the race. The wea-
thcr was also perfect.
The first race was Won by that rugged
little FLY lola. She was q 3-to-5 favorite
The second event was good bttung
affair. Urania ruled favorite at 10 J.
and won the race after n struggle with
Annissette. Owlet.. and Havoc.
Starter Rowe had his first zig and I'm