Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-31
TOOK TWO JOCKEYS TO WIN.
One Waa Thrown fin Stecplechase and Asother Caught the Horse
 and Rode It In. |

''It isn't often," said an old time betting-ring man the other day, re- lates the Chicago Inter Ocean, that a man .cashes a bst on a horse that throws its rider in a race, but there was big crowd that did it one day at Grasesend, and I guess they haven't got over wondering about it yet. It was a rare occurrence. Geek Robin was a red-hot favorite in the race mention, but the air was just thick around the paddock with tip on Count Navarro, and despite the fact that nearly all the books were laying from 20 to 30 to l against the latter to win there were many bettors who recalled Q fairly good race the Count ran up at Saratoga, and they played him across the board, just for flyer, but put the bulk of the bet on the horse to finish third.
 "The race was started without any delay, and. although it looked like a cake walk for Cock Robin, those who had bet on Count Navarro to show were gratified to see him stick to his field and hold it easily in third place. The race was 2H miles,
  settled back ir their seats in antici- patton of cashir. at least one-third. Some of the 1Gcr.. eNcitable of these bettors were yelling aud AEo1ting like madmen as the horses nearcd the mile mark, but it was right here that tErit hopes were blasted. for in taking the jump the horse stumbled, threw Green, the jockey H5lo was riding him, rolled oyer once or twice, Iabied to its feet and went on without rider.
 "As the horse started off at an easy gait q ma1i in his :tnirt sleeves who was standing in :i.e iaucr iic.d of the stceplc chase .oErse was seen to run to the center of the track right in the path of the runaway. He had on q big slouch hat and as he waved his arms up ard dcwn as the horse approached everyone thought he was trying to stop the horse. The horse came straight at him, but when it looked just as if the animal was going to run over him it swerved to one side. AS it did so the man grabbed hold oi the bridle and with sort of flying leap landed square in the saddle, in a manner that would have done cred it to one of Buffalo Bill's riders.
 "Once on the horses back, he didn't lose much time, but got right down to business and began to ride the hardest he knew how to make up for lost ground. He really looked a fun nv sight costumed as he was with long trousers, shirt sleeves and big slouch hat, and a shout went up as he passed the stand, while many shook with laughter at the ridiculous sight he presented. This didn't seem to bother him. however, for he kept right on at work. and to the surprise of ev- erybody he finished third with Count Navarro.
 Those who had bet on the horse appeared to take their supposed loss with good grace and joined in with the rest of the crowd in giving the rider a great Send-otf as he came back to dismount, but their look of chagrin gave way to one of surprise when the numbers were hung out and they saw that Count Navarro was third. Some said it was a mistake and others asked what it meant, but when the numbers stayed out until the horses were called to the post for the next race those who had bets on the horse for third place made a rush for the bet ting ring, and they took what was coming to them without asking any questions. But even at that some of them acted as if they were robbing the bookmakers, and hurried away as soon as they got hold of their money: for fear, suppose, the fancied mis- take would be found out before they got away.
 Ut turned out afterward that the man who r,>1e Count Navarro in his long trousers, shirt sleeves and a slouch hat was none other than Cahill, i the steeple chase jockey, who some times rides for the owner of Count Navarro. Being in the inner field where the steeple chase races are run. seeing the accident, and knowing that under the steeple chase rules if he could mount the horse and finish within the money it was allowable. Cahill took a chance, and, what is more, pulled it off
 E-cnry Explains His Preferences.
 Its great pity dat all calves can't grow up to be cows and not bulls. Becuz de COW gives yer cor.' ! beef san 'wiches an milk punch jagS. while de bull gives yer heart discase an nervous proStration. Pluck