The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-13
al laps of the ring, he kept his gait, new


er breaking once
Bright Fire, the chestnut stallion. own
ed by c. II. Smith. and driven by Allen
Potts, was awarded the reserve ribbon.
Lady Lyons was driven in this class by
her owner. c. II. Smith, and oy her mgh
class perfor, ance halted the attention
of the judges anG won favor in the boxes.
BOYCOTT a F-AVORITE.
a. St John Boycotts Ace of Spades
was no mean competitor, and was fol-
lowed by Il round Of applause. With the
audience Mr.. Boycott has been, since h s
first entrance into the ring driving his
four-in-han6 on Wednesday night, a favor
ite- and by many his has been pronounced
the most expert whip to appear. Cham
p:on and Challenger, the splendid chest
nuts, owned by Walter George Newman
We're entered and closed well
DEEP RUN CLUB EVENT.
Ere the bugle call for the entrance OF
the first competitor in the hunters and
Jumpers class was sounded, the tramp
of the restless hunters was heard on che
plank flooring out side the gates, anti all
eyes We're turned in that direction to
catch q glimpse of the foremost favorite
TO enter the course. The entries in this
event being owned by members of the
Deep Run Hunt Club and regularly quail
itied with the Deep Run hounds made
the awaited exhibition one of deep inter
est to the local horse7nen. A majority of
The horses Were well known and quickly
recognized without reference to the pro-
gIanlele as they entered
As the gates We're opened and the
crowd surrounding the entrance parted,
Buckle. ridden by Mr. H c. Beattie,
plunged with his steady rider into the
ring and made lunging dash for the first
Fence He brushed lightly the first, but
cleared in good form the other three.
Spencer Carter, riding Martha Boiling,
took the first three nicely, but blunderei
at The fourth. King, owned by Sleigh. was
ridden by Frank Christian. He showed
his characteristic unwillngness to make
the start. but made a fair score, striking
lightly two out of the four.
Brunette came next, and was put over
by Allen Potts. She took the first and
third in great style, but carelessly tipped
the others
Fritz, ridden by Frank Christian, went
at the Jumps with some hesitancy, but
cleared all.
SQUEEDUNK THE WINNER.
The cleanest performance OF the class
followed, being given by Squeedunk. rid
den by Spencer Carter. He took the
fences with ease, clearing them well.
Virginia c., ridden by Frank Christian,
Won the ilcIlOTS OLE the iF"Nl, SlFlNS
beautiful performance over the four
fences without a Triple.
Titwillow refused the first, but on the
second approach cleared, to buntler at
the others.
King Carter made fearful mistakes, and
Wild Fire, ridden by a. Cole Blanton, did
little better.
Allen Potts, on Bachalor, put his black
gelding over in good from.
Ill ,,,,1 rs,,s,
were recalled by the judges, and in the
test made clean scores. The ribbons went
to the three-Squeedunk, first; Buckle,
second and Virginia c., third.
HUNTERS AND JUMPERS.
The Champion Class, open to horses
having taken first prizes in the hunter
and jumping class at this or any other
show, lsroved the chapter of accidents.
The prize was awarded for the best per-
Torrance over eight successive jumps
four feet six inches high.
Buck, the blue ribbon winner in this
class was ridden by II. c. Beattie He
came with a lunEe and plunged at. each
jump, cleared in superb form with the
exception Of the third, which he raped
lightly. Buck jumps with as much power
and style as any horse shown in the
ring, and was a favorite during the en-
tire show.
Blackbird. ridden by c. c. West. gave
her characteristic performance with a
dash. Vests riding was again comment
ed upon, particularly the manner in
which he seemed to almost lift his little
mare over the bars. John p. Dulaney put
Kathleen over.
HORNPIPE BITES THE DUST
Charles II. Hurkamp. riding the heavy
weight hunter Hornpipe. entered amid
cheers and applause. The great roai
~ A-s,. :.
dered on the seventh, throwing his ride.
as he dug his nose into the bed of the
| course. over his head. The great throns
of people VINO a. few moments before
cheered his entrance, now held their
breath expecting to see the rider tramp
LED and killed The horses boots caught
his garments, burying them beneath his
weight in the soft tan bark. but it would
! seem as by q miracle the helpless rider
was unhurt. Quick as a flash he was or
his feet and the cheer that went up from
the audience after the tEcath-lke silence
! OF suspense was deafenng. Mr.. Hur-
! kamp remounted promptly and put the
j great hunter over the last jump without
| q touch.
AMARET ALSO FALLS.
| The next horse on the list was 4Amaret,
| the great hsh-jumpins' hunter. whose
| performance over a siX-feet one inch and
/
| feature OF the programme. He was rid
! den by his owner, Mir. Hurkainp, and as
| horse ana rider came into the ring, as
! much for rider as for the great favorite
| he mounted and wild cheer broke forth
He took the first fence supcrbly and
the tension on the nervous system was
! in a measure relaxed, but as he APP
preached the second there was hush
a crash OK the ton rail followed, and horse
and rider fell in heap. Women
screamed and the scene in the boxes was
almost historical. It was evident this
time that the rider had not escaped un.
hurt, and breathlessly the great audience
| waited to see what had been the result
] 1t was evident that his head had beer
1 caught belteath the pommel o fthe saddle
and it seemed as though his leg and arm
were also beneath the horse Attendants
and judges ran to his assistance an6
again he was quickly on his feet.
Despite The head shaking Of the judges
Mr.. Hurkamp mounted aEaIa. An,A1ss