The Washington times., 1902-07-05
Winner Was Favorite at the
Prohibltive Odds of One
to Three.
MlzzEN A GREAT FAILURE
August Belmont's Two-Year- Old Badly
Beaten in the Double Event by White
Chapel-Mizzen, Not in Good Condi-
tioI, Loses Thousands for His Backers

three -ycar-old colt Major Daingerfeld
galloped off with the rich Realization
Stakes this afternoon before 10000 pso-
pie.
| August Belmont's crack two-year- old
colt Mizzen suffered defeat In the double
event. which was won In a magnificent
finish by J. X. e. F. p. Keene's colt
Whtechapel. Major Daingerfeld's tri-
umph, while it was easily achieved, at
the end. was a nerve-racking affair in
the early stages of the race. for the colt
was inclined to sulk and not until Odom
had lashcd his fanks with the stinging
whip did the son OF Handspring strike
his gait and draw away with the prize
Major Daingerfeld, because of his easy
victories in the Brooklyn Derby and the
Tidal Stakes. was pronounced some time
ago the best three-year- in training
SO that when he went to the post today
he was prohibitive favorite at / to g.
Big Bettors Win Out.
Diamond jim Brady, who is part
owner of tho colt, sent commission of
$4,000 into the ring at this price. and
bis example was followed by all of the
| big bettors. August Belmonts Master
man and W. C. Whitney's Yankee were
withdrawn from the original field. which
left five to go.
Mr.. Whitney's Goldsmith and Slipthrift
were coupled at fives. going up points.
while J. B. Haggins' Juvenalis, who was
recently brought from Kentucky espe-
cially for this event. was backed down
from eights to fves. T. C. McDowell's
20 tol
The distance was mile and five fur
longs and the start was made half
mile up the Futurity course.
They were sent away In good order
Juvenalis and The Rival making the pace
coming down past the judges stand.
These two shifted positions. alternately
going up the back stretch. with Major
Daingerfield a couple of lengths behind
them Odom drew his whip when three
quarters OF a mile had been completed
and laid 1t on SO vigorously that the
crowd felt sure that the favorite was
beaten.
'DaIngerfeld is DONE was the cry of
the talent. "Odom is batting him hard.
and the colt has no speed
Daingerfield's Great Rush.
But just as the far turn was reached
Major Daingerfeld got over his fit of
sulks and rushed up to The Rival and
Juvenalis as If they were standing still
The black son OF Handspring was clear
ly himself as he swung into the stretch.
but Odom kept his whip in hand, ready
for an emergency.
Down to the wire Major Daingerfield
rushed. typical thoroughbred. increas-
ing his advantage with every stride. till
he had four lengths to spare when pass
ing the judges. Martin kept The Rival
going under a heavy drive, so that the
Halma colt finished a length before
Goldsmith. hard driven by Turner. Juv-
enalis was three lengths back. and a
length and half before Slipthrift.
A Record Race.
Major DaIngerfeld's time. 2:47S. was
not only n record for the Realization,
but was also the fastest performance
ever recorded over the track. The best
previous time was 2:4S 2-5. made July
10, 1897, by The Friar. then three-year
old, with lis pounds up.
The downfall of Mizzen was heavy
blow to the crowd. as the colt was an
odds on favorite. and carried fortune.
In view of the excuses offered for Miz-
zen's defeat by Irish Lad in the Great
Trial Stakes last Saturday, it was be-
iieved he would come home on the bit,
especially as the field he was to meet
could not be regarded as altogether for
With Monte Carlo and Africandcr
scratched. eight youngsters were left 10
run down six furlongs OF the Futurity
Course. Mizzen carried 129 pounds. and
gave away from seven to fifteen pounds
to all the others except Mexican. Bull
man received instructions to wait with
Mizzen until the last furlong was
reached and then let the colt come on.
The Keene stable was represented by
Prediction and Whitechapel. who were
coupled. and played down to az to l. |
There was also enough support for Riv-
er Pirate 10 cut his price to tens. Whor-
Ter, because of his recent poor perform
ances. was allowed to soar TO so to /.
Mizzen's Poor Getaway. a
Mizzen had the rail position with the
Keene colts on the outside. When the |
barrier was lifted, Mexican. with Burns |
up, rushed across the track and took the |
lead Both Of the Keene colts were
alert in following Mexican. while River
Pirate was rushed up into the bunch by |
Odom AS result Mizzen was tempo
rarily shut in, but that did not worry |
the crowd, until they saw Bullman begin
to ride the Belmont colt at the bend
with both hand and heel. There was
more alarm when Bullman's whip was
seen working away. without let up. and
yet without effect. At the turn for home
Mizzen was out Il furlong from the wire
and there was no hope for him.
There was drive to the end, Shaw
putting up a splendid finish on White
chapel. who took the race by half a
length in IA 3-5.
Whorler coming from behind at an
Dyerpowering rush. snatched the place