The Washington times., 1902-07-20
THIRTY THOUSAND SEE The RACE
To Winnie O'ConnOr's Ride
Much Credit for Vic
tory Is Due.
HAPPY MOMENT FOR BOY
Hats Hurled Skyward and Women
Cheer Frantically as the Well-Known
Blue Silk Colors Float on to Victory
With Favorite in Rear.

" ALL L oNoAitS Al xeSoi'
NEW YORK, July 1s.-Though the
field for the first half of the SIS, 900
Produce Stakes. run at Brighton today,
was limited TO three starters. it pro-
vided a horse race which made 10000
people break out into a tremendous
roar of delight as Clarence H. Mac
kay's splendid colt Mexican passed the
judges victorious.
1t was the first running Of the Pro-
duce, for colts and geldings. the pro-
duce of mares covered in 1899. The
distance was three quarters Of a mile,
the race being run over track that
was lightning fast.
The Messrs. Keene were represented
junction. Their presence, together
with that of Mexican, frightened away
other cligibles, including August Bel
monts Mizzen, who trained off some
time ago, and was promptly treated TO
a much-needed rest. Injunction. ridden
by Spencer, took up 122 pounds, and at
the same time gave away three pounds
to each of the others.
Keene Colts in Favor.
II the betting the Keene colts were
coupled favorites at 8 to 5, but played
down a shade from to 10. Mexican,
on the other hand, opened at evens.
but receded to 13 to 10.
The price against Keene's colt COM
PEELED thousands to take chance"
with Mexican. The latter figured the
best in the bandicapers' books. and
with Winnie O'Connor in the saddle,
made very tempting proposition.
On parade Mexican further increased
the popular fancy. for he looked in
superb condition. thanks to the special
preparation to which he had been sub
jected by that shrewd manipulation of
horsefesh, John E. Madden.
At the post in the chute. at the ex-
treme corner of the inclosure. the
youngsters caused something Of delay.
But when Starter Fitzgerald let the
barrier fly up with an electrical Jerk
they we're off IN fine style.
Blue Shows in Front.
Mexican was perhaps head behind
Hurst Park, who was exactly on even
terms with his stable companion. But
in the twinkling of an eye, O'Connor
rushed Mexican to the front. The crowd
at the same moment recognized the tur-
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liant silk flashed in the sunlight, and
there was a roar of encouragement for
O'Connor. even thus early In the race.
At the quarter mile mark Mexican,
instead OF being held back. was leading
by length. Shaw also plotting Hurst
Park in frantic effort to keep pace
with the leader. never turned his head
a moment to look for Injunction, who
was length and one-half behind, hard
held by Spencer.
Mexican cannot last" "OConnor is
riding him into the ground" Hurst
These were the calculations that went
up everywhere from the wise men who
were watching the struggle through
glasses, with straining eyes.
Set Fast Pace.
But not one of these predictions was
correct. Mexican, kicking up trail
OF dirt behind him seemed to relish the
task Of pace making. He seemed to
realize that he was breaking the hearts
of his two rivals. who followed him
around the turn, the Keene colors hob
'bing UP and down in the dusty trail.
AT the top of the stretch. just as they
came off the turn. Mexican led Hurst
Park BY half length, with Injunction a
length away. The wise men even then
were sure that the Keene coiors would
be seen in front. for they did not see
how Mexican could stand the test In
the last furlong.
But when OConnor tapped Mr.. Mac
kay's colt on the flank with the whip
there was mighty 'ump forward.
feet. untiring sprint for perhaps a hun
dred yards. and a commanding lead for
Mexican that fairly set the great crowd
mad.
Mexican" shrieked men and women.
Mexican WINS"
Shaw heard the cry and he nut the
whip to Hurst Park, while the pIucky
son OF the illustrious Kingston strug-
gled on in his ho@eless stern chase.
Madly Cheered by Crowd.
Like conquering hero. Mexican rush |
ed down to the wire, the roar of the
crowd becoming greater with every |
stride, until, as he passed the mark, |
four lengths In front Of Hurst Park. the |
knew no bounds. Hats were |
hurled skyward, women laughed and |
cried hystertcaIIy and men lost alI |
sense of dignity as they danced jigs and
hammered one another with friendly |
blows.
O'Connor was cheered again and again
as he came back 10 the scales, and he /
sniled broadly In response. II was. in
deed. happy moment for the boy and
for Ar. Mackay and his friends. The
time was very fast, 1:12 3-5. and nigh:
have been track record II Mexican had
been driven out. He was not eased up
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