The Washington times., 1902-08-31
Confined from First Pasc.)

turitv Tommy Burns climbed into Ace
tul's saddle looking the picture of con-
tidenCe. Ii was currently reported that
Madden had informed young Mr.. Whit
ney that the son of Aprthful- Myrtle
darkness would surely win and Burns
seemed to be Of the same opinion. for
when asked for n prediction rs 20 the
outcome he replied: There's nothing 20
it but this fellow
Cochran rode Payne, 4 colt o. fine
proportions. who won the irst time on;
at Saratoga. When Redfern climbed
upon Merry Reels back the combination
seemed TO be complete and the Messrs.
Whitney, together MIR. Duryea and
Trainer Madden turned away quite sure
that victory would be theirs.
M;zzen a Tip.
There was marked attention bestowed
upon Mr.. Beimont's Miszen. Fire Eater,
and Lord of the Vale They were rid
den. respectively, by pullman, Sam Dog
gett. and Pat McCue. Mizzen was tip
that had been industriousIy circulated
throughout the track ever since The
gates were opened. and when his splen-
did condition had been noted there was
final rush 10 the betting ring to get
aboard.
Enoch Wishard and owner Drake stood
together as Lyme placed his feet in
Savable's stirrups.
You are quite sure that he is fit?"
asked Mr.. Drake.
"As far as l can get him" replied
Wishard, "and unless some accident
happens you'll see him come home in
'front.'.
That's all | want 10 knew" remark
ed the Chicago man. as he turned away
to give further instructions to his bet
ting commissioners.
The starters assistant. William MuT-
ray. assigned the positions to the horses
in this manner: Fire Eater had the rail.
and right across the track in order were
Florite. Africander. Monte Carlo. White
Chapel. Savable. Hurs bourne. Payne.
Leipsic. Invincible Bensonhurst. Irish
Lad, Blue Ribbon. Aceful. Dazzling, Lord
of the Vale. Skilful, Golden Maxim.
Duster, Eugenia Burch. Mosine-. Flying
Prince, Mizzen and Merry Reel. the lat-
ter being next 10 the outer rail.
As the jockeys took their positions
Fire Eater suddenly whirled around and
kicked Airicandcr in the ribs. He came
within an inch OF kicking l.. Smith OH
the leg. the boy pulling his foot ont
Of the stirrup in the nick Of time.
After several attempts, the feld. as If
controlled by a single hand, sprang
forward in perfect line as the barrier
few up. After taking two strides Fire
Eater stopped short and was left stand
ing still.
Fi-e Eater Left.
Il could not help it," exclaimed Dog
gett. He simply would not break. that s
all" and the boys face frowned as he
saw the others hu-rying away.
Madden's fIly, Merry Reel. was crowd
I'd so tightly against the rail that she
could not proceed. and Rcdfern had 10
pull her M or be thrown over the fence.
The others dashed AVA in unison ani
-ushed on to the first furlong pole with
10 apparent advantage for anyone. As
soon as the waiting multitude saw the
loud Of dust far up the track. thousands
sent up the familiar cry of they're off. "
Then, through countless field glasses /
ren strained eyes TO see what was going .
waited patiently until the horses came .
within reach OF their vision.
Al the first furlonG pole Hurstbcurne. .
'lorite and Golden Maxim we're in a
,roup in the middle OF the track. their
roses on line and all three CT them
perhaps a neck before the others, who
serc running on almost equal terms in
mad scramble. Hail the boys had
rawn their whips to get their mounts
oing, but no advantage could be gained
nd the field swept down like we'll
ril'ed cavalry charge to the bend just
eyond the J0-cent field.
II was here that the crowd for the first
ime began TO discern the various coIors.
here was a hurried look for thc Keencs
white. with blue spots and for the
white and green" carried by Irish Lad
nd Aceful but neither of these colors
vas in f'cnt. Instead, the scarlet jacket
+ NJ. Belmcnt carried by Lord OF the
'aIe. and the white jacket. with rcd and
lue cross sashes, OF Mr. Flcishmana.
arried by Hurstbourne. were seen to be
n tAe van.