Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-20
GRAVESEND RACES.
Colonel Bills Defeat Of Herbert
Causes Much Comment.

To Judge from the volume Of money wag-
cred On Col. Bill in the mile and a quarter
handicap at the Gravesend course yester-
day the race was already over and the re-
suit known before the horse went to the
post.
All the heavy bettors now in daily attend
ance at the track ignored Herbert, who was
the favorite, and went to Col. Bill, who
was ridden by Shaw. and who of course,
carried one Of "Pittsburg Pills largest
wagers John A. Drake and Matthew Cor
bett were also heavy supporters Of Col.
Bill The public however. and many of the
handicappers who play figures" backed
Herbert, but their confidence was shaken
long before flagfall by the avalanche of
Col. Bill money. So strong was this play
that one of the employees of big layer fin
ally shouted out. mo more Col Bill!' In
stantly there was a general wiping out of
odds against Madden's colt and then there
was an adjournment to see what was COM
ing off.
The three horses raced away from the
post, but Col. Bill at once went out in front
and that was the end Of it as far as he was
concerned. The pace was very strong-so
strong that many thought 1t would defeat
Herbert He was second nearly all the way,
and. with Col. Bill winning by length and
a half, Cunard. the other starter, nipped out
Herbert for second money. The time was
fast-2:06 is.
Notwithstanding that the race looked all
right to many disinterested eyes. there was
much criticism from those who see the
contests from the neighborhood Of the bet
ting ring. The unnaturally large amount
Of money wagered on one horse, and the as
surance Of the rail birds that Herbert
was not warmed up together with the fact
that L. Smith has ridden many races of
late for the man who benefited most large
lU hU n fha 1o,y
and others to talk.
1t Is suggested that these men might do
great service If they can convince the stew
ards where the public interests were not
fully protected in this and other races which
have come in for criticism.
John A Drake. If he continues in his pres
ent vein Of luck. will do much to cripple the
occupants Of chairs in the ring for he is
day after day beating them for very large
sums. In the third race he bet $4,000 on
hts colt South Trimbls. at odds ranging
from to 10 down to 2 to 5. and cashed his
bets. Hanover Queen made the running
for about six furlongs and then gave way
to Ben Howard, who was in turn passed
In the last furlong by South Trimble.
Blue Peter, purchased several weeks ago
from August Belmont by W. A. Redfern
and now racing in the name Of the Prospect
stable, was an odds on favorite for the
fourth event, and he won one Of the easiest
races of his career. Redfern has been using
moor expanoefS on tne colt 8 rect Tor the pur-
pose Of widening his heels. The going yes
terday just suited him and he won pulling
up. Intervention was second. Damon third
Lass O. Linden fourth and Right and True
last practically left at the post.
why doesn't Smith go on with Belvino?''
was the cry all along the grand stand while
the last race was being run. Bonnibert was
a trif1e In front. and then Smith pulled Bel
vino back SO sharply as to almost lift the
horse off the ground. Then the race went
on, Bonibert in front He won very easily;
Hunter Raine, a good handicap horse from
the west, second. and Belvino, who appeared
to refuse to run for Smith In the stretch.
time was slow for horse Of Bonnibert'e
class-1:49, which would make the mile run
in 1:421s, the slowest race of the day. There
was no bid for the winner, which was en-
tered to be sold for $500
Sadduceo had hard task to ret up and