The Washington times., 1902-04-08

Father Bill DAILY, he of the wooden
limb, and handler of crippled thorough
breds, is at his old tricks again. Yes
terday it got him into trouble. In The
past DAILY has been accused of bidding up
winners of races, or of threatening to
do SO, unless the owners of the horses
should agree to give him part of the
purse.
Yesterday, it was alleged DAILY ap-
preached Trainer Garth, who handles All
Saints, and threatened that if the horse
won he would bid her up, but sug
gested that if Mr.. Garth desired to avoid
the chance of losing his horse or having
to pay money to win the race. he could
do so by giving the Hartford turfman a
slice of the purse.
Saw the Stewards.
Trainer Garth at once went to the
stewards and complained of Daly's threat
The stewards thereupon called DAILY be-
fore them and began an investigation
DAILY denied that he had made any such
threats, but W. T. McGrath, the owner
OF Lamp 0'Lee, substantiated the state
ment of Mr.. Garth saying that Daily had
also approached him and made the same
suggestion.
The result was that both All Saints and
Lamp OLee were scratched. After hear
ing Daly's statement and those of Nj
Garth and Mr.. McGrath the stewards
fined DAILY $500 and warned him that
repetition of the offence might lead TO
more serious consequences.
Notwithstanding the many scratches
that threatened 20 mar the promising
card offered, the sport furnished was of
the best sort. 1t was almost repetition
OF. Saturdays racing. OF the six events
down for decision three of them were won
only in the last few jumps. The victo-
ries of Maru, Tom Maybin, and Pigeon
Post were so close that the crowd in the
grandstand and on the lawn were wrought
up to a fever pitch of excitement. The
victor in each case was hailed with loud
cheers as he returned to the stand.
Crowds Turned Out.
A fair day had the effect CT bringing out
another large crowd, and the public open
ed well in the battle with the books. They
picked the first two winners, but after
that they were not SO successful. although
all the yictors were well played.
1t is somewhat remarkable that not
real '.lcng shot has won at the meeting
There have been winners quoted as high
as 10 to /, but so far there have been no
20, 30 or 100 TO l chances to get home in
front There is plenty of time, however,
and before the week is over it is quite
likely that long shot or two will get the
big end of a purse.
Complaints were again numerous yes
terday regarding the system of starting
in vogue. On at least two occasions the
chances Of horses We're ruined by the
start. Starter Cassidy is in nowise 10
blame. but the system itself is at fault.
Because OF his good race last week
Maru was selected as the most promising
of the seven horses that were carded in
the opening race OF the day. He opened at
6 to in the betting. but steady play
forced his odds down 10 to D. Ninonia
and illuminate were most liked of the
others. while Alack also had a following
Maru Took the Lead.
Maru, illuminate, Ninonia. and Alack
was the order OF the start Maru went
out at once and led the field to the far
turn. with FriyoI and Ninonia running
second and third. Maru still led in the
stretch. but Alack began coming AT the
furlong pole and a few yards from the
wire was almost on even terms with The
Goughscre gelding. He was catching Ma
Tu at every jump. but the latter lasted
long enough TO win by a head. Ninonia
ran well for five furlongs, where Illumi-
nate passed her and took third place
Only four went 10 the post in the first
two-year-old race, of which ToscaB was
made a strong favorite. Blue and Orange
was second choice. and there was some
play on First Chord. while Aurifer was
not wanted The start was bad Toscap
and Blue and Orange getting a length the
best OF the other two. Tcscan rushed out
at once, and. although he was pursued
by Blue and Orange. the favorite won
easily. First Chord gave chase for the
leaders. but he could not make up the lost
ground and had to be content with third
place.
Alpaca a Favorite.
Alpaca's form has been so consistent at
the meeting that she was naturally made
favorite in the third event. She opened
at to 5. but a steady play on Handicap
per and Curtsey caused her odds to re-
cede TO twos. while Curtsey was played
from 5 to = to 3. and Handicapped re-
=
show TO a fair start but Handlcapper
vent out and set the pace with Curtsey
snd Alpaca alternating in second place
In the stretch Handicapped still led, but
ALPACA came strong AT the finish and
forced Brennan to sit down and ride
Handicapper hard. The horse responded
TO urging. however. and at the finish won
by half a length. Alpaca secured the place
from Curtsey in drive Ante Up was
practically left at the post.
Tom Maybin. because OF his good form
Mt New Orleans. was selected as favorite
at the opening OF the betting on the
fourth race, but Optima was a strong tip
and at post time she supplanted Maybin
Prodigal Son and Blue Delft we're the
most fancied of the others.
0ptima Fell Short.
When the barrier went up Blue Miracle
was the first TO show. but the Bradley
colt was quickly passed by Mystic Belle
who showed the way to the turn for home.
with Tom Maybin and Prodigal Son fol-
lowing.
When Strengthened out for the run home
Nystic Belle began to weaken and Optima
showed up and took a hand. Her bid was
not strong enough, however, and Tom
Haybin and Blue Delft were left to fight