The Washington times., 1903-11-15
Railbird, Trainer, Jockey,
Owner, and Plunger
on Hand.
TRACK IN FINE CONDITION
Interest CenterS in Two
Stake EventS---Columbia
Handicap on Gard.

o'clock a dozen sleek thOroughbreds
will canter toward Starter Cassidy at
the six and half furlong post at Ben
ming, and q moment later viii be sent
away for lSA irst race Of the fan meet
ing OF the Washington Jockey Club.
Everything points to an unusually
prosperous meeting. The track IS in
splendid condition and the card offered
for the opening cay is by all odds the
best ever provided AT a meeting of the
local association.
Horse racing in Washington has
grown steadily IN popularity. and socie-
" has given its unqualified Endorsement
to the sport The officials OF the club
have endeavored IN every way to pro-
vide for the comfort and convenience
OF its patrons, and the appointments
are equal to any in the East.
Statesmen on Hand.
The fact that Congress is in session
will add greatly to the interest. for
many members OF the National Legtsla-
ture are enthusiastic lovers Of the thor
oughbred. and there viii doubtless be a
large representation on hand.
The officials for the meeting, which
viii continue for three weeks. are as
follows: Stewards. S. S. Rowland.
Samuel Ross and T. L. Huidekoper; /;
judge. Clarence MCDOWELL; starter,
Mars Cassidy; handicapper. W. S. Vos-
burgh; paddock and patrol judge, J. L
Hall; timer. W II. Baretto. and secre-
tary. Sim. T Walton. H c. Crickmore,
a veteran racing man. will. as usual
act as clerk Of the course and scales.
There viii be six races each day. and
they wip be so arranged that the public
will have plenty Of opportunities to wit
ness contests over both the old track
and the new Columbia course, which
is mile and seventy yards long.
Two Stake Events
interest," in tomorrow's program nat
ura1ly cencers in the two stake events.
the Co umbia Handicap and the
Bladensburg SteepIecI,ase Handicap. In
the former event an even dozen horses
are carded to 60. Enoch Wishard. who
trains the stable Of John w. Drake
has elected TO send Runnels. the tor
weight. 20 represent him, and he has
his horsa fit 70 run the race Of his life
IT is probable that Runnels win &c
10 the post favOrite for the race, even
with his heavy impost. but the Others
in the race are so wel weighted that
there win be good odds against all
candidates The most fancied aside from
Ruanels are Young Henry. Unmasked
Castalian. and Judith Campbell. Young
Henry has always been a remarkable
weight-carrier. and the rs pounds he
viii be asked 10 carry viii not stop
him.
The only objection that can be urged
aga INST Young Henrys chances is his
lex Of early speed. II he can keep
crs he Will take some beating in the
final furlong. Castalian has a world OF
speed and he is in at a comfortable
weight If he can maintain his gait foI
seven furlongs it Is likely that none in
the race viii beat him to the wire. Tn
masked is a staid old campaIgner who
can run fast and far. and he does not
mind weight This horse was handi-
capped at u9 pounds. but he incurred
a penalty Of FIVE pounds for winning q
Iace OF Friday. after the publication OF
the Official weights.
LOOKS Like the Goods.
Judith Campbell. the Whitney cast
OF. has shown wonderful Improvement
IN the hands Of the clever trainer,
Gwyn Tomplsius. and her trials foi
the race have been highly satisfac-
tory. II she viii run up to her work
judith las more than a loOk-in. Ice
Water. st rs pounds. seems to be
weighted out OF Il, and Duke OF Ken
dai als9 appears 20 have a hit toe
much 10 carry. Lord Badge, Demurrer
Elsie L. MOrOkanta. and Hymettus are
outclassed somewhat, although Lord
Badge and Demurrer have run some
good races. The latter has a remark
able burst OF early speed. but stops
whenever horse gets TO his head.
The Bladeusburg Steeplechase appears
70 be good thing for Mr.. Colts Lava
tor who has been assigned the TOP
weight lie viii undoubtedly be the IA
vorite. and on past form ought TO have
no trouble in winning. unless. ne falls
as he did twice this season. Jim New
man, the Hitchcock jumper promised
early in the season TO become a good
horse through the field. but his races
subsequently were disappointing. He
faay do better over n Benning course
which is admitted TO 5e one Of the fin
est in the country
All Of Good Quality.
Trinity Bell and McWilliams arc new
ones to the jumping game, but both
were pretty fair animals on the fat The
contenders seem TO be Imperialist and
TrapeaIst The latter is natura
Jumper aud his race at Baltimore or
the fat shows him 70 be a horse oi
good quality.
ia the opening race on the program
are several sprinters OF more than ordi
nary Quality. King Pepper has WoT
several good races this year, and vii
probably be the favorite. Highlander Is
n horse Of speed and stamina, but he Il
bad actor at the post. and IL is ar
even bet that he is left at the post
Andrattis and Maiden are the best oi
the others
The maiden two-year-old event, second
on the card has tWcnfy-fOur yOungsreri
entered. and II viii likely prove a scram
bic from start 20 finish. Jack Adkins
Lord Of the Valley may make his de
but i-i tnis event. and If he proves q