Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-19
WITH THE HORSES.
Dan Patch Handicapped By the
 Track. Fails This Time.


 Boston, Sept 19.-Over a heavy track yesterday afternoon Dan Patch failed in an attempt at Readville to beat the world s record of 1:59 for pac- CTS. He was able to cover the circuit in two minutes. It was great per formance, all things considered, The air was cool and the track soggy, caused by the rain of last night Mo Henry had the horse fit for the trial and gallantly did the mahogany stal- lion step the first half, but from there on he tired. However, he did much better than number of horsemen ex- pected. The time by quarter was as follows: 0:30, 059A, 1:29A, 200.
 Only one of the favorites in the reg Aar events was able to live up to the expectations of the talent She was Oracle Kellar in the 2:17 clas trot, while the horses that failed were Prince Of Orange and Al Book. Oracle Kellar was a great favorite, and in each of the two heats in the race led from wire to wire. Jack Curry got second with Direct View the first time, with Miss Brook as the place winner the second trip. ,:
 The time for the second mile gives Oracle new mark. Prince of Orange was on his bad behavior and acted badly on each circuit. Rhythmic, the blind horse, went to the front the first time and beat Susie. handily, while Cox had all he could do to bring the favorite inside the banner. The sec. ond time saw Rythnaic go away fast and maintain the lead until the stretc, where Spear let Wentworth loose and beat the blind horse easily. In the third and deciding heat Spear lay lay back in third place until the turn into the stretch, and then he brushed by Susie J. and went after the leader. At the seven-eighths pole Rhythmic died away, and Wentworth won with room to spare.
 Al Book just managed to get back his entrance money in the 2O9 pace, while Walker managed to win the first heat with B. B. Smather's horse Gold Brick. The next two times saw Cubanola go to the front and win.
 Orange, Sept Ex-Governor Ahiram Chamberlain was the guest of honor at the Orange fair yesterday afternoon. The governor was accompanied by sev- eral friends, among them being Con gressman Sperry, John W. Coe, Judge Hubbard and James n. DewelI Gov eronor Chamberlain made short ad- dress, his remarks centering on the life of the farmer and the great help to that farmer is his wife.
 Only one horse race was finished yesterday, but the whole program will be wound up to-day, the racing being scheduled to begin at 1 o'clock. The summary:
 Three minute class, purse $25O; won by Ziska, b.. m.; Sunny John, b. g.; third, Lucy Miller, b. m.; best time, 22o14. .z
 Norwich, Sept 19-The harse races at the county fair yesterday resulted as follows: .s
 Three minute class, trot or pace, best three in five. purse $150;@ Slick Star, br won; Margaret S., br m., second; Ruth G., ch n., third; best time, 2:25.
 Free for all, trot or pace, best three .ins five heats, purse $500; Minnie Bright, ch m..s won; Edith May, b. m. second; Russell Wilkes, b. g., third; best time 2:17.
 odALIAIOIC, uLSl, SSpC 1C.--auStll I0Oy the favorite, for the 2:1S trotting at Electric park yesterday, was not fit and practically surrendered after win ming the first heat. The free for all showed five closely contested heats among the starters. Dan, aWheeE a ] ing, W. Va, horse, became frightened after a collision in the second heat and ran away. He was ordered to the sta hI Ia yhnr 0va4rrr 1s,,Sxr making circuit of the track. Woonsocket, R. l., Sept 19-There was some good racing at the New l England half-mile circuit meeting here yesterday. In the 2:23 trot brought over from yesterday bgkqjAwvbgkgb over from Thursday, Leona, winner of one heat Thursday, captured two straight, taking first money. Redon- dale, the favorite, won the 2.20 pace after a warm contest wish Sunshine The 2:25 pace went to Marchwood, the l favorite, in straight heats. The 2.27 l trot was the best of the day and after l five heats it went over till to-day with
 Penitence, Lantana and Beldena as heat winners.
 Philadelphia, Penn, Sept 19.-Major Delmar yesterday afternoon, driven by A. F. Mcdonald, at the Philadelphia | Driving park, endeavored to beat his trotting record of 2:OoA recently made at Syracuse, and failed. The gelding, carrying his driver and sulky with the combined weight of 181 pounds, cover.
 ed the mile in 2O61a The track was l in fair condition and nearly 2,0OO per sons witnessed the trial The time by quarters was: Quarter, 321s, half, 1O41a; three-quarters, 1:351s; mile 2O61A.
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