The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
TAYLOR SQUARES SCORE
WITH WASHINGTON MAN
Hot Running Race, With
ArrahgOWaD Ahead.
THE BALTIMOREAN SMILES
His Horse Neatly Turns Tables on the
Favorite and Wins the
Money.

Mr.. Taylor, Of Baltimore. squared ac-
counts with Mr.. Kerr. OF Washington.
yesterday afternoon. The squaring took
place at the Benning race course. In
connection Herewith is a story of inter
est
few weeks ago at PimHco, the Bal
umore race course, Mr.. Taylor and Mr..
Kerr met several times in jumping
races, and on each occasion Mr.. Kerr
defeated Mr.. Taylor. The latter has
smarted under defeat, and has patiently
awaited a chance to get even. It was,
of course. a friendly rivalry. but none
the less intense. Mr.. Taylor's oppor-
tunity came yesterday in the fourth
race
This race was for horses to be ridden
by gentlemen riders. When the riders
were posted, II was seen that Dion Kerr
was TO ride Demurrer and Mr.. Taylor
his own horse Arrahgowan. Demurrer
was the public favorite. but Baltimore
was loyal to its own and several OF Mr.
Taylor's friends made a Yulet circuit
Of the ring placing hundreds of dollars
on Arrahgowan- Mr. Taylor drew the
rail. while Demurrer was near the out
side
Demurrer is n bad acting horse at
the post, and il was necessary to lead
other hand. was as dOcile as a lamb. but
Mr. Taylor was ever on the alert. There
We're several breai1ways, in all of which
Demurrer behaved badly Finally the
starter caught them in motion and the
barrier was released. ArrahgOWan was
of flying while Demurrer was next TO
List Mr.. Taylor took advantage Of his
opportunity and sent his mount along.
Demurrer Sullzv.
Mr. Kerr did his best to drive old
Demurrer to the front but the rogue
was not in the mood and did not show
the fine burst of speed which has car
r1ed him 10 TIE fore so often. The re-
suit was Mr.. Taylor passed under the
wire an easy winner. with Demurrer
poor second When Mr.. Taylor as
ceaded the steps TO the stewards stand
his face was Wreathed in smiles. and
IL was apparent, as he accepted the sill
YER cup which went to the winner, he
had been amply compensated for the
several defeats suffered in his own
town.
This race furnished an amusing in
stance OF how badly some gentlemen
can ride. Mr. Craven had the mount
on Maiden. The horse was of we'll and
accompanied Arrahgowan 70 the head
Of the stretch. Had Mr.. Craven beer
able TO help his mount at all he would
probably have landed in second place.
Nearing the finish Mr.. Craven pulled
up and allowed Paul Clifford 70 come
along and nip MIN for third
There was a peculiar mixup in the
firth race. When the horses had finish
"a Judge Mcdowell directed the num-
beIs OF Lady Lavish, Bill Curtis. and
Magic Flute 10 be hung up In order.
II was apparent from the stand the
horses had 17iShed in that order. but
the stewards, suggested that Magic
Flute had secured the place. and there
upon the latter was given second posi-
ton. There was little doubt that BIZ
Curtis was second. and hackers Of the
colt had good reason 70 complain Of
the Official decision.
Cassidy's On Day.
Starter Cassidy was u poor form yes
terday. He made seVAal bad starts,
one of which appeared TO be inexcusable.
This was in the second race when The
GuaTdsman. Father Jim and Widows
Mite were left standing. None OF the
three horses had a chance with the
break.
The poorest card Of the meeting IS Of
fcred today. A hurdle race begins the
sport. II Rightful can jump he has
the class TO win; if he cannot Imperial
list ought 10 get home in front with Gum
Honey and GolGsby following. I.oricate
Oriskany, ard Tomcod look TO be tho
best in the second, and Lady Lavish
should repeat n the third Briarthorpe,
with good luck, ought 10 be second, but
GananOgue viii run some.
The fourth is a maiden race. King
B. Will probably be favOrite. but il Pipe
runs as well as he did a few days ago
he Will put up an argument. This horse
race OF yesterday must be thrown out
Grantsdale may be third
Al the weights and distance Rightful
should show a better performance than
he did the last time, and If he starts ia
the fifth race instead Of the hurdle race.
he win have a following. Dramatist
may beat Rough Rider for the place
Sweet Alice should have no trouble in
landing the last race II she can stick
out the mile and a furlong. Lady Po-
tentate and Masterman should be the
contendcrs.