The San Francisco call., 1903-12-17
PROPER, WITH J. MARTIN UP,
FIRST FOR THE HANDICAP
Fossil Oarsman Falconbrdge and Horatius Are Led Out
by the Jennings Entry-Three Public Choices Win at
Ingleside-Rockaway at Prohibtve Odds, Gallops IN

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day at Ingleside track. While the rain
held aloof, the track was sloppy and
the son Of Prestonpans fairly reveled
in the going, leaving in his wake such
well known performers as Fossil, Oars
man. Falconbridge and HCratiUs
Proper. carrying 1l2 pounds and rid
den by Jack Martin, opened equal IA
vorite with Fossil, but such a raft OF
money was thrown into the ring on
him that the books were forced 10 cut,
until 10 5 was the market quotation
Oarsman. the New York crack, was
asked 20 shoulder ia pounds, but II
looked as If the stable did not consider
him quite up on edge, for his odds went
from 70 10.
The Judges were not called upon TO
pick any nose finish on this occasion.
Tommy Burns rode Fossil and he took
the pride Of the bushes out in front
Proper trailing at his heels. Turning
into the stretch. Martin struck Proper
once with his whip and the big colt
assumed the front position and, grad
uaIIy forging ahead. he won easily, COW
ering the one and a sixteenth miles in
I:z7. a remarkably good race
Oarsman finished strongly, but Fos-
si. though firing percepubiy, held him
EaLe. taxing IHE pace De AAaAA n iCA47Ni'-
Horatius. with Otis up. disappointed
his hackers, never being a factor.
WINNERS HEAVILY BACKED.
Nearly al Of the different winners
were well supported and the sharp
shooters exhibited such rare precision
that the ring again received shaking
I'D. Three favorites were successful
Starting for the first time in the col
ors Of DR.. Rowell and running IN the
name Of F. H. Bell, Alice Carey, an
to shot cleaned I'D in the intro
ductorv sprint. With Sallie Goodwin
scratched. AIountebank went 70 the
most favorite The latter ran his race
but could not overhaul Alice carey
which won by more than TWO lehgIhs-
Puss in Boots was an Indifferent thlru'
9oo1rav-av. the Burns & Warehouse
crack. made a show Of the other start
e~s IN the six furlOng two-year-olc
e,-an+ Although It was his first start
at the meeting the ring took no liberties
v-ftb the colt. holding him 1 to
chance. pullman had the leg up on
the favorfte and he scored haudily from
Mendon after a little urging down the
stretch. Military Man, heavily backed
FOR the place. got off so poorly that
he had no chance.
Johnny Schorr started Avcnger in
the seven furlong event also for two
vear-olds. and a deal Of coin was oet
or. the colt at TO ;. Reed was totally
unable TO DO anything with him, run
ming unplaced. Miss Ringlets and Red
Cross Nurse fought il cut the entire
way. the latter. ridden by Foley. get
ting the verdict by half a length. n
Lewis landed The BuEaboo in the show.
PLUNGE ON NERVATOR.
one Of the heaviest plUngos Of the
afternoon was made on Eervator TO
win the five and a half furl5ng scram-
ble. for which sad Sam ruled favOrite-
The entry OF Boots & Hollenbeck dis
played remarkable turn of speed.
running under mild restraint from the
Jump and beating Sad Sam with Lar
sen sitting as immOvable as a piece Of
statuary. Glendenning, formerly con
sidered a fast sprinter. had an off day
and the betting signifed as much.
Lansdovne, a 80 TO 1 shot, ran third.
Lord Melbourne as everybody is
aware. early in his career showed a
fordness for muddy going. Sidney
Bender's geIding looked a certainty for
the mile and fifty yards run ard scored
in an ordinary gallop- Jane Holly, at
40 70 /, beat Rosario for -he place
Royalty sulked after being bumped on
the back stretch.
NOTES OF THE TURF.
Three bookmakers afflicted with a
feeling OF ennui retired at yesterdays
cut-in. Twenty-Five firms made the
weight.
With both Cascine and Rockaway as
eligibles it certainly looks as if Burns
e. Vaterhouse have first call on the Cal
ffornia Derby. The horse that beats
Rockaway VIII take first money. The
race viii be run on February p.
John Buuman and Starter Jake Holt
man never did agree well Bullman
had the mount on Arthur Ray in the
first race and did not get away from
the barrier. For this Jake set the rider
down for three days. Bullman claims
Il was no fault of his, as the horse was
turned the reverse way.
Charley Henshau started Emshee for
the first time in the opening event and
lost him. f. II. Bell, in whose name
Alice Carey starts. claimed the horse
for s725 The odds against Emshee
went from TO i. when a late play
forced the price down 70 s.
The entry Of Sol Smith viii be re-
fused until convincing proofs are laid
before the judges that Jockey j.. Hall
is not the owner Of the two-year-Old.
Hall at present is not in good standing.
Sidney Benders Lord Melbourne came
in for a boost after winning the last
race Frank Doss tilted the entered
selling price from $500 to 1920. Sidney
bid the customary s. TO retain.
Foley on Red Cross Nurse put up
vigorous fnish-abOut the best he has
furnished at the meeting.
Mendon ran some clever races at St.
Louis and should win the first time out
IN moderate company.
Although the meeting at Ascot Park,
Los Angeles, viii be governed by the
rules of the Pacific Jockey Club this
will not affect Boots" Durnell nor the
Rein boys These turfmen were invited
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