Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-03
The .Steeplechase.


doubtedy the steeplechase race. in which
there were six straters. OF this number
five fell. the faverite, Arius. being
the only horse to go over the route
without hitting the earth Bernhardt. on
Gold Ray, gave another exhibition of fine
Craftsmanship and nerve. His horse was
the real contender in the race, and it looked
as though Arius might have tough prop
osition down the stretch, but in taking the
last jump Gold Ray fell, and, of course.
lost all chance of winning. Bernhard
maintained a hold on the bride, and al
though Str1kealight had a start OF fully
twenty yards on him for second position,
he went after the latter like sprinter.
Nearing the finish the two horses got to-
gether. and one of the prettiest finishes
seen on the track followed, Gold Ray win
ming the place by a neck. Bernhard was
badly shaken up by the fall, his shoulder
being so badly bruised that he had to do
his work with one hand. and when he re-
turned to weigh in splendid tribute was
paid him by the large crowd in the grand
stand. None of the other jockeys was
hurt in the falls
Gen. Nelson A. Miles. head of the army.
was an interested spectator Of the racing
yesterday.
Algernon Daingerfeld, assistant secre-
tary Of the Washington Jockey Club. has
been appointed clerk of the scales at the
Metropolitan Jockey Club meetings This
is the racing club in which Representative
elect Tim Sullivan is interested. The
Jamaica track opens its gates for the first
time on April q.
The rivalry between the three light
weight riders. McCafrerty. Wilkerson and
Henderson, is as keen as that between
Redfern and Cannon. These little chaps
are the best of friends, but they are, never
theless. fighting one another hard for su-
premacy.
H. T QIalter Tommy Griffin fired tho
first gun in selling race war by bidding
up Louise Elston. winner Of the. opening
event, from 5000 to 81 .0OO. When Tommy
offered the latter price the filly's owner
calculated, Let him have her." and
walked away.
Jockey Mccafterty Suspended.
Jockey McCafferty, son Of Tony Nc
Cafferty. the horse owner. was suspended
three days by the stewards after the fourth
race The boy was disobedient at the post
and Starter Cassidy reported him when he
was left at the post on Lowly.
William P. Riggs. chairman Of the Mary
land Steeplechase Association, which will
give a five-day meeting at the old Pimlico
track. Baltimore. beginning April q, was
an interested spectator Of the races. Incl
dentally he did little missionary work for
his own meeting.
Frank Farrell and w. j. Arkell. the pub
Usher. arrived at the track yesterday from
New York.
Schooling the Jumpers.
Before the crowd had left the track yes
terday afternoon a number OF jumpers were
being schooled. Pierre Lorillard, John D.
Hooe, Ed. Craven and Thomas Hitchcock.
1r., gathered in the infield to witness the
performances. Mr.. Lorillard has one Jump
er In training. Emigrant. He is being
handled by Gwynne Tompkins, who also
trains Mr.. Hooe's and Mr.. Colts jumpers.
Jockey Cannon received yesterday
through his manager. Albert Simons, a
handsome pin from his Philadelphia ad-
| mirer, Harry Haarbock The pin is a
| jockey cap. studded with gems, and Gan
non displayed 1t with a great deal Of pride
| to his friends in the paddock. Haarbock
| Is the gentleman who has a wager of $1,000
| that Cannon will ride more winners during
| the season than Redfern. The latter has
| the call at present, but Cannon has shown
| that he Is not far behind in the matter of
| ability. His mounts are being selected
now with considerable care, and his record
| should improve from this time on.
| Summaries.
Following are the summaries Of races too
late for last evenings Star:
Second race-Four and q half furlongs.
| Peter Paul. 104. Hicks. to s. won: Pleas
ant Memories, 1o4. T. Burns. to s. and out.