The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-10

The washington Jockey Club had ev-
cry. reason to feel proud Of the attend
ance at the Benning race course yester-
day.
Seldom, if ever. has mo-. distin-
guished gathering of Washington society
folk gracel the local race course with
its presence. There were representatives
Of the Diplomatic Corps. officers Of the
army and navy, Senator's an6 Represen-
tatives in COngr, IS. and many proini
nent society y.opien gaUl:cIec on the
clubhouse lawn. while IN the graaGstand
there was a large crowd OF men and
women. all tmbued with the spirit OF
the occasion.
They were there 10 see the second
running Of the Southern Staeplechase. in
which the gentlemen riders Uf Washing
ton and other nearby cities We're given
an opportunity TO show wha- they could
do in a chase through the field.
Six Started.
Eight horses were entered to contest
for the purse and plate offered by the
club to the winner. but only six lined up
at the start. Agic and Charles O'AIalIey
We're entered by Mr.. Hall for the Pine
Hill Hunt Club; the Chevy Chase Hunt
was represented by Montrip and TwI-
light; Mr.. Evars, in the name Of the
Warrenton Hum Club. Of Virginia. sent
Red Hawk to the post. and the popular
Baltimore hor54man, r. NJ. Taylor had
DeGarnette entered to run for the hon
or OF the Overland Hunt Club, of Mary
land
Mr.. Halls pair were the favorites IN
the betting, after Clarence Moore's
Montrip had opened the choice. Mr..
Knut's Twilight was well supported.
ana Red Hawk had many friends
among the social contingent on the
clubhouse lawn De Garnette had only
the members OF his own hunt club to
back him.
No Delay at Post.
There was no delay at the post.
Starter Cassidy getting the horses off
a. the first break to a good start. Red
Hawk at once ran into the lead and
took the first hedge a length in 'front.'
He was followed by Twilight, and this
pair went out TO set the pace for the
frst three-quarters Of a mile. Then
Twilight fell back, and AgiO moved into
a contending position. Passing the
STAND. Red Hawk led by half a dozen
lengcs. with Twilight hanging on TO
second place.
The Liverpool saw Red Hawk four
lengths 70 the good. with Twilight sth
second. closely pressed by Agio. Non
trip, and Charles O'AIaHey bringing up
the rear. De Garnette ceased TO be a
factor in the race soon after the start
On the second round Red Hawk was
four lengths in front, but Twilight had
given up second place 10 Agio Over
the Liverpool on the second round, Red
Hawk was leading by four lengths, but
it was apparent at that stage that Agio
WAS the better horse and when the
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sent the little chestnut along At the
last fence he had closed TO within three
or four lengths Of the leader, and once
over the hedge he set sail for REQ
Hawk.
Easy for Agio.
From that point on it was no race for
Agio, who made up ground rapidly and
in the stretch passed the big chestnut
at ease, winning in a hand gallop by
ten lengths. Red Hawk had no trouble
in defeating Twilight. who was lengths
IN front OF MOntrip. The latter horse
bled. or would probably have shown a
better performance. Charles O'Maney
fell at the next TO the last fence, but
Mr.. Mordecaf remOunted and finished
the course.
Il was in every respect a satisfactory
race. and the best horse won without
question. The race held much interest
Tor the society folk on the lawn, and
there was a deal OF wagering among
them All the horses and riders had
their admirers, and the gentlemen were
given plenty Of encouragement as they
filed on 10 the track. Among those who
cheered the riders were Alice Roosevelt
and a party Of friends, which included
Miss Seares, Of Boston. ana Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. A. Mitchell; Countess Cassini
Senior AzpirOz, OF the Mexican legation:
Herbert Dering Of the British embas-
sy; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dulaney. Mr..
and Mrs ". c. Eusts Mr.. and Mrs.
George Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh
Legare, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Moore,
DE- and MIS-. Kerr, Mrs. w L. Bull. OF
New York; Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F.
Walsh and Miss Walsh. Mrs. James c.
Blaine, Mrs. Arthur Lee Senator and
Mrs. Blackburn. Miss MacCauley. Miss
Bel. Mrs Henry May and Miss May.
Miss Hayes, and DR.. ana Mrs. Mac
Gruder.
Races Lacked Quality.
The rider Of che winner. Mr.. Spencer.
IS a BaltimOrean, and he was given e
round Of applause when he ascended
the steps Of the stewards stand. and
was handed the silver cup that went to
the winner. Mr.. Evans also received a
beautiful piece OF plate.
Five other races were on the card.
but they were Iality
and interest T maid
en- affairs tn rgest
field OF the entered There
we're tips gaIor IS the
actual favOrite good
start was effet he big
hslo' with Roc show.