Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-28
IN SPITE OF THE RAIN
Large Crowd at Benning
This Afternoon.
WE'LL FILLED RACES
HIGHEST CLASS HORSES AT THE
TRACK IN COMPETITION.
Owing to Skillful Work Of the Handi-
capper It Was Unusually Difficult
to Pick the Winners.
WE'LL : FILLED RACES
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BENNING, D. c., November 2s.-While
there were no special features down on to-
days program the six races were well filled
and the sport was of the best. ALI the high
est class horses at the track were thrown
into competition and through the skillful
work of the Handicapped 1t was unusually
difficult to select the winners before the
events were run. The usual large gather
ing was on hand to witness the sport. the
rainy weather keeping few away. The
track was fast, Notwithstanding the slight
rainfall.
Following are the scratches posted at 1:o0
pm: In the first, Sunrly. Delphie and
Mirthless; in the second, Wexford; in the
sixth, Jack Young.
Azelina Takes the First.
First race. for three-year-olds, seven fur
longs--Azelina q. Johnson), Is and 5, first;
Suffice (Chandler), Is and 6, second; Cold
fleur (O'NeiD. 10 and 6. third. Time. 1.29 1-5.
Lochinvar led to turn, then Subtle acted
as leader. but both died away in the stretch.
Azelina getting through, furlong from
home, and winning nicely by three lengths.
Akbar Wins the Second.
Second race. for maiden two-year-olds, six
furlongs-Akbar (BelD, 21s and to 5. first;
Paeon (ONeiD). and to 8, second; Royal
Scot (Miller) and to q, third. Time. 1. l6.
Akbar led from start to finish and won
handily by two lengths.
Komoka Takes the Third.
Third race, for three-years-olds and up
ward, one mile and forty yards-Komoka
(RomanellD II and H. first; Fiat CPowers).
10 and 8. second: Samuel H. Harris (B.
SMITH, and az, third. Time, Las As.
Sale of Disobedient for $4,000.
John Duffy of New York city has sold
to Thomas E. Mannix of Brooklyn, N. Y,
a two-year-old black gelding naed Dis
obedient. The price paid was $1,000. 1t is
set forth that Six Dixon was the sire and
Lady Hayward the dam.
Entries for Tomorrow.
The following are the entries for tomor-
row:
First race. lightweight selling, all ages,
six furlongs, Columbia course-Listless, "a;
Cascine, 121; Gladwin, lis; Ambitious, 80;
Mintia. 90; Echodale. 121: Collector Jessup.
121: sCanajoharie. 113; 'Poseur 113;
mamie Worth. 122: "Pater, 1O6: 'Merlingo,
So. sPaloro. So.
Second race, maiden, two-year-olds, one
mile Columbia course-Gentian, 1902; Paeon,
100: Wexford, 102; Santa Susanna, 90; De-
sCend, ~, SpintreSs, %, EfiiIs, 90, ShS Se'
90.
Third race. Vestal, three-year-old fillies,
one mile and one-half, old course. Film
ders. 1923; Kiamesha. 11S; Noblesse Oblige,
113; Santa Catalina, 123.
Fourth race, two-year-olds. non-winners
two races six furlongs, Columbia course.
Ben Holder. 115; Cary, 115; Old Guard, 115;
Midas, us; Ingleside. 115; Jupiter. us;
Montanus, ITO; Samson, lis; Royal Scot,
lis; Fancy Bird, us.
% 1a,,t hra oil de aYa6 nm,
one mile, Columbia course-Copper. Ill;
Lichtmess Ill., Captain Meeks. los: Nom
de Plume. los; Sue Mac, 10S; Volantine,
1O8; Father D., 1903; Sylvania. 100; Benlala.
100; Similas. 100; Ricordo, 100.
Sixth race, selling, three-year-olds and
up, apprentice Jockeys. one mile and a fur
long old course-Amberjack, 1903; Louis H.
LOG; bob Murphy, 106; 'Komoka, JOG: 'Ar-
ahgowan, 1903: 'Irish Witch, 1o3; 'Alum
Water, 1903; "Palette. 1903; cooper. 1o1:
.King Pepper, 9S; *Brillant. 90; Monaco
dor, 93 "Solon Single. 9s; Gambler, 80.
apprentice allowance claimed.