The Washington times., 1905-11-19
Gave Away Weight, But
Won by Four Lengths
in | ::27.
LONG SHOT PUT OVER
Jack McKeon Took First at
20 to 1-ExpanSloniSt
Landed the Jump.


ISOLATION, the Bladensburg Steeplechase,
and four other races which had filed
exceedingly well, yesterday was the
banner day Of the Benning meeting
from a strictly racing standpoint
In spite Of the gloomy weather the
attendance was good and society was
we'll represented in the clubhouse.
The racing was of a high order, as
there was considerable class among
the entries. The public was fairly
well repaid for its trouble, as all the
winners but the first were well sup
ported, though only three favorites
won. Jockey Miller kept up his good
work by riding two winners, Race
King in the NTH, and Louis H in
the closing event.
Flip Flap Delivered the Goods.
The feature was the Grand Consola-
tion stakes for two-year-olds. It IS
the last big juvenile event of the
season and attracted a high class field,
seven going to the post Flip Flap
was the choice OF the public and was
heavily backed at TO 5. Disobedient
was second choice, and Miners mount,
Arklirta, next in favor, these three
practically monopolizing the specula-
tion about the race
Flip Flap, although coneeding .
bunch OF weight to the other starters.
proved 10 be much the best Arklirta
and Pater were the leaders from a per
fect start, but tired after going half q
mile and Disobedient flashed TO the
front II was only momentary. how
ever. FOR Flip Flap overhauled him
very easily, winning in a galIop by four
lengths. in .27 fat. which equals the
record Of the course made by Bohemia
IN the Columbia Handicap Thursday.
The race was worth So S25 net to the
winner. a pretty snug sum to pick I'D
al this season OF the year. The Grad
Consolation Is the richest stake given
By tie Washington Jockey Club. 1t
was formed four years ago and is so
conditioned that the big winners at the
Metropolitan tracks cannot compete
winner of $1,000 IS not eligible. The
inaugural was won by Lord OF the Vale.
The following year il went TO Orthodox
and last year to DandeIion.
Expansionist Fooled 'Em.
There were only four starters for the
Bladensburg. but It proved TO be q
swashing contest. Sentiment OF the pub
lie vas about evenly divided between
ANoolgatherer at II TO and Dick Rob
erts At TO / Expansionist, a full
brother to Imperialist. long a Washing
ton favorite. was well supported at }
"a
Dick Roberts fell at the first fence
and Tom Cogan made the pace for q
mile and a half He was closely attend
ed by WoolgaEherer. va went TO the
front at the Liverpool IN the back
stretch, where Tom Cos eI badly
and lost some ground brought
ENpaasionist up at this .....e and the
run between the last TWO fences was
spirited At the last fence Woolgatherer
and Tom Cogan were on even terms,
with Expansionist length back.
Heider tried TO take Expansionist up
on the inside. but was shut of.
He found an opening at the turn for
home and came up on the rail 70 Join
Woolgatherer, while Tom Cogan gave
UP the hight Il was the hardest sort 81
a drive for the last quarter. Only the
most desperate. efforts or the part OF
Heidtr got EXpansionist home in front
By half a length. In the run through the
stretch Woolgdtherer laid over on Ex-
panslonist. and Heider unintentionaIiy
hit the horse with his whip. Gallagher.
who rode Woolgatherer, realized that
his mount was largely at fault and
made no claim Of foul Tom Cogan was
a distant third.
Were You on This2
The sport opened with victory for
long shot. Jack McKeon at 20 10 1. gal
loping of with the first race He was
well supported by the Pimlico cOntin-
gent Fleur de Marie. a split favorite
with Cannon Ball. was second, with
Thistle Heather third.
The second race was for maiden two
year-oIds. and there were seventeen
starters. but the players landed right
BY making Hickey the favOrite. O'Nelll
came over from New York especially 70
ride Hickey. and when this became
known be was quickly backed from I TO
j to 70 5. He won very easily after
racing Edict into submission Nellie
Burn got up in time TO beat Edict a
head for the place.
Game little Race King added another
10 his victories by winning the fifth race,
He was equal choice at s to 5. with St.
Valentine. though the latter possibly
had the most support. Merry England
and Marjoram raced away at top speed
but killed each other of. and Race King,
coming with great determination in the
last furlong. got up to win by head
from Merry England. with ST Valentine
third The race WAS won in i;sz 3-5,
beating the former track record by a
second and two-hfths. But for racing out
gith Marjoram Merry England would
lave won-
AfilleT's Good Ride.
The victory OF Louis H.. in the closing
ace must be attributed to Miller. Peter
Paul and Jack Young were preferred
,ver Louis H, who went 10 the post a. 3
o l. LOUIS II. Is known as bad
,reaker and a slow beginner. Miller
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