Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-08
DAN PATCH SETS
NEW PACING MARK
CLIPS THREE-oUARTERS OF A
SECOND FROM RECORD
Driven by Hersey and Paced by Scott
Hudson, the Great Horse
Covers Mile in
1:55 IA
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
LEXINGTON, KY, Oct. 7.-Dan
Patch, king of PAGERS today, clipped
three quarters of second from his
own worlds record, going the mile in
1:55A.
A crowd of 10000 persons was al
ready in high state of enthusiasm
over the smashing Of the 1905 race
record of the worlds three heat rec
ord successfully, and when Dan Patch's
time was given out excitement ap-
preached frenzy. Cheering people threw
hats and wraps in the air and swarm
ed into the track despite the efforts Of
policemen. the ovation continuing sew
eral minutes.
The great son of Joe Patchen and
Zeilika appeared for his trial at 4
o'clock. The track was lightning fast,
and there was no wind and the weather
conditions were ideal. Scott Hudson
was behind the pacemaker. A strip
of cloth between the wheels of the for
ward sulky to prevent dirt being
thrown behind, was the only SUCCESS
ton of a wind shield. Hersey was
behind Dan Patch.
No Choice in Odds ,
The books offered to either way
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cheers when 291s was hung out for the
first quarter. Dan Patch's nose was
almost against Hudson's coat and the
crowd began vainly yelling to Hud-
son to move up. Hope was stimulated
when 571s was posted for the half. Elk
element became intense when the
three quarters was passed in 1854 and
the spectators began shouting encour-
agement to the drivers.
MT no cfratoh tho crraat still
keeping his even, seemingly effortless
stride, the runner at his sulky wheel,
began to crawl up. Then Hudson gave
a little more rein, but Hersey sat like
q statue, not urging his charge with
whip or word. Patch made no last SUI
preme effort. He just finished the mile
as he had begun it. He had scarcely
broken into a sweat when led back to
receive the plaudits of the crowd.
NJ. w. Savage his owner had the
announcer publicly thank Hudson for
his work as a pacemaker. He also an
nounced that Dan Patch on Wednes-
day would be sent against the record
of 1:59H, made without dust shield.
Three Record Heats
The three fastest heats ever paced
marked the 2:04 event, and the average
time for the total heats of the day
was the fastest on record. In the ini
tial heat or the E:U4 pace f1dZel HaCCH
gave the Lexington track the 1905 race
record of 2:02%. The next heat was
won by Laconda in 2:02 fiat. He like
wise covered the third heat in 2:O4%.
The three finishes were pronounced the
most breaking seen this year.
Nathan Strauss, the favorite through
out the pooling, though Fields sold at
from so to 80 to 30 to 30, had to be
contented with third money. The bet
ting on the event was the heaviest of
the meeting. Every favorite was beaten
today. Results:
The Wilson stake $4,000, 2:2O pace
Bolivar won three straight heats in
2:O7%, 2:O9%, 2:O9A. Bonnie Wilkes,
Ed Patch and Cash Wood also started.
pos trotting, purse $12O0-Kid Shay
won two straight heats in 2:0S%, 2:07A.
Angola, Mazetto, Redlac, Direct View,
Robert Nc and High Seven also
started.
2:O4 class pace. purse s15OO-Laconda
won second and third heats In 2:02,
2:O434. Hazel Patch won first heat in
2:O2%. Nathan Straus, Nervola, Major
G. Pan Michael and Baron Gratan
also started.
Refuses $4,000 for Horse
w. NJ. Savage tonight confirmed the
report that a New York syndicate had
offered him $1S0,OOO for Dan Patch who
today paced a mile in the record break
inp time Of .55M.