New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
MONTRIP'S VICTORY.
WINS OYER THE JUMPS.
a Day for "HerOes" Oes"-Trapezist
First for amateur Cup.

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washington. April l1>-Although Lee Evans. who
roee AIOntr5p victory in the Southern Steeple-
chase and James Maddox, who won the Amateur
CUP with Prapezst, were the actual heroes IN an
entertainment at Bennings to-day that was given
over largely 70 heroes, Il was after all, the spec
sacle OF Prentice Knut. astride his famous bob
tailed humoT5st Twilight and arrayed in his gor-
rsous Jacket OF turquoise blue and flaming GRIM
SON that set the hearts OF all true Washingtonians
enutter with pride and patriotism Twilight, 1t is
frua 6ld not win but that was a trivial oversight
On his part he not only turned no SOM
srsauliS OF INDUCED in any OF his ground and
lofry tumbling. bat he delivered Mr. Knut TO the
sudges as he had received him in the paddock.
sound and unsoiled, and that. all unbiased critics
ngreod was a sufficient triumph for one afternoon.
Il was performance at least unprecedented IN his
frequent spectacular attempts this year. MI Knut
was so elated his success that he refused TO
relnquish the loving cup which was presented TO
rim, and was stil carrying it around with MIN.
giehty olasped IN both hands, when the crowd left
ahe inelosure after the last
Ike other Of the Washington Jockey Clubs
sporting affairs. the Southern Steeplechase and
lie Amateur Cup are restricted 10 horses ridden
.i,v amateur Jockeys. The former is over the fun
eseplechase course and the latter, at three-quar'
.ers OF a mile on the Columbia course -Four qual-
aaed hunters made up the field for todays renewal
q the Southssn. and OF these. Clarence Moore's
sGontrp. with l6S pounds up was the logical choice
n The pubua Ernest aRyes'S chestnut mare Again
zss eliminated from the prOblers the first jump
where she turned TURTLE and the race was re-
duced 70 8 struggle between Montri9 and Twilight
The latter was ridden with fine fury by Mr.. Knut
sout the favorite always had the foot Of him, and
won by a length. EInigrant with Mr.. Hun up.
-z-,s The runner-up. Mr.. Hayes remounted Again
and started after his field. but she fell after one
3rnD and. although he got her going once more
none OF the others fell 10 give him chance for
shird money and he finally pulled up.
NJ. Maddox who. Ike Mr. Hayes. is a virginian
rode an unexpectedly vigorous race on Trapezist
nnd beat Port Arthur and Wild Irishman, the lat
ter first choice IN the betting, in whipping finish.
TIE ne6 Tor the Amateur Cup was composed or
fve extremely commonplace selling platerg.
The Buddha FLY Ambitious much the best
Df the eight maiden youngsters that composed the
neld for four-and- a-half-f -furlong scramble that
tie might quite well have remained in
their stables Ambitious broke in front and stayed
there 10 The finish, winning as she pleased from
Away, the 1avorite and Moonshine. The little flly
through the stretch like a ghost and had her
company reeling hopelessly behind her. All save
Toi san and Fondness were frightened OF
sprint for mares ana allies at six furlOngs by the
presence Of Santa Catalina. and the hlly had viz
fually q welkoVer. SIZE held at the impossible
price Of ! IS. TOi san chased her home. The
other winners were StepaWay and Winchester.
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