Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-16
FEATURE TO
OPEN CARD
GOOD PROGRAM ARRANGED FOR
THIS AFTERNOON
Sir Edward, Despite Heavy irrpost,
Selected to Win First Number
from Colonel Bob and
STANLEY Fay
BY IRVING n. CLEMENT

Both quality and quantity make up the
card for this afternoon, as In each event
there are a number of horses carded 10
go and = will be no cinch to pick win
ners. ef
The feature event of the day will open
the program, a handicap at six furlongs.
The weights have been accepted by eight
and if they all face the starter it will
be the i.ardest race to select a winner
for that has ever been put on at Santa
Anita park.
Sir Edward, despite his heavy weight,
is the one that fancy, as he finished
fast from his last race from rather in
different break and his impost should not
bother him, as he Is game. Col. Bob
has been working we'll and held his own
with the best of them in the middle
west so look for him to give Edward a
stiff argument Stanley Fay ran
crecking good race in the Vernon selling
stakes and If Walker decides to start
him back right on top of such a hard
trial he will have a look-in, but can
hardly beat the top ones Daruma did
not have a good chance in her race Sat
urday, as she fretted herself sore at the
post. VIII be right today. La Londe
and Niblick, although running q little
out of their class, have to be considered
with a chance. as both are going well
in their morning trials. Dominus Arvi
and Tallarand have only an outside
chance.
Gel. Jack May Min
Next in Importance is the purse race,
mile affair, the last fixture on the card,
and a good lot will probably face the
barrier. Although Col. Jack was beaten
by Edwin Gum last time they hooked
up. look to see the decision reversed to-
day. as Col. Jack was run to pieces
in the front, which he does not like.
Frank Flittner's last race was an excel
lent one and If anything beats the top
ones he is the most likely candidate to
do 1t. Arimo can do better than his last
out so do not be surprised IL he comes
to life toda.. Marster and Timothy Wen
have also a chance in the money. Should
finish: Col. Jack, Edwin Gum, Frank
Flittner.
Two-year-old maidens will go in the
second race. Silberschwanz ran as If
short the last out and with an even
break should towrope his field today.
Supine VIII be the one to beat as Ly-
curgus rides and he is a good one Henry
Kelly and Belle of Mayfair should argue
for the short en- of the purse.
The third race. for selling platers, Is
hard one to size up. and jockeys and
post positions will cut a lot of figure.
Joie's Jewell will have that good post
rider Preston, IN the SADDLE ana II Sne
gets away we'll will be the one to catch.
as her asst race put her on edge. OPP
tician is speedy and should be the con-
tender if anybody but lines rides John
C. Graus. although he is only just
grauated from the maiden class, is a
good colt and should be right there
when the purse is split Golden Shore.
Scarfell snd Bellmence are in good con-
| dition and any one of them may upset
calculations and win.
Long Distance Event
The first long distance event of this
| season is the fourth race at one and a
| quarter miles and a fair bunch are
entered. j. f. Donohue. if he runs one
of his good races. will probably be re-
turned the winner, as he can beat
better lot than he meets today. Avon
tellus has been knocking at the door. but
will have to improve to beat Donohue.
sNeedful Kinsman and Ellie figure very
close for show honors and may finish as
named.
Creston, if he starts, looks like an oasis
in the desert. as he ought to beat this
kind hands down. Barney Oldfield and
Otwel should finish second and third re-
spectfully. Sen. Beckham and Chief
Desmond are the outsiders that must be
given a chance to finish in the money,
but they do not class with Creston.