The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
DEEP RUN RACES
FURNISH SPORT.
Thirteenth Annual Spring
McetingofL Local Organ
ization Brilliant
SOCIETY is OUT
IN FULL FORCE
Big Event Great Success in
Every Way stccplccllases
Are MARRIED BY Many
Ealls-Finishcs Are
Close and Ex-
citing.

The thirteenth spring annual meet
ing Of the Deep Run Hunt Club fur
aishcd some warm moments despite the
wintry blasts.
4 Those who have read of the grand
national at Aintrec bong run in a
binding snowstorIn. shivcred, but took
consolation that the sun at least was
whining IN Henrico. The track was
jery heavy, some eight to ten seconds
,low, and the steeplechasc course was
.ull OF pitfalls for the unwary
rider and leg weary stccd.
With q buoyant hope born Of spring
sanitics. the beauty and fashion OF
richmond sailed forth in wondrous
array. PonSce silks and light plaids of
ultra-fashionable cut were beautiful
to look upon, but apparently tho only
comfortably dressed race-gocrs were
those who sportcd their winter furs.
The coaches and motor cars gave
holiday air to the parking ground
opposite the judges stand and a gem
cral leyec was held between the
events.
There was general criticism that
\ the time between the races was too
long, nnd some called the meeting
dull. but tho general consensus of
opinion from among the sporting fra,
tcrnity, both those who won and those
who lost, declared the meet an un-
usually good one from sporting
standpoint.
Third Race the Feature.
a number of races were well con-
tested. the third event being one OF
the best contested steeplcchnses ever
seen on Deep Run course. Flying vir-
gilman, Miss Cha9fin and Ida Wood
la a Yac1t 1, n
start to the run In home. The last
event, at one mile fiat, gave another
heart breaking finish and the Deep
Run Steeplcchase gave several spec
tacular falls
The rider OF the widest reputation
on the course was Mr.. j. O'Bricn, of
New York, who piioted Croxton to VIC
tory In the local jump race. Others
riding were Mr.. Charles HoofY. or
Alexandria; Mr.. Buck Langhorne. Of
Albcmarle county: Mr.. i'll. Gath
wright, OF Richmond: Mr.. r. L. w.
Greene, OF fredericksburg; Mr.. 7. c.
H. Jeniferr of Richmond, and Hale. tho
huntsman of Deep Run Hounds.
Inc days sport began with the clas
sic event, known as the farmers race.
Tor horses owned by proprietors over
whose farms tho hunt is allowed to
ride. This race is always one OF rare
interest, and has been tho subject OF
Keen rivalry from It's inccption. .Souire
Derracott did not make his usual win
ming. first honors going to Luxana.
owned by Charles Drewry, with Charles
w. Chlldress's Iris second, and John
LcnnoX's Nutwood. third
Tho hnlf-mile fiat brought ONT ,
ukely-looking lot. The memory ~
Tarpon's previous victories made him
strong iavorite, but the ''hookics," s
usual made It impossible for any one
10 WIN, though many had a wager.
Inc race was annexed handiiv h1,
Van Loan. Mr.. w. C. Saundcrss's snoc1S,
gelding, second money going to NThse
Buck, owned by HoofY and Dunion
with tho redoubtable Tarpon in third
place. - .4i ~. y
The first steeplechase for Virginia
MARYLAND and the District OF Columbia
hunters rs, was a hard one to pick. Those
for th had la seen ft Liaa Woodanas run
old lady could go: "Croxton" was also
"a bitter memory for some who had laid
against him in other days. and Miss
Chailin' had won the race over the
Flying Nirginian was a dark horse
although he had run a good second a
Renning's this spring, and the dark
croxton tell early in tho game on
was out Of IT, not attempting to finish
The other, three ran punched from the
nag to the straight-awny in home
4 when Flying Virginian drew away anG
! cnntered homo. with Miss Chailln a
well-rldden second.
The fourth event was q "hurry- sour.
& l.ry" at three-quartcrs of n mile witt
black and tan riders. Tho Knight OF
Weston was well thought OF, but got
- bad start, and pulled Up after half
mile Of the journey. broadway Girl
owned by Engleking. won handily. witt
Mrs. IGngleking's Gold Badge" soc.
ond, and Mr.. c. II. Hurkamp's "Salt
and Pepper" third
When the Deep Run Stceplcchase
the fifth event, was called. the crowd
took q more than ordinary interest in
well known to the club members and
their guests. Or. ]. A. Whites Tror
Prince" was at the post, but as no rider
could be secured to pilot the geldnE
he was finally scratched "Croxton'
and "Duster" had each the credit of 6
previous win. while Sirius. and Der.
tha l Barker were well e eonsde n BY
mount on "Croxton." Mr.. Lnnghornt
was up on somorsaulting "alrius'' Mr.
Cartwright piloted Bertha Barker
Hall was In "Duster's" saddle, and Mr.
lack" Jenlfer bestrodo the reluctan
t'Zilla."
Away to Good Start.
MI ", ]. Carter. the hedtary omcia
away to 9 good start. At. tho lowe
turn on the first tinlo around Duste
stepped In " hole, went down. got III
without rider or bridle-"Then Their,
wero three. Like Rathyale In tho las
Grand National 'Duster" took coupl
OF JUMPS Just for sport.
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