The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-28

three of the big stables has been re-
served either for the horses which
have already arrived or those that are
to arrive within the next few days.
Everything indicates a most sue
cessful meeting with a string of horses
possessing speed and class which
of the records of the track. 1t is a
fortunate circumstance which has
given the state association the dates
from the 10th to the 14th of Septem-
Der just when there is a lull in the
racing events of the state.
1t Is more than likely that there will
be more horses in the city at the time
of the meet than can be accommo-
dated in the different classes. InQuir-
les are coming in to the secretary from
all parts of Kansas and the adjoining
territory and already several of the
classes are filled if all of the entries
qualify.
The fair grounds is a busy place at
this time. Clouds of dust roll heaven
ward in the wake of the fast harness
horses which are being placed in con-
dition for the test of their speed and
endurance at the meeting next month.
Trainers. drivers and ''swipes'' are
there by the dozen and the dope as to
the winners is as easily picked up as
though a small fortune did not depend
on picking a winner.
Among the horsemen the condition
of the track is the constant topic of
converse ton and though many of the
those who in the past have striven to
lower the track records there is a
general air of confidence. The track
has been packed by the rains of the
it presents a pliable cushionlike sur
face which offers the least possible re-
sistance to the horse and the sulky.
Secretary Kreipe is about the busiest
man to be found in the city preparing
for the event of the season in racing
circles. Il haven't time to even talk
about the meet" he said this morning
for am head over heels in work and
despite my efforts it is piling up on me
and the men who are assisting me. From
to make that statement that the event
will be the biggest thing of the kind
that has ever been pulled off in Topeka.
We are trying to accommodate all
who desire to enter in the races but
there is limit and it is almost reached.
We will have two big features which
should be drawing cards though there
should not be a race on the program.
One is Surena, the gu1deless wonder,
who has been trotting over the Kansas
circuit during the last few weeks with
wonderful records. This animal is the
only trotter of the guideless wonder
class now before the public and his per-
formance is said to be sensational.
AT the Eureka races last week Sur
ena trotted mile on a half mile track
in the record breaking time OF 2:1o1k or
within a quarter of a second of the
worlds record. Surena is sent around
the track without driver or cart and all
the paraphernalia necessary for the race
is a bride and circingle.
Another feature that should prove
popular to the racing loving population
of the city is the pony PAGER owned by
DR.. Earnest Lowry of Excelsior Springs
Missouri This pony driven by the.
four year old son of the trainer of DR..
Lowry's string of horses, George Nc
David. and will be sent against time.
The pony has a record of 1:041z for a
half mile"
Tom L. Davidson who has been scout
ing over the Kansas circuit for the fair
association contributes to the excellent
reports that are reaching the secretary's
office in this city. He has secured the
cream of the attractions at the fairs
which have already been held in the
state and has the promise of a number
of good things for the meet next month.
The special rate which has been made
by the railroads insures a liberal patron
age from towns up state as well as Kan
sas City and st. Joseph which are in
cluded in the low rate made.
Among the horses being trained at
the fair grounds for the meet next
month is Jim Underwood. Monte
CampbelPs blind trotter who sur
years ago by the speed which he
showed though not in condition when
the race was pulled off. Though to-
tally blind the animal is as courage
Gus in a race as though not handi-
capped by the loss of its sight and
puts forth his utmost speed in a field
OF horses trusting to the driver for
the protection which 1t must have to
win. The horse has won the admira-
ton of the spectators wherever raced
and may well be styled one of the