The San Francisco call., 1908-08-30
Miss OfficiOnS in Front
From Wire to Wire
Reiss' Mare Wins Two Mile
Event Over Track Foot
Deep in Mud
BY J. K. Jefery
spEcIAG DISPATCH 10 THE CALL

SEATTLE, Aug. 2s.-The Puget
Sound handicap, at two miles, the most
valuable long distance fixture ever de-
cided in the northwest, was won by
Matt Reiss' Meddler mare, Miss Off
cious, today, over a track that was a
foot deep in mud. The day brought re-
spite from rain that had been falling
internationally during the week. and
the novelty of the distance stake at
tracted a tremendous attendance.
Enthusiasm was boundless, as Miss
ing First Peep and Harry Scott, the
only other starters, every inch of the
two mile route, for, while First Peep
ruled form favorite of the race, Mss
Ofhcious was backed by the mass of
race goers in spirit of local pride,
her owner being a resident of Seattle.
The decision of the race was marred
by a jam on the first turn, in which
Jockey Russell, who rode the winner,
was held responsible for crowding
Harry Scott into the favorite and was
fined $50. The incident in no wise af-
fected the outcome, but A. G. Dunlap,
owner of First Peep, and William
Walker, owner of Harry Scott, had a
day in which Walker was disfgured.
The matter will receive official atten-
ton Monday.
Favorite followers had another dis
closing race. being the only successful
public choice. Mud form appears to be
very erratic at The Meadows, as the
talent has learned TO its cost during
the last few days.
Jockey Sullivan was suspended for
a week for overanxiety at the barrier.
Jockey Sandy returned today to his
home at Oakland. He is still under
T, II. Ryan will offer all hts horses.
except DOWnpatrick, at auction next
Saturday. Downpatrick will be re-
served for winter racing at oakland: sIs5l,i.o
from the St. James stables yesterday.
Summary:
s45s. FIRST RACE-one mile, selling. 3
year oids and upward:
12-1-Lncky Lad (Rettigl. lid 5 ] 2ia
7-2-Jacoinn (koerner) -.....i22 8 Ia
15.2--j''sie 5 nariel. ...... III 21 80
ond and lrlyng- Escamade j. Silver We'd
ding - nande's Right u. Expectant IL,
Colonel NsrN .rk 13. AuhuEnlale 20, finished as
named Lucky Lad went right to the 'front.' made
al the pace and stood them all of. Jacomo out
run first half. closed a big gap last part. Josie
always forward contender Escamado and Sill
Wedding quit. Lucky Lad, place, 3 show
Jacomo, 7-10 place, 7-20 show; Josie S. S-5 show.
1854. SECOND RACE-six furIongs selling,
year Olds and upward:
Odds. Horse and Jockey. W.T.. st. Str Fin.
7-1-Adelbcrt Belle s(wilsonl. 9s ? IL II
12-1-Dlck Wilson (MeIntyrel .105 1 3 u %
S-Z-B. OF lroQnolS talentryl. lu0 ~ 3
Time. l:1J1-5. start poor Won easily. Sec
ond driving. Third stopping. Andoche 30. Calves
60 Silver Stocking "a, Zelina 16 finished as
named. Adelbert Belle took the lead from Dick
Wilson soon after the start. and. with Belle of
Ir0queis, escaped jam on the turn in which the
chances of Silver Stocking and other contenders
after being thrown back. The boy had to pull
Silver Stocking up to keep from falling. Adel-
bert Belle, 20 place. So show; Dick Wilson,
1856. THIRD RAcE-six furlongs, selling .
year olds:
Odds Horse and Jockey. W.T. ST. Str Fin.
IlsaS $i-hEs Ar Be Ben 1fanifI lasse6. ioS iC
Time, 1:16. Start good. Won easily. Second
Colonel Dick 80. finished as named. Steel. off
flying, cut lnclement OF on turn when that horse
tried on get. through on the rail and held her
field safe thereafter. Inclement quit In the
stretch under excessive punishment. Frieze and
AXIS ar Ben came from behind. Teaset stopped
last part. Steel, 40 place. 20 show; Frieze, .
place, As show; AXIS Ar Ben, 9-10 show.
1856 FOURTH RACE-Two miles. Puget
Sound handicap, year olds and upward value
Odds. Horse and Jockey. VT st. Str. Fin.
14-5 M. ofaeious tRusselD .1os . 10 Is
9-10-First Peep Bolandl. .1i0 l 3 p
Time, 1894 10. Start good. Won canteriug.
Second and third driving Only three starters.
Ofhcious galloped in front all the way and drew
away from her field at the will of her rider.
Peep, almost knocked down by Harry Scott at
the first turn, trailed the frst mile and then
moved up, but could not cope with the winner.
Scott fell back the last half mile. Offcious,
1920 place, ont show; Peep, Is place, out show
Scott, out show.
3457. FIFTH RACE-sIile and 20 yards, sell
ing. yesr olds and upwards
Odds. Horse and Jockey VT. St Str. Fin.
7-1-Triumpfant lLynch) los 2 90 2 II
7-1-Harmakis Hayes .107 8 y 32
Time, 1:46 10. Start good. Won all driving.
st. kilda 40. Giovanni Balerio II, High Gun 4.
finished named Triumphant made the pace
with Giovanni the contender for six firlongs
Oidheld moved up at the last turn and obtained a
end Harmakis and Kilda came from far back
Bent could not untrack himself. Gun stumbled
at the first turn. dropped far back and then
s1IsS a@pSan Ee paes SSRe sboS saSf snGT
show.
BASS. SIXTH RAcE-one mile, selling, 3
year olds and upward:
Odds Horse and Jockey. W; ST Str; Fin.
(Cotton)- .-..-116 80 ~
Time. IA Start good. Won easily. Second
AIidmont 10. Henry o 6. finished AS named
Pickaway and Dulcinea ran head and head the
FIRST half. Unable TO get through on the rail
Dulcnea at the last turn siid romped away.
Agno.0 and Jncie Henry. CLOSING we'll olit-
gained tie ;irug Duleinca in the final sixteenth.
I'ickaway. $40 place. IL shoy; Agnolo, place
MRS. N. w. COLLINS DIES
NAPA. Aug 29-Mrs. n. w. Collins.
Well known resident of Napa, died al
her home in this city today She was
the wife of County Clerk Collins, and
was prominent in fraternal circles She
WAS an active member Of Ivv Eahnlra j,
nd f..l -