Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
TALENT WINS
FROM BOOKS
THREE FAvoRITEs SCORE FOR
FORM PLAYERS
Friday the Thirteenth Comes Forth
with Hoodoo for Chalk Artists.
Ampedo Finally Collects
a Purse
BY IRVING b. CLEMENT


Friday. being the 18th day of the
month, reversed the dope and was a
hoodoo TO the bookies this trip. The
talent crippled many a bank roll, as
three favorites, two heavily backed
second choices and Bemay, a third
choice which held her own in the bet
ting, came over winners. The sport
was tame, as most of the winners
scored handily.
large crowd was in attendance, and
they made the knights of the chalk go
10 the strong boxes on several occa-
sions.,
The talent started out in the first
race and backed Halaca, the fayorite.
as though 1t were all oven but the
shouting. With Schilling in the saddle
he rewarded his hackers by taking the
lead right after the start and winning
all the way. Aristotle was just as
easily second best, as Lancashire Lad,
the only contender for the place,
chucked it up at the head of the
stretch and had to be content with the
short end of the purse. The others
were never in the hunt.
Schilling rode his second winner of
the day when he piloted Pops, the even
money favorite, to victory in the Sec
ond race. He got the Thomas colt
away in front and after hand riding
him all the way secured the verdict
from Frank Clancy, which was second
the entire journey and was catching
the winner at every jump. The real
contention of the race was for the
show honors, as Lucky Mate just did
last long enough to beat the fast COM
ing Thelma Thompson by nod. The
latter was slow to begin, but finished
like a shot.
Ampedo Finally Scores
At last Ampedo rewarded his fol-
lowers by winning the third event on
the card. Ed Ball was made favorite
at even money and Ampedo was to 8.
Dazzle and Ed Ball ran each other
into exhaustion the first six furlongs,
then Ampedo, cleverly ridden by Gold
stein, laying a length behind the pace,
made his move and won going away.
In a hard drive Ed Ball saved the
place money by head from Dazzle,
which came fast under the whip after
faltering at the head of the stretch.
Playlit was a contender for six fur
longs, and those who took the long
odds offered against him were conf
dent of winning, when he stopped as If
shot. Chimney Sweep was never prom
inent.
Toupee, the favorite for the fourth.
was the other first choice to win.
got IllItl away lily lllS anu dltSl
shaking him up through the stretch
won ridden out from Smirker, which
was quoted at S1a to l and an even
place in the betting. Smirker was rid
den into several pockets and when he
had clear sailing was running faster
than the winner. Chief Desmond ran
his race and had no apparent excuses.
Fair Fagot was cut off on the back
stretch and almost thrown down. Can
do better.
Sam Bernard Is Game
Sam Bernard, quoted at as high as 8
to in the betting at one time, showed
remarkable gameness all through the
stretch, as he was repeatedly chal-
lenged by Canique, the favorite, but
each time drew away and won at the
end by half length. Rip Rap, with
better handling, would have won. AS it
was, Cadman let his head go twice.
then went wide into the stretch and
could not help his mount when the
pinch came. Christine A. was fighting
it out at the finish and will do from
now on in the same company. Sam
Bernard had the tongue strap on yes
terday and the wise people went to
him like ducks to water. He was
boosted to 500 by John Tholl, but Pei
ter retained him.
La Gloria was favorite at even money
for the sixth race, with Korosilany
next in demand at 8 to 8. Bemay was
always at 6s. La Gloria was on her
bad behavior at the barrier and re-
fused to break with her field. Blue
Bottle and Korosilany made the pace
until the stretch, where they swung
wide allowing Bemay to get through,
which won the race for her, as Burns
on Korosilany could not make up the
lost ground When it looked as though
he would get up-Shriner whipped Be-
may and she responded to punishment
and won by three-parts of length.
In a spirited drive. Jimalong got up
next to the rail and grabbed the peep
money from Flying Consort. 100 to
shot, by a head. Blue Bottle will do
better on a heavy track.