New-York tribune., 1908-04-09
RACE FOR FANCY BIRD
WINS THE AMATEUR CUP.
Mr.. Smith Rides His Oscn Horse to
Tictory in the Chase.
rsy Telegraph to Tn. Tribune. ]

Washington. April s-Amateur day, as 1t was
called, at the Benning racetrack attracted a big
crowd to-day in spite of the rain. which made the
conditions anything but pleasant for day in the
open air Fancy Bird and Beggarman. coupled In
the betting the Chelsea Stable. ran one. two. in
the race for the Amateur Cup. Mr.. ]. Tucker rode
the winner IN mastery style. while his brother. Mr
z Tucker, had the mount Beggarman- Fancy
Bird was far back and next to last rounding the
turn. but closed with rush in the stretch and
won going away by a length. while his stable COM
panon was three lengths before James Crawford.
OF tho choices.
Eight horses went 10 the post for the Amateur
Cup. in which gentlemen riders had the mounts
Bellwether. winner OF the Benning Handicap. was
An added starter. and when Jack O'Brfen. OF New
York. OF the best amateur riders IN the coun-
try was posted as the Jockey, there a rush
to bet him, and the colt went the post at
TO l. slight favorite over James Crawford
Bellwether showed speed for half mile. but tired
and finished IN the ruck James Crawford raced
Ffrebrand into submission turning for home but
could not withstand the sharp challenges Of Fancy
Bird and Beggarman.
Mr.. j. Tucker earned a cup valued az $50 as a
trophy OF his victory. while his brother got one
valued at SIS. Both showed skill and t1dgrsnt
in handling their mounts
Courtland H Smith ride his own horse Pete
Daley TO victory in the Checy Chase Hunters
Steeplechase, while My Grace also the property
or Mr. Smith. finished second with Mr. D Brien up
The entry was quoted at TO 10. Fauquier the well
packed second choice, made the early running but
gave way 10 Pete Daley the backstretch. and
nnaHy fell. giving Mr. Alpers an ugly tumble
Kitty Bellafrs also came TO grief. but Mr. Seveu
escaped with shaking up and the loss OF his
dignity once Pete Daley showed IN front he made
snow Of his field and won essed I'D by a six
teenth OF mile. My Grace outgarned old War
renton for the place
Lykers, a son OF Chuctanunda on. Of the hest
sPrfnters Of his day. made runaway race OF the
nrst event, although G. Lynch rode him out as il
his life depended on IL. WooIspun finished second
after being practically left at the post Miss C1sb-
man caused delay at the start by bucking of
Alex and running away She was caught and
brought back. and proved a keen contender to the
last sixteenth pole.
woods Garth scratched Havkvinz winner Of
the Dinner Stakes, from the second race and de-
pended on Lucille R.. and not in vain The hlv
made all the running and lasted long enough 20
win by neck from Ragman. Court Lady the IA
vorite, dull race
St Joseph. backed from 70 3 to 9 to 10 won the
closing race in gaIlop- The running OF this horse
was responsible for Joe Marrone being refused a5-
mission 10 the track at the fall meeting St To-
sePh ran IN the name and colors OF Miss A NJ
Marrone to-day.
Mccarthy the Jockey is losing his followers He
mas not ridden winner since last Friday.
BENNING SUMMARIES
FIrSL RACE-For naaidens three years Old and upward
@ stoo sdqed nye furlongs. Columbia Course. start
poor; Won ridden Time 1:O5Is Winner br
l. by ChuctanGnda-FroliCson1a TIy-Ar