Evening star., 1909-04-25
old P|ML|CO HAS
SUCCESSFUL START
Eastern Racing Season Opens
in a Blaze of Glory at
Historic Track.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

ern racing season opened at Pimlico to-
day in blaze of glory. More than 10000
persons, including many patrons of the
turf from New York. were on hand, per-
feet weather and q chance to speculate
once more after dull winter. being
the magnets. The card provided some
excellent sport. and there was plenty of
enthusiasm. The betting was lively, but
heavy wagers were not in evidence. There
were nearly forty bookmakers in line,
but some Of the best known layers who
operated here last season. were among
the missing. The track was heavy, so
that mud larks were in high favor.
There were two particularly interesting
features-the Inaugural steeplechase and
the Baltimore Club cup for gentlmen
riders. The jumping event was won by
the ancient Grandpa, who had received
special preparation at Belmont Park He
made all the running, fenced in clever
style, and came home with safe margin
to spare. Economy, who ruled the favor
lite, ran as If short of work, but she
managed to take the place from Tam
toe ran prominently for a part Of the
Journey, but finally threw his rider at
jump.
Thrilling Finish.
Some Of the best known amateur jock
eys sported silk in the club event, at
five and a half furlongs This event re-
suited in a thrilling finish, Mr.. Kelly get
ting John Garner home in front, with a
short head over King Sol, ridden by Mr..
E. Tucker. Old Dolly Spanker, who had
early speed, weakened at the last six
teenth pole, and finished third, with Mr..
r. Taylor In the saddle. Botanist and
Aster dor, the choices, could not raise
good gallop at any stage, and were
badly beaten.
The opening event was easy for August
Belmont's Hastings filly, Sou. hot
favorite. This race was scramble for
maiden two-year-olds, at half mile, and
the moment the barrier went up E.
Dugan got Sou away flying. She had a
world of speed and was never In danger,
winning in gallop. James McLaugh-
Inns FauntleroyS who began slowly, closed
with a rush and took the place easily.
George Kraus Our Hannah was an In
different third, with half length over
the Montpelier stables Zacatecas.
]. H. McCormick's> Font made nearly
all the pace in the second event. for
selling, at six furlongs. and breezed home
in safety. Ruston beat Clements, second
choice, half length for the place. Rag
Breeze for Red River.
Billy Garth had Red River on edge for
the third race, at six furlongs. Red
River was at odds-on and outclassed the
others to such an extent that he breezed
out In front all the way and won in a
big gallop. Beaucoup had no trouble in
taking the place from P. J. Rainey's
Srargowan.
The three-year-old Statesman showed
excellent form in the Country Club purse.
at a mile and forty yards. He was
pinched off at the start, but moved up
with plenty Of speed in the back stretch,
and after that he galoped to the wire, an
easy winner over Lally and Chepontuc.
Question Mark l was second, but was
disqualified for crossing in front of the
field at the start Statesman was a we'll
backed favortte.
Going to the outside Of big field in
the last race, at six furlongs Berkeley,
second choice, closed resolutely and won
going away by a length from Takahira,
the favorite, who set a fast pace, but
tired. and took the place from Golden
Castle, % to / shot, by q scant length.
Three favorites and second choice were
successful.
The Summaries.
First race. four furlongs-Sou. 107 Dugan). z
to 5. won; Fauntleroy. 1O7 (E. Callahan, to
1 place, second; Our Hannah, lot u. Upton).
to show. third. Time. 054. Zacatecas.
Miss Raffaello, Inspection, Daisy c., Busy, Ham
mon Pass. Lucetta. Mon Ami and Gray Goose
finished as named.
Second race, six Throughout, 94a q. Reed,
to /. won: Ru1ton. 1001a Grand, 20 to 1
place. second; Clements. 1O7 P. Goldstein),
to to show. third. Time. 1.21. Chief Hayes.
Ragman. Ardi. Hilltop. Jennie Wells. Kempton.
Halifax and Columbus finished named.
Third race. six furlongs-Red River. 115 u.
AcIntyre), to 8, won; Beaucoup, 113 Duganl,
9 to 8. place, second: Stargowan. ITO lE.
Star Emblem. George q. Hall. Mombasa. Mont
rose, Incognito, Clare Russell and Queen OF The
Hills finished named
Fourth race Inaugural steeplechase; about two
miles-Grandpa. 153 tR SampsOnl, to L. won;
Economy, IA "a, McAfee). 3 to place, second;
Tampico, LAG wv. Allen. to l show. third.
Time. Al. Toots only other to finish. Palm
and Pontotoc fell and Warrior lost rider.
Fifth race. the Baltimore Club cup; five and
one,haif furlongs-John Garner; LA CMr J. E.
Tucker). to l place, second: Dolly Soanker,
IA (Mr r. Taylor. even to show, third: Time,
III Botanist, Aster dor, Melbourne, Nominee
and c. ]. Celia finished as named.
yards-Statesman 93 q. Upton). 7 to TO- won;
Latty, 1l6 (Callahan). to !. place. second;
ChepOntuc, 81 u. Creeyyl. even to show. third
Time, 153. Pimpante and Question Mark also
qualified for rough riding.
Seventh race. six furlongs; selling-Berkeiey,
ITO Goldstein). to i. won; Takahira. " ":
Reid, 8 to 5. place. second: Golden Castle. 93
Indian Hunter. Great Jubilee. Witching Hour,
Montbert. Esoteric and Oscar 7. finished as
named.