The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-12
Potomac Speedway Events
Are Postponed.
IMPRoMPTU BRUSHES HELD
Weather Man Puts Crimp In ASpira-
lions of Local HOrSemen-AltO
Dewey and Palm COzine in Pretty
FiniSh-FIeuInfa Has Neck on Cen
tie JOhn-Other Events.
By i. ID. Sale.

A greatly disappointed crowd, postpone
ment Of the formal spring opening Of the
Speedway for a week 70 come. drizzllng
rain, iI-concealed disgust on The part Of
the managers, who had labored so faith
fully 70 make the affair success. were
the dominant features OF the events out
lined for yesterday afternoon.
Prof Moore and his assistants. who
prognosticated fair weather for Wednes-
day. received what was coming 10 them
in the way OF criticism. and It is feared
that they will never be able to redeem
themselves in the eyes OF the horsemen
Of the District OF Columbia hereafter.
Despite the moisture IN the atmosphere.
however, there were some interesting
bouts between some OF the horses present
f. F. Halls Alto Dewey and J. c. Motifs
Palm Cozine came down together in one
set-to and made a pretty finish. Both are
black stations. each three years OF age.
and so handsome that they were the
exposure Of all eyes
Alto Dewey is by Admiral Dewey. 2:Oial
and Palm COzlne by Dan Cozine. 2.I0
Both horses are beautifully gated for
fast work. but Alto Dewey had a trihe
the better OF the bout
A horse that attracted general attention
and admiration for his manners. perfect
gait, speed and physical conformation
was Or. J. y. Sansbury's three-year-old
bay stallion Prince George. by Mars. II
was the first time he had ever appeared
in company. and all the good things which
have been said about him as a racing
prospect were confirmed. In one heat he
came down with Cora Virgins and Palm
CoZine. and made a gallant showing.
Louis Hodges handsome sorreI mare
Fleuinia was sent down the line once with
Timothy Dunworth's Gentle John. and
the sorrel mare had a neck the better Of
II. Gentle John surprised everyone by
by his speed, good manners. and race
horse ability. II he continues 20 improve
during the next sixty days as he has dur
ing the past month it viii take a mighty
good horse 90 head him when he Is turned
FOR the word
One OF the sensations OF the afternoon.
so 20 speak, was the appearance for the
first time on any track Of d. J. Nc
Carthy He was behind Austin LOTUS
Black Patchln. 2.2E. He was as cool as
n just out Of cold storage. and. in the
opinion Of those present. had several
things on PA" Geers in the way OF
stretch finishes, which make spectators
In the grand stand climb on their seats
and yell themselves hOarse when the
horses pass the wire. DR.. Dunn, V. s.
is authority for the statement that Mr..
Mccarthy VIII soon break into the ranks
OF the professionals and be seen in due
time on the grand circuit
In spite OF representations 10 the con-
trary. a large number OF horses was
present from both sides Of the Potomac.
Next Wednesday afternoon the number
which viii participate in the sport OF
the day may be doubled The light
harness horsemen OF the District are now
thoroughly aroused, and are determined
TO show every doubling Thomas In this
bailiwick that they are awake 10 the
opportunities presented 10 them. The
herculean labors Of the Speedway com
mittee 20 make the occasion Of yester-
day a success seem 70 be appreciated. as
well as the work OF the committee on
prizes.