The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-07-23
(By ]. J. J.)


The Fargo race track will be the
center of attraction for lovers of the
equine race for the next six days, the
occasion being the five days speed
events and the still greater attractions,
the four great worlds champion pac-
ers-Dan Patch, Minor Heir, Lady
Maud C and Hedgewood Boy--the four
marvels of the racing world.
The Savage string of horses arrived
today in Fargo and were Immediately
transferred to the grounds where
quarters had been prepared for them.
During the time the horses are here
Dan Patch will be on exhibition in
the pavilion in the center of the build
ing-which is being especially fitted
UP for the convenience of the public
and the comfort of the king of equines.
This will give everyone an opportun-
ity to see the great horse without the
Inconvenience of hunting him up in
the racing stables.
The balance of the Savage string
Minor Heir, Lady Maud C. and Hedge
wood Boy will be located in especially
prepared quarters just west of the rae
ing stables. AS this will be the only
appearance of this great quartette in
the northwest this year. 1t goes with
out saying that a vast throng will be
here to see them. Mr.. Savage is es-
pecially anxious to have the horses
make a good showing here-as this Is
their first public appearance this sea-
son--and their successful perform
ances here will naturally act as a
drawing card for engagements to fol-
low at other points. With favorable
weather there is no question but that
time will be made which will stand for
long years to come in this state. Be-
sides the exhibition heats Lady Maud
C and Hedgeood Boy win make a
pole team record which will be sight
of a lifetime, and Minor Heir will
make an attempt to establish half
mile track record for the state. AS
he Is known to be an exceptionally
good half-mile track horse it is con-
fidently expected he will acquit him
self to the delight of ALL
In the regular programme there are
five $1,000 purses, two $500 purses,
three $500 purses and numerous purses
for the cunning races.
The meeting opens with the 2:40
pace. for which there are twenty-five
entries, among the number at least
five horses capable of showing miles
better than 2:1S. So it goes without
saying that this race will be a hum
dinger.
The 2:25 pace has seven entries,
with Don Densmore In the bunch. The
winner of this race viii probably have
to start In the 2:1S class next year
The ago pace has fourteen entries
number of them very closely match
ed. aas the races in which they have
already started would seem to indi-
cate. Just who has the "bear-cat" in
this class remains to be seen.
For the 2:20 trot there are eleven
entries with no one ready to "pick the
winner"
For the 2:15 pace there are fourteen
entries vita probably great proper
ton of the number capable of beating
2:15, SO there bids fair to be ''sorne
horse race" in this class.
There are six entries in the 2:1j
pace, but as Horace Jr. is out of the
game temporarily on account of the
accident to him at the Casseltor
races. and Robert p. is still showing
UP slightly lame, it may be fount
advisable to not start him at this time
However the remaining four are higl
class and evenly matched as to speed
The. $3.50 trot finds seven entries
Wynema Chimes among the number