The Alaska citizen., 1912-07-15
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THE DELEGATE STAKES ENTRIES

THE DELEGATE STAKES ENTRIES
 The training for the Alaska dele gate race is on in earnest and four of the five entries have already shown their paces on the course. he fifth is well known performer. and, even if he should fail to show in the preliminary canter. his ghane- cs can be sized up with considerable accuracy from the doPc-sheet.
 Ihc event this year promises to be of greater interest than for four years past for the entries are a classy bunch each with a considerable fol- lowing. While it is the maiden ef- fort of four of the starters there is enough known to the talent in rela- ton 10 their pedigree and other qual- iflcations to permit of the betting slate being made out intellgently, and much speculation is sure to be indulged in before the flag falls on the thirteenth of next month.
 Best known of the probable start CTS is the present holder of the Delegate Trophy, and he is sure this year to come in for a consider able share of attention. His per formances during the past two years. however, have been unsatisfactory and many of his former supporters will look elsewhere for a faVorite. Running unplaced in the Patronage stakes by reason of a nasty show of temper he lost a heap of money for the stable and his former packers; and when, a few months ago. he was left at the post in the Automo- bile Road plate. again through a fit of the sulks, he failed 10 receive a bid worth consideration. It is not likely. considering the weight he will have to carry, he will be capa- ble o1 repeating his previous victor ies
 lOIIl til' StlIIlT Sbdblt- AOllltS tilf Gilmore entry. and it seems certain at this time that over a part of the course. at least. the race between the former running mates will be a hot one. With Bill Taft up, how ever, the weight seems prohibitive, and the horse is likely to go to the post without much backing,
 Another entry that has received considerable attention is the Jen- nings horse from Seattle For a short time considered a formidable contender, it has been demonstrated in his training that he is not used to Northern conditions and he has gone back in the betting. It would not be surprising if he were scratch ed before the day of the race. and reserved for a stake race over a course to which he is better suited.
 From the Socialstic stable comes a likely looking colt, bringing the assurances from those who have had him in hand that he can be depend ed on. This, however, is his maid en effort on the track and his flight mess inclines the railbirds who have seen his tryouts to the opinion that he might bolt under pressure. Well posted critics believe the colt is better qualified as a starter in the Universal Reform handicap than in the Alaska race.
 The Harrais horse seems destined before many days to be installed fav- orite in the betting for the Fair banks entry has been gaining friends every day and is showing a great turn of speed. An honest perform CT on any old kind of a track his supporters know he can be depend ed on to run true Coming from the Democratic stable he has been fav- ored by the handicapper and is car rying no weight. The course is one on which he is thoroughly at home, much of his training having been done on it, and he knows it's every crook. and angle
 While two horses in the race may be carrying the Democratic silk it is pretty safe prediction that the stable will declare to win with the Harrais entry. In any event those sportively inclined might be doing well in getting their bets down on the big fellow before the odds are