Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27

with clear weather and a fast
track yesterdays opening of the first
annual spring meeting of the Tulsa
Jockey Club, was an unqualified sue
cess. Fifteen hundred people attend
ed the opening days races Every
event was feature. good time was
made and the public hit the bookies
hard. The grand stand had been re-
modelled since the last meeting and
the whole appearance of things was
changed. The place looks like real
racing plant now.
Eight books were running and the
absence OF syndicate was pleasing
to the players. The best prices ever
chalked up at Tulsa meeting prov
ed pie for the knowing ones and as
a result the books were taken to a
good cleaning. Three fayorites, two
second choices and one long shot
were the winners.
The classiest bunch of horses that
ever started in this state got off In
the big race Of the day the inaugural
Handicap Some disappointment was
expressed because Marchmonet had
been scratched. as the bay gelding is
a big favorite here. The event was
heavily played however, and Useeit,
who opened at to . and closed at
8 to s, proved popular winner.
Jockey Gentry, a well known rider,
a. No. n1 l.
ing Judge Hall for his weak effort on
Farraud in the fifth race, his mount
getting third money when he could
have easily placed and possibly won.
with this one exception ever rider in
all OF the events seemed to put up
game and sincere fight and not
word of complaint was heard.
The street car service was made
ouate the management Of the trolley
line not having anticipated such an
attendance. A car ran off the track
Just as the last race was run, and this
added to the delay More cars and
much better service, however, is
promised for Monday. Six splendid
events are carded for Monday and the
first bugle call will be sounded at
promptly 3 o'clock
In the first race Billy Myers got
off to a good start and won easily.
His price was 4 to l. Lady Willie,
who finished third, closed strong.
Marin. who was in the money, had
been boosted from 10 to to 20 to l.
In the second chapter Benedict
proved the best of the two year OLD
and showed the effects of good school
ing. saving considerable time on the
turns. Joe Blair and Tom knight,
second and third respectively ran
green
In the third race Dave Montgomery
ran under restraint in the first part
bu, went to the front when ready and
won by two lengths. Faneiul Hall
ran game race and took second
money Ora McGee closed with
rush and got third money Ora Nc
Gees price was 20 to l.
UseeIt, A. W. Hoots black mare
proved speed marvel, broke well IN
motion, and captured the Inaugural
Handicap. The slow track proved to
be in Annual interests favor ana the
chestnut gelding finished second.
Upright, figured as one of the best
horses in the race, and heavily play
ed at to !, was crowded back short
" after the start but made a game
effort and finished in the money.
Dominica, another good horse, need
ed a faster track
Dublin John was the whole show
in the fifth event leading all the way
and winning easily. He closed at l
to .. Captain Gray had no opposition
for the place and Farraud. who took
third. is capable of doing better.
The last number proved puzzler'
Regards closed a favorlte at to !.
but could only get third money. Lady
Young. with few players at 10 to !,
outsamed Col Austin at the end, ana
won.
Withall the afternoons sport was
hugely enjoyed and there is no doubt
now that the present meeting is GO
ing to he the most popular ever held
In Tulsa.
All credit to Manager Allison, sec
rotary Younkman and the capable
racing officials. Judge j. l.. Hall. as
sociate Judge and clerk of the course
O w. Boardman. starter. Arthur Me-
Knight and time and paddock judge
w. A. watkins.
The press boys are deeply indebted
To Track Superintendent Stevens Tor
the splendid press box he arranged
ri a.