The Washington herald., 1915-10-30

which he defeated a good field OF sprint
ers. H G. Bedwelrs Sir Edgar had q
victory over High Noon to his credit on
his last appearance, but despite this good
performance was little fancied.
Quartz was the first to show as the
barrier flashed upwards, but Mink took
hold of the Sanford Splinter and per-
mitted Sir Edgar to go to the front and
make the running. The latter speedily
opened up a gap and turning out of the
back stretch held a comfortable lead.
Rounding the turn Mink made his move
with Quartz and the pair entered the
home stretch closely. In the run down
the straIghtaway Sir Edgar proved
gamest under n drive and scored by the
narrowest OF margins Many condemn
ed Mink for not taking Quartz TO the
front and making the best advantage OF
his high turn OF speed. but in all prob
ability the boy was riding to orders.
Quartz while very fast has never earned
any reputation for gameness. and his
faint-heartedness cost him the race.
August Belmonts Flittergold redeemed
himself for his poor races OF late when
he scored an easy victory in the Consola-
ton Handicap. n mile dash for all ages.
performers that had not won at the pres
ent meeting This race brought a very
good field of handicap performers TO the
post. despite the fact that II was framed
for nonwinners. Back of Flittergold al
the finish came Robert Bradley. who took
the place from ComeIy only after a hard
drive.
The presence OF Yankee Notions in the
race had much to do with the defeat OF
Robert Bradley. as this Splinter carried
Bradley along at such a speedy clip in
the early stages that he had nothing left
to withstand the final rush Of FlittergoId.
The latter. admirably ridden by Lilley.
was rated or the early pace. and. NOV
ing up with a rush rounding the dnal
turn. took command once. well straight
ened out in the home stretch. From the
eighth pole home II was only a gallop for
the Belmont eutrant
J. ]. Russers e-year-oId Ally. Rose Wa
ter. again demonstrated that she Is a
fairly shftv fiIly over a route when she
captured the mile dash for juveniles. She
was forced to give her best. however. to
defeat J. o. Talbotts Sand Mark. The
Inter was an Odds-On choice with the
public and her defeat came as n shock.
Samuel Lewis yesterday disposed OF the
fast 2-year-old platter. Edna Kenna. to
w. ]. Speirs at a private sale
The fund that was raised among horse
men to purchase a racer for Green B.
Morris was used in purchasing Rose Ju-
liette from the Kentucky Stables for
81 200. and a balance OF 500 was turned
over to the aged horseman. This FLY Is
a 2-year-old that should prove a very
useful racing tool at the winter tracks.
and horsemen are unanimous in wishing
her present owner the best OF luck.
FIRST RACE-SeIIinF: 2year-oIds; sir hlrIouE-.
Ataks. liz Mink. S4eo $50 $40 Won; Edith
Eaumsn. ITO Fsirbrothsrl. Sl.o. $40 secnnd:
Dr. Grener. 'o5 (ParTinEtOnl s. 90 third Time.
:r6 Southern Star. Belle uf the Kitchen Ruth
Strickland. BrushWood BOY. Mayme W. Havana,
WGyfarer. Mary Blackwuod Dancing Star. welgs,
Ms. Isck and LADY Akin also ran
SECOND RACE-FIye and one half furlour, Out.
look. Ios BuNtnn). so s %. $3.50 won: Silver
Moon. lo5 nPitzl. $40 SLTO second: Wiley III
LiIleyl. $40 third. Tine lbs Lohengin
Hiker CrossbrIn. Joy. Gold Cap. Pay Streak Jim
Basey. skeets. Csnto. Duke OF Dunber and Salon
also ran.
THIRD RACE Selling: 2vear-old,; mile, Rose
Water. lo3 Mink. g. SID. 8 50. won Sand Mark
100 H. McTagSartl. $50 so second; NolH. IOi
McD,mott. $40. third. Time It3 sslranity
Doctor Sullivan. Stellarna and Good Counsel also
rn.
FOURTH RACE-Handicsp: all ares: six fur
won; Quartz II6 Mink. 81. $40 second: Water
Lady. O. Turner. $50 third. Time Iis Han
son. FenmouSe and Benevolent also ran
FIFTH RACE-The Consolation Handicap: all
ages: mile F1ittergold. 100 udIlyl. $50 $40.
SO won: Robert Bradley. zoe CSmvthl, $50
$40. second: COmlcy. ITO (ButUelD. $50 third.
Time IS02S Leo Skolny. CGpra Distant Shore
and Yankee Notions alSO
SIXTH RACE-NHle ard one sixteenth: swear dds
and upward. ScoTi. IC3 Mink. $50 $50 $40
second: Hckis Pet. Iec OiIsvl. $40 third. Time
40 Dom Moan. Nj Sings. Star Of Love, Oar
lsycroct. Miss sherwood. Vslss and Huda's Brother
also ran.