New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-19
kewessa. an Outsider, Capt
urcs Paumonok Handi-
cap - Pinkertons
Watch Betting
Nv FRANK O'NEILL

Kewessa. carrying the colors Of W. l..
Oliver, won the Paumonok Handicap at
Jamaica yesterday afternoon. Eight
thousand racing enthusiasts who wei
coined the thoroughbreds back to loca!
courses stood in establishment while the
little favored son OF Niece -Sarfara
poked his muzzlc across the line inches
in front of the popular lie VIII, with
the favoritc, Leochares. in third posi-
ton. The time was 1:12, which
equalled the record for the event, held
by S. c. Hildreths Restigouche since
1910
When the realization came that an
outsider had raced his way into select
circles a generous cheer arose, and the
victor received his need of credit for
victory handsomely won after piucky
race kewessa, running on the outside
Of his field for practically the entire
distance, Strengthened on. for the run
for home back IN the bunch.
Furious Burst of Speed
Then, urged to greatest efforts BY the
bite of the whip. he cut loose with a
furious burst of speed. and caught the
tagging He Will in the last sixteenth.
Leochares made his bid at about the
same time, and bearing down on he
finish line the three were noses apart.
Hope that one of the favorites would
nip off the outsider chased fear and
doubt that they would not, and so the
crowd was silent while emotion held
full play.
None of the jockeys spared the lash,
and the horses Struggled on to the line
with the issue in doubt until the num-
bers were posted. Even then an error
in posting the order of finish threw
many into storm of uncertainty
kewessa's number was placed first,
with He VIII next in order. To the
utter amaZement of the crowd the num-
Der of John Z. Madden's Gillies, which
finished far in the ruck was run up
third. Chris Fitzgerald soon saw thar
this was corrected. however.
The handicap was of interest, but il
was OF second consideration 20 the
opening of the sport, for which the en-
thusiasts have waited for almost eight
months. There have been more aus
picious openings, however. The stands
were not nearly filled. and there was
room for all without jostling.
The weather was not in accord
either An intermittent sun peeped re-
luctantly from skies which were leaden
gray one minute and a weak blue from
pale sunlight the next. The wind made
overcoats welcome, and while straw
hats were in evidence these shining
harbingers of summer seemed 10 ac-
centuate the chill of the air.
Pinkerton on Job
Allan Pinkerton and a force OF dep
uty sheriffs saw to it that the law gov
erning betting was observed in the
strictest sense. Wagering between in
dividuals was carried Oh in the usual
manner, but there was no passing OF
money and no display of odds. The
word went abroad early in the day that
no settlements would be permitted
within the grounds.
Sand Marsh, which won the Pautno-
nok last year and was favored to repeat
again, did not start. He pulled up lame
in an exercise gallop yesterday morn
ing, and X. o. Miller. declined to run
any risk of aggravating the injury.
~ oHis ilitt " iiiiN
up the field for the start, and the pack
broke on even terms. The white and
cherry sash of James Butler was first
to show as High Noon shot to the front
and proceeded to set a burning pace
At the half-mile mark the son of Voter
was three lengths in front, but then
he tired badly and stopped, as if short
When High Noon left off in setting
the pace He Will took up the running
and led the way until caught by Ke-
wessa in the final run for home. Leo
chares was always back in the bunch
and seemed to be in an awkward posi-
ton, but he managed to clear in the
stretch.
Thomas ]. Healy saddled the winner
in the opening. Starwort led field OF
seven two-year-olds over a five furlong
course after running a good race. The
start was struggling, and Starwort was
one of those which failed to get of
with the springing Of the barrier. He
was back in fourth position on the turn
for home. but managed to race through
on the rail and shut out Tumble In
which had numerous friends. Billet
Doux hit the trail at the start and
showed the way for half "a mile before
subsding.
l.. Willie. who had the leg up on Mas
ter McGrath in the fifth race. had his
ups and downs. His mount developed
sudden streak of temperament and
decided to GUST his jockey. He won his
decision. not once, but twice. before the
race was started. Courtship won the
race. with Polly ]. second and Mae
Murray third.