New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-03
Mighty Campfire Beaten

Mighty Campfire Beaten
Campfire the mighty was beaten. Run
dizzy in the soft and slippery footing,
outlasted by the field, but who shall
say outgamed son of Olam-
la-Nightfall finished dismal
fourth, four or five lengths behind
Skeptc Campfire saved himself fron
utter disgrace by leading Ballad hon
by four or five lengths.
Omar Khayyam, the winner OF TIE
Kentucky Derby, did not face the bar
rier. He was sold at auction to Will
fred Viau in the disposal sale of the
Johnson Billings stables for S26.5Oo,
and the new owner did not care 10 send
him out at this time. The fact that tie
Marco Lisma colt has only recovered
recently from a throat affection may
have Influenced Mr. Viau's agent.
August Belmont, chairman of the
Jockey Club. and Mrs. Belmont were
there to see their horse win, and, need
less to say were delighted with their
victory. Before the race friend OF
Mrs. Belmon. asked her what she
thought Of the chances Of Hourless
winning. I'm not thinking" she re-
rlied. But. oh, how I'm hoping" Mr..
Belmont expressed his confidence in
his horses ability to win, and after the
race was among the first TO congratu-
late S. c. Hildreth, the trainer, and
Jimmy Butwell who rode perfect race
on the colt.
All was bright and happy in that
section % Tie paddock where the stable
boys rubbed Hourless down and
groomed him With the care and con-
sideration due TO a champion. On the
other side of The paddock was Camp
fire. the dethroned monarch. which only
a few DAYS ago was the centre Of in
terest when he won the Toboggan.
There stood Tom Healy, his trainer,
and r. 7. Wilson, jr., his owner, and
a few enthusiasts who were loyal to
the last.
They were stunned at Campfire's de-
feat They offered no excuses, but
sought knowledge on the probable
cause Of his sorry showing. 81 can't
understand it," said Tom Healy in
husky voice that shook with emotion.
ale worked nicely in the soft going,
but the only conclusion 70 be drawn
is that there is vast difference be-
tween breezing i'm the mud and racing
in it, ! feel very badly over his de-
feat"
Utterly at Sea
Johnny McTaggart, who rode Camp
fire. said that the colt had all manner
of trouble in running. Gle seemed 10
be utterly at sea in the going" said
Johnny "He changed his stride half
a dozen times in the race, and tired
badly in the last quarter OF mile. lie
was willing enough, but was tree
horse at the end"
OF lesser Importance on the card was
the Fashion, for two-year-old fllies,
and in this race the brown FLY Rosie
O'Grady. by Hamburg Cherokee Rose
II. was first over the line after race
that caused all manner of criticism.
There were many who believed that the
Hamburg filly merited disqualification
for her erratic running. She forged
out for almost the entire distance, ana
brought her capricious conduct TO
brilliant if reprehensible climax by
boiling over 20 the rail and almost
fouling Royal Ensign, which finished
second.
For moment il seemed as il Rosie
O'Grady- would run into the fence, bus
frankie Robinson Strengthened her out
and she went ahead 10 win by the mar
gin of half length over Royal Ensign,
with Masda third. The stewards called
Kleeger and Robinson into the stand,
but the red board was posted and the
race stood as run.
A heavy track that was soft and
treacherous IN spots augured Ill for
the chances Of Hourless. During his
racing rs a wo-year-old he had shown
a marked preference for dry, hard foot
ing. Making his bow az a three-year-
old. he was placed in an environments
which many believed would initiate
against him. But be ran like cham
plon.
Ten thousand enthusiasts seated
themselves in judgment Of the mud
strife and watched the scene develop
with mingled feelings. In the early
stages. when Campfire led, there was 4
dull murmur in the crowd. When
Hourless moved up wild shout went
up from the mob that hailed the defeat
of the champion and the browning Of
new king. In the last sixteenth, when
Skeptic made his run, a new clamor
arose as the Sain colt gained IN giant
strides.
Butwell Deserves Credit
Jimmy Butwoll deserves much OF the
credit for the victory of his mount.
He rode a perfectly judged race, and
seized his chances with the skill Of
real general. lie took Hourless up TO
80 leaders in the first quarter and
fo-ced them 10 set dizzy pace, and
,bon craftily settled back 10 lay Oft the
race and await Developments. ms plan
borc fruit on the first turn, and he was
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