The Washington herald., 1918-11-12
WAR CROWD AT
PIMLICO TRACK
Hollister Captures Top Hon
ors in Rennert Hotel
Handicap at Hilltop
Course.

Pimlico. Nov. l-Historic old Pim-
of race courses in America, was the
scene of many stirring events this
afternoon and the day will probably
go down in the history of the associa-
tiOn as the most noteworthy since its
auspicious ipening. now grown some
what misty. a living mass of people
surged to the popular course until it
became a solid mass of humanity.
Certainly the old race gOers and
track enthusiasts that have for years
/ welcomed each spring and fall meet
ing at the local track, will never for
get the day. and it is not likely that
the thousands of newcomers that
spent their first day at the sport of
kings. will ever erase from their
memory the stirring events of today.
Already in a patriotic fervOr over
the announcement that Germany had
at last come to her knees. the throng
that visited the oval was an en-
thusiastic one. and frequent demon
strstions were noted through ut the
afternoon. Pent-up yells and screams
that seemed to come from the very
hearts of those present, emanated de-
spite themselves. But all understood
those feelings and themselves gave
vent TO them in the most hearty man.
ner.
The feature of the afternoon. the
Rennert Hotel Handicap. was taken
down by a. X. Macomber's good
colt, Hollister. son of Sunstar and
Sour Lassie. who stepped down in
front rather handily. However. many
of the wiseacres contend that Kash-
mir, from the s. Meadowbrook
Farm strinA would surely have
spilled the beans had his saddle
girth not slipped as he was making
a determined bid in the stretch. As
IT was he ran Boniface. who was
second. a heartbreaking finish for
that place. The winner was rated
along in front by Big Bill Knapp
and seemed in hand all the way,
although at the end he was ridden
out mildly. Much OF the interest in
the event was taken away with the
withdrawal of Corn TasSel and Re
gal Lodge. who appeared to be the
most formidable cOntenders.
Running in improved form and
overcoming his weakness for quit
ting at the end, Turmoil. the five
year-Old leaper of S. L. Mel. Merry
man. the popular hOrseman, took
down the PatapscO Steeplechase in
driving finish from Hibler. the en-
try from the stable of Mrs. +. A.
Clark. New Haven was beaten off
third The winner laid in back Of
the pace all the way. and for the
greater part of the journey was a
trailer At the end. however, he
came with a great burst of speed
and took all the laurels. Formerly
he has always been noted as a fore
runner
Arrah Go on. the good sprinter Of
sam Hildreth. accounted for the
fourth number. which was for .
year-Olds at six fUrlOngs Like his
previous victory. he managed 10
grasp victory by the scantiest mar
gin. Louise V. always a contender.
was the one to take down the place.
and Subahdar. the choice, lasted long
enough to save third Star SpangIe1
who was well liked. found the pace
too hot and quit early in the running.
The big surprise of the afternoon
came with the initial affair, which
was for juveniles. Poultney, a Won
derfully formed youngster. who has
notable record. was allowed to pass
unObserved by the wise ones and as
result stepped down in front to
the tune of u TO l. His victory was
decisive and after he made his bid
i'm the stretch was never in doubt.
Pledra, the selling platter of the
Woodland Stock Farm. demonstrated
that his former close win was no
fiuke when he won another in SIM
liar manner. This time Kentucky
Boy was the one to lose by nose,
with WOOdthrust a distant third. The
winner came from behind to catch
Kentucky Boy. who set a dazzling
pace.
Highland Light. running his sec
ond time in q race, demonstrated
that he will have to be reckoned
with in the future when he outclassed
field of fair babies in the fifth
race. Coming from behind in tine
stretch. he simply ran ov~- the other
contenders 10 win by a neck. His
stable mate. Carpet Sweeper. was
good enough to take third money.
with Lillian Shaw second
The second race. an affair for
maiden jockeys. was taken down by
Serenest. with Hamilton. a Western
youngster, in the saddle. Eddie
Henry was second and Deckmate
third
FIRST RACE-For, 2-year-olds. claiming. ny
furlougs Won by PouItney. III. 5i.e0. q 50
$50; second. Tiger Rosc. Il 10. SO; third, Wyn
dover. liz. $50 St Quentin. EarlOcker Under
tire. Manoevrc. NiragD Veteran. Tsbascon and
Candle Light also ran.
SECOND RACE For 2yCar-0lds and UPWARDS
claiming; one mile and sixteenth: Won by
NererCst. lOl $40. so $50: second. Eddie
Henry, lo7. SD $50 third whirroorwn, 100
so. NOdeling, DR.. Campbell. DoIina. Lazy
Lou W. II. Buckner and Irish Kiss also ran
THIRD RACE-The Patapsco steeplechass
Handicap; for 4yesr-olds and upwards: selling
two ard half miles: Won by Turmoil, lD
$40. 1870, I'D; second. Hibler. $50. 80 so:
third. New Haven. 40 $50 Pebeto. Nutmeg.
LIE MarsOuin. 8srEery Jane and Antiseptic also
ran
FOURTH RACB-Three-y ear olds: claiming.
six furlUngs Won by Arrah Go On, rs 10 CO.
SO. =; Tecond, Louise v. lis, n5O. 90.
third. Subahdar. IL $50 Kate Bright, cur,
rency. Masda. Trophy. Kirstie's Cub. Sir Ad.
sum ard Graysou also ran.
FIFTH RACE-The Country Club Purse; TO,
2yearold hllies; six furlongs; Won by High
lard Light, los, 40, 4.sO. $40; second. Lillian
shaw, ll2. 40. 80: third Carpet Sveeper. lC5
$50 Gallant Kitty. Lady MARY. PoIygpn Al,
phee. Colinella. Ballet Dancer Carry On
Queens Maid. YTette and Phantom Maid also
ran.
SIXTH RACE-Thn Merchants Selling: Tor
5-year-o'ds ana upwards: one mile and q fourth .
Won BY Piedra. 100. lOO $40 80: second.
hentucky BOY. liz, $50 40: third. Wood
thrush, lS. 20. Lytle. Sky Pilot. Jack Mount
bands on. Puts and Calls Bar of Phoenix.
The Dean and Bierman also ran
SEVENTH RACE-Ihe Reunert lightweight
Handicap: syear-olds and upwards: one mile
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