The Washington herald., 1918-11-13
Sanford's 5-Year-Old Colt
I Captures $4,000 Stake
nom Classy Field at
Pimhco.

chree former Kentucky Derby win
nsrs met this afternoon in the s1O.-
600 Bowie Handicap at Pimlico, the
track record was destined to fall
and as a result George Smith, the
sterling 5-year-old colt by Out of
Reach, stepped the distance. which
was a mile and a half, in 2:35 LIS,
with Omar Khayyam, another derby
victor. three-Quarters of a length
In the rear. and Exterminator. the
other derby conQuerer, in third
pface. The record was formerly
z.31 AS. held by westy Hogan.
George Smith, who was purchased
several years ago by John Sanford
from Edward Mcbride for a re-
ported price of S25,OOO, is in the
opinion Of many turf experts the
most valuable horse on the track to-
day. This belief was strengthened
after his brilliant performance OF
this afternoon and many are of the
belief that the black campaigner
could have done still better had he
been pushed harder. As it was.
Omar Khayyam. who finished second,
covered himself with glory and
gave the impression that he is
again his old self. Exterminator
ran an even race and easily held
the rest of the field safe.
George Smith got of to a nice break
and for the first round of the course
was satisfied with running in fourth
position. When the procession turned
the far corner Robinson. who was up,
made his move and the black thor
loughbFed shot out of the bunch like
h.aN TFap
to the wire he led his field with ease.
although Omar made a determined
challenge in the last sixteenrfl and
was probably going fastest at the
: end. Edward B. McLean's wonderful
3-year-old colt, the Porter. set the
pace for a mile and then weakened,
to finish in fifth position.
Overlooked in the speculation, Mrs.
r. l. Bresler's valuable Ogden colt,
Jock Scott. set out in the Linstead
Purse TO to run one OF the prettiest
races that has ever been witnessed in
Maryland and equalins the track
record of 1:39. Under a vigorous ride
BY Ensor. he leaped to the front and
held his advantage throughout, STALL
ing OF a noble challenge by Com
mander Ross War Pennant in the
last furlong. The pair came down the
stretch closely Tapped. with Jock
Scotts head almost half a length in
front. RoUtledge, the only other
starter. dropped out of the contest al
an early stage.
What was probably the prettiest af-
fair OF the afternoon was marred at
the last minute when w. r Goes
Manley Winner Bet. tumbled at the
last jump of the three-miIe United
Hunts double event steeplechase. after
he had run nip-and-tuck with Edward
NJ lWelds' The Brook for the entire
journey. The victor was still in doubt
when the racers. still running nos
and nose, the same as they had trav-
eled for the entire distance, came
over the last hedge. It was here that
Bet. after he had seemingly made q
safe landing. stumbled and threw his
rider, W. Keating. The boy was
badly injured and was later removed
to hospital. where ii is feared thai
he may not recover. W. F. Knebel-
kamp trailed for the entire distance
although always within striking dis
tance of the two leaders.
The Oriole Handicap was taken
down by GamecOck. owned by Her
bert L Pratt, who made it his thi>l
victory on the local track The win
ner ted all the way, though hard
mooney. who finished second. Kate
Bright and Peerless One were the
only other starters.
The first event, a scramble fOI
maiden 3-year-olds went the way OF
the first choice, George Clark. who
was making his second start. He
led easily all the way with Cousin
o'Mine second and Piazza third. The
second number. which was for
youngsters who have not been re-
turned winners at the meeting, was
copped by Thistledon. who was
heavily played by the wise fish
This one seems to be a really gooC
youngster and made a runaway Of
his field during the last half. Young
Adam, an outsider. was the one to
offer the contention. and Uncle!
Lassie mana ged to keep the choice
Knot. out of the money.
The sixth race. which attracted a
cheap field of platers to the post
was taken by Polroma. running il
the c0lors of W. Smith This one
outeIassed Nose in a driving finish
with Bellringer, always a contender
third.
I, FIRST RACE-For 5year-olds and upEsrds
Haideus handicap, six furlOnEs: Won BY Geo
tIArk. III. 5.lU. ~ Nv second COUSIN o
Mine IT, 500, SO; third. Para lG9. so
Gen Washington. Bachelors Bliss. Anne Ey
eellcnoe King Agrippa. Sea Light. Caddie
Mondaine Tan 2nd. Galopin, Mumbo Jumb,
and Myrts V. also ran
SECOND RACE-For 2year-Olds; siI furlongs
Won By ThistledoOn lG. ls50 80. SD; second
Young Adam 10 2 %. 100; third. Uncle
Lasse. s. 100. Ceramic The Dsuphin, Dotti,
TzDdiTeT, Miss NOski. Knot, Fleeing Sheik
Mzhony and BsyOnnant also ran.
THIRD RACE-The United Hunts; Steeple
chase Handicap: for 4-year-olds and upwards
three miles: Won by The Brook. l63 go out
sut Second. ". X. KnebeTkamp, l3s out, out
third. Bet, lF. out. Only three starters.
FOURTH RACE-The Bowie Handicap;
rear-olds and upward ~ miles: Won by Georg
Smith. IL, 6oo 40. ). 70; second. Omar Ehay
sam. rs. $50. 500; third. ExterminatOr. 10
81 The Porter. Star Master. War Cloud
rcket Foreground. Midway. strumboB. Ger
Manlster Toi, Aur1m, Corn Tassel, and Lsdjs
,f Light also ran.
FIFTH RACE-The Linstead: al ages;
mile: Won BY Jock Scot, % 400, ont. J1t
seoond, War PenHlut. lC out. ont third
Routletre los. out Only three starters.
SIXTH RACE-For 5-year-olds and Upward
staining: J lis miles: Won by POlruEia ll3
r8 feo, SD; second Mose lG5 $40 $50
third, Bellrinser. 1o5. SB. Eaberte. Kilmer
Sandman %. Grey Eagle, SilE Bird. Peei
Again. Roxboro I'd. ard Vocabulary also rsu.
SEVENTH RACE--1Ie OricIr selling handi
zap; 5Sear-oids; : Us miles: Won by Gam
Cock. lis: second. Ballyaooney lo5: third
Kate Bright, B Peerless One also ran