The sun., 1918-07-12
WAR CLOUD VICTOR
IN DWYER STAKES
Leads Jalk Hare, Jr., by a
Length in Test at Aqueduct
-Johren Badly Beaten.


Hare, Jr,. Harry Payne whitneys
Johren and the Quincy Stables Elmen-
dort over the one mile and a furions
route in sensational style. At the end
Of the journey War Cloud was a length
In front OF Jack Hare. Jr. Johren was
third, half dozen lengths behind and
Elmendorf was beaten or.
To win the race War Cloud was COM
pelied TO do something never before
done by colt Of his age. He had to
run the distance In so 1-5, the fastest
only four-ffths OF q second behind the
worlds record established by Harry
Payne Whitney's old gelding Borrow
last year.
More than 10000 persons termed out
TO see the contest and they saw one
Of the greatest equine struggles among
three-year-olds that has been decided
OH local track in many years. Jack
Hare, Jr, was the popular favorite,
but when War Cloud staggered home the
victor the crowd paid him q wonderful
tribute. Winning and losing bettors
alike cheered him and continued their
rounds of applause until War Cloud
disappeared in the paddock.
The race was test among the sur
yival of the f1ttest among the three
year-olds More than fourscore Of colts
and fillies had been nominated for the
stake. OF that number only four were
IN condition to 60 to the post. and Of
these Elmendorf was considered to have
little or no chance to win. His owner
sent him against the three renowned
colts for the sole purpose Of finding out
Just how good he was and he was not
disappointed with the result. for Elmen-
dorf ran as well as was expected.
Trio of Great Colts.
In the opinion of the crowd it was to
be three horse race to decide the cham
pionship. and each had host Of follow
ers who were confident their fsvorite
was the best. Each Of the three had won
famous stakes earlier in the year and
displayed sufficient speed and endurance
10 make him a strong contender for the
title. Jack Hare, Jr.. and War Cloud
had each won a section OF the rich
Preakness. while Johren had run off
with the Suburban Handicap. the Bel
mont Stakes and the Latonia Derby.
When it came to racing 1t strictly was
a two horse affair. Elmendorf was
horelessly beaten in the FIRST quarter,
and Johren vas never serious con-
tender. From beginning to end It was
u
Cloud and Jack Hare, Jr.
AS was expected Jack Hare was the
fst to show in front. His tremendous
early flight of speed sent him a length
ahead Of his opponents before the first
sixteenth of mile had been covered. At
the first eighth pole the quartet were
strung out In Indian file. with Jack Hare.
Jr.. sailing along in front at terrific
pace, two lengths ahead Of War Cloud.
which was twice that distance in front
of Johren, while Elmendorf was far in
the rear. At this point 1t could be seen
that Johren was beaten. Frankie Robin
son was using his whip, but this physi-
cal persuasion could not make him keep
up with the leaders.
Jack Hare, Jr., Hangs on Gnmely.
While rounding the turn coming out
OF the back stretch, Jack Hare. Jr., in
creased his lead to four lengths and
War Cloud left Johren far behind. AS
the bend was rounded Happy Buxton on
War Cloud shook up Mr.. Macomber's
col; a trifie and sent him after the leader.
War Cloud responded and gained with
every bound. but only a small margin.
and 1t was not until we'll Strengthened
out for the long run home that War
Cloud ranged alongside Of Col. Apple
gstos colt.
When the two colts began to match
their strides a mighty roar went up. To
a majority the race was over. Almost
every one expected War Cloud to draw
away and win easily. But the racegoers
underestimated Jack Hare, Jr.'s game
ness. He might be beaten. but he would
Tbt give UP without putting UP a
mighty struggle. With Jockey Lyke rid
ing like a demon the son Of Marathon
hung tenaciously to War Clouds throat
latch and would not allow Mr.. Ma
combers colt to move away until a six
tenth OF a mile from the judges. When
that point had been reached he had
spent all OF his speed and the strain
was telling its deadly tale. Gradually
his stride shortened, but he responded
under the whip and was at War Clouds
heels at the finish.
Both staggering at Finish.
When the contest was over both War
Cloud and Jack Hare. Jr., were stagger-
ing. Each had given everything in the
line OF speed and stamina he possessed
end each was suffering from fatigue as
result.
While the contest stamped War Cloud
as a wonderful colt. the crowd was
divided as to whether or not he was
entitled TO the three-year-old crown. 1t
was the opinion of majority OF horse
men that he can beat any horse Of his
age in the world, provided all of the
conditions are to his liking. They lik-
ened him to Major August Belmont's
renowned Hourless and stamped him as
Sunday horse. saying that he needs an
absolutely dry track, n distance to his
liking and a long preparation for a par
tcuar event to shine at his best.
Because he cannot don colors at short
notice and run his best on any kind OF
track and under any conditions there
are a host of racegoers who refuse to
proclaim him the king.
One of the things that stood out In
'Ae race was the gameness displayed
by Jack Hare, Jr. All turfmen knew he
Possessed a tremendous burst of speed
and could carry 1t for n long distance,
but the courage he exhibited during the
last quarter of mile furnished a big
and pleasant surprise.
War Cloud was one OF the yeerllngs
Mr.. Macomber purchased In 1915 from
J. Il. Joel in England. He did not APP
pear under silks until the season was
well advanced at Saratoga last year
and his Improvement In form was grad
uai. His FIRST victory OF note was in
tho Walden Stakes at Pimlico last au-
tumn, when he defeated Jack Hare, Jr.,
and Tippity Witchet among others over
the one mile course. In this race he
save evidence of being q slayer.
Mr. Macomber was not at. the track
Yesterday. He Is on his ranch In Cali
fcInia. but as soon as War Cloud was
returned the victor w. y. Jennings. his
trainer. wired him the good news.
The race was worth $4,000. Yester-
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