The Washington herald., 1918-05-15
FEATURE RACE
TO KERENSKY
Mrs. W. M. Jeford's Two
Year Old Scores in
Aspirant Plate.

longing TO Mrs. walter M. Jeffords.
showed his ability as a mud runner
at Pimlico yesterday and came from
behind in time to beat ophelia by a
length In the Piping Rock Aspirant
Plate, the feature race OF the card.
Lady Vulcain was the first to show
her colors at the start, but soon gave
way to Ophelia, who was racing
easily. At the stretch turn Walls, on
Ophelia, took his mount In the bad
going at the rail and Kerensky.
making wide turn, came with a
rush and won going away.
At the beginning Of the afternoons
sport the trek was In bad shape, but
the sun came out strong after the
first race and before the running of
the seventh race IL had dried out to a
great extent.
Workmen were put to work on the
track Immediately after the running
Of the last race. and, according to
officials the track will be fast for the
running of the Preakness, the turf
classic OF Maryland, this afternoon.
Although the card was marred BY
numerous scratches, patrons were
treated to some very close finishes.
The Clubhouse Handicap. h mile
sprint, went to Woodtrap, who. won
by herself. Getting away to a long
lead at the break. Erickson raced his
mount easily and the decision was
never in doubt. Water Lady went to
the post the favorite. but tired badly
and ran in third place. Kohl Moor
came in for the place.
Followers Of Jock Scot. one Of the
candidates for the Preakness, were
disappointed in his performances yes
terday In the Sudbrook Park Purse.
Currency drew away to a long lead,
but at the end Of the stretch STUN
bled and was thrown out Of his stride.
DR.. johnson, another candidate for
the Preakness, from the stable of Mrs
Walter Jeffords, closed with a rush
and won easily. Leochares hung on
gamely for the entire distance but
could not get up with the leader, and
ran second, with Jock Scot third.
Gettin gaway to a good start, Mon
omoy raced neck and neck with King
Worth for three quarters and then fell
back into fourth position, letting
King Worth take the lead At the
stretch turn Monomoy closed with a
great rush and drew away from his
field getting in front Of King Worth
at the wire.
Melodrama, Capt. ]. E. Davis '1ep-
per-" captured the Hamden Steeple-
chase after moving up stoutly at the
last jump and going ahead in the
stretch. Killix forced the pace for
two miles but tired I'm the last half,
giving away to w. F. Knebiekamp.
At the last jump w. F. Kneblekamp
weakened and Melodrama came from
behind for the decision.
Pinard made a runaway affair Of
the first race, when he drew away to
a long lead and held that position for
the entire distance. DR.. Rea came
with a rush at the end but could not
overtake the leader.
Jockey Sneideman, riding Bonna A,
was thrown over the fence when his
horse reared at the stretch turn, but
he escaped injury.
FIRST RAcE-Four and q half furicuss;
Pinard, ITO (Buxtonl. q 90. lI.5O 40. won
Or. Ras. lo6 CMerglerl. SEQ. $50. second;
John Powers. ITO uykel. 2s0. third. Time.
o:5. Ladwina, Bonna A. Utilize. Marie Con
nell. Remote. Old Bill Bender, Silver Bend,
Londonia and Weston also ran.
SECOND RACB-One mile: Monomoy, IL
tLSke). $40. 30. 80 won: King Worth, lls
Peak. 500, $50 second: Langdon. los CEnzor).
$40. third Time. la4~ Onward. Bugbouse.
Peerless One and Game Cock also nan.
THIRD RACE-Two and onehaf miles
Melodrams, 10 twolkel. 500. SO, $40. won
W. +. KnebeIkAmp. IE Turner, $40. go
sccond; Little Horn. ls CCalD, $50. third
Time. SNs. kIix. Pandean and Goldie Lock,
also ran.
FOURTH RACs-Five.ishts Of . mile: x.
rensky. ls (Ambrose). 100 Cd. 80, won
Ophelis. lis CwalIsl. 40. go, second; Uncl,
slassie. lis Buxton. 40. won. Time. o.
Miss lnTer and Lady vulcain also ran.
FIFTH RACE-Six furlongs: DR.. johnson
le tAmbrose). 40. go. 20. won; Leochares
rs lMcAteel. SO. 40 second: Jock Scot
lis tRicel. 20. third Time, lIl55. Cur
rency and Bengow also ran.
SIXTH RACE-Woodtrap. ls tErcksn,
$50. $50. out won: Kohinoor. IG (waIIace)
| 80. out, second; Water Lady, 90 CRodrigIez)
| out. third. Time. is. Carenboy also ran
SEVENTH RACE-Mie and seventy yards
Hub6uo. liz (Ensorl. 500. $50. SD won; Dun
dreary. III (sneedmanl. 1880. 500. second
Greetings. lG Rodheuez), Il 80, third. Time
- IS. vaspar, Golden Glow. Hlisou, COX
J Crest Boy. Felicitation. N. X. Beal. CobaI
Lass and Favour also ran.