The sun., 1919-10-12
WOODTRAP VICTOR
IN THRILLING RACE
Beats Albert A. After Desper-
ate Struggle From Flag
Fall to Judges.
STAR MASTER A WINNER
Runs Away From Blairgowrie
in the COntinental-Six
Favorites Win.
STAR MASTER "A WINNER
BY HENRY v. KING.

By HENRY v. KING.
II was get away day yesterday after
Noon at the Jamaica track and one OF
the largest crowds that ever visited the
little course turned out TO see the sport
Some made the trip expecting to see
the proverbial get away day long shots
win. but they were sadly disappointed.
for public favorite sped home in front
IN every race. AS result vast ma :
soritv of the crowd had an exceedingly
profitable afternoon.
The Continental Handicap was the
feature of the programme, but 1t wasn't
a contest at all. 1t was a stake ut ono
mile and furlong and brought together
Ak. Macomber's Star Master and X. IL.
McCarter Potters Blairgowrie. Star
Master was so much better than his op-
ponent that he merely had to gallop
over the course to win the $4,000 purse.
Not once during the journey was he
compelled to do his best and all during
the run through the homestretch
Happy Buxton was sitting straight in
his saddle trying to keep him In check
At the judges he was four lengths in
front of Blairgowrte and fighting for
his head. At the end he was as fresh
and strong as when he started. while
Blairgowrie was staggering like q
drunken man from fatigue.
While the Continental was more or
less OF a fiasco the second race furnished
one of the best contests seen on a local
track this season. 1t was at one mile
and seventy yards and from flag fall to
Judges woodtrap and Albert A. stepped
along head and head. 1t was really a
sensational race and until Woodtrap
stuck his nose in front in the very last
stride the result was in doubt
Big Crowd Enthusiastic.
While the contest was in progress
the crowd fairly went wild in its de-
light. woodtrap and Albert A. were
post heavily backed at to 5. Peerless
One and War Machine started. but they
were never in the hunt.
As soon as the barrier went UP Wood
trap sped to the front, but before the
first fifty yards had beeh covered AL
bert A was alongside of him. Then fol-
lowed one of the most thrilling and
spectacular duels of the year. The vet
eran Jimmy Butwell was on Woodtrap
while Tommy Rowan, an apprentice lad
had the leg up on Albert A. Each horse
carried 1875 pounds.
As the pair sped around the first turr
the crowd began to cheer. The follower,
Of Albert A. expected him to draw away
and woodtrap's friends were confident
he would reach the backstretcn first
But the admirers Of each horse were
doomed to disappointment Neither
horse was able to draw away and with
boy jockeys riding their mightiest
woodtrap and Albert A. reached the
backstretch on even terms.
Then followed a long hard drive dowr
the straightaway. Both stepped along
at a terrific pace and 1t seemed certair
that either must crack" before the
bend was reached. To the veteran
horsemen II was a test of courage anC
stamina for both.
Enter stretch Head and Head.
But the bend was reached and still
both were racing stride for stride
Around the turn and into the home
stretch the pair sped without eithel
gaining an advantage.
As they reached the final eighth pole
both jockeys went to the whip. Jimmy
Butwe used his first, and under tht
first lash Woodtrap sprang forward anC
stuck his head in front But The mex
Instant Rowan's whip struck Albert A
and this game colt sprang forward, too
and made up the lost ground. Their
both boys piled their whips in unison
hard and often. and while the crowt
the judges like team.
In the very last stride Jimmy Butwel
proved the master His experience haC
taught him how to win a close finish
and he fairly lifted his mount across th'
finish line. He earned the verdict fol
Woodtrap by few inches.
For his great ride Butwell received &
tremendous ovation, but all of the ap
plause which rang out was not for thu
Jockey The thousands of race goer.
were jubilant and enthusiastic over thu
contest and they showered praise oil
both OF the horses. The two thorough
breds had displayed courage anC
stamina that were revelations to the biz
gathering.
Neither Woodtrap nor Albert A. Is ,
stake horse. They are only one poin
better than a platter. but they Furnished
a race which for thrills has not been seei
IN these parts since the day Oma
Khayyam beat Hourless by nod In th'
Realization at Belmont Park
st. Allan Held at Post.
The frst race furnished thrilling fin
ish also. In II St Allan. Vice Chairman
and The Wagner finished so closely to
gether that the proverbial blanket coult
have covered the trio. st. Allan got tn
verdict by a neck, with Vice Chairman
second, a head in front OF The Wagner
To win the race st. Allan had to b.
much the best He was held at the pos
by an assistant starter until all of hi
opponents were we'll on their way. Blu
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