New-York tribune., 1921-05-17

10 be held in America,
Right at the saddle girth of the win
aer came Polly Ann, owned by Spald.
Inc Lowe jenkins, OF this city, and
three lengths away was Jeg, the entry
Of ]. (. Griffith. another Maryland
Leonardo II. belonging to the Xalapa
Farms, staggered home fourth, tired
ana leg weary from setting much of
the sizzling early pace. while the rest
of the brilliant field Of fourteen three
yesr-olds were struggled out at the
finish of the mile and q furlong of
the historic struggle.
Broomspun ran the mile and a fur
long over q track that was anything
but fast in l:54 l-5. three and one-tifth
seconds behind the record for the
course hung up by August Belmouts
Wstervale IN the same race May II,
1911.
The fractional times were as follows:
An eighth in %, half in ~ 80, six
furlongs in 1:l3 is, mile in l:39 3-5
and the full distance in 1:54 1-5.
26.Oo0 Witness Classic
The blue ribbon event of the spring
meeting of the Maryland Jockey Club
a stirring struggle which brought the
states most successful racing season
to s fitting climax, was written into
history in the presence of $4,000 folk,
the greatest throng to ever pass
through the gates of the old Belvedere
Avenue course.
From Kentucky, Canada, New York
and other sections where the sport of
king, thrives they came, and when
the crack field. with the vari-colored
silks of the jockeys presenting a color
ful sight, paraded before the stands
every point Of vantage was occupied.
The center field, thrown open to the
general public following the running of
The steepleehase. was dotted with
humanity. The clubhouse. stands and
lawns were jammed and chairs, boxes
and all other available objects that
ware movable were pressed into serv-
ice by the unfortunate ones, who
climbed upon them anxious to get a
glimpse of the flying steeds.
Many notables were in the great crowd.
There was Governor Albert c. Ritchie,
looking very interested; Admiral Gary
ex-Presidcnt Woodrow Wilson; Con-
gresham Sydney t. Mudd, Senator
Hicks, of Tennessee; Congressman
Davis, Of Minnesota, and many others
prominent in the political, business and
social life of the country. The promi-
nence of the throng was, indeed, a
glowing tribute to the popularity of
the thoroughbred sport.
Broomspun. under. the masterful ride
Of frankie Coltiletti, the wee Italian
pilot of the Whitney establishme ent,
ran as game a race as has ever been
flashed in 3 Preakuess, but there are
L ArA L.
lucky to defeat Polly Arm and rob q
60 with winning the famous stake.
Tryster Finishes Fifth
The victor was up with the first
fight throughout the struggle and
seemed to have the race tucked away
the sixteenth Polly Ann, which had
been given severe kick On the leg
at the post by Tryster and probably
refused TO run her best in the early
stages, for that reason. came like 3
Wild horse under old Ted Rice's fran
tic urging, and narrowly missed get
ting up IN time to wrest the verdict.
Coltiletti was wide awake when the
unexpected menace loomed up. Peek
ing over his shoulder. he spied the rap
idly closing Polly Ann and rode his
landed Broomspun safely under the
wire. Jeg. the other Maryland hope,
too. was badly outrun in the early part
OF the struggle. only TO get into his
stride when the leaders were wither-
ing and it was too late.
Polly Ann and Jeg were both de-
fested and, perhaps by better horse,
but there was glory enough for Mary
land in furnishing the second and
third thoroughbreds in the great race.
With the addition of penalties and
starting fees Broomspun won just
$4,000 for his wealthy New York
owner. Polly AIMS share of the prize
was $4,000. Griffith took down So 900
when Jeg got home third and Leonardo
Il saved the starting fee. for himself
and his stablemate, Bon Homme, by
Winding up fourth, neck ahead of
Tryster, the other member of the Whit
ney entry.