The herald., 1922-11-30

timers VIII remember MCGEE when he was racins
over western tracks in the colors of Edward Corri
gan He was then merely a selling platter above
the ordinary. His racing career shows "a frsts. Is
seconds, and thirds. with money winnings of SIS,
$40 He was fast, but had no fondness for dis
lance over a mile. McGee's sire, White knight
never raced and begot but one foal
MCGEE had not been long at the stud before
he turned out Kentucky derby winner, Donerail
Q913). Exterminator won the same classic In
1918. Since then McGee's progeny have been max.
ing turf history.
Extermnators dam Is Fair Empress by Jim
Gore, stakewinning son of Hindoo and Katie.
She was foaled in Kentucky in 1899 and was bred
by the late Col. William s. Barnes. She raced
twice, unpaced, as twoyear-old. She has had II
foals. Nine have started in 6S4 races. winning 1872
and earning S26S914. Four have raced and not
won, earning 5000. Three foals have not raced
She has also yearling son. She is now in foal to
MCGEE, w. c. Patterson. Jr., of jamestown,
n. Y. has in prospect a brother or sister to the
American cup champion.
When Extermnators turf career comes to an
end the champion will pass the remainder of his
days in peace and comfort at Willis Sharpe Kill
mer's Sun Briar Court at Binghamton, ~ Y Mr.
Kilmer is a wealthy who has gone into the
breeding of thoroughbreds an extensive scale
and races for love of the sport His sending of
Extermnator TO Chicago simply to help the
game along and aid in the possible revival of rae
ing there. He there, with a party of friends
to see his champion perform
Mr. kilmer's breeding establishment at Bling.
hamton is model which attracts many visitors
The estate which Is extensive, is within the city
limits and surrounded by beautiful homes on the
historic and beautiful Susquehanna The first of
the buildings one approaches is the large club
house, built by Mr.. Kilmer for the entertainment
Of his friends and visitors.
The main training buildings have stalls for 100
horses and covered training track of quarter
Of mile. Besides this there are many stables
for brood mares and stations and large paddocks
and pastures. Extensive offices and dormitories
for grooms and others are provided and sep
arate house for the farm staff Fautless organiza.
ton, cleanliness and order show in every depart.
ment and detail about the place
Two complete tracks one n strairbtawov a,o,c
the river, the other modelled after the Sandown
course in England provide ideal training for
the young racers
Sun Briar, of recent racing fame, is the premier
stallion There are 3S well-bred brood mares Two
are OK international importance-Sweet Briur.
dam of Sun Briar. and Royal Court sister TO The
Tetrarch.
Among the mares is Sal Volatile nv Disguise
heartburn the dam of Sally's Alley the filly which
won TINS years Futurity for Mr.. Kilmer SaIly's
Alley Is by Alumeur by Medder-Strike-a-I.icb light
H. bred In France by Clarence H. Mackay. He was
rescued IRON the federal remount service nv Mr.
Miner, who expects great things of him ar SIM
Briar court.
EXtermlnator and Say's Alley! No wonder the |
racing and breeding of thoroughbreds is said TO |
Oe the most fascinating pursuit In the world