The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-01-21
15TOl SHOT COMES THROUGH
NFEATURE affair GROUNDS
Gourmand Eliminates Himself by Swerving in
Last Furlong Gray Gables Wins Sixth
Race by Fifteen Lengths.

NEW ORLEANS, jan 2O!-Numer-
GUS Withdrawals from the races at
the Fair Grounds were caused to-
day by heavy rains which deluged
the track during the night. De-
spite the gloomy weather, however,
a surprisingly large crowd turned
out
Five starters went to the post
for the $500 handicap under claim
; ing conditions, with Translate an
outstanding favorite. He was de-
feated in the last few strides by
Pimlico, a 15-to-1 shot. Gourmand
was a potential winner in the last
furlong, but he eliminated himself
by swerving.
Gray Gables scored one OF the
easiest victories achieved by any
racer at the present meet when ne
won the sixth race by hfteeh
lengths, with Garner trying TO re-
strain him. He was an odd3-on
favorite, and justified the price.
Zone D'Armee was second after {
duel with The Vengeance, which
ran third.
Nonwinners at the meeting started
in the opening race. with Birdie u.
in most esteem. She was on her
good post behavior and breaking
forwardly. INDUCED Mouse with the
lead until Strengthened out In the
stretch, where she finally drew
away to win from Paul Micou and
Delhi Maid. =
Lyke's vigorous handling of Bur
goyne gave Aim the victory In the
second race after a sharp tilt with
) winneconne, which in the early
stages attempted to make a run
AWAY race of it, but began falter-
ing near the end.
Ballot Mark. another odds-on
ffavorite. was also much the best of
his field. Coltiletti. WHO had the
mount. drew considerable censure
on himself by steering a zig-zag
course that kept Ballot Mark di-
rectfy in front of Willow Tree.
Sagamora, favorite in the fourth
race, proved a sorry disappointment
and failed ; to finish in the money
Col. Taylor was the winner. fol-
lowed by Panaman and Flibbertygib-
bet.
Jockey Lang's admirers had &c
wait until the last race before that
rider succeeded in bringing home
a winner. In this dash, Copyright
outstayed Hello Pardner with Trick
ster II in. second place.
The Nephew. was claimed out OF
the second race today by A. Marrone
fpr- s1.Tss.
fword was received here of the
serious illness of Wayne Joplan
Elizabethtown, KY, turfman, who
Mas a prominent figure on American
race tracks several years back He
Is confined in a hospital in Ell Paso
and slight hope is entertained for
his recovery.
The results:
First Race - For 3-year-olds:
claiming. $1,000; fve and one-half
furlongs: Birdie G, 104 Cwilson).
6to 5; to 2. to 4: Paul Micou. 1o3
= Uang), s too, s to 5: Delhi Maid,
ne Cwailace), to T. Time, 1 :0S As.
KITE Brummel, Bette Louise, Dolly
Hyden, Mary Maxim, Thornella,
Raby Evelyn. Lady Rochester, Trico
and Mouse also ran.
Second Race-For 4-year-oIds up;
claiming; $1,000; six furlongs: Bur-
soyne. lis Gyke),,2 to 1. I to 10, 1
toS3; wfnneconne. ,1O6 (Gahtner). :
o'5, to TO-; Plain Bill. 10S (Thom-
aSls D 10 L. llIne, 1.lo 20. L ne
Nephew, st. ,.Donard, Mickey Moore
and Car also ran.
Third Race-For maiden 3-year-
olds ups allowances. $1,000: one mile:
Ballot Mark. 106 (Coltilett), to 5
Ito 1Ot out; Willow Tree, 116 Gear
net), Ito 6. opt; Consul, LOG Lowe),
2'3o 1:S Time 1:44 3-5. Brass Tacks
and Ferguson also ran.
Fourth Race-For 4-year-olds up;
claiming: $1,000: six furlongs: Col
Taylor, 107 (Thomas), s to 1, to 2
6 to 5; Panaman IFS (Ponce), to
f.~even; Flibberty Gibbet. los
GMooney),- even. Time. liza 2-5. Ser
geant York. Hackamore, Moody
Kfrah and Eternity also ran.
Fifth Race-The Star and Cres-
cent Handicap; for 3=year-olds up
$500; mile and three sixteenths
p Pimlico. 116 (King). Is to 1. to
6 to 5; Translate. 112 (Buxton), 1 Il
3, out: ,Gourmand, 104 (Lang). 1 &c
A. Time, 2:e3 3-5.s Padua and Herd
AGirT also ran.
Sixth Race-For 3-year-olds up
allowances; $1,000; mie and seventy
yards ~Gray-Gables. los (Garner),
to 2, to 6. out; Zone DArmee. III
CNooney). 1: to 2. l. to 5; The Ven
geance 50 CFinn). 1 to 2. Time
1:47 is. Lieut.. Colonel, Royalller
and Mechanic also ran.
Seventh Race-For 44year olds up
claiming: $1,000; mile and a six.
teenth: Copyright. 104 Oang). 10 q
5. to 5. to 2: Hello Pardner, 10;
CThomas) 4 to So to 5; Tricks ter
I'd. 1G7 CWifson), 3 to s. Time
ISL 2-5. Miss Dixon, Devil Dog Pie