The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-19

stakes. Seven Americans held tick
cts ON the second horse, each worth
97S, 900, while ten chunks Of $4,000
each went to Americans who had
the third finisher. Total money for
the United States In the entire
sweep, including residuals, conso-
lations and prizes for drawing
horses, was 4,257,060.
Winner Was 100 TO 6
Royal Mall was backed at 1905;
Cooleen at 1871, and Puckabelle at
1905. The Thomas entry won go
ing away, whipping Cooleen, which
closed with q burst Of speed, by
three lengths. Evan williams rode
the winner. Royal Mails time was
0:59 LIS, far short Of Golden Miller's
record Of 1904 set in 1884. Thomas,
Royal Mails owner, formerly was
Equerry to the the Duke Of Windsor
when the latter was the Prince OF
Wales. Thomas himself Is an anna
teur rider. He won the Seton Cup
Steeplechase here in 1882 aboard
Destiny Bay.
Track Was Heavy
The track was heavy as result
Of o hard rain yesterday. The
weather had cleared, however, and
patches Of blue showed between the
white clouds. Immediately preced-
ing the big race the king and queen
saw Queens Shilling win the new
event of the meeting king George
VI stakes Of one mile six 1urlorgs.
The hose Is owned by the Earl Of
Hardwood, husband Of the princess
royal and brother irl-lawt OF the
king. Queens Shilling won for the
stake Of more than 5000 and cup
valued at $500 ITO commemorate the
corona ton" Marcel Boussac's Asty-
arAx was second and r. Bownass'
Young England third. Fifteen ran.
on to Perfect Start
The big field paraded past the
stands at 1903 at 1903 a. m, led
by Golden Miller who was >favorite
IN the race betting. They went to
the post at 3:l4 p. m. COLA q. m.
EST. What Have You acted up
and delayed the start. They were
or at 3:16. IT was perfect start.
Ego took the lead. They all cleared
the first Jump. At the second Jump
Ready Cash was In front. Clearing
Becher,s Brook Delaneige and Cold
en- Miller were leading the field.'
Ready Cash I'm Lead
At the canal turn Ready Cash
again took the lead. Kiltoi fell. At
the next turn 1t was Sunspot II,
Puckabelle and Golden Miller. 1t
was Ready Cash, Golden Miller and
Sunspot II at the turn after that.
The field was thinning out as sew
eral horses fell. Starting the Sec
ond time around Puckabelle was
leading the field. Royal Mail was
In close attendance. Flying Minutes
was running third and moving up
fast. Royal Mail and Flying Minutes
were ahead then. Golden Miller
and Ready Cash feel at the fourth
Jump. y
Puckabelle I'm Lead
Puckabelle was still leading with
Royal Mail second and Flying Min
utes third. After passing Becher's
Brook Royal Mail forged into the
lead. Royal Mail was still In front
at the canal turn. Flying MinHtes
was second and Puckabelle third.
ROYAL Mail was leading by two
lengths, going well. Royal Mail then
started to draw out and was lead
ing by four or five lengths Royal
Mail continued to draw out In front,
going away. from the field. Royal
Mail won. js .ts Eiss@ c.s ~
AMERICANS GOT PLENTY
New York, March 19.-(UP)-The
Irish hospitals sweepstake poured
hundreds Of thousands Of dollars
into the United States today as
Royal Mail, Cooleea and Puckabellc
finished In that order in the 9oth
running Of the Grand National at
Aintree, England. " sey 7,
Americans who drew horses gath
cred q total Of 1881 900 from the
running Of the race and this. added
to $e26,oO0 previously awarded here
In residual and consolation prizes,
brought the United States total bag
to $4,257,060.
EIGHT Americans held / tickets
worth $4,000 each on Royal Mail,
seven drew Cooleen at $4,000 each
and 10 held Puckabelle and won
s50 600 each. h
NEW BRITAIN WINNERS
New Britain, Conn, March 19.--
(vJP)-A railroad brakeman and
boss gate tender shared one Of the
si5o. 900 prizes on Royal Mail In the
sweepstakes today. Sktf
they were Joseph Bosco and Percy
Wells, who paid $l.25 each for the
winning ticket and refused an offer
OF $4,000 after Royal Mail had
been drawn in the race.
Bosco was listening to the race
over the radio at the freight depot
when Royal Mail ronnped In.
He refused to get excited over bis
..~a<a %s>ssk,,,aA a1ttnaYOlA 3Rii0W work.