Seventh Start

See also The Race He Lost, where Upset jockey, Willie Knapp, gives his account of how he beat Man o' War.

"Upset just lasted long enough to withstand Man o’ War’s challenge.  The latter began slowly (not facing the barrier when it was raised) and moved up steadily to the stretch turn, where he got into close quarters (boxed in by Upset and Golden Broom), then came to the outside in the final eighth, and responding gamely to punishment, was gaining in the closing strides."

SARATOGA, NY., August 13, 1919

FOURTH RACE—3/4 Mile (August 22, 1918-1:1025-3-115) Seventh running of the SANFORD MEMORIAL STAKES. Guaranteed value $5,000. 2-year-olds. Allowances. Net Value to Winner, $3,925: second, $700: third, $300. * Added starter

Time: :231/5, :464/5, 1:111/5. Track—fast.

Winner—Ch. c. by Whisk Broom II–Pankurst by Voter, trained by James Rowe, bred by Mr. Harry Payne Whitney. Went to post at 4:10. At post 4 minutes. Start poor and slow. Won driving: second and third same. Upset followed the leader closely from the start, moved up with a rush in the last eighth, and, taking the lead, held on gamely when challenged and just lasted long enough to withstand Man o’ War’s challenge. The latter began slowly and moved up steadily to the stretch turn, where he got into close quarters, then came to the outside in the final eighth, and responding gamely to punishment, was gaining in the closing strides. Golden Broom showed great speed in pacemaking, but tired when challenged. Captain Alcock began slowly and closed a big gap. Armistice ran well from a poor beginning. Donnacona ran forwardly in the early running, but was carried wide on the stretch turn and tired.

Scratched—Peace Pennant, 112; Ten Can, 112.

Copyright 1919 Triangle Publications, Inc. (Daily Racing Form)