Eleventh Start

"Won easily: second and third driving.  Man o’ War, rushed to the front in run to the first turn, set a terrific early pace, and, subduing King Thrush in the first three-quarters, had something in reserve when Upset challenged in the stretch.

PIMLICO, MD, May 18, 1920

FOURTH RACE — 11/8 Miles (May 17, 1911-1:51-3-112)  Thirteenth running of the PREAKNESS STAKES. 3-year-olds. Colts. Fillies. Geldings. Allowances. Net Value to Winner, $23,000: second, $3,000: third, $2,000: fourth, $1,000. * Coupled in mutuels as H.P. Whitney entry.

† Coupled in mutuels as G.W. Loft entry.

Time: :232/5, :473/5, 1:122/5, 1:381/5, 1:513/5. Track—fast.

$2 mutuels paid, Man o’ War, $3.60 straight, $2.90 place, $2.90 show: H.P. Whitney entry, $2.50 place, $3.00 show.

Equivalent booking odds—Man o’ War, 80 to 100 straight, 45 to 100 place, 45 to 100 show: H.P. Whitney entry, 25 to 100 place, 50 to 100 show.

Winner—Ch. c. by Fair Play–Mahubah by Rock Sand, trained by L. Feustel, bred by Mr. August Belmont. Went to post at 4:08. At post 6 minutes. Start good and slow. Won easily: second and third driving. Man o’ War, rushed to the front in run to the first turn, set a terrific early pace, and, subduing King Thrush in the first three-quarters, had something in reserve when Upset challenged in the stretch. Upset hung on with determination, hard punished all the way. Wildair was topping in the last eighth. Donnacona, away slowly, was cut off when the break came. King Thrush was speedy, but failed to stay the route. The others were always outpaced.

Copyright 1920 Triangle Publications, Inc. (Daily Racing Form)

THIRD RACE—3/4 Mile Straight (May 19, 1908-1:083/5- 4-137) Thirtieth running of the FUTURITY STAKES. Value $5,000 Added. 2-year-olds. Allowances. Net Value to Winner, $26,650: second, $3,106.67: third, $1,503.33.

* Coupled in betting; no separate place or show betting.

† Added starter.

Time: 1:113/5. Track—fast.

Winner—Ch. c. by Fair Play–Mahubah by Rock Sand, trained by L. Feustel, bred by Mr. August Belmont. Went to post at 3:46. At post 8 minutes. Start good and slow. Won easily: second and third driving. Man o’ War was saved behind the leaders until in the last quarter, then took the lead at his rider’s leisure and won easing up. John P. Grier was a forward contender for the entire race, and finished gamely through the last eighth. Dominique showed the most speed from the start and made the pace fast, but tired in the final drive. Cleopatra gained steadily and finished fast and gamely under punishment. Upset met with interference at the quarter post and came on gamely when clear in the last eighth. Paul Jones and On Watch tired in the stretch drive. The last three were pulled up at the finish.

Scratched—Arethusa, 116; Padraic 117.

Overweight—Ralco 1½ pounds.

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