eds, trained to the minute, led by the
outrider on a gray horse, garbed in a fiery jacket, made an imposing
picture. The gay silks of the jockeys with the verdant field for a
background, gave just the right touch of color to the scene. Down past
the grandstand and clubhouse they pranced, with Escoba in the lead,
closely followed by the others. At sight of the dark blue and white
sleeves of Mr. Alexander, worn by Escoba's rider, faint cheers rippled
along the fringe of the crowd that lined the rail, and which was turned
into a noisy demonstration as War Cloud, the favorite, came in sight. They
reached the post at 5:19, and it took Starter Dade but a brief time to get
them in alignment. In exactly two minutes he sprung the barrier, and,
shouting, "Come on," sent the eight horses away on their history-making
journey. Viva America was the first to show in front after a few strides,
and was closely followed by Sewell Combs and Escoba.

As they thundered past the stand for the first time, the Worthington filly
was still in the lead, with Sewell Combs and Escoba running neck and neck
to her rear. Exterminator was lying in fourth position, while Lucky B.,
American Eagle, War Cloud and Jas. T. Clark were running abreast not far
behind. There was very little change in the running positions as the field
swung into the backstretch, except that the leader was beginning to show
the strain of pacemaking. As they reached the half-mile pole backers of
War Cloud implored Loftus to move up and for a moment it appeared that the
rider had heard the cry across the field and was making an effort to
comply. The English-bred horse, however, showed clearly that the task was
too much for him, for despite his rider's vigorous efforts he could not
get within hailing distance of the leaders. Rounding the far turn Viva
America was ready to cry quits and Escoba, after shaking off Sewell Combs,
forged ahead. If Notter, who was aboard of Escoba, exulted over the
advantage gained, he was soon doomed to disappointment, for Knapp had gone
to work on Exterminator, and under keen urging the Kilmer gelding rushed
forward and was on even terms with the Alexander colt as they straightened
out for the last gruelling drive. After a brief struggle, Exterminator
shook off his doughty antagonist and drawing clear in the last eighth, won
in a mild drive in 2:10-4/5. Escoba had practically no opposition for the
place. Viva America beat War Cloud four lengths for third m