CRESCEUS, 2:021/4 



self to be a good race horse, and the giant trotter, 

 Eagle Flannagan, and the western gelding, Shadeland 

 Nor ward, had both demonstrated their racing ability. 

 The wise brigade selected Luxon to win, and the money 

 was poured in on him until a small fortune was 

 wagered on the race. It was not figured that Cresceus 

 would cut any figure in the race, but the gallant young- 

 ster proved to be one of the chief factors in the splendid 

 contest. 



The field was a large one, and consisted of Cresceus, 

 Pat Watson, Eagle Flannagan, Shadeland Norward, 

 Kittie L., Replete, Agnes Morrell, Edmonia, Whisper, 

 Charley G., Osben, Gunsaulus, Luxon, Altoona, Bour- 

 bon Riggs, Snow Ball and Scraps. Some difficulty was 

 experienced in getting the big unwieldy field away in 

 the first heat, but after several attempts the starter gave 

 them the word, and they were off. Pat Watson got 

 away in front, and he remained in the lead until the 

 home-stretch was reached. Shadeland Norward and 

 Cresceus were close up in the order named all the way, 

 and they were right beside him when he reached home. 

 Garvey began to urge Pat Watson along, and Mr. 

 Ketcham was seen to be calling on the sorrel colt. 

 "Look at that colt of Ketcham's step," yelled a man 

 in the betting shed, and the crowd in the grand stand 

 sprang to their feet and cheered. The colt challenged 

 the big bay stallion as they headed home, and the 

 stirring finish set the crowd wild with delight. The 

 finish was a grueling one, and Garvey barely succeeded 



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