CHAPTER 

 VII 



GEO. W. SAUNDERS 



HE BEATS DARE DEVIL 



CRESCEUS grew and developed more than he 

 ever had before at Ketcham Farm during" the 

 winter and spring of 1898 and 1899. He lost 

 the colt look which had been so noticeable in his make- 

 up and conformation during the racing season of 1898. 

 He grew sturdy and strong ; his muscular development 

 was simply wonderful, and every line, showed strength 

 and power. 



He was taken to the Cleveland mile track early in 

 the season of 1899 and placed in active training for 

 what proved to be one of the most memorable cam- 

 paigns in the career of the champion. He had been 

 jogged all winter at the farm, and Ketcham had en- 

 joyed many brushes with the stallion on the snow path 



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