CRESCEUS, 2:02i/4 



was reached in i 133, faster than any trotter had ever 

 gone the distance at Belmont. Cresceus rounded into 

 the stretch a picture to excite admiration. Ketcham 

 was holding the same steadying rein and talking urg- 

 ingly to the champion. Qresceus was the pace-maker 

 now, and the runners were struggling to keep up with 

 the champion. The spectators were all enthusiasm 

 now, and as Cresceus rapidly closed up the distance 

 to the wire admiration broke out in a mighty cheer as 

 the gallant stallion passed under the wire in 2. 104^. 



After the race Ketcham said : "It was the greatest 

 mile of his racing career. It was better than his mark 

 of 2 :o2j over the Columbus, Ohio, track, for the latter 

 is at least three seconds faster than the Belmont course 

 with other conditions the same." Again and again 

 Ketcham was forced to doff his cap in acknowledgment 

 of the great ovation tendered him and the champion. 

 Hundreds of enthusiasts clambered over the iron picket 

 fence, and in an instant horse and driver were sur- 

 rounded. Then the mounted police were called into 

 service and a passage cleared for Cresceus, and he was 

 led to his stall, with the crowd still cheering. 



