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JUMPERS FAIL TO PLEASE AT PIMLICO. Euripides Wins hut Is Disqualified for Fouling Hot Finish Between Amateur Riders. Baltimore, Md., Xovember C. Steepleehaslng in general in the east has not been in any too good favor with the public and, if the sort that -was run here this afternoon is repeated, it will not con-tluue so- in this section where the populace has always been loyal to the "leppers." It was the running of the Pimlico Autumn Steeplechase that not alone amused the regulars, but It made most of the big holiday crowd in attendance feel that the race was not truly run by any means. North-ville was the choice for the event but he came to grief at the fourth jump where he refused, then the race resolved itself between Rathowen, Harry Baylor and Pure Pepper. When coming to the Liverpool while going the second time around Rathowen and Harry Baylor were heads apart with Pure Pepper a furlong behind. Then Houlihan on Rathowen, carried Harry so wide that both of the horses ran clear ot the Liverpool. This let Mr. Page,, on Pure Pepper, go to the front nnd secure a winning advantage. He led the remainder of the way and at the end beat Rathowen ten lengths, while the latter in turn was that many more in front ot Harry Baylor. It was not so very long before the stewards had Houlihan in the stand and he went through the third degree, as did Bowser. No decision was rendered in the case, but one probably will 1 forthcoming. It was excellent racing weather that prevailed and with the track in its best condition it was but natural that a large crowd should be on hand. Nearly six thousand people passed through the gates, and they packed the famous old course, soon destined to become obsolete in turf history. Many of them came over from Washington to witness Mr. Dion Kerr and Mr. George Nicholas, of Baltimore, hook up in the Baltimore Club Cup. It was only to see Mr. Nicholas ride a skillful race and put it on the- rider from the capitol. Mr. Nicholas rode the Chelsea stables The .Cricket and Mr. Kerr had the mount on Tom Mannixs Bulwark. The latter appeared to be winning in the stretch, but Tie made the mistake jof slipping . away from the rail and Nicholas got through. In the final drive he proved the strongest rider and The Cricket won by a half length. It is said that Jockey Hagan and owner Aste will part. Hagan has not been riding in his best form here and Aste put Lee up on Gold Lady in the. Walden Stakes. The filly needed n strong rider and Aste seemed Justified. Hagan, it is said, be came sulky and Lee had the winning mount on Botanist in the opening race today. Starter Dade made his first actual bad start of the meeting in the second race. The field went away with most ot the horses crossing one another. Euripides was the worst offender. He went from the outside until he nearly strnck the inside fence. On the first turn he crowded Coane on Roly Poly ami the latter went down and narrowly escaped being badly injured. As it was he" hurt his collarbone severely and will probably not ride for awhile. He made a complaint of foul riding to the stewards and after the latter questioned Koerner, Schaller and Bilac they allowed the claim and the 30 to 1 shot Away, was placed first, Donna second, and. Grevilla third. Bobbie Kean proved to be a gold mine to the lwoks in the sixth race. Most of the crowd were out on the day and they attempted to get even by backing trainer Garths horse. He did not run five furlongs before Avaunteer had him thoroughly beaten. The former Belmont horse Lackey, brke well in the second race, but before he went a hundred yards he bled badly. He was in a forward position at the time and most of the boys behind him got a bath that they did not appreciate, probably.
