The Useful Career of Jugger, Daily Racing Form, 1908-12-24

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THE USEFUL CAREER OF JUGGLER. Juggler, the five-year-old son of namburg Elusive "has been a useful and consistent racer during the four years of his career on the turf. Bred and raised by IL P- Whitney, Juggler made his first start on June 10, 1905, as an added starter in the Tremont Stakes at Gravesend, but ran green and finished last. He won only one race as a two-year-old the Autumn Stakes, at Sheepshead Bay. defeating Belmere and Athlete in decisive fashion, while earlier in the vear he ran second in the Adirondack Handicap and third in the Hopeful Stakes. Juggler i-raced as a three-year-old under the colors of Burlew and ONeill and performed in excellent style at New Ills victories in the Thanksgiving and Speed Handicaps at the Fair Grounds are worthy of mention, especially the former, in which lie won by a nose In an exciting and sensational struggle with St. Valentine and Jack Dolan. Juggler made a very creditable showing in 1907, winning six races, four of which were stake events the King Cotton at City Park, the Rockaway at Aqueduct and the Corona and Garden City at Jamaica. The beginning of the present season found Juggler nt the New Orleans tracks, where he was a potent factor in the success of the Burlew and ONeill stable. Soon after the opening of the Aqueduct meeting Juggler was purchased by G. M. Odom and raced in his colors during the remainder of the season. The big brown son of Hamburg has always been a good horse over a considerable distance of ground and the past season has been the most successful one of his career, both as to the number of races won and the amount of money earned. He started in thirty-four races, was first in eleven, second In nine, third in four and was unplaced four times, his winnings amounting to ,331. The following is a complete summary of Jugglers career ou the turf: Juggler, br. g. 1903, by Hamburg Elusive. Year. Age. Sts. 1st. 2d. 3d. Unp. Won. 1905 2 7 1 2 2 2 $ 7,910 190G ..3 10 4 1 0 5 4.520 1907 4 1! G 3 3 7 7.0G0 1908 5 34 11 9 4 10 8,331 Totals 4 70 22 15. 9 24 7,821


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