view raw text
HANNIBAL A WONDERFUL CRIPPLE CRIPPLERuns Runs Remarkable Race in The Special Despite His Many Ailments By Ed Cole ColeSaratoga Saratoga N Y August 10 Hannibal would have never started in the Saratoga Special had it not been for the muddy track said his trainer Thomas llealey He was the sorest horse I ever trained since his last race two days ago His near knee is in bad condition and it lias had two days doctor Ing I doubt if lie yill be able to get out of the stall tomorrow He is surely a game horse to run the race he did in the condition lie is in inIn In speaking of scratching Roamer Mr Miller said it would have been futile to start him in the heavy going The same excuse was given for Cud ¬ gel Iis trainer not caring to tear his horse apart in the deep and holding going which lias prevailed since the severe rains rainsSupt Supt Myer lias blilt a fast track for dry weather but the consensus of opinion of horsemen is that it will be extremely heavy after a storm Today it was estimated to be at least seven seconds slow to a mile mileFrank Frank Moore one of the clubhouse commissioners and Sam Doggett brother of Uiehard Doggott wero taken suddenly ill while eating their lunch today and were unable to get to the track Botii received the attention of physicians A slight attack of ptomaine poisoning is thought to be the cause causeAl Al Rohrhack who purchased nine imported horses from W S Heather paid his first visit to the track today The horses are all well but not ready to RICO yet said lie I think they will be a 10 ut fit for the fall season
