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OMAR KHAYYAM BIG DISAPPOINTMENT Failure of Brilliant Racer of last Year to Come Back Regretted ly Turfmen Baltimore Md November The failure of Wil ¬ frid Viaus great colt Omar Khayyam to show a return to his brilliant threeyearold form is a cause of keen regret to Maryland turf enthusiasts After his long summer rest Omar Khayyam was given a special reparation at Laurel Park for the important fall stakes including the 10000 Bowie Cup at Pimlico and the manner in which he worked led trainer Sandy MeXaughtou to believe the Viau champion would prove a horse to be reckoned with This opinion was confirmed when Omar Khayyam won the Marines Liberty Bond Handicap at Laurel on the second day of the October meeting meetingLater Later the opinion of trainer McXaughton had to be reversed when the son of Marco met successive defeats in the Baltimore Washington and Dixie Handicaps at Laurel and the Arlington Handicap on the opening day of Pimlico PimlicoJust Just what is the matter with Omar Khayyam is a thing that is nuzzling trainer McXaughton He apparently is as fit as he ever was He is carry ¬ ing plenty of flesh his coat is rich and sappy and his eyes bright Moreover lie eats well and works well In his recent races Omar Khayyam has taken to racing in front or well up with the leaders for threequarters of a mile then he apparently quits quitsAVhether AVhether the son of Marco will by a starter in the Bowie Cup is problematical His works are encouraging enough to send him after the rich prize said McXanghton but his recent showings under colors indicate that he is not at his best
