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COMPARISON OF CHAMPIONS Man o War and Sir Barton Well Matched on Figures Younger Horse Certain to Be Favorite When Race Is Run. Two of the greatest American thoroughbreds of recent years. Sir Barton and Man o War, are to meet in a mile and a quarter race at Kenilworth course, Windsor. Canada, Tuesday, October 12. for a purse of 5,000 American money and a ,000 gold cup. The match between these two racers should prove one of the greatest sporting events of the ctirrent year. The conditions Man o War. a three-year-old, to carry 120 pounds and Sir Barton, a four-year-old, 120 pounds, rain or shine, if one is incapacitated the other to walkover and receive the gold trophy, minus the purse are also in the agreement. Both Man o War and Sir Barton have run the distance, one mile and a quarter, with the same weight, 129 pounds, in the same time, 2:01f,. This is probably the best time at the distance ever made in America, but Whisk Broom II. holds the questionable record of 2:00. This record stands, however, as official, and it was made at Belmcnt Park, June 28, 1913, witli Whisk Broom II. carrying 139 pounds. If both horses are fit and well and go to the post at Kenilworth October 12, Man o War is certain to be favorite. Under the weight arrangement it seems as if Man o War has the better of it, but the Riddle colt has never met a horse more than three years old. Sir Barton, as a three-year-old, was the champion of his year. He won the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, the Withers and Belmont Stakes in succession. He was defeated by Purchase in the Dwyer Stakes, however. As a two-year-old Sir Barton failed to win a race. He was second, however, in the Futurity to Dunboyne. Sir Bartons total winnings on the turf follow: Year. Starts. 1st 2d 3d ITnpl. Won. 1118 , .. 0 0 1 0 5 $ 4.113 .180.,...-. .v-il3- , .8.. . .. L 1920 ...... a;, -rfi,"!,. 2.. 22,095 Total 27 13 4 3 T 14,458 Man o Wars history on the turf is familiar to almost every person who is posted as to thoroughbreds. His winnings follow: Year. Starts. 1st 2d 3d Unpl. Won. 19ifl 9 8 1 0 0 $ 83.325 1920 U 9 0 0 0 79,100 Total .-. .18 17 1 0 0 G2,425
