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MAN 0 WAR IN GLORIOUS TRIUMPH Champion Proves Invincible, Easily Defeating the Great Sir Barton Now the Largest Money Winner in American Turf History WINDSOR, Ontario, October 12. Man o War, the super horse, added fresh laurels to his" crown at Kenilworth Park this afternoon when he scored a hollow victory in the 0,000 Kenilworth Gold Cup, which he won with ridiculous ease by seven lengths. He made the pace and made it fast, leading from the rise of the barrier and winning easing up by seven lengths, establishing a new track record, but not a new Canadian record. He ran the distance in 2 :03. The Canadian record for the distance is 2 :02, made by Boots over the Fort Erie track several years ago. The previous Kenilworth track record was 2:09. The race was run before the largest crowd that ever witnessed a race in Canada.between 25,000 and 30,000 being present. Man o War was a prohibitive favorite. When the start came Man o War took the lead and set a terrific pace His wonderful speed enabled him to open up a lead of a couple of lengths before tiiey had gone an eighth. Then Eummer steadied him and permitted the big chestnut to run along about his business in his own way. Passing the stand the first time around, Keogh drew his whip and struck Sir Barton a couple of times in an effort to get to the flying leader. Sir Bartcta lost no ground in the first half mile, but was unable to gain any and a couple of lengths separated the pair until rounding the far turn, where Man o War began to draw away and as they swung into the homestretch had a lead of six lengths. At the sixteenth post Kummer looked,back and, finding no danger in sight, took o" Wa" tinder restraint and "wonvandising- upven JjgUiTJteandcl. ..more:; enthusiasm than any ever run in Canada. It was a glorious victory scored by a glorious horse. Directly the horses passed the winning mark Commander Ross, good sportsman that he is, was the first to congratulate Mr. Riddle over Man o Wars victory. Mr. Riddle was elated and on being presented with the gold cup said that Man o War would be the first one to drink from the cup. Early this morning the weather was anything but pleasant. A heavy fog hung over the city, but along toward noon the sun came out and shone brightly. It was a perfect afternoon for the big event and a tremendous gathering estimated at 30,000 turned out to witness the champions do battle. The admission fee was and the gate receipts were approximately 50,000. The East sent a large delegation from New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Kentucky was well represented, while a goodly number of racing devotees from Chicago arrived this morning. From all points in Canada came followers of the sport. Two big specials from Montreal and Toronto arrived at 1 oclock, bringing about 1,500 racing enthusiasts. C. K. G. Billings, W. R. Coe, Algernoon Daingerfield and Allen Pinkerton were some of the New York delegation. John Hachmeister, John Oliver Keene and M. M. Leach, the pedigree expert, came up from Kentucky, while Frank J. Bruen, the general manager of the Cuba-American Jockey Club, accompanied a party of turf enthusiasts who made the trip from Havana to witness the race. Some surprise was expressed by the horsemen when trainer Feustel failed -to work Man o War this morning. The horse was simply sent once around the track at a slow gallop. Sir Barton was started out of the chute and galloped a quarter in 24 seconds. Mr. Riddle was at Man o Wars stable early this morning with a party of friends and was a bit nervous. Both trainers expressed confidence in the outcome of the race, while owners. Ross and Riddle would make no predictions other than that the best horse would win. The official timers of the race were George Walker, Lou Marion, Edward Whyte, John C. Ferriss and Capt. B. C, Bunbury. C. J. Fitz Gerald acted as steward for Commander Ross, Ahile Joseph E. Widener acted in the same capacity for Mr. Riddle. Francis Nelson was steward representing the Kenilworth Jockey Club; Edward C. Cole, P. E. Callan and W. R. Norvell were the judges, and Harry Morrissey the starter.- Joseph McLennan weighed the jockeys. The track was in perfect condition, a force of men having been at work on it all night. The Educational Film Company of New York, which had the moving picture rights, had a staff of photographers on hand. Light platforms were erected in the infield and a staff of moving picture men were stationed at each post. By his victory today Man o War accomplished what no other American race horse ever did before, namely, to win over 00,000. Man o War has now to his credit the immense sum of 49,465, displacing Domino from the proud position that superb racer held so long as the leader of the great money-winning horses: of the American turf. In English racing six horses have won over 00,000, but only three of them won more than Man o War. Isinglass is the greatest winner in all turf history, with 80,675 to his credit. Donovan is second with 75,812 and Rock Sand third with 50,848, just a few hundred dollars more than to the credit of the American champion. Should Mr. Riddle decide to race Man o War again next year the chances are that the son of Fair Play would not only surpass the great Isinglass in winnings, but would establish a record in that respect that might stand forever. The following is a summary of Man o Wars winnings to date: Year. Age. Sts. 1st. 2d. 3d. Unp. Amt. Won. 1919 2 10 9 1 0 0 $ 83,325 1920 3 11 11 0 0 0 166,140 Totals 2 21 20 1 . 0 0 49,465
