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Virginia Steeplechasing Season Ends at Warrentpn Tomorrow WARRENTON, Va., May 5.— A highly successful spring agenda of steeplechasing racing in the Old Dominion will be concluded here Saturday with the thirtieth jrunning of the Virginia Gold Cup. To be contested over U measured four mile course and 27 stiff timber fences, the gruelling event highlights a well-balanced program of six races. Luring 15 top chasers, the race which offers only a trophy to the winner finds Democles, a local hopeful- owned by George W. Offutt, m, in the favorites role. He is trained and will- be ridden by Grover Stephens. Others slated to go in the feature are: Donald W. Pattersons Tamer, Samuel R. Frys Magical, Gerald Weiss Gold Tar, Mrs. Charles C Jelkes Big Breeze, George S. Brannons Farmers Joy, Edwin J. Goulds Mahatma, W. L. Rochester, Jr.s Conjure Ghost, Mrs. Amory S. Carharts Drift Wood, Mrs. Russell M. Arundels Journey, Mrs. Jaun M. Ceballos Gliding Slide, S. L. Pfefferkorns Feather Stone, Charles M. Canns Galant Ship, Dr. J. M. Rogers Star Salome and Cyrus Manierres Uncle Pierre.
