The Columbus Telegram from Columbus, Nebraska • Page 6

Exacta IS ttraction for Columbus Races a i oroughbreds, estimated purse dislributions of more than' and the added spice of a I a wagering should assure a banner season Aug. 11-- Sept. 7 at Platte Agricultural Park. The "exacta," sometimes also known as "perfecta" or "correcta," involves purchase of a ticket, combining two. horses in a single race.

If the'better 'has picked (lie correct order of finish of the first and second place thoroughbreds, he collects the payoff. Officials emphasize that if aa exacla ticket is purchased on the combination o( 3-2, for instance, the No. 3 horse must be the winner and the No. 2 horse must be second. Twenty new windows will be available al Ihe track tor ex.icla wagering, which will be carried on for the tifih and the final races euch day.

There will still, of course, be the usual daily double wagering on the first and second races. Exacta, betting has proven highly popular at olher racing spots in Nebraska, a a Columbus Race a a Warren Albert now in his 27th year in (hat capacily expects that the same will hold true here. Another innovation for Ihe Columbus meet involves a special Ladies Day giveaway each Kach woman paying the a i admission price on Wednesdays receives a free pair of panty hose. Adding interest to Columbus cards will be a lot of "si rangers" horses which have not previously been in i i here. combination of old favorites and new face; is always a popular one with the fans.

Manager Albert points to a heavy turnout of thoroughbreds from Winnipeg and Colorado to beef up the already strong supply from stables which have been racing in Lincoln. With ihe necessity of holding horses to the stable space accommodating 750 head, the management has been screening out the stock to assure that the best available speedsters will be on Ihe grounds. i i in a I Agricultural Park track i $1,000, with many pots of higher values for the feature events. There will be numerous purses WARREN ALBERT In the $2,000 and $3,000 brackets. There will again be a capable group of jockeys on liana for action, including many who have found favor with the fans in previous seasons.

First post time is 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Labor Day. Races will be run every 25 minutes Tuesdays through'Fridays, and every 30 minutes on Saturdays and the holiday.

Fans attending Agricultural Park racetrack for the first time will find it a sparkling, well-kept plant which. ranks among the best in midwest territory. The racing slrip itself has also been improved, with addition of river sand and loam to produce a track more stable under all conditions. A i a alisator equipment will again be used in computing the wagering, and res lilting odds and payoffs, while the Film Patrol continues as an "eye in.the sky," offering complete movies of. each race within minutes it Ihe stewards require them.

Finishes are confirmed by Thompson Photo Finish, and pictures are. at designated locations around, the grandstand for viewing patrons. There are a number of snack and dining areas around the plant, facilities with air conditioned comfort. Deer is on sale, while bar facilities are available to Agricultural Society members and guests. Closed circuit television services are popular with fans.

Heading the slate of officials are stewards S. 'It Williams, 'James B. Hall and Irving Anderson; Jack Fickler, racing secretary and 'nandicapper; and DeanWilllams, assistant racing 'secretary. E. K.

Thompson joins Williams and Anderson as placing judges. The list also includes Robert Phillips, a A. M. Vanderchook, clerk of scales; Robert Farmer, paddock judge, identifier and patrol judge; Claud Davis, patrol judge; Ray 'Gatlermeyer, timer; C. B.

Jones and Charles Ron in, mtiluel managers; Dr. Harold a a veterinarian; W. E. Reynolds, superintendent of money room; Jasper Hitchcock superintendent of stables; and Lee Armstrong, horsemen's bookkeeper. Dean Williams will again- be serving as the track announcer.

The -sponsoring Agricultural Society's racing committee composed of, Paul Kupp, chair- man; Uffe Buhl, Victor Olseon, David Van Ackeren and Henry Luchsinger; 'who serves a superintendent of grounds. L. L. Roliner is an member. Racing in Nebraska -Is-under auspices of the Nebraska Slate Racing Commission, of, which Harry Farnham is chairman.

Robert E. Berggren is vice chairman; E. Logsdon, and Morion Porter, secretary. Box and reserved seats are available at Agricultural Park locations, and-there are plenty of good grandstand and bleacher seats for general patrons. Many hundreds of hard- surfaced parking -places are available at convenient walking distance to the track.

6 The Telegram Saturday, August 8, 1970 Columbus, Nebraska Many top scholars helped by Society THREE LEADERS IN A DISTANCE RACE at Agricultural Park are well in front of the rest of the field at this stage, but as every fan knows thinys will probably be tightening up in a hurry as the event progresses and the thoroughbreds eventually battle it out down to the "Rating" a horse at his best logical pace is one of the mast important attributes of a successful jockey. Some thorouglibreds like to go to the front early, while others arc at their best coming from behind. Either provide fans at the Columbus track with plenty of thrtils. Betting, set at 69 Col Race enthusiasts at 'Platle County Agricultural a poured a record total of more than 53.5 million through the mutuel machines during the 21- day season of 1969. The exact wagering total was $3,500,058, for an average of $166,669 per day.

i record, set in 1968, a $3,322,353, averaging a $158,207. Attendance also climbed to a new mark of 76,617 last year, eclipsing the former standard of 75,134 in 19G7. Daily average was about 3,649 patrons. Labor Day was naturally flic Jan. 1 is a Jan.

1 is "All Foals Day" for Ihe annual crop of more than 20,000 thoroughbreds. On that day, all the baby race horses who a few months ago were separated squealing from their dams become yearlings, and the current yearling crop become two-year-old and eligible to race if they have a name approved by the Jockey Club. Chances are several thousand horse's two-year-old year but thereafter the fee for'each name is $50. Until recently Ihe names of thoroughbreds were limited to 14 letters, including spaces and punctuation marks. Today, one is allowed 18 characters and the limitation of three words is also gone.

There is a question, however, of whether this makes the lask easier or just a litlle yearlings wait awhile for a more complicated, name, for this isn't much less M------ difficult lhan winning a race. A name may be claimed without charge until Jan. 1 of the Just to set the record straight The "breeder" of a is not necessarily the man who sat up nights poring over pedigree charts to plan a a i calculated produce a champion breeder listed is the one who happens lo own the mare at the time Ihe foal arrives. And, if the eventual breeder bought the mare in Maryland and transported her to Dakota, the foal, when it arrived, would go into Ihe records as "bred in North Dakota." Names, must meet rules of good taste, anything which can be construed as advertising is prohibited, and, for the biggest slickler of all, no name used in racing or at slud in the past 15 years is permitted. The rate of rejection is about four out of five, but a few years back Californian Curliss T.

Clifford had 27 rejections for a filly Hollywood-Xenolue before he despaired and wrote "Uname It" on an application. The filly was registered just (hat way as Uname II. one-day topper for Ihe meeting, wiih 7.501 fans a i $342,437. There were some hefty daily payoffs at the Columbus track la-si year, and two of them really had the fans huziiug. The peak double return was $787.20.

registered Sepl. 5 on the combination of Zami and Moorish Castle 3 Nearly as impvi-ssive was the SG43 pairing tin Aug. 13 of I5il Of Cheat (S32.20J and Admiral Ponder While these figures a impi'essivc, they iall quite a ways short oi the all-lime daily double mark for Columbus. That juicy standard is 1 4 9 8 2 0 which occurred Aug. 11.

1967, on Ihe unlikely duo "of Kiamichi King and i O'llara The Mickey O'Hara figure is tile highest win inulucl in Ag Park history. The best for 1069 was $95.20 on Tonya Misk on Aug. 13. Fred Ecoffey tallied his fourth consecutive riding championship here in 1959, with William Slallings as runnerup. Warren Albert again served as race manager for tile meeting, which is sponsored by the Platte Agricultural Society.

Race proceeds arc used by the society in sponsoring the county fair (one of the best in the midwest), i a i organization's a i scholarship program, and for other worthwhile purposes. Thoroughbred can really move along Official reports indicate ihat the thoroughbred has maintained a speed of 43.4 miles per hour for a complete race, and is pretty good "drag racer" as well. Tests at Aqueduct showed that the thoroughbred zoomed from zero to 40 mph in one and four- liflhs seconds. The fastest drag racing car goes from zero lo GO mph in a fraction under two When Dr. Fager established his world record mile in rme-iifth, he was carrying 131 pounds on his back.

Using the ha rule-of-diumb, that five equals one-fifth nf a second, was estimated that lie might have attained a of 56.8 mph without a rider. While there is no way of how fast a riderless thoroughbred might go, it is certain Hint he is the swiftest niarvrirMaii animal over a distance. Since 1958, many oulstanding Thaiken, Kenneth a Platle County scholars have had Lawrence Minelte, i Wilke. 1961: Leon Davis, Jean a Robert Ahrens, Constance Ebel. Hoganson, a Corcoran, Gale Mullcr, Diane Erickscn, Jane Gregorius.

1063: Charles i Kathleen Micek, Robert Schaecher, Lyle Mark, Sandra Ottsen. 1964: Charles Hamner, Jerome Sueper, Charles Gregorius, Jean Sommermeyer, Bruce Kicklioff. 1SI65: Janice May, David Sieh, James Reuss, James Zach, Betty Hassebrook. 19G6: Russell Bernt, Connie Bonk, Dwight Helmers, Tom Engel. Harold Whitney.

1967: Marcia Carr, a Chelolia, Rebecca Gloor, Randy Schreibcr, Barbara Wcnnekamp. 1968: Michael Nelson. David Otterpohl, Phyllis a I Mary Somniermever, Elizabeth Widhahn. 1969: Marie Chevrier, John Gcrhold, Lavern Siemek, Plalte College awards: Sandra Boesch, John Eden, Dean Hollman, Robbie Malmstrom, a i i Mausbach, Thomas i "FflflPV WO I Sharon Peppier, Roland Pfeifer, I i I I Sharon Zacn, Debbie Zuerlein. 1970: Peggy Dankert, Connie Wemhoff, Robert Zimmerman Plafte College awards: Mickey Andreason, David Athey, Jean Coffey, Pat.

Keller, i Rila Marek, Margaret Miksch, Clarence Waldman, Dale Zimmerman. much of their higher education financed through scholarships from Ihe Agricultural Society. From 1958 through 1968, Ihe program offered five scholar- ships annually, eacli carrying a value of $2,000 per year over a four-year period). Starling in 1989, the program was restrucled to provide three scholarships with a value of $2,000 over a four-year period, plus 10 other two-year awards of $-100 each for Plalte Junior College. These a i a financed through proceeds from the annual Columbus a ce meeting.

Complete list of scholarship winners (name is listed as it was in the year the award was made) is as follows: 1958: Maria Oste.n, William Olmer. Jacqueline Loske, John Brown, Richard Lux. 1959: James Sfaal, Brenda Woodrick. Kathleen I Judith lossi, Betty Cowell. 1960: Daniel Geeding, Thomas Teiegram features local race data During the 1971) racing season, ths Columbus Telegram will again carry advance entries, selections, and summaries for Agricultural Park track.

The Daily Racing Form with Columbus Section will again be arriving in Columbus in Ihe morning, and wii! be available a', many convenient locations, along wiih daily programs. No. 1 rider fourth straight year Consistenl is tile term which best describes Fred Ecoffey, who posted a fourth consecutive jockey title in a Agricultural Park track. The popular veteran from Pine Ridge, S.D., compiled 224 points for a comfortable margin over runnerup William SEallings, who tolaled a creditable 176. Points are scored on the basis of five for a win, two for a place, and one for a show.

Ecoffey and 'Stallings were presented awards from the Platte County 'gricultural Society, and both will be back in Columbus this season seeking further honors. Jack Radtord finished third with 148 points, followed by Terry' Barnes with 129 and Wayne Anderson with 109. Ecoffey wound up with 30 winners and a total of 77 rnounls "in She money." a i piloted 2G mbur.is to victory; Radford, 21; Barnes, 17; and Anderson, 14. All told, 24 jockeys broke into the scoring column at the Columbus track in 1069. The top 10 were: Ecoffey Slallings Kadford Barnes Anderson Werrc Colcman J.

Reticle Jensen DeJesus TRYING TO "PERSUADE" stubborn, reluctant or green horses into the starting gate is one of the major duties of as- sistant starters. This particular scene happens to' have oc- curred in New York, but is often duplicated at Agricultural Park track in Columbus. Watching horses being "loaded" into the gate for a race is one of the most intercstting ob- servations -at the races. (UPI Telephoto) Excellent fields stakes in races Due De Miss notches track record here Due De Miss, from the stable of J. and C.

Jorgensen of Omaha, eslablished a Irack record at Agricultural Park in 1969. The fleet 3-year-old i ridden by Larry Rettde al orscs pnd.there are 14 on the 1070 racing" se a at Agricultural Park track. Manager Warren A reports that excellent fields have been entered for both specials, each of which carries a value of $3,000 added. The 3- year-olds will be going furlongs, while the 2-year-olds will race 5Vz furlongs. Original entry list for Ihe 2- ycar-old sweepstakes includes 32 30 26 21 17 14 9 8 II 6 4 27 12 15 17 15 12 10 6 11 9 'S 20 22 13 10 1) 10 10 8 8 14 Pts 224 176 148 120 100 79 70 60 GO 52 STAKES RACE The term, "slakes is short for sweepstakes.

Owners put up a portion of the prize money in nominations a starling fees for example, Ihe 2-year-old and 3 a Nebraska-bred specials run al Agricultural Park. pounds, traveled the Bvi-furlong distance ii: 1 minute and 10 seconds on Sept. 3, 1369. Previous record was fifths. set by War O'Bart on 1058.

Thoughtless, one of Ihe most gallant campaigners ever lo run in Columbus, holds two of the local track marks. As a 9-year-old and carrying 123 pounds, the courageous mare posted the record of on Aug. 2, 1958. At 10 years of age ami toting 118 pounds, Thoughtless set the mile and 70 yard mark of on June 25, 1059. Olher local standards: furlongs: Rowdy Bools (4), 114 pounds.

on Sept. 2, 1968. i a one-sixteenth: Auclioneer (4), 114 pounds, Iwo-fiflhs on Aug. 9, 1958. Mile and Vs: Bernolee (7), 110 pounds, 2:22 four-fifths on Aug.

19, 1967. Special stakes for- Nebraska-Horn; Amitcon, While; breds will again highlight the Sable Bride, by William Novak; Doe's Gemha, by H. K. Marcy; Wichita by Ed Luther; Susi Count, by Vern Gentry; Fan Tan Man, by J. D.

Taylor; Bay's Baby, by Bill Basler; Sal, by John Fitzgerald; 01 Apple Tree by Olin Chapman; Barbs Bill, by Terrel Hemmer; Bold Diamond, by Paul Kemling; Scarlet Heathen, by C. E. Wilson; Jelt Dorsey, by Pauline Bridger; Rowdy Howdy, by II. B. Moran; and Nova Deb.

by R. W. McNabb. John Koizan has two nominees for Ihe 3-year-old slakes: Amie's Cnief and Duke Also nommaied' are Nero's -Mark, by Don Lanigan; Texas Red, by Wilbert SchindUr; Sun Garden, by Omer Hall; Real Chance, by Felix Beda; Splinter, by J. T.

W. Smith; Susi Maguirc, by Vern Smokies Baby, by 1 Hemmer; Chicken Irving, by J. D. Taylor; Jan's Niu, by M. D.

3-year-old slate. John Norman has i nominees for the 2-year-old feature: Izzy's Rose, Silly Billy, Windy Shadow, Whoa Rube and izzy Sorry. Bart Ford has Paf-a-Rulla and Noble Nova, and E. A. Eggers has nominated-.

Little Sac and Maiden Sac. Other nominees: Bed-a-Ton, by Kelix Beda; Prince Dan, by Harold Bly; No Prognosis, hy K. Kirby; I'm Twiggy, by Gene Warnekc; Robbins Beau, by Clyde Brollgen; Gem's Package, by J. Kirby; Pair Me, by Les Johnson; Mandy Lark, by Errol Norhaiisen; Surprise, by Luther Culama, by K. W.

White. L. i. Most winners Tne No. 2 post position produced the most winners, 31.

during the 1960 Columbus race meeting. Next in line NVIS the No. 1 slot, which sent 30 thoroughbreds to the winner's circle and had the most horses "in the money" with 80. The No. 5 post position produced 24 victors.

Placings by post positions: Total No. 30 36 14 No. 31 18 26 No. 3 20 17 36 4 23 24 21 No 5 24 23 15 No 6 17 17 21 No. 'i V- 21 No 8 12 0 No.

5 5 a 0 No, 10 6 4 3 27 THOROUGHBREDS ENTER THE TRACK at the Columbus 23 Irack, beginning the post parade prior the race. At this point, 13 many fans who looked them over at the paddock head for the mutuel windows to make their wagers, but others linger and linger waiting until Ihe final moments to arrive at their decision, Horse racing is bound for year If financial editors 'want to brighten their pages a bit these days, they might look toward thoroughbred racing instead of Wall Street. i a some talk of recession has significantly a America's most a spectator according to the comparative statistics (m the first half of 1970 as compiled by Thoroughbred a i Association. Of 16 a rc- portig A compleled meetings, 14 showed increases in attendance and-or sales. Eleven tracks were up in 11) department, i increases ranging as high as 13.8 per cent at Ihe turnstiles, and 23.4 per cent at the.wagering windows.

Fourteen other TRA tracks were still operating as the second ciuarler endeu. Of those, nine showed increases both at the gale and on the tote board, and two others were up in one department. Columbus businessman L. L. (Pat) Rohner i serving as president of the Plalte Agricultural Society, sponsor of Columbus race meeting.

now managers Uffe Buhl, Lindsay; a i Fuchs, Humphrey; i Galley, Columbus; A Columbus; Luchsinger, Columbus; Robert Melcher, Lindsay; Victor L. Monroe, first vice president; a Cumming, Columbus, second vice president; Warren Albert, Columbus, treasurer; and Charles Athey, Columbus, secrelary. The Society's board managers is composed of men from throughout the county, elected by districts in voting by the general membership. Others on the board are Arthur Bakenhus Columbus; Other officers are Paul Rupp, Olson, Leigh; Harold Oppliger, Columbus; Kenneth Turczon. Columbus; David Van Ackeren, Humphrey.

a Agricultural Society came info being in 1941 as the result of gifts by the lale Mrs. Albert H. Gehner and Theodore Friedhof. They presented the beautiful 84- acre Browner Farm and a cash gift of $5,000 to the people of the county. This amount was built up through public subscription and further gifls from the two original donors, and additional land was acquired.

Originally, the park had six farm buildings. Today there are more than 30 buildings, vast paved areas and improvements, indicating the progress which has been made over the years. Notable among the many structures spacious and beautiful grandstand and the giant exhibit hall. Agricultural Park has many activities the year around. Most commonly known, of course, are the Columbus race meeting and Piatle County Fair, but are also exhibits and special activities, a host of shows and sales by purebred livestock groups, 4-It programs L.

ROHNER and other uses..