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Exterminator the Great Dominates American Turf Fame
Exterminator, seven years old, is hailed as the world’s greatest gelding and a premier long distance racer. The article notes his dominance over rivals like Mad Hatter, his record earnings, and his role in boosting Chicago racing interest at Hawthorne. It also describes his temperament, racing weight, and major victories including the Toronto Autumn Cup and Saratoga Cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man O’ War
Morvich
Exterminator
Binghamton
N. Y
Chicago
Windy City
Washington Park
Hawthorne
McGee
Edward Corrigan
Mad Hatter
Belmont
Pillory
Aqueduct
Mad Cap
Rapcocas
Colin
Sysonby
Domino
Toronto
Guyana
Guy
Golden Sphere
Bit of White
Boniface
Havre de Grace
Pimlico
Churchill
Latonia
Saratoga
Woodbine
Bon Homme
Grey Lag
Polly Ann
Captain Alcock
Devastation
Be Frank
Firebrand
Lady Madcap
Rouleau
Registrar
A. Johnson
E. Wayland
Tryster
Careful
Paragon II
Canada
Banquet
Raceland
Strathmeath
White Knight
Donerail
Jim Gore
Hindoo
Katie
Kentucky
William S. Barnes
W. C. Patterson, Jr
Jamestown
Willis Sharpe Kilmer
Sun Briar Court
Mr. Kilmer
Flo
Susquehanna
Sandown
England
Sun Briar
Sweet Briar
Royal Court
Sal Volatile
Disguise
Heartburn
Sally's Alley
Meddler
Clarence H. Mackay
Federal Remount Service
Kilmer
Sun Brier Court