Cary T. Grayson to WT Waggoner
Title
Cary T. Grayson to WT Waggoner
Creator
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Identifier
WWP16681
Date
1930 August 6
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Mr. WT Waggoner
Antlers Hotel
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Dear Mr. Waggoner, -
I was glad to have a message of you through your secretary, and I hope that by the time this letter reaches you, you will be feeling much better in every way.
I went to Chicago for a week to act as Steward at the Arlington meeting, and it was a fine and most enthusiastic meeting in every way. I met Mr. Vestal and liked him. He said the boys were anxious to buy HAPPY SCOT, but unfortunately he could not run in the big stake as he developed a slight cough as a result of being shipped in a car in the intense heat. Several trainers told me they thought he was a faster colt than INSCO, but INSCO is certainly a very high-class horse. In the Post and Paddock stake, worth $26,000 to the winner, he was five lengths easily the best that the East and West could pit against him. And, as you know, he is a half-brother to BROADWAY LIMITED. My heart certainly ached to think that you did not own INSCO! Mr. Watkins, who owns him, refused $75,000 for him before the race, and when he won the race, Mr. Hertz asked him how much he would take, and he sold him INSCO was not for sale at any price.
I am sending a full sister to INSCO to the Saratoga sales, and while I am not trying to drum up trade from my friends, I feel that I shouldnt offer her for sale without letting you know that she is going to be sold at auction. The other filly I am selling is by SUPREMUS, the sire of the Oaks winner, ALCIBADES, belonging to Headley, out of a ROCK SAND mare, the dam of PRINCE OF WALES, astake winner with a track record and now in Mr. EB McLean's stud. This filly Hancock pronounces o.K. but says I am unwise to sell her at auction as she is such a wonderful individual and will not bring her value, owing to the fact that SUPREMUS is not well enough known. Up to this year he sent 18 of his get to the races and all have won. But the races were run mostly in Kentucky and Illinois and Hancock thought he wouldnt be well enough know in New York. He predicted that this filly would bring about $8,000, which is below her value. I am only selling these two fillies and they are tops in every sense of the word.
HAPPY SCOT, the two year old referred to I bred in partnership. He is a stake winner and has never been worse than second except in his first start when he was left at the Post. He beat EQUIPOISE twice in Maryland, who is the champion in New York belonging to HP Whitney. At Belmont Park EQUIPOISE beat HAPPY SCOT in the Grand American Stakes by a length and beat him a nose in the National Stallion Stakes. He is now back at Saratoga and engaged in the big stakes there. He is over his cough and will be ready to run in about two weeks. I dont know of a colt that has his speed that can be bought for $60,000. Mr. Vestal, as he will tell you, is very anxious to have him, and as I said, he thinks he can beat INSCO. However, I am not so sure about that.
I thought I had things in lovely shape about buying PRESS GANG but after he won the big race against the Ascot Gold Cup winner, Lord Wolavington, his owner, sent me word that he was not for sale. I am awfully sorry but that seems to end it. However, I am going to keep on until I buy you you a good stallion. But frankly, this is the only one I saw that I would be willing to recommend that could be purchased within reason.
In case you are interested in any yearlings at Saratoga other than the two which I mentioned which I have for sale, I should be glad to help Mr. Vestal or any one of your representatives in a confidential way and do all I can to serve you. I wouldnt want it known that I was acting for you, however, as they would all want me to look at yearlings and would all expect high prices.
The Club House at Saratoga will reach me if you desire to wire or write me. I will arrive there Monday, the 11th. In the meanwhile, I am leaving to visit Mrs. Grayson and the boys at Vineyard Haven, Mass. The heat here in Washington is almost unbearable.
I hope you wont get discouraged over your condition. There is no doubt that it will take time, but my impression of you is that you have such a good constitution—the result of good healthful living- that you are sure to recuperate steadily. I wish I could have a visit with you and talk over all the various situations. I hope we will have that opportunity this fall or this winter. In the meantime, take good care of yourself and let me hear from you right away as to your progress.
With all good wishes that this finds you in the best of health, I am.
Your sincere friend,
Cary T. Grayson
Antlers Hotel
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Dear Mr. Waggoner, -
I was glad to have a message of you through your secretary, and I hope that by the time this letter reaches you, you will be feeling much better in every way.
I went to Chicago for a week to act as Steward at the Arlington meeting, and it was a fine and most enthusiastic meeting in every way. I met Mr. Vestal and liked him. He said the boys were anxious to buy HAPPY SCOT, but unfortunately he could not run in the big stake as he developed a slight cough as a result of being shipped in a car in the intense heat. Several trainers told me they thought he was a faster colt than INSCO, but INSCO is certainly a very high-class horse. In the Post and Paddock stake, worth $26,000 to the winner, he was five lengths easily the best that the East and West could pit against him. And, as you know, he is a half-brother to BROADWAY LIMITED. My heart certainly ached to think that you did not own INSCO! Mr. Watkins, who owns him, refused $75,000 for him before the race, and when he won the race, Mr. Hertz asked him how much he would take, and he sold him INSCO was not for sale at any price.
I am sending a full sister to INSCO to the Saratoga sales, and while I am not trying to drum up trade from my friends, I feel that I shouldnt offer her for sale without letting you know that she is going to be sold at auction. The other filly I am selling is by SUPREMUS, the sire of the Oaks winner, ALCIBADES, belonging to Headley, out of a ROCK SAND mare, the dam of PRINCE OF WALES, astake winner with a track record and now in Mr. EB McLean's stud. This filly Hancock pronounces o.K. but says I am unwise to sell her at auction as she is such a wonderful individual and will not bring her value, owing to the fact that SUPREMUS is not well enough known. Up to this year he sent 18 of his get to the races and all have won. But the races were run mostly in Kentucky and Illinois and Hancock thought he wouldnt be well enough know in New York. He predicted that this filly would bring about $8,000, which is below her value. I am only selling these two fillies and they are tops in every sense of the word.
HAPPY SCOT, the two year old referred to I bred in partnership. He is a stake winner and has never been worse than second except in his first start when he was left at the Post. He beat EQUIPOISE twice in Maryland, who is the champion in New York belonging to HP Whitney. At Belmont Park EQUIPOISE beat HAPPY SCOT in the Grand American Stakes by a length and beat him a nose in the National Stallion Stakes. He is now back at Saratoga and engaged in the big stakes there. He is over his cough and will be ready to run in about two weeks. I dont know of a colt that has his speed that can be bought for $60,000. Mr. Vestal, as he will tell you, is very anxious to have him, and as I said, he thinks he can beat INSCO. However, I am not so sure about that.
I thought I had things in lovely shape about buying PRESS GANG but after he won the big race against the Ascot Gold Cup winner, Lord Wolavington, his owner, sent me word that he was not for sale. I am awfully sorry but that seems to end it. However, I am going to keep on until I buy you you a good stallion. But frankly, this is the only one I saw that I would be willing to recommend that could be purchased within reason.
In case you are interested in any yearlings at Saratoga other than the two which I mentioned which I have for sale, I should be glad to help Mr. Vestal or any one of your representatives in a confidential way and do all I can to serve you. I wouldnt want it known that I was acting for you, however, as they would all want me to look at yearlings and would all expect high prices.
The Club House at Saratoga will reach me if you desire to wire or write me. I will arrive there Monday, the 11th. In the meanwhile, I am leaving to visit Mrs. Grayson and the boys at Vineyard Haven, Mass. The heat here in Washington is almost unbearable.
I hope you wont get discouraged over your condition. There is no doubt that it will take time, but my impression of you is that you have such a good constitution—the result of good healthful living- that you are sure to recuperate steadily. I wish I could have a visit with you and talk over all the various situations. I hope we will have that opportunity this fall or this winter. In the meantime, take good care of yourself and let me hear from you right away as to your progress.
With all good wishes that this finds you in the best of health, I am.
Your sincere friend,
Cary T. Grayson
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Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938, “Cary T. Grayson to WT Waggoner,” 1930 August 6, WWP16681, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.