But by winning one race he excluded himself from the others.

Bostil argued for a certain weight in riders, but the others ruled out this suggestion.
Special races were arranged for the Indians, with saddles, bridles, blankets, guns as prizes.
All this appeared of absorbing interest to Bostil.

He perspired freely.
There was a gleam in his eye, betraying excitement.

When it came to arranging the details of the big race between the high-class racers, then he grew intense and harder to deal with.

Many points had to go by vote.