New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
RUNNYMEDE'S VICTORY.


bTAkES GIVEN TO AELLA-FIRST SUCCESS OF
THE BELMONT sTABLE-TRoUBLE TAKES THE
TROUBLE STAKES.
fFROM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF TIE rRIBUNE.l
SARATOGA, Aug. 2.-This was the eighth
and last day of the first meeting and the pro-
gramme attracted than the ordinary attention
The steepechase is always attractive to the ladies' and
may be depended upon to draw them to the course in
large numbers The large, and not
vacant seat to be seen In the grand stand The
weather was sultry, however, and showers fell
The racing capital. and much interest was
developed, especially In the Virginia Stakes for
twoyears-olds, for which George Lorlard's
tries great favOrites. The swift and
staunch flY MementO had to succumb to Runneymede
He is son Billet and Mercedes and he undoubtedly
of the fastest twoyearods seen for two years 1t
difficult for him to beat Memento, although
giving him three pounds allowing for difference
The handicap sweepstakes which followed a
gift to Aea. with only 50 pounds Jack OF Hearts
his maiden race in the me which the first victory
for Mr. Belmont at the meeting. The last race, the
Trouble Stakes, won the full by Trouble
in whose honor it named hut there many who
thought, by the peculiar running Of Derby that there
something wrong. In consequence Of the delays
in startiug the first and third races, the
people were kept on the until nearly o'clock.
First Race-The Virginia Stakes for twoyearolds,
25 entrance, play pay with $500 added the second
TO receive $3.50 and the third $50 the stakes
those not having won sweepstakes of the value
OF $40 allowed pounds maidens allowed pounds
threequarters of mile. Starters: Burnham & Sonss
blk g. Carley b. 107 pounds, (Fisher) Pierre Lorll-
lards b. Wyoming, 1O4 (shauer; Oden Bowies CHI G.
by Dickens 100; George L. Lorillards CHI. G.. Vo-
lusia, 1o3. tUraD, and b. f. Memento, 1O7
tCostello), Mr.. Nelson's blk Z. Virginia Bush, 100
Evans), Dwyer Brothers br g. Blenheim, IO4
IIughes) and br. Runnymede 1O7 (McLaughin), and
wmM. Corners CHI c. Glenarm. 100 Donohue). The bet
ting was remarkably heavy three of the pools selling
follows: George Eorllard $3.50, 5000 81 900; Dryer
Bros, 1920, $500, $3.50 Wyoming $780, 5000, 1855
field $780, $65, $65. The jockeys were figuring for the
best Of the start usual and there considerable
delay In getting them we'll together which severely tried
the patience Of the spectators 1t 12:40 when the
flag finally fell to a very poor start, Memcnto
being in 'front.' volusa second, Runnymede third,
and Benheim fourth that the cracks had to them
selves As they rushed down the chute Runnymede
quickly the second place. and they turned
into the regular track at the hame pole Memento had
the best OF it by length, with Runnymede second, a
length and half in advance of Wyoming, who lap
ped at the grth by Benhei, the others being practi
caly out of the already. As they came
around the lower turn Runnymede gained at
every stride upon Memento and the pair
clear away from the others. Finally Runnymede
forced his way half length in front of Memento and
three lengths back Wyoming four lengths ahead of
Blenheim, who did not wel and Master Hughes
using his whip freely upon him. When they turned into
the homestretch 1t evident that Runnymede had dis
posed of Memeno, and after passing the furlong pole,
Costello drew the whip without avail aud Runnymede
beat her home by length. six lengths back was Wy
omng who captured the third place from Volusia by
neck. Virginia Bush fifth and the others came in
bunch behind her. The time 1:15l2 The mutuas
paid S17 TO-
second race-Free handicap sweepstakes of $50 EACH
with 800 added, of which $50 the second and the
third to receive $50 out of the stakes mile and
threequarters. Starters.-George L. Lorlard's b. f.
Aella years. 50 pounds tUral, II. T. Towards b. (.
Edelwess, H. 90 (Conner, T. b. Davis's b. (. Ella
Warteld, 4, 81 Parker), G. b. Bryson's b. e. Bush
whacker. aged % henderson, Spellman Co.'S br. C.
Uberto, 8 years. 90 IT, McLaughlin). and ]. ]. Mer-
rils b. WndrUsh, years. o. including pounds
Brophy) Betting in the poos-Acra $500, Ubcrto
1920, Bushwhacker $75, field S115 the books-Aella
to 3, UbertO 2 to L. Bushwhacker to /, Edelwess
to l, Windrush to I, Ella Warfeld 3 to /. As the
starter dropped his flag the clouds gather
ing about the discharged their heavy
dOwnpour of rain, which throughout the race
Aella being quickest her legs got off FIRST with Edel
weiss next to her. Aea Immediately set telling
pace, and got down to the half-mle pole with
q length the best of Uberto, who was Tapped
by Edelweiss at the girth. Then four lengths behind
was Ella Warheld six lengths ahead of Bushwhacker,
with Wndrush in the Aea made the pace so fast
that she strung the field when they came to tho
judges stand thus finishing the first thrcequarers abe
was length ahead of Edelweiss. who two lengths
better than Oberto and he was SIX lengths from
Bushwhackcr fourth. Ella Warfield fifth and Windrush
sixth Round the turn to the quarter POLE Aella
creased her lead of Edelweiss another length, and
the FLIES had it to themselves down backstretch
where Edeweiss closed little and finally the
closed up the daylight the pair were at il ham,
and longs both getting freely. At the pool
Aella responded to the call made upon her gamey
s reached e TIE e s4 qs by neck
Uberto fifth, and Wndrush sixth. Time, 3:O5. The
Third RECOURSE 800, of which 500 to tho second,
and entrance money-$l5 each-dyided between second
one mile Startcrs-E q. McElmeePs b. C. General
Monroe Io5 pounds shauer) f. A. Clabaughs CHI e. Po-
E Rob Roy lo2 J@nsssl r H. owenss br; Wei l05
Eisherl. r. G. Fox,s b. Maggie Aver 100 UraD, Chas.
JACK E1p OF oa 1Ss e5"ttP e,ns
9. w. Dardens B. c. Bonfire 10Y, including over Oar,
Charles Reeds h. Torchight 1O5 DOnahue Betting in
the pSolsaMsgge Aver sl90 Lucy Walker 800 Ola
field $75 In the books-Jack of Hearts to l. Monroe
l. Potomac Rob Roy and Groiia 10 to each Vci 4ai
entno and Torc1light 10 to each: Enough rain had
tators, as the usual unfortunate delay occurred
IN numerous attempts to get OF Lucy Walker was par
breakaway, and boy after the other suspended
Costello getting three days Finally the nag fen to
group, leaving Torchligh behind several lengths and
the OF start round the turn but Rob Roy
pushed her -, closely, and there close
ing TIE way by half length, Maggie Aver se sHS%
half length before Potomac, who in turn Tapped at
Running along the baekstretch Rob Roy got clear and
soo 9pensS gap While Lucy Walker was beginning
holding lead of length half with Maggie Aver
half before Potomac and Bonfire with Jack of Hearts
next. Coming round the lower turn they
Aver and Lacy Walker being first three, positions
ro n t1sy dd mot gaRgs Until they were web past the
the extreme outside and suddenly doomed up front
three.qarters Of length Rob Roy second half enytg
before Lucy Walker third Maggie Aver Torchlight
nth and Bonfire sixth Time, 143li The lutual pools
chase of $50 each, half forfeit and 81 declaration With
$1,000 added the second 70 receive 5000 and the third