The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-29
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salvator smashss the Record and VII
Now Retire.

801vAt0H Sm1ohoo the Record and VIII
Now Retire.
New YoRx, Aug. 28.-Ths Monmouth
park meeting came to q close to-day in q
burst Of glory. Hagein's grand horse, Sal
vator. lowered the mile record BY three and
three quarter seconds, running the distance
over q straight track, with ITO pounds up,
in 1:35 Il. The fact that the trial would be
made brought ont a big crowd Of. people,
and it looked at ono time a. il they would
be disappointed, az it was announced that
Matt Byrnes would not let Salvador start
unless Murphy could ride him. Murphy
was under suspension for his action in the
Firenzi race, Tuesday, and his riding of
Salvator would mean his exoneration
from all charges. The matter waa settled
after the second race, when tho executive
committee, after celebrating ON Murphy's
case, decided to suspend him until after
the Sheapshead Bay and Brooklyn meet
ln0s. II WIS not known by the public who
would have to mount in the record break
ing race until bookmakers put up their
odds on the event. Then Burgen's name
appeared and at once there was q rush to
The bookies made Salvator favorite.
laying ono to two against him, while eight
to fiYs was wagered that he would not
break the record. There was great plunge
on Salvador and his price fell to one to
time. Some books laid four to five, over
orunder 1883. and did a large business.
There was long delay after the horn was
sounded and when Salvador did finally make
his appearancs, accompanied by
Rosette and Namora, pacemakers .
loud tsa cheer r. went TIP. nP: Slowly the trio can
minutes only cloud of dust marked their
progress to the starting point. where Cald-
we'll and half dozen aides were awaiting
them. Salvador and Namona went nearly q
furlong past the point, leaving Rosetta be-
hind. Namona went of in front. was. ten
tor had reached it. going at hot pace.
When the half mile post was reached Sal
vator had distanced Namona twenty lengths
and was making rapid strides after Rosetta,
who had just been started. Rosetta, who is
very speedy for five furlongs, ran under a
pull, and made splendid pacemaker for
Salvador. People on the grand stand who
held watches were amazed at the horses
wonderful speed. The quarter had been
showed no signs Of tiring. Watches VI showed
1:1111 at the three-quarter post. and fur
long further Burgen began riding the gal
liant chestnut. He brought him past the
hush on the spectators. The way in
which the timekeepers acted indicated that
the record had been broken, and when the
figures 1855 were put up, there was wild
excitement among the spectators.
Six furlongs-Lady Keel won. Worth
second, Blue Rock third. Time, 1;13.
Carteret handicap, six furlongs-M Montana
won, Russell second, Sorcerer third. Time,
1:12l5.
Mile-Rancocas won, Tulla Blackburn
second, Stockton third. Time, 1:421&.
Purse 2,500-Salvator to try to break
the mile record.
Jersey handicap. mile and one-eighth-
sinaloa won, Demuth second, Banquet
third. Time, 2:l. sz
Mile and one-quarter- -Firenzi won
Tristan second, Montague third. Time,
2:1O1a.
lones-Louise won, Teddy venture second
Emeti filly third. Time, 1861.