Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-29
SALVADOR 10 KING.
He Makes Q Straight Nile In 1.35 1.2.


Salvador 10 the greatest horse living. He
conquered space yesterday at Monmouth at the
rate OF . mile in lSS,S. Fully ten thousand
people were there to see. The chestnut lowered
the fastest time ever made in a race, the 1881.
Of Raveloe, So seconds and eclipsed Ten
Broeck's performance against time by az
seconds. No such flight Of speed had ever
been seen by those assembled yesterday
and the general opinion was that the
record will remain unbroken for many years.
There was some doubt at one time whether the
trial would be made, as Trainer Byrnes was
loath to let Salvator start unless he was ridden
by Isaac Murphy, than whom there is no
greater judge Of pace living. But Isaac was
under the ban for drinking too many milk
punches and topping them OF with apollinsris
and ginger ale. Mr.. Byrnes, after q consultation
with Mr.. Haggin. owner Of the incompatible
piece OF horse aesh. resolved TO get the best
boy possible. Tho original intention was 20
have Saivator carry weight for age, or
l22 pounds, in his effort, but Mr.. Byrnes
advised his employer that the race should
be governed by the same conditions
as those of Ten Broeck's essay at the
watch. This was ITO pounds. and Mr..
Withers being agreeable, Martin Bergen was
selected as the Jockey to ride. The big chest
nut was ssddled and mounted by Bergen 10
give him short preliminary spin and get all
the blood dancing through his viens and I'M
Timber the network of muscles that were TO
propel his LOO pounds through the air with
the speed Of locomotive. Rosette, chestnut
hlly by Joe Hooker, out OF Rosa b., full sister
to c. II. Todd, winner OF the American Derby
at Chicago three years ago, and stable COM
panion of Salvador, who has been worked with
the champion since the sale OF Kern. was
mounted by stable boy and sent along so that
the big fellow would not feel lonesome. They
trotted past the stand, and around to the bend
near the railroad branch OF Eatontown and
then broke together.
Salvador fought for his head and drawing
away from the flly at every stride. came down
the long stretch at q terrific clip. Trainers
Charles Littlefeld and ]. w. Rogers, by COM
mon consent two Of the most accurate timers in
the United States, were invited into the stand
to assist the regular timers, Col Frank
Hall Of Maryland, ID. d. withers and James
Galway
An enthusiastic throns Of admirers sur
rounded Salvador as the finishing touches were
being put to his toilet. The noble fellow
seemed to realize that he was the cynosure of
all eyes and he was every inch O king as he
lifted his head and surveyed the crowd. The
saddle was carefully adjusted, the girths tight
enod and Bergen-wearing the Hsggin orange,
blue sleeves and cap. and looking almost as
proud as Salvator-elbowed his way through
the crowd and was assisted into the saddle.
Marty knotted the reins, carefully examined
the seat. prepared 10 60 TO the post.
Trainer Byrnes ran ahead and was out on the
track before Salvador, followed by Rosette and
Namouna. the last named two-year- old sister
to Ballarat, who were to act pace makers
hove in sight Of the waiting thousands. The
huge overhang of the grandstand was a sound
ing board that caught up the cheers and multi
piled them thousandfold, until the chorus
was deafening. The lads on Rosette and Ma
mouna did not sport silk. but they looked as
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subsequent developments proved that they did.
Salvador 8 march Of triumph continued until he
turned the angle for the straight course and
set out for the post at a hand gallop, followed
by his humber companions Byrnes was a
quarter OF a mile up the stretch, and had evil
IDENTIFY been all over the course, as he hailed
Bergen when he passed him. and said:
THE going is best in the center here. keep
along here and you will get the best OF it," Ber-
gen nodded assent and continued on his way.
At the halfmlle pole Byrnes halted and placing
Rosette, who was to act as pace maker for the
final half OF the journey, well over toward the
rail where she would be out of danger, awaited
the coming Of the best horse he ever trained
Mr.. Caldwell told Bergen 10 take as much space
as he pleased for running start, and the boy
did not draw rein until he was a furlong beyond
where the gray haired starter stood, flag in
hand. Namouna, with her boys eyes as big an
bright as beads with excitement, took her po-
sition at the post, and the instant Bergen
turned Salvatore head and permitted the gal
liant chestnut to get well under way the Lad got
Namouna going.
Down toward the start Salvador rushed. gain
ing impetus at each bound, and when he
flashed past the starting post he was running
for mans life, his fag-iike tail sweeping
gracefully in the breeze, his neck outstretched
and eye flashing Namouna was we'll under
way and about ten lengths ahead, but Salvador
wore down her lead as his white legs played in
and out with that machine-like regularity that
is SO dear 10 the lover of the perfect race
horse. There was no pounding, no waste &C.
ton, no lost power, and those a mile away in
the grand stand awaiting his coming with
bated breath could not help commenting on
the smooth, easy way in which he few over
the ground.
The first quarter pole was passed in 1881 sec
onds, the flag falling as Salvatore nose showed
on line with the pole, Namouna was making
desperate efforts to hold her lead, the boy kick
ing her ribs and urging her to her best en-
deavors A hundred yards further the king of
the turf passed her with that wonderful rush
that has raised hope high in the breasts of his
hackers on Lumberless occasions. and painted
despair on the faces Of those who have had the
assurance to back any race horse to defeat him.
When the chestnut reached the half-mile pole
Namouna is fifteen lengths in the rear. Trainer
Byrnes is awaiting him there, and under his
instructions Rosette is in motion when Salvador
comes laundering along. his hoofs beating q
SO lightly. Mr.. Byrnes' watch marks a. sec
onds, but those in the stand register 4751 sec
onds, and he shouts encouragingly to Bergen
Rosette is a very speedy filly, and she has a
marked advantage over her lordly associate,
and her tail is waving in Salvatore face they
surge away for the run home. When the three
quarter pole was passed Bergen was riding with
his hands, but his steel-shod heels had as yet
not visited the glossy sides, nor had the heaving
TANKS felt the sting of the merciless whip
Salvador is as honest o horse as ever lived, aud
he was doing all he knew how. His feet
spurned the dust, his ears we're playing to and
fro and his eyes appeared to be riveted on the
expectant and excited multitude in the grand
stand, which by this time we're on their feet
The hoarse murmur il plainly. distinguisha-
BILE and Bergen realizes that he Is near the goal
hundred yards more and he ia riding hard.
the lash falling lightly two or three times and
the colt bounds forward with renewed vigor
Bergen with lowered head. rides as though a
kingdom depended on the ISSUE and the gal
liant horse, answering every call, fairly flies
and darts past the wire in l.351 {, eclipsing all
records. Rosette. aided by her start, per-
formed her mission so well that at the finish
she was length in front of Salvador. The
timers are excited and Col. Halls hand trem-
bles as he hung out 1.351 as the official figures
No general returning IRON q victorious cam
paign ever received a warmer greeting than
Salvador, the equine warrior of the day, as he
joys back to the paddock. He is apparently as
fresh as though he had been out for an kerr
cising spin instead Of accomplishing q feat that
will defy the efforts Of years. Salvador is the
best horse seen ON the American turf in twenty
years. All old timers agree on that point, and
it is only natural to suppose that We will not