The morning call., 1890-08-29

New YORK, Aug. 2s.-The Monmouth
Park meeting closed to-day in burst OF
glory. Haggin's grand horse Salvador low
cred the mile record by three and three
quarter seconds, running the distance over
a straight track, with 110 pounds up, in
1:35h.
The fact that the trial would be made
brought big crowd of people, and it looked
at one time as though they would be disap-
pointed. as it was announced Matt Byrnes
would not let Salvador start unless Murphy
rode him. Murphy was under suspenion
for his action in the Firenzi race on Tues
day, and his riding Salvador would mean
his exoneration from all the charges. Mat
tiers were settled after the second race,
when ;he Executive Committee, after de-
liberatDg the Murphy case, decided to sus-
pend him until after the Sheepshead Bay
and Brooklyn meetings.
1t was not known by the public who
would have the mount in the record-break-
ing race until the book-makers put up their
odds on the event. Then Bergen's name
appeared. and at once there was rush to
bet
The "bookies" made Salvador the favor
lite, laying to against him, while 8 TO
8 was wagered that he would not break the
record. There was big plunge on Sal
vator and his price fell to to 3, while
. to l were laid against time. Some books
laid 4 to 8 over or under :39 and did large
business.
There was long delay after the horn
sounded, and when Salvador did finally
make his appearance, accompanied by
Rosettc and Namona as pace-makers,
loud cheer went NJ, Slowly
the trio cantered up the straight
stretch, ana in few minutes only a cloud
of dust marked their progress t. the start
ing point, where Caldwell and half dozen
aids were awaiting them,
Salvador and NamOna went nearly fur
long past the post, leaving Rosette behind.
Namona went off in front and was ten
lengths past the starting post before Saliva
tor 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
Rosette, who had just been started. Ro-
sette, who is very speedy for five furl0ngs,
ran under pull, and made splendid pace
maker for Salvador.
People in the grand stand who held
watches were amazed at the horses wonder
full speed. The quarter had been Travelled IN
1874 SECONDS, the haiI In 455s osconds, and
Salvador showed no signs of firing.
The watches showed 1:11h at the three
quarter post, and furlong further Bergen
began riding the gallant chestnut. He
brought him past the wire like whirlwind.
and at once there fell hush on the spec
tators.
The way in which the time-keeper acted
indicated that the record had been broken,
and when the figures / :35R were put up
there was wild excitement among the spec
tators.
On the return to the judges stand both
horse and rider received an ovation such as
was never witnessed on the track before.
Salvador has not only demonstrated his
superiority over Tenny, but also won the
undisputated fact OF being the fastest horse
in the world.
Hagen was given S25O0 to start his horse
and $500 additional should the record be
broken.
1t is not likely that this marvellous
achievement will ever be surpassed or even
approached in any country. 1t is a rare
occasion indeed when owners will try
their best against time records. and
Salvador Is go great racer, and
is now in so superb condition and accom-
plished SO Respondent triumph in rum
ming the mile in l :3512, that this achieve
ment will be the despair of future genera
tons of h0rse-0wners.
The American turf may well be proud
OF this noble champion. 1t will be many
year before his like is seen again.
Following are the results of the regular
events: First race, six furlongs. Lady
Reel won, Worth second, Blue Rock third.
Time, / :13
Second race (Carteret handicap, six fur
longs, Montana won, Russell second, Sor-
cerer third. Time, :12k.
Third race. one mile, RancOcas won.
Tulla Blackburn second, Stockton third.
Time, l :42h.
Fourth race, purse of $500, Salvador to
try to break the mile record.
Fifth race dorsey handicap, one and
quarter miles, Sinaloa won, Demuth sec
ond, Banquet third. Time. 2:04.
Sixth race, one and quarter miles,
Firenzl won, Tristan second, Montague
third. Time. 2:1OH
Seventh race f0r three-year-olds and up
Ward), seven furl0ngs, Louise won, Teddy
Venture second, Emeti filly third. Time,
1:26A.