New-York tribune., 1901-08-06
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SARATOGA HANDICAP
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Saratoga, n y. Aug. 5-The first days racing OF
the reorganized Saratoga association passed on IN
a most auspicous manner. warranting the hehet
that the new mana cement Of the track, headed by
William c Whitney, viii succeed in bringing II 10
the level OF the metropolitan tracks in point OF
quality Of sport and number OF entries Inc
weather could not have been more delightful The
sun rose clear and bright, and the air was so dry
thai The Adirondacks could he seen rSisir% their
snadowy heads far TO the north while gentle and
grateful breeze blew softly over the town and
made existence pleasure Early in tho 31y turf
men and raceFoers began 10 travel 10 the track to
that everything IN readiness for the throngs
that followed later All arrangements had been
COMPLETED days in advance and scarcely any work
of importance remained 10 ht the track for en-
trance on its new career.
Mr Whitney and ms associates have every rea-
son 10 congratulate themselves upon the result of
their efforts They have succeeded in beautifying
the old course in a score OF ways and in adding
numerous and highly appreciated comforts Tor the
patrons Of the sport II the character Of the rae
ing in the later days of the meeting is in keeping
with thar OF day. the season Of 1901 VIII be
FAR and away the best in the history Of racing at
Saratoga. Most Of the men prominent in turi al
fairs IN the East present when the racing
began. w c. Whitney Of course, was on hand
and occupied a seat in the judges stand tor
short time. It was peculiarly appropriate that he
should witness the victory Of his good colt Gold
smith in the Flash Stakes, the second event IN
point OF Importance on the programme.
Others who are familiar figures at metropolitan
tracks and who were 10 be seen here to-day were
Andrew Miller, H. X. Knapp, F. r. Hitchcock
" s. Vosburgh James J. Coogan, J. G. Fonansoee'
Clarence n. Mackay, r. T. Wilson, jr Phllp J.
DHyer and Colonel II. d Mcintyre, assistant secre-
tary OF the Saratoga Racing Association. Probably
5000 or 900 people saw the races which is a good
big crowd for Saratoga.
SUCCESS OF THE CHEAP FIELD.
An especial success was the cheap field, an inno-
walton at this track. which was filed to Overflow
ing The principal features OF the opening card
the Saratoga Handicap resulted in grand upset
The field was on the whole fully as high in class
as that which ran in the Suburban at Sheepshead,
and speculation in the roomy betting ring ran high
wateroolor was down 10 meet for the first time
this year several horses OF his own calibre, but
his recent races had been good that with Spen-
N Ger guide him, the son Of Watercress was most
favored IN the betting and closed at 10 J. despite
his recent arrival from Brighton The Parader,
winner OF the Realization, was only a bit behind
Watercolor in the public estimation and was quoted
around I3 TO 3. The was thought TO be between
these horses and all kinds of prices were laid
against the rest and they included some good ones
at that.
Among the outsiders Rockton, who proved to
be the winner. He had not started before this
year and appeared in the colors Of W. II. Sealey,
although he is owned by John Sanford, OF the
State Racing Commission Long odds could al
ways be had against him, and there was not much
money risked him at that. Even more neglected
was the horse that second. Watercure- This
cantankerous gelding had been running quite as
badly Brighton WatercOlor had run well and 90
20 ] was freely laid against him. with 10 and y TO
for the place. Blues and Bngadier were put in the
same class with Rockton by the layers, while Imp,
who thought not 70 be quite ready, was held
hf % 20 !. also was Decsnter. Every one Of the
eleven horses named 10 go cantered TO the post,
and most Of them had preliminary gallops.
II is rarely that a horse is applauded when he
warns up but good old Imp got that tribute. She
looked bit on the big side. but seemed full Of
running. as also did The Parader. Watercolor
merely logged down the stretch and the rest were
Ealloped for three furlOngs The start
resulted in one OF the vexatous de-
lays possible 10 imagine. the eleven racers
kept prancing and siding and whirl-
ing behind and through and over the bar
rier for exactly three-quarters of hour before
Mr.. Fitzgerald could get them away. 1t not
the starters fault. either Several horses in the
bunch seemed possessed of the foul hend, notably
watercolor, DecaEter Brigadier and Blues. Once
Blues smashed the barrier and sooner had it
Then followed 4 seemingly endless series OF false
breaks No less than three times the field got away
~ perfect alignment, leaving only Natereolor be
hind. The starter displeased with Spencer's
he set him down for four days summary discpiine
having melted Spencer 10 better deeds Mr. Fitz-
Els ag Il to ast wegh perfect m start a he ana
ROcKTON WINS THE HANDICAP.
Rockton the first 10 show and passing the
stand had secuTed a lead which he never re-
linquished. All Gold was then second and Water
color third This order was maintained 10 the
first turn. when Watercolor moved up and after a
brief struggle passed All Gold and challenged the
leader. The two practically like team ran
at the head of the procession for about three fur
longs, Rockton being always shade to the good
and An Gold still maintaining his position in third
place with surprising pluck. Nine out OF every ten
spectators expected 70 Rockton blow up al this
far turn, but they were disappointed. Watercolor
hung on, only half length behind, and the rest Of
the field. stlll headed by All Gold, thundered along
important change and that was in the position Of
Watercure. The Watercress gelding was abso-
lutey the start and for two furlongs there
after. Then he began 10 run, and gradually i'm
proved his position until az the turn for the wire
hour for Watercolor began TO swerye and despite
all Spencer could do out nearly to the outside
Watercure, seeming 70 move faster with every
stride. closed with courageous rush and passing
RWtercolor one hundred yards from the wire and
beat him half length for the place Rockton, now
ever, too far away. and the latter won the big
prize cleverly by TWO lengths ImH. struggling
along under the handicap or the top weight and the
long delay az the post gamely. and finished
fifth. The Parader needs many excuses for his bad
race He never Threatened. and finished seventh
The time was l:5S 1-5
GOLDSMITH WINS THE FLASH STAKES
The running OF the historic Flash Stakes. which
preceded the Saratoga Handicap. notable not
only for the victory Of Mr.. whitney's good Medder
colt Goldsmith. VINO narrowly beaten by
Alan a-Dale al Brighton Beach but also for re-
Ia a. 49, u az nas Deeh seen
performer. Several practically unknown quantities
sters including Lux casta. Tribes HiI and Femme
sole, while the other candidates included Sir OH
Yer, who had several stakes in the West and
had 10 carry top weight in consequence and Dixie
Line. Compute, who beat Hyphen and some other
good al 30 10 the other day, was scratched
Saoes were more than allied bv tb gS,,i Sg. a. tg 'b
last OF