The Washington times., 1902-06-27
Sergeant Takes Pansy and
Ranald the Splndrift
Handicap.
both HARD RIDDEN TO WIN
Pretorius Beats The Mus
keteer and Some Other
Good Ones.
FIRST CHOICES WIN THREE
Squid, at 100 to I, From Daly's Stable,
Makes Sergeant Stretch His Neck
Smart Set, Backed for a Killing,
Fails to Land.

NEW YORK, June 26.-Contrary to
general expectations, the rain Of We'd
nesday night did not do much damage to
the track at Sheepsheed Bay. and the
going was In fairly good condition to-
day. 1t was a trifle wet during the
running of the first two events, but the
sun worked wonders with it, and by the
time the fourth race. the Spindrift
Stakes, was run, 1t was dry.
A large crowd made the journey to the
track, but they witnessed only a fair
days sport, as the card, light to begin
VIII, was spoiled by scratches. which
took the best horses from the differ
ent events.
Fayorites won three races. but as two
were at odds-on. only the heavy bettors
won much money, while the general run
OF players lost, although the ring suf-
fered by the victories OF Moor and Ar
gregor.
The stake events OF the day were
the Pansy, for two-y ear-olds. at six
furlongs on the turf. and the Spin
drift Handicap for three-year- r-olds, al
. mile and a furlong.
Sergeant Hard Ridden.
The Pansy was the first to be de-
cided, being third on the list. and us
Afrikander, Blue Banner. ard Red
knight were withdrawn. Sergeant ap-
peared to have mortgage on the lous
end Of the stakes. and the 8 to Of
tered at the opening was eagerly accept
ed, the price being cut to II to 20. Cobb
was the next in demand. while ther,
was sonre play on Daisy Green.
Sergeant won for his hackers, yet he
had to be ridden out to beat the 100 to
/ shot Squid. from the stable of Father
Bill DAILY, who might have won but for
Interference on the far turn.
Sergeant and Joe Cobb had been rae
ing head and head up to that point.
when Creamer brought Squid up with a
rush. He foolishly tried to go through
between the pair, and was shut out and
lost three lengths. Squid closed on the
outside, and In the stretch passed Joe
Cobb, but he could not quite reach Ser
geant, though Burns had to ride his
mount out in order to win by length.
Seven race St2IteI.
The Spindfift Handicap YVES run as
the fourth race, and went to Ranald,
favorite n ;lc betting.
Only seven faced the starter. as Dix
feline, Homestead and three others
were withdrawn. and Ranald looked best.
He ruled favorite at to 8. the good
price on him being due to a tip on Hin
dred, second choice, and the plunges
made on Smart Set by his owner. G.
Walbaum. "Pittsburg Phil" and sever
al others. which caused his price to fall
from 10 to J to s 10 /.
It was Ranald's race all the way
Wonderly got him away we'll and held
him in second place, while the 30 to
shot. Sunshower, made the running to
the stretch.
Then Wonderly gave Ranald his head
and he moved to the front. remaining
there, and winning cleverly by length
and half from Cunard, who was clos
ing strong at the end. Slipthrift was
third two lengths away.
Whitney's Good Judgment.
The opening event was a dash OF six
furlongs on the main track for three
year-olds and upward. It was marred
By scratches, as Gunfire, Belle of Lexing
ton. Demurrer. and Keynote were among
the absentees.
With Gunhre out of the way, The Mus
keteer. even though he was carrying 12s
pounds. looked to be the best, and sor
that reason was made the favorite, with
Cobourg ruling a strong second choice,
while Pretorius did not lack for sup
porters.
Whitney showed good Judgment in
Withdrawing Gunfire and allowing Pre-
torius 10 carry his colors. as he was
returned the winner after pretty race.
The Musketeer. Cobourg. and Sadducee
raced heads apart for half mile. with
Pretorius and Honolulu several lengths
back. Then Pretorius moved up and Co
bourg and Sadducee quit. For a furlong
the Musketeer and Pretorlus fought it
out. and then the weight gradually told
on the former. and toward the finish
Pretorius drew away and won. all out.
by length. The Musketeer was five
lengths before Sadduoee, who beat CO.
bourg a short head.
The Summaries.
First ace-Three-year-old and up
ward: six furlongs: on main track. Pre-
torius. los (Burhs). 2 TO !, won: The
12s tMartin). 3 to 2. second;
saddrcell. lis (Redfern). to /, third.
Time. 1:14 As.
Coburg and Honolulu also ran.
Second race-Two-year-ol five and
furlongs. Alsono, l09 tOdom) |
even. won: Boutonnierre, 1l2 (Wonder-
ly), 10 to l. second: Clarion. 1O9 SHAW, |
to 5. third. Time. :07 3-5.
Wax Candle. Woodlake, Ink, and Lead
or also ran.
Third race-The Fancy selling two
year-olds six furlongs. on turf Sergeant. |
log (Burns). to 3. won: Squid, 80 |
so to l. second; Joe Cobb, |
100 CRedfern). 3 to l. third. Time, |
I:1e As.
Daisy Green, Minota, and Earl OF War
wick also ran.
Fourth race-The Spindrift Handicap:
hree-year-ol and upward; mile and a
urlong Benold 10 fNonderlyl IN