The Washington times., 1902-06-17
Whitney's Goldsmith Makes
His First Appearance,
But Is Beaten.
AsTARITA'S ROSEBUD RACE
Follansbee's Good Filly Runs Away
From Good Field in Stake Race
Swiftmas Captures Grass Selling
Stakes in Gallop.

NEW YORK, June 16.-After the I'M
uense attendance on Saturday, today
crowd at Sheepshead Bay track exceed
ed all predictions, for 10000 persons
passed the turnstiles, and they enjoyed
an afternoon of royal sport
The card was not only attractive, but
it provided excellent chances for sue
cessful speculation, and as three favor
ties and two second choices. all heavily
backed, were victors, the ring suffered a
stunning blow.
1t was a field day for Jockey Shaw. too,
for he rode three winners in capital
style The weather was warm where
the cooling breezes did not penetrate,
and the track was fast. Three winners.
Ten Candles, Swiftmas, and Royal, were
sired by Candlemas.
The Rosebud Stake for two-year-o
fillies, at five furlongs, and the Grass
Selling Stakes, for three-year-olds and
upward, were the features. In the Rose
bud, Astarita, who is conceded to be the
best filly seen SO far, took up ten
pound penalty, and gave weight to all
of the others, except Lass O. Linden. AS
tarita shouidered 12O pounds. vet she
was an odds-on favorite, at 2 to s. Rose
Tint was second in favor at threes, be-
ing considered the only dangerous con-
tender.
Wins Eased Up.
y Eight youngsters ran, and after the
FIRST quarter of mile Astarita had
things all her own way. She was not
extended at all. and won eased UP by
a length. Ada Nay held Rose Tint safe
a greater part of the way, and took the
place from her by a half length. Rose
Tint was a length before Fair Lass, who
was 100 to 1 shot.
Swiftmas was a three to five favorite
in the Grass Stakes. which was at a
mile and a sixteenth on the turf. Bruins
wick was at threes and Intrusive at
skies.
Brunswick made the running into the
stretch. where Swiftmas moved up. drew
away and won galloping by two lengths.
Brunswick was caught by Bessie Nc
Carthy in the last few strides, but the
lattef took the place by neck under
the whip. with Brunswick length be-
fore Intrusive.
Royal Wins Again.
The handicap for three-year- and
upward. at a mile and a furlong, went
to Royal. He was strong 'avcIite at
2 to 1. but there was sufficient play on
Merito to reduce the mares price from
fives TO fours. Lanceman was also cut
down a point to skies. Colonel Bill was
disregarded. The pace was made by
Royal and Merito, the former slightly in
advance for three-quarters of a mile,
then Royal was let down and romped
home. He won by three lengths in the
fast time of l:53. Merito being in the
place, two lengths before Ethics.
The second race. for three-year- olds
and upward. at a mile. was particularly
interesting. in that 1t brought out W.
C. Whitneys three-year-old colt Gold
emith for the first time this season. The
blue pencil removed Swiftmas, King
Hanover. Francesca, Roehampton, Tom
Kenny. Carbuncle. Alsike. Belle of Troy.
Sister Juliet. and Grail, leaving only
five to face the gate. Ten Candles, open
ing at two to one, was so widely tipped
that the wise men laid down the money
until his price was nine to five. Gold
smith went up to three to two, while
Old England receded from five to two
to nine to two. and Keynote went up to
twelves and Kamara to twenty-fyes.
Goldsmith Is Third.
When they were sent away Goldsmith
showed in front, but Burns promptly
took hold OF him nud Old England forged
ahead. with Ten Candles at his flank
Nearing the turn Ten Candies raced on
even terms with Old England and trav-
eled SO fast that the latter began TO tire.
Keynote was last then, but Martin
taking him around on the outside. got
him going SO swiftly in the stretch that
for a moment after passing the bunch
he made Shaw shake up Ten Candles.
But that was all, for the latter horse
sprinted, and, ridden out, defeated Key
note by length and half in the rat
Ting good time Of 1:3S. Keynote was 4
haff length before Goldsmith, who was
four lengths n front of Old England
aud Kamara. neck and neck After .he
race Mr. Whitney said that he was en-
tirely satisfied with Goldsmith's show
ing ana that ne would be a starter in
the $4,000 Tidal Stakes next Saturday
The Summaries.
First race-For two-year-olds. five
furloDgs. Blue Ribbon, III (odom, &
to ! won; Alsona, 119 CTurner), 2 to
second; Bensonhurst, 122 Brennanl
even. third. Time. 1:01 is.
Athel, Glennevis. Erora, Mayor Gra-
ham. Rockford. Uranium. Cruachan. Our
Nugget, First Chord, Byronerdale, and
Paramount also ran.
Second race-For three year-olds and
upward; one mic. Ten Candles, los
SHAW, to 2. won; Keynote. 9S MAR
TIM, to l, second; Goldsmith, III
(Burns), 3 TO 2. third. Time, 1:39.
Kamara and Old England also ran
Third race-Rosebud Stakes: for two
year-oids; three furlongs. Astarita. I2O
SHAW. to 3, won; Ada Nay. 40 WON
derly). IS to /. second; Rosetint, 10
(Burns). 10 /, third. Time. 1901.
Anna Daily. Fair Lass, Lass o'Linden.
Miladi Love. Roxboro also ran.
Fourth race-Handicap; mile and a