The Washington times., 1902-07-23
QUESTION AS TO YOUNG
MIR. MACKAY'S HORSES
Speculation at Saratoga
About His Entries.
He Is on the Ocean and Nothing
Definite Can Be Known Until
England Is Reached.

SARATOGA. n. Y. July 22.-The state
ment published in some newspapers that
Clarence W. Mackay, of New York. had.
owing tc the death of his father. John
W. Mackl. in London Sunday evening.
Cancelled All of his racing engagements
for the present season is not substan-
tiated here. AS Mr.. M;.chay is on the
ocean and still unaware OF his fathers s
death. ii is a mystery 10 turfmen here
how such a strange statement was given
publicity.
The Saratoga Racing Association has
received no notice IN relation 20 the
canc.ling of the Mackay entries. II is
rot improbable that Mr.. Mackay NAV.
on reaching London. cable to have his
entries run under some name this year
than that of his own. possibly that of
his trainer. Charley Hill.
Disarranged Summer Plans.
The death of the elder Mackay has
greatly disarranged the summer plans
of Clarence ". Mackay, who had in
tended to pass the greater portion
of the summer in Saratoga, he
having secured three cottage suites OF
apartments at the United States Hotel
and was to have taken possession OF
them this week.
AS Mr.. Mackay will not return from
abroad for some little time his secre-
tary telegraphed the managers of the
United States Hotel today canceling en-
gagements for the three cottage suites.
Tha ln b,-
William c. Whitney. who will then have
seven Of the hotel cottage suites.
The Saratoga Racing Association has
established its downtown offices in the
Gardiner Buildings. opposite Worden' 5
Hotel on Broadway.
The almost incessant rain of the past
few days has greatly interfered with
the training at Horse Haven. The big
track is a bed OF mud. Rain fell early
last evening. but indications at last point
to clearing weather.
May Wear Wadsworth Colors.
NEW YORK. July 22.-There was
a report current at the brighton
Beach track yesterday that the
horses of Clarence II. Mackay would be
raced in the name of Frank W. Wads-
worth during the remainder Of the sea-
son. owing to the death OF Mr. Mackay's
father in England
Charles y. Hill. trainer for Clarence
Mackay. said yesterday: There is abso-
lutely nothing definite about the racing
of Mr.. Mackays horses at present. They
may race in Mr.. Wadsworth's name. or
in some other name Mr.. Mackay is on
The ocean. and until he arrives in Eng
land 1t is impossible to say what Will
be done with the stable"
The Mackay colcrs are comparatively
new to the turf, but have been quite
prominent this season through the high
class performances Of MeXicana. winner
of the Double Event. first part: the Pro-
duce Stakes, first division and other
coed races with the crack two year
olds of the year. Heno, a clever winner
and strong public choice for the
American Derby, and Grand Opera. Gay
Boy. Brunswick. Kamara, and Prince of
Melrose, all winners.
The stables hope for the big handi-
caps, Banastar went wrong again. and
had to be retired Frankfort. the
brother to Hamburg, has also been a
disa -nointment.
Trigger. the Meddler- Royal Gun filly
purchased from John f. Madden. has
been on edge for some time for the
winning of a race when the conditions
suited. but had to be scratched in yes
terday's handicap at Brighton.
Mr. Mackay has gone into racing in
most enthusiastic way. He has been
constant visitor to the tracks during
the season. and has had the pleasure of
seeing his colors in front in number of
races.