New-York tribune., 1903-03-24

track was extremely muddy. but in spite of tine dis
agreeable weather large crowd gathered and
when Himself crossed the wire in front mighty
roar went up. It was the opening of the racing
season of 1903 in the East. and the enthusiasm
manifested by the spectators seemed to show that
racing this year is more popular than ever. Many
well known owners of horses attended the meet
ing. The overnight books gave odds on the winner
of 5, but the betting heavy on the
horse that just before the started the best
price that could be obtained Himself was II
to %.
At the rise of the barrier Ahumada sprang to the
front, which he held to the fourth pole Then
Himself, who ridden by Odom. and was holding
back forged ahead where he remained to the
finish, winning easily by three-fourths OF length
from Ahumada. who in turn was three lengths
ahead of Honolulu The only other starters IN the
race Circus. Tugai Bey and Daily.
In the grandstand could he seen many we'll known
from the different parts of the globe. Sena-
tors and Congressmen were out In force The
wretchedness of the weather had little effect in
keeping away the women, who came in large num-
bers. Redfern distinguished himself by winning
two races. His victory Lord Badge won for
him and W. L. Oliver. the owner, silver mug
presented by the Washington Jockey Club. Red
ferns other win was Alado in the last race.
which by head. Odom also won two
races the second on Race King. in the half mile
for two-year-olds. August Belmonts horse Oriza
ridden by Tommy Burns. was the strong faVorite
The start good. but Belmont's horse failed to
come in for prize. Race King won by a length
and half.
The open steepechase, for four -year-olds, with
only three starters was won handily by Gum
Honey with Mara up. Cod Ray fell at the first
Jump. and later fell again. but BeTnhardt plucky
regaihed his mount. and as he crossed the tape
bad third ne loudly applauded: Twenty-Five
bookmakers did brisk business. The summaries:
o5F.IaTd d1.se La Badge is tRedfern) to and to
Sn. oa5o a. yeIs5 IL T5a"e To- R 3 % Time 1s Mes
tersnger, sam Craig. Star and Garter and Blue and
Second race for two year-olds; half mile,Racs
10 soa1 80 to and 10 to J. second Adel Treba oS
(waterburyl 4 to l. third Time. O:52. HaEel"ooA.
Third race oopen steeplechase olds and
5 and out won; Kate Spotswood I47 (Rrooks) Al
ard to TO- second Gold Ray. 49, tBernhardp. TO l.
Fourth race lBenninss Spring Handicap six furlongsoo
Redfernl. 31z / second; Honolulu, 1C5 r.
Bey Arrahgowan Ahola also Himself and DAILY
rim cnaidsns three }ea5olds and upward seven
furongsl--Lucky Day IN2 d!oye) TO and 21s to !
Hlst ioz M o. NM Time $ .nsb3@ a@@
Rgsss Garth LTly BACK Diana Mszzo catch Ne
Adele Harding and Geisha Girl also ran. .,ous. o..
mile AND Forty AIsao Io7 'Redfern,, to and
ps6fs Ss Ess:i ssT5. :
keto and Gibson Light also ran
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