The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-12
MEXICAN WINS IN A DRIVE.
JHTORI DUE TO BURNSS SUPE.
RTOR HORSEM ANSHIP.
Il. r. wilson Jr.'s Colt Beats ZorOaster
and River Pirate In Close Finlsil--I.ux
Casta's CrOtOna Handicap-LeOnida
and n eliable Win for W. G.. whitney.

ana HNeF b'Irhvc IN tIOse HulISn-LuN
Casta's CrOtOna Handicap-LeOnitias
and Reliable Win for W. G. whitney.
The ability Of Tommy Burns to put up a
powerful finish enabled r. I, Wilson Jr's
tirrr-year-old colt Mexican, by Mirthful
lIandrinio, which was purchased at the sale
of Clarence H. MDckay's horses for s2O.O0o
lost summer, to vim the closing event at
Morris Park yesterday afternoon by short
read. The race was handicap run over
the Withers mile. and the appearance OF
Mexican and Perry Belmonts threc-year. od
colt River Pirate. by Pirate of Penzance-
iIarebcll. was an event Of special interest in
view OF the fact TINT both colts will probably
start in the Withers next Saturday. River
Pirate was the favorite at to 5, and was
ridden 10y Mr.. Belmont's oolored jockey,
Hicks The colt received concession Of
two pounds from Mexican. who was second
~ favor NJ -, tol
Knight of Harlem broke away first and led
to the first furlong pole where Mexican and
River Pirat" caught him, and the three
raced in compact bunch to the middle OF
II" turn There Ioroaster Moved up and
coming into the stretch he got his head in
front Of Mexican who led River Pirate by
neck Mexican began to show signs of wear-
ness but Burns went to work in such n man
ncr that he fairly lifted the Mirthful colt into
the lead again. and in a heart breaking finish
a.
1885,. with Zoroaster n short head better
than River Pirate. The time. 500. was an
excellent performance FOR three-year old.
Many were convinced that had Burns ridden
either River Pirate or Zoroaster. Mexican
would have been defeated.
Though Monday is usually an of day at
Morris Park, fully 10000 enthusiasts turned
out. attracted by the excellence Of the card
which proved breadwinner for the talent
as Ave favorites and a second choice all
carrying big money passed the judges in
front. The stake feature was the Crotona
handicap. the first of the spring serials at six
furloRgs on the Withers course. Lux Casta
and Wealth. carrying the colors of II T. Ok
nard, attracted the smart money at to 5. Fox
hall p Keene's Olympian. an added starter.
who MADE his hrst appearance here since his
sevens. Cannon on took the track with Gym ~
plan as sooh as they were sent away and the
spd W.sviit set fast pace TO the turn I'm. VIE"
it came down to drive through the stretch.
Ss sd ssd a +. the ns S wf S GsSts S
out to the last ounce took the T rag. by short
SroT record FOR The mnds lat saa By
Old EEngana Wh9 carried d, c e. pounds
SEEING his solors tyice a carried IN {riumpS
to the wire during the h His tTo-
XII to iayorite. Saiioped OF With the second
event at four and a half furlonKs down the
Eclipse course I.eonldas Kept well |, IN check
ny Su setaF fo "e by Aitams1 Mho
SndsT d Ii 6s sdsy to,ts.s Yellow
second sicXe! than il The ST. tTsc o record; na
half furi ROM in impressive fashion any He
took up liza pounds. and CARRYING the talents
The e" Start IT, nshns ens.h before af Tho a
Monahsns sd Ink The tine
"a fraC
Sraetts, Non S shs third event. 19r r maidensl
nile at shsepshsad Ray in oio,.. vas !
by a length and a half. with st. jude half a
dozen lengths before Ninespot. the time
'e H. ~ Hhitney's fleet spr,nter 1eonors
Lorins was scratched from the NTH event
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Of the day with three winners.
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SECOND RACE
For two year olds; 1000 added: ten pounds
~ ), e. ss iss:. tdsI.. and half
4 4: %sS F." aye III Esssssuiy VEN
X Hf!!Ss nss%s' +: Sssa
f;s sss;s'1 s:s ;;s St;
Montpelier 49,, r. liz: sh n:, ...'oo-l Isl
wGR osxnad By Whitley Co.
THIRD RACE.
For maiden three year Odds and upward 81, 900
added: twenty pounds below the scale; the Eclipse
p. assi: sd Ago. y. ssssssS ns"?e r.
fDSs SNs sss s.; $ H hsSdsasssS +
s sssss - i S Ssnsaa i i 81
s.: SSssso, 81 s$
Ks% rs bunH s $S 81 g,
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d @ &c" ss{ Ast g %hssy by Water
FOURTH RACE
The CYOtOna handichp IoI tnIee -Scdi 'oos ana
upward 81 500 added last SIX furlongs ofthe Whers
mile: - 49,, ,,.,, 49,,
"Lux Casta 4.....,. 10 0dom ''''''' - 80 u
Gvmnisn r ,,.,..llG .tiannon,.... IL So 81
iFItineuisher. t.... % shea I'll 81 !
'Waswlft. &,........ 100 wonderly 81 %
'weafh, 3d.. ...... 92 McCanerty 80
Lady Uncas. 6..... % MaTun.. *! ~ 7
Himself 6....... los y OConnor o. 10!
ijfmlirrer s ...... i0s r. Walsh. SOL ISL 10
.Albema Stable s entry.
Time, ll4.
Poor start: won driving: Lux Casta. b. T.. 4. by
Donovan-Lucssta: owned BY the Albemarle
Stable.
FIFTH RACE.
For mares and fles years old and upward:
1900 added: penalties and allowances last seven
furlonRs Of the Whhen mile: ~
Ro.eiin,, 81, iS. s ,.5nSn Is I: ],
TorchliGht. A.....iia Brennan.:. 81 - 81
hthlAna A ....... lO5 Rice ......... SOL al
adv sarah go. gs H. Callahan 3O-1 OIL
Time. l:27iz
Good start; won cevery: Rosetnt, Oh &. B. by
Hastines-Lady Rosemary owned by j. Boden.
SIXTH RACE.
Handicap; for three year Odds and upward 81 900
Al. thn u,lc.