New-York tribune., 1904-10-13
CHAMPAGNE FOR OISEAU.
VICTORY BRAVELY. WON.
Tradition Is Beaten By Only Half
a Length.

Oiseau J. Q. Greeners great Ornus colt won
the classic Champagne Stakes ar Morris PARK yes
ferday and established his claim beyond question
20 rank with the greatest and best lie took up
the stake weight of 10 pounds. made all The run
ming and beat Tradition. conceded the best two
yesr-old FLY OF the year
Olseaus victory was impressive his triumph
pleasinR he is a colt that fills the eye. either
standing in repose or extended in racing. and he
seems 10 have all those qualities that go to make
a good racehorss-Epeed, stamina and courage and
ths ability. moreover, 10 run equally well over
fast or a heavy track. He has earned much glory
IN previous contests. and It be said he has
never bad race. but yesterday he raced 70 his
greatest triumph.
The pity was that the conditions were so un-
favorable The track was literally sea Of mud
and the cold, rain laden wind blew across II and
chilled 10 the bone The crowd was small. but II
would have been far smaller but for the promised
meeting between Oisesu and Tradition. and those
that bTaved the driving rain and piercing wind TO
Gee these two great horses meet Well were they re-
paid for their discomfort. Tradition Was beaten.
but not disgraced. In going that probably
distinct handicap TO such a long. rangy mare. she
gave Of her best with fulness that satisfied
The Champagne Stakes is oas OF the most historic
fixtures OF the season. and one highly coveted
among owners and trainers not only Cor its value.
but for the traditions that surround II and fo- the
prestige that victory brings. Yesterday its
fhirty-eighth running. and IN the roll OF winners
are horses that hardly without exception have
earned undying fame This is particularly 50 in
recent winners including It does Stslwart, En-
dUrance by Right, Garry Hermann, Kilmarnock,
PlaUdlt, The Friar. Ben Brush and Sir Excess.
Oiseau. yesterdays winner, seems 10 be we'll de-
serving Of place in this list. not one OF which has
failed TO train on and win additional laurels.
The Champagne is at seven furlongs. Five young
rters faced the starter for it yesterday Agile
scratched but Pasadena and Voladay were added 10
SO with Oiseau. Tradition and Burnt Hills. Oiseau
and Tradition opened equal favoFites at even
money. but The colt the bI of the play for the
freedom he showed in his preliminary through the
sloppy going. and he went 10 the post slight
savorite The other three were at extravagant
prices. they seemed TO be hopelessy outclassed.
The start was prompt and good. odom lost
time In taking oiseau 10 the front, and al the
quarter was two lengths in the lead. with Tradition
and Burnt Hills running head and head behind.
lie maintained this advantage around the far turn
and into the stretch. while Tradition. after shaking
Burnt HIS on. raced after him TO give battle. with
Pasadena at her heels. Down through the stretch
they came IN the middle OF the track. where
fhe choice Of going. Lyme called on Tradition and
At the furiong pole drew his whip and she respond
ing with truest courage, raced after the flying
The crowd was its feet cheering and shouting.
3SF here was struggle between & tTo NO % the giants
nodding al Oisesus saddle, but try she
ssey rnsSed ss Under the wire Rh oseau Winner
by a fun half length. In the last hundred yards
necessity 10 use II. and while ridden out Oiseau
won deCiSiNely.
Pasadena showed a creditable performance con
gidertng his hard race on Tuesday He raced into
conteTsding position at the last furlong pole but
tired, and swerVed 10 the rail at the end. ana
third, three lengths behind Tradition Voladay and
Burnt Hills were far hack.
The rest Of the racing was Of the most ordinary
kind. De Reszke won the NeW-Rochelle. selling
stake. beating Andrew Mack a head. He was an
odds-on favorite coupled with his stable companion
Garnish. and ne only won after hts followers had
Eiven up all hope. Davis ran him into a pocket on
the rail IN the early part OF the race, and he
looked hopelessy beaten rounding into the stretch
but closed resoluteiy the outside, and got up in
the last jump The other winners were Orthodox.
Alan-a-Daie. Monacordor and Proceeds. Three
favorites and three second choices were SUCCESS
ful.
SUMMARIES.