Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
SARATOGA RACES.
Caughnawaga Easily Won Big Handi
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over a heavy track John Sanford's
Caughnawaga, carrying 119 pounds, won
the 10000 Saratoga handicap, one mile
and quarter, at Saratoga yesterday after
noon in the most impressive manner. He
met hfgh-class field. and with 6 to
about him he came home ajestic win
ner by three lengths in 2.07. Incidentally
he was handled perfectly by Tommy Burns,
who waited patiently with him until the
mead of the stretch was reached and then
quickly rushed him past his antagonists,
one by one until he was the master of the
situation. amid Wild demonstration from
the enthusiastic crowd.
James B. Bradys three-year-old Water
Light, also at b to l. ran a great race and
standing drive at the end he defeated Au-
gust Belment's Beldame. who was coupled
with Lord of the Vale at 8 to g by half a
length H. P. Whitney's fleet mare Tanya
and John A. brakes Ort Wells, the top
weight. were equal favorites at to 1, but
both were badly beaten. Tanya was a
factor for nearly a mile, but weakened
when the pressure was put on. Ort Wells
dropped out of it quickly and was never a
contender.
James r. Keene's lightly weighted Wild
Mint. well played at to 1. set a fast pace
was practically left at the post. as he
threw up his head when the barrier was
sprung and lost so much ground that it
was useless for Martin to make an attempt
to overhaul the field
Tanya. with Hildebrand up. was the first
to break. but she quickly gave way to Wild
Mint. who was taken to the front by Nc
Daniel. who had received riding orders of
this nature. Water Light with Willie
Knapp in the saddle. was also on the alert,
while Caughnawaga's stable mate, the five
year-old Molly Brant. was close behind.
Then came Ort Wells, Beldame and Lord
Caughnawaga off last. Wild Mint was
leading by a half length at the first half
mile with Tanya second. four lengths be-
fore Water Light. closely followed by Molly
Brant, Ort Wells and Beldame Caugh-
nawaga was still the trailer. Burns having
a firm hold the reins, but ready to cut
the old Clifford horse loose when the
proper moment should arrive. 1t was still
Wild Mint at the three-quarter pole. where
the Keene colt led by three parts of a
length over Tanya. Water Light had
gained considerably on the Whitney mare
by this time and was only length behind
her. while Molly Brant, Ort Wells and Bel
dame continued to maintain the same rela-
tive positions, with Caughnawaga still
trailing.
Burns First Move
Mcdaniel cut Wild Mint loose at the mile
post, and he opened UP a gap of a length
and a half Tanya, who was visibly az
fected by the strain. now dropped back in
ia vor of Water Light and Beldame, passing
Molly Brant and Ort Wells rapidly over
hauling Tanya. Burns was now making his
first real effort with Caughnawaga, who
showed great turn of speed as he moved
up with a rush that carried him past Ort
Wells and Lord of the Vale and placed him
practically on even terms with Molly Brant.
But even then 1t did not seem possible for
him to win and the crowds eyes were
glued upon Water Light. who had run Wild
Mint into the ground and looked the winner
as he turned into the hom stretch.
As Wild Mint quit. Be!dame passed him
swiftly and became a formidable factor as
she set sail for the Brady colt. 1t looked
then as IL Water Light and Beldame would
fight 1t out. but furlong from home Burns.
waga, got up to the two leaders and assum-
ed command. while the crowd roared with
approval particularly for the reason that
ers on hand from the vicinity OF Mr.. San
ford's Hurricane stock farm. After that IL